061394 work session/regular meeting agenda
AGENDA
Sanford City Commission Meetings
Monday, June 13, 1994
Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida
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Work Session
5:00 o'clock P.M.
City Manager's Conference Room
1. Discussion of request from Helen stairs for City to vacate a
small park in the Sanora Subdivision.
2. Discussion of request from Joanne Drage, for right-of-way use
permit, for off-street parking at 616 West First street (The
Sanford House).
3. Discussion of request from Anne Wallace, for right-of-way use
permit, for a handicap parking space and wheelchair access
ramp, within a portion of unopened Commercial Street west of
Holly Avenue.
4. Discussion of Site 10 Lease Agreement with Sanford Aero
Modelers' Club.
5. Discussion regarding Environmental Assessment Contract with
Storm Richards and Associates.
6. Discussion regarding EDC Transportation Plan.
7. Discussion regarding Enterprise Conununity Grant Application.
8. Status Report regarding Cloud Branch/Mill Creek land
acquisition.
9. Discussion regarding Regular Agenda Items and other items.
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Regular Meeting
7:00 o'clock P.M.
City Commission Room
10. Public Hearing to consider closing, vacating and abandoning a
portion of Jewett Lane lying between Rinehart Road and Upsala
Road.
11. 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 Conunercial, Zoning
District.
12. Public Hearing to consider settlement of ATCS v. City of
Sanford, Case No. CI 93-2583-CA-15-L.
13. Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of
ordinances.
14. Continuation of consideration of request from Emory and Gladys
Green, for waiver of City liens on property located at 9th
Street and Sanford Avenue.
15. Consideration of requests for right-of-way use permits.
16. Consideration of Site 10 Lease Agreement with Sanford Aero
Modelers' Club.
17. Consideration of Contract with Storm Richards & Associates for
Environmental Assessment of land (Wharton Property) offered
for donation to the City, for Cloud Branch drainage
improvements.
18. Consideration of Contract Renewal with Florida League of
Cities regarding Worker's compensation Insurance.
19. consideration of request from Dean Hendry, for right-of-way
use permit, for a fence at 1019 Laurel Avenue.
20. Consideration of Petition for Annexation of a portion of
property lying between West 5th Street and Jewett Lane and
between Airport Boulevard and Brown Avenue extended southerly.
21. Consideration of Petition for Annexation for a portion of
property lying between Hidden Lake Drive and Meadow Drive and
between Art Lane and Driftwood Lane extended northerly.
22. Consideration of request from Rotary Club, for waiver of
police officer requirement, for installation banquet on June
27, 1994 at the Civic Center.
23. Consideration of Contract with Zaffran Bus Company for 1994
Sununer Program.
24. Consideration of request from Elizabeth Hartnell and Tom Bowes
dba M&E Gas & Convenience Store, for open-air restaurant in
parking lot at 1800 French Avenue.
25. Consideration of Conununity Development Block Grant (nCDBGn)
Cooperation Agreement with Seminole County and resolution
regarding same.
26. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Agreement (nLIHEAPn).
27. Condemnations: Status Report/Requests for Demolition of
Structures/UPdate re: Condemnation Report *94-10.
28. First reading of Ordinance No. 3216.
29. Board appointments/re-appointments/re-appointments.
30. Information from Planning and Zoning Conunission Meeting of
Thursday, May 19, 1994.
31. Consent Agenda.
32. Information regarding invoices paid during the period for
previously approved lump sum contracts.
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 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)
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY
OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE PERSONNEL OFFICE ADA
COORDINATOR AT 330-5626 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
33. Discussion regarding bids for construction of Towne Center
Boulevard.
34. Adoption of Resolution No. 1687 regarding the Ritz Theater.
35. Authorization to apply for the Enterprize Community Grant.
36. Authorization to procure a police dog from Lakeland Kennel.
37. Authorization to accept two counter-offers for property for
the Mill Creek/Cloud Branch Drainage Project.
38. Request to adopt an ordinance to require vacant property to be
cleared if growth is over 12 inches.
MEMORANDUM
June 14, 1994
TO:
STAFF
FROM:
CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK
RE:
JUNE 13, 1994 AGENDA ITEMS.
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Work Session
Second Floor
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(Small Park in Sanora Subdivision.) Information attached.
Discussed; discussion continued to June 27,1994 Work Session.
2.
(Right-Of-Way Use Permit
Information attached.
616 West First Street. )
Discussed; see Item No. 15.A. for action.
3. (Right-Of-Way Use Permit - Commercial Street.)
Information attached.
Discussed; see Item No. 15.B. for action.
4.
(Site 10 Lease - Sanford Aero Modelers' Club.)
attached.
Information
Discussed; see Item No. 16 for action.
5. (Environmental Assessment Contract.) Information attached.
Discussed; see Item No. 17 for action.
6. (EDC Transportation Plan.) Information attached.
Discussed, City Commission concurred with the Director of
Planning and Development's review and comments.
7.
(Enterprise Community Grant Application.)
follow.
Information to
Discussed; see Item No. 35 for action.
8.
(Cloud Branch/Mill Creek Land Acquisition.)
attached.
Information
Discussed; see Item No. 37 for action.
9. (Regular Agenda Items and other items.)
A. CPT Program.
Report by Police Chief Russell regarding termination of
program.
B. Police K-9.
Discussed; see Item No. 36 for action.
C. Resolution 1687, regarding the Ritz Theater.
Discussed; see Item No. 34 for action.
D. Budget Work Sessions.
City Manager confirmed that these are scheduled for June 28,
29, and 30, 1994 at 3:00 P. M. each day, as needed.
E. Seminole County Hurricane Exercise Week.
City Manager reported Sanford will be actively participating
on June 16th.
F. Agenda Item No. 11: appeal regarding a fence at Hunt's
Used Cars.
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City Manager reported this will be on the June 27th Work
Session Agenda for discussion.
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Regular Meeting
First Floor
10. (Vacate.)
Ad published May 30, 1994; property posted May 27, 1994, and
owners notified May 19, 1994.
City of Sanford, applicant.
Copies attached: Map
Letters from Utility Companies
Letter from John Dwyer,Seminole County
Land Management Coordinator
All utility companies have no objection to the vacating, with
the exception of Florida Power & Light, which requires
retention of a utility easement between lots 39 and 42 to
accommodate a 110 foot wide north/south electric transmission
corridor.
City Manager reconunends approval, and to retain retention
easement as requested by Florida Power & Light, with adoption
of ordinance to be concurrent with dedication of new right-of-
way.
Approved as recommended by City Manager.
11. (1215 West First Street.)
Ad published June 2, 1994, property posted June 1, 1994, and
owners notified May 25, 1994.
Francisco and Gloria Aviles, owners
David Wasserman, Esq., Agent
Information attached:
Information submitted by Staff to Planning and Zoning
Commission, for their use at April 21, 1994, Planning and
Zoning Meeting:
Original Site Plan
Revised Site Plan
Schedule J, Section 3.2 E.
JVlap
Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of
April 21, 1994.
Planning and Zoning Commission failed to approve a motion
allowing a chain link fence with barbed wire wi thin the
required twenty-five (25) foot front yard setback, but not
within the required ten (10) foot buffer zone by a vote of two
( 2) to six (6).
Need to make Findings of Fact, and Conclusions of Law, and
authorize preparation of Order, based on the record presented
to Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Attorney.
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12.
(Public hearing - settlement of ATCS v. City of Sanford.)
Ad published June 6, 1994. Information attached.
City Attorney to report.
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Hearing held; authorized to accept ATCS' s offer to settle
(Demand for Judgment) in amount of $35,419.00, for full and
complete settlement of all claims.
13.
(Public hearing - second reading and adoption of ordinances.)
Copies of ordinances attached.
A.
Ordinance No. 3211, re:
Ordinance.
Ad published June 2, 1994.
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Adopted.
B. Ordinance No. 3212, re: Annex portions of property lying
between Rose Drive and Fern Drive and between Park Avenue
extended southerly and Palmway.
Ellen S. Falk, Vincent P. and Holly M. Falk, owners.
Ad published June 2 and 9, 1994.
Copy of map attached.
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C. Ordinance No. 3213, re: Annex a portion of property
lying between Oak Avenue and Park Avenue and between West
28th Street and Laurel Drive.
William F. Jr. and Linda C. Fowler, owners.
Ad published June 2 and 9, 1994.
Copy of map attached.
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D. Ordinance No. 3214, re: Amending Fire Prevention and
Safety Codes.
Ad published June 2, 1994.
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Adopted.
E. Ordinance No. 3215, re: Vacating a portion of Jewett
Lane.
Ad published June 2, 1994.
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Public hearing tabled
alternate right-of-way.
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14. (9th Street and Sanford Avenue.) Tabled at May 9, 1994
Meeting, and May 23, 1994 Meeting, pending further Staff
review.
City Manager reconunendation to be available at Work Session.
.... No action taken (request withdrawn by Applicant.)
15. (Right-Of-Way Use Permits.)
A. Request from Joanne Drage, for off-street parking at 616
West First Street (Sanford House). Information attached
with Agenda Item No.2.
Plans Review Committee recommends approval.
City Manager recommends approval for parking.
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Approved for parking.
B. Request from Anne Wallace, for a handicap parking space
and wheelchair access ramp, within a portion of unopened
Commercial Street west of Holly Avenue. Information
attached with Agenda Item No.3.
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City Manager reconunends approval of right-of-way use
permit for northerly thirty-five (35) feet of unopened
Commercial Street from Holly Avenue right-of-way
extending 125 feet to the west, for a period of twenty
(20) years, with specific condition that said permit may
be terminated by the City upon 60-days notice if
Commercial Street is to be opened as a public
thoroughfare.
Approved as recommended by C~ty Manager.
16. (Site 10 Lease - Sanford Aero Modelers' Club.) Information
attached with Agenda Item No.4.
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City Manager reconunends authorization to execute lease
agreement with Sanford Aero Modelers' Club, for use and
maintenance of Field F-5 of Site 10, at a nominal rental rate.
Authorized.
17. (Environmental Assessment Contract.)
with Agenda Item No.5.
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City Manager reconunends authorization to execute said Contract
with Storm Richards & Associates, Inc. in amount of $1,100.00,
for Phase One Environmental Assessment of land (Wharton
Property) offered for donation to the City, for Cloud
Branch/Mill Creek drainage improvements.
Authorized.
18. (Worker's Compensation Insurance.) Information attached.
City Manager reconunends renewal of contract with Florida
League of
$83,000.00,
Coverage.
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Cities
for FY
for an estimated annual premium of
94/95 Worker's Compensation Insurance
19. (Right-of-Way Use Permit - 1019 Laurel Avenue.)
Information attached.
Plans Review Committee recommends denial
City Manager recommends denial of fence.
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(Petition to Annex.)
Heritage Acquisition Corporation, owner.
Copies attached: Map
Petition
Application
Staff Recommendations
City Manager recommends authorization for City Attorney to
prepare the proper ordinance to annex the property.
Authorized preparation of ordinance.
(Petition to Annex.)
James R. and Dolores K. Smith, owners.
Copies attached: Map
Petition
Application
Staff Recommendations
City Manager recommends authorization for City Attorney to
prepare the proper ordinance to annex the property.
Authorized preparation of ordinance.
22. (Waiver of Police Officer Requirement
Information attached.
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Rotary Club.)
City Manager recommends approval.
Authorized.
23. (Summer Program.) Information attached.
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City Manager recommends approval of contract with Zaffran Bus
Company in estimated amount of $3,980.00, for 1994 Summer
Program.
Approved.
(Open-Air Restaurant - 1800 French Avenue.)
Information attached.
City Manager reconunends approval.
Authorized.
25. (CDBG Cooperation Agreement.) Information attached.
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City Manager recommends authorization to execute said CDBG
Cooperation Agreement with Seminole County, for FY
95/96/97, and adoption of Resolution No. 1688 authorizing
execution of said Agreement.
Authorized.
26. (LIHEAP.) Information attached.
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City Manager reconunends authorization to execute Amendment No.
1 to 1994 LIHEAP Agreement, increasing funding from $61,696.00
to $188,765.00.
Authorized.
(Condemnations.)
A. Status Report of all current and pending condemnations.
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B. Requests for Demolition of Structures.
(1) Condemnation Report #94-1, 1612 Peach Avenue, Dessie
Edwards, owner.
(2) Condemnation Report #94-5, 801 Pecan Avenue, Euma
Morrow, owner.
(3) Condemnation Report #94-6,
Alberta Armour, owner.
1706 Bell Avenue,
Building Official reconunends authorization for Public
Works to demolish structures (1) through (3), after title
search.
City Manager recommends proceed with demolition
structures (1) through (3), after title search.
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Authorized as recommended by City Manager.
C. Status Report regarding Condemnation Report #94-10, 2544
Park Drive, Party Machine. On May 10, 1994, the City
Commission authorized demolition of structure after May
28, 1994, unless prior to said date, the owner submitted
plans that are complete and ready for City review to
rehabili tate the building. Building Official reports
that plans were submitted May 20, 1994, and building
permit issued.
City Manager recommends deferral of demolition pending
on-going repair of building.
Authorized to abate demolition for 60 days and to notify the
owner that all previously approved waivers for this property
have expired as a result of not being used for a time period
of six months.
(First reading of Ordinance No. 3216,) re: closing, vacating
and abandoning a 7 1/2 foot wide north-south drainage and
utility easement lying on the east side of the property at 101
Sweet Gum Court; Steve A. Gomez, owner. Copy of map attached.
Passed first reading.
(Board appointments/re-appointments.)
A.
Civil Service Board: The term of Ernie A. Cavallaro
(City Commission appointed) expires June 30, 1994. Mr.
Cavallaro has been contacted and is willing to serve
again, if re-appointed. NEEDS ACTION. George Rufus
submitted his resignation from the Civil Service Board,
effective May 20, 1994, a copy of which was provided at
the May 23, 1994 Meeting. NEEDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Acknowledged George Rufus' resignation; re-appointed Ernie A.
Cavallaro.
B. Code Enforcement Board: The term of Bradford J. Gonzalez
expires June 30, 1994. Need to re-appoint or appoint a
replacement. There is one vacancy, for an alternate
member.
Re-appointed Bradford J. Gonzalez; no action to appoint an
alternate member.
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C. Sanford Housing Authority: James R. Valerino submitted
his resignation from this board, a copy of which was
provided at the May 23, 1994 Meeting. NEEDS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, AND NEED TO APPOINT A REPLACEMENT.
Information attached.
Acknowledged James R. Valerino's resignation; consider
appointment of a replacement June 27, 1994.
D. Strategic Plan Review Committee: Copy attached of
additional recommended nominations/appointments.
Appointed additional members as submitted.
(Information from Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of
Thursday, May 19, 1994.) NO ACTION REQUIRED.
No action taken.
(Consent Agenda.)
A. Consideration of request for payment of City Attorney's
May, 1994 Statement, for professional services, in amount
of $12,221.60. Copy attached. City Manager recommends
authorization to pay.
Authorized.
B. Approval of Vouchers for the month of May, 1994.
Approved.
(The following eight (8) invoices totalling $81,366.29 have
been paid per City Commission approval on October 8, 1990, and
November 25, 1992: Conklin, Porter & Holmes $1,309.81,
$11 , 106 . 20 , $1 7 , 212 . 51 , $ 7 8 3 . 48 , and $ 7 , 3 6 9 . 98 , $1 , 93 3 . 60 ;
Southeast Marine Construction $13,072.50; and Lee Construction
$28,578.21. Copies attached.
Acknowledged.
(Bids for construction of Towne Center Boulevard.)
Assistant City Attorney reported Hubbard Construction is
apparent low bidder, but there was a mathematical error in bid
from Amick Construction, and if they are allowed to correct
it, they will become the lowest bidder by $34,000.00. City
Commission to consider tentative award of bid June 27, 1994.
(Resolution No. 1687 regarding the Ritz Theater.)
Adopted.
(Enterprize Community Grant.)
Authorized Mayor to sign joint application.
(Procure a police dog from Lakeland Kennel.)
Authorized in amount of $6,400.00.
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(Acceptance of two counter-offers for property for the Mill
Creek/Cloud Branch Drainage Project.)
Authorized acceptance of Bacon counter-offer in amount of
$14,000.00; and Hodges counter-offer in amount of $11,761.20.
(Request to adopt an ordinance to require vacant property to
be cleared if growth is over 12 inches.) Requested by Tim
Defoggi, 622 Sarita Street, Sanford.
City Manager to obtain a copy of Orlando's ordinance for City
Commission review.