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2022-10-18 Handwritten NotesIV. OCTOBER 18,2022 COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING LANE GAMIOTEA HANDWRITTEN MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Watford called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to order on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 S utheast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The invocation was offered by I1C-�`Q VV ;followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led�1 ATTENDANCE taken by City Clerk Gamiotea to establish a quorum: P�PSENT Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Chandler Council Member Clark Council Member Jarriel V Council Member Keefe Staff present were: City Attorney John Fumero City Administrator Gary Ritter Police Chief Donald Hagan Public Works Director David Allen. General Serv. Coor. Patty Burnette G : jQTj City Clerk Lane Gamiotea L . Executive Assistant Robin Brock b, Deputy City Clerk Heather PrinceL, Finance Director India Riedel v .. Planner Ben Smith -not required AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of agenda items. Add, Presentations and Proclamations, Item B, World Polio Day. Add, New Business, Item E, Temporary Street Closing B. Motion and second by Council Mem-6ers and 4 '$'L to approve the agenda a amen ed. VOTE: Chandler, Clark , Jarriel , Keefe, Watford Motion: G`arriedlFailed. C. There were ! agenda item forms or comment cards submitted for public participation for any issues not on the agenda. 5 ht V•��G�u,, G+��cs� ix�� �:t!`tGu�-� - i L PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Mayor Watford proclaimed October 2022 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."---�-�— The Proclamation was presented to Mr. Jonathan Bean, Ms. Edna Malagon, Ms. Shirlean Graham, and Ms. Gricelda Alvarado, of Martha's House, and was read into the record as follows: "Whereas, one in every four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime; and Whereas, victims should have help to find the compassion, comfort and hearing they need, and domestic abusers should be punished to the full extent of the law; and Whereas, fleeing domestic violence has caused women and children to be the fastest growing homeless population; and Whereas, powerful partnerships exist locally between the City of Okeechobee and Martha's House Domestic Violence Services; and Whereas, the President of the United States and Congress as well as other Federal agencies have expressed a commitment to eliminating domestic violence both nationally and internationally. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Okeechobee in recognition of the important work done by Domestic Violence Programs and victims' service providers. I urge all citizens to actively participate in the scheduled activities and programs sponsored by Martha's House of Okeechobee and other community organizations to work toward the elimination of personal and institutional violence against women and girls." Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of I IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED B. Mayor Watford proclaimed October 24, 2022, as "World Polio Day." The Proclamation was presented to Mrs. Toni Wiersma, President, Rotary Club Okeechobee, and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, Rotary is a global network of neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem -solvers who unite and take action to create lasting change in communities across the globe; and Whereas, the Rotary motto, Service Above Self, inspires members to provide humanitarian service, follow high ethical standards, and promote goodwill and peace in the world; and Whereas, Rotary in 1985 launched PolioPlus and in 1988 helped establish the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to immunize the children of the _ world against polio; and Whereas, polio cases have dropped by 99.9 percent since 1988 and the world stands on the threshold of eradicating the disease; and Whereas, to date, Rotary has contributed more than $2.2 billion dollars and countless volunteer hours to protecting nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries. Rotary is working to raise an additional $50 million per year, which would be leveraged for maximum impact by an additional $100 million annually from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and Whereas, these efforts are providing much - needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory equipment, and educational materials for health workers and parents. Rotary has played a major role in decisions by donor governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort; and Whereas, there are over 1.2 million Rotary members in more than 36,000 clubs throughout the world that sponsor service projects to address such critical issues as poverty, disease, hunger, illiteracy, and the environment in their local communities and abroad. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2022, as World Polio -- Day in the City of Okeechobee and encourage all citizens to join me and the Rotary Club of Okeechobee and Rotary International in the fight for a polio -free world." C. Mayor Watford presented a certificate of retirement to Mrs. Robin Brock, Executive Assistant. The certificate was read into the record as follows: "Whereas, Mrs. Robin L. Brock, began her municipal public service career on November 3, 2000, in the Administration Department under the direction of City Administrator Bill Veach; and Whereas, during her tenure, her duties and responsibilities expanded, changing her job title from Administrative Secretary to Executive Secretary, and — then to Executive Assistant; and Whereas, being admired by her co-workers as impartial and fair, was elected to represent the Administration Department, General Services Department, and Office of the City Clerk employees on the Employee Grievance Committee for nineteen years, serving from January 2001 — through December 2008, and from January 2012 to present day; and Whereas, Robin was elected to the Board of Trustees by her co-workers to represent their interests on the General Employees' Pension Fund, from January 20, 2006 through November 10, 2008; and Whereas, in addition to Mr. Veach she also served, but more importantly trained, City Administrators Brian Whitehall, Marcos Montes De Oca, and Gary Ritter, as well as Interim City Administrator John Cook. Upon her retirement, Robin will have served longer than any other person in this position since its creation in 1980. Furthermore, because of her direct responsibilities, it is only fitting to include the elected officials she confidently — served, which are Mayors James E. Kirk and Dowling R. Watford, Jr., two City Clerks, and 12 City Council Members. And we would be remiss not to mention the two City Attorneys, John R. Cook, and John J. Fumero. NOW, THEREFORE, this Certificate is presented on this 18th day of October 2022, to recognize Robin's 22 years of faithful service and her official retirement date of October 31, 2022. She will always be known for her incredible work ethic, and as an exceptional ambassador for the City. May you be proud of the work you have done and the difference you have made. We Will Miss You! Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of i V. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Motion and second by Council Members andRdl�k,to: A. [Dispense with the reading and] approve the meeting Minutes for September 26, 2022, and October 4, 2022; and B. Approve the September 2022 Warrant Register [in the amounts: General Fund, $313,806.20; Public Facilities Improvement Fund, $31,786.95; Capital Improvement Projects Fund, $4.28; and Industrial Development Fund, $6,665.85; as presented]. VOTE: Chandler , Clark` , Jarriel, Keefe , Watford. Motion°.. Carrked/Failed. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT P.M. A. Motion and second by Council Member ;_)r � and '',-t � � l to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1262 regarding Comprehensive Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment Application No. 22-006-SSA, reclassifying from Public Facilities (PF) to Single Family Residential (SFR), 0.33+/- acres, Lots 6 and 7 of Block 5, ROYAL OAK ADDITION, Plat Book 1, Page 8, Okeechobee County public records, and located at Southwest (SW) 3rd Avenue and 23rd Street submitted by the City as the property owner [as presented in Exhibit 11. VOTE: Chandler \t ,Clark , Jarriel - eefe�, Watford Motio Carried/Failed. __ City Attorney John Fumero read into the record the title of proposed Ordinance No. 1262 as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 635 AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE FLUM ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM PF TO SFR, APPLICATION NO. 22-006- SSA; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FLUM IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Motion and second by Council Members g? �f_c 11L and Ja1i to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1262. The Planning Staff Report finds the requested SFR FLUM designation is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Staff recommend approval. This Application has been submitted concurrent with Rezoning Petition No. 22-006-R, requesting to change zoning from?tikJse-(PUB) to Residential Single Family -One (RSF-1). Clerk Gamiotea noted for the record that 23 courtesy postcards were mailed to the surrounding property owners, advertisements and two signs were properly posted with no --- objections or comments received to date. _&� j�6nc VOTE: C�dler ,i ,Clark_, Jarriel , Keefe`l ,Watford _. MotiowCarried/Failed. - -_ -_A_ Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page .- `r of PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED ill Motion and second by Council Members and !' to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1263 regarding Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 22-007-SSA, reclassifying from SFR to PF, 0.65+/- acres, Lots 9 through 12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12, Okeechobee County public records, and located at 1003 SW 3rd Avenue submitted by the r,ity as the property owner [as presented in Exhibit 2j. )TE: Chandler 1' , Clark `6 , Jarriel r' , Keefe , Watford Dtion `Carried/Failed. ty Attorney Fumero read into the record the title of proposed Ordinance No. 1263 as lows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE TY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 635 AS MENDED, BY REVISING THE FLUM ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE kRTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM SFR TO PF, APPLICATION NO. 22-007- ;A; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FLUM IN THE )MPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR MERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". ition and second by Council Members and adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1263. The Planning Staff Report finds the requested SFR FLUM designation is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Staff recommend approval. This Application has been submitted concurrent with Rezoning Petition No. 22-007-R, requesting to change zoning from RSF-1 to PUB. CWMACe ` jvg Clerk Gamiotea noted for the record that 3 courtesy postcards were mailed to the surrounding property owners, advertisements and signs were properly posted with no objections or comments received to date. VOTE: Chandler � , Clark j , Jarriely , Keefe '` , Watford Motion: ar 6i /Failed. MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT '4 P.M Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of t VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of a request by the Leadership Okeechobee Class of 2022 to place a visitor's sign at the Chamber of Commerce Building [as presented in Exhibit 3]. Presentation, made by: Sonja Chapa, Leadership President -kJA CA c - Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page } of M f NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Mrs. Tammy Cook-Weedon, Director of Landscape Architecture with Calvin, Giordano, and Associates (CGA) provided an update on the progress of the Flagler Park Master Plan roject utilizing a fourteen -slide power point [as presented in Exhibit 41. he reviewed the Master Plan, the Project schedule, and the conceptual designs for the eteran's Memorial Square, Block E / Park No. 1 (CGA Project Park No. 2). All designs and nprovements are being proposed with the set budgetary constraints of $300,000.00 per park. l ; The Veteran's Memorial Square has been redesigned to include a la�ae area sfer� anao_=urncin_the Downtown_Flagler Parks of Okeechobee, seating areas at memorial monuments,_ and-(andscape screens to provide privacy for reflection. The concept also recommends new landscaping along the perimeters of the park to serve as a barrier to noise and adjacent traffic. The redesign leaves the center of the park open to accommodate displays and events. L. ► • '��• - / pr ux I WOK UM I LU 7D 1ip�w She then conveyed some additional recommendations which include the creation of a live oak tree border along the perimeter of the park and installing bronze memorial soldiers to be utilized for educational focus points. d Mrs. Cook Weeden presented the relocation of some of the existing monuments to facilitate creating a more usable space within the park.,, , n — , * 1. _ _1 r Z- __,- Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page L( of VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED D. Discussion regarding parking surrounding Okeechobee Judicial Center and the County Court House. aop na rra-,A r� l� VX1 A N h/1 _f i rdh� -no, n , n Al n n� n. Ji N n NOW- i �► �r r - - MR, � I E. Added Item: Motion and second by Council Members and QAW- to approve closing a portion of SW 4th Street, between SW 5th Avenue and SW 6th Avenue, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on October 31, 2022, for the annual Fall Festival at First Baptist Church. t - .I �II • • „_ Keefe •• Motion:•• VIII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE 1 F Ps oalmed. 2�oj P&Wdd LOdD,t) afta4 4z -AZ" 4jr Vk- W'i"1 d IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE ky'- rhQXU&- b-W-4�� G�. �itr4-.g_ UW Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page =o X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS VW 0* 'Nudd V -6 M U ���ffm u-SWRA 1 1 RM-AW&M-0 WAN ids 9 call, 1 an �' 1 • h XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items of discussion, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at P.M. Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page ' of b OCTOBER 18,2022 COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEATHER PRINCE HANDWRITTEN MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Watford called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to ... order on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at `O QQ P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 ou heast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The invocation was offered by� ; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by ATTENDANCE taken by City Clerk Gamiotea to establish a quorum: PRESENT ABSENT Mayor Dowling R, Watford, Jr. Council Member Chandler L/ Council Member Clark --_-- Council Member Jarriel ✓ Council Member Keefe -� Staff present were: City Attorney John Fumero City Administrator Gary Ritter Police Chief Donald Hagan Public Works Director David Allen General Serv. Coor. Patty Burnette City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Executive Assistant Robin Brock ✓ Deputy City Clerk Heather Prince ✓ ✓ Finance Director India Riedel Planner Ben Smith -not required AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - -A—Requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of agenda items. Add, Presentations and Proclamations, Item B, World Polio Day. Add, New Business, Item E, Temporary Street Closing IV �I. B. Motion and second 'by Council Members _;L � and ' to approve the agenda as amended. VOTE: Chandler ? ,Clark , Jarriel r , Keefe t �- -, Watford. Motion: Carried/piled. C. There were agenda item forms or coom+,m�ent cards submitted for public participation for any issues not on the agenda_ C2.�1 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Mayor Watford proclaimed October 20 as."Domestic Viole Awareness Month." The Proclamation was presented t Mr. Jonathan Bea Ms. Edna Malagon Ms. Shirlean Graham, and Ms. Gricelda Alvarado, of Martha's House, and was read into the record as follows: Whereas, one in every four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime; and Whereas, victims should have help to find the compassion, comfort and hearing they need, and domestic abusers should be punished to the full extent of the law; and Whereas, fleeing domestic violence has caused women and children to be the fastest growing homeless population; and---.--. Whereas, powerful partnerships exist locally between the City of Okeechobee and Martha's House Domestic Violence Services; and Whereas, the President of the - United States and Congress as well as other Federal agencies have expressed a commitment to eliminating domestic violence both nationally and internationally. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida -,To hereby proclaim October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Okeechobee in recognition of the important work done by Domestic Violence Programs and victims' service providers. I urge all citizens to actively participate in the scheduled activities and programs sponsored by Martha's House of Okeechobee and other community organizations to work toward the elimination of personal and institutionat violence against women and girls." Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page � of j� Col-}t11lU�i f�(1r. geu� `I�anKed Ccz.q.�u.l .fir-_ 5uppnrt_Served a�- v4b bxaL.injimuals AL� �.�. c� much -tulK abut I,aIr" W -ft_AnulJ d _W_ 6 -the fu��y..7banj�cd �_Y�1 Sul __dwat�o_bf_.Veh' I u_5�/ R.�f?� �_dornc�. _VIDl�a� hero ��t �t cu�Gshcu�¢. �Scrturd�y _�s )IvInVai IK n �-ler tUe�l-. 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The Proclamation was presented to Mrs. Toni Wiersma, President, Rotary Club Okeechobee, and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, Rotary is a global network of neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem -solvers who unite and take action to create lasting change in communities across the globe; and Whereas, the Rotary motto, Service Above Self, inspires members to provide humanitarian service, follow high ethical standards, and promote goodwill and peace in the world; and Whereas, Rotary in 1985 launched PolioPlus and in 1988 helped establish the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to immunize the children of the world against polio; and Whereas, polio cases have dropped by 99.9 percent since 1988 and the world stands on the threshold of eradicating the disease; and Whereas, to date, Rotary has contributed more than $2.2 billion dollars and countless volunteer hours to protecting nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries. Rotary is working to raise an additional $50 million per year, which would be leveraged for maximum impact by an additional $100 million annually from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and Whereas, these efforts are providing much - needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory equipment, and educational materials for health workers and parents. Rotary has played a major role in decisions by donor governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort; and Whereas, there are over 1.2 million Rotary members in more than 36,000 clubs throughout the world that sponsor service projects to address such critical issues as poverty, disease, hunger, illiteracy, and the environment in their local communities and abroad. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2022, as World Polio Day in the City of Okeechobee and encourage all citizens to join me and the Rotary Club of Okeechobee and Rotary International in the fight for a polio -free world." C. Mayor Watford prese ted a certificate of retirement to Mrs. Robin Brock, Executive Assistant. The certificate was read into the record as follows: "Whereas, Mrs. Robin L. Brock, began her municipal public service career on November 3, 2000, in the Administration Department under the direction of City Administrator Bill Veach; and Whereas, during her tenure, her duties and responsibilities expanded, changing her job title from Administrative Secretary to Executive Secretary, and then to Executive Assistant; and Whereas, being admired by her co-workers as impartial and fair, was elected to represent the Administration Department, General Services Department, and Office of the City Clerk employees on the Employee Grievance Committee for nineteen years, serving from January 2001 through December 2008, and from January 2012 to present day; and Whereas, Robin was elected to the Board of Trustees by her co-workers to represent their interests on the General Employees' Pension Fund, from January 20, 2006 through November 10, 2008; and Whereas, in addition to Mr. Veach she also served, but more importantly trained, City Administrators Brian Whitehall, Marcos Montes De Oca, and Gary Ritter, as well as Interim City Administrator John Cook. Upon her retirement, Robin will have served longer than any other person in this position since its creation in 1980. Furthermore, because of her direct responsibilities, it is only fitting to include the elected officials she confidently served, which are Mayors James E. Kirk and Dowling R. Watford, Jr., two City Clerks, and 12 City Council Members. And we would be remiss not to mention the two City Attorneys, John R. Cook, and John J. Fumero. NOW, THEREFORE, this Certificate is presented on this 18th day of October 2022, to recognize Robin's 22 years of faithful service and her official retirement date of October 31, 2022. She will always be known for her incredible work ethic, and as an exceptional ambassador for the City. May you be proud of the work you have done and the difference you have made. We Will Miss You! Dmpar,1eC4 L4 tb,p 2 Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page -' of � 3 V. CONSENT AGENDA Motion and second by Council Members _ and to: A. [Dispense with the reading and] approve the meeting Minutes for September 26, 2022, and October 4, 2022; and B. Approve the September 2022 Warrant Register [in the amounts: General Fund, $313,806.20; Public Facilities Improvement Fund, $31,786.95; Capital Improvement Projects Fund, $4.28; and Industrial Development Fund, $6,665.85; as presented]. VOTE: Chandler , Clark , Jarriel , Keefe, Watford. Motion: Carried/Fdiled. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT (-.32 P.M. A. Motion and second by Council Member ; 1C�,rr(QQ, and =¢- to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1262 regarding Comprehensive Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment Application No. 22-006-SSA, reclassifying from Public Facilities (PF) to Single Family Residential (SFR), 0.33+/- acres, Lots 6 and 7 of Block 5, ROYAL OAK ADDITION, Plat Book 1, Page 8, Okeechobee County public records, and located at Southwest (SW) 3rd Avenue and 23rd Street submitted by the City as the property owner [as presented in Exhibit 1]. VOTE`: Chandler Clark` , Jarriel Keefe ` ' , Watford Motion: CarriedlFalled. - City Attorney John Fumero read into the record the title of proposed Ordinance No. 1262 as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 635 AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE FLUM ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM PF TO SFR, APPLICATION NO. 22-006- SSA; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FLUM IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Motion and second by Council Members c�Gf11-�2� and GGUU( to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1262. NC) -Ptk.HlI , Comawht The Planning Staff Report finds the requested SFR FLUM designation is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Staff recommend approval. This Application has been submitted concurrent with Rezoning Petition No. 22-006-R, requesting to change zoning from Public Use (PUB) to Residential Single Family -One (RSF-1). ila or : There- ave- w Ov(qu may (AW41 ni Clerk Gamiotea noted for the record that 23 courtesy pes#eeMs were mailed to the surrounding property owners, advertisements and two signs were properly posted with no ----t objections or comments received to date. VOTE: Chandler , Clark, Jarriel , Keefe; Watford. Motio : Carried sled, T— Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page Y_ of PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED B. Motion and second by Council Members , ,QC1f and to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1263 regarding Comprehensive Ian Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 22-007-SSA, reclassifying from SFR to PF, 0.65+/- acres, Lots 9 through 12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12, Okeechobee County public records, and located at 1003 SW 3rd Avenue submitted by the City as the property owner [as presented in Exhibit 2]. VOTE: Chan , Clark, Jarriel�, Keefe_l�, Watford. Motion: rriedl ed. JJ City Attorney Fumero read into the record the title of proposed Ordinance No, 1263 as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 635 AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE FLUM ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM SFR TO PF, APPLICATION NO. 22-007- SSA; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FLUM IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". Motion and second by Council MembersLA and CL to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1263. The Planning Staff Report finds the requested SFR FLUM designation is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Staff recommend approval. This Application has been submitted concurrent with Rezoning Petition No. 22-007-R, requesting to change zoning from RSF-1 to PUB. eu,Hic; CommchFs-h,EvLe, N( ,n cd cbm mp-Rf3 - VA-k-�- Clerk Gamiotea noted for the record that 31 courtesy postcards were mailed to the surrounding property owners, advertisements and signs were properly posted with no objections or comments received to date. VOTE: Cha � ,Clark �� , JarrielKeefe; Watford. Motion: arried/Fa d. MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING ATOP 3E' P.M Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of ( 3 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of a request by the Leadership Okeechobee Class of 2022 to place a visitor's sign at the Chamber of Commerce Building [as presented in Exhibit 3]. _ Presentation made by: Sonja Chapa, Leadership President N i Cif � HMhis- - V l cel,(Jmt - y - ��i, CnJ k'sb-ji., 6�hw&l 040 PULIP—wwit Ckp& l h�i �VUjec fi G r -I 36n,y Lobwa--si h w�li �fs� indud� Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, PagqLl of VII NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Mrs. Tammy Cook-Weedon, Director of Landscape Architecture with Calvin, Giordano, and Associates (CGA) provided an update on the progress of the Flagler Park Master Plan Project utilizing a fourteen -slide power point [as presented in Exhibit 4]. She reviewed the Master Plan, the Project schedule, and the conceptual designs for the Veteran's Memorial Square, Block E / Park No. 1 (CGA Project Park No. 2). All designs and improvements are being proposed with the set budgetary constraints Iof $30,0,,000.00 per /�� park. Nfcw �5dnndt PfL �&I 06 1 �J�'t�`C�l�l���llt u -flz ntal �br W—PI rs Bur) . iVr _. OY&, The Veteran's Memorial Square has been redesigned to include a large arched sign Gil - he. f nil h b f t ri I CiAtze'''— announcing the Downtown Nagler Parks o eec o ee, sea ing areas a memo a st- monuments, and landscape screens to provide privacy for reflection. The concept also recommends new landscaping along the perimeters of the park to serve as a barrier to PWA/l noise and adjacent traffic. The redesign leaves the center of the park open to accommodate displays and events. -iunv�ohGl SeultnU Cued wt,& C(J at-e4 ard e0aw, k�, Alt 6bu; h. Emwe 6M e c W MOW- y� will d.6RM L)h 4� bf 5calpfton. and layad-. She then conveyed some additional recommendations which include the creation of a live oak tree border along the perimeter of the park and installing bronze memorial soldiers to be utilized for educational focus points. posts -nD� � �k"(�hn bcilC -�e-c - �` C���� .� 11� �e, d►�%r�nt /��� Mrs. Cook Weeden presented the relocation of some of the existing monuments to facilitate creating a more usable space within the park. Aocd �_Vwut_el [ 4 Cat cdd b o5, 9 ka2v Tamrn� CLu' did w u �/yI,�'Y.UY�n� Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of V��. v %.Igo chc�� �� P�u��- � r �.�1, Y✓��- 1Ua�.� �a & CL�JIllt2 `T t1i5 lut-e�o� b'z &-Kgj . c,U keascup �i,nQ 12r� inn ✓ate Qaj. ,1 '' •i�9, i./ i ,�'. �� : !r_,t • ,1t..ti r� roe Al j_woodx-� %ul Page, 4(.(3 VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED C. Discussion of Fire Assessment Options J Jgt ay_vmnur-,+ �-`'PFM 604 M�1 CJYU=—��'t�n ophan - Gfivhn�p��.�� ,��A n h�� de OZ.cm QlY1ern fn�. UaL@ieln_-a A.rai- v�,� GU�1A.l� flitt nH,)- b�& -kali, c& huh -e,,r6 -c_ b.Vdd ilad -/7) �� 4 Jaen' _+ �1CfAnallc.� . Q� heed Gax _1_6A C6", QM�m `fhc .*w bal bt_Lti��_d_ wttt Gad -d-arid a L4 OIL, ULV-D J) U�A rA C-C) Lt_YL��) h� Y1� �.��tnW . ooKerd-4rn (.0 Wftuo Gi1I11A jxit4 N__Yi1i Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page l of 4(,nP G et �L91 chi b'� �n # �ewd = . �--q �/a 6� -1)40 I! & kb-Dl-"I) bwk- &v-o, -� ittut1% z,�mtad- 1�x (k VW j6v uueQ. , (aan.rz &C Mdd l)anmrw f,LpQ�Ci.�1�m � I)en✓iCto - AqatTl 1,6y) Oco 'to6zil-J, �%Luaq Vaw Lw CYU djj- � lot 6 lL)� L+ s wato h-lf)?7 pkb� 1pl� .-& - 71k ki 4 q,fo 0 t 0 (O-KAe "(az, �&A�j �"Ilpi?qailt &coaj- tY7 Xloo&4LL/ b-PL&, lei /C/l VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED D. Discussion regarding parking surrounding Okeechobee Judicial Center and the County Court House. LLKAI budf by) rz" b�/,� -- C1��c1 Js (i7"� q CJhun.cl�. old, OMW/�9Li.�a �'�& .-II. d 4A'Yt Chu/kubm" ts Chd -JAif U_�Af ptuu�'_Jbt zkj6kkl �(Al�fLGt'�Gn �'�GU�� c�hCH1iY1lLt(OYiQ� FGU�y AtW _�10vLnt-t9rc L/-'Cdu ()�aany_ �1-�2P /iliui GC Cl�9LCc _�_ MSC- pan�'�.&'o katy_ k,P Add I em: Motion and- second by Council Members - (f �'�— and ---- r � to approve closing a portion of SW 4th Street, between SW 5th Avenue and SW 6th Avenue, from 5:00 P. t 8:00.. Mon October 31, 2022, forthe annual Fall Festival at First Baptist Church. �u�r��_ VOTE. Ch dler , Clark, Jarriel , Keefe, Watford. Motion:rriedl 6' d. Handwritten Minutes,1048-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE —JJ1h udl i - ash kim� fn tqC*W.o bNol av L&Q l Iwv�- � i IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE ,h�iU__UIJJ� - �,pq¢n iD -�.l ecfl6Y1- UJ911� t be- q CA,� Ch/UIn Un YY1LUl� - Gkt� lll� I1,wct -ju.�.n�-4 cep. - cd� an�-� c t .112i.4xy-an Jil. - 6 u A i,tebs — D b1c tj IMfn - t ,ttl i-- bett utito� -iNvIp'Imf --I b boo . Whin W Ld Mau W N-ppeh � Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page L2:of IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE ,h�iU__UIJJ� - �,pq¢n iD -�.l ecfl6Y1- UJ911� t be- q CA,� Ch/UIn Un YY1LUl� - Gkt� lll� I1,wct -ju.�.n�-4 cep. - cd� an�-� c t .112i.4xy-an Jil. - 6 u A i,tebs — D b1c tj IMfn - t ,ttl i-- bett utito� -iNvIp'Imf --I b boo . Whin W Ld Mau W N-ppeh � Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page L2:of ITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Vetara n`s � �k A rYt.Q,lei auq Levi - ..� h h I5 3 LoKs -6t, -May iSSu6 6'et e-�Z`s ►�d be- J Ind �r�m �Jmp Whit a0k /G* `/,-o U/t - �%j �� C�(.��nc��.C� � � cad �-h��►�, } XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items of discussion, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting -` P.M. Handwritten Minutes, 10-18-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page 3 of