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Home My WebLink About05-20-2025 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION Ocoee Commission Chambers I N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida May 20, 2025 MINUTES 6:15 PIVI CALL TO ORDER 6 16 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 Brad Lomneck, Ocoee Resident. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present. Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Oliver i llltlilill;il!i� MEMO= EMMA 1111! -11"ITIMMI "IM-71 "Mrow, I W-flff-To "IT, in VITj I V9A Vj 117.11 W111121r-11"7-!VR 1- 9 •, a I - 111116TST01"Irlim, ja0wd-MIMI NMI= KNIMMne a School Graduates - OYC Members and Municipal Records Coordinator Justice provided an overview of this year's many accomplishments, explained the Ocoee Youth Council Scholarship Program, and recognized their seven graduating seniors. Youth Council - Eryn Russell, Florida League of Cities Member Services Administrator, recognized and awarded a trophy to the Ocoee Youth Council (OYC) for being selected as a winner of the 2025 Youth Council Excellence Award. She advised that the OYC will also receive a check for $500. 1 1 P a g e May 20, 2025 •'REFS-OnTaTion orF TI-IF-5-61=1117 11 5L and Water Conservation District 2 Supervisor Moyer provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the history, purpose, and mission of the Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW 6-55 PM City Manager Shadrix stated that he has consulted the City Commission reaardina their availability for the upcoming Budget Workshops and Hearings. This evening, the City Commission will need to choose between August 25th or August 27th for the first Budget Workshop. City staff will tentatively reserve September 3rd for a potential second Budget Workshop, if necessary. He also noted that the Tentative Budget Hearing is scheduled for September 1 Oth, with the Final Budget Hearing set for September 17th. Consensus of the City, Commission was that they did not have any issues with either of the dates presented for the first Budget Workshop. City Manager Shadrix stated that he would meet with the Finance staff to determine a it and will notify the City Commission once it is set. He also provided an update on the McCormick Road opening based on information received from Orange County. In addition, he clarified the operating hours of the Forest Lake Golf Course restaurant, which had been previously miscommunicated, and mentioned that the interim operator is currently seeking to hire a new cook. An update on the golf course from Down to Earth, Robert Utsey, and the Parks and Leisure Services Director will be provided at the next City Commission Meeting. I - - I I P-1:46141 its EZ10morXeno filiffl"r-1119MIRTME71 If oil 'I .• absent. 1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held May 6, 2025. (City Clerk Sibbitt) Z Approval of a Two -Year Warranty Surety and Maintenance, Materials, and Workmanship Agreement for Wynwood PUD Phase 3 & 4. (Development Engineer Keaton) 3. Approval to Award Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant to Nine (9) Neighborhood Associations. (Parks and Leisure Services Deputy Director Gaines) -SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE — PUBLIC HEARING 7:01 PM 4. Second Reading of Ordinances for 283 10th Avenue - Cox Property Annexation & Rezoning from Orange County R-2 to City of Ocoee R-1; Project No. AX-02-25-01 & RZ- 25-02-01. (Planner I Belizaire) Planner I Belizalre presented a brief Overview Of the subject property. The property is considered logical and eligible for annexation, and the proposed rezoning aligns With the Joint Planning Area (JPA) and Future Land Use Map. The property owner is seeking annexation in order to connect to City water service. 2 1 P a g e I•FW May 20, 2025 The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. 21 M. MT. OR ME 11W-1111 Kennedy absent. LVIT[IFFMilm- M111441 11111MITI Rolm" IRA, 111-112-MIM14IRM, 11111M Kennedy absent. 5. Approval of Resolution for Partial Vacation of the 5-ft Utility Easements on Lots 1 � 12i 13, 24, 25, 36, 37, and 48 of the Magnolia Reserve Townhome Subdivision; Project No. VAC-25-037. (Concurrency & Commitment Coordinator McFarlane) Concurrency & Commitment Coordinator McFarlane summarized the request for partial vacation of the 5-ft utility easements on lots 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36, 37, and 48 of the Magnolia Reserve Townhome Subdivision. At the builder's request, the abandonment and vacation request is for the vacation of the front 34-foot portions of the 5-foot utility easements located on the side yards of eight (8) corner lots. The purpose of the partial vacation is to resolve an issue resulting from the construction of walkways and front porch columns for these 8 lots within the 5-foot utility easement area. As part of the review process, staff sent letters to the standard list of utility providers for their determination of whether they had any concerns and would release their interests in the utility easements. No concerns or objections from the applicable utility providers were received. Concurrency & Commitment Coordinator McFarlane noted that these easements are not shown on the stamped final subdivision plans (approved October 2023) but are shown on the recorded plat (approved May 2024). City Attorney Geller read the title of the resolution. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. 0 . - - MIN 1.9 T$O WZ M ro 0=4 30r"41 Ill 111 Kennedy absent. iii - 111! 6 3 1 P a g e May 20, 2025 Police Chief Ogburn stated that the Police Department is requesting the City Commission t reconsider the use of the Code Enforcement Board and instead have all co e-re ate case both residential and commercial, handled by a Special Magistrate, He explained that the Cod Enforcement Board has been unable to meet since October 2024 due to a lack of quorum. a result, and in accordance with Chapter 7 of the City Code, the City Manager temporar I reassigned all residential code enforcement cases to the Special Magistrate. The backlog cases was addressed in April and May • •' He further expressed • Ci regarding the ongoing quorum issues and presented alternative options for the Co-it-itission to consider. Commissioner Wilsen expressed concern over the Board's continued inability to reach a quorum and voiced her support for the proposal to have all Code cases heard by a Special Magistrate. Commissioner Firstner also agreed with utilizing a Special Magistrate, noting that it is becoming increasingly challenging to recruit volunteers to serve • Boards. Commissioner Oliver recommended dissolving the current Board and restructuring it for future effectiveness. Mayor Johnson agreed with restructuring and maintaining a Board with citizens. Commissioner Wilsen suggested having the Special Magistrate continue to review cases for six months before transitioning back to a Code Enforcement Board. Brief discussion ensued. 111"FITS Mo ow - Joe Bandur, Code Enforcement Board Chair, gave insight into the Board's quorum issues. He also expressed his desire to keep the Board functioning and his willingness to help. - Brad Lomneck, Ocoee Resident, opposed dissolving the Board and proposed reducing the number of members from seven (7) to five (5), suggesting this could help resolve quorum issues. He also recommended removing any members who miss more than two .meetings. Commissioner Wilsen expressed interest in utilizing a Special Magistrate for a three-month period and reorganizing the Board to avoid another backlog of Code cases. Mayor Johnson responded that he does not support this approach. Commissioner Oliver also voiced opposition to relying on a single Magistrate and suggested reopening the Board to accept new member applications. It was suggested that information about openings on the Code Enforcement Board be posted on the City's website. City Clerk Sibbitt noted that the website already lists the Boards with vacancies. The i•' Enforcement Board currently has one `• • position and two alternate member positions vacant. She also stated that the City Clerk's Office has not received any applications to date. City Manager Shadrix asked for clarification on the City Commission's desire as he has heard several options for consideration. Motion- Move to appoint a Special Magistrate for three months as Ci!y staff works to revamp the citizen -based Code Enforcement Board; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, 4 1 P a g e . . F'-7- May 20, 2025 1 1 1 11 1 1 P 1 111 1 I � I � I � BRIT ILI I 1'00`1110�� ROMMITIMMIRIPTIP-111=01 MIETTOR. 11101! V-150MUETIRM. 1:1 M41-11"I"I M- IS11111,1019. 1111mliss • It Joe Bandur, Code Enforcement Board Chair, briefly spoke about helping to achieve a quorum and was asked to coordinate with the City Clerk. City Clerk Sibbitt advised him not to contact Board members directly to avoid any potential Sunshine Law violations, and noted that City staff would handle all communications with Board members 000 Ir i ! r t # UP - Commissioner Wilsen expressed agreement with the remarks made by Commissioner Firstner. Mayor Johnson also concurred, adding that the proposed action is necessary to 5 1 P a g e . - 0 F.MWIF — INOT11 May 20, 2025 prevent a loss of funding, Brief discussion ensued. - Chris Chambers, Ocoee Resident, asked how the City plans to operate the ladder truck with one additional person per shift. Fire Chief Smothers addressed his question. - Norine Dworkin, Editor In Chief - VoxPopuli, asked about cost coverage for the portion not covered by the Fire Department and if there was a plan to cover police services. City Manager Shadrix addressed her questions. LE101 1111116-M L61 All 0 3 111111MR-41offil M Commissioner Kennedy absent. 8. Appointment of Members to the Human Relations Diversity Board (HRDB). (City Clerk Sibbitt) City Clerk Sibbitt explained that an application from a District 4 resident was received and forwarded to Commissioner Oliver for review and consideration. The District 3 seat is expected to become vacant at the end of May and will remain unfilled until a new application is submitted. The City Clerk's Office reached out to the current District 3 member regarding reappointment, but he expressed uncertainty about continuing in the position. M I ITS - l#1VALV1*jt-11111Mff= Mayor Johnson announced the upcoming City events for the month of May and June 2025. 8:05 PM Commissioner Wilson —Commented on the following- IMIM 1) Confirmed that the Comprehensive Plan Meeting will be a noticed meeting. 2) Wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day. N • K Commissioner Oliver— Commented on the following: 8:07 1-1111 - 8:11 PNI 1) Gave kudos to The Backyard on their amazing food and urged everyone to be on the lookout for their grand opening. 2) Announced summer safety tips for seniors. 3) Urged all citizens to drive safely. 6 1 P a g e May 20, 2025 OTIM, rove= Mayor Johnson -Commented on the following- &12 PM "BA7 PM 1) Questioned how much the City is owed in Code Enforcement violations and expressed that he would like to work on more options to get residents to cease violating. 2) Announced that this was the 5th year for the Asian American History event and expressed that it was a great event. 3) Announced that the Centennial and Time Capsule events were both great events. He stated that there will be a celebration on July 4th from 6:00 PIVI - 9:00 PIVI. F-ITU-M ity Clerk 19 NUM19= Rusty Jo on, Mayor 71 P a g e