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022299 ws/rm min.508 E71~672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 4: 3 0 P.M. WORK SESSION February 22 ]9 99 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, February 22, 1999~ at 4:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 Noah Park Avenue, Sanford, Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale ' Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons Commissioner Velma H. Williams City Manager Tony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert The Chairman called the meeting to order. Utilities Business Plan. Paul Porter of Conklin, Porter & Holmes previewed the Utilities Strategic BUsiness Plan. He reported Conk in Porter & Holmes is working in conjunction with Public Resources Management GroUp, Inc.', who will be doing about 50% of the work. This will be a five year plan, monitored by the Commission via the budget process. The cost to develop the plan will be $59,993.00. The Commission wilI vote tonight on the approval of this proposal. Sanford Housing Authority. Tim Hudson, Executive Director of the Sanford Housing Authority, reported on the state of the Sanford Housing Authority. He reported the Housing Authority is stronger than it has ever been in terms of its services to its residents, interior and exterior maintenance to its structures, and its financial solvency. The Housing Authority is faced wit~l some weaknesses such as shortages of funds. Mr. Hudson reported a Housing Authority the size of Sanford's requires fron. the Federal Govemment approximately $1.5 million to operate, but it only receives between $600,000.00 and $850,000.00. Another weakness is the staffing, which the Authority is working on. He did assure the Commission that the Sanford Housing Authority has not had any misfeasance or malfeasance. The Authority now has an acceptable level of reserves according to HUD. The HUD periodic review resulted in only three findings in 1998, compared to eight findings in 1993. Mayor Dale asked what the relationship between the Housing Authority and the City Commission is under the enabling legislation. Mr. Hudson reported the City Commission appoints the five member Board, because it is a Housing Authority within the city limits. City Manager VanDerworp reported the Housing Authority gets its authority from Chapter 421 of the Florida Statutes. There are two requirements of the Housing Authority in respect to its interaction with the City: 1 ) annual financial reports and 2) activity reports not audit related. Also, Section 421.23 states the City is not liable for contracts or actions of the Authority arising from its operation, and in no event shall these liabilities be payable from any funds other than the rents, fees and revenues of the housing project itself, and any grants or subsidies paid by the Federal Government. The Mayor, with the approval of the governing body, appoints the Board members for the Housing Authority City Manager VanDerworp reported he will agendize the acceptance of the financial and activity reports of the Housing Authority. Commissioner Lyons reported there should be a book available for the Commissioners which has minutes of all the City Boards. Mayor Dale reported he would like the Commission to set some parameters for the review and acceptance o:' the audit report and the annual report of the Sanford Housing Authority, and receive those reports for review with the Authority and its auditor, and accept the reports and recommendations set forth by the audit, and follow up by receiving the Florida. E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 4:30 P.M. WORK SESSION February 22 19 99 annual report. This would be a good system of checks and balances. Commissioner Eckstein reported the Commission should have a liaison to the Sanford Housing Authority, and he feels Commissioner WiHiams would be the perfect choice. He will bring this up for a vote at tonight's meeting. Mr. Hudson reported that the Authority has abolished the point system for applications to the Housing Authority, and they are now using a date and time system (first come, first served). Mayor Dale reported the Commission is available to assist the Housing Authority, not to chastise it, but to hold it accountable. The Commission liaison to the Housing Authority should be treated as an equal on the Board, and will bring information back to the Commission to keep it informed. CFRH/Pru provider issue. Donna Watt, Finance Director, reported Prudential has sent the hospital a new contract, which has not yet been signed, but is being reviewed by the hospital legal staff and analyzed as far as the rate. Prudential and the hospital are to meet tomorrow to potentially sign the contract. Board appointments. Janet Dougherty, City Clerk, reported Bill Wellborn's term on the Cemetery Advisory Committee expireSIon March 27, 1999, and he wishes to be re-appointed. Also, there is one vacancy on the Nuisance Abatement Board due to the resignation of Verdell Pugh, and the Commission will need to accept the resignation and appoint a replacement. There are several applications on file for appointment to the Nuisance Abatement Board. Reeular Agenda items, Add-on items. and other items. A. Regarding the Public Hearing to consider first reading of Ordinance No. 3464, closing, vacating and abandoning a utility easement, City Manager VanDerworp reported he received a letter today from the applicant requesting the Public Hearing be continued to a date certain. Commissioner Eckstein reported he would like to just reject the closing, because the applicant will not grant the City any easements. After considerable discussion the Commission concurred to consider the request to table. This will be voted on tonight. B. City Manager VanDerworp reported there has been an issue about the procedure for notifying the public about add-ons to the agenda, For today, the Commission will stiII receive add-ons if necessary, and between the Work Session and the Regular Meeting, the City Clerk will put the add-ons onto a revised agenda to be published and made available at the Regular Meeting. This may be an interim or a permanent solution, according to how it works out today. C. City Manager VanDerworp reported the deadline for CDBG funding for next October is in two days. The City has prepared applications for funding of three projects relative to ,the 1999-2000 program year which, upon Commission approval, will be transmitted to the County CDBG Department, which will review them and make a recommendation to the County Commission as to which projects to fund for the next cycle year. The three projects include: 1) Target Area Planning for both Goldsboro and Georgetown communities, 2) an Education Center, and 3) street lighting (20 additional lights). Charles Rowe, Director of Community Development, reported the funding request for the Target Area Planning is for $40,000.00, $23,000.00 for the Education Center and $50,000.00 for street lighting. E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 4:30 P.M. WORK SESSION February 2t 19-- 99 The City Manager recommended a letter be sent to the power company from the Mayor requesting new street lights be installed before October. He also reported there are recurring costs to the City regarding street lighting in the amount of $6,000.00. The Education Center recurring costs would be approximately $13,140.00, coming from either the CDBG funds or from the City. Charles Rowe reported that to upgrade the existing lights would be a cost of $4.15 a month and the lease of the pole would be $11.62 a month. For Florida Power to upgrade with 50 poles would be $232.00 a month, or $2,788.00 a year. For the remaining poles it would be an $11.62 per month lease charge per pole. This would be an additional $6,000.00 per year. The Commission concurred to submit the application for the grant money, and continue to work with Florida Power to see if the lights could be installed by them before October. The CDBG money would be used to purchase the poles, rather than leasing them. Mayor Dale reported he would rather the City not own utility poles because of the liability and maintenance of those poles. D. City Manager VanDerworp reported he received a street closure request from the Historic Trust to close Fourth Street for a Community Garage Sale on March 6th. This will be voted on tonight. E. City Manager VanDerworp reported when the Commission discussed the 13th Street Project three things were discussed: 1 ) In-kind services, 2) CDBG money, and 3) Impact fees. The Commission received information showing some of the permit fees were waived by the City. The building cost is $34,550.00, with other options such as ramps being another $10,000.00. Water and sewer fees must be paid out of the budget, making a total for fees, land/building and permit costs of $65,107.40. Under construction costs McKee Construction and the Public Works and Parks Departments are helping to defray costs. There are material costs for Iandscaping, irrigation and sod, and a price for power drop and feed. The Commission will vote tonight on using Police impact fees in a total amount of $25,264.40 to cover these costs. City Manal~er's briefing. A. City Manager VanDerworp reported on the Conference Center schedule and Finance/Lease overview. He reported the Commission received a schedule, which is right on target. It also received an overview of the kinds of things to keep in mind when dealing with the public purpose portion of conference centers, and also some lease provisions that should be looked at. Mayor Dale reported the Commission should consider appointing a committee to negotiate the lease. The City Manager will bring a proposal to the Commission for a Lease Review Committee. B. Howard Jeffries, Parks and Grounds Maintenance Coordinator, gave a report on the removal of declining trees at Touhy Park. He reported the City has five options for removing the declining trees: 1) The City could do the work, and pay to get rid of the wood; 2) The City could contract for the work to be done at an approximate cost of $24,000.00; 3) Allow the Florida Chapter of the ISA (International Society of Arborculture) to remove the trees as a work project at 1/3 the cost, or $8,000.00. Bob Finley of the ISA reported they would also trim and prune other trees in the area in an attempt to prolong their life. The work would be done by certified horticulturists with their own equipment and manpower. i~718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Horida 4:30 P.M. WORK SESSION February 22 99 ]9-- The City would still have to dispose of the wood. The smaller pieces could be chipped but the trunks would have to be hauled away~ 4) Seek help from other sources such as utility companies or other municipalities; 5) Pursue a combination of the other four options. Mr. Jeffties reported the City has approximately one month to remove the trees before new sidewalks and landscaping starts. After considerable discussion the Commission concurred to vote tonight to have ISA remove the trees, and Mr. Jeffdes will research other options to haul the tree trunks away. City Manager VanDerworp reported he would like a letter published in the newspaper regarding the tree program and the qualifications of the people Sanford has to work on trees. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: 1 k E718672 City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING February 22 19 99 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Horida met in Regular Meeting on FebmaW 22, 1999, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Velma H. Williams Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons City Attorney William L. Colbert City Manager Anthony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty The Chairman called the meeting to order. Citizen participation. Robert Peterson, 7309 Forest Hill Court, Winter Park, from Florida Computers, asked if the City was going to buy any more computers from his company. Donna Watt, Finance Director, reported any computers the City purchases will be under the State contract. Mr. Peterson asked the Commission to keep in mind that his company was trying to support the City under warranty. Virginia Huber, 1012 Magnolia Avenue; Linda Kuhn, 313 Palmetto Avenue; David Kelly, 321 Magnolia; Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue; Linda Walther, 1015 Elm Avenue; Marveen Kelly, 321 Magnolia Avenue; and Bart Rush, 904 Park Avenue South each spoke against the permitting and opening of a soup kitchen at a location in the Historic District which is now utilized as a Food Bank. Their objections were because a soup kitchen would lure even more homeless and/or undesirable people into the residential and business areas of Sanford, and increase the crime and prostitution, and would be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the residents in the area. Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development, reported that a restaurant would be a permitted use in this zoning area, but would have to undergo a Site Plan review before obtaining permits. Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, reported the equipment for a soup kitchen has not been installed. One foreseeable problem may be the parking. The Commission concurred that City Manager VanDerworp have the Planning and Zoning Commission study specific zoning classifications throughout the City and hold public hearings for public input, and make recommendations to the Commission as to what types of businesses should be permitted in the different zoning districts. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, asked that when the City staff is reappraising the zoning for the City, they also look at the park zoning which has no description. She thanked the City Manager for the consideration of the add-ons on the revised Agenda posted between the Work Session and Regular Meeting. She asked for clarification that whatever is posted on the revised agenda is all the add-ons that will be at the Regular Meeting. Mayor Dale reported there is no guarantee that issues will not arise that need to be discussed, and everyone must be flexible, but the Commission will make every effort not to have additional add-ons. Ms. Freeman reported that, regarding the feasibility study from PRA, in the first agreement with PRA the feasibility study was due within three months of the agreement, then they were given an extension until September, 1998 via the first addendum (10 days after favorable election results are obtained on a City sponsored referendum on the development of Fort Mellon Park). On February 8, 1999, another Addendum was approved giving PRA another extension until 10 days after Seminole County representatives, in conjunction with PRA personnel determine and agree upon ultimate design criteria for the Conference Center, provided, however, that if such determination and agreement is not accomplished within 60 days of the agreement, PRA shall proceed based on general E718672 MINUTES 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING February City Commission, Sanford, Florida 513 22 99 design criteria set forth as Option 3. Ms. Freeman reported the Mayor had received a letter from Mr. Looney of TDC stating he did not feel TDC should be responsible for determining the design criteria. She further questioned why PRA is dragging their feet on this feasibility study, when it is their responsibility. Mayor Dale reported that Mr. Looney had a misunderstanding of what the City was asking TDC to do. After he was apprised of the situation he went on the trip to view other facilities and was glad to have the Commission's desires clarified. Ms. Freeman further stated she felt the trip taken by three members of the TDC board was a violation of the Sunshine Law, and Mayor Dale assured her that the trip was endorsed as ethical by both the County and the City. Ted Kurtz, 105 Grovewood Avenue reported that since the City has repaved Grovewood Avenue he cannont get in and out of his driveway without scraping the bottom of his car. He further reported that some of his neighbors were having the same problem. Mr. Kurtz distributed pictures to the Commission showing his car sitting partially on the street and partially in the driveway. Mayor Dale asked Jerry Herman to have the City staff investigate this situation and bring a recommendation for solution to the Commission. John K. Daniels, Mayfair Country Club, asked if the Commission had decided on a Discovery Motion in regard to the Golf Course. Mayor Dale reported the City has hired counsel to proceed with a law suit. Mr. Daniels asked if the Commission was aware that the counsel which the City has hired, Gray, Harris and Robinson, represents him in a defined benefit and profit sharing plan. Mayor Dale reported that Gray, Harris and Robinson did disclose that information. Mr. Daniels reported that the buyer for the Golf Course has pulled out of the deal, so the $100,000.00 offer is "out", and he has sent a letter to the City to that effect to see if the City wished to make some kind of disposition, and he has not heard anything except the situation of Discovery, so he will use the $100,000.00 for the legal funds. Mayor Dale reported that the City's Attorneys will meet with Mr. Daniel's attomeys and the City has agreed, since it is under litigation, there will be no discussion about it until and if it goes to court. Mr. Daniels reported he made an offer that was rejected out-of-hand, so if there is to be a law suit, so be it. Doug Groseclose, 444 South Elliott Avenue, distributed a letter to the Commission that raises several questions in reference to a memorandum from Cindy Hall, the Director of Fiscal Services for Seminole County, questioning a number of items in the Fishkind report. He reported that after reading the letter, and the response from Fishkind dated February 11, 1999, it appears there are several issues that still need to be cleared up, namely: 1) the specifics of the bond issue, how much, and who will underwrite; 2) the tourist tax revenues, it appears there is going to be a disparity if the Commission accepts the 75% occupancy rate. Mayor Dale reported that it was never intended that just the TDC dollars generated from that hotel would be the end-all for it, discussions are still going on; 3) the character and the backup pledge required on the lease revenue bonds; and 4) operation costs of the public component. Mr. Groseclose asked that the Commission disclose to the public, in writing, the specific answers to the questions when they are known. Jay Jurie, 408 South Virginia Avenue, asked what will be built on the approximately 30 acre parcel of land which was recently cleared and is located east of the Broyhill Fumiture outlet and west of the Fleet Reserve Branch Restaurant. Mayor Dale reported he understands a commercial/industrial development will be put there. Mr. Jurie asked what the City' s requirements are regarding clear cutting. Mayor Dale referred to the ove~ay Gateway zoning criteria the City has established on S.R. 46, which the City has asked the County to join in the establishment of a Gateway corridor. As far as clear cutting, when a property is low and has to be filled, that has to be taken into consideration, as well as the .514 E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING February 22 19 99 types of vegetation and trees. City Manager VanDerworp reported that Jay Murder could supply a specific Ordinance number on clear cutting, and the City would be happy to go over the Site Planning and tree requirements, because there are numerous examples that may come up. Commissioner Lyons reported the County plays a large .part in the CRA created to eliminate the blight conditions along 17-92. Mr. Jurie also asked how this falls under the City's bum permitting, because there has been a cloud of smoke hovering over this area for several days. Mayor Dale reported the City has bum regulations, as does the Forestry Department, and they must have a permit from both of those entities. Mr. Jurie asked that in the future when there are events which impact local residents, such as street closures, there be signs put up a week or so in advance to advise residents that the area will be impacted. Mayor Dale reported that is a reasonable request. Approval of minutes. Commissioner LyonS moved to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1999 Work Session and the February 8, 1999 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Public hearine and second reading of Ordinance No. 3461 to annex approximately 4.16 acres between 251h Street and Ridl~ewood Lane extended westerly and Old Lake Mary Road and Ridl~ewood Avenue (2127 and 2139 West 251h Street). John W. Anderson, personal representative for the estate of Delores McGee Anderson, owner. Ad published February 11 and February 18, 1999. Ordinance No. 3461 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3461. No one appeared. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3461, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SA1D ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN 25TH STREET AND RIDGEWOOD LANE EXTENDED WESTERLY AND OLD LAKE MARY ROAD AND RIDGEWOOD AVENUE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Public hearin~ and first readin~ of Ordinance No. 3464 to consider closing. vacating. and abandoning utility easements between 241h Street and 251h Street and between U.S. Hwy. 17-92 and Maple Avenue. Ad published February 4, 1999, property posted February 5, 1999, abutting owners notified February 2, 1999. Mayor Dale reported the applicant has requested the Ordinance be .tabled. Commissioner Lessard moved to table this Ordinance until March 8, 1999. Seconded by Commissioner Lyorrs~and c&i~li~d ~ ~~ c~~ as follows: E718672 City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 515 February 22 ]~9 Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Review of Condemnation Report No. 98-16. 218 W. 12th Street/Ill9 Myrtle. Sam Nobles, owner. Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, reported Mr. Nobles has agreed to rehabilitate this property as a single family residence. He recommended an extension until March 22, 1999 to initiate repairs, provide building plans and acquire permits. Background information on the condemnation process for this property was provided to the Commission. Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize an extension until March 22, 1999 to initiate repairs, provide building plans and acquire permits, and Mr. Nobles is to reimburse the City for the cost of the title search. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Nay Inoperable/Untagged vehicles -- time extension requests. Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, recommended extensions as follows: 1 ) extension until 3/24/99 for Julian Fuller, Jr. at 2404 Oregon Avenue, 2) extension until 3/24/99 for Sherrie Friedel at 10 l Wild Elm Court, 3) extension until 4/23/99 for Jerry Griffing at 101 W. 9th Street, and 4) extension until 3/24/99 for Gene Forguson at 2526 Mohawk Avenue. Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize extensions as recommended by the Community Development Director. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye First reading of Ordinance No. 3462 to annex approximately 3.5 acres between Narcissus Avenue and W. First Street and between Riverview Avenue and A. C. L. Rail Road (2502 W. First Street). James F. Bonner, St., and James F. Bonner, Jr. and Gregory F. Bonner, owners. Ordinance No. 3462 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3462, entitled: AN ORDNANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORDA, TO ANNEX WIg THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, LIPON ADOPTION OF SAD ORDNANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN NARCISSUS AVENUE AND WEST FIRST STREET AND BETWEEN RIVERVIEW AVENUE AND A.C.L. RAILROAD; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 516 E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING February 22 99 First readin~ of Ordinance No, 3463 to amend City Code Chapter 19 to adopt 1994 Standard Plumbin~ Code, Ordinance No. 3463 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3463, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE SANFORD CITY CODE, TO ADOPT THE 1994 EDITION OF THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABII,ITY, CONFLICTS AND EffECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye First readin~ of Ordinance No, 3466 to amend City Code Chapter 2 regarding Nuisance Abatement Board membership and absences, Ordinance No. 3466 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3466, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XIII, NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD, SECTION 2-20 l(b) ENTITLED "MEMBERSHIP"; INCREASING MEMBERSHIP FROM FIVE (5) TO SEVEN (7), TO ADD AN ALTERNATE MEMBER, AND TO CHANGE THE QUORUM FROM THREE TO FOUR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye First readin~ of Ordinance No, 3442 to increase multiplier of Police pensiota. Ordinance No. 3442 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved on first reading of Ordinance No. 3442, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE XV, POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANFORD; AMENDING SECTION 2- 266, BENEFIT AMOLrNTS AND ELIGIBILITY, TO INCREASE THE NORMAL MONTHLY RETIREMENT BENEFIT AND MONTHLY DISABILITY BENEFIT TO THREE AND SEVENTY-NINE HUNDREDTHS (3.79) PERCENT OF AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION FOR EACH YEAR OF CREDITED SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Board appointments/reappointments. A. Cemetery Advisory Committee. Janet Dougherty, City Clerk, reported Bill Welbom's term expires March 27, 1999 and he wishes to be reappointed. Commissioner Lessard moved to re-appoint Bill Welborn to the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Seconded E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 517 February 22 19 99 by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye B. Nuisance Abatement Board. Janet Dougherty, City Clerk, reported there is one vacancy due to the resignation ofVerdell Pugh. Commissioner Eckstein moved to accept the resignation of Verdell Pugh. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Commissioner Lessard moved to appoint Linda Walther to the Nuisance Abatement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Consent Affenda. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved as follows: Accept bid from Danforth Sound Systems, in the amount of $11,520.00 for Bid #IFB98/99-05, sound reinforcement system for Sanford Civic Center. Approve payments made during the month of January, 1999. Approve street closure (Seminole Blvd. from east of Sanford Avenue intersection to west of San Juan intersection), sale/consumption of beer in Fort Mellon Park, and use of Lake Corolla on May 8, 1999 from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in conjunction with the WHTQ Tagged Fishing Derby. Award the balance of engineering services for the Swimming Pool to Pecht-Evans Engineering, Inc., piggybacking on an agreement between the City of Orlando and Pecht-Evans Engineering, Inc. Cost of additional engineering services will be $13,230.00. Authorize execution of CP&H Amendment #34 for the development of the Utility Strategic Business Plan, authorize creation of a Utility Advisory Committee consisting of a Commission representative, City Manager, Finance Director, Utility Director and Project Administrator, and authorize ~mding from Utility Reserves in an amount not to exceed $59,993.00. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williums Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 518 E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING February 22 19 99 Add-on items. A. B, C, Authorize staff to submit three applications for CDBG funding relative to the 1999-2000 program year. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Williams moved to authorize staff to submit three applications for CDBG funding, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign associated applications, including the revised version of the application for the Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as Education Center. follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Approve street closure request to dose Fourth Street from east of Oak Avenue intersection to west of Park Avenue intersection on Saturday March 6th from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Sanford Historic Trust Community Garage Sale. Mayor Dale requested that the street closure be posted ahead of time as requested by Mr; Jurie. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to approve the requested street closure. Seconded by Commissioner Willjams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Approve use of Police Impact Fees and balance of C.D.B.G. Grant funds to cover construction cost of the 13th Street Community Service Center. City Manager VanDerworp reported the total cost would be $25,264.00. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Williams moved to approve use of Police Impact Fees and balance of C.D.B.G. Grant funds, up to $26,000.00, to cover construction cost of the 13th Street Community Service Center. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote: of the Commission 'as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye D. Authorize ISA to remove declining trees in Touhy Park and prune remaining trees, for $8,000.00. Mayor Dale reported that the City would need to remove the debris. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Williams moved to authorize ISA to remove declining trees in Touhy Park and prune remaining trees, for $8,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, reported she has observed the trees in Touhy Park in the last month, and her observation is that some of them need to come down, but she requested reconsideration of some of the ones earmarked to be removed. She reported the trees look terrible because it is between spring and summer and the trees are just beginning to put out foilage. Her biggest concern was that the trees should have been maintained all along and E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING February 519 22 19 99 they would not have gotten to the state they are in now. She requested the City better maintain its parks and trees so this does not happen again. Mayor Dale reported the City has a full time arborist who does prune and maintain the trees. Ms. Freeman reported that it seems some of the trees just need to be trimmed because all trees have dead wood and need to be trimmed back. Mayor Dale reported the City is acting on the advice of two additional arborists to remove the trees. Ms. Freeman also asked if the property that the School Museum is on is owned by the City or the School Board, because there is a tree right next to the sidewalk on that property that is definitely going to be a problem in the near future. She was informed that the property is owned by the School Board. Ms. Freeman also expressed concern that the trees being transplanted do not have enough space between them, and they will not have enough room for full growth potential. Mayor Dale reported that is why the City has an expert, and he brings in experts, to advise the City on these things. The motion to authorize ISA to remove declining trees and prune remaining trees was carried by vote of the Commission as follows: City Attorney's report. No report. City Clerk's report. Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Confirmed that each Commissioner received on the table at today's Work Session the Agenda for the March 3, 1999 meeting. Commissioner Lessard reported he will be out of town and will not be able to attend the March 3rd meeting. All other Commissioners reported they would be in attendance on March 3rd. City Manager's report. A. Reported the Commissioners had received as an information item a report from Mike Kirby which they had requested on the use of the Cultural Arts Center, along with some background information. B. Reported DCA has found the City's plan amendments to be in compliance, and the Commissioners should have received a copy from Jay Marder, Engineering and Planning Director. C. Reported he received a fax from Representative Constantine stating he will be holding a Town Meeting on February 24, 1999 in the Lake Mary City Commission Chambers at 7:00 p.m. D. Reported the 13th Community Center ground breaking will be Monday, March 1, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. E. Reported he will, with the approval of the Commission, put the ad for a Police Chief in various publications which stagger by month, and bring a recommendation regarding the selection and interview process to the next Commission meeting. There were no objections from the Commission. City Commissioners' reports. Commissioner Eckstein - Moved to appoint Commissioner Willjams as liaison to the Sanford Housing Authority. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 520 E718672 , MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING February 22 99 Commissioner williams - Reported she understands the need for everyone to want the best quality of life for Sanford, but everyone must face the fact that there are pockets of poverty in Sanford, and there is no other choice but to work with the County, other organizations and groups, and assist in solving the problems. These people have a right to be in Sanford, irregardless of their position in life, but she is concerned when she hears the leaders of the community focus on the fact that its not the Federal government, the State, the County or the City' s responsibility for those people who are disenfranchised, or "draining the taxpayers". Everyone needs to understand that there is an obligation, and no one can expect Sanford to be a City in which these people do not live, they are here, and you cannot push them into the St. Johns River or out of the City limits of Sanford. She also reported that all districts in Sanford are important, and there should not be special concessions for certain districts. Guidelines should be for all districts. Mayor Dale reported that Sanford does need to take care of the people who live in Sanford, but it does not need to import people to take care of from South Seminole or other areas. Sariford does not need to import poverty. · Commissioner Lessard - No report. Commissioner Lyons - No report. Mayor Dale - No report. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Attest: City Clerk