[0:06] >> good afternoon, city council, general public.

[0:09] if you would please pray with me.

[0:16] gracious, heavenly father, thank you for another day. Thank you for this

[0:19] much-needed rain. We ask you continue to bless our city.

[0:24] we are to trust in the lord with all of our heart and not lean on our

[0:27] own understanding. All of our ways acknowledge you and you will make

[0:30] our paths straight. Father, we seek your guidance

[0:33] and wisdom tonight as they make decisions ,

[0:37] that will further develop their city.

[0:39] and continue to make it a great place to live,

[0:45] play and prosper. Father, may you be glorified

[0:54] >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic

[0:57] for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for

[1:00] all.

[1:06] >> thank you, it is now past 4:00 p.m. September 3rd, 2024.

[1:12] this meeting of ocala city council call to order.

[1:17] I am president of city council. Welcome to this evenings

[1:21] meeting. The clerk will call the roll, please.

[1:25] >> [ roll being called ]

[1:34] >> john davis from growth management. Thank you.

[1:44] and peter winters from growth management. Thank you. Thank

[1:49] of ocala.

[1:56] the clerk will provide public notice for this evenings meeting.

[2:02] >> the public notice for the september 3rd city council meeting

[2:04] was noticed on august 1st, 2024.

[2:10] as a reminder, public comments and presentations

[2:12] are limited to three minutes unless authorized to extend by

[2:14] that time by council president or majority counsel. All

[2:17] the materials must be given to the attending staff or clerk

[2:22] for distribution , prior to speaking a podium. Please

[2:25] state your name and address for the record.

[2:29] maintain order, speakers must be recognized by the council president.

[2:33] sign it's your cell phone and electronic devices

[2:37] for the duration of this meeting.

[2:40] >> thank you. Our first presentation , international

[2:44] dystrophy awareness day proclamation to miss beth

[2:49] and feigenblatt, florida regional support group

[2:52] facilitator for the myotonic dystrophy foundation.

[3:01] you have a pretty big group, right?

[3:05] everyone come on up.

[3:57] whereas, myotonic dystrophy is a systemic inherited

[4:00] disease that affects possibly one in 2100 people,

[4:09] and in total, hundred and 50,000 individuals in the united states, whereas

[4:13] myotonic dystrophy is the most common form

[4:18] and becomes more severe with each generation.

[4:21] notations in the genes resulting in

[4:27] myotonic dystrophy type one and myotonic dystrophy type two. Whereas,

[4:33] those mutations --from functioning properly, impulsive

[4:39] -- impacting with myotonic dystrophy experience

[4:46] varied and complex symptoms including cello call --skeletal and

[4:51] muscle problems.

[4:53] breathing, digestive hormonal speech, swallowing, diabetic, immune and

[5:00] cognitive difficulties.

[5:02] complicated disorder in which younger individual symptoms

[5:08] first appear, the more severe systems occurring after

[5:12] early symptoms are experienced.

[5:20] currently no treatments for myotonic dystrophy approved by the food and drug administration.

[5:23] therefore, by the virtue of authority vested in me as the mayor of

[5:27] the city of ocala, florida, dubai proclaim september

[5:32] 15th, 2024, as international myotonic dystrophy

[5:36] awareness day.

[5:38] I urge all citizens to participate by talking about their experiences

[5:45] our community to raise awareness and help foster greater understanding

[5:48] about this disease. Witness whereof, -- to

[5:56] be affixed this 15th day, september, 2024. Awesome.

[6:06] this is a really big deal for you to do this. We are so grateful to

[6:12] have here. Would you like to share a little bit?

[6:18] >> myotonic dystrophy, a word I never

[6:24] heard before. Aware that controls my

[6:27] life.

[6:29] myotonic dystrophy is an inherited muscle g generating disease. Characterizes

[6:36] by the inability to relax muscles.

[6:39] it affects how much of the human body.

[6:42] the effects on the body are unrelenting from the breathing

[6:45] and heart issues that affect so much of our daily lives,

[6:48] to the cognitive and g.I. Issues that can make social activities so uncomfortable.

[6:54] early cataracts, drooping eyelids, and the effects

[6:56] on the hands can be a parent. It's the effects you cannot see

[7:01] that play --as well as their families. Constant

[7:05] pain, problems with swallowing, breathing, the electrical conduction of

[7:10] the heart, lack of quality sleep are most concerning my family. Cleveland

[7:14] states myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of

[7:19] dystrophy in adults.

[7:24] it is still an unknown disease to so many.

[7:26] the diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy can take an average of 7 to 10 years.

[7:29] in my family the diagnosis came after years of struggles for my husband

[7:33] and children. 2018, my finally received his confirmation through

[7:37] genetic testing.

[7:40] immediately after my husband's diagnosis, all three of my sons were diagnosed.

[7:45] there's not much literature on this disease.

[7:49] upon speaking with residents and students

[7:53] in the medical field it was agreed this disease is underrecognized and

[7:55] there's not much time devoted to education on this

[7:58] disease when one is in medical school. I would like to change that.

[8:02] I remember as a child, I cannot wait for labor day weekend, not because

[8:04] we had a vacation plan, but because we

[8:07] were going to watch the telethon all

[8:11] weekend. To have someone with his stature and how so many volunteers

[8:13] come together to bring awareness to muscular dystrophy

[8:16] and types was an amazing feat. A feat we no

[8:19] longer have. This proclamation is so important.

[8:24] first in florida, but definitely not the last. It's important to the families

[8:28] that are struggling. Their doctors never heard of myotonic dystrophy.

[8:31] it's important as volunteers and I

[8:37] --advocates. We have a start. We have the recognition and competence

[8:41] to go on to other cities and our state as a whole. International myotonic

[8:46] awareness day, to be recognized throughout our state

[8:50] would be incredible. Most importantly, this proclamation gives our warriors

[8:55] the recognition and strength to keep fighting. September

[8:57] 15th, we ask anyone willing or able to do so in

[9:00] honor of international myotonic dystrophy day.

[9:04] this is jamie. He's an effective person.

[9:10] emma is a researcher, but she also has family --emma, do you want

[9:16] to go first?

[9:17] >> sure.

[9:19] >> hi, my name is emma. I am and

[9:25] unaffected member of a family with myotonic dystrophy.,

[9:28] ph --phd student at florida where we studied myotonic

[9:37] dystrophy. At the university of florida we

[9:39] have a team of medical doctors, physical therapists and researchers dedicated

[9:41] to helping patients with myotonic dystrophy through care

[9:43] and research.

[9:45] our research focuses on understanding molecular causes of symptoms, improving

[9:52] animal models and developing treatments.

[9:54] as a field we are confident treatments will be available

[9:56] in the coming years. The local medical and research committee are grateful

[9:58] for the government in recognizing

[10:03] the state of myotonic dystrophy awareness.

[10:04] as researchers we hope promoting

[10:10] awareness will help improve the lives of people with myotonic dystrophy,

[10:12] improve accuracy of diagnosis, raise funds for research and

[10:14] when treatments are available, get them to the people who need them before

[10:19] their disease progresses.

[10:24] >> good afternoon, my name is jamie.

[10:25] I was diagnosed in 2017 . First member of

[10:31] my family to be diagnosed.

[10:33] so often we think something like this affects

[10:37] other people. I graduated, we moved here in 1996 , graduated from

[10:40] high school , went to the university of florida.

[10:43] I have six daughters.

[10:49] three at vanguard currently.

[10:51] three that have graduated from vanguard.

[11:00] so often it's the other person, it's not me. I

[11:04] travel internationally.

[11:07] I just took my 10th trip out of the country this year. I speak

[11:10] internationally. This affects everything I do.

[11:14] in 2017, shortly after being diagnosed, I realized

[11:19] I had to sleep with a cpap.

[11:22] four years ago, I had a pacemaker.

[11:30] this is someone who is healthy, doing triathlons not many years ago. Writing

[11:34] 100 miles plus on my bike. We

[11:38] heard about bike trails earlier. No I cannot do any of those things.

[11:42] I am still very active. I work out five times

[11:45] a week. When we think something like this is just

[11:49] something that affects those people, something here in

[11:55] our community.

[11:58] my six daughters, several of them are impacted. My

[12:00] dad was the first one when he had a spinal cord injury. We

[12:03] didn't know. Both of my brothers.

[12:04] one a doctor, one a business guy. Both have

[12:10] dm one. When we think it's just other people, it is right here.

[12:14] thank you on behalf of this group for the proclamation.

[12:29] >> we will try, squeeze everybody in.

[13:29] >> next the mayor will present

[13:31] constitution week proclamation to the daughters of the american revolution regent,

[13:35] renee coventry.

[14:05] >> all right, constitution week.

[14:07] we the people of the united states, in order

[14:09] to form a more perfect union, establish justice,

[14:11] insure domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, promote general

[14:13] welfare and secure lessons of liberty to ourselves and

[14:21] --establish a constitution for the united states of

[14:23] america. Whereas, september 17th, 1787, the delegates of the federal

[14:25] convention met for the last time and approved these familiar words

[14:33] government but also in the hearts of

[14:36] our citizenship. Whereas, the constitution of

[14:38] the united states of america, guardian of liberties, embodies

[14:42] the principles of women and government and public

[14:51] dedicated by law. A privilege and duty of all

[14:53] americans to commemorate the 237th anniversary of the adoption of constitution

[14:55] of the united states of america with appropriate

[14:57] ceremonies and activities. Whereas it is fitting and

[15:01] proper to --to this magnificent document and

[15:04] its memorable anniversary.

[15:05] to be patriotic celebrations that will commemorative.

[15:12] the ocala chapter naturally --national society daughters of the american

[15:14] revolution, organizing its local activities to commemorate this observance.

[15:19] therefore, I, ben marciano, the authority invested

[15:22] of me dubai proclaimed september 17 through

[15:28] the 23rd, 2024 is constitution week.

[15:32] all citizens to study the constitution and reflect

[15:35] the privilege of being un-american with all the rights and responsibilities

[15:39] with the privileges it involves, and witness whereof, I

[15:43] set my hand, the seal to be affixed this day september

[15:49] third, 2024. Who would like to say a few words.

[15:53] >> we are so excited about this.

[16:00] this coming year we will be celebrating our 100th anniversary,

[16:04] serving the ocala marion county community. Back

[16:10] in 1955, the daughters of the american revolution

[16:12] had a dream that our founding document , the constitution of the united states

[16:15] of america would have its own celebration . August

[16:19] 2nd, 1956, president dwight eisenhower signed into law. We

[16:25] celebrate that.

[16:28] this year, we will put our money where our mouth is. We will

[16:31] distribute to the children of marion county fifth-graders,

[16:34] 2000 copies of the constitution. We will be , also, encouraging the

[16:40] school systems to participate in a bulletin board contest that the

[16:43] children will be designing.

[16:47] we are very excited about these ways we can get out the information

[16:50] about the constitution, because we still believe,

[16:54] as daughters, it is the best document in the world.

[17:49] >> next, mayor marciano will present the national hispanic heritage month proclamation

[17:55] to the cep president and ceo kevin sheilley, and cep vice president of business creation

[18:01] evelyn reyes.

[18:39] >> proclamation for national hispanic heritage month.

[18:43] whereas each year, the national

[18:49] heritage month is celebrated september 15 through october

[18:52] 15th. United states to showcase and highlight the contributions

[18:58] and influence of hispanic americans to our nation's history. Culture and

[19:02] achievements. Whereas the ancestry and vibert traditions can be

[19:07] -- the celebration

[19:13] began in 1960 as heritage week under lyndon johnson

[19:18] and 1988, the observation was expanded to national hispanic month

[19:23] by president ronald ragan. Whereas, hispanic explorers,

[19:30] pioneers and settlers established missions and settlements that became

[19:32] some of america's most important urban and cultural centers

[19:34] whereas hispanics have greatly enhanced our way

[19:36] of life in the fields of science, technology, politics,

[19:43] arts, philanthropic, and areas to meet the challenges,

[19:45] responsibilities with dignity and creative spirit. Hispanic americans

[19:50] throughout the nation because of their commitment

[19:52] to hard work and determination to participate fully in

[19:54] the american dream, provide strength and inspiration to all of us. The

[19:56] city of ocala acknowledges the

[20:02] delco place that holds in our nation . National heritage month

[20:10] reminds us american identity is a fabric of

[20:12] diverse traditions and stories woven together. Therefore, I, ben marciano,

[20:14] by the virtue

[20:22] and authority invested in me do hereby declare

[20:24] september 15 through october 15th as national hispanic heritage month.

[20:29] ocala, florida, I urge all citizens to increase their wariness by

[20:33] learning and celebrating the important contributions of hispanics in ocala.

[20:37] witness whereof, I to set my hand cause

[20:41] the city of the seal to be affixed this third day of september,

[20:47] 2024. Awesome. Would you like to say a few words?

[20:53] >> thank you, so much, it's an honor.

[20:58] we are really dedicated to entrepreneurship.

[21:03] to economic development, and helping our city. What a way to

[21:08] do it through hispanic heritage month celebration , spotlighting

[21:17] businesses that are already here in ocala, and

[21:20] showcase what they do and what they bring to our economy.

[21:25] we would like to extend an invitation to anyone within

[21:27] our community. You do not have to be a partner. Come

[21:31] to our event. September 12th from 5:00 to

[21:34] 7:00 at the ocala downtown market.

[21:38] please join us . We are going to have some food vendors

[21:41] and businesses . Come see who we are going to spotlight.

[22:21] >> yes, we have one more. The police chief will recognize the

[22:25] unified drug enforcement strike team.

[22:29] >> good evening, everyone. I was hoping I could bring our drug unit up here if that's okay.

[22:38] will take them just a minute here.

[22:53] bringing the whole team, sorry.

[23:14] thanks for coming. Just really quick, I

[23:17] wanted to give a little background.

[23:19] they've been doing some incredible work here over the last 12 months.

[23:23] thought they deserved to be brought in front of council to be recognized.

[23:26] throughout the past year, the agents of the unified drug enforcement strike team

[23:30] served 74 search warrants,

[23:32] authored 10 title-3 wire taps,

[23:35] and arrested 352 people during their targeted operations.

[23:39] some of those arrested have been convicted of manslaughter

[23:42] and others were given life sentences for drug trafficking.

[23:45] during this time, seized over $3.4 million in drugs and assets,

[23:50] including more than 52 pounds of fentanyl,

[23:53] 68 pounds of crystal meth, over 45 pounds of cocaine. Conducted a tactical

[23:56] rescue of the source who gunmen were robbing

[24:01] during a controlled narcotics transaction.

[24:05] they subdued and arrested the suspects without having to fire a

[24:08] shot. Testament to the dedication , tenacity and personal

[24:11] commitment of the agents . In august the team was

[24:17] named the 2024 statewide drug head of the year by the florida narcotics

[24:20] association.

[24:23] fourth consecutive year they earned the award. The men and

[24:29] women standing before you, they are fighting the good fight , day in and

[24:33] day out. The ones working overnight, work in the

[24:35] technical job, very dangerous drop.

[24:36] they do it in fine fashion.

[24:41] much, guys.

[24:50] >> I will be brief. I know everyone wants to get home at some point tonight.

[24:56] this is a portion of the drug task that works for

[24:58] day in and day out. They work countless amount of hours of overtime. Holidays,

[25:01] nights, weekends. We take them from their families quite

[25:04] a bit. Recognize them the way you have.

[25:08] thank you for approving budgets you approve. We've asked for increases.

[25:11] there are a lot. It makes a difference.

[25:17] I promise you they are taking a lot of bad people off the streets

[25:20] and drugs off the streets. The amount of

[25:23] fentanyl alone will kill this county multiple times over. Thank you for what you do.

[25:30] [ applause ]

[26:39] >> okay, agenda item six,

[26:44] consent agenda. Are there any items counsel would like to be

[26:49] removed for individual discussion and or consideration?

[26:53] hearing none, I will accept a motion to approve the

[26:56] consent agenda. Is there a second?

[26:58] thank you. Any comments from the public on this matter? Call the

[27:02] roll, please.

[27:03] >> [ roll being called ]

[27:13] agenda item eight. We have 17 public hearings for the introduction. First

[27:20] regions --readings of ordinances tonight.

[27:24] eight a is a public hearing for ordinance 2024-4 a. ?

[27:30] I do --judicial.

[27:34] is our councilmember that will introduce this ordinance?

[27:36] >> I will. With the order

[27:39] by title.

[27:45] >> and ordinances certain proper

[27:53] located approximately 600 feet north of the intersection of usi 27

[27:55] northwest 49th avenue, lot 1, and drainage retention areas tracked a

[27:57] of fox with three plat

[28:03] -- 197. Parcel 21509-001-01 and

[28:09] 21509 ?01.

[28:15] approximately 25 .67 acres.

[28:18] marion county florida, chapter

[28:23] providing for terms and conditions describing

[28:27] the area, providing direction , and or conflicting provisions separability

[28:33] of ordinance provisions, modifications arising

[28:37] from consideration at a public hearing, providing direction and effective date.

[28:42] >> item hb, public hearing for the introduction

[28:51] of ordinance 2024-49. As I do just so. Councilmember who will introduce

[28:54] this?

[28:55] >> thank you, sir.

[28:57] >> ordinance --

[29:07] approximately .05 acres. Marion county, florida,

[29:17] pursuant to chapter and statues providing describing the area to

[29:24] be annexed , providing direction to staff. Inconsistent

[29:27] and or conflicting revisions provided for severability

[29:32] providing modifications arising from consideration at a

[29:35] public hearing. Direction to the codify are an effective date.

[29:39] >> thank you. A couple see. Ordinance 2024-50.

[29:45] this matter is quasi-judicial .

[29:49] >> I will introduce.

[29:56] >> and ordinance annexing to the city of or calla

[30:02] --ocala florida. U.s. Highway 27 and northwest 46th terrace.

[30:08] 21509 1-0 two. Approximately 1.585 --

[30:12] 1.85 acres.

[30:15] 24-45696. Pursuant to chapter statutes, providing for terms

[30:21] and conditions got --, repealing inconsistent or conflicting

[30:27] provisions, severability of ordinance provisions,

[30:30] vacations arising , direction and effective date.

[30:36] >> a d, introduction of ordinance 2024

[30:42] 51. This matter is quasi-judicial. On councilmember that

[30:45] will introduce this ordinance? Thank you, sir.

[30:49] >> ordinance amending the future land

[30:57] use map conference of clan in 163.3161 through and

[31:03] including 163 point 248 , florida statutes detailing the land-use change.

[31:09] 240-5694 involved

[31:18] to amend the future land use map series from commercial county

[31:21] to low intensity city for property located approximately

[31:23] 600 feet north of the intersection of u.s. Highway 27 and

[31:26] northwest 49th avenue, lot 1, and drainage retention

[31:30] area tracked a of the fox with three plat.

[31:33] parcels 21509-00 1-0 one and 21509 1-0 one

[31:36] providing direction to staff, repealing provisions providing for severability,

[31:43] modifications, direction,

[31:49] and an effective date.

[31:54] >> thank you. 8e, public hearing for introduction ordinance

[31:58] 204 --2024-52. This is quasi-judicial. Councilmember who

[32:01] will introduce this ordinance?

[32:04] thank you, sir.

[32:08] work will reap the ordinance by title.

[32:10] >> an ordinance amending the zoning map changing from pud planned

[32:13] unit development county to r-3 multifamily residential.

[32:23] approximately 600 feet of the intersection of u.s. Highway 27

[32:26] and northwest 49th avenue, lot 1 and drainage retention area tracked a

[32:28] of the foxwood three plat.

[32:37] and 21509?01.

[32:40] approximately 25.67 acres.

[32:43] case number zon24-45695.

[32:49] providing severability of ordinance positions modifications from consideration.

[32:56] providing directions and effective day.

[32:59] >> capital 8f, public hearing for the

[33:01] introduction of the ordinance of

[33:09] 2024-53. Is there councilmember who will introduce this ordinance?

[33:11] >> I will. Thank you, sir. The clerk will read it by

[33:16] title.

[33:17] >> city of ocala florida comprehensive plan required

[33:19] in section 163 point --through and including 163.248 florida statutes, detailing

[33:25] the lend used change, case number

[33:31] involved and from commercial to county to low intensity city.

[33:40] approximately 300 feet of the intersection of u.s. Highway 27th and northwest

[33:46] 46 eric -- terrace.

[33:52] providing direction to staff, repealing inconsistent and

[33:54] conflicting provisions, providing for severability, modifications,

[33:58] direction to the codify are and an effective date.

[34:04] >> thank you.

[34:07] 8g, public hearing for ordinance 2024-54. This is quasi-judicial.

[34:13] is there a council member who will introduce this ordinance?

[34:17] >> I'll introduce. >> thank you.

[34:19] clerk will read the ordinance by title.

[34:22] >> an ordinance amending the zoning map of ocala, florida,

[34:25] changing from community bussiness county to community business city

[34:28] for property located 300 feet north of the intersection of u.s. Highway 27th and

[34:37] approximately 1.5 acres. Case number zon24-45698.

[34:47] providing direction to staff. Conflicting provisions providing for severability

[34:49] of ordinance, provisions, modification arriving from considerations

[34:55] at a public hearing.

[34:57] providing direction to the codify are and effective dates.

[34:59] >> 8h, public hearing for

[35:04] ordinance 2024-55. This matter is quasi-judicial.

[35:13] is there councilmember who will introduce this ordinance?

[35:15] >> I will.

[35:17] >> thank you, sir. >> and ordinance amending the future

[35:22] land use map series of the city of ocala florida

[35:25] comprehensive plan in 163 point -- florida statutes, detailing land-use

[35:31] change involved in to amend the future land

[35:41] use map series from future county to public city

[35:46] for property located at 2951 northwest 47th avenue, parcel

[35:51] number 21509-001-00. Approximately 0.05 acres.

[36:01] providing direction to staff, repealing inconsistent or conflicting

[36:03] provisions, providing for severability of ordinance provisions, modification

[36:05] from consideration of public hearing. Providing

[36:09] direction to the codify are and providing of effective

[36:13] dates.

[36:14] >> introduction of ordinance 2024-56.

[36:16] this matter is quasi-judicial. Is there councilmember

[36:21] who will introduce this ordinance?

[36:27] thank you, ma'am. The clerk will reap the ordinance by title.

[36:29] >> and ordinance amending the zoning

[36:31] map for the city of ocala florida, pud planned

[36:34] unit development county, to gu government use at

[36:43] 2951 northwest 47th avenue, parcel number 21509-001-00. Approximately

[36:46] 0.05. Case number zon24-45778.

[36:56] repealing inconsistent or conflicting provisions. Severability of ordinance

[36:59] provisions, modifications, arising from consideration --

[37:04] providing direction of codify are an effective date.

[37:07] >> thank you . Item a jay, public hearing for

[37:12] introduction of ordinance 2024-57 .

[37:16] this matter is quasi-judicial.

[37:19] thank you, sir.

[37:25] the clerk will read orders by title.

[37:28] >> and ordinance annexing to the city of ocala florida,

[37:30] property located at 4040 west silver springs

[37:32] boulevard, parcel number 22866-000-02, along with the parcel

[37:38] located directly to the south, parcel 22866 -000-03, approximately

[37:43] 5.86 acres.

[37:53] providing direction of staff, repealing inconsistent

[38:01] and conflicting provisions, severability of ordinance provisions. Modifications

[38:05] at a public hearing.

[38:07] direction to the codify are and providing for an

[38:11] effective date.

[38:12] >> 8k, ordinance 2024-58.introduction of

[38:21] this matter is quasi-judicial. Is there councilmember who will introduce

[38:23] this ordinance?

[38:24] >> I will introduce.

[38:26] >> thank you, sir. The court will read orders by title.

[38:28] >> and

[38:30] ordinance amending the future use map series of the city of ocala florida,

[38:32] 163.13 --including 16 --florida statutes, detailing the

[38:38] land-use change case number luc24-45691.

[38:48] to amend the future land use map from commercial county to low intensity

[38:52] city for property located at 22866-000-02.4040 west silver springs boulevard,

[38:56] parcel number along with the parcel located directly

[38:59] to the south, parcel number 22866-000-03.

[39:05] approximately 5.868 hitter

[39:10] --acres. Inconsistent or conflicting provisions, providing

[39:14] for severability providing for modifications arising from consideration

[39:17] at a public hearing, providing direction to the cot affair and effective

[39:20] date.

[39:21] >> thank you.

[39:23] item a dell. Introduction of ordinance 2024-59.

[39:27] this matter is quasi-judicial. Is there a mentor who will

[39:32] --is there a councilmember who will introduce

[39:35] this ordinance?

[39:38] >> changing from p to to business

[39:44] city -- for certain property located at 4040

[39:50] west silver springs boulevard, parcel number

[39:58] 22866-000-02, along with the parcel located directly to the south

[40:05] 22866-000-03.

[40:08] conflicting provisions severability of provisions, modifications

[40:14] arising from considerations at a public hearing.

[40:19] direction to the codify are and providing for an effective dates.

[40:21] >> thank you. A dehm. Introduction for

[40:23] ordinance -- 2024-60.

[40:27] this matter is quasi-judicial. Is there a councilmember who will introduce

[40:30] this ordinance? Thank you, ma'am.

[40:35] clerk will read it by title.

[40:36] >> changing from b to community business to

[40:38] s a shopping center.

[40:44] approximately located 870 northwest of the intersection

[40:46] of southeast 36th avenue and southeast merrick emperor at parcel

[40:50] 29850-000-20.

[40:53] approximately 3.6 --.36 acres. Case number

[40:59] zon24-45716.

[41:02] providing direction to stop.

[41:05] provisions providing for severability -- providing for modifications arising

[41:13] from considerations at a public hearing.

[41:15] dividing direction to the codify are and perfecting

[41:19] --providing for an effective date.

[41:20] >> thank you. >> 8n. Ordinance 2024-61.

[41:25] this matter is quasi-judicial. Is there a councilmember who

[41:28] will introduce this ordinance?

[41:29] >> I will.

[41:31] >> thank you, sir.

[41:35] clerk will read the ordinance by title.

[41:37] >> on ordinance amending the zoning map of the city of ocala florida,

[41:39] light industrial to wholesale business. Property located

[41:42] along the southwest right-of-way of southwest martin luther king

[41:48] avenue between s are 200 and s are 464. Portion of partial

[41:57] -- parcel 23656-015-02.

[42:00] case number zon24-45738.

[42:06] severability of ordinance --

[42:12] providing direction of the codify are

[42:15] and in effect date.

[42:18] >> thank you, ma'am. A dehm, public hearing

[42:21] for introduction of ordinance 2024-62.

[42:30] this matter is quasi-judicial. Is there

[42:32] a councilmember who will introduce this ordinance?. The clerk will read

[42:35] ordinance.

[42:36] >> on ordinance amending the zoning map of the city of ocala

[42:38] florida, community business to light

[42:42] --located at 242 zero what's --southwest 46th avenue. Parcel

[42:48] 2284-006-000.

[42:50] approximately 9.10 acres. Case number zon24-45729.

[42:57] conflicting provisions, severability,

[43:04] modifications, arising from considerations at a public hearing, providing direction

[43:07] to the codify her, and effective date.

[43:09] >> thank you. A8p.

[43:11] introduction of ordinance 2024-63.

[43:12] this matter is

[43:17] quasijudicial. Is there councilmember who will introduce this ordinance?

[43:26] >> I will introduce. >> thank you, ma'am. The clerk will read

[43:28] the ordinance by title.

[43:29] >> future land use map series of the city of

[43:31] ocala florida as required in section 163.161

[43:33] through -- involved to amend future land use map

[43:35] series from low intensity to public for property

[43:37] located approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of u.s. Highway

[43:40] 21512-000-00.27 and northwest 45th terrace. Parcel number

[43:50] approximately 7.8 acres per providing direction to staff, repealing inconsistent

[43:53] or conflicting provisions. Severability of ordinance provisions. Providing

[43:55] for modifications. At a public hearing, providing

[43:58] direction and of effective date.

[43:59] >> thank you.

[44:03] >> a q, introduction of ordinance 2024-64.

[44:05] this matter is quasi-judicial. Is there

[44:07] a councilmember who will introduce this ordinance? Thank

[44:11] you, sir. The clerk will read the ordinance by title.

[44:13] >> and ordinance amending the zoning

[44:18] the city of ocala florida, from general business to governmental use

[44:25] for certain property located approximately 300 feet

[44:27] south of the intersection of u.s.

[44:29] highway 27 and northwest 45th terrace. Parcel 21512-000-00.

[44:35] case number zon24-45741.

[44:44] providing for severability of orten provisions, providing for modifications

[44:51] arising for considerations at a public hearing,

[44:53] providing direction to the cot affair, and providing

[44:55] an effective date works >> thank you.

[44:57] we have an item nine. I think we should just go to 9e, is that correct?

[45:01] public hearing to approve the sale of your, wine, and

[45:06] liquor for on premise consumption for miller's alehouse.

[45:10] we are considering this matter as the

[45:14] quasi-judicial capacity. I hear a motion to approve

[45:20] this item?

[45:21] >> so moved.

[45:22] >> second. >> thank you. Recognized for presentation.

[45:24] >> good evening, counsel. Management director.

[45:26] we have two permits on your agenda tonight.

[45:32] this first one is for the miller's alehouse. New location

[45:35] on state route 200 and the 4800 block. Property is southwest

[45:38] of the current site out there now.

[45:44] they've requested a permit for beer, wine, liquor. Staff is recommending

[45:50] approval for this. This is provisional. They just completed

[45:53] the process. They will have time the process. They will have time to

[45:55] go through and get the property built and get

[45:59] their license. At that time they will come back . It will be a full permit

[46:02] at that point. Provisional license permit

[46:05] at this point.

[46:08] happy to answer any questions.

[46:09] >> thank you.

[46:11] are there any comments on this matter?

[46:12] are there any questions or comments from counsel?

[46:17] we will call the roll, please.

[46:20] >> [ roll being called ]

[46:26] >> 9f.

[46:28] public hearing to adopt resolution 2024-35 to allow alcoholic beverage

[46:35] sales , beer, wine, and liquor in the downtown

[46:41] event zone on south magnolia avenue . For a fundraiser

[46:44] sponsored by ocala main street. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. We

[46:50] are considering this matter as quasi-judicial capacity. Do I hear

[46:56] a motion to approve this item?

[46:57] >> so moved.

[46:59] >> second? >> second. >> recognized for his presentation.

[47:01] >> thank you, again, counsel. This is the event

[47:04] zone. 30 been for the year, 2024.

[47:05] they are requesting the event to occur on south magnolia from

[47:11] --between the blocks of broadway and kings --fort king street . September 12th

[47:15] of by the column mainstreamed for

[47:23] the bank grand opening. I leave they are here, too if you have

[47:29] questions for them. Staff is made approval and happy to answer

[47:32] any questions.

[47:33] >> any comments from the public on

[47:35] this matter? Are there comments or questions from counsel? Thank you.

[47:38] I hear none. The clerk will call the roll.

[47:41] [ roll being called ] >>

[47:48] agenda item 10. General business.

[47:50] approval of one year contract renewal with vip security and investigations, llc.

[47:59] to have an approval for this item? Is there a second?

[48:02] information technology director, christopher ramos is recognized for stuff presentation.

[48:05] >> good evening, counsel.

[48:10] mr. For ramos, director of information technology. Aligns with the

[48:13] strategic goal of quality of place . On

[48:15] october 5th, 2021, city council approved security investigations

[48:22] for citywide security services. The contract included a three-year

[48:25] --three optional one-year terms.

[48:26] vip security posts are located here at city hall.

[48:30] customer said he

[48:34] --customer service office first floor.

[48:39] city complex and city parking garage. The --additional

[48:47] with monitoring the equipment overnight.

[48:57] security offers play a crucial role in guiding citizens,

[48:59] monitoring areas, enforcing rules and responding to incidents,

[49:01] particularly aggressive in nature.

[49:02] having security guards on site has proven to be a

[49:04] valuable asset. Ensuring staff, citizens and visitors are protected from acts

[49:06] of violence.

[49:07] staff recommends approval.

[49:08] >> thank you.

[49:11] comments from the public? Any questions or comments

[49:14] from counsel? I hear none. The clerk will call the roll, please.

[49:18] being called ]

[49:24] >> 10 b. Approval of purchase of new body-worn cameras udo

[49:30] -- utilizing omnia partners cooperative purchasing agreement.

[49:35] do I hear a motion to approve this item? Second? Police information,

[49:42] joshua sasso , recognized.

[49:46] >> good evening.

[49:48] this purchase of cameras help support our strategic

[49:54] act of excellence by allowing us to keep our body worn

[49:56] cameras serviceable. We've had the products for four

[50:01] years now since 2020. It's been fantastic for not only

[50:04] the agency, but for other departments throughout the city. This replacement,

[50:14] on a 3 to 4 your replacement cycle will include, not only the

[50:16] pd, parks and recreation, code enforcement, and the security guards to have

[50:20] them --their interactions recorded , as well. Staff recommends approval.

[50:27] I'm here to answer any questions.

[50:28] >> thank you. Any comments from the public? I hear none

[50:32] the clerk will call the roll.

[50:33] >> [ roll being called ]

[50:42] >> 10 c. Approval of an award of a three-year contract to

[50:49] megascapes landscape services, inc., for as needed sod supply, delivery, and installation.

[50:53] parks in operation division, head , bill rodriguez, recognize

[50:58] for stuff presentation.

[50:59] >> good evening, bill rodriguez. The agenda item supports

[51:08] strategic goal of quality of place.

[51:09] the agenda items to award a three-year contract to

[51:19] megascapes landscape services, inc..

[51:21] $339,492.

[51:24] parks, athletic fields and other public spaces.

[51:29] providing public spaces that are safe and attractive. Staff

[51:33] recommends approval.

[51:34] >> thank you, any comments from the public?

[51:36] any questions or comments from counsel? I hear none, the clerk

[51:41] will call the roll, please.

[51:43] [ roll being called ]

[51:48] >> item is approval of award of contract for the supply

[51:52] and delivery of engineered wood fiber.

[51:54] do I hear a motion to approve?

[51:57] >> so moved. >> is there a second?

[51:59] >> second. >> again, mr. Rodriguez is recognized for presentation.

[52:06] >> this agenda item meets the city's strategic goal of quality of place.

[52:10] the ageda item is to approve a two year contract

[52:15] for the supply and delivery of engineered wood fiber

[52:18] with an aggragate expenditure not to exceed $194,700.

[52:24] the recreation and parks department maintains

[52:25] 26 playgrounds within the city of ocala.

[52:29] all playgrounds require safety surfacing in all fall zones.

[52:32] engineered wood fiber is an approved safety material

[52:35] for playground fall zones and meets the american with disabilities act.

[52:40] staff recommends approval.

[52:44] >> any comments from the public? Any questions or comments from council?

[52:49] >> [ calling roll ]

[52:57] >> approval of purchase of automatic chest compression devices.

[53:02] do I hear a motion to hear this item?

[53:03] is there a second? Thank you. Fire chief clint welborn is

[53:07] recognized for staff presentation .

[53:10] >> good afternoon, fire chief .

[53:13] this initiative falls under cities strategic goals of operational

[53:17] excellence . Fire rescue is requesting the approval to

[53:20] purchase firefighter grants through fema . Automated chest compression devices provide

[53:29] chest compressions which enable providers to focus on other

[53:32] critical patient needs during the call incidents . I'm here for any

[53:38] questions .

[53:39] >> are there any questions or comments from

[53:41] the public? Any questions or comments from counsel ?

[53:45] hearing none .

[53:48] [ roll being called ]

[53:54] >> item 10 s is approval of the second amendment to the agreement with

[53:57] the county school board for the school

[54:03] resource officer program .2 I hear a motion to approve this item? Is

[54:06] there a second?

[54:12] major angie scribble is recognized .

[54:14] >> good evening, angie scribble, police

[54:16] major . This agenda item supports the city's relevant

[54:18] strategic goal for quality of place where

[54:20] seeking approval for the one-year amendment to the agreement for school

[54:22] resource officers with the marion county

[54:25] to $1,687,330 . Stack staff recommends approval and I'm

[54:33] here to answer any questions if you have any .

[54:36] >> any comment on the public?

[54:37] any questions or comments from counsel?

[54:39] hearing none, call role .

[54:40] >> [ roll being called ]

[54:45] >> item 10 g is approved to renewal of marks prime

[54:51] parking license .

[54:52] >> so moved . >> second .

[54:54] >> community outreach manager is recommended for the staff

[54:57] presentation .

[54:58] >> good evening, city council . Growth management.

[55:00] this agenda item supports a strategic

[55:08] goals, economic hub and quality of place . This is the annual renewal

[55:10] for the valet parking license for marks

[55:12] prime or ocala prime partners holdings llc

[55:14] as required by the city of ocala code of ordinances. Marks prime has had

[55:16] an active valley license since 2009 .

[55:22] there are no proposed changes to the previous application.

[55:27] staff recommends

[55:32] approval and I'm here to answer any questions .

[55:34] >> thank you, are there comments

[55:36] from the public? Any questions or comments from counsel? Hearing none.

[55:39] >> yeah . Four years they have had this valley

[55:41] and for years there has been privileged cars allowed to park

[55:43] there without being moved to the parking lot

[55:45] and that creates a congestion problem with people that are backing

[55:47] out when you got four or five cars backed up there. There

[55:52] is new management there. Re-stressed that they don't these

[55:57] privilege cars parking there .2 I spoke with the new manager, don and

[56:06] addressed that issue with wrapping per the ordinance they are allowed

[56:09] to be there for 15 minutes which allows him

[56:11] to move the vehicles more adequately . But they are aware of the

[56:15] concerns and they are working addressing that with

[56:17] their staff .2 I have heard this from previous owners .

[56:19] >> well, don is very keen on ensuring that he maintains

[56:22] a positive relationship with the city .

[56:24] >> any other questions?

[56:26] the clerk will call the roll, please .

[56:30] >> [ roll being called ]

[56:39] >> okay . Do we want to go the city managers or are we close enough?

[56:42] >> we can't be close enough .

[56:46] >> yeah , we can.

[56:48] >> thank you .

[56:51] two things . So today we had the ribbon-cutting for the west silver

[56:57] springs heritage travel park that we just call the heritage trail .

[57:00] we had about over 60 people out there this morning.

[57:06] other than that, it was great, great to

[57:09] see that facility officially open .

[57:11] if you haven't had a chance go out and check out

[57:16] the park . The panels that are up. It is

[57:22] an important part of our city .

[57:27] so really glad that we have done the first

[57:30] phase of that . We thank the west ocala advisory board for

[57:34] their participation and counsel and the mayor for your support

[57:38] when getting it done . So thank you for that. And

[57:41] last tuesday, august 27th, we had --make a presentation on her economics specific

[57:50] to ocala . We had about 80 people in attendance.

[57:55] it was well received, the information presented . We used to

[57:58] help us form policy and develop our limitations

[58:04] track for 2050 . So I think we got a lot of value information

[58:07] from that session . We look forward to implementing

[58:13] what we have gathered . That's it .

[58:17] >> thank you . Ocala police department report?

[58:22] police chief is recognized .

[58:25] >> I will be real quick.

[58:32] tonight I know we are trying to get out of here for the public safety

[58:35] response efforts you will notice are overall response has dropped 64% from

[58:41] 11 to four. Luckily add zero

[58:46] for deployment saved two lives and we

[58:48] had three people take advantage of amnesty .

[58:50] on another note, national night out was last tuesday . We had a great

[58:55] night .

[58:57] good turnout considering the weather so thank you for your

[58:59] support for coming out . That's all I have .

[59:02] >> thank you .

[59:03] ocala fire rescue department report?

[59:04] clint welborn is recognized .

[59:05] >> good afternoon . I am welborn fire chief.

[59:10] opioid response efforts, you see we drop 71%

[59:16] for two overdose responses as opposed to seven with zero overdose deaths

[59:22] and the 911 response through the month of august we did have 56 calls, 125

[59:25] four calls .157 with 10 structure fires for a total of

[59:31] 2249 calls .

[59:32] some informational items for next week .

[59:35] this weekend, next week, september the fifth there will be a

[59:39] hometown heroes award at circle square .

[59:46] september 6 there's going to be a hurricane expo . September the seventh

[59:49] there is an event called patriot ride to the wall at

[59:53] highland memorial park at 9:45 in the morning . On september

[59:56] the 11th there will be a former 9/11 ceremony at veterans park

[1:00:01] starting at 8:30 in the morning. Also on september

[1:00:04] 11th is the annual fee the fearless barbecue , mission barbecues

[1:00:10] trip to first responders . That's all I have .

[1:00:13] >> thank you . Okay, we are 501,

[1:00:19] actually 5:02 .

[1:00:21] so now we are going to go back to agenda item number nine public hearing,

[1:00:23] the second reading ordinances . Item 9a and 9d are related to

[1:00:26] budget for fiscal year 2024 to 2025 . I will now open up

[1:00:31] public meeting here for the downtown development district tentative

[1:00:35] rates, tentative budget . Clerk?

[1:00:36] >> okay. I will read the paragraph this time .

[1:00:43] name of taxing authorities city of ocala downtown

[1:00:47] development districts a, b, and c . Fiscal year 2024-2025

[1:00:50] operating for downtown district a is 1.7185 which is

[1:00:56] greater than the rate of 1.6423 by 4.64%.

[1:01:02] the fiscal year 2024 dash '25

[1:01:07] operating for downtown district b is 1.6332,

[1:01:11] which is greater than 1.15422 by 5.90%.

[1:01:17] the fiscal year 2024-2025 operating village rate

[1:01:23] for downtown districts he is 1.4699 which is greater than the rollback

[1:01:26] rate of 1.4272 by 2.98% .

[1:01:32] and tax revenues are increasing to

[1:01:36] support increased operating expenditures in the districts .

[1:01:39] >> do I hear a motion to adopt the budget

[1:01:41] resolution? 2024 -166,

[1:01:47] village rate from downtown districts

[1:01:50] a b, c .

[1:01:53] we will now hear a presentation by budget director, tammy haslem.

[1:01:56] >> tammy haslem, city of ocala budget director.

[1:01:59] a presentation for both capital nine a and

[1:02:05] 9b . City council must hold a public hearing to

[1:02:08] adopt the proposed village in the budget for the taxing district.

[1:02:11] the proposed rates are consistent with the current

[1:02:14] village rate.

[1:02:16] resolutions I am available to answer any questions .

[1:02:20] >> are there any comments from the public?

[1:02:23] are there any questions or comments from counsel? Call

[1:02:26] the roll, please.

[1:02:27] >> [ roll being called ]

[1:02:32] >> the time of adoption for resolution,

[1:02:36] 2024 -166 is 5:05 .

[1:02:41] clerk will now announce the total fiscal year 2024 budget

[1:02:45] for the downtown development fund .

[1:02:48] >> the total fiscal year 2024-2025 budget

[1:02:51] for the downtown development fund is $547,762.

[1:02:58] >> and I have a motion to adopt a budget resolution ?

[1:03:03] 2024 -1672 adopt

[1:03:08] a fiscal year 2024 to 25 budget for the downtown development fund?

[1:03:11] >> so moved . >> thank you, is there a second? Are

[1:03:14] there any comments from the public there any questions or comments from

[1:03:17] counsel? Hearing nine, the clerk will call role.

[1:03:26] >> [ roll being called ]

[1:03:33] >> the time of adoption for resolution 2024 -167 is 506 the

[1:03:40] public hearing is closed .

[1:03:42] I will now open a public hearing for the basic

[1:03:44] city village rate intended budget . The clerk will read the following.

[1:03:54] >> the name of taxing authority city of ocala, the fiscal

[1:03:58] year 2024-2025 operating rate is 6.6177, which is greater than the

[1:04:01] rollback rate of 6.3257 by 4.62%. At

[1:04:07] the lower tax revenues are increasing to public safety employees

[1:04:10] as well as to assist with existing cost pressures of

[1:04:15] salary benefits and operating costs .

[1:04:19] can I have a motion to adopt the budget resolution

[1:04:22] 2024 -168 establishing

[1:04:26] a rate for all taxable property within the city of ocala?

[1:04:29] >> motion to approve .

[1:04:31] >> second .2 we now hear a recitation from tammy haslam .

[1:04:34] >> budget director . Once again, I will do one presentation for both

[1:04:40] 9c and 9d .

[1:04:42] florida statutes, the city of ocala .

[1:04:45] must hold a hearing to adopt the proposed millage rate and budget for the city of ocala .

[1:04:50] the proposed rates are consistent with the current millage rate. The

[1:04:55] budget was resented to city council and

[1:05:02] the mayor during a workshop on august 13th, 2024 . There have been no changes

[1:05:05] to the budget since that presentation . Staff recommends adoptions of both

[1:05:07] resolutions and I am available to answer any questions.

[1:05:11] >> thank you, are there any comments from the public ? Are there any questions

[1:05:13] or comments from counsel? Hearing none,

[1:05:15] the clerk will call the role .

[1:05:16] >> [ roll being

[1:05:22] called ]

[1:05:23] >> the time of adoption for the

[1:05:28] resolution 2024 -168 is 5:07 . The clerk

[1:05:30] will now announce the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and

[1:05:33] for the total budget for the city of ocala.

[1:05:38] >> the tentative fiscal year 2024-2025 general fund total is

[1:05:43] 172 million 849 thousand $452 .

[1:05:49] this susie's total fiscal year 2024-2025 budget is

[1:05:58] $1,063,605,182 .

[1:05:59] >> thank you, do

[1:06:03] I hear a motion to adopt the resolution 2024 -1692 adopt

[1:06:07] a tentative fiscal year 2024 I-25 budget

[1:06:09] for the city of ocala? Is there a second ?

[1:06:12] are there any comments from the public?

[1:06:13] are there any questions or comments from counsel?

[1:06:16] hearing none, the clerk will call the role .

[1:06:20] >> [ roll being called ]

[1:06:30] >> the time of adoption for resolution 2024 -169 is 5:09 .

[1:06:37] the public hearing is close .

[1:06:41] >> thank you .

[1:06:43] >> okay, we will now go to item 16, public comment . We have

[1:06:47] one public comment tonight . It is mr.

[1:06:49] john graham .

[1:06:57] yes, sir . State your name, your address, and you have three minutes .

[1:07:00] >> yes, sir. My name is john gam, 2123 southeastern place in ocala,

[1:07:06] florida . I do have some handouts to give out to the city council.

[1:07:10] they follow through of what I'm going to show when I present .

[1:07:33] first, I would like to thank the mayor and city council for hearing

[1:07:38] representation. I will make it real?

[1:07:39] first I want to start with a video and it is going

[1:07:43] to play on the screen .

[1:07:46] >> [ indiscernible - low volume ]

[1:09:08] the fence that was broken by the marion county sheriff's department

[1:09:13] and the ocala police . They did it because they were

[1:09:15] doing their job . This happened on the eighth of july. A few

[1:09:18] days later, I received, can you put number two,

[1:09:22] please . I received a notice of violation

[1:09:25] from the city of ocala . And basically they are

[1:09:28] citing me , as you can see, bring it up

[1:09:32] a little bit more . Just bring up the slide, they go . They

[1:09:35] cited me for having a dilapidated fence because

[1:09:41] the boards were torn down . And actually were on the ground.

[1:09:47] so I get a citation a few days later from the city of ocala

[1:09:50] for code enforcement from the ocala pd and the sheriff's department tearing

[1:09:53] down my fence. This fence is about five, maybe six years old.

[1:09:57] it was in great condition. It was weathered a little bit but it is

[1:10:00] in excellent condition . Can you go to the next slide, please? This was

[1:10:02] signed by miss jennifer buehler, the senior,

[1:10:04] the violation and the citation was inspected

[1:10:06] and written and signed by jennifer buehler, was reviewed by mr.

[1:10:09] dale hollandsworth . I'm sure, go to the next one, please . You can

[1:10:13] see sir dale hollingsworth, he reviewed the video . And

[1:10:15] basically the citation is based on the video .

[1:10:20] they received a anonymous call from someone to review a video that

[1:10:23] the sheriff had , a body cam video and

[1:10:29] they went ahead and issued a citation because the boards were torn down .

[1:10:34] >> mr. Grant? Time is up >> sir, can I have a few more minutes?

[1:10:39] >> we haven't been --

[1:10:41] >> I'm sorry, sir .

[1:10:43] >> okay .

[1:10:46] >> maybe one minute more of this. >> yes, ma'am .

[1:10:48] >> but basically my biggest concern , go to the next one, please.

[1:10:51] my biggest concern is not getting the citation but actually,

[1:10:54] I wasn't responsible for the actual destruction . That destruction was

[1:10:59] the ocala pd and the sheriff's department . And the

[1:11:02] citation was based on the video, that both officers,

[1:11:06] code enforcement officer saw the video and base

[1:11:09] their citation on that video . They saw that the boards

[1:11:14] were destroyed by the ocala pd and the sheriff

[1:11:19] department . I had nothing to do with it. I think that is an

[1:11:22] unethical act by the code enforcement officers for them to

[1:11:25] issue me a citation for boards and fence that was

[1:11:28] destroyed by the opd and the sheriff's department.

[1:11:32] there is a couple of, I did a public record request through the city of

[1:11:35] ocala and for any violations or any kind of

[1:11:39] complaints concerning my house and it came back

[1:11:41] from the city of ocala and the code enforcement office saying

[1:11:45] that there has been no violations or any complaints concerning my

[1:11:49] house for the last five years . Can you go to

[1:11:52] the next one, please? There is a couple of issues concerning

[1:11:55] florida statute on this case . The body camera video that

[1:12:01] is taken inside a , of a private place . Where someone would

[1:12:04] be considered a rabbit place .

[1:12:09] confidential, nobody can use it for any kind of evidence

[1:12:11] to include code enforcement . The second one,

[1:12:16] go to the next one, please, is florida statutes number

[1:12:19] 162 21 3b, basically a code enforcement officer cannot

[1:12:22] initiate a investigation based on a potential violation based on

[1:12:31] an anonymous call . So they received an anonymous

[1:12:34] call and then they started investigation . So that is a violation

[1:12:37] of the code . There is one specific aspect that says in case

[1:12:40] there is a danger to the public. I don't think

[1:12:46] the fence boards are a danger to the public. Where they can do it

[1:12:49] without . Can you go to the next one complete? The second issue I've

[1:12:52] got in addition to being cited for something that I didn't

[1:12:57] for is the fact that I was being targeted individually for that house.

[1:13:01] my house , this is the house , the picture shows the house next

[1:13:04] door to me . On the left side . And you can see

[1:13:07] major growth of the front yard , go to the next

[1:13:13] one, please . And you can see dead branches on the ground. Officer

[1:13:16] buehler cited me for dead branch on the ground . She had

[1:13:19] to look at the house next door

[1:13:25] for her to see my house . So you can see

[1:13:27] the house next door, go to the next one, please . You can see that,

[1:13:30] no, more pictures . You can see there is vines, there's all

[1:13:32] kinds of vegetation growth on all my neighbors . Go to the next one.

[1:13:36] that is the house next door on the right side of my house.

[1:13:39] it also has major amounts of vegetation and growth but

[1:13:42] they didn't cite them . They cited me .

[1:13:46] so I went around the neighborhood.

[1:13:54] that neighborhood is a small neighborhood, pretty much . And I took pitchers

[1:13:58] of all the different houses that are there. There are a lot worse condition,

[1:14:02] a lot more growth than my house. So I was individually

[1:14:04] targeted by getting a citation that should be ,

[1:14:09] I mean, if you're going to target me for having something then

[1:14:13] please, you know, don't single me out.

[1:14:22] and the biggest issue is right now I have absolutely no,

[1:14:25] can you go to the next one? Well, I don't have the last one. Actually

[1:14:28] I don't have it on me .

[1:14:30] but it is in your handouts. Right now I don't have any confidence in

[1:14:33] the city of ocala code enforcement . I have absolutely zero confidence

[1:14:35] on their ethical, behavior , on their honesty

[1:14:38] and on their fairness . And I am asking,

[1:14:41] I am humbly asking the mayor and the city council to override

[1:14:44] the city of ocala code enforcement citation

[1:14:47] and withdraw that citation , breaking of a fence by the police

[1:14:50] and law enforcement in doing their job

[1:14:53] and me getting cited for its ,

[1:14:58] that is totally, to me, that is totally unethical.

[1:15:02] just consider if you were in my position, how would you feel? I was

[1:15:05] very, very upset.

[1:15:06] so, do you have any questions?

[1:15:07] >> I have a question . What

[1:15:11] indicates that somebody sent the body cam video to code enforcement to watch?

[1:15:18] >> I have no idea, man . According to the report,

[1:15:20] they received an anonymous tip that they received an anonymous tip

[1:15:23] to look at this video about a property.

[1:15:30] so that is what they did, they looked at the video, it was an

[1:15:33] anonymous tip, they looked at the video and when they looked at the

[1:15:35] video they saw the police, the marion county

[1:15:38] sheriff and the opd breaking the fence . That is my issue, they didn't just

[1:15:41] drive by, saw a broken fence and gave me a citation . They saw

[1:15:44] the police and sheriff breaking the fence

[1:15:47] and they gave me a

[1:15:51] citation for it? I mean, to me, that is an intentional misconduct act .

[1:15:55] you know. I don't know why they did it.

[1:15:57] and I have seen in the last two years way too

[1:16:01] many things or not. I would say misbehavior by

[1:16:05] code enforcement .0, they do a good job in some cases

[1:16:08] and in some cases I think they overstretch.

[1:16:13] you know, so that is my biggest concern . I shouldn't be

[1:16:16] penalized for something that the law enforcement . Actually, police chief, I

[1:16:19] thank you for doing a great job.

[1:16:20] >> thank you.

[1:16:25] this is weird . This is actually really weird

[1:16:29] >> I don't disagree .

[1:16:31] police chief, this is the first I've heard of this.

[1:16:36] I would have concerns, too, about the public records request if that's

[1:16:38] how it came through .

[1:16:44] >> because tips are anonymous when they

[1:16:46] come in to code enforcement, for starters .

[1:16:48] >> I couldn't agree more .

[1:16:50] >> but what is the procedure when we have

[1:16:52] to rip some property down?

[1:16:53] >> it depends but typically we do

[1:16:56] a 1001 injury report . It would go and they

[1:16:59] would make a decision on whether or not it is going to be covered by

[1:17:02] the city . >> okay .

[1:17:04] is a did look, I mean, what happens when it is the sheriff's department

[1:17:06] that is ripping down something that is obviously in our jurisdiction?

[1:17:08] >> typically we would

[1:17:13] file that because it looks, again, I don't know anything about this

[1:17:15] other than what I just saw. Looked like they responded to with a canine

[1:17:19] in the city . So I assume that was a request on the

[1:17:21] part of the ocala police department . And we would cover that if it

[1:17:24] fell within the parameters of what we would normally cover . I'm

[1:17:28] trying to be careful .

[1:17:29] >> so we do know is that

[1:17:32] form was filed?

[1:17:33] >> we don't . But I don't believe that it

[1:17:35] was. But I don't know for sure . I will have to , we will do

[1:17:38] an investigation to the full case. And

[1:17:44] you know, I don't even know what is in the realm of the code

[1:17:50] enforcement case.

[1:17:53] so but we will investigated thoroughly.

[1:17:58] >> I have no issues with the police and also the sheriff department going behind

[1:18:05] a criminal that broke into my fence

[1:18:08] in the privacy of my house . That is no issue. The issue that I have

[1:18:11] is it was done by the opd . That's fine . They were

[1:18:18] doing their job and I thank you for doing it .

[1:18:20] the issue that I have is I was cited by code enforcement

[1:18:23] for that act and they saw that I didn't do it . They saw that the police did it .

[1:18:25] >> we will get to the bottom of it, okay .

[1:18:27] we will direct the city manager. >> yes, please .

[1:18:30] >> code enforcement works for to get to the bottom of this .

[1:18:32] >> yes, sir.

[1:18:34] >> will get the form filed for the repair the

[1:18:36] offense if it is approved and we will move forward from there.

[1:18:38] >> I've gotten the repairs, it is just the citation that needs to go .

[1:18:41] >> thank you .

[1:18:43] I will have some information tomorrow .

[1:18:46] >> thank you . >> yes, sir .

[1:18:56] please state your name, your address , 597 northeast

[1:19:02] 45th terrace , ocala . I noticed in the digital newspaper

[1:19:08] today that rural king had to shut down

[1:19:16] having animals and vegetables and other things for sale because it was

[1:19:20] not in the proper impeachment . Are you getting ready

[1:19:27] to tell me some good news? Okay. I've actually

[1:19:29] sold some roosters out there myself .

[1:19:33] >> yep . >> chief balkan .

[1:19:35] >> what do they call that?

[1:19:37] an attractive nuisance . But anyway .

[1:19:41] I think they are providing a tremendous service

[1:19:46] for people to be able to come in and buy vegetables and other,

[1:19:50] cell some rabbits and chickens and turkeys

[1:19:52] and other animals . Whoever has that in their district,

[1:19:57] I would ask that you go out and ask them to apply

[1:20:00] for a special permanent --permit. Because I'm sure the city

[1:20:06] has to have a special permit for the,

[1:20:12] what do you call your place? Market, thank you.

[1:20:16] >> we don't sell live animals and that might be part of it.

[1:20:19] >> will are we worried that someone is going to come in and say there

[1:20:21] might be a goat flew or a chicken flew? Or a rabbit flu?

[1:20:23] >> I think more in this case

[1:20:26] it was that a goat would run in the road and get

[1:20:28] hit by a car and killed. And that may have happened, may not

[1:20:33] have anecdotally that is . But it is coming in a , outdoor sales

[1:20:36] of livestock is permitted.

[1:20:41] jeff, you can correct me . I think it is

[1:20:43] permitted in any district in the city other than agricultural.

[1:20:50] >> yes, thank you . Management director .

[1:20:54] yeah , pete is correct on this. We can look at the

[1:20:57] code amendment being a way to address it if

[1:21:01] you're going to allow that type of use at the location .

[1:21:04] >> or at any location .

[1:21:06] >> will, we were and

[1:21:08] agricultural community and county for longer than we have

[1:21:15] been the horse capital of the world or anything else. And I just

[1:21:18] like having the opportunity to go out and

[1:21:21] buy vegetables there and do whatever and so

[1:21:25] if there is any way that something can happen I would

[1:21:28] like to see it happen. Thank you.

[1:21:30] >> thank you .

[1:21:36] yes, sir.

[1:21:41] >> since we have a new meeting I will take one more shot

[1:21:45] at this.

[1:21:48] I did fill out the form, I don't know what happened to it .

[1:21:51] I apologize . Northeast first avenue . One think that I became aware

[1:21:54] of after I spoke to you in the cra meeting, apparently

[1:21:57] I was improperly informed that this project

[1:22:00] is not real dependent. Of

[1:22:05] barely they intend to tell the county that it is real dependent on

[1:22:08] raw materials coming in but not on materials going out

[1:22:12] . I do not believe you have another meeting

[1:22:15] prior to when this will be considered by the county . I don't know how

[1:22:20] you deliver a message to the county .

[1:22:21] but I will take it from this perspective, apart

[1:22:24] from the cra. I attended the urban three presentation.

[1:22:30] the urban three presentation was all about how you get the most

[1:22:33] well producing property you can from a tax basis . This rail line

[1:22:36] runs behind residential . In order to

[1:22:42] protect the value of your residential developments along

[1:22:45] this line you need to send a clear message that

[1:22:48] the increase in rail additional,

[1:22:52] whether it is additional transit or just additional

[1:22:55] parts, the difference between having four parts

[1:22:59] past behind her house and 30 cards past behind your house is significant so I

[1:23:03] would ask before the county considers this, you either give

[1:23:09] mr. Lee the ability to send a message on your

[1:23:12] behalf or send a message that the increase

[1:23:16] in rail traffic from this project is a concern.

[1:23:18] we are dealing with immediate benefit versus the long-term best interest of our community

[1:23:20] and I would ask that you please send that message. Thank you .

[1:23:22] >> thank you. Anybody have any comments on that?

[1:23:25] >> I cannot agree more . Absolutely not agree more .

[1:23:27] >> so you would like me to drop

[1:23:30] something to deliver that message?

[1:23:32] >> you deliver the message . I have delivered it to mr. Shealy.

[1:23:35] I will deliver to the county commissioners . Because none of us

[1:23:38] any good to have an increase in traffic . Okay,

[1:23:41] so they danced around, we're not going to have any more trains going

[1:23:45] through there. But we've got four cars to 30 cars .

[1:23:50] >> we will have it drafted by the end of the day

[1:23:53] tomorrow for your individual use.

[1:23:57] >> okay, thank you . Okay, anything else?

[1:24:03] agenda item 17, wednesday, september 11,

[1:24:05] 2024 there's a special city council meeting for the

[1:24:08] fiscal year 24-25 . Fire assessment rates and

[1:24:12] the annual budget hearing 501 in these council chambers . Tuesday,

[1:24:19] september 17th, 2024th, we will have our regularly

[1:24:21] scheduled city council meeting at 4:00 p.m. In

[1:24:23] these council chambers . Wednesday, september 18th, 2024,

[1:24:27] tpo is 2050 long range transportation plan community workshop

[1:24:31] at 5:00 p.m. At the college of central

[1:24:36] order center . Wednesday,

[1:24:41] september 24th, 2024, there is a tpo meeting at 3:00 p.m. In the

[1:24:43] marion county commissioner auditorium .

[1:24:48] and agenda item 18 is comments by the mayor .

[1:24:51] >> two quick things. The opioid addiction task

[1:24:53] force of marion county put together these behavioral

[1:24:57] resource mental health resource guides .

[1:24:58] I'm going to give you guys each

[1:25:02] one but if you know any places we can stick these out in the community.

[1:25:09] they are great. Every mental health addiction resource in the community

[1:25:12] is listed in here . Once we launch the site

[1:25:14] we will have both paper copies and digital copies . We want to make

[1:25:17] sure we get these out and you work out with the mayor's this

[1:25:21] saturday at fort king . We are doing yoga for anybody that would

[1:25:24] like to join . We will see you guys there . Yeah .

[1:25:28] >> thank you. Comments by city council members?

[1:25:33] >> I'm good, thank you .

[1:25:42] >> good . >> I have two, I have a question.

[1:25:45] why do we have boy scouts? What's going on?

[1:25:51] I think they are here doing their civic duty. Are

[1:25:53] y'all here doing your civic duty?

[1:25:57] good for y'all, that's all I can say.

[1:25:58] congratulations.

[1:26:03] [ applause ]

[1:26:06] >> thank you, mr. Mansfield, greg haro, marion county

[1:26:12] clerk and comptroller . We have with us today some fine young men, troop

[1:26:16] 72 of first presbyterian church. They

[1:26:18] are working on their communications merit badge and one of the requirements

[1:26:22] is to attend a public meeting like this . So thank

[1:26:25] you for having the open forum and the discussion and

[1:26:28] letting these young men see

[1:26:34] democracy in action . We appreciate it. Thank you .

[1:26:36] >> thank you, y'all are doing a great

[1:26:44] >> I have another request between mr.

[1:26:51] watts and mr. Sexton . So if everybody else is in agreement, I

[1:26:53] would like to put on the agenda for september 17th , the contract that

[1:26:56] we have up and coming for the police chief discussion. Transfer mike

[1:27:01] wilkin, city manager, city clerk angel jacobs, city auditor randall

[1:27:07] richmond and also mr. Sexton . I am going to be out of town,

[1:27:10] out of the country, I think.

[1:27:14] the first and I might not even make it back to the 15th .

[1:27:17] so I will miss next month's meetings . And

[1:27:22] if I can get it on the council for the 17th

[1:27:25] that way I can get it included . >> we will dock your pay .

[1:27:28] >> there is no paid time off in the city council . You realize that .

[1:27:32] >> I do . So do I have agreements from everybody

[1:27:38] to move it out to the 17th? Thank you . So

[1:27:41] please have it ready for us the 17th .

[1:27:44] >> we will . Thank you .

[1:27:46] >> and that was it, this concludes our agenda. Thank you .

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