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110689-Work Session425 City Commission, Sanford, Florida November 6, The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on November 6, 1989 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Robert B. Thomas commissioner A. A. McClanahan Commissioner Lon Howell City Manager Frank A. Faison City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert The meeting was called to order by the Chairman. The first item of business was discussion of a request from John Gardiner, Jr., Florida Citrus Sports Association, Inc. (Red Lobster Sailing Regatta) to move a power line between two lights in the Municipal Parking Lot, to allow sailboats with masts up, on trailers, to enter the lot to derig and pack up. Director of Engineering and Planning reported that a safety coordinator should be posted at the intersection to insure that rigged sailboats remain clear of traffic signal, and blinkers are not required, but they are nice to have for directional purposes. City Manager reported that the flashing blinker light, which stretches diagonally across the intersection, poses a potential hazzard for high masts, and, therefore, Staff recommends moving street light wire, keeping the blinker up, requiring boats wanting to proceed along the street to do so as a group, and placing a traffic director at the intersection. Commission had no objections. The next item of business was discussion of an ordinance to incorporate significant sections of the "Gainesville" requirements regulating the number of personnel for all-night convenience store operations, tabled from October 23, 1989 Regular Meeting. The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons in opposition to, or in favor of the proposed ordinance. Police Chief Harriett reported that convenience store robberies have decreased considerably since the adoption of Gainesville's ordinance. He stated that people are less apt to rob a store with cameras and multiple operators, and that the City should explore the possibility of adopting same.. Henry Marois, Jr., Director of Community Relations for Florida Food and Fuel Retailers, reported that although the City of Gainesville had a 60'% reduction in crime since the passing of said ordinance, Alachua County had the same crime reduction as a result of a voluntary training program which deals with cash control, visibility, and the training of all employees; not just late night employees. Mr. Marois further stated that he is opposed to the ordinance in its entirety, and that the constitutionality of said ordinance has not been tested in the courts. Also, the accusation made with regard to Deputy Terry's report being paid for by store owners, is slanderous and without merit. A woman appeared and reported that she was the victim of a convenience store robbery. 426 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida NOvember 6, 1989 Sylvester Chang, Mobil Service Station owner, presented news clippings referring to several convenience store clerks, who were robbed or injured while on duty during the late hours, together with an article which stated that the report prepared by Deputy Terry was paid for by a group convenience store owners. Mr. Chang further stated that it is the responsibility of the Commission to protect the health, welfare and safety of its citizens, and that he is in favor of the ordinance. Representative forCirole K Convenience Stores, reported that robberies in Sanford have decreased 73% as a result of the voluntary program. John Pierman, President of Retail Grocer's Association, appeared and reported that he is opposed to the ordinance, and prefers a voluntary program. Mr. Sexton, Southland Corporation, appeared and reported the crime would not decrease under such an ordinance, it would shift to another area. Wa¥1and Clifton, Chief of Police, Gainesville, appeared and reported that a survey was taken of convenience store robbers, who said that the single most effective deterrent was convenience stores that had two clerks on duty. Also, a study was done involving two convenience stores located within 100 yards of each other. The store having one clerk was robbed twelve times in one year, the other store which had been in existence for six years, and had two clerks, appropriate lighting, cameras and limited cash on-hand; no robberies occurred within those six years. Further, since Gainesville enacted the ordinance, which provides for two clerks between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M., crime has been reduced by 91%, with no incidents of violence, with a 60.8% reduction in 1987, 77.8% in 1988, and 80% in 1989. Additionally, the ordinance has been tested in the courts by virtue of a lawsuit against the City of Gainesville, which resulted in injunctive relief, however, the Northern District Court of Florida overturned the decision, and ruled in favor of the Gainesville ordinance. Commission authorized to consider ordinance at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting. The next item of business was a review and discussion of Seminole County's Standards for High Intensity Development. City Manager reported that the plan is in the early stages of development, and that the target date for finalization will be reviewed by Staff, developers and land owners. Director of Engineering reported that Seminole County's proposal includes I-4 and 46 extending southerly as one of the high intensity development areas, and that the consultant's report appears to have the same standards applied throughout the different HIP areas; some located in more highly urbanized areas. The plan identifies two types of areas, core area and transitional area. The core area indicates minimum heights of buildings, and square footage,, whereas maximum is usually the case in City and County codes. Further, the core area, as defined, does not include the Interchange of I-4 and SR 46, it starts halfway between 46 and 46 A, and appears to writeoff the future of Interchange 46 and I-4, and therefore, he suggested that Seminole County Planning Director consider including said interchange in the core because he believes that SR 46 will be the gateway to the City of Sanford. Also, he is concerned with setting minimums. If "guidelines" are adopted instead of codes, he would not perceive a problem. The process will take approximately six to eight months; it is perhaps premature for the City Commission to take any significant action at the present time. City Commission, Sanford, Florida /I')7 i {.,.. I 19 Tony Vanderworp, Seminole County Planning Director, appeared and reported that presently, the City of Sanford is not.included in the core and transitional areas, but will be in the future. County Staff feels that minimum requirements in terms of properties that have direct access to interchange, and arterial type roadway is very important. Currently, their are no standards for structured parking and buildings over 35 feet. Also, the County would like to manage areas by adopting actual lane development codes. Director of Engineering and Planning reported that he received Florida Department of Transportation's five year transportation plan, which poses some concerns, namely, that there are no plans to improve I-4 and SR 46 Interchange, and presently, 17-92 between Lake Mary Boulevard and Airport Boulevard is already at Service Level F, and within the five year time period, that portion north of Airport Boulevard will be at Service Level F, thus, causing potential problem for future development under the concurrency requirements. Version II includes the study and construction of lane improvements on I-4 from 434 to Lake Mary Boulevard, and planning for six !aning to Volusia County line. Director of Engineering and Planning stated that the deadline for submitting final comments to Florida Department of Transportation is November 17th, 1989, and suggested that the Commission prepare a letter supporting Version II, placing emphasis on Interchange 46. The Commission had no objection. Commissioner Eckstein suggested that Staff attend the Department of Transportation's hearing on December 7, 1989. The Commission 'concurred. The next item of business was discussion regarding Furnishings for Cultural Arts Center. The Commission authorized to consider same at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting. The next item of business was discussion of a request from Personnel Director to reclassify/regrade Public Works Tradesworker to level of Foreman. City Manager reported that said reclassification/regrade would not require an increase in the budget. The Commission authorized to consider same at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting. The next item of business was consideration of a request from Personnel Director to officially designate the days to be observed for 1989 Christmas Holidays. The Commission authorized that said holiday be celebrated on Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, 1989 respectively, as requested. The next item of business was consideration of the City Commission's second Regular Meeting in December; fourth Monday falls on Christmas Day. The Commission authorized said meeting to be held on Monday, December 18, 1989, following Work Session. The Commission next reviewed efforts of Local Governments to Stabilize Health Insurance Costs. The Commission requested that Staff keep the Commission informed regarding same. The next item of business was discussion of a request to regulate yard sales, garage sales and carport sales, city Manager reported that currently, there is no ordinance which supports or regulates the limit of yard sales, garage sales, or carport sales. The Commission authorized to consider same at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting. The next item of business was discussion of a request to consider recycling Christmas Trees. The Commission acknowledged withdrawl of said request. The next item of business was discussion of a request from Florida League of Cities to consider a resolution, which would limit unfunded State mandates on Cities and Counties. The Commission authorized to consider said request at November I3, 1989 Regular Meeting. 428 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida November 6, 19 89 The next item of business was discussion of a request from Florida League of Cities to consider a resolution urging recognition and affirmation of the Tenth Amendment, which governs and balances the respective powers of the States and Federal Government. The Commission authorized to consider said request at November 13, 1989 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Howell reported that Park on Parks needs lights. The Commission asked Staff to obtain estimates, and report back. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ity Clerk