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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-2020 Minutes MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 18,2020 CALL TO ORDER- 6:15 PM Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was led by Mayor Johnson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Firstner. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present. Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Brinson, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Oliver Also Present: City Manager Frank, Assistant City Attorney Crosby-Collier, City Clerk Sibbitt PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - 6:16 PM Proclamation—West Orange Healthy Selfie Day,proclaimed by Mayor Johnson and provided to a representative from Healthy West Orange prior to the meeting. Financial Presentation - Don Sproat, Representative from Robert Half, addressed the City Commission with regard to providing services of operational audit. At the conclusion of his presentation he addressed questions from the Commission with regards to the credentials of his agency; and further, explained the differences and benefits of an operational audit versus a financial audit. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW -None COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS - 6:28 PIVI Commissioner Firstner—None Commissioner Wilsen—None Commissioner Brinson—None Commissioner Oliver—None Mayor Johnson—Announced the following: 1) All interested parties are invited to be heard during the public comments and public hearing portion of the meeting. Due to the current State of Emergency regarding COVID-19, City Hall is closed to the public and is subject to change based on the Governor's Executive Order; however, the City requests the public to call or email comments and/or questions to 407-554-7118 or citizens@ocoee.org. 2) The Tentative Budget Public Hearing is Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM and the Final Budget Public Hearing is Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM. Both meetings will be broadcast live on Spectrum Channel 493 with a Livestream on the City's website at Ocoee.org, and all interested parties are invited to be heard during the public comments and public hearing portion of that meeting. Regular City Commission Meeting August 18,2020 COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC No speaker reservation forms, telephone calls or emails were received. CONSENT AGENDA - 6:30 PINT Consent Agenda Motion Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Agenda Items #1 - #7 with Items #3 and #4 being pulled for discussion and separate consideration. Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 5-0. 1. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Commission Meeting held July 21,2020. (City Clerk Sibbitt) Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. 2. Ratification of Appointment of Fifth Trustee to the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees. (City Clerk Sibbitt) Trustees for the Pension Board serve four-year terms. Two (2) of the trustees are appointed by the City Commission, two (2) are elected from the employee body, and the fifth trustee is chosen by those four (4) trustees and presented to the City Commission to ratify the appointment as a ministerial act. At their meeting dated August 5, 2020, the Pension Board appointed Joe Moy to complete a term, formerly held by Trey Littlefield,as fifth trustee to expire on September 30,2021. Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Approval of New Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. (City Clerk Sibbitt) The Code Enforcement Board was created by Ordinance No.741 on June 16, 1981.The purpose of this Board is to review infractions of the City Technical Codes, negotiate compliance and impose fines for failure to comply. The Code Enforcement Board is to have seven(7)regular members and two (2) alternate members with a three-year term. Currently,the Board has six(6)regular members and zero(0)alternate members. An application has been received by Michael Stewart who has shown an interest in being appointed to the Code Enforcement Board as a regular member for a term ending June 2023. At this time there are no other applications on file for this board. Commissioner Wilsen shared that there is no representation from District #3, and felt representation from all the districts should be encouraged when considering appointment to advisory boards. Commissioner Firstner commented that he did not have any residents in his district interested, but he would try to encourage residents in his district to volunteer. Commissioner Wilsen noted there are two (2) alternate member vacancies and hopes the positions can be filled by a District#3 resident. Motion: Move to Approve Item #3. Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 5-0. 2IPage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18,2020 4. Approval for Declaration of Surplus Property for Fiscal Year 2019/2020. (Purchasing Manager Tolbert) The City is currently under contract with George Gideon Auctioneers (Gideon), Zellwood, Florida, for the public sale of the City's surplus property,which piggybacks Lake County's terms and conditions.These items are identified on the surplus list as ID Code"G". The surplus items will be delivered to the Gideon property located at 2753 N.Hwy.441,Zellwood,FL 32798.The public inspection of items at the auction site is during business hours from 9:00 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. A link to the City's surplus auctions on Gideon's auction site will be placed on the City's website. The notice of auction will be advertised in the Orlando Sentinel, the West Orange Times,and the City's website. Mayor Johnson inquired if this could be pulled so he may speak with City staff. After brief discussion to confirm there would be no issues to pull this item, it was shared that this could be brought back in two weeks as the auctioneers are hosting their auctions online. Commissioner Oliver inquired if the reason for pulling this item could be disclosed. Mayor Johnson advised he would speak with City staff, and staff could then inform the Elected Officials individually. Motion: Move to pull Item #4 but have it brought back to the September 1st Regular City Commission Meeting. Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Oliver opposing. 5. Approval of the Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll for Solid Waste Inclusion on the Orange County Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. (Public Works Director Krug) The City commission approved Resolution No.2006-003 to provide for collection of Solid Waste fees through the annual Orange County tax roll. The agreement between City of Ocoee and Orange County Tax Collector requires the City to annually certify the non-ad valorem assessment roll by September 15th. The fiscal year 2020/2021 tax roll for Solid Waste calculates revenue to be$3,633,759.80. This is based upon the residential Solid Waste fee which has been increased 1.4% per adopted Resolution No. 2019-013 from $264.00 to $267.70 annually.This is an increase of$177,471.80 from the current year and is attributed to the rate increase, annexations and new homes. Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. 6. Approval of the Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll for Stormwater Inclusion on the Orange County Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. (Public Works Director Krug) The City commission approved Resolution No.2006-003 to provide for collection of stormwater fees through the annual Orange County tax roll. The agreement between City of Ocoee and Orange County Tax Collector requires the City to annually certify the non-ad valorem assessment roll by September 15th. The fiscal year 2020/2021 tax roll for Stormwater calculates revenue to be$3,580,010.86. This is an increase of$132,703.32 from the current year and is attributed to annexations,new homes and commercial development. Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. 3IPage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18, 2020 7. Approval of the Annual Fire Protection Special Assessment Resolution and Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Tax Roll for Fire Protection Assessment for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. (Support Services Director Butler) The City Commission approved Ordinance 2013-010 to provide for collection of fire protection assessments as a special non-ad valorem assessment on the annual Orange County tax bill. The assessment is based on building occupancy hazard factors and the area under roof to determine the number of Fire Protection Units (FPUs)for each property. The number of FPUs is then multiplied by the Applied Assessment Rate to get the amount of the special assessment. Section 197.3632,Florida Statutes,requires the City to certify the Tax Roll for the fire protection assessments by September 15th.A resolution to certify the tax roll is the only mandatory element of the annual fire protection special assessment implementation process. Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING - 6:40 I'M 8. Public Hearing to Adopt the Annual Code Enforcement Abatement Special Assessment Resolution and Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Tax Roll for Abatement Costs Recovery for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,August 6, 2020) (Support Services Director Butler) Section 115-1 of the City Code of Ordinances established the geographic limits of the City of Ocoee as a special assessment district in which the City Commission is authorized to levy a non-ad valorem assessment against properties within that limit where the City of Ocoee has taken action related to abating nuisances and where the City has not been reimbursed for such abatements. Resolution No. 2017-003 requires the City Commission to annually adopt a resolution certifying a non-ad valorem assessment tax roll to recover the unpaid costs of code enforcement abatements following a public hearing to be held on the issue prior to September 15 of each year. There are presently eight(8)properties that will be assessed to recover the costs of abatements performed by the City. The owners of each of these properties were notified by first-class mail of the non-ad valorem assessment to be levied against the property and of the scheduled public hearing at which the City Commission would consider the issue. Support Services Director Butler briefed the City Commission on the collection of abatement costs utilizing the special assessment process. He shared that two of the eight properties have already paid their abatement costs. Assistant City Attorney Crosby-Collier read the title of the resolution. The public hearing was opened. No speaker reservation forms, telephone calls, or emails were received, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2020-007, the Annual Code Enforcement Abatement Special Assessment Resolution and Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Tax Roll for Abatement Costs Recovery for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; Moved by Commissioner Oliver, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried unanimously. 4IPage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18,2020 9. Public Hearing for Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites, 11409 West Colonial Drive - Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project No.: LS-2020-007. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,August 6, 2020.) (Zoning Manager Gajadhar) The subject property is approximately 3.17 acres and located on the north side of West Colonial Drive (SR 50),on the southeast side of Marshall Farms Road.The Preliminary/Final Site Plan is a joint project consisting of a six-story,75,000 square foot, 120-room Comfort Inn and Mainstay Suites hotel,and a one-story restaurant to be developed in phase two of the project at a future time. The facility will have two access points, one on West Colonial Drive,and the other off Marshall Farms Road. Consistent with City policy,the wetlands/flood zones and associated upland buffers will not be developed to the northeast and east of the property. Water, sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, solid waste, and police& fire protection will all be provided by the City of Ocoee. Stormwater retention will be provided on-site and constructed by the applicant as part of the project. The Applicant has requested waivers from the Land Development Code for the maximum building height, front building setback,minimum parking space requirement,maximum pond side slope,and drive aisle width. Zoning Manager Gajadhar presented an overview of the Preliminary/Final Site Plan for the Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites. The Applicant has requested waivers from the Land Development Code for the maximum building height, front building setback, minimum parking space requirement, maximum pond side slope, and drive aisle width. Stormwater retention will be provided on-site, and constructed by the applicant as part of the project. The public hearing was opened. No speaker reservation forms, telephone calls, or emails were received, the public hearing was closed. City Staff addressed questions from the Commission with regard to building height and access points onto the property. Motion: Move to approve the Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites, 11409 West Colonial Drive - Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project No.: LS-2020-007 as presented by City staff; Moved by Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Brinson; Motion carried 4-0 with Mayor Johnson abstaining. (Form 88 is filed with the City Clerk's Department.) 10. Public Hearing for CLRM Planned Unit Development (PUD), McCormick Road Property-Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP); Project No.: LS-2020-005. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Sunday,August 9, 2020) (Development Services Director Rumer) The subject site is approximately 212.3 acres in size and is located south of E. McCormick Road and west of N.Apopka Vineland Road. This PUD is a planned residential subdivision that proposes a total of 377 single- family residential lots with a requested density of 2.21 units per acre. There are three (3) lot sizes proposed within the Preliminary Subdivision Plan and approved by the PUD: 40' x 120', 50' x 120', and 60' x 120'. The PUD has a minimum living area set at 1,200 square feet. The development is proposed to be developed in four(4)phases. The subject subdivision will have two(2) access points on McCormick Road, which is an Orange County Maintained Road.A 30-foot-wide strip of land adjacent to McCormick Road will be dedicated to Orange County for a future trail extension. The Plan provides for significant buffering along McCormick Road with a decorative three(3)rail fence. Development Services Director Rumer presented an overview of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for CLRM Planned Unit Development (PUD). The public hearing was opened. 5IPage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18,2020 The following person(s) addressed the City Commission by telephone or email: Jeanne Sweazy, resident, called to inquire if fencing would be placed between her property and the CLRM property. She further inquired how much property would be left undisturbed between her property and the CLRM property. The applicant addressed her comments. The public hearing was closed. City staff and the applicant addressed questions from the Commission with regard to transportation study, school capacity, and proposed single-family lots. Motion: Move to approve CLRM Planned Unit Development (PUD), McCormick Road Property - Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP); Project No.: LS-2020-005 as presented by City staff; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Brinson; Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Oliver opposing. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES—PUBLIC HEARING - 7:29 1'M 11. First Reading of Ordinance to Consider the Public-School Facilities Element Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Project No: CPA-2020-002. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,August 6, 2020. Date of Second Reading Contingent on Approval of DEO.) (Development Services Director Rumer) Public Schools Facilities Element Objective 1.3, of the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, establishes that the City and Orange County Public Schools(OCPS)shall develop and maintain throughout the planning period a joint process for the implementation of School Concurrency. Presently, any requested Comprehensive Plan amendment and/or rezoning within the City that entails a proposed increase in residential density must undergo a capacity review by OCPS. If there is insufficient capacity at an impacted elementary, middle, and/or high school, the prospective developer and OCPS must enter into a Capacity Enhancement Agreement (CEA). House Bill 7103, signed into law on June 28, 2019, and effective as of July 1, 2019, now requires a credit against school impact fees on a dollar-for-dollar basis for any such contribution.This means OCPS would not receive any additional monies to mitigate the impacts of additional students generated by the increased residential density. At the June 23, 2020, School Board meeting, OCPS issued a Declaration Relating to the HB 7103 Impact on School Overcrowding Mitigation. That Declaration declares that OCPS will no longer enter into CEAs, but will only certify whether school capacity exists. Therefore, any project which was required to apply for a CEA on or after July 1, 2019, is on hold. Currently, there are a total of 18 projects, countywide,and one(1)within the City of Ocoee(Ocoee Village Center)that have been placed on hold since July 1,2019.To resolve the present impasse,staff from Orange County and other municipalities within Orange County are proposing amendments to Public Schools Facilities Elements to help rectify the situation. If the proposed text amendment is approved, the amended policy will require City staff, in its review of any developer-initiated Comprehensive Plan amendment or rezoning petition that would increase residential density, to seek input from OCPS regarding the existence of sufficient school capacity at the public schools that would serve the development. Development Services Director Rumer presented an overview of the proposed text amendment to the Public-School Facilities Element Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Wage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18,2020 City staff addressed questions from the Commission with regard to school capacity threshold and how it is calculated. Assistant City Attorney Crosby-Collier read the title of the Ordinance. The public hearing was opened. No speaker reservation forms, telephone calls, or emails were received, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Move for Transmittal of Ordinance No. 2020-019 for the Public-School Facilities Element Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Project No: CPA- 2020-002 to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other reviewing agencies, if applicable, for review and comment; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Brinson; Motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES—PUBLIC HEARINGS - None REGULAR AGENDA - 7:47 I'M 12. Approval of the Seventh Amendment to the Development and Economic Incentive Agreement for City Center West Orange — Phase 1. (Development Services Director Rumer) A request for a Seventh Amendment to the Agreement is being requested as the Developer has made significant progress in constructing the infrastructure of the site and has submitted Building Plans for the Parking Garages,and is finishing the foundation work.The requested amendment will facilitate the following: i) adjust the time frame for which the City's responsible for providing the cost share payment for public stormwater from the Maine Street Pond. The Owner has completed and received a certificate of completion from the City for completion of the Maine Street Retention Pond.The parties agree that the City shall pay to Owner a cash payment of$417,002.00 as identified and agreed to in the Agreement and shall be paid out of the City's Stormwater Fund within thirty(30) days of the Effective Date of this Amendment; and ii) extend from October 2022 to October 2023, deferral and payment dates for Sewer and Water Capital Charges, Deferral of Transportation Impact fees, and the provisions for Building Plan Review fees. Development Services Director Rumer explained the Seventh Amendment to the Agreement is being requested as the Developer has made significant progress in constructing the infrastructure of the site, has submitted Building Plans for the Parking Garages, and is finishing the foundation work. John Amm, City Center West Orange (CCWO), provided a brief presentation overview of the foundation work for the building pads, and the completed infrastructure for the site. Commissioner Oliver thanked Mr. Amm and City staff for the completion of the infrastructure. Motion: Move to Approve the Seventh Amendment to the Development and Economic Incentive Agreement for City Center West Orange— Phase 1. Moved by Commissioner Oliver, second by Commissioner Wilsen. Motion carried unanimously. 7IPage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18,2020 13. Discussion of an Unsolicited Offer from GPK Investments to Develop a Two-Story Commercial Building on City-Owned Property Located at 2 North Bluford. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix) During recent weeks, another unsolicited proposal has presented an opportunity for the City Commission to consider by GPK investments who have made a similar offer, agreeing to design to the City's downtown guidelines and constructing an even more aggressive plan than the original. Staff has met with the GPK team and feels that their plans align with the City's. The City attorney has prepared a letter agreement that memorializes that GPK would receive title to the property upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The City would reserve the right to maintain any necessary easements on the property as part of this transaction. Assistant City Manager Shadrix provided the background summary of the city-owned property located at 2 North Bluford Avenue, and the unsolicited proposal to build a commercial building that would include restaurant and office space, and would cost a developer approximately $4 to $5 million to construct. Earlier this Spring, VMG representatives reached out to the City and informed of their intention to terminate the agreement with the City. Since that time, the City has been approached by GPK Investments who have made a similar offer, agree to design per the City's downtown guidelines, and to construct an even more aggressive plan than the original. Staff has met with the GPK team and feels that their plans align with the City's and merit a similar agreement with the City. The City attorney has prepared a letter of agreement that memorializes that GPK would receive title to the property upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Commissioner Wilsen shared that she has spoken with the developer and is very pleased with the proposed development. Commissioner Brinson inquired about the renderings. Charlie Vickers, GPK Investments, explained their vision of a live, work, and play development, and shared they are proposing a three-story commercial building to include restaurants, retail, and offices. Mr. Vickers further addressed questions from the Commission regarding parking, retail/restaurant commitments, and additional developments being proposed. Motion: Move to Accept the Offer from GPK Investments to Develop a Commercial Building on City-Owned Property Located at 2 North Bluford. Moved by Commissioner Brinson, second by Commissioner Wilsen. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Discussion of an Unsolicited Offer from Forges Realty Group to Purchase City-Owned Property Located at 112 South Bluford Avenue. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix) In late 2018,the City received an unsolicited offer from Forges Realty Group to purchase the property and the City held off due to consideration of purchase of adjacent properties.The adjacent parcels under consideration at the time are no longer available, and Forges Realty Group recently reaffirmed their interest in purchasing the property at the current appraised value of$195,000.Forges Realty Group,upon purchase,intends to move the real estate office to the location,including short term renovations and future re-development of the office. Assistant City Manager Shadrix provided the background summary of the city-owned property located at 112 South Bluford Avenue.The City purchased these two parcels for a total of$225,000 in 2016. In late 2018,the City received an unsolicited offer from Forges Realty Group to purchase the property and the City held off due to consideration of purchase of adjacent properties. The adjacent parcels, which were under consideration at the time, are no longer available and Forges Realty Group recently reaffirmed their interest in purchasing the property at the current appraised value of$195,000. Wage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18, 2020 If the City Commission wishes to proceed with this offer, the appropriate step is for the City to negotiate a contract. Once the contract is negotiated but before execution by the City, the City would hold an advertised public hearing on the matter. Assuming the City Commission elected to proceed following such hearing,the City Commission would approve execution of the contract. The existing appraisal, obtained in 2019,has been deemed legally sufficient by the City Attorney. Forges Realty Group, upon purchase, intends to move the real estate office to the location, and is planning short term renovations, and future re-development of the office. General discussion ensued regarding the appraisal of this property and the parcels for consideration. Motion: Move to Accept the Offer from Forges Realty Group to Purchase City- Owned Property Located at 112 South Bluford Avenue. Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, second by Commissioner Firstner. Motion carried unanimously. STAFF ACTION ITEMS - None COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - 8:2'1 P M The following person(s) addressed the City Commission by telephone or email: - Jim Moyer, resident, emailed regarding the Lennar Homes complaints in the Arden Park subdivision. Assistant City Manager Shadrix briefed the Commission on the site issues that City staff worked with Lennar Homes to bring into compliance. Along with Development Services Director Rumer and Commissioner Oliver, he recently met with residents of Arden Park to listen to their concerns. There were a number of issues identified which City staff will be looking into, and it was shared that, as allowed by ordinance, a sign will be placed in Lennar Homes sales center informing potential buyers that a Builder's Complaint Log is being held at City Hall for public viewing. City staff is also reaching out to upper management of the Lennar Homes Central Florida Office to try and bring about a resolution. Commissioner Oliver confirmed that several solutions were discussed with regard to the scope in which the City can assist and he is hoping some resolution will occur with Lennar Homes and the residents of Arden Park North. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS - 8:42 1'N1 Commissioner Oliver—Commented on the following: 1) Shared that he recently spoke with the residents from Wellington Place Subdivision, and informed them that their reclaimed water pipelines are budgeted for completion during the 2023/2024 FY. He then further shared that this subdivision paid impacts fees for reclaimed water in 2004 when the homes were built, and requested adding this work into the upcoming budget. He maintained that they have waited long enough. 2) Shared he recently spoke to unincorporated Orange County property owners about the lake along Lake Meadows Road, as it is rising again. He verified their concerns,by personally visiting the locations, and indicated that four farms along the road are indeed flooded. He asked if the City Engineer could take a trip out to Arden Park North to examine the situation and offer a 9IPage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18, 2020 solution. He further requested City staff to reach out to Orange County about the different options available to keep the lake level down. 3) Requested the Commission's approval to hold a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on October 8th Mayor Johnson directed City staff to work with Commissioner Oliver on the logistics. 4) Informed the Orange County Public School Board recently had an emergency meeting regarding the opening of the school district. He urged parents and students to adhere to the OCPS procedures to help ensure everyone's safety. He requested City staff to place the OCPS guidelines and any other information available on the City's website to help inform the public on how to keep students safe. Commissioner Brinson—Commented on the following: 1)Encouraged residents to continue following the CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19,and urged residents to help each other, in a safe capacity whenever possible. 2) Acknowledge that today, August 18th, was voting day in Central Florida. 3) Urged residents to make sure they are staying hydrated during this time, sharing that the heat index for the past several days has been over 100°. 4)Disclosed several communities on the northside of town are having water quality issues, and encouraged those residents to boil water when necessary and use water filters when possible. He shared he is working with Orange County to address these issues. 5) Conveyed that earlier in the day a tornado touched down in DeLand, and strongly urged residents to prepare for Hurricane season. He further shared Orange County has Hurricane preparedness guides available if needed. He offered the few that he had to any resident in need, asking that they contact him by e-mail. 6) Requested an update from the Human Relations Diversity Board on the 100-year Ceremony of the Ocoee Massacre. Commissioner Wilsen—Commented on the following: 1)Reminded residents of the upcoming Budget Hearing dates and times,and encouraged residents to be involved. She shared Orange County recently sent out the TRIM bill notices, and acknowledged that currently the Commission has balanced the budget at 5.15 mills,which is less than what the trim bill currently states. She further shared the City has a very healthy reserve which is extremely vital during emergency situations. She encouraged comments and questions from the public starting now. Commissioner Firstner—Commented on the following: 1) Reiterated the comments shared by Commissioner Wilsen regarding the Budget, and added that the Commission is working hard with City staff to keep taxes as low as possible while maintaining the best service possible. 2) Asked that all residents continue taking precautions regarding Covid-19, and shared that numbers are going down, which is an indication that we are headed in the right direction. 3)Noted that Hurricane season is about to reach its peak in mid-September. He asked everyone prepare to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours,which will help emergency services in the event you cannot be reached immediately. 10IPage Regular City Commission Meeting August 18, 2020 ADJOURNMENT—8:56 PM APPROVED: est: Oc Ile.11011 Melanie i bitt, City Clerk Rusty Jo n , Mayor 111 Page FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST AME—FIRST NAME IDDLE NAME NAME F BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUTHORITY,OR COMMITTEE cJ h>t ton! C UN)y rT �Guhl�/ MAILING ADDRESS J THE BOAR ,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON v� LA-), —041 u 18ie. Sr` WHICH I SERVE ISA UNIT OF: CITY" COUNTY CITY ❑COUNTY 0 OTHER LOCALAGENCY _ , O^ NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Dreit— HICH VOTE OCCURRED 1/1 MY POSITION IS:A , `g' ea Q �1 O viLECTIVE ❑ APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES • A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained);to the special private gain or loss of a relative;or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies(CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law.A"business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner,joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above,you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting,who should incorporate the form in the minutes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 1'12.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision)with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting,who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 8B-EFF.11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f),F.A.C. APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. • IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. _ - • . • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the • meeting,who must incorporate the form in the minutes.A copy of the form must be'provided immediately to the o`theP members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST I, , hereby disclose that on ,20 • (a)A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of by • whom I am retained;or IC inured to the special gain or loss of&OS Lit-1 atiOL.4 ,which is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b)The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. • • Date Filed Signature NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED$10,000. CE FORM 8B-EFF.11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f),F.A.C.