04-25-2022 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM.