04-24-2023 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
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WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 4:00 PM, in the Commission Chambers, 1$` Floor,
City Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Sheena R. Britton
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany (arrived 4:45 PM)
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:03 PM.
1. Update on Vacuum Sewer System Project
Bill Marcous Utilities Support Services Manager, said that staff has made
large strides in the Vacuum Sewer Renovations. He said that there continues to be an
issue with Main 5 (Palmetto and Sanford Avenue). Staff is pumping on a regular basis
and continues to look for a leak in the system (air, not water) which requires a lot of
digging and can be very time consuming.
Commissioner Austin said that he is still receiving complaints on the
answering service and that residents should not have to continue to calling and explain
their situation.
2. Presentation — New Agenda Management Software, Peak Agenda by Granicus.
Traci Houchin, City Clerk introduced Byron Gillian, Director of Southeast Sales,
presented a powerpoint presentation that included the history of the company and how
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they are moving forward. Also, included was the direction that Sanford is moving in with
digital agendas and an approximate time line. The Commission briefly discussed how
they would like to view the agenda at the dais.
3. Discussion re: Modifications to Schedule H, Downtown Parking
Eileen Hinson Planning Director, reviewed the proposed changes to the City's
Land Development Regulations (LDR), Schedule H, Parking Requirements. These
changes will allow the City to address trends, development and specific requirements.
Ms. Hinson said that the modifications within the regulations provide for revenue
generating scenarios with a parking Fee in Lieu option, modified parking requirements on
certain uses, creation of electric vehicle requirements and other elements that may affect
the true cost of parking for the City.
4. Discussion re: 2023 Auditor Committee
This is an action item on tonight's agenda. Cindy Lindsay Finance Director, asked
the Commission to select a date in July in which to hold budget meetings. After a brief
discussion, there was a consensus among the Commission to hold budget meetings on
July 10th at 2 PM and if a second meeting is required, it can be held on July 12th or 17th
S. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
Mr. Colbert explained that the attorney's Office has filed a petition against the
FDEP pertaining to the 1,4 Dioxane issue, however, since that time FDEP has taken
responsibility for installing additional wells and payment, therefore, he recommends that
the Commission dismiss this action at tonight's meeting.
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6. Briefing Items
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There was a brief discussion among the Commission pertaining to the homeless
issues throughout the City and Deputy Chief Perkins assured them that the Police
Department is working on it.
7. City Manager Comments
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at QPM.
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