071095-Work SessionE405354
MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Work Session
647
July 10
19 95
~he City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
July 10, 1995, at 4:00 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 Lon K. Howell
Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Alcoholic Beverage Regulations.
The City Manager reported that the proposed changes/revisions to the alcoholic
beverage ordinance include standard hours of sale for all types of alcoholic beverage sales;
distance parameters of 400 feet from schools and 300 feet from churches, which are
significantly different from existing requirements, with no specified distance between
establishments with Class 3 Registrations, and that existing locations to be "grandfathered"
will need to be documented. Further, requests from not-for-profit organizations for
conditional use permits are not addressed in the ordinance, and will be considered at the
time the request is submitted. Also, bottle clubs would be permitted in certain districts,
including: RC, GC and SC; not RI and MI zones, with the same hours of sale as with all other
establishments.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to further discuss this item at the July
24, 1995 Work Session.
Outdoor Display Regulations.
Mayor Smith reported receipt of a letter from Dave Farr, Executive Director,
Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber") requesting that action on this item be
delayed for another two weeks.
The City Manager reported that pursuant to discussions with Dave Farr, the Chamber
expects to have recommendations availabale for forwarding with the July 24, 1995 City
Commission Agenda Packet.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to give the Chamber another two weeks
to submit recommended outdoor display regulations, for discussion at the July 24, 1994, Work
Session.
Florida Retirement System Opt-Out.
The City Manager reported that the legislature has authorized Cities a one-time
opportunity to opt-out new/future employees commencing January 1, 1996, from the Florida
Retirement System ("FRS"), with certain procedures and requirements, and that Staff
recommends that the City pursue same.
Finance Director Carolyn Small reported that the Florida League of Cities is surveying
Cities' interest in pursuing the concept of opting-out of the FRS, and, if so, the City must
send a resolution to the Department of Retirement by December 15, 1995, withdrawing all
new/future employees commencing January 1, 1996 from the plan; hold a public hearing, at
which time an alternative plan and the cost for same must be submitted/provided.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to opt-out new/future
employees from the FRS commencing January 1, 1996, and that the City Manager notify the
Florida League of Cities that the City is interested in pursuing same.
E405354
648
MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida W~rk .q~.5~i on
1995
Demolition of City-owned house at 18th Street and Mulberry Avenue.
The City Manager reported that this property was acquired about a year ago as part
of land acquisition for Mill Creek drainage improvements.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Rezone: 4000 and 4001 Country Club Road. Director of Planning and Development
reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the rezone, with
stipulations as described in memorandum dated July 10, 1995.
B. Reguest from Seminole County for the City to adopt a resolution opDosing
consolidation of Seminole Conm~anityCollege and Valencia Community College. The Commission
concurred that the City Attorney prepare a resolution regarding same, for adoption on July
24, 1995.
C. Ordinance No. 3263. The City Manager reported that a revised copy of this
ordinance, which authorizes the City to discipline contractors who perform work incorrectly
within the City, has been distributed.
D. Resignation of Laura Straehla from the Waterfront Master Plan Steerin~
Committee. The City Manager reported that Main Street recommends Bill Barwick, Main Street
Vice-President, as Ms. Straehla's replacement.
Review of City Manager's proposed FY 95/96 Budget.
The City Manager reviewed the Budget Message dated June 29, 1995, including one
item for significant advance funding i.e. City Hall roof, and air conditioning/heating
repairs; the possibility of a referendum for next year's ballot relative public safety
(fire/police) and/or recreation facilities; the need to perform a rate study within the next
nine (9) months of various fees, and the necessity of a stormwater utility rate increase
should the City wish to continue with construction along Mill Creek. Also, the City has made
considerable progress as a result of Main Street activity, a listing of Main Street
accomplishments are included with the budget message, and recommended approval of funding in
amount of $25,000.00 for same; the Commission concurred.
(The Chairman recessed the meeting for approximately five minutes, then reconvened the
meeting.)
The City Commission reviewed the City Manager's proposed FY 95/96 Budget, and the
City Manager addressed and explained various items, including: REVENUES; CITY COMMISSION -
(48.03) Chamber of Commerce/Industrial Promotion, (54.01) MPO Membership; CITY MANAGER -
(512.40-02) Vehicle Reimbursement, (512.12) Salaries & Wages - 1/2 City Clerk/I/2 Secretary
II moved to City Clerk's Department; City Clerk - (513.47-01) Printer Reproduction -
$14,700.00 includes $5,875.00 of code analyzation and implementation; CITY ATTORNEY,
PERSONNEL - (513.51-02) Procurement of seven (7) file cabinets with locks to meet federal and
state security requirements; Civil Service - (513.64.08) Computer Software, (513.12) Regrade,
(513.41-01) Telephone, PERC - (513.31-02) Legal Services - reduced from $10,000.00 to
$5,000.00 and moved to City Manager's Contingency Fund; FINANCE - (513.12-00) New Budget
Analyst Position, (513.64-07) Moved $25,000.00 to City Manager's Contingency Fund for fiber
optics connection to Seminole County system; ENGINEERING AND PLANNING - (519.12-01)
Additional contractual graphics draftsperson, (519.31-03) Engineering/Architectural -
Recommend reduction of Departmental request from $75,000.00 to $65,000.00 relative Waterfront
Enhancement, Phase III Intermodal Study, and Preliminary Scope Studies for public
safety/recreation complex; POLICE - (521.12-00) Five additional police officers, one data
E405354
MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Work Session
649
July 10
1995
entry clerk and regrade of police communication positions; FIRE - (522.64-01 & 02) Mandated
Rescue Unit and replacement vehicles; PUBLIC WORKS - (541.43-01) Moved a portion of costs for
street lights to LOGT - Recommend $600,000 cash forward from general fund reserves for
consultant contract for preparation of construction documents for advertisement relative City
Hall roof, and air conditioning/heating construction/repairs.
The Commission concurred to continue the Budget Work Session to Tuesday, July 11,
1995 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room.
Attest:
~ v/~/~ A y~-o R