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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday,
September 23, 1991 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the-City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Assistant City Attorney Donna L. McIntosh
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
City Attorney William L. Colbert
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Sanford Airport Authority's Long Range Access Alternatives and Aeronauti~al Conmiderationa.
Steve Cooke appeared and reported that the study concerns ground transportation in
the area, and what can be done in the future to attract large transportation aircraft.
Currently, there is only one precision approach, which is from the west, and that an
alternative approach from the south is needed. Also, the focus was to look at access to the
airport as well as around the airport. Seminole County's plan proposes that Lake Mary
Boulevard and Silver Lake Drive be extended due east around the airport and eventually
connect with SR 415. Further, if the runway is extended north/south, Silver Lake Drive would
need to be extended south, and if parallel runways are built, Silver Lake Drive would need
to be turned considerably to the south. Presently, the 8,000 foot runway can accommodate
737's and 727's, but cannot handle wide body equipment such as 747's, DC 10's 767's, Charters
or International Travel, and, therefore, a 10,000 foot runway is being considered.
City Manager reported that the City Commission needs to begin evaluating the
Airport's alternatives, to be included in the Seminole County Joint Planning Agreement, and
that the roadway around the south end of the Airport is in the 10 year plan.
Mr. Cooke stated that approximately 400 acres of land would be needed to implement
a north/south runway, approximately 1700 acres for parallel runways, and that ultimate
consideration should be given for arrival from the south. Further, wherever Silver Lake
Drive goes in the future will dictate the Airport's growth.
City Manager reported that joint planning with the County needs to include 3 major
entities.
Uncle Nick's Oyster Bar.
Assistant City Attorney Donna McIntosh reported that if the City's alcoholic
beverage code is challenged on the basis of classifications used in licensing, she is
comfortable that the code could withstand the challenge, and that she does not have any
recommendation to bring forward, at this time, to amend the code. Further, if the code is
amended, and Uncle Nick's is allowed to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday, the City would
have to permit same for all similarly situated establishments. Further, the State licensing
division reports the City's classification codes are adequate; and the codes meet the City
of Sanford's needs.
City Manager reported that if the ordinance is amended as proposed, additional
existing bars could be open on Sunday, and that there is a potential for bars, which are
presently not in existence, wanting to operate on Sunday as well. Also, Assistant City
Attorney has advised that, although the City has not enforced Sunday hours for some given
period of time, the City is not prohibited from enforcing said hours at this time. However,
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~hat Mr. Rosier submitted. Further, there is no way to grandfather Uncle Nick's without
opening it up for others with the same type of conditions.
Assistant City Attorney recommended that said item be placed on tonight's Regular
Meeting Agenda, for City Commission action on it and on the Petition. The Commission
concurred.
Preliminary Redistricting Concept.
After discussion, the Commission authorized Assistant City Attorney to forward the
Preliminary Redistricting Plan to Plaintiff's Counsel for review and comments.
Request from Mike Severt, for waiver of 2-hour moving requirement/Peddler's License, to sell
Christmas Trees on vacant lot north of Aamco on 17-92.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to deny said request, that
there will be no waivers or variances of City Code Section 18-72, and to direct City Clerk
to notify prior holders of Peddler's Licenses, for sale of Christmas Trees and/or Fireworks
regarding same. Also, the Commission concurred to place said item on tonight's Regular
Meeting Agenda, for City Commission action.
The Commission discussed additional Regular Agenda Items as follows: Item No. 5
F, authorization for City Manager to approve the transfer of budgeted funds within, and/or
between departments, offices, or agencies, and Item No. 8 , offer from Mr. & Mrs. Anthony B.
People, to purchase City owned property.
Former Sanford Gasification Plant.
Assistant City Attorney reported that the Department of Environmental Regulation
served the current owner of the Gasification Plant, Florida Public Utilities, with a notice
of warning, and that the preliminary study performed by Environmental Consulting and
Technology, Inc., concluded that the woods behind Florida Public Utilities, which is owned
by Southern Coast Line Railroad, all the way to Cloud Creek Branch, is impacted with coal tar
residues. Further, she, City Manager, and Bill Pence, attorney for Plorida Public Utilities,
walked the site and concurred that said property is visually impacted. Further, ECT proposes
that the City fence and post the impacted property as a precautionary measure.
City Manager reported that he will contact DER, and surrounding property owners,
to alert that coal tar is on the surface and could cause a hazard to anyone coming in contact
with it, and that additional properties may be impacted, and that said property owners will
be asked to participate in the cost of said fencing. City Manager recommended that the
Commission authorize the execution of Contract with ECT in amount of $2,750.00, for
preliminary determination of horizontal extent of coal tar impacted surface soils/sediments
in the Cloud Creek Branch drainage system, and that said item be referred to tonight's
Regular Meeting Agenda, for City Commission action.
Impact Fee Exemption/Time Payment - Affordable Housing.
Assistant City Attorney reported that she has researched the legal consequences of
establishing a program to provide for an exemption/time payment of impact fees for qualified
applicants, for Iow income/affordable housing. Further, Collier County has had a similar
program for two years, which allows affordable housing applicants to file an application with
the City, for an exemption of impact fees, and that a special fund is established to provide
a source of money for said exemption. Further, qualification is based on the cost of the
house and/or monthly rental fee, and that said exemption runs with the property. Also,
Tallahassee has a two tier qualification system, which qualifies'the dwelling unit as well
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as the person, and that said program has been in effect for six weeks. Also, granting said
exemption is at the discretion of the City, and is limited by availability of funds
tappropriated by the City Commission, and whether exemption/delayed payment is granted,
sufficient funds must be set aside in a separate fund.
City Manager reported that deferred payment can be written into an ordinance
provided that a separate fund is set up, and that block grant monies cannot be used to pay
impact fees. Further, reserves could be used to establish a revolving fund, with the
knowledge that said monies would be covered by a lien, and that there would be a pay back.
City Manager recommended that the City Commission adopt an ordinance to set up the frame work
for this type of program, which would work toward furthering efforts to facilitate affordable
housing in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner McClanahan suggested that City Manager contact Tampa regarding the use
of block grant monies.
Revised Sick Leave Policy.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to revise the Personnel Rules
& Regulations, to include a "Voluntary Sick Leave Donation Program, as described in memo
dated September 23, 1991, .from Personnel Director, and referred said item to tonight's
Regular Meeting, for City Commission action.
Personnel Classification and Pay Plan.
City Manager reported that the Commission previously authorized the
reclassification/regrade of 18 Refuse Collector positions to Equipment Operator I's, however,
two employees do not meet the necessary requirements for said reclassification, and,
therefore, recommended that the FY 91/92 Classification and Pay Plan be amended to delete two
Equipment Operator I positions and retain two Refuse Collector positions, until such time as
said employees qualify for reclassification, as described in memo dated September 19, 1991,
from Public Works Director.
Request from Sanford Auto Auction, for waiver of required paving of internal circulation
driveway at 200 Pers~,..on Avenue, for Auto Auction on First Street.
City Manager reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends a six
month waiver of required driveway paving, to use shell instead, with review after six months.
The Commission concurred with said waiver.
Assistant City Attorney reported that there are new Voting Conflict Laws, which
will be in effect October 1, 1991, and briefly reviewed same.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
/ City Clerk