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Pre-Agenda City Council

Monday, June 16, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Punta Gorda City Council held a pre-agenda meeting to review upcoming items, including grant applications, infrastructure contracts, and budget updates. The council discussed potential improvements to water treatment systems, parking regulations, and city board vacancies.

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This meeting sets the agenda for upcoming city decisions that impact local infrastructure projects, water utility contracts, and the allocation of state justice grants.

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CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL PRE-AGENDA MEETING MINUTES JUNE 16, 2025, 9:00 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Julian, Lockhart, Lux, Polk MEMBERS ABSENT: Denton CITY STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Reichert; Interim City Attorney Leskovich; Kristin Simeone, Finance Director; Rachel Barry, Zoning Official; Tom Spencer, Public Works Director; Jeff Payne, Human Resources Manager; Boyd Lawrence, Planning Director; Pam Smith, Police Chief; Holden Gibbs, Fire Chief; Anne Heinen, Procurement Manager; Bradford Schuette, Information Technology Manager; City Clerk Welch CALL TO ORDER Interim City Manager Reichert called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. *SHADE MEETING Interim City Manager Reichert stated a shade meeting would be held at the June 18, 2025, meeting, questioning the timing of same. Interim City Attorney Leskovich requested the shade meeting be held prior to the regular City Council meeting. Interim City Manager Reichert stated the shade meeting could be held at 8:00 a.m. AGENDA APPROVAL There was no discussion. 1) PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1.a Juneteenth Exhibits: Cover Page Juneteenth Councilmember Julian indicated he would present the proclamation. 1.b Judy Jones Day Exhibits: Cover Page Judy Jones Day Councilmember Polk indicated she would present the proclamation. 2) PUBLIC INPUT

There was no public input during Items 2.a. or 2.b. 2.a Those wishing to introduce themselves as nominees for a board or committee may do so at this time. Those who choose to speak must state their name for the record. Exhibits: 2.b Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. Exhibits: 3) PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA(Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) There were none. 4) ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS(No Public Hearing Required) There were none. 5) CONSENT AGENDA There was no discussion regarding items 5.a. – 5.f. 5.a April 14, 2025, Pre-agenda Meeting Minutes Exhibits: Cover Page April 14, 2025, Pre-Agenda Minutes 5.b April 29, 2025, Workshop Meeting Minutes Exhibits: Cover Page April 29, 2025, City Council Workshop Minutes 5.c Application for Florida Department of Law Enforcement Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Countywide Exhibits: Cover Page Lobbying, Debarment and Drug Free Certification jagc-51percent-letter Charlotte County - ffy24.docx 5.d Application for Florida Department of Law Enforcement Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Direct Exhibits: Cover Page FY2024-JAGD-Allocations.pdf FY2024-JAGD-Subgrant-Solicitation.pdf Lobbying-Debarment-and-Drug-Free-Certification_Revised-04-05-24.pdf 5.e Project Updates

Exhibits: Cover Page Project Updates June 4, 2025 5.f Amendment, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Interlocal Agreement with Charlotte County Exhibits: Cover Page City Resolution Amended ILA 6) REGULAR AGENDA 6.a West Marion Avenue Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant Parking Exhibits: Cover Page On-Street ADA Parking - Presentation Mayor Lux suggested consideration of acquiring land to use for accessible parking. Interim City Manager Reichert stated same could be discussed. 6.b Calostimucu: Preservation, Restoration and Celebration Exhibits: Cover Page Calostimucu Presentation Interim City Manager Reichert stated a brief presentation would be made. 6.c Agreement award to Odyssey Manufacturing Company of Tampa, FL for Construction Improvements to the Alum and Ammonia Systems and Sulfuric Feed System located at Shell Creek, Water Treatment Plant. Exhibits: Cover Page Recommendation for Award Agreement Mayor Lux questioned if penalties should be included in City agreements. Interim City Attorney Leskovich stated the agreements he had reviewed included breach and default language. 6.d Award approval of Specific Authorization #3 to CROM Coatings and Restoration (CCR) a division of CROM, LLC) of Gainesville, Florida. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposal Recommendation for Award There was no discussion. 6.e Agreement Award to Olameter Corporation for Manual Water Meter Reading Services within the City's service area.

Exhibits: Cover Page Agreement Recommendation for Award Evaluation Mayor Lux recalled prior issues with Olameter, questioning if a 30-day notice of termination clause could be included in the agreement. Ms. Anne Heinen replied the agreement included a 30-day convenience cancellation clause and a 5-day notice for default. 6.f Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Status Update for Sanitation Fund, Building Fund, and Gas Tax Funds Exhibits: Cover Page FY 2026 Sanitation Budget Update Presentation FY 2026 Sanitation Budget Documentation FY 2026 Building Budget Update Presentation FY 2026 Building Budget Documentation FY 2026 Gas Tax Funds Budget Update Presentation FY 2026 Gas Tax Funds Budget Documentation Interim City Manager Reichert stated this item covered the same material as the most recent budget workshop but City Council could take action regarding budgetary decisions at the regular meeting. 6.g Parking Ratio Discussion Exhibits: Cover Page Presentation Parking Ratio Comparisons Mayor Lux received confirmation Ms. Rachel Barry, Zoning Official, would provide the parking regulations from the prior Land Development Regulations (LDRs). 6.h 1% Sales Tax Exhibits: Cover Page Project Information Sheet REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2026 There was no discussion. 6.i Award of agreement to Guymann Construction of Cape Coral, Florida for the replacement of clay gravity main on Olympia Ave and US41. Exhibits: Cover Page Agreement Award Recommendation Evaluation Document

There was no discussion. 7) BOARDS / COMMITTEE There was no discussion regarding items 7.a. – 7.e. 7.a Announcement of Vacancies: Building Board (1 alternate seat and 1 contractor seat) Exhibits: Cover Page Building Board 7.b Announcement of Vacancies: Code Enforcement Board (2 regular and 1 alternate) Exhibits: Cover Page Code Enforcement Board 7.c Announcement of Vacancies: Historic Preservation Advisory Board (1 alternate) Exhibits: Cover Page Historic Preservation Advisory Board 7.d Announcement of Vacancies: Planning and Zoning Board (1 alternate) Exhibits: Cover Page Planning and Zoning Board 7.e Nominations: Utility Advisory Board (1 regular seat) Exhibits: Cover Page Utility Advisory Board Skillicorn Application 8) REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS 8.a Interim City Manager Exhibits: Interim City Manager Reichert announced a joint meeting with the Historic Preservation Advisory Board would be held this evening. 8.b Interim City Attorney Exhibits: Interim City Attorney Leskovich stated litigation would be discussed during the shade meeting. He noted the Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association was interested in pursuing an agreement regarding the A.C. Freeman House. He stated the responsibility of Harborwalk maintenance had been clarified with Four

Points. He further stated attorneys had been hired to review the current and previous LDRs, billing at $450 per hour for legal and $150 for paralegal staff. He noted he and Interim City Manager Reichert would coordinate brief meetings with individual Councilmembers and the staff to discuss concerns with the LDRs attorneys. 8.c City Clerk Exhibits: 9) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Lockhart inquired if Councilmember Denton was okay. Interim City Manager Reichert replied with uncertainty, noting she would reach out to Councilmember Denton. Councilmember Julian encouraged fellow Councilmembers to review the Artificial Intelligence (AI) study provided by Mr. Don Hearlston. Councilmember Polk inquired as to the status of Fishermen’s Village. Interim City Attorney Leskovich stated a letter had been sent regarding the intent to have the property reverted back to the City. 10) PUBLIC INPUT ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m.Chair Board Recorder

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