09-10-2013 Council Workshop City of Clermont
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Thursday, September 10, 2013 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the workshop to order at 6:00pm with the following
Council Members present: Van Wagner, Mullins, Goodgame and Bates. Other City officials present
were City Manager Gray,City Attorney Mantzaris and City Clerk Ackroyd.
Branding and Strategic Planning Request for Proposal/Request for Qualifications
City Manager Gray commented the Community Forums were well attended in the summer. The next step
is to begin the planning process for a 10 year strategic plan to put the information together from the
forums, Council and staff. Also, discuss branding and identity of the city. The Corbin Group would like
the opportunity to facilitate it. Mr. Gray requested a consensus to return with an agreement from The
Corbin Group to facilitate a 10 year strategic plan.
Mayor Turville questioned maintaining consistency with the city's purchasing policy.
Council Members Van Wagner and Goodgame would like to continue with The Corbin Group.
City Attorney Mantzaris noted it could be brought back as a continuation.
Mayor Turville questioned their experience with a strategic plan. City Manager Gray noted their recent
experience with the University of Central Florida
The Council expressed interest in moving forward.
City Manager Gray will return to Council for consideration.
Land Development Code Changes; Ordinance No. 2013-17
City Manager Gray noted staff has been reviewing city codes and is proposing a series of Land
Development Code changes.
Senior Planner Henschel reviewed the proposed amendments to the Land Development Code in
Ordinance 2013-17.
The Council discussed tree issues within Planned Unit Developments.
Len Tirrell commented on major tree issues in Kings Ridge.
Council Member Goodgame suggested including a calculation to determine appropriate square footage to
accommodate a canopy tree or understory tree.
Council directed staff to schedule another workshop for further review of the proposed amended
ordinance.
City Manager Gray noted a workshop will be scheduled in October. Ordinance 2013-17 was tabled to
date certain of September 24, 2013 for the final hearing. Council will then have the opportunity to table to
a future meeting date.
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Council Member Goodgame requested City Manager Gray review the code enforcement fines. City
Manager Gray noted it is scheduled for a workshop agenda in October.
ADJOURN: With no further comments,the workshop was adjourned at 6:58pm.
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