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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Approval of Minutes from the Workshop and Regular City Commission Meeting held August 1, 2023MINUTES OCOEE CITY COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2023 • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Johnson called the workshop to order at 5:00 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. 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, and City Clerk Sibbitt • INTERVIEW OF CITY ATTORNEYS 1. Fishback Dominick 5:00 p.m. — 5:20 p.m. local time Rick Geller, Esq., and Kurt Ardaman, Esq., Fishback Dominick, both provided brief bio's and years of experience in law, and highlighted their firm's experience. The importance of interpersonal relationships when representing a City was expressed as well as the current knowledge of the City of Ocoee's Charter. It was shared that their firm also worked in representing the City of Ocoee as Special Counsel in 2021. Additionally, the topic of conflicts was addressed due to their firm representing the neighboring City of Winter Garden. The floor was opened for each member of the City Commission to ask questions. Mr. Ardaman addressed their questions. 2. Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, PA 5:20 p.m. — 5:40 p.m. local time D. Andrew Smith, III, Esq., Shepard, Smith, Koh/myer & Hand, PA, introduced himself and provided his years of experience in law, and highlighted their firms experience. He explained their firm's involvement in the communities they represent, and the importance of also having relationships with the residents. Additionally, the topic of conflicts was addressed due to their firm representing the neighboring City of Apopka. The floor was opened for each member of the City Commission to ask questions. Mr. Smith addressed their questions. City Attorney Cookson advised the City Commission that the approval for the selection of the city attorney firm will be made during the Regular City Commission Meeting following this workshop. •ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM. APPROVED: Attest: City of Ocoee Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Johnson, Mayor 1I1 Page 32 of 268 MINUTES OCOEE CITY COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2023 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING • CALL TO ORDER 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. 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 • PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation for June 2023 — 2023 West Orange Healthy Selfie read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson CRC Chair Forges and CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller introduced themselves and provided a PowerPoint to explain the ordinance proposing amendments to the City of Ocoee's Charter and amendments to Section 5-3 of the City Code. The floor was open for the City Commission to ask questions. CRC Chair Forges and CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller addressed all questions, and reminded the City Commission that any comments or recommendations should be returned to the Charter Review Commission within 45 days of receipt of the report being presented this evening. Discussion ensued on the timeline to have the Charter amendments presented to the Supervisor of Elections Office, and City Manager Frank advised that a timeline will be provided to the City Commission by CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller. • STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW - None • PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Johnson announced the 100th anniversary of the City becoming a municipality and displayed a plaque that was provided to the City by The Florida League of Cities. He directed staff to plan a celebration recognizing this milestone to be held in November. • CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda Motion Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Aqenda Items #1-9. Page 33 of 268 Regular City Commission Meeting August l,2023 Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Kennedv; Motion carried 5-0. 1. Approval of Minutes from the Workshop Meeting and Regular City Commission Meeting held July 18, 2023. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 2. Approval to Ratify Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission Member. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 3. Approval of New Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire Department (CACOFD). (City Clerk Sibbitt) 4. Approval of an Unsolicited Proposal for Public Private Partnership - Ocoee Fire Station. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix) 5. Affirm and Authorize the City Manager to proceed with actions discussed at the July 18th City Commission Workshop. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix) 6. Approval of a Two -Year Warranty Surety and Maintenance, Materials, and Workmanship Agreement for VMG Shoppes (fka 4 Locos Taco). (Development Engineer Keaton) 7. Approval of a Replat for Heartland Dental (Blackwood at Ocoee Commons, Lot 2). (Development Engineer Keaton) 8. Approval of Right of Way Utilization Agreement and Sign Easements for The Alibi at Lake Lilly Apartments. (Development Services Director Rumer) 9. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Permit Inspection and Review and Fire Services with the Town of Windermere. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp) • FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 10. First Reading of Ordinance for Flores Property at 2121 Lauren Beth Avenue - Annexation & Rezoning from Orange County A-1 to City of Ocoee R-1 (AX-05- 23-05 & RZ-23-05-05). (Zoning Manager Whitfield) City Attorney Cookson read the titles of the ordinances and Mayor Johnson announced this will be presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commission meeting on August 15, 2023, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter. -SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE — PUBLIC HEARING - None • PUBLIC HEARING - None 2 Page 34 of 268 Regular City Commission Meeting August 1, 2023 • REGULAR AGENDA 11. Appointment of Alternate Member to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (City Clerk Sibbitt) City Clerk Sibbitt explained that due to a recent vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Commission moved the alternate member to a regular member seat. She asked the Commission to appoint a member to the alternate seat. Applications that were on file were provided in their packets. Discussion ensued on having equal representation of the districts, and the submission date of the applications on file. Motion: Move to appoint Derrick Chacon to complete the term of the vacant alternate member seat on the Planninci and Zoninq Commission; Moved by Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Kennedv: Motion carried unanimously. 12. Selection of a Qualified Firm for City Attorney Services. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix) Assistant City Manager Shadrix explained at the pleasure of the City Commission a workshop was held today for the two (2) law firms to make a presentation, and staff is requesting the City Commission to make a selection. Motion: Move to appoint Fishback & Dominick for citv attornev services; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Hart; Motion carried 5-0. The City Commission and City Manager shared their appreciation for City Attorney Cookson and his years of service with the City. City Attorney Cookson thanked the City Commission and staff for trusting and working with him for the last eleven years. • COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Hart — Commented on the following: 1) Thanked both law firms for their presentations. 2) Reminded residents to practice patience as the school year begins; and further, recommended leaving a few minutes early to avoid unnecessary stress on the roads. 3) Thanked the first responders of the City for keeping us safe. 4) Thanked Board Members for their time and dedication to the City, and encouraged citizens to get involved in local government. 5) Thanked the community for the opportunity to serve. 6) Wished all a great school year. Page 35 of 268 Regular City Commission Meeting August 1, 2023 Commissioner Firstner — Commented on the following: 1) Thanked the Charter Review Commission for an excellent job. 2) Encouraged Staff to go big for the 100th anniversary in November. 3) Thanked City Attorney Cookson for many wonderful years and wished him well. 4) Reiterated the importance of practicing patience on the roads as school begins. Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following: 1) Announced the City's Calendar Photo Contest and encouraged residents to submit their photos. 2) Thanked the Charter Review Commission for their hard work. 3) Wished City Attorney Cookson well. Mayor Johnson — Commented on the following: 1) Noted that the June 18, 2023 Workshop Minutes did not provide specific dates discussed during the meeting. City Clerk Sibbitt addressed his concerns and offered to provide staff notes. 2) Spoke about the importance of the Charter Review Commission and thanked the members for their dedication and hard work. Commissioner Kennedy — Commented on the following: 1) Wished City Attorney Cookson the best. 2) Welcomed the new City law firm Fishback & Dominick. 3) Thanked CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller, Chair Forges, and the members for their services. 4) Shared that multiple Advisory Boards have been unable to meet due to a lack of quorum and encouraged citizens to get involved and join a board. -ADJOURNMENT Attest: City of Ocoee Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Johnson, Mayor 4I Page 36 of 268