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March 14,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
1994, at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr.
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Manager William A. Simmons
Deputy City Clerk Linda L. Brace
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Lake Monroe Waterfront-Downtown Planning and Redevelopment Process.
Larry Strickler, Chairman, Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee, reported that
the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee recommends approval of the University of
Florida Architecture Studio Project in amount of $15,562.00, as previously presented, and
approval of proposal from Bruce Anderson, in amount up to $3,000.00, for development of the
necessary steps to proceed with the studio project, and including a development program/plan
and marketing to potential developers.
{Mayor Smith briefly left the meeting, then returned.)
The City Manager reported that the City Manager's Contingency Fund would be an
appropriate funding source for these two planning efforts.
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission
consideration.
One Harbour Place Lease.
City Manager reported that the proposed draft lease has been prepared based on
discussions with Dr. Edwards and Sun Bank representatives, and that Sun Bank has requested,
should the Commission approve the lease, that there be an acknowledgment in the motion of
approval that Sun Bank is not responsible for any rent arrearage that occurred prior
foreclosure on the property, which he and the City Attorney feel is an appropriate position.
Mike Dyer, representative, Sun Bank, elaborated on Sun Bank's reasons for
requesting release from responsibility of rental arrearage.
Mr. Dyer read and discussed Section 12 of the proposed lease regarding parking
space requirements.
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission
concurred to have Staff work with Sun Bank representative(s) to prepare a final lease draft,
for City Commission review at the March 28, 1994, Work Session; said lease to contain a
percentage factor as in the original lease, tied to commercial/retail sales should there be
a change of use of the property; with reduction of parking spaces pro-rated to the reduction
of leased land.
Transfer of title for property located at 1320 Shepard Avenue to the Ministerial Alliance,
and waiver of City Code Enforcement Board Lien.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to waive Code Enforcement
Board Lien in amount of $8,278.55, if the property is conveyed to the Ministerial Alliance,
with conditions/stipulations as described in memo dated February 18, 1994, from Community
Development Director.
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Special Event ApDlication from Sanford Main Street, Inc., regarding "Paint The Town Green"
St.. Patrick's Da~ retail event.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the consensus of the Commission was to
approve the Special Event, as a one-time event, with Staff to evaluate for future events of
this type. Also, to control the licensing situation, shopkeepers/merchants to operate in
front od their businesses.
Group Healthcare Contract - Employee/Retiree Advisory Board.
The consensus of the Commission was to continue with this board, and to
designate/appoint Commissioner McClanahan as City Commission representative, and Rosa Rotundo
and Mary Prokosch as retiree representatives, to serve on the Advisory Board.
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission
action.
Request from the Civil Service Board for legal representation at appeals/hearings.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to have Staff check with the City
Attorney for more specificity relative under What circumstances legal representative would
be necessary at appeals/hearings, and to check with surrounding cities to see how similar
issues are handled.
City's Affordable Housing Strategy.
Director of Community Development Charles Rowe reviewed the City's Application for
FY 94/95 Seminole County Community Development Block Grant Funding, as described in
memorandum dated March 11, 1994, from City Manager, in amount of $365,396.00, and requested
that the Commission approve said application.
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting, for City Commission
consideration.
Regular Agenda Items and Other Items.
A. Holiday Inn Lease. The City Manager requested guidance from the Commission
whether or not the draft lease is acceptable in its present form. The Commission referred
this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission consideration.
(Commissioner Thomas briefly left the meeting, then returned.)
B. Change Order with Universal Engineering Sciences, for soil testing at Mall
site. The City Manager requested authorization to proceed with continuation of this
contract, for two weeks. The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for
City Commission consideration.
(Mayor Smith recessed the meeting for approximately 10 minutes, then reconvened.)
C. Application for Film Permit - Commercial in City Cemetery. The consensus of
the Commission was to deny the permit.
D. Sanford Memorial Stadium. Director of Parks and Recreation Mike Kirby gave
a status report on the stadium, as outlined in memorandum dated March 14, 1994. He reported
that softball tournaments require a four-field lighted complex. Commissioner Eckstein
requested that Mr. Kirby talk with Mike Powers and other Chambers of Commerce for suggestions
on how to promote softball/baseball tournaments in Sanford. Also, the Commission may want
to consider borrowing the money to refurbish the stadium. The consensus of the Commission
was to make repairs on the stadium as funds are available.
E. FY 94/95 Budget Work Sessions. The Commission concurred to hold Budget Work
Sessions June 28, 29 and 30, 1994, as necessary.
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F. Community Development Week. City Manager reported that Mayor Smith will be
signing a proclamation recognizing March 28 through April 3, 1994, as Community Development
Week.
G. Adult Entertainment Ordinance No. 3185. City Manager requested that the City
Commission authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to amend Ordinance No.
3185, to establish the date for sunsetting of existing non-conforming adult entertainment
facilities/establishments, for first reading at the March 28, 1994, Meeting. The Commission
referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting, for City Commission consideration.
H. Welcome Signs. City Manager reported that the Welcome Signs have been
completed. The Commission concurred to have Staff concentrate on 46A location for placement
of one sign.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Bingo Ordinance. Police Chief Russell reported that this ordinance is
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