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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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