HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-2024 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
September 17, 2024 MINUTES 6:15 PM
-CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PIVI
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 PM in the Commission Chambers
of City Hall. The invocation was led by Ages Hart, Ocoee Resident, 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
Firstner, Commissioner Oliver
Also Present: Acting City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, City Clerk Sibbitt
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Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation was read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson. He also
shared that in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, 20 flags are on display throughout City Hall,
representing communities with origins in 20 Latin American countries and territories.
Additionally, he invited everyone to join the City's Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursd.y,
October 3rd, from 5 PM to 9 PM at Bill Breeze Park.
Marilyn Hattaway, Executive Director of West Orange Habitat for Humanity, along with her
team, gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting their organization and the positive impact
they have on the community. They appeared before the City Commission to propose a
partnership for a neighborhood revitalization project. Ms. Hattaway requested that the City
appoint a neighborhood liaison and contribute $500 per home, totaling $5,000, to support their
goal of revitalizing 10 homes.
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Ages Hart, Ocoee Resident, voiced his support of the revitalization project,
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seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 5-0.
1 . Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held August 20,2024.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval to Ratify Appointment of the Fifth Trustee to the General Employees' Pension
Board. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
3. Approval of Appointment of a Trustee to the Police Office r's/Firefig hte rs' Retirement
Board. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
4. Renewal of a Contract with the McKinnon Corporation for Economic Development and
Transportation Consultant Services. (Acting Assistant City Manager Rumer)
5. Approval for Renewal of the E-Payment Services Agreement with Point & Pay, LLC and
Client Application. (Finance Director Roberts)
6. Approval of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety High Visibility Enforcement and Support
Program. (Police Chief Ogburn)
7. Approval of Interlocal Agreements for Police Dispatching Services between the City of
Winter Garden, the Town of Windermere, and the City of Ocoee. (Police Chief Ogburn)
8. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for ITB #24-002 W. Oakland Avenue Reconstruction.
(Actin•g Utilities Director Bolling)
9. Approval of License Agreement Between Florida Central Railroad Company, LLC
(FCEN) for the Floral Street Sewer Project. (Acting Utilities Director Bolling)
10. Approval of Florida Central Railroad Company, LLC (FCEN) License Agreement for the
W. Oakland Avenue Reconstruction Project. (Acting Utilities Director Bolling)
11. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for RFQ #23-004 Construction Manager at Risk(CMR)
for Floral Street Water, Sewer and Road Reconstruction. (Acting Utilities Director
Bolling)
12. First Reading of Ordinance Amending Article 11, Chapter 51 of the Code of Ordinanc,--"
Creating Local Technical Amendments to the Florida Building Code. (Acting Assista
City Manager Rumer) I
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as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commission meeting on
October 1, 2024, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter,
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13. First Reading of Ordinances for Shoppes on the Bluff Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map Amendment & Rezoning; Project No. CPA-2024-003 & RZ-24-
03-05. (Zoning Manager Whitfield)
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinances, and it was announced this will be
presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commission
meeting on October 1, 2024, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
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14. Second Reading of Ordinance for a Temporary Six (6) Month Moratorium on the
Processing and Consideration of Development Approvals. (Acting Assistant City
Manager Rurner
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance.
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the staff's efforts in focusing on design standards to enhance development within the City.
Mayor Johnson expressed dissatisfaction with several unpleasant comments he received
regarding an upcoming development.
Motion: Move to approve Ordinance No. 2024-26, for a Temporary Six (6) Month
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15. Approval of HomeTowne Studios Special Exception; Project No. 5-24-SE-032.
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 1, 2024, CITY COMMISSION MEETING AT THE
REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. (Concurrency is Commitment oor nator
McFarlane)
Mayor Johnson announced this item has been continued to the October 1, 2024, City
Commission Meeting.
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Commissioner Oliver — Commented on the following:
1) Announced that we are still in hurricane season and urged citizens to continue to be
vigilant and prepared.
2) Announced that Election Day is November 5th and the deadline to register to vote is
October 7th
3) Announced the Ocoee High School homecoming parade is on Wednesday, September
25th and urged everyone to come out and support.
4) Read an inspirational quote.
Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following:
1) Announced that Halloween Howl Night is Friday, October 25th from 6 PM to 9 PM at Bill
Breeze Park, which will include Trunk or Treat, and the Jolly Jamboree is Saturday, December
14th from 3 PM to 8 PM in downtown.
2) Thanked the residents for attending and sharing their concerns and opinions.
3) Announced that she is looking forward to seeing the home improvements made possible
through Habitat for Humanity.
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Commissioner Kennedy — Commented on the following:
1) Commented on the demeanor of the emails sent by residents and reiterated that the Land
Development Code rewrite has been long overdue and the Commission supports thi-V
residents and businesses of Ocoee.
1) Questioned the progress of coming up with a process for residents and businesses to
hook up to City sewer. Acting City Manager Shadrix addressed the Mayor's question and
stated that the commission will be briefed at a future Commission Meeting and individual
meetings with commissioners be scheduled.
2) Announced that the stop signs on Adair Street and Wurst Road are up, and urged citizens
to be careful and watchful. The stop signs on White Road are being designed.
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3) Announced National Night Out is October 18t from 5 PIVI to 9 PIVI at Bill Breeze Park.
4) Announced his Ocoee High School Class Reunion is September 28th.
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