07-09-2019 Regular Council City of Clermont
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The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 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, Goodgame and Travis. Other City officials present were City Manager
Gray,City Attorney Mantzaris,and Deputy City Clerk Zinker.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Doctor Helmut Michelson gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read the Parks and Recreation Month proclamation aloud. Mayor Ash presented
the proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Davidoff.
PRESENTATIONS
Youth Council Recognition
City Manager Gray introduced Communications Director Deen.
Communications Director Deen introduced Youth Council Members Emma Gaskins and Bailey Bates.
They have graduated from high school and are moving on to college. Communications Director Deen
reviewed the accomplishments of Youth Council Members Bailey Bates and Emma Gaskins.
2019 FSA Excellence Award
Communications Director Deen reviewed Victory Pointe. Assistant Environmental Services Director
Maiworm presented the 2019 FSA Excellence Award to the Mayor and Communications Director Deen.
'A Walking Miracle:'First responders save man after 45 minutes of CPR
Fire Chief Bishop reviewed statistics for 2016, 2017, and 2018 Cardiac Arrest incidents. The City of
Clermont has an estimated 67 percent survival rate of cardiac arrests in 2019.Fire Chief Bishop introduced
Lieutenant Jason Ness, Shabiah Gordon, Engineer Blake McCorkle, Firefighter/Paramedic Bruce Mace,
and Firefighter/EMT Jordan Bennett. The morning of February 24, 2019, Mr. Gordon was not breathing
and entered into cardiac arrest.He was in cardiac arrest for 45 minutes while the EMS provided CPR before
his heartbeat came back. Fire Chief Bishop showed a video from Channel 35 which covered the story.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray reported the budget workshops are next week on July 16, 2019 and July 17, 2019 at
6:30pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall.The first night will cover all of the City Departments except
for public safety. The second meeting will cover the Police and Fire Departments along with other
outstanding items.
City Manager Gray requested item 6, 7,and 8 be tabled to August 13,2019.
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Item No.6—Ordinance No.2019-14,Final, Wise
Deputy City Clerk Zinker 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 table Ordinance No. 2019-14 to August 13, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Item No. 7—Ordinance No.2019-15,Final, Wise Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-15 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 11,
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.
Council Member Bates moved to table Ordinance No. 2019-15 to August 13, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Item No.8—Ordinance No.2019-16,Final, Wise PUD Rezoning
Deputy City Clerk Zinker 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 table Ordinance No. 2019-16 to August 13, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
City Manager Gray requested item 9 be tabled to August 13,2019 by Council.
Item No.9—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 August 13, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
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City Manager Gray requested item 11 be tabled to July 23,2019 by Council.
Item No. 11 —Resolution No.2019-17R,Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Resolution No.2019-17R aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,granting
an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit(Resolution 1603)to allow an overflow vehicle
parking lot in the M-1 Industrial Zoning district.
Council Member Bates moved to table Resolution No. 2019-17R to July 23, 2019.,
seconded by Council Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
City Manager Gray reported the City's 4th of July event had an estimated 25,000 attendees.
City Attorney Mantzaris—No report.
Council Member Bates—No report.
Council Member Goodgame reported he was glad to be back.
Council Member Brishke—No report.
Council Member Travis reported on June 26, 2019, she attended the Metropolitan Planning Organization
meeting in Lady Lake where County Road 455 moved up to number 13 and is in the design phase.On July
8, she attended the Tourism Development Council meeting where a 5-year history of local tourism was
provided. Council Member Travis expressed disappointment to learn the City Council was not aware the
County had approved a Carmax, an apartment complex,and a Kia dealership along the City's border.
Mayor Ash reported on June 27, she attended the semi-annual staff breakfast where City employees were
recognized. Two nights later she returned to the Arts and Recreation Center for the Fire Department's
ceremony. Firefighter John Fagan was promoted to Lieutenant and Mike Brock was promoted to Engineer.
On July 4, she attended a ceremony celebrating Independence Day at the Kings Ridge Community. Later
that same day, she was at the Waterfront Pavilion for the City's fifth annual Red,White and Boom event.
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 25, 2019 Council
Meeting minutes.
Item No.2—Surplus Request Consider declaring end of life inventory as
surplus from the departments of: Police,
Environmental Services, Public Works, Fire and
Parks& Recreation and dispose of in accordance
with the Purchasing Policy.
Item No.3—Event Open Container Allowance Consider allowing Lake County Rowing to have
an open container allowance for their "Clermont
Cardboard Classic" event on August 3, 2019 at
Victory Pointe.
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Item No.4—Utility Agreement Consider Utility Services Agreement for Water
Fuccillo Kia of Clermont and Sewer Services to construct a new
automotive dealership on SR 50.
Item No.5—Resolution No.2019-20R Consider support of the State Road 50
Realignment Project in Downtown Groveland.
Council Member Bates requested for Consent Agenda Item 4 be pulled.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1,2,3&5;seconded by
Council Member Brishke. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Council Member Bates inquired about possible denial of Consent Agenda Item 4. City Attorney Mantzaris
replied the City has a Water and Sewer Service Area adopted by City Ordinance. This property is located
within that service area and the law is unsettled as to if a city can deny a service request when the request
is within the city's service area. It is vitally important to generate new customers and protect the service
area from other utility companies. The best way to protect a city's service area is for the city to provide
services when the city is able to.There is some ability within the agreements to have reasonable and related
conditions placed on the requestors,such as to modify the density of residential units.To deny a Water and
Sewer Agreement when a city is able to provide services is problematic and could open up the city to
potential action.
Council Member Travis inquired about the location of the site. City Manager Gray stated the proposed
dealership is going between the Honda and Mazda dealerships. According to the submitted plan, the
majority of the car storage will be behind the building with a display area up front.
Council Member Bates asked if the matter will come before the Council. City Manager Gray replied the
matter will not have to come before the Council as all of the jurisdiction is with the County. However,per
the service agreement, if they did not meet city standards then they would have to come before Council to
request a variance.
Council Member Bates inquired about annexation of the subject property. City Manager Gray stated they
have not yet asked for annexation but the agreement,if approved,would allow for the City to proceed with
annexing the property. Then the utilities fees, property taxes, and permit fees would be paid to the City
instead of the County.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 4; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 10—Minnehaha Traffic Concerns
City Manager Gray introduced Assistant City Manager Kinzler to present the Minnehaha Traffic Concerns.
Assistant City Manager Kinzler reviewed the purpose, location, overview, solutions, police monitoring
data,and staff's recommendation for a four-way stop at the intersection of Minnehaha Avenue and Bloxam
Avenue.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.
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Bob Cardinal,695 East Minnehaha Avenue, expressed opposition to staff's recommendation.
Dave McFarland expressed support for staff's recommendation and applauded City's efforts along
Minnehaha.
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, expressed opposition to staff's recommendation and suggested
making Bloxam Avenue a one-way street.
Cheryl Abbarno, 130 West Minnehaha Avenue,expressed support for staff's recommendation.
Raul Salabarria, 332 West Minnehaha Avenue, thanked Council for improvements on Minnehaha and
expressed safety concern for Hooks Street and US 27 as well as requested flashing stop signs on Minnehaha.
Richard Turner,603 East Minnehaha Avenue,expressed support for staff recommendation.
Ebo Entsuah, 861 Skyridge Road, suggested speed tables and speed bumps in the general area of
Minnehaha.City Manager Gray replied the Council has discussed the possibility of installing speed tables
and speed bumps at prior meetings however they chose not to go that route due to residential complaints
and opposition.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Brishke inquired about removal of an installed stop sign.City Attorney Mantzaris replied
removing a stop sign is possible but a decision to remove a traffic control device creates additional liability
risk to the City.
Council Member Brishke expressed support for the mentioned idea of making Bloxam a one-way street but
expressed concerns with Hooks Street and US 27 intersection and requested the intersection return for
Council consideration. Placement of a stop sign at Bloxam Avenue may ease the traffic problem but it is
not a final solution.
Mayor Ash stated the issue is Minnehaha Avenue serves as an alternate route for Highway 50 with few
streets within the City which can serve as an alternate. That limitation causes the additional traffic on
Minnehaha Avenue. Changing Bloxam Avenue to a one-way street will not stop the traffic issues as it will
cause others cars traveling in that direction to continue taking Bloxam Avenue as an alternative route.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve a 4-way stop and adding lighting to the
stop signs at Bloxam Avenue and Minnehaha Avenue; seconded by Council Member
Travis.The motion passed with all members present voting ave.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Ash clarified the transmittal of Ordinances will be open for public discussion as is City procedure.
Item No. 12—Parking License and Easement Agreement
City Manager Gray reviewed agreement and introduced Assistant City Manager Kinzler.
Assistant City Manager Kinzler reviewed outline, purpose, background, master plan, short-term and
medium-term past recommendations, improvements, shared parking agreements,proposed shared parking
agreement and locations, and staff's recommendation for approval of the proposed agreement. Staff
previously recommended to partner with the private sector to help fund the future parking structure for the
City's Master Plan.
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City Manager Gray clarified the City would not spend $11,500 on improvements for the First United
Methodist Church as the City can do some of the work themselves. The $11,500 quote is the estimated
value of the improvements to be made to the property. City Manager Gray recommended providing the
improvements to the property even if the agreement is not approved as the City has used the private parking
for their events over the past 20 years.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.
Libby Hannah, 1250 Fran Mar Court,suggested asking the church to charge for parking and allow parking
during City events.
City Manager Gray stated the idea has been discussed but there was an issue of liability as the church would
have been liable should citizens get hurt on the property or if private property was damaged on the property.
Stephen Elmore, 232 Boca Ciega Road, First United Methodist Church, stated most of the capital
improvements are safety related with the Church agreeing to include a clause within the agreement to pay
back the money should the Church decide to leave the parking agreement.
Darren Johnson, 1075 West Lakeshore Drive,owner of Clermont Brewing Company,thanked the Council
for their efforts downtown and expressed support for the parking agreement.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
City Manager Gray stated the funding for the proposed agreement would come from the Community
Redevelopment Agency fund which consists of money from the business owners' property taxes. In the
future,the parking structure could become a joint project with the businesses in the downtown area.
Mayor Ash inquired about the use of golf carts to transport citizens downtown when streets are closed for
events.City Manager Gray replied the Clermont Downtown Partnership looked into using a trolley but the
trolley currently does not work.
Council Member Bates asked if the funding needs to go to the Community Redevelopment Agency for
approval. City Manager Gray replied the funding has already been approved in the Community
Redevelopment Agency plan which was approved in September of 2018.
Council Member Goodgame expressed support for the proposed agreement.
Council Member Brishke expressed support for waiting one to three years for entering into the agreement
and inquired about the current need for the lot. City Manager Gray stated, in order for the City to put the
shared parking structure downtown, staff looked at using agreements with existing parking lots to bring in
more parking for the downtown without paying immediately for a parking structure.
Council Member Brishke expressed support for providing the improvements to the church's parking lot but
expressed support with waiting to enter into the agreement for additional parking.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the Parking License and Easement
Agreement with First United Methodist Church;seconded by Council Member Bates.The
motion passed 4 to 1 with Council Member Brishke voting nay.
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Item No. 13—Ordinance No.2019-02,Introduction, Clonts Grove
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-02 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 contiguous to the present City boundaries;
providing for an effective date,severability, recording,and publication.
Council Member Goodgame moved to introduce Ordinance No.2019-02;seconded by
Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting ave.
Item No. 14—Ordinance No.2019-03, Transmittal, Clonts Grove
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-03 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..
Planning Manager Kruse presented applicant's request to change the subject property to a future land use
category of Master Planned Development.The applicant envisions a project that incorporates multi-family,
commercial, retail, and office uses. Upon approval of the transmittal, the proposed amendment would be
transmitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other State agencies for their review.
They would then issue an objection, recommendation, and comments letter to the City where the matter
would then be scheduled for a final hearing before the City Council.City staff supports applicant's request
for a change to Master Planned Development. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6 to 0 for
approval.
Ray Hernandez, representative of applicant, 420 South Orange Avenue, expressed support for staff's
recommendation.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.
Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Drive,expressed support for the request.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bates moved to transmit Ordinance No. 2019-03; seconded by Council
Member Travis. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 15—Ordinance No.2019-04,Introduction, South Lake Crossing
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-04 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.
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Council Member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2019-04; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 16—Ordinance No.2019-05, Transmittal, South Lake Crossing
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-05 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.
Planning Manager Kruse presented applicant's request to designate the subject property with a future land
use category of Master Planned Development.The amendment application is associated with an annexation
application and Planned Unit Development rezoning that has been filed with the City. Upon approval of
the transmittal, the proposed amendment would be transmitted to the Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity and other State agencies for their review. They would then issue an objection,
recommendation, and comments letter to the City where the matter would then be scheduled for a final
hearing before the City Council.The subject property is located entirely within the City's service area.City
staff supports the applicant's request for a change to Master Planned Development.The Planning&Zoning
Commission voted 6 to 0 for approval.
Dan O'Keefe, representative of the applicant, 300 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida, stated the
proposed project is an important part to the overall road network which will be constructed around the
Olympus project.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bates moved to transmit Ordinance No. 2019-05;seconded by Council
Member Brishke. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 17—Ordinance No.2019-34,Introduction, Vacation Request
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2019-34 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 Desoto 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.
Council Member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2019-34;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 8:39pm.
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