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Home My WebLink AboutItem 01 Approval of Minutes1 | Page OCOEE CITY COMMISSION Ocoee Commission Chambers 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida February 6, 2024 MINUTES 6:15 PM REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING • 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 Brad Lomneck, Ocoee Resident. 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 Geller, City Clerk Sibbitt • PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 6:18 PM 2024 Black History Month Proclamation – read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson, and accepted by members of the Human Relations Diversity Board. • STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW - None • PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:23 PM The following persons addressed the City Commission: - Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident and Chair of the Human Relations Diversity Board, thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for celebrating Black History Month and presenting the Black History Month Proclamation; he stated that February also holds President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and the Lunar New Year and wished everyone that celebrates the month’s holidays a great month. • CONSENT AGENDA 6:25 PM Consent Agenda Motion Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Agenda Item #1-6. Moved by Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 5-0. 1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held January 16, 2024. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 2. Approval of Fee Proposal for Final Design and Engineering Services for RFQ #21-003 South Bluford Avenue Streetscape from Geneva Street to Delaware Street. (Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless) Page 3 of 309 Regular City Commission February 6, 2024 2 | Page 3. Approval to Award Invitation to Bid (ITB) #24-004 Asphalt Paving Projects for Fiscal Year 2024. (Procurement Manager Tolbert) 4. Approval to Reject the Sole Bid Received for ITB #24-001 Ocoee WWTF Electrical Upgrade and Expansion (ARPA Federal Grant Funded Project). (Procurement Manager Tolbert) 5. Approval of Clarke Road Widening Property Purchase Agreement. (Public Works Director Krug) 6. Approval of Contracted Sidewalk Repairs Utilizing Existing City of Kissimmee Contract with APEC LLC. (Public Works Director Krug) • FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE – None • SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE – PUBLIC HEARING - None • PUBLIC HEARING - None • REGULAR AGENDA 6:26 PM 7. HRDB 2024 Initiatives Presented by HRDB Board Member Kellie Beck. (Support Services Director Gaines) HRDB Member Beck presented a brief overview of the 2024 Diversity Drives Ocoee Initiative for consideration by the City Commission. This initiative is designed to establish an ongoing educational program that corresponds with the HRDB's objectives delineated in its bylaws. The 2024 Diversity Drives Ocoee Initiative will offer monthly training topics aligned with various diversity months, and aims to educate, engage, and empower the community to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Through collaboration with Orange County Library System’s partnership with LinkedIn Learning, participants will have access to curated training resources that foster a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and equitable community environment. There is no cost to the City on this initiative, the HRDB would only need City staff’s support through updating the website and posting to the City’s Facebook page each month. Motion: Move to approve the HRDB Board 2024 Diversity Drives Ocoee Initiative; Moved by Commissioner Hart, Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; motion carried unanimously. Furthermore, HRDB Member Beck shared she seeks approval for the brochure in their agenda packet which detailed the Board's goals, featured an infographic illustrating Ocoee's demographics, and included a survey aimed at soliciting feedback from Ocoee residents. Brief discussion ensued on funding source and distribution as the HRDB only has $2,000 in their budget. HRDB Member Beck also asked the City Commission for permission to host the survey on the City’s website for those who may not receive a City water bill but reside in the City limits. Page 4 of 309 Regular City Commission February 6, 2024 3 | Page Motion: Move to approve the printing and mailing of the HRDB Brochure which includes a survey, with necessary funding to come out of Contingency Funds; Moved by Commissioner Hart, Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; motion carried unanimously. • COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6:40 PM Commissioner Kennedy – Commented on the following: 1) Requested a discussion on Operating Rules and Procedures for the City Commission similar to what other cities may have. Consensus of the City Commission was to have the City Attorney draft Operating Rules and Procedures for the City Commission for their review at the next City Commission Meeting. 2) Shared that he would like an agenda item to discuss legal matters and receive the Attorney’s thoughts on those issues, and if there are any possible ordinances or charter amendments that have raised from those issues. City Attorney Geller stated that he does have some recommendations and will present them at the next meeting. Commissioner Wilsen – Commented on the following: 1) Announced March 9th is Spring into Conservation which will be held at Unity Park, on Franklin Street. She asked for a consensus to close the road between the railroad tracks and Bluford Avenue, for this event. Consensus of the City Commission was to approve the road closure for this City event. City Manager Frank informed the City Commission that staff looked into the road closure provisions in the Code, and they determined that these will not always have to come forward for consensus, unless there is some type of road closure of a vast number of streets or an event greater than a neighborhood celebration. 2) Announced the Mardi Gras Line Walk being held this Friday, February 9th at Unity Park, leading to the Mardi Gras Block Party in downtown. 3) Noted that the contract discussed last meeting was to appoint Assistant City Manager Craig Shadrix as City Manager upon Rob Frank’s retirement, as that was not clarified in their discussion. Mayor Johnson inquired if they could designate the Assistant City Manager as the successor to the City Manager. City Attorney Geller answered in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson further voiced that he would like for Assistant City Manager Shadrix to be involved with his contract. City Manager Frank assured the Mayor that Assistant City Manager Shadrix will have reviewed his contract prior to their review for approval. Commissioner Firstner – Commented on the following: 1) Announced the Community Market is now open every first Thursday of the month from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center. 2) Announced Healthy West Orange is having a party on February 17th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Wellness Park. Page 5 of 309 Regular City Commission February 6, 2024 4 | Page Commissioner Hart – Commented on the following: 1) Congratulated the Ocoee High School Jazz Band and praised their talents. 2) Expressed his content with Ocoee High School having the highest graduation rate in this region. 3) He urged and reminded residents to please vote this election for a candidate they believe in, and further expressed that the City Commission positions need to remain part-time. 4) Announced that at the next meeting, he will give his comments on Black History Month, and praised the Acting Police Chief for speaking at the HRDB. Mayor Johnson – Commented on the following: 1) Commended the HAPCO Jazz event, and shared music is great for the children. 2) Asked if City staff could post the upcoming concrete and paving locations on the City’s website and Ocoee TV to help alleviate calls. 3) Announced the City is a great place thanks to the right staff, employees, managers, and elected officials. 4) Encouraged residents to please come out to both the Mardi Gras and Spring to Conservation events. • ADJOURNMENT 6:54 PM APPROVED: Attest: City of Ocoee ______________________________ ___________________________ Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Johnson, Mayor Page 6 of 309