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WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 4:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers,
I" Floor, City Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Sheena Britton
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany (Arrived 4:50 PM)
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:11 PM
1. Discussion re: Sanford Housing Authority (Terms and Conditions (2) Additional
Members)
Mayor Woodruff said the Commission should appoint the members and
stagger their appointments. Commissioner Austin suggested the members should all start
over with a term of four years. Mr. Colbert said the attorney's office would assist the
Commission regarding the paperwork necessary. Commissioner Britton suggested the
current members complete two year terms and the new members complete four year
terms. Mayor Woodruff said that he agrees with increasing the board to seven members.
The board still needs a member that is a resident and can be appointed by the
Commission or the public. Traci Houchin, City Clerk, said going forward the Sanford
Housing Authority Board Members can complete three, four-year terms like the other
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Ms. Murphy, member of the Sanford Housing Authority Board, said she
made the motion to demo the previous housing in the projects. She said weeks and
months later she had residents who used to live there come to her and thanked her for
helping them start a new life. The residents said if it wasn't for them being told to move
they would have never been able to leave on their own. She said she is looking forward to
the ribbon cutting and is very proud of the new development for the senior and disabled
community. Ms. Murphy said Mr. Thomas has been attending the meetings and the board
is looking forward to the projects.
2. Discussion re: Noise Ordinance by Darrel Presley
Mr. Presley, Executive Director of Development Services, presented
revisions to the Noise Ordinance with Deputy Chief Raimondo, Sanford Police
Department. Deputy Chief said all officers have decibel meters for when they receive
complaints. Commissioner Britton has questions on page 35, section #8. She asked if all
officers will be trained to use the equipment. Deputy Chief said all officers with have the
equipment, they will be trained and the meters will be calibrated so they cannot be
altered. Mayor Woodruff asked for revisions on pages; 26 — 28 and 34. Commissioner
Austin requested a copy of the revised Ordinance with no mark outs included. The
Commission asked that this be brought forward at the next scheduled work session.
Christina Hollerbach, business owner, stated she is disappointed that the
City removed the entertainment district of the Ordinance. She requested a clean copy of
the Ordinance and would like to have something in writing regarding the special events.
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Lisa Jones, Parks and Grounds Director, said the noise permit is included in the special
events review process, however staff will look into providing the applicants with a hard
copy of a permit in the future.
Mayor Woodruff said he would like information to tell the residents
regarding `how loud is too loud'. He said the Ordinance still needs some revisions prior
to bringing it to the Commission for approval. Commissioner Austin thinks 70 decibels is
too low. Commission Britton said she would like to meet with Deputy Chief once the
Ordinance has been revised, so he can explain it in detail to her.
3. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
• LDR re: establishing Schedule W, Fire Prevention and Operational
Standards, Matt Minnetto. [Commission Memo 20-219] (RM 7.E)
Matt Minnetto, Fire Marshall, provided a list of 91 properties that do have
sprinkler systems. He said this revision only applies if the properties remain vacant for
more than six months. He said the City is not going to contact these properties and
require them to install sprinklers. Commissioner Mahany asked if the City/Airport owned
properties should be required to install a sprinkler system. She asked if the City could
budget for them and if this is something that could be installed in sections or all at once.
Mr. Minnetto said this can be done in sections, but he does not recommend it. He said the
Fire Department is notified when a property has sprinklers and it makes it difficult when
the department gets a call trying to figure out the areas that have sprinklers. This is an
action item on tonight's agenda.
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Item 6.H, Special Event for the Original Wailers Event will be pulled at
tonight's meeting for further discussion.
Item 7.13, second reading of Ordinance No. 4564, request to rezone 6.7
acres at 2150 Marquette Avenue. This item has been requested to be continued to the
December 14, 2020 meeting.
Item TC had the Ordinance revised.
4. Continued: Discussion to Identify Goals & Objectives
Mr. Bonaparte said that the Public Works Department is working on speed
humps.
Commissioner Britton asked Fred Fosson, Human Resources and Risk
Management Director, to please send her the electronic version of the City Manager's
Evaluation.
Commissioner Mahany said she was delighted to see the new Welcome signs at
Rinehart and H.E. Thomas. She asked about the status of the Waterfront Partners and the
Mayfair Hotel. She also asked if there was anything that the City can do to have the
parking lot of the Post Office Plaza located on First Street fixed up.
Mayor Woodruff said the developer for the Waterfront Partners was at the virtual
town hall meeting and they are moving forward with the project, working on financing
and construction documents. Commissioner Austin said they are also still waiting on FPL
& Spectrum to relocate the lines.
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Mr. Bonaparte said the staff has not heard any updates on the Mayfair Hotel. He
will reach out to the developer and update the Commission.
Commissioner Austin asked for an update on Sarah Jacobson's property. Mr.
Colbert, City Attorney said that David Hall, Assistant City Attorney, has prepared an
amendment to the agreement and is waiting for her response. Mayor Woodruff said he
has met with Ms. Jacobson a few times since the initial meeting.
Commissioner Austin asked for an update on the discussion on apartments located
throughout the City. Mr. Bonaparte said staff will follow up on the map of properties that
are zoned for apartments.
Vice Mayor Wiggins asked if the speed humps mentioned earlier would be
installed in Goldsboro. Mr. Bonaparte said he spoke with Mayor on establishing some
guidelines on criteria for speed humps. Vice Mayor Wiggins asked about the survey that
was sent out regarding duplexes. Mr. Bonaparte said the survey should not have included
the term duplexes. He said decisions will not be made based on the results of the survey,
any action will be determined by the Commission.
Commissioner Britton thanked Mr. Bonaparte for handling all of her concerns.
She said she mentioned about having a gateway into the City and literally the very next
day crews were out trimming the bushes and planting flowers. She would still like to
meet quarterly with Vice Mayor Wiggins to discuss the Community Development Block
Grant program and the revitalization of Goldsboro. Commissioner Britton would like an
update on minority contractors. Mr. Bonaparte said he met with Andrew Thomas,
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Community and Neighborhood Engagement Director, regarding the consultant for
Economic Development and Public Services and he will inform the Commissioner of the
discussion.
Commissioner Britton said she would like to see additional restrooms downtown.
Mr. Bonaparte said stand-alone public restrooms attract unwanted activities. She said the
only one available is located inside the Sanford Information Center. Mayor Woodruff
asked if the City we can put a nice sign out front informing the public of restrooms.
Tom George, Deputy City Manager, said the City pays to have the restrooms
cleaned twice a week. Commissioner Britton asked if we could increase the cleaning
services if the City puts a sign out front.
Commissioner Britton wants to discuss ideas on how to improve parking in the
downtown and Historic District. Commissioner Austin agreed and would also like to
discuss the Citywide parking issues as well.
Mayor Woodruff asked about the status of the Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Mr. Bonaparte said he has met with Mr. Thomas and the City is looking for a person to
permanently facilitate this committee. After a brief discussion the Commission agreed
this committee would be a sounding board for when issues arise.
Mayor Woodruff said the City needs to look into extending sewer to Infill sites.
There is a lot of new development and even old developments that are still on septic. He
said there are several fees involved for properties to obtain sewer lines. There was
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another issue downtown this past weekend with the sewer backing up. He will speak with
the Utilities department regarding how the process works and the fees involved.
5. Briefing Items
• City Manager's Annual Review
6. City Manager Comments
Commissioner Britton informed the Commission that she is not afraid to
ask people to explain things to her in detail. She thanked Mr. Bonaparte for taking time to
speak with her to explain things to her and thanked the Commissioners for helping her
understand things.
Mayor Woodruff asked how long the CRA has left. Commissioner Austin
said they have five years. Mayor Woodruff asked if the Commission should evaluate the
Goldsboro and Park Drive locations for future development. Commissioner Mahany
would like to look at a Mall CRA. Commissioner Mahany said the Sanford Hospital did
not get the Certificate of Occupancy for the new hospital.
Mayor Woodruff asked Vice Mayor Wiggins to please give his regards at
the ribbon cutting on Thursday. He said Mr. Iftikhar has contacted Florida Department of
Transportation to evaluate the intersection on SR46 and Ist Street.
Commissioner Mahany asked if Commissioner Britton was appointed to
the Seminole County Community Development Block Grant Committee. Ms. Houchin
said she has been appointed. Commissioner Britton said there is a virtual meeting this
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week. Commissioner Mahany asked about virtual meetings. Mr. Colbert said unless there
is another declaration from the state there has to be at least a quorum of members present.
Mayor Woodruff said at the December meeting the Commission will
present a Resolution and gift to former Mayor Triplett.
Commissioner Austin said at the December meeting Commissioner
Mahany and himself will be sworn in.
Mayor Woodruff said at the January meeting the City will be presenting
something to Diane Crews, former CEO for the Sanford Airport Authority.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.
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