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The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 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, Bates and Travis. Other City officials present were City Manager Gray, City
Attorney Mantzaris,and Deputy City Clerk Zinker.
Council Member Goodgame was absent.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brian Broadway with the Living Message gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Drew Evans
Police Officer Evans thanked Council for their support this year with the passing of his fiancé,Kalynn Curl,
who passed away in March of 2019.The City and community stepped up and offered all available resources
to him and his family during this time. During the incident,the Police Officers with the City of Clermont
Police Department never left his side.On behalf of the families,Police Officer Evans thanked the Council
for their support and prayers.
Mayor Ash stated the City is a family no matter which department an employee works for.
Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Financial Report
Assistant Finance Director Brosonski introduced Tammy Campbell to present the report from the City's
auditing firm.
Tammy Campbell, McDirmit Davis, presented highlights of the annual financial report and reviewed the
management letter and compliance reports and financial condition of the City.
City Manager Gray stated the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)was given to the Council
tonight for their review.
Quarterly Budget Update
Assistant Finance Director Brosonski provided highlights of the City of Clermont Quarterly Budget Report.
She reviewed the top 10 revenues,major fund revenues,major fund expenditures,department expenditures,
and master plan expenditures.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tim Johnson expressed concern for a lack of recreation facility for people coming to the city specifically
with water activities like paddle boats and bike rentals.Mr.Johnson also expressed concern with a lack of
a Clermont souvenir shop and a place to purchase items such as water and sunscreen along the trail.
Wes Booker expressed concern for the current use of the train depot.
City Manager Gray stated he has spoken to the Historical Society to amend the current agreement for the
Historic Village per Council's direction. The City currently owns the land and the buildings but the
Historical Society owns everything inside the buildings.The Historical Society wants to keep the depot as
their office and meeting space. The suggested amended agreement will be brought before Council at the
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July 9, 2019 Council Meeting. The City cannot do anything with the buildings until the Council amends
the current agreement.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray reported election qualifying ended last week on Friday at noon and there will be no
primary election for the City this year. Jim Purvis and Joe Gustafson qualified for Seat Two and Heidi
Brishke and Ebo Entsuah qualified for Seat Four. Charter amendments will also be on the upcoming ballot
in November. Next week is Fourth of July and the City will be hosting their Red White and Boom event at
Waterfront Park. City government offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 for the holiday. City
Manager Gray requested for the Council to appoint Assistant Finance Director Brosonski to the Fire Union
Negotiating Team to replace Finance Director Van Zile due to his upcoming absence.
Council Member Bates moved to appoint Assistant Finance Director Pam Brosonski to the
Fire Union Negotiating Team; seconded by Council Member Brishke. The motion passed
with all members present voting aye.
City Manager Gray requested item 11 be tabled to September 24, 2019 by Council.
Item No. 11—Ordinance No. 2019-27,Final
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-27 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 table Ordinance No. 2019-27 to September 24, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
City Manager Gray requested item 13 be tabled to July 23,2019 by Council.
Item No. 13—Variance Request, Clermont Brewing Company
Council Member Brishke moved to table the variance request to July 23, 2019; seconded
by Council Member Travis.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
City Manager Gray requested item 14 be tabled to July 9, 2019 by Council.
Item No. 14—Resolution No. 2019-14R, Take 5 Quick Lube
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Resolution No. 2019-14R 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 for an automotive and oil change service center with
three service bays in the C-2 General Commercial zoning district.
Council Member Bates moved to table Resolution No.2019-14R to July 9,2019;seconded
by Council Member Brishke. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
City Attorney Mantzaris—No report.
Council Member Bates—No report.
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Council Member Brishke—No report.
Council Member Travis reported she will be attending the Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting
tomorrow and will provide an update at the following Council Meeting.
City Manager Gray stated Commissioner Campione informed him the Metropolitan Planning Organization
meetings will move throughout Lake County and she requested to utilize the City's Arts and Recreation
Center once or twice for those meetings.
Mayor Ash reported on June 13, she attended the opening of the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation
Conference at the City Community Center. City Manager Gray and Communications Director Deen were
also present. On Saturday, June 15, she gathered at the new Mountaineer Coffee Shop for the monthly
Coffee with the Mayor. On June 20, she attended a public meeting at the Arts and Recreation Center on
transportation in this part of Lake County. On June 21, she was at the headquarters for the Lake Apopka
Natural Gas District in Winter Garden for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the approval of the gas
district.On Monday,June 24, she was at the Lake Apopka Gas District for its monthly board 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—Meeting Minutes Consider approval of June 11, 2019 Council
Meeting minutes.
Item No. 2—Plat Approval Lakeview Preserve Phase 1.
Item No.3—Canvassing Board Appointments Appointment of Canvassing Board members for
the 2019 elections.
Item No.4—Funding Program Agreement Consider approval of Lake County Tourist
Development Tax Capital Projects Funding
Program Agreement in the amount of$750,000
for the Clermont Boat Ramp Project.
Item No. 5—Parking License and Easement Consider agreement for additional inventory of
Agreement public downtown parking with the First United
Methodist Church.
Item No. 6—Resolution No.2019-15R Consider FY 2019 Budget amendment.
City Attorney Mantzaris requested Consent Agenda Item No. 1 be pulled for discussion.
Council Member Travis requested Consent Agenda Item No. 5 be pulled for discussion.
Council Member Bates moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items 2. 1 4, and 6;
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
City Attorney Mantzaris clarified the minutes from the June 11,2019 Council Meeting indicates Ordinance
No. 2019-25 was denied by a 2-2 vote. As a result, when Council approves the minutes,then the Council
is approving that the item was denied by a 2-2 vote.
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Council Member Bates moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 1; seconded by Council
Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Travis expressed concern for the City entering into a parking agreement due to available
parking spaces in other areas of the City.
City Manager Gray stated three areas in the downtown are entering into a parking agreement with the
individual companies and the City of Clermont in order to assess the location for the future Master Plan
parking garage by seeing where the parking demand is in the City.Building the parking garage now would
be premature.As a result,the idea was to lease a couple of locations to see where there is a parking issue.
The agreements are three year leases however the City can get out of the agreements with a six-month
notice. The monthly rental fees for the lots are being paid from the Community Redevelopment Agency
budget.
Council Member Travis expressed concern for the location of the parking lot not affecting the entire
downtown.
Mayor Ash inquired about a six-month lease.City Manager Gray stated the length of time was to allow the
City to see the different parking demands throughout each season and suggested the matter could return to
Council in March for their review.
City Manager Gray stated improvements would have to be made by the City to the Church's property in
order to use it for parking should Council approve the agreement.Assistant City Manager Kinzler clarified
the cost for the improvements would be an estimated$11,000.
Council Member Travis moved to deny Consent Agenda Item 5; seconded by Council
Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The next three items were heard together and voted on separately.
Item No.7—Ordinance No.2019-18,Final, Senninger Annexation
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-18 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.
Item No.8—Ordinance No.2019-19,Final, Senninger Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-19 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
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Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment;providing a severability clause and providing an effective date.
Item No.9—Ordinance No.2019-20,Final, Senninger Rezoning
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No.2019-20 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.
Planning Manager Kruse presented applicant's request for voluntary annexation,Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and rezoning.The property is approximately 12 acres and located south of State Road 50 and
north of County Road 455.The property has been historically used for industrial uses in the production of
equipment in the irrigation industry.The property is located within the Interlocal Service Boundary
Agreement and the Joint Planning Area.The applicant is requesting City services for the property which
the City can fully serve. Staff recommended approval for annexation.The proposed map amendment will
change the future land use from Lake County's Regional Office to the City's Industrial.The City Council
approved the transmittal in April and the State Agencies had no comment. Staff recommended approval
of the large-scale comprehensive plan amendment.The applicant is also requesting a rezoning to the M-1
Industrial district.The applicant is not requesting any variances at this time. Staff recommended approval
for rezoning.
Major Stacy,2221 Lee Road, Suite 27,applicant,stated he was available for questions and expressed
agreement with staff's recommendation.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.There were no comments.Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Travis moved for approval of Ordinance No.2019-18; seconded by
Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote.
Council Member Travis moved for approval of Ordinance No.2019-19; seconded by
Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote.
Council Member Travis moved for approval of Ordinance No.2019-20; seconded by
Council Member Bates.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote.
Item No. 10—Ordinance No.2019-24,Final, Hungerford Right-of-Way Vacation Request
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-24 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, closing
and permanently abandoning a portion of Eleventh Street as shown in the Official Map of
the City of Clermont according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 17,
Public Records of Lake County, Florida and described herein as shown below; providing
for severability,publication and for an effective date.
Planning Manager Kruse presented applicant's request for vacation of the right-of-way of 11th Street.The
length of the right-of-way is approximately 110 lineal feet.This portion of 11th Street has not been
constructed and the City will not construct this portion of 11th Street.City Council approved a variance to
allow for a residential lot without road frontage. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2019-24.
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Thomas Hungerford, 1061 W. Minnehaha Avenue,expressed desire to make one continuous parcel of all
three connecting properties.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.There were no comments.Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Travis inquired about development on property.Mr.Hungerford stated there are no
plans to build on the property.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance No. 2019-24; seconded by Council
Member Brishke.The motion passed 4 to 0 on a roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 12—Variance Request, Target
Development Services Director Henschel presented applicant's request for two variances to allow for a wall
sign greater than the maximum allowable copy area and to allow the number of wall signs to exceed the
maximum number allowed by the Land Development Code.The applicant is requesting five(5)wall signs
with up to a maximum of 525 square feet of copy area.The current sign plan was approved in 2003,which
permitted five (5) wall signs with a total sign area of 749 square feet. The Target store is requesting to
remodel the existing store and update the signage. Although the proposed wall signs will remain the same
at five total signs,the new signs will allow for less wall cover square footage. Staff recommends approval
of the variance request.
Landon Sheer, Kimley Horn, representative of applicant, stated he was available for questions and the
request will be decreasing the current square footage for the signs.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.
Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Drive,expressed concern for approval of signage to violate City code.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
City Manager Gray stated the variance request is the second application for a sign variance which has
recently come before the Council.The original plans were done in 2003 where the City approved the wall
signage.The applicant is requesting to clean up the signs on the front of the store. However, the City will
not see any more of these types of requests due to the process being changed in 2010.
Council Member Bates asked if the current signs were still in place.Mr. Sheer stated only one of the wall
signs has been taken down.
Council Member Bates expressed support for minimizing the square footage of wall signs for Target.
Council Member Brishke expressed agreement with Council Member Bates.
Council Member Bates moved to approve the variance request; seconded by Council
Member Travis.The motion passed with all member present voting aye.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.
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