03-09-15 WS Agenda & MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
MONDAY, March 9, 2015
4:00 PM
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Railroad Depot Room
2nd Floor
Sanford City Hall
3 00 North Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida
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AGENDA
Presentation of City Financial Report -
1 st Quarter Ended December 31, 2014.
[Commission Memo 15 -033]
2. Quarterly update on activities of the Police Department
3. Discussion re: changes to Land Development
Regulations.
4. Continued Discussion re: insurance proceeds from
The Little Red School House.
5. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Aerosim Flight Academy, Inc. for a Jobs Growth
Incentive Program Funding Award and Approval
4:00 — 4:15 PM
4:15 — 4:35 PM
4:35 — 5:05 PM
5:05 — 5:20 PM
5:20 — 5:45 PM
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of Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County.
[Commission Memo 15-036] (RM 8.13)
6. Briefing Items 5:45 — 5:55 PIVI
7. City Manager Comments 5:55 — 6:00 PIVI
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor,
City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Velma Williams
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Randy Jones
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Deputy City Clerk Traci Houchin
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM.
The item below was moved to the first item on the agenda at the request of
Seminole County's Acting Economic Development Director Pam Lynch.
5. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Aerosim Flight Academy, Inc. for a Jobs Growth Incentive Program
Funding Award and Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Seminole
County. [Commission Memo 15 -036] (RM 8.13)
Economic Development Director Bob Turk explained that Aerosim Flight
Academy has been in the community for over 20 years and is looking to expand their
business at the airport. This is a Jobs Growth Incentive Award for 50 jobs and is an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sanford and Seminole County, each matching
$50,000.
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Ms. Lynch stated the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners
will be meeting at 9:30 AM tomorrow morning to discuss this item and feels that the
BCC will be favorable to the agreement. City Manager Bonaparte said that funds have
been budgeted in Economic Development; this is an action item on tonight's agenda.
1. Presentation of City Financial Report — 1" Quarter Ended December 31, 2014.
[Commission Memo 15 -033]
Finance Director Cynthia Lindsay presented the report.
2. Quarterly Update on Activities of the Police Department.
Police Chief Cecil Smith gave a brief PowerPoint presentation of the
Sanford Police Department 2014 Annual Report, and distributed a copy of the same. The
report reviewed the agency statistics, patrol, operations, strategic services, office of
professional services, administrative services, and 2015 department goals.
Commissioner Mahany asked Chief Smith if he could share with the
Commission the incident that occurred over the past weekend. She said that she received
several calls from residents asking her if they needed to evacuate their homes.
Chief Smith explained that there was an incident that occurred around
11:00 PM on Saturday evening at the Chamber of Commerce. He said that there was a
large crowd of individuals fighting in the street. This was the result of a birthday party
that had over 300 people in attendance. The police department had no notification that
there would be an event at that particular location; therefore, no detailed officer was
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assigned to that event. Chief Smith said that he spoke to a member of the Chamber and it
was confirmed that the building had been rented; however, no other information was
obtained.
Mayor Triplett asked Mr. Bonaparte to set up a meeting with the members
of the Chamber to discuss the incident that occurred on Saturday evening to determine if
procedure was followed. Commissioner Woodruff suggested that staff review the
Chamber's lease agreement prior to the meeting to determine what is in the agreement.
Commissioner Mahany said that she is worried that the relationship with
the Chamber of Commerce is fractured and is concerned that it could get worse. Mr.
Bonaparte said that is the reason for the meeting, so that the City and the Chamber can
discuss and clarify expectations. This will be a good opportunity to learn what happened
and how to prevent it from happening in the future.
Mr. Bonaparte asked Chief Smith to address the helicopter situation.
Chief Smith said that the helicopter was called upon due to the large crowd and people
were being instructed to disburse from the building.
3. Discussion re: changes to Land Development Regulations.
Planning and Development Services Director Russ Gibson said that prior
to the adoption of the ordinance for this item he would like the Commission to review the
handout on the proposed Architectural Design standards. He said that staff is moving
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forward in making the design standards City -wide which will help increase the quality of
development throughout the City. [City Clerk Porter left the meeting.]
Vice Mayor Williams suggested that a Special Work Session be held to
discuss Land Development Regulations as they are very important and many questions
will be raised. She said that she prefers that the meeting not be held on a regular meeting
day. Mr. Bonaparte asked the Commission how much time they would like and the
consensus among the Commission was approximately two hours (either 4 -6 PM or 5 -7
PM). Mr. Bonaparte said that he will reach out to the Commission to determine a date
and time.
4. Continued discussion re: insurance proceeds from the Little Red School House.
Mr. Bonaparte distributed a handout for discussion regarding the
allocation of the insurance proceeds from the Little Red School House. He said that the
first proposal was made by Community Planner/ Historic Preservation Officer Christine
Dalton who proposed a cultural grant fund that would be divided among the four
Commission districts and one City -wide. At that time the Commission wanted to think
about some other things that could be done. Another proposal was that the proceeds go
towards the restoration of the Hopper Academy. He also said that $200,000 could go
towards the purchase of the School Board property at Mellonville and Celery Avenues.
The City is currently leasing the property; however, if it could be acquired there may be a
more receptive audience or developer to come forward. At this time, the City has a
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$200,000 grant available that could be utilized to purchase the property. A proposal could
be to offer the Seminole County School Board (SCSB) $400,000 in cash and swap
property, as they are using City property near Seminole High School. Commissioner
Jones asked how much acreage is that School Board property and Mayor Triplett said
approximately seven acres. Commissioner Jones said that he thought that the property
was to be used to develop a community center on the east side. Vice Mayor Williams also
said that she would like a community center on the east side as that is what people have
been asking for. She suggested that $42,000 of the insurance proceeds go towards Hopper
and the rest go towards the purchase of a community center. Mr. Bonaparte said that part
of the discussion is to have a community center at the Mellonville /Celery site. Vice
Mayor Williams said that in terms of priorities, the community center would meet the
needs and concerns of the people.
Mr. Bonaparte asked Ms. Dalton to brief the Commission on the cottage
house plans that is also listed on the handout. Ms. Dalton explained that this would be an
incentive to individuals that are interested in purchasing the smaller, non - conforming lots
throughout the City. She said that the City would purchase the lots and eliminate the
urban infill process that is currently in place. Mr. Bonaparte said that this is not for
decision tonight but something to consider and discuss further at another meeting.
6. Briefing Items
None.
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7. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte informed the Commission that the Sanford Housing
Authority is in need of administrative office space and he is considering allowing them
use of the Steamboat Landing Room.
Mr. Bonaparte asked the Commission to check the website to be sure that
their bio page is up to date and correct.
Mayor Triplett appointed Commissioner Woodruff to the Wayne Densch
Performing Arts Center Board; Michael Cash and Jordan Smith to the Metroplan
Transportation Systems Management and Operations Committee; and Brady Lessard to
the Sanford Housing Authority Board.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjcjurned at 6:13 PM.
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