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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida
October 6, 2009
AGENDA
7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
I A. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
I B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations - (Mayor Vandergrift)
~ International Walk to School Day in Ocoee - October 7, 2009
~ Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day - October 10, 2009
I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
I D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
I E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
F. CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MA TIERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE
ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEP ARA TE 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 SEP ARA TEL Y.
1. Approval and Acceptance of the Regular City Commission Minutes of
September 15,2009. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
2. Approval of Special Event Permit Application To Authorize Sale Of Alcoholic
Beverages by the Ocoee Rotary Club for Founder's Day on October 9 & 10,
2009. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
The Ocoee Rotary Club has submitted a Special Event Permit Application to Authorize Sale of
Alcoholic Beverages for the purpose of selling beer at the Founder's Day Celebration on Friday,
October 9th and Saturday, October 10th of2009.
3. Reappointment to Police Infraction Hearing Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
The Hearing Board consists of seven (7) members. Each member of the City Commission appointed
one citizen to the board, filling five of the seats. The other two members were appointed by the City
Commission from among the membership of the Citizens Advisory Council of the Ocoee Police
Department (CACOPD), as recommended by the Police Chief.
Currently, two positions are vacant and two positions are open for reappointment. Two of the four
open positions are to be chosen from the members of the CACOPD as recommended by the Police
Chief. Police Chief Brown has submitted his recommendations for Robert Minarcin (reappointment)
and David Ball. The District 2 appointment and the Mayor's appointment are also open. Victoria
Laney, the Mayor's appointment, indicated she would be willing to serve another term on the Hearing
Board.
This item should be pulled from the consent agenda; a member resignation received
late created an open position that requires discussion.
City Commission Regular
October 6, 2009
4. Approval of Cumberland Avenue Storm Drain Pipe Replacement with APEC.
(Public Works Director Krug)
The City issued a purchase order to APEC, Inc. in July to replace approximately 125 linear feet (If) of
deteriorated storm drain pipe on Cumberland Ave. between McKey St. and Oakland Ave. Public
Works has determined that an additional 160 If of pipe on same block of Cumberland will require
replacement in the near future. Public Works recommends issuing a purchase order to APEC for this
additional work as they are currently mobilized on site. APEC has furnished a price of $31,875.00 to
perform this work, with staff recommendation to award a not to exceed amount of $35,000.00 to cover
any unforeseen field conditions. The City will piggyback on the existing Seminole County Continuous
Construction Services Contract No. CC-I075-06rrLR. This additional work will not begin until after
the Founders Day festivities.
5. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Fire Dispatch Services. (Fire Chief
Firstner)
This Interlocal Agreement for Dispatch Services between the City of Ocoee and Orange County will
go into effect on October I, 2009, and will provide dispatch services for the fiscal years October 1,
2009, through September 30, 2011. This new agreement will continue the services provided under the
existing Interlocal Agreement for Fire Dispatch Services which expires on September 30th of this year.
I G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
6. First Reading of Ordinance Amending the Education Incentive Program,
Section 13.14 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual. (Second Reading and
Public Hearing scheduled for October 20, 2009, Regular Commission Meeting at 7: 15 p.m. or soon
thereafter). (Human Resources Director Carnicella)
Staff respectfully recommends the Commission approve the revisions of Section 13.14 of the
Personnel Rules and Regulations for the Education Incentive Program as follows: Employees must
work with the HR staff to purchase books and resell them in the most cost effective way (i.e. renting
books) and to require an employee who either fails to attend the class, finish the course, and/or
receives a grade below a C, repay the entire reimbursement within four pay periods. The employee
will be required to agree to the above before being considered eligible for the incentive.
7. First Reading of Ordinance Amending Sections 7-2A, 7-4A, 7-5A, 7-6A of Part
IA of Article VII of Chapter 180 Relating to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency's National Flood Insurance Program Requirements.
(Second Reading and Public Hearing scheduled for October 20, 2009, Regular Commission Meeting
at 7: 15 p.m. or soon thereafter). (Building Official Washington)
The city was notified by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that we needed to review
our current floodplain ordinance for compliance with 44 Code of Federal Regulations Section 60.3(d)
of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If our ordinance was found in non-compliance,
F.E.M.A. may suspend the city from the NFIP. Provided the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommendation is positive at their meeting on October 13, 2009, staff recommends adopting the
ordinance to bring our ordinance into compliance and maintain our eligibility to participate in the
NFIP.
I H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. F/X Scenery & Display, Inc. (Advertised for Public Hearing in Orlando Sentinel Legal
Classified on September 27,2009). (Senior Planner Howell)
The subject property is approximately 20.89 acres in size and is located on the west side of the
intersection of Lakewood Avenue and Laurel Ridge Avenue. The PreliminarylFinal Subdivision/Site
Plan proposes the construction of a light industrial subdivision that will contain an addition to the
existing FX building, flex space units, and office space.
a. Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan
b. Preliminary/Final Site Plan
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City Commission Regular
October 6, 2009
I 1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE - PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Woomer Property. (Advertised for Public Hearing in Orlando Sentinel Legal Classified on
September 27,2009). TO BE POSTPONED TO THE OCTOBER 20,2009, COMMISSION
MEETING. (Principal Planner Rumer)
The subject property is located on the West side of 1 ST Street, Approximately 445 feet South of the
Intersection of 1 ST Street and Silver Star Road. The proposed annexation is a logical extension of the
City limits, urban services can be provided, and the annexation meets state and local regulations. The
land use and initial zoning are also consistent and compatible with surrounding properties.
a. Annexation
b. Rezoning
10. Crane Property. (Advertised for Public Hearing in Orlando Sentinel Legal Classified on
September 24,2009). TO BE POSTPONED TO THE OCTOBER 20, 2009, COMMISSION
MEETING. (Principal Planner Rumer)
The subject property is located on the West side of 1 ST Street, Approximately 585 feet South of the
Intersection of 1 ST Street and Silver Star Road. The proposed annexation is a logical extension of the
City limits, urban services can be provided, and the annexation meets state and local regulations. The
land use and initial zoning are also consistent and compatible with surrounding properties.
c. Annexation
d. Rezoning
I J. REGULAR AGENDA
11. Approval of Revised 2003 Special Project Budget. (Utilities Director Smith)
The following summarizes the changes to budget: 1) Increase Project 5a "S. R. 50
Collection/Transmission System Relocation and Expansion" budget amount by $135,632 to cover
additional costs incurred due to construction in the relocation of Lift Station #7, providing electrical
power to the station, isolation and abandonment'of the 12" forcemain located in the S.R. 50 Right of
Way, and provide for contingency, 2) Increase Project lib "Blackwood Reuse Transmission Main"
budget amount by $28,163 to cover additional work and provide contingency, 3) Add Project lOb
"Woodberry Easement Acquisition" with a funding amount of $65,000 to cover the cost of the utility
easement procurement and legal expenses, 4) Add Project 20b "Reclaim Interconnection(s)" with a
funding amount of $1,250,000 for reclaim system interconnection and transmission projects, and 5)
Add the unfunded projects 14b thru 19b.
12. Charter Review Commission Recommendations. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Pursuant to Section C-60 of the City of Ocoee City Charter, a Charter Review Commission shall be
appointed no less than once every ten years and shall submit a report to the City Commission. Section
C-62 states "Within two (2) months of the receipt of any such report, the City Commission shall accept
or reject the recommendations contained therein, or the City Commission may send such report back to
the Charter Review Commission for further study and consideration. Any proposed Charter
amendments accepted by the City Commission shall be adopted by ordinance and submitted to the
electors of the city for consideration no later than the next general municipal election or at a special
election called by the City Commission for such purposes."
On December 2, 2008, this report was presented to the Commission. At the request of the Mayor,
review of this report was delayed waiting for an Attorney General Opinion and the Report was
reconsidered on April 21, 2009. At that time, the Commission asked the Charter Review Commission
to reconsider certain items pertaining to expanding the number of districts and staff residency
requirements. The Charter Review Commission held a joint meeting with the City Commission on
July 27,2009, and considered final recommendations for Charter changes at a meeting of the Board on
August 26, 2009. City Attorney Rosenthal has incorporated those changes into the attached redlined
copy of the Charter.
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City Commission Regular
October 6, 2009
13. Discussion Regarding Waiving Fees for Use of a City Facility by Unity Force and
Development for Gods Children, Inc. a Non-Profit Organization. (Mayor
Vandergrift)
I K. STAFF ACTION ITEMS
I L. 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 VERBA TIM 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. LAKESHORE DRIVE, OCOEE, FL 34761, (407) 905 -3105 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
MEETING.
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