04-22-19 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 22, 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, April 22, 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
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Absent: Commissioner Patty Mahany
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:09 PM.
Presentation re: Update of the State of Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity for Community Planning Technical Assistance Planning Grant
for the City of Sanford Multi -Modal Connectivity Plan by Neel -Schaffer.
Rosemary Aldridge and Ginger Hoke of Neel -Schaffer presented a power
point presentation that included a Multi -Modal Connectivity Plan for the City. Ms. Hoke
said it is important to ensure that Sanford provides various modes of transportation for the
growing population. Ms. Hoke invited all to attend the "Get in the Sanford Mode Event"
on April 25, 2019 from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., at City Hall. Guests will be able to visit a
Pop-up alley and ride the LYNX Bus, Trolley, Golf Cart Taxi and the Limo Cycle.
2. Continued discussion re: Goals and Priorities of the City Commission.
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After a brief discussion, the Commission agreed to the following:
• Items for Work Session
Rezone of Goldsboro
Riverbend Development — Joint Participation Agreement
Development of Lake Mary Boulevard
Fiscal responsibilities
Eliminating Work Sessions — Consolidation of Time Management
• Items for Staff
East Side Park and Building (Mellonville Avenue) — Devise a plan to rotate use of
fields to the public
Better Business Practices — Building Department — eliminate last minute items by
providing customers with an accurate checklist.
Attaching permit fees to Utility bills
Hold contractors to higher Development Standards
Sponsorship Program for Police Officers
New Fire Station for Lake Mary Boulevard Developments
Mr. Andrew Thomas, Community and Neighborhood Engagement
Director, provided the Commission with information from the Sanford Housing Authority
(SHA). He said that SHA is proposing to donate 4+ acres of property located on William
Clark Court to the City of Sanford that would be used for the development of a park to be
shared with the Boys and Girls Club and will include athletic fields and water features. At
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this time, SHA is waiting for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to respond to
the $30M grant request. If approved, the City will be required to contribute $1M towards
this grant.
Chief Cecil Smith, Police Chief, presented a power point regarding
"Strengthening Relationships through Sponsorships" for new officers. The program will
consist of three hiring track options; Non -Certified and Non -Enrolled, Non -Certified and
Currently Enrolled, and Certified. This program will allow the Police Department to offer
incentives and remain competitive in the hiring process.
3. Presentation re: Ransomware by, Bob Keegan.
Mr. Keegan, Network Operations Manager, advised the Commission how
important it is to be prepared for a cyber -attack. He said that IT is working diligently to
ensure that the City is protected.
4. Update re: Break Point Law, by Darrel Presley.
Mr. Presley, Executive Director of Development Services, explained that
the services that Break Point Law provides is not something that City staff can do.
Currently, the City has $1,744 in past due fees. Thirty percent of the past due accounts
belong to Freddie Mack of Bank of America. There are approximately $430,000 of
outstanding fees in which the City gets half and Pro -Champs gets the remaining half. There
is a 50/50 split with Break Point Law when they recover fines. Fines are determined, by
the businesses and/or banks appearing in front of the Special Magistrate to become
compliant.
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5. Regular Meeting Items
A. Civic Center Landmark Design by Julie Schofield (RM 6.E)
Ms. Julie Scofield, Historic Preservation Planner, discussed two items with
the Commission. First, is the agenda memo for the grant application and the other item is
that the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) was contacted by the University of Florida,
informing them the Sanford Civic Center is eligible to be on the Historic National Registry
and is interested in having it as a Landmark Designee, which requires owner consent. If
the Commission agrees to the Landmark Designee, the City will have to ask permission
from HPB to do any alterations, relocations or demolition. After a brief discussion, the
Commission agreed to move forward with the agenda memo for the grant application.
However, at this time they do not want to move forward with the Landmark Designee.
B. My Brother's Keeper Advisory Board by Andrew Thomas.
Mr. Thomas asked the Commission if they had any questions regarding the
Brother's Keeper Advisory Board list he provided. Commissioner Austin asked about the
terms and Mr. Thomas said they are staggered them as this is the first year for the Board
and staff did not want them to expire the same time. Mayor Triplett asked that the Board
provide the Commission with a list of needs.
6. Briefing Items
Mr. Bonaparte said that the Americana Boulevard proposal the City
received would be rejected. Chris Smith, Project Manager, provided a brief history of the
1.4 acres donated to the City. When the property was originally donated to the City, it was
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going to be used to build a road going from Americana Boulevard East connecting to
Airport Blvd as a back entrance to Walmart and to build a fire station. Later when Logan
Heights was constructed, the City felt it was not a good idea to construct the road and the
fire station was built on Airport Boulevard instead. Mr. Colbert, City Attorney, suggested
that Mr. Bonaparte mention this under City Manager comments at tonight's meeting.
Mr. Bonaparte asked Lisa Jones, Parks and Recreation Director to provide
an update on renaming the former Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Jones, Parks and Recreation
Director, presented the Commission with a sample of a sign entitled, Monroe Town Hall.
Since the building is being rehabilitated and the floors have been refinished City staff
would like to rename the building, (so we can stop calling it the old Chamber Building).
Residents are calling for information on renting it. The Commission was not in favor of
Monroe Town Hall, possibly Monroe Hall or Navy Hall. The Commission will think about
it and discuss at the May 13, 2019 City Commission Work Session.
Lisa Holder handed out a "Stay Connected Stay Informed" brochure that is
going in the Utility bills and in the lobby providing residents information regarding all
social media information for important notices.
7. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte said Charles Davis, board member, on the Sanford Zoo
Committee is looking for a board member from the City of Sanford. Mr. Bonaparte will
get more information and present it back to the Commission at the May 13, 2019 Work
Session. On tonight's Consent Agenda Item 6.P, is for the approval of payment of $237,000
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should read $237,500. This item will need to pulled separately before making a motion to
approve.
Mayor Triplett asked Chief Radzak, Fire Chief, how the City intends to pay
for a new Fire Station if The Triece Company locates property. Chief Radzak said they
could use the Fire Reserve Funds from Fire Services Fees and Impact Fees.
There being no further business, the meeting adjou f*d at 6:20 P.M.
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