HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-12 Agenda OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida
March 6, 2012 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
Presentations by the Ocoee Police Department. (Police Chief Brown)
➢ 2011 Officer of the 4 Quarter Award: Detective David Gray
➢ 2011 Officer of the Year Award: Detective James Berish
➢ 2011 Civilian of the Year Award: Wendi Cady
➢ 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award: Pete Cady
Brief Video Update on Homes for Hero's — Ocoee Professional Firefighter James
Kelley
C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
F. CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS 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 February 21,
2012. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
2. Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Members of the Human Relations Diversity Board serve two -year terms. Currently, the Human
Relations Diversity Board has seven (7) members and their resolution allows no less than seven (7)
members and no more than fifteen (15) members. Two applications were received from Ms.
Gwendolyn King and Nancy Cox with an interest in serving on the board.
3. Approval of Fifth Addendum to Consulting Agreement with SMW GeoSciences,
Inc. (Utilities Director Smith)
The Utilities Department utilizes the consulting services of SMW GeoSciences, Inc., for assorted
projects throughout the year, such as compliance support for the City's 2010 Consumptive Use Permit
(CUP) and follow -up conditions to the permit; assistance and consultation for alternative water supply
planning efforts, and hydrogeological support, such as the maintenance of required monitoring wells
for the wastewater plant. The City originally selected SMW to perform hydrogeological services per
the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), and entered into an Agreement on January 17,
2006. After the completion of its original term, the Agreement has been extended annually in one -year
terms; most recently on January 18, 2011, valid through January 17, 2012. Due to the necessary
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ongoing support for the CUP and SMW's familiarity with the Utilities Department's operations, staff
is recommending the SMW contract be extended for one more year, to be effective through January 17,
2013. Before the end of this period, staff plans to seek proposals via Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for professional hydrogeological services, consistent with the CCNA.
4. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Ocoee, Apopka and
Mount Dora for Health Clinic Use. (Human Resources Director Williford)
The City of Ocoee shares facilities and appointments with the City of Apopka. The Employees and
Dependents of each City have benefited through this sharing between the (2) two Cities. The City of
Mount Dora has asked to be included in sharing their facility with the Cities of Ocoee and Apopka.
Mount Dora will provide to the Cities of Ocoee and Apopka the same number of hours for
appointments as will Ocoee and Apopka to the Employees and Dependents of Mount Dora.
5. Approval of Community Grant Program — January 2012 Cycle. (Community
Relations Manager Wright)
The Community Grant Review Board (CGRB) met on February 8, 2012, to discuss the 9 applications
received for 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.
There is $6,000 allotted for this cycle of the Community Grant Program. The Community Grant
Review Board voted to fund 7 organizations in the amount of $3,500. Two organizations did not
receive recommendations to receive grants: The Daughters of the American Revolution Orlando
Chapter and Total Freedom Program. The Daughters of the American Revolution Orlando Chapter,
while a worthy organization, did not meet the grant criteria as their program does not directly benefit
Ocoee residents. Total Freedom Program did not have a representative present at the Community
Grant Review Board Meeting, and therefore they were automatically disqualified.
6. Approval of Declaration of Surplus Property. (Purchasing Agent Tolbert)
Staff requests the approval of the City Commission to contract George Gideon Auctioneers, Inc. for
the public sale of the City's surplus property. This action will present the City with the opportunity of a
larger coverage area and would alleviate the overtime costs incurred in conducting the auction in-
house. The City has had good results in the past with Gideon, and found the dollar amount received for
items sold by Gideon to be comparable to those sold by the City or EBay. The surplus items will be
delivered to the Gideon property located at 2753 N. Orange Blossom Trail (Hwy. 441), Zellwood, FL
32798. Gideon performs governmental auctions the third Saturday of each month; therefore, the next
available auction will be held on March 17, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. The auction will be advertised in the
Orlando Sentinel, the West Orange Times, and the City's Internet site.
G. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Ordinance Adopting a Proposed Amendment to the Ocoee Land Development
Code - Extension of Preliminary and Final Subdivision /Site Plan Approvals until
March 1, 2014. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, February 23, 2012). (City
Planner Rumer)
Chapter 180 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee, Florida, also known as the Ocoee Land
Development Code, Article IV, sets forth certain time periods following approval of Preliminary
Subdivision & Preliminary Site Plan (collectively, "Preliminary Plans ") within which a Final Plan
approval must be obtained. Preliminary Plan approval by the City Commission shall be automatically
voided if the Final Site Plan (for either the entire project or the approved first phase) is not approved
within one (1) year (LDC, Article IV, Section 4 -3, A, (6), & Section 4 -3, C, & Section 4 -4.G, (1), (g)).
Additionally, the Ocoee Land Development Code, Article IV, also sets forth certain time periods
following approval of Final Subdivision & Final Site Plan (collectively, "Final Plans ") within which
construction must commence. The Ocoee Land Development Code provides for the automatic
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termination of Preliminary Plans and Final Plans if the subsequent events required by the Land
Development Code do not occur (LDC, Article IV, Section 4- 4.G(3) & Section 4 -5.G).
During the 2011 legislative session, a law was passed providing for an additional two year extension
under Section 73 of Chapter 2011 -139 (House Bill 7202). Per Section 73 of Chapter 2011 -039 (House
Bill 7207), staff is proposing to amend Section 4 -12 of the City of Ocoee Land Development Code to
provide an additional two year extension. All approved Preliminary and Final Plans will have an
expiration date of March 1, 2014, dependent on special circumstances that may arise for individual
projects.
8. Ordinance Approving and Adopting the New Boundaries for the Commission
Districts of the City of Ocoee. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Sunday, February 26,
2012). (City Clerk Eikenberry)
The 2011 Redistricting Commission was appointed by the City Commission and held several meetings
between July — August, 2011, including an advertised Public Hearing on August 31, 2011. The
Districting Commission presented a report to City Commission on September 6, 2011, advising of its
preferred plan as well as two other options. On November 15, 2011, the Commission selected the Plan
known as Board Plan 6- Revised, and directed staff to bring back an ordinance adopting the new
boundaries set forth in this Plan.
H. REGULAR AGENDA
9. Approval of Resolution to Specifically Designate Certain Subdivisions as Golf
Cart Communities. (Police Chief Brown)
The City has in place an ordinance authorizing the use of golf carts (the "Golf Cart Ordinance ") within
certain communities and streets pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 153 of the Ocoee
City Code. The purpose of this Resolution is to specifically designate the following subdivisions as
Golf Cart Communities as defined in the Golf Cart Ordinance: Grace Park, Town of Ocoee, Maguire's
Subdivision, Municipal Complex Park, Pounds, Marion Park, Hidden Oaks and Admiral Pointe.
Public Works will install road signs and a map will be posted on the City's website in order to inform
the public of the boundaries.
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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