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110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 City Council www.ocalafl.org Minutes Tuesday, June 21, 2022 4:00 PM 1. Call to Order a. Opening Ceremony 1. Invocation - Chaplain John Hanks 2. Pledge of Allegiance b. Welcome and Roll Call Present: Pro Tem James P. Hilty Sr Council Member Kristen M. Dreyer Council Member Barry Mansfield Council Member Jay A. Musleh Council President Ire J. Bethea Sr. Excused: Mayor Reuben Kent Guinn Municipal Officers/Others Present: The meeting was also attended by Interim City Manager Pete Lee, Assistant City Attorney Patrick Gilligan, City Clerk Angel Jacobs, Deputy City Clerk Pamela Omichinski, Fire Chief Clint Welborn, Police Chief Michael Balken, Director of Utility Doug Peebles, Internal Auditor Randall Bridgeman, Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola, Marketing & Communication Manager Ashley Dobbs, Multimedia & Communication Coordinator Danielle Dyals, Director of Airport Matthew Grow, Chief Planning Official Aubrey Hale, Director Community Development Services James Haynes, City Engineer & Director of Water Resources Sean Lanier, Director Public Works Darren Park, Director of Telecommunications Mel Poole, Director of Parks & Recreation Preston Pooser, Director of Finance Emory Roberts, Interim Chief of Staff Chris Watt, Procurement & Contracting Officer Daphne Robinson, Budget Analyst Cindy Krepps ,Ocala Police Dept Representative, IT Representative and other interested parties. 2. Public Notice Public Notice for the June 21, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting was posted on May 13, 2022 3. Proclamations & Awards 3a. State Farm Day Proclamation presented to State Farm Agents: Angie Lewis, Bart Blessing, Scott Cameron, Barbara Young, and Bonnie Wlasiuk. State Farm Corporate Leadership: Chris Cummins and Carol Ann Johnson Page 1 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 President Bethea presented a proclamation for State Farm Day. He discussed how State Farm invests in education and supports the community. The City proclaims June 7, 2022, as State Farm Day. 3b. Service Award - Sergeant William Christman - 25 Years of Service Interim City Manager Pete Lee presented a service award to Sergeant William Christman in appreciation of his 25 years of service to the City of Ocala. He started his career with the City of Ocala in 1997. During his career, he was promoted to multiple leadership positions and received numerous recognition awards. Sergeant William Christman thanked the City for the service award. 3c. Service Award - Virginia Walker - Public Works - 20 Years of Service Interim City Manager Pete Lee presented a service award to Virginia Walker in appreciation of her 20 years of service to the City of Ocala. Currently, she is an Equipment Operator II with the Public Works Stormwater Division. She previously severed in the United States Navy & Army Reserve. 4. Presentations 5. Public Comments 6. Public Hearings 6a. Adopt Ordinance 2022-61 to approve a rezoning from PUD, Planned Unit Development, to PD, Planned Development for approximately 26.03 acres of property located at Tract J of the Cala Hills Master Plan approximately 150-feet northwest of the intersection of SW 21st Circle and SW 20th Avenue (Case PD21-44453) (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: Barry Mansfield President Bethea opened the Public Hearing at 4:11 p.m. The City Clerk filed proof of publication for Ordinances 2022-49 - 2022-62 (Legal Ad OF-30745953 & OF-30746020). The City Clerk read the ordinance titles into the record. Assistant City Attorney Patrick Gilligan noted Assistant City Attorney Jimmy Gooding represents the client in an unrelated matter. He advised the public of the procedures for quasi-judicial public hearings. Chief Planning Official Aubrey Hale commented the application before Council is a planned development zoning request. The application is part of the Cala Hills Master Plan, and the property is identified as Tract J. The PUD previously received conceptual plan approval, however the City consolidated Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Planned Development (PD) into a single zoning classification, Planned Development (PD) in 2019. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to PD to activate the zoning and remain consistent. The original master plan allows 264 multi-family condos with a proposed density of 10.4 dwelling units per acre. The applicant is now proposing 104 townhomes with a mix of one/two-story models and 4- to 6-unit buildings. There is Page 2 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 a PD Master Plan and Standards Book associated with the request. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application. The requested zoning destination/planned development is consistent and eligible to implement the Neighborhood Zoning designation. He noted staff recommends approval. Fred Roberts, 40 SE 11th Avenue, stated he is representing the applicant. He thanked City staff for recommending approval of the application and advised many of the public’sexpressed concerns have been addressed. He noted the attached housing units (104-units) will be listed for sale and subdivided by plat. The development will provide more housing opportunities in the community. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Barry Mansfield SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 6b. Adopt Resolution 2022-39 to approve an associated PD plan and standards book for approximately 26.03 acres of property located at Tract J of the Cala Hills Master Plan approximately 150-feet northwest of the intersection of SW 21st Circle and SW 20th Avenue (Case PD21-44453) There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jay A. Musleh SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7. Second and Final Reading of Ordinances (All are Public Hearings) 7a. Adopt Ordinance 2022-49 concerning a zoning change from R-2, Two-family Residential, and B-1, Neighborhood Business, to B-2, Community Business, for property located at the southwest corner of West Silver Springs Boulevard and SW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, approximately 0.88 acres (Case ZON21-44578) (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: James P. Hilty Sr Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola commented the rezoning request is for the southwest quadrant of the intersection of MLK Jr. Ave & State Road 40. The goal is to connect the lots together for commercial/retail use, and staff recommends approval of adding one additional lot. Council Member Dreyer questioned how the City plans on remedying the traffic impacts on SW Fort King Street. Mr. Chighizola responded they will not have an access point on Page 3 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 a residential street. The plan is to create an access point on MLK, and possibly a right-in/right-out on State Road 40. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7b. Adopt Ordinance 2022-50 concerning a zoning change from R-2, Two-family Residential to R-3, Multi- Family Residential, for property located on the east Portion of 2650 NW 2nd Street, approximately 0.9 acres (Case ZON22-44758) (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: Barry Mansfield Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola commented the property is located on NW 27th Avenue. The property is part of a larger piece zoned R-3, and will be combined with other parcels to develop multi-family/offices. He noted staff recommends approval. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Barry Mansfield SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7c. Adopt Ordinance 2022-51 for a zoning change from B-2, Community Business to B-4, General Business, for property located at the Southeastern corner of I-75 north bound Exit 354 and NW Blitchton Road (US HWY 27), parcel number 21818-000-00, approximately 5.96 acres (Case ZON22-44739 (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: Kristen M. Dreyer Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola commented the property is located on the corner of I-75 & US 27. The City has been working with the property owner for several years to acquire additional right-of-way for NW 37th to connect US 27 & State Road 40. He noted staff recommends approval. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7d. Adopt Ordinance 2022-52 to annex approximately 15.84 acres located at 5415 SW 20th Page 4 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 Street, 5371 SW 20th Street, 5325 SW 20th Street, 5263 SW 20th Street, & 5233 SW 20th Street (Case ANX22-44793) Introduced By: James P. Hilty Sr Council President Bethea opened a public hearing for items 7d, 7e and 7f. Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola commented the application is considered an annexation/land use/zoning request to R-3. He explained the lots are long, with very little frontage, and are located next to Carlton Arms, and the recently approved Country Green development will be across the street from the property. The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the request and staff recommends approval. Fred Roberts, 40 SE 11th Avenue, stated he is representing the applicant. The proposed project is appropriate for a multi family development. The property is adjacent to the Carlton Arms multi-family facility, which is one of the largest apartment complexes in the City of Ocala. He provided an overview of the industrial/multi-family uses in the area. He noted several approved development projects in the area, such as Country Green. There is significant traffic capacity on SW 20th, and a traffic study will be performed when required for the land use classification for a multi-family development. The plan is to establish access points on 20th. The development project will provide needed housing opportunities in the community. Mr. Chighizola commented the property will be eligible for a traffic signal after development takes place to the south. He explained how the City installed a traffic signal for the Carlton Arms development. The City plans on eventually installing four traffic signals in the area. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7e. Adopt Ordinance 2022-53 for a land use change from Medium Residential (County) to Low Intensity (City) for approximately 15.84 acres located at 5415 SW 20th Street, 5371 SW 20th Street, 5325 SW 20th Street, 5263 SW 20th Street, & 5233 SW 20th Street (Case LUC22-44796) Introduced By: Barry Mansfield There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Barry Mansfield Page 5 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7f. Adopt Ordinance 2022-54 concerning a rezoning from General Agriculture, A-1 (County), to R-3 (City), for approximately 15.84 acres which includes the following properties; 5415 SW 20th Street, 5371 SW 20th Street, 5325 SW 20th Street, 5263 SW 20th Street, & 5233 SW 20th Street (Case #ZON22-44795) (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: Jay A. Musleh There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jay A. Musleh SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7g. Adopt Ordinance 2022-55 approving a zoning change from R-1A, Single-Family Residential to R-1AA, Single-Family Residential, for property located at parcel number 24286-000-01, approximately 3.32 acres (Case ZON22-44743) (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: Barry Mansfield Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola explained how the majority of the parcel is located in the County (only a strip of the property is located in the City). The applicant plans on developing a single-family development in the County, and the City must rezone their portion of the property to make it consistent with density. He noted staff recommends approval. Council Member Dreyer disclosed her relationship with the project engineer. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Barry Mansfield SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7h. Adopt Ordinance 2022-56 concerning a zoning change from R-1, Single-Family Residential and GU, Governmental Use District to INST, Institutional District, for property located at parcel number 30390-000-00, approximately 11.7 acres (Case ZON22-44751) (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: Kristen M. Dreyer Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola explained how the St. Johns property was split between Institutional and R-1. The applicant will be expanding the property, and the City recommended rezoning the entire property Institutional. He noted staff recommends approval. Page 6 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7i. Adopt Ordinance 2022-57 annexing approximately 9.21 acres located at the Southwest corner of the intersection at SW 43rd Court and SW 40th Street (Case ANX22-44704) Introduced By: Barry Mansfield President Bethea opened public hearings for items 7i, 7j and 7k. Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola commented the application is considered an annexation/land use/zoning request. The property is located just north of the rezoning that was denied on May 17, 2022. The annexation is for the retention pond and substation. He noted staff recommends approval. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Barry Mansfield SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7j. Adopt Ordinance 2022-58 for future land use classification change from Public (County) to Public (City) for approximately 9.21 acres located at the Southwest corner of the intersection of SW 43rd Court and SW 40th Street (Case LUC22-44705) Introduced By: James P. Hilty Sr There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr SECONDER: Barry Mansfield AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7k. Adopt Ordinance 2022-59 for zoning change from Mixed Residential, R-4 (County), to Governmental Use, GU (City), for approximately 9.21 acres located at the Southwest corner of the intersection of SW 43rd Court and SW 40th Street (Case ZON22-44706) (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: Jay A. Musleh There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED Page 7 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 MOVER: Jay A. Musleh SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 7l. Adopt Ordinance 2022-60 to rezone to B-2, Community Business, for property located at the northwest corner of NW 60 Avenue and W State Road 40 (SR 40); approximately 8.38 acres (Case ZON22-44690) (Quasi-Judicial) Introduced By: Kristen M. Dreyer Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola commented the property is located on the NW corner of 60th & SR 40. The City previously approved an alcohol permit for the new 7-Eleven development. He noted staff recommends approval. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer SECONDER: Barry Mansfield AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 8. General Business 8a. Approve four-year renewal agreement with Truist Bank for comprehensive banking services through May 31, 2026 Council Member Hilty questioned why Truist Bank is considered the best option. Director of Finance Emory Roberts explained how the City has a long standing 20-year business relationship with Truist Bank. The bank offers the following quality services: robust online Treasury system, local client specialist, several locations, payroll processing, petty cash reimbursements, change fund reimbursements, Senior VP on-call and low interest rate. Truist Bank has agreed to the rate modifications in the City agreement. He explained how the compensating balance and interest earned changes over time. The goal is to secure the most efficient/effective bank services while maintaining sufficient liquidity/protection of all City funds. Council Member Mansfield encouraged the City to give other bidders a fair opportunity to compete for City contracts. Mr. Roberts explained how the City policy for banking services does not require competitive bidding. The pandemic greatly affected bank interest rates, which are starting to return to normal. Furthermore, he is open to exploring other competitors. Interim City Manager Pete Lee noted the Contracting Officer is available to answer any questions. Council Member Musleh stated he agrees with staff’s recommendation. He explained how there are costs associated with switching banks and banking services. Truist Bank is willing to comply with the demands of the City. Page 8 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Jay A. Musleh SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 8b. Approve use of 5-year State of Florida piggyback contract with Verizon Wireless for mobile communications services with an estimated annual expenditure of $315,000 There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 8c. Approve amendment to the Service and Technology Network Solution, Inc. contract for aerial fiber installation services for additional funding in the amount of $150,000 There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Jay A. Musleh SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 8d. Approve the purchase of a 2023 E-One HR100 Aerial Fire Engine from E-One, Inc., in the amount of $1,169,440 Council President Bethea questioned the need of the fire engine purchase. Division Head Fleet Management Liza Warmuth explained it takes 26 months to receive the truck from the time it is ordered, and noted the vendor is honoring last year’s price if the City places the order now.The City is requesting approval to take advantage of cost savings due to price increases. Council Member Dreyer asked if the funds will be expensed from the penny sales tax. Fire Chief Welborn responded yes, the prepayment and rebate will save the City $179,048.00. Council Member Musleh questioned how many aerial fire engines the Fire Department has on-hand. Fire Chief Welborn responded the Fire Department only has one aerial fire engine. To note, the aerial fire engine was out of service for 81-days within the last 10 months and the City worked with the County for aerial fire engine coverage. Council Member Musleh asked if the aerial fire engines respond to EMT emergency calls. Fire Chief Welborn responded no; however, if they are the closest unit, they will respond. The aerial fire engines respond to major incidents, fire alarms, vehicle accidents Page 9 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 and structure fires. Council Member Dreyer stressed the importance of having a tower truck, considering the amount of warehouse space recently approved by City Council. Council President Bethea stated he favors the cost savings associated with the purchase. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 8e. Approve a Developer’s Agreement between the City of Ocala, Longreen Farms, Inc. and SWC Management, LLC to connect Ocala South/Longreen Farms subdivision to the City of Ocala’s central water and wastewater services There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 8f. Approve increased funding on the Engineered Spray Solutions, LLC piggyback contract for manhole rehabilitation coating for an additional $355,000 Council Member Dreyer questioned if the City adheres to all terms in the Piggyback contract. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan explained how the City has a form piggyback agreement which staff would use to remove items that do not apply. For example, the Procurement Department would amend an agreement to say the venue location is Marion County Florida instead of the original location. As well, he noted the City is generally onlypiggybacking on the price; quantities would be updated. Council Member Dreyer questioned the language about scrutinized companies within the piggyback contract and asked if it was required. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan responded no, the Florida Statutes does not require the list to be included in the contract. Furthermore, Council can choose to have the language removed from the contract. Procurement & Contracting Officer Daphne Robinson stated Florida Statute 287.135 (sub-paragraph 2a) prohibits a company from bidding or being awarded a contract for goods/services if they are listed on the scrutinized companies list. The provision was adopted by the underlining agreement into the contract, and the City adopted the Piggyback. To note, the provision exists on the City solicitations website, Bid Ocala. City Engineer/Director of Water Resources Sean Lanier stated the City is adding funding Page 10 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 to the existing Piggyback. Council Member Hilty asked if the City has any liability. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan explained how the City is not liable. The Florida Statute 287.135 (sub-paragraph 2a) prohibits the City from contracting with companies who are boycotting Israel. Ms. Robinson stated all exclusions from the underlining agreement are listed in Section 4 of the Piggyback Agreement. Council Member Mansfield asked if the City is receiving the best price. Mr. Lanier explained how the City shopped around for the best prices. Currently, the City is under contract, and they are requesting Council approval to add additional funding. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan explained how the City tests the market to determine the best price. Council President Bethea favors shopping around for the best price. Mr. Lanier explained how the City evaluates piggyback pricing for different sectors/services. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan spoke on how “widget” contracts, such as for lumber or steel, are easy for piggybacking. To note, the Procurement Department assists in evaluating professional services contracts, which can be more subjective. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer SECONDER: Barry Mansfield AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea 8g. Approve up to an additional $20,000 to complete the actuary’s report addressing pension costs and reform options for a total cost of up to $70,000 RESULT: PULLED 9. Consent Agenda Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of Council or the public request specific items to be removed for separate discussion and action. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr SECONDER: Barry Mansfield AYE: Hilty Sr, Dreyer, Mansfield, Musleh, and Bethea Page 11 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 9a. Adopt Budget Resolution 2022-156 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget to transfer funds from the Infrastructure Sales Surtax Reserve account for the purchase of a 2023 E-ONE HR100 Aerial in the amount of $1,169,440 9b. See item 10 9c. Approve the modification of, and release from, a sewer easement on Marion County parcel # 29509-000-27 owned by RM Maricamp, LLC. 9d. Approve a partial release of the blanket easements associated with parcel # 35946-005-00 & 35946-006-00 in exchange for replacement easements 9e. Approve Labor Attorney invoices for the month of May 2022 in the amount of $1350.70 9f. Approve 90-day extension utilizing Lake County piggyback contract with Municipal Equipment Company, LLC for fire equipment and supplies in the amount of $10,000 9g. Accept donation from Lakonia K9 in the form of service and materials to repair the problem area of the K9 training field with an approximate value of $30,000 9h. Approve a six-month General Aviation terminal office lease with United Lab for a monthly receivable amount of $1,000 9i. Adopt Resolution 2022-40 to reduce membership of the East Ocala CRA Advisory Committee from nine members to seven members and to appoint Rachel Perez to the Committee 9j. Approve one-year contract renewal with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. for mosquito control services with an estimated expenditure of $38,988 9k. Approve May 2022 City Attorney invoices for general city business legal services in the amount of $36,808.00 and for risk management-related legal services in the amount of $21,623.25 9l. Approve Regular Meeting City Council Minutes for June 7, 2022 10. Consent Agenda Items Held for Discussion Should any items be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, they will be discussed at this time. 9b. Adopt Budget Resolution 2022-157 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget transferring funds from the General Fund Reserve for Contingencies account to support additional expenditures to complete the actuary report addressing pension costs and reform in the amount of $16,000. RESULT: PULLED 11. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances (Second and Final Reading - Tuesday, July 5, 2022) 11a. Introduce Ordinance 2022-62 approving an amendment to the Future Land Use Policy for approximately 61.39 acres of property located at the east side of SW 60th Avenue, between SW 31st Street and SW 38th Street (Case FLUP22-44631) Introduced By: James P. Hilty Sr Page 12 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 Council Member Musleh requested context on this item. Growth Management Director Tye Chighizola commented the item is regarding the project located on 38th & 60th. The project was submitted for transmittal in April 2022, and the property had access issues into Timberwood and height concerns. 12. Internal Auditor's Report - None 13. City Manager's Report Solid Waste Informational Sessions to be held June 22, 5:30pm at MLK First Responder Campus, and June 23, 5:30pm at Ocala Golf Club Interim City Manager Pete Lee commented the Solid Waste Informational Sessions will be held on June 22, 5:30pm, at the MLK First Responder Campus, and June 23, 5:30pm, at Ocala Golf Club. City staff will be hosting a presentation and he encourages Council to attend. Builders Round Table Event scheduled on June 22, 2022, at 7:30 am at Elevation 89, Ocala Airport Interim City Manager Pete Lee commented the Builders Round Table Event is scheduled on June 22, 2022, at 7:30 am; location Elevation 89 (Ocala Airport). The City plans on hosting the events on a quarterly basis, and the Builders Association expressed interest in partnering with the City to host future events. City Attorney recruitment search is underway, with candidates expected to be presented to Council in September Update on last week's Animal Control meeting with Marion County Interim City Manager Pete Lee reported on June 9, 2022, the City met with the County's management team to discuss animal control services. The City will continue meeting with the County monthly to discuss maintaining quality animal control services. Swearing-in procedure for public comments during quasi-judicial hearings Interim City Manager Pete Lee requested feedback from Council regarding swearing-in the public during quasi-judicial hearings. Council Member Dreyer asked if the public can sign a card. Mr. Lee responded yes. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan explained how swearing-in the public has a positive effect on people. Currently, the public expresses more opinions than facts during City Council meetings. Council Member Mansfield asked if the public can state their opinions after being sworn-in. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan responded yes. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan spoke on educating the public about the importance of stating factual statements during quasi-judicial hearings. Page 13 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 Council President Pro Tem Hilty stated he concurs with Assistant City Attorney Gilligan. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan noted the public uses City Council meetings as an opportunity to vent to Council. Council Member Dreyer stated she favors hearing both opinions and facts. Furthermore, she believes the card signing is less intrusive for the public. Interim City Manager Pete Lee commented the City does not want to limit the public from voicing their comments, and they favor feedback from the public. The goal is to receive more factual public comments during quasi-judicial hearings. Assistant City Attorney Gilligan spoke on how the City receives more opinions during alcohol permit hearings. He explained how factual information can be used to help Council consider denying an application. Council Member Musleh and Council President Pro Tem Hilty agree with requiring the public to sign a card. Interim City Manager Pete Lee noted the City can prepare cards for the public to sign. Council Member Musleh noted the public can still speak without agreeing to sign the card. Council agreed to have the public sign a card before speaking. 200 Club mediation scheduled on August 9, 2022, in City Hall Council Chambers Discount Sleep first mailing scheduled to begin July 1, 2022 Public inquiries regarding PCA rates on electric bills Interim City Manager Pete Lee commented the City has received numerous inquiries from the public regarding PCA rates on electric bills. Currently, the City is responding to every inquiry individually, to explain how the PCA rate is increasing the electric bill. 14. Police and Fire Department Report Police Chief Mike Balken – Public Safety Opioid Response Efforts Police Chief Balken discussed the public safety Opioid response efforts for June 6, 2022 to June 19, 2022. The Police Departments Opioid response efforts 7, overdose deaths 1, Narcan leave behind 2 and Amnesty participation 2. The Police Department is working hard to combat the increase in gun violence in the community. Furthermore, the department is partnering with One Community to present a theatrical performance called "Who's in The Box". The event is scheduled on June 23, 2022, from 6 pm to 8 pm at MTI. He noted the department has continued to confiscate illegal firearms on a daily basis, and the US Attorney's Office is reviewing two plea deals (10-year mandatory agreements) regarding illegal firearms/ammunition. Page 14 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 Fire Chief Clint Welborn – Public Safety Opioid Response Efforts & Community Paramedicine Fire Chief Welborn discussed the public safety Opioid response efforts and community paramedicine program. The overdose response efforts 9, overdose deaths 0 and Narcan leave behind 1. For the month of June, 348 people have enrolled in the Opioid Recovery Project and they had a total of 157 community paramedicine graduates. The Narcan leave behind for the OD2A Program amounts to 45 participants and trained 38 individuals to administer Narcan. 15. Mayor's Report 16. City Attorney's Report Update on Discount Sleep - Claims Administrator has confirmed validity of over 10,000 class member addresses and checks are to be mailed beginning July 1, 2022 Assistant City Attorney Gilligan reported the Claims Administrator has confirmed validity of more than 10,000 Class member addresses, and checks will be mailed starting on July 1, 2022. The claim form and Administrator’s phone number will be listed on the City website. Furthermore, Attorney George Franjola filed an appeal following denial of the motion; however, the City is not involved in the appeal. Update on 200 Club Catalyst Development - Magistrate has been selected for hearing on August 9, 2022 at 9am Assistant City Attorney Gilligan reported the developer filed a petition under the Florida Land Use Environmental Dispute Resolution Act, which the City filed a response. To note, Attorney Futch agreed to serve as the Special Magistrate. Furthermore, the notices were filed today, and sent to contiguous property owners. The hearing is scheduled on August 9, 2022, at 9 am within Council Chambers at City Hall. 17. Informational Items 17a. Calendaring Items 17a1. City Council Workshop: Fire Assessment Fee - June 28, 2022 - 12pm Noon - City Hall Council Chambers 17b. Comments by Mayor 17c. Comments by Council Members Council Member Mansfield stated he will be out of town the week of the next City Council meeting scheduled on July 5, 2022 Council Member Dreyer shared her experience attending a conference with elected officials across the State in Jacksonville, FL and praised her fellow Council Members Council Member Musleh stated he will be on vacation next week and will not be attending the Fire Assessment Fee Workshop Page 15 of 16 City Council Minutes June 21, 2022 17d. Informational 17d1. Executed Contracts Under $50,000 18. Adjournment Adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Minutes _______________________________ ________________________________ Ire Bethea Sr. Angel B. Jacobs Council President City Clerk Page 16 of 16