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Home My WebLink About04-06-2021 Agenda OCOEE CITY COMMISSION Ocoee Commission Chambers 150 North Lakeshore Drive Ocoee,Florida APRIL 6,2021 AGENDA 6:15 P.M. City Hall is open to the public; however, attendance inside the Ocoee Commission Chambers may be limited to accommodate social distancing and is subject to the Governor's Executive Orders. Anyone entering City Hall must wear a protective face covering. This meeting is broadcasted live on Spectrum Channel 493 with a live stream at www.Ocoee.org/197/Ocoee- TV. Any interested party may be heard during the public comments and public hearing portions of the meeting. In order to participate remotely, members of the public should call 407-554-7118 or email citizens(a,ocoee.org in advance and indicate the item you would like to address.At the appropriate time during the meeting, City Staff will contact you via phone and patch you into the live meeting where you can share your comments and/or questions. Comments and questions received via e-mail will become public records and provided to the City Commissioners in advance of the meeting. REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call and Determination of Quorum PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation -Water Conservation Month—April 2021. (Mayor Johnson) STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS THE PUBLIC IS ALLOWED TO COMMENT ON ANY ITEMS THAT ARE ON THE AGENDA BUT NOT PART OF A PUBLIC HEARING. PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS ARE TO BE HEARD DURING THAT PORTION OF THE MEETING.ANY COMMENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THAT ARE NOT PART OF THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD UNDER THE CITIZENS/PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THE END OF THE MEETING. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION,IN WHICH CASE THE MAYOR WILL INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO REMOVE THAT ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. 1. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Commission Meeting held March 16, 2021. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 2. Approval to Proceed with an Appraisal and Contract for Purchase of Property Located at 18 N. Lakeshore Drive in Exercise of the City's Right of First Refusal. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix) In October 2013, Glenda Fay Hopkins, a.k.a. Glenda Dunn, as Seller, and the City, as Buyer, entered into that certain Contract for Sale and Purchase of Property(the"Contract") wherein the City was granted the right of first refusal to purchase the property located at 18 N.Lakeshore Drive,Ocoee,Florida,34761 (the"Property") at fair market value. On March 15, 2021, Seller provided the City written notice that Seller intends to sell the Property and provided the City 90 days to purchase, or decline to purchase,the Property. On March 25,2021, the City provided Seller with Notice that City Staff believes it is in the best interest of the City for the City to acquire the Property,and that City Staff would take this item to the City Commission to seek approval to move forward with the acquisition of the Property and obtain an appraisal of the Property. Regular City Commission April 6,2021 3. Approval for Staff to Accept an Unsolicited Offer from Gideon Property Services for City-Owned Property Identified as Tracts#11,#29, and#49 on the Ocoee Crown Point PUD Located at Fullers Cross Road. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix) The City received an unsolicited offer from Gideon Property Services on March 30th for City-owned property located west of Ocoee-Apopka Road along Fullers Cross Road and abutting State Road 429. The buyer has indicated suitability for a corporate headquarters and intends to construct a flex office building on the property. The property, which is approximately 12.3 acres (9.38 useable), is part of the Crown Point PUD (tracts #11, #29,and#49),and the proposed use would require amendment of the PUD.The proposed offer is for a purchase price of$1,641,500 or appraised value, whichever is higher. As the City Charter requires an appraisal for a property sale of this nature,the buyer has agreed to pay for the appraisal. Additionally,the offer includes a 90- day inspection period with a$15,000 deposit that is fully refundable until the end of the inspection period. 4. Approval to Surplus/Trade the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer. (Acting Police Chief Plasencia) The Police Department currently owns a 2013 Dell Model laptop computer voice stress analyzer(CVSA)that was purchased from NITV Federal Services LLC. This CVSA laptop computer has reached the end of serviceable life. NITV Federal Services is offering the Police Department to trade in the 2013 Dell Model CVSA and receive the most current updated CVSA III Dell Rugged 14 Model Series for the discounted price of$4,995. NITV only offers their proprietary software on a laptop computer purchased with the software installed. The current price of the CVSA III without the trade-in is currently $9,995, therefore providing the Police Department a cost savings of$5,000.The Police Department utilizes the CVSA as an investigative tool during case investigations and can be instrumental in assisting the Department investigating criminal cases. 5. Approval to Surplus/Trade-In the Police Boat Motor. (Acting Police Chief Plasencia) The Police Department currently utilizes a 2007 Yamaha 90 HP outboard boat motor on the City police boat. This motor has had significant mechanical problems recently prompting the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners to authorize the Police Department to purchase a new motor. The vendor installing the new motor,Apopka Marine,discovered items in the Police Boat that required repair prior to the installation of a new motor totaling $1434. Apopka Marine has offered to accept the old motor as a trade-in for a $1,000 invoice credit towards the installation and repair costs to the Police Boat.The Police Department is requesting the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve the Police Department to surplus/trade the 2007 Yamaha 90 HP outboard boat motor in exchange for a$1,000 invoice credit for the motor installation and repair costs to the Police Boat 6. Approval of the Victims of Crime Act Grant. (Acting Police Chief Plasencia) For the Fiscal Year 2020/2021, the Florida Attorney General's Office, as the pass-through agency for the Victims of Crime Act("VOCA"), awarded the Police Department a grant to fund a victim witness advocate position(the"VOCA Grant"). At the time the VOCA Grant was initially awarded, it was unfunded.Recently, the Police Department was notified funding for the VOCA Grant was available.Using funding from the VOCA Grant,the Police Department would establish a Victim Witness Advocate position("Advocate").An Advocate dedicated to the process of ensuring victims understand their legal rights and protections would enhance our processes and potentially reduce re-victimization.The Advocate would assist victims and witnesses with coping with the trauma of the event and assist them in understanding the complexities of the investigative and judicial processes.This grant-funded position was anticipated and included in the FY 2020/2021 budget. 7. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Fullers Cross Road and Ocoee Apopka Intersection Improvements. (Public Works Director Krug) Oelrich Construction mobilized on October 15,2020,to begin the intersection improvements at Fullers Cross Road and Ocoee Apopka Road. When locates were performed, additional private utility providers were identified:Verizon Wireless,Century Link,and AT&T Communications.The additional utility providers were contacted and began to design and coordinate their relocations. The design and coordination period required additional time not included in the initial relocation plan. The coordination and relocation of the private utility providers required extending the substantial completion date from March 18 to June 3, totaling 55 working days (75 days total) added to the project schedule. During this extended time period, Oelrich maintained all required MOT and silt fencing per the project documents, management & daily coordination with all utility providers to ensure proper relocation of services to the new right of way locations and provided updates to the City on the current status. 2IPage Regular City Commission April 6, 2021 8. Approval of the Florida Midland Railroad Company License Agreement for Downtown Stormwater Park Improvements. (Public Works Director Krug) The City Commission approved the Downtown Master Plan in October 2016 and the project list associated with the plan. A key element of the Plan is the development of the Downtown Stormwater Park which will provide stormwater retainage and treatment for much of the downtown area. The drainage basin of the Downtown Stormwater Park includes the area bounded between W. Oakland Ave. and Floral St. on the north and south and N. Bluford Ave. and the Kissimmee Ave. railroad tracks on the east and west. The Downtown Stormwater Park will also provide a connection point on the west side of the railroad tracks on Franklin Ave for future connection of developments. The City will have to enter into an agreement with Florida Midland Railroad Company in order to install the stormwater pipe under the railroad tracks. PUBLIC HEARING -None FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE -None SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE—PUBLIC HEARING -None REGULAR AGENDA 9. Election of Mayor Pro Tem. (City Clerk Sibbitt) Section C-9 of the Ocoee City Charter states, "The Mayor pro tern shall be elected from among the Commissioners by the City Commission but shall continue to represent the district in which such Commissioner resides. The Mayor pro tem shall be elected at the first City Commission meeting following the swearing in of the candidates elected at each general city election ... and shall serve as Mayor pro tem until the successor is elected." On March 20, 2007, the Commission created a policy to elect the Mayor pro tem annually, even in non-election years,by rotating down through the seniority list. 10. Appointment of Commission Liaisons to Various Boards. (City Clerk Sibbitt) Each year the Commission reviews the Liaisons Appointments to various boards and makes changes,if needed. In 2020 the following appointments were made: • Parks and Recreation Board—Commissioner Wilsen • Citizens Advisory Board for the Police Department-Commissioner Oliver • Citizens Advisory Board for the Fire Department-Commissioner Firstner • Human Relations Diversity Board-Mayor Johnson • Personnel Board—Commissioner Brinson • Ocoee Youth Council—Commissioner Oliver • Tri-County League of Cities—Commissioner Wilsen • West Orange Airport Authority—Commissioner Oliver • W.O.Chamber of Commerce—City Manager Frank • Education Incentive Board—Commissioner Brinson • MetroPlan Orlando's Municipal Advisory Committee(MAC)—Commissioner Firstner (By request of the MAC Committee, Commissioner Firstner was reappointed to this board at the February 16, 2021, City Commission Meeting. This board was listed for informational purposes, and at this time an appointment is not needed) Staff recommends the Mayor and Commissioners make appointments to the above-listed boards. STAFF ACTION ITEMS COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE:IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 286.0105:ANY PERSON WHO DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THIS PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.ALSO,IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 286.26:PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,150 N.LAKESHORE DRIVE, OCOEE,FL 34761,(407)905-3105 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. Wage