01-23-2023 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, January
23, 2023, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, 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.
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie N. Groot
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:27 PM.
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2) Legislative Prayer by Brendan Johnson, Sanford Police Department Chaplin
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
January 9, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve the minutes. 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 Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
6) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 23-010]
Mayor Woodruff removed Consent Item 6.A to be continued to the February 13,
2023 meeting.
A. Approve the proposed amendment to the Sanford Airport Authority's (SAA) FY
2022/2023 Capital Budget increasing the previously approved `Maintenance
Facility Redevelopment' project by $563,448.
B. Approval of a nunc pro tunc extension and amendment of the parking agreement
between Legallefty, LLC and the City of Sanford relating to the property located at
210 South Sanford Avenue.
C. Approval to award RFP 22/23-01 for underwriter services to RBC Capital Markets,
LLC, for the issuance of Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.
D. Approval of a procurement for services for the Downtown Lift Station and Vacuum
Pit Conversions to include survey, design, permitting and post design services.
E. Approve the First Amendment to Lease No. 2022-023 Ground Lease between the
Sanford Airport Authority and the City of Sanford regarding a change in location
for Fire Station #40.
F. Approve a procurement to Rep Services, Inc. in the amount of $296,235 for Safety
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Surface Replacement at Ft. Mellon Park.
Commissioner Britton moved to approve Consent Items B through E. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. RE: 2100 East Lake Mary Boulevard; Owners, Mellonville Holding, LLC.
1. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4714, to amend 52.91 acres of the Future Land
Use from MDR10, Medium Density Residential to I, Industrial at project
address 2100 East Lake Mary Boulevard; Ad published November 27, 2022.
[Commission Memo 23-011]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4714. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Abstained
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
2. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4715, to rezone 58.10 acres from SR1A,
Single Family Residential to PD, Planned Development for a proposed
industrial development with a project address of 2100 East Lake Mary
Boulevard; Ad published November 27, 2022. [Commission Memo 23-012]
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Vice Mayor Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4715, with the following
conditions; exclude adult performance establishments and bail bonds, wall around the truck
parking bay, 12 foot sound walls as indicated on the drawing, low noise roof ventilation will be
used, low noise back-ups would be provided for the fork lifts, the reconfiguration of the east
boundary, and the remaining residential parcel (there will be an application for a changed Future
Land Use to Residential within 120 days). Seconded by Commissioner Britton and carried by vote
of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Abstained
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. RE: 4040 East State Road 46; Owners, Lamar and Anna Crowley.
1. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4721, to amend the Future Land Use from
COM, Commercial (Seminole County) to GC, General Commercial (City) on
1.45 acres at project address 4040 East State Road 46. [Commission Memo 23-
013]
Commissioner Mahany moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4721. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
2. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4722, to rezone 1.45 acres from A-1,
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Agriculture to GC -2, General Commercial at project address 4040 East State
Road 46. [Commission Memo 23-003]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Ordinance No. 4722. Seconded by Commissioner
Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
Vice Mayor Austin Aye
Commissioner Wiggins Aye
Commissioner Britton Aye
Commissioner Mahany Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS
A. Approve the final plat, for Beryl Landing to establish an 11 -lot mixed—use
subdivision at project address 3280 W. I" Street; Owners, SR 46 Land Use
Investors LLC, DD Sanford II LLC and Pulte Home Company LLC. [Commission
Memo 23-015]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve the final plat for Beryl Landing to establish
an 11 -lot mixed-use subdivision at project address 3280 W. Is'Street. Seconded by Commissioner
Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Approve Resolution No. 3105, relating to a land donation agreement between the
Central Florida Urban League, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation (CFUL),
and the City of Sanford. [Commission Memo 23-016]
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Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Resolution No. 3105. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Approve Resolution No. 3106, to amend the City's FY 2022/2023 budget in the
amount of $98,995,141 from the capital replacements and projects that were not
completed from FY 2021/2022, making the new FY 2022/2023 budget total
$286,128,638. [Commission Memo 23-017]
Commissioner Britton moved to approve Resolution No. 3106. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Approve Resolution No. 3107, to amend the Police Department budget in the
amount of $99,000 and approve the Community Project Funding Grant for the
purchase of barricades from MERIDIAN Rapid Defense Group. [Commission
Memo 23-018]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3107. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
Vice Mayor Austin Aye
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Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Approve Resolution No. 3108, to amend the Fire Department budget in the amount
of $12,000 and approval of the Urban Search and Rescue Grant from the Florida
Division of Management for maintenance and replacement of specialized
equipment of personal protective equipment. [Commission Memo 23-019]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Resolution No. 3108. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
F. Approve Resolution No. 3109, amending the Parks and Grounds budget in the
amount of $29,060, for the procurement of services to Booth's Cobblestone, Inc.
for seawall repairs along the Riverwalk due to damages from Hurricane Ian.
[Commission Memo 23-020]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3109. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
G. Approve Resolution No. 3110, to amend the Fire Department budget in the amount
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of $47,964.05 for the procurement for emergency repairs of Fire Rescue 31, Unit
#22 to CDJR Seminole County. [Commission Memo 23-021]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3110. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
H. Approve Resolution No. 3111, relating to the Land Exchange Agreement with
Edgar O. Gathers; City -owned real property located at 1407 West 12t" Street under
the Community Development Block Grant Program. [Commission Memo 23-022]
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3111. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Commissioner Mahany moved to defer the consideration of an Ordinance regarding
the City moving forward with six districts. 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 Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Nay
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Diana Hill, resident, showed a picture of her 13 year old daughter who has a rare
disorder that only 27 people in the world have. It is called PHIP Related Disorder, causing her to
have extreme mental health issues. She expressed the concern for her daughter's health and the
response times that it has taken for the Police Department to respond to her calls.
Cobin McGee, resident, regarding 503 Sanford Avenue. Lonnie Groot, Assistant
City Attorney, apologized for interrupting. He said that litigation has been filed and is pending
regarding this address. He recommends the City Commission not entertain discussions about
ongoing litigations at any time. This has been consistent in cases the City Attorney's Office
handles. Mr. McGee said respectfully he has not received anything in writing in reference to this
action. Mr. Groot said the litigation has been filed, summons have been issued, filed with the court
and litigation is in progress. The appropriate individuals will be served, a notice of action will be
published. The litigation is in process as we speak.
A Stormwater employee expressed workers are under -valued and under -paid.
13) CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
Mayor Woodruff appointed Commissioner Mahany as Vice Mayor whom
respectfully declined due to the health of her mother. Commissioner Britton was appointed Vice
Mayor. Mayor Woodruff said all other board appointments would remain the same for this year.
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Commissioner Britton asked the audience if they would have a problem paying
additional taxes in order to increase the salaries for the employees.
Commissioner Britton asked Mr. Bonaparte if the City would be able to give
additional pay too the current employees from the vacant positions that are not being filled until
the City can hire additional employees. Mr. Bonaparte would meet with Commissioner Britton to
discuss.
Commissioner Britton said the flooring in Monroe Hall is going to cost $26,000 to
replace. The building is not able to be rented. Lisa Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation, said
the $26,000 is not in the budget for this year. Mayor Woodruff asked Ms. Jones to provide a report
for the total amount of money collected for the last fully functional year of Monroe Hall. Tom
Tomerlin, Director of Economic Development, said the City has a Request for Quotes (RFQ)
posted for a parking structure that is very general and an RFQ to move Monroe Hall east of the
Sanford Museum on the green space.
Commissioner Britton provided the Commission a list of the District One priorities.
She asked Mr. Bonaparte to schedule a meeting with the employees from Public Works, Utilities
and Recreation with the Foreman and below.
The Commission discussed fire service fees and millage. Mayor Woodruff said the
City would need to hire a consultant to do a fire service fee study. Mayor Woodruff said the City
would have to contact Chris Rowe, the consultant who provided the last study.
Commissioner Britton thanked Public Works for the yellow curbs.
Commissioner Wiggins thanked Britt Henderson and Mario Hicks for their events
in December.
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Commissioner Wiggins would be hosting the Picnic Project on January 27 at
Bentley Wilson Park. He said True Health would be opening soon.
Commissioner Wiggins has held two crime meetings working on trying to clean up
the Community.
Vice Mayor Austin thanked Chris Smith, Project Manager, Parks and Grounds and
Public Works staff for their assistance in getting the Groveview Village sign in place.
Vice Mayor Austin was appointed Chairman of the Seminole County Tourism
Development Commission for this year.
Commissioner Mahany expressed frustration regarding a text message she received
from a resident whose mother had passed away. She is having issues with getting her buried in the
City's Cemetery. She would like to speak with staff and Mr. Bonaparte after the meeting.
Mayor Woodruff asked the Commission if any of them have been following the
City of Orlando having a moratorium on downtown bars. Commissioner Britton asked if the
Commission would be bringing this to the dais. Mayor Woodruff said he wants to wait for the City
of Orlando to pass it first.
Mayor Woodruff said this past Saturday he participated in the Red Sand Awareness
Day for Human Trafficking, where red sand is placed in the sidewalk cracks, representing helping
people not fall through the cracks.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
Attest
City Clerk
(CL)
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