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Home My WebLink About02-07-2023 MinutesMINUTES MEETING Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:23 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was led by Ocoee Resident, Brad Lomneck, 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, City Attorney Cookson, City Clerk Sibbitt 1. Celebration of the Asian Lunar New Year with the Dynamics Lion Dance Team. This performance occurred at 6:15 PM prior to Call to Order. 2. Proclamation for Black History Month — February 2023, read by Commissioner Brinson and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson. 1 11 11 g��Iq ijp�! I In ;piii F 1111 1 11 BaPlellyll IT11:11 Lill 112WIMIrlImmirm• wmm n gj Moyer, Resident, presented a PowerPoint which highlighted the Lunar New Year and Black History Month. - Tom Lowrie, American Legion Post 63, announced the date, time and location of the Four Chaplains Memorial Service and invited the public. - Victoria Laney, Ocoee Resident, thanked Community Relations staff for making the Pine Hills community feel welcomed at the Martin Luther King Day Parade. - Robert Fugat, Ocoee Resident, shared concerns about the current Code Enforcement policy noting his worry for the initiator's safety, and asked if the City could start initiating compliance for visible code violations around town. Commissioner Wilsen shared that legislature passed the law which no longer allows for anonymous complaints, Commissioner Oliver understood the ill -will 1 1 P a g e ME -0 �_d �L' V I �11 February 7, 2023 that is placed against neighbors by this process and inquired if the HOA could initiate the compliant. Mayor Johnson shared that previous complaints which the Code Enforcement Board found to be in non-compliance has not always solved the problem, explaining that many property owners allow fines to build up, never bringing the property into compliance. 6 1 A 0 . •. 1IM•112". Mie 9183L*0=1� =-U,111111 being pulled by CitV staff to be placed on a future agenda. =0 carried 5-0. 3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Commission Meeting held January 171 2023. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 4. Approval of New Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Police Department (CACOPD), (City Clerk Sibbitt) 5. Approval of Proposal from GAI Community Solutions Group to Update the CRA Redevelopment Plan. (Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless) 6. Approval to Piggyback Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Install Nem Athletic Flooring for the Jim Beech Recreation Center. (Parks and Recreatio Director Johnson) i 7. Approval of Payment for the 2023 Ocoee Music Festival Entertainment. (Parks and Recreation Director Johnson) fen 1=0 L-17AWIF701 addressed his questions. Commissioner Brinson shared his concern with the absence of the labeling of the Ocoee Music Festival within the budget book. Finance Director Roberts addressed his concern. Commissioner Wilsen commented that these items were discussed during the Budget Hearings, and recommended that members of the City Commission reach out to staff when they need clarification on an agenda item prior to a meeting. Further clarification was provided by Finance Director Roberts regarding the transfers in and transfers out related to the Ocoee Music Festival. Commissioner Oliver commented on the timing of the 2023 Ocoee Music Festival dates which is scheduled for March loth and llth, prior to the Ocoee General Election, and voiced concerns regarding campaign rallies occurring at the event. 2 1 P a g e February 7, 2023 Commissioner"Milsen voiced her hopes that the candidates would not be using thIn Ocoee Music Festival for campaign purposes. She further commented on the pa changes for the dates of the Ocoee Music Festival which sometimes occurs due the availability of an artist. 101-4111 11111M, 119MIR94-2114 MR 111,111-11,11MMO Im- 03 191119MITI Reff-I! W1111M sm, 111M.911111, 1"IffilflEns 0,6 * =#I I I 11t,- _77=17Kecreation =11#z7f rT :7=118TV P"Urp - e of Installing a Pedestrian Entrance at the Ocoee Skatepark. (Parks and Recreation Director Johnson) Commissioner Oliver inquired about the entrance to the Ocoee Skatepark. Parks and Recreation Director Johnson addressed his question. -110-MIMIM"M OEM Me- ENNI-IFS31 111MMIT IR bV Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 5-0. Him 9. Approval of Florida's Bicycle Pedestrian Focused Initiative: Communication and High Visibility Enforcement Grant. (Police Chief Plasencia) 10. Approval of Custodial Cleaning and Day Porter Service Agreement for City Hall. (Public Works Director Krug) 11. Approval of Resolution Adopting the Orange County Local Mitigation Strategy. (Public Works Director Krug) 12. Approval of Additional Disaster Debris Removal Services with CrowderGulf LLC, RFP #18-002. (Public Works Director Krug) M01-0111501 • 3 1 P a g e February 7, 2023 aft1 • 1 �-IIIIIMI 14. Appointment of Members to the Human Relations Diversity Board (HRDB). (City Clerk Sibbitt) City Clerk Sibbitt explained the item before the Board, and shared all applications received to date have been provided to them for consideration on making appointments to the HRDB tonight. She advised that she has only heard back from one Commissioner on their recommended District appointment. Commissioner Wilsen voiced concerns on proceeding with the appointments to the HRDB due to the upcoming election and the change of some District seats. She is requesting for this item to be tabled until after the election. W. 11111111M no-ITTIM "ITO Commissioner Brinson voiced his disagreement with the motion on the floor, a the tabling of this item. He further commented that there is a violation to Robe Rules for tabling this item. City Attorney Cookson addressed his concerns, a explained the City Commission has the authority to table an item as long as a reas is indicated. Commissioner Oliver shared there is validity to the motion, b commented on the duties of the Elected Officials while in office. A 0 0 0 0 — w - I To -continue Me appointment OT trie-liern ers... so that it is more appropriate to this item. Iii 11:11l��: 111•1111111 :lill ir I : 4 1 a ^ 2 1 =4001 I ITM MR SWIM= 14 MINIMUM-! I a IJIM41 M-271 R-R-91 Oliver_qppgsin- q_ Fe•ruary 7,'2023 OX01 gi I im-ail, k&ja wo] The following person(s) addressed the City Commission: - Brad Lomneck, Resident, clarified Roberts Rules and commented on ti Ocoee Music Festival date selection, explaining how an event date I Moyer, Resident, inquired about the Black History Essay contest. Commissioner Wilsen offered to address his concerns during her comments, Commissioner Firstner — Commented on the following: 1) Provided information about Ocoee's Public Safety Academy, and encourag interested residents to contact the City. 1 2) Shared that the Women's Club of Ocoee will be hosting a Political Forum for t 2023 Election, and provided the date, time, and location for each night. 3) Announced the Grand Opening of the Healthy West Orange Wellness Park, a • encouraged residents to attend. Commissioner Oliver — Commented on the following: 1) Inquired about the status of the Clarke Road Widening Project. Development Services Director Rumer addressed his question. 2) Requested consensus from the Commission to have staff draft a formal letter regarding the urgent need for traffic lights at the intersections of Clarcona Ocoee Road and Ingram Road, and McCormick Road and Apopka -Vineland Road. City Manager Frank addressed his request. Consensus of the City Commission was to have staff draft and send a letter to the Mayor of Orange CountV on their behalf. 3) Noted the continued speeding along Clarcona Ocoee Road, requested aggressive Police presence to deter the behavior, and asked how many tickets have been issued this year. Police Chief Plasencia addressed his concerns and offered to provide the statistic requested. 4) Shared information about the upcoming Election, and explained that the City would be holding a Special Election for District 4. 5) Shared that historically only 6-8% of voters participate in municipal elections and encouraged all residents to vote. 6) Read a quote by Stephen Grellet. Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following: 1) Agreed with Commissioner Oliver on the need to actively address speeding a • shared her approach to combat the problem. Explained that she used discretiona funds to purchase speed deterrent signs which are posted in District 2 a• encouraged others to do the same. 5 1 P a g e February 7, 2023 Wilsen. March 18th and September 16th. Consensus of the City Commission was to allow and support both dates. Mayor Johnson — Commented on the following: 1) Thanked City Staff for the Police Department Award Ceremony, 2) Noted the outstanding performance by the UCF Flying Horse Big Band and t Ocoee High School Jazz Band at the HAPCO Fest. 3) Spoke about low voter turnout, and encouraged residents to vote. 4) Shared the Election date and requested confirmation on voting locations. Ci Clerk Sibbitt provided the polling location for each district. I 0=00INA City of Ocoee 6' Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Jofiayor 6 1 P a g e