09-12-2022 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, 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
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:04 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative prayer by Pastor Marvin Scott of Second Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
■ Public Art Commission Chair to Introduce Robb Johnson, Watercolor Artist, Art in
Chambers.
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
August 22, 2022 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Britton moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by
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Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
6) FIRST PUBLIC HEARING for adoption of the 2022/2023 MILLAGE and the 2022/2023
BUDGET. Publicized via County Truth-in-Millage notification to all property owners.
[Commission Memo 22-211 ]
A. Presentation of the Proposed 2022/2023 Budget by Finance Director Cynthia
Lindsay.
B. Public comment and questions on the proposed millage rate and budget.
There were no comments
C. Approve Resolution No. 3059, adopting the millage rate of 7.325 for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3059. Seconded by
Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Approve Resolution No. 3060, establishing the budget and capital improvement
plan, presented for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September
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Commissioner Britton moved to approve Resolution No. 3060 with the revisions
of, changing raises from 4% to 5% and salaries feathered. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Mayor Woodruff announced the final hearing of the City's 2022/2023 millage and
budget will take place on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7 PM in the City
Commission Chambers at Sanford City Hall.
7) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 22-212]
A. Approve to authorize Parks and Grounds, Vehicle #174, a Ford F-700 Dump Truck,
(Inventory No. RC4501) for surplus and be sent to auction and sold to the highest bidder.
B. Approve to authorize Utilities Plants Division Vehicle #5158, a Converto Trailer for
surplus and be sent to auction and sold to the highest bidder.
C. Approve the procurement of services to CPH, LLC in the amount of $287,985.50 for Water
Main Improvements from Mellonville Avenue to Crescent Boulevard, north of 2nd Street
for survey, design and permitting services.
D. Approve a procurement of Sulzer/ABS 28 HP submersible pumps, from Hydra -Service,
Inc., in the amount of $53,980 for the Utilities Plants Division.
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E. Approval for Vehicle #149, a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck, (Inventory No.
133522) for surplus and be sent to auction to the highest bidder.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
8) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4706, to amend the City Code relative to setting
rates for towing and/or storage of vehicles, increasing tow fees to reflect the rates
recently adopted in the Seminole County Towing Ordinance; Ad published August
28, 2022. [Commission Memo 22-213]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4706. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4707, to update the Future Land Use Citywide
Comprehensive Plan Map amendment of 2022 regarding a total of 42.56 acres
consisting of 44 Future Land Use amendments; Ad published August 28, 2022.
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[Commission Memo 22-214]
Commissioner Britton moved adopt Ordinance No. 4707. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4708, to update the Citywide Zoning Map
amendments of 2022 regarding the total of 37.03 acres for the rezone of 30
properties; Ad published August 28, 2022. [Commission Memo 22-215]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4708. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Continued: First reading of Ordinance No. 4709, to amend the Future Land Use
Designation of 7.07 acres at 160 Elder Road from HIP -TI, High Intensity Planned
Development Target Industry (County) to WIC, Westside Industry and Commerce
(City of Sanford); Owners, Splash & Dash, Inc., Carter L. and Suzanne M. Rucker,
and Carter Rucker. [Commission Memo 22-216]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Ordinance No. 4709, on first reading.
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Seconded by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Continued: First reading of Ordinance No. 4710, to amend the Planned
Development zoning of approximately 21.16 acres to modify land use design
standards for a portion of the Tuscany Village PD, and establish the new Tuscany
Village PD, a proposed 420 -unit multiple family residential development, including
two outparcels with a project address of 4201 West 1st Street; Owners, MMM
Investments LLC, Splash & Dash, Inc., Carter L. and Suzanne M. Rucker.
[Commission Memo 22-217]
After lengthy discussions, Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Ordinance
No. 4710, on the first reading. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Nay
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
9) OTHER ITEMS.
A. Approve Resolution No. 3061, to amend the budget in the amount of $734,431 for
the procurement of a new fire engine/pumper for Fire Station 40 to Ten -8 Fire &
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Safety LLC. [Commission Memo 22-218]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3 06 1. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Approve Resolution No. 3062, to amend the budget in the amount of $32,331 to
increase purchase order #38219, to repair Fire Engine 32. [Commission Memo 22-
219]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3062. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Approve the condemnation of a structure located on a single lot addressed as 931
West 11 "' Street; Owner, US Bank, Cust for TRC -SPE, LLC; Notice of Public
Hearing posted on the property on August 16, 2022; Notice of Public Hearing was
published in the Sanford Herald on August 31, 2022 and September 7, 2022.
[Commission Memo 22-220]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve the condemnation of structure located at
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931 West 11`h Street. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Approve the condemnation of a structure located on a single lot addressed as 1016
Avocado Avenue; Owner, Lawrence Jenkins — Heir c/o James Jenkins; Notice of
Public Hearing posted on the property on August 16, 2022; Notice of Public
Hearing was published in the Sanford Herald on August 31, 2022. [Commission
Memo 22-221 ]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve the condemnation of structure located at
1016 Avocado Avenue. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Approve the condemnation of a structure located on a single lot addressed as 1201
W. 12`h Street; Owner, Tut Investment Homes LLC; Notice of Public Hearing
posted on the property on July 27, 2022; Notice of Public Hearing was published
in the Sanford Herald on August 10, 2022 and August 17, 2022. [Commission
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Memo 22-222]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve the condemnation of structure located at
1201 W. 121h Street. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
10) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
11) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
Traci Houchin, City Clerk asked for anyone who wishes to speak to please go to
the podium and use the microphones. It is important to hear everyone who speaks on the recording.
She wished Mr. Bonaparte a happy 11th Year Anniversary in the City Manager's Office.
12) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
Mr. Bonaparte congratulated Mayor Woodruff for being recognized for the
Outstanding Mayor award. He said he looks forward to another 11 years at the City of Sanford.
Mayor Woodruff asked if the Commission would like to vote for the Board
Reappointments.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to reappoint Theo Hollerbach to the Community
Redevelopment Agency Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of
the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Mahany moved to reappoint Richard Russi to the Firefighter's
Pension Board. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Britton moved to reappoint Tammy Agnini to the Historic
Preservation Board. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin move to reappoint Mary Moskowitz to the Historic Preservation
Board. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
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Commissioner Britton moved to appoint Bert Fonseca to Position 6 of the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Mahany moved to reappoint Clyde Robertson to the Sanford Airport
Authority. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin moved to reappoint Charles Gregg to the Sanford Airport
Authority. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin moved to reappoint Christina Hollerbach to the Sanford
Museum Advisory Board. Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
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Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Britton moved to reappoint Nancy Sepulveda to the Sanford
Museum Advisory Board. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins moved to reappoint James Scorzelli to the Sanford
Museum Advisory Board. Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
13) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Mario Hicks asked when the Commission would be discussing the six districts.
James Davis congratulated Commissioner Britton and Commissioner Wiggins on
their wins. He asked when the Commission was going to discuss six districts. The City needs
affordable housing and needs a strong black community.
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Several residents of Georgetown Square spoke about rent control, the conditions of
the apartments inside and outside and the lack of security on the property. Commissioner Britton
said she went out after the last meeting and spoke with staff. She said there is a section in their
lease that states rates may be raised at any time. Commissioner Wiggins said he would go and
speak with staff, security and walk around the property. The property is not owned by the City so
there is not much the City can do.
14) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Commissioner Britton said that she did stop by Georgetown Square and she will do
better. She expressed concern regarding a moratorium on development and issues with water and
wants clarification for the future. She asked if the public has been notified regarding the location
and procedure for sandbags. She would like to review the land development regulations regarding
tree mitigation. She would like to attend conferences this year.
Commissioner Wiggins said he would make a visit to Georgetown Square. He is
having the monthly Westside Community Meeting this Thursday and the meeting is live streamed
for those unable to attend.
Mayor Woodruff congratulated Mr. Bonaparte on his 11"' Year Anniversary and
asked the Commission if they would like to meet in January to discuss the possibility of going to
six districts.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:01 PM.
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