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032700 ws/rm min.316 E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3: 38 P .M. WORK SESSION March 27 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, March 27, 2000, at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Velma H. Williams Commissioner Brady Lessard City Manager Tony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty Absent: Commissioner A. A. McClanahan City Attorney William L. Colbert The Chairman called the meeting to order. Update on Sanford Area Transportation Projects. Jay Marder, Director of Engineering and Planning, briefed the Commission on the status of several transportation projects which Sanford is involved in, including: State Road 46/Airport Boulevard extension study, U.S. Highway 17-92 alternative concepts, the Courthouse Parking Study, the Lynx Transportation Center study/Amtrak-Auto Train terminal relocation, the one cent Local Option Sales Tax, the St. Johns Parkway and a potential bicycle/pedestrian project to be submitted for funding through MetroPlan Orlando. He was assisted by Bob Walter, City Engineer, who gave more detail on the County funded economic development study to put trunk lines in the Rand Yard Road area, and also introduced Bill Fogle of Civil Design who conducted the study. Tim Palermo, Project Manager for Glatting, Jackson, Kercher, Anglin, Lopez and Rinehart, reviewed his firm's study of parking alternatives for the Seminole County Court House. He also introduced John Hoffman, the Project Planner. After extensive discussion, the Commission concurred that Commissioner Lessard meet with the downtown merchants and Main Street to obtain their input, and Staff do a study on revenue, enforcement, and a master meter for the "Court Home" parking lot; and revenue and enforcement for the parking lot south of City Hall. One Cent Gas Tax. Jay Marder, Director of Engineering and Planning, reported City Manager VanDerworp has been attending the meetings between the County and various cities to review scenarios for a one cent sales tax increase, and to review various projects. Mr. Marder reported he had provided to the Commission a copy of Sanford's list of potential improvements, which are all transportation related. Also, a list from other cities of what they might want to do with a one cent sales tax. According to the County Manager, a survey is being prepared to find out what people will vote for and what are their most significant needs. The survey will become a basis for final decisions. St. Johns Parkway. Bob Walter presented a brief overview of the status of the St. Johns Parkway and reported some land would need to be acquired, at an approximate cost of $3.8 million. The City has $5.8 million available from the County. Mayor Dale requested that Staff get property owners/developers to donate needed land. Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects. Brad Stevenson, Planner, presented a brief overview on the potential bicycle/pedestrian project. Commissioner Willjams requested to include 16th Street between Lake Avenue and Southwest Road and Persimmon E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 P.M. WORK SESSION March 27 317 2000 Avenue between 13th Street and Southwest Road and the Commission concurred. Commissioner Williams asked when the sidewalks in her district, which were paid for with CDBG money, would be completed, specifically on Oleander. Jerry Herman, Public Works Director, reported they are working on completing those sidewalks (there have been problems obtaining easements), and he will present an update to the Commission on the completion of the sidewalk on Oleander. All sidewalks should be completed in about four to six weeks. The new Senior Planner in the Engineering Department, Antonia Gefii, was introduced to the Commission. Interlocal Af~reement management. Markae Rupp, Deputy City Clerk, presented a brief overview of all existing interlocal agreements, and reported the agreements regarding service had been divided into 1) services provided to the City, 2) services provided by the City, and 3) mutual services. She reported that two of the agreements require the Commission's discussion or action: the Court House Expansion agreement, and the agreement regarding the Old Post Office/Library Building (1 st Street). The Court House Expansion agreement has been terminated per a letter sent to the County ( a copy of the letter was provided to the Commission). City Manager VanDerworp had provided three options for the Library Building agreement: 1) Determine that the proposed programs meet the conditions for "use as a public library" and require the County to repair the windows and execute an agreement to this effect; 2) Determine that the use does not meet the above condition and notify the County of breach for use and for failure to maintain the building in good condition (this allows the County 60 days to purchase the property at their option); or 3) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the County to allow City use of the building for a substation, Main Street offices or other public use. Mayor Dale suggested a fourth option would be for the County to return the building to the City. After discussion the Commission concurred that Mayor Dale ask the County for the building. Fuel Services. Jerry Herman, Public Works Director, reported surrounding entities, except Oviedo and Lake Mary, have their own fuel systems. Kissimmee does not have their own, but they are installing one. Mayor Dale reported that if the City continues to use the "fuel farm", eventually there will be a leak, spill, sabotage, revenge from a disgruntled employee, or other negative situation the EPA will become involved in, and the City will have another problem like the gasi~cation plant situation. After lengthy discussion the Commission concurred that Staff is to figure the cost of using local vendors. City. computer technology. Commissioner Willjams asked for an update at the next Commission meeting regarding the computer capabilities in each department in City Hall. She reported each department head should have availability to E-mail, and an E-mail address. Commissioner Willjams also reported that when she received calls at home from City Hall, the number that shows up on her caller ID is not the number of the person making the call, so she does not know who called. City Manager VanDerworp reported the number that appears on the caller ID is the trunk line number. Commissioner Williams also reported that when she calls the Police Department, in the event of an emergency in the middle of the night, she gets a recording that tells her to hang up and call a different number. She did not feel this was an efficient method of handling emergencies. Mayor Dale reported the number that should be used at night is (407) 322-4141. There beit~bno further business, the meeting was adjoumed. 318 E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 WORK SRSSTON March 27 ..,2000 Attest: City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 319 27 1~ooo The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on March 27, 2000, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Velma H. Williams Commissioner Brady Lessard City Attorney William L. Colbert City Manager Anthony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty Absent: Commissioner A. A. McClanahan The Chairman called the meeting to order. Citizen participation. None. Approval of minutes. Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2000 Work Session and Regular Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Absence of Commissioner McClanahan: Mayor Dale reported this is the third consecutive meeting that Commissioner McClanahan has missed due to illness. Commissioner Lessard moved to excuse the absences of Commissioner McClanahan. Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Secondedby Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Public hearing to consider first reading of Ordinance No. 3548 to vacate part of a 10 foot wide drainage and utility easement lying between Oak Ridge Court and Lake Ada Circle and between Live Oak Boulevard and Wild Elm Court (305 Live Oak Boulevard). Corrine Bischofberger, owner. Ad published March 9, 2000, property owners notified March 13, 2000, property posted March 10, 2000. Ordinance No. 3548 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3548. No one appeared. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3548, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THAT 10' WIDE DRAINAGE UTILITY EASEMENT LYING BETWEEN OAK RDGE COURT AND LAKE ADA CIRCLE AND BETWEEN LIVE OAK BOULEVARD AND WILD ELM COURT IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye 320 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 27 1~ooo Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3549 to rezone 12.5 acres of property lying between 1st Street and 5th Street and between S. White Cedar Road and Aero Lane from PI), Planned D)evelopment with GC-2 uses to P~). Planned ~)evelopment multi-family. Windsor Pines, Ltd., owner. Ad published February 18, 2000. Recommendations submitted from the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Director of Engineering and Planning. Ordinance No. 3549 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3549. Shirley Edevine, 3601 West 5th Street, reported she doesn't want the ditch closed because it is the only way she has to drain her property. Also, she was concerned about a chain link fence being put across the back of the property, which is her from door. She wants to be assured that the property will be well maintained and look attractive from the back. Her third concern was regarding the traffic at Aero Road, and she reported a light should be installed at that intersection. The apartments would increase the traffic going to Sanford. Steve Joes, Development Manager with Sandspur Housing Partners, reported he is asking for support and approval of the rezoning of the property. He reported they plan to buffer the community, and to chain link around the southern and eastern portion of the property, and they will be incorporating the buffer that is prescribed by the corridor where the property fronts on 46. There is also a buffer along White Cedar using a herre, landscaping and fencing. The property will be maintained. The project will be a 184 unit community with all two story buildings, including one, two and three bedroom units. There will be a clubhouse, pool amenity, and a gazebo and deck at the entrance. The community will have a Cape Cod theme and style of architecture. Each unit will have individual access with an interior stairway going to the second floor units. The color scheme will be Cape Cod and there will be special paving, lighting, picket-type fencing and landscaping will be incorporated, bringing together the Cape Cod theme for the community. In answer to Mayor Dale's question, Mr. Joes reported they are meeting the 175' setback from the middle of the road. Mayor Dale asked if they would be dedicating an additional 20' on White Cedar and 5th Street. Charlie Madden of Madden Engineering reported he is the Civil Engineer working for the developer, and he reported regarding the right-of-way on White Cedar, he would ask that it be brought back to 10'. White Cedar is a Seminole County road, and they have been working with Seminole County on what is going to happen with that road. Typically, if you have a 30' right-of-way you would take 10' from either side of the road, if the road would be paved. At this time he is not aware of any plans for the County, or the City, to pave White Cedar, but they are willing to allow for a future 10' strip if necessary. The 5th Street right-of-way is 30' unimproved, and the City has no plans to pave that road. The City is putting utility lines down 5th Street to White Cedar but the existing 30' right-of-way should be sufficient for those lines, so the applicant is requesting that a dedication not be required along 5th Street. Mr. Madden reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended 50% 9' parking spaces and 50% 10' parking spaces, but the developer is requesting all 9' spaces. This would give them 390 spaces versus 371 spaces at 10', which is more comparable to the number of cars that would need spaces. He provided the Commission with a copy of the parking study that was done for the development. Commissioner Willlares reported she would like in writing from the developer a guarantee that the drainage ditch would remain on the property. Also, she would like something besides a chain link fence across the back, for aesthetic purposes. Commissioner Eckstein reported he would accept the parking modification, but he would like the E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 321 27 191000 dedication of more right-of-way. Mr. Madden reported he would compromise and dedicate a 10' foot right-of-way on both White Cedar and 5th Street. Joe Andrews reported he is concemed about the congestion in this area. It is his understanding that there is over 1200 units that are under construction or have been approved for construction withing a 1-1/2 mile radius of the area, and the congestion is already atrocious. Also, the houses in the area use wells, and he is concerned about the developer using reclaimed water too close to the wells. Mayor Dale reported that the reclaimed water meets the primary and secondary national water standards. Art Harris reported the only water lines they are concerned about are the ones on the west side of the apartments. Mr. Andrews reported he and his father own ten acres which is zoned agricultural, and they raise various animals, including chickens that crow in the morning. Mr. Harris also reported that the County is to pave all dirt roads in the County, so White Cedar would be paved, as well as 5th Street. Also, a right-of-way needs to be dedicated on 5th Street in case that land is sold and developed in the future. Mr. Joes reported the developer is willing to dedicate the extra 10' of right.of_way on both 5th Street and White Cedar, if they can share it on either side of the road. The reclaimed water issue is a requirement of the City. Mayor Dale closed the public heating. Commissioner Williams moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 3549, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAiD CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND FIFTH STREET AND BETWEEN S. WHITE CEDAR ROAD AND AERO LANE, FROM PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USES TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT BASED ON CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICY FOR WESTSIDE INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. with the following conditions in Development Order 00-0005: a) Compliance with Windsor Pines PD Rezone Master Site Plan dated February 2, 2000. b) Dedications and permits as follows: (1) Dedicate 10 feet of fight-of-way on 5th Street. (2) Dedicate 10 feet of right-of-way on White Cedar Road. (3) Dedicate a 20 foot by 20 foot corner clip at the intersection of White Cedar Road and State Road 46 as required by the City's Utilities Manual. (4) Obtain a Seminole County right-of-way permit and construct White Cedar Road to Seminole County requirements. c) Parking space widths to be 9' x 18'. d) Decorative fencing around the project shall be reviewed and approved by City staff. No chain link is to be on the south side of project on 5th Street. e) The ditch on White Cedar Road is to be left. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Witliams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye 322 E718672 City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 27 1~ooo First reading of Ordinance No. 3546 to annex .36 acres of property lying between Hibiscus Drive and Poinsetta Drive and between Sanford Avenue and Palm Way (3310 S. Sanford Avenue). Foye M. Russell, owner. Recommendations submitted from the Plans Review Committee. Ordinance No. 3546 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3546, 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 0.36 ACRE PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN HIBISCUS DRIVE AND POINSETTA DRIVE AND BETWEEN SANFORD AVENUE AND PALM WAY; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Willjams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye First reading of Ordinance No. 3547 to annex a 1.13 acre portion of property lying between State Road 46 and Smith Canal Road and between EIder Road S. and Upsala Road. Norview Corporation, owner. Recommendations submitted from the Plans Review Committee. Ordinance No. 3547 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3547, 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 1.13 ACRE PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN STATE ROAD 46 AND SMITH CANAL ROAD AND BETWEEN ELDER ROAD SOUTH AND UPSALA ROAD; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye First reading of Ordinance No. 3550 to correct a scrivener's error in Ordinance No. 3537. Ordinance No. 3550 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Williams moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3550, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 3537, DUE TO A SCRIVENER'S ERROR TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS OUTLINED IN SECTION 1, SAID ORDINANCE 3537 AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF A 7.64 ACRE PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN OREGON AVENUE SOUTH AND COUNTY ROAD 46A AND BETWEEN RINEHART ROAD AND OREGON AVENUE SOUTH, FROM AG, AGRICULTURAL, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND AMEND THE PLANTATION LAKES PHASE II MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commissionas~follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Willjams .~.y~ Commissioner Lessard E718672 City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 323 27 1~000 First reading of Ordinance No. 3551 to correct a scrivener's error in Ordinance No. 3538. Ordinance No. 355 1 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3551, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 3538, DUE TO A SCRIVENER' S ERROR TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS OUTLINED IN SECTION 1, SAID ORDINANCE 3538 AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 434- ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN SOUTH OREGON AVENUE AND WOODRIDGE TRAIL AND BETWEEN SOUTH OREGON AVENUE AND TWIN LAKE, FROM AG, AGRICULTURAL, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye First reading of Ordinance No. 3552 repealing Ordinance No. 3087 and Ordinance No. 3257 re: affordable housing. Ordinance No. 3552 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3552, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER 18- 1/2, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2, AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXTENDED PAYMENT ALTERNATIVE FOR CITY IMPACT FEES; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3117, SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE CITY' S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; BY REPEALING SCHEDULE T, SECTION 3.0(A) FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO ELIMINATE SUBSECTION. A, DEFERMENT OF IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Adoption of Resolution No. 1838 re: disclaiming a previously reserved right-of-way north of Oregon Avenue. west of Lowe Avenue. east of an unnamed 30 foot right-of-way and south of the future Central Florida Greeneway expansion. Resolution No. 1838 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Resolution No. 1838, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, DISCLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN A FIFTEEN FOOT EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW TO BE KEPT OPEN AS ONE-HALF (½) OF A PUBLIC ROAD. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Request for Riflht-of-Way Use Agreement for two additional parking spaces for a parcel located on the East side of Laurel Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets (303 Laurel Avenue). Jay Marder, Engineering and Planning Director, reported this is an old building in the downtown area that has one patking space incorporated into the driveway off of Laurel, and the owner wants to put two additional spaces next 3;24 E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 27 1~ooo to the existing space. The building covers the entire lot so there is no space to put additional parking spaces on the sides. Joseph Spaulding, owner of the property at 303 Laurel Avenue, reported he opened Sanford Lumber and Products at this location in 1958, and in 1962 he bought the building. There is one driveway that was added in 1990, and in 1992 he leased the building to Don's Glass. Previous to 1992 he had a small machine shop and door manufacturing shop in the building, and he employed two people. Hi-Lo Electric of Orlando now wants to lease the building with an option to buy it, and the option depends on whether or not two additional parking spaces can be put in. They will have a secretary and one shop employee, and they will need one parking space for people to drop off papers, etc. Mr. Spaulding shared with the Commission photos of the building showing the current parking, and showing no space to park on the street in front of the building without blocking the street. He reported he has just spent $11,000 putting a new aluminum insulated roof on the building. He also reported that the employees of the company wishing to lease the building are Sanford residents, so they would be bringing employment to Sanford. Mayor Dale reported if public right-of-way is converted for use as private parking, then it has been taken away from the public for whatever they may want to use it for. There are site distance problems and safety problems with putting in parking, such as people backing out into traffic in a commercial area. Commissioner Lessard reported, even though there have been some problems in the past created by allowing private use of public fights-of-way, it is difficult to deny Mr. Spaulding the same privileges that have been granted to other business owners on the same street. Mayor Dale reported that doing the right thing is sometimes difficult, and continuing to make the same mistakes over and over is not prudent and will compound the problem. Commissioner Eckstein reported that he used to grant right-of-way use agreements in the special commercial districts, but if the Commission doesn't put a stop to it now, it will just continue forever and continue to be a problem. City Attorney Colbert reported that if someone backed out of one of those parking spaces and hit someone traveling on Laurel Avenue, his office would fight to protect the City from liability, but the City is the one who granted the variances. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Eckstein moved to deny the request. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Approval of Salary Incentive Program for Code Compliance Inspectors and approval of amended job descriptions for Code Compliance Inspectors I, H & Ill and Code Enforcement/Licensinff Manaeer, and job description for Code Enforcement Officer, in the Community Development Department. City Manager VanDerworp reported the City has had difficulty hiring Code Compliance Inspectors, or Building Inspectors, and difficulty in hiring Code Enforcement Inspectors or Code Enforcement Officers. Staff is recommending salary incentives for applicants with various State Certifications. Also the Commission has been provided amended job descriptions for Code Compliance Inspectors I, II, and II, and Code Enforcement/Licensing Manager, as well as a job description for Code Enforcement Officer, which requires the applicant to become certified in the Florida Association of Code Enforcement Officials (FACE) training at different levels. Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve the Salary Incentive Program, Job Description for Code Enforcement Officer and the amended Job Descriptions. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 325 27 1~000 Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Willjams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Adopt Resolution No. 1839 re: amending the Classification and Pay Plan to reelass one Code Compliance Officer to Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development Department. Resolution No. 1839 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Resolution No. 1839, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FOR PERSONNEL-RELATED REVISIONS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS OF THE "CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN" TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR TO CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT/BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye The Commission requested that budget impact be provided for reclassi~cations. Condemnation Status ReportfRidgewood Villas Update. Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, reported his department has received four quotes for the demolition of Ridgewood Villas, ranging from $63,000 to $169,000. The quote from ECON Environmental & Engineering, Inc. is the only one that includes the asbestos abatement portion that is being required by D.E.P. City Manager VanDerworp reported there was a meeting last week on this issue to consider doing a controlled bum, and the fire department is coordinating with other fire departments in the County to see if a controlled bum is feasible. Also, Staff is researching the cost of having an asbestos test done on the building, to try to reduce the cost of demolition. Commissioner Lessard moved to authorize staff to obtain an asbestos survey in estimated amount of $1,000.00 to $3,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner WilIiams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Raymond Ramos reported he is an investor in the project at Ridgewood Villas. He was noti~ed~at a late term that this situation had occurred, and that the Commission had given authority to have the place condemne~t. Ik and William Reed, another investor, requested time to see if they could refurbish Ridgewood Villas, and turn it into affordable housing. He and his partners will lose about one and a half million dollars if this project is demolished. The third investor is Jim Thorpe, who was not in attendance. Mr. Ramos reported he has twelve mortgages on these apartments of which he was not aware, and he is now investigating those mortgages. The investors had turned the management and control over to Jack Sirianni, and at that time the property was free and clear. Mr. Reed reported he and the other investors paid cash for this project and presented it debt free to Mr. Sirianni, the owner of Ridgewood Villas Inc. They also gave Mr. Sirianni several thousand dollars cash to refurbish the project and convert it to condominiams to sell. Mr. Sirianni proceeded to take all of the rent money, as well as putting mortgages on several of the units and taking that money as well. Mr. Ramos 326 E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 27 19000 reported Mr. Sirianni now lives in Lake Mary, and he (Mr. Ramos) is working with the Seminole County district attorney to gather enough proof to prosecute Mr. Sirianni. City Attorney Colbert reported the City has been doing the notification process and going through condemnation for over six months, and if the City granted an extension of time as requested, it may have to to go back through the process of notification, etc. if they decide to go ahead and do the condemnation. Mayor Dale reported the City had been told that, after the first of two fires occurred, Mr. Anderson had received over $400,000.00 in insurance money for repairs (which were never done). The second fire was much more intrusive and did much more damage than the first fire. Mr. Ramos and Mr. Reed reported they were not aware that anyone had received over $400,000.00 after the first fire. Mayor Dale reported Ridgewood Villas is a public safety hazard. The City has given Mr. Sirianni and Mr. Shirkey, and everyone else, ample time to do what Mr. Ramos and Mr. Reed are asking to do, and the attitude was "we are not going to pay the water bill, we are not going to lift a finger, and if you want to condemn it you go ahead". That is exactly what the City did. Mr. Reed reported until the mortgages were foreclosed on, which they now have been, the investors could not take back control of the property. Mr. Ramos reported he is working with Section VIII right now to try to make Ridgewood Villas into affordable housing for tax abatement. Mayor Dale reported he has no interest in granting an extension to Mr. Ramos and Mr. Reed. City Attorney Colbert reported the Commission has taken action on this issue as it was presented on the agenda, and it does not need to take any further action tonight. Commissioner Williams reported she does have an interest in anyone who loses money and who wants to improve an area, but she must support the decision of the Commission and what is best for the City. Mayor Dale reported that the Commission has decided to have an asbestos study done, and as soon as that study comes back Ridgewood Villas will be demolished. Board appointment/re-appointment/confirmation. Central Examining Board: City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported the terms of Andrew J. Adcock, III, E. C. Harper, Ernie Watson & Richard Schultz expire on April 25, 2000 and all wish to be reappointed. Commissioner Lessard moved to reappoint Andrew J. Adcock, III, E. C. Harper, Ernie Watson and Richard Schultz. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Code Enforcement Board: City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported David Kelly resigned as of March 14, 2000. The Commission acknowledged Mr. Kelly's resignation and took no action to appoint a replacement. Public Employees Relations Committee: Commissioner Williams moved to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Patrick Stenstrom. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Willjams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Consent Affenda. Items # 1 and #2 were removed for individual consideration. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved as follows: E718672 City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 327 27 129000 Approve purchase of re-hydration equipment and cooling vests for city employees in the amount of $21,260. Approve modification of contract with G&R, Inc. for additional geotechnical services totaling $7,700, and to recognize a recent name change from G&R, Inc. to WCG, Inc. Approve and authorize execution of an agreement with Metro Orlando Amateur Softball Association for the Men's Slow Pitch National Tournament from September 7 through 10, 2000. Approve and authorize execution of an agreement with the Sanford/Seminole County Chamber of Commerce for the term of October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000. This agreement is for the $25,000 grant which was approved in the FY 1999-2000 Budget. Approve additional expenses for Chase Park Baseball Complex in the amount of $7,800.90, which will be paid to General Constructors, Inc. (GCI). Approve transmission of Local Agency Program Certification Application to the Florida Department of Transportation to enable the City to administer the Lake Monroe Riverwalk project. Approve contract for Land Acquisition Services with the Triece Company for the East-West Connector Road for a total cost of $51.000.00. Mayor Dale reported he wanted this contract to include that the cost would not exceed $51,000.00. City Manager VanDerworp reported it would be done by Work Orders. Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the contract for land acquisition services with the Trieee Company, with a cost not to exceed $51,000.00, to be done by Work Orders. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eekstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Approve addendum to at~reement with Workplace Fitness and Prevention. Inc. for reduction of w0F}~place illness and injury. at a cost of $56.250.00. Commissioner Eckstein asked what the cost of the contract for Workplace Fitness was last year. A representative from Workplace Fitness and Prevention, Inc. reported the cost last year was $19,600 and the cost this year is $56,250. The difference is because last year was a very bare-bones pilot program to try to reduce the cost primarily with the software program, stretching, and assessing the previous year's loss, and getting the new City Manager and Pdsk: Manager on board. This year there is a more robust software program, going on line to get real-time data, and a w,~lness program. The representative reported next year's cost should be less, or at least the same because the problems will be under control. Commissioner Eekstein moved to approve the contract for Workplace Fitness and Prevention, Inc. at a cost of $56,250. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye '328 E71867~ MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March Information onlv. Mayor Dale reported the Commission had received minutes of the February 8, 2000 Code Enforcement Board meeting. City Attorney's Report. City Attorney Colbert reported regarding the Desantis (Metts) case: the case is set for mediation on Thursday, and the Commission will be advised as to the outcome. The Mayor and City Manager will be attending the mediation. An Attomey/Client Session will be requested after the mediation if it is needed. He also reported Discovery is ongoing in the Golf Course case and Depositions were taken today. An Attorney/Client Session will probably be requested within about 30 days to brief the Commission on the case. City Clerk's Report. No report. City Manager's Report. City Manager VanDerworp reported Diane would be getting with each of the Commissioners to coordinate their calendars for the volunteer recognition dinner. City Manager VanDerworp reported he will represent the City tomorrow at the County Commission meeting re: the 17-92 CRA projects. Everyone is welcome to attend. The City has sent a letter with respect to its $40,000 for the 1 st Street intersection. City Manager VanDerworp reported the Catholic Church has sent a request to the Mayor asking if the City would be interested in selling the property at French and 18th Street. City Manager VanDerworp asked for consensus to get property appraisals on several pieces of property: the Old Log Cabin property just west of City Hall, the PBA property, the Public Works Complex property, and the French Avenue property if the Commission wishes to consider selling it. The City Manager has been approached by Sid Vihlen to develop the lakefront, and he has been approached by companies that are interested in office headquarters in dolto~, and now the Church has an interest in the French Avenue property. Mayor Dale reported he would like to have appraisals done as a part of finding out what the City's assets are worth. Commissioner Lessard moved to authorize the City Manager to obtain the appraisals. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Willjams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye City Commissioners' Reports. Commissioner Eckstein - no report. Commissioner Williams - reported of the three streets recommended to be renamed Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, her first choice would be Airport Boulevard, her second choice would be 13th Street (from Crooms Academy to Celery Avenue), and the third one (Seminole Boulevard from Mellonville Avenue to 1-4) she eliminated because part of it may be closed due to growth in that area. Mayor Dale reported that Airport Boulevard is a County Road and the City does not have authority to change the name. Commissioner Williams suggested the City write a letter to the County requesting Airport Boulevard be changed to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The Commission concurred. 27 1¢ooo E718~72 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, 'Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 329 27 l~O00 Commissioner Williams reported several residents of Academy Manor have concerns regarding the wall with concertina wire (wire with razor blades similar to what is used by prisons). She was asked by the residents to find out if the City owns the wall, or if not did the City give permission to the owners to put barbed wire and then prison wire on the wall. The wire has fallen almost to the ground and children play close to it, and the potential for someone to get hurt is very high. City Manager VanD erworp reported the City did give permission for the wire to be put on the wall, and he and Jay Marder will be investigating a complaint he received today about the wire falling down. Commissioner Williams reported she has a copy of a letter written by Bill Simmons in which it states this type of wire was not prohibited. The letter was written in response to a request for the wire because of all of the crime, but according to the Police Chiefs records at that time, they did not have any record of calls being placed at the police department regarding crime. Commissioner Eckstein reported the request for the wire never came to the Commission. City Manager VanDerworp stated he will report back to the Commission as soon as he investigates the site. Commissioner Lcssard - Asked if the fields at Ft. Mellon Park will be kept there until the four are operational at the other location. Mike Kirby, Recreation and Parks Director, replied yes, the fields are being used every night this year. Commissioner Lessard reported Ron Rose of the Chamber of Commerce, and Linda Kuhn of MainStreet, should give updates to the Commission periodically. City Manager VanDerworp reported Ron Rose just sent a report per his contract, and he will bc forwarding a copy of the report to the Commission, and he will schedule a report as an agenda item. Commissioner Eckstein requested to readdress the stipend for the Chamber of Commerce, whose contract he voted to approve earlier tonight. Mayor Dale reported the stipend was approved during the 1999/2000 budget. The contract was never signed, and could not be signed until the Commission approved it, even though the money was approved in the budget. Commissioner Eckstein moved to reconsider the approval of the Chamber of Commerce contract. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Nay Commissioner Lessard Aye The Commission concurred not to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract until it has had a chance to review and discuss it. Attest: Mayor Dale - Reported Pan Am started service to Pittsburgh today, as a direct flight. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.