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Home My WebLink About07-16-2024 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION Ocoee Commission Chambers 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida July 16, 2024 MINUTES 6:15 PM -CALL • ORDER 6:16 Phfl Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:16 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was led by Brad Lomneck, Ocoee Resident, 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 Oliver Also Present: Assistant City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Ardaman, City Clerk Sibbitt City Attorney Ardaman provided a brief update on a meeting with representatives from seven (7) cities to discuss whether they should formally engage with Orange County regarding two (2) proposed Charter Amendments that directly affect local municipalities. He reported that all cities voiced significant concerns about the proposed amendments and agreed to draft a letter to Mayor Dernings and the County Commissioners. PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:21 PIVI The following persons addressed the City Commission: - Landra Wormack, Orange County Tax Collector's Office, announced that their downtown Rosalind & Jackson Street office has been re -opened for operations, including Business Tax Receipts transactions. Ocoee is doing extremely well, being the largest DMV in the State of Florida. - Veronica Ceron, Ocoee Resident, expressed concerns involving pickleball and tennis courts at Tiger Minor Park. - Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident, announced the anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps and asked if those can be incorporated into the City of Ocoee's Centennial Anniversary Celebration. He also announced that July is French American Heritage and Disability Pride Month. He lastly announced that August is National Traffic Safety Awareness Month. - The following citizens spoke on behalf of the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return (TNVR) program in Winter Garden and asked the commission to create a budget item for this program, for the City of Ocoee, in the upcoming fiscal year: - Christina Spillane, Winter Garden Resident July 16, 2024 - Elizabeth Fricker, Ocoee Resident - Kara Viademonte, Ocoee Resident Commissioner Kennedy expressed that he would have issues with introducing a line item in the budget, for this type of program, unless there were restrictions on illegal trapping. Mayor Johnson stated that taxes are paid to Orange County for animal control. Assistant City Manager Shadrix expressed that the City Commission can direct staff to send a letter to Mayor Dernings, requesting them to reinstate funding for the TNVR program for the County. -CONSENT AGENDA 6:4,11 HAA seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 5-0. 1 . Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held June 18,2024. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 2. Approval of Police Department Vehicle Purchases. (Assistant Police Chief McKinstry) 3. Approval for Authorization to Proceed with a Contract for Sale of City -owned Property Identified as 1 Taylor St. (Concurrency & Commitment Coordinator McFarlane) 4. Approval of Ocoee Christian Church Parking Lease Agreement. (Concurrency & Commitment Coordinator McFarlane) 5. Approval of Proposed Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. (Finance Director Roberts) 6. Approval to set Workshop and Hearing Dates for FY 2024-2025 Budget Process. (Finance Director Roberts) 7. Approval of 2024-2028 Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement with Orange County Sheriffs Office. (Police Chief Ogburn) 8. Approval for Declaration of City Surplus Property. (Procurement Manager Tolbert) 9. Approval of 2023-2024 Budget Vehicle and Equipment Purchases. (Public Works Director Krug) 6:45 PM - Heard out of Agenda Order Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Harry Gettings to introduce himself and shared that Mr. Gettings is requesting permission to occupy the City -owned recording studio until December 2024. Harry Gettings, Studio ManagerlProducer, briefly introduced himself, and shared he agreciates the Cit and all thm have done. Assistant Citg Manager Shadrix conveve44�A 11116121 VZA I Is MIN 1 E 11 ow-p w I go nagel No 1 6-Iftl 6-1.1 gol I in 1 A 14 r;MF';j 2 1 P a g e 1. 1 - VX71. July 16, 2024 -FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 6:48 PM 10. Amendment to the First Reading of Ordinance Implementing the Live Local Act. (Zoning Manager Whitfield) City Attorney Ardaman read the title of the ordinance, and it was announced this will presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commissi• meeting on August 6, 2024, at 6:15 PIVI or soon thereafter. 11. Second Reading of Ordinance for Fountains West PUD - 2nd Substantial Amendment to Lot 8 of Fountains West PUD (Planned Unit Development), Project No. RZ-24-05-06. (Zoning Manager Whitfield) Development Services Director Rumer announced this item was withdrawn at the request of the Applicant. 3.- ,J:[eJflWjJ:VAJ _ CJ:QJ 0 A 12. City of Ocoee's I 00-Year Anniversary Celebration. (Acting Support Services Director Gaines) moil T_rwi 111 LI It; %-,ILI kaUl 1111 11ZIWIN-1 1 11 grPrI.L ure J-e-crf�-�i -r 1-tilrate�'t-L ! 0 6 ZIA Assistant City Manager Shadrix reiterated that City staff is seeking feedback from the City Commission as they are currently in budget preparations. He shared the success of the event will rely on the marketing and branding which is why they are seeking approval for waiver of the procurement policy. rh I on the budget workshop process. Commissioner Kennedy asked if there had been any Viscussion about conducting a community survey to gather feedback. Acting Support Services Director Gaines responded that they have not implemented a survey yet but can do so. July 16, 2024 13. Discussion and Direction on Gettings Recording Studio Lease Agreeme (Development Services Director Rumer) I Mayor Johnson explained that the Gettings Family has been involved with the community for many years and is requesting permission to occupy the recording studio until December 2024, to which he has no objections. He then opened the floor for discussion from the City Commission. 0110 IIAM rmllpmolll Harry Gettings, Studio Manager/Producer, briefly shared he understands the concerns voiced by the City Commission and is only requesting the additional six (6) months to remove the equipment from the building. He indicated that he would take care of the payment for the taxes and maintenance of the building. Commissioner r�ennedy asked why the process to relocate had not commenced during their five (5) year rent-free lease. Mr. Gettings addressed his question. Commissioner Kennedy further asked the City Attorney if a new contract could •_ drafted. City Attorney Ardaman addressed his question. Commissioner Kennedy noted the City Commission has been presented with three (3) options, and he is willing to present a new proposal, as he disagrees with the concept • rent-free. Commissioner Wilson shared she also agrees a • rent should be negotiated, and suggested $5,000 a month due to the condition of the building. Mayor Johnson commented that he would recommend $1,500. City Attorney Ardaman shared that the City Commission can draft a proposal that includes an increase in rental fees. Commissioner Oliver asked Mr. Gettings on the hourly charge for the use of the recording studio. Mr. Gettings addressed his question. lil 17a • ill I it 41 FVRI loll •- WINN W, WIMNS V. "11TIPM, mil M"Kol Regular City Commission MeetiY July 16, 2024 Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following: 1) Announced the upcoming budget workshop and hearings dates, and encouraged residents to attend. 2) Discussed honoring former Parks and Recreation Board Member Gordon Applegate for his thirty-four years of volunteer services. She advised if there were no objections she would meet with Parks and Recreation Director Johnson to discuss options to honor Mr. Applegate, and can bring this back for discussion before the City Commission. 3) Confirmed with Assistant City Manager Shadrix that the City is working with the Ocoee High School FFA Program to resolve their issues and concerns shared during the last City Commission Meeting. Commissioner Firstner — Commented on the following: 1) Announced that the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a before and after school program, and details can be accessed on the City's website. 2) Announced that this Saturday, July 20th is Family Recreation Day at the Jim Beach Cester. sm 1) Urged everyone to continue to hydrate and take care this summer in the extreme heat. 2) Read an inspirational quote and urged everyone to use their First Amendment rights to express themselves and not resort to violence. 1) Announced that Clarke Road is going through a design change, so the road is still being worked on. 2) Commented on the parking of the patrons at the Cheer business on Bluford Avenue along with litter being left and the grass needing to be mowed. Assistant City Manager Shadrix assured him that the matter is being addressed. 3) Spoke on the red-light cameras and tickets. 4) Announced that the Skate Park has been extended and it is very nice. 5) Announced that the City is adding a total of eight (8) pickleball courts within the city. 0211ROAM12"I uumi Rusty ns-on, Mayor