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02-25-19 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2019 WORK SESSION The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, February 25, 2019, 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 Art Woodruff Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr. Commissioner Patrick Austin (arrived at 4:1 Opm) Commissioner Patty Mahany Acting City Manager Tom George City Attorney William L. Colbert Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio Absent: City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr. City Clerk Traci Houchin Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:07 PM. 1. Discussion re: Legal Services Agreement with Break Point Law, LLC, by William Colbert, City Attorney. Mr. Colbert provided a background on the services provided by Break Point Law, LLC. He said that the City received an unsolicited proposal from the firm back in the fall. The proposal was to provide enforcement and collection of the foreclosure registry ordinance. Currently, the Development Services Department uses Pro Champs as part of their registration process. Mr. Colbert said if the City decides to move forward with this, a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) needs to go through the City's Purchasing Department. He then introduced, C.J. Johnson, Attorney/Founder of Break Point Law, LLC. Mr. Johnson said that he started the firm about a year ago. Previously, he was the General CITY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2019 WORK SESSION Counsel for Pro Champs. He saw an ongoing problem with the banks refusing to register properties. When speaking with the banks, the response he received is that no one is making us pay or suing us, so why should we pay? This gave him the idea to start the firm and silicate the clients that use Pro Champ Services to go after all the unpaid registrations. The firm now how has twelve clients countrywide. Their first client in Florida was the City of Apopka and they have initiated about 350 hearings in front of the magistrate and received 350 judgements. Currently the City has about $350,000 in unpaid fees. Scott Blasie, also from Pro Champ, shared a Power Point Presentation explaining the services they provide and showing how it improves the community by eliminating squatters and owners maintaining their properties. After further discussion, the Mayor asked Mr. Presley, Director of Development Services, to schedule a meeting with the City of Apopka to gather feedback prior to making any decisions on moving forward. 2. Presentation of Sanford Police Department Annual Report, by Chief Cecil Smith and Bianca Gillette, Public Information Officer. Chief Smith and Ms. Gillette presented the annual report for the Sanford Police Department. The primary focus is our safety for the community and the officers, fostering partnerships, reducing SRO arrests, organizing Neighborhood Response Units, improving traffic safety and overall reduction in crime. Ms. Gillette presented the Commission with Social Media Rankings, showing the differences between them. 3. Continued discussion re: Municipal Mobility Working Group (MMWG), by Frank Martz, City Manager, Altamonte Springs. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2019 WORK SESSION Mr. Martz stated the importance of the City of Sanford in signing the amendment to the Interlocal Agreement. He explained the program to the City Commission to clarify its purpose. He said that the amendment would allow the group to collectively ask for a Request For Proposal utilizing the economy as a scale. The proposals would then be reviewed by the MMWG for approval. Once approved the proposals would be presented to the Mayors and City Managers for approval and signatures. This amendment will be on the next City Commission meeting for action. 4. Regular Meeting Items — additional information Mr. George said there are a few items to continue and one requesting a change: • Items 7-13.1 and 7-B.2 that are associated with 3700 Kentucky Street. Staff did not have the updated Master Plan at the first reading; however, it has since been received (Thursday). Therefore, the Commission has not been able to review it. Staff recommends continuing this item so the Commission can further review. • Staff recommends continuing Item 7.I amending existing approved uses at 1701 Celery Avenue to the next meeting. Item 7.E — annexation for 1980 Recreation Point Mr. George suggested if this item is approved at tonight's meeting, the effective date should be after the City obtains the CO's from Seminole County. 5. Briefing Items Commissioner Austin presented the Commission with an update on Tim CITY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2019 WORK SESSION Raines Day. The plane tickets came in less than anticipated. He is still working on transportation in which Commissioner Mahany offered to assist and he met with staff to review the Museum event. The only thing left is the name on the sign at the stadium. After a brief discussion, the Commission agreed on `Tim Raines Sports Park'. 6. City Manager Comments Mr. Colbert asked the Mayor and Commissioners to consider making a motion to approve Resolution No. 2781, amending the original resolution for the Schoolboard property, with an updated legal description. Commissioner Austin said the water tanks at Mayfair look awesome! The schoolboard is planning on closing off Seminole High School Campus as they acquire a home on the corner and move the parking lot for the swimming pool to that location. The school will have a guard at the gate of the Ridgewood entrance. Commissioner Mahany received an email from Seminole County Public Schools regarding the Cultural Facilities Planning Committee. She asked Commissioner Austin if he would like the appointment to this committee, he declined, therefore, Commissioner Mahany will sit on the committee. Commissioner Wiggins spoke with a constituent that is trying to purchase the old Scotty's Lumber location. He said that he is continually removed from the Planning and Zoning agenda and has asked staff to please look into this. Mr. Gibson informed the Commission that he is on schedule for the next Planning and Zoning Commission on March 14, 2019. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2019 WORK SESSION There being no further business, the meeting adj at 6:10 P.M.