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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
September 21, 2010, at 7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
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 Keller gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, led by Commissioner Wilsen. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and
declared a quorum present.
Roll Call: Commissioner Hood, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner
Johnson and Commissioner Keller.
Also Present: City Attorney Rosenthal, City Manager Frank, City Clerk Eikenberry
B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation — Walk to School Day — October 6 (Mayor Vandergrift)
Presentation of Officer of the Second Quarter 2010 Award to Officer Amanda Strong —
CACOPD Board Vice Chair Victoria Laney, presented Officer Amanda Strong with the officer
of the Year Award for the second quarter of 2010 and gave a summary of why she was selected
by the board.
Update on West Orange Airport Authority — William Maxwell- postponed to next agenda
Presentation on Legislative Updates — Fred Leonhardt, Chris Carmody, and Robert Stuart
gave a PowerPoint presentation covering the follow topics: Florida League of Cities Priorities;
Amendment 4 Update; SB360 (2009) Declared Unconstitutional; 2010 Session, by the Numbers;
2010 Session, Bills that Passed; 2010 Session, Bills that Failed; Colony Plaza; Perspective on
Local and Statewide Politics. Opened the floor for Questions and Answers.
Commissioner Keller asked, in light of the few bills that passed this year, what the best way to
handle the Colony Plaza issue; on a separate bill or on a condo bill. Mr. Stuart advised it can go
either way, if we go as a stand alone bill it can always attach onto another moving vehicle later.
City Attorney Rosenthal said that is on the Attorney Day agenda tomorrow to discuss.
Mayor Vandergrift asked about legislation with the Wekiva Water Basin and mandating of new
septic systems at each residence. Mr. Leonhardt said they don't what is going to be passed at
this time; however House Rep. Brian Nelson was a major advocate for governments in this
region in trying to stop that provision from being in the bill. The Bill has been filed several years
in a row and there will probably be some changes made once there is more clarity in how it will
affect people. Mayor Vandergrift asked that he be notified when the Hearing will occur with
regard to this.
C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS /PUBLIC
Mr. Tom Hendrix, 608 Jay Street — Mr. Hendrix presented the City with a check for $10,000
from the Bowness Trust Fund. Five thousand dollars of the money will go to the Founders' Day
event, and the remaining $5000 will be donated to the City's annual Christmas dinner for the
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Needy. The mayor and the commission thanked Mr. Hendrix for the contribution and for his
service to the community.
D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Frank announced there is an emergency item:
Emergency Item - Approval of and Authorization for the Finance Department to Reallocate
$3,000 From the Central Park Improvement Project to the Citywide Tennis and Basketball
Court Reconstruction Project to Cover the Cost of Geotechnical Testing and Other Minor
Project Expenses,
City Manager Frank gave a brief explanation of the reallocation of $3,000 from the Central
Park Improvement Project to the Citywide Tennis & Basketball Court Reconstruction Project to
cover the cost of geotechnical testing and other minor project expenses. Mayor Vandergrift
declared this an emergency and motion was taken as follows:
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved approve the
reallocation of $3000 from the Central Park Improvement Project (Job No. 30501)
to the Citywide Tennis & Basketball Court Reconstruction Project (Job No. 30504)
to cover cost of the geotechnical testing and other minor project expenses.
Motion carried 5 -0.
City Manager Frank stated that staff requests Item #12 be heard after Item #19.
He stated Item #13 is being requested to be continued to October 5` City Attorney Rosenthal
added that when they get to that item they will still need to read the title and open the public
hearing to have a formal vote and avoid re- advertising. City Manger Frank announced that
Item #16 does have two additional items on the dais for the Commission to review.
Lastly, Item #22 which is the Founder's Day Financial Summary Report, Parks and Recreation
Director Hayes will give a report on balancing the budget out for Founder's Day for the previous
years as well as, Commissioner Johnson giving a review on some of the contributions.
City Manger Frank stated he has a calendar with suggested dates for City Holidays for the 2011
Calendar. Staff is asking for a consensus so they can label those days as a holiday and have it
printed in the calendar.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
staff's recommendation for the 2011 City Holidays which includes Christmas
holidays of December 23 and 26, 2011. Motion carried 5 -0.
The 2011 observed holidays were approved as follows:
New Year's Day Friday; December 31, 2010
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday; January 17, 2011
Memorial Day Monday; May 30, 2011
Independence Day Monday; July 4, 2011
Labor Day Monday; September 5, 2011
Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday; November 24 & 25, 2011
Christmas Friday and Monday; December 23 & 26, 2011
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Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to approve
the agenda changes as recommended by the City Manager. Motion carried 5 -0.
Staff Reports Continued:
Development Services Director Shadrix thanked the Commission, staff, and several others for
the successful trial run of the Farmer's Market. He further stated that staff is requesting the
Commission to make the decision of: 1) whether to continue the Farmer's Market or not continue
it, 2) if it they choose to continue it, where would they like to keep it at the existing location on
McKey Street or somewhere else, and 3) authorize staff to determine a more permanent
arrangement for management of the market including use of community volunteers. He further
stated that the responses have been overwhelming from many of the citizens. The market has
created a sense of place where it is now and they would like to see it grow and continue.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to leave the
Farmer's Market in the downtown area and continue the event.
City Manager Frank added that if the vote is to continue the Farmer's Market event the City
may need to buy another generator at some point in the future as well as some other
miscellaneous expenses. Development Services Director Shadrix stated they will need a few
thousand dollars to continue the event. He further stated they are still obtaining some numbers
on the cost benefits analysis of whether they should buy some port-o -lets or continue to rent.
They do currently have a very good rental rate. Development Services Director Shadrix stated,
in staff's opinion, that this is something along with the generators that would be a good long term
investment. Commissioner Wilsen stated the Farmer's Market has been wonderful and she
thanked Planner Mike Rumer for doing such a wonderful job. She further added she likes the
location but does not like the fact that you can see the port-o -lets when you drive down Bluford
Ave. She also feels since the City has already spent money to add electrical outlets along the
lake and it might be a better option to move the market there verses spending money on buying
generators. Commissioner Wilsen added that she would like to see the Framer's Market kept as
a vendor -only event with selling and displaying of crafts. She added that she does not want to
see it become a political place and should be left for vendors only. Commissioner Hood added
that he would like for the barricades and port-o -lets to be moved because they currently an
eyesore when left out all weekend long. Commissioner Johnson suggested that the barricades
and port-o -lets be placed behind the fence by the Health Clinic so that it would be easily
accessed. City Manager Frank stated the only reoccurring expense at this time is the port-o-
lets. Development Services Director Shadrix stated they were given a rate of $200 /per month
for the trial run of the market. Commissioner Hood inquired if the event is costing the City
much. City Manager Frank stated along with the port-o -lets there is the cost for fuel for the
generator. Principal Planner Rumer stated that the port-o -lets will go down to $150 /per month
if they continue the event. As for the revenue, at this time they are breaking even. A brief
discussion ensued regarding the Mayor sitting at the Farmer's Market with a sign stating, "Chat
with the Mayor ".
Commissioner Wilsen moved to approve no politics at the Farmer's Market.
Discussion ensued. Ms. Meyers, a grant recipient earlier this evening, felt that everyone had a
constitutional right to have freedom of speech and assemble. Mayor Vandergrift added that if
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he was politicking he could understand what Commissioner Wilsen concerns are; however, he
was making himself accessible to the community as he has been doing this for 20 years.
After a brief discussion, she withdrew her motion.
Mayor Vandergrift stated he would like to take a vote on the motion that was already on the
floor and asked for clarification. City Clerk Eikenberry re- stated the motion and inquired if a
dollar amount would be added to the motion per the discussion about other expenses. City
Manager Frank stated there is only one week left in this fiscal year, but he was just advising
them of the future expenses that may arise. After a brief discussion the following motion was
taken on the amendment:
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to amend the
previous motion to include $2000 taken from Contingency to cover expenses.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Original Motion as amended:
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to leave the
Farmer's Market in the downtown area and continue the event. Additionally,
approval of up to $2000 from Contingency to cover expenses. Motion carried 5 -0.
Commissioner Johnson stated that now one of the things that needs to be done is that staff sit
down and find a volunteer liaison that can work with the Farmer's Market Vendors so that staff
is not taken away from their regular job duties. Commissioner Hood inquired if a youth
organization could be used for parking so that recreation staff does not have to be used. Mayor
Vandergrift stated that he believed there was communication regarding turning over the event
from Planning to Recreation. Development Services Director Shadrix stated that was correct
and he was going to suggest for staff to look at a community volunteer base for market
management and oversight. The City would then work to provide guidance with them. He
further stated that would allow for staff just to be there in a supervisory capacity. Consensus
without objection, was for staff to operationally handle this situation.
Ron Voshell stated he would like to volunteer his time to be a liaison. He stated this is
something he believes in and has been trying to get this going for awhile.
Kim Baer, 752 Westyn Bay, stated she has also been very pleased with the Farmer's market
turn-out and is willing to volunteer her services. She further stated she is a certified event
planner and has many connections with the City that can help benefit in putting things together.
She added she feels it should stay on McKey Street since there are other events that happen out
by the lake on Friday nights.
Parks and Recreation Director Hayes stated he has had discussion with Mr. Shadrix when the
original trial run was going to take place so he is aware of the transitioning of the event into his
care.
Update for Proposed Hackney Prairie Elementary School Site — The city manager called upon
Development Services Director Craig Shadrix to brief the commission about the project's
progress. The director reported that the City is working with Orange County government and
Orange County school board on an interlocal agreement and the use of City property for a
retention pond and City right -of way. The County will be making road improvement s to the
area and extending utilities at their expense. The new school will relieve overcrowding.
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Director Shadrix said that the school district has worked hard to address all concerns from
elected officials and staff, and is looking for the approval of the commission for the interlocal
agreement. He asked if the commission had any questions. Commissioner Keller (in whose
district the school will be built) said he was very happy with the involvement of the school
board. He believes that the school is definitely needed to relieve overcrowding at Clarcona
Elementary and Spring Lake Elementary. He asked for the attorney's guidance in making a
motion for the commission's recommendation of support for the project. City Attorney
Rosenthal said that he would defer to Director Shadrix as to what is needed. Mr. Shadrix said
that they are asking for a letter of support.
Mr. Tyrone Smith, Senior Manager of Planning & Governmental Relations, Orange County
School Board, requested a letter of support from the commission on behalf of Orange County.
The letter will be presented to the school board on September 28` The mayor asked Mr. Smith
if anyone had ever been mentioned in a meeting that the board should look at the possibility of
building a k through 8 to relieve overcrowding, and delay building the elementary school. Mr.
Smith said that this matter has come up before, but he urged the mayor to keep in mind that at
this time it is not the school board's policy to build k through 8 schools except on a case -by -case
basis. Further discussion ensued.
The mayor said that by the time the school is finished it will cost about a half a million dollars.
He supports delaying the building of the school. Further discussion ensued. The mayor
expressed concern about who would furnish utilities and roads. He was assured that there were
agreements with the county as to funding the additional utilities and road improvements. The
mayor asked if the City has that assurance in writing. City Attorney Rosenthal and Mr. Smith
answered affirmatively. There was further discussion
Commissioner Keller, with a second by Commissioner Wilsen, that a letter of
support be given to the school board in support of the Hackney Prairie
Elementary School. The motion passed 3 -1, with Mayor Vandergrift opposed and
Commissioner Johnson away from the dais.
The mayor called for a recess following the vote at 8:43 p.m.
Return from recess 8:55 p.m.
E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Keller — commended staff that the house on 504 Withers Court has finally come
down and looks forward to the one in Sawgrass Mills being demolished.
Commissioner Wilsen- agreed with Commissioner Keller's comments
Commissioner Hood -no comments
Commissioner Johnson -no comments
Mayor Vandergrift — said on Friday night at 7:30 p.m., a football game will take place. It will
be West Orange High School versus Ocoee High School. The mayor encouraged everyone to
come out and cheer on whichever team they support. He will try to have the event on Channel
200. It will be televised on Channel 47.
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F. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to approve Items
#1 - #7 on the Consent Agenda as presented by staff. Motion carried 5 -0.
1. Approval of Minutes for Regular City Commission Meeting Held August 17, 2010, and
Budget Workshop Minutes of August 11, 2010. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 - 0.
2. Appointments to the Police Infraction Hearing Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Ocoee Police Infraction Hearing Board was established May 15, 2007, by Ordinance No. 2007 -007. 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, one position is vacant (District 1) and two positions are open for
reappointment. Commissioner Hood has submitted his recommendation for Donald Bellerive. Carol Amey
and Jim Chinelly both indicated they would be willing to serve another term on the Hearing Board.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Reappointment to the General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees. (City Clerk
Eikenberry)
Trustees for the Pension Boards now serve four -year terms, as amended in Ordinance 2009 -020. The City
Commission appoints two of the trustees, 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. Trustee Patricia Gleason has indicated she is willing to serve another term if appointed. At this
time no other applications were received for serving on this board.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Approval of Execution of Property Releases to AT &T and MASTEC for Damages
Caused to City Facilities at the Intersection of White and Montgomery Roads. (City
Engineer Wheeler)
The City approved a Right -of -Way Utilization permit for AT &T to install some new facilities within the City's
rights -of -way along Clarke, White, and Montgomery Roads. AT &T contracted with MASTEC to perform the
installation of those facilities. While working at the intersection of White and Montgomery Roads, MASTEC
caused a City water main to come apart. The resulting damage to the intersection washed out a stormwater
pipe, a portion of the road and curb, and disrupted water service to most customers along the White Road
corridor for many hours on the morning of August 21, 2009.
Public Works and Utilities crews were called upon to reconnect the 12 inch water main and re- establish the
grading, road, and curb in the affected area. The cost for the City crews was billed to AT &T, as the utility
permittee. The total cost to the City was $10,360.61. AT &T and MASTEC have agreed to split the cost and
reimburse the City for its expenses.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
5. Approval of Intent to Annex for Water Service for Mark E. and Jeffrey W. Daily
Property at 201 16 Avenue. (City Engineer Wheeler)
Mark and Jeffrey Dally own the property which is located at 201 16th Avenue and have approached the City for
utility service. The property was platted as part of the North Ocoee Addition No. 1 and has two single family
residences on the property. The property is currently within unincorporated Orange County and is not
contiguous to the City Limits. However the property is inside the City's JPA boundary, Water & Sewer
Territorial Boundary, and City Limits. Therefore, this is just intent to annex for water service at this time.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
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6. Approval of Change Order No. 2 Clarke Road Rehabilitation Project, which Reduces
the Final Project Cost by $29,944.28. (CIP Manager Butler)
The City undertook a major repaving effort for the portion of Clarke Road north of Silver Star Road in
cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation using funds provided by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act. That work has been completed and a closeout change order is required to reconcile contract
quantities and installed quantities. The final cost of the project, $975,598.02, was slightly less than the contract
amount of $1,005,542.50 as a result of more unit reductions than additions. Twelve new pay items were added
over the life of the project in order to properly account for contingency actions related to sidewalk upgrades,
pavement markings, and traffic signal work required by field conditions.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
7. Approval of Reduction of $40,479.78 in the Contract Amount for the Maguire Road -
Turnpike Utility Relocation Project. (CIP Manager Butler)
The City was required to relocate its utility facilities crossing under Florida's Turnpike, as a result of its
obligations under the Florida DOT right -of -way utilization permit that allowed the crossing, when that agency
decided to widen the Turnpike. This work required removal of a 12 -inch water main and a 12 -inch sanitary
sewer force main, along with installation of a replacement sanitary sewer force main at a greater depth.
However, after the work was begun, Turnpike staff concluded that sufficient cover would remain above the
water main to allow it to stay in service. As a result, this portion of the work was no longer necessary and is
deleted by this change order.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
8. Health Central II (3723 Old Winter Garden Rd). (Second Reading and Public Hearing is
scheduled for October 5, 2010, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter). (Principal
Planner Rumer)
Staff recommends the annexation of the 5,800 square feet of land known as the Health Central II Parcel, and
rezoning to R -3 (Multiple - Family Dwelling) District.
a. Annexation
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of annexation ordinance 2010 -024.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing will be heard on October
5, 2010 at 7:15 or as soon thereafter as practical.
b. Rezoning
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of rezoning ordinance 2010 -025.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing will be heard on October
5, 2010 at 7:15 or as soon thereafter as practical.
9. Health Central III — Rezoning. (Second Reading and Public Hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2010,
Regular Commission Meeting at 7 :•15 p.m. or soon thereafter). (Principal Planner Rumer)
The subject properties are located on the north side of Old Winter Garden Road, west of Ohio Avenue, and east
of Arlington Avenue. The properties are vacant of structures with heavy vegetation. The applicant is requesting
a zoning designation of R -3 which is permitted under the Future Land Use designation.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the titles of two rezoning ordinances 2010 -026 and 2010 -027.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing will be heard on October
5, 2010 at 7:15 or as soon thereafter as practical.
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10. Eddie W. Turner (3750 Jane St). (Second Reading and Public Hearing is scheduled for October 5,
2010, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15 pm, or soon thereafter), (Principal Planner Ruiner)
Staff recommends that Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners adopt the ordinance to annex the +/- 0.44
acres of land known as the Eddie W. Turner parcel, and also adopt the ordinance to rezone the property from
Orange County A -1 to Ocoee R -3.
a. Annexation
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of annexation ordinance 2010 -022.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing will be heard on October
5, 2010 at 7:15 or as soon thereafter as practical.
b. Rezoning
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of rezoning ordinance 2010 -023.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing will be heard on October
5, 2010 at 7:15 or as soon thereafter as practical.
11. West Property — Small' Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. (Second Reading and Public
Hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2010, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter).
(Principal Planner Ruiner)
The West property is located on the north side of Palm Drive, between East Crown Point Road and SR 429. The
subject site is approximately 8.89 acres in size and is zoned R -1 (Single - Family Dwelling). The property is
currently vacant and undeveloped. The applicant/owner is requesting a Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment which consists of classifying the subject parcel of land from "Low Density Residential" to "Light
Industrial." The subject property came before the Local Planning Agency back in November 2008, as part of a
Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment did not
proceed after the meeting. The rest of the properties involved received a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Orange County with Ocoee's support. This Small Scale Amendment will amend the Land
Use of the final 8.89 acres.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of annexation ordinance.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing will be heard on October
5, 2010 at 7:15 or as soon thereafter as practical.
H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE - PUBLIC HEARING
12. Wastewater Facility Plan - Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. (Date of Second
Reading Contingent on Approval of DCA). (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Orange, Extra on Thursday,
September 9, 2010). (Principal Planner Ramer)
In 2004, the Florida Legislature enacted the Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act (Wekiva Act) found in Part
III, Chapter 369, Florida Statutes. Local governments within the Wekiva Study Area (WSA) are required to
develop a wastewater facility plan for the specific portions of their joint planning areas and utility service areas
where central wastewater systems are not readily available. The purpose of this effort is to prepare a
Wastewater Facility Plan for the City of Ocoee that meets the Act's requirements for short-range (5 -year) and
long -range ( -20 year) planning horizons.
This item was moved on the agenda and heard after Item #19.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson opened the Public Hearing.
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Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Rosenthal advised that the ordinance was amended today; Exhibit C was
changed to attach the Plan by reference rather than include it, due to the size of the document.
Those corrections were distributed to the City Clerk today for inclusion in the ordinance.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Keller moved to adopt on first
reading the ordinance approving: 1) addition of the Wastewater Facility Plan by
Reference to the Comprehensive Plan, and 2) additions to the Sanitary Sewer
Sub - Element and Intergovernmental Coordination Element, for the purpose of
implementing the Wastewater Facility Plan 3) direct staff to transmit the
proposed amendments to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review
and comment and 4) include the amendment to the ordinance as described by the
city attorney. Motion carried 4 -0, with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and City Manager Frank commended the Development Services
Director Shadrix and Principal Planner Rumor for the hard work getting all of these components
of the EAR and Comprehensive Plan moving forward. They additionally mentioned what a great
job they are doing coordinating everything for the Farmer's Market.
I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE — PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Second Reading of Ordinance - Deeper Life Assembly of God Church — Annexation.
(Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra on Thursday, September 9 and 16, 2010). (Principal
Planner Rumer)
Based on the recommendations of the DRC and Planning & Zoning Commission, staff recommends that
Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners adopt the ordinance to annex the 38 +/- acres of land known as
Deeper Life Church parcels and also adopt the annexation agreement for the 5.3 acre parcel containing the
existing church buildings.
Annexation Ordinance 2010 -017
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of annexation ordinance 2010 -017.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the public hearing.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Hood, moved to continue this hearing to a
time certain of October 5, 2010, at 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practical.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Annexation Ordinance 2010 - 018
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the annexation ordinance 2010 -018.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the public hearing.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Hood, moved to continue this hearing to a
time certain of October 5, 2010, at 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practical.
Motion carried 5 -0.
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14. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending the City of Ocoee Police Officers' &
Firefighters' Trust Fund. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra on Sunday, September 12,
2010). (Police Chief Brown)
The Police Officers' & Firefighters' Trust Fund Board is requesting an amendment to the Police and Fire
Pension Ordinance to include the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and subsequent regulations and guidance from
the IRS, as well as other changes to the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations, changes to the State law and
the adoption of Chapter 2009 -07, Laws of Florida.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Deputy Fire Chief Stanley explained the amendments to the ordinance.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Vandergrift closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Wilsen, moved to adopt ordinance 2010 -019
amending and restating in full ordinance 91 -09 relating to the City of Ocoee Police
Officers' & Firefighters' Trust Fund. Motion carried 5 -0.
The ordinance as adopted carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
CITY OF OCOEE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS'
RETIREMENT TRUST FUND; AMENDING AND RESTATING IN FULL,
ORDINANCE NUMBER 91 -09, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Stor Kwik- Preliminary/Final Site Plan. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday
September 9, 2010). (Senior Planner Howell)
subject property is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of State Road 50 and Westrun Road.
More specifically the property is known as Lot 1 of the West 50 Commercial Subdivision. The Large -Scale
Preliminary/Final Site Plan for Stor Kwik proposes the construction of a 41,225 square foot self - storage facility
with associated retail units on the front facade of the main building. The storage facility will consist of a total of
six buildings, with the main building noted as Building "A ". This building is proposed as a three -story climate -
controlled self - storage use with the front facade consisting of three retail units, and two office spaces which will
be utilized by the storage facility.
Senior Planner Howell reviewed the Preliminary /Final Site Plan for Stor Kwik.
The waiver that is requested is to Section 6.10 B (4) (A) of the Land Development Code. Section 6.10 B
(4) (A) requires a 4:1 replacement ratio of all protected trees on a development site. The applicant
conveyed to staff that this waiver was being requested since the required replacement trees could not
adequately be provided on site. A total of 108 new trees are being provided on site in accordance with the
landscape requirements of the Land Development Code. An examination of the landscape plan confirms
that there appears to be no additional space remaining on site to provide the requisite replacement trees.
The applicant is proposing a replacement ratio of 1:1, or 25- percent of the required ratio. This amounts to
26 replacement trees that will be provided on site. The applicant has justified this waiver request by
stating the total number of protected trees prior to development is 38 trees. The required number of trees
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equals 47 shade and 65 understory trees. The number of trees to be provided equals 12 existing and 51
shade and 75 understory trees. The total number of trees after development will be 138 trees.
Staff recommends approval of the aforementioned waiver request and the Preliminary/Final Site Plan
Mayor Vandergrift asked for clarification on the tree replacement.
Developer Thomas Skelton American Civil Engineering stated that the 26 trees will be replaced
at a 1:1 ratio, but they are also adding over 100 trees into the landscaping; mostly oak trees and
crepe myrtles.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public ub c . Hearin
Y g p Hearing.
Vandergrift closed the Public hearing.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
the Preliminary /Final Site Plan and waiver per staff recommendations. Motion
carried 5 -0.
16. Evaluation and Appraisal Report Adoption. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra
and West Orange Times on Thursday, September 9, 2010). (Development Services Director
Shadrix)
Under State law, every jurisdiction in the State of Florida must evaluate how well it has performed at meeting
the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The City must also determine what changes are
needed in the plan to reflect the community's vision for the future. The result of this evaluation process is an
official report known as the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). The purpose of the EAR is to review the
adopted Comprehensive Plan to determine how well the City is meeting State mandated planning requirements,
implementing the Goals, Objectives, and Policies as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, and addressing major
growth management issues within the City. Various tools are then proposed to address the issues raised by the
community and public officials.
City Attorney Attorne Rosenthal read the title of the resolution.
Development Services Director Shadrix announced that there is a sign -in sheet for anyone
wishing to speak on this issue as required by Florida Statutes. He gave an overview of the
E.A.R. and the process for adoption. He agreed with the city lobbyists with regard to the
possible passage of Amendment 4; stating it could hamper our ability to grow and take the
decision making power away from the elected officials. He said the next series of items that the
commission will be hearing are being expedited to better position the city that are hastened in
this case.
The EAR is required under State law so that every jurisdiction in the State of Florida evaluates
how well it has performed at meeting the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan. The City must also determine what changes are needed in the plan to reflect the
community's vision for the future. The major issues identified were based on community
meetings, workshops, and communication with elected officials and include:
1) Community Character and Design
2) Transportation Connectivity
3) Utility Infrastructure
4) Mixed Use Employment and Commercial Centers
5) Neighborhood Revitalization /Housing
6) Conservation
The process will include coming back within eighteen months of adoption and transmittal of this
EAR and amend the Comprehensive Plan to address these issues in a financially feasible manner.
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve The City of
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Ocoee 2010 Evaluation and Appraisal Report for transmittal to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs.
Mayor Pro tem Johnson opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to adopt
Resolution No. 2010 -013 approving the City of Ocoee 2010 Evaluation and
Appraisal Report for transmittal to the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
including the Errata Sheet that was presented this evening. Motion carried 4 -0,
with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais.
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; STATING THE INTENT OF THE CITY
COMMISSION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BASED UPON
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE REPORT; AND APPROVING
THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3191,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
17. 16 th Joint Planning Area Amendment. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra and West
Orange Times on Thursday, September 9, 2010). (Development Serv D Shadr
The City has initiated this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan in order to (i) incorporate by reference the
Sixteenth JPA Amendment; (ii) provide for the revision of the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2) and the Existing
Land Use Map (Figure 1) to conform to the Joint Planning Area Land Use Map as modified by the Sixteenth
JPA Amendment; and (iii) provide for the revision of the Existing Land Use Map (Figure 1) to conform to the
Orange County Comprehensive Policy Plan Future Land Use Map as modified by the County Comprehensive
Plan Amendment.
The Sixteenth (16th) Amendment to the City of Ocoee - Orange County Joint Planning Area Agreement (JPA)
amended the boundary to include the area located north of Palm Drive, east of East Crown Point Road and west
of SR 429 aka "East Crown Point High Tech Industry PUD" and establish a JPA Future Land Use map
designation for all parcels as "Light Industrial."
a. Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment — First Reading of Ordinance (Second
Reading and Public Hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2010, Regular Commission Meeting at 7.•15 p.m. or
soon thereafter).
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance and stated this is a City Initiated
large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Development Services Director Shadrix explained this item cleans up the map and positions
the city better from an annexation standpoint.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the Public Hearing.
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b. Transmittal Public Hearing
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to adopt on first
reading the ordinance approving the Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (i) amending the Intergovernmental Coordination Element to
incorporate into the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan the 16 Amendment to the
Ocoee /Orange County Joint Planning Area Agreement (JPA); (ii) amending the
Future Land Use Map (Figure 2) and the Existing Land Use Map (Figure 1) of the
Ocoee Comprehensive Plan to conform to the 16 Amendment to the JPA; and
(iii) amending the Existing Land Use Map (Figure 1) to conform to Orange County
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance Number 2010 -07 with respect to
lands referenced in the 16 Amendment to the JPA and (iv) direct staff to transmit
the proposed amendment to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for
review and comment. Motion carried 4 -0 with Mayor Vandergrift away from the
dais.
18. Past Joint Planning Area Amendments and Future Land Use Map Clean -up.
(Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra and West Orange Times on Thursday, September 9, 2010).
(Development Services Director Shadrix)
The City proposes to update Figure 1 (Existing Land Use Map) and Figure 2 (Future Land Use Map) of the
Future Land Use Element of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan to reflect annexations and comprehensive plan
amendments adopted since the adoption of CPA - 2001 -1 -1; and to (i) incorporate by reference the Fifth through
the Fifteenth Joint Planning Area Agreement Amendments; (ii) amend Subsection I of the Future Land Use
Element in order to reflect the Fifth through the Sixteenth Joint Planning Area Agreement Amendments; (iii)
amend the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2) to conform to the Joint Planning Area Agreement, as amended, and
to reflect small scale comprehensive plan amendments and annexations since the last update to Figure 2; and
(iv) amend the Existing Land Use Map (Figure 1) to conform to the Joint Planning Area Agreement, as
amended and to reflect small scale comprehensive plan amendments and annexations since the last update to
Figure 1.
a.Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment — First Reading of Ordinance (Second
Reading and Public Hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2010, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. or
soon thereafter).
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance and stated this is a City Initiated
Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Development Services Director Shadrix explained.
City Attorney Rosenthal advised that some of the ordinances had to be amended and those
corrections were distributed to the City Clerk today.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the Public Hearing.
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b. Transmittal Public Hearing
Commissioner Keller, seconded by commissioner Wilsen, moved to adopt on first
reading the Ordinance approving a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
which will (i) amend the Intergovernmental Coordination Element to incorporate
into the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan Amendments Five (5) through Fifteen (15) to
the Ocoee /Orange County Joint Planning Area Agreement (JPA), (ii) amend
Subsection I of the Future Land Use Element in order to reflect Amendments Five
through Sixteen (16) to the JPA; (iii) amend the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2) of
the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan to conform to the JPA, as amended, and to reflect
small scale comprehensive plan amendments and annexations since the last
update to Figure 2; and (iv) update the Existing Land Use Map (Figure 1) to
conform to the JPA, as amended, and to reflect small scale comprehensive plan
amendments and annexations since the last update to Figure 1 and (v) direct staff
to transmit the proposed amendment to the Department of Community Affairs
(DCA) for review and comment (vi) include the revisions to the ordinance as
recommended by the City Attorney and delivered to the City Clerk. Motion
carried 4 -0 with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais.
The City Commission and City Manager recognized Development Services Director and staff for
getting this E.A.R. and all corresponding amendments passed. Commissioner Johnson also
added that his staff, particularly Principal Planner Rumer, have done a great job on the Farmer's
Market. Mr. Shadrix stated that it was a group effort that included Chief Brown, Chief McNeil,
Parks and Recreation Director Hayes, HR Director Carnicella, Public Works Director Krug and
Principal Planner Rumor and he thanked everyone for jumping in so readily to help.
19. Text Amendments. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel and West Orange Times on Thursday,
September 9, 2010). (Development Services Director Shadrix)
The City has initiated this amendment to the Comprehensive in order to (i) amend the definition of floodplains
in order to allow an alternative basis for determining the location of 100 -year flood plains for the purposes of
implementing the requirements of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, (ii) amend Objective 3 of the Section IV of
the Conservation Element in order to conform to the amended definition of floodplains, and (iii) amend the
Public Participation Procedures Element regarding procedures for noticing and conducting public hearings on
comprehensive plan amendments.
a. Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment — First Reading of Ordinance
(Second Reading and Public Hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2010, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15
p.m. or soon thereafter).
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance
Development Services Director Shadrix explained and stated this is a City Initiated Large
Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. He stated there are three pieces to the text amendments:
(1) amend the definition of floodplains in order to allow an alternative basis for determining the
location of 100 -year flood plains for the purposes of implementing the requirements of the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan, (2) amend Objective 3 of the Section IV of the Conservation Element in
order to conform to the amended definition of floodplains, and (3) amend the Public
Participation Procedures Element regarding procedures for noticing and conducting public
hearings on comprehensive plan amendments. He added that this clean up will allow us to further
avoid situations that occurred with the Armstrong litigation so that there are no discrepancies
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between our practices and our comprehensive plan. Mr. Shadrix said staff recommends the
Commission approve per staff recommendations and direct staff to transmit the proposed
amendment to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review and comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the Public Hearing
b. Transmittal Public Hearing
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to adopt on first
reading the ordinance approving a proposed large scale text amendment to the
Ocoee Comprehensive Plan in order to (i) amend the definition of floodplains in
order to allow an alternative basis for determining the location of 100 -year flood
plains for the purposes of implementing the requirements of the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan, (ii) amend Objective 3 of the Section IV of the Conservation
Element in order to conform to the amended definition of floodplains, and (iii)
amend the Public Participation Procedures Element regarding procedures for
noticing and conducting public hearings on comprehensive plan amendments
and (iv) direct staff to transmit the proposed amendment to the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) for review and comment. Motion carried 4 -0 with Mayor
Vandergrift away from the dais.
K. REGULAR AGENDA
20. Appointment to the Police Officer's and Firefighter's Retirement Trust Fund Board of
Trustees. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Trustees for the Police Officer's and Firefighter's Retirement Trust Fund Board now serve four -year terms, as
amended in Ordinance 2010 -018. The City Commission appoints two of the trustees from applications
received, two are elected from the employee body (one police officer and one firefighter), 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. Trustee Robert Wayne Vaughn has indicated he is not interested in serving another term.
Currently there are three applications on file. Mr. William Maxwell, Mr. Scott Blynder, and Mr. John Grogan
have all indicated an interest in serving on this board.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Keller, nominated William
Maxwell as Trustee to the Police Officer's and Firefighter's Retirement Trust Fund
Board of Trustees four a four year term. Motion carried 4 -0 with Mayor Vandergrift
away from the dais.
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21. Approval of Community Grant Program — July 2010 Cycle. ` (Community Relations
Manager Wright)
The Community Grant Review Board met on August 12, 2010, to discuss the 11 applications received during
the first cycle of the Community Grant Program (formerly the Community Merit Awards Program). The
Community Grant Program provides financial grants of up to $500 made to Ocoee non - profit organizations and
civic groups outside City limits which benefit residents of Ocoee. The grants are awarded twice yearly to
acknowledge excellence and further the contributions these local organizations bring to the Ocoee community.
The Community Grant Review Board voted to award grants to 9 organizations.
This Item Moved on the Agenda and heard before Public Comments.
Community Relations Wright stated that the Board approved nine applications totaling $4,500.
She Acknowledge Jim Sills, Keith Carrington and Linda Dunn of the Community Grant Review
Board.
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Keller moved to approve the
nine grant applications as recommended by staff and the Community Grant
Review Board. Motion carried 4 -0 with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais.
22. Financial Summary Report for Founder's Day Celebration. (Parks and Recreation
Director Hayes)
The 2010 Founder's Day Celebration will be held on November 5` and 6` of this year. Staff was directed by
the City Commission at the August 31, 2010, Budget Hearing to provide a summary of the financial status fro
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the event. Staff has completed a summary report that includes prior year (2008 and 2009) deficits and the
anticipated revenues and expenditures for the 2010 celebration, which projects a deficit of $60, 970.85 in the
fund. In order to get the Founder's Day fund in balance as requested, the City Commission will need to
consider a transfer of the projected deficit amount ($60,970.85) to come from the Contingency Fund ( #001 -516-
00 -4900) to the Founder's Day Fund (001 - 572 -00- 4004).
Parks and Recreation Director Hayes summarized the Financial Summary Report. Mayor
Prot Tem Johnson said he distributed a list showing all the sponsors they have obtained so far for
this year's event. He added that they are still working on raising sponsorship funds.
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Keller moved to transfer
$60,970 from the contingency fund to the Founders' Day fund to clear up prior
Year deficits. Motion carried 4 -0 with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais.
Commissioner Wilsen mentioned that there are still booths available in the marketplace. They
have sold 29 booths so far. The food booths locations are completely filled at this time. They
would like staff to place an ad in the West Orange Times announcing the available booths and
the Founders' Day Events.
There was discussion about the Founders' Day Golf Tournament. City Manager Frank stated the
money was probably budgeted since this is done every year.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Keller moved purchase a ticket
for a foursome at the Founders Day Golf Tournament at a cost of $250 from the
contingency fund. Motion carried 4 -1 with Commissioner Wilsen opposed.
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L. STAFF ACTION ITEMS
none
M. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Johnson — none
Commissioner Hood requested support for the high school football, Knights against West
Orange, also made mention of the times for the junior varsity and varsity start times. Baseball
team is currently 3 -0. Commissioner Johnson and Mayor Vandergrift stated they are aware
someone tried to get the band to perform at the Farmer's Market but due to time constraints the
band is unable to satisfy this request.
Commissioner Wilsen commended the HRDB for the great event — Fiesta de Colores on
Saturday, September 18, 2010. She further reminded everyone of movie in the park this
Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Bill Breeze Park. Commissioner Johnson inquired about
spraying for insects but Mayor Vandergrift advised that individuals bring off due to when you
spray for mosquito other friendly insects are also sprayed and die.
Commissioner Keller requested the presence of Steve with a question regarding road work on
Carriage Oak Court and the many potholes. Steve confirmed they are going to do some
temporary patch work on the potholes; however with the new fiscal year they will go back and
patch with more permanent patch work. Commissioner Keller asked if something more specific
can be done for the cul -de -sac which seems to be in worse condition than the rest of the road. S.
Krug advised that several years ago the cul -de -sac was resurfaced and an overlay on the rest of
the road. The road is structurally good but it is not good to look at. S. Krug stated they are in the
process of listing road work priorities and will see where this road lands in priority.
Mayor Vandergrift commented on the football game and asked for support of the baseball
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team. He also commented on the
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hosted by HRDB.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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MINUTES
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
October 5, 2010, at 7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
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 Keller gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, led by Commissioner Hood. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and
declared a quorum present.
Roll Call: Commissioner Hood, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner
Johnson and Commissioner Keller.
Also Present: City Attorney Rosenthal, City Manager Frank, City Clerk Eikenberry
B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Update on West Orange Airport Authority — William Maxwell. A report was distributed to
the Commission from Airport Authority Board Member Maxwell.
Proclamation — Be a Hero Month- Florida Blood Centers -read by Mayor Vandergrift.
C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS /PUBLIC
None
D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Frank announced there were a couple of issues on the agenda. Item #7 Approval
of Natural Gas Distribution Franchise Agreement needs to be a public hearing and would suggest
that it be moved to after Item #16 under Public Hearings.
There is also an Emergency Item brought forward as discussed at the final budget hearing; we
can handle that now if the Mayor prefers.
Mayor Vandergrift declared this item an emergency.
Emergency Item - Approval To Expend Forfeiture Funds To Purchase A Child Friendly
Radio Controlled Remote Voice Robotic Police Car.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve
the emergency item to expend forfeiture funds to purchase a child friendly radio
controlled remote voice robotic police car. Motion carried 5 -0.
He further announced that on October 9, 2010, the Ocoee Police Department will be hosting a
Woman's Self Defense Awareness Class from 9am -lpm at the Ocoee Police Department. Also
on October 9 there will be a handgun safety class from 8am -12pm at Ocoee City Hall.
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The Parks and Recreation department wants to invite everyone to attend this year's 3 Annual
Hunted House Event on October 28 29` and 30 located at 951 Ocoee - Apopka Road. There
will be games prizes, bounce house, hay rides, and other fun activities for the entire family. The
cost is a $1 fee to entire the Haunted House and everyone is encouraged to bring non - perishable
food items to be donated to the West Orange Christian Service Center. For more information
you may contact the Parks Department at 407 - 905 -3180.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will be incorporating the monthly weed control treatment
of Starke Lake and Lake Prima Vista in their funded program which means the City will not
have to fund it any more in the future. This will be a significant savings to the City's budget.
The Finance and Utilities Department is working on refunding the remaining portion of the 1997
Water and Sewer Bond Issue which will result in an interest savings of about $30,000 a year.
This is expected to be done relatively quickly and will be on one of the upcoming agendas next
month.
Lastly, there were some emergency items and a lot of concerns on the sludge press in operations
at the Utilities Plant. The new one is in operations and it is exceeding the performance of the old
press which will lead to the approximately $60,000 reduction in our sludge disposal cost.
E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Keller -none
Commissioner Johnson -none
Commissioner Wilsen -1) tomorrow is Walk Your Kids to School Day, 7:30 am; the Ocoee
Police Department will be supporting the event at Citrus Elementary and Spring Lake
Elementary.
Commissioner Hood -none
Mayor Vandergrift — read a thank you letter from Nehrling Gardens for the $500 grant.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
Consent Agenda Items #1 through #6 as presented by staff. Item Number #7 was
moved to be heard under public comments. Motion carried 5 -0.
1. Approval of Minutes for Budget Workshop Meeting Held August 31, 2010, and
Tentative Budget Public Hearing Minutes of September 15, 2010. (City Clerk
Eikenberry)
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 - 0.
2. Appointments to the Human Relations Diversity Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
On September 16, 2003, Resolution No. 2003 -21, was adopted creating the Human Relations and Diversity
Board, requiring no less than seven (7) members and no more than fifteen (15). The Resolution was then
amended by Resolution 2004 -11, which changed the quorum requirement to 50% plus 1. As of July 20, 2010,
Resolution No. 2010 -010 amended the by -laws giving the commission the authority to appoint non -Ocoee
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residents as board members. Ode Mendoza and Aurelio Rodriguez have expressed an interest in serving on the
Human Relations Diversity Board.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Approval to Certify Appointment to the City of Ocoee General Employees' Pension
Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Trustees of the Pension Board for the City of Ocoee Municipal General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund
currently serve four -year terms. 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. During the Regular Session of the City of
Ocoee General Employees' Pension Board, held on August 4, 2010, the Trustees choose to reappoint Wendy
West as the Fifth Board Member for the term beginning October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2014.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Approval to Award RFQ #1002R Residential Plumbing Services for Peach Lake Manor
Water Line Replacement Project (Re -Bid). (Purchasing Agent Tolbert)
The City has under construction the replacement of water lines in the Peach Lake Manor (Lady Avenue)
subdivision with portions of the water lines being relocated from the rear yard property line to the rights -of -way
in front of homes. New meters shall be installed in front of the affected homes. The City is seeking the services
of qualified and licensed plumbing contractors to provide materials and labor to abandon in place the existing
service, and tie -in the homes to the new meters. To accomplish the work, the City has advertised and received
six qualifications from plumbing contractors which staff is seeking authorization from the City Commission to
prequalify. It is anticipated that more than one hundred twenty (120) homes will require service relocation.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
5. Approval of City Joining into the Utilities Material/Meter Purchasing "Strategic
Partnership Agreement — Agreement Between the City of Punta Gorda and HD
Supply /Waterworks ". (Utilities, Director Smith)
The City of Punta Gorda, Florida, working with other communities, formed a cooperative partnership for
bidding and awarding contracts for services and goods; with one contract being for water and sewer materials.
Materials include but are not limited to: fittings, valves, piping and hydrants. Sensus Metering Systems, the
City's meter manufacturer, is also covered by the contract. The contract, N06177/UTILMAT0506, was
awarded to HD Supply/Waterworks (HD Supply) in March 2007 for five (5) years with the ability to renew for
an additional three (3) years. The Punta Gorda partnership, with HD Supply's consent, allows for other
municipalities to join the partnership. Staff is recommending the City join the partnership associated with the
utilities materials contract; and that Commission allows but does not require the City to procure materials from
the HD Supply contract.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
6. Approval of Change Order No. 3 with Trimble & Son Construction Group, Inc. for the
Construction of a New Basketball Court at Tiger Minor Park for an amount Not to
Exceed $45,000. (CIP Manager Butler)
The City is currently reconstructing tennis and basketball courts at several locations throughout the city under a
contract that was awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Trimble & Son Construction Group,
Inc. As part of that project, the basketball court at Tiger Minor Park was demolished and overbuilt with a new
tennis court complex. The basketball court is now proposed for reconstruction at a new location within the
Tiger Minor Park property; i.e., at the intersection of Butterfly Creek Drive and Sleepy Harbour Drive. Funds
for this addition to the current project were added to the Adopted FY 2011 Budget.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Approval of Natural Gas Distribution Franchise Agreement. (Advertised in the Orlando
Sentinel on Sunday, September 5, 2010, Friday, September 1Z 2010, Friday, September 24, 2010, and Sunday,
October 3, 2010). (City Attorney Rosenthal)
This item was moved and heard with Public Hearings. Public Hearings (Item #7 and Item #16)
were heard before item #8.
City Attorney Rosenthal explained that this is the third renewal of the ten -year franchise; the
terms and conditions are essentially the same with the exception of a few minor changes the staff
addressed. There is no change in the financial terms of the agreement
Mayor Vandergrift asked if there is any reason we don't have a representative on their board.
Mr. Jon Feazell with Lake Apopka Natural Gas District said they board is formed based on the
percentage of gas butyrate volume of business. He said he would take the Mayor's concern back
to the board and advise them we are interested in having a representative on the board.
Commissioner Johnson asked about getting more natural gas in town. Discussion followed.
Direction was given to staff to look at making natural gas available in more areas of the city.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. No one wished to speak; the Public Hearing
was closed.
Manor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the
Natural Gas Distribution Franchise Agreement for a period of ten years
beginning September 3, 2010. Motion carried 5 -0.
Item #16 was heard at this time. See details under item.
G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
8. Park Square. (Second Reading and Public Hearing is scheduled for October 19, 2010, Regular
Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter). (Principal Planner Fabre)
The proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City limits, urban services can be provided, and the
annexation meets state and local regulations. Upon annexation, the property will assume a Low Density
Residential Land Use per the JPA Agreement and the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is
requesting an initial City zoning classification of R -1AA "Single- Family Dwelling" for the subject parcel.
Furthermore, the Applicant has expressed that the subject property would either develop as a residential
subdivision or as an ACLF (Assisted Congregated Living Facility) both of which are permitted uses under the
requested zoning classification and adopted comprehensive plan. It should also be noted that the owners of the
western adjacent parcel are in the process of requesting annexation into the City's corporate limits.
a. Annexation
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the annexation ordinance.
b. Rezoning
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the rezoning ordinance.
Mayor Vandergrift stated the second reading and Public Hearing will be heard on October
19, 2010, at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter.
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9. Ocoee Town Shops - Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance. (Second
Reading and Public Hearing is scheduled for October 19, 2010, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. or
soon thereafter). (Principal Planner Fabre)
On December 1, 2009, the City of Ocoee City Commission reviewed and approved a Small -Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Ocoee Town Shoppes (the "Previous Amendment "). For your reference,
a copy of the staff report for the Previous Amendment is attached hereto. At the time of approval of the
Previous Amendment, the City was prohibited from adopting comprehensive plan amendments because it had
not yet submitted its required Evaluation and Appraisal Report ( "EAR ") to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs ( "DCA "). Accordingly, the Previous Amendment provided for a deferred adoption date
related to the City's adoption of its EAR, its submission of the EAR to DCA and its receipt of an initial
determination of sufficiency from DCA.
On September 21, 2010, the City of Ocoee City Commission adopted and authorized transmission of its EAR to
DCA. Based on the Previous Amendment ordinance, the adoption date could be after the November 2nd
election. If Amendment No. 4 passes, the effect on the comprehensive plan amendment is uncertain. Since
comprehensive plan amendments may be adopted at such time as the EAR has been transmitted to DCA, City
Staff recommends that the City Commission pass an ordinance amending the Previous Amendment in order to
provide for an adoption date 10 days after passage of this ordinance. This will allow the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to be sent to the DCA prior to the November 2' election.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the Small Scale Comp Plan ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson stated the second reading and Public Hearing will be heard on
October 19, 2010, at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter.
10. Shoppes at the Village — Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance.
(Second Reading and Public Hearing is scheduled for October 19, 2010, Regular Commission Meeting at 7.•15
p.m. or soon thereafter). (Principal Planner Fabre)
On December 15, 2009, the City of Ocoee City Commission reviewed and approved a Small -Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Shoppes at the Village (the "Previous Amendment "). For your reference,
a copy of the staff report for the Previous Amendment is attached hereto. At the time of approval of the
Previous Amendment, the City was prohibited from adopting comprehensive plan amendments because it had
not yet submitted its required Evaluation and Appraisal Report ( "EAR ") to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs ( "DCA "). Accordingly, the Previous Amendment provided for a deferred adoption date
related to the City's adoption of its EAR, its submission of the EAR to DCA and its receipt of an initial
determination of sufficiency from DCA.
On September 21, 2010, the City of Ocoee City Commission adopted and authorized transmission of its EAR to
DCA. Based on the Previous Amendment ordinance, the adoption date could be after the November 2nd
election. If Amendment No. 4 passes, the effect on the comprehensive plan amendment is uncertain. Since
comprehensive plan amendments may be adopted at such time as the EAR has been transmitted to DCA, City
Staff recommends that the City Commission pass an ordinance amending the Previous Amendment in order to
provide for an adoption date 10 days after passage of this ordinance. This will allow the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to be sent to the DCA prior to the November 2nd election.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the Small Scale Comp Plan ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson stated the second reading and Public Hearing will be heard on
October 19, 2010, at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter.
Item #17 was moved up on the agenda and heard before item #11.
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H. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES- PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. West Property — Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance. (Advertised in
the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, September 23, 2010). (Principal Planner Rumer)
The West property is located on the north side of Palm Drive, between East Crown Point Road and SR 429. The
subject site is approximately 8.89 acres in size and is zoned R -1 (Single - Family Dwelling). The property is
currently vacant and undeveloped. The applicant/owner is requesting a Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment which consists of classifying the subject parcel of land from "Low Density Residential" to "Light
Industrial." The subject property came before the Local Planning Agency back in November 2008, as part of a
Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment did not
proceed after the meeting. The rest of the properties involved received a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Orange County with Ocoee's support. This Small Scale Amendment will amend the Land
Use of the final 8.89 acres.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the Small Scale Comp Plan ordinance.
Principal Planner Rumer explained the land use change.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. As no one wished to speak, the Public Hearing
was closed.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the
Ordinance No. 2010 -032 approving the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Ordinance for the West Property as recommended by staff. Motion
carried 5 -0.
The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following caption:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-032
CASE NO. SSPCA 2010 -004: East Crown Point (West)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1991 BY ORDINANCE
NO. 91 -28, AS AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS: AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
TO REDESIGNATE FROM "LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" TO "LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL" CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 8.89 ACRES (MORE OR
LESS) LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO PALM DRIVE AND WEST OF
AND ADJACENT TO STATE ROAD 429, PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING
THE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item #17 was moved up on the agenda and heard before item #11.
12. Eddie W. Turner (3750 Jane St). (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, September 23 and
30, 2010). (Principal Planner Rumer)
Staff recommends that Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners adopt the ordinance to annex the +/- 0.44
acres of land known as the Eddie W. Turner parcel, and also adopt the ordinance to rezone the property from
Orange County A -1 to Ocoee R -3.
a. Annexation
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City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Principal Planner Rumer explained the annexation. He explained this is one of two properties
that came before as a Health Central Annexation; this property had a separate owner and he
agreed to the annexation and rezoning from Orange County A 1 to Ocoee R3.
Commissioner Keller asked if this property was land locked. Mr. Rumor explained after this
annexation and the next property it will open it up and not be landlocked.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. Closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to approve
Annexation Ordinance No. 2010 -022 annexing the Turner property at 3750 Jane
Street into the City of Ocoee per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
Mayor Vandergrift noted we made an ideal location to expand what we had there and to close
down the trailer park and move those people so they won't be thrown out of their trailers; it
could be bought out through grants.
The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-022
CASE NO. AX- 07- 10 -23: EDDIE W TURNER TRUST
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, ANNEXING INTO THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 19478 SQUARE FEET LOCATED
SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO JANE STREET AND WEST OF ROWE AVENUE
PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER;
FINDING SAID ANNEXATION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE OCOEE CITY CODE, AND THE JOINT PLANNING
AREA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE UPDATING OF
OFFICIAL CITY MAPS; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b. Rezoning
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. Closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to approve
the rezoning Ordinance No. 2010 -023 changing the zoning classification from
Orange County "A -1" Zoning, Citrus Rural District to Ocoee "R -3" Zoning,
Multiple Family Dwelling District, for certain real property located at 3750 Jane
Street, per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
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The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-023
CASE NO. AX- 07- 10 -23: EDDIE W TURNER TRUST
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY "A -1" ZONING, CITRUS RURAL
DISTRICT TO OCOEE "R -3" ZONING, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT,
FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO JANE
STREET AND WEST OF ROWE AVENUE, PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; FINDING SUCH ZONING TO BE
CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE OCOEE CITY
CODE AS OF THE ADOPTION DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP;
REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION DATE
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13. Health Central II (3723 Old Winter Garden Rd). (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on
Thursday, September 23 and 30, 2010). (Principal Planner Rumer)
Staff recommends the annexation of the 5,800 square feet of land known as the Health Central II Parcel, and
rezoning to R -3 (Multiple - Family Dwelling) District.
a. Annexation
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of Ordinance 2010 -024.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. Closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
the Annexation Ordinance No. 2010 -024 approving the annexation of the property
located at 3723 Old Winter Garden Road (Health Central II), per staff
recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -024
CASE NO. AX- 07- 10 -25: HEALTH CENTRAL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, ANNEXING INTO THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 3294 SQUARE FEET LOCATED
NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO OLD WINTER GARDEN ROAD AND WEST OF
ROWE AVENUE PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE
PROPERTY OWNER; FINDING SAID ANNEXATION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH
THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE OCOEE CITY CODE, AND THE JOINT
PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
UPDATING OF OFFICIAL CITY MAPS; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CITY
CLERK; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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b. Rezoning
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of Ordinance 2010 -025.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. Closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
the Rezoning Ordinance No. 2010 -025 changing the zoning classification from
Orange County "A -1" Zoning, Citrus Rural District to Ocoee "R -3" Zoning,
Multiple Family Dwelling District of the property located at 3723 OId Winter
Garden Road (Health Central II). Motion carried 5 -0.
The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY "A -1" ZONING, CITRUS RURAL
DISTRICT TO OCOEE "R -3" ZONING, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT,
FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO OLD
WINTER GARDEN ROAD AND WEST OF ROWE AVENUE, PURSUANT TO THE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; FINDING SUCH ZONING
TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE
OCOEE CITY CODE AS OF THE ADOPTION DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY
ZONING MAP; REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN
ADOPTION DATE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
14. Health Central III. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, September 23, 2010). (Principal
Planner Rumer)
The subject properties are located on the north side of Old Winter Garden Road, west of Ohio Avenue, and east
of Arlington Avenue. The properties are vacant of structures with heavy vegetation. The applicant is requesting
a zoning designation of R -3 which is permitted under the Future Land Use designation.
a. Rezoning Ordinance No. 2010 -026
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of Ordinance 2010 -026.
Principal Planner Rumor described that property being rezoned subsequent to the annexation.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. Closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve
the Rezoning Ordinance No. 2010 -026 changing the zoning classification from
Orange County "C -1" Zoning, Retail Commercial District to Ocoee "R -3" Zoning,
Multiple Family Dwelling District of the property located on the north side of OId
Winder Garden Road, west of Ohio Avenue and east of Arlington Avenue (Health
Central III). Motion carried 5 -0.per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
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The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY "C -1" ZONING, RETAIL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO OCOEE "R -3" ZONING, MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT, FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF
AND ADJACENT TO JANE STREET AND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO OHIO
AVENUE , PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY
OWNER; FINDING SUCH ZONING TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE OCOEE CITY CODE AS OF THE ADOPTION
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP; REPEALING INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION DATE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b. Rezoning Ordinance No. 2010 -027
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of Ordinance 2010 -027.
Principal Planner Rumor showed the map and described the location of the property.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. Closed.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to approve
the Rezoning Ordinance No. 2010 -027 changing the zoning classification from
Orange County "R -2" Zoning, Residential District to Ocoee "R -3" Zoning, Multiple
Family Dwelling District of the property located on the north side of Old Winder
Garden Road, west of Ohio Avenue and east of Arlington Avenue (Health Central
III). Motion carried 5 -0.per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -027
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY "R -2" ZONING, RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT TO OCOEE "R -3" ZONING, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT,
FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO OLD
WINTER GARDEN ROAD AND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO OHIO AVENUE ,
PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER;
FINDING SUCH ZONING TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE OCOEE CITY CODE AS OF THE ADOPTION
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP; REPEALING INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION DATE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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15. Deeper Life Assembly of God Church. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Orange Extra on
Thursday, September 9 and 16, 2010). Continued from the September 21, 2010, City Commission
Meeting. (Principal Planner Rumer)
Based on the recommendations of the DRC and Planning & Zoning Commission, staff recommends that
Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners adopt the ordinance to annex the 38 +/- acres of land known as
Deeper Life Church parcels and also adopt the annexation agreement for the 5.3 acre parcel containing the
existing church buildings.
a. Annexation Ordinance No. 2010 -017
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of Ordinance 2010 -017.
Principal Planner Rumor explained the annexation of both parcels and the annexation
agreement. He said there will be no rezoning at this time. Mr. Rumer said the 32 acres in the
rear has existing single family residents and some out buildings that was annexed so as not to
create an enclave by annexing only the 5.2 acre property south of there. The applicants have been
in the annexation process since 2003. The applicants intend to hook up to city water available on
AD Mims Road; sanitary sewer is not immediately available... They will be required to pay
impact fees and to bring the site up to Ocoee Code standards with regard to the portables on the
property as well as other issues. Exhibit B of the Annexation agreement discussed permitting
those portables on a temporary basis
Commissioner Hood questioned the time frame for bringing this up to code. Mr. Rumer
advised they will have to submit a site plan within 60 days. City Attorney Rosenthal said the
Annexation Agreement states that the portables have to have a Certificate of Occupancy within
180 days.
Commissioner Wilsen asked when their plan is for the property on the north side of the railroad
tracks. Mr. Rumor explained that there is not sufficient access to develop single family
residential because they had attempted it in the past and not been approved. He added that there
is current Code Enforcement action against them from Orange County, but they continued the
case to see if the annexation passes. Commissioner Hood said they have gained another six
months to take care of those problems. He expressed concerned that if they did not comply with
Orange County codes why would they comply with ours. Commissioner Hood asked what the
impact fees were. City Attorney Rosenthal said $18,690.51 for transportation impact fees and
$7,284.20 for fire and police impact fees for what is already developed. If someone could have
annexed into the city, but didn't, and developed in the county to avoid compliance with our
regulations and paid impact fees to the county; our policy is that they are required to pay the
impact fees that they would have paid so there is no incentive to develop in the county and then
annex into the city. The agreement says the fire and police impact fees are supposed to be paid
upon execution of the annexation agreement and the remainder will be made in annual payments
of $3,738 for a period of four years. Mr. Rumer said in order to annex they will be receiving
water and making capital payments for the connection of the water.
Commissioner Johnson stated that we will not get any taxes developed as a church.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. Closed.
Neil Wilsen, Engineer for Deeper Life, explained that they purchased the portables for $100
each, but paid $25,000 to have them transported. He said when they went through the permit
process and found they would have to pay $35,000 in County impact fees and they can't provide
could water. They would like to annex into Ocoee. He said there is now a Code Enforcement
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Action against them from the county because they held off on the permitting process there to
annex into Ocoee and get the benefits of being in Ocoee and getting domestic water.
Commissioner Wilsen expressed concern about what will be developed on the north side of the
railroad tracks since it is close to residences. Commissioner Keller said if that is the case it is
better to have it under our control then let the county put in whatever they want. He added
another benefit is that we have control over trespassers that are now coming in from the side of
the lake that is county.
Commissioner Wilsen asked if there will be a walkway around the lake. Mr. Rumer stated all
properties on the lake have a conservation easement so it will now create an area all the way
around. He added that they walked the property and discussed all of the issued that need to be
addressed. City Attorney Rosenthal said the City Commission has an adopted policy that says
if they decline annexation of a property the applicants are now entitled to receive sewer and/or
water service from the city without going through further annexation process. He stated if that
occurred he is guessing they would not here from the church again. Mr. Wilsen confirmed that is
correct. Further discussion occurred regard to corrections that need to be made on the property.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to approve
Annexation Ordinance No. 2010 -017 approving the annexation of certain real
property containing 32.7 acres into the City of Ocoee per staff recommendations
and subject to the execution of the annexation agreement and subject to the
payment of all fees due from the property owner at the time of execution of the
annexation agreement which must occur within 45 days from this date of
approval. Motion carried 5 -0.
The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-017
CASE NO. AX- 04- 07 -20: Deeper Life Assembly
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, ANNEXING INTO THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 32.7 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF
A D MIMS ROAD AND WEST OF PRAIRIE LAKE BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO THE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; FINDING SAID
ANNEXATION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
THE OCOEE CITY CODE, AND THE JOINT PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE UPDATING OF OFFICIAL CITY MAPS;
PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
b. Annexation Ordinance No. 2010 -018
Ordinance was incorrectly labeled No. 2010 -016 on the agenda item.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of Ordinance 2010 -018.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing.
All Public Hearing comments from the prior hearing carry over. Public Hearing Closed.
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Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to approve the
Rezoning Ordinance No. 2010 -018 approving the annexation of certain real
property containing 5.3 acres into the City of Ocoee per staff recommendations
and subject to the execution of the annexation agreement and subject to the
payment of all fees due from the property owner at the time of execution of the
annexation agreement which must occur within 45 days from this date of
approval. Motion carried 5 -0.
The ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -018
CASE NO. AX- 04- 07 -20: Deeper Life Assembly
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, ANNEXING INTO THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 5.3 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF
AND ADJACENT TO A D MIMS ROAD AND WEST OF PRAIRIE OAKS COURT
PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER;
FINDING SAID ANNEXATION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE OCOEE CITY CODE, AND THE JOINT PLANNING
AREA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE UPDATING OF
OFFICIAL CITY MAPS; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Annexation Agreement
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to approve the
Annexation Agreement between the City of Ocoee and International Church of
Foursquare (Deeper Life Assembly) per staff recommendations with authorization
and execution thereof by the Mayor and City Clerk and subject to the applicant
signing the annexation agreement and providing the city with all payments due at
the time of execution which must occur within 45 days from this date of approval.
Motion carried 5 -0.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. City of Hope Church — Special Exception. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday,
September 23, 2010). (Principal Planner Fabre)
The "Ocoee Plaza" Shopping Center contains a variety of business such as: Tropic Save
Supermarket, Family Dollar, Los Primos Restaurant, Franco's Pizzeria, Money Pawn, Hair
Salon and H &R Block. The subject unit spaces (storefronts) are vacant and adjacent to each
other, and both are situated on the north side of the Shopping Center. The Applicant has
proposed to convert these two spaces into one church space. The Future Land Use
designation for this entire property is "Commercial" with a current zoning classification of
"C -2" Community Commercial.
Principal Planner Fabre summarized the special exception request.
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A lengthy discussion regarding the limitation of businesses that would be able to go into the
same shopping center due to an ordinance requiring 500ft from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
City Attorney Rosenthal stated that existing businesses are not affected, but any new business
would be subject to that ordinance. Mr. Fabre stated that new businesses coming in would be
exempt from that if their food sales exceed the alcohol sales. He stated the only business that
could be affected would be a package store.
City Attorney Rosenthal stated the Code can be modified at any time after this approval is
done; the church would have the right to speak at the public hearing, but they would have to
abide by the any new changes that occurred.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing.
Pastor David Young said he would like to move into this plaza; at this time there is no business
with an interest in using that space according to the landlord. He stated he has no objection to
any type of business that would move in next door, even a package store.
Mayor Vandergrift discussed continuing the hearing. Commissioner Keller asked if we could
do something to allow then to go in there and hear the public hearing later.
After lengthy discussion the consensus was to approve the special exception for a specific period
of time. The approval of the special exception does not restrict the commission's ability to
amend the ordinance. If they wish to extend their lease, they would have to come back to get an
amendment to the special exception. The existing ordinance would apply until revisions were
made to the ordinance.
Kenny Patterson, Design Solutions, Inc., stated that to go through permitting and build out
they would not sign the lease for at least 45 days. After discussion the consensus was to approve
the special exception for a period of time ending December 31, 2011.
Mayor Vandergrift closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to approve the
Special Exception per staff recommendations for a period of time expiring
December 31, 2011. Motion carried 5 -0.
City Attorney Rosenthal advised the applicants that if they plan to extend the lease passed
December 31, 2010, they need to come and see the Planning Department six months prior to that
to start the process to discuss the extension of the special exception.
Assistant City Manager Shadrix stated that he will bring forward an amended ordinance based
on the comments they have made this evening. He should it should not be a difficult task to
change language with regard to the definition of full course meals and the seating requirements.
There was discussion with regard to some smaller establishments in the city that would like to be
allowed to sell alcohol and about having wine bars in the city as are popular in other areas.
Mayor Vandergrift asked Pastor Young to talk to the Police Chief regarding the Chaplin's
group they have to see if he is interested in participating.
J. REGULAR AGENDA
17. Briefing and Update Regarding a New Chapter 45 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of ` Ocoee Relating to Trees on Private Residential Properties within the City.
(Building Official Washington) (Discussion tabled at the meeting on August 17, 2010.)
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Trees can reduce the erosion of our top soil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the
temperature, clean the air produce oxygen, provide habitat for wildlife, and increase property values, and
improve the aesthetics of the community. Based on numerous comments from citizens to staff and to the City
Commission, staff was directed to evaluate and bring forward a means of regulating trees on private residential
properties. Staff has prepared a draft ordinance creating a new Chapter 45 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Ocoee that creates a regulatory framework and policy for the control of planting, removal, maintenance,
and protection of trees on private residential properties.
Item #17 was moved up on the agenda and heard before item #11.
Assistant City Manager Shadrix explained the amendments to the ordinance as presented by
staff and said this is not the first reading; there is still room for amendments. He stated the
ordinance needed to be amended to include single family residences. He said they attempted to
create an ordinance that will create a beautiful place and not be too tough on the residents.
Mayor Vandergrift clarified that residential properties will now require three trees per home, so
residents may now cut down any number of trees as long as they maintain the minimum.
Commissioner Wilsen clarified that they will still need to obtain a permit. Commissioner Hood
clarified that they can cut down any trees, they will not be advised which trees to cut.
R.P. Monacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., asked about removing a large tree from the front of his
property. Mr. Shadrix explained under the proposed ordinance he would have to have a
minimum of three trees on his property and there would be no requirement to replace it.
Lengthy discussion ensued. Regarding tree types required, possibly adding a tiered system for
minimum tree requirements based on the size of the lot, a process in the ordinance if the
minimum requirement would create a hardship, consideration of septic system issues, etc.
There was further discuss regarding size and type of trees required for replacement trees.
Commissioner Wilsen said she feels trees are what make a neighborhood look good. She likes
the way the ordinance is designed to allow exceptions with people who may have a hardship.
Commissioner Keller said he feels it would be more equitable to require a certain amount of
trees per square footage of property. He said small yards with septic systems would have a
difficult time passing inspections if this new legislation passes for septic system installation and
inspections.
Elizabeth Osborne, 108 Miller Court, stated she agrees with Commissioner Keller on the lot
size; however she would also like the commission to consider requiring that one of the minimum
required trees goes in the front yard.
Commissioner Hood said he is not opposed to the minimum tree requirement as long as we
don't tell residents which trees they can or cannot cut down and where they have to be located.
Commissioner Johnson agreed with Commissioner Hood and also felt a tiered system may
work with regard to lot size.
Commissioner Wilsen stated she does not think they should over - police by requiring front yard,
or number of trees per sq footage of lot, etc. The ordinance has a built in exemption process if
people feel the requirement would create a hardship... Mayor Vandergrift mentioned that you
can't go by lot size without considering how much space the home takes up on the lot.
City Attorney Rosenthal said the ordinance does not require any existing residents to do
anything; there is an exception that says it does not apply to private premises that have received a
certificate of occupancy prior to the date of adoption of this ordinance. It addresses removal;
first, it requires a permit; second, it addresses replacement requirements.
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The main difference is that this ordinance allows anyone to remove a tree if they want to as long
as they meet the minimum tree requirement. Prior to this, the tree had to be diseased or falling to
be removed.
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved to direct staff to
come back with an ordinance for first reading that incorporates all of the items
discussed tonight.
Commissioner Keller stated he would still like to see a tier system in the ordinance based on lot
because three trees may be too much for some lots in the city. Commissioner Wilsen noted that
the ordinance as written allows for exceptions for people who have hardships. Mr. Shadrix
stated another option could be that the replacement is 1;1 for those with less than the minimum,
if you only have one or two trees and you cut one down, you would only have to put one back.
They would not be required to bring it up to the minimum.
Commissioner Keller also inquired if a new owner purchased the property would they still be
grandfathered in or would they be required to bring the property up to the minimum number of
trees. City Attorney Rosenthal said the only thing that will trigger this ordinance is a removal
of an existing tree, not a change in property ownership. Commissioner Hood said he would like
permit fees to be brought ht back also. g
City Manager Frank clarified that the Commission wants all the proposed changes to be
brought back as the first reading of the ordinance.
Vote: After the discussion, motion carried 5 - 0.
18. Approval of Resolution Amending and Replacing Resolution No. 2007 -06; Providing a
Fee Structure for the Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department for Participation in
Recreation Programs, Classes, Activities, and Event Rental of City Facilities,
Memberships, and Usage Fees. (Parks and Recreation Director Hayes)
In April of this year the City Commission approved adjustments specific to the operations of the swimming
pool. Since then, the Parks and Recreation Department has completed a comprehensive review of the remaining
fees for parks, facilities, programs, and memberships and is recommending adjustments to many of the fees. All
of the proposed fee adjustments have been identified in the attached Schedule A. Furthermore, the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the proposed fee schedule and recommended the proposed fee schedule to
the City Commission for consideration.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the resolution.
Parks and Recreation Director Hayes reviewed the resolution and fee structure.
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to adopt
Resolution No. 2010 -014 approving the Fee Structure for the Ocoee Parks and
Recreation Department as presented. Motion carried 5 -0.
K. STAFF ACTION ITEMS -none
L. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Keller — no announcements
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Commissioner Johnson — Orange County Commissioner Bill Segal's campaign signs are in the
right -of -way; in one place a sign is blocking the view of Silver Star Road. Ocoee Fire Deputy
Chief Butch Stanley stated that he will contact the candidate's campaign headquarters tomorrow
about the matter.
Commissioner Wilsen — Bingo at the Ison Center on Sunday — Commissioner Wilsen wanted to
know how the event was going. Commissioner Hood reported that the center was crowded this
past weekend.
Commissioner Hood — asked about getting signs and barricades moved at the Farmer's Markets.
The city manager said that the signs and barricades will be moved. Ocoee High School football
team plays South Lake at South Lake this Friday. Ocoee High's team has suffered injuries.
Mayor Vandergrift — told a joke.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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