Minutes - 11.10.2020 - City Council Regular MeetingCity of'Clermont
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The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in the Clermont City Council
Chambers. Mayor Ash called the meeting to order at 6:30pm with the following Council Members present:
Council Members Travis, Bates, and Purvis.
Other City officials present were City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzaris, and City Clerk Howe.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was provided by Father Mark Wajda of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church followed by
the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Reco f iition of Ma or Gail Ash and Mayor Pro Tem Diane Travis
City Manager Gray recognized Gail Ash for serving nine (9) years on the City Council from 2002 to 2005
as a Council member and six (6) years as the first woman Mayor from 2014 to 2020. City Manager Gray
also recognized her service on the Planning and Zoning Board as well as on various boards and
organizations throughout the county. He thanked her for her many years of dedication to the City.
Mayor Ash expressed appreciation to City Manager Gray, the city staff and the community and looks
forward to helping in the future.
City Manager Gray recognized Mayor Pro Tern Travis for her six (6) years of service to the City of
Clermont. She has served as Mayor Pro Tern for years 2017, 2018 and 2020. She has served on various
boards and organizations, including the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and has tirelessly served the
city. She has been an advocate for trails and bicycle safety, and was an ardent proponent of the rebranding
of Clermont as the "Choice of Champions".
Council Member Travis stated that she enjoyed working with the Council and City Manager and it has been
an honor to serve the citizens.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cuqui Whitehead, 700 Hooks Street, Clermont - Thanked Mayor Ash for her service.
Charlene Forth, 939 W. Desoto Street, Clermont — Spoke against Mayor Ash and said it is time for the
citizens to retake control of the City.
Joa Macnalie, 3296 White Blossom Lane, Clermont - Thanked Mayor Ash and Council Member Travis for
their service. Congratulated Council Member Bates on his reelection. Encouraged the Council to work as a
team.
Kyah Mohammad, 177 Lyndon Street, Clermont — Spoke against technologies brought in the name of
convenience.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gray informed the Council that City offices would be closed in honor of Veterans Day, and
on November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving.
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He announced there will be a Special Meeting on November 17 to accept the election results and conduct
the oaths of office for seats 1, 3 and 5. Since no candidate for seat 4 received more than 50% of the total
votes cast, they will have a runoff election on January 5, 2021.
City Manager Gray informed the Council that a tropical storm is churning off the coast and that City staff
is monitoring the situation.
City Manager Gray highlighted changes to the agenda and concluded his report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Mantzaris wished Mayor Ash and Council Member Travis well as they leave the Council.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Council Member Bates
- Expressed appreciation to the Veterans for serving the country.
- Thanked Mayor Ash and Council Member Travis for their service.
Council Member Purvis
- Wished the Mayor and Council Member Travis well.
- Will have a new Council in January.
- Wished everyone well going forward.
Council Member Travis
- Thanked City Clerk Howe and City Attorney Mantzaris and said it has been a pleasure to work
with them.
- Wished Mayor -Elect Tim Murry well.
Mayor Ash
- No Report
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 — Minutes Approval
Item No. 2 — Legislative Priorities
Item No. 3 — Canvassing Board Appointments
Consider approval of the minutes from the City
Council Meeting held October 27, 2020
Consider the list of Legislative Priorities to include
our upcoming Master Plan projects and other
overall priorities.
Consider appointment of canvassing board
members for the January 5, 2021 Special Election
for Seat 4.
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Item No. 4 — Surplus Request
Item No. 5 —Bid Award
Item No. 6 — Terminate Contract
Item No. 7 — Piggyback Purchase
Item No. 8 — Piggyback Purchase
Item No. 9 — Piggyback Purchase
Item No. 10 — Piggyback Agreement
Item No. 11 — Piggyback Agreement
Item No. 12 — Piggyback Agreement
Item No. 13 — Employee Benefit Changes
Item No. 14 — Resolution No. 2020-69R
Consider declaring end of life inventory as surplus
form the departments of Information Technology,
Fire Department and Public Services and dispose of
in accordance with the Purchasing Policy.
Consider awarding bid to Central Lock & Hardware
Supply East, Inc. d/b/a Central East Warehouse to
purchase restroom upgrades in the total CARES
Act funding amount of $119,186.
Consider contract termination between the City of
Clermont and ESX Construction, LLC in the lump
sum amount of $179,000.
WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Consider piggyback of the Florida Sheriffs
Association contract with Duval Ford to purchase
three (3) vehicles in the budgeted amount of
$72,903.
Consider piggyback of the Florida Sheriff's
Association contract with Container Systems &
Equipment Company, Inc. and Ring Power Corp to
purchase one (1) sweeper truck, one (1) compactor
and one (1) vacuum excavation vehicle in the total
budgeted amount of $715,182.
Consider piggyback of Omnia Partners contract
with CDW Government to provide IT solutions and
services in estimated budgeted amount of $100,000.
Consider piggyback of Omnia Partners contract
with SHI International Corp to provide IT solutions
and services in the estimated budgeted amount of
$100,000.
Consider piggyback of City of Largo contract with
BLD Services LLC to provide Trenchless Sanitary
and Storm Sewer Rehabilitation in the estimated
annual amount of $100,000.
Consider employee group medical and dental plan
changes effective January 1, 2021.
Consider approval of an updated Comprehensive
Fee Schedule.
Item No. 15 — Resolution No. 2020-70R Consider Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment.
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Item No. 16 — Event and Road Closure Request
Item No. 17 — Event and Road Closure Request
Item No. 18 — Event and Road Closure Request
Consider Mega Food Truck event and road closure
in downtown Clermont on January 16, 2021.
Consider event and road closures request for the
Clermont Downtown Partnership to host annual
"Downtown Clermont Home and Garden Show" on
February 27, 2021.
Consider Downtown Partnership request to host
weekly Farmer's Market with road closures for 12
months.
MOTION TO APPROVE the consent agenda for November 10 2020 except for item no. 7 made
by Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously with all
members present voicing ave.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 19 — Ordinance No. 2020-30 FINAL — 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.
This item was heard out of order during the City Manager's report.
City Clerk Howe read the ordinance into the record by legal title only.
MOTION TO TABLE the public hearing of Ordinance No. 2020-30 until
December 8. 2020 per the applicant's request made by Council Member Bates.
Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed unanimously with all members
present voicing aye.
Item No. 20 — Ordinance No. 2020-38 FINAL —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 ERROR; RECORDING;
PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the ordinance into the record by legal title only. Development Services
Director Curt Henschel provided the staff presentation.
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Staff is proposing a land development code amendment to allow artistic murals within the Central Business
District (CBD). Building owners will be required to acquire a permit from the City prior to having any art
placed on their building. The regulations state that the art shall not include corporate logos, advertising of
products or art work that may include nudity, violence, or hate messages. Text will be limited to 5% of the
art. Under the proposed regulations murals are still not permitted on residential structures.
Director Henschel discussed several slight changes from the original ordinance that was posted with the
agenda packet. These changes were provided to the Council in their supplemental agenda items. Director
Henschel informed the Council that both staff and the Planning and Zoning Board recommend approval.
He added that Planning and Zoning also recommended making this city wide.
City Manager Gray suggested that the City start with downtown and see how it goes. If the Council would
like to open it up to the entire City, then it can be expanded later.
Council Member Purvis asked who the applicant is. Director Henschel stated that the city is the applicant
and that it is limited to the Central Business District.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.
Joe Gustafson, 3699 Corsica Lane, Clermont — expressed support. Asked who approves the murals.
City Attorney Mantzaris informed the Council that it is decided at the staff level. If the applicant is denied
they can appeal to the City Council.
Joa Macnalie, 3296 White Blossom Lane, Clermont - expressed support. Suggested the Council open it up
the public to be part of it.
Charlene Forth, 939 W. Desoto Street, Clermont - expressed support. Asked about who determines
offensiveness.
Pat Kelly, City of Minneola — Minneola is looking at the same for along the public trails. FDOT would not
allow letters or numbers on the murals on the trails.
Seeing no further comments from the public, Mayor Ash closed the floor from further comments.
Council Member Bates likes the idea but has concerns. He would like the Council to have the opportunity
to view the art.
Council Member Purvis supports Council Member Bates position. The Council should be part of the
decision.
City Attorney Mantzaris informed the Council that it is the normal process for staff to apply the code on a
daily basis. At any given point, they have a right to return to Council. He further explained that the murals
are on private property, not public so there has to be a certain amount of reliance on the building/business
owner. The Council cannot deny an application based on content due to first amendment freedoms of
expression. He strongly advised and cautioned the Council to not have these approvals be Council decisions.
Council Member Travis stated that if they make the Council approve every mural, it will take forever and
the business owner will have to wait.
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Mayor Ash agreed with Council Member Travis they are essentially creating an extra barrier. She believes
that staff makes great decisions, and have the Council approve will create extra work and time.
Council Member Bates wants to give the public input, and asked staff how many people are interested.
City Manager Gray stated there are a couple. He advised that the Council do it on a trial bases for a couple
of months. If someone applies for it, city staff can get it on the next agenda. He reminded them that art is
up to interpretation and that a review cannot be based on content. He reminded the Council that they have
a set of codes that are approved at the staff level. The vast majority of cities do not take it to the governing
boards.
MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-38 as amended adding language to
require all permits to be a roved by the City Council made bti Council Member Bates. Seconded
by Council Member Purvis. Passed 3-1 on rollcall vote with Council Member Travis opposing,
Item No. 21— Ordinance No. 2020-39 FINAL —Highland Ranch ROW 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.
City Clerk Howe read the ordinance into the record by legal title only. Planning Manager John Kruse
provided the staff presentation.
The proposed vacation is part of the Lake Highlands Plat from 1917. The underlying right of way has been
reviewed by city staff and it has been determined that vacation of this section with not impede access to
property owners. The City is the applicant in this case and staff is recommending approval.
Mayor Ash opened the floor for comments from the public; seeing no one come forth, the floor was closed.
MOTION TO APPROVE and adopt Ordinance No. 2020-39 vacating art of the citv's right-of-
waV made by Council Member Bates. Seconded by Council Member Purvis. Passed 4-0 on roll call
vote with all members present voicing; aye.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 22- Variance Request — East Desoto Street
Planning Manager John Kruse presented the variance request. The applicants are looking for a lot width
reduction of 3 ft. to 72 ft. instead of the current 75ft. This will allow for the development of two (2) single
family homes. The Comprehensive Plan encourages infill development. The Land Development Code
requires a positive finding for the granting of a variance. Staff has reviewed the application and determined
that it does meet a positive finding. Staff recommends approval.
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Ken Costello, 1213 Union Club Drive, Winter Garden — Applicant. Requesting approval. Displayed
renderings of the proposed homes.
Mayor Ash opened the floor for comments from the public; seeing no one come forth, the floor was closed.
Council Member Purvis asked how the proposed homes fit with the aesthetic appeal in the area. He is
opposed to the homes.
Council Member Travis reminded the Council that they are only reviewing a variance.
MOTION TO APPROVE the request for variance made bV Councilmember Travis. Seconded
by Council Member Bates. Passed 3-1 with Council Member Purvis opposing.
Item No. 23 — Variance Request — Toyota of Clermont
Development Services Director Henschel presented the variance request to allow a number of wall signs to
exceed Land Development Code requirements. The property is located north of 50 West on the
Orange/Lake property line. The signs are for a proposed collision center. The applicant has indicated it
will allow the customers to identify services provided and enhance customer service experience. Staff has
reviewed application and finds that the application does meet a positive finding for a variance. Staff
recommends approval.
Mayor Ash opened the floor for comments from the public.
Charlene Forth, 939 W. Desoto Street, Clermont - Expressed concern with setting a precedent.
Seeing no further comments, the floor was closed.
Mayor Ash asked where the signs would be located. Director Henschel stated that these signs would be
located on the building in the back. These are wall signs, not monument signs, on the collision center.
MOTION TO APPROVE the variance request made by Council Member Bates. Seconded b
Council Member Travis. Passed unanimously with all members present voicing aye.
Item No. 24 — Variance Request—16512nd Street
WITHDRAWN
Item No. 25 — Resolution No. 2020-68R — Citizen Advisory Committee
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
FLORIDA CREATING A SPECIAL POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE; MEMBERSHIP;
QUALIFICATIONS; STAFF ASSIGNMENT/ RESPONSIBILITIES; CONDUCT
OF MEETINGS; CONFLICT AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was heard out of order during the City Managers report.
City Manager Gray stated the City will bring this back in January. No formal action was needed by the
Council.
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Item No. 26 — Ordinance No. 2020-40 INTRODUCTION— Olympus Zoning PUD Amendment
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
CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF
SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Howe read the ordinance into the record by legal title only.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE for future consideration Ordinance No. 2020-40 made by Council
Member Travis. Seconded by Mayor Ash. Passed unanimously with all members present voicing
aye.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 7:36pm.
Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk
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Tim Murry, Ma or