08-27-18 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 27, 2018
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, August 27, 2018, at 5:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor, City
Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett — Arrived at 5:20 PM
Vice Mayor Velma Williams
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Patrick Austin
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William C. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Records Manager Pat Lee
Absent: Commissioner Patty Mahany
Deputy City Clerk Tia Warner
Vice Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 5:10 PM.
1. City Financial Report — 3rd Quarter Ended June 30, 2018 [Commission Memo 18-184]
Finance Director Cindy Lindsay provided the report noting the City is
trending at 55.9% of the total budget.
2. Discussion re: Design Standards for Residential Planned Development
Jordan Smith, Senior Planner, together with Russ Gibson, Director of
Planning and Development Services, reviewed a power point presentation. Discussion concerning
narrow/reduced setbacks, stormwater related issues on smaller lot sizes, setting a "standard" for
recreation space, possibly requiring gutters, and stemwall construction was held. Mr. Smith said
the next step would be to finalize the menu items, present it to the Planning & Zoning Commission
then bring it back before the City Commission. Staff will also reach out to current homebuilders
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and the greater Orlando Builders Association for comments. Commissioner Woodruff said, "more
variety' in house sizes (rather than all 3 and 4 bedrooms) would be nice.
3. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Resolution No. 2746, sale and purchase of the Land Exchange
Agreement and Right of Way Use Agreement with the Seminole County School Board
[Commission Memo 18-191](RM 8.A)
Deputy City Manager Tom George gave an overview of the proposed land
exchange agreement and right-of-way use agreement, noting the School Board has officially
approved this agreement and signed off effective August 14, 2018. This "exchange" will consist
of trading the gymnasium property on 281h Place, trading property adjacent to the Larry Dale
Aquatic Center on Ridgewood Avenue by the High School, and $400,000 cash. Once the City
Commission approves this Agreement, the City will have 90 days to complete the other required
aspects of the sale. Some repairs have been made to the Annex to allow the City to hold the
Summer Recreation Program there this summer. Additional expenses estimated to be $50,000 are
needed to replace/move the current air conditioner off the roof.
4. Briefing Items
Mr. Bonaparte advised that Attorney Steve Coover was present and has
asked that Agenda Item 7.A & 7.13 be tabled at the regular meeting tonight.
Mr. Bonaparte asked Chief of Police Cecil Smith to brief the
Commission on the "Alive after 5" Event and proposed relocation to Sanford Avenue. Chief Smith
stated he met with Derrick Daniels a couple months ago and stated concerns over closing four (4)
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streets, which is an additional cost. Rather than moving the event, he suggested closing it off
(shortening) to give better opportunities, i.e., more cost effective, better location and less expensive
costs. The event will be held on First Street next month. Interim Director of Parks & Recreation
Lisa Jones will forward information to the Commission on what they decide.
City Clerk Traci Houchin asked the Commission for direction on
upcoming Board appointments. It was the consensus of the Commission to conduct interviews on
September 1011' & 24t", with appointments to be made on October 8t". The Commission asked that
board vacancies be advertised on social media as well as the City's website.
There being no further business, the meeting 0ourned at 6:18 P.M.
Mayor J