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09-14-2020 WS Minutes�,6 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES q, n D SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 WORK SESSION The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 4:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, 1St Floor, 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 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 Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM. 1. Update on City's Investment Policy by Cindy Lindsay, Finance Director. [Commission Memo 20-170] Ms. Lindsay said the last investment policy revision completed was in 2008. Recently, the City's Investment Advisors have revised the policy and a copy has been distributed to each of the Commissioners. Ms. Lindsay introduced Dave Witthohn from Insight Investments. Mr. Witthohn virtually joined the meeting and reviewed the revised investment policy. In wrapping up, he asked the Commission if there were any questions. Mayor Woodruff asked about the City going to the seven-year maturity mark and wanted to know what it was previously. Ms. Lindsay said the previous years were set at five years. Mayor Woodruff thinks that, overall, this policy puts more parameters in and makes the City slightly more aggressive in their investment strategies. Ms. Lindsay stated that it gives CITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 149 2020 WORK SESSION the City a little bit more leniency especially with the Corporates. Mr. Bonaparte thanked Ms. Lindsay and Mr. Witthohn. He said that with the interest rates being as low as they are, they are not in the best interest of the City; therefore, having some extra flexibility is good for investments. Mayor Woodruff thanked Mr. Witthohn for the update on the investment policy. 2. My Brother's Keeper by Andrew Thomas, Community and Neighborhood Engagement Director. [Commission Memo 20-171] Mr. Bonaparte introduced Mr. Thomas, Community and Neighborhood Engagement Director. Mr. Thomas introduced Eddie Cochran, Chairman of My Brother's Keeper (MBK). Mr. Cochran introduced the MBK members present at the Work Session, Charles Wright, Vice Chairman and Fritz Voltire, member. Mr. Cochran provided a power point presentation that included the MBK Action Plan. He said this program provides health and nutritional education, physical activities, tutoring and reading programs, workshops for internship skillsets, assistance for resume writing and dress for success, emotional human development and mentoring for the community. He said MBK continues to collaborate with the Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Cochran said the Young Men of Excellence have provided tremendous things in the community in high schools. MBK will continue to leverage the framework that has been developed and MBK will continue to support them. Mr. Cochran said due to the pandemic, the committee has not been able to complete the activities they had planned for 2020. Commissioner Britton thanked the committee and Mr. Thomas for all that they do. She asked Mr. Cochran to provide the CITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 149 2020 WORK SESSION Commission with a list of future events. Mayor Woodruff thanked Mr. Cochran and said that if there is anything that they need from the Commission going forward to please reach out as the Commission to make this program a success. 3. Regular Meeting Items — additional information A. Approval of the Artist's Gallery on First — Art in Chambers Exhibit. [Commission Memo 20-157.A] (RM 7.13) Sabreena Colbert, Senior Planner provided a power point presentation of the art that will be on display throughout various locations at City Hall. Commissioner Britton suggested that no art should be displayed behind the dais. She would also like the committee to reconsider the type of art being considered for display in the lobby. Ms. Colbert said that she would work with the artists and the Public Art Committee on the location of the art. This is an action item on tonight's agenda. B. Approve the funding agreement between the City and CRA in an amount of $48,000 for personnel costs. [Commission Memo 20-157.E] (RM 7.E) Tom George, Deputy City Manager said this is one of three items for approval on tonight's agenda. Mr. George has met with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Mr. Turk, Economic Development Manager, Sanford Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Inc. in regards to converting the Welcome Center into a Business Center, including a Visitors Center. Mr. George provided a list of items that will be happening for the Sanford Information Center. He said the GAP Funding Agreement is in place now for staffing costs for the next seven weeks with funding split between the CITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 149 2020 WORK SESSION Chamber and the City until Main Street Inc. is ready to take over. Mr. George said he is meeting with the staff member who is currently working at the Welcome Center to discuss the position of the Sanford Information Center. In regards to Item TM on tonight's agenda, Mr. George said that the Memorandum of Understanding for the USW Local 555, Article No. 2 was deleted. He said that it does not affect the contract agreement. This is an action item on tonight's agenda. C. Approval to suspend land development fees for public art applications and future amendatory actions be taken, to eliminate the requirement. [Commission Memo 20-157.I] (RM 7.I) Ms. Colbert asked the Commission if they had any questions regarding this item and Commissioner Austin asked if the fees could be terminated permanently. This is an action item on tonight's agenda. D. CRA discussion regarding the collection of subsidy funds given to Ms. Sarah Jacobson for the redevelopment of the property located at 224 First Street. [Commission Memo 20-169] (RM 9.G) Mr. Bonaparte said Sarah Jacobson has asked to continue this item for an additional two weeks. Mayor Woodruff said the Commission could make that motion tonight, as this is an action item on tonight's agenda. Mr. Bonaparte reviewed Item 7.1, with the Commission. Commissioner Britton asked if there will be additional staffing, and how much money the City received from the CARES funding. Mr. Thomas said that this would be for at least two additional employees. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 149 2020 WORK SESSION As for funding, the LIHEAP program received $850K. Mayor Woodruff asked why the office would be located in Casselberry and not Sanford. Mr. Thomas said that the LIHEAP program services all of Seminole County and the majority of the clients are from the Casselberry and Longwood area. Mr. Bonaparte reviewed Item 7.N. Mayor Woodruff asked if there might be an opportunity to obtain additional CARES funding. Mr. Bonaparte said that this is scheduled for discussion next week. Mr. Bonaparte said Amye King, Director of Planning and Engineering informed him that the applicant for Item 8.13 has requested the item be continued to the September 28, 2020 Commission meeting. Mayor Woodruff asked Ms. King that notices be sent to the surrounding residents and more for all upcoming CAPP meetings. 4. Briefing Items Traci Houchin, City Clerk, said the Clerk's Office will be scheduling interviews for board vacancies at the September 28, 2020 Work Session. 5. City Manager Comments Mr. Bonaparte said he would reschedule the Goals and Objectives Work Session to October 1, 2020 beginning at 4:OOPM and October 19, 2020 from 3:30PM — Mayor Woodruff asked for an Alternate to serve on the Metroplan Orlando Board. Commissioner Britton offered to serve on that as an alternate and will also sit on the Chamber board. She will continue to serve on the Commission of Homelessness. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 149 2020 WORK SESSION Mayor Woodruff said there is no one on the Tri County League of Cities; however, Mr. Bonaparte represents the City. Commissioner Britton had a question on pricing from Item 7.C. Robert Beall, Parks and Grounds Manager explained how the items are bid. In addition, lastly, Commissioner Britton said she would like to do something for all City employees for the holidays and will work with Mr. Bonaparte on this. ATTEST: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:47 PM. 001 RPIM City Clerk (cl)