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City Commission, Sanford, Florida Regu 1 ar Meet i ng
June }7
1994
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, June 27, 1994, 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. Dougherty
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Ninth Annual Warren E. "Pete" Knowles Service Award.
Mayor Smith announced that Helen Stairs is the recipient of the Ninth Annual Warren
E. "Pete" Knowles Service Award, and presented Ms. Stairs with a plaque regarding same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1689. Commissioner McClanahan moved to adopt Resolution No. 1689,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THANKING
AND COMMENDING HELEN L. STAIRS FOR HER SERVICES TO THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA AND ITS CITIZENS AND AWARDING
HER THE TENTH ANNUAL WARREN E. "PETE" KNOWLES SERVICE
AWARD.
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
Mayor Smith presented Helen Stairs with Resolution No. 1689.
1993 Explorer of the Year Award.
Mayor Smith presented the "1993 Explorer of the Year Award" to Explorer Captain
Darrell Brewer, and a plaque regarding same.
Waterfront Master Planning.
Director of Planning and Development reported that the architectural design
sketches, which include three different concepts, and were prepared by the University of
Florida Architectural College students, will be on display at the Chamber of Commerce on
Wednesday, June 29, 1994, at 3:00 P.M.
Continuation of public hearing to consider Appeal of Denial of waiver of setback requirements
for chain link fence with barbed wire at 1215 West First Street, in a GC-2 General
Conmmercial, Zoning District, tabled at June 13, 1994, Regular Meeting, and discussed at
tonight's Work Session.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak regarding this appeal.
David Wasserman, representative for Francisco and Gloria Aviles, applicants,
requested that this item be remanded back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
City Manager reported that at tonight's Work Session, Staff recommended that the
City Commission not waive the ten (10) foot setback requirement for a chain link fence, that
further considerations be referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and that he
concurs with said recommendation.
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Commissioner McClanahan moved to deny the waiver to allow the chain link fence with
barbed wire within the required ten (10) foot buffer zone, and referred the request for
waiver to allow a chain link fence with barbed wire within.the required twenty-five (25) foot
front yard setback to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as requested by applicant's
attorney David Wasserman. 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 Nay
Continuation of public hearing to consider rezoning portions of property lying between Fern
Drive and Lake Mary Boulevard and between Sanford Avenue and First Street extended northerly,
from MR-1 and MR-2, Multiple Family Residential, to GC-2, General Commercial; tabled at
December 13, 1993 and May 9, 1994 Meetings, until related Comprehensive Plan Amendment is
processed. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to continue
the public hearing until July 11, 1994. 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
Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3215, tabled at June
13, 1994 Meeting.
Ordinance No. 3215, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF JEWETT LANE LYING
BETWEEN RINEHART ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of May 23, 1994, 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. 3215. No one appeared.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to table the
second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No. 3215 until July 11, 1994, pending receipt
of Deeds of Conveyance. 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
Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3216, as advertised
in the Sanford Herald on June 16, 1994.
Ordinance No. 3216, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN 7 1/2 FOOT WIDE
NORTH-SOUTH DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LYING ON THE
EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY AT 101 SWEET GUM COURT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTSAND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of June 13, 1994, 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
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Commissioner McClanahan moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance
No. 3216.
follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
(Mayor Smith recessed the meeting for approximately 19 minutes, then reconvened it.)
Conditional Award of Seminole Towne Center Boulevard Construction Contract. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to conditionally award said
Contract to Amick Construction, for construction of Seminole Towne Center Boulevard, subject
to availability of TIF bond funding, and subject to execution of an assignment and indemnity
agreement with the developer in a form acceptable to the City Manager, City Attorney and Bond
Counsel. 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 for City endorsement of 4C's Child Care Crisis Effort. On recommendation of the City
Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize Staff to prepare a generic letter of
support. 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 Sanford Bridge Christian Prison Ministry, for right-of-way use permit, for
north/south alley between South Holly Avenue and South Cedar Avenue (500 Holly Avenue) from
Fifth Street to Sixth Street. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell
moved to approve the right-of-way use permit, with conditions as recommended by the Plans
Review Committee, and described in memorandum dated June 15, 1994, from Land Development
Coordinator. 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
~equest from Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce, to close Sanford Avenue between Seminole
Boulevard and First Street, and Seminole Boulevard from Sanford Avenue to San Juan Avenue,
and First Street from Sanford Avenue to San Juan Avenue, in conjunction with Special Event
Permit, for Central Florida Family Sports FeStival on August 20, 1994, from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00
P.M. and August 21t 1994 from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 PiM. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve street closures as requested. 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
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~equest from Pazaria Smith, Director, Starlite Tutorial Academy, Inc., for designation of
four (4) or five (5) on street parking spaces at 405 East Fourth Street, for exclusive use
by Starlite students and employees. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner
Thomas moved to authorize non-exclusive utilization of parking spaces along the south side
of East Fourth Street. 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
Bid 993/94-7, Oregon Avenue/Huey Avenue Water Line Construction Contract. On recommendation
of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to accept the lowest bid, which met
specifications, from Vilcon Construction Corporation in amount of $233,517.20, for
construction of a sixteen inch (16") water line along Oregon and Huey Avenues from CR 46A to
Rinehart Road. 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
Mutual Aid Agreements: A) Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for Catastrophic Disaster Response
and Recovery, and B) Interlocal Voluntary' Cooperation Operational Assistance Mutual Aid
Agreement.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt
Resolution No. 1690, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF THE STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR
CATASTROPHIC DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY AND THE
INTERLOCAL VOLUNTARY COOPERATION OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT; DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
PRIMARY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, THE FIRE CHIEF AS THE
FIRST ALTERNATE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND THE POLICE
CHIEF AS THE SECOND ALTERNATE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
and to authorize execution of both agreements. 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
Proposed Settlement of Worker's Compensation Claim. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve settlement in amount of $87,000.00. 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
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Amendment No. 1'2, to Engineerinq Services Contract with Conklin, Porter & Holmes, for
construction administration and inspection regarding Lake Mar~Boulevard Utility Relocatio-
Project. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize
execution of said Amendment No. 12, to original contract dated December 17, 1987 with
Conklin, Porter & Holmes, in estimated amount of $25,484.87, for construction administration
and inspection services relative relocation of potable water mains and sanitary sewer force
mains along Lake Mary Boulevard from Sir Lawrence Drive to US 17-92. 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
AdoDtion of Resolution No. 1691.
(Commissioner Howell absent from the meeting.)
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt
Resolution No. 1691, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, DISCLAIMING
ANY INTEREST IN A FIFTEEN FOOT EASEMENT ON LOTS 29AND 40
IN NEW UPSALA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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
Information from Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of Thursday, June 2, 1994, ag
described in memorandum dated June 6, 1994, from Land Development Coordinator. No action
required or taken.
Board aDpointments/re-appointments.
Sanford Housing Authority: City Clerk reported that there is one vacancy.
City Manager reported that Steve Harriett has declined appointment to the
Sanford Housing Authority. The Commission concurred to consider a
replacement at the July 1I, 1994 Meeting.
Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee: City Clerk reported that the
terms of Larry Strickler, Kay Bartholomew, Jack W. Wert, Connie Williams,
Mike Davis, Gary Briggs, Chuck Volk, and Laura Straehla expire June 28, 1994.
Further, the Sanford Chamber of Commerce re-appointed Larry Strickler to
another one-year term.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to re-appoint the above,referenced individuals
to the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee. 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
First reading of Ordinance No. 3217. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, 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
Ordinance No. 3217, 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, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN HIDDE'N LAKE DRIVEAND MEADOW DRIVE
AND BETWEEN ART LANE AND DRIFTWOOD LANE EXTENDED
NORTHERLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and Placed on first readina.
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First reading of Ordinance No. 3218. On motion of Commissioner Thomas, 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
Ordinance No. 3218, 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, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN WEST 5TH STREET AND JEWETT LANE
AND BETWEEN AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND BROWN AVENUE EXTENDED
SOUTHERLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTSAND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3219.
(Commissioner Howell preSent at the meeting.)
On motion of Commissioner Thomas, 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
Ordinance No. 3219, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3075 AND ITS AMENDMENTS, AND ADOPTING AN
AMENDED CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
TO DELETE THE FOUR (4) "POLICE OFFICER" POSITIONS FROM
THE COMMUNITY POLICING TEAM (CPT) PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes: Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve the Minutes
of May 12, 1994, Special Meeting; Minutes of May 23, 1994, Work Session; and May 23, 1994,
Regular Meeting. 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
Information regarding invoices paid during the period for previously approved lump sum
contracts. The Commission acknowledged two (2) invoices totalling $14,479.00.
Budget Work Sessions. The Commission concurred that there would be no Budget Work Session
on Wednesday, June 29, 1994, Commissioner Howell reported that he would not be able to
attend the Budget Work Session on Tuesday, June 28, 1994.
Amendment No. 13, to contract dated December 17, 1987 with Conklin, Porter and Holmes, for
construction administration~ for I-4 and SR 46 road improvements, as discussed at tonight's
Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize
execution of said Amendment No. 13, in estimated amount of $57.765.61, with funding to come
from TIF funds. 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
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Amendment No. 14, to contract dated December 17, 1987 with Conklin, Porter and Holmes, for
construction administration, for installation of potable water lines on Oregon Avenue and
Huey Avenue, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize execution of said Amendment No. 14, in estimated
amount of $17,938.61. 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 Country Lake Apartments, for City to allow refinancing of balloon mortgage and
be a junior lien on the new mortgage relative Code Enforcement Board Lien in approximate
amount of $1,200.00, to remove the City's Rental Rehabilitation Lien inamount of $45,000.00,
and place a lien against the new mortgage, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
City Manager reported that this lien is associated with a rental rehabilitation
grant, which has an approximate value of $45,000.00, that said lien provides coverage should
the property be sold, and that 10% of the total grant is forgiven each year.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to release the
City's Rental Rehabilitation Lien in amount of $45,000.00, and place a new lien against the
new mortgage. (The Commission concurred not to include the release of the Code Enforcement
Lien in amount of $1,200.00.)
Commission as follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
~City Clerk J ~