04-05-2005 Agenda
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida
April 5, 2005
AGENDA
7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
I A. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
I B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations - 2005 National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Call Before You Dig
April 2005 Water Conservation Month
Years of Service Award - Frank Carlsson - 20 Years of Service. (Mayor
Vandergrift)
Presentation - Award Water Conservation Grant Check in the Amount of $18,000
to the City for the New Yard Magic: Ready, Set, Grow Reality Television Show
Designed to Promote and Foster Positive Water Usage in Landscapes - St. Johns
River Water Management District Representative Nancy Christman.
I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
E. CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE BOARD OF
CITY COMMISSIONERS 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 INSTRUT THE CITY CLERK TO REMOVE THAT ITEM FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEP ARA TEL Y.
1. Consideration of eCivis Grants Locator Software. (City Manager Frank)
ECivis is a software program that allows local governments to locate available grant funding. The City
has used the service in the past and City staff would like to have it available again to seek additional
grant money for various programs and services. The software allows City employees to search for
grants by subject matter. The program provides the application and all necessary criteria to know
whether the City is eligible for the grant.
2. Consideration for Appointment of Sandra Davidson to the Human
Relations/Diversity Board (HRDB). (City Clerk Eikenberry)
The Resolution provides that HRDB membership shall consist of no less than seven (7) members and
no more than fifteen (15) members. Currently the board has fourteen (14) members. One application
was recently submitted for the Human Relations/Diversity Board; therefore, staff recommends the City
Commission consider appointing Sandra Davidson to the Human Relations/Diversity Board with a
term ending May 2007.
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3. Consideration for Temporary Closing of a Portion of North Lakeshore Drive
and the Public Boat Ramp at Starke Lake for the Purpose of Outboard Boat
Races. (Building Official Phelps)
The event will be held on October 29-30, 2005, and the applicant understands the requirements of: 1)
All residents that will be affected by the road blockage must be notified in advance; 2) Health Central
Ambulance must be notified of the road closure in advance; 3) An emergency lane must be maintained;
4) Proper barricades must be used for blocking the road; and, signs be posted at the boat ramp in
advance to notify citizens of its closing; 5) (2) off-duty police officers required; and 6) The applicant is
responsible for providing water rescue capabilities and will make arrangements with Health Central
ambulance service if on-site EMS transportation is required.
4. Consideration for Renewal of the Mutual Aid Agreement between the Ocoee
Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. (Police Chief
Goclon)
This is a renewal of the agreement that allows mutual aid between the Ocoee Police Department and
the Orange County Sheriffs Office. The agreement allows the parties to receive and extend mutual aid
in the form of law enforcement services and resources to adequately respond to emergencies or to aid
in investigations, including those which cross jurisdictional lines.
5. Consideration for Renewal of the West Orange Narcotics Task Force Agreement
between the Ocoee Police Department, the Winter Garden Police Department
and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. (Police Chief Goclon)
This is a renewal of the agreement between the Ocoee Police Department, the Winter Garden Police
Department and the Orange County Sheriffs Office establishing the purpose for the task force,
jurisdictional boundaries, limitations on liabilities, and determines seized asset distribution amongst
the participants.
6. Consideration to Approve Expenditure of $37,510 from Stormwater Project
Funds (312) for the Design and Permitting of the Center Street Drainage System
and Award Project to Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC). (Public
Works Director Zaitooni)
This project is the Phase 2 of the overall drainage improvement project, which includes the design,
preparation of plans, and permitting of the drainage collection system. This is the companion project to
Center Street 100-year Retention Pond currently in final design.
7. Consideration to Approve Expenditure of $24,000 from the Stormwater
Operating Contingency Funds for Repairs to the Culvert and Pavement on A.D.
Mims Road, West of the Beech Center and Award Bid to T.D. Thomson
Construction. (Public Works Director Zaitooni)
This project is intended to replace the cross culvert under A.D. Mims Road and repair the pavement at
the crossing east of the entrance to the Beech Center. The culvert failure and insufficient compaction
has caused a noticeable depression in pavement at this location. Staff obtained 3 written quotes for the
project and recommends award to T.D. Thomson Construction. The project will be funded from the
Stormwater Operating Contingency Funds.
8. Consideration to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with FDOT for
Maintenance of Right-of-Way on SR 50,437, and 438; and Authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to Execute the Agreement and Resolution. (Public Works Director
Zaitooni)
The current Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) and the City will expire on April 30, 2005. FDOT now wishes to enter into a
new contract for the City to provide maintenance activities for the portions of SR 50, SR 437, and SR
438 within the City limits. This contract will be for one year with optional renewal for an additional
two years. A quarterly sum of$8,125.00 ($32,500.00 annually) will be paid to the City. The City will
automatically provide a 3% annual increase for years 2 and 3 subject to renewal.
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9. Resolution Opposing House Bill 1325 and Senate Billl714 Denying Rights of
Municipal Governments to Offer Telecommunication Services within their
Municipal Boundaries. (City Manager Frank)
Florida Legislators have filed Bills in the House and Senate that would prohibit local governments
from providing covered communication service; from expanding its service area, adding new
subscribers, or increasing covered services after a certain date, (except under very limited
circumstances), and defines covered communications services as communications, Internet (including
wireless and broadband), or cable services.
IF.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Preliminary Subdivision Plan for The Villages at Lake Bennet.
Fabre)
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(Senior Planner
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
11. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to Fire
Prevention. (Fire Marshal Stanley) (Second Reading and Public Hearing Should be
Continued until April 19, 2005, at 7: 15 p.m. to allow time for Advertisement of Public Hearing.)
I G. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
12. An Ordinance Amending City of Ocoee Police Officers' and Firefighters'
Retirement Trust Fund. (City Manager Frank) (Second Reading Scheduledfor April 19,
2005, at 7: 15 p.m.)
I H. REGULAR AGENDA I
13. McKey Street Project - Walker-Maguire Right-of-Way Vacation. (Continued
from City Commission Meeting held March 1, 2005). (Principal Planner James)
The alley runs in a north-south direction between Oakland Avenue and McKey Street parallel to
Bluford Avenue. This vacation is a component of the overall McKey Street Project where two
additional portions of alleyway needed for the project will be dedicated to the City. When completed
this alleyway will run in an east-west direction connecting Cumberland Avenue to Bluford Avenue.
This roadway is not an arterial or collector. Since the roadway is neither a collector nor an arterial
road, a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation is not required.
14. Discussion re: Parking Lot at Corner of Bluford Avenue and McKey Street.
(Public Works Director Zaitooni)
15. Discussion re: Mosquito Control. (Public Works Director Zaitooni)
16. Update on ForestBrooke Entry Gates. (Community Development Director
Wagner)
17. Discussion re: Hours of Operation for Construction within Subdivisions.
(Commissioner Howell)
18. Discussion re: Setting Date for Workshop on Ocoee Crown Point. (Mayor
Vandergrift)
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I I. STAFF REPORTS
I J. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
I 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. LAKE SHORE DRIVE, OCOEE, FL 34761, (407) 905 -3105 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
MEETING.
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