City Council Meeting

Minutes Crystal River City Council Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 12th, 2024 5:30 p.m. Citrus County Welcome Center 915 N. Suncoast Blvd. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Meek called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Mayor Meek, Vice Mayor Cindi Frink, Council member Ken Brown, Council member Ken Frink, Council member Robert Holmes Staff present: Interim City Manager Troy Slattery, City Attorney Robert W. Batsel, Jr., City Clerk Mia Fink, Community Engagement Director Leslie Bollin, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Finance Director Michelle Russell, Growth Management Director Jenette Collins, Growth Management Assistant Director Carly Hanson Council member Ken Brown led the invocation and Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance, also welcoming Interim City Manager Troy Slattery. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion to adopt the agenda made by Council member Brown; seconded by Council member K. Frink. Motion carried 5-0. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. CCSO 2023 Report Lieutenant John Bergen presented the report and Council discussion was held regarding the value of the Enhanced Law Enforcement Services agreement. B. AtkinsRealis Recovery Status Update Interim City Manager Troy Slattery introduced Andrew Kepler of AtkinsRealis who presented the update to Council. He also addressed questions regarding the application process and prioritization of applicants. Discussion was held regarding Local Mitigation Strategy, prioritization of residents and upcoming task order to provide individual assistance to residents. Mr. Kepler confirmed a town hall meeting would be held to inform residents. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC INPUT

Mindi Mulvie-Hastings- Crystal River- Inquired about FEMA Individual Assistance and prioritization. Mayor Meek confirmed 2/11/24 FEMA release of details and upcoming information to be provided to residents. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion to approve minutes of the Special City Council meeting held January 22, 2024 and Regular City Council meeting held January 22, 2024 B. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-16 updating by-laws of the Housing and Unsafe Structures Appeals Board C. Motion to appoint Jordan Bumgardner to Housing and Unsafe Structures Appeals Board Alternate Seat No. 1 D. Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a letter outlining the loan commitment terms for the Housing Trust Group Fountains at Hidden Lake project in accordance with the Florida Housing Finance Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (pulled for discussion) E. Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Crystal River and Citrus County regarding impact fee funding of a multi-use trail F. Motion to approve revision to the City of Crystal River Purchasing Policy G. Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement concerning exchange of parcels and any related closing documents for the NW 1st Avenue Parking Lot Project H. Motion to approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a task order agreement with Calvin, Giordano and Associates for Building Official and Fire Inspection Services I. Motion to approve Internal Control Policy Council member Holmes requested item 6D be pulled for discussion. Motion to approve the consent agenda (excluding item 6D) was made by Council member K. Frink; seconded by Vice Mayor C. Frink. Motion carried 5-0. Council member Holmes inquired about building height referenced in Amerinet Letter. Motion to approve item 6D was made by Vice Mayor C. Frink; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 5-0. Council discussion was held regarding building height and elevation standards. 7. PUBLIC HEARING

A. Consideration of Ordinance 24-O-01 (Application No. PZT23-0005) for an amendment of the Land Development Code for the prohibition of medical marijuana dispensing facilities on First Reading, and set second public hearing on February 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Meek introduced the item and City Clerk Fink read the Ordinance by title only. Staff Presentation: Ms. Collins presented the staff report, noting additional correspondence received after the close of the agenda deadline (attached under item 7A of agenda packet), and addressing questions regarding proposed increased number of feet from schools, vested rights and split P.C. vote. Public Hearing: No one spoke for or against. B. Consideration of Ordinance 24-O-02 (Application No. PCA23-0004) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 39 acres addressed as 3607 N Citrus Avenue owned by Mary Street, LLC, and hold a public hearing on February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the next item. Mayor Meek introduced the items and City Clerk Fink read the Ordinances by title only. Staff Presentation: Ms. Collins presented and discussion was held regarding land clearing and density concerns. Mayor Meek called for conflict of interest and ex parte communications disclosure. There were none. Applicant Presentation: Jack Fugate of Highlander Development- Discussed tree preservation, density request consistency with draft form-based code and base number of units needed for project. Council Discussion: Discussion was held regarding difference between R-2 and R-3 density. Public Hearing: Terry Thompson- Crystal River- Confirmed approval by Planning Commission, and proposed switching areas requested for R-2 and R-3. Mindi Hastings Mulvie- Crystal River- Discussed opposition to requested density increase. Intervening Parties: There were none. Applicant Rebuttal: There was none. Motion to deny Ordinance 24-O-02 (Application No. PCA23-0004) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 39 acres addressed as 3607 N Citrus Avenue owned by Mary Street, LLC was made by Council member Holmes; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 5-0.

C. Consideration of Ordinance 24-O-03 (Application No. PZMA23-0004) for an amendment to the Zoning Map for 39 acres addressed as 3607 N Citrus Avenue owned by Mary Street, LLC, on First Reading, and hold a public hearing on February 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the previous item. Quasi-Judicial Joint public hearing held during item 7B. Motion to deny Ordinance 24-O-03 (Application No. PZMA23-0004) for an amendment to the Zoning Map for 39 acres addressed as 3607 N Citrus Avenue owned by Mary Street, LLC was made by Council member Holmes; seconded by Vice Mayor Frink. Motion carried 5-0. 8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 9. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Batsel provided an update regarding 579 US Hwy 19, LLC property, noting demolition permit filed by deadline, deemed deficient by staff, and presence of engineer on site and recommending to move forward with filing suit to foreclose and briefly discussed process to move forward with demolition. He requested guidance on demolition funding and Council discussion was held regarding reallocating budgeted CARES Act funding with ARPA funding, to allow for reimbursement. Consensus was reached for staff to move forward as recommended. 10. CITY MANAGER A. Motion to approve purchase of a replacement watercraft to utilize for law enforcement and emergency response on city waters, in accordance with Enhanced Law Enforcement Services Agreement in the amount of $42,526.68 and authorize staff to trade-in the vessel being replaced at a value of $6,000.00 Mr. Slattery presented the item. Motion to approve purchase of a replacement watercraft to utilize for law enforcement and emergency response on city waters, in accordance with Enhanced Law Enforcement Services Agreement in the amount of $42,526.68 and authorize staff to trade-in the vessel being replaced at a value of $6,000.00 was made by Vice Mayor Frink; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 5-0. B. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-17 appropriating additional funding in the amount of $527,324.52 and award a contract to Daly & Zilch for the NW 1st Avenue Parking Lot Project in a total amount up to $1,006,023.00 pursuant to Bid No. 23-RFP-10 Mr. Slattery presented the item, noting engineer confirmed adequate stormwater capacity for project. Council discussion was held regarding the two options (asphalt vs. pervious pavers) and cost. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-R-17 appropriating necessary additional funding and award a contract to Daly & Zilch for the NW 1st Avenue Parking Lot Project in a total

amount of $812,394.00 (for asphalt surfacing) pursuant to Bid No. 23-RFP-10 was made by Vice Mayor Frink; seconded by Council member Holmes. Motion carried 5-0. 11. CITY COUNCIL A. Discussion and consensus regarding City Manager recruitment and hiring process Council discussion was held regarding options moving forward, noting benefits of internal candidate and timing of process. Human Resources Director Mary Helprin addressed questions regarding recruitment firm costs. Staff was requested to bring back further options for recruitment firm and related costs. Council discussion was also held regarding compensation for the Interim City Manager and demonstrated leadership capabilities; staff was directed to bring back an item facilitating such. 12. COUNCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Mayor Meek reported on recent MPO meeting and legislative appropriation update. B. Vice Mayor C. Frink discussed Congressman Bilirakis’ effort to assist individual homeowners effected by storms. C. Council Member Brown discussed TDC formation of Manatee Best Practices Working Group and related issues on the water. D. Council member K. Frink discussed Manatee Best Practices Working Group and related certification program. E. Council Member Holmes discussed recent Keep Citrus County Beautiful Meeting items and requested information from Southern Group regarding HB 1537. Staff was requested to draft a resolution supporting formation of the TDC Manatee Best Practices Working Group. Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the resolution was made by Council member Ken Brown; seconded by Mayor Meek. Motion carried 5-0. 13. PUBLIC INPUT Terry Thompson- Discussed recent form-based code workshop (and unanticipated revisions presented), and spoke in favor of an extended City Manager selection process, noting capability of Mr. Slattery. Jasmine Jackson- Crystal River- Discussed City Manager selection process, concurring with Mr. Thompson’s points, supporting increase for Interim City Manager, noting status of Assistant City Manager position and discussing possible interview processes. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.