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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
July 21, 2026 MINUTES 6:15 PM
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
• CALL TO ORDER 6:16 PM
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:16 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 City Attorney Geller. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and
declared a quorum present.
Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner
Firstner, and Commissioner Oliver
Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, and City Clerk Sibbitt
• PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None
• STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW - None
• PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:17 PM
The following persons addressed the City Commission:
- Joanna Adamo, Ocoee Resident, requested the City's assistance in helping keep the
West Orange Center open beyond this year. Following brief discussion, the City Commission
directed the City Manager to contact the Healthy West Orange to discuss coordinating its
senior group with the West Orange Center's senior group.
- Dr. Jim Moyer, Soil and Water Conservation District 2 Supervisor, gave a brief
presentation on the importance of water conservation. He also requested that the City
provide office space for two hours each month to offer one-on-one assistance to residents
regarding soil and water resource matters of interest.
• CONSENT AGENDA 6:26 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 Items #5-19 with Item #4 being
pulled for separate discussion and consideration; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen,
seconded by Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried unanimously.
1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held July 7, 2026. (City
Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of the 2027 Holiday Schedule and Canceling Seven (7) Scheduled Meeting
Dates. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
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3. Approval of Resolution Establishing the Qualifying Period for the Election to be Held in
March 2027. (City Attorney Geller)
4. Approval of an Access Easement Agreement with Silvestri Investments of Florida, Inc. for
the Market Store at Prairie Lake. CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 7, 2026, CITY
COMMISSION MEETING. (Community Development Administrator McFarlane)
Commissioner Oliver expressed concerns with public safety as 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. Commissioner Wilsen read a portion of the staff report
stating that the developer indicated the installation of a traffic signal at the referenced intersection
would benefit the project and that City staff and the developer are working collaboratively to
develop a mutually agreeable plan for the traffic signal. City Manager Shadrix responded to her
comment. Mayor Johnson stated that he voted in opposition to the item at the previous meeting
and requested that the City-owned property be considered for use as a natural park with benches
for neighboring residents, rather than being developed in a manner that would generate
additional traffic. Commissioner Kennedy inquired whether the easement was included in the
contract, as it is necessary for the design of the deceleration lanes. Development Services
Director Lepp addressed his question. Commissioner Kennedy confirmed that the City's role
is to fulfill its contractual obligation by granting the requested access. Further discussion ensued
and clarification was requested on whether the developer could begin construction on the project
before the signal is installed. Development Services Director Lepp addressed their concerns.
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
Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner
Oliver opposing.
5. Approval of the Third Amendment to the Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Between Orange County, Florida, and City Of Ocoee, Florida, for Community
Development Programs Under the Urban County Program (Community Development
Administrator McFarlane)
6. Approval of a Two-Year Warranty Surety Bond and Maintenance, Materials, and
Workmanship Agreement for GS Crown Point Owner, LLC for the Elan Crown Point.
(Development Engineer Keaton)
7. Approval to Submit Grant Application and Accept Award to the Florida Firefighter Cancer
Decontamination Grant for Two Vehicle Exhaust Capture Systems. (Deputy Fire Chief
Van Camp)
8. Approval of Proposed Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. (Finance
Director Weber)
9. Approval of Declaration and Disposition of Scrap City Property at Forest Lake Golf Club.
(Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson)
10. Approval of Demolition of 611 N. Lakewood Ave. (Police Chief Ogburn)
11. Approval of the Disposal of Old Furniture for the Police Department. (Police Chief
Ogburn)
12. Approval of Police Department Vehicle Purchase. (Police Chief Ogburn)
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13. Approval of the Two (2)-Year Extension of the Exclusive Franchise Agreements for
Residential Construction & Demolition Debris Removal (RFQ21-007). (Procurement
Manager Tolbert)
14. Approval to Renew Piggyback Toho Water Authority Contract #RFP-16-015 for Biosolids
Hauling, Treatment and Disposal Services Contract with Shelley's Environmental
Systems. (Procurement Manager Tolbert)
15. Approval of Project Awarded Funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP) Watershed Planning Program (WPP). (Public Works Engineer Burch)
16. Notification of Cumulative Expenditures with AC Signs, LLC and Approval to Continue
Utilizing AC Signs, LLC as a Single Source Vendor. (Recreation Operations Manager
Hogan)
17. Approval of Septic-To-Sewer Initial Assessment Resolution. (Utilities Director Bolling)
18. Approval of Resolution Establishing Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures -
Utilities Project (Finance Director Weber)
19. Approval of Resolution Establishing Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures -
Forest Lake Golf Course. (Finance Director Weber)
• FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 6:39 PM
20. First Reading of Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment. (Finance
Director Weber)
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 August 4, 2026, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
21. First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the City Code: Enforcement of Code.
(Police Chief Ogburn)
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 August 4, 2026, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
• SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE – PUBLIC HEARING 6:41 PM
22. Second 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 presented an overview of the ordinance for establishing procedural rules
to challenge candidates to the City Commission under Section C-10 and Section C-11 of the
City Charter. He briefly explained the City Clerk's limited role during the candidate qualifying
process, the City Commission's responsibility as the judge of candidate qualifications, and the
procedures for challenging a candidate's qualifications.
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance.
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The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to approve Ordinance 2026-11 providing for an Ordinance Establishing
Procedural Rules to Challenge Candidates to the City Commission under Section C-10
and Section C-11 of the City Charter; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by
Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 5-0.
23. Second Reading of an Ordinance Establishing an Emergency Medical Services Division and
Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund and Approval of a Resolution Adopting Rates,
Charges, and Fees for EMS Services and Transport. (Fire Chief Smothers)
Fire Chief Smothers presented a brief overview of the ordinance for establishing an
Emergency Medical Services Division and Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund. He
explained the need for the proposed change, outlined the proposal, and discussed the financial
costs associated with implementing it to promote funding transparency.
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.
Commissioner Firstner inquired whether they were aware of the current paramedic labor
pool availability in Central Florida. Fire Chief Smothers addressed his question.
Motion: Move to approve Ordinance 2026-12 providing for an Establishing an Emergency
Medical Services Division and Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund; Moved by
Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 5-0.
Motion: Move to approve Resolution 2026-10 Adopting Rates, Charges, and Fees for EMS
Services and Transport; Moved by Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner
Oliver; Motion carried 5-0.
24. Second 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)
Community Development Administrator McFarlane presented a brief overview of the
proposed text amendment to establish regulations and procedures for certified recovery
residences, including a process for requesting reasonable accommodations, as required by
Chapter 2025-182, Laws of Florida. He explained that the text amendment is being proposed to
comply with the new State Statute. The City has no Certified Recovery Residences currently.
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.
Commissioner Wilsen inquired whether there is a specific term used to describe facilities
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operated by a church or organization that are not licensed but have recovery programs.
Community Development Administrator McFarlene addressed her question.
Commissioner Kennedy inquired whether this ordinance could include a similar 1,000-foot
separation requirement as the one incorporated into the community group home ordinance.
Community Development Administrator McFarlene addressed his question.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance 2026-13 for the Text Amendment to the Land
Development Code, Creating Section 4-13 to Establish Regulations and Procedures for
Certified Recovery Residences with staff directed to bring back a future ordinance
incorporating a 1,000-foot separation requirement; Moved by Commissioner Kennedy,
seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried 5-0.
25. Second 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)
Planner II Belizaire presented a brief overview of the subject parcel. The property is logical and
eligible for annexation and will further the City’s efforts to reduce enclaves within the city limits.
The property is currently zoned County A-1 with Low Density Residential (LDR) designation on
the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). A rezoning to conventional City R-1 is proposed, with the
property maintaining its current LDR designation. City water is available; the property will be
served by a private septic system.
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinances.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance 2026-08 for the 5068 Adair Street - Torres
Aguilar/Salcedo Property Annexation, Project Number AX-03-26-01, as presented by
staff; Moved by Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion
carried 5-0.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance 2026-14 for the 5068 Adair Street - Torres
Aguilar/Salcedo Property Rezoning, Project Number RZ-26-03-01, as presented by staff;
Moved by Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried
5-0.
• PUBLIC HEARING - None
• REGULAR AGENDA - None
• MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS 7:10 PM
Mayor Johnson announced the upcoming City events for the month of July and the August
Budget Workshop dates and times. Mayor Johnson nominated Commissioner Wilsen to be the
voting delegate for the Annual Business Session at the Florida League of Cities Annual
Conference.
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Motion: Move to elect Commissioner Wilsen as the voting delegate for the Annual
Business Session at the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference: Moved by
Commissioner Oliver, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 5-0.
• COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS 7:12 PM
Commissioner Oliver – Commented on the following: 7:12 PM – 7:13 PM
1) Announced that the Election Day for the Primary is August 18th and gave the dates and
times for early voting.
Commissioner Firstner – Commented on the following: 7:13 PM – 7:13 PM
1) Reminded everyone that we are currently in hurricane season and encouraged residents
to be vigilant of the weather and always be prepared.
Commissioner Wilsen – Commented on the following: 7:13 PM – 7:15 PM
1) Stressed the importance of the upcoming budget workshops and encouraged residents
to attend.
Commissioner Kennedy – Commented on the following: 7:15 PM – 7:16 PM
1) Encouraged residents to visit the City’s website to read through the budget and audits;
he also encouraged residents to attend the budget workshops and hearings
Mayor Johnson – Commented on the following: 7:16 PM – 7:18 PM
1) Questioned the legality of semi-trucks traveling through residential neighborhoods. City
Manager Shadrix addressed his inquiry.
2) Requested that residents be provided with a written explanation of the tree work City staff
will perform at their property before the work is completed. City Manager Shadrix stated that
he would address the request with the Public Works Department.
• ADJOURNMENT 7:18 PM
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
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Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Johnson, Mayor