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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-2007 Agenda OCOEE CITY COMMISSION Ocoee Commission Chambers 150 North Lakeshore Drive Ocoee, Florida November 6, 2007 AGENDA 7:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING I A. CALL TO ORDER Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call and Determination of Quorum lB. PRESENTATIONSANDPROCLAMATIONS Presentation by CACOPD for Officer ofthe Quarter Award. (Police Chief Reffett) Ocoee Professional Firefighters Union Local 3623 Presenting Proceeds From their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament to B.A.S.E. Camp Children's Cancer Foundation - Firefighter/Paramedic Bowman. Fire Assessment Fee - Presentation by Government Services Group (GSG) regarding the Final Assessment Report. I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS E. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION, IN WHICH CASE THE MAYOR WILL INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO REMOVE THAT ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. 1. Approval and Acceptance of the Regular City Commission Minutes of October 16, 2007, and Special Session Minutes of September 24, 2007. (City Clerk Eikenberry) 2. Appointment to the Human Relations/Diversity Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry) Members of the Human Relations/Diversity Board (HRDB) serve two-year terms. Currently the board has eight (8) members. The Resolution provides that HRDB membership shall consist of no less than seven (7) members and no more than fifteen (15) members. One application was recently submitted for the Human Relations/Diversity Board; therefore staff recommends the City Commission consider appointing Berwyn Oltman to the Human Relations/Diversity Board with a term ending May 1,2009. 3. Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry) The Code Enforcement Board was created by Ordinance No. 741 on June 16, 1981. The purpose of this board is to review infractions of the City technical Codes, negotiate compliance and impose fmes for failure to comply. The Code Enforcement Board is to have seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternate members, all with three year terms. The board currently consists of seven (7) regular members and no alternate members. One application has been submitted for a position on the board by Julius Sais (District 1). City Commission Regular November 6, 2007 4. Approval of Holiday Lights and Banners. (Public Works Director Krug) The Commission approved $50,000.00 for Holiday decorations in the 2007-2008 Budget. Clark Sales Display, Inc., Tavares, Florida, has traditionally provided the City's Holiday lights and banners on existing utility poles where Progress Energy has provided electrical connections throughout the City. The terms of the lease include installation, removal and storage by Clark Sales Display. Staff continues to recommend leasing the decorations in order to provide the most up to date lights and banners for the proposed $37,750.00. The remaining money for this budgeted item can be used for adding new electrical connections for additional lighted decorations beginning with the 2008 Holiday season and replacing electrical connections that are no longer functioning. 5. Approval of 2007-2008 Resurfacing Program. (Public Works Director Krug) The Commission approved $200,000.00 for the City road resurfacing program in the 2007-08 budget and $192,746.04 is estimated to cover the resurfacing for following programmed streets; Nicole Street, Joan Lee Court, Lauren Beth Street, Nancy Ann Terrace, Jessica Lee Lane, Shari Lynn Terrace, Wyoming Court, and Amanda Court. The remaining budget of $7,253.96 will be held as a reserve for potential quantity over-runs. Based on the current cost of asphalt and the apparent structural integrity of the programmed roads, Public Works recommends the City proceed with issuing a purchase order for the resurfacing of the residential streets for a not to exceed amount of $200,000.00 with Orlando Paving Company. This proposal utilizes the existing City of Orlando Annual Agreement for Streets Resurfacing BI05-20l5. 6. Approval of Traffic Calming Speed Tables (2006-2007). (Public Works Director Krug) The 2006-07 City budget allocated $40,000.00 for traffic calming projects. Public Works received fourteen (14) traffic calming evaluation requests for the 2006-07 year. Based on the field data, the Commission approved proceeding with the Petition Drive Procedures for Kimball Dr., Center St., Marlene Dr. and Ridgefield Ave. The Commission also requested two speed tables be installed on Russell Dr. in the vicinity of the Park. Following numerous extensions to the petitioning time frame to provide ample opportunity for securing approvals from as many property owners as possible, only Kimball Dr. & Marlene Dr. had the required majority approving the installation of traffic calming devices. Public Works has researched the use of prefabricated traffic calming devices made from recycled materials and proposes using two styles for the three areas listed above as produced by Traffic Logix. 7. Approval of Distribution Easement for Progress Energy Florida, Inc. on the South WTP Property. (City Engineer Wheeler) Progress Energy is requiring the City of Ocoee to grant a 10' easement centered over the underground conduit on a portion of South Water Treatment Plant Property. This easement is required in order to run a second feed to the WTP which will run from an existing transformer on the WTP property across the Thornebrooke Relief Elementary site and continue along Tomyn Blvd. to the existing transformer for the City Lift Station at Wesmere Properties. Both existing transformers are currently on single feeds. Looping the system will provide multiple feeds to all three facilities. I F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Arden Park South - Preliminary /Final Subdivision Plan. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Legal Classified on Thursday, October 25, 2007). (Senior Planner Howell) Arden Park South is located on the south side of Clarcona-Ocoee Road, approximately 500-feet west of the intersection of Clarke Road and Clarcona-Ocoee Road. The subject property is approximately 95.52 acres in size. This is the first phase of the Arden Park Planned Unit Development (PUD), which was approved by the City Commission on November 21, 2006. The Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan proposes the construction of infrastructure for a 157 lot single-family detached subdivision. The property slops downward toward Lake Meadow and exhibits significant topographic relief. Page 2 of5 City Commission Regular November 6, 2007 9. Villa Roma - Preliminary Subdivision Plan. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Legal Classified on Thursday, October 25,2007). (Principal Planner Fabre) The Villa Roma project will be developed as a private, gated townhome community with fee simple ownership of the units. The Preliminary Subdivision Plan proposes a total of 52 townhome units on approximately 21.13 acres. As is customary, the wetlands, (Tract "E") approximately 6.39 acres, will not be developed and will ultimately be dedicated to the City. The proposed amenity package consists of a swimming pool, pool cabana, tot-lot and off-street visitor's parking. The townhome lots will be approximately 23-feet wide by 100 feet in depth. The townhome units have been designed to allow one car to park in the driveway and one car to park in the garage. The rest of the required parking spaces will be provided within off-street parking bays. The Developer has indicated that due to grade changes they are unable to save any trees on the site. They would prefer to replace the protected trees at a 4 to 1 ratio instead of providing a tree saving program for the site. Staff has commented on this issue throughout the subdivision review process. It appears to staff that some significant trees on the northeast corner of the site could possibly be saved. Nevertheless, staff has agreed to forward this request to the commissioners for their direction and formal action. I G. FIRST READINGS OF ORDINANCES 10. O'Donnell Property - Rezoning from R-lto C-2. (Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on November 20,2007, at 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard). (principal Planner Rumer) The subject property is located within the Downtown Redevelopment Area. The objective of the Downtown Redevelopment Area is to attract reinvestment in the downtown area. The proposed development schemes should include visual landmarks and public areas; quality pedestrian areas; mixed and multi-uses, including retail, general commercial, restaurants, various forms of residential uses, and professional offices and services. The subject parcel is vacant but the applicant has undertaken site work to establish a stabilized parking area. A fence consisting of wood and wrought iron has been placed around its perimeter. The applicant owns the parcel to the west and has recently remodeled it. The applicant intends to combine both properties and rent out a portion of the remodeled office as an insurance office and use the remaining space and property for short term vehicle storage. 11. Meadow Ridge PUD Amendment - Impervious Surface Percentage. (Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on November 20, 2007, at 7: 15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard). (Principal Planner Fabre) The Meadow Ridge PUD is located at the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Maguire Road and Moore Road. The residential portion of the PUD consists of 152 single-family lots. The City Commission, on March 7, 2006, reviewed and approved the Final Subdivision Plan for the residential portion of Meadow Ridge PUD. After construction started, the home builder noticed that due to their home product design and the size of the lots, the addition of a typical size swimming pool would exceed the maximum 50 percent impervious surface development standard for the PUD. Accordingly, the applicant has requested an increase of the maximum allowable impervious area for certain residential lots. I H. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 12. Approval of Revised Personnel Rules & Regulations, amending Ordinance 2005- 017. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Legal Classified on Sunday, October 28, 2007). (Human Resources Director Carnicella) The Ordinance providing for the PRR's has not been amended since 2005. The City Manager has requested the Human Resources Director complete the draft revisions of the PRR's. This revision of the PRR's is a comprehensive edit and includes some new provisions. Staff recommends the Commission repeal Ordinance 2005-017 as Amended and adopt the Personnel Rules and Regulations on first reading. Page 3 of5 City Commission Regular November 6, 2007 13. Residential Yard Regulations Ordinance. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Legal Classified on Thursday, October 25, 2007). (Community Development Director Wagner) In 2005, several members of the City Commission brought to staffs attention concerns regarding fence and front yard parking problems in residential areas. Staff researched these issues and conducted an inventory of the Land Development Code and City Code of Ordinances to determine if future amendments were necessary to correct these problems. On August 16,2005, staff presented a summary of findings to the City Commission for recommended action. That presentation related to canopy covered parking structures, boats, RVs, and campers parked in front yards, parked vehicles overhanging sidewalks in residential neighborhoods, parallel street parking in the grassed easement between the street and sidewalk, the placement of mechanical equipment on corner lots, front yard parking, conversions of garages to living space, and fences in front and side yards. Staff has drafted an ordinance proposing amendments to the Land Development Code and the Code of Ordinances per the direction of the City Commission regarding issues of concern in residential areas. On August 8, 2006, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the Land Development Code and City Code of Ordinances. On September 5, 2006, the City Commission held a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments and tabled the issue until further discussion ensued. I I. REGULAR AGENDA 14. Ingram Estates - Final Subdivision Plan. (Principal Planner Fabre) The Final Subdivision Plan proposes 95 single-family residential lots on approximately 33.5 acres. The property is zoned R-1AA requiring a minimum living area of 1,400 square feet, a minimum lot width of75 feet, and a minimum lot size of9,000 SF. As shown in the Final Subdivision Plan, Ingram Estates will be developed in one phase, and will include an amenity package of a Pavilion (600 square feet), Volleyball Court, Picnic Area and a Tot Lot. 15. Appointment of Commissioner to Selection Committee for RFQ #0801 Engineering Services for SR50 Utility Relocation. (Purchasing Agent Tolbert) In compliance with City Commission direction of October 2, 2007, staff is requesting a Commissioner be appointed to the Selection Committee to evaluate Statement of Qualifications received for RFQ #0801 Engineering Services for SR 50 Utility Relocation. The selection committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 12,2007, at 2:00 p.m. 16. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendations Regarding Fees for the Use of Park and Recreation Facilities, Recreation Programs, and Swimming Pool. (Parks and Recreation Director Hayes) The City Commission at its regular meeting on August 21, 2007, adopted Resolution 2007-006, including a schedule of fees and charges for the use of parks and recreation facilities, recreation programs, and swimming pool with the condition that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board review and make recommendations regarding the fee schedule. The Commission also requested that Home Owner Associations be exempt from paying for a meeting room until such amendment could be incorporated into the resolution along with the changes from the Parks and Recreation Board. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at its meeting on September 17, 2007, discussed the fee schedule that was approved by the City Commission on August 21, 2007, and referred to the Board for its review. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board elected to make the following recommendations regarding the fees and charges: . The Board recommended that all members of City appointed Boards and elected City officials be permitted to use the Fitness Room at no cost. . The Board recommended that the fee for seniors, 65 and older, be waived for the use ofthe Fitness Room. . The Board recommended that the City consider establishing an annual boat docking/parking fee for the use of the boat ramp at Starke Lake for non-residents. Residents of the City would not be charged and non-residents would be required to pay a fee for the permit, as determined by the City Commission. Page 4 of 5 City Commission Regular November 6, 2007 . The Board recommended the City establish a fee to allow reserving of picnic seating areas at the Municipal Lakefront Park, with residents charged $10.00 per day and non-residents $20.00 per day. . Recommended that the senior discount rate for the swimming pool be set at 65 years of age, rather than the established 60 years of age. 17. Approval of Policy for Community Merit Awards Board (CMA). (Community Relations Manager Wright) Representatives from various organizations attend City Commission meetings and request monies at various times throughout the year. In an effort to be consistent and fair in all community donations, the City Commission requested staff develop a policy regarding cash contributions the City makes to outside organizations. 18. Ocoee Pines: Authorization to Approve Resolution and Authorize Condemnation. (City Attorney Solik) Pursuant to the Annexation Agreement entered into between the City of Ocoee and Ocoee Golf, LLC on November 7, 2006, the City agreed to commence eminent domain proceedings to acquire two small parcels of land located within the Ocoee Pines subdivision. Pursuant to the Annexation Agreement, Ocoee Golf, LLC is responsible for all costs and expenses of the condemnation, including the value of the properties. Offer letters have been sent to the property owners. It is anticipated, however, that there will be no response to the offer letters and no opportunity to acquire the properties through a voluntary transaction. I J. STAFF REPORTS I K. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS I ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 286.0105: ANY PERSON WHO DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THIS PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 286.26: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 150 N. LAKE SHORE DRIVE, OCOEE, FL 34761, (407) 905 -3105 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. Page 5 of5