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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Work Sesslnn
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
October 23, 1995 at 4:30 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 Kerry D. Lyons
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Lake Monroe Apartments.
Bruce Andersen, Andersen & Associates, reported that the proposed Lake Monroe
Apartments is the first project to come out of the Waterfront and Main Street Development
Plan, that this is traditional apartments; not subsidized public housing, and that an
apartment complex is the best and highest use for this property.
{Commissioner Howell joined the meeting.)
Further, traditional financing is a problem beCause Sanford does not have a track record on
development downtown, and they are seeking tax credits, not financial assistance. Also, the
Public Works Complex, which consists of three metal prefabricated buildings would need to be
relocated to another site.
The City Manager reported that the developer would be responsible for finding a
suitable site and relocation expenses for the Public Works Complex. Further, long term, the
City will need to be out of the current site. Also, the proposal is dollar-for-dollar
application of monies by the developer into projects that the City has that are tax credit
eligible.
After discussion, the Commission had no objection to the concept of the developer
providing a suitable site for relocation of the public works complex, or to the developer
applying funds to City projects that are'eligible for state developer's tax credits in lieu
of paying certain impact fees.
One Harbour Place Lease.
City Manager Simmons recommended approval of the One Harbour Place Lease. T h e
Commission had no questions or comments.
Economic Development Incentives: request from Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
The City Manager recommended approval of grant funding in amount of $20,000.00,
subject to completion of appropriate application forms and grant agreement.
Changes to the Zoning Ordinance/Land Development Regulations regarding chain link fences and
barbed wire fences in front yards.
city Manager Simmons reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
leaving the existing regulations in place.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to accept the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendation, and to deny the amendments at the public hearing.
Ordinance prohibiting recreational vehicles in front yards.
The City Manager
rules/regulations, that Mr.
concurred.
reported that Staff recommends retention of the existing
Strickland not be granted an exception, and the Commission
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Contract for opening/closing of graves at the municipal c~mete~, and apDlicabl~
uharges/rates.
Grounds Maintenance Coordinator Howard Jeffries reported that Quality Vaults, Inc.
currently provides these services to the cities of Winter Park, Orlando and Tavares, and all
have given this company outstanding ratings. Further, employing one contractor to open/close
graves would simplify things, provide better control, generate funds for the City, and result
in a savings to the consumer.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to award the contract for
opening/closing of graves at the municipal cemetery to Quality Vaults, Inc., and approve the
applicable charges/rates as outlined in memorandum dated October 5, 1995, from Grounds
Maintenance Coordinator.
(Commissioner Howell briefly left the meeting, then returned.)
Downtown Waterfront Community Redevelopment Agency Establishment Schedule.
The City Manager reviewed the CRA Establishment Schedule, Revision No. 1, as
outlined in memorandum dated October 12, 1995, from Director of Planning and Development, and
ceported that the City Attorney has advised that anyone serving on a board that has
regulatory authority such as the Historic Preservation Board, the Planning and Zoning
Commission, Code Enforcement and the Airport Authority, as opposed to an advisory board,
cannot be appointed to the CRA.
After discussion, the Commission concurred with the CRA Establishment Schedule, as
presented, and that Staff provide additional suggestions for appointees for consideration
with the other three recommended appointees at the November 13, 1995 Meeting.
City Hall fluorescent lighting retrofit. The City Manager recommended approval of the
proposal from Florida Power & Light, to retrofit fluorescent lighting throughout City Hall
as described in memorandum dated October 16, 1995, from City Manager, as part of the HVAC and
The Commission had no other board
Agenda Item #14~ Billboard in City-owned Woodson Avenue Right-Of-Way.
roof repair program.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Board appointments/re-aDpointments.
appointments they wished to discuss at this time.
B.
The
City Manager reported that information provided by the City Attorney indicates that the
County Attorney is taking the position that Woodson Avenue is a City road, and that the
Commission can either require the owner to remove the billboard/sign; allow the owner to
relocate the billboard/sign, at his own expense, to the adjacent property, conditioned upon
execution of a Developer's Agreement and agreement that said billboard/sign sunsets within
a specified period of time; or allow the billboard~ign to remain at its present location,
which he does not recommend. The City Manager recommended "no parking" signs on the north
side of Woodson Avenue along the approximately 200 feet o'k the roadway that is paved, and the
Commission had no objection.
C. Proposed advertising co~y for the advertising kiosk in the Seminole Towne
Center Mall. The City Manager showed the proposed advertising copy and the Commission had
no questions or comments.
D. Resolution No. 1714, fixing Certificate of Registration Fees for Alcoholic
Beverage Regulations. The City Clerk reviewed the proposed fees. This item was referred to
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E. Request from New Bethel M. B. Church to close Hickory Avenue between Nin~
Street add 10th Street for a Special Event on November 4~ 1995. The City Manager recommended
approval of the street closure, as requested. The Commission referred this item to tonight's
Regular Meeting for action.
F. 708 Palmetto Avenue. The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the
Historic Trust advising that they are giving up on saving the structure, and recommended that
Staff be authorized to move forward with demolition of same, subject to City Attorney's final
comments.
G. Second City Commission Meeting in December, 1995. The City Manager reported
that the second meeting in December, 1995 falls on December 25, Christmas Day. The
Commission concurred to hold the second meeting on December 18, 1995.
H. School Resource/D.A.R.E. Officer Contract. The City Manager reported that
this item will be on the November 13, 1995 Meeting Agenda, for City Commission consideration
I. Request to name a City facility in memory of ~eorge Touhy. After discussion
the consensus of the Commission was to name the Elm Avenue Park at 601 Elm Avenue in memor~
of George Touhy, and that the City Manager prepare a letter regarding same.
J. Sports Officiating Contract. City Manager Simmons recommended approval of the
Sports Officiating Contract with Miriam Janet Ramos Meer, and the Commission had nc
objection.
K. youth Advisory Committee.
The City Manager reported that the Youth Advisory Committee has not had a quoru~
for the last six months.
After discussion, Commissioner Lyons agreed to work with the Committee to encourage
member participation.
L. Little Red School House. After discussion, the Commission concurred that it
would be best for the Recreation Department to oversee the Little Red School House, that
Tajiri Arts and other similar organizations be allowed to rent space, instead of Tajiri Arts
leasing the entire building and renting a portiOn(s) of the facility to other organizations,
and requested that the City Manager try to work this out with Tajiri Arts, without the City
arbitrarily reversing its previous acceptance Of-Tajiri Arts' lease proposal.
N. Illegal Drug Activity. On request of Commission Lyons, the Commission
concurred to discuss this issue, the possibility of assessing the property owner a fee for
excessive calls similar to the false alarm fees at the next Work Session, and to ask the City
Attorney to attend said meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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