HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-2023 MinutesMINUTES
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
JUNE 20, 2023
-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 Commissioner Hart, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Kennedy. Acting City Clerk
Heard called the roll and declared a quorum present.
Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen,
Commissioner Hart
Absent: Commissioner Firstner
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Cookson, Acting City Clerk Heard
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and Motor Vehicles - Landra Wormack congratulated the newly -elected and re-
elected members of the City Commission. She shared the importance of updating a
new address within 30 days; and further, advised updating an address and printing a
title can be done through the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website at
www.fIhsttv.aov.
PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:19 PM
The following persons addressed the City Commission:
Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident, introduced himself and provided a PowerPoint,
regarding the military which outlined ways to show your appreciation, statistics on
recent military recruitment, and membership challenges veteran service
organizations face.
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carried 4-0 with Commissioner Firstner absent.
1 . Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held June 6, 2023.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of Development Agreement and Road Transportation Impact Fee Credit
Agreement for Ocoee Crown Point Mixed Use Project (Wire Development).
(Development Services Director Rumer)
June 20, 2023
3. Approval to Renew the School Resource Officer Agreement with Renaissance Charter
School. (Police Chief Plasencia)
4. Approval for Fire Station 25 Roof Resealing. (Public Works Director Krug)
5. Approval to Piggyback Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Replace
the Generator at the Forest Oaks Water Treatment Plant. (Utilities Director
Croteau)
6. Approval to Rehabilitate Lift Stations 27, 52, 53 and 55 with Spray Wall
Polyurethane Protective Lining System. (Utilities Director Croteau)
7. Approval to Piggyback Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Replace
the Generator at Lift Station 16 (Lake Olympia Club). (Utilities Director Croteau)
8. Approval to Piggyback off of City of West Palm Beach Contract to Repair Tank #1
and Tank #2 at the Forest Oaks Water Plant. (Utilities Director Croteau)
(Taken out of Agenda Order)
Mayor Johnson announced the Grand Opening of the new Ocoee Action Sports Park
tomorrow at 10:00 am at Vandergrift Central Park.
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9. Second 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)
Zoning Manager Whitfield presented the proposed Land Development Code (LDC)
Amendments of Section 2-4, Article 11, Section 5-4 and Table 5-1, Article V, and Section
6-4H, Article VI, relative to the definition and use of impervious surface materials and
regulatory provisions for pet care service, and Table 5-1, Article V, to correct
Scrivener's Errors relating to the agriculture and agricultural processing use categories.
Issue 1: Impervious Surface Materials & Areas
Zoning Manager Whitfield presented a brief overview of the proposed Land
Development Code (LDC) amendments of Article 11, Section 2-4 (Definitions), Article
V, Section 5 (Open Space Regs), and Article VI, Section 6-4H (Parking Regs) and
Table 5-1. She explained the differences between impervious and pervious land on
residential lots. She outlined the proposed amendments are as follows:
1 . Section 2-4: Clarify and clearly define the definition of "Impervious surface
materials", and
2. Modify Sections 5-4K and 6-4H (Parking and Open Space Regs): Clearly state
that impervious materials are not permitted within two (2) feet of side & rear
property lines in order to preserve required open space & maintain drainage
flows/patterns, and
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3. Modify these regulations to clarify that natural mulch (such as pine straws/needles,
pine bark, etc.) shall be considered "pervious" materials and shall be allowed in
the 2-foot side and rear yard setback areas and in open space areas when they
are used for landscaping, but shall be considered as "impervious" materials and
shall not be allowed in the 2-foot side and rear setback areas and open space
areas when they are used for parking.
Issue 2: Animal-Related1ses
Zoning Manager Whitfield explained the current definitions of Animal -Related Uses
in Section 2-4 and outlined the proposed amendments as follows:
1 . Revise definition of "Kennel, Pet" to read as follows: "A place where dogs and other
house pets are kept, sheltered, or boarded for compensation and facilities for
protection training. For activities related to the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits,
refer to Section 43-3 of Article 1, Chapter 43, Code of Ordinances."
2. Add a new definition for "Pet Care Services" to be defined as follows: "Services
identified in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for pet
care services, including, but not limited to, pet grooming, pet-sitting/walking, and
basic obedience training services, include non -medical activities and services
which improve the appearance, obedience and hygiene of dogs, cats and other
small animals or household pets. Pet care services do not include and forbid
protection training services, pet kennels, or the kenneling or over -night boarding
or sheltering of dogs and other pets."
3. Modify Table 5-1 to add a new use category for "Pet Care Services when Confined
within Structure" and to allow this use in the A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3 and 1-1 zoning
districts.
Issue 3: Scrivener's Errors — Relative to Table 5-1
Zoning Manager Whitfield explained LDC Amendment with regard to a scrivener's
error relative to the terms "Agriculture" and "Agricultural Processing" within the Code.
She explained that "Agriculture" is the less intense use category whereas "Agricultural
Processing" is the more intense use category, and it was found that somewhere in and
around 2014 these terms within the Code were swapped in Table 5-1 without their
corresponding use regulations following them, which created the scrivener's error in
Table 5-1. This error created a situation where the more intense industrial "Agricultural
Processing" use became a permitted use in all of the agriculture and residential zoning
districts and the less intense "Agriculture" use became a prohibited use in these same
zoning districts.
The public hearing was opened.
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The following person(s) addressed the City Commission:
Matt Smith, owner of Sit Means Sit Dog Training, Longwood, stated if this ordinance
is approved, they will be able to operate their business within the city, which since
their inception in 2011 has grown up to 25 trainers. Last year alone they signed up
942 dogs for training from all over the state, and he further asked the City Commission
to pass this ordinance in order for them to finalize their location within the city, and
open up a second location.
The public hearing was closed.
The floor was opened for each member of the City Commission to ask questions and
voice concerns. Zoning Manager Whitfield addressed all issues shared.
Mayor Johnson inquired if this conflicts with Orange County in any fashion, and
Zoning Manager Whitfield replied it does not.
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Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-13 with the following Land
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Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Firstner absent.
Commissioner Hart — Commented on the following:
1) Spoke about the need to add a parking garage in the downtown area,
2) Shared that he was able to attend the Juneteenth Event at Bill Breeze Park where
he received positive feedback, and thanked everyone involved for providing a
wonderful event.
3) Noted ongoing speeding concerns and asked residents to slow down.
4) Asked residents to leave wildlife alone.
5) Thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve.
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Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following:
1 ) Provided information on the 2024 Ocoee Calendar Photo Contest.
2) Spoke about Commissioner Hart's appointment as interim District 4 Commissioner
and noted the requirement set at the time was to not appoint an individual as interim
who intended to run for the seat. She asked if that requirement can be released
because of the. changes that were made. Mayor Johnson commented that he did
not believe legally they could stop anyone from running. City Attorney Cookson
agreed with the Mayor and stated the Commission cannot prevent anyone from
running for election; and further, when the interim appointment was made, it was a
policy of the Commission, and the Commission has every right to change a policy.
3) Shared the July 4th meeting was canceled, and that the next scheduled meeting is
on Tuesday, July 18th.
4) Asked residents to slow down.
5) Wished everyone a safe and happy 4th of July.
Commissioner Kennedy — Commented on the following:
1) Stated he is filing his Commissioner Report which will be available to the public.
2) Announced that he graduated from Ocoee's Public Safety cademy, thanked High
Point Church and Texas Roadhouse for providing a graduation celebration.
3) Provided information on the upcoming Teen Citizen Police Academy.
4) Shared several City project updates that are listed in his Commissioner's Report.
5) Disclosed that he has done research on Parent Heart Watch and he reached out to
City Staff about creating a program to install outdoor SaveStation Towers and AEDs
in our City parks and asked if that would come out of his discretionary funds. Mayor
Johnson recommended he bring it up at the Budget Workshop.
rflayor Johnson — Commented on the following:
1 ) The Florida League of Cities'Annual Conference will be held at the Hilton Orlando
Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida on August 10-12, 2023. Each year Cities are
asked to appoint a Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Session at the
conference. Consensus was to appoint Mayor Johnson as the Voting Delegate
for the Annual Business Session at the 2023 Florida League of Cities Annual
Conference.
2) Announced City Hall is closed on Tuesday, July 4th. The next City Commission
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18th.
3) Inquired about the Downtown Revitalization Work Sessions. City Manager Frank
addressed his question.
Inquired about funding for the Unity Park Monument and encouraged Staff to work
with both William Maxwell and Brad Lomneck on the project. City Manager Frank
addressed his concerns. Motion: Move to allocate $10,000 out of Contingency
Funds for the Unity Park Monument if the funds are not already set aside b
the HRDB/Community Relations Department; Moved by Commissioner
Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen. Motion carried 4-0 with
Commissioner Firstner absent.
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5) Expressed an urgent need for a parking garage or lot in the downtown area,
6) Inquired about the status of Oakland Avenue, City Manager Frank addressed h
concern.
7) Inquired about sidewalk repairs. City Manager Frank addressed his concer
Requested a public announcement of the upcoming asphalt repaving projec
through the end of the year. City Manager Frank addressed his reque
Commissioner Kennedy requested a similar list be posted for sidewalk repairs,
8) Stressed an urgent need to repave Bowness Road as soon as possible. I
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