05-14-2019 Regular Council Meeting City of Clermont
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The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 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
Reverend Doctor Helmut Michelson gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
City Clerk Howe read the Motorcycle Safety Month proclamation aloud. Mayor Ash presented the
proclamation to Bruce Suther.
City Clerk Howe read the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week proclamation aloud.
Mayor Ash presented the proclamation to Beth Brick.
PRESENTATIONS
Quilt to Books
The students of Ms. Star Olsen from Cypress Ridge Elementary School read a presentation on their project
and presented examples of the quilts they made.
Youth Council Legislative Action Days
City Clerk Howe stated the Youth Council Members attended Florida League of Cities' Legislative Action
Days from March 25 to March 27,2019 and introduced Youth Council Member Kristopher Ganesh,Youth
Council Member Aaron Curlee, and Youth Council Member Mary Landaberde to give a presentation on
their experience at the event.
Youth Council Member Ganesh reviewed his experience of interacting with the other local Youth Councils
from around the State of Florida. Clermont's Youth Council Members shared their project regarding tiny
homes with the other Youth Councils present at Legislative Action Days. The other Youth Councils
expressed support for the project and requested copies of the project to bring before their City Council's
upon their return.
Youth Council Member Curlee reviewed his experience of attending the Open Space Meetings during the
Legislative Action Days. During these meetings,the Youth Council Members were able to discuss projects
and controversial political topics with other Youth Councils.The Clermont Youth Council Members toured
the campus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and attended a workshop on choosing a
major at Florida State University during their time in Tallahassee.
Youth Council Member Landaberde reviewed her experience meeting with Representative Anthony
Sabatini and Senator Kelli Stargel. Representative Sabatini spoke with the Youth Council for over an hour
and introduced the Youth Council to other representatives and staff in the office. He also offered the Youth
Council Members internships with his office in Lake County and in Tallahassee. Youth Council Member
Landaberde thanked the Council for allowing the Youth Council to attend the Legislative Action Days in
Tallahassee.
Mayor Ash expressed gratitude for the time dedicated by the Youth Council.
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City Manager Gray thanked City Clerk Howe for her time with the Youth Council and requested for City
Clerk Howe to review comments provided regarding Clermont's Youth Council during Legislative Action
Days. City Clerk Howe stated Dr. Scott Payne and Lynn Tipton both complimented the Youth Council on
being well spoken and well mannered. After the Legislative Action Days, a Commissioner from the City
of Largo requested a copy of the Youth Council's tiny home presentation for his own city.
Council Member Bates thanked City Clerk Howe for her time and effort with the Youth Council.
Citizens Academy
Communications Director Deen stated this graduating class of the Citizens Academy is the sixth Citizens
Academy with a total of 30 participants. The waiting list for the fall Citizens Academy has already filled
up.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ebo Entsuah, 861 Sky Ridge Road, inquired about studies conducted for traffic light timing.City Manager
Gray stated most traffic lights in the City are on State or County roads and are not in the City's jurisdiction.
Public Works Director Brunson stated the State consistently reviews the timing for traffic lights and their
impact on traffic. The State recently performed a study for the light at Bloxam Avenue and Highway 50 to
extend the time of the light. However, the State will look at street lights sooner than scheduled if there are
requests to do so.
Cuqui Whitehead,700 Hooks Street,stated she was proud to be a part of the City and applauded City Clerk
Howe for her work for the City.
Andy Craig, 13900 CR 455, and Carolyn Foy thanked the Mayor for agreeing to be on the first issue of
Clermont Neighbors Magazine and look forward to publishing more issues.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray reported the County Commission will be considering providing funding to the City of
Clermont for the construction and expansion of the proposed boat ramp at their meeting on May 21, 2019.
They are considering funding a $750,000 request for Clermont's boat ramp. The Tourism Development
Council is recommending $240,000 of funding however they have publicly supported participation and
expansion of the City's project. City Manager Gray, Council Member Travis, and Council Member
Goodgame will be in attendance at the County's Commission Meeting to make a presentation for approval
of the proposed funding. City Manager Gray requested for Item No. 3 to be placed on the May 28, 2019
Council Meeting Agenda to allow the County Commission to vote on the funding before City Council votes
to approve the contract for the boat ramp. City Manager Gray stated the May 21, 2019 Workshop has been
cancelled since a Council Workshop was held on May 9, 2019.
City Attorney Mantzaris—No report.
Council Member Bates—No report.
Council Member Goodgame reported speaking at the Italian American Club at Kings Ridge last night.They
were interested in Olympus and getting the signal working at Kings Ridge Boulevard and Hancock Road.
There is also no sign on the hill heading south to warn drivers of the upcoming traffic signal and requested
one be installed. Council Member Goodgame provided a personal update and praised Dr. Ahmed Al-
Hazzouri,who is located in Clermont,and Dr. Rami Komrokji, who is located at Moffit Cancer Center,for
their outstanding work.
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Council Member Brishke reported on April 24, she attended the Clermont Fire Department badge pinning
ceremony.On April 25,she attended the Citizens Academy final class.On April 27,she attended Montverde
Academy's 15th Annual Celebrating Education Event at Clermont's Performing Arts Center. On May 10,
she attended the 9th Annual Special Olympics Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort. The event raised
$30,000 locally and reached an overall gross amount of$1.5 million which will allow Special Olympics of
Florida to reach over 54,000 athletes.
Council Member Travis reported on May 6, she was on Fox 35 Today Show for an interview. Tomorrow
at 7:00pm is the Ride of Silence around Lake Minneola. The founder of Ride of Silence will be arriving
early to visit the City.
City Manager Gray congratulated Council Member Travis for winning the gold medal in the National
Duathlon Competition and for winning the silver medal in Spain at the International Duathlon Competition.
Mayor Ash reported on April 25, she attended the final Citizens Academy class at the Arts and Recreation
Center. On April 27, she attended the Montverde Academy Education Gala. On April 29, she was at the
Clermont Police Department for the swearing in ceremony of Police Officer Sanjeev Gopaul. On May 4,
she was at the Waterfront Pavilion to welcome guests to the Caribbean Jerk Festival. On May 9, a City
Council Workshop was held to discuss improved roadways from US 27 to other areas in Lake and Orange
County. On May 10, she attended the graduation ceremony for the Employee Academy. On May 11, she
attended the Boy Scouts' graduation ceremony at the Methodist Church in Clermont to celebrate the new
Eagle Scouts in their group, Alex Smith and Rody Stewart.
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 23, 2019 Council
Meeting minutes.
Item No. 2—Surplus Request Recommend to approve and declare end of life
inventory as surplus from Environmental
Services, Finance, and Information Technology
Departments and dispose of in accordance with
the Purchasing Policy.
Item No.3—Bid Award Consider awarding bid to Traverse Group, Inc.
for the construction of a new public boat ramp
and restroom in the budgeted amount of
$2,491,313.73.
Item No.4—Bid Award Consider awarding bid to Merrell Bros., Inc.,
Compost USA of Sumter, LLC., and Shelley's
Septic Tank, Inc. to provide bio-solids hauling
and disposal in the estimated annual budgeted
amount of$200,000.
Item No. 5—Piggyback Purchase Consider request to piggyback the Florida
Sheriffs Association contract with Ring Power to
purchase two diesel generators in the budgeted
amount of$127,661.20
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Item No.6—Contract Award Consider request to piggyback the Seminole
County contract with Konica Minolta Business
Solutions U.S.A., Inc. to provide lease of
multifunctional devices and management
software services in the estimated annual amount
of$50,000.
Council Member Travis requested the date provided in the previous meeting minutes for the Lake County
Commission Meeting be changed to May 21,2019.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 with
corrections to the minutes; seconded by Council Member Travis. The motion passed with
all members present voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 7—Historic Village
City Manager Gray introduced Assistant Public Works Director VanDever who will provide the
presentation in regards to the Townsend House roof and Historic Village perimeter fence to the Council.
Assistant Public Works Director VanDever reviewed the purpose of the presentation, the location of the
subject property,the history of the project to replace the Townsend House roof,the challenges of the project,
and the next steps.
City Manager Gray stated the Historical Society made an offer to provide funding of$10,000 towards the
project if the Council decides to go with the shake shingles option for the Townsend Roof. The lowest bid
is$27,000 with only$13,000 currently in the City's budget for the project.As a result,a budget amendment
will have to be completed for this project.City Manager Gray recommended for the Council to address the
Townsend House roof first and then move on to address the fence request from the Historical Society.
Jim Griggs, President of the Historical Society, requested for the Council to approve the shake shingle
option for the Townsend House roof to keep the roof looking like the original and offered to provide
$10,000 towards the shake shingles.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bates inquired if the$10,000 offer was only for the shake shingles option. Mr. Griggs
replied the$10,000 was only to be given if the Council decided to proceed with the shake shingles.
Council Member Brishke inquired about hurricane resistance. Public Works Director Brunson stated the
roof will have to meet current building codes.
Council Member Travis asked if the shake shingles were fireproof. Mr. Griggs stated the shingles are
fireproof as they are made of a composite similar to residential houses but made to look like wooden
shingles.
Mayor Ash expressed support for the shake shingle roofing to make the roof look closer to the original
roof on the Townsend House.
Council Member Travis moved to go with the shake shingles with the Historical Society
contributing$10,000 towards shingle replacement;seconded by Council Member Brishke.
The motion passed with all members present voting ave.
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Mayor Ash expressed concern for the proposed fencing not fulfilling the required need of the request.
Council Member Goodgame clarified the purpose for the fence is to make it non-conducive for people to
walk through the Historic Village.
Council Member Bates proposed to discuss the matter during the upcoming budget hearings to look at the
City's budget when considering the matter.
Donna Degennaro, Board Member of the Board of Directors for the Historical Society,stated the goal is to
limit traffic when the Historic Village is not open to ensure protection of the property including avoiding
the occurrence of accidental fires.
Council Member Brishke requested clarification on the gate for the Historic Village. Public Works Director
Brunson stated the gate is done and waiting to be installed.
Council Member Brishke expressed agreement with postponing the matter to the budget hearings and
inquired if the City could place signage at the location in the meantime as a deterrent.
Mayor Ash expressed opposition towards the installation of a fence.
City Manager Gray stated the matter will be placed for discussion during the upcoming budget hearings.
Council Member Travis requested the renting of the train depot also be discussed during the upcoming
budget hearings.
The next four items were heard together and voted on separately.
Item No. 8—Water,Wastewater and Reuse Service Agreement,Olympus
Item No. 9—Ordinance No.2018-35,Final, Olympus Sports and Entertainment
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No. 2018-35 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. 10—Ordinance No. 2018-34,Final, Olympus Sports and Entertainment
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No. 2018-34 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, 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.
Item No. 11 —Ordinance No. 2018-36,Final, Olympus Sports and Entertainment
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No. 2018-36 aloud by title only.
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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.
Development Services Director Henschel gave an overview of the requests by the applicant and introduced
Assistant City Manager Kinzler to present applicant's request for approval of their service agreement.
Assistant City Manager Kinzler highlighted the key elements of the service agreement which included the
requirement for the developer to extend utility lines to the property,the regional utility plan,the cost share
plan to fund the extension of utilities, and the partial impact fee credit.
Development Services Director Henschel presented the applicant's request for annexation,Comprehensive
Plan Amendment, and Planned Unit Development rezoning. Once the utility agreement is approved by
Council, then the property meets the requirements of the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement for
annexation. Staff supports the applicant's request for annexation. A corresponding future land use
designation must be assigned to the property once it is annexed into the City. A Comprehensive Plan
Amendment consists of changing the Future Land Use from Lake County Wellness Way-1 and Town
Center to City of Clermont Master Planned Development.Staff supports the applicant's request for a change
to the future land use category to Master Planned Development. The focus of the proposed Planned Unit
Development is to develop a sports and medicine complex. The project will host a wide variety of sports,
entertainment,medical,retail,housing,and hotel uses.The project has a significant economic development
benefit to the City and south Lake County.The applicant,surrounding land owners,as well as Lake County,
Lake Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Florida Department of Transportation have worked
together to create an alternative approach to acquire right-of-ways, designing, permitting and constructing
the Wellness Way road network. Development Services Director Henschel reviewed the Planned Unit
Development exhibits,waivers,and staff recommended changes to Ordinance 2018-36. Staff recommends
approval of utility service agreement,annexation Ordinance No.2018-35,Comprehensive Plan Ordinance
No. 2018-34, and rezoning Ordinance No.2018-36 with staff changes.
City Manager Gray stated the applicant is dedicating a Fire Station site to the City in their Planned Unit
Development.
Council Member Travis inquired of the location for the proposed fire station. City Manager Gray stated a
location has been identified with easy access to US Highway 27. A maximum allowance of 10,000 square
feet for a building was included in the Planned Unit Development for the City which provides a frame work
for placing a facility for Fire and Police.
Mr. Mike Carroll,applicant,Chief Operating Officer,stated Olympus is a 243-acre master plan community
combining fitness, sports, wellness, residential, entertainment. Mr. Carroll reviewed the multi-sports
competition and training venues, wellness, fitness and sports medicine facilities, hospitality and
entertainment venues,and residential neighborhoods to be available within the community.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Ash expressed support for the development.
Council Member Bates inquired as to the owner of the neighboring outparcel piece of land. Development
Services Director Henschel clarified the neighboring outparcel land was not a part of the application.
Council Member Travis expressed concern regarding change in elevation of the hills within the City.
Richard Levy stated the portion of the property running through the hills is Schofield Road. City Manager
Gray stated the applicant will not be constructing on Schofield Road as Cemex has an agreement with Lake
County for that area.
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Council Member Goodgame inquired about provisions for reclaim water from Conserv II. City Manager
Gray stated through the road network agreement. Mr. Carr with The Crossings Church has been working
with Consery to do some property swaps to help with the road network. After the property swaps are
complete,the City will start discussion back up with Consery regarding future reuse.
Council Member Bates moved to approve agenda item 8 agreement; seconded by Council
Member Travis. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance No. 2018-35; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame. The motion passed with a 5 to 0 roll call vote.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance No. 2018-34; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame. The motion passed with a 5 to 0 roll call vote.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance No.2018-36 with staff recommended
changes; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with a 5 to 0 roll
call.
City Manager Gray thanked the applicant and local property owners for their help and effort with this
project.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 12—Ordinance No.2019-16,Introduction, Wise PUD
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No. 2019-16 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,recording, and publication.
Council Member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2019-16; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 13—Ordinance No. 2019-22,Introduction, Charter Revisions
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-22 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance amending Article II, Section 6, "The Council" of the Charter Laws of the
City of Clermont,providing that the Council shall be composed of a Mayor elected at large
and four Council Members each a resident of and elected by electors of specific districts;
providing for the creation of four districts and redistricting; providing that no Council
Member shall be elected for more than four consecutive two-year terms; providing for an
eighteen-month residency requirement prior to qualification for election to any seat on the
Council; providing for a referendum on the amendments; providing for the title and
explanatory statement for the ballot for each of the amendments;providing for inclusion in
the Charter; providing for severability and conflict and providing an effective date for the
amendment.
Council Member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2019-22; 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 8:25 pm.
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