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121012 rm agn & min 2012 -513 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANFORD CITY COMMISSION MEETING City Commission Chambers 1 Floor Sanford City Hall MONDAY, December 10, 2012 300 North Park Avenue 7 PM Sanford, Florida In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 407.688.5010 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Advice to the public: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he or she may need a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105) Speaking Before the City Commission. There is a three (3) minutes time limit for each speaker on each item, except a person representing an organization and presenting its views during a quasi judicial hearing will be allowed five (5) minutes, and a person speaking under Citizen Participation will also be allowed five (5) minutes. Your cooperation is appreciated in observing the time limit policy. Each person desiring to address the City Commission on an agenda item pending before the City Commission must, before addressing the City Commission, legibly complete a citizen's input form and submit the form to the City Clerk or designee. Pledge of Civility. A resolution was adopted by the City Commission of the City of Sanford recognizing the importance of civility, decency, decorum and respectful behavior in promoting citizen participation in a democratic government. The City of Sanford calls upon the elected officials, employees, and the public to exercise civility toward each other. (Resolution No. 2226, 04/11 /11) AGENDA 1) Meeting call to order by Mayor Triplett. 2) Invocation by Rev. Paul P. Wright, Pastor - Calvary Temple of Praise. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Presentation: 5) Minutes. November 12, 2012 Work Session and Regular Meeting. 6) CONSENT AGENDA: The action proposed to be taken is stated for each item on the 2012 -514 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Consent Agenda. Unless the item is removed from the Consent Agenda by a City Commission member, no discussion on individual items will occur and a single motion will approve all items. [Commission Memo 12 -188] A. Approve water service only to property at 1261 Thoroughbred Trail. Todd and Shirley Driscoll, owners. B. Approve procurement of a bucket truck in net amount not to exceed $93,268.10, from Mike Davidson Ford, and authorize trade -in of vehicle #123, a 2001 Ford 550, VIN 7528. C. Approve the Retreat at Twin Lakes Homeowners' Association, Inc. Traffic Enforcement Agreement. D. Approve the lease extension agreement for the Historic Sanford Welcome Center. E. Approve the extension of Agreement for Sanford UCF Business Incubator. F. Approve the special event permit, street closures, and noise permit for the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade & Rally" on January 21, 2013. G. Approve the "Food Truck Bazaar" special event permit once per month for the next twelve months with use of the parking lot at Hood Avenue and Seminole Boulevard with a waiver of the requirement that the applicants be "actively engaged in a licensed business and maintaining a physical business location within the city. H. Approve the agreement between the City of Sanford and LYNX for FY 2012/13 in the amount of $93,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. I. Approve the conveyance of the Trayvon Martin materials being held at the City Museum to Ms. Francis Oliver at the Goldsboro Welcome Center. 7) PUBLIC HEARINGS: The purpose of a Public Hearing is to receive input regarding the item being considered. Public Hearings are not intended to be a time for the public to obtain information about the subject matter of the hearing. (Hearing Sequence: 1 - staff; 2 - applicant/requesting party; - public; final - City Commission motion, discussion and action.) A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4280 to vacate a portion of W. 2 Street at Cedar Avenue. Owner: Harry Ellis, Jr.; Applicant Laurence Poliner, P.E., RCE Consultants; Ad published November 11, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -191] 2012 -515 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4281 to vacate a north -south alley at 2538 Magnolia Avenue. Owner /Applicant: Terry Martin; Ad published November 11, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -192] C. First reading of Ordinance No. 4282 regarding Schedule K to extend the deadline to replace nonconforming signs to January 1, 2014. Ad published December 9, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -193] D. Brisson West Planned Development; Serengeti Properties, LLC, owner; Sadique Jaffer and Mohamedtaki Jaffer, officers. 1) First reading of Ordinance No. 4283 to amend the Brisson West Planned Development at 3890 Brisson Avenue. Ad published December 9, 2012.[Commission Memo 12 -194] 2) Approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brisson West Planned Development. [Commission Memo 12 -213] 8) OTHER ITEMS. A. Approve Resolution No. 2346 to certify election results. [Commission Memo 12 -189] B. Approve Resolution No. 2347 to grant an easement to the FDOT as requested and authorize the Mayor to execute the perpetual sidewalk easement and resolution provided by the FDOT. [Commission Memo 12 -190] C. Approve Resolution No. 2348 expressing support for the Open for Business permitting certification program. [Commission Memo 12 -195] (WS -5) D. Approve Resolution No. 2349 to amend the budget in the amount of $48,760 and retain Bellomo- Herbert and Company for the design of the Goldsboro Trailhead at Coastline Park. [Commission Memo 12 -196] E. Approve Resolutions allowing subordination agreements to be entered with FDOT for sidewalk installation on SR 46 from Rinehart Road to Airport Boulevard. [Commission Memo 12 -197] 1. Resolution No. 2350 related to parcel No. 800.2. 2. Resolution No. 2351 related to parcel No. 801.5 3. Resolution No. 2352 related to parcel No. 808.4 4. Resolution No. 2353 related to parcel No. 810.3 5. Resolution No. 2354 related to parcel No. 812.3 6. Resolution No. 2355 related to parcel No. 813.3 7. Resolution No. 2356 related to parcel No. 820.3 8. Resolution No. 2357 related to parcel No. 823.3 9. Resolution No. 2358 related to parcel No. 828.2 2012 -516 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING 10. Resolution No. 2359 related to parcel No. 831.3 F. Approve purchase of approximately five acres adjacent to the South Water Resource Center and approve Resolution No. 2360 amending the budget to purchase the property. [Commission Memo 12 -198] G. Approve Resolution No. 2360 to amend the budget in the amount of $16,000 for Touhy Park improvements. [Commission Memo 12 -199] H. Approve Resolution No. 2361 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to add a Police Captain. [Commission Memo 12 -200] (WS -5) I. Approve Resolution No. 2362 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to reclassify two temporary full time equivalents and regrade the Leisure Services Manager in the Leisure Services Department. [Commission Memo 12 -201] (WS- 5) J. Approve Resolution No. 2363 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to regrade one Administrative Specialist II position to Administrative Specialist III position in the Utilities Department. [Commission Memo 12 -202] (WS -5) K. Approve Resolution No. 2364 to authorize funding of an authorized Help Desk Technician Position in the Finance Department. [Commission Memo 12- 203] (WS -5) L. Approve Resolution No. 2365 approving the retirement program specific to General City /FRS retired employees that are not allowed to further participate in the FRS due to receiving FRS benefits. [Commission Memo 12 -204] (WS -5) M. Approve Resolution No. 2366 approving Administrative Policy 5.40, Sick Leave, effective October 19, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -205] (WS -5) N. Approve employee health insurance for calendar year 2013. [Commission Memo 12 -206] O. Approve proposed mortgage modification related to a Shared Equity Appreciation Loan (SEAL) agreement with Kristi Aday. [Commission Memo 12 -207] (WS -5) P. Approve Final Plat for the Lake Minnie Estates Replat. [Commission Memo 12 -208] Q. Authorize the provision of City utilities to the Sanford SunRail Station located at the NW corner of W. 1 Street (SR 46) and W. Airport Boulevard and SunRail facilities located at 401 and 801 SunRail Drive without annexation at this time. [Commission Memo 12 -212] 2012 -517 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING 9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. 10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT. 11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. 12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Each speaker is allotted five minutes to speak and may present additional written material. If you have a matter you would like to discuss which requires more than five (5) minutes, please feel free to arrange a meeting with the appropriate administrative or elected official. This Citizen Participation is for the City Commission to receive citizen input and comments pertaining to matters over which the City Commission has jurisdiction or control. Questions directed to the City Commission may be referred to City staff to be answered within a reasonable period of time following the meeting. 13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS. 2012 -518 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012, at 7 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett Vice Mayor Patty Mahany Commissioner Mark M Commissioner Velma Williams Commissioner Randy Jones City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr. Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot City Clerk Janet Dougherty Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Porter 1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Triplett at 7:07 PM. 2) Invocation by Elder Terry Von McKinney, Sr., Calvary Temple of Praise Church. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Presentation: 5) Minutes. November 12, 2012 Work Session and Regular Meeting. Commissioner Williams moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye 2012 -519 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING 6) CONSENT AGENDA: [Commission Memo 12 -188] A. Approve water service only to property at 1261 Thoroughbred Trail. Todd and Shirley Driscoll, owners. B. Approve procurement of a bucket truck in net amount not to exceed $93,268.10, from Mike Davidson Ford, and authorize trade -in of vehicle #123, a 2001 Ford 550, VIN 7528. C. Approve the Retreat at Twin Lakes Homeowners' Association, Inc. Traffic Enforcement Agreement. D. Approve the lease extension agreement for the Historic Sanford Welcome Center. E. Approve the extension of Agreement for Sanford UCF Business Incubator. F. Approve the special event permit, street closures, and noise permit for the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade & Rally" on January 21, 2013. G. Approve the "Food Truck Bazaar" special event permit once per month for the next twelve months with use of the parking lot at Hood Avenue and Seminole Boulevard with a waiver of the requirement that the applicants be "actively engaged in a licensed business and maintaining a physical business location within the city. 2012 -520 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING H. Approve the agreement between the City of Sanford and LYNX for FY 2012/13 in the amount of $93,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. I. Approve the conveyance of the Trayvon Martin materials being held at the City Museum to Ms. Francis Oliver at the Goldsboro Welcome Center. Commissioner Jones moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye 7) PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4280 to vacate a portion of W. 2nd Street at Cedar Avenue. Owner: Harry Ellis, Jr.; Applicant Laurence Poliner, P.E., RCE Consultants; Ad published November 11, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -191] Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4280. Seconded by Commissioner M and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye 2012 -521 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Jones Aye B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4281 to vacate a north -south alley at 2538 Magnolia Avenue. Owner /Applicant: Terry Martin; Ad published November 11, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -192] Commissioner M moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4281. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye C. First reading of Ordinance No. 4282 regarding Schedule K to extend the deadline to replace nonconforming signs to January 1, 2014. Ad published December 9, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -193] Commissioner Williams moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 4282. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye D. Brisson West Planned Development; Serengeti Properties, LLC, owner; Sadique Jaffer and Mohamedtaki Jaffer, officers. 2012 -522 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING 1) First reading of Ordinance No. 4283 to amend the Brisson West Planned Development at 3890 Brisson Avenue. Ad published December 9, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -194] Attorney Steve Coover, on behalf of the property owner, requested the deletion of condition number 20 from the conditions of approval on the Brisson West PD Master Plan submitted on September 25, 2006. It regards a voluntary contribution to the Seminole County School Board to assist with classroom desk deficiency; the conditions have changed completely. It has nothing to do with the City. Commissioner Jones moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 4283, deleting condition number 20 regarding the School Board. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye 2) Approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brisson West Planned Development. [Commission Memo 12 -213] Commissioner M moved to approve this item with the condition that number 20 is deleted. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye 2012 -523 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye 8) OTHER ITEMS. A. Approve Resolution No. 2346 to certify election results. [Commission Memo 12 -189] Commissioner Williams moved to approve Resolution No. 2346. Seconded by Commissioner M and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye B. Approve Resolution No. 2347 to grant an easement to the FDOT as requested and authorize the Mayor to execute the perpetual sidewalk easement and resolution provided by the FDOT. [Commission Memo 12- 190] Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2347. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye C. Approve Resolution No. 2348 expressing support for the Open for 2012 -524 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Business permitting certification program. [Commission Memo 12 -195] (WS -5) Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2348. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye D. Approve Resolution No. 2349 to amend the budget in the amount of $48,760 and retain Bellomo- Herbert and Company for the design of the Goldsboro Trailhead at Coastline Park. [Commission Memo 12 -196] Commissioner Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 2349. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye E. Approve Resolutions allowing subordination agreements to be entered with FDOT for sidewalk installation on SR 46 from Rinehart Road to Airport Boulevard. [Commission Memo 12 -197] 1. Resolution No. 2350 related to parcel No. 800.2. 2. Resolution No. 2351 related to parcel No. 801.5 3. Resolution No. 2352 related to parcel No. 808.4 4. Resolution No. 2353 related to parcel No. 810.3 2012 -525 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING 5. Resolution No. 2354 related to parcel No. 812.3 6. Resolution No. 2355 related to parcel No. 813.3 7. Resolution No. 2356 related to parcel No. 820.3 8. Resolution No. 2357 related to parcel No. 823.3 9. Resolution No. 2358 related to parcel No. 828.2 10. Resolution No. 2359 related to parcel No. 831.3 Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2350 — 2359. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye F. Approve purchase of approximately five acres adjacent to the South Water Resource Center and approve Resolution No. 2360 amending the budget to purchase the property. [Commission Memo 12 -198] Commissioner M moved to approve Resolution No. 2360. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye G. Approve Resolution No. 2367 to amend the budget in the amount of $16,000 for Touhy Park improvements. [Commission Memo 12 -199] Commissioner M moved to approve Resolution No. 2367. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: 2012 -526 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye H. Approve Resolution No. 2361 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to add a Police Captain. [Commission Memo 12 -200] (WS -5) Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2361. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Nay Commissioner Williams Nay Commissioner Jones Aye I. Approve Resolution No. 2362 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to reclassify two temporary full time equivalents and regrade the Leisure Services Manager in the Leisure Services Department. [Commission Memo 12 -201] (WS -5) Commissioner Williams moved to approve Resolution No. 2362. Seconded by Vice Mayor Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye J. Approve Resolution No. 2363 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan 2012 -527 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING to regrade one Administrative Specialist II position to Administrative Specialist III position in the Utilities Department. [Commission Memo 12- 202] (WS -5) Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2363. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye K. Approve Resolution No. 2364 to authorize funding of an authorized Help Desk Technician Position in the Finance Department. [Commission Memo 12 -203] (WS- 5) Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2364. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye L. Approve Resolution No. 2365 approving the retirement program specific to General City /FRS retired employees that are not allowed to further participate in the FRS due to receiving FRS benefits. [Commission Memo 12 -204] (WS -5) 2012 -528 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Mr. Bonaparte withdrew this item, as the Commission wants to discuss it when all of the pensions are discussed in January, March or April. M. Approve Resolution No. 2366 approving Administrative Policy 5.40, Sick Leave, effective October 19, 2012. [Commission Memo 12 -205] (WS -5) Commissioner Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 2366. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye N. Approve employee health insurance for calendar year 2013. [Commission Memo 12 -206] Commissioner Williams moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner M and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye O. Approve proposed mortgage modification related to a Shared Equity Appreciation Loan (SEAL) agreement with Kristi Aday. [Commission Memo 12 -207 ] (WS -5) 2012 -529 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Vice Mayor Mahany moved to approve the proposed mortgage modification with option #1 as described in the letter (included in agenda packet) dated November 28 2012 as prepared by attorney Joe Flood who represents the City as insurance legal counsel in this matter (option agrees to accept $1,000 and signing the agreement as it is). Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye P. Approve Final Plat for the Lake Minnie Estates Replat. [Commission Memo 12 -208] Commissioner Jones moved to approve this item. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Q. Authorize the provision of City utilities to the Sanford SunRail Station located at the NW corner of W. 1 Street (SR 46) and W. Airport Boulevard and SunRail facilities located at 401 and 801 SunRail Drive without annexation at this time. [Commission Memo 12 -212] 2012 -530 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Commissioner Williams moved to approve this item. Seconded by Vice Mayor Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye ADD -ON ITEM. R. Approve agreement extensions with North Seminole Family Practice Associates, P.A. and Florida Hospital Centra Care (two each), and approve that discretionary authority over approval of future extension of the contracts identified be delegated to the City Manager. Commissioner Jones moved to approve each extension with North Seminole Family Practice Associates, P.A. and Florida Hospital Centra Care, and approve that discretionary authority over approval of future extension of the contracts identified be delegated to the City Manager. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye 9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. 10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT. 2012 -531 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING 11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. 12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Barbara Kirby- Bentley, representing Sanford Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Sorority, petitioned the City Commission regarding use of the Little Red School House property for promoting Delta's Five Point Programmatic Thrust which embodies Economic Development, Educational Development, Political Awareness, Mental Health, and International Awareness and Involvement. The Sanford Alumnae Chapter provides services in each of the five program areas. Jimitre Smith, representing P.U.S.H., spoke regarding the Orlando Housing Authority and asked how and when the City is going to get on board with helping with the public housing situation in Sanford. Sherry Suttles spoke regarding a documentary film she is producing which is tentatively being called Trayvon Martin and the City of Sanford Managing a Community Crisis Under a World Wide Stage. Jami Thomas, founder and CEO of the JD Thomas Cultural Center, spoke regarding the Little Red School House property at 519 S. Palmetto Avenue and said it is her desire to receive the property back in order to utilize it to house performing arts, the purpose for which it was originally deeded. She is interested in being allowed to submit her proposal for review. Art Woodruff, representing the Community Improvement Association of ■ 2012 -532 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Seminole County which owns Hopper Academy, asked for re- approval of the same resolution from 2010 stating that the City will provide $175,000 in matching funds for grant funding to restore Hopper Academy. He is working on a grant for funding that will come available in July 2014 and the State requires a resolution. Vice Mayor Mahany moved to adopt a resolution expressing the City Commission's support for the Community Improvement Association of Seminole County, Inc. receiving a special category historic preservation grant for FY 2014 -2015 from the State of Florida. The grant relates to Hopper Academy and is similar to the action the Commission took in adopting Resolution No. 2192 in August 2010. We are assuring the obligation of the City is contingent upon the execution of the grant agreement. The City Clerk and the City Attorney will prepare the resolution similar to Resolution No. 2192. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor Triplett Aye Vice Mayor Mahany Aye Commissioner M Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye 13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS. Commissioner Williams said that the Recreation Department will sponsor a senior citizen Christmas gala on December 14 from 6:30 — 9:00 PM. She passed out invitations to the Commission and said that an email was sent to Department Directors. 2012 -533 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2012 REGULAR MEETING She invited the public to attend. She also thanked the Commission and Staff who kept her family in their prayers during their time of bereavement. Vice Mayor Mahany said that the Recreation Department had a beautiful tree lighting ceremony and had the best Christmas parade ever. Commissioner Jones said that the Christmas parade was a blast. Mayor Triplett asked Commissioner Williams to give Edgar his regards. So many people have reached out to him to say great things about the Christmas parade; kudos to Sanford and Staff. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned .t 0:55 PM. /I Mayor Jeff Triple Attest: 9 aall/c Jam- City Clerk cp