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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
July 7, 2026 MINUTES 6:15 PM
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
• CALL TO ORDER 6:16 PM
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 Oliver
Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, and City Clerk Sibbitt
Absent: Commissioner Firstner
• PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 6:17 PM
America 250 Proclamation – read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson and accepted by
representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution organization.
• STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW 6:25 PM
City Manager Shadrix provided an update on the N. Lakewood Avenue construction project,
advising that underground utility work is scheduled to begin on July 13th and that construction
is anticipated to continue through the end of summer 2028. He noted that traffic delays are
expected and encouraged residents to subscribe to Everbridge notifications for project updates.
He also announced that the Forest Lake Golf Course will undergo full aerification of the tee
boxes, fairways, and greens from July 27th through July 30th, during which time the golf course,
driving range, and restaurant will be temporarily closed. Lastly, he reminded the public of the
upcoming budget workshop and budget hearing dates and times.
• PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:27 PM
The following persons addressed the City Commission:
- Ivette Palomo, Florida Congressional District 11 Candidate, introduced herself to the
Commission and audience and explained her stance and reasoning for filing to run for office.
- Dr. Jim Moyer, Orange Soil and Water Conservation District 2 Supervisor, presented
information on a variety of current news topics including water conservation and artificial
intelligence.
- Norine Dworkin, Editor in Chief, VoxPopuli, shared that VoxPopuli has been named a finalist
in the Sunshine State Awards in two categories: Election Reporting and Non-Deadline News
Reporting, and briefly explained what the Sunshine State Awards are. She also asked for
community support and investments to help VoxPopuli continue reporting.
- Platt Loftis, Waste Pro of Florida, introduced Waste Pro and gave a brief summary of who
they are and what they do. He also expressed Waste Pro’s interest in working with the City.
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• CONSENT AGENDA 6:38 PM
Motion: Move to pull item #4 for separate discussion and consideration; Moved by
Commissioner Oliver, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy.
Consent Agenda Motion
Motion: Move to adopt Consent Agenda Items #1-3 and #5-13 with Item #4 being pulled
for separate discussion and consideration; Moved by Commissioner Kennedy, seconded
by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Firstner absent.
1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held June 16, 2026, and
City Commission Workshop Meeting held June 23, 2026. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of First Amendment to Downtown Master Developer Consulting Services
Agreement with G3 Development (RLI #24-003). (Assistant City Manager Rumer)
3. Approval of the Phase 2 Service Engagement with Cole Pro Media as Transparency
Engagement Advisor for Ocoee Communications. (Assistant City Manager Rumer)
4. Approval of an Access Easement Agreement with Silvestri Investments of Florida, Inc. for
the Market Store at Prairie Lake. CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 16, 2026, CITY
COMMISSION MEETING. (Community Development Administrator McFarlane)
Commissioner Oliver expressed concerns that the site plan did not include the proposed traffic
signal at the intersection of Ocoee Vista Parkway and Clarke Road, or the two deceleration
lanes on Clarke Road. Community Development Administrator McFarlane addressed these
concerns, explaining that the traffic signal is currently being discussed with the developer and
will likely return to the City Commission as part of the Development Agreement. He further
clarified that the item under consideration this evening pertains solely to granting an easement
for access to the site from Clarke Road. Development Services Director Lepp reiterated that
both concerns are off-site improvements that will be discussed as part of the Development
Agreement. Commissioner Oliver expressed concerns regarding public safety in the absence
of a finalized traffic signal agreement. Development Services Director Lepp responded to his
concerns. Commissioner Kennedy asked what the consequences would be of approving the
cross-access easement at this time and Development Services Director Lepp addressed his
question. Commissioner Kennedy inquired if staff would be unable to finalize negotiations on
the site plan, including access, unless the easement was granted. Development Services
Director Lepp confirmed that this was correct. Commissioner Wilsen inquired whether the
shared access would operate as a right-in/right-out entrance, and Development Services
Director Lepp responded to her inquiry.
Alan Peacock, Project Developer with P3 Capital, introduced himself, stated that he was
available to answer any questions, and expressed his support for staff’s recommendation.
Motion: Move to approve Item #4 - Access Easement Agreement with Silvestri
Investments of Florida, Inc. for the Market Store at Prairie Lake; Moved by Commissioner
Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion failed 2-2 with Mayor Johnson and
Commissioner Oliver opposing and Commissioner Firstner absent.
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5. Approval of a Partial Release of the Two-Year Warranty Surety for Ocoee Village Center
Offsite Maintenance, Materials, and Workmanship Agreement. (Development Engineer
Keaton)
6. Approval of a Partial Release of the Performance Surety for Ocoee Village Center Offsite
Potable-Reclaim Cross Connection. (Development Engineer Keaton)
7. Approval of Single Source Vendor and Piggyback Contract Utilization with North America
Fire Equipment Company (NAFECO) for Fire Department Uniforms. (Deputy Fire Chief
Van Camp)
8. Approval of Cover the Tees Single Source Phase 2 Contract. (Parks and Leisure
Services Director Johnson)
9. Approval of the Fifth Amendment to the Contract with SSS Twin Rivers OPCO LLC, doing
business as Down to Earth (DTE) Golf Management. (Parks and Leisure Services
Director Johnson)
10. Approval to Award ITB #26-006 Clarke Road Force Main Relocation Project.
(Procurement Manager Tolbert)
11. Notification of Cumulative Expenditures with Orlando Fun Crew and Approval to Add this
Vendor to the Single Source List. (Recreation Operations Manager Hogan)
12. Notification of Cumulative Expenditures with RCM Utilities, LLC and Approval to Continue
Utilizing the City Of Zephyrhills General Construction Continuing Services Agreement No.
41-25-13. (Utilities Director Bolling)
13. Approval to Accept Florida Department of Environmental Protection Vulnerability
Assessment Grant. (Utilities Director Bolling)
• FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 6:52 PM
14. First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing Procedural Rules to Challenge Candidates to
the City Commission under Section C-10 and Section C-11 of the City Charter. (City
Attorney Geller)
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance, and it was announced that this will be
presented as a second reading and public hearing at the City Commission meeting scheduled
for July 21, 2026, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
15. First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing an Emergency Medical Services Division and
Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance, and it was announced that this will be
presented as a second reading and public hearing at the City Commission meeting scheduled
for July 21, 2026, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
16. First Reading of Ordinance for the Text Amendment to the Land Development Code,
Creating Section 4-13 to Establish Regulations and Procedures for Certified Recovery
Residences. (Community Development Administrator McFarlane)
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance, and it was announced that this will be
presented as a second reading and public hearing at the City Commission meeting scheduled
for July 21, 2026, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
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17. First Reading of the Ordinance for the 5068 Adair Street — Torres Aguilar/Salcedo
Property, Annexation & Rezoning from Orange County A-1 to City of Ocoee R-1; Project
No. AX-03-26-01 & RZ-26-03-01. (Planner II Belizaire)
City Attorney Geller read the titles of the ordinances, and it was announced that this will be
presented as a second reading and public hearing at the City Commission meeting scheduled
for July 21, 2026, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
• SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE – PUBLIC HEARING 6:58 PM
18. Second Reading of an Ordinance Regulating Micromobility Vehicles. (Police Chief
Ogburn)
Police Chief Ogburn presented a brief overview of the proposed ordinance regulating
micromobility vehicles. He explained the incidents the City has experienced involving e-bikes
and e-scooters and outlined the operator requirements, prohibited acts, and applicable
penalties.
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to approve Ordinance 2026-09 providing for an Ordinance Regulating
Micromobility Vehicles, as presented by Staff; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen,
seconded by Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Firstner
absent.
19. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Create Chapter 105 Master Capital Project and
Service Assessment. (Utilities Director Bolling)
City Manager Shadrix presented a brief overview of the proposed ordinance to create a new
Chapter 105, Master Capital Project and Service Assessment. He explained that the ordinance
is associated with the Floral Avenue Sewer Project and outlined the assessment program
options that were offered to affected residents and businesses. He further explained that the
ordinance establishes the framework for the assessment program.
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to approve Ordinance 2026-10 providing for an Ordinance to create
Chapter 105 Master Capital Project and Service Assessment, as presented by staff;
Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried
4-0 with Commissioner Firstner absent.
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• PUBLIC HEARING 7:06 PM
20. Public Hearing for Walmart Neighborhood Market Sign Variance; Project No. VR-26-
02. (Planner II Belizaire)
Planner II Belizaire presented a brief overview of the subject property and the requested
variances, explaining that the applicant does not meet the four criteria required to approve
variances. She advised that Staff recommends denial of the variances.
Commissioner Kennedy shared his frustration as there is no justification for a variance
approval.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move for denial of the Walmart Neighborhood Market Sign Variance, Project No.
VR-26-02, as presented by staff; Moved by Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Firstner absent.
• REGULAR AGENDA - None
• MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS 7:15 PM
Mayor Johnson announced the upcoming City events for July and August.
Mayor Johnson stated that he is requesting to postpone Ocoee Music Fest due to the current
tax reform concerns, with the intent of helping the City's residents during this time. He stated
that he has asked the Parks and Leisure Services Department to explore the possibility of
hosting smaller events in place of the festival. Commissioner Wilsen expressed her agreement
with the request, and Commissioner Oliver also voiced his support. Commissioner Kennedy
stated that he would like to discuss the matter further during the upcoming budget workshop to
explore additional ideas. Commissioner Wilsen inquired whether a vote was needed at this
time. Mayor Johnson responded that the matter could be discussed during the budget
workshop.
• COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS 7:22 PM
Commissioner Kennedy – Commented on the following: 7:22 PM – 7:25 PM
1) Shared that notification was received that former Commissioner Grogan has passed
away and a service will be held on Friday, July 24th. He further shared his first encounter
with the former Commissioner and expressed his condolences to his family.
Commissioner Wilsen – No further comment.
Commissioner Oliver – Commented on the following: 7:25 PM – 7:27 PM
1) Commented on the passing of former Commissioner Grogan and shared his condolences.
2) Announced that in 2024, the State’s hottest temperatures were recorded since 1895, and
gave information regarding heat stroke and its signs.
3) Read an inspirational quote.
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Mayor Johnson – Commented on the following: 7:27 PM – 7:31 PM
1) Commented on the passing of former Commissioner Grogan and shared stories of their
friendship.
2) Announced that the July 4th celebration was a great event and gave kudos to Parks and
Leisure Services staff for a job well-done.
• ADJOURNMENT 7:31 PM
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
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Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Johnson, Mayor