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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
April 11, at 5:00 o'cloCk 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, Jr.
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Presentation by Sanford Main Street, Inc. regarding accomplishments and budget request.
Chris Cranias, President, Sanford Main Street, Inc. ("Main Street"), reported that
Main Street is a non-profit volunteer organization working toward visually and economically
revitalizing downtown Sanford. Mr. Cranias distributed and reviewed a list of Main Street's
goals for FY 94/95, and achievements to date, including: designated a Florida Main Street
in 1993; continues to change/promote the image of Sanford; decreased the vacancy rate in
downtown Sanford from 48% to 22% in the first year of operation; opened eleven (11) new
businesses; instituted renovation and grant programs; participated in planning the lakefront
development, and conducted the Marketek survey. Further, last year, over $28,000.00 was
raised by various community groups, with the City contributing $20,000.00; this year, Main
Street expects private funding in excess of $60,000.00, and is requesting continued City
support with a contribution in amount of $30,000.00; a proposed budget for said monies will
be provided prior to the Budget Work Sessions commencing June 28, 1994.
(Commissioner Thomas absent from the Meeting.)
One Harbour Place Lease.
(Commissioner Thomas present at the Meeting.)
After discussion, the Commission concurred with the proposed draft lease, and asked
the City Manager to forward a copy of same to Sun Bank and Dr. Edwards' group for review.
Petition for City installation of approximately 800 feet of privac~ fence/barricade at
McKibbin Park.
City Manager reported that much of the area to the east of McKibbin Park is County,
and is not covered by the City's police department. Also, few City parks are partially or
totally fenced.
After discussion, the Commission requested Staff to provide additional information
regarding police reports in the area.
U-Turns into parking spaces on First Street.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to amend the Parking Regulation
Ordinance to provide a $25.00 fine for individuals making U-Turns into parking spaces in the
downtown area, and to define district boundaries of the downtown area, as recommended.
Installation of a sidewalk on Georgia Avenue between 25th Street and Seminole High School.
Commissioner Eckstein requested that Staff look into the possibility of either
installing a sidewalk on Georgia Avenue or making same a one-way street.
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City Manager reported that this item will be on the April 25, 1394, Agenda.
Further, Staff has indicated that there is sufficient right-of-way for a sidewalk on the east
side of Georgia Avenue, from Seminole High School to 25th Street, and that the estimated cost
for same is $15,000.00, with a completion date between now and the end of summer. Further,
a traffic circulation study would be necessary to determine the feasibility of making Georgia
Avenue a one-way street.
Public Works and Utility Mutual Aid Agreement, for reciprocal emergency aid and assistance.
City Manager recommended approval of this Agreement.
Request fremMid Florida Home Builders Association, for waiver of City signregulations, for
Spring Parade of Homes, April 17 thru May 1, 1994.
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission
concurred not to authorize a formal waiver of the City's sign regulations for this event.
Closure of Seminole Boulevard between Sanford Avenue and San Juan Avenue, i.e. along Ft.
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Mellon Park.
After a brief discussion, the Commission concurred to hold further discussion in
abeyance pending completion of the University of Florida Architecture Studio design project.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission concurred to have Staff
proceed to schedule the overlay of Seminole Boulevard between French Avenue and Sanford
Avenue as soon as a paving contractor is under a State or County contract.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Empowerment Zones. Director of Community Development Charles Rowe reported
that there are 3.5 census tracts in the City that could be designated as Empowerment Zones,
that the Seminole County Board of Commissioners will vote at their next meeting to decide
whether or not to apply for designation of Empowerment Zones, and that in order for Seminole
County to receive block grant monies, the City of Sanford needs to be included in a Strategic
Plan. Further, the City can also apply for Empowerment Zones, which would better position
the City to negotiate how these monies, if received, are allocated. Mr. Rowe recommended
that the City Commission authorize Staff to execute an Intent to Apply and begin assembling
a committee to compile the Strategic Plan. This item was referred to tonight's Regular
Meeting for City Commission consideration.
B. Purchase of 1994 Police Vehicles. City Manager recommended authorization to
purchase six (6) 1994 Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicles now, at $13,512.00 each; totalling
$81,072.00, with City Manager Contingency funds, instead of budgeting these replacements in
the 1994/95 budget at $16,140.00 each. After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was
to authorize the purchase of ten (10) police vehicles; six (6) with City Manager Contingency
and four (4), for the Community Based Policing Team, using Law Enforcement Trust
The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission
C. First Amendment to Developer's Agreement regarding Reduction in Number of
Billboards (Seminole Towne Center). After discussion, the Commission referred this item to
tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
D. Request from Seminole Co, L..unityMental Health Center, Inc, for five (5) month
extension of Police Benevolent Association Building ("PBA") Lease, and approval of on-site
mobile office. After discussion, the Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular
Meeting for City Commission consideration.
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{Commissioner.-McClanahan absent from the Meeting.)
E. Request from Sanford Herald to place newspaDer vending machines inside City
Hall Lobby, instead of outside in the breezeway. The Commission concurred to deny this
request.
F. Utility Relocation Work on Lake Mar~ Boulevard. City Manager reported that
Seminole County's bid for this work is well above the amount set forth in the Agreement, and,
therefore, the City has the option to advertise for bids. On recommendation of the City
Manager, the Commission concurred to authorize Staff to advertise for bids for this utility
relocation work, for City Commission review at the May 9, 1994, Meeting.
G. April 14, 1994, SDecial City C~L~,ission Meeting. City Clerk confirmed that
memberS of the Commission have received their copy of the Agenda for this meeting.
(Mayor Smith briefly recessed the meeting, then reconvened.)
H. Request to board up proDerty at 515 Elm Avenue. The consensus of the
Commission was to authorize Public Works to board up this property, and referred this item
to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
I. Request in Special Event Application from Lake House Recovery House, for
waiver of required liability insurance, for Second Annual Howard Scarbro Bass Tournament on
June 5t 1994. City Manager reviewed two possible alternatives: 1) require each participant
to sign a waiver releasing the City from any and all liability, with which the City Attorney
is comfortable, or 2) determine that this function/activity is not a special event, which he
does not recommend. After discussion, the Commission concurred to deny the request for
waiver of required liability insurance. City Manager recommended revisiting the City's
required special event liability insurance policy.
(Commissioners Thomas and Howell absent from the Meeting.)
J. Request in S~ecial Event Application from Emmanuel Assembly of G od Church, for
waiver of required two (2) off-dutypolice officers, for Christian Concert on April 15, 1994.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to require two off-duty police officers and
liability insurance for this event.
(Commissioners Thomas and Howell present at the Meeting.)
K. Re~lar Agenda Items 9A and 9B; alley vacatings.
The Commission discussed
McDonald's proposed Letter of Intent, whereby the City agrees to conclude the public hearing,
and vacate the alley when McDonald's has acquired the property and relocated applicable
utilities. Also, a similar Developer's Agreement is forthcoming regarding Walgreens.
L. Speed Humps on arterial streets. City Manager reported that in consideration
of the safe operation of emergency vehicles, the City will not install speed humps on main
arterial collector roads, and that the speed humps on 20th Street east of Mellonville Avenue
will be milled out.
There being no further business the
, meeting was adjourned.'
Attest:
Clerk