City Council

110 SE Watula Avenue Ocala Ocala, FL 34471 City Council www.ocalafl.gov Synopsis Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:00 PM 1. Call to Order a. Opening Ceremony 1. Invocation 2. Pledge of Allegiance b. Welcome and Roll Call Present: Mayor Ben Marciano Pro Tem Kristen M. Dreyer Council Member Ire J. Bethea Sr Council Member James P. Hilty Sr Council Member Jay A. Musleh Council President Barry Mansfield c. New Employees - Ailin Abboud, Community Development Services - Liana Lucas, Growth Management - Sherry Write, Growth Management - Erik Corcoran, Information Technology - Steven White, Information Technology - Terrance Bradley, Water Resources - Troy Pierce, Water Resources - Matthew Potter, Water Resources - Jerome Slyke, Water Resources - Julio Urbina, Fleet Management 2. Public Notice Public Notice for the April 2, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting was posted on March 4, 2024 3. Proclamations & Awards 3a. The Kiwanis Club of Ocala 100th Anniversary Celebration Proclamation will be presented to President of Kiwanis Club of Ocala, Travis S. Bennett 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 Page 1 of 7 City Council Synopsis April 2, 2024 3c. The Fair Housing Month Proclamation will be presented to James Haynes, Director of Community Development Services 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 4. Presentations 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 5. Public Comments - Ibrahim Bennett, 2901 SW 41st Street, discussed prejudice experienced at the previous Council meeting - Martin McTeigue, 903 SW 94th Street, requested City Council oppose Cease Fire and Peace Resolution - Delphine Herbert, 5373 SW 109 Place, requested City Council support Cease Fire and Peace Resolution - Tarek Ayoub, 4925 North US HWY, commented on the treatment he received at the previous Council meeting and requested an apology from Council - Gwen Ek, 5907 SW 59th Street, stated City Council members should only be dealing with Ocala-specific issues - Steven Gerard Sidlovsky, voting address in Lorain, Ohio, requested City Council consider a resolution declaring ocala a Personhood City - John Elliot, 4550 SE 8th Street, requested City Council reconsider support for a Cease Fire and Peace Resolution - Barbara Fitos, 926 SE 12th Street, requested City Council reconsider support for a Cease Fire and Peace Resolution - Dawn Anding, 6894 NW 57th Avenue, requested City Council support Cease Fire and Peace Resolution - Rabbi Mark Rantz, 9089 SW 109th Lane, requested City Council oppose Cease Fire and Peace Resolution - Rock Gibboney, 597 NE 45th Terrace, stated he supports Council's actions - Glen Fiorello, 838 SE 3rd Street, requested City Council address the Cease Fire and Peace Resolution issue Page 2 of 7 City Council Synopsis April 2, 2024 - Brigitte Smith, 4275 SW 85th Avenue, spoke on the importance of educating the public on the Abortion Amendment on the voting ballot - Kent Guinn, 320 NW 3rd Ave, requested City Council address the Cease Fire and Peace Resolution issue 6. Public Hearings 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 Presentation By: James Haynes RESULT: OPENED A PUBLIC HEARING 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) Presentation By: Jeff Shrum RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield 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) Presentation By: Tye Chighizola RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield 7. Second and Final Reading of Ordinances - None 8. General Business 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 Presentation By: Clint Welborn RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield Page 3 of 7 City Council Synopsis April 2, 2024 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 Presentation By: Christopher Ramos RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield 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 Presentation By: Thomas Casey RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield 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 Presentation By: James Haynes RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield 8e. Vote for one applicant to the Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board for an unexpired three-year term ending March 1, 2027 Presentation By: Angel Jacobs Action amended: Appointed Carol Barber to the Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board for an unexpired three-year term ending March 1, 2027 by ballot vote 8f. Vote for one applicant to the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission for an unexpired four-year term ending March 1, 2028 Presentation By: Angel Jacobs Action amended: Appointed Arnold Barbaro to the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission for an unexpired four-year term ending March 1, 2028 by ballot vote Page 4 of 7 City Council Synopsis April 2, 2024 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. There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield 9a. Approve the CampAlto Subdivision Developer’s Agreement Presentation By: Aubrey Hale 9b. Approve Amendment and Assignment Agreement to the Economic Investment Program/ Economic Development Incentive Grant Agreement with FedEx Ground Package System, Inc Presentation By: Aubrey Hale 9c. Approve appointment of Lauren Monahan to the Ocala Recreation Commission for an unexpired three-year term ending March 1, 2027 Presentation By: Angel Jacobs 9d. Approve appointment of Edward Ferrentino to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board for an unexpired three-year term ending March 1, 2027 Presentation By: Angel Jacobs 9e. Approve minutes from March 19, 2024 City Council meeting Presentation By: Angel Jacobs 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. 11. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances (Second and Final Reading - April 16, 2024) 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) Introduced By: Kristen M. Dreyer 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) Introduced By: Jay A. Musleh Page 5 of 7 City Council Synopsis April 2, 2024 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) Introduced By: James P. Hilty Sr 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) Introduced By: Ire J. Bethea Sr 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) Introduced By: Kristen M. Dreyer 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) Introduced By: Jay A. Musleh 11g. Introduce 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) Introduced By: James P. Hilty Sr 12. Internal Auditor's Report - None 13. City Manager's Report Strategic Planning Session scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2024 14. Police and Fire Department Report Police Chief Mike Balken – Public Safety Opioid Response Efforts Fire Chief Clint Welborn – Public Safety Opioid Response Efforts & Community Paramedicine 15. Mayor's Report Walk challenge Citizen of the Month 16. City Attorney's Report Page 6 of 7 City Council Synopsis April 2, 2024 16a. Amendment of Rules of Order of the City Council, City of Ocala, Florida Presentation By: William E. Sexton RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Jay A. Musleh SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield 17. Informational Items a. Calendaring Items - Saturday, April 6th, 2024 - 11:00am - Employee & Family Fun Day at Tuscawilla Park - Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 - 8:30am - City Council Strategic Planning Session at Mary Sue Rich Community Center - Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 - 3:45pm - Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board meeting in Council Chambers b. Comments by Mayor c. Comments by Council Members Council Member Dreyer commented on the Marion County Children's Alliance Council Member Musleh complimented order of meeting d. Informational 17d1. Power Cost Adjustment Report - February 2024 17d2. Executed Contracts Under $50,000 18. Adjournment Adjourned at 5:56 pm Page 7 of 7