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040802 ws/rm min. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida WORK SESSION APRIL 8 20(.~ The City Commission of the City of Sanford, FlOrida, met in Work Session on Monday, April 8, 2002, at 4:00 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Art Woodraft Deputy City Manager Roger Dixon City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty Absent: Commissioner Velma W'~liams (present at 4:01 P.M.) Commissioner Randy Jones (present at 4:09 P.M.) City Ivla~ag'er Anthony VanDerworp (present at 5:21 P.M.) City Attorney William L. Colbert The Chairman called the meeting to order. Employee of the Month Award for April 2002. Mayor Lessard presented Pamela Ganas with the Employee of the Month Award for April 2002. [Commissioner Williams present. ] Interview of prospective Board appointee. Sanford Airport Anthority. John Williarrls was interviewed for the Board. [Commissioner Jones present during the interview. ] Neighborhood Partnership Program. Susan Ajoc, St. Petersburg Director of Neighborhood Services, distributed, presented, and discussed the St. Petersburg Neighborhood Partnership Program. [During the presentation, Commissioner Woodruffbrie~y left the meeting and returned.] Antonia Gerli, Senior Planner, presented potential neighborhood enhancement projects for the City of Sanford. [During the presentation, Mayor Lessard briefly left the meeting and returned.] Mayor's briefing. [Commissioner Eckstein briefly left the meeting and retumed.] Health insurance. Mayor Lessard reported there is a proposed 35-40% increase in health insurance costs that will have serious budgetary impact. It may be necessary for err~ployees to pay half of their health insurance, to discontinue paying health insurance for retirees once they are eligible for Medicare at age 65, and to discontinue subsidizing dependent coverage. He requested the Conmfission provide recorranendation/direction in the near future regarding possible health insurance solutions. City Manager's briefing. Second May Regular Meeting date. There was a consensus of the Commission to schedule the second May Regular Meeting date for Tuesday, May 28, 2002. Regular Agenda items. Add-on items, and other items. Add-on items. 1. Approve request for "LAO New Year Picnic Party" special event to be held on private property (2381 Narcissus Avenue), April 27, 2002, from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and April 28, 2002, from I :00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.; and approve request to sell and serve alcoholic beverages and food outside during the event, with proper supervision by the Sanford Police Department. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida WORK SESSION APRIl, 8 20- C3~, 2. Authorize Mayor to send a letter to the United States Postal Service recognizing and approving the Sanford Retail Post Office location. The Postal Service selected the site on the southeast comer of Ist Street and Sanford Avenue. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Attest: __ City Clerk cp MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8 20 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, April 8, 2002, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Whitey Eckstein "' Commissioner Velma H. Williams Conanissioner Randy Jones Commissioner Art Woodruff Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot City Manager Anthony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty ,._ Absent: City Attorney William L. Colben The Chairman called the meeting to order. Presentation. Mayor Lessard read and presented a Proclamation to Garrett Hines, recognizing him for his exemplary performance as a competitor in the four man bobsled competition and receiving a Silver Medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and as a representative of the United States and the City of Sanford. He also presented him with a key to the City of Sanford. [The meeting recessed to allow time for Mr. Hines to autograph photographs.] Approval of Minutes. Conmlssioner Eckstein moved to approve the Minutes of March 25, 2002 Work Session and Regular Meetings. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruff and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye ,..- Commissioner Eekstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Consent Agenda. After discussion, Commissioner Eckstein moved on the Consent Agenda as follows: ( 1 ) Authorize purchase of two (2) dump trucks in the amount of $67,787 each, using the State of Florida Contract; (2) Set second May Regular Meeting date as Tuesday, May 28, as discussed in Work Session; (3) Approve Lynx Funding Agreement for FY 2001/02, in the amount orS100,000; (4) Approve CPH Amendment No. 66 for continuing engineering services for the reclaimed water extension on Magnolia Avenue, in the amount of $15,100; (5) Approve request for "Light of Hope Ceremony" special event to be held on City property (Memorial Park) from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Friday, April 12, 2002, and approve street closure of Seminole Boulevard from Myrtle Avenue to Hood Avenue during the event; (6) Approve request for "Historic Trust Spring Garden Tour" -" special event to be held on private property and public sidewalks in the Historic District on the following streets: 2nd, 7th, Elm Avenue, Magnolia Avenue, Palmetto Avenue, and Park Avenue, on April 20, 2002, from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.; (7) Approve request for "4th Qualifier Florida B.A.S.S. Federation Fishing Tournament" special event to be held on City and public property (Marina Boat Ramp, Municipal Parking Lot, and Lake Monroe), from May 17 to May 19, 2002, and approve request for all fishing tournament fees to be waived except damage/cleanup deposit, and provide the applicant with a grant of $2,500 to secure the City of Sanford as this year' s host site; sponsored by the Florida B.A.S.S. Federation, Inc.; (8) Approve request for "Annual Juneteenth/Race Unity Day Celebration" special event to be held on City Property (Coastline Park), from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Saturday, June 15, 2002, and approve request for all fees to be waived except damage/cleanup deposit; sponsored by the City of Sanford's MLK Committee; (9) Approve request for "Sanford Main Street Classic Car Cruise" special event to be held MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8 20-(2) E00014148 on City and public property (Magnolia Square and First Street), from 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., on the 3rd Saturday during the months of June through December 2002, and approve request for street closure of First Street from Oak Avenue to Sanford Avenue; Park Avenue from 2nd Stret to Commercial Street; and Palmetto Avenue from 2nd Street to Commercial Street during the event, and approve request for all Classic Car Cruise fees to be waived except damage/cleanup deposit; ( 10 ) Award contract for concrete construction/repair for Goldsboro ribbon curbs and 16th Street sidewalk, to LAS Contracting Corporation; funded by Seminole County Community Development Block Grant funds in the mount of $206,000, approved for FY 2001/02; ( 11 ) Award contract for window rehabilitation of the old downtown Post Office to CCS Restoration Millwork, in the amount of $37,500; award to be contingent upon approval of contractor and repair cost by Seminole County, and approve use of General Fund Reserves in the amount of $22,500; $15,000 to be reimbursed by Seminole County; and (12) Approve request for a dance hall permit for Club 417 located at 2921 Orlando Drive, Suite 240, with conditions. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruffand carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Willjams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Public hearing and second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3697 to amend City Code regarding Special Events and Peddlers. Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published March 13, 2002. Continued from the March 25, 2002 meeting. Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3697. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Public hearing and second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3703 to annex 2.220+ acres of property_ lying between Andrews Road and Central Florida Greeneway and between Sanford Avenue and Central Florida Greeneway (4000 S. Sanford Avenue); Robert G. Thornton, owner. Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published March 27 and April 3, 2002. Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3703. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Public hearing and second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3704 to amend City Code regarding reengineefing the Department of Engineering & Planning and the deletion of the Community Development Department. Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published March 27, 2002. Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3704. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. At~er discussion, Commissioner Eckstein changed his motion to include changing the name of the Engineering and Planning Department to that of the Department of planning and Concanunity Development. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and eartied 53 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8 City Commission, Sanford, Florida 20-C17_ by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye ~' Commissioner Woodruff Aye Board appointments. Sanford Airport Authority. Commissioner Eckstein moved to appoint John Willianls to the Sanford Airport Authority Board. Seconded by Commissioner Wiltiams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Wllliams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodraft Aye CALNO. Commissioner Eckstein moved to ratify CALNO's recommendation to reappoint Lake Mary Commissioner Gary L. Brender to the Seminole County Expressway Authority. Seconded by Commissioner W'ffiiams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Willjams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Condemnation Status Report. '-- Commissioner Jones moved to demolish 509 E. 6th Street, Condemnation Report No. 02-05, Margaret Jones, owner. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Eckstein moved to demolish 1419 W. 13th Street, Condemnation Report No. 02-09, Julius T. Lee, owner. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Willjams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize a sixty (60) day extension for 600 Cypress Avenue, Condemnation Report No. 02-04, Elizabeth Paige, owner. Seconded by Commissioner Willianas and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Wllliams Aye " Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Eckstein moved to demolish the structure at 1124 Pomegranite Avenue, Condemnation Report No. 02-08, Helen and Ulysses Ellington, owners, after forty-five (45) days, to allow the owners time to demolish the structure themselves. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8 20~ Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness to install 50 air-conditioning units by cutting 41 ~" x 18" holes in walls at 1401 Magnolia Avenue; Rami Yosefmn, applicant. The Director of Engineering & Planning and the City Manager recommend taking action as deemed appropriate. Applicant notified March 28, 2002. After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Eckstein moved to remand the Appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness to install 50 air-conditioning units by cutting 41 W' x 18" holes in walls at 1401 Magnolia Avenue, back to the Historic Preservation Board. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. After further discussion, the motion was carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye [Commissioner Jones left the meeting.] First reading of Ordinance No. 3705 to amend City. Code regarding amending the Police Offieer's Pension Plan. Recommended by the Human Resources Director and the City Manager. Commissioner Willjams moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3705. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Adopt Resolution No. 1900 to amend the Chssification and Pay Plan to create the position of principal Phnner Pay Grade A22 (annual salary range $39,836 - $60.256) by reehssifying the vacant Community Development Director position Pay Grade A29 (annual salary range $56,334 - $85,210), and authorizing the assignment of the position of Principal Planner to the Department of Engineering and Phnning. The Principal Planner position will provide oversight to the community development section of the Engineering & Planning Department. Recommended by the Human Resources Director and the City Manager. Commissioner Woodruffmoved to adopt Resolution No. 1900. [Commissioner Jones returned to the meeting.] The motion failed for lack of a second. Adopt Resolution No. 1901 to authorize account agreement and association documents with MBNA America (Delaware). and approve contract with MBNA to administer purchasing card program. Recommended by the Finance Director and the City Manager. Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Resolution No. 1901, and to approve the Purchasing Card Account Agreement with MBNA to administer the Purchasing Card Account Program. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGULAR MEETING APRIL Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodraft Aye Establish a block pay for operational/shift Battalion Chiefs so the Fire Department can replace a Battalion Chief with a Battalion Chief in lieu of overtime Lieutenants. Recommended by the Fire Chief and the City Manager. Commissioner Eckstein moved to establish the block pay for operational/shi~ Battalion Chiefs as $450 for a 24- hour shi~, triggered in 8 hour increments at $150. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner W'~liams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Approve amended loan agreement with the Sanford Airport Authority to extend the original amount of $388,075 to $510,075, to provide 25% matching FDOT ~t, rant funds for the purchase of additional land to expand Runway 9L-27R: funded from General Fund Reserves. Recommended by the City Manager. Commaloner Eckstein moved to approve the amended loan agreement with the Sanford Airport Authority, to extend the original amount of $388,075 to $510,075, to provide 25% matching FDOT grant funds for the purchase of additional land to expand Rimway 9L-27R; to be funded from General Fund Reserves. Seconded by Commissioner Willlares and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner W'~liams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Add-on items. Authorize Mayor to send a letter to the United States Postal Service recognizing and approving the Sanford Retail Post Office location. The Postal Service selected the ske on the southeast comer of 1st Street and Sanford Avenue. Recommended by the Deputy City Manager and the City Manager. Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the United States Postal Service recognizing and approving the southeast comer of 1st Street and Sanford Avenue as the Sanford Retail Post Office location_ Seconded by Commissioner W'~liams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner W'ffiiams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodraft Aye Approve request for "LAO New Year Picnic Party" special event to be held on private property (2381 Narcissus Avenue). April 27, 2002, from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and April 28. 2002, from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.: and approve request to sell and serve alcoholic beverages and food outside during the event, with proper supervision by the Sanford Police Department. Recommended by the Recreation and Parks Director and the City Manager. Commissioner W'dliams moved to approve the request for the "LAO New Year Picnic Party" special event to be held on private property (2381 Narcissus Avenue), April 27, 2002, from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and April 28, 2002, from MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8 20.0 2_ 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.; and to approve the request to sell and serve alcoholic beverages and food outside during the event, with proper supervision by the Sanford Police Department. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. After discussion, the motion was carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Nay Information only. City Attorney's Report. City Clerk's Report. City Manager's Report. Citizen Participation. City Commissioners~ Reports. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Attest: City Clerk cp