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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2010
WORK SESSION
CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
Railroad Depot Room
2nd Floor
Sanford City Hall
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010 300 North Park Avenue
4:00 PM Sanford, Florida
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needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City
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AGENDA
1) Request for State of the County Luncheon Sponsorship —
Seminole County Commissioner McLean
2) Federal Legislative Program — discussion. (Regular Meeting Item
6.1) [Commission Memo 10- 001.1]
3) Red Light Camera Ordinance — briefing. [Commission Memo 10-
010]
4) FPL Franchise Renewal — briefing. [Commission Memo 10 -009]
5) Mayor Kuhn's 2010 appointments to boards.
6) Agenda Items — additional information and /or questions.
7) End the meeting.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2 "a
Floor, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Linda Kuhn
Vice Mayor Randy Jones
Commissioner Art Woodruff (Arrived at 4:07 P.M.)
Commissioner Velma Williams (Arrived at 4:08 P.M.)
Commissioner Jack T. Bridges
Interim City Manager Tom George
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot
Administrative Specialist Pat Lee
Absent: City Clerk Janet Dougherty
Mayor Kuhn called the Work Session to order at 4:04 PM. O
Interim City Manager Tom George introduced Scott Hudson from
Rinaldi Heating and Airconditioning who has been helping the citizens of Sanford at
Redding Gardens who had no heat. Mayor Kuhn read and presented a Proclamation to
Mr. Hudson for his assistance.
1) Request for State of the County Luncheon Sponsorship —
Seminole County Commissioner McLean.
Seminole County Commissioner Michael McLean gave an update on the
Regional Chamber event to be held February 12, 2010 at 11:30 A.M. at the Westin
Hotel, and stated they are hoping for 100% attendance of elected officials from all
Seminole County municipalities.
2) Federal Legislative Program — discussion. (Regular Meeting Item 6.1)
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[Commission Memo 10- 001.I]
Deputy City Manager Kristi Aday presented a list of proposed projects
noting the addition of two projects: Lake Monroe Water Quality Improvements and
Public Safety Technology funding. Commissioner Williams asked that funding be
added for expanding the streetscape at 13 and Lake Avenue down to Crooms to
connect with the Amtrak project (including underground power lines)..
3) Red Light Camera Ordinance — briefing. [Commission Memo 10 -010]
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot briefed the Commission on what
has transpired with the Florida Legislature as well as pending litigation. There are three
O companies that install the camera systems at no cost to the City in return for a
percentage of the local governments' percentage of the fines collected. (The current fine
is $150 with $75 going to the State and $75 going to the local government.) Attorney
Groot recommended the proposed Ordinance be heard at two public hearings in
February. It was the consensus of the Commission to place the proposed Red Light
Camera Ordinance on the February agenda.
4) FPL Franchise Renewal — briefing.[Commission Memo 10 -009]
Interim City Manager Tom George stated that the original agreement
was a 30 year agreement which is set to expire in November, 2010. The City has been
negotiating with FPL for a shorter term and FPL is not in favor of reducing the 30 year
term.
4 Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot has found an agreement (City of
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Ft. Lauderdale) and has contacted Attorney Roy Young who concurs that this is the
best Agreement so far. A public hearing will be held in February.
5) Mayor Kuhn's 2010 appointments to boards.
Mayor Kuhn made the following appointments to boards and
committees for 2010: VICE MAYOR — Art Woodruff. CALNO (Council of Local
Governments in Seminole County) - Member - Jack Bridges, Alternate - Art
Woodruff; SANFORD /SEMINOLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Velma Williams; EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (ECFRPC) - Commission Representative -
Jack Bridges, Staff Representative - Russ Gibson, with Antonia Gerli as an Alternate; •
METROPLAN ORLANDO - Member - Linda Kuhn, Alternate - Velma Williams,
Staff Representative - Kristi Aday; METROPLAN ORLANDO
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE - Representative — Mary
Moskowitz, Alternate - Antonia Gerli, Representative — Chris Smith, Alternate - Bilal
Iftikhar; METROPLAN ORLANDO BICYCLE /PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE - Representative — David Richards, Alternate — Chris Smith;
SANFORD MUSEUM BOARD LIAISON - Art Woodruff; SANFORD AIRPORT
AUTHORITY LIAISON - Jack Bridges; SANFORD AVIATION NOISE
CONTROL STUDY COMMITTEE (SANAC) - Commission Representative —
Randy Jones, Antonia Gerli - Staff Representative; SANFORD HOUSING
AUTHORITY — Velma Williams; TRI- COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES - Linda a
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Kuhn & Kristi Aday, Alternate - Randy Jones; FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES -
Linda Kuhn; AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVER INITIATIVE (AHRI) STEERING
COMMITTEE - Commission Member - Linda Kuhn, Staff Representative - Antonia
Gerli; MAYOR/MANAGERS COUNCIL - Linda Kuhn WAYNE DENSCH
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Jack Bridges;
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (County Appointment) — Velma Williams;
SEMINOLE COUNTY EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY- Art Woodruff (appointment
made by CALNO); U.S. 17 -92 REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING AGENCY (RPA)
- Commission Member -Randy Jones Alternate - Bob Tunis, Staff Representative - Russ
Gibson/Bob Tunis; COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY
BOARD - Art Woodruff - term expires January 9, 2011; CREATIVE SANFORD,
INC. - Linda Kuhn, Alternate - Bob Tunis; KEEP SEMINOLE BEAUTIFUL
COMMITTEE - Linda Kuhn (Chair); MOSQUITO CONTROL BOARD (Joint
City /County created) - Bilal Iftikhar; SCHOOL BOARD STUDENT MUSEUM
COMMITTEE - Art Woodruff, Staff Representative - Christine Dalton.
6) Agenda Items — additional information and/or questions.
Sanford Housing Authority (SHA):
Mayor Kuhn spoke regarding issues that recently surfaced at the
Sanford Housing Authority, noting she and the Interim City Manager have met with the
Executive Director of SHA as well as Mr. Bernard Mitchell. There are some
outstanding bills that have not been paid by the SHA, including $108,000 past due to
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the City Utility Dept. The City has received negative publicity and a press release has
been issued and she wanted it made very clear that the City is not finding any fault with
the local Housing Board and believe they are doing the best job they can do. Based
upon Mr. Mitchell's feelings as Chairman, as well as Mayor Kuhn's concerns, a
Resolution has been drafted to be presented as a joint Resolution to HUD, Federal
Government, Congressman Mica, Congresswoman Brown, and our state Senators
because the funding is inadequate and insufficient. Mayor Kuhn stated that the City
does not control, operate or fund the SHA nor does the City have the funds to do so and
felt the Federal Government needed to provide adequate funds so it can be operated
appropriately, and noted Mr. Mitchell was unaware of any past due accounts.
Mr. George stated that the City has assisted by sending City crews to
unclog sanitary sewer lines and City building permit fees have been paid to assist
Rinaldi with heating repairs.
Commissioner Williams read a portion of a letter from HUD that said
"the Agency wide deficit at fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, was $885,165. Current
liabilities exceed current assets meaning accounts due and payable exceed available
funds." Commissioner Williams noted that the SHA Finance Director and the Director
of Section 8 positions have been eliminated by a reorganization plan per the Executive
Director.
Attorney Groot stated that bond covenants prohibit the provision of free
services. Mr. Poulalian stated that you cannot give away free water and that the
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General Fund would have to supplement the Water and Sewer Fund and basically pay
the bill. Mr. Groot noted the obligations of the SHA are not on the City Commission
but are on the Sanford Housing Authority Board members to comply with federal, state
and local laws.
7) End the meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM.
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