[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 .