City Commission Meeting (2024-12-03)

December 3,2024

MINUTES

- CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM

Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was led by Ages Hart, Ocoee Resident, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Firstner. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present.

Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Oliver

Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, City Clerk Sibbitt

- PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None

- STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW - None

- PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:17 PM

The following persons addressed the City Commission

- Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident, discussed the possibility of a Veteran's Advisory Council in Ocoee and expressed his willingness to help with its creation.

- Norine Dworkin, VoxPopuli, expressed her support for the memorial at Unity Park and commended the city for the healing work that has been done following the 1920 massacre. She then questioned why there was not a public ceremony for the unveiling of the new memorial.

- CONSENT AGENDA 6:23 PM

3. Approval of Master Development Consulting Services Agreement for the Downtown Developer with G3 Development (RLI #24-003). (Assistant City Manager Rumer)

Consent Agenda Motion

4. Approval of Educational Affiliation Agreement with Orlando Medical Institute. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)

5. Approval to Piggyback Omnia's Contract for the Prairie Lake Park Playground Project. (Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson)

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06. Approval to Piggyback Omnia's Contract for the Jim Beech Center Playground Project. (Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson)

07. Approval of FY 2024-2025 Budget Vehicle and Equipment Purchases. (Assistant Public Works Director Gajadhar)

08. Approval to Piggyback St. Augustine Beach Contract and Award the Northern Durango Avenue Storm Drain Pipe Lining Project to Inliner Solutions. (Public Works Director Krug)

09. Approval of Disaster Debris Monitoring Services with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC Under Cost Proposal RFP #19-011. (Public Works Director Krug)

10. Approval of Disaster Debris Removal Services with Ceres Environmental, Inc.Under Cost Proposal RFP #24-009. (Public Works Director Krug)

11. Approval for Hazen & Sawyer to Provide Design Services for the Forest Oaks Above Ground Chemical Injection Station/Assembly. (Acting Utilities Director Bolling)

12. Approval to Piggyback Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Purchase Generators for Lift Station 21 (Pioneer Key II) and Lift Station 14 (Lake Olympia). (Acting Utilities Director Bolling)

13. Approval to Redesign the Return Activated Sludge Manifold Station at the City of Ocoee Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Acting Utilities Director Bolling)

14. Approval of the Indemnification Agreement with DKC Ocoee Village Center SE, LLC, for the Southeast Commercial Development Water Infrastructure. (Acting Utilities Director Bolling)

15. Approval to Piggyback City of Zephyrhills Contract to Rehabilitate City of Ocoee Lift Station #34 (Lake Bennet Center). (Acting Utilities Director Bolling)

16. First Reading of Ordinance for MDTL Enterprise LLC Property (Conservation Tract) Annexation; Project No.AX-10-24-01. (Zoning Manager Whitfield)

City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance, and it was announced this will be presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commission meeting on December 17,2024,at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.

City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance, and it was announced this will be presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commission meeting on December 17,2024,at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.

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- SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 6:26 PM

18. Second Reading of Ordinance for City Wide Golf Cart. (Police Chief Ogburn)

City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance.

Police Chief Ogburn provided a brief overview of the City-Wide Golf Cart ordinance. He explained that, due to safety and behavioral concerns, he proposes implementing the ordinance in phases, starting with the Downtown area to observe vehicular behavior patterns. He also highlighted concerns regarding parking issues. Commissioner Oliver inquired what the timeframe for the phases would be. Police Chief Ogburn expressed his desire to implement a 30-day trial period in the identified Downtown areas to capture behavioral data. If an extension proves necessary, he plans to request it. Commissioner Oliver suggested a longer trial period to prioritize public safety. Commissioner Kennedy asked whether the ordinance, as written, contemplates for the proposed phase implementation. City Attorney Geller responded by referring to Section 153-22 of the ordinance, which grants City staff discretion in ensuring safe implementation. A brief discussion followed.

The public hearing was opened.

The following person(s) addressed the City Commission:

- Jane Rainer, Ocoee Resident, inquired if riders in golf carts are required to wear seatbelts. Police Chief Ogburn addressed her question.

The public hearing was closed.