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The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the Clermont City Council
Chambers.Mayor Ash called the meeting to order at 6:30pm with the following Council Members present:
Council Members Brishke,Travis,Bates,and Goodgame. Other City officials present were City Manager
Gray,City Attorney Mantzaris,and City Clerk Howe.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Sam Arocho gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
City Clerk Howe read the Men's Health Month proclamation aloud. Mayor Ash presented the proclamation
to Dr. Brahmbatt and Dr.Parekatill.
Economic Development Director Schmidt introduced Dr.Brahmbatt and Dr.Parekatill,co-directors of Pur
Clinic.Dr.Brahmbatt provided a presentation on men's health and announced Friday Night Lights will take
place on June 1 and the Welcome Back Run will take place on June 9 at Lake Hiawatha Park. Dr.Parekatill
expressed gratitude to the City and thanked the City for their support.
City Clerk Howe read the ALS Awareness Month proclamation aloud. Mayor Ash presented the
proclamation to Darcy Klempner of the ALS Association.
City Clerk Howe read the Election proclamation aloud.
PRESENTATIONS
Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Financial Report
Finance Director Van Zile introduced Tammy Campbell to present the report from the city's auditing firm.
Tammy Campbell,Audit Partner with McDirmott Davis,presented highlights of the annual financial report
and stated the City is in compliance with Florida Statutes. The assessment indicated a favorable overall
financial condition. Ms.Campbell also presented the CAFR to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Drive,expressed concern of the road conditions of Citrus Tower Boulevard
and urged Council to contact the County in regards to repairs for the road. City Manager Gray responded
the City has contacted the County regarding Citrus Tower Boulevard as it is a county road. City Manager
Gray stated he would contact the County Manager and Public Works Director again as well as draft a letter
from the Mayor to include other roads the County has not kept up with.The County decided not to vote on
a 5 cent gas tax for maintenance of existing roads.The other option for the tax would be to place on a ballot
in November. The 5 cent gas tax would be distributed to all cities for the restricted use of repaving city
roads.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray requested items 7 and 10 be tabled by Council.
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Item No.7—Resolution No.2018-11, Table to June 26, 2018 •
City Clerk Howe read Resolution No.2018-11 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 a convenience store with fuel sales in the C-1 Light
Commercial zoning district.
Council Member Goodgame moved to table Resolution 2018-11 to June 26, 2018;
seconded by Council Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Item No. 10—Variance Request,New Beginnings Greeenhouse
Council Member Goodgame moved to table item 10 to June 26,2018;seconded by Council
Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
City Manager Gray reported the City closed on the Hancock property for Public Works and City buildings
will be closed Monday,May 29,2018 as it is Memorial day.
City Attorney Mantzaris— No report.
Council Member Bates—No report.
Council Member Goodgame reported attending a local wedding in the City.
Council Member Brishke—No report.
Council Member Travis thanked the Mayor and everyone who supported the Ride of Silence on May 16.
She congratulated East Ridge Middle School Principal, Stephanie Mayuski, on receiving the District
Principal of the Year Award. Ms. Mayuski also received a promotion to Regional Executive Director for
Region 3.
Mayor Ash reported she was at Victory Pointe on May 9 to welcome Steve Meckfessel,Director of Fondo
Cycling Circuit. On May 11, she attended the final class of the employee academy at the Parks and
Recreation Center. On May 12, she attended the Montverde Academy gala with other Council Members
and City staff. On May 16, she was at Belk with Police to acknowledge Police Week where they spoke
about safety. Later that day, she was at Waterfront Park for the Ride of Silence. The Ride of Silence was
there to recognize the cyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling. On May 17,she attended the
homeless forum at the South Lake Foundation where the emphasis was on affordable low income homes
and apartments in Lake County. On May 19, she was at Engel and Volkers for Coffee and Conversation
with the Mayor. On May 20,she attended the awards and graduation ceremony for Sea Cadets at the Arts
and Recreation Center. On May 21, she attended the Lake Apopka Gas meeting in Winter Garden and
discussed financial statements for the company.
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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 —Meeting Minutes Consider approval of the April 24,2018 and May
8,2018 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
Item No.2—DEP Agreement No. LW670 Consider grant agreement with the State of
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Land and Water Conservation Fund in the
amount of $200,000 for the Victory Pointe
Project.
Item No.3—Event and Open Container Request Consider allowing open containers in the
requested area for the City of Clermont 4th of
July event at Waterfront Park.
Item No.4—Event,Open Container,and Road Consider allowing open containers and road
Closure Request closures for the City of Clermont's Sips & Salsa
inaugural event co-hosted by the South Lake
Chamber of Council in downtown Clermont.
Item No.5—Resolution No.2018-19R Consider 2019 Florida Division of Cultural
Affairs Cultural Facilities Program Grant
application request in the amount of$500,000 for
the Meet Us in the Middle Project.
Linda Charlton requested to pull item 2 from the Consent Agenda.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1, 3, 4 and 5;
seconded by Council Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Capital Planning and Projects Director Kinzler explained the agreement highlights the level of treatment
received by the stormwater flowing through the Victory Pointe Project. It's a multi-stage project to break
down nutrients and sedimentation before discharging the stormwater to the lakes.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 2; seconded by
Council Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No.6—Ordinance No. 2018-20,Final
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2018-20 aloud by title only.
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An Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
amending Chapter 54, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, Section 54-101,
"Definitions"and Section 54-102"Permit Required/Exemptions",creating Section 54-107
"Distribution of Materials on City Property",repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith,
providing for severability,codification and effective date.
Parks and Recreation Director Davidoff presented proposed changes to Chapter 54. The cost for a special
event permit is $10. City Manager Gray stated seeing a problem particularly at Waterfront Park along the
trail where signs are creating a dangerous situation for people using the trail. The proposed changes will
remedy the situation.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
Council Member Brishke inquired as to how the new information will be communicated to people. Parks
and Recreation Director Davidoff replied staff is communicating by having park rangers and staff patrolling
the area and communicating with people during the day and the weekends.
Mayor Ash inquired of the process if someone is set up without a permit. Parks and Recreation Director
Davidoff stated staff would recommend an alternate location and would do their best to work with the
individuals to resolve the matter.
Council Member Goodgame moved for the adoption Ordinance 2018-20; seconded by
Council Member Bates. The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
The next two items will be heard together and voted on separately.
Item No.8—Resolution No. 2018-12,Fifty West Realty
City Clerk Howe read Resolution No. 2018-12 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 a single building to occupy more than 20,000 square feet
of floor space.
Item No.9—Variance Request,Fifty West Realty
Senior Planner Kruse presented the request from Fifty West Realty. Staff distributed a revised site plan to
Council. Staff has reviewed the application and recommended approval of the request for a Conditional
Use Permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit. Senior Planner Kruse presented four variances to the Land Development Code to develop the site
of the new building. Staff supports the reduction of parking spaces and the stall depth of 18 feet without
wheel stops,but with a 2-foot buffer area. Staff does not support the request for the reduction in landscape
buffer and an increase in compact parking.
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Rick McCoy,Project Engineer,McCoy and Associates,stated there is a 30-foot retaining wall abutting the
property where the buffer would be located. If trees were to be planted in accordance to code,they would
go on the retaining wall which would cause the wall to fail in the coming years. The owner is present for
questions.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
Council Member Bates commented the property looks to conform with the surrounding area should Council
allow the proposed changes.
Council Member Travis suggested a reduction in the size of the building and parking. City Manager Gray
commented staff suggested moving the developing buildings closer to Highway 50 to hide the parking lots
as the city starts developing,but it has not been officially adopted yet.Also,the utility easement which runs
along the property restricts the location of any structures which would be built on this property.
Council Member Brishke suggested to move compact parking someplace else. Mr. McCoy stated the
compact parking is affected by the geometry of the property.
Council Member Goodgame expressed concern with no wheel stops around the perimeter and parking of
large vehicles overtaking the sidewalks.Mr.McCoy stated the property would have an extra 2-foot of mulch
landscaping to compensate for not having wheel stops.
Council Member Bates inquired as to where the landscape buffer is being requested to be reduced. Mr.
McCoy replied on the entire east side,north side,and against the retaining wall overlooking Toyota on the
west side.City Manager Gray noted the Council has allowed prior applicants to share landscape buffers in
the past.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Resolution 2018-12; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.This motion was passed with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Goodgame conveyed concern regarding the wheel stops being removed from spaces
surrounding the building. Senior Planner Kruse stated the variance request indicates the elimination of
wheel stops shall only be for those spaces along the exterior of the parking lot, but not for the spaces
surrounding the building.
Council Member Travis moved to approve item 9, Variance Request; seconded Council
Member Bates.The motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 11—Resolution No.2018-17R
City Clerk Howe read Resolution No.2018-17R aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Florida, approving, solely for
the purposes of Section 147(F)of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 163.01, Florida
Statutes, the issuance by the Capital Trust Agency of its senior living revenue bonds(H-
Bay Ministries, Inc. — Superior Residences Project), series 2018, in one or more series
pursuant to a plan of finance,in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed$90,000,000,
for the purpose of financing the senior living facilities herein described, one of which is
located in the City of Clermont;and providing an effective date.
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City Attorney Mantzaris stated there are two steps for the Council to take in regards to this agenda item.
The first step is to have a public hearing with regards to the proposed bonds and the second step is to
approve the bonds as the local government jurisdiction for which one of these projects is located. The
agenda item has to do with$90 million issuance of bonds.Council must make sure to have a public hearing
on this item first and then take action.These are proposed to be tax exempt bonds and the Internal Revenue
Service's regulations require the local government jurisdiction to approve the bonds. A letter from Foley
and Lardner, the City's bond counsel, was provided to the Council. The letter stated there will not be a
negative impact to the City and there is no liability for the City. The Resolution has an indemnification
requirement within its language.
Mr. Ogieva Guobodia, Senior Vice President of Piper Jaffray, stated this transaction is an established non
for profit acquisition to expand H-Bay's Ministries' mission. Their mission is to provide housing for
seniors.The facility being acquired has been operating since 2002 with 340 units of assisted living.
City Manager Gray clarified this is not a city revenue bond.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
Council Member Travis inquired of any changes to the use. Mr.Guobodia clarified they are not changing
the use of the facility as it will remain an assisted living and memory care facility.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Resolution 2018-17R; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 12—Conceptual Design for Phase 1 of Downtown Waterfront District
Capital Planning and Projects Director Kinzler presented a powerpoint presentation of the conceptual plan
overview of downtown Clermont. Staff is requesting Council's approval of the conceptual design. Once
approved,staff will bring the conceptual plan to the public for their discussion and input.
City Manager Gray will be meeting with the community and businesses owners to show them the approved
designs and to garner their input as they will have questions on such topics as street closings. Council is
only voting to approve the conceptual design so staff may go out to the community for the residents' ideas
or concerns.Then,the design will go back to Council for approval in order to go out to bid.
Mayor Ash requested to be kept updated on the community's concerns regarding the design.
Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Steven Hannah, 1251 Fran Mar Court, inquired how the City plans to publicize the public meetings to
discuss the conceptual designs for downtown.Mr.Hannah also inquired if the City plans to use navigational
signs and other traffic calming measures. City Manager Gray replied the City wants to use signage and
kiosks for citizens using the trails downtown and the City will send direct mailers to property owners and
local media.Capital Planning and Projects Director Kinsler stated the City will ensure property separation
and traffic calming between the trail and the road.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the conceptual design for Phase 1 of
Downtown Waterfront District: seconded by Council Member Travis. The motion passed
with all members present voting aye.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting adjourned at 8:26 pm.
APPROVED:
Gail L. Ash. Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tracy Ackroyd Howe,City Clerk