01-28-19 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 2019
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, January 28, 2019, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North
Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Wiggins
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney, William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Triplett at 7:04 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Pastor Blue from Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Organizational Items:
Mayor Triplett opened the floor to those who wished to speak on behalf of
Commissioner Williams.
Mayor Triplett and members of the Commission offered their expressions of
gratitude to Commissioner Williams.
Old Business — None
Mayor Triplett adjourned the meeting sine die and reconvened the meeting.
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New Business:
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Traci Houchin, City Clerk Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Triplett; District
1 Commissioner Elect Art Woodruff and District 2 Commissioner Elect Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
and each was seated.
5) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
■ Presentation to Commissioner Williams, by Mayor Triplett
Resolution No. 2778
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida relating
to the high quality, dedicated and diligent service of City Commissioner Dr.
Velma H. Williams as a public servant; expressing the commendation and
appreciation of the City Commission of the City of Sanford as well as the
citizens of the City of Sanford for the public service of City Commissioner Dr.
Velma H. Williams to the City of Sanford.
Whereas, City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams is concluding a long period of
public service to the City of Sanford while serving as a City Commissioner for District 2 of the
City; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams was initially elected for her first
term on December 3, 1996 and was re-elected at City Elections held on March 6, 2001, March 8,
2005, November 2, 2010; and November 4, 2014
Whereas, City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams term of office concludes on January
28, 2019 after twenty one years of public service on the City Commission; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams worked hard and committed her
efforts to ensure that the citizens of the City of Sanford have a government that provides high
quality public services and protects and advances the public health, safety and welfare; and
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Whereas, City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams has demonstrated leadership and
teamwork during her service as a City Commissioner and has always worked with the citizens of
the City, City staff and her colleagues on the City Commission in a good natured, friendly and
harmonious manner that was conducive to the development of consensus and collaboration on the
City Commission; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams has grasped the many issues facing
the City Commission and provided service to the City of Sanford in a manner that reflects highly
upon the value of public service; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams has given devoted public service to
the City of Sanford and its citizens in a highly ethical manner which reflects highly upon herself,
her family, her community and the City of Sanford; and
Whereas, City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams' public service on the City
Commission has been a positive example to the citizens of the City of Sanford, and to all those
who would enter the field of public service; and
Whereas, during her tenure on the City Commission the City has built a new Public Safety
Complex and enhanced both the Fire and Police Departments, completed Phase One and Two of
the Sanford Riverwalk, protected and improved Fort Mellon Park, redeveloped and expanded the
Westside Recreation Community Center, several Downtown Sanford Community Redevelopment
Agency projects including renovation of First Street and Sanford Avenue, the Oleander connector;
the U.S. 17/92 Beautification projects; the Goldsboro Streetscape project; Mill Creek drainage
project; implementation of SunRail; establishment of the Lynx Flex Bus route; and whole
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heartedly supported various CDBG grants throughout the City, all of which will serve the residents
of Sanford for years to come; and
Whereas, the efforts of City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams on the City
Commission of the City of Sanford will be sorely missed and her absence will result in a
tremendous void; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford desires to express its appreciation
and commendation to City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams on behalf of the citizens of the
City of Sanford.
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved By the City Commission of the City Of Sanford,
Florida:
(1). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts the recitals set forth in
this Resolution (whereas clauses) as the findings of the City Commission and recognizes City
Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams as an exemplar of a true public servant and a role model to
the citizens that she has served.
(2). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby expresses its appreciation and
commendation, and the appreciation and commendation of the citizens of the City of Sanford, for
the dedicated service of City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams to the City of Sanford and its
citizens.
(3). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby wishes City Commissioner Dr.
Velma H. Williams and her family well and urges the citizens of the City of Sanford to personally
express their appreciation to City Commissioner Dr. Velma H. Williams and her family.
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(4). The text of this Resolution shall be fully spread upon the minutes of the City
Commission for the meeting of January 28, 2019.
Passed and Adopted this 28th day of January, 2019.
After being read in its entirety, Commissioner Mahany moved to adopt Resolution
No. 2778. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Mayor Triplett adjourned the meeting at 7:55 PM for a brief recess.
Mayor Triplett reconvened meeting at 8:13 PM.
■ Proclamation Arbor Day — Robert Beall, Operations Manager — Parks and Grounds
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
6) Minutes:
January 14, 2019 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
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7) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 19-016]
A. Approve the procurement and issuance of purchase order to Universal Engineering
Sciences, Inc. for plan review and inspection services in an amount not to exceed
$120,000.
B. Approve award of Bid #IFB 18/19-12 to Boulevard Contractors Corp. and the
procurement activity associated with the award in an amount not to exceed $59,995
for the repair services that are needed at the Mayfair Golf and Country Club.
C. Approve the purchase order to Commercial Media Systems, Inc. for the purchase
of upgraded audio/visual equipment for the EOC in an amount not to exceed
$95,587.51.
D. Approve the City sponsored short term disability benefits insurance rate of $0.372
with Sun Life effective February 1, 2019.
E. Approve the special event permit for the `Seminole Mega RV Show' to be held on
Friday, February 15, 2019 through Sunday, February 24, 2019.
F. Approve the special event permit with an alcohol permit, noise permit and street
closures for the `2°a Annual St. Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival' to be
held on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
G. Approve the special event permit with an alcohol permit, noise permit, street
closures and waivers of Ordinance No. 3956 Section 2 (d) and (s) for the `Stomp
their fight' event to be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
H. Approve the special event permit with a noise permit and street closures for the
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`Run for GOD 5K' event to be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019.
I. Approve the special event permit with a noise permit for the `Sanford Easter
Sunrise Service' event to be held on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
J. Approve the special event permit with an alcohol permit, noise permit and street
closures for the `Beer for Brains -Melissa's Race after Party' to be held on Saturday,
May 18, 2019.
K. Approve the expenditure for Software House International (SHI) in the amount of
$141,873.33 to renew the City's Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement.
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Consent Items A — I and K. Seconded
by Vice Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Consent Item J. Seconded by
Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
After a brief discussion the Commission requested City staff revisit the amount of
1St Street road closures for Special Events to determine if the downtown merchants have any
concerns.
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8) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-4486, amending the future land use
designation of a portion of a 9.31 acre parcel including 2.15acres of I, Industrial
and 1.98 acres of RP, Resource Protection to AIC, Airport Industry and Commerce
located at 171 Red Cleveland Boulevard; Red Cleveland Land Trust, owners.
[Commission Memo 19-017]
Commissioner Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-4486. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-4487, rezoning 3.32 acres located at 2531
Cameron Avenue from AG, Agriculture to RI -1, Restricted Industrial; Roger King
& Toni Stopher, owners. [Commission Memo 19-003]
Commissioner Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-4487. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-4488, annexing 8.82 acres located at 3751
W 1" Street; Essex Investments of Longwood, LLC, owners; Ad Published January
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13, 2019. [Commission Memo 19-019]
Commissioner Mahany moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-4488. Seconded by
Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-4489, amending Section 94-133 of the City
Code relating to the regulation of golf carts within the City. This provision derives
form Ordinance No. 4285 that was enacted in 2013; Ad published January 13, 2019.
[Commission Memo 19-020]
Commissioner Austin moved to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 2019-
4489. Seconded by Vice Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Re: 251 White Cedar Road; Patricia J. Burke, Delores Pickens and Primera
Development Corporation, owners; Ad published on January 27, 2019.
1. First Reading of Ordinance No. 4490, annexing 4.85 acres located at 251 S.
White Cedar Road. It is the applicant's intent to develop a 49 lot single family
subdivision. [Commission Memo 19-021]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2019-
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4490. Seconded by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
2. First Reading of Ordinance No. 4491, rezoning 9.39 acres of property located
at 251 S. White Cedar Road from AG, Agriculture and PD, Planned
Development for the Towns of White Cedar PD subject to a Development Order
containing the conditions recommended by staff. [Commission Memo 19-022]
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2019-
4490 with the following conditions; amend the set -backs, remove the underdrains, add the upgrade
of landscaping and lighting along White Cedar, add clean fill (12 percent, passing 200), leave No.
16 and 18 and add pedestrian access at the caul -de -sac. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Wiggins Aye
Commissioner Austin Aye
Commissioner Mahany Aye
9) OTHER ITEMS
A. Approve Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Florida Extruders PD at 2305 N. Beardall
Avenue, a proposed 176 dwelling unit residential development on 27.93 acres and
a commercial out -parcel on 6.02 acres; HDM Holdings, LLC owner; Dwight
Saathoff, applicant. [Commission Memo 19-023]
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Commissioner Austin moved to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for
Florida Extruders PD at 2305 N. Beardall Avenue. Seconded by Commissioner Vice Mayor
Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Approve waiver of interest on the municipal lien listed for parcel #25-19-30-504-
OA00-O l 2A, a vacant lot located on the 200 block of Avocado Avenue contingent
upon payment of $307.20 within 30 days; All Star Construction Inc., owner.
[Commission Memo 19-024]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve the wavier of interest. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Approve waiver of interest on the municipal lien for parcel #26-19-30-510-0000-
0020, a vacant lot located on the 1700 block of W. 1st Street contingent upon
payment of $1,202.28 within 30 days; 1700 First Street, LLC, owner. [Commission
Memo 19-025]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve the waiver of interest. Seconded by
Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Approve Resolution No. 2773, providing fair and reasonable utility rates for the
Midway -Canaan Community Water Association, Inc. [Commission Memo 19-026]
This item is continued to the February 11, 2019 City Commission Meeting.
E. Approve Resolution No. 2775, authorizing the City Manager, within certain
prescribed parameters, the authority to approve position regrades and
reclassifications. [Commission Memo 19-027]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2775. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
F. Approve Resolution No. 2776, amending the FY 2019 budget in the amount of
$160,000 by increasing the revenue and expense lines and approving the related
purchase order to AMR Devices. [Commission Memo 19-026]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 2776. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Wiggins Aye
Commissioner Austin Aye
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Commissioner Mahany Aye
G. Approve Resolution No. 2777, amending the FY 2019 budget by $50,724,985 due
to increased expenditures with accompanying revenue in various fiends.
[Commission Memo 19-029]
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to approved Resolution No. 2777. Seconded by
Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
10) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11) CITY CLERK'S REPORT
12) CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
Mr. Bonaparte welcomed the Mayor and Commissioners to the City Commission.
13) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
14) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Vice Mayor Woodruff said that a Cub Scout Pack would like to attend the next
City Commission meeting. The Pack will be meeting in the Steamboat Landing Room at 6:30pm
prior to the meeting. The Cub Scouts will lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Attest
City Clerk
(CL)
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Mayor Jeff Tk
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