040813 ws agn & min CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 8, 2012
WORK SESSION
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
Railroad Depot Room
2nd Floor
Sanford City Hall
MONDAY, April 8, 2013 300 North Park Avenue
4:00 PM Sanford, Florida
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AGENDA
1. Presentation re: The Children's Cabinet by Lynn Whitcomb
4:00 — 4:15 PM
2. Discussion: Waste Pro solid waste agreement expiration
[Commission Memo 13-071] 4:15 — 4:30 PM
3. Discussion: 519 S. Palmetto Avenue — Little Red School House
4:30 — 4:45 PM
4. Discussion: dedication of 18 Street Park as "The Michael Barr
Nature Park" [Commission Memo 13 -072] 4:45 — 4:55 PM
5. Discussion: Community Development Block Grant Advisory
Committee [Commission Memo 13 -073] 4:55 — 5:10 PM
6. Regular Meeting Agenda Items — additional information and /or
questions. 5:10 — 5:20 PM
• Ordinance No. 4288 amending City Code relating to fire
prevention and safety [Commission Memo 13 -069] (RM 7.B)
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7. Briefing items. 5:20 — 5:25 PM
8. City Manager Comments. 5:25 — 5:30 PM
Attorney - Client Session re: Maece Taylor, Inc. v. City of Sanford, Florida.
(Separate Agenda) 5:30 — 6:00 PM
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, Second
Floor, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Randy Jones (present at 4:28)
Commissioner Mark M
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Patty Mahany (present at 4:36)
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Janet Dougherty (present at 6:10)
Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Mayor Triplett called the Work Session to order at 4:09 PM.
1. Presentation re: The Children's Cabinet by Lynn Whitcomb
Tracy Pellegrino, Project Director, Community Based Care of Central
Florida, distributed and reviewed a handout entitled, Comprehensive Community Mental
Health Services for Children and Their Families Program.
2. Discussion: Waste Pro solid waste agreement expiration [Commission Memo 13-
071]
[Commissioner Jones present.]
Tim Dolan, Waste Pro Regional Vice President and Steven Lafferty,
Division Manager was present to discuss the Waste Pro Solid Waste /Recycle Franchise
Agreement Expiration.
Deputy City Manager Tom George said that Waste Pro and the City of
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Sanford entered into a seven (7) year franchise agreement on June 1, 2007. This
agreement grants Waste Pro exclusive rights to collect, convey and dispose of all solid
waste, yard waste, bulk waste, residential recyclable materials and construction and
demolition debris within the corporate limits of the City. This agreement is due for either
renewal or termination on May 31, 2014. The agreement dictates that within one hundred
eighty (180) days before the expiration one party may give written notice to the other
party of its desire to renew for an additional four (4) year term. This 180 -day time frame
is set to begin November 30, 2013. If delivered the parties shall within ninety (90) days
from the Extension Notice, use good faith efforts to negotiate the terms and conditions of
such renewal.
The Commission discussed curbside pick -up only, uniform toters, once a
week pick -up, concerns about running big trucks in alley ways and using a smaller
vehicle versus a curb style pick up, and roll -off containers. The Mayor said that he would
be interested in starting talks about moving forward with another contract and asked that
costs and options be provided for review in a month. He is interested in passing along
any savings to our residential and commercial customers.
4. Discussion: dedication of 18 Street Park as "The Michael Barr Nature Park"
[Commission Memo 13 -072]
Sarah Miller asked for consideration to name the 18 Street Park the
Michael Barr Nature Park, citing that Mr. Barr truly loved the park and was instrumental
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in preserving the park and having it formally rezoned as Parks, Recreation, and Open
Space (PRO) in 2009. He was also heralded for his conservation efforts as well as his
partnership with local businesses, organizations, and governments to work towards a
more environmentally friendly way of living.
Mayor Triplett said that a few months ago the Commission discussed
dedicating a portion of the RiverWalk in honor of Mr. Barr because of his involvement
with Keep Seminole Beautiful and keeping the river clean. Also, while the 18 Street
Park is zoned as PRO, it is not designated as a City park. He is happy with it being open
space and it is used by a lot of groups. Dedicating the space as a nature park could
impede the future use of the land.
3. Discussion: 519 S. Palmetto Avenue — Little Red School House
Mr. Bonaparte said that in addition to the four proposals previously
received for the property, staff member Christine Dalton also has a proposal to introduce.
Christine Dalton, Historic Preservation Officer/Neighborhood Planner,
distributed and reviewed a proposal for Commission consideration that includes listing
the property on the MLS so that it is accessible to a national audience of potential
purchasers; sell the property to the highest bidder and transfer the funds to a newly
established "cultural fund" for historic preservation, arts, and culture (after deduction of
the fees that were paid to date for title work/attorney); establish clear criteria for the
"Cultural Fund" (recommended dividing the funds into six sub categories: one for general
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City use (for example, this can be used to provide a match for grant pursuits); the other
five categories would be for the City Commission districts; the funds will be used to
provide grants (which will require a match) to established 501C3s whose mission is
aligned with historic preservation, arts, and culture. The grants would have performance
criteria established with required grant reporting. This will provide a benefit to the City
as a whole, and not just one specific area or group will benefit from the program.
Requiring a match to City grant funding will ensure that the organizations have a vested
interest in successful project execution. The sale of the building will have specific
performance criteria established, so the rehabilitation of the property is performed within
a specific timeframe and in compliance with Schedule S. The building rehab will benefit
the community as a whole and will undoubtedly increase property values in the area. This
seems to be an option that will most benefit the City and provide an opportunity to assist
the objectives of many worthwhile organizations, while enhancing the quality of life and
education for its citizens. She has researched preservation funds in other communities as
well as grants offered by cities and is sure that the City can make this an award winning
model that may be emulated by other cities.
Mayor Triplett said that he would like for the building to be sold. He
asked Ms. Dalton for additional information. Mr. Bonaparte said that the Commission
could further discuss it at the next Work Session.
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Mayor Triplett recessed the Work Session at 5:42 PM to go into Executive
Session.
Mayor Triplett reconvened the Work Session at 6:10 PM.
City Manager Bonaparte said there is a resolution on tonight's agenda
regarding amending the budget for a Division of Historical Resources Grant, however,
there is also a facility lease agreement that needs to be executed. Ms. Dalton distributed
and reviewed the facility lease agreement with the University of Central Florida History
Department for the use of the Sanford Student Museum on April 10 and 11 for Historic
Preservation training. Mayor Triplett said this item will be added to tonight's regular
meeting under 8.A.
5. Discussion: Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
[Commission Memo 13 -073]
This item was not discussed but will be placed on the next agenda.
6. Regular Meeting Agenda Items — additional information and/or questions.
• Ordinance No. 4288 amending City Code relating to fire prevention
and safety [Commission Memo 13 -069] (RM 7.B)
This item was not discussed.
7. Briefing items.
Mr. Bonaparte said that on May 1 there was a meeting with the Home
Owner's Association presidents for the purpose of reaching out to communicate in an
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effort to reach out to our residents. There will be another meeting in June where Mr.
Presley will attend to address any code enforcement concerns.
Mr. Bonaparte said there is CDBG money to be spent and there are time
constraints. Mr. George and Mr. Thomas will be working together to expedite that and
may need the Commission's approval on some expenditures perhaps at the next meeting.
Commissioner Williams appealed to the Commission to consider having a special called
meeting regarding the block grant money if necessary, rather than lose the money. The
Commission agreed.
Mr. Bonaparte said that today he signed an agreement with Florida SPECS
for The Lofts; the closing could be this week.
Mr. Bonaparte said that he will be in and out of the office for the next
three weeks on vacation and at a public administrator conference.
8. City Manager Comments.
Commissioner M said that the legislative process is half way
through. The new bills 458 and 1399 regarding Firefighter and Police Officer pensions
need some of our help as a City to write a letter on where we stand. The bills are not
broad enough and leave a lot to be interpreted. We need to let the legislation know that
we are in opposition to that so we don't run into problems when we are negotiation a year
from now regarding Fire and Police pensions. Mr. Bonaparte said that he plans to have a
presentation to the Commission regarding pensions at the next Work Session.
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Commissioner Mahany said that Casselberry City Commissioner Coleen
Hufford who is part of the League of Cities legislative action team has offered to give the
Commission an update, if desired.
There being no further business, the meeting was adj I v ed at 6:24 PM.
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