Minutes - 05.26.2020 - City Council MeetingCity of Clermont
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2020
The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in the Clermont City Council
Chambers. Mayor Ash called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Other City officials present were City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzaris, and City Clerk Howe.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Howe called the opening roll.
Present: Council Member Bates, Council Member Purvis, Council Member Brishke, Council Member
Travis, and Mayor Ash
Absent: None
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was observed followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
City Clerk Howe read the following proclamations into the record: 2020 Election Proclamation and
Motorcycle Safety Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Donald Tracy, 800 W. Lakeshore Drive, Clermont — Requesting speed tables on Lakeshore Drive on each
side of the Winona Bridge.
City Manager Gray responded that the City lowered the speed limit on Lakeshore Drive and it is monitored
by Clermont Police Department. Staff will contact Mr. Tracy and bring back to Council for further
discussion.
Fred Sommer, 1271 Summers Court, Clermont — Updated the Council on changes to get ready for race
season. Highest priority is health, safety and the wellbeing of the community. They are anticipating only
one third of the crowds. They are discouraging spectators and will be doing away with the food tents and
beer garden. They will start runs in groups of 25.
Steve Haas, W. Lakeshore Drive, Clermont — Concerned about speeding cars on Lakeshore. The stop signs
help, but it is not slowing down cars and it is unsafe for pedestrians. He would like to see speed tables on
Lakeshore Drive.
Tom Yerack, 667 W. Lakeshore Drive, Clermont — Concerned about the amount of traffic and speed on
Lakeshore Drive and has continued to worsen over the years. It has become a cut through path.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gray introduced Finance Director Brosonski to give a quarterly budget update for period
October 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. It represents an overview of the City's revenue, expenditures and
key department statistics for the FY 2020. She reviewed the top 10 revenues, major fund revenues and
expenditures, departmental expenditures, and major fund surplus/deficit.
City of Clermont
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2020
City Manager Gray highlighted a drop in sales tax revenue due to Covid-19. He stated that staff should
know the full impact of Covid-19 on sales tax revenues by the end of this month and will report to council
in June.
City Manager Gray told the Council that he hopes this will be the last virtual meeting, and he is planning
to have in -person meetings on June 9 as well as the next Planning & Zoning Board meeting on June 2. He
informed the Council that the Governor has issued another Executive Order allowing youth programs. He
has been meeting with Scott Davidoff, Parks and Recreation Director and with youth sports organizations.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT — No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Council Member Travis
- Attended the Lake Apopka Gas Board meeting. The next meeting is on June 22.
- The Tourism Development Council meeting is June 28.
Council Member Brishke — No report.
Council Member Purvis — No report
Council Member Bates
- Asked if fields were being opened for people to practice and play.
- Asked about competitive games that occurred over the weekend.
In regards to the question on fields being open, City Manager Gray stated the City was not opening fields
to the public.
In regards to the question on competitive games, City Manager Gray stated that those did not occur at City
facilities and he did not know how the entity hosting the games would be allowed to do so under the
Governor's orders.
Mayor Ash
- Attended an event honoring Office Buckley. Announced there would be a Police Department
scholarship in memory of Officer Buckley for $10,000.
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
Item No. 2 — Plat Approval
Item No. 3 — School Resource Officer Agreement
Consider approval of minutes from April 28, 2020
and May 12, 2020 Regular Council Meetings.
Consider approval of Highland Ranch Esplanade
Phase 4 plat — 88 lots.
Consider agreement between the City of Clermont
and Lake County School Board for the SRO
program.
City of Clermont
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2020
Item No. 4 — Piggyback Contract Consider request to piggyback Polk County
contract with Curry Controls Company to provide
supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
services in the estimate initial budget amount of
$200,000
Item No. 5 — Piggyback Contract Consider request to piggyback the Sarasota County
contract with Engineered Spray Solutions LLC to
provide Sprayroq protective lining for existing
sewer manholes and storm water structures in the
estimated annual budgeted amount of $100,000.
Mayor Ash opened the floor for comments from the public. City Clerk Howe responded that there was no
one from the public who wished to address the Council on the consent agenda.
_MOTION TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda of May 26, 2020 made by Council Member Bates.
Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously with all members present voicing aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 6 — Ordinance No. 2020-23 — FINAL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CLERMONT CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 94 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO MAKE
MODIFICATIONS TO BRING THE REGULATIONS INTO CONFORMANCE
WITH THE MOST CURRENT FEMA-APPROVED, FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE FOR FLORIDA COMMUNITIES THAT IS
COORDINATED WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR
APPLICABILITY AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ash opened the floor for comments from the public. City Clerk Howe responded that there was no
one from the public who wished to address the Council.
MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-23 made by Council Member Bates.
Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously on a roll call vote with all members
present voicing aye.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 7 — Joint Planning Area Review
Planning Manager John Kruse presented the subdivision in the Joint Planning Area (JPA) review via a
PowerPoint presentation. The proposed subdivision would add 75 additional homes to the area. The current
traffic infrastructure, which is Hartwood Marsh Road, is already exceeding its allowed limit. It is currently
graded the letter, F.
�I
City of Clermont
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2020
Tom Daily, 913 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Winter Park —Applicant Representative. Mr. Daily informed the
Council this is smaller than the previously proposed subdivision. The County informed them that since they
applied as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) they are compliant with the Joint Planning Area agreement
(JPA). Mr. Daily requested support from the City Council and send it to the Lake County Board of County
Commissioners.
Mayor Ash opened the floor for comments from the public. City Clerk Howe responded there was no one
from the public who wished to address the Council.
Council Member Brishke stated that traffic is awful on Hartwood Marsh Road and before she supports any
additional homes, the County needs to upgrade that road. She feels this is bad timing and recommended the
applicant return in a few years.
Council Member Purvis stated he will not support this due to access, service and traffic issues on Hartwood
Marsh Road. He does not support accessing a development in the County through a gated community in
Clermont.
Council Member Travis stated she agreed with the previous Council Member statements. She asked Council
Member Purvis if there was any action taken by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Council
Member Purvis said no.
Mayor Ash agreed with the statements made by Council Members and added that sand trucks are doing further
damage to that road on a daily basis.
Council Member Bates stated he agrees with the statements of the Council.
City Manager Gray stated he met with the applicant after the last presentation and explained the concerns
about the traffic.
MOTION TO SEND concerns regarding developments along- Hartwood Marsh Road to Lake
County made by Council Member Brishke. Seconded by Council Member Bates. Passed
unanimously all members present voicing aye
Item No. 8. — Fourth of July Event Options
City Manager Gray stated that the City put down a deposit of $7,500 with the fireworks vendor. There is a
$6,000 insurance policy the vendor had to purchase and that would not be refunded to the City should the
City choose to cancel.
Scott Davidoff, Parks and Recreation Director, informed the Council that most other cities had cancelled
the 41 of July event or moved it to the fall. He stated that of the surrounding municipalities the
overwhelming majority has cancelled. Only two (2) locations will have fireworks on July 4th and a couple
others had moved events to Labor Day.
City Manager Gray stated they are looking for direction from the Council as to how to proceed. He reminded
them that if they choose to move forward with the fall option, there is a chance that the second wave of
Covid-19 could hit Florida in the fall, which could cause the City to cancel and have it next year.
4
City of Clermont
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2020
He also reminded them there is a shelf life to fireworks that could cause issues if pushed to a late in the
year. The question is whether the City wishes to risk the rest of the $15,000 payment or cut their losses of
$6,000 and get a refund of $1,500.
After some discussion by the Council, the Council Members determined it was not worth the risk and that
if the City cannot have the event on July 4, they should cancel and plan for next year.
Mayor Ash opened the floor for comments from the public. City Clerk Howe responded that there was no
one from the public who wished to address the Council.
MOTION TO CANCEL the July 41 fireworks for 2020 and notify the fireworks vendor of the
City's desire for the partial refund from the initial $7,500 deposit made by Council Member Bates.
Seconded by Council Member Travis. Passed 4-1 with one nay vote from Council Member Purvis.
5
City of Clermont
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2020
ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk