HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-05-2024 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
November 5, 2024 MINUTES 6:15 PM
CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PNI
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 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 Rumer, City Attorney Geller, City Clerk Sibbitt
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 6:17 PM
Week of the Family Proclamation read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson, and accepted by
Victoria Laney.
Recognition of Gordon Applegate for his Years of Service on the City of Ocoee Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board by Commissioner Wilsen. Mr. Applegate's daughter, Michelll!-�
Cummings, and his wife, Sherrall Applegate, accepted the plaque on his behalf and expressed
their gratitude to the City Commission for recognizing his 34 years of dedicated service as a
board volunteer.
STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW 6:26 PM
City Clerk Sibbitt explained a memorandum placed on the dais from Police Chief Ogburn•
inform the City Commission of a scrivener's error in a consent agenda item approved on Octob
15, 2024. She clarified that no action is required, as the memo serves only to clarify languag
and the agreement approved by the City Commission remains correct.
- Larry Johnson, Ocoee Resident, voiced his concerns with the odor coming from the lift
station near his home. Acting Utilities Director Bolling responded, acknowledging the odor
issue and assuring that efforts are underway to resolve
- Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident, announced Election Day and highlighted several upcoming
Veteran's Day Celebrations around the county. He also noted that this month is both National
Family Caregivers Month and National Native American Heritage Month.
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-CONSENT AGENDA 6:33 PNI
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seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 5-0.
1 Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held October 15,2024.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of ALS 360 Contract with Stryker. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
3. Approval of Cepra Landscape Contract Amendment No. 1. (Parks and Leisure Services
Director Johnson)
4. Approval of Contract for the City Hall and Maguire House Holiday Decorations. (Parks and
Leisure Services Director Johnson)
5. Approval for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant for 2024-2025. (Police Chief Ogburn)
6. Approval to Piggyback on the Orange County Master Purchase Agreement to Purchase
Police Radios. (Police Chief Ogburn)
7. Approval of Five -Year Contract Renewal with Axon Enterprises Inc. (Police Chief
Ogburn)
8. Approval of FY 2024-2025 Traffic Signal Capital Improvement Projects with Control
Specialists. (Assistant Public Works Director Gajadhar)
9. Approval of FY 2024-2025 Traffic Signal Repair and Replacement Projects with Control
Specialists. (Assistant Public Works Director Gajadhar)
10. Approval of Holiday Pole -Mounted Decoration Lease Agreement from Holiday Outdoor
Decor. (Assistant Public Works Director Gajadhar)
11. Notification of an Emergency Purchase Oxidation Ditch Rotor #4 Components in
accordance with Section 21.6 of the City of Ocoee Code of Ordinances. (Acting Utilities
Director Bolling)
12. Approval to Purchase Wachs Actuator Trailer. (Acting Utilities Director Bolling)
13. Approval of Road Closure for the Crossing Guard's Christmas Party - Sleepy Harbour
Drive. (Zoning Manager Whitfield)
14. Appeal to Vesting Determination for Ocoee Gateway - Live Local Project. AT THE
REQUESI OF THE APPELLANT, THIS ITEM IS BEING CONTINUED TOJANUARY 7.
2025. (City Attorney Geller)
City Attorney Geller summarized the intent of the appeal and advised this item is being
continued at the request of the appellant to the January 7, 2025, Regular City Commission
Meeting. Mayor Johnson inquired if there were any citizens in attendance to address this item
not were not aware of the continuance.
concerns about the need for housing.
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- FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE - None
-SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE — PUBLIC HEARING - None
-PUBLIC HEARING 6:35 [11,11
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Zak Nawrocki, AECOM, presented renderings and gave an overview of the design concept.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Kennedy expressed appreciation to the Montierre Development team for
promptly sharing information with the public and encouraged them to maintain those efforts.
Commissioner Oliver noted that the community is eagerly anticipating this project, and the
feedback he has received has been very positive. He thanked the Montierre team and City staff
for their efforts in bringing the project to this stage.
Commissioner Firstner inquired if this will be the largest sports complex in the Country. Mr.
Douglas addressed his question. Commissioner Firstner echoed his support on the project and
commended the Montierre team on creating another destination location in Central Florida.
Commissioner Wilsen inquired whether the resort would be open for local residents in the
community to visit and enjoy. Mr. Douglas addressed her question.
Mayor Johnson praised the Montierre Team for their collaboration with City staff, noting that
youth sports are in high demand within the City. He highlighted that this project will provide not
only sports facilities but also restaurants and job opportunities for local residents. He mentioned
that infrastructure issues near the sports complex are being addressed and should be resolved
as the project moves forward.
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Jaime Douglas, Montierre Development, expressed gratitude to the additional teams, including
AECOM and MDSX, for their tireless work on the sports complex project.
Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following:
1) Apologized for overlooking the Parks and Recreation Board Members present, during the
presentation to Mr. Gordon Applegate: Jane Rainer, Jim Moyer, and Brad Lomneck.
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Commissioner Oliver — Commented on the following:
1) Thanked the City staff for collaborating with the County on Clarke Road and Clarcona-Ocoee
Road to implement the left turn signals, going north and southbound. Although they are not yet
operational, they should be soon. Staff responded swiftly and changes in the traffic patterns are
already noticeable.
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1) Announced the City of Ocoee Veterans Day Ceremony date and location.
2) Announced Family Movie Night and Community Market date and location.
3) Announced Stuff the Police Car Toy Drive date and location.
4) Spoke on a previous City of Ocoee Mayor who was enthusiastic about the youth and sports.
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Melanie Si bitt, City Clerk