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01-14-2014 Regular Council Meeting r , , City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2014 The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm with the following Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Bates and VanWagner. Other City officials present were: ,City Manager Gray and City Attorney Mantzaris. INVOCATION Council Member VanWagner gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Turville read the Arbor Day Proclamation aloud declaring January 18, 2014 as Arbor Day. PRESENTATIONS Human Resources Director Irby presented the Employee Wellness Program and the selection of South Lake Hospital as the,City's Wellness Administrator. Paul Johns, Chief Operating Officer of South Lake Hospital, thanked staff for selecting South Lake Hospital to serve as the City's Wellness Administrator. Mayor Turville presented the Flonda Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Excellence Award for Fiscal'Year 2012 to Finance Director VanZile. The City has received the award for the past twenty-five years. Police Chief Broadway introduced two new police officers and recognized the promotion of Lieutenant Castro. . City Manager Gray introduced Doris Bloodsworth,the City's new Public Information Officer. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wally Herda requested Council pass a resolution preventing individuals from soliciting signatures for petitions at local events. City Attorney Mantzans stated the City cannot regulate these actions as they are protected rights. Charlene Forth read a letter regarding New Beginning's Conditional Use Permit for the current and future homeless shelter and commented on situations Observed at and around the current shelter. Bob Peraza commented on right-hand turn red light traffic violations, a break-in at a home in Kings Ridge,and spoke in support of the shelter on Montrose Street Dona Digennaro introduced herself as the new President of the South Lake County Histoncal Society. Roy Davis, Margaret Weatherbee, and Charles Weatherbee distnbuted documents regarding the property located at Lake Avenue and Seminole Street bordenng Lake Winona. The property is City property claimed to be owned by Mr. Falzon,who has placed no trespassing signs on the property and additionally claims ownership to their adjacent property Legal action against Mr. Falzon by the City was requested Staff will follow up on the matter. 1 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2014 Pat Matson commended the employees who worked on Light-up Clermont, commented on the petitioners in the downtown area, and requested an enhanced relationship between the City, the Clermont Downtown Partnership and the South Lake Chamber. Staff will follow up on the petitioner issue. Charles Forth thanked- City Manager Gray regarding Center Lake parking and mentioned the safety conditions of the driveway at the current women's shelter. Don Tracy distnbuted documents from the Lake County Sheriff's Office regarding traffic counts. He provided information on speed thresholds and requested Council consider speed thresholds for Lakeshore Drive City Manager Gray stated Lakeshore Drive will be discussed at a future meeting. Steve Haas, Kelly ,Croft, Tom Dewitt, and Gerry Clyatt expressed concern regarding speeding on Lakeshore Drive and spoke in support of using speed thresholds. Tim Murry thanked the Recreation and Events Department and the Police Department for their support at the annual Christian Brothers In Action Christmas Party Mr. Murry extended an invitation to the Martin Luther King event on Monday,January 20,2014. REPORTS City Manager Gray—No report. City Attorney Mantzans—No report. Council Member Bates reported he will be attending Lake County days in Tallahassee. The Lake County Service Community Awards will be held on April 30, 2014 and the South Lake Chamber has nomination applications. The deadline for nominations is February 21, 2014. The Dragon Boat Festival will be held on May 3, 2014 and asked if the City is interested in putting together a team. City Manager Gray will follow up with staff on any interest. Council Member Goodgame stated Kings Ridge has been infested with pine beetles which required numerous tree removals He commented on being elected Chair of the Lake Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization. Council Member Mullins—No report Council Member Van Wagner requested an update on the traffic signal at Hancock Road and Diamond Players Drive. City Manager Gray stated the developer for Black West agreed to pay for the signal when one is warranted The City would make the request to Lake County; Lake County would have to approve the light, and then Black West would pay for the light. Council Member VanWagner moved to place it on their agenda for app roval; seconded by Council Member Goodgame.\ The motion passed 4 to 1 with Council Member Mullins in opposition Council Member VanWagner requested a meeting with the Council and the community regarding ideas to assist downtown area businesses City Manager Gray stated the City's master planning process would encompass the downtown area and there will be public participation throughout the process. 2 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2014 Mayor Turville—No report. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Turville advised the next item on the Agenda for consideration was the Consent Agenda and requested anyone wishing to have any item pulled for discussion to please come forward at this time. Item No. 1-Council Meeting Minutes Consider approval of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for September 24,2013,November 12,2013 and December 10,2013 Item No. 2-Purchase Approval and Bud g et Amendment Consider approval of purchase from CRW Systems, Inc. for Permitting System Software in the amount of $267,525 and a budget amendment of $167,525 Item No. 3-Contract Approval and Budget Amendment Consider approval of term contracts with Life Scan and Centra Care for the provision of employee physical examination and drug screening services and a budget amendment m the amount of $10,390. Item No. 4-Board Appointment Consider appointment of Adam Watkins to the Firefighter Pension Board. Item No. 5-Grant Acceptance and Budget Amendment Consider approval of acceptance of Edward Byrne Memorial grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice for computer s software and hardware equipment in the amount of$9,719 and a budget amendment of$9,719. Item No. 6-Reimbursement Request Consider approval of reimbursement to owner for owner for sewer damages not covered by City insurance m the amount of$7,689 33 3 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14,2014 Council Member Goodgame moved for approval of the consent agenda; seconded by Council Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item No. 7—Kankoo Code Enforcement Fines Reduction Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand presented the request to reduce the two fines from a total of $22,750.00 to a total of$700.00. The owner has complied with both Code cases and the amount offered will cover the administration costs incurred by the City in pursuing the cases. Once payment is made, the two liens on the property will be released. Staff recommends approval of the reduction in fines and the release of the liens. Akber Jamal, Owner,apologized and stated he will continue to keep the property maintained. Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Turville closed the public hearing. Council inquired as to the number of days the property was not in compliance and if the City had obtained cost estimates to maintain the property. Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand stated the property was not in compliance for a total of seventy-one days and the City had not obtained cost estimates to maintain the property. Council discussed the length of time before complying, the prior meetings on the subject, and forgiving the liens for more than$700. Council Member VanWagner moved to accept as written by staff; seconded by Council Member Bates City Attorney Mantzaris requested a time frame for payment of the$700.00. Council Member VanWager stated the time frame would be 30 days. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Council Member Mullins opposed. Item No. 8—Resolution No. 2013-15 Mayor Turville read Resolution No. 2013-15 aloud by title only. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,Florida, granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a restaurant in the C-1 Light Commercial Zoning District. Senior Planner Henschel presented the Conditional Use Permit to allow a restaurant at 101 East Highway 50 in the Advanced Water Shapes office building. The grill will be set up m the outside open area for demonstration purposes and the preparation kitchen area will be located inside the office building. The outdoor area will not be for patron use. Staff recommended approval provided the applicant remains within the existing building with patron use not exceeding 300 square feet 4 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14,2014 John Wetzel; applicant,was present and requested approval. Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. There were no public comments. Mayor Turville closed the public heanng. Council inquired if there is currently a kitchen inside the building and if a grease trap is required. Senior Planner Henschel stated an office will be converted into a kitchen and may require a grease trap. Council expressed concern with three different businesses located in a small building, current and future needs parking, the outside cooking area, grease from the grill, cleaning of the grill, and cleaning of the utensils and plates. Mr. Wetzel stated the business would use paper plates. The intent is for a small gathering area serving cheeseburgers, beer, and wine. The seating area will accomodate approximately twenty people. Council inquired what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Wetzel commented the hours have not been determined,most likely the restaurant will be open for lunch and early dinner. Council inquired as to the consequences if the conditions were not met or expanded on. City Attorney Mantzans stated the initial action would be a code enforcement violation and ultimately could return to Council to consider revoking the Conditional Use Permit. Council Member VanWagner moved to approve Resolution 2013-15; seconded by Council Member Bates The motion passed 3 to 2 with Mayor Turville and Council Member Mullins opposed Item No. 9—Police Station City Manager Gray provided a status of the property located at Citrus Tower and Hooks Street which was purchased for a new police department building Site work was delayed due to site development issues. In December the City purchased property on Highway 27 and discussions occurred regarding moving the Police Department to the site on Highway 27. He requested a motion to approve the relocation of the new police department to the Highway 27 property and approve staff to task ADG Architects to move forward with the development of the site. The facility will be approximately 20,000 square feet, as some of the current building at the site can be used for Police Department administration. Council discussed use of the current building at the site, square footage of the new building, the potential cost reductions,and parking for officer vehicles. Council Member Bates moved to approve the City Manager Gray's request; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. 5 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2014 NEW BUSINESS Item No. 10—Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) First Public Hearing Environmental Services Director Kinzler presented the request to approve moving forward with the Community Development Block Grant in an amount up to $700,000.00. Fred Fox Enterprises will assist in the project to insure required meetings and deadlines are met Fred Fox, President-Fred Fox Enterprises, distnbuted a sign-in sheet for the first public hearing Mr. Fox provided a presentation describing the vanous funding categories and the steps in the application process Mayor Turville opened the public heanng. Pat Matson; Finders Keepers, inquired about the current grant the City uses for the downtown area. City Manager Gray stated the downtown area grant is part of the Community Redevelopment Agency and not affected by the proposed grant process Mayor Turville closed the public hearing. Council Member Bates motioned to move forward; seconded by Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 11—Selection of Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Goodgame requested to serve as Mayor Pro Tern. Mayor Turville nominated Council Member Mullins. City Attorney Mantzans advised there were two nominations and the first nomination should be voted on and; if the nomination passes,the second nomination would not be voted on. Mayor Turville called for the vote for Council Member Goodgame as Mayor Pro Tem Council Members VanWagner, Goodgame, and Bates voted for Council Member Goodgame, therefore electing him as Mayor Pro Tem. Item No. 12—Ordinance No. 2014-01;Introduction Mayor Turville read Ordinance 2014-01 aloud by title only An Ordinance of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, "Administration" Article VI, "Financial Matters" Division 2 "Impact Fees"; amending Section 2-264 "Impact Fee Schedule" providing for a new impact fee schedule; providing for liberal construction; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance to the extent of such conflict, providing for severability, and providing for an effective date Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2014-01, seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. 6 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2014 Item No. 13—Ordinance No. 2014-03;Introduction City Manager Gray commented the applicant has requested to table the Ordinance introduction until the February 11,2014 meeting. Mayor Turville read Ordinance 2014-03 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Flonda, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planmng Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Flonda Statutes; setting forth the authonty for adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for the adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing a severability clause and providing an effective date. Council Member Goodgame moved to table to February 11, seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting was adjourned at 9:48pm. APPROVED: AO' 1OF Oft arold S.Turvil e,Mayor ATTEST: t Tracy Ackroyd,City Clerk 4•,f 7