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051093-Regular MeetingMINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Requl ar Meeting 58 ' May 10 19 93 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on Monday, May 10, 1993 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr. Commissioner A. A. McClanahan Commissioner Lon K. Howell City Attorney William L. Colbert City Manager William A. Simmons City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe The Chairman called the meeting to order. Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3152, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on April 29, 1993~ Kenneth M. and Bernice C. Sowers, owners. Ordinance No. 3152, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, AND ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN TWENTY (20) FOOT WIDE EAST-WEST UTILITY EASEMENT LYING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PROPERTY AT 1702 RIDGEWOOD LANE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of April 26, 1993, was next placed on second reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the adoption of Ordinance No. 3152. No one appeared. Commissioner Howell moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No. 3152. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3153, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on April 29, 1993. Ordinance No. 3153, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1735 WHICH ESTABLISHES REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO REGULATE THE USE OF SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, AMENDMENTS TO DEFINITIONS, AND REPORTING CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; AMENDING SECTION 1.2, DEFINITIONS, SUBSECTIONS (23) NEW SOURCE, (24) PASS THROUGHAND (36) SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER; SECTION 2.1 GENERAL DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS, PARAGRAPH 1, SUBSECTION (A); SECTION 2.3, SPECIFIC POLLUTANT LIMITATIONS; SECTION 2.7, NEW OR INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS; SECTION 2.8, REPORTS OF POTENTIAL PROBLEMS; SECTION 4.1, WATER CONTRIBUTION PERMITS, SUBSECTION (1) (3); SECTION 4.1.4 PERMIT CONDITIONS, SUBSECTION (K); SECTION 4.2.2 PERIODIC COMPLIANCE REPORTS, SECTION 4.2.3, REPORTS FROM NONSIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USERS; SECTION 4.2.4, APPLICATION SIGNATORIES AND CERTIFICATION; 4.2.5, RECORD KEEPING; AND 4.2.6, ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of April 26, 1993, was next placed on second reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the adoption of Ordinance No. 3153. No one appeared. Commissioner Howell moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No. 3153. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: 5 9 0 MINUTE S City Commission, Sanford. Florida Regular Meeting May 10 19 93 Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eokstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Requests for reduced rate of Civic Center rental fees. A. From Sanford Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, for Roundup on June 13, 1993. B. From Sanford Fire DePartment Benefit Fund, for Firematic Competition on July 31, 1993. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve reduced rates for A and B, above. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Request from theAmerican Legion, CamDbell-Lossing Post 53, at 2874 South Sanford Avenue. Jim Smith, 114 East Jinkins circle, appeared and reported that he is Commander of the American Legion Post 53, and he understands that the sign is in violation of City Code. Further, many individuals are unable to locate the American Legion because the permanent sign is set back so far (75 feet) from the road and is parallel with same. Also, the sign is very seldom lit as a result of children breaking out the lights. City Manager reported that possibly the monument sign could be moved. Also, Staff could meet with the requestor to discuss possible alternatives, if the consensus of the Commission is not to approve the request in its present form. Mr. Smith reported that there is no place to move the monument sign except in the middle of the retention pond. Commissioner McClanahan moved to table consideration of the request for one additional detached sign at 2874 South Sanford Avenue, until the May 24, 1993, Regular Meeting, pending Staff meeting with American Legion personnel and submittal of alternative recommendations. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye for one additional detached sign Request from Howard Sklar, Sunrise Auto Salvage, for a waiver of Schedule F, Section 1.6, to construct a ten (10) foot C.B.S. perimeter wall at 802 West First Street and 110 North Holly Avenue. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to approve the height variance, with use of stucco or similar decorative finish on the West First Street and Holly AvenUe sides. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Requests for Special Event Permits. From Florida's Hairplace, for Art Show on May 30, 1993, from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. [Participants 5 - Projected spectators 200]. Request includes request to close First Street between Palmetto Avenue and Sanford Avenue, and a street banner. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Regular Meeting 591 May 10 19 93 From S.H.D.W.A., for Super Saturday Night - Celery Street Cruisers Car Show on May 15, 1993, from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. [Participants 100 - Projected spectators 1000]. Request includes request to close First Street between Oak Avenue and Palmetto Avenue and Park Avenue between Second Street and Commercial Street. From S.H.D.W.Ao and Broken Mold, for Arts and Craft Show, from 6:00 P.M. Friday, January 28 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, January 30, 1994. [Participants 100+]. Request includes request to close West First Street between Palmetto Avenue and Park Avenue or Oak Avenue, from 6:00 P.M., January 28, 1994 to 6:00 P.M., January 30, 1994, plus ten (10) trash barrels and barricades. On recommendation of the Acting City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Special Event Permits for A, B, and C, above. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Request from Teen Challenge, to hang a banner across First Street, for Grand Open House on May 14t 1993. On recommendation of the Acting City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to approve the request to hang a banner across First Street, with the requestor to consult with the Public Works Director regarding what type of material to be used for said banner. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Condemnations. A. Status Report of all current and pending condemnations. Request for Demolition regarding Condemnation Report ~90-17, 417 East Fourth Street, Laura Frazier, owner. The Building Official recommended demolition of the structure. On recommendation of Acting City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved as follows: A. No action required or taken, B. Authorized the Public Works Department to commence demolition procedures. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye First reading of Ordinance No. 3151. On motion of Commissioner Howell, Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Ordinance No. 3151, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, PORTIONS OFT HAT CERTAIN ROAD ADJACENT TO SEMINOLE TOWNE CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. seconded by was introduced and placed on first reading. MINUTE S City Commission, Sanford, Florida Regular Meeting May l0 19 93 Board appointments/re-appointments. Sanford Housing Authority: The City Clerk reported that the terms of Shirley Allen, E. L. Blacksheare and James R. Valerino expire May 20, 1993. Also, Phyllis Richardson reported that all have been contacted and are willing to serve again if re-appointed. Commissioner Thomas moved to re-appoint Shirley Allen, E.L. Blacksheare and James R. Valerino to the Sanford Housing Authority. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Consent Agenda. A. Requests for payment of statements. (1) From Ardaman & Associates, Inc. for: (a) Groundwater Monitoring at Site 10 ....................... $ 833.00 (b) Groundwater Monitoring at Mayfair Golf Course ........... $ 305.50 (2) From Lochrane Engineering, Inc. for Water Storage Tanks ...... $1,182.00 (3) From City Attorney for Professional Services for the Month of April, 1993 ......................................... $8,080.16 B. Tabulations of Bids. (i) Bid 992/93-27, Silver Lake Elevated Water Tank (Utility Department). The City Manager recommended acceptance of the lowest bid, which met specifications, from Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, Inc., in amount of $433,867.00 (250,000 gallon tank), plus $2,000.00 (cost of painting "Sanford" on tank); totalling $435,867.00, pending submission of appropriate structural engineering plans, appropriate bid documentation i.e. insurance, license, etc., and financial statement. (2) Bid 992/93-36, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (Utility Department). The City Manager recommended acceptance of the lowest bid, which met specifications, from Allied Safety in amount of $1,192.00 each; totalling $2,384.00. (3) Bid 992/93-38, Upgrade Plumbing Park Restrooms (Parks & Recreation Department). The City Manager recommended acceptance of the lower bid, which met specifications, from A1 Porzig Plumbing in amount of $6,500.00. C. Approval of Vouchers for the Month of April, 1993. Approval of Minutes of April 26, 1993, Work Session; and Minutes of April 26, 1993, Regular Meeting. On motion of Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye the Commission: A. Approved payment of statements (1) through (3). B. (1) Accepted the lowest bid, which met specifications, from Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, Inc., in amount of $433,867.00 (250,000 gallon tank), plus $2,000.00 (cost of painting "Sanford" on tank); totalling $435,867.00, pending submission of appropriate structural engineering plans, appropriate bid documentation i.e. insurance, license, etc., and financial statement. (2) Accepted the lowest bid, which met specifications, from Allied Safety in amount of $1,192.00 each; totalling $2,384.00. (3) Accepted the lower bid, which met specifications, from A1 Porzig Plumbing in amount of $6,500.00. C. Approved the Vouchers for the Month of' April, 1993. Approved the Minutes of April 26, 1993, Work Session; and the Minutes of April 26, 1993, Regular Meeting, as corrected and noted at tonight's Work Session. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Regular Meeting 593 May 10 19 93 Information regarding invoices paid during the Deriod for previously approved l~.m s,... contracts. The Commission acknowledged five invoices totalling $180,021.49. Basketball Court at McKibbin Park. Director of Parks and Recreation Mike Kirby reported that although McKibbin Park would be a good location for this type of project, additional construction will be required to build a basketball court because the Park was once a landfill site. Director of Public Works Jerry Herman reported that the soil would need to be stabilized to ensure that the same situation does not occur as has with the tennis courts. Commissioner Eckstein reported that the cost of this project is approximately $13,000.00, and requested that the Commission consider possible funding sources between now and budget discussions. Borrow Pits. The Commission concurred to refer this item to the next Work Session for further discussion. Police Chief Salary. Commissioner Thomas moved to increase Police Chief Ralph Russell's salary to Step 13 ($54,690.90), effective immediately. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Condemned Property at 2018 Mellonville Avenue, Sara Jacobson, owner, as dgscussed at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Howell moved to authorize a four year time extension. Said motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve a 90 day time extension, to enable the owner to complete the house, so this property can be placed back on the tax rolls. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Nay Civic Center Reduced Rate Fees, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Howell moved to increase the reduced rate for Civic Center rental fees as follows: 1) Custodial Overtime $15.00 per hour, 2) Utilities $30.00 per hour, and 3) Depreciation Cost $15.00 per hour. Also, no reduced rate regarding alcoholic beverage leases. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Request from Sanford Historic Trust, Inc., to hang award banners, honoring outst~-dAn- preservation efforts, at winning locations during National Historic Preservation We-~, May 9 through Ma~ 15, 1993, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Howell moved to approve the hanging of award banners as requested, and t~waive the permit fees associated with same, as described in memo dated May 6, 1993, from the Building Official. Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Seconded by MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Regular Meeting May 10 19 93 Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Contract IV, Site 10, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Howell moved to amend the Change Order to Contract IV with H.C. Connell, to expand the scope of services to include the grading of Fields 11, 13, 14 and 15, as described in memo dated May 10, 1993, from Conklin, Porter & Holmes, in an amount not to exceed $259,000.00. Seconded by Commission as follows: Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Mayor Smith Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye "The Part, Machine", as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve a Dance Hall License for "The Party Machine" located at 2544 Park Avenue, with Thelma and Fred Mungen to retain their alcoholic beverage license; no alcoholic beverages to be available during teen functions; otherwise operation of this business to be in accordance with Florida Statutes, and hours of operation to be as set forth in City Code. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Smith Nay Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Thomas Aye Commissioner McClanahan Aye Commissioner Howell Aye Cedar Creek Apartments. The Mayor reported children dart across 25th Street at Cedar Creek Apartments, and some have nearly been hit by vehicular traffic. The Commission concurred to have City Manager look into the possibility of installing a crosswalk in this area. Audience Participation. Bernard Mitchell, 1325 Douglas Street, representing COMA, appeared and that the City construct restrooms at the park on Eighth Street. The Commission sue that Mr. Mitchell meet with the City Manager to discuss his concerns. Matthew West, 132 Mayfair Court, appeared and asked if another conditional request is submitted for the property located at 2544 Park Drive, could the City require owner/petitioner to bring the property up to code such as landscaping and parking. The City Manager reported that if a request were submitted for a new use of th~ property, which requires a site plan, then such items would be addressed. Also, there wa~ no change of use relative "The Party Machine", and, therefore, no site plan variance wa~ required. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: