HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-11 Agenda OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida
August 16, 2011 AGENDA 7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Presentation of Check to the West Orange Girl's Club by James Kelley with the
Ocoee Professionals Firefighters
Presentation of the City of Ocoee Police Department's Officer of the 2 " Quarter
Award. (Police Chief Brown)
Presentation on Central Florida Film Festival. (CRA Administrator Wagner and
Community Relations Manager Wright)
Presentation on Legislative Updates — Chris Carmody.
C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS /PUBLIC
D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
F. CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MA'r1ERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE
ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS
DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION, IN WHICH CASE THE MAYOR WILL
INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO REMOVE THAT ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM
WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
1. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Commission Meeting Held August 2, 2011.
(City Clerk Eikenberry)
2. Appointment to the Police Infraction Hearing Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Pursuant to Section 168.8 (C) of the Ocoee Code of Ordinances: Each member of the City Commission
shall appoint a member of the Hearing Board. The other two members of the Hearing Board shall be
appointed by the City Commission from among the membership of the Citizens Advisory Council of
the Ocoee Police Department. The Chief of Police shall provide the City Commission with his
recommendation as to the appointees from the Citizens Advisory Council of the Ocoee Police
Department. If a member of the Hearing Board who is appointed from the membership of the Citizens
Advisory Council of the Ocoee Police Department ceases to be a member of the Citizens Advisory
Council of the Ocoee Police Department, then such person shall also cease to be a member of the
Hearing Board. Members of the Hearing Board shall serve two -year terms; provided, however, that the
initial members of the Hearing Board appointed by each City Commissioner shall serve a term of one
year.
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Robert Minarcin, member of the Police Infraction Hearing Board representing the Citizens Advisory
Council of the Ocoee Police Department, has resigned his position. Police Chief Brown would like to
recommend the appointment of Jerry Zielinski to serve the remainder of his term.
3. Approval of Fundraising Event Sponsored by the Ocoee Lions Club.
a. Special Event Permit to Authorize the Sale and Serving of Alcoholic
Beverages. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
In accordance with Resolution 2006 -010 as approved by the City Commission, the Ocoee Lions Club
organization has filed a special event permit application for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a
fundraising event to take place on September 10, 2011. Proceeds from the event will go towards local
and surrounding charities which support residents within the community.
b. Special Event Permit Request for Road Closure. (Building Official
Washington)
In order to temporarily close a public street, the approval of the Honorable Mayor and City
Commission is required. Ocoee Lions Club has made application to the City for a Special Events
Permit for a parade and road block festival that would require the temporary closing of City owned
streets. The event will be held on September 10, 2011. The streets to be closed are a portion of E.
Delaware Street, Bluford Avenue., Oakland Avenue., and McKey Street.
4. Approval of Special Event Permit Request for Road and Boat Ramp Closure for
Access -Life, Inc. (Building Official Washington)
In order to temporarily close a public street and boat ramp, the approval of the Honorable Mayor and
City Commission is required. Access -Life, Inc. has made application to the City for a Special Events
Permit for Community outreach for families living with disabilities that would require the temporary
closing of City owned streets and Starke Lake Boat Ramp. It would also require the use of the City
Park and Gazebo. The set up will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM.
The event will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM. The streets to be
closed are a portion of N. Lakeshore Drive and Oakland Avenue.
5. Approval of Expenditure of Forfeiture Monies to Purchase Use of Force
Simulator. (Police Chief Brown)
Pursuant to Florida State Statutes 932.7055 "...Such (forfeiture fund) proceeds and interest earned
there from shall be used for ...other law enforcement purposes, which include .... providing additional
equipment or expertise...." Use of force simulators safely place officers in various virtual
environments that mimic a real life use of force situation and can help sharpen an officer's use of force
skills. The Police Department requests to expend not more than $40,000.00 from its Police Forfeiture
fund to purchase the RULETC Use of Force Training Simulator system from Ti Training Corporation.
The system includes a stand -alone computer, software, projector, screen, weapons conversion kits,
other ancillary equipment, one year warranty, and factory training and support. Ti Training
Corporation provided the lowest quote Using Federal GSA Schedule #70 GSA #GS- 35F -0127U
pricing.
6. Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Peach Lake Manor Water Main Project in
the Amount of $1,374.18. (City Engineer Wheeler)
The Peach Lake Manor Subdivision is located north of Wurst Road and west of the City waste water
treatment plant between Wurst Road and Nichole Blvd. and has approximately 260 residential houses.
This project is to replace the existing potable water mains throughout the subdivision as well as replace
all current services which are located in rear yard alley ways.
The Peach Lake Manor Water Main Project has been completed with the new lines being activated and
water service for customers transferred to the new lines. This change order is for additional work that
was required at the direction of the City Utilities Director, adjustments to the original estimate for
quantities provided in the Bid Form and quantities provided for additional work as approved in Change
Order #1.
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7. Approval of Pharmacy Benefit Contract /Agreement. (Human Resources
Director Williford)
The City desires to contract directly with a different pharmacy benefit management company q'
(Envision) not through the contract with Blue Cross in order to take advantage of a better discount
arrangement. There will be no changes in the pharmacy benefit to employees and their dependents as a
result of this change. ?°
G. PUBLIC HEARING — SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Golf Cart Ordinance. (Advertised in the Orlando
Sentinel on Saturday, July 9, 2011). THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 19., 2011,
COMMISSION MEETING. (Police Chief Brown)
The City of Ocoee wishes to adopt an ordinance that allows the Honorable Mayor and Board of City
Commissioners to consider and approve resolutions to authorize the operation of golf carts within
specified residential communities and on roadways meeting threshold safety requirements in
accordance with Florida statutes. Homeowners' associations and City of Ocoee elected officials acting
on behalf of neighborhoods not represented by homeowners' associations may request that the
Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize golf cart operation in their
neighborhoods. In order to comply with State law, specific road signage will be required in each
neighborhood. Age limitations and hours of operation are also established in the ordinance. To ensure
compliance with the ordinance, violators of the ordinance may receive City of Ocoee civil citations q'
which result in fines.
H. REGULAR AGENDA
9. Approval of Code Enforcement Reduction of Fine/Lien for Patel Kuntesh,
Located at 1585 Glenhaven Circle. (Assistant to the City Manager Gaines)
This property was cited on June 2, 2009, for violation of City of Ocoee Code of Ordinance 115 -5
excessive weed or grass growth requirements. The code violation was for grass and weeds over 10"
tall in front and back of property. The Code Enforcement Board issued an Order to comply by August
7, 2009, or be fmed $200.00 per day, also abate the nuisance and add the cost. Mr. Jamal Suttan
acquired title to this property on June 7, 2011, purchasing the property at the Orange County
Courthouse. On September 9, 2009, the property was observed to be in full compliance. Mr. Jamal K.
Sultan is requesting a reduction of fine/lien totaling $5,547.84 ($4,800.00 plus City's cost of 747.84).
Staff concurs with Code Enforcement Board's decision of reduction in payment to the City in the
amount of $747.84.
10. Approval of Code Enforcement Reduction of Fine/Lien for Mr. Richard Q.
Beecher and Staci M. Beecher Located at 1709 Cambridge Village Court. 1
(Assistant to the City Manager Gaines)
This property was cited on December 03, 2008, for a violation for excessive weeds and grass growth.
On January 27, 2009, the Code Enforcement Board issued an order to comply by February 06, 2009, or
be fmed $150.00 per day. On June 19, 2009, the property came into compliance with the City. Mr.
Michael Rappaport, the new owner of the property, is requesting a reduction of fine /lien totaling
$20,519.33 ($19,950.00 plus City's cost of $569.33). On July 26, 2011, the Code Enforcement Board
considered the request for a lien reduction and recommends reducing the total fine lien to $569.33.
Staff concurs with Code Enforcement Board's decision of reduction in payment to the City in the
amount of $569.33
11. Approval of Agreement with Trammell Webb Partners, Inc. for Assistance in
Preparation and Evaluation of an RFP for Purchase of the Crown Point
Property (Coca -Cola Property). (Assistant City Manager Shadrix)
In 2006, the City of Ocoee released a request for proposals and received responses for the purchase and
development of the Crown Point Property, formerly known as the Coca Cola Property. Subsequently,
the City had a contract with a large home builder company which ultimately was never fmalized. In
the years that have ensued, the land development market has fluctuated commensurate with the
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continued economic decline and growth. In late 2009, the City began seeing considerable interest from
prospective buyers, who wish to develop the property. Since that time, the City has met with
numerous home - builders and developers, and realized the myriad possibilities for the types of
submittals and purchase options that could be proposed should the City Commission authorize another
request for proposals. In anticipation of a variety of possible purchase options and due to the prudence
of evaluating and modifying the original request for proposals, the City has evaluated a proposal by
Trammell Webb Partners, Inc. to assist in evaluation of the existing plan with current market
conditions, preparation of a new RFP for purchase of the property, and evaluation and assistance in
selection of a winning proposal. Trammell Webb brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to this type
of project, and would be well- equipped to evaluate the anticipated wide variety of responses,
optimizing the City's financial position through their ability to create detailed proformas and model the
expected returns.
12. Approval of One year Emergency Contract with Rural/Metro Corporation of
Florida d/b /a Rural/Metro Ambulance to provide Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Transport for the City of Ocoee. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix)
In mid -2010, Health Central Hospital informed the City of a possible future merger of their hospital
with a larger healthcare systein. As part of the discussion, hospital officials voiced concerns relative to
the continued viability of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transport through its' subsidiary Health
Central Ambulance; however, a fmal decision was to be made at a future date when a potential merger
partner was identified and negotiations progressed. In February 2011, the hospital voted to accept a
proposal from and begin negotiations with Orlando Health to become part of its integrated health care
system. In mid -July, 2011, the city was immediately notified that Health Central would indeed cease
operations of its ambulance unit as of October 1, 2011.
Staff evaluated a proposal from Rural/Metro Ambulance which would provide a similar service model
for Advanced Life Support (ALS) EMS transport which the city currently receives from Health Central
Ambulance at no cost. The proposed contract provides for professional service level standards,
response time requirements, preferred hiring of Health Central paramedics, and equipment standards.
The City of Winter Garden executed a one -year emergency contract with Rural Metro at their August
11, 2011, Commission Meeting. Staff recommends awarding a one -year contract with Rural Metro on
an emergency basis, and preparing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for ALS emergency
ambulance response and transport in early 2012. City staff will also collect the necessary data to
effectively calculate the expenditures and probable revenues associated with performing these services
on an in -house basis.
I. STAFF ACTION ITEMS
J. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 286.0105: ANY PERSON WHO DESIRES TO
APPEAL ANY DECISION AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THIS
PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 286.26: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING
ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK, 150 N. LAKESHORE DRIVE, OCOEE, FL 34761, (407) 905 -3105 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
MEETING.
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