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REGULAR MEETING
City Commission Chambers
1St Floor Sanford City Hall
MONDAY, December 15, 2014 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.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Evangelist Diane Courtney, First Shiloh Missionary
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Baptist Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
November 17, 2014 Joint Meeting with the Planning & Zoning
Commission, November 17, 2014 Work Session and Regular Meeting,
and November 24,2014 meeting prior to Labor Negotiations Team
meeting.
6) CONSENT AGENDA: The action proposed to be taken is stated for each
item on the 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 14-193]
A. Authorize 1 % cost of living increase to the City Manager's salary
effective October 1, 2014, plus a one-time pay-out equal to 2% of
his September 30, 2014 base salary as discussed at the November
17, 2014 Work Session.
B. Approve procurement to Caraway Concrete Construction Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $30,000 for citywide park projects.
C. Approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with
Seminole County relating to the Seminole County Boater
Improvement Program grant for the North Shore Revetment
Project.
D. Approve the Work Order to Reiss Engineering in the amount of
$93,200 to obtain the identified services applicable to Hydraulic
Modeling and the Pipe Bursting project.
E. Approve the license agreement with Marcus O. Williams for the use
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of Site 10 for cattle grazing. (WS -4.D)
F. Approve the health care coverage, budget and monthly employee
contributions as outlined in the related agenda memorandum. (WS-
4.A)
G. Approve the special event permit with street closures, a noise
permit and alcohol permit for the monthly 'Alive After Five' event on
the second Thursday of every month in 2015. (WS -4.E)
H. Approve amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with MetroPlan
and authorize the Mayor to execute the amended agreement.
Approve the special event permit, noise permit and street closures
for the `Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade & Rally' on Monday, January
19, 2015.
J. Approve the two month extension of the `Food Truck Bazaar'
special event permit for January 3 and February 7, 2015, utilizing
the parking lot at Hood Avenue and Seminole Blvd., with a waiver
of the requirement that the applicants be "actively engaged in a
licensed business and maintain a physical business location in the
City ". (WS -4.17)
K. Approve the special event permit and a noise permit with a waiver
of Ordinance No. 4131 and Resolution 2190 for `Sanford 2015' to
be held at the Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium on January 30 &
31, 2015. (WS -4.G)
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: 1St - staff; 2nd - applicant/requesting
party; 3`d - public; final - City Commission motion, discussion and action.)
A. Administrative Appeal concerning an application for a
Preliminary Subdivision Plan modification for Brisson West
Subdivision located at 3890 Brisson Avenue; the Planning and
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Zoning Commission on October 2, 2014 denied the request to
reduce the 60 foot wide lot side yard setback to 5 feet; owner,
Serengetti Properties, LLC; Notices mailed November 25, 2014;
Property posted November 26, 2014; Ad published November 30,
2014. [Commission Memo 14 -196]
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4326, granting Florida Public
Utilities Company (FPUC) a non - exclusive 30 year franchise
agreement. Ad published November 16, 2014. [Commission Memo
14 -197]
C. First reading of Ordinance No. 4327, vacating an existing 15' wide
east -west and north -south public utility easement located at 2508
French Avenue; O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc. owner; Notices
mailed November 25, 2014; Ad published November 30, 2014;
Property posted December 1, 2014. [Commission Memo 14 -198]
D. First reading of Ordinance No. 4328, annexing 4.99 acres located
at 2387 Celery Avenue; Victory Deliverance Center, Inc., owner; Ad
published December 14, 2014. [Commission Memo 14 -199]
E. First reading of Ordinance No. 4329, to rezone 4 acres located at
4400 St. Johns Parkway from AG, Agriculture to PD, Planned
Development; Eoghan N. Kelley Family LP, owner; Ad published
December 14, 2014. [Commission Memo 14 -200]
F. First reading of Ordinance No. 4330, to rezone 4.75 acres at
2306 W. 1St Street from AG, Agriculture to PD, Planned
Development; Peggy J. Nestor, Trustee; Ad published December
14, 2014. [Commission Memo 14 -201 ]
G. First reading of Ordinance No. 4331, amending City Code relating
to administrative operations of City Boards, Commissions, and
Committees; Ad published December 14, 2014. [Commission
Memo 14 -202] (WS -4.13)
8) OTHER ITEMS.
A. Rank Firms and authorize City Manager to negotiate an award
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of contract relative to Riverwalk Project Phase 111. [Commission
Memo 14-203] (WS-4.C)
B. Resolution No. 2496, to certify election results of the November 4,
2014 Regular City Election and the December 4, 2014 Run-off City
Election. [Commission Memo 14-204]
C. Resolution No. 2497, approving a budget amendment in the
capital project budget and approve the purchase of a 2015 Ford F-
150 for an amount not to exceed $31,978. [Commission Memo 14-
205]
D. Resolution No. 2498, amending the Classification and Pay Plan to
reclassify one regular full-time Administrative Specialist 11 position
into two regular part-time Administrative Specialist 11 positions in the
Utility Department. [Commission Memo 14-206]
E. Resolution No. 2499, amending the Classification and Pay Plan to
create a Mechanic III position the Public Works Department/Fleet
Maintenance Division. [Commission Memo 14-207]
F. Resolution No. 2500, amending the budget and approve
procurement of services from Littlejohn Engineering in an amount
not to exceed $98,070 for the Waterfront Redevelopment
Implementation Process. [Commission Memo 14-208] (WS-2)
9) CITY ATTORNEYS 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
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Commission may be referred to City staff to be answered within a
reasonable period of time following the meeting.
13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, December 15, 2014, at 7 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North
Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett (present at 7:18 PM)
Vice Mayor Velma Williams
Commissioner Mark McCarty
Commissioner Randy Jones
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Cynthia Porter
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Williams at 7:08 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Evangelist Diane Courtney, First Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
On behalf of the Sanford Historic Trust, Kathy Hull presented each Commissioner
a 2015 Sanford Historic Calendar with images of Sanford, a result of a photo competition
sponsored by the Trust.
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
November 17, 2014 Joint Meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission, November
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17, 2014 Work Session and Regular Meeting, and November 24, 2014 meeting prior to
Labor Negotiations Team meeting.
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Absent
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner M °Carty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
6) CONSENT AGENDA: [Commission Memo 14 -193]
A. Authorize 1% cost of living increase to the City Manager's salary effective
October 1, 2014, plus a one -time pay -out equal to 2% of his September 30, 2014
base salary as discussed at the November 17, 2014 Work Session.
B. Approve procurement to Caraway Concrete Construction Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $30,000 for citywide park projects.
C. Approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County
relating to the Seminole County Boater Improvement Program grant for the North
Shore Revetment Project.
D. Approve the Work Order to Reiss Engineering in the amount of $93,200 to obtain
the identified services applicable to Hydraulic Modeling and the Pipe Bursting
project.
E. Approve the license agreement with Marcus O. Williams for the use of Site 10 for
cattle grazing. (WS -4.D)
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F. Approve the health care coverage, budget and monthly employee contributions as
outlined in the related agenda memorandum. (WS -4.A)
G. Approve the special event permit with street closures, a noise permit and alcohol
permit for the monthly `Alive After Five' event on the second Thursday of every
month in 2015. (WS -4.E)
H. Approve amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with MetroPlan and authorize
the Mayor to execute the amended agreement.
I. Approve the special event permit, noise permit and street closures for the `Martin
Luther King, Jr. Parade & Rally' on Monday, January 19, 2015.
J. Approve the two month extension of the `Food Truck Bazaar' special event
permit for January 3 and February 7, 2015, utilizing the parking lot at Hood
Avenue and Seminole Blvd., with a waiver of the requirement that the applicants
be "actively engaged in a licensed business and maintain a physical business
location in the City ". (WS -4.F)
K. Approve the special event permit and a noise permit with a waiver of Ordinance
No. 4131 and Resolution 2190 for `Sanford 2015' to be held at the Historic
Sanford Memorial Stadium on January 30 & 31, 2015. (WS -4.G)
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Absent
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
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Commissioner Mahany Aye
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Administrative Appeal concerning an application for a Preliminary Subdivision
Plan modification for Brisson West Subdivision located at 3890 Brisson Avenue;
the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 2, 2014 denied the request to
reduce the 60 foot wide lot side yard setback to 5 feet; owner, Serengetti
Properties, LLC; Notices mailed November 25, 2014; Property posted November
26, 2014; Ad published November 30, 2014. [Commission Memo 14 -196]
[Mayor Triplett present at 7:18 PM. Vice Mayor Williams passed him the gavel.]
Planning and Development Services Director Russ Gibson said that the applicant
requested a continuance of the public hearing to a meeting in January; he recommended January
12.
Commissioner Mahany moved to continue the public hearing on this item to
January 12, 2015. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4326, granting Florida Public Utilities
Company (FPUC) a non - exclusive 30 year franchise agreement. Ad published
November 16, 2014. [Commission Memo 14 -197]
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Commissioner Mahany moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4326. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. First reading of Ordinance No. 4327, vacating an existing 15' wide east -west and
north -south public utility easement located at 2508 French Avenue; O'Reilly
Automotive Stores Inc. owner; Notices mailed November 25, 2014; Ad published
November 30, 2014; Property posted December 1, 2014. [Commission Memo 14-
198]
Vice Mayor Williams moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 4327.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. First reading of Ordinance No. 4328, annexing 4.99 acres located at 2387 Celery
Avenue; Victory Deliverance Center, Inc., owner; Ad published December 14,
2014. [Commission Memo 14 -199]
Commissioner McCarty moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
4328. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Williams Aye
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Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. First reading of Ordinance No. 4329, to rezone 4 acres located at 4400 St. Johns
Parkway from AG, Agriculture to PD, Planned Development; Eoghan N. Kelley
Family LP, owner; Ad published December 14, 2014. [Commission Memo 14-
200]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
4329. Seconded by Vice Mayor Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
F. First reading of Ordinance No. 4330, to rezone 4.75 acres at 2306 W. 1st Street
from AG, Agriculture to PD, Planned Development; Peggy J. Nestor, Trustee; Ad
published December 14, 2014. [Commission Memo 14 -201 ]
Vice Mayor Williams moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 4330.
Seconded by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
G. First reading of Ordinance No. 4331, amending City Code relating to
administrative operations of City Boards, Commissions, and Committees; Ad
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published December 14, 2014. [Commission Memo 14 -202] (WS -4.13)
At today's Work Session, City Attorney Colbert suggested that the ordinance be
amended to include the requirement for ethics and sunshine law training for all City board,
commission and committee members; the Commission agreed. Tonight the Commission also
discussed amending the ordinance pertaining to residency requirement. Attorney Colbert said he
will review and clarify the language for residency requirement for the Sanford Airport Board, the
Community Redevelopment Agency, and the Sanford Museum Board.
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
4331, with amendments. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS.
A. Rank Firms and authorize City Manager to negotiate an award of contract relative
to Riverwalk Project Phase III. [Commission Memo 14 -203] (WS -4.C)
Vice Mayor Williams moved to waive presentations, to approve the ranking of
firms designating the firm of CPH number 1 and the firm of GAI number 2 and to authorize the
City Manager to negotiate a contract with the firm(s) in the order of ranking in compliance with
the CCNA, and to effect the award by the execution of all documents as required to complete the
selection process. Seconded by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
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Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
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B. Resolution No. 2496, to certify election results of the November 4, 2014 Regular
City Election and the December 4, 2014 Run -off City Election. [Commission
Memo 14 -204]
Commissioner McCarty moved to approve Resolution No. 2496. Seconded by
Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Resolution No. 2497, approving a budget amendment in the capital project budget
and approve the purchase of a 2015 Ford F -150 for an amount not to exceed
$31,978. [Commission Memo 14 -205]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2497. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
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D. Resolution No. 2498, amending the Classification and Pay Plan to reclassify one
regular full -time Administrative Specialist II position into two regular part-time
Administrative Specialist II positions in the Utility Department. [Commission
Memo 14 -206]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2498. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Resolution No. 2499, amending the Classification and Pay Plan to create a
Mechanic III position the Public Works Department/Fleet Maintenance Division.
[Commission Memo 14 -207]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2499. Seconded by
Commissioner McCarty and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
. Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner McCarty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
F. Resolution No. 2500, amending the budget and approve procurement of services
from Littlejohn Engineering in an amount not to exceed $98,070 for the
Waterfront Redevelopment Implementation Process. [Commission Memo 14 -208]
(WS -2)
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Vice Mayor Williams moved to approve Resolution No. 2500. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Williams
Aye
Commissioner M'Carty
Aye
Commissioner Jones
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Cheryl Deming expressed concern about a man sleeping on a downtown sidewalk
and about people knocking on doors in the historic district asking for money. She asked that a
Police Officer be assigned to patrol First Street.
13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS.
All of the Commissioners commented about the Christmas Parade; how it was
perfectly organized and incredibly run; and thanked Staff for its success.
There being no further business, the meeting was
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