Oakland public meetings in 2021

School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee is reviewing updates on the school's HVAC system and a vacancy for a parent/business representative. The meeting also covers enrollment updates, teacher recognition, and recent fundraising results.

• Update on HVAC system status from Johnson Controls
• Recruitment for one open SAC position for a combined parent/business representative
• Report of $40,000 in school funds received from the MegaBlast Fundraiser
• Discussion regarding Teacher/Staff of the Year recognition funds
• Review of 2021-2022 School Improvement Plan and new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (F.A.S.T) plan

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee approved a motion to forward a proposed lottery/waitlist priority order to the Town Commission for consideration. The proposal would prioritize Oakland residents and OACS siblings first, followed by Town of Oakland employee children, then non-Oakland Orange County and Lake County residents, and finally residents of other counties. The committee also approved the October 26, 2021 minutes and received updates on HVAC work, teacher/staff awards, enrollment, and ARP ESSER III funds.

• Approved October 26, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved motion to take proposed lottery/waitlist priority order to Town Commission (4-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold first public hearings on three ordinances related to the Grove at Oakland development: annexing property at 15738 State Road 438, changing the future land use to low-density residential, and rezoning to planned development. They will also consider a 180-day moratorium on new multifamily applications. Second hearings are scheduled for the Oakland Gateway rezoning and a no-parking ordinance. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes and an interlocal agreement with Winter Garden.

• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-24 annexing 15738 State Road 438 (Grove at Oakland)
• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-25 changing land use to low-density residential (17.2 acres)
• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-26 rezoning to planned development (19.2 acres)
• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-28 imposing 180-day moratorium on multifamily applications
• Second hearing: Ordinance 2021-19 rezoning 32.8 acres at 15900 West Colonial Drive to planned development

The Town Commission unanimously approved a 180-day temporary moratorium on accepting new multi-family development applications to allow for public discussion and evaluation of the town's approach. The commission also approved first readings for the Grove at Oakland annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning, as well as second readings for the Oakland Gateway PD Master Plan and a parking ordinance. Resolutions were adopted for no-parking signs on Southern Railway, multi-family utility rates, and the Oakland Park Unit 6B-3 final plat.

• Approved 180-day moratorium on multi-family applications (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Grove at Oakland annexation (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Grove at Oakland comp plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Grove at Oakland rezoning to PD (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Oakland Gateway PD Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved second reading of parking ordinance 2021-27 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-19 for no-parking signs on Southern Railway (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-17 for multi-family utility rates (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three ordinances for the Hidden Preserve project: annexing property at 15738 State Road 438, changing the future land use designation to Low Density Residential, and rezoning to Planned Development with a Master Plan. The board will also review a site plan for Secure Storage Oakland (Cramar Groves). A previously scheduled rezoning (Ordinance 2021-15) was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Ordinance 2021-24: Annexation of 15738 State Road 438 (Hidden Preserve)
• Ordinance 2021-25: Comp plan amendment to Low Density Residential for 17.2 acres
• Ordinance 2021-26: Rezoning to Planned Development with Master Plan for 19.2 acres
• Secure Storage Oakland (Cramar Groves) site plan and elevations
• Ordinance 2021-15 (111 Residential Rezoning) withdrawn

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the Secure Storage Oakland site plan and elevations with conditions, and recommended approval of three Hidden Preserve ordinances (annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning to Planned Development) to the Town Commission. The 111 Residential rezoning was withdrawn by the applicant. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Secure Storage Oakland site plan and elevations with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-24 annexing 3.067 acres into Oakland (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-25 comp plan amendment to Low Density Residential (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-26 rezoning to PD, Planned Development (5-0)
• Withdrawn: 111 Residential rezoning (per applicant request)

Town Commission

The Town Commission is reviewing a first public hearing for the Oakland Gateway rezoning to PUD and an ordinance regarding no parking. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Central Florida Expressway Authority on their 2045 Master Plan.

• First Public Hearing: Ordinance 2021-19 (Oakland Gateway Rezoning to PUD)
• First Public Hearing: Ordinance 2021-27 (No Parking)
• CFX 2045 Master Plan presentation
• Grant Application for Oakland Historic African American Cemetery Fence
• Resolution 2021-16 Budget Amendment

The meeting minutes contain only the Oakland Gateway development plan documents, with no record of commission discussion, motions, or votes. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Appearance Review Board

The Appearance Review Board will consider a site plan and elevation proposal for Secure Storage Oakland, a 164,000-square-foot storage facility with 9 buildings on about 13.8 acres at 16360 West Colonial Drive. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including material and color approval and design articulation. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Secure Storage Oakland: 9 buildings, 164,000 sq ft, 13.8 acres at 16360 West Colonial Drive
• Applicant: The Huber Group; Owner: CRA-MAR Groves
• Staff recommends approval with conditions (materials, articulation, parapet matching)
• Minutes approval for June 1, 2021 ARB Regular Meeting
• Public forum for comments on agenda items

The Appearance Review Board voted 3-0 to recommend approval of the Secure Storage Oakland site plan and architectural elevations for a 9-building, 164,000-square-foot storage facility at 16360 West Colonial Drive. The recommendation includes conditions such as submitting materials and colors for approval, adding articulation to second-story sections, matching end caps with the elevated parapet, and requiring construction document review. The item now moves forward with the board's recommendation.

• Recommended approval of Secure Storage Oakland site plan and elevations (3-0)
• Approved June 1, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Attached conditions: materials/colors to be submitted for approval
• Attached condition: add articulation to 2nd story of secondary building sections
• Attached condition: end caps must match elevated parapet
• Attached condition: implement notes on renderings for parapet, signage, insets
• Attached condition: construction document review required

School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old business including an HVAC update and VPK program update, as well as new business such as an open SAC position and the state of the school. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a principal update, and a PTO report. This is a regular meeting with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• HVAC update on replacement system for the school
• VPK program update on enrollment and costs
• Open SAC position to be filled
• Open discussion on state of the school

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee (SAC) approved the April 13, 2021 minutes unanimously. The committee discussed filling a vacant SAC position, considering a more flexible membership structure, and agreed to draft a new advertisement for a combined parent/business representative. Principal Dwyer provided updates on the VPK program, HVAC status, school improvement plans, and a hypothetical school grade of C based on Spring 2021 testing.

• Approved April 13, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to draft a new advertisement for a vacant SAC position, seeking a combined parent/business representative
• Discussed potential changes to SAC membership structure (no formal decision)
• Noted HVAC work planned for Winter Break; Town Manager to provide update
• VPK program update provided; future direction to be reviewed before next lottery

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold second public hearings on two ordinances: one amending the Comprehensive Plan to add a Property Rights Element, and another updating the pass-through of development review fees. The Commission will also consider resolutions setting standard fees for building permit review and approving the Hull Island Phase 2 plat. Consent agenda items include acceptance of the OACS audit, a Tree City USA application, and impact fee relief for South Catherine Ross Road.

• Ordinance 2021-20: Comp Plan amendment to add Property Rights Element (second hearing)
• Ordinance 2021-22: Pass-through of development review fees (second hearing)
• Resolution 2021-05: Standard fees for building permit review
• Resolution 2021-13: Hull Island Phase 2 plat approval
• Impact Fee Relief – South Catherine Ross Road

The Oakland Town Commission voted 5-0 to table Resolution 2021-13, which would have approved the final plat for Hull Island Phase 2, a 45-lot single-family subdivision by M/I Homes. The decision was made after discussion about buffer, fencing, and native plant requirements for homes backing up to the Oakland Nature Preserve. The commission also adopted two ordinances and one resolution related to development fees, and approved the consent agenda.

• Tabled Resolution 2021-13 (Hull Island Phase 2 final plat) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-20 adding Property Rights Element to Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-22 repealing and replacing Pass-Through of Development Review Fees (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 setting standard fees for building permit review (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, OACS audit, Tree City USA application, and impact fee relief (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-19, which would change the zoning of a 32.8-acre parcel at 15900 West Colonial Drive from Planned Development to Planned Development with a Master Plan. The board will also approve minutes from the August 17, 2021 meeting. The previously scheduled hearing for Ordinance 2021-15 (111 Residential Rezoning) has been continued to November 16, 2021.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-19: rezoning 32.8 acres at 15900 West Colonial Drive to PD with Master Plan
• Ordinance 2021-15 (111 Residential Rezoning) continued to November 16, 2021
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2021 regular meeting

The Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes contain only the Oakland Gateway development plans (a 28,878 sq ft commercial project on 32.686 acres at 15900 W. Colonial Drive) and no recorded decisions, votes, or motions. The document is a set of engineering and landscape plans, not a record of board action.

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold the first public hearing on Ordinance 2021-22, which would pass through development review fees, and will discuss legislative priorities. The consent agenda includes routine items such as meeting minutes, a right-of-way agreement with Oakland Presbyterian Church, an impact fee credit for Starr Street, and the holiday meeting schedule. A resolution to approve the Starr Street Commercial Plat (Tractor Supply) is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2021-22 – First Public Hearing – Pass Through of Development Review Fees
• Resolution 2021-14 – Starr Street Commercial Plat (Tractor Supply)
• Right of Way Agreement – Oakland Presbyterian Church
• Impact Fee Credit – Starr Street
• Proclamation – Florida City Government Week – October 18-24

The Town Commission approved Resolution 2021-14, approving the Starr Street Commercial final plat and right-of-way dedications for Starr Street and E. Sadler Avenue. The commission also adopted on first reading Ordinance 2021-22, which updates the pass-through of development review fees. No public comments were made at either hearing.

• Approved Resolution 2021-14 for Starr Street Commercial final plat and right-of-way dedications (4-0)
• Adopted on first reading Ordinance 2021-22, Pass-Through of Development Review Fees (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, out-of-field teacher assignments, right-of-way agreement with Oakland Presbyterian Church, impact fee credit for Starr Street, and holiday meeting schedule (4-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 28, 2021, to consider several resolutions, including accepting ARPA funds, changing police officer retirement benefits, and a resolution to preserve and restore the West Orange Trail. The agenda also includes a discussion of a Department of Health rule, proclamations, and consent agenda items. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Resolution 2021-10: Acceptance of ARPA Funds
• Resolution 2021-11: Police Officer Retirement Change
• Resolution 2021-12: Preserve and Restore West Orange Trail
• Discussion of Department of Health Rule 64DER21-15
• Proclamations for Blind Americans Equality Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The commission voted 5-0 to follow Florida's Emergency Rule 64DER21-15, adding a written parental opt-out to the Oakland Avenue Charter School mask requirement, effective September 29, 2021. It also approved $1,564,166 in federal COVID recovery funds for water and wastewater projects, increased police retirement contributions from 10% to 12%, and supported preserving the West Orange Trail's rural character.

• Adopted Emergency Rule 64DER21-15 for students, adding parental opt-out to mask mandate (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 accepting $1,564,166 in federal COVID recovery funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 increasing police retirement contribution to 12% (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12 supporting West Orange Trail preservation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including pay grades update and manager's report (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a final budget hearing to adopt the FY2022 budget of $27,762,534 and set the property tax millage rate at 6.40 mills. The budget includes a $2.9 million HVAC renovation for Oakland Avenue Charter School, $782,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for water/wastewater projects, and staff raises of 4-6% plus a 12% retirement contribution for sworn police officers.

• Resolution 2021-08: sets millage rate at 6.40 mills for FY2021-22
• Resolution 2021-09: adopts FY2022 budget of $27,762,534
• General Fund budget: $10,039,803
• Utility Fund budget: $6,818,600
• OACS HVAC renovation project: $2.9 million

The Town Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-08 setting the final FY 2022 millage rate at 6.4000 mills, a reduction from the previously approved 6.5000 mills. They also unanimously approved Resolution 2021-09 adopting the FY 2022 final budget totaling $27,762,534, which includes a $10,039,803 general fund, $6,818,600 utility fund, $5,066,234 impact fee budget, and $5,837,897 for the Oakland Avenue Charter School. No public comments were made on the millage rate; one comment about a traffic light in Winter Garden was addressed.

• Adopted final millage rate of 6.4000 mills for FY 2022 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022 final budget totaling $27,762,534 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to vacate a portion of North Brock Street between East Gulley Avenue and the West Orange Trail, and another to change the town's general election date. They will also consider a resolution setting 2022 election qualifying dates. Two proposed items—a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning for the Oakland Mixed Use Village—were withdrawn by the applicant and will not be heard. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Constitution Week and routine consent items.

• Ordinance 2021-18: Vacate portion of North Brock Street between East Gulley Avenue and West Orange Trail (second public hearing)
• Ordinance 2021-21: Amend Section 22-1 to change general election date (second public hearing)
• Resolution 2021-04: Set 2022 election qualifying dates
• Ordinance 2021-16 and 2021-17 (Oakland Mixed Use Village comp plan amendment and rezoning) withdrawn by applicant
• Constitution Week Proclamation (September 17-23)

The Town Commission approved three items: vacating a portion of North Brock Street, changing the town's general election date to align with Orange County, and setting candidate qualifying dates for the March 8, 2022 election. Two proposed ordinances for the Oakland Mixed Use Village were withdrawn by the applicant and not heard. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from Aug. 24 and Aug. 30 meetings and adoption of Standard Response Protocols
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-18 vacating a portion of North Brock Street between East Gulley Avenue and West Orange Trail
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-21 changing the general election date to align with Orange County's common date
• Adopted Resolution 2021-04 establishing qualifying dates for the March 8, 2022 general election
• Noted withdrawal of Ordinances 2021-16 and 2021-17 for the Oakland Mixed Use Village by the applicant

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rate of 6.40 mills and the tentative FY 2022 budget of $27,762,534. The budget includes a $2.9 million HVAC renovation for Oakland Avenue Charter School, $782,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for water/wastewater projects, and pay raises for staff, directors, and police. The final public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2021.

• Adopt tentative millage rate of 6.40 mills (down from 6.50)
• Adopt tentative FY 2022 budget totaling $27,762,534
• Include $2.9 million for Oakland Avenue Charter School HVAC renovation
• Allocate $782,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to water/wastewater projects
• Set final public hearing for September 28, 2021 at 6:30 pm

The Town Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-06, setting the tentative millage rate at 6.4000 mills for FY 2021-22, a reduction from the previously approved 6.5000 rate. The Commission also unanimously approved Resolution 2021-07, adopting the tentative budget totaling $27,762,534, which includes a $10,039,803 general fund, $6,818,600 utility fund, $5,066,234 impact fee budget, and $5,837,897 Oakland Avenue Charter School budget. The final budget public hearing was scheduled for September 28, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. No public comments were made at the hearing.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 6.4000 mills for FY 2021-22 (5-0)
• Approved tentative FY 2021-22 budget totaling $27,762,534 (5-0)
• Scheduled final budget public hearing for September 28, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will meet for an emergency session to receive direction regarding the mask policy for Oakland Avenue Charter School. The discussion follows recent changes to masking protocols implemented by Orange County Public Schools.

• Direction on OACS Mask Policy

The Town Commission held an emergency session to decide on a mask policy for Oakland Avenue Charter School (OACS). After hearing extensive public comment, the Commission voted 4-1 to follow the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) mask mandate, effective September 7, 2021, and to revisit the issue on November 9, 2021. Commissioner Satterfield voted against the motion, favoring parental choice.

• Approved a motion to follow the OCPS mask mandate at OACS, effective September 7, 2021.
• Scheduled a review of the mask policy for the regular town commission meeting on November 9, 2021.
• Vote tally: 4 in favor (McMullen, Polland, Ramos, Stark), 1 opposed (Satterfield).

Town Commission

The Town Commission held a work session to review a Neighborhood Traffic Study presented by consultant Myra Monreal. The study recommended consistent speed limits, radar speed signs, trail crossing improvements, and lane width reductions. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the Town Manager will return with proposals for formal approval.

• Reviewed Neighborhood Traffic Study presentation (no vote)
• Discussed potential speed limit reductions on Oakland Avenue and other roads (no action)
• Discussed installing radar speed signs on Oakland Avenue, Hull Island Drive, and Winters Landing Drive (no action)
• Discussed trail crossing improvements including stop signs for vehicles (no action)
• Town Manager to return with formal proposals for improvements (no vote)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold three first public hearings on ordinances regarding the vacation of a portion of North Brock Street, the addition of a Property Rights Element to the Comprehensive Plan, and a change to the general election date. The commission will also approve a modification to a CDBG subgrant agreement that extends the project timeline by nine months and reallocates $12,756.25 in engineering funds to sewer line construction. Additionally, the agenda includes the introduction of new police officers and K9 Ekko, as well as the approval of the August 10, 2021 minutes.

• First public hearing for Ordinance 2021-18 to vacate a portion of North Brock Street between East Gulley Avenue and West Orange Trail
• First public hearing for Ordinance 2021-20 to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adding a Property Rights Element
• First public hearing for Ordinance 2021-21 to amend Section 22-1 regarding the general election date
• Approval of Modification Number 1 to the CDBG Subgrant Agreement, including a 9-month extension and budget changes
• Introduction of Officer Ricks, K9 Ekko, and Officer Ribeiro

The Town Commission unanimously approved the Oakland Park Phase 7 South site plan modification, reducing the unit count to 70 lots and increasing open space. Three ordinances passed on first reading: vacating a portion of N. Brock Street for a new well, adding a Property Rights Element to the comprehensive plan, and changing the general election date. The consent agenda was also approved.

• Approved Oakland Park Phase 7 site plan modification (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-18 on first reading to vacate part of N. Brock Street (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-20 on first reading adding Property Rights Element to comp plan (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-21 on first reading changing general election date (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, CDBG modification, and manager's report (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is holding public hearings on three items: a mandatory Property Rights Element for the Comprehensive Plan, and a rezoning of a 23.36-acre parcel at the southeast corner of State Road 50 and S. 4th Street. The board will also receive an informational update on layout changes for Oakland Park Phase 7, which reduces lot count from 96 to 94. A separate residential rezoning request (Ordinance 2021-15) was continued to September 21 at the applicant's request.

• Ordinance 2021-20: Amends Comprehensive Plan to add a Property Rights Element as required by Florida law for amendments initiated after July 1, 2021.
• Ordinance 2021-16: Changes Future Land Use designation from Commercial/Mixed Use to Mixed Use Activity Center for 23.36 acres at SE corner of SR 50/West Colonial Drive and S. 4th Street.
• Ordinance 2021-17: Changes Official Zoning Map designation from C-1 Commercial and PD to PD for the same 23.36-acre parcel at 15992 West Colonial Drive.
• Oakland Park Phase 7: Informational update on Preliminary Subdivision Plan changes reducing lots from 96 to 94 and increasing park area by approximately 0.60 acres.
• Ordinance 2021-15: 111 Residential Rezoning hearing continued to September 21, 2021, per applicant request.

The Planning & Zoning Board voted 5-0 to deny two ordinances for the proposed Oakland Mixed Use Village, a 23.36-acre project at 15992 West Colonial Drive that would have added 220 apartments and 50,000 sq ft of commercial space. The board also recommended approval of a state-required Property Rights Element to the comprehensive plan (Ordinance 2021-20) and received an informational update on the Oakland Park Phase 7 site plan, which reduces homes from 73 to 71.

• Denied Ordinance 2021-16, comprehensive plan change to Mixed Use Activity Center (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance 2021-17, rezoning to PD Planned Development (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-20, Property Rights Element (5-0)
• Approved June 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance 2021-15 (111 Residential Rezoning) to September 21 meeting

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding a hybrid meeting to review the auditor's presentation and approve the FY2022 budget. The agenda includes a proclamation for West Orange Healthy Selfie Day and standard procedural items. No new ordinances or major contracts are listed for decision at this specific meeting.

• Approval of FY2022 Tentative Budget of $18,774,853
• Approval of Millage Rate of 6.5 for FY 2022
• Public hearing dates set for September 13 and September 28, 2021
• Proclamation declaring September 17, 2021 as West Orange Healthy Selfie Day

The Oakland Town Commission accepted the 2020 audit report presented by Mike Brynjulfson, CPA, which received an unmodified (clean) opinion. The audit identified one material weakness and one significant deficiency in internal control, both improved from the prior year. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included the July 22, 2021 meeting minutes and the manager's report.

• Accepted 2020 audit report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 22, 2021 minutes and manager's report (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will consider approving the proposed millage and budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and will set dates for two budget meetings in September. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, a generator purchase, and a mask policy for the OACS.

• Approval of Town Proposed Millage and Budget
• Approval of September 13 and September 28 as Budget Meetings
• Purchase of Portable Generator
• OACS Mask Policy for FY21-22

The Town Commission unanimously approved the FY2022 tentative budget of $18,774,853 and a millage rate of 6.5, along with public hearing dates of September 13 and 28, 2021. The consent agenda, including the OACS mask policy, was also approved unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved FY2022 tentative budget of $18,774,853 (4-0)
• Approved millage rate of 6.5 for FY2022 (4-0)
• Approved budget public hearing dates: Sept 13 and Sept 28, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including OACS mask policy (4-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a regular meeting with public forum, consent agenda, and several policy matters. Key items include discussing additional playground features, selecting a voting delegate for the FLC conference, and approving architectural elevations and site plans for Kiddie Academy. The commission will also consider Resolution 2021-03 for the Oakland Park Phase 6B2 Final Plat.

• Kiddie Academy – Approval of Architectural Elevations and Site Plans
• Resolution 2021-03 - Oakland Park – Phase 6B2 Final Plat
• Discussion of additional playground features
• FLC 95th Annual Conference Voting Delegate
• Consent agenda includes Best Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety Program and Longleaf Trail Connection Easement

The Town Commission approved the Kiddie Academy site plan and building elevation at 15708 W. Colonial Drive, with stipulations to use actual window glazing instead of spandrel glass and to fence the retention pond. The Commission also approved adding fitness centers to Speer Park this fiscal year, at an estimated cost of $55,000. Additionally, the Commission approved the OACS Teacher PTO Pay Policy, allowing payment for up to three days of unused personal time, and designated Commissioner Ramos as the voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference.

• Approved the Kiddie Academy site plan and building elevation, with stipulations on window glazing and retention pond fencing.
• Approved moving forward with additional fitness centers at Speer Park this fiscal year, costing around $55,000.
• Approved the OACS Teacher PTO Pay Policy, allowing payment for up to three days of unused personal time.
• Designated Commissioner Ramos as the voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities' Annual Conference.
• Approved Resolution 2021-03 for the Oakland Park Phase 6B-2 Final Plat, with surveyor changes required before the Mayor's signature.
• Approved the balance of the Consent Agenda, including minutes and the Best Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety Program.

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold second public hearings on three ordinances to annex a 6.56-acre Cra-Mar Groves property south of West Colonial Drive, change its future land use from Rural to Industrial, and rezone it from A-1 Agriculture to I-1 Industrial General. The commission will also consider a resolution setting business tax receipt fees, a Waste Management recycling service modification, and several consent agenda items including the OACS Mental Health Allocation Plan and budget.

• Second public hearing on Ordinance 2021-07: annexation of Cra-Mar Groves property (parcel 29-22-27-0000-00-002)
• Second public hearing on Ordinance 2021-08: future land use change from Rural to Industrial for 6.56 acres
• Second public hearing on Ordinance 2021-09: zoning change from A-1 Agriculture to I-1 Industrial General
• Resolution 2021-02: Business Tax Receipts Fee Schedule
• Waste Management Recycling Service Modification Request

The Commission approved three ordinances to annex a 6.56-acre parcel owned by Cra-Mar Groves, Inc. south of West Colonial Drive, change its future land use designation from Rural to Industrial, and rezone it from A-1 Agriculture to I-1 Industrial General. All three ordinances passed unanimously 4-0. The Commission also approved Waste Management's request to move recycling pickup from Fridays to Wednesdays, and approved the consent agenda including an agreement with the Oakland Pointe HOA from which Commissioner Polland recused himself.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-07 annexing Cra-Mar Groves parcel (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 changing land use from Rural to Industrial (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-09 rezoning from A-1 Agriculture to I-1 Industrial General (4-0)
• Approved Waste Management recycling pickup change from Friday to Wednesday (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus item e (4-0)
• Approved agreement between Town and Oakland Pointe HOA (3-0, Polland recused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02 Business Tax Receipts Fee Schedule (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Kiddie Academy site plan and building elevations at 15708 W. Colonial Drive, with stipulations that the applicant use actual window glazing instead of spandrel glass and fence the retention pond. The board also approved the minutes from the May 18, 2021 meeting. An ordinance regarding an accessory dwelling unit was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved minutes of the May 18, 2021 regular meeting as presented.
• Recommended approval of Kiddie Academy site plan and elevations with stipulations on window glazing and retention pond fencing.
• Noted that Ordinance 2021-10 regarding an accessory dwelling unit was withdrawn by the applicant.

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold first public hearings on three ordinances to annex a 6.56-acre parcel owned by Cra-Mar Groves, Inc. south of West Colonial Drive and change its future land use and zoning from rural/agriculture to industrial. The commission will also hold second public hearings on ordinances restricting residential picketing, requiring drivers to obey no school drop-off and no parking signs, and correcting a transportation impact fee error. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, a mental health plan, a teacher raise allocation plan, and acceptance of infrastructure for the RaceTrac project.

• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-07 to annex Cra-Mar Groves parcel (Parcel ID 29-22-27-0000-00-002) south of West Colonial Drive
• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-08 to change future land use from Rural to Industrial for the 6.56-acre parcel
• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-09 to rezone the parcel from A-1 Agriculture to I-1 Industrial General
• Second hearing: Ordinance 2021-11 to prohibit residential picketing within 150 feet of dwellings, with fines up to $500 or 60 days in jail
• Second hearing: Ordinance 2021-13 to correct a scrivener's error in the transportation impact fee for 'All Educational'

The Town Commission approved first readings of three ordinances to annex a 6.65-acre CRA-MAR Groves property into Oakland, change its future land use to Industrial, and rezone it to I-1 Industrial General. The commission also approved a contract with GAI Consultants for the Oakland Avenue design plan, a mutual aid agreement for utilities, and several other ordinances on second reading. All votes were unanimous (4-0), with Mayor Stark abstaining on two items due to technical difficulties.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-07 annexing CRA-MAR Groves property (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 changing future land use to Industrial (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-09 rezoning to I-1 Industrial General (4-0)
• Approved GAI Consultants contract for Oakland Avenue design plan (3-0, Stark no vote)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute Mutual Aid Agreement with FlaWARN (3-0, Stark no vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11 prohibiting residential picketing (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-12 adding no school drop off/parking signs (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-13 correcting transportation impact fee scrivener's error (4-0)

Appearance Review Board

The Appearance Review Board will consider approving the Kiddie Academy site plan and architectural elevations for a 3.5-acre property at 15708 W Colonial Drive. Staff recommends approval with a stipulation that the applicant use actual window glazing instead of spandrel glass. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Kiddie Academy site plan and elevations at 15708 W Colonial Drive
• Staff recommends approval with stipulation on window glazing
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2020 and February 16, 2021 meetings

The Appearance Review Board voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Kiddie Academy site plan and building elevations at 15708 W. Colonial Drive, with a stipulation that the applicant address the use of actual window glazing versus spandrel glass before applying for building permits. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Recommended approval of Kiddie Academy site plan and elevations (4-0), with stipulation on window glazing
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2020 ARB Regular Meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 Joint ARB/PZ Work Session (4-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold first public hearings on three ordinances: one restricting residential picketing, one requiring drivers to obey no school drop-off and no parking signs, and one correcting a scrivener's error in the transportation impact fee for educational uses. A second hearing will consider exempting town-owned lands from burning and clearing restrictions. The consent agenda includes a lease-purchase agreement for school laptops and a letter of support for the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-11 creating Chapter 48 'Residential Picketing'
• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-12 adding Section 62-30 for no school drop-off and no parking signs
• First hearing: Ordinance 2021-13 correcting transportation impact fee for 'All Educational'
• Second hearing: Ordinance 2021-06 exempting town-owned lands from burning/clearing rules
• Consent: Lease-purchase agreement for school laptops

The Town Commission approved three ordinances on first reading and one on second reading. Ordinance 2021-11 creates a 150-foot buffer zone prohibiting residential picketing, with violations as misdemeanors. Ordinance 2021-12 adds enforcement for 'No School Drop Off' and 'No Parking' signs. Ordinance 2021-13 corrects a scrivener's error in the transportation impact fee for educational uses. Ordinance 2021-06, on second reading, requires permits for burning and clearing of lands, with a local exemption for town-owned lands. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-11 (residential picketing ban) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-12 (no school drop off/parking sign enforcement) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-13 (corrects educational impact fee error) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 (burning and clearing permit requirement) on second reading (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HR office space, laptop lease-purchase, and letter of support (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is holding a work session to discuss the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. The agenda contains only this single new business item, along with procedural call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• 2021-2022 FY budget work session

The Town Commission held a work session to review the FY 2021-22 budget, including the budget schedule, major considerations, and proposed capital projects. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and planning. The town manager recommended using American Rescue Plan funds for specific capital projects like Lift Station #6, Additional Water Well #3, and Alternative Water Supply.

• Approved Mayor Stark and Commissioner McMullen to attend via Zoom
• Discussed FY 2021-22 budget schedule and considerations
• Reviewed FY 2020-2021 impact fee and multiple funding source project updates
• Discussed American Rescue Plan fund allocation for FY 2022 capital projects
• Discussed Public Safety Building Interior Renovation project

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four ordinances: annexing a 6.56-acre Cra-Mar Groves parcel south of West Colonial Drive, changing its future land use from Rural to Industrial, rezoning from A-1 Agriculture to I-1 Industrial General, and granting a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit at 102 S. Tubb Street. The board will also approve minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting. The annexation is recommended by staff.

• Ordinance 2021-07: Annex 6.56-acre parcel (Parcel ID 29-22-27-0000-00-002) owned by Cra-Mar Groves, Inc., south of West Colonial Drive
• Ordinance 2021-08: Change future land use from Rural to Industrial for the same parcel
• Ordinance 2021-09: Rezone from A-1 Agriculture to I-1 Industrial General for the same parcel
• Ordinance 2021-10: Special exception for accessory dwelling unit at 102 S. Tubb Street
• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2021 regular meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that the Town Commission approve three ordinances related to the CRA-MAR Groves property: annexation into the town, a Future Land Use Map change from Rural to Industrial, and a rezoning from A-1 Agriculture to I-1 Industrial General. The board also tabled a special exception request for an accessory dwelling unit at 102 S. Tubb Street because the applicant was not present. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-07 to annex CRA-MAR Groves property (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-08 to change Future Land Use Map to Industrial (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-09 to rezone property to I-1 Industrial General (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-10 for accessory dwelling unit at 102 S. Tubb Street to June 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a first public hearing on Ordinance 2021-06, which would add a new section to Chapter 42 regulating burning and clearing of lands, with a local exemption for town-owned lands. The consent agenda includes a bid award for the Hull Avenue septic-to-sewer project and a memorandum of understanding with Phillips. The commission will also discuss alternative water options and a Best Foot Forward initiative.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 2021-06 (burning and clearing of lands)
• Hull Avenue Septic to Sewer Bid Award (consent agenda)
• Phillips MOU (consent agenda)
• Discussion: Alternative Water – Next Steps
• Proclamation: National Public Works Week

The Commission authorized CPH, Inc. to submit a Notice of Inclusion for state funding and proceed with final design and permitting of the Oakland Alternative Water Project, a stormwater harvesting facility estimated at $3.2 million. It also approved Ordinance 2021-06 on first reading, creating local rules for burning and clearing of lands. The consent agenda was approved with a correction to meeting minutes.

• Authorized CPH, Inc. to submit Notice of Inclusion and proceed with design/permitting of Alternative Water Project (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 on first reading, regulating burning and clearing of lands (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Phillips MOU, Hull Avenue septic-to-sewer bid award, and manager's report (4-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a second public hearing on Ordinance 2021-04, which would grant a special exception use permit for a private school (grades K-5 through 8) at 608 West Oakland Avenue. The commission previously approved the ordinance on first reading with conditions, pending a traffic plan. The meeting also includes proclamations, consent agenda items, and updates on the Speer Park tennis court and a redundant well.

• Second public hearing on Ordinance 2021-04 for a school at 608 West Oakland Avenue
• Renewal of Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement
• Acceptance of Infrastructure – Oakland Park - Phase 6B-1
• Proclamations for Teacher Appreciation Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day/National Police Week
• Speer Park Tennis Court and Redundant Well updates

The commission received updates on pickleball court striping, playground replacement, and a proposed $950,000 redundant water well. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; all items were informational or discussion-only.

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is holding a work session to discuss a solid waste recommendation. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public, both in person and via Zoom.

• Solid waste recommendation discussion

The Town Commission held a work session to discuss the solid waste franchise agreement and a recommendation from the Solid Waste Advisory Group to extend the current contract for three years per Section 2.3. The group recommended the extension, citing adequate service levels and no benefit to issuing a new RFP at this time. No formal vote was taken during the work session; the action item to officially request the extension was placed on the regular agenda under consent. Discussion included concerns about Waste Management's past service, recycling education, and potential future cost increases.

• Discussed Solid Waste Advisory Group recommendation to extend solid waste contract per Section 2.3 (no vote)
• Placed action item to officially request contract extension on regular agenda under consent
• Noted contract with Advanced Disposal Services (now Waste Management) terminates January 21, 2022
• Acknowledged current service level of 2x1x1 (4 times weekly collection) and rates of $16.95/month per customer

School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee will meet to review the March minutes, receive an HVAC system update, discuss a possible appearance policy change regarding hair color, and hear a VPK program update. The meeting is open to the public with social distancing limits.

• HVAC replacement update: Johnson Controls design proposal, financing under discussion
• Possible appearance policy change: hair color policy, teachers split 50/50
• VPK Program Update
• Approval of March 9, 2021 minutes

The School Advisory Committee voted 3-3 on a proposal to allow non-natural hair colors, with Chair Satterfield planning to poll an absent member for a final tally and then forward the issue to the Town Commission for direction. The committee also discussed HVAC replacement progress, VPK program data, and a possible lottery priority change for siblings of current students.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (6-0)
• Hair color policy change vote tied 3-3; Chair to poll absent member and take to Town Commission
• Discussed HVAC replacement timeline; repairs to existing system needed before full replacement
• Discussed VPK program continuation; data to be reviewed before next lottery
• Discussed possible sibling priority change for school lottery; to be brought to Town Commission

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a first public hearing on Ordinance 2021-04, which would grant a special exception use permit for a school (grades K-8) at 608 West Oakland Avenue. The meeting also includes a roundabout update, a proclamation for Arbor Day, and routine consent items such as minutes and a grant amendment.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 2021-04: special exception for a K-8 school at 608 West Oakland Avenue
• Roundabout update
• Proclamation declaring April 30, 2021 as National Arbor Day
• Consent agenda: approval of March 23, 2021 minutes, SJRWMD grant amendment, and manager's report

The Town Commission approved Ordinance 2021-04 on first reading, granting a special exception use permit for Family Christian School to operate a K-8 private school at 608 West Oakland Avenue, with conditions and stipulations. The vote was 4-1, with Mayor Stark opposed. The approval is pending a solid traffic plan addressing trail and Oakland Avenue safety.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 special exception for Family Christian School (4-1, Stark opposed)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, grant amendment, and manager's report (5-0)
• Received roundabout update; no action taken
• Commission consensus to support Mayor signing letter for Friends of Lake Apopka

Town Commission

The Town Commission is reviewing a second public hearing for an ordinance to establish mid-block pedestrian crossings on Oakland Avenue. The agenda also includes proposals for renaming State Road 438 to Oakland Avenue and financing a $2,996,350 HVAC project for Oakland Avenue Charter School.

• Second public hearing for Ordinance 2021-05 regarding mid-block pedestrian crossings on Oakland Avenue
• Proposal to rename State Road 438 to East and West Oakland Avenue
• $2,996,350 financing proposal for Oakland Avenue Charter School HVAC system via NCL Government Capital
• Proclamation of April 2021 as Water Conservation Month
• Proclamation of April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Wear Blue Day

The Town Commission approved Ordinance 2021-05 on second reading, establishing mid-block pedestrian crossings on Oakland Avenue with rectangular rapid flashing beacons and signage. The consent agenda, including minutes, road renaming, HVAC financing, and development agreement revisions, was also approved unanimously. Residents raised concerns about the new fencing at Speer Park tennis courts, but no changes were made; the commission agreed to discuss options at a future meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 for mid-block pedestrian crossings on Oakland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, road renaming, HVAC financing, and development agreement revisions (5-0)
• Discussed Speer Park fence concerns; no action taken, future discussion planned

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-04, a special exception use permit to allow Family Christian School to operate a K-8 school at 608 West Oakland Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes only this one substantive item.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-04: special exception for a school (K-8) at 608 West Oakland Avenue
• Applicant: Scott Schneberger; property is 4.35 acres, existing 22,506 sq ft building
• Proposed use: school for grades K5 through 8th grade; no exterior changes, only interior modifications
• Staff notes: school must connect to central sewer; traffic study shows 458-foot queue, 750-foot stacking
• Approval of minutes from 12-15-2020 and 2-16-2021 meetings

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 3-2 to recommend that the Town Commission approve Ordinance 2021-04, granting a special exception use permit for a K-8 school (Family Christian School) at 608 West Oakland Avenue. The recommendation includes conditions such as a crossing guard, traffic cones, a westbound right turn lane, and measures to prevent traffic backups onto Oakland Avenue. The motion passed with Board Members Taylor, Watts, and Whitman in favor, and Knapik and Mullen opposed.

• Approved minutes of the December 15, 2020 Regular Meeting as presented (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2021 P&Z/ARB Joint Work Session as presented (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-04 (special exception for a K-8 school at 608 West Oakland Avenue) with conditions, by a 3-2 vote.

School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee is reviewing an update on replacing the school's HVAC system, which has an estimated cost of $2-3 million. The committee also discussed a potential change to the student appearance policy regarding hair color.

• Estimated $2-3 million cost for HVAC system replacement
• Discussion of possible student appearance policy change regarding hair color
• Update on school COVID-19 cases (4 cases in building, 4 outside)
• PTO fundraising goal of $25,000 from the Fun Run

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee discussed a possible change to the appearance policy regarding hair color but took no formal action. The committee agreed to have Principal Dwyer gather more teacher input on removing the hair color language entirely. The meeting also included updates on HVAC replacement financing, COVID-19 cases, and fundraising.

• Approved February 9, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Deferred decision on hair color policy change; Principal Dwyer to poll teachers on removing hair color language
• Discussed HVAC replacement proposal from Johnson Controls; financing still being arranged

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a first public hearing on Ordinance 2021-05 to establish mid-block pedestrian crossings on Oakland Avenue, requiring signage and flashing beacons. The consent agenda includes terminating the ICMA-RC retirement plan and releasing a lien on a Winter Garden property for $350. Other items include an introductory video for the Arts & Heritage Center and routine reports.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 2021-05 for mid-block pedestrian crossings on Oakland Avenue
• Termination of ICMA-RC Retirement Plan and rollover of assets
• Release of lien on 1070 Chase Drive, Winter Garden for $350 payment
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2021 meeting
• Introductory video for Arts & Heritage Center

The Town Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 2021-05, which establishes mid-block pedestrian crossings on Oakland Avenue and requires signage including rectangular rapid flashing beacons. The motion passed unanimously with no public comments. The ordinance will require a second reading before final adoption.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from the 2-23-2021 meeting, retirement plan termination, lien release, and manager's report.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 on first reading to establish mid-block pedestrian crossings on Oakland Avenue with required signage and flashing beacons.
• Discussed looping the Arts & Heritage Center introductory video and collecting visitor demographics.
• Commissioner McMullen will coordinate live music at the Arts & Heritage Center for International Jazz Day on April 30.

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will consider a consent agenda including approval of the 2021-2022 school calendar, a budget transfer of $182,000 from impact fees for a portable wastewater lift station generator, pedestrian crossing safety enhancements, and trail property acquisition. They will also discuss a FDEP grant for Lift Station #6. The meeting includes public forum and reports from the town manager and commission.

• Budget transfer: $40,000 for portable generator for wastewater lift stations
• Budget transfer: $42,000 for pedestrian crossing safety enhancements at Longleaf entrance
• Budget transfer: $100,000 for trail property acquisition
• Approval of 2021-2022 Oakland Avenue Charter School calendar
• FDEP grant discussion for Lift Station #6

The Town Commission unanimously approved a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign Grant Agreement LPAO118 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, providing funding for the design and construction of Lift Station #6 near Catherine Ross Road and the future Sadler Avenue extension. The commission also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a school calendar, a budget transfer, a land purchase, a lien release, and the manager's report. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates on the wastewater system and reports from the town manager and commissioners.

• Authorized Town Manager to sign FDEP Grant Agreement LPAO118 for Lift Station #6 design and construction (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, OACS school calendar, budget transfer, Gibson Parcel land purchase, and lien release (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner McMullen attending via Zoom due to extenuating circumstances (5-0)

Appearance Review Board

The Town of Oakland Appearance Review Board and Planning and Zoning Board are meeting for a work session focused solely on training. Attorney Wade Vose will present on Sunshine Law and Ethics requirements. No specific development projects, rezonings, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Attorney Wade Vose on Sunshine Law and Ethics Training

The minutes list attendees for the June 1, 2021 Appearance Review Board meeting but contain no motions, approvals, denials, or other substantive actions. The record is procedural only, with no decisions to report.

Planning & Zoning Board

This is a joint work session of the Appearance Review Board and Planning and Zoning Board, with the sole agenda item being a presentation on Sunshine Law and Ethics Training by Attorney Wade Vose. No decisions, public hearings, or business items are scheduled; the meeting is for training purposes only.

• Sunshine Law and Ethics Training presentation by Attorney Wade Vose

The Planning & Zoning Board and Appearance Review Board held a joint work session on February 16, 2021, featuring a training presentation by Town Attorney Wade Vose on Florida Sunshine Law, Public Records Law, and Ethics Law. No substantive decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Training presentation delivered on Sunshine Law, Public Records, and Ethics

School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including an HVAC update, followed by reports from the principal and PTO. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• HVAC update
• Approval of January 12, 2021 minutes
• Principal update
• PTO report

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee met on February 9, 2021, and approved the January minutes. The committee heard that replacing the school's HVAC system is estimated to cost $2-3 million, with financing options still being explored. The principal reported 8 COVID cases at the school. A discussion on student hair color policy was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved January 12, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled discussion of student hair color policy to next meeting

Town Commission

The Town Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-03 on second reading, accepting a dedication of right-of-way continuing Broad Street to the Lake County boundary. The consent agenda, including minutes, an alcohol exception, and other items, was also approved unanimously. No public comments were made during the public hearing.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 accepting right-of-way dedication for Broad Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, alcohol exception, and other items (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner McMullen's virtual attendance via Zoom (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is holding a work session to discuss two new business items: a Pedestrian Crossing Concept Plan and a Sadler Trail Concept Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented for discussion only. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Pedestrian Crossing Concept Plan discussion
• Sadler Trail Concept Plan discussion

The Town Commission held a work session and reached consensus to move forward with the Longleaf Pedestrian Safety Enhancements, including enhanced crosswalks with flashing/strobe lights, and to proceed with Phase 1 of the Sadler Trail construction. No formal votes were taken; staff will bring the pedestrian crossing plan back to the February 23 meeting with a resolution/ordinance and budget amendment funded by impact fees.

• Consensus to proceed with Longleaf Pedestrian Safety Enhancements (no formal vote)
• Consensus to move forward with Sadler Trail Phase 1 construction (no formal vote)
• Staff to return with resolution/ordinance and budget amendment for pedestrian crossing at Feb. 23 meeting
• Approved Commissioner McMullen attending via Zoom (unanimous)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinances: accepting a right-of-way dedication to continue Broad Street to the Lake County boundary, approving a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit at 304 N. Tubb Street, and amending the zoning code to add dark-sky lighting requirements. The commission will also consider appointing a representative to the MetroPlan Orlando Municipal Advisory Committee and will introduce a new police officer.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 2021-03: accepting right-of-way dedication for Broad Street to Lake County boundary
• Second public hearing on Ordinance 2021-01: special exception for accessory dwelling unit at 304 N. Tubb Street
• Second public hearing on Ordinance 2021-02: adding dark-sky lighting requirements to zoning code
• Appointment of MetroPlan Orlando Municipal Advisory Committee representative
• Swearing in of Officer Shawn Dozier

The Oakland Town Commission unanimously approved three ordinances: accepting a right-of-way dedication for the Lake Apopka Sound subdivision (first reading), a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit at 304 N. Tubb Street (second reading), and adding dark-sky lighting requirements to the zoning code (second reading). The commission also appointed Commissioner Ramos as the MetroPlan Orlando representative and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and manager's report (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Ramos as MetroPlan Orlando Municipal Advisory Committee Representative, McMullen as alternate (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 accepting right-of-way dedication for Lake Apopka Sound on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 special exception for accessory dwelling unit at 304 N. Tubb Street on second reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 adding dark-sky lighting requirements to zoning code on second reading (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is holding a work session to discuss food truck regulations. The agenda contains only this single new business item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Food truck discussion

The Town Commission held a work session to discuss food truck regulations but took no formal action. Town Manager Koontz presented options for permitting, including special event permits and business tax receipts, and sought commission direction. Commissioners expressed varied concerns about licensing, noise, cleanliness, and enforcement, but no ordinance was proposed or voted on.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only on food truck regulation options
• Town Manager to continue developing a food truck permitting framework

School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of the November 10, 2020 minutes, introduction of new members, a principal's update, and a PTO report. The meeting is open to the public, with possible limited attendance due to social distancing.

• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2020
• Introduction of new committee members
• Principal's update on school operations
• PTO report

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee met on January 12, 2021, and approved the November 10, 2020 minutes unanimously. The meeting included introductions of new members, a principal's update on COVID-19 cases and enrollment, and a PTO report on fundraising. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved November 10, 2020 minutes (6-0)
• Welcomed new members Kathy Memolo and Carol-Ann Dooley
• Noted PTO fundraising goal of $35,000-$40,000 for the school
• Discussed COVID-19 cases and enrollment changes (no action taken)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold public hearings on a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit at 304 N. Tubb Street, a related dimensional variance, and an ordinance adding dark-sky lighting requirements to the zoning code. The commission will also discuss a draft legislative request, a matching playground grant, and a second amendment to the Oakland Park development agreement, along with consent items and a proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• First public hearing: Ordinance 2021-01 for accessory dwelling unit at 304 N. Tubb Street
• Public meeting: dimensional variance for 304 N. Tubb Street
• First public hearing: Ordinance 2021-02 adding dark-sky lighting requirements
• Discussion of Town of Oakland draft legislative request
• Matching playground grant and Oakland Park development agreement amendment

The Commission unanimously approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Speer Park using Recreation Impact Fees, approved a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit at 304 N. Tubb Street, and approved a dimensional variance for the same property. They also approved first reading of a dark-sky lighting ordinance and a legislative request for $1.3 million for a wastewater project.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, solid waste consultant, committee appointments, mutual aid agreements, and cemetery easement (5-0)
• Approved submission of legislative request for $1.3M Jefferson Street Wastewater Extension (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new playground equipment from Game Time for Speer Park, budgeted from Recreation Impact Fees (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to Oakland Park Development Agreement allowing 10% flexibility in home sizes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 on first reading for accessory dwelling unit at 304 N. Tubb Street (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance reducing north side setback from 7.5 ft to 5 ft at 304 N. Tubb Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 on first reading adding dark-sky lighting requirements, with added language for replacement lighting compliance (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is holding a work session with a single new business item: a discussion about the Arts & Heritage Center. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting only of call to order and roll call.

• Discussion of Arts & Heritage Center

The Town Commission toured the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center and discussed its opening. Due to rising COVID cases, the tentative opening was moved from January 30th, with a soft opening planned for January 29th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. without social media promotion. Commissioner McMullen was named liaison for the arts by consensus.

• Delayed grand opening of Arts & Heritage Center due to COVID (no new date set)
• Planned soft opening for January 29, 2021, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., not promoted on social media
• Named Commissioner McMullen as Center liaison for the arts by consensus