03-10-2015 Regular Meeting City of Clermont
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March 10, 2015
The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in the Council
Chambers at City Hall Mayor Ash called the meetmg to order at 6.30pm with the following Council
Members present. Council Members Goodgame, Mullins, Bates and Travis. Other City officials present
were City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzans and City Clerk Ackroyd
INVOCATION
Choice Edwards gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Finance Director Van Zile presented the highlights of the quarterly performance report for penod of
October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. The Top Ten Revenues and Major Operating Fund
Revenues are on target for the first quarter, with the exception of Impact Fees, Infrastructure Sales Taxes,
and the Building Services Fund. The Major Fund Expenditures and Departmental Expenditures do not
display any negative trends.
City Manager Gray commented staff will continue to monitor revenues and expenditures
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Miguel Ramos stated the City intended to build a fence behind residential property in the Legends in the
area of the site for the Police Station The fence is a waste of money and is not aesthetically pleasing.
City Manager Gray commented the fence request came from the Legends Home Owners Association.
The Homeowners Association expressed concern with individuals who walk into the community from the
Arts and Recreation Center. In addition, the apartments under construction near Hammock Ridge are
working with the Home Owners Association to secure their portion of the area.
Mayor Ash suggested the residents address the issue with the Home Owners Association
Mike Cor adino; South Lake Tablet owner, stated he was working with the State of Flonda changing the
requirement to have legal notices published only in paid circulation newspapers. He offered to publish
the City's legal notices m the South Lake Tablet at no charge until the State changes the requirement.
Enn Moulton expressed concern with the proposed fence on City property behind the Legends.
Gregory Lightner stated his wife was a business owner at Hillside Terrace and noted an increase in
cnminal activity. Police Chief Broadway is aware and has increased patrol.
City Manager Gray commented Development Services Director Hollerand will review the Conditional
Use Permit for the property.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray confirmed the Ethics Training workshop for March 23 and Apnl 27 from 3pm to
5pm The Cemex sand mine application will be heard by the Lake County Board of County
Commissioners on March 24 at 1:30pm. City Attorney Mantzans and City Manager Gray will be
speaking on behalf of the City. The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on March 23 at 6pm
regarding the Master Plan
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City Attorney Mantzans—No report.
Council Member Bates congratulated City Manager Gray on receiving the Lake County Community
Service Leadership Award He encouraged the community to support the softball tournaments at the
National Training Center
Council Member Goodgame congratulated City Manager Gray on receiving the award. He commented
he received two emails requesting the City promote the softball tournaments.
City Manager Gray noted he responded to the emails The City works with PFX on advertising the events
through community centers and homeowners associations.
Council Member Travis stated the Sports and Tounsm Committee are aware of the events and promote
attendance
Council Member Mullins reported the Arts and Cultural alliance held their quarterly meeting at the Arts
and Recreation Center building Events Coordinator Dudeck provided an excellent tour of the facility
Council Member Travis announced the Sports and Tounsm Committee meetings are held the third
Wednesday of the month at 8am at the National Training Center. There is a free park run each Saturday
at Waterfront Park
Mayor Ash reported she welcomed the Police Soccer World Championship teams to Clermont Sweden
won the championship. There will be a dedication of the Splash Park at 11 am on Saturday,March 14
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Ash 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—Contract Award Consider request to piggyback the St
Johns County contract with Pierce
Manufactunng, Inc. and Ten-8 Fire
Equipment, Inc. to purchase one
Velocity 100' Aenal Fire Apparatus and
related EMS equipment in the amount of
$1,092,127
Item No. 2—Contract Award Consider request to piggyback the City
of Miami contract with Signal
Technology Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a
Public Safety USA to provide
emergency vehicle equipment
installation.
Item No. 3—Contract Award Consider request to piggyback Flonda
Shenffs Association contract with Ring
Power Corporation to purchase one
hydraulic excavator in the total amount
of$58,090.
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Item No. 4—Event Request Consider request to allow open alcoholic
beverage containers dunng the Sommer
Sports 2015 race season.
Item No. 5—Resolution No. 2015-10 Consider request to approve a Reserves
Policy
Council Member Goodgame moved for approval as wntten, seconded by Council
Member Mullins The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 6—Resolution No. 2015-04
City Clerk Ackroyd read Resolution 2015-04 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,Flonda, granting
a Conditional Use Permit to allow for an outdoor commercial ice machine/vending unit m
the C-2 General Commercial zoning distnct.
Senior Planner Kruse stated the request was presented at the February 24, 2015 Council meeting. The
Council tabled the request to allow the applicant time to revise the plan. The applicant is requesting a
Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor commercial ice machine vending unit.
City Manager Gray commented the applicant is amenable to considenng the boat ramp site as suggested
at the February 24, 2015 meeting. City Attorney Mantzans would work on an agreement for use of the
property.
City Attorney Mantzans stated the City would need to enter into a lease agreement to a vendor, which
may be problematic to the City.
Council Member Goodgame inquired if the applicant wished to move forward with the current location m
addition to the Waterfront Park location. Tracy Waalewyn replied the plan was for placement of one ice
machine.
City Manager Gray stated an ice machine at Waterfront Park would have to go through the bid process.
Mr.Waalewyn preferred to move forward with the location on Highway 50.
Alex Busta; GatorSktch Architects, presented options for an ice vendmg machine on Highway 50 A
retaining wall would block the view of the site from the east. Landscaping would be the most prominent
scene from the road. The machine will fit in an area the size of a parking space. Images of cypress trees,
the Citrus Tower, Histonc Downtown Clermont sign, mountain scenes, glacier scenes, waterfall, and
scenic land scenes were presented as wrap options to improve the appearance of the machine Mr. Busta
requested approval from the Council.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearmg There were no public comments Mayor Ash closed the public
heanng.
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Council Member Mullins preferred the cypress wrap
Council Member Goodgame concurred with Council Member Mullins.
Council Member Bates preferred an earth tone to blend in with the current structures
Mayor Ash spoke in opposition of the Highway 50 location, preferring the Waterfront Park boat ramp
area.
Council Member Mullins suggested a green and brown wrap with a green roof Requesting the applicant
to change the location to the boat ramp is inappropriate. An ice machine at the boat ramp is something to
consider and the City should send out a Request for Proposal.
City Manager,Gray stated if Council would like an ice machine at the boat ramp, the City could send out
a Request for Proposal.
Council Member Travis commented the Council could approve the request and move forward with a
Request for Proposal for an ice machine at the boat ramp.
Council Member Mullins moved to approve the ice machine at this location with a green
awning and earth colored vegetative wrap; seconded by Council Member Goodgame
Under discussion, Council agreed to have the applicant send the rendenng to staff The
motion passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Ash opposed.
Item No. 7—Ordinance No."2015-02,Final
This item has been withdrawn.
Item No. 8—Ordinance No. 2015-08;Final
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-08 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance_of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
amending' Chapter 2 "Administration", Article -III "Boards, Committees and
Commissions", Division 2 "Planning and Zoning Commission", Section 2-79 "Regular
Meetings" of the City Code providing that the time for the regular meetings of the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall be determined by the City Council, providing for
codification, severability, conflict,and effective date.
City Attorney Mantzans stated the Planning and Zoning Commission requested to change the meeting
time to 6 30pm Council could include the meeting time change m the motion.
Mayor Ash opened the public heanng.There were no comments Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
Council Member-Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2015-08 and set the meeting time at
6:30pm; seconded by Council Member Goodgame The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll
call vote
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Item No. 9—Ordinance No. 2015-16;Final
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-16 aloud by title only
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, under
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, granting a garbage collection franchise
to Good Fella's Roll Off Waste Disposal, Inc, providing for the term of the franchise and
for other purposes connected with a franchise for the collection of garbage within the
City of Clermont.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the public heanng
Council Member Mullins moved for the adoption of Ordinance 2015-16, seconded by
Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 10—Ordinance No. 2015-07;Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-07 aloud by title only
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda,
amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Clermont, Florida,pursuant to the Local
Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Flonda Statutes by
adopting text changes to the policies of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element of
the Comprehensive Plan; setting forth the authonty for adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendments, setting forth the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendments; establishing the legal status of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments;
providing for severability, conflict and an effective date.
Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-07, seconded by Council
Member Travis. The motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 11—Ordinance No. 2015-09;Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-09 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda, closing
and permanently abandoning the easement of the north 10 feet of lots 16 and 17, block
61, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 17; Public Records of
Lake County, Florida; repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith, providing for
severability,publication,recording, and for an effective date
Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-09; seconded by Council
Member Travis. The motion passed with all members voting ave
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Item No. 12—Ordinance No. 2015-10;Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-10 aloud by title only
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda,
providing for the annexation of a certain parcel of land in accordance with the Interlocal
Service Boundary agreement dated December 2, 2014, providing for an effective date,
severability, recording, and publication.
Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-10, seconded by Council
Member Travis.The motion passed with all members voting aye
Item No. 13—Ordinance No. 2015-11;Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-11 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopting the Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont,
Flonda, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163,
Part II, Florida Statutes; setting forth the authority for adoption of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for the adoption of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, establishing the legal status of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, providing a severability clause and providing an
effective date.
Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-11; seconded by Council
Member Travis. The motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 14—Ordinance No. 2015-12,Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-12 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Flonda amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Clermont referred to in Chapter
122 of Ordinance No 289-C, Code of Ordinances; rezoning the real properties described
herein as shown below;providing for severability, effective date,and publication.
Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-12; seconded by Council
Member Travis. The motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 15—Ordinance No. 2015-13;Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-13 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda,
providing for the annexation of a certain parcel of land in accordance with the Interlocal
Service Boundary Agreement dated December 2, 2014; providing for an effective date,
severability,recording, and publication.
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Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-13; seconded by Council
Member Travis.The motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 16—Ordinance No. 2015-14;Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-14 aloud by title only
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Flonda,
adopting the Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont,
Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163,
Part II, Flonda Statutes, setting forth the authonty for adoption of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for the adoption of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing a severability clause and providing an
effective date
Council Member Goodgame tabled Ordinance 2015-14 to April 14; seconded by Council
Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 17—Ordinance No. 2015-17,Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-17 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
providing for the annexation of a certam parcel of land contiguous to the present city
boundaries;providing for an effective date, severability,recording,and publication.
Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-17; seconded by Council
Member Travis.The motion passed with all members voting aye
Item No. 18—Ordinance No. 2015-18;Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-18 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont,
Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163,
Part H, Florida Statutes; setting forth the authority 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 Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-18; seconded by Council
Member Travis.The motion passed with all members voting aye.
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Item No. 19—Ordinance No. 2015-19;Introduction
City Clerk Ackroyd read Ordinance 2015-19 aloud by title only
An Ordinance under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Flonda amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Clermont referred to in Chapter
122 of Ordinance No 289-C, Code of Ordinances, rezoning the real properties descnbed
herein as shown below;providing for severability, effective date,and publication
Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2015-19, seconded by Council
Member Travis.The motion passed with all members present voting aye
ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting was adjourned at 7:44pm.
APPROVED:
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Gar L. Ash,Mayo
ATTEST:
Tracy .oyd,City Cle
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