Clermont public meetings in 2023

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider various items including police department purchases, street improvements, and several event requests. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning ordinances and land use decisions for the downtown and Tuscany Village areas.

• Police Department handgun purchase from Lawmen's Shooters, Inc. for $104,475
• Osceola Street sidewalk improvement change order for $4,000
• JAG Grant and budget amendment of $9,520 for police defender shields
• Lumberyard District PUD rezoning for a mixed-use project in the Central Business District
• Conditional Use Permit for a 12,272 square foot childcare facility at Tuscany Village

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a new childcare facility and an ordinance for a mixed-use project rezoning. These items involve development within the Tuscany Village PUD and the Central Business District.

• Conditional Use Permit for The Learning Experience at Hammock Ridge (12,272 square foot childcare facility)
• Ordinance No. 2023-026 for Lumberyard District PUD rezoning (12.3 +/- acres)

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review investment, attorney, and administrator reports. The meeting includes the approval of August 2023 minutes and retirement plan buybacks. The board will also review interim financial statements and invoices.

• Approval of August 23, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of attorney reports regarding House Bill 3 and IRS mileage rates
• Approval of retirement plan buybacks
• Review of September 30, 2023, interim financial statement
• Approval of invoices for the November 29, 2023, warrant

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a quarterly meeting to review plan updates and reports. Discussion items include trustee elections, actuarial valuations, investment performance, and legal updates regarding House Bill 3.

• Trustee Election
• Approval of August 23, 2023 minutes
• Actuary Valuation Report
• Investment Quarterly Performance Report
• Approval of November 29, 2023 invoices

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and a proposed 5.06 ad valorem millage rate. The agenda also includes several land use amendments, vehicle purchases for public safety, and new development ordinances.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and 5.06 millage rate
• Annexation and rezoning of 23.95 acres for Waterbrooke Phase 7
• Purchase of police department vehicles totaling $168,328
• Crime mitigation service agreement with FUSUS for $32,800
• New ordinance for the Lumberyard District PUD redevelopment

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The scheduled Code Enforcement Board meeting for November 20, 2023, was canceled. No business items or cases were listed for discussion.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding the annexation and rezoning of approximately 23.95 acres at Waterbrooke Phase 7. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for healthcare consulting and the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Annexation and rezoning of 23.95 +/- acres at Waterbrooke Phase 7
• $55,000 contract amendment with Hylant of Orlando, LLC
• Selection of a Mayor Pro Tem
• Land Development Code amendment for tree removal and replacement
• School Resource Officer agreement for 2023-2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider rezoning and future land use changes for approximately 23.95 acres in Waterbrooke Phase 7. The agenda also includes conditional use permit requests for Plaza Collina and 7th Street, plus an amendment to tree mitigation language.

• Waterbrooke Phase 7: Rezoning 23.95+/- acres from Urban Estate to PUD
• Waterbrooke Phase 7: Future land use change from Lake County Rural to Low Density Residential
• Plaza Collina PUD Amendment: Request for shared driveways and reduced landscape buffers in Pods F and H
• 7th Street Commercial CUP: Request to exceed maximum building floor area in the CBD district
• Land Development Code Amendment: Changes to tree removal and replacement mitigation language

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2023, with several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, a Justice Assistance Grant for police technology, and contract awards. Under new business, the council will consider a conditional use permit for a 230-unit apartment community, a variance for a home addition, and a fee reduction for a tree replacement project. They will also review a conditional use permit for an oil change facility and fee reductions for a sporting event.

• Conditional Use Permit for 230-unit Hancock Commons Apartments at NE corner of Hooks Street and Hancock Road
• Bid award to Medley Sports Construction for basketball court resurfacing at Lake Felter Park for $69,950
• Variance request for 274 Crystal Lake Drive to reduce front yard setback from 25 to 15 feet
• Conditional Use Permit for Take 5 oil change facility on Highway 27 between Roper Blvd and Caspian Lane
• Fee reduction request for THE Spring Games March 2024 event at Hancock Park

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider modifications to the CRA grant program. The meeting also includes consideration of the Fiscal Year End 2023 Budget Amendment and the 2023-2024 budget.

• Modifications to the CRA grant program
• Fiscal Year End 2023 Budget Amendment (Resolution No. 30)
• Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Budget (Resolution No. 31)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including a property purchase on W. Montrose Street and a grant for Fire Station #3. The meeting also includes discussions on employee policies, lien reductions, and a residential variance request.

• Purchase of property at 650 W. Montrose Street for $900,000
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application for Fire Station #3 generator replacement ($117,569 total)
• Lake County Sheriff's Office dispatch services agreement for $484,200
• Amendment to Employment Policies Manual regarding storm or disaster pay and leave
• Variance request for 274 Crystal Lake Drive regarding front yard setback and driveway placement

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permit requests. These include a 230-unit apartment community at Hooks Street and Hancock Road and an automotive oil change business on Highway 27.

• Resolution 2023-026R: 230-unit Hancock Commons Apartments at NE corner of Hooks St and Hancock Rd
• Resolution 2023-039R: Take 5 Oil Change on the west side of HWY 27 between Roper Blvd and Caspian Ln

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items including a generator purchase for Fire Station #1 and a conditional use permit for an emergency clinic. Other business includes employee benefit renewals, road closures for local races, and parking code amendments.

• $260,880 purchase of a generator for Fire Station #1
• $208,213.50 annual lease agreement for Stryker first aid equipment
• Road closure requests for Nightmare on the Clermont Trail 5k and Santa's Twilight 5k
• Conditional Use Permit for a 24-hour Emergency Clinic at Hartwood Marsh Road and US Hwy 27
• Adoption of Parking Code Amendment Ordinance No. 2023-027

Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the final budget and property tax rates. The council is considering resolutions to adopt the upcoming fiscal year's financial plan and millage rate.

• Resolution No. 2023-036R: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 5.06
• Resolution No. 2023-037R: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Budget of $172,385,865.00

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The Clermont Code Enforcement Board will consider motions for liens and fine reductions on several properties. The board will also hold hearings regarding various code violations, including parking, building permits, and property maintenance.

• Motion to lien 381 E. Minnehaha Avenue
• Motion to lien 1800 S. Highway 27
• Request for fine reduction at 1982 Brantley Circle
• Parking violations at West End Plaza (821 West Minneola Avenue)
• Building permit and stop work order violations at multiple addresses

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several land use requests, including a permit for an automotive dealership and a signage variance. The agenda also includes a $624,000 contract for McKinney Park and budget amendments for various city funds.

• Conditional Use Permit for Volkswagen of Clermont automotive sales and service
• $624,000 contract purchase for McKinney Park using park impact fees
• Budget Amendment for Capital Projects, ARPA, Water, Sewer, and Stormwater funds
• Police Officer and Sergeant Collective Bargaining Agreement amendment regarding wages
• Signage variance request for property at 12629 US Highway 27

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding its first public hearing for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The council will consider adopting a tentative budget of $203,106,262. It will also consider adopting a tentative millage rate of 5.0600.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 tentative budget of $203,106,262
• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 tentative millage rate of 5.0600

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider conditional use permits for an automotive sales and service facility and an emergency clinic. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a parking code amendment.

• Volkswagen of Clermont Conditional Use Permit for automotive sales/service on 8.6+/- acres
• Intuitive Emergency Clinic Conditional Use Permit at CVS Pharmacy on Hartwood Marsh Road and US Hwy 27
• Ordinance 2023-027 Parking Code Amendment

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for two conditional use permits and one parking code amendment. The approved projects include a Volkswagen dealership and a hospital-based off-campus emergency department.

• Recommended approval of Resolution 2023-023R for Volkswagen of Clermont Conditional Use Permit (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2023-028R for Intuitive Emergency Clinic Conditional Use Permit (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-027 to amend Chapter 115 Parking Code (vote tally not recorded)

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review quarterly investment performance and actuarial reports. The meeting includes updates regarding a proposed fee increase and the 2022 annual valuation report.

• Quarterly Performance Report from Investment Consultant
• 2022 Annual Valuation Report from Actuary
• Proposed Fee Increase discussion
• Interim Financial Statement as of July 31, 2023
• Approval of Invoices via August 23, 2023 warrant

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a quarterly meeting to review investment performance and actuarial reports. The agenda includes updates on legal matters, administrator reports, and plan financial statements.

• Investment Performance Report from BCA
• 2022 Annual Valuation Report from Southern Actuarial
• Attorney report regarding HB 3 and a proposed fee increase
• Interim Financial Statement as of July 31, 2023
• Approval of invoices via warrant dated August 23, 2023

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items including a resolution to purchase 3.29 acres for Fire Station No. 2 replacement. Other business includes annexation of a parcel for O2B Kids and various term contract awards for sewer rehabilitation and park amenities.

• Resolution to purchase 3.29 acres for Fire Station No. 2 replacement
• Annexation of a 1.82 acre parcel for O2B Kids within Johns Lake Landing
• Term contract awards for sanitary sewer manhole, vault, and lift station rehabilitation
• Term contract awards for park benches, picnic tables, and trash receptacles
• Administrative appeal regarding parking calculations at 821 West Minneola

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the May 23, 2023 minutes and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023. The agency will also review a contract with Main Street to provide services promoting the CRA district.

• $70,000 contract with Main Street for downtown Clermont promotion
• Resolution No. 29: FY 2023 CRA Budget Amendment
• Approval of May 23, 2023 minutes

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several budget amendments and contract approvals. Agenda items include the purchase of a new fire apparatus and various property annexations. The council will also consider an amendment to the Land Development Code regarding sidewalk cafe permits.

• Purchase of Pierce Enforcer 107 Ascendant Aerial Apparatus for $1,357,281
• Land purchase at 951 East Avenue for $199,900
• Victory Pointe Parking Lot construction amendment for $650,000
• Annexation of a 1.82-acre parcel in Johns Lake Landing
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the 247-acre 'Lennar Swap'

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a request to change the future land use of approximately 247 acres known as the Lennar Swap. They will also review an amendment to the Land Development Code regarding sidewalk cafe permits.

• Ordinance 2023-024: Lennar Swap Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Ordinance No. 2023-020: Sidewalk Cafe Permit LDC Amendment
• Approval of June 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amendment to sidewalk cafe permits requiring private trash containers with lids. The commission also approved a comprehensive plan amendment for the 247-acre Lennar SivaD project for transmittal to the state.

• Approved June 6, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-021 (Sidewalk Cafe Permit LDC Amendment) with a condition that trash containers have lids (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-021 (Lennar SivaD Comprehensive Plan Amendment) for transmittal to the state (5-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the July 11, 2023, meeting minutes and several routine consent agenda items. The council is also scheduled to consider a proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024.

• Proposed FY 2024 ad valorem millage rate
• $26,000 change order for the new Public Services Facility construction contract
• $176,750 bid award to Helping Hand Lawn Care, LLC for mowing services
• School concurrency agreement with Pulte Home Company and Lake Co. School Board
• Utility easement vacation request to allow future property development

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. This meeting is for information gathering and discussion only, and no votes will be taken.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Discussion

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The board will consider motions to place liens on several properties and a request for fine reductions. Additionally, the meeting includes hearings regarding various building permit, maintenance, and sanitation violations.

• Motion to lien 584 & 586 W. Juniata St.
• Motion to lien Burger King Company, LLC at 780 Highway 50
• Request for fine reduction at 1982 Brantley Circle
• Violation hearing regarding building permits at 1900 S. US Highway 27
• Violation hearing regarding structure occupancy at 1870 Vale Drive

The Board approved motions to place liens on properties at 780 Highway 50 and 584 & 586 W. Juniata St. Several other property owners were found in violation of building permits and maintenance codes, resulting in daily fines.

• Approved motion to lien property at 780 Highway 50 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to lien property at 584 & 586 W. Juniata St. (unanimous)
• Found Jo-El, LLC in repeat violation for weeds; fined $500 per day, totaling $2,000 (unanimous)
• Found Jude & Geralde Meus in violation for missing building permit; fined $150 per day after August 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Found Shoppes of Venice LI, LLC (Curaleaf) in violation for permits and fence maintenance; fined $250 per day after August 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Found Linda Lalchan in violation and a threat to public health/safety; fined $150 per day after August 10, 2023 (5-1)
• Found Woodwinds Clermont, LLC in violation and a threat to public health/safety; fined $250 per day after July 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. This meeting is for information gathering and discussion purposes only. No votes will be taken during this workshop.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget
• Discussion of proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several contract awards for infrastructure, including splash pad repairs and sidewalk construction. The agenda also includes a review of a large residential development project and permit requests for events at Waterfront Park.

• Awarding $118,346.68 to Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services LLC for Champion Splash pad surface replacement
• Construction of new concrete sidewalk on Osceola Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Street for $66,125.00
• Review of Green Mountain/Old SR 50 PUD project consisting of 534 dwelling units on 123 acres
• Awarding $57,000 to Fehl Safe Water Systems for well pump motors
• Open container requests for Taste of South Lake and Clermont Taco and Margarita Festival

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a rezoning ordinance for the Citrus Cabanas project to allow eight small residential units. The agenda also includes approving a 241-lot residential plat and an asphalt contract award.

• Rezoning request for eight residential units at Montrose St. and West Ave.
• Approval of a 241-lot residential plat for Wellness Ridge Phase 1-B
• Bid award to Superior Asphalt, Inc. for $203,852.50
• Road closure requests for the 2023 Clermont Main Street event season
• Approval of surplus inventory for Parks and Recreation, IT, and Public Services

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a new impact fee schedule to increase fees for wastewater, police, fire, rescue, and parks services. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for residential units and various property variance requests. Additionally, the council will review several contracts for city vehicles and facility maintenance.

• Proposed increase to impact fees for wastewater, police, fire, and parks
• Purchase of five 2023 Ford F150 Police Responders for $224,975.00
• RFQ award for Fire Station #2 design services for $599,975.00
• Rezoning request for 'The Citrus Cabans' at Montrose St. and West Ave.
• Roof replacement contract for City Hall in the amount of $214,950

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request for the Citrus Cabanas project. The applicant, Victory Coast, LLC, is requesting to rezone a 0.515-acre parcel from CBD to PUD. This change would allow for the placement of eight small residential units.

• Rezoning request for Citrus Cabanas (Ordinance 2023-021)
• Approval of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request for a 0.515-acre parcel at Montrose Street and West Avenue. The site will be converted from Central Business District to a Planned Unit Development to allow for eight small residential cabanas and a historic home for short-term rentals.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-021 to rezone Citrus Cabanas from CBD to PUD (7-0)
• Approved variances for parallel parking spaces (8'x22') and reduced landscape buffers
• Approved May 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review reports from investment consultants, auditors, and attorneys. The meeting includes discussions on benefit increase survey results and the FY24 administrator budget. Members will also consider benefit approvals and interim financial statements.

• Approval of February 22, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of benefit increase survey results and FY24 administrator budget
• Review of March 31, 2023, interim financial statement
• Approval of invoices from the May 24, 2023 warrant

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review reports from investment, audit, and legal consultants. The meeting includes a review of the FY24 administrator budget and the plan's interim financial statement through March 31, 2023. The board will also consider worker’s compensation payments.

• Approval of February 22, 2023, minutes
• Review of FY22 Admin Expense Report and FY24 Admin Budget
• Interim Financial Statement as of March 31, 2023
• Worker’s Comp Payments for Daryl Hyatt
• Approval of invoices dated May 24, 2023

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting. The agency will also consider renewing a parking agreement with First United Methodist Church.

• Approval of February 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Renewal of parking agreement with First United Methodist Church

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including updates to the irrigation code and a new impact fee schedule. The agenda also includes various zoning variance requests and contract approvals. Additionally, the council will present awards for the Drop Saver Program.

• Proposed increase to wastewater, police, fire, rescue, and parks impact fees
• $159,330 task order for Hartwood Marsh road utility adjustments
• Commercial plat approval for 36.813 acres at Perimeter Park
• Amendment to allow outdoor dining at Salt Shack restaurant
• Variance request to convert a home into a duplex at 274 Crystal Lake Drive

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The Clermont Code Enforcement Board will meet to address several property code violations and administrative requests. The agenda includes a motion for a lien on E. Highway 50 and a request for fine reductions at Knollcrest Drive.

• Motion to lien property at 591 E. Highway 50
• Request for reduction of fines at 1948 Knollcrest Drive
• Site plan and sign violations at 1800 S. Highway 27
• Storage and sidewalk obstruction violations at 204 N. Bloxam Avenue
• Weed and property maintenance violations on a parcel on 5th Street

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request from Salt Shack to amend its Conditional Use Permit. The amendment would revise existing restrictions to allow for outdoor dining at the restaurant. The commission will also approve the minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.

• Resolution 2023-011R: Salt Shack Conditional Use Permit amendment for outdoor dining
• Approval of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2023-011R, granting a conditional use permit amendment to allow outdoor dining at 846 West Osceola Street, the former Lilly's on the Lake. The permit reinstates outdoor dining for the new tenant, Salt Shack, but does not authorize outdoor music or events. The previous permit had been restricted in 2022 due to code violations.

• Approved Resolution 2023-011R for Salt Shack conditional use permit amendment (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council will consider a referendum to change council member terms and amend watercraft rental regulations. The agenda also includes a bid award for historic village roof repairs and various variance requests.

• Referendum to increase Council Member terms from 2 to 4 years
• $74,125 bid award to APC Roofing, LLC for historic village roof repairs
• Budget amendment for General, Water, and various Impact Funds
• Variance request for increased signage at South Lake Hospital
• Amendment of regulations for personal watercraft rentals

City Council Workshop

The City Council will review a demonstrated need study regarding impact fees for police, fire, water, sewer, and parks and recreation. This workshop is for information gathering and discussion; no votes will be taken.

• Presentation and review of the demonstrated need study and extraordinary circumstances for Police, Fire, Water and Sewer, and Parks and Recreation impact fees

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a proposal to increase Council Member terms from 2 to 4 years. The agenda also includes several annexation requests for businesses in Johns Lake Landing and various residential variance requests.

• Proposed increase of Council Member terms from 2 to 4 years
• Annexation of parcels for Rooms To Go, Ashley Furniture, and Wendy's
• $48,444 annual contract for police department janitorial services
• $100,000 grant application for Meet Us In The Middle Plaza and 8th Street Docks
• $9,300 change order for the Impact Fee Study contract

Planning and Zoning Commission

This meeting agenda consists of standard procedural headings including minutes, reports, and new business. No specific projects, rezoning requests, or ordinances are listed in the document.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider amendments to the Land Development Code regarding lakefront boat storage and patio setbacks. The agenda also includes updates to utility billing fees and various equipment contracts.

• LDC amendment for lakefront property parking and boat storage
• LDC amendment to reduce rear yard setbacks for roofed patios
• Utility Billing User Fees update for Water and Sewer
• Office furniture contract for Public Works Operations Facility ($210,167.97)
• Purchase of seven vehicles via Florida State Contract ($181,936)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will review a study regarding demonstrated need and extraordinary circumstances for several impact fees. This workshop meeting is intended for information gathering and discussion only; no votes will be taken.

• Presentation and review of the Police, Fire, Water and Sewer, and Parks and Recreation Impact Fee study

The City Council held the first of two required workshops to review a Raftelis study on impact fees for police, fire, water, sewer, and parks and recreation. Council reached a consensus to proceed with raising these fees based on 'extraordinary circumstances' related to city growth and rising construction costs. No formal votes were taken; the process will continue with a second workshop on April 18.

• Reached consensus to move forward with raising impact fees for police, fire, water, sewer, and parks and recreation

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The board will consider motions to place liens on specific properties and review various code violations. These include issues with building permits, tree removal, and unsafe structures.

• Motion to lien 1283 Legendary Blvd.
• Motion to lien 588 & 590 W. Juniata St.
• Unsafe structure and building permit violations at 584 & 586 W. Juniata St.
• Tree removal permit violation at 4235 Fawn Meadow Circle
• Building permit violations for properties on Lake Avenue, 4th Street, and Muir Circle

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several budget amendments, including a $300,000 proposal for the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on land development code amendments and the introduction of ordinances for three annexations.

• Roof replacement at Clermont Arts & Recreation Center ($497,082 plus $100,000 contingency)
• Annexation of parcels for Rooms To Go, Ashley Furniture, and Wendy's
• Purchase of a 22-foot sludge dump trailer for $60,253
• Land Development Code amendments regarding lakefront boat parking and patio setbacks
• Revised Pay and Classification Schedule effective April 10, 2023

The City Council approved a revised pay and classification schedule to raise the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. Council also passed an ordinance allowing murals on the sides of buildings and denied a driveway variance request. Several annexation ordinances and land development amendments were introduced.

• Approved revised Pay and Classification Schedule to raise minimum wage to $15.00 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-009 allowing murals on the side of buildings (4-0)
• Denied variance request for driveway apron at 1160 Lakeview Drive (4-0)
• Approved $497,082 bid to CMR Construction & Roofing, LLC for ARC roof replacement (4-0)
• Approved $60,253 bid to Nationwide Haul, LLC for sludge dump trailer (4-0)
• Approved $300,000 proposal to East Central Florida Regional Planning Council for Comprehensive Plan redevelopment (4-0)
• Approved update to City Manager employment contract (4-0)
• Tabled variance request for 4448 Linwood Trace Lane to April 11, 2023 (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three ordinances to amend the Land Development Code. Proposed changes include rules for lakefront boat parking, patio setbacks, and mural signs.

• Ordinance No. 2023-006: Boat parking and storage for lakefront properties
• Ordinance No. 2023-007: Reduced rear yard setbacks for roofed patios
• Ordinance No. 2023-009: Amendments regarding murals in the sign code

The Commission approved updates to the Land Development Code regarding boat parking on lakefront parcels, special setbacks for patios and utility equipment, and the placement of murals on buildings.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-006 allowing boat parking on separate lakefront parcels (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-007 adjusting special setbacks for roofed patios, utility equipment, and restaurant canopies (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-009 allowing murals on building sides that front a right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Items include upgrades to the Hancock Road wastewater treatment plant and the purchase of new police vehicles. The agenda also features discussions on land use permits and city code updates.

• $48,730,000 contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements on Hancock Road
• $358,077.40 purchase of eight police vehicles from Garber Ford
• $59,987.03 purchase of playground equipment for Hancock Park
• Conditional use permit for a micro-hospital in the Tuscany Village PUD
• Amendment for a 25,000 sq. ft. educational building at Wesley Christian Academy

The City Council approved a major construction contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements and granted a conditional use permit for a private school expansion. The Council also adopted a recodified code of ordinances and a garbage collection franchise. Three variance and permit requests were tabled to April.

• Approved $48,730,000 construction contract to Vogel Bros. Building Co for wastewater treatment plant improvements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-005R for Wesley Christian Academy private school expansion (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-013 to recodify the City Code of Ordinances (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-008 granting a garbage collection franchise to A&M 4 Cans, LLC (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-001 for the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Review (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 8 police vehicles for $358,077.40 (4-0)
• Approved $59,987.03 for Hancock Park playground equipment (4-0)
• Tabled variance requests for 987 W. Magnolia Street and 601 E. Desoto Street, and the Micro-Hospital CUP (4-0)

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board will review reports from investment consultants, attorneys, and the plan administrator. Agenda items include updates on internal controls, benefit improvement cost estimates, and the December 31, 2022, interim financial statement.

• Approval of November 30, 2022, meeting minutes
• Attorney report regarding Ordinance 2023-003 Fire and Secure Act 2.0
• Administrator report on benefit improvement cost estimates
• Review of the December 31, 2022, interim financial statement
• Approval of invoices for the February 22, 2023, warrant

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review attorney reports regarding Ordinance 2023-003 and various plan updates. Members will also discuss administrator reports on internal controls and fiduciary liability policy. The meeting includes a review of the interim financial statement for December 31, 2022.

• Review of Ordinance 2023-003 Fire
• Update on Summary Plan Description and Secure Act 2.0
• Approval of November 30, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of December 31, 2022 interim financial statement
• Approval of invoices for the February 22, 2023 warrant

City Council Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop for information gathering and discussion. The agenda includes an update on the water and sewer system. No votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Water and Sewer System Update

City Council reviewed a water and wastewater rate study and the status of facility expansions. Council directed staff to notify customers of a March 28 meeting to consider price adjustments and to add a wastewater treatment plant improvement contract to the next agenda.

• Directed staff to notify customers of a March 28 meeting regarding water and sewer price adjustments
• Directed staff to place the wastewater treatment plant improvements contract on the next agenda

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering an electrical easement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC to provide underground power to 7th Street businesses. The meeting also includes discussions on a Fiscal Year 2023 budget amendment and modifications to the CRA Grant Program funding limits.

• Electrical Energy Easement Agreement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC for 7th Street businesses
• Fiscal Year 2023 CRA Budget Amendment (Resolution No. 28)
• CRA Grant Program modifications to limit overall funding
• Approval of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council will consider several contract approvals and ordinance introductions. Items include a resolution regarding wastewater expansion funding and various vehicle purchases for police and parks departments. The council will also review updates to the city code.

• Resolution for Wastewater Expansion Project reimbursement up to $30 million
• $127,877 purchase of DuMor benches for Streetscape project
• $62,101 environmental study task order for Max Hooks Road
• $70,376 purchase of two police vehicles
• Introduction of ordinance to recodify the City Code

The City Council unanimously approved a $65,000 FDOT grant for police enforcement and passed a consent agenda covering vehicle purchases and infrastructure projects. The Council also introduced ordinances regarding a garbage collection franchise and the recodification of city ordinances.

• Approved $65,000 FDOT speeding and aggressive driving enforcement grant (5-0)
• Approved intent to seek reimbursement up to $30 million for Wastewater Expansion Project (5-0)
• Approved $62,101 for Phase II Environmental Study on Max Hooks Road (5-0)
• Approved $33,116 for 8th Street Pier replacement surveying services (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two police vehicles for $70,376 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of five Parks & Recreation vehicles for $142,388 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-008 for A&M 4 Cans, LLC garbage franchise (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-013 for recodification of city ordinances (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider two conditional use permit requests. One request involves allowing a building in Tuscany Village PUD to exceed 5,000 square feet for a micro-hospital. The second concerns the construction of a 25,000 sf educational building and a 2,200 sf pavilion at First United Methodist Church.

• Resolution 2023-003R: Micro-Hospital Conditional Use Permit in Tuscany Village PUD
• Resolution 2023-005R: Wesley Christian Academy construction of a 25,000 sf building and 2,200 sf pavilion

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items including a major contract for water treatment plant improvements and updates to firefighter and police pension plans. The agenda also includes requests for various event road closures and a commercial development variance.

• Awarding $6,946,700 to L7 Construction, Inc. for Sunburst WTP improvements
• $115,574.40 purchase of residential recycling and trash containers
• Termination of the $311,662 agreement with Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc.
• Ordinance revisions to firefighter and police officer pension plans
• Variance request for commercial development at S.R. 50 and west of 2nd Street

The Council approved a $6.9M contract for water treatment plant improvements and updated pension plans for police and fire personnel. They also granted a variance for a retail building and approved fee waivers for THE Spring Games. A request for a micro-hospital conditional use permit was tabled.

• Approved $6,946,700 contract to L7 Construction, Inc. for Sunburst WTP improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-002 for ambulance and EMS service taxing unit (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-003 for Firefighter Pension Plan revisions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-004 for Police Officers Pension Plan revisions (5-0)
• Approved variance for 1,650 sq ft retail building at Wallace Property/DWW Square (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver of approx. $18,300 and open container request for THE Spring Games (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2023-003R regarding Micro-Hospital Conditional Use Permit to Feb 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including road closures for Honor the Fallen 5K and Freedom 5K (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the review of the Comprehensive Plan process. This meeting is for information gathering and discussion purposes only, and no votes will be taken.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan Process

City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission held an introductory workshop regarding the rewrite of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council presented the framework, timeline, and required elements of the process. No formal decisions were made during this session.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several budget amendments and contract approvals, including a large vehicle purchase. The agenda also includes discussions on utility service agreements, property rezoning, and introductions to ordinances regarding pension plans and emergency medical services.

• Purchase of one refuge side-loader and one clam truck for $577,206
• Rezoning Clonts Property at US 27 and Schofield Road to Planned Unit Development
• Mowing services contract award to AB5 Enterprises for $81,055
• Single source purchase of LifePak AED equipment for $56,184.84
• Introduction of ordinance to fund emergency medical services for five years

Council approved a rezoning request for a 330-unit multi-family development and passed a 13-item consent agenda. Several variance requests for residential screen porches were considered, resulting in one approval and two denials. The council also filled vacancies on the Fire, Police, and Code Enforcement boards.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-033 to rezone 27.5 acres for a 330-unit multi-family development (5-0)
• Approved 13 consent agenda items including Waterbrooke Phase 6-A plat and $577,206 for refuse vehicles (5-0)
• Denied variance request for rear yard setback at 982 Nathan Ridge Road (2-3)
• Approved variance request for rear yard setback at 200 Division Street (5-0)
• Denied variance request for rear yard setback at 1672 Turnstone Way (4-1)
• Appointed Kathleen Falcon to Fire Pension Board and John Baker to Police Pension Board (5-0)
• Appointed Chandra Myers, Bryan Bain, and Domingo Fornoles Jr. to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Introduced ordinances for MSTU ambulance services and pension plan revisions (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a micro-hospital. The request seeks to allow a single building to exceed 5,000 square feet within the Tuscany Village PUD. The meeting also includes nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Resolution 2023-003R: Micro-Hospital Conditional Use Permit
• Request to allow a building over 5,000 square feet in Tuscany Village PUD
• Nominations for Chair
• Nominations for Vice-Chair

The Commission tabled a conditional use permit for a micro-hospital in the Tuscany Village PUD until the February 7, 2023 meeting. Members requested the applicant be present to answer questions before a decision is made.

• Approved December 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2023-003R regarding Micro-Hospital Conditional Use Permit to February 7, 2023 (7-0)
• Elected Max Krzyminski as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Vincent Niemiec as Vice-Chair (7-0)