07-08-19 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 89 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, July 8, 2019, at 4:30 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall,
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett (Arrived 4:44pm)
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
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
Vice Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:42 PM.
1. Updates and Presentations
A. City Financial Report — 2nd Quarter by Cindy Lindsay, Finance Director.
[Commission Memo 19-167]
Ms. Lindsay presented the 2nd Quarter Financial Report.
2. A. Discussion: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for proposed amendments to
Future Land Use and Zoning properties within the Goldsboro Community
by Jordan Smith, Senior Planner [Commission Memo 19-168]
Mr. Smith explained that the recommendations in the Transformation Plan
would be addressed in the RFQ process. The Compensation Plan totaled around $85K
allowing about $50K for this project. This will require public involvement, a Public
Hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission and a Transmittal Hearing with the
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City Commission. This request is for Commission approval to move forward with the RFQ.
After a brief discussion, the Commission agreed to move forward.
3. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Continued: First Reading of Ordinance No. 4511, modifications to Schedule
D, Planned Development Project Regulations by Jordan Smith.
[Commission Memo 19-162] (RM 7D)
Mayor Triplett explained that the City is waiting on responses for additional
information and suggested the Commissioners continue this item to the July 22, 2019
meeting.
4. A. Discussion re: Rearrange Railroad Depot Room for Work Session by Dan
Ping.
Mr. Ping stated the biggest complaint from the public is that you cannot
hear or see certain members of the Commission during the Work Session. Some of his
ideas would be to move the conference room table to a (90) degree slant, placing all of the
Commission on one side of the table. The remaining chairs could be placed in a row for
City staff and the public to sit. Another idea is to position the table to sit closer to the
window, with the Commission chairs facing the Lakefront, and place rows of chairs in
front of the Commission for City staff and the public to sit. Lastly, the Work Sessions could
be held in the Commission Chambers. Either way, Mr. Ping asked the members of the
Commission to speak louder as that would be a tremendous improvement. After a brief
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discussion, the Commission agreed to try a new seating arrangement. Mr. Bonaparte will
have City staff meet with Mr. Ping to relocate the table for the next meeting.
B. Update: Hiring of new officers by Chief Smith, Police Department
Chief Smith said the School Board has a total of (14) officers and (2)
Sergeants. Of the (14) officers, (3) are funded 100% by the Seminole County School Board.
The Police Department has the funds for those (3) officers included in their budget. The
State requirement ratio of officers per student has increased to one (1) officer per 1,000
students. He will use the reimbursement funds to hire (3) more officers. Chief Smith will
submit an agenda memo for the next meeting.
5. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte reminded the Commission of the Budget Work Session this
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 2 PM in the Railroad Depot Room. He commended Cindy
Lindsay and her entire staff on receiving the Government Financial Officers Association —
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The Citizen's Academy has five slots left for
the class beginning September 11, 2019. A special "Thank you" to Lisa Jones and all City
staff who contributed to a "Spectacular" 41h of July!
Ms. Traci Houchin, City Clerk, asked if the P & Z Commission vacancy is
able use alternate, Linda Barker, until Nancy Gross's term expires. There was a consensus
to leave the alternate in place until the September appointments are made. After a brief
discussion, the Commission would like to review applicants and discuss at the August 12,
2019 meeting.
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Vice Mayor Woodruff asked if the contractor should be responsible for the
repairs on College Drive and Lake Mary Boulevard. Mr. Iftikhar, Director of Public Works
and Utilities said, there was some confusion in locates and the City lines were not located
properly and the contractor hit them. Since the City did not locate the lines properly, the
City is responsible for the repairs. Vice Mayor Woodruff asked Mr. Colbert, City Attorney,
to research and advise the Commission if the contractor should reimburse the City. In
addition, Vice Mayor Woodruff said he is concerned with Riverbend developing before
annexing, as the City will lose impact fees. Mr. Gibson, Director of Planning and
Development Services will provide additional information at the next meeting on
Riverbend development.
Commissioner Mahany asked Mr. Presley, Executive Director of
Development Services, to research Andy's Frozen Custard, as they are serving from their
building and the food truck simultaneously.
Commissioner Austin volunteered to be the voting delegate for the Florida
League of Cities.
There being no further
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