03-12-2019 Regular Council City of Clermont
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March 12,2019
The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 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
Brian Broadway gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
City Clerk Howe read the Florida Bicycle Month proclamation aloud.
PRESENTATIONS
FY 2019 Quarterly Budget Presentation
Finance Director Van Zile presented the highlights of the City of Clermont quarterly budget report for
October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. The report presents an overview of the City's revenues,
expenditures, and key department statistics for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2019. Building permit fees
are 14 percent of the budget but should be at 25 percent. The decrease is a result of fewer permits being
issued compared to the same timeframe last year which also affects the impact fees for capital projects.
Finance Director Van Zile reviewed the top 10 revenues, major fund revenues, major fund expenditures,
department expenditures,and master plan expenditures.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Olsen, 1290 Diane Place,stated the US Power Squadron and the Clermont Chain of Lakes Foundation
is hosting Americas Boating Course which is required for anyone born after 1988. The class will be on
Saturday,March 23,2019 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the Arts and Recreation Center.
Liam O'Dubhslaine. commented March is St. Patrick's month and there will be a celebration at the
Suncreek Brewery this weekend.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray reported changes to the agenda.Items 9, 10 and 11 need to be tabled to March 26,2019
due to advertising error.
Item No.9—Ordinance No.2019-07,Final, Fuqua Annexation
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-07 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 contiguous to the present City boundaries;
providing for an effective date,severability,recording,and publication.
Council Member Bates moved to table Ordinance No. 2019-07 to March 26, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Item No. 10—Ordinance No.2019-08,Final, Fuqua CPA
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No. 2019-08 aloud by title only.
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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, Florida,
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; rovidin a severability clause and providing an effective date.
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Council Member Bates moved to table Ordinance No. 2019-08 to March 26. 2019;
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Item No. 11—Ordinance No.2019-09,Final, Fuqua PUD
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-09 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.
Council Member Bates moved to table Ordinance No. 2019-09 to March 26. 2019;
seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present
voting aye.
City Manager Gray reported the Citizens Academy started on Thursday, March 7, 2019 and thanked
Communications Director Deen and Nick Gonzalez for their work.There was an incident on Saturday night
at Pig on the Pond concerning a group of kids. Chief Broadway and his team handled the situation. The
City's utility extension priority made the first round in the House and in the Budget Committee. City
Manager Gray asked IT Director Dennis to discuss the City's wifi project.
IT Director Dennis stated progress is being made on employing public wifi.Progress is slow moving as the
project requires extending electric utility and underground fiber work.The public wifi is currently available
at existing City facilities. Staff was able to use the public wifi at the City facilities as a controlled test run.
Over the weekend the wifi had over 140 users.The public wifi does not collect any personally identifiable
information.The only information requested is zip code and e-mail.City Manager Gray stated this project
is a priority and has the potential for government funding.
City Manager Gray reported there is a triathlon at Victory Pointe this weekend.
City Attorney Mantzaris reported at the February 12, 2019 meeting, the Council denied a 7-11 location
Conditional Use Permit that returned to Council as a request for relief due to a prior denial of the
Conditional Use Permit. However,the applicant has withdrawn their application and will not be pursuing
the matter further.
Council Member Bates—No report.
Council Member Goodgame reported on Thursday attending the Homeowner's Association meeting for the
Hills of Clermont at Hampton Inn. There is a firm from Atlanta proposing to build an apartment building
near the development but per the Hills of Clermont's regulations,the Homeowner's Association has a voice
in the matter. There are five proposed buildings with elevators. Out of the 117 people that attended the
meeting,only three people voted no.
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Council Member Brishke reported on February 28, she attended the Tip A Cop Event at Outback
Steakhouse.
Council Member Travis reported on February 27, she attended a Metropolitan Planning Organization
meeting in Lady Lake where they asked for a list of the City's 2019 top priorities.On April 24,she will be
leaving for Spain at which time Planning Manager Kruse will take her place at the next Metropolitan
Planning Organization meeting.
Mayor Ash reported on March 28,she attended the Master Plan meeting at the City Center where the focus
was on the development of the Meet Us in the Middle Plaza.On March 1,she was at Hancock Park to throw
the first pitch for the start of the Collegiate Women's National Softball Tournament, also known as the
Spring Games.On March 3 and 4,she spoke to two students at Lake Sumter regarding priorities in the City.
At the City Center on March 7,she welcomed the participants in the latest Leadership Orlando Class.Later
that day,she attended the first class of the Citizens Academy.
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 February 26, 2019
Council Meeting minutes.
Item No.2—Surplus Request Consider declaring end of life inventory as
surplus from Police Department, Environmental
Services Department, Human Resources
Department, Information Technology
Department and dispose of in accordance with the
Purchasing Policy.
Item No. 3—Bid Award Consider approval of bid award to Derelle,Inc.to
provide construction services for the Clermont
gateway improvement project in the total
budgeted amount of$405,273.
Item No. 4—Bid Award Consider award to L7 Construction, Inc. for the
East Side Water Reclamation Facility Expansion
Filter Project in the budgeted amount of
$1,857,000.
Item No. 5—Contract Award Consider request to piggyback the Seminole
County contract with Konica Minolta Business
Solutions U.S.A., Inc. to provide lease and
purchase of multi-functional devices and
management software services.
Item No. 6—Boathouse Mitigation Bank Agreement Consider agreement approval to buy mitigation
credits for work proposed to install a small boat
ramp at the boathouse in the budgeted amount of
$4,800.
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Item No.7—Community Development Block Grant Consider approval of the Florida Department of
Agreement and Budget Amendment Economic Opportunity CDBG Agreement in the
amount of$750,000 and a budget amendment in the
amount of$1,384,400.
Item No.8—Investment Performance Monitoring Consider agreement with Burgess Chambers &
and Advisory Services Agreement Associates for an annual budgeted amount of
$10,000.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the Consent Agenda:seconded by Council
Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 12—Historic Village Improvements
Public Works Director Brunson presented the purpose,location,history,challenges,and next steps for the
Townsend House roof and the Historic Village perimeter fence. Staff was directed to obtain quotes for a
new three-foot high and two rail ranch style PVC fence for the perimeter of the Historic Village. Quotes
for two optional layouts of fencing were received. The first option was a cost of$10,780 with the second
option being a cost of$6,125.
City Manager Gray clarified the City knew the roof on the Townsend House would need to be replaced
and, for budgeting purposes, budgeted $13,000 for the cost. However,the proposed fencing requested by
the Historic Society for the Historic Village was not in the budget and as a result a budget amendment
would be required.At the previous workshop,the Historic Society's request was to keep the wood shingles
in order to preserve the historic look of the house.There were no responses to the City's bid for replacing
the roof shingles. A local contractor bid on the project once the City approached them due to a lack of
responses and their bid was$36,000.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.
Jim Briggs,President of South Lake Historical Society,provided an attendance update which has increased
steadily over the year and showed a photograph which hangs in the Townsend House. The Historical
Society is offering to pay the difference in cost for a composite cedar shingle roof similar to the original.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bates inquired about the lack of bidders.Public Works Director Brunson replied the lack
of responses could be due to the economy as the proposed project is small.
Council Member Goodgame inquired about the different material types to be used with each option.Public
Works Director Brunson replied the City would have to use the material which is recommended to go with
the warranty.
Council Member Travis expressed concern with the cost for a new roof. City Manager Gray stated staff
could open the bid up again to give more people the opportunity to bid.
Mayor Ash asked what advantages and differences there were between the two type of shingles. Public
Works Director Brunson stated the warranty information is approximately the same but there is a difference
in appearance with one having more of a historical look.
City Manager Gray clarified the City does not have to do a formal Request For Proposals again but rather
can open the matter up for bids and have staff collect the bids.
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Mayor Ash expressed opposition to the open slat fence. City Manager Gray clarified staff was directed to
look at that specific type of fence to keep the fencing uniform along the waterfront.
Council Member Goodgame stated the purpose of the fence is to prevent walkers who cut through the
property.
Council Member Travis suggested installing the gate even without the fence.
Mayor Ash inquired timeframe of when the gate would be open.City Manager Gray stated the gate would
be closed during big events.
Council Member Bates suggested holding off on the matter until more information is acquired with the cost
of the roof.
Roxanne Brown stated the purpose of the fence would be to stop people from entering who should not be
there and expressed concern of people smoking around the buildings.
Public Works Director.Brunson stated staff is building the gate either way as it has already been budgeted
for and the gate will match what is currently in the parks.
City Manager Gray stated staff will collect more information and will put the matter on a future agenda.
Item No. 13—Variance Request,Kau,f nan
Development Services Director Henschel presented the applicant's variance request.The variance request
is to allow for a rear yard setback of 21 feet instead of 25 feet as required by the Land Development Code.
The applicant is requesting the variance to allow for construction of a balcony on the second story of the
residential home.The parcel located to the rear of the property is owned by the applicant as well. Staff has
reviewed the application and recommended approval of the variance request.
Scott Kauffman, applicant, stated he has lived in the City for 23 years and requested approval for his
variance request.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Ash inquired about the Homeowner's Association. Mr. Kauffman replied there is a Homeowner's
Association which has already given approval pending the Council's approval of the variance request.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the variance request;seconded Council
Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 14—Ordinance No.2019-14,Introduction, Wise Property
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-14 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 contiguous to the present City boundaries;
providing for an effective date,severability,recording,and publication.
Council Member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance No.2019-14;seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 15—Ordinance No.2019-15, Transmittal, Wise Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-15 aloud by title only.
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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, Florida,
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.
Planning Manager Kruse presented the transmittal request. The applicant's property is approximately 13
acres west of County Road 455/Hartle Road.This request is being heard concurrently with an annexation
and rezoning request. The property is located within the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement and the
Joint Planning Area. The property has been historically used for agricultural use. The proposed map
amendment will change the future land use from Lake County's Urban Low Density to the City's
Commercial. Under Lake County's Comprehensive Plan, the property can be developed at a maximum
density of 53 residential units and 144,495 square feet of commercial.The City's Commercial Future Land
Use allows up to .25 Floor Area Ratio and up to 12 units per acre.The commercial square footage would
be the same but an increase of eight units per acre could be constructed.The applicant is requesting for up
to 96,000 square feet of commercial/office space and 96 multi-family units. The property meets the
requirements for voluntary annexation and it is not in conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Staff
recommends approval of transmittal.The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Greg Beliveau,representative of the Wise family,stated he was available for questions and the Wise family
has been cooperating with the extension of Hooks Street.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.
Mike De Santis, 16305 Lake Sherman Drive,expressed opposition to the request.
Antonio Rosado, 13207 Hartle Road,expressed opposition to the request.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Beliveau stated the Hooks Street extension will address the traffic concerns and the applicant cannot
build until that extension goes in. The traffic impact will be mitigated and there will be an alternative
east/west access. The applicant is asking for an increase in density as reimbursement for right-of-way
donations.The applicant has worked with Lake County Public Works and the City of Clermont.
City Manager Gray reminded Council the matter will return for a final vote once it has been transmitted to
the State for their review.
Council Member Travis expressed opposition to the transmittal.
Council Member Bates expressed opposition to the proposed project but expressed support for transmittal.
Mayor Ash inquired about the State's review.Planning Manager Kruse replied the request gets transmitted
to several different State agencies however each agency only looks at the subject from their particular view
point and not as an overall project.City Manager Gray clarified the State agencies are looking to ensure it
meets state laws. If there are any objections,the State will send a letter to the City and the applicant.
Mayor Ash expressed traffic concerns.
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Council Member Travis stated the County would have to rezone the property to approve the applicant's
request.City Attorney Mantzaris clarified the County's Comprehensive Plan does allow for the residential
and commercial use so it would be simple for the applicant to rezone the property to match the County's
Comprehensive Plan.
City Manager Gray stated staff's recommendation is to transmit the request to the State so the matter can
return to the City Council for the Council to vote upon. The City has been impacted by decisions of the
County in prior history and having the City Council vote on the property would allow for the City to have
some control over what is done with the subject property.
Mayor Ash expressed support for the City having a say with the property.
Council Member Bates moved to approve transmittal of Ordinance No.2019-15;seconded
by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 16—Ordinance No.2019-17,Introduction, City Parks Rezoning
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-17 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,an effective date,and publication.
Council Member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance No.2019-17; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting adjourned at 7:57pm.
APPROVED:
Gail L. Ash, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tracy Ac royd Howe,City Clerk