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April 2, 2024 ·4:00 PM Final

Ocala City Hall 110 SE Watula Avenue Second Floor - Council Chambers Ocala, Florida https://www.ocalafl.gov/meetings

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Agenda — 84 items

  1. 1. Call to Order
  2. a. Opening Ceremony
  3. 1. Invocation
  4. 2. Pledge of Allegiance
  5. b. Welcome and Roll Call ▶ jump to 1:45
  6. c. New Employees ▶ jump to 1:59
  7. 6 Municipal Officers/Others Present: The meeting was also attended by City Manager Peter Lee, City Attorney William Sexton, Assistant City Clerk Ken Whitehead, City Clerk Angel Jacobs, Deputy City Clerk Pamela Omichinski, Fire Chief Clint Welborn, Police Chief Michael Balken, Internal Auditor Randall Bridgeman, Assistant Finance Director Peter Brill, City Projects Director Tye Chighizola, Sanitation Division Head Dwayne Drake, Multimedia & Communications Coordinator Danielle Dyals, Director of Airport Matthew Grow, Planning Director Aubrey Hale, Budget Director Tammi Haslam, Community Development Services Director James Haynes, HR/Risk Management Director Devan Kikendall, City Engineer & Director of Water Resources Sean Lanier, Chief Financial Officer Janice Mitchell, Director of Public Works Darren Park, Director of Electric Utility Doug Peebles, Director of Ocala Fiber Network Mel Poole, Director of Parks & Recreation Preston Pooser, IT Director Christopher Ramos, Strategic & Legislative Affairs Administrator Jeannine Robbins, Procurement & Contracting Officer Daphne Robinson, Growth Management Director Jeff Shrum, Chief of Staff Chris Watt, Ocala Police Dept Representative, IT Representative, The Press and other interested parties.
  8. 2. Public Notice ▶ jump to 2:44
  9. 7 page break
  10. 3. Proclamations & Awards ▶ jump to 3:32
  11. 3a. The Kiwanis Club of Ocala 100th Anniversary Celebration Proclamation will be presented to President of Kiwanis Club of Ocala, Travis S. Bennett 2024-0947 ▶ jump to 3:34
  12. 3b. The Water Conservation Month Proclamation will be presented to Carrieann Adkins, Government Affairs Regional Manager for the Southwest Water Management District; William White, Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator for the St. Johns River Water Management District; Rusella Bowes-Johnson, Assistant Director of Water Resources; and to Gabriela Sullivan, Water Resources Conservation Coordinator 2024-0973 ▶ jump to 6:39
  13. 10 Public Notice for the April 2, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting was posted on March 4, 2024
  14. 3c. The Fair Housing Month Proclamation will be presented to James Haynes, Director of Community Development Services 2024-0974 ▶ jump to 9:43
  15. 3d. The Volunteer Month Proclamation will be presented to Preston Pooser, Director of Parks & Recreation; Julie Johnson, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; Mike Balken, Chief of Police; and Lou Biondi, Deputy Chief of Police 2024-0976 ▶ jump to 13:56
  16. 13 page break
  17. 4. Presentations ▶ jump to 17:57
  18. 4a. The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Executive Director Amy Zubaly will be presenting the FMEA Restoring Communities Award to the following Ocala Electric Utility employees: Candi Riddle; Gustin Hilts; Frank Brown; Charlene Pollette; Zach Sieg; Jason Smoker; Hank Pearson; and Jess Knight 2024-0814 ▶ jump to 18:03
  19. 5. Public Comments ▶ jump to 24:37
  20. 6. Public Hearings
  21. 6a. Open a public hearing to accept comments on the City of Ocala’s Needs Assessment for the City’s Five-Year HUD Consolidated Plan 2024-1026 Opened a Public Hearing ▶ jump to 67:08
  22. 6b. Adopt Resolution 2024-20 to allow Infinite Ale Works to extend its license for beer and wine onto SW Third Street (SW First Avenue to South Magnolia Ave) for a fundraiser sponsored by the Junior League of Ocala (“Pints for Parks”) on Saturday, April 20, 2024, noon to 6 p.m. (Quasi-Judicial) RES-2024-20 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 72:09
  23. - Ibrahim Bennett, 2901 SW 41st Street, discussed prejudice experienced at the previous Council meeting
  24. 6c. Adopt Resolution 2024-21 to allow alcoholic beverage sales (beer and wine) as part of the Mainstreet Community Bank and Chamber and Economic Partnership business after-hours event on Thursday, April 18, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m. (Quasi-Judicial) RES-2024-21 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 74:06
  25. - Martin McTeigue, 903 SW 94th Street, requested City Council oppose Cease Fire and Peace Resolution
  26. 7. Second and Final Reading of Ordinances - None
  27. - Delphine Herbert, 5373 SW 109 Place, requested City Council support Cease Fire and Peace Resolution
  28. 8. General Business
  29. - Tarek Ayoub, 4925 North US HWY, commented on the treatment he received at the previous Council meeting and requested an apology from Council
  30. 8a. Approve a two-year contract award to Fisher Scientific, LLC, for the purchase of firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus and associated equipment with a projected aggregate expenditure not to exceed $181,240 2024-0881 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 75:26
  31. - Louise Ek, 5907 SW 59th Street, stated City Council members should only be dealing with Ocala-specific issues
  32. 8b. Approve a three-year citywide subscription of Microsoft 365 cloud subscriptions, server licenses, and desktop licenses with an estimated aggregate expenditure amount of $1,571,694 2024-0969 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:05
  33. - Steven Gerard Sidlovsky, voting address in Lorain, Ohio, requested City Council consider a resolution declaring Ocala a Personhood City
  34. 8c. Approve two-year contracts with Marion Tree Trimming & Stump Removal and Flyway Access, LLC d/b/a Conrad Tree Services for tree trimming and removal services with an aggregate expenditure not to exceed $760,000 2024-0995 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 79:15
  35. - John Elliot, 4550 SE 8th Street, requested City Council reconsider support for a Cease Fire and Peace Resolution
  36. 8d. Approve award of contract to Algat Enterprises, Inc. for rehabilitation services for the Stein residence located on NE Sixth Street with a total project cost not to exceed $108,000 2024-1014 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 81:23
  37. - Barbara Fitos, 926 SE 12th Street, requested City Council reconsider support for a Cease Fire and Peace Resolution
  38. 8e. Vote for one applicant to the Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board for an unexpired three-year term ending March 1, 2027 2024-1031 ▶ jump to 81:33
  39. - Dawn Anding, 6894 NW 57th Avenue, requested City Council support Cease Fire and Peace Resolution
  40. 8f. Vote for one applicant to the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission for an unexpired four-year term ending March 1, 2028 2024-1032
  41. - Rabbi Mark Rantz, 9089 SW 109th Lane, requested City Council oppose Cease Fire and Peace Resolution
  42. 9. Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 88:27
  43. - Rock Gibboney, 597 NE 45th Terrace, stated he supports Council's actions
  44. 9a. Approve the CampAlto Subdivision Developer’s Agreement 2024-1027 Approved Pass
  45. - Glen Fiorello, 838 SE 3rd Street, requested City Council address the Cease Fire and Peace Resolution issue
  46. 9b. Approve Amendment and Assignment Agreement to the Economic Investment Program/ Economic Development Incentive Grant Agreement with FedEx Ground Package System, Inc 2024-1034 Approved Pass
  47. - Brigitte Smith, 4275 SW 85th Avenue, spoke on the importance of educating the public on the Abortion Amendment on the voting ballot
  48. 9c. Approve appointment of Lauren Monahan to the Ocala Recreation Commission for an unexpired three-year term ending March 1, 2027 2024-1029 Approved Pass
  49. - Kent Guinn, 320 NW 3rd Ave, requested City Council address the Cease Fire and Peace Resolution issue
  50. 9d. Approve appointment of Edward Ferrentino to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board for an unexpired three-year term ending March 1, 2027 2024-1033 Approved Pass
  51. 9e. Approve minutes from March 19, 2024 City Council meeting 2024-1105
  52. 10. Consent Agenda Items Held for Discussion
  53. 11. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances
  54. 11a. Introduce Ordinance 2024-23 annexing property located at the northeast corner of NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40 (Parcel 2303-013-001, 2303-012-067, 2303-012-072 and 23174-000-00); approximately 2.56 acres (ANX24-45512) (Quasi-Judicial) ORD-2024-23 ▶ jump to 88:48
  55. 11b. Introduce Ordinance 2024-24 change the Future Land Use designation from Commercial (County) to Low Intensity (City), for a property located at the northeast corner of NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40 (Parcel 2303-013-001, 2303-012-067, 2303-012-072 and 23174-000-00); approximately 2.56 acres (LUC24-45513) (Quasi-Judicial) ORD-2024-24 ▶ jump to 90:29
  56. 11c. Introduce Ordinance 2024-25 rezone from B-2 Community Business (County) to B-2, Community Business (City), for a property located at the northeast corner of NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40 (Parcel 2303-013-001, 2303-012-067, 2303-012-072 and 23174-000-00); approximately 2.56 acres. (ZON24-45514) (Quasi-Judicial) ORD-2024-25 ▶ jump to 92:25
  57. 11d. Introduce Ordinance 2024-26 rezoning from PUD-09, Planned Unit Development, to M-1, Light Industrial, for property located in the 3400 block of NE 36th Avenue, in proximity to the southwest corner of NE 36th Avenue and NE 24th Street, north of the CSX Railroad (Parcel 24272-001-00); approximately 11.61 acres (ZON23-45443) (Quasi-Judicial) ORD-2024-26 ▶ jump to 94:08
  58. 11e. Introduce Ordinance 2024-27 rezoning from RO, Residential-Office, to B-2, Community Business, for property located at 2405 NE 14th Street (Parcel 26428-000-00); approximately 0.81 acres (ZON24-45511) (Quasi-Judicial) ORD-2024-27 ▶ jump to 95:49
  59. 11f. Introduce Ordinance 2024-28 to rezone from R-3, Multi-Family Residential, to PD, Planned Development, and approval of PD plan with Design Standards, for property located in the 1100 block of NW 14th Street (Parcel 25773-000-00), approximately 16.58 acres (Case PD23-45351) (Quasi-Judicial) ORD-2024-28 ▶ jump to 97:01
  60. 11g. Adopt Ordinance 2024-29 rezoning to PD, Planned Development, and approval of PD Plan with Design Standards, for property located at the northeast and southeast corners of SW 60th Avenue and SW 43rd Street Road (Parcel 23833-000-01 and 23833-000-02), approximately 10.02 acres (Case PD23-45260) (Quasi-Judicial) - Postponed from the April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting ORD-2024-29 ▶ jump to 98:19
  61. 12. Internal Auditor's Report - None
  62. 13. City Manager's Report ▶ jump to 100:05
  63. 14. Police and Fire Department Report ▶ jump to 100:31
  64. 15. Mayor's Report ▶ jump to 103:36
  65. 16. City Attorney's Report ▶ jump to 106:44
  66. 16a. Amendment of Rules of Order of the City Council, City of Ocala, Florida 2024-0895 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 112:33
  67. 17. Informational Items
  68. a. Calendaring Items ▶ jump to 113:16
  69. b. Comments by Mayor
  70. c. Comments by Council Members ▶ jump to 113:26
  71. d. Informational
  72. 17d1. Power Cost Adjustment Report - February 2024 2024-0989
  73. 17d2. Executed Contracts Under $50,000 2024-1030
  74. 18. Adjournment ▶ jump to 115:32
  75. 63 Strategic Planning Session scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  76. 65 Police Chief Mike Balken – Public Safety Opioid Response Efforts
  77. 66 Fire Chief Clint Welborn – Public Safety Opioid Response Efforts & Community Paramedicine
  78. 68 Walk challenge
  79. 69 Citizen of the Month
  80. 76 Council Member Dreyer commented on the Marion County Children's Alliance
  81. 77 Council Member Musleh complimented order of meeting
  82. 82 Adjourned at 5:56 pm
  83. 83 Minutes
  84. 84 _______________________________ ________________________________ Barry Mansfield Angel B. Jacobs Council President City Clerk