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Home My WebLink About10-03-17 Minutes MINUTES OCTOBER 3,2017 at 6:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER- 6:15 PM Invocation—Led by Commissioner Keller Pledge of Allegiance—Led by Commissioner Firstner Roll Call and Determination of Quorum—City Clerk Sibbitt Present: Commissioner Grogan, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Keller B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - 6:17 PM Proclamations—October 2017. (Mayor Johnson) ➢ Community Planning Month—Postponed to October 17, 2017, City Commission Meeting. ➢ Breast Cancer Awareness Month, read by Mayor Johnson Presentation — Planning Awards for the Downtown Master Plan. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix)—Postponed to October 17, 2017, City Commission Meeting. C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - 6:18 PM Ricardo Rodriguez, local government affairs director of Ygrene Energy Fund, Miami, Florida, briefly explained the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program. He requested of the City Commission to consider approving a resolution to join the PACE program with Ygrene Energy Fund; and further, he advised staff will be receiving information in the upcoming days from him regarding the PACE program. D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW -None E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS - 6:23 PM Commissioner Grogan — Asked residents to please be patient as the City is working diligently to clean up the City. Commissioner Wilsen — Shared the same sentiments as Commissioner Grogan asking residents to please be patient. She thanked the Fire Department for their breast cancer awareness shirts. Commissioner Firstner—Announced a Self Defense for Women class will be held at the Police Department on October 18th from 6:00—9:00 pm. Commissioner Keller— Shared the same sentiments about the debris pick-up. Mayor Johnson — Said he has received calls about the storm debris and advised other surrounding cities have debris remaining also. He asked residents to be patient as the debris pick- up will take some time. 11Page Regular City Commission October 3,2017 F. CONSENT AGENDA- 6:25 PM Consent Agenda Motion Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Agenda Items #1 -#4. Moved by Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 5-0. 1. Approval of the Minutes for the Tentative Budget Public Hearing held September 6, 2017, Final Budget Public Hearing held September 18, 2017, Regular City Commission Meeting held September 19, 2017, and Special Session Meeting held September 21, 2017. (City Clerk Sibbitt) Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. 2. Approval of Reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. (City Clerk Sibbitt) Members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board serve two-year terms. The Ordinance provides that the Parks& Recreation Advisory Board shall consist of nine(9)members; and, whenever possible, appointments to the Board may include one member from each of the following organizations: Ocoee Little League, Ocoee Youth Soccer League (OYSL), Ocoee Bulldog Pop Warner Football, and West Orange Senior Citizens Association. Currently the board has seven (7) members and no applications on file. The two-year terms of Gordon Applegate, Mary Barber and Ranei Maranan ended October 1,2017. Members Applegate, Barber and Maranan have indicated they are willing to serve another two-year term,if reappointed. Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Approval of the Renewal of Radio Services Agreement with Motorola, Inc. (Police Chief Brown) In November 1995, the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorized the purchase of the Motorola 800 MHz Radio system,which is still being utilized by the City in conjunction with Orange County's radio system. Also purchased with the radio system was a service maintenance agreement. The agreement is required for equipment that is no longer under factory warranty. Included in the agreement is all covered radio equipment currently owned by the City of Ocoee with the exception of the radio equipment purchased by the City for the fire department.The proposed agreement takes effect October 1,2017 and runs through September 30,2018.The cost of service agreement for the next 12 months is$24,661.60(payable in monthly payments of $2,055.13). Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. Wage Regular City Commission October 3,2017 4. Approval of Resolution to Collect Disaster Debris within the City of Ocoee from Private Roads and/or Gated Communities. (Public Works Director Krug) The collection and disposal of vegetative debris resulting from Hurricane Irma began after the storm passed. In order to be eligible for FEMA reimbursement for removal of debris from private property (i.e., roads or gated communities), it is necessary to provide written notice to FEMA in accordance with their guidelines. The notice includes documentation to satisfactorily demonstrate that the debris removal from private roads is in the public interest and meets proper legal authority as summarized in Resolution 2017-016. Public Works recommends submitting the notice and Resolution to FEMA based on the concurrence of the Orange County Department of Health, the City Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief and Public Works Director in order to maintain safe access for emergency response in all areas throughout the City. Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE - None H. PUBLIC HEARING- None I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE—PUBLIC HEARING - 6:26 PM 5. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Section 38-6 of Article II of Chapter 38 of the City of Ocoee Code of Ordinances Relating to Hours of On Premise Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Friday, September 8, 2017, and Friday, September 22, 2017.) (City Planner Rumer) The City's Code of Ordinances for on premise sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages provides for no alcoholic beverages being sold,consumed, or permitted to be served between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. every day of the week. The Cities of Orlando, Winter Garden, and Windermere have amended their respective codes to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol on premises to begin at 7:00 a.m. and to conclude at 2:00 a.m. every day in order not to be placed in an economic disadvantage in Orange County.City Staff, with the backing of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, is proposing to amend the code to fall in line with these cities to keep Ocoee on an even playing field with respect to economic development. The proposed amendment will change the hours of on premise sale and consumption of alcohol from 11:00 a.m.to 7:00 a.m.The cutoff time of 2:00 a.m.will remain in effect. City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance. City Planner Rumer briefly explained this ordinance, which proposes to amend Section 38-6 of Article II, Chapter 38 relating to hours of on premise sale of alcoholic beverages, which was brought to the City's attention by the West Orange Chamber and surrounding businesses advising that the city is not on the even playing field with regards to hospitality and economic development. The proposed amendment will change the hours of on premise sale and consumption of alcohol from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. every day of the week, but the cutoff time of 2:00 a.m. will remain in effect. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-024, Amending Section 38-6 of Article II of Chapter 38 of the City of Ocoee Code of Ordinances Relating to Hours of On Premise Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. Moved by Commissioner Grogan, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried 5-0. 31 Page Regular City Commission October 3,2017 6. Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Amendments to the City Charter to be Placed on the 2018 Municipal Election Ballot. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, September 21, 2017.) (City Clerk Sibbitt) The first reading of this ordinance was held on September 19,2017. Section C-59 of the City of Ocoee Charter requires that a Charter Review Commission be appointed every ten (10) years for the purpose of providing a comprehensive review of the City Charter and to suggest any changes thereto. The Charter Review Commission was appointed by the City Commission and held several meetings between October 2016 and July 2017, including an advertised Public Hearing on July 19, 2017. Comments and concerns relating to the Charter were solicited from members of the City Commission and from City staff. On August 15, 2017, the Charter Review Commission presented a report to the City Commission summarizing amendments, which were grouped as substantive changes to the Charter and clean up changes to the Charter. After further discussion,the City Commission approved the recommended amendments with two(2)minor changes relating to the commencement dates for four-year terms and a related revision to the commencement date for term limits. City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance. City Clerk Sibbitt announced that the ordinance before them is to adopt the amendments to the City Charter. She explained on August 15th the Charter Review Commission presented their report summarizing the amendments to which the City Commission requested two (2) minor changes pertaining to commencement dates for four-year terms and the commencement date for term limits. She concluded with recommending they approve the ordinance before them adopting the amendments to the City Charter, which will be later placed on the March 13, 2018 Municipal Election Ballot. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-025, Adopting Eight (8) Amendments to the City Charter to be Placed on the March 13, 2018 Municipal Election Ballot. Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Keller; Motion carried 5-0. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting the New Boundaries for the Commission Districts of the City of Ocoee. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, September 21, 2017.) (City Clerk Sibbitt) The first reading of this ordinance was held on September 19, 2017. The Districting Commission was appointed by the City Commission and held several meetings between February—August 2017, including an advertised Public Hearing on June 5, 2017. The Districting Commission presented a report to the City Commission on July 18, 2017, advising of its preferred plan. After further discussion at the City Commission on July 18, 2017, the commission consensus was to have the Districting Commission reevaluate the preferred plan proposed boundary and consider all homes within Bay Street be incorporated within the same district.The Districting Commission met on August 7, 2017, and by unanimous vote moved to adopt Board Plan 4. On August 15, 2017, the Commission approved the recommended Board Plan 4, and directed staff to bring back an ordinance adopting the new boundaries set forth in this plan. City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance. 4IPage Regular City Commission October 3,2017 City Clerk Sibbitt announced that the ordinance before them is to adopt new boundaries for the commission districts. She explained on August 7, 2017, the Districting Commission unanimously voted to adopt Board Plan 4; and further, on August 15, 2017, the City Commission unanimously approved Board Plan 4 directing staff to bring forth an ordinance adopting the new boundaries. She concluded with recommending they approve this ordinance adopting the new commission districts as outlined on Board Plan 4. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-026, Adopting the New Boundaries for the Commission Districts of the City of Ocoee. Moved by Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried 5-0. J. REGULAR AGENDA - None K. STAFF ACTION ITEMS - None L. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS - 6:32 PM Commissioner Keller—None Commissioner Firstner—None Commissioner Wilsen — Welcomed the residents that were moved from District 3 into District 2. Announced that she attended a Celebration of Life for Wendell Singrey, President of the West Orange Seniors, who recently passed away and expressed her condolences to his family and the seniors within the community and said he will surely be missed. Commissioner Grogan — Announced our prayers and hearts are going out to Las Vegas for the tragic events that occurred this past week. Mayor Johnson — Announced he would like the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to please brief staff about the debris pick-up so that the residents are not given misinformation. He announced the recent passing of Reggie Barton, a very dedicated, hardworking City Employee with the Utilities Department and expressed he will surely be missed. He asked Public Works Director Krug to explain a map he is working on regarding the debris pick-up. Public Works Director Krug announced a map has been created showing the schedule for debris pick-up and what areas still need to be addressed. This map will be shown on the City's website, TV and displayed at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT - 6:36 PM APPROVED: 1t&ia ' jiAfit City jkee . Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Jo no,, Mayor SIPage