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04-25-2022 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES C �C APRIL 259 2022 WORK SESSION The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 5:00 PM, in the Rail Road Depot Room, 2°a Floor, City Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor Art Woodruff Vice Mayor Patrick Austin Commissioner Sheena R. Britton Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr. 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 5:00 PM. 1. Introduction of New Fire Fighters by Fire Chief Ronnie McNeil Chief McNeil introduced Mark Seiferth, the new Deputy Fire Chief, along with three new firefighters; Tim Gerritsen, Ashley McEachern and Luke Letchworth. He said the new fire fighters have just completed their six week training and this is their first week on shift. The Commission congratulated and welcomed them all. 2. Public Works Update by Bilal Iftikhar, Director of Public Works and Utilities Mr. Iftikhar presented a power point presentation with future projects in the Public Works Stormwater Division. He said some of the projects would include Stormwater improvements and road rehabilitation. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 259 2022 WORK SESSION Mr. Iftikhar said the list of Stormwater Improvements include: Georgetown Neighborhood Roadway and Stormwater Improvements, including new inlet installation, new dual pipe connections that will flow out to Lake Monroe, road rehabilitation with curb and gutters, and new sidewalks; Mellonville Avenue Drainage Project, including new upsized piping, drainage inlets and new pond on Washington; Mayfair Stormwater upgrades, including upgraded inlets and a new connection to Lake Monroe to address street flooding during heavy rain events; and Maple Avenue drainage upgrades. Mr. Iftikhar said the list Transportation Projects include: St. Johns Parkway and Upsala Road, Road Rehabilitation; Turn Lane Project at Mellonville Avenue and Celery Avenue; Turn Lane and Curb and Gutter Improvements at Aero Lane and W. 5`h Street; and the ongoing Myrtle Avenue Streetscape Project that will add a total of 150 parking spaces. Mr. Iftikhar said all of these projects are funded through the 3rd Generation Penny Sales Tax through Seminole County. These funds are going to expire in 2025. He said currently staff is working on a list of new projects to present to Seminole County for the 4`h Generation of Penny Sales Tax funds. He said once staff has completed the list, he would present it to the Commission. Mr. Iftikhar presented other projects. He said the City has engaged AVCON to do a feasibility study for the McCracken Road Sidewalk Project, the Marina Isle Public Restroom Facility and the Downtown Public Restroom. He then asked where CITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 259 2022 WORK SESSION the Commission would like to have the downtown restroom located, as there has been some public feedback that is against the previous discussed location. After a brief discussion the Commission agreed to the original location, which is next to the Sanford Information Center. The Commission requested staff provide a rendering for what the structure would look like. Vice Mayor Austin asked if there would be any projects in District 3. Mr. Iftikhar said staff is working with the Army Corps of Engineering for a big stormwater project in Hidden Lakes. 3. Discussion RE: Noise Ordinance and Code Enforcement Procedures and strategies by Tony Raimondo, Director of Development Services Mr. Raimondo explained Code Enforcements authority and purpose and the definition of a Code Enforcement Officer. He said Code Enforcement Officers shall provide a notice to the person who has committed a code violation and shall establish a reasonable time frame that the person must correct the violation. Today the City started the Code Enforcement Academy. Mr. Raimondo said the City does not have a code enforcement board but does have a Special Magistrate. The Special Magistrate has the authority to impose administrative fines and other noncriminal penalties to promote, protect, and improve the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the City of Sanford. The special magistrate meets every second Wednesday of every month in the City Commission Chambers. He said fines may be issued for $1 K, $5K and $15K a day in these meetings. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 25, 2022 WORK SESSION Mr. Raimondo said Code Enforcement Liens result from fines that accrue after the matter is adjudicated by the Special Magistrate. Municipal Liens are the result of some service that the City has provided and incurred a cost. In order for a person to participate in the Lien Amnesty program the property must be in compliance and all responsibilities must be paid in full. There are administrative fees and the fine must be paid to the City within 30 days after Commission approval. Mr. Raimondo said chronic nuisance complaints are handled the following way: If there are three calls for the same person within 30 days the City generates a letter informing the person of the violation, the forth call within a 30 day period generates a $250 fine and each subsequent call generates a separate $500 fine. He said the City may also file a lien for failure to pay these fines. Mr. Raimondo reviewed what a typical violation looks like. Overall, the City has over $13,598,188.58 in total fines due with the highest single amount due of $509,600. Commissioner Britton asked why there is a single fine of $500K and why has the City not acted on it. Mr. Raimondo said the last code enforcement violation that was cited was in 2016. Mr. Raimondo assured the Commission the citation process began today. Commissioner Britton would like to add two Code Enforcement officers immediately so the City can start implementing procedures. Mayor Woodruff said the additional employees would be brought up in the budget discussion so the City would not see additional employees until after October 1. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 259 2022 WORK SESSION Commissioner Britton said she would like to see the City take action and start to foreclose on properties. Mr. Raimondo said all properties with Homestead Exemptions are protected. The City is not allowed to foreclose them. Mr. Colbert confirmed Mr. Raimondo's statement. Commissioner Britton requested the Commission see a list of violations that are being addressed at the next meeting. Mayor Woodruff agreed that each special event would be addressed individually. 4. Regular Meeting Items — additional information. Approve Resolution No. 3031, to amend the budget in the amount of $24,206 for the McCracken Road Sidewalk Gap Feasibility Study to AVCON. [Commission Memo 22-132] (RM 8.1)) This is an action item on tonight's agenda. 5. Briefing Items. 6. City Manager Comments. Commissioner Britton asked to see a calendar of events at any meeting that has special event requests. Commissioner Austin asked if Item 7.A was being continued at tonight's meeting. Mayor Woodruff said yes. Mayor Woodruff said he has been contacted by residents again in the Cedar Hill area regarding the fence being broken again around the retention pond. Mr. Raimondo said he would look into this. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 259 2022 WORK SESSION There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM.