12-11-17 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2017
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, December ,11, 2017, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd
Floor, City Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Patty Mahany
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Velma Williams (present at 4:13 PM)
Commissioner Patrick Austin
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
1. Presentation re: Employee Supervisory Training.
Human Resources Director Fred Fosson presented framed certificates to
twelve City employees that recently completed the 2017 Supervisory Training Course.
2. Discussion re: Disposition of 121 Palmetto Avenue — Former dry cleaning site
Deputy City Manager Tom George said that the CRA has had discussion
regarding the purchase of this property and has determined that they are not interested in
doing so. Therefore, he recommended that the City assert its right and sell the property.
He is meeting with the County Clerk to review the process of selling the property.
Advertising will begin in January with the sale being held on February 6, 2018.
3. Presentation re: Civic Center potential rehabilitation
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Historic Preservation Officer & Community Planner Christine Dalton
distributed a brochure titled `Pathways to History' followed by a PowerPoint presentation
which focused on the historical significance of the Civic Center. Following the
presentation, there was a brief discussion. There was a consensus among the Commission
for Ms. Dalton to obtain a conditional assessment proposal for the rehabilitation of the
center.
4. Presentation by Recreation Department
Recreation Director Mike Kirby presented a PowerPoint presentation that
highlighted the various events held throughout the year.
5. Presentation of FY 2017 Annual Report of Public Records Requests [Commission
Memo 17 -325]
Records Manager Pat Lee gave a report of the public record requests
processed by the City Clerk's office for FY 2017.
6. Discussion re: City Owned Property Lease Agreements [Commission Memo 17-
326]
Mr. George explained that the City has five (5) properties with buildings
that are leased at $1 per year. Most of the leases have common terms and conditions.
However, due to the leases being signed at different times, there are some differences.
He would like to develop one lease agreement that will outline the same terms and
conditions for all properties. There was a consensus among the Commission to move
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forward with this. Staff will work with the City Attorney's office to develop an
agreement.
7. Discussion re: Medical Marijuana Update [Commission Memo 17 -327]
Planning & Development Services Director Russ Gibson said that the
City's moratorium regarding medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTC) expires on
January 19, 2018. He informed the City Commission about options per current State
legislation which is either ban MMTC or adopt regulations for MMTC that are no more
restrictive than regulations for pharmacies. Maps showing how other cities and counties
in Central Florida are regulating medical marijuana facilities were presented as well as a
map identifying areas in Sanford where pharmacies are currently allowed. Instead of
banning MMTC in Sanford, the City Commission directed staff and the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance that would establish specific regulations for pharmacies in Sanford. In
closing, Mr. Gibson distributed a handout for the upcoming Community Workshop with
regards to the Comp Plan update.
Mr. Bonaparte said that there is an add -on item pertaining to the City's
excess insurance rate and requires Commission action tonight. The information was
emailed to the Commission earlier today. Mr. Bonaparte said that the current contract
will expire at the end of December. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
8. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. United Service Workers Union (USWU) Collective Bargaining
Agreement [Commission Memo 17 -312] (RM 6.13)
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This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
B. City Clerk's Contract (RM 6.S)
Commissioner Williams said that she would like to see the City Clerk's
salary increased with stipulations in place until certification is met. She also suggested a
Charter change to move the City Clerk from being a Charter Officer. She believes the
position should fall under the purview of the City Manager. Commissioner Woodruff
recommended a salary increase of 6% now and 6% upon certification. This is an action
item on tonight's agenda.
C. Ordinance No. 4430, relating to administrative matters involving utility
charges and billing adjustments. [Commission Memo 17 -318] (RM 7.F)
This is'an action item on tonight's agenda.
D. Ordinance No. 4431, ad valorem tax exemption for historic properties.
[Commission Memo 17 -319] (RM 7.G)
This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
E. Funding Agreement with Lynx in the amount of $93,000. [Commission
Memo 17- 312.G] (RM 6.G)
This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
F. Cottage homes final design. [Commission Memo 17 -324] (RM 8.E)
This item will be continued in January.
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G. Submission of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2016-
2017 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development. (RM 6.R)
This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
9. Briefing Items
A. City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation
No discussion on this item.
10. City Manager Comments
There being no further business, the meeting was adjo�rAed at 6:24 PM.
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