04-05-2022 Agenda
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida
APRIL 5, 2022 AGENDA 6:15 PM
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation ~ Water Conservation Month (Mayor Johnson)
Recognition of the Black History Month Essay Contest Grand Prize Winner ~ Hailey Smith
Presentation by Members of the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida
Presentation on Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) (Commissioner Oliver)
STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENTS
THE PUBLIC IS ALLOWED TO COMMENT ON ANY ITEMS THAT ARE ON THE AGENDA BUT NOT PART OF A PUBLIC HEARING. PUBLIC HEARING
COMMENTS ARE TO BE HEARD DURING THAT PORTION OF THE MEETING. ANY COMMENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THAT ARE NOT PART
OF THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD UNDER THE CITIZENS/PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THE END OF THE MEETING.
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 the Minutes for the Regular City Commission Meeting held March 1, 2022.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of Mayor Pro Tem. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
Section C-9 of the Ocoee City Charter states, The Mayor pro tem shall be elected from among the Commissioners by the
City Commission but shall continue to represent the district in which such Commissioner resides. The Mayor pro tem shall
be elected at the first City Commission meeting following the swearing in of the candidates elected at each general city
election … and shall serve as Mayor pro tem until the successor is elected.” On March 20, 2007, the City Commission created
a policy to elect the Mayor pro tem annually, even in non-election years, and on April 6, 2021, the City Commission made a
consensus to rotate the Mayor pro tem annually by district. In 2020, Commissioner Brinson (District 1) served as Mayor pro
tem followed by Commissioner Wilsen (District 2) in 2021. Therefore, Commissioner Firstner (District 3) should be elected
as Mayor pro tem for the 2022-2023 term.
3. Approval of Large Scale Final Subdivision Plan for Reserve at Lake Meadow PUD,
Project No. LS-2021-009. (Development Services Director Rumer)
The Reserve at Lake Meadow PUD property is located directly east of Lauren Beth Ave., approximately 3,500 feet to the
south of Clarcona-Ocoee Rd., and 166 feet north of Nicole Blvd., and is approximately 18.58 acres in size. The property
received PUD rezoning and Large-Scale Preliminary Subdivision Plan approval on December 15, 2020, for 46 detached
single-family lots. The Final Subdivision plan consists of two (2) lot sizes; 40-foot and 50-foot wide lots. One (1) tract of
land within the development will be dedicated as an amenity for the residents, with an exercise trail being proposed to the
east of the property adjacent to the lake.
4. Approval of Large Scale Final Site Plan for Commerce 429 PUD, Project No. LS-2021-
002. (Development Services Director Rumer)
The proposed project is approximately 39.96 acres and located on the west side of Ocoee Apopka Road, east of SR 429 and
2,900 feet south of Fullers Cross Road. The Large-Scale Final Site Plan proposes to develop 482,940 sf of Light
Industrial/Warehouse use located within eight (8) buildings in two (2) phases. The property is located within the SR 429
Business Character Area Overlay. Although the Business Character Area does not intend to facilitate this type of development
in the subarea, the applicant and City Staff have worked diligently to develop a project size and layout that will meet the
intent and desired outcomes of the overlay.
Regular City Commission
April 5, 2022
5. Approval to Surplus City Property. (Procurement Manager Tolbert)
a) Declaration of City Surplus Property.
The Surplus List is a departmental listing of items requested to be declared as surplus property. A tentative listing was
given to all departments allowing an opportunity to request any items meeting their departmental needs; all requests for
transfer were approved by the City Manager, and removed from the surplus list. The surplus items will be delivered to
Gideon located at 2753 N. Hwy. 441, Zellwood, FL 32798. A link to the City’s surplus auctions on Gideon’s auction site
will be placed on the City’s website.
b) Resolution to Declare Property Within the Existing City Hall as Surplus Property
and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Disposition of the Existing City Hall
surplus Property.
The City Charter and Purchasing Policy and Procedures state that the City Commission approves the declaration and
disposal of Surplus Property, and the City Manager approves departmental transfers of Surplus Property. City staff
recognizes the need for special surplus procedures for property located in the existing City Hall due to the volume of
office furniture and appurtenances. To minimize the costs to the City for disposal of this surplus property, staff
recommends this surplus property not be subject to the surplus procedures, and recommends the City Manager be
authorized to approve the disposition of said property.
6. Approval of the West Orange Narcotics Task Force Agreement. (Police Chief Plasencia)
The Ocoee Police Department wishes to enter into the West Orange Narcotics Task Force Agreement with the Apopka Police
Department, Winter Garden Police Department, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. As these law enforcement agencies
are located in close relation to each other, this agreement is a benefit to each participating agency. It creates an opportunity
to jointly combat illegal narcotics and related criminal activity, which often crosses jurisdictional boundaries. Many quality
of life concerns brought forward by our residents can be addressed by the combined efforts of the West Orange Narcotics
Task Force as a force multiplier for our Police Department.
7. Approval of Florida's Bicycle Pedestrian Focused Initiative: Communication and High
Visibility Enforcement Grant. (Police Chief Plasencia)
This past year, $6,374.09 was made available for the City of Ocoee Police Department through Florida’s Bicycle Pedestrian
Focused Initiative: Communication and High Visibility Enforcement Grant. The purpose of the grant is to reinforce safe
pedestrian, bicyclist, and driver behaviors in priority counties in Florida. Orange County is considered a priority county due
to the number of serious injuries and deaths of pedestrians and bicyclists. An additional $4,000 has been made available to
the City of Ocoee. If approved, the City of Ocoee Police Department will receive an additional $4,000 to conduct high
visibility education and enforcement, on specific areas of West Colonial Drive and Silver Star Road, to reduce traffic crashes
resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists.
8. Approval of Amendment for Crossing Guard Services with All City Management
Services. (Police Chief Plasencia)
The City of Ocoee Police Department’s current crossing guard contract with All City Management Services ends on June
30, 2022. The Police Department is seeking to extend the contract for an additional year through June 30, 2023 as authorized
in the original contract for services. The estimated cost for crossing guard services for this year extension will be $22.01 per
hour, per crossing guard and is a fully loaded rate to include recruitment, background clearance, training, equipment,
insurance, supervision and management. The Police Department would continue to designate a liaison between the police
department and All City Management Services to address any future crossing guard needs.
9. Approval of the Barracuda Building Corporation Contract Extension, RFP 17-002.
(Public Works Director Krug)
The City Commission awarded the Ingram Road Sidewalk Improvements to Barracuda Building Corp. at the February 15,
2022, Commission meeting. This work was solicited and awarded under the City’s Term Contract for Small Construction
Services, RFP17-002, however the contract expired on January 31, 2022. The City Manager approved the purchase order for
the work per the Purchasing Code as an emergency item in order to move the project forward. Public Works is requesting
Commission approval to extend the City’s Term Contract for Small Construction Services with Barracuda Building Corp.
for the duration of the Ingram Road Sidewalk Improvements Project. Public Works is not exercising our option for a 1-year
extension on the entire contract group as we want to advertise a new contract for higher than the current $200,000.00 limit,
along with having a new pool of contractors who are interested in bidding our work. Public Works recommends extending
the term contract with Barracuda Building.
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Regular City Commission
April 5, 2022
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE
10. First Reading of Ordinance for Budget Amendment. (Second Reading and Public Hearing
scheduled for April 19, 2022, Regular Commission Meeting at 6:15 pm or soon thereafter) (Finance
Director Roberts)
The City Commission adopted an annual operating budget for the city on September 23, 2021. Subsequent to the adoption
of the budget staff identified the need for additional appropriations in the General Fund, and Water/Wastewater Fund. The
total General Fund budget adopted at that time was $78,712,989. The General Fund requires an additional appropriation of
$650,000. The Water/Wastewater fund adopted a budget of $21,378,568. The Water/Wastewater fund requires an additional
appropriation of $304,000.
11. First Reading of Ordinance for a Land Development Code (LDC) Amendment to Article
VIII Relating to Political Campaign Signs. (Second Reading and Public Hearing scheduled for May
3, 2022, Regular Commission Meeting at 6:15 pm or soon thereafter) (Development Services Director
Rumer)
During the February 15, 2022, City Commission meeting, discussion relating to the timing of the placement of political signs
so far out from a scheduled election was made. A review of the current Political Sign code criteria showed that no language
is provided which dictates when the signs could be placed, only that they had to be removed within 48 hours. Staff has written
new proposed sign language based on public comments.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE – PUBLIC HEARING - None
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Variance Request for Van Winkle Property, 319 Hormigas Street, Project No. VR-22-
01. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, March 24, 2022) (Zoning Manager Whitfield)
The subject property is located at 319 Hormigas Street and is within the R-1A Single-Family Dwelling zoning district. The
applicant, Earline Van Winkle, is requesting approval of one (1) variance from Section 5-14A and Table 5-2 as follows:
Reduction of the minimum front building setback from 25 feet to 21.5 feet to accommodate a five-foot addition to an existing
single-family home on a corner lot. The existing home is 26.5 feet from the west property line, and the home addition is five
(5) feet in width to allow for closet space. Therefore, the front (west) yard building setback variance requested is a 3.5-foot
reduction from the minimum twenty-five (25) feet to twenty-one and one half (21.5) feet.
13. Special Exception Request for A Dios Sea La Gloria Ministry, 1700 East Silver Star
Road, Project No. 01-21-SE-026. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, March 24,
2022) (Zoning Manager Whitfield)
The subject site is located in Suite A101 of the plaza located at 1700 East Silver Star Road and contains approximately 7.14
acres; however, Suite A101 contains 1,440 SF. The proposed church use does not plan to provide ministry services or operate
a church office on a daily basis. Instead, services will be provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm and
on Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Other church-related operations would be limited to appointments only to provide
religious and spiritual support to the congregation members and community as needed.
14. Special Exception Request for Bluford Avenue Daycare, 800 South Bluford Avenue,
Project No. 01-22-SE-027. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, March 24, 2022)
(Zoning Manager Whitfield)
The subject site is located on the west side of S. Bluford Avenue, approximately 125 feet south of the intersection of Maine
Street and S. Bluford Avenue and consists of two (2) parcels totaling approximately 2.26 acres; however, the proposed child
care use would be located within the northern 1.15-acre portion of the site. A conceptual site plan was submitted with the
requested Special Exception. The site plan shows an approximately 10,970-square-foot child care facility and approximately
6,000-square foot medical office building with associated parking, driveway, dumpster, and other infrastructure.
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Regular City Commission
April 5, 2022
15. Special Exception Request for Innovation Montessori High School, 1475 East Silver Star
Road, Project No. 01-22-SE-028. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, March 24, 2022)
(Zoning Manager Whitfield)
The subject site is located at 1475 E. Silver Star Road in the southeast corner of E. Silver Star Road and Olympus Drive,
contains approximately 4.32 acres and is currently zoned C-2 (Community Commercial District). The subject property was
previously approved a Special Exception for a K-5 elementary school, known as the Kids Community College, in 2015 with
an enrollment of 350 students supported by 30 employees. The existing school facility is currently vacant, and the Innovation
Montessori School is seeking to utilize this site for their high school students in order to help alleviate the student demand at
the Montessori School facility located at 1610 North Lakewood Avenue.
REGULAR AGENDA
16. Appointment of Commission Liaisons to Various Boards. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
Each year the Commission reviews the Liaisons Appointments to various boards and makes changes, if needed.
In 2021 the following appointments were made:
Parks and Recreation Board – Commissioner Wilsen
Citizens Advisory Board for the Police Department - Commissioner Brinson
Citizens Advisory Board for the Fire Department - Commissioner Firstner
Human Relations Diversity Board – Commissioner Oliver
Personnel Board – Mayor Johnson
Ocoee Youth Council – Commissioner Oliver
Tri-County League of Cities – Commissioner Wilsen
West Orange Airport Authority – Commissioner Oliver
W.O. Chamber of Commerce – City Manager Frank
Education Incentive Board – Commissioner Brinson
MetroPlan Orlando’s Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) – By request of the MAC Committee,
Commissioner Firstner was reappointed to this board at the January 4, 2022, City Commission Meeting.
This board was listed for informational purposes, and at this time an appointment is not needed.
17. Consideration for Approval of the Districting Commission Report. (Districting
Commission Chair Keller)
On July 20, 2021, the City Commission voted to create the Districting Commission (“Board”) in accordance with the City
of Ocoee Charter, Article XI, Section C-66. The Board began meeting in October 2021 and has held five (5) meetings. The
Board is presenting a Recommendation Report to the City Commission. In the report it explains that after creating and
reviewing three (3) Board plans and reviewing three (3) member plans, the Districting Commission unanimously voted to
recommend Board Plan 1C as their preferred map and Board Plan 1B as an alternate map. As per City Charter, “Within two
(2) months of the receipt of any such reports, the City Commission shall accept or reject the recommendations contained
therein, or the City Commission may send such reports back to the Districting Commission for further study and
consideration.”
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURNMENT
CITY COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING
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