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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-06 Minutes MINUTES OCOEE CITY COMMISSION February 21, 2006 at 7:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING I A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. Commissioner Anderson gave the Invocation and Resident Louis Fazio Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and declared a quorum present. Roll Call: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Hood, Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Parker. Also Present: City Manager Frank, Asst. City Attorney Storey, and City Clerk Eikenberry. Mayor Vandergrift welcomed Asst. City Attorney Storey, who was filling in for City Attorney Rosenthal tonight. lB. PRESENTATIONSANDPROCLAMATIONS Presentation - Promotions of Fire Department Members. (Fire Chief Firstner) . Kenneth Strickland - Promotion to Lieutenant . Brian Shiver - Promotion to Engineer . Christopher Atalski - Promotion to Engineer ALS Update. (Fire Chief Firstner) Chief Firstner gave a power point presentation of which included comparative response times between Health Central and the Ocoee Fire Department and Cost Recovery and Collection issues. Presentation - 2005 Police Officer of the Year - Sgt. McCosker and 2005 Volunteer of the Year - Police Explorer Harrison Grogan. (Police Chief Goclon) Proclamation - Day of Remembrance - April 30, 2006. (Mayor Vandergrift) I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC R. P. Monacky- asked if there would be a Public Hearing for the ALS issue and the Mayor advised if it is adopted by Ordinance it would require a Public Hearing. He also asked who pays for the ambulance in a car accident and Chief Firstner advised it is the at-fault driver. Rosemary Wilsen, 1019 Shady Maple Circle, 1) reminded everyone that the Ocoee High School PTSA is hosting a Night for Nurses on February 25, 2006, at 8:00 p.m. to help pay for the School Nurse. Cost will be $10 per person, or $8 for PT A members. I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Hood- 1) said the Summer Camp Sign Up for recreation programs is February 27 - March 3, 2206, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., at the Jim Beech Center, ages 6 through 14. Call Drixie at 407-905-3180, 2) said the Little League Baseball opening day will be this Saturday at City Commission Regular February 21, 2006 8:00 a.m. and will start with a parade, and asked for drivers on Flewelling to be patient, 3) said that on Saturday afternoon they will be honoring the 1973 Championship baseball team and having a barbeque, 4) thanked the Ocoee Women's Club for holding the candidates forum which was a big success, and 5) said Happy Birthday to his 14 year old son. Commissioner Anderson - displayed medallions given to him by James Fleming, for consideration as part of the "Walk of Honor" being discussed for along Lakeshore Road. Commissioner Johnson - said the Candidate Forum will be re-airing on OGTV periodically and all residents should watch it to get to know their candidates, and 2) lead "Happy Birthday" chorus to Mr. Jefferson, who is an 81 year old resident, and has lived in Ocoee his whole life, except when he was in the military. Mayor Vandergrift said it should be brought up to the Historic Commission, since they were going to assist with plans for the "Walk of Honor." Commissioner Parker - I) reminded everyone of the Spring Fling for Safety at Starke Lake on March 25, 2006 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities, games, slide shows, and more will cover safety issues on Internet, Water, Driver, Bicycle, Fire, Skateboarding, stranger danger, and more. There will be fingerprinting and car seat checks as well, and 2) said this is her second-to-Iast Commission Meeting and she addressed the residents regarding how much she has enjoyed serving and how proud she is of the many accomplishments that have been made in the nine years that she has served. She leaves office with no regrets. She has also enjoyed being the liaison to many city boards, and hopes to continue on the Child Protection Recommendation Committee as a citizen volunteer. Mayor Vandergrift- said the HRDB Board is hosting another Black History Month Essay Contest, and the winners will be announced live on Thursday, February 23,2006. I E. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval and Acceptance of the Regular City Commission Minutes of February 7, 2006. (City Clerk Eikenberry) .' 2. Appointment to the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees. (City Clerk Eikenberry) Trustees for the Pension Boards serve two-year tenns. Two of the trustees are appointed by the City Commission, two are elected from the employee body, and the fifth trustee is chosen by those four trustees and presented to the City Commission for certification of the appointment as a ministerial act. Pension Attorney Lee Dehner has advised that Florida Statutes do not prohibit current City employees from serving as a City Commission appointed Trustee. Due to the resignation of Trustee Strosnider, who is moving out-of- state, there is currently one opening on the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Two applications were recently submitted for the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees; therefore staff recommends the City Commission consider appointing Charles Brown or Mark Scalzo as Trustee for the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board with a tenn ending September 1, 2008. 3. Approval of Change Order No.1 for the Thomas Ison Senior & Veteran Service Center. (Public Works Director Zaitooni) On April 19, 2005, the City Commission awarded a design-build contract to Southern Building Services to renovate the fonner Glad Tidings Church on Adair Street to the Thomas Ison Senior & Veteran Service Center for $549,539.00. Funding has been obtained from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for years 2003 through 2006. In 2003 City received $201,184.00, in 2004, $198,820.00, and in 2005, $148,800.00 for a total of $548,804.00. The City has tentatively received word that they will receive an additional $250,000.00 in 2006. In addition to some cost adjustments on existing contract items, staff has requested additional improvements including a concrete handicap ramp and hand rails, a dumpster enclosure, acoustical tiles, a sidewalk system connected to the street, landscape design, landscaping and irrigation, back flow prevention devices and testing, and additional parking lot lighting for a total of $83,830.00. Staff is Page 2 of8 City Commission Regular February 21, 2006 requesting that City Commission approve Change Order No.1 for $83,830.00 for the additional items and cost adjustments from the Parks and Recreation Impact Fees and to extend the substantial completion time to April 21,2006. Consent Agenda Vote: Commissioner Hood. seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 7. as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Johnson asked to correct a request that for the donation to the Elk's Lodge Charity Ball. The sponsorship has always been for $1000, and he made a motion for $100 at the previous meeting by mistake. Commissioner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Anderson moved to increase the donation to $1000 to the Elk's Lodge Charity Ball. from the Commission Contingency fund. Motion carried 5-0. I F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE SECOND READING 4. Lakewood Estates. (planning Manager Armstrong and Principal Planner James) (Public Hearing advertised on Thursday, February 9, 2006, Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra). a. Annexation Ordinance. I Lakewood Estates is a proposed 15.8-acre affordable housing subdivision located west of the intersection of Wurst Road and Lakewood A venue. This proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City limits, urban services can be provided, and the annexation meets state and local regulations; therefore, meeting all criteria for annexation as stated in Policy 2.5 of the Future Land Use Element of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. Asst. City Attorney Storey read the title of the ordinance. Principal Planner James gave a presentation on the annexation ordinance. He said that this annexation does not require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment or a Joint Planning Area (JP A) amendment because the zoning remains the same. Staff has determined through an annexation analysis that urban services could be adequately supplied to the subject property. The annexation is a logical extension of the City, urban services can be provided, and it meets all state and location regulations. DRC and the Planning and Zoning Commission have previously approved the annexation. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson opened the Public Hearing. Julie Kennedy Shrader, spoke on behalf of Chevron, saying they have no comments on the annexation issue. She advised they brought some concerns regarding drainage issues before the Planning and Zoning Commission, and those issues were addressed in the recommendations made by that board. She said they support the annexation, rezoning, and the Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP) for this property, as recommended by staff, and she is here tonight to answer any questions the Commission may have. Danny Howell, 895 Marlene St., called in to ask how we can annex a property that is not contiguous land. Principal Planner James displayed the map showing where the property touched the Chevron property on the Northwest corner, making it contiguous, and also advised that it is part of the JP A and designated by the County as an area that would eventually become part of the City of Ocoee. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson closed the Public Hearing. Page 3 of8 City Commission Regular February 21, 2006 Commissioner Parker seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved adopt on second reading. Ordinance No. 2006-005. annexing lakewood Estates into the corporate limits of the City of Ocoee. Motion carried 4-0. with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais. b. Rezoning Ordinance/PUD Land Use Plan. Lakewood Estates, a Homes in Partnership, Inc. development is an affordable housing community developed in cooperation with Orange County. It is proposed to be developed with fifty-four (54) residential single-family lots with varying sizes, the typical being sixty (60) feet in width and 120 feet in length. Because the zoning being requested is PUD, specific standards have been requested for the development of the lots that are unique to the property. The lot sizes are similar in size to R-l (minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet), however the widths vary and in some cases are less than the required minimum lot width of70 feet in the R-l zoning district. An Ordinance to rezone the property to PUD based upon the approved Land Use Plan is to be considered by the City Commission simultaneously with the Annexation, Preliminary Subdivision Plan and Development Agreement. Asst. City Attorney Storey read the title of the ordinance. Planning Manager Armstrong gave a presentation on the PUD Land Use Plan and the Preliminary Subdivision Plan and Development Agreement. As part of the Development Agreement, the City has agreed to give the applicant $214,000 in Road Impact Fee credits for the Wurst Road extension improvements and the eastbound left turn lane onto Wurst Road. The DRC met on December 19, 2005, and several outstanding issues were discussed. The DRC voted unanimously to approve the PUD Land Use Plan, subject to Commission approval of the Development Agreement. Additionally, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the PSP, subject to the waiver from the Land Development Code for the side lot set back on Lots 13, 12,49, and lots with frontage on Lakewood Avenue, be reduced from 25 feet to 15 feet, and with the additional conditions discussed at DRC. The Planning and Zoning Board met on January 10,2006, and discussed several issues including the Eagle's Nest located on the Chevron property that is protected, a wall or noise buffer be placed along the north boundary of the property, drainage issues to the property owner to the south, additional front yard setbacks for off street parking for lots fronting on Wurst Avenue, and additional landscaping along the lots impacted by Road A. The Planning and Zoning Board approved this unanimously. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning of the Lakewood Estates property from Orange County "Citrus Rural" to PUD, including approval of the Land Use Plan, subject to the City Commission approval of the Development Agreement and further subject to the waiver and the additional conditions specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Asst. City Attorney Storey read the title of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson opened the Public Hearing. R.P Monacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd, asked what type of wall would be placed there. Ms. Armstrong advised it could be a wall, fence, or additional landscaping, whatever the Commission approves. The P&Z Board recommended landscaping. Richard Harrison, 127 11 Avenue, said he is concerned about a having a good noise barrier, such as a wall, between his business and the residents that will be living there in the future. Commissioner Anderson advised that there will be landscaping, a fence, or a wall depending on staff recommendations. Page 4 of8 City Commission Regular February 21, 2006 Nora Mask, 1120 North Lakewood, said that she would like the Commission to reconsider leaving the yards in this development the standard size of the surrounding neighbors; and said she is concerned about the protected area around the Eagle's nest, and she feels this development is infringing on the protected area. She urged the City to contact the Fish & Wildlife Commission to ensure the protection of the Eagle. John Kirby, of Kirby Engineering advised they have been aware of this issue and they will not move forward without a permit from the Fish & Game Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Anderson said he has seen the homes in Winter Park and they are tastefully done and valued much higher than what residents are paying because the price of the home and the land is greatly reduced. He asked if they will have reclaimed water, to which Utilities Director Wheeler said the reuse lines will be there and irrigation lines will be plumbed in when the system is activated in the neighborhood. Mayor Vandergrift said he is in favor of more affordable housing in Ocoee, both ownership and rental properties and possibly having a housing authority. Commissioner Hood asked if there would be CDBG funding to signalize that intersection. City Manager Frank said the County committed to applying for a CDBG grant during the next grant cycle, and if they don't do it, we will. Commissioner Parker said she served on the Board for Homes In Partnership as Ocoee's representative and has seen people who were helped by them return to do work for others in need. She is proud that we have found a way to partner with such a great organization. Commissioner Parker seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved adopt on second readina. Ordinance No. 2006-006. rezonina certain real property from Oranae County "Citrus Rural" to Planned Unit Development "PUD" for lakewood Estates. includina approval of the land Use Plan. and subiect to additional conditions as recommended bY staff. Motion carried 5-0. c. Preliminary Subdivision Plan Planning Manager Armstrong advised that staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Lakewood Estates, as date stamped received by the City on December 20, 2005, subject to the City Commission approval of the waivers and the same conditions identified for the PUD/Land Use Plan. Mayor Vanderarift seconded by Commissioner Hood moved to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for lakewood Estates as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Page 5 of8 City Commission Regular February 21, 2006 d. Development Agreement Steve Chitwood of Homes in Partnership gave a PowerPoint presentation on "Art in Architecture" and explained that affordable housing can look good and enhance a neighborhood. Mavor Vanderarift seconded bv Commissioner Parker moved to approve the Development Aareement for lakewood Estates between Homes In Partnership and the City of Ocoee, to include Road Impact Fee Credits in the amount of ~214,304.40 and waivers from the land Development Code as recommended bv staff. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION 5. Approval for Resolutions Adopting a Uniform Method of Collection for Stormwater and Solid Waste Fees. (Advertised in Orlando Sentinel Classified Legal on January 19 & 26 and February 2 & 9,2006) (Public Works Director Zaitooni) Pursuant to Section 197.3632 of the Florida Statutes a municipality has the right to pursue placing certain city services on the County Tax Roll as a non advalorem unifonn method of collection for fees and charges. City Commission has directed staff to place the Stonnwater Utility Fees and Solid Waste Fees on the Orange County Tax Roll. Staff has advertised a "Notice of Intent" for four consecutive weeks as required prior to the approval. This Resolution will be forwarded to the Orange County Appraiser's office as required to complete the process. Asst. City Attorney Storey read the titles of both resolutions. Public Works Director Zaitooni said this item is for the purpose of adopting a uniform method of collection of stormwater and solid waste fees. Commissioner Parker added that placing these rates on the annual property taxes will save the City money and the taxpayers some money on their income tax. Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. Richard Harrison, 127 11 Avenue, spoke regarding additional comments he had on the previous issue (see comments above). Mayor Vandergrift closed the Public Hearing. Mavor Vanderarift seconded bv Commissioner Parker moved to adopt the two resolutions 2006-002 placina residential solid waste fees and 2006-003 placina stormwater utility fees on the County Tax Roll as a non-advalorem uniform method of collection. Motion carried 5-0. I REGULAR AGENDA 6. Approval of Crestwood Heights - Ocoee Commons PUD Plat. (City Engineer Wheeler) (Tabledfrom February ih Commission Meeting Until Developer Could be Present). Crestwood Heights residential development is located within Ocoee Commons PUD, at the northeast corner of State Road 50 (Colonial Drive) and Blackwood Avenue. This plat is for 14.44 acres of a 97-unit multi-family townhouse development and the associated amenities. The stonn water management system was previously constructed as part of Ocoee Commons PUD master development. All required documentation pertaining to the platting of this development has been reviewed and approved by City staff. Page 60f8 City Commission Regular February 21, 2006 City Engineer Wheeler advised that, per Commission request at the previous meeting, he contacted developers from Morrison Homes to be present at this meeting for questions regarding the development of units suitable for handicapped. Louis Fazio Jr., thanked the Commission for their due diligence ensuring that handicapped people have the same access to homes and facilities just like all Americans. He also thanked Morrison homes for their willingness to rethink their position. Blake Seeberger, Morrison Homes, thanked Louis Fazio for the education that they have been given on the issues of handicapped and the elderly, and said they are more than willing to make modifications to accommodate people who are disabled or elderly. The Mayor and Commission thanked Morrison Homes for stepping up to the plate and making these modifications, and thanked Louis Fazio Jr. for assisting in this effort. Commissioner Anderson seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Ocoee Commons PUD plat as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. I STAFF REPORTS 7. Discussion Re: Line Item Budgets for Advisory Boards. (City Clerk Eikenberry) Commissioner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Parker moved to approve the policy recommended bY staff for line item budaets to advisory boards, beainnina in FY2005 and includina a $2000 line item for CACOFD, CACOPD, and Parks and Recreation: and a $1000 line item for Code Enforcement Board, Education Commission, Plannina and Zonina Commission, General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees, Police Officers' and Firefiahters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Fundina will be placed in the current year budaet and throuah continaency line items. Motion carried 5-0. City Manager Frank introduced Joy Wright, the new Community Relations Manager, and she gave a brief summary of herself and background. I COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Parker: said last year we sponsored the Ocoee Women's Club for their annual birthday luncheon, in the amount of$250 and asked if we could do the same this year. Commissioner Parker seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to approve a ~250 donation from Commission Continaency to the Ocoee Women's Club for their annual birthday luncheon and fashion show. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Johnson, 1) said that the HIP homes at Crestwood Heights is a great project with affordable housing which will hopefully allow more people to afford a quality home, 2) said he will see everyone Saturday morning at the Little League Parade, and 3) asked that people be more considerate during the Commission campaign, and do not tamper with other candidates signs. There was discussion regarding political signage and advising candidates to contact public works if their signs were removed. City Clerk Eikenberry added that Building Official Ralph Jones recently sent a letter to the candidates reminding them of the Codes regarding political SIgnS. Page 7 of8 City Commission Regular February 21, 2006 Commissioner Anderson said that as a result of the Candidate Forum, the West Oaks Mall started to work with the police department to resolve the problems with the youth hanging out in the mall on weekend nights. Mayor Vandergrift said the mall management placed 45 cameras around the mall that are being monitored from a security room, so they are concerned about the safety issues also. Commissioner Hood 1) asked if keys had been passed on to those residents near Sorenson Field who needed backyard access. City Manager Frank said he would look into that, 2) asked if we can move or extend the fence at Vignetti Park to allow access to more parking and eliminate to overflow onto Adair Street, 3) said the senior field at the Sorenson complex is being used by several teams and they are forced to park in the dark, and he would like to open up the parking area during the week, 4) said the Adair project resurfacing is starting at the end of this month, 5) the tentative date for the neighborhood meeting on the Lady Avenue project is scheduled for March 9, 2006. Mayor Vandergrift 1) said that the gates Vignetti Park were locked at on Sunday, and said there should be signs if it is locked for any particular reason, and 2) asked about the timeline for resurfacing Clarke Road. Public Works Director Zaitooni advised it should be coming to the Commission at the next meeting and the project should start in late May for the area between White Road and CR50. I ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: City of Ocoee ?;~.~... ~../\ /. ... I :--+-- c:=: ',QL.':}/ S. Scott V andergrift, M~ Page 8 of8