05-18-2020 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 189 2020
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
VIRTUAL MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in a Virtual Meeting
through Ring Central on Monday, May 18, 2020, at 4:00 PM.
Traci Houchin, City Clerk, conducted roll call:
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
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
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Triplett at 4:06 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Commission Wiggins.
3) Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Triplett.
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards: None.
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
April 27, 2020 Regular Meeting — Virtual Meeting.
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett Aye
Vice Mayor Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Wiggins Aye
6)
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Commissioner Austin Aye
Commissioner Mahany Aye
CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 20-076]
A. Approve the submission of the Community Development Block (CDBG)
Substantial Amendment to the Five -Year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and One
Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Commissioner Austin moved to approve the Consent Agenda. 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
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2020-4545, amending the City Code relating to
Mobile Food Vendors; Ad published April 5, 2020. [Commission Memo 20-077]
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-4545. 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
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2020-4546, providing security for the activities
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of the City that have security related concerns or privacy matters which necessitate
protection; Ad published April 5, 2020. [Commission Memo 20-078]
Commissioner Mahany moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-4546. 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. First reading of Ordinance No. 2020-4551, granting a Supplemental Economic
Tourism Development Incentive tax rebate to San Leon, LLC in the amount of
100% for the first five years calculated on new tax revenues. Ad published May 17,
2020. [Commission Memo 20-079]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2020-
4551. 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
D. Emergency enactment of Ordinance No. 2020-4552, creating and providing the
implementation of, two general fund economic assistance programs in the amount
up to $250,000 and $298,368 to fund the CDBG Program through the CARES
grant; Ad published May 17, 2020. [Commission Memo 20-080]
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-4552. Seconded by
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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
8) OTHER ITEMS
A. Approve waiver of interest on (22) municipal liens for the five real properties at
1203 West 16"' Street, Parcel #36-19-30-517-0000-0130; 1310 Williams Avenue,
Parcel #36-19-30-505-OG00-0300; 1310 West 12t" Street, Parcel #25-19-30-511-
0000-0040; West 12t" Street (vacant land), Parcel #25-19-30-511-0000-0120; 1020
Maple Avenue , Parcel #25-19-30-5AG-1210-0040, contingent upon payment of
$10,987.05 within (30) days; Owner, Realty Connexion Discount Real Estate
Corporation. [Commission Memo 20-081 ]
Vice Mayor Woodruff moved to approve Resolution No. 2858. 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
B. Approve Resolution No. 2869, authorizing the execution of the Traffic Signal
Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) and authorize the City staff to seek revisions of the
Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County. [Commission Memo 20-082]
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Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2869. 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
9) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION.
A. Discussion regarding residency requirements for Board Members.
Commissioner Austin asked the City Commission to consider amending the
residency requirements for board members. He stated that his appointment for the Planning &
Zoning Commission recently moved out of Sanford, however, he still owns and operates a business
in Sanford and would like to remain on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Colbert, City
Attorney, said that the Commission has the authority to amend the Ordinance. Mayor Triplett said
that he agrees with amending the residency requirements. He said there are Sanford business
owners that may like the opportunity to serve on a board but because they live outside the City
they are not able to serve. Vice Mayor Woodruff said that he understands the situation, however,
he prefers that the Commission appoint City residents.
10) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
11) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
12) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
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Mr. Bonaparte asked the Commission if they prefer to have the next regular meeting
in the City Commission Chambers or via RingCentral's Virtual Meeting. The consensus of the
Commission was to hold the June 8, 2020 meeting in the City Commission Chambers with social
distance guidelines in place.
Mr. Bonaparte mentioned that there have been some renovations at City Hall with
the Mayor and Commissioner's Office. He said that the office will be located behind Nikki
Osburn's, (City Manager's Executive Assistant's) desk, where Lisa Holder's office was located.
Ms. Holder will move into the former Mayor and Commissioner's Office, allowing her more space
for her Pod Casts and guests.
13) CITIZEN'S PARTICIPATION
14) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Commissioner Mahany asked to discuss the July 4th event. Mr. Bonaparte said Lisa
Jones, Parks and Recreation Director, has been communicating with surrounding cities and it
seems as if they are all cancelling their July 4th events. Ms. Jones stated the City has not signed a
contract or requested a purchase order for the fireworks at this time. After a brief discussion, the
Commission agreed to cancel the City's July 4th event. Commissioner Mahany is thankful to hear
the City of Sanford staff and Commission are all healthy.
Mayor Triplett said he sent an email to the Commission regarding the plans for the
layout of the Welcome Center/ Business Resource Center for review. He is asking the Commission
to consider making a motion to approve an amount of $30,000 that would include the remodel,
furniture and internet. Mayor Triplett said that he will abstain from voting as he is employed by
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the Sanford Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Colbert reminded the Mayor to complete the Conflict
Memorandum within 30 days for abstaining. After further discussions, the Commission agreed to
move forward.
Commissioner Mahany moved to authorize the City Manager to obtain funding in
the amount of $30,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency for the remodel of the
Welcome Center/Business Resource Center. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Triplett
Abstained
Vice Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Mr. Bonaparte reiterated that the next City Commission Meeting will be held in the
Commission Chambers on June 8, 2020.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned 4t 5155 PM.
Attest
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City Clerk
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