Minutes - 10.27.2020 - City Council Regular MeetingCrtr of Clermont
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in the Clermont City Council
Chambers. Mayor Pro Tern Travis called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with the following Council
Members present: Council Members Bates and Purvis.
Absent: Mayor Ash
Other City officials present were City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzaris, and City Clerk Howe.
M70CATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Cuqui Whitehead followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
A proclamation was presented to Lt. Gary Schindele in recognition of Red Ribbon Week. The
proclamation was read into the record by City Clerk Howe.
A proclamation was read into the record by City Clerk Howe in recognition of Arbor Day 2020.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gray informed the Council that Mayor Ash is still recovering, and is doing better. He then
publically informed the Council that he has accepted a position with Orange County as Deputy County
Administrator. He was appointed and confirmed by the Board of County Commissioners that morning and
his last day will be December 11. He recommends the Board wait until after January 5 to appoint a new
City Manager so that it is done with a full City Council. He has been working with Assistant City Manager
Dauderis and Human Resources to update the City Manager job description which will be made available
for the Council to review. He also recommends that Ms. Dauderis be allowed to lead the city until a decision
is made to move forward.
There was discussion among the Council Members as to whether to appoint Ms. Dauderis that night or wait
a couple meetings.
MOTION TO APPOINT to the position of Interim Ci Manager, Susan Dauderis effective upon
the resignation of Darren Gray made b • Council Member Purvis. Seconded by Council Member
Bates. Passed unanimously with all members present voicing aye.
PLTBLIC COMMENTTS
Vincent Nimicek, 4569 Barrister Drive, Clermont — Mr. Nimicek attended the Lake County Commission
meeting and witnessed there 5 to 0 approval of an additional 80 homes on Hartwood Marsh Road. He now
understands the pain the City has had to put up with. He publicly apologized to City Manager Gray and
thanked him for his service.
City Manager Gray informed the Council that the City did send a formal letter of objection to the
development and staff attended the hearing. He accepted Mr. Nimicek's apology.
Charlene Forth, 939 W. Desoto Street, Clermont — congratulated City Manager Gray.
Lavonte Rogers, 667 W. Osceola Street, Clermont — Thanked Inside Clermont for the "Meet the
Candidates' forum. Also, thanked City Manager Gray for his assistance with Moonlight Players.
Kiah Mohammad, 177 — Opposes 5G technology in Clermont.
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David Surter, Fruitland Park — Encouraged people to vote.
Max Krusinksi, 3497 Embers Lane, Clermont — Congratulated City Manager Gray. Encouraged the Council
to be braver and lead with regards to events and businesses and Covid-19. A lot of businesses looking for
direction and support.
Seeing no further comments from the public, Mayor Pro Tern Travis asked City Manager Gray if there was
anything else to report.
City Manager Gray asked the Council if they would like to cancel the workshop on November 17 and the
Council meeting on November 24.
MOTION TO CANCEL the workshop on November 17 and the meeting of November 24 2020
made by Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously with
all members present voicigg a e.
City Manager Gray continued by addressing complaints regarding Parks and Recreation. Those issues have
been resolved, and the staff is looking to update policies. City Manager Gray then asked Assistant City
Manager Dauderis to provide an update on the CARES Act.
Assistant City Manager Dauderis informed the Council that the CARES Act funds were approved
yesterday. Clermont will receive S 1.9 million of which $634,000 was submitted for reimbursement. The
remaining S1.3 million will be spent before December 1 and all projects completed by December 30. In
order to cover costs the County applied and receive a line of credit. Clermont should receive the dollars
within the next week, and will receive remaining funds after receipts are submitted.
Council Member Purvis asked if the received funds will be used to reimburse the City's reserves. City
Manager Gray responded that the funds taken out of reserves will replaced
REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Mantzaris — No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Council Member Bates — No report.
Council Member Purvis — Attended a funeral for Dr. Stevens of Montverde Academy
Mayor Pro Tern Travis —
• Attended Lake Apopka Natural Gas meeting.
• Shout out to the staff at Cooper Memorial Library.
• Youth Council packaging toiletry bags for the homeless. Thanked City Clerk Howe for all her
work with them.
• Will be walking with the Fire Department for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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.
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Item No. 1— Minutes Approval
Item No. 2 — Temporary Access License
Item No. 3 — Piggyback Agreement
Consider the approval of minutes of September 22,
2020 and October 13, 2020 Council meetings.
Consider approval of temporary access license
agreement between the City and the Art District.
Consider FMPA contract piggyback with Ferguson
Waterworks to provide the purchase and delivery of
water and wastewater supplies in the estimated
budgeted amount of S 150,000,
Item No. 4 — Event, Road Closure & Alcohol Request Consider event, road closures and alcohol request
for "LIVE at Victory Pointe" on March 20, 2021.
Council Member Purvis asked that agenda item 2 be pulled for further discussion. City Manager Gray
informed the Council that the race course in item 4 is the same as what was approved for November. The
November race was cancelled and now there is one scheduled for March.
MOTION TO APPROVE items 1. 3 and 4 of the consent agenda for October 27. 2020 made by
Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimouslv with all
members present voicing ave.
City Attorney Mantzaris informed the Council that this is a temporary license with a 60 day termination.
Council Member Purvis asked what happens if one parry cancels at the end of the 60 days. City Attorney
Mantzaris said that it is to provide access for the public, so if it is canceled the public will not have access.
MOTION TO APPROVE item 2 of the consent agenda for October 27, 2020 made by Council
Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously with all members
present voicing ave.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 5 — Light Up Clermont Discussion
Parks and Recreation Director Scott Davidoff presented a follow-up on the Light Up Clermont alternative
options. Director Davidoff highlighted the possible events that included:
• Virtual tree lighting ceremony with Mayor and City Council
• Clermont's Enchanted Holiday Village of Trees — community organizations and local business tree
displays at Victory Pointe.
• Downtown businesses holiday decorating contest.
• Cookie and Cocoa Walk.
• Kiwanis group will still decorate around Center Lake.
• Clermont Downtown Partnership will hold their Friday Food Truck event.
• Live Drive -by Nativity
City Manager Gray told the Council that the City has since learned that a number of churches already do
live nativities.
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Mayor Pro Tem Travis opened the floor for comments from the public.
Charlene Forth, 939 W. Desoto Street. Clermont — Supported the options.
Melissa Norris, 1121 Lake McCormic, Clermont — Supported options. Would like to see more that would
open the City more. Noted Groveland approved Christmas parade.
Lavonte Rogers, 667 W. Osceola Street. Clermont — Supports the option, but would like to see a full
reopening. Groveland approved Christmas parade.
Unknown, Unknown — Speaking on behalf of Joa Macnalie. Suggested a drive thru light show.
Penny Macully — Speaking on behalf of Joa Macnalie. Suggested a drive in show.
Kimberly Grogan, 1030 W. Lakeshore, Clermont — Suggested Santa on a boat and fireworks on the lake.
The Clermont Downtown Partnership would like to help with the marketing.
Seeing no further comments. the floor was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Travis stated that unfortunately the fireworks are gone.
Council Member Bates asked about blocking off City Hall Park for the virtual ceremony instead of having
it at the Arts & Recreation Center. There was discussion about crowd control. Director Davidoff said that
they could have the food trucks spread further down Montrose to keep the crowds separated.
MOTION TO APPROVE all the sugaested events except the nativity made by Council Member
Purvis. Seconded by Council Member Bates. Passed unanimously with all members present voicing
ave.
Item No. 6 — Ordinance No. 2020-33 FINAL — LDC Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, CHAPTER 90 "CONCURRENCY
MANAGEMENT", ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL", SECTION 90-7
"ESTIMATION OF DEMAND FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT";
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, THE ADMINISTRATIVE
CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the ordinance into the record by legal title. Planning Manager Kruse made
the staff presentation. Planner Kruse informed the Council that this is a staff initiated code change.
In the past year, the City has approved bid awards to three (3) firms and the Development Services
department rotates through these firms when assigned task orders. This ordinance provides clarity
that the applicant is responsible to pay the review fee. Staff recommends approval and the Planning
& Zoning Board approved the ordinance 7/0.
Mayor Pro Tem Travis opened the floor for continents from the public.
Charlene Forth, 939 W. Desoto Street, Clermont — Supports the text change.
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MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-33 amending the Land Development
Code made by Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed 3/0 on a roll
call vote with all members present voicing aye.
Item No. 7 — Ordinance No. 2020-34 FINAL — Clermont Ridge Senior i'illas Annexation
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. 2020-35 FINAL — Clermont Ridge Senior 1,7111as CPA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SMALL 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 SMALL SCALE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE
AND INTENT OF THE SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE SMALL SCALE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; ESTABLISHING THE LEGAL
STATUS OF THE SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Item No. 9 — Ordinance No. 2020-36 FINAL — Clermont Ridge Senior 1111as Rezoning
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.
Agenda items 7, 8, and 9 were heard together and read into the record by City Clerk Howe by legal
title only. Planning Manager Kruse provided the staff presentation.
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Planning Manager Kruse informed the Council that the applicant is requesting annexation into the
City of Clermont. The City will supply water and sewer as the property is within the City's service
area. Staff recommends approval of the annexation.
Planning Manager Kruse continued that the applicant is asking for a small scale comprehensive
plan amendment changing the density from Lake County urban medium to Clermont high density
residential designation. This will allow up to 12 units per acre. The applicant has indicated that the
additional dwelling units per acre will maximize the availability of needed senior housing in
Clermont. The subject property is within 2,000 feet of South Lake Hospital, medical offices, public
transportation and will not be out of character with surrounding properties. Staff recommends
approval.
Planning Manager Kruse concluded stating the applicant is asking for a rezoning of the property
to Planned Unit Development (PUD) so that the property can be age restricted and have up to 93
units available. The proposed development will be similar to the conceptual site plan. The proposal
is for residential use only and is exempt from school concurrency requirements for capacity. The
PUD zoning will allow for certain waivers of code regulations. The applicant is requesting that the
units be allowed to be 550 sq. ft. instead of the required 600 sq. ft. minimum. Staff recommends
approval of the request and the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval 7/0.
Steve Smith. Clermont — Applicant. Mr. Smith talked to the Council about the growing demand for
affordable housing in Clermont. This development will have 93 apartments for seniors. This could provide
for additional people living on social security in the City of Clermont. On the east side development, they
will be taking applications soon. They are projecting that there will be more people in need of affordable
senior housing due to Covid-19.
Mayor Pro Tern Travis opened the floor for comments from the public.
Ebo Entsuah, 861 Skyridge Road, Clermont — Supports project for senior living.
Charlene Forth., 939 W . Desoto Street, Clermont — Says that the city minimum is 600 sq. ft. and the
development should be held to nothing less than that.
Mr. Smith clarified they are asking for only 84 units, not 93, and that the units are 580 sq. ft. with the whole
unit is over 600 sq. ft. when one includes the front porch.
City Manager Gray asked if Mr. Smith is saying that he does not need that waiver in the PUD. Development
Services Director Henschel clarified that the outdoor porch is not considered in the calculation for livable
space, and so Mr. Smith will still need the waiver.
Seeing no further comments from the public, Mayor Pro Tern Travis closed the floor.
Mayor Pro Tern Travis asked if any of the Council Members went to the development. She encouraged
those to look at the development closely before voting on it. The slope is scary and she is disappointed
that it is not being addressed. She asked if the fire department approved it.
City Manager Gray stated that the fire department will review in the next step of the process. Mr. Smith
said the site has a 38 percent slope on all sidewalks which meets ADA regulations.
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City Manager Gray explained that the applicant is asking for a waiver to the code on sidewalks and if the
fire department does not approve, the applicant will not receive a certificate of occupancy.
A member of the public wished to speak. Seeing no objection from Council, Mayor Pro Tern reopened the
floor.
Tim Murry, 574 E. Desoto Street — expressed concerned with the square footage, topography of the land
and price. He was told there would be a ramp for residents.
Seeing no further comments, the floor was again closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Travis asked if Mr. Smith could make the units at least 600 sq. ft. Mr. Smith said they
would have to take the space from the front porch, and after consultation with his engineer, he ultimately
agreed to the condition.
MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-34 made by Council Member Bates.
Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed 3/0 on roll call vote with all members present voicing
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MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-35 made by Council Member Bates.
Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed 3/0 on roll call vote with all members Present voicing
MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-36 with the condition of the units being
600 sq. ft. and removal of the waiver for being less than 600 sq. ft. made by Council Member Bates.
Motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-36 approving 84 units. a reduction in
parking. and including a waiver from Ci Code allowing units to be only 580 s . ft. made b
Council Member Purvis. Seconded b • Council Member Bates. Passed 3/0 on roll call vote with all
members present voicing a .e.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 10 — Resolution No. 2020-54R — Beloved Church Office CIIP
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW FOR A CHURCH OFFICE USE IN THE CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT ZONING DISTRICT.
City Clerk Howe read the resolution into the record by title only. Development Services Director Henschel
presented the Conditional Use Permit application. The proposed church office will not be out of character
with the surrounding uses and will comply with regulations. Staff recommends approval.
Kevin Franklin, 1155 Arbor Hills Drive. Clermont — Applicant. They are a new church started in January
2019 who are in need of administrative office space. The space is capped at 15 individuals and will not be
used for worship services as they meet on Sundays at Cypress Ridge Elementary.
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Mayor Pro Tem Travis opened the floor for comments from the public.
Christina Hertz Clark, SBS Realtors — Building Owner Representative. Recommends approval.
Charlene Forth, 939 W. Desoto Street. Clermont - Supports the request.
Seeing no further comment, the floor was closed.
MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Resolution No.2020-54R for a Conditional Use Permit made
by Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously with all
members present voicing aye.
Item No. 11— Ordinance No. 2020-30 INTRODUCTION — Encompass Health PUD
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, THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION
OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, EFFECTIVE DATE, AND PUBLICATION.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE for future consideration Ordinance No. 2020-30 made by
Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Meinber Purvis. Passed unanimous) , with
all members 2resent voicing aye.
Item No. 12 — Ordinance No. 2020-37 - KTTHDRAWN
Item No. 13 — Ordinance No. 2020-38INTRODUCTION— Sign Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CHAPTER 102 SIGNS; ADDING
SECTIONS 102-26 OTHER SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT,
SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION
OF SCRIVENERS ERRORS, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE for future consideration Ordinance No. 2020-38 made by
Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously with
all members present voicing a e.
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Item No. 14 — Ordinance No. 2020-39 INTRODUCTION— Right of Way Vacation
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLOSING AND PERMANENTLY
ABANDONING AN UNNAMED PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LYING EAST OF
TRACTS 21, 28,37,44 AND 53A, AND LYING WEST OF TRACTS 29,36 AND
45, LAKE HIGHLAND COMPANY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREFORE AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 32, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING IN SECTION 16,
TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST AND DESCRIBED HEREIN AS
SHOWN BELOW; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING,
PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE for future consideration Ordinance No. 2020-39 made b
Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously with
all members present voicing ave.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
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Tracy Ackroyd floNve, City Clerk
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Gail L. Ash, Mayor