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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
MAY 16, 2023
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:16 PM in the Commission Chambers
of City Hall. The invocation was led by Commissioner Hart, 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 Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen,
Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Hart
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Cookson, City Clerk Sibbitt
Proclamation for May 2023 — Florida Emancipation Day read and proclaimed by
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by Senator Thompson.
and the GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting Award - Timothy Westgate,
PurvisGray, announced that the City's received the prestigious Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2021. He then presented an overview of the Auditor's Report which
covered significant events, financial highlights, and other audit matters for the FY
ending September 30, 2022.
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Commissioner Hart inquired about the retirement fund investments and any possible
red flags within the City's finances. Mr. Westgate, PurvisGray, addressed his concerns.
Mayor Johnson commented on the loss in value that the City has suffered. Mr.
Westgate, PurvisGray, addressed his concerns.
May 16,2023
-PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:40 PM
The following persons addressed the City Commissiol
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Jamie Douglas, Monierre Development, shared that on Friday, May 12, 2023,
they fulfilled the Memorandum of Understanding which was approved at the
December 2, 2022, City Commission meeting, and requested a Special Session
to finalize the agreements. He explained that this will allow his team to move
forward with additional required closings for the project. Consensus of the City
Commission was to call a Special Session on Thursday, May 18th at 5:30 PM.
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1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held May 2,
2023.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of Reappointment on the Code Enforcement Board (3-year
term). (City Clerk Sibbitt)
3. Approval of Road Closure for the Ocoee High School
Homecoming Parade on September 6, 2023. (Development
Services Director Rumer)
4. Approval of a Road Closure for the 23rd Annual Downtown Ocoee Car Show.
(Development Services Director Rumer)
5. Approval of a Two -Year Warranty Surety and Maintenance,
Materials, and Workmanship Agreement for Wynwood Phase I
and 2. (Development Engineer Keaton)
6. First Reading of Ordinance Ratifying Resolution 2023-06 to Rescind the
City's Call fora Special Election forJune 13, 2023, and Calling forthe General
City Election Date to Coincide with the Orange County Municipal Election Day and
the Presidential Preference Primary Date of March 19, 2024. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
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City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance, and Mayor Johnson
?.nnounced this will be presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next
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7. Second Reading of Ordinance for Siri Office Building Market Street
Annexation & Rezoning to PUD, Project No(s). AX-03-23-03 & RZ-23-03-03.
(Zoning Manager Whitfield)
Development Services Director Rumer presented a brief overview of the subject
property which is approximately .372 acres in size. The subject site is adjacent to and
has been included as part of the design for the Siri Office Building PUD Land Use Plan
(LUP), fka 3872 Old Winter Garden Road PUD LUP. The applicant has submitted this
request for annexation and classification of the vacated ROW site to PUD. This
application does not propose any new development, but rather, per the approved
Amended Siri Office Building LUP, the vacated ROWs will be developed with parking
spaces and landscaped buffers.
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The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
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8. Appointment of Five (5) Members, Two (2) Alternate Members and a Facilitator
to the Charter Review Commission. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
City Clerk Sibbitt explained at the May 2nd meeting city staff requested the City
Commission provide applications to her, which were provided in the agenda packet.
She announced the names of any applicants received after the publication of the
agenda. Staff requested the City Commission appoint five (5) members and two (2)
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alternates and appoint Attorney Richard Geller with Fishback Dominick to be th,-.
facilitator/board attorney,
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9. Appointment of Members to the Human Relations Diversity Board (HRDB).
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
City Clerk Sibbitt explained at the May 2nd meeting the City Commission appointed
four (4) residents to the HRDB. City staff is requesting Commissioner Hart to
recommend one (1) resident from District 4 and the Commission to appoint two (2) at
large members.
Motion: Move to appoint Johnny Milien as the at -large member to the HIRDB;
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10. Notification of Initial Three -Year Term Ending for Two (2) Regular Members
and One (1) Alternate Member on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Development Services Director Rumer and City Clerk Sibbitt)
Mayor Johnson briefly commented on past pratices of the alternate member
moving up to a regular member position. City Manager Frank addressed his
concern, and advised that is not currently stated in the ordinance, but they can
consider revising the ordinance.
Development Services Director Rumer advised two (2) are eligible to serve one
(1) more term. He further explained that the first members to complete their two (2)
full terms will occur in June 2024. Any member who has served two full terms is not
eligible to serve another term until three years have passed. Commissioner Wilsen
inquired about the term limits. Development Services Director Rumer addressed
her question. Commissioner Kennedy shared his recollection of the discussion at
the March meeting in which the alternate position was discussed.
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11. Discussion and Direction from the City Commission about the Procurement
of a City Attorney. (City Manager Frank)
City Manager Frank explained with the recent resignation of City Attorney Scott
Cookson staff is requesting authorization to proceed with the procurement process for
selecting a law firm or attorney to fulfil the role of City Attorney. Brief discussion
ensued regarding past procurement process.
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Corrirn*10neri0h00y — Commented on the following:
1 ) Spoke about his experience attending the Citizens Public Safety Academy.
2) Shared which departments he met with this month.
3) Spoke about traffic and congestion concerns and provided an update on Lakewood
Ave and the Clarke Road Widening Project.
4) Proposed widening Ocoee Apopka Road from McCormick to Franklin, and
requested for Staff to explore transferring the road to the City and investigating
Orange County transportation spending in Ocoee. Consensus of the Cit
Commission was to have Staff explore transferring Ocoee Apopka to the City
and investiaate Orange County transportation spending in Ocoee.
5) Noted that the City has $5 million in ARPA funding and spoke about the temporary
Fire Station on Adair Street. He inquired about finding a permanent location on
Clarcona-Ocoee and moving forward with finding a Private Public Partnership to
construct the new facility. Consensus of the City Commission was to have Staff
find a permanent location on Clarcona Ocoee and move forward with finding
a Private Public Partnership to construct the new facility.
6) Highlighted the City events that he recently attended.
7) Announced the M. time, and location of the Ocoee PD Community Picnic.
8) Disclosed that he made a $100 donation from his discretionary funds to the Ocoee
High School for Senior Awards Knight.
May 16, 2023
Com mmssiori ei�Wilsefi, — Commented on the following:
1) Announced the date, time, and location of the Memorial Day Event.
2) Announced that the Orange County Clerk of Courts located on Story Road will be
open and offering services on the third Saturday of each month starting on June
1 7th.
rmiiis�sloner Fir*dr — Commented on the following:
1) Announced his scholarship contribution to the OYC in the amount of $500 from his
discretionary funds.
Oo�mmls*i6n�04art — Commented on the following:
1 ) Announced his scholarship contribution to the OYC in the amount of $300 from
his discretionary funds,
2) Congratulated the 2023 Ocoee High School Seniors and encouraged them to
celebrate responsibly, Commended parents on a job well done!
3) Shared that May is Mental Health Month and spoke about the mental health
concerns in our country. He encouraged everyone to participate in self -evaluations
and to ask for help if needed,
4) Shared that he and his wife attended the Cinco de Mayo Block party and
encouraged more events like this.
5) Encouraged residents to appreciate the elderly, our teachers, and our veterans.
6) Thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve.
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1 4yor pb •n — Commented on the following:
1) Asked for the Christmas Parade discussion to come back before the City
Commission on June 6th. Commissioner Wilsen requested the attendance of
Parks and Recreation Director Johnson,
2) Announced that he will be attending the Ocoee PD Community Picnic.
3) Shared that he will be out of town for Memorial Day and is unable to attend the
Memorial Day event.
4) Announced his scholarship contribution to the OYC in the amount of $1200 from
his discretionary funds.
5) Proposed closing the street for a monthly music street party, and recommended a
July 4th Street Party on Frid.y, June 30th or Saturday, July 1st. Consensus of the
City Commission was to have Staff move forward with a July 4th Street Party.
6) Inquired about a start date for the HRDB and Charter Review Commission. City
Clerk Sibbitt addressed his question.
7) Announced that the next City Commission is on June 6th.
City Attorney Cookson shared that there will be a Special Session this Thursda
May 18th. I
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