10-11-21 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 119 2021
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, October 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, and 300
North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Sheena R. Britton
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Absent: Commissioner Patrick Austin
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:04 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Minister Eric Williams.
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
■ Proclamation: Florida City Government Week
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
September 27, 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Britton 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 Mahany
Aye
6) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 21-210]
A. Approve a procurement from Ten -8 Fire and Safety, LLC for repair and
maintenance of fire/rescue vehicles and apparatus not to exceed the amount of
$210,000 for FY 2021/2022.
B. Approve a purchase order to Cathedral Corporation in the amount of $60,000 for
utility bill mailing.
C. Approve a purchase order to Shelley's Septic Tank, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$200,000 for the treatment and disposal of the City's bio solids.
D. Approve a purchase order to Odyssey Manufacturing Company in an amount not
to exceed $300,000 for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite for the City's water
and wastewater treatment facilities.
E. Approve a purchase order to Pace Analytical Services, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $105,000 for contract laboratory analysis and sampling services for the
City's water and wastewater treatment facilities.
F. Approve a purchase order to Hawkins, Inc. in the amount of $115,000 for chemicals
used in water and wastewater treatment.
G. Approve a purchase order to Harcros Chemicals Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for
polymer and coagulant chemicals for both of the City's wastewater treatment
facilities.
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H. Approve the special event permit, with a noise permit, for `Sanford Easter Sunrise
Service' from 7 — 8 AM on Sunday, April 17, 2022.
I. Approve the special event permit, with a noise permit, for `Juneteenth — A Freedom
Festival' from 1 — 6 PM on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
J. Approve the special event permit, with a noise permit, for the `Cold War
Tournament' from 10 AM — 5 PM on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
K. Approve the procurement to Middlesex Paving, LLC in an amount not to exceed
$500,000 for Citywide roadway resurfacing.
L. Award of bid to Orange Avenue Enterprises, LLC in an amount not to exceed
$218,010 for park restrooms rehabilitation.
M. Approve the purchase order to Carlisle Thompson, LLC in an amount not to exceed
$94,000 for FEMA consulting services.
N. Approve the purchase order to Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A. in the amount of
$72,000 for FY 2020 auditing services.
O. Approve service funding agreement and addendum to the agreement between the
City of Sanford and Lynx in the amount of $93,000 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
P. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sanford and the Seminole
County School Board regarding the My Brother's Keeper Program.
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Consent Items. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Woodruff
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Commissioner Britton
Commissioner Mahany
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4624, rezoning approximately 14.69 acres from
AG, Agriculture to PD, Planned Development to establish the Sipes Avenue
Property PD, a proposed 94 -unit townhome development including a single
commercial outparcel with a project address of 3100 Kentucky Street; Owner, Sipes
Development, LLC; Ad published on September 29, 2021. [Commission Memo 21-
211]
Vice Mayor Wiggins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4624. Seconded by
Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4630, approving police public safety facilities
impact fees, fire public safety facilities impact fees, and recreation public facilities.
[Commission Memo 21-212]
Commissioner Britton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4630. 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 Mahany
Aye
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C. First reading of Ordinance No. 4631, vacating an exclusive City services easement,
50' in width, generally located within Riverbend Village `G' and to be located in
the future plat of Riverbend at Cameron Heights — Phase 4; Owner, Forestar Real
Estate Group. [Commission Memo 21-213]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Ordinance No. 4631, on first reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. First reading of Ordinance No. 4632, vacating a north -south portion of south Elder
Road Right-of-way, that is 30.0' in width and located between Smith Canal Road
and St. Johns Parkway, generally located at 1710 Rinehart Road; Owner, Paul V.
Mellini. [Commission Memo 21-214]
Vice Mayor Wiggins moved to approve Ordinance No. 4632, on first reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. First reading of Ordinance No. 4633, amending the City Code relative to the use of
golf carts within the City. [Commission Memo 21-215]
After several residents spoke on this item, Commissioner Britton moved to approve
Ordinance No. 4633, on first reading, with the modifications of a revised golf cart map. Seconded
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by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS
A. Approve Resolution No. 2989, procuring title insurance as it pertains to the sale of
the City Owned real property located at 1011 Olive Avenue approved by the
Commission on August 23, 2021. [Commission Memo 21-216]
Commissioner Britton moved to approve Resolution No. 2989. 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 Mahany
Aye
B. Approve Resolution No. 2990, adopting a fee schedule that will reduce permit fees
close to 60% and bring reserves down within approximately seven years.
[Commission Memo 21-217]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2990. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Approve Resolution No. 2991, authorizing the use of the reserves for the Public Art
Commission Seagull Art Project in the amount of $10,610. [Commission Memo
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21-218]
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Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 2991. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Approve the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant upon the area described in Exhibit
`A' in the staff report and authorize the Mayor to execute all required documents.
[Commission Memo 21-219]
Commissioner Britton moved to approve the Declaration of Restricted Covenants
upon the area described in Exhibit `A' in the staff report and authorize the Mayor to execute any
and all required documents. 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 Mahany
Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Traci Houchin, City Clerk, said that the City has received three applications for My
Brother's Keeper Committee. There are two positions open and she will provide those to Andrew
Thomas, Community and Neighborhood Engagement Director, for review and he can make his
recommendation for the Commission approval.
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Ms. Houchin said Commissioner Austin will need to appoint a new person to the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee. His appointment, Joseph Dalton,
declined the appointment to CDBG.
Ms. Houchin said the Clerk's Office will be presenting the 2022 Commission
Meeting Calendar Dates at the next meeting.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Bonaparte said the Race, Equality, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
would have their first meeting on October 19, 2021. He handed out the list of the Advisory Board
members. There are two co-chairs, Dr. Velma Williams and Jeffery Harvey.
Mr. Bonaparte said the CDBG Quarterly Report will be presented at the October
25, 2021 Work Session.
Mr. Bonaparte reminded all that October 14, 2021 is the City of Sanford and
Chamber of Commerce State of the City program. He thanked the City's Economic Development
Department, Tom Tomerlin, Economic Development Director, and Pamela Lynch, Economic
Development Project Manager, along with Lisa Holder, City of Sanford Communications Officer
for all their hard work on the program.
Mr. Bonaparte spoke to `The American Rescue Plan Act 2021'. He said the City
received $13M and staff has put together of list of projects totaling close to $19M. He said that
some of these funds are going to be combined with Seminole County and other cities on joint
projects.
Ms. Lindsay presented a power point presentation showing the eligible uses for the
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funds. There are four categories in the Act for eligible uses. The City has a deadline to incur and
obligate the funds by December 31, 2024 and a deadline to spend the funds by December 31, 2026.
The funds may be used on water, sewer, broadband infrastructure projects and general economic
and infrastructure projects related to COVID-19.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Starregina Lawrence said she volunteers at Property Oasis. The organization
provides showers and clean clothes for the homeless residents to take showers and supply them
with clean clothes. She said she would like to encourage the City of Sanford in participating with
programs to help the homeless. Commissioner Mahany said the Christian Sharing Center started
their organization in Sanford and relocated to Casselberry. Mr. Thomas, Community and
Neighborhood Engagement Director, said the City is looking into portable showers that have two
stalls and will travel to the homeless sites. He said the City is looking into a food truck that will
travel to the sites as well.
Linda Barker handed out information on the Seminole Way Initiative. Tom
Tomerlin, Economic Development Director provided some feedback regarding the Seminole Way
Initiative.
Lacy Layer asked if the public would be able to receive agenda information sooner
so that the citizens have more time to review. Her concern is that the City is spending so much
money on Public Art.
13) CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Britton said District 1 had a great weekend. She received many
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positive comments on the lights downtown. She thanked everyone at the Willow Tree for a
successful Ocktoberfest event.
Commissioner Britton told Mr. Bonaparte that she is in favor of hiring within. She
said she asked the Clerk's Office to print a copy of the City's Comp Plan to keep at the dais in
case they need to reference something.
Commissioner Britton said she would like to schedule a meeting with Mr. Tomerlin
to discuss the Seminole Way Initiative.
Vice Mayor Wiggins thanked Lisa Jones, Parks and Recreation Director, and staff
for cleaning up Historic Goldsboro Boulevard.
Vice Mayor Wiggins congratulated the Front Porch on their 201h year Anniversary.
He said there will be a celebration at the Dr. Velma Williams Center on October 23, 2021 from 10
AM — 2 PM and it is a free event.
Commissioner Mahany reminded Mr. Tomerlin not forget her district. She said she
would like to know what is happening to the mall and if he would contact Dillard's and ask if they
are planning to close the Sanford Mall location. Mr. Tomerlin said he would try to contact them.
Vice Mayor Wiggins thanked Bilal Iftikhar, Public Works and Utilities Director for
the speed humps out at Coastline Park.
Mayor Woodruff told the Police Department the National Night out was a great
event. He also distributed a list of priorities he would like the Commission to think about and
discuss. This list includes right turn lanes on Mellonville & Celery Avenue; New Fire Station
Drawings; Water/Stormwater Downtown; Field Space; Cottage Homes; and Current Alley
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Maintenance Program.
There being no further business, the meeting ad
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