06112012 rm agn & min CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 11, 2012
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
City Commission Chambers
1 Floor
Sanford City Hall
MONDAY, June 11, 2012 300 North Park Avenue
7 PM Sanford, Florida
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Speaking Before the City Commission. There is a three (3) minutes time limit for each speaker
on each item, except a person representing an organization and presenting its views during a
quasi judicial hearing will be allowed five (5) minutes, and a person speaking under Citizen
Participation will also be allowed five (5) minutes. Your cooperation is appreciated in observing
the time limit policy. Each person desiring to address the City Commission on an agenda item
pending before the City Commission must, before addressing the City Commission, legibly
complete a citizen's input form and submit the form to the City Clerk or designee.
Pledge of Civility. A resolution was adopted by the City Commission of the City of Sanford
recognizing the importance of civility, decency, decorum and respectful behavior in promoting
citizen participation in a democratic government. The City of Sanford calls upon the elected
officials, employees, and the public to exercise civility toward each other. (Resolution No. 2226,
04/11/11)
AGENDA
1) Meeting call to order by Mayor Triplett.
2) Invocation by Pastor Eugene Smith, Orlando City Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentation:
A) Plaque and letter of appreciation to St. Johns River Festival of the Arts, Inc.
[Commission Memo 12 -095]
B) Resolution No. 2312 recognizing Central Florida Regional Hospital's 30 years of
service [Commission Memo 12 -091]
2) Resolution No. 2309 related to parcel number 801.2R
F) Approve Resolution No. 2310 supporting the revised Master Plan for the
U.S. 17 -92 CRA. [Commission Memo 12 -089]
G) Approve Resolution No. 2311 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan
regarding the Utilities Department. [Commission Memo 12 -090]
H) Approve Resolution No. 2313 recognizing the City's Safety Incentive
Program. [Commission Memo 12 -096] (WS -5)
I) Approve Resolution No. 2314 authorizing a Florida Division of Historical
Resources Grant application for a Certified Local Government Training to be
held in Sanford. [Commission Memo 12 -094]
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Each speaker is allotted five minutes to speak and may
present additional written material. If you have a matter you would like to discuss which
requires more than five (5) minutes, please feel free to arrange a meeting with the
appropriate administrative or elected official. This Citizen Participation is for the City
Commission to receive citizen input and comments pertaining to matters over which the
City Commission has jurisdiction or control. Questions directed to the City Commission
may be referred to City staff to be answered within a reasonable period of time following
the meeting.
13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS.
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JUNE 11, 2012
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular
Meeting on Monday, June 11, 2012, at 7 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City
Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Patty Mahany
Commissioner Mark M
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Absent: City Clerk Janet Dougherty
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Triplett at 7:05 PM.
2) Invocation by Pastor Eugene Smith, Orlando City Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentation:
A) Plaque and letter of appreciation to St. Johns River Festival of the Arts,
Inc. [Commission Memo 12 -095]
B) Resolution No. 2312 recognizing Central Florida Regional Hospital's 30
years of service [Commission Memo 12-091]
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Resolution No. 2312.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
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Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
5) Minutes.
May 14, 2012 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Jones moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
6) CONSENT AGENDA: [Commission Memo 12 -076]
Item C was removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration at the
next meeting.
Item A was pulled for separate consideration.
A. Approve purchase of 18 police cars in the approximate amount of
$540,000 via the pricing, terms and conditions of the FSA contract.
B. Approve retirement of service weapon #UU606574 and approve
retired Lieutenant Mark Nichols to purchase and receive his service
weapon.
C. Authorize purchase of playground equipment from Miller Recreation
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in the amount of $58,813.02 for the Bentley Wilson Park project.
D. Approve the Additional Scope of Services Work Order to CPH
Engineers in the amount of $42,810 for the U.S. 17 -92 RiverWalk Phase
II project.
E. Approve Amendment 2 to the CPH work order in the added amount
of $193,717 for the disinfection by- products project.
F. Approve the Welaka Building lease extension for a period ending
September 30, 2015, subject to approval of the document by the City
Attorney and Risk Manager.
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Consent Items B, D, E, and F.
Seconded by Commissioner M and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner M moved to approve Consent Item A. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Second reading of Ordinance No. 4269 to amend the future land use
map of the comprehensive plan for 815 French Avenue. Ad published
May 13, 2012. Applicant: City of Sanford. [Commission Memo 12 -077]
Commissioner M moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4269. Seconded
by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
B) Second reading of Ordinance No. 4270 to amend the future land use
map of the comprehensive plan for 325 Fern Drive. Ad published May 13,
2012. Owner: Frank Norman, Norman Builders, Inc.; Applicant:
Causseaux, Hewitt, & Walpole, Inc. [Commission Memo 12 -078]
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4270. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
C) Second reading of Ordinance No. 4271 to rezone 325 Fern Drive. Ad
published May 13, 2012. Owner: Frank Norman, Norman Builders, Inc.;
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Applicant: Causseaux, Hewitt, & Walpole, Inc. [Commission Memo 12-
079]
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4271. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
D) First reading of Ordinance No. 4272 to annex 0.25 acre at 3471 Ohio
Avenue. Ad published June 10, 2012. Owner /applicant: Andrea Holloway,
AJH Properties LLC. [Commission Memo 12-081]
Commissioner M moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance
No. 4272. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
E) Brisson East Planned Development; Owner: Brisson Investments, LLC;
Applicant: Stephen H. Coover.
1) First reading of Ordinance No. 4273 to amend the Brisson East
PD at 3795 Brisson Avenue. Ad published June 10, 2012.
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[Commission Memo 12 -082]
Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
4273. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
2) Approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brisson East
Planned Development. [Commission Memo 12 -084]
Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan
for Brisson East Planned Development. Seconded by Commissioner M and carried
by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
F) Appeal of Development Order No. 11 -29 for the development plan
approval of the Waste Pro Fleet Maintenance Facility at 3705 St. Johns
Parkway; property posted May 21, 2012; applicants noticed May 23, 2012;
ad published May 27, 2012. Applicants: James H. Dyson, Jr. and Gregory
W. Dyson. Owner: Sean M. Jennings [Commission Memo 12 -083]
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Planning and Development Services Director Russ Gibson provided an
additional agenda memorandum outlining additional Staff recommendations regarding
the appeal which includes four conditions agreeable to by Waste Pro.
Timothy Cambridge, Chairman of Seminole County Soil and Water
Conservation Board, submitted a copy of photos of the site and expressed concern about
drainage on the western side of the property that will feed into the Lockhart Smith Canal.
Commissioner Williams moved to affirm approval of Development Order
No. 11 -29 with the additional four conditions. Seconded by Commissioner M and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
G) First reading of Ordinance No. 4274 to amend the City Charter
regarding the scheduling of Run Off Elections and associated change in
terms of office. Ad published June 10, 2012. [Commission Memo 12-
092] (WS -2)
[Vice Mayor Mahany left the meeting.]
Commissioner Jones moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
4274. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
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Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Absent
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS.
A) Approve the agreement with Workforce Central Florida for the
Summer Job Connection and the Re- Employment Connection programs.
[Commission Memo 12 -097]
Commissioner Williams moved to approve the Agreement. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Absent
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
B) Continued from May 14, 2012: Approve Resolution No. 2303
authorizing application for the 2012 Cultural Facilities Grant in the
amount of $500,000 for the Fort Mellon Park Amphitheater. [Commission
Memo 12 -087]
Commissioner M moved to approve Resolution No. 2303. Seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Absent
Commissioner M Aye
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Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
C) Approve Resolution No. 2306 amending the Operational Budget in
support of the Police Department's Vehicle Procurement Plan.
[Commission Memo 12 -085]
[Vice Mayor Mahany returned to the meeting.]
Commissioner Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 2306. Seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
D) Approve Resolution No. 2307 amending the budget in the amount of
$4,000 for professional consulting services provided by ACI for a Cultural
Resource Assessment of the Sanford RiverWalk Phase III. [Commission
Memo 12 -086]
Commissioner M moved to approve Resolution No. 2307.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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E) Approve Resolutions and subordination agreements with the FDOT
relating to two land parcels associated with FDOT improvements to U.S.
Hwy. 17 -92 in the vicinity of Bush Boulevard and the Sunland
subdivision. [Commission Memo 12 -088]
1) Resolution No. 2308 related to parcel number 104.3R
Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2308. Seconded
by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
2) Resolution No. 2309 related to parcel number 801.2R
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Resolution No. 2309.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
F) Approve Resolution No. 2310 supporting the revised Master Plan for
the U.S. 17 -92 CRA. [Commission Memo 12 -089]
Commissioner Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 2310. Seconded
by Vice Mayor Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
G) Approve Resolution No. 2311 to amend the Classification and Pay
Plan regarding the Utilities Department. [Commission Memo 12 -090]
Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2311. Seconded
by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
H) Approve Resolution No. 2313 recognizing the City's Safety Incentive
Program. [Commission Memo 12 -096] (WS -5)
Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2313. Seconded
by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
I) Approve Resolution No. 2314 authorizing a Florida Division of
Historical Resources Grant application for a Certified Local
Government Training to be held in Sanford. [Commission Memo 12 -094]
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Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2314. Seconded
by Commissioner M and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Mahany Aye
Commissioner M Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
City Attorney Colbert requested that the Commission schedule an
Attorney /Client session to be held on June 25 to discuss two pending lawsuits: Maece
Taylor (Mayfair Golf Course) and another one regarding public records.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
City Manager Bonaparte said that he is looking at putting together a
citizens academy in September to provide citizens an opportunity to get to know how
City government operates.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Nouchelle Hastings thanked the City of Sanford for allowing access to
provide a night of healing last Thursday at the Civic Center.
C J Blancett, founder of United Sanford Alliance, said she remains
committed to improving the quality of life for all through community interaction,
education, and community participation, and will continue to attend and host community
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events.
Jay Jurie submitted a handout regarding formalizing the relationship
between the City of Sanford and the Neighborhood Watch Program which recommends
that neighborhood watch programs be required to be chartered by the City; that
neighborhood watch program officers and active volunteers receive a copy of the Sanford
Neighborhood Watch Program Handbook; and prohibits neighborhood watch programs
from authorizing or operating any patrol activities. He also urged consideration of an
ordinance that would prohibit volunteers who would be authorized under the COP
Program or in a capacity of neighborhood watch programs from being armed.
Reverend Samuel Duncan said that about a year ago there was discussion
about protection and safety for the Commission and asked what was put in place. Mayor
Triplett said that protective measures have been taken although he can't reveal them
publicly; the Commission is well protected. Mr. Duncan thanked Commissioner
Williams, Commissioner Jones, and former Commissioner Woodruff for the state of the
art Ft. Mellon Park.
13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS.
Commissioner M gave a slide show presentation of happenings in
Sanford.
Commissioner Jones said that Sanford is about to get another big chunk of
money for improvements from the 17 -92 CRA.
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Vice Mayor Mahany said that at the CALNO meeting last Wednesday
there was discussion about the 4% local option gas tax money expiring in 2013 which has
to be approved by a super majority of the County Commission. The other 2% is going
away in 2017. She asked that it be an item for discussion at a work session. She
commended Thelma Mike on her granddaughter's graduation from the United States
Naval Academy; the picture in the Herald was great. She asked about the possibility of
naming the 18 Street Park in memory of Mike Barr and asked that it be discussed at a
work session. She told Commissioner M that she could use an occasional alternate
on CALNO; he said that he would be glad to help.
Commissioner Williams thanked the Commission for supporting the
initiative of changing the name of 13 Street to Historic Goldsboro Boulevard. She also
thanked all of the Staff who were involved in that and the citizens and Commissioners
who participated in the dedication.
Mayor Triplett reiterated what he said in today's work session about
transparency in public records requests; we need to reaffirm our commitment to
transparency. He knows that Staff is working diligently on all of the requests and asked
for a continued effort going forward. Tomorrow the Stand Your Ground Task Force will
meet at Northland Church from 9:00 - Noon; the public forum is from 1:00 — 5:00. He
invited the public to attend; significant legislation will be discussed. He thanked Ms.
Mike for everything she does for the City and the City Commission and for him
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personally.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at ' :35
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