08-24-2020 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2020
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, August 24, 2020, at 7:00 PM. in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North
Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Sheena R. Britton
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:08 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Reverend Darren Jones of Mount Sinai Baptist Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
■ Proclamation: 100th Anniversary - Women's Equality Day, Traci Houchin, MMC,
FRCM, City Clerk.
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
August 10, 2020 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Austin moved to approve the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
6) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 20-144]
A. Approval to initiate the zoning (or legislation) in progress rule to begin
modifications to the City's LDR's relating to Schedules B, O, N and S. (WS 3.A)
B. Approval of a procurement to A Budget Tree Service Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $80,000 for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 for citywide tree trimming and removal
of trees services.
C. Approve the special event permit with a noise permit for the `HSWC Drive -In
Movie/Concert Evening' event the fourth Saturday during the months of
September, October, November and December 2020.
D. Approve the special event permit for the `CDOM & Vixen Solutions Business
Expo' on Saturday, September 26, 2020
E. Approve the special event permit for the `CDOM & Vixen Solutions Business
Expo' on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Consent Items. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Commissioner Britton
Commissioner Austin
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Continued: 2461 Cherry Laurel Drive; Owners, Alan E. and Patricia A. Fulmer.
1. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4532, to annex 3.4 acres located at 2461
Cherry Laurel Drive; Owners, Alan E. and Patricia A. Fulmer; Ad published
August 23, 2020. [Commission Memo 20-145]
Commissioner Mahany moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4532. Seconded by
Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
2. First reading of Ordinance No. 4565, to amend the Planned Commercial
Development zoning for 3.4 acres to establish land use and design standards for
the Cherry Center PD, a proposed commercial development including vehicular
related uses at 2461 Cherry Laurel Drive; Owners, Alan E. and Patricia A.
Fulmer; Ad published August 23, 2020. [Commission Memo 20-146]
Commissioner Mahany moved to continue Ordinance No. 4565 until the
September 14, 2020 City Commission meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried
by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
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B. Continued: Second reading of Ordinance No. 4554, relating to residency of City
board, commissions and committee members and other matters as well as the
elimination of Development Review Team (DRT); Ad published June 14, 2020.
[Commission Memo 20-147]
After a lengthy discussion and public comments, Commissioner Austin moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 4554. Seconded by Vice Mayor Wiggins and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Nay
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Nay
C. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4560, to annex 0.13 acre located at 1127 1" Drive;
Owner, Metro Pro Investments, LLC; Ad published August 16, 2020. [Commission
Memo 20-148]
Commissioner Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4560. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4561, to annex 0.41 acre located at 1312 Dixie
Way; Owner, Andrae Williams; Ad published August 16, 2020. [Commission
Memo 20-149]
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Commissioner Mahany moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4561. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4562, for the implementation of Florida Friendly
fertilizer use on urban landscapes; Ad published August 16, 2020. [Commission
Memo 20-150]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Ordinance No. 4562. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
F. First reading of Ordinance No. 4563, amending the City Code to extend the Lien
Amnesty Program to December 31, 2025, with a fixed reduction on a code
enforcement lien available to a property owner; Ad published August 16, 2020.
[Commission Memo 20-151]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Ordinance No. 4563 on the first reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
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Commissioner Mahany Aye
G. First reading of Ordinance No. 4564, to rezone 11.38 acres from AG, Agriculture
to PD, Planned Development for a proposed roof truss business at 2150 Marquette
Avenue; Owner, Holm Real Estate, LLC; Ad published August 23, 2020.
[Commission Memo 20-152]
Commissioner Mahany moved to continue Ordinance No. 4564 to the September
14, 2020 City Commission Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins Aye
Commissioner Britton Aye
Commissioner Austin Aye
Commissioner Mahany Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS
A. Approve Resolution No. 2890, to amend the budget for professional architectural
and engineering services to Song + Associates, Inc. for programming and
conceptual design services for Phase 1 of the new Fire Station 40, in an amount not
to exceed $28,720. [Commission Memo 20-153]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 2890. Seconded by
Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
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B. Approve Resolution No. 2891, to amend the budget and a purchase order to Neel
Schaffer, Inc. for the GIS Stormwater Data Survey Phase II in an amount not to
exceed $150,000. [Commission Memo 20-154]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 2891. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
Mr. Groot said it was good to see everyone and expressed how wonderful the Lien
Amnesty Program is.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
Traci Houchin, City Clerk, reminded the Commission they need to present
something to the former Mayor. She asked how the Commission would like to advertise the Charter
Referendum. Mayor Woodruff suggested post cards like the City did the last time.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
Mr. Bonaparte commended and congratulated Commission Austin and
Commissioner Mahany on the election.
13) CITIZEN'S PARTICIPATION
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Nakim Person asked the City to look closer at marketing materials, magazines and
project signs to ensure they include diversity. He pointed out a few marketing materials that should
be changed.
Danielle Adams asked if the City had a Diversity Board. Commissioner Britton said
the City does have diversity boards that they need to keep moving forward with their ideas.
Commissioner Mahany said the Citizen's Academy is not a board; however, that is a diversified
class.
Mario Hicks said he is very disappointed on the vote for the residency requirements
and felt as it was just a slap in the face.
Linda Barker expressed dissatisfaction with Commissioner Mahany. She said she
is very proud of everyone who came up to voice their opinions.
14) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Commissioner Wiggins thanked Mr. Iftikhar and the Public Works Staff for the
assistance with the clean-up after the storms last week. He said the City received the two busses
that were really nice and the City was able to pick up kids for the afterschool programs. Mr.
Bonaparte said the City received those busses because of Commissioner Wiggin's hard work.
Commissioner Britton thanked the Public Works staff for all of their assistance.
She thanked Ms. Jones and the Recreation staff and thanked Mr. Thomas, Mr. Turk and all the
City staff involved with the small business grants. Commissioner Britton said congratulations to
Commissioner Austin and Commissioner Mahany on the recent election. She thanked all the
residents who got up to speak at this evenings meeting and explained how important it is to hear
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resident's concerns.
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Commissioner Mahany thanked Mario Hicks for collecting her campaign signs.
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