10-23-2023 RM MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 239 2023
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North
Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Sheena Britton
Commissioner Kerry Wiggins
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
Asst. City Attorney Lonnie Groot
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:03 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative Prayer by Commissioner Sheena Britton.
3) Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
A. Introduction of Mayor's Youth Council
B. Introduction of New Art in Chambers Exhibit; Will Benton Artist
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
October 9, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Vice Mayor Britton stated that she has corrections to the minutes. She did not vote
no to two (2) of the Planning & Zoning Board appointments as presented in the minutes. She voted
no, to one appointment (Nikki Campagna). Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve the Minutes
with the amendments to the Board Appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried
by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
6) CONSENT AGENDA: [Commission Memo 23-093]
Mayor Woodruff mentioned that there is an add on item, Consent Item S, pertaining
to the parking license agreement between Oceanview Sanford Condominium
Association and the City.
Vice Mayor Britton pulled items D, E and N for additional discussion.
Commissioner Austin pulled items Q and S for additional discussion.
A. Approve the proposed budget amendment for the Sanford Airport Authority's
Annual FY 2022/2023 Operating Budget as detailed in the "Operating Budget
Proposed Adjustments" table with a net increase of $270,000 (1.8%).
B. Approve the annual Service Funding Agreement between the City of Sanford and
the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) for FY 2023/2024
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 239 2023
REGULAR MEETING
in the amount of $93,000 with monthly payments of $7,750.
C. Approve the procurement of a 2024 Ford F-250 Super Cab Service Body Pick Up
Truck from Alan Jay Fleet Sales in the amount of $60,820, replacing vehicle #160,
a 2009 Ford F-250 in the Parks and Grounds Division.
D. Approve the procurement of goods and services for provisions for annuals and site
maintenance for the downtown flower beds from Premier Lawn Maintenance, LLC
in the amount of $79,690 ($70,000 coming from the CRA and $9,690 from Parks
and Grounds).
E. Approve the procurement to Rep Services, Inc. for 54 picnic tables to be placed in
Ft. Mellon Park, in the amount $242,539.
F. Approve a budget transfer within the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
budget in the amount of $50,000 from the Grants account line to the Promotional
Activities account line for assistance with special event funding.
G. Approve a payment in the amount of $105,835.62 to Central Square for the support
and maintenance of the City's financial software for FY 2023/2024.
H. Approve the procurement of services to All Terrain Tractor Services Inc. in the
amount of $65,644.55 from the Third Generation Sales Tax Fund for the foundation
for the artisan restroom project located in Artisan Square.
I. Approve the procurement of goods and services to Leesburg Concrete Company,
Inc. in the amount of $126,882.89 from the Third Generation Sales Tax Fund for
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
the precast concrete transportable restroom for the artisan restroom project located
in Artisan Square.
J. Approve the special event permit application with an alcohol permit for the `Sanford
Indie Market' from 11 AM — 5 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2023 with street
K. Approve the special event permit application for `First American Fireworks' from
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024 from 9AM — 9
PM for their annual tent sale located at the Florida Retail Specialists parking lot
located at 2430 French Avenue.
L. Approve the special event permit application for `TNT Firework Sales" from
Tuesday, December 26, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024 from 9 AM — 10
PM for their annual tent sale located in the Walmart parking lot at 3653 Orlando
Drive.
M. Approve the special event permit application with a noise and alcohol permit for
`Alive After Five Presents: Dogs on a Catwalk' from Noon — 6 PM on Saturday,
February 10, 2024 with street closures from 10 AM — 7 PM.
N. Approve the special event application with a noise permit for the ' 7`" Annual Sanford
Porch Fest' from 11 AM — 8 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2024 with street
closures from 7 AM — 9 PM and a modification of Municipal Code 90-18 to exclude
the security estimate in the prepayment requirement.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
O. Approve the special event permit application with a noise permit for 'Sanford
Community Easter Sunrise Service' from 7 AM — 8 AM on Sunday, March 31,
2024.
P. Approve the special event permit application for the `9th Annual Melissa's Race to
Battle Brain Cancer' from 7 — 8:30 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2024 with street
closures from 5 — 9:30 AM.
Q. Approve the donation/sponsorship of $2,752.50 as a public purpose to Seminole
High School's Young Men of Excellence.
R. Approve a notification letter to initiate the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
as part of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and to transmit the letter to the
Department of Economic Opportunity.
Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve Consent Items A -C, F -M, 0, P, and R .
Seconded by Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
After a brief discussion on the consent items that were pulled, the Commission
came to a consensus to discuss event criteria at an upcoming work session.
Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve Consent Items D, E, N, Q. Seconded by
Commissioner Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton moved to approve Add -On Item (S). Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Nay
Commissioner Mahany
Nay
A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4754, to rezone 17.32 acres located at 3475 East
Lake Mary Boulevard from the AG, Agriculture zoning classification to the PD,
Planned Development zoning classification. Owners, William Kirchoff, Nixie
Coleman and Airport Industrial Partners, LLC; Ad published October 11, 2023.
[Commission Memo 23-194]
Eileen Hinson, Planning Director said that she worked alongside the applicant to
revise the plans as well as remove Condition #4 as requested. She distributed the revised plans.
Commissioner Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4754. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
Vice Mayor Britton Aye
Commissioner Wiggins Aye
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Commissioner Austin Aye
Commissioner Mahany Aye
B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 4755, amending Schedule F of the City's Land
Development Regulations for improved design standards promoting orderly,
efficient, and safe residential development and improved visual aesthetics; Ad
published October 8, 2023. [Commission Memo 23-195]
Vice Mayor Britton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4755. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. First reading of Ordinance No. 4756, amending the annual Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map; Ad published October 22, 2023.
[Commission Memo 23-196]
Vice Mayor Britton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4756. Seconded by
Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. First reading of Ordinance No. 4757, for amending the Citywide Zoning Map; Ad
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 239 2023
REGULAR MEETING
published October 22, 2023. [Commission Memo 23-197]
Commissioner Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4757. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Resolution No. 3172, providing for the adoption of an Interlocal Agreement
between the Capital Trust Authority (CTA) and the City which actions are required
under the financing scheme proposed by Sanford Waterfront Partners (SWP) for
the catalyst/Heritage Park development under the provisions of the Tax Equity and
Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA). [Commission Memo 23-198]
Commissioner Mahany moved to continue this item until November 13, 2023.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
8) OTHER ITEMS.
A. Approve the foreclosure of the real property at 120 West I 91h Street, Parcel #36-
19-30-506-0000-1180; Owner, James V. Nickles. [Commission Memo 23-199]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve this item. Seconded by Vice Mayor
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
B. Approve Resolution No. 3164, relating to the Community Aesthetic Feature (CAF)
Agreement, with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding
utility boxes that are located on FDOT right-of-way's for the Utility Box Wrap
Project. [Commission Memo 23-200]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3164. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
C. Approve Resolution No. 3165, increasing the Police Department FY 2023/2024
Capital Equipment Budget in the amount of $10,000 from an insurance claim
check, and a procurement for a replacement speed trailer. [Commissioner Memo
23-201]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3165. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
D. Approve Resolution No. 3166, amending the Police Department FY 2023/2024
Capital Project Fund, in the amount of $43,976 due to receiving the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the purchase of level three ballistic
shields and armor strike plates. [Commission Memo 23-202]
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve Resolution No. 3166. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
E. Approve Resolution No. 3167, to amend the Parks and Grounds FY 2023/2024
budget in the amount of $260,000 to be distributed as follows: $200,000 to Parks
Repairs and Maintenance Fund; $25,000 to Parks Other Contractual; $15,000 to
Cemetery Fund and $20,000 to Mayfair Repairs and Maintenance Funds and
approve the procurement from the following vendors, A Budget Tree Service, Inc.
and PlanIT Geo, Inc. [Commission Memo 23-203]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3167. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
F. Approve Resolutions No. 3168 & 3169, to approve the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund Planning and Design Loan Agreement relating to Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Project No. DW590160 entitled
`Planning, Design, and Construction for the abatement of 1,4 Dioxane in Water
Supply" as well as amending the budget in the amount of $6,255,000. [Commission
Memo 23-204]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3168 and Resolution No.
3169. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
G. Approve Resolution No. 3170, relating to the potential use of surplus City -owned
real property for the use in affordable housing development. [Commission Memo
23-205]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3170. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
H. Approve Resolution No. 3171, amending the budget in the amount of $19,000 for
new poles and netting at the Mayfair Golf Course. [Commission Memo 23-206]
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve Resolution No. 3171. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
I. Approve Resolution No. 3173, amending the budget in the amount of $43,620 to
increase purchase order #39313, bringing the new total to $78,330 for additional
project design management services of Station 40. [Commission Memo 23-207]
Commissioner Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 3173. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
J. Appoint a member to the Sanford Airport Authority. [Commission Memo 23-208]
Vice Mayor Britton moved to appoint Richard Sweat to the Sanford Airport
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 239 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Authority. Seconded by Commissioner Mahany and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
9) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
10) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
11) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
12) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS.
Commissioner Britton said that she attended the Rescue Outreach Luncheon and
was very pleased with the presentation that was given. She then asked for the Commission's
approval for both her and Commissioner Wiggins to donate $1,000 of Commission Funds, from
District I and 2 to the Outreach Rescue Mission.
Commissioner Britton moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins reminded everyone of his Westside Community Meeting
this coming Thursday.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 239 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Commissioner Mahany would like to donate up to $400 to the Sanford Art Alliance
from District 4 Commission funds which would allow the organization to publish a brochure listing
all the City's art locations.
Commissioner Mahany moved to approve. Seconded by Vice Mayor Britton and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Austin
Aye
Commissioner Mahany
Aye
Mayor Woodruff spoke with Fred Fosson and the City Manager during the break
and confirmed that the annual pay raise will be implemented as soon as possible. All employees
will receive a 5% cost of living adjustment and a 2% increase based on merit/market changes. As
for the longevity pay, once MAG has provided the findings of the study and the cost to implement
it, staff will bring it forward for discussion.
Also, pertaining to Page 9 of the City Manager's Evaluation, will be completed by
staff, and will be used as guidance only for the City Manager.
Lastly, Mayor Woodruff praised staff for putting together the day for the fourth
grade of Galileo to visit City Hall.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 PM.
Attest:
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
W,
City Clerk
(CL)
OCTOBER 23, 2023
REGULAR MEETING