March 4, 2025 City Council Regular Session (2025-03-04)

CALL TO ORDER

Having been duly advertised as required by law, at 6:00 p.m., Vice-mayor John Cataldo called to order the March 4, 2025 meeting of the Mount Dora City Council in the City Hall Council Chamber.

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vice-mayor Cataldo led a moment of silence and a Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ROLL CALL

| Members Present | Also Present | | --- | --- | | John Cataldo, Vice-mayor | Vince Sandersfeld, City Manager | | Cal Rolfson, District 1 | Patrick Brackins, City Attorney | | Dennis Dawson, District 3 | Jeanann Hand, City Clerk | | Marc Crail, District 4 | | | Nate Walker, District 5 | | | Doug Bryant, At-large | |

Members Present John Cataldo, Vice-mayor Cal Rolfson, District 1 Dennis Dawson, District 3 Marc Crail, District 4 Nate Walker, District 5 Doug Bryant, At-large

Also Present

Not Present

Vince Sandersfeld, City Manager

Patrick Brackins, City Attorney

Jeanann Hand, City Clerk

James L. Homich, Mayor

PRESENTATIONS

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Proclamation Recognizing Women's History Month

Vice-mayor Cataldo opened public comment. No one spoke. Vice-mayor Cataldo closed public comment.

MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROLFSON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

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CONSENT AGENDA

1. Request Approval of Task Authorization with RCM Utilities, LLC, to Supply Materials and Labor for Improvements to the Sanitary Lift Station at Wastewater Treatment Plant #1

2. Request Council Approval of Requisition for the Rehabilitation of the Aqua Guard Self-Cleaning Bar Screen at Wastewater Treatment Plant #2

PUBLIC HEARINGS-RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES

1. Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-08, In Support of the Florida League of Cities 2025 Legislative Platform

Mr. Brackins read Resolution No. 2025-08 by title only.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE 2025 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES' LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Sandersfeld introduced the topic.

Councilmembers spoke in favor of adopting the resolution.

Council and staff discussed upcoming proposed legislation and the effects it may have on the City. They spoke about the importance of the Florida League of Cities (FLC) and the role it has played in protecting Home Rule powers, commenting on Florida's League being the most active in the nation. It was noted several Councilmembers are active participants in the League's legislative committees.

Council discussed several key issues including sovereign immunity, and maximum damage limits and their relation to insurance premiums. They felt adoption of the resolution was important as a show of support for the League's work and decisions regarding proposed legislative decisions.

Elected State officials will receive documentation of each City's resolution of support for the FLC's legislative platform.

Council discussed the potential impacts of the votes on enterprise fund transfers, water resource policies, the Live Local act,

Adopting the resolution is clear statement of the City's priorities and policy positions.

MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROLFSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08, IN SUPPORT OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES 2025 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

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Council and staff discussed proposed legislation regarding CRAs. Council and staff discussed proposed legislation related to diversity and inclusion policies and the votes of elected officials on items related to diversity and inclusion.

Vice-mayor Cataldo opened public comment. No one spoke. Vice-mayor Cataldo closed public comment.

Council and staff discussed the recreation center financing and how proposed legislation might affect it.

COUNCILMEMBER DAWSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED WITH A 6-0 ROLL CALL VOTE.