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01-26-2016 Regular Council Ciry of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 26,2016 The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in the Clermont City Council Chambers Mayor Ash called the meeting to order at 6.30pm with the following Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Bates, Goodgame, and Travis. Other City officials present were: City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzaris, and Deputy City Clerk Noak INVOCATION Pastor John Wilson gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance PRESENTATIONS Clermont Performing Arts Center Parks and Recreation Director Davidoff presented an update on the Clermont Performing Arts Center The City assumed the operation of the Performing Arts Center on November 11, 2015; including the website and ticketing process The community, promoters, and producers have provided positive feedback with the operation of the Performing Arts Center. Mayor Ash complimented Parks and Recreation Director Davidoff and staff for their hard work during the operations transition. PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Mason thanked the City and Lake County for handling a noise issue at the Cemex sandmine Jim Lobb requested the City consider providing shade along the trail at Waterfront Park. REPORTS City Manager Gray announced the roadwork at Hooks Street and Lakeshore Dnve was completed ahead of schedule. Mr. Gray reported receiving complaints about the lighting on Montrose Street and the City has identified areas in need of lighting The lighting on Montrose Street will be on the February 23, 2016 agenda of the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. City Attorney Mantzans—No report. Council Member Bates attended the first meeting of the Water Safety Advisory Council and the month of May will be recognized as Water Safety Month. Water Safety Day events for Clermont have been tentatively scheduled for May 14, 2016. Council Member Goodgame read a statement regarding three road projects in the Clermont area which are on the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization's pnority list. The three projects are four- laning Hooks Street from Hancock Road to Hartle Road, four-laning Hartle Road from State Road 50 to Hartwood Marsh Road, extending Hartwood Marsh Road from U S. Highway 27 to the Charter School and Hartle Road. Lake County is planning a public meeting to discuss road projects at 2pm on March 30, 2016 at the Clermont City Center. Council Member Mullins reported Lake Emergency Medical Services met to discuss a Request For Proposal for consulting services to develop a long term future plan for emergency medical services. 1 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 26,2016 Council Member Travis announced the South Lake Chairman's Gala will be held at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center on February 12 at 6pm. The Gala will celebrate the South Lake Chamber's 20 year anniversary and host a farewell to South Lake Chamber of Commerce President Ray Sanfratello The Wesley Center will hold an Ambassador's Breakfast on February 19. A Wine Fest will be held at Lakendge Winery on February 12, 13, and 14. Mayor Ash reported she attended the Martin Luther King Day celebration, the 70`h Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the South Lake Water Development project meeting. 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 —Bid Award Consider approval of bid award to Young's Communication Co., Inc. to furnish all labor, equipment and matenals for the installation of approximately 23,000 feet of 12-inch water main and appurtenances in the total amount of $3,871,429. Item No.2—Event Request Consider approval of Clermont Downtown Partnership"Vintage Market&Garden Show" event request, road closure, fee waiver and open container to be held on February 27, 2016. Item No.3—Event Request Consider Clermont Downtown Partnership's event request"Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest and Youth Art&Culture Fest", fee vanance and open container to be held on Apnl 2, 2016. Item No.4—Event Request Consider request from CFT Sommer Sports to approve events for 2016, fee waiver and open container. Item No.5—Event Request Consider request from Pig On The Pond to approve event,open contamer in approved area, fee waiver and signage to be held on March 11 — 13,2016. Item No. 6—Collective Bargaining Agreement Consider agreement with the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO Clermont Police Officers Local 6013. Item No. 7—Scope of Services Consider approval of professional engineering services for phase one of the West Lake Wetlands Project by GAI Consultants, Inc., in the amount of$121,500.00. 2 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 2016 Council Member Travis pulled Consent Agenda Items 4 and 5 Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 through 3 and 6 through 7, seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Council Member Travis requested event applicants obtain approval for their event pnor to advertising the event. Ms. Travis asked for the trail and beach area at Waterfront Park to remain open dunng events Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 4 and 5; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 13—Variance Request;Ayyoob Mayor Ash announced the applicant has requested tabling the vanance to the February 23, 2016 Council meeting. Council Member Goodgame moved to table the vanance request to February 23, 2016, seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The next two items were heard together and voted on separately Item No.8—Ordinance No.2016-02 Final;Hartle Grove Multifamily Annexation Deputy City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2016-02 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, 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. Item No.9—Ordinance No.2016-03 Final, Hartle Grove Multifamily Rezoning Deputy City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2016-03 aloud by title only. An Ordinance under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida 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. Senior Planner Kruse presented the administrative request to annex 25 acres of property located in the Hartle Groves Planned Unit Development. The remaining portion of the Planned Unit Development will be annexed and rezoned at a future date. The rezoning request was to change the zoning from Urban Estate to the City's Planned Unit Development zoning classification. The project received entitlements through Lake County which 3 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 2016 allowed up to 103 single family homes, 380 multifamily units, and commercial use The single family portion and a majonty of the commercial use have been developed. The multifamily project will be developed according to the conditions in the existing Planned Unit Development. Staff recommended approval of the annexation and rezoning request. Tom Lawler; owner and developer, requested clanfication of the effective date for the annexation and rezoning. City Attorney Mantzans stated the effective date was the date Council approved. Mr Lawler asked how Council would feel if some units were for short term rentals. City Attorney Mantzans cautioned Council on discussing issues which may appear on a future agenda Council Member Travis inquired if there were restnctions on short term rentals. City Attorney Mantzans commented short term rentals would require a different zoning classification. Council Member Mullins asked what demographics would be targeted as renters. Mr. Lawler stated the demographics would consist of a mix of singles, young couples,and young families. Mayor Ash opened the public heanng. Harry Mason inquired if Hartle Road was completed Senior Planner Kruse stated the road extends to the entrance of the subdivision Mayor Ash closed the public hearing Council Member Mullins asked about the per acre density. Senior Planner Kruse stated the density was seven units per acre for the Lake County approved areas and the remainder will be thirteen units per acre using clustering. Council Member Bates inquired if the project met school capacity. Senior Planner Kruse stated the project received Lake County School Board approval for capacity. Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2016-02; seconded by Council Member Bates. The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote. Council Member Mullins moved to adopt Ordinance 2016-03; seconded by Council Member Bates The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote. Item No. 10—Ordinance No.2016-04 Final, South Lake Connector Rezoning Deputy City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2016-04 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. Planning Manager Henschel presented the request to rezone property located at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 27 and Citrus Tower Boulevard from R-1 Single Family Medium Density Residential Zoning District to C-1 Light Commercial Zoning District. The property has a future land use designation 4 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 2016 of Commercial, which is compatible with the proposed C-1 Light Commercial Zoning District. The applicant anticipates retail and restaurant uses for the property. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request. Attorney Jimmy Crawford was available to answer questions Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Council Member Mullins moved to approve Ordinance 2016-04; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote. Item No. 11—Ordinance No.2016-05 Final, State Road 50 Right-of-Way Annexation Deputy City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2016-05 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, providing for the annexation of State nghts-of-way being State Road 50 from east of South Greater Hills Boulevard to the Lake County line, to include State owned retention ponds adjacent to the right-of-way, said nght-of-way being contiguous to the City of Clermont and being annexed in accordance with the voluntary annexation provisions of Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, redefining the boundaries of the City of Clermont to include said right-of-way; providing for findings, legal description and a map; directing the City Clerk to record this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, with the Chief Administrative Officer of Lake County, and with the Department of State; providing for recording, conflicts, severability, and an effective date Economic Development Director Hitt presented the administrative request to annex the remaining portions of Florida Department of Transportation State Road 50 nght-of-way from South Greater Hills Boulevard east to the Lake/Orange County line, including the adjacent retention ponds. The right-of-way annexation would allow the City to address City code violations, reported crimes, and traffic enforcement issues. The Florida Department of Transportation does not object to annexing the right-of-way. The City will not maintain the road. Staff recommended approval of the annexation request. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Ash closed the public heanng. Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Ordinance 2016-05; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote. Item No. 12—Ordinance No.2016-06 Final, Land Development Code Amendment, Parking Deputy City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2016-06 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62 Traffic and Vehicles, creating a new Section 62-39 Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited; Sale of Motor Vehicles; Prohibited Acts; providing for codification; severability; effective date, and publication. 5 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 26,2016 Economic Development Director Hitt stated the Land Development Code amendment clanfies the parking regulations and parking on the nght-of-way of State Road 50 would not be allowed. Mayor Ash opened the public heanng. There were no public comments. Mayor Ash closed the public heanng. Council Member Mullins moved to approve Ordinance 2016-06; seconded by Council Member Bates. The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 14—Variance Request; Hancock Square Planning Manager Henschel presented request for two vanances to construct a new 16,000 square foot professional office building at the northeast corner of Hancock Road and Hooks Street. The property is part of an approved site plan which included an access road for the 7-Eleven convenience store on the north side of the parcel The access road was constructed to align with the convenience store dnve aisle. The applicant was requesting a 10-foot landscape buffer reduction adjacent to Hancock Road due to the parking stalls on the west side of the access road will not allow for a 20-foot buffer The second request was to allow 11 parking stalls in a row without a landscape island. Staff recommended denial of the two vanance requests. Rick McCoy; engineer,was present to answer any questions. Mayor Ash opened the public heanng. There were no public comments. Mayor Ash closed the public heanng. Council Member Goodgame inquired about payment for right-of-way when the road was built. Mr. McCoy stated the road was a pnvate road owned by the applicant. Council Member Goodgame asked if the road could be abandoned and used for parking. Mr. McCoy stated much of the layout had already been established; including the layout of utilities. Council Member Mullins expressed concern regarding the size of the building and parking spaces. Mr. McCoy stated meeting the Code requirements for landscape islands would reduce parking spaces. Mr McCoy confirmed the existing pavement would be a drive isle between the parking and the structure. Mayor Ash expressed concern regarding the parking. Council Member Goodgame inquired if the road separating the properties would remain open. Mr. McCoy stated the road would remain open. Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the vanance requests; seconded by Council Member Bates The motion passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Ash opposed 6 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 2016 Item No. 15—Parking Update;Desoto Street and West Avenue Economic Development Director Hitt presented an update on the West Desoto Street grass parking lot and the West Desoto Street on-street parking. The grass parking lot was completed and includes two paved handicapped spaces and ten grass parking spaces. The crosswalk at West Desoto Street and West Avenue will be completed by the end of January. Public Works staff will re-stnpe the on-street parking spaces to create 13 parallel spaces on the south side of West Desoto Street. Item No. 16—Ordinance No.2016-01;Introduction Deputy City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2016-01 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopted pursuant to Section 125.01(1)(q), Flonda Statutes (1999), consenting to the inclusion of the City of Clermont, Flonda, within the county-wide Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the provision of ambulance and emergency medical services, as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Flonda; providing for the City to be included within said Municipal Service Taxing Unit for a specified term of years; providing for severability, effective date and publication Council Member Mullins moved to introduce Ordinance 2016-01; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye _ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm. SMt APPROVED: 4; . 'I , / / sem._ Gail L. Ash, May•r •t t ATTEST: 3,4T Tracy Ackroyd Howe,City Clerk 7