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Home My WebLink About06-06-2023 MinutesMINUTES OCOEE CITY COMMISSION JUNE 6, 2023 Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 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 Wilsen. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present. Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Hart Absent: Commissioner Firstn- a • Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Cookson, City Clerk Sibbitt Donation of the Outdoor SaveStation Tower and AED — Martha Lopez -Anderson, Parent Heart Watch, provided a presentation highlighting the Parent Heart Watch organization, shared her personal story, explained the importance of recognizing and responding to sudden cardiac arrest, and shared the location of the SaveStation tower located in Bill Breeze Park. Dave Denmark, Ocoee Resident, commented on poor road conditions along Bowness Ave and Montgomery Ave, and noted an urgent need to repave. He also inquired if any improvements were proposed for Tiger Minor Park. Public Works Director Krug addressed his questions on the road improvements. Parks and Recreation Director Johnson addressed his question in regards to Tiger Minor Park. Duane Morin, Ocoee Resident and Ocoee Business, announced the 5-year anniversary of Toll Road Brewery, and requested permission to close a section of the 41road 24 th to celebrate this milestone. ff=�I=l MIMZ 7 1 IRWIN m6pliffiffl- I M-TI-FT M-0 it 11• MIRMW N M-PTIMINIRsTaTMOM R111111TWIT Firstner absent. June 6, 202� - Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident, Congratulated Finance Director Roberts on the audit. Thanked Mayor Johnson and Commissioner Hart for their support, and presented a PowerPoint on the significant impact of Chinese immigration in our country. W =414FIJ11541• [kh Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Hart; Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Firstner absent. 1 Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held May 16, 2023 and the Special Session held May 18, 2023. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 2. Approval of New Appointments to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fim Department (CACOFD). (City Clerk Sibbitt) 3. Approval to Piggyback Bound Tree Medical Contract # IFB-604500-23/GCM with Seminole County. (Fire Deputy Chief Van Camp) 4. Approval for Crossing Guard Services with All City Management Services. (Police Chief Plasencia) 5. Approval of Memorandums of Agreement with the Florida Police Benevolent Association. (Police Chief Plasencia) 6. Approval of One (1) Year Extension of RFP #18-002 Emergency -Disaster Debris Removal Contracts. (Public Works Director Krug) 7. Approval for Demolition of Structures at 182 N. Lakeshore Drive. (Public Works Director Krug) 8. Approval to Reallocate Residual Capital Funding for Sidewalk Replacement. (Public Works Director Krug) 9. First Reading of Ordinance for LDC Update - Articles 11, V, & VI Relative to Kennels/Pet Care, Clarification on Impervious Surface Materials, and Correction of Scrivener's Errors. (Zoning Manager Whitfield) - 3, anit RIM annotricn-frr = be presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commission meeting on June 20, 2023, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter. • June 6, 2023 10. Second Reading of Ordinance Ratifying Resolution 2023-06 to Rescind the City's Callfora Special Election forJune 13, 2023, andCalling 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) -�11 U.- 11MITEIM-Tome OTIMMOTSTISERrom- The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. L MM ma ms lot "OMMMERMIM IF411 INTO RN MIN"'I mill-Wo 111r,11-11MV R1117 1 "07TV "lleall- 11. Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant Applicants — Approval to Award Grant Monies. (Community Relations Manager Wright) Community Relations Manager Write presented a brief overview of the Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant program. The floor was opened for each member of the City Commission to ask questions and voice concerns. IN not M., a mm Ocoee with conditional approvals as recommended bv staff- Moved bg 4-0 with Commissioner Firstner absent., M67, TYM"MiriC77 MAS-SY77 June 6, 2023 12. The Regency Mixed -Use Development Large Scale Final Site Plan and First Amendment to the Development Agreement (LS-2022-012). (Development Services Director Rumer) Development Services Director Rumer presented a brief overview of The Regency Mixed -Use Development Large Scale Final Site Plan which consists of three (3) parcels, approximately 16.68 acres in size, and is located on the north side of the Florida Turnpike and the west side of the Maguire Road and Old Winter Garden Road intersection. The parcels are located wn the CRA Target Area I Special Area Overlay. The Large -Scale Preliminary Site Plan and Development Agreement were approved at the May 3, 2022, City Commission meeting. He briefly highlighted incentives proposed in the First Amendment to the Development Agreement which was also presented during the CRA Meeting. I A0 QQ III The floor was opened for each member of the City Commission to ask questions and voice concerns. I NkWAN Lei 41"'114 11 eiq;],IkTA Ew'RE 911 &1#1 Ma ii I I I I[Q dr, to] 21" Lei YEAR is I Q00 a Commissioner Hart inquired about the widening of the Turnpike and SR429 and if that project would affect this development. Development Services Director Rumer addressed his question. IKH*ioj 111M IFORIONINIM0 MINIM Parks and Recreation Director Johnson explained this item has been brought back at the request of the City Commission. He requested direction on how they would like to proceed such as parade date, time, and vetting of applicants. He briefed the City Commission on several issues the Lions Club experienced in the past when they hosted the event. The floor was opened for each member of the City Commission to ask questions and voice concerns, June 6, 2023 C rist-tf as P,2 r,? de. mqsgffl•�, Commissioner Hart — Commented on the following: I ) Thanked those involved in executing the Community Picnic, and noted that it w a wonderful event. 2) Commented on the Memorial Event, and praised the guest speaker for providi an exceptional speech. 3) Commented on the Car show and noted that the City needs to consider building I parking garage to accommodate citizens when visiting the City and attendi events. 4) Reminded residents that school is out and encouraged all drivers to drive with ext caution, as children will be outside playing. 5) Wished his daughter a Happy Birthday. I Mayor Johnson — Commented on the following: 1 ) Asked for staff to coordinate a City Commission Workshop to address the Downtown Revitalization Project with regards to the following items: parking lot, old City Hall, Oakland Street, and increased traffic concerns. City Manager Frank addressed his request and offered to have Staff coordinate. After a brief discussion, it was decided to hold the workshop before the 23/24 FY Budget Workshops, for City Manager Shadrix to be the Facilitator and to have Development Services Director Rumer and Deputy Director of Development Services/CRA Administrator Corless attend. 2) Noted the need for a bathroom at Bill Breeze Park/Starke Lake, and made suggestions. City Manager Frank addressed his concerns. 3) Inquired about staffing Bill Breeze Park/Starke Lake during the summer. Commissioner Wilsen inquired about a previous arrangement of Police presence during this time. City Manager Frank addressed their concerns. 4) Shared the danger of crossing the road by foot due to low visibility within the downtown area along McKey Street at multiple intersections, and expressed a need for signage or lighting in the downtown area along McKey Street at multiple intersections. ' Consensus was for oted staff to research and present options. 5) Nthe need for City Limit aka "Gate -Way" signs on Roberson Road near Pet Paradise, and on Tomyn Road. City Manager Frank and Assistance City Manager Shadrix addressed his request. 51 P a g e T67 � �'# "t June 6, 2023 6) Encouraged residents to check out the new Ocoee Action Sports Park. Parks and Recreation Director Johnson announced the Ribbon Cutting date. 7) Inquired about the opening date of Unity Park, and asked about the $10,000 allocated for the Unity Park Monument to honor the victims of the 1920 Massacre. 8) Announced the next City Commission is on June 20th. F-41 a U :100:14 . . City Clerk er-W, 6 Rusty Jo n n, Mayor