City Council Meeting

Joe Meek, Mayor Robert Holmes, Vice Mayor/Council Seat #5 Gabrielle Satchell, Council Seat #1 Mindi Hastings, Council Seat #2 Chris Ensing, Council Seat #3 Audra Curts-Whann, City Manager Rob Batsel, City Attorney Mia Fink, City Clerk Agenda Crystal River City Council Meeting Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM Citrus County Welcome Center 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call B. Invocation C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Recognition of Elected Officials in Attendance 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA NOTICE TO PUBLIC Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Governing Body with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to provide that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes) Any person requiring reasonable accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the City of Crystal River, City Manager's Office, 123 N.W. Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida, 34428 (352) 795-4216, at least two (2) days before the meeting. GENERAL MEETING PROCEDURES 1. In consideration of others, we ask that you follow a few basic rules: A. Please turn cell phones off, or place on vibrate. If you must make a call, please step out into the hallway. B. If you must speak to someone in the audience, please speak softly or go out into the hallway. C. Personal comments/remarks, directed to Council or the public, are not allowed and are considered out of order. 2. Public Comment: A. The general public will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak during the Public Input section at the beginning of the meeting and five (5) minutes to speak during the Public Input section at the end of the meeting.

3. PRESENTATIONS A. Swearing in of Mindi Hastings as Interim Council member Seat No. 2 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC INPUT 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held December 8, 2025 B. Motion to authorize the Crystal River Lions Club to utilize the parking lot at 41 NE Crystal St. during the 2026 Florida Manatee Fest to park cars and fundraise C. Motion to approve the scheduling of a City Council Workshop on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM to discuss City Manager Evaluation Process D. Motion to accept the resignation of Kimberly Salter from Planning Commission Alternate Seat No. 1, appoint Charlie Kish to Alternate Seat No. 1 from Alternate Seat No. 2, and appoint Scott Davis to Alternate Seat No. 2. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consideration of Ordinance 25-O-15 (Application No. PCA25-0003) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 9.20 acres addressed as 41 NE Crystal Street and 109 NE Crystal Street, owned by the City of Crystal River, on Second Reading, and hold a public hearing on January 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the next item. B. QUASI JUDICIAL Consideration of Ordinance 25-O-16 (Application No. PZM25-0003) for an amendment of the Official Zoning Map for 9.20 acres addressed as 41 NE Crystal Street and 109 NE Crystal Street, owned by the City of Crystal River, on Second Reading, and hold a public hearing on January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the previous item. (Three Minute Time Limit) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING PROPERTIES (9.20 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST AND SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY PARCEL IDS 17E18S210010 0480 (ALT KEY: 1069432) AND 17E18S21 80000 (ALT KEY: 1069173) AS IDENTIFIED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CITRUS COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER FROM URBAN CENTER AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE CIVIC LAND USE CATEGORY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER BY REZONING PROPERTIES (9.20 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH,

C. Consideration of Ordinance No. 26-O-01 (Application PCT25-0002) to adopt the annual update of the 5-year Capital Improvements Plan within the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan, as mandated by Florida Statutes, and hold the second public hearing on January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. 8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES A. Introduction of Ordinance 26-O-2 (Application PCT25-0001) for a text amendment of the City of Crystal River Comprehensive Plan to provide for a transition period for property owners who relied in good faith on the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan in effect prior to the 2024 Amendments and had engaged with the City of Crystal River prior to the 2024 Amendments, on First Reading, and set a public hearing for January 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. 9. CITY ATTORNEY 10. CITY MANAGER A. Motion to approve the purchase of 2017 Starcraft Allstar 24+2 Bus in the total amount of $67,500.00 from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. RANGE 17 EAST, AND SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, AND RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY PARCEL IDS 17E18S210010 0480 (ALT KEY: 1069432) AND 17E18S21 80000 (ALT KEY: 1069173) AS IDENTIFIED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CITRUS COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER FROM URBAN CENTER 1, URBAN CENTER 2, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 1, AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 2 TO THE CIVIC ZONE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, MODIFYING THE 5-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SET FORTH IN TABLE 4 OF THE CRYSTAL RIVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS AN ANNUAL UPDATE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3177 (3) (b) AS DESCRIBED HEREINBELOW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION, PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARINGL PROVIDING FOR SCRIVERNER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AN ORDINANCE RESCENDING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 25-O-11, AMENDING THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3248, FLORIDA STATUES, CONCERNING FUTURE LAND USE TEXT (POLICY) AMENDMENT; AMENDING FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT BY ADDING OBJECTIVE 2.9 PROMOTING FAIRNESS AND ACKNOWLEDGING GOOD FAITH RELIANCE ON THE PREVIOUSLY APPLICABLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PRIOR TO RECENT AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR A TRANSITION PERIOD DURING WHICH APPLICANTS DEMONSTRATING SUCH RELIANCE MAY ELECT TO PROCEED UNDER THE CURRENT OR PREVIOUSLY EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

B. Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement for the Crystal River Government Center Project, Proposal for Construction Documents with Monarch Design Group and enter into contract in the amount of $1,009,640.00 11. CITY COUNCIL A. Motion to nominate and elect a Vice Mayor for a one-year term pursuant to the City Council Policy Manual, Section 22 12. COUNCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 13. PUBLIC INPUT 14. ADJOURNMENT A. Mayor Meek B. Vice Mayor Holmes C. Council member Satchell D. Council member Hastings E. Council member Ensing (Five Minute Time Limit)

Meeting Date: January 12, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 3.A. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Swearing in of Mindi Hastings as Interim Council member Seat No. 2

Meeting Date: January 12, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 6.A. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held December 8, 2025 ATTACHMENTS: Description December 8, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.docx

Agenda Crystal River City Council Meeting Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM Citrus County Welcome Center 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Meek called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Mayor Meek, Vice Mayor Robert Holmes, Council member Chris Ensing, Council member Gabrielle Satchell Staff present: City Manager Audra Curts-Whann, City Attorney Rob Batsel, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Troy Slattery, Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Bollin, Visitors Services Director Andrea Hullstrung, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Finance Director Michelle Russell-Maynard, Assistant Finance Director Cindy Marihugh, Growth Management Director Carly Hanson, Fire Chief Frank Melillo, City Clerk Mia Fink Vice Mayor Holmes led the invocation and Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Meek requested item 9A be placed at the beginning of the agenda and Council member Satchell requested item 6G be pulled from consent for discussion. Motion to adopt the agenda as amended was made by Council member Ensing; seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. CRFD Quarterly Report Fire Chief Frank Melillo presented the report. B. Monarch Final Report Barnett Chenault of Monarch presented “Crystal River Government Center, Phase I- Building Programming Presentation to City Council”. Gary Levengood, P.E. of Kimley Horn presented the portion regarding the Master Site Plan. Mr. Chenault completed the presentation and sought authorization for the City Manager to move forward with Phase II negotiations and authorize staff to pursue vacation of 2nd Avenue. Mayor Meek discussed need for future funding, and Council member Ensing noted need to finalize Visitors Center location. Vice Mayor Holmes discussed 2026 workshop topics. Mr. Chenault confirmed Visitors Center needs were considered and documented throughout the process. Mr. Chenault reconfirmed need for authorization for the City Manager to move forward with Phase II negotiations and authorize staff to pursue vacation of 2nd Avenue, which was granted. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5. PUBLIC INPUT Terry Thompson- Planning Commission- Discussed Planning Commission attendance issues. Tara Howell- JB Pro- Discussed item 6G. Michael Fitzpatrick- President- Brannen Bank- Discussed item 11A, noting allowable cooperative purchasing agreement structure, related benefits and five-year renewal option. Gail Kostelnick- Crystal River- Discussed item 11A, noting procurement concerns. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held November 10, 2025 B. Monthly Departmental Report Summary for the Month of November C. Motion to appoint Charles Kish to Planning Commission Alternate Seat 2. D. Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Commerce. E. Award, approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute a task order agreement with JBrown Professional Group Inc. (JBPro) to complete the Crystal River Strategic Design and Economic Development Plan, funded by the Community Technical Assistance Grant Program. F. Motion to approve a special event permit and road closure request for the 2026 Florida Manatee Festival. G. Motion to approve a request from Crystal River Main Street to utilize the City logo for merchandise H. Motion to approve "Interlocal agreement between City of Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida" for Kings Bay Riverwalk Phase II Project in the amount of $500,000 Motion to approve consent agenda (excluding item 6G) was made by Council member Ensing; seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. Crystal River Main Street Director Alison Pinkston addressed Council concerns regarding use of City logo, confirming separate design and intended uses. Ms. Pinkston was requested to bring the item back to the next meeting with an image. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consideration of an unlisted dissimilar use application to allow for indoor and outdoor storage and parking facility to be located at 4264 North Tallahassee Road, specifically parcel 17E18S08 33100 as identified in the records of the Citrus County Property Appraiser. Staff Presentation: Growth Management Director Carly Hanson presented.

Applicant Presentation: Scott and Christine Johnson presented (attached after-the-fact to original agenda item). Public Hearing: Marsha Jenkins- 4208 N Concord Drive- represents concerned citizens and environmental advocates- adjacent property owner- concerns expressed during PC- mega storage facility- land adjacent is CR Preserve State Park- discussed make up of park- 600 recreational vehicles proposed- 42 per acre- etc Mayor Meek reviewed the quasi-judicial procedure, calling for disclosure of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications. There were none. Neal Lushcak- Spoke in favor of the project. Steve Davis- Terra Vista- Spoke in favor of the project and lack of covered storage facilities. Jeannie Allman- Woodland Estates- Spoke in opposition of the project, noting impact to wildlife and consistency with character of neighborhood. David Beaudrake- Citrus Hills- Spoke in favor of the project. Mindi Hastings- Woodland Estates- Expressed concerns regarding flooding. Edwin Hoover- Spoke in favor of the project. Susan Beaudry- Spoke in favor of the project. Gail Kostelnick- Expressed concerns regarding compatibility, flooding and environmental impacts. Terry Thompson- Expressed concerns if applicant proceeded with de-annexation. Applicant Rebuttal: There was none. Council Discussion: Discussed potential result of de-annexation, buffering and other project details. City Attorney Batsel confirmed provisions of the draft order would continue with the property. Motion to approve an unlisted dissimilar use application to allow for indoor and outdoor storage and parking facility to be located at 4264 North Tallahassee Road, specifically parcel 17E18S08 33100 as identified in the records of the Citrus County Property Appraiser was made by Vice Mayor Holmes; seconded by Council member Satchell. Motion carried 4-0. Applicant formally requested item 8C (de-annexation application) for parcel be formally withdrawn. B. Consideration of Ordinance No. 26-O-01 (Application PCT25-0002) to transmit the annual update of the 5-year Capital Improvements Plan within the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan, as mandated by Florida Statutes, on First Reading, to FloridaCommerce and other state agencies. City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only. Staff Presentation: Growth Management Director Carly Hanson presented. Public Hearing: No one spoke for or against.

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 26-O-01 (Application PCT25-0002) to transmit the annual update of the 5-year Capital Improvements Plan within the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan, as mandated by Florida Statutes, on First Reading, to FloridaCommerce and other state agencies was made by Council member Ensing; seconded by Council member Satchell. Motion carried 4-0. 8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES A. Introduction of Ordinance 25-O-15 (Application No. PCA25-0003) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 9.20 acres addressed as 41 NE Crystal Street and 109 NE Crystal Street, owned by the City of Crystal River, on First Reading, and set the public hearing for January 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the next item. City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only. B. Introduction of Ordinance 25-O-16 (Application No. PZM25-0003) for an amendment of the Official Zoning Map for 9.20 acres addressed as 41 NE Crystal Street and 109 NE Crystal Street, owned by the City of Crystal River, on First Reading, and set the public hearing for December 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the previous item. City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only. C. Introduction of Ordinance 25-O-10 (Application PA25-0001) for the voluntary contraction (de-annexation) of a 17.22-acre parcel addressed as 4264 North Tallahassee Road, as petitioned by Christine Johnson.(WITHDRAWN) 9. CITY ATTORNEY (PLACED AFTER AGENDA ADOPTION) A. Discussion and consensus on process of filling City Council Seat No. 2 vacancy City Attorney Batsel introduced the item, noting corresponding memorandum, and Supervisor of Elections Mo Baird addressed Council regarding options and process (for interim appointment and special election), noting potential redistricting. She also addressed questions regarding logistics. Motion to appoint Mindi Hastings to Interim City Council Seat No. 2 made by Council member Satchell; seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. Motion to hold special election in conjunction with General Election on 11/03/2026 was made by Vice Mayor Holmes; seconded by Council member Satchell. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. and reconvened at 7:49 p.m. CITY MANAGER A. Motion to approve the Hunter Springs Park Erosion Control Preliminary Analysis Report. City Manager Curts introduced the item and Public Works Director Troy Slattery introduced representatives of Kimley Horn who provided background on project. Casey Long and Adrian Smith of Kimley Horn presented options and recommendation. Mayor Meek provided background and purpose of project. Motion to approve the Hunter Springs Park Erosion Control Preliminary Analysis Report and select option 2 was made by Vice Mayor Holmes; seconded by Council member Ensing. Motion carried 4-0.

B. Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Grant Agreement No. L0176 in the amount of $350,000.00 for the Crystal River Hunter Springs Seawall/Beach Restoration City Manager Curts presented the item and Mayor Meek noted need for project and resulting appropriation. Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Grant Agreement No. L0176 in the amount of $350,000.00 for the Crystal River Hunter Springs Seawall/Beach Restoration was made by Council member Satchell; seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. C. Motion to award franchise agreements to the following four companies as paddle craft vendors at Kings Bay Park; Hunter Springs Kayaks, Manatee Paddle, Get Up and Go, and Waters Edge Adventures and authorization for staff to negotiate contracts with the vendors. City Manager Curts presented the item. Motion to award franchise agreements to the following four companies as paddle craft vendors at Kings Bay Park; Hunter Springs Kayaks, Manatee Paddle, Get Up and Go, and Waters Edge Adventures and authorization for staff to negotiate contracts with the vendors was made by Council member Ensing; seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. D. Motion to approve Kimley Horn IPO No.1 for the "Paradise Point Roadway Improvements" in the amount of $195,000.00 City Manager Curts presented the item. Motion to approve was made by Council member Satchell; seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes. Vice Mayor Holmes inquired about easements and Alan Garri confirmed related tasks were included in design and engineering costs. Motion carried 4-0. E. Motion to approve Daly & Zilch to reconstruct a portion of the Riverwalk near Paddle Tail Waterfronts and Adventure Lodge in the amount of $38,825.00. City Manager Curts presents the item. Motion to approve Daly & Zilch to reconstruct a portion of the Riverwalk near Paddle Tail Waterfronts and Adventure Lodge in the amount of $38,825.00.was made by Vice Mayor Holmes; seconded by Council member Ensing. Motion carried 4-0. F. Motion to approve the Riverwalk GMP and authorize the Mayor and staff to execute Construction Authorization form for Phase 1 Waterward/Kings Bay Park & Crab Plant in the amount of $4,057,683.36. City Manager Curts introduced the item and Public Works Director Troy Slattery provided background information. John Callup, Vice President and Brian Schmitt, Senior Estimator addressed Council and introduced Jerry Smith and Richie Colon Project Manager. Mr. Schmitt provided detail regarding procurement process and software, and City Manager Curts discussed funding. Project timeline was also discussed.

Motion to approve the Riverwalk GMP and authorize the Mayor and staff to execute Construction Authorization form for Phase 1 Waterward/Kings Bay Park & Crab Plant in the amount of $4,057,683.36 was made by Mayor Meek; seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. G. Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-R-06 to add Tree Removal Fee-In-Lieu to Exhibit "C" Planning and Zoning Fees of the City's Fee Schedule. City Manager Curts introduced item and Growth Management Director Carly Hanson presented and addressed Council questions regarding approval process. Vice Mayor Holmes requested multiple revisions and expressed concerns. Staff to bring back on a future agenda with requested revisions for further consideration. H. Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-R-03 to award Jim's Complete Construction, LLC for the D.A.V. Building Remediation Project for the total amount of $81,579.00. City Manager Curts introduced the item and Public Works Director Troy Slattery presented, noting NorthStar left materials upon vacating the site, which allowed for renegotiation of cost. Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-R-03 to award Jim's Complete Construction, LLC for the D.A.V. Building Remediation Project for the total amount of $81,579.00 was made by Vice Mayor Holmes; seconded by Council member Satchell. Motion carried 4-0. Carrie Schmidd of the D.A.V. thanked Council. I. Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-R-04 to award Jim's Complete Construction, LLC for the Train Depot Remediation Project for the total amount of $127,662.00. City Manager Curts presented the item. Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-R-04 to award Jim's Complete Construction, LLC for was made by Council member Ensing; seconded by Council member Satchell. Motion carried 4-0. C. Motion to approve a Release and Settlement Agreement between Public Risk Management and City of Crystal River in the amount of $950,000 for damages occurring from Hurricane Idalia to the City Hall and Three Sisters Facility. City Manager Curts presented the item. Motion to approve a Release and Settlement Agreement between Public Risk Management and City of Crystal River in the amount of $950,000 for damages occurring from Hurricane Idalia to the City Hall and Three Sisters Facility was made by Vice Mayor Holmes; seconded by Council member Satchell. Motion carried 4-0.

10. CITY COUNCIL A. Consideration and approval of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Brannen Banks of Florida, Inc. to procure Banking Services under the same terms and conditions of a piggyback agreement between Brannen Bank and Citrus County School Board with a termination date of June 30, 2027. Mayor Meek presented the item, providing background information and benefits, addressing previous concerns expressed, with City Attorney Batsel providing further clarification. Mayor Meek also confirmed no personal benefit associated with award. Discussion was held regarding transparency, fairness and optics. Mayor Meek noted focus on optics in lieu of fact results in decision making based on politics in lieu of reality. Motion to approve a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Brannen Banks of Florida, Inc. to procure Banking Services under the same terms and conditions of a piggyback agreement between Brannen Bank and Citrus County School Board with a termination date of June 30, 2027 made by Mayor Meek; seconded by Vice Mayor Holmes. Motion carried 4-0. B. Consideration and approval of a Legal Services Agreement with Robert W. Batsel, Jr. and Gooding & Batsel, PLLC Mayor Meek introduced the item. Vice Mayor Holmes requested revisions to portions related to representation (Council and City Manager, only) and guidance with certain public records requests (eliminate service). City Attorney Batsel discussed the health of a city, and need for collaboration. Further discussion was held regarding invoicing and reporting. City Attorney Batsel also provided clarification regarding ethical obligations and nature of original agreement. City manager Curts reiterated revisions requested. Motion to approve a Legal Services Agreement with Robert W. Batsel, Jr. and Gooding & Batsel, PLLC was made by Vice Mayor Holmes; seconded by Council member Ensing. Motion carried 4-0. C. Discussion regarding 2026 workshops Vice Mayor Holmes requested several workshops pertaining to Goalsetting, capital projects, LDC, etc. Council member Ensing also requested a workshop for discussion of City Manager Evaluation process. 12. COUNCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Mayor Meek- Discussed Ms. Hastings interim appointment and addressed concerns regarding Planning Commission attendance. B. Vice Mayor Holmes discussed CCCCF grants being made and evaluations being conducted. C. Council member Satchell

D. Council member Ensing discussed eco-tourism certification program provided through the TDC. Vice Mayor Holmes also discussed attendance to event at UF Gulf Coast students. 13. PUBLIC INPUT (Five Minute Time Limit) 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.

Meeting Date: January 12, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 6.B. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Motion to authorize the Crystal River Lions Club to utilize the parking lot at 41 NE Crystal St. during the 2026 Florida Manatee Fest to park cars and fundraise Summary: The Crystal River Lions Club has requested permission to use the newly acquired City parking lot at 41 NE Crystal Street (train depot lot) to charge for parking during the 2026 Florida Manatee Festival as a club fundraiser. The event is Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th. A certificate of insurance has already been provided to the City. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval for the Crystal River Lions Club to utilize the parking lot at 41 NE Crystal St. during the 2026 Florida Manatee Fest to park cars and fundraise

Meeting Date: January 12, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 6.C. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Motion to approve the scheduling of a City Council Workshop on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM to discuss City Manager Evaluation Process ATTACHMENTS: Description Public Notice

Meeting Date: January 12, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 6.D. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Motion to accept the resignation of Kimberly Salter from Planning Commission Alternate Seat No. 1, appoint Charlie Kish to Alternate Seat No. 1 from Alternate Seat No. 2, and appoint Scott Davis to Alternate Seat No. 2. Summary: On January 5, 2026, Kimberly Salter submitted her resignation from the Planning Commission. She has served on the Planning Commission since being appointed on September 22, 2025. The term was set to expire on September 30, 2028. With the vacancy of Planning Commission Alternate Seat No. 1, staff recommends appointment of Charlie Kish from Alternate Seat No. 2. With the vacancy of Planning Commission Alternate Seat 2, staff recommends appointment of Scott Davis, who has previously served on the Planning Commission in 2008. Members may be reappointed after they have been off of the Planning Commission for at least one (1) year. Mr. Davis meets this timeline for reappointment and has staff's recommendation for approval. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the resignation of Kimberly Salter from Planning Commission Alternate Seat # 1, appointment of Charlie Kish to Alternate Seat No. 1 from Alternate Seat No. 2, and appointment of Scott Davis to Alternate Seat No. 2. ATTACHMENTS: Description Planning Commission Roster_1_12_26.doc

O- Original Term Date 1/6/2025 REV. 1 A- Appointed R- Reappointed CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION 3 Year Terms MEMBER TYPE/ SEAT # NAME/ADDRESS APPOINTED TERM END WORK EXPERIENCE At Large per LDC 8.02.02(E)(2) Seat #1 Richard Laxton 1411 NW 19th St. Crystal River, FL 34428 352-302-2883 RLaxton@Tmarkhomes.com 03/10/08(O) 12/12/22 (A) 10/23/23 (R) 9/30/26 Architect/ General Contractor Construction per LDC 8.02.02(E)(2) Seat #2 Deborah MacArthur Anderson 707 Miller Creek Road Crystal River, 34428 813-390-6010 deborahanderson0@me.com 10/13/08(O) 9/12/2022 (A) 9/22/25 (R) 9/30/28 Planning and Architectural Design Office Mgr. per LDC 8.02.02(E)(3) Seat #3 Kristen Coble 1611 NW 20th Ave. Crystal River, FL 34428 352-302-9449 Kristen.L.Bare@gmail.com 10/01/09(O) 9/23/24 (A) 09/30/27 Education At-large per LDC 8.02.02(E)(4) Seat #4 Terrance “Terry” Thompson 1107 SE 4th Ave Crystal River, FL 34429 352-895-3561 Captterryrealtor@gmail.com 10/01/09(O) 10/25/21 (A) 9/23/24 (R) 09/30/27 Real Estate Broker Architect per LDC 8.02.02(E)(4) Seat #5 Larry Schenavar 221 SE 2nd Pl Crystal River, FL 34429 352-895-6838 lschenavar@gmail.com 10/13/08(O) 03/28/22 (A) 10/23/23 (R) 09/30/26 Consultant At-large per LDC 8.02.02(E)(4) Seat #6 Karen Cunningham 2011 NW 15th Street Crystal River, FL 34428 352-795-2441 kscunn@gmail.com 03/10/08(O) 9/12/2022 (A) 9/22/25 (R) 09/30/28 Real Estate Broker Property Appraiser per LDC 8.02.02(E)(3) Seat #7 Gregory Acker 387 N Magnolia Circle Crystal River, FL 34428 352-586-9695 Greg.acker@qcdatabase.com 10/13/08(O) 9/23/24 (A) 09/30/27 Project Manager and Construction Alternate Seat #1 Charles Kish 209 SE 2nd Place Crystal River, FL 34429 352-795-6406 charliekish@gmail.com 10/01/09(O) 1/12/2026(A) 09/30/28 Engineer and Project Management Alternate Seat # 2 Scott Davis 1840 NW 18th Street Crystal River, FL 34428 352-795-6436 davislanding@gmail.com 10/01/09(O) 1/12/2026(A) 09/30/26 Management, Landscaping, and Mechanical Citrus County School District Non-voting Member S. 163.3174(1), F.S. Chuck Dixon, AICP 2575 S Panther Drive Lecanto, FL 34461 (352) 746-3960 dixonc@citrusschools.org N/A N/A Director of Planning and Growth Management, Citrus Co. Schools

Meeting Date: January 12, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 7.A. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Consideration of Ordinance 25-O-15 (Application No. PCA25-0003) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 9.20 acres addressed as 41 NE Crystal Street and 109 NE Crystal Street, owned by the City of Crystal River, on Second Reading, and hold a public hearing on January 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the next item. Summary: This application is brought forward by the City of Crystal River for a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment of the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The property area under consideration comprises 9.20 acres, addressed as 41 NE Crystal Street and 109 NE Crystal Street. This FLUM amendment proposes to change the future land use designation from Urban Center and Urban Neighborhood to the Civic Land Use Category. This request is being made in an effort to unify the property’s Future Land Use categories and Zoning designations. Staff Recommendation: Consideration of Ordinance 25-O-15 and hold a public hearing for January 12, 2025. Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL- SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING PROPERTIES (9.20 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST AND SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY PARCEL IDS 17E18S210010 0480 (ALT KEY: 1069432) AND 17E18S21 80000 (ALT KEY: 1069173) AS IDENTIFIED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CITRUS COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER FROM URBAN CENTER AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE CIVIC LAND USE CATEGORY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ATTACHMENTS: Description PCA25-0003_ORD 25-O-15.pdf PCA25-0003_PZM25-0003_STAFF REPORT.pdf PCA25-0003_PZM25-0003_POWERPOINT.pdf

25-O-15 (PCA25-0003) Page 1 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 25-O-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING PROPERTIES (9.20 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST AND SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY PARCEL IDS 17E18S210010 0480 (ALT KEY: 1069432) AND 17E18S21 80000 (ALT KEY: 1069173) AS IDENTIFIED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CITRUS COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER FROM URBAN CENTER AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE CIVIC LAND USE CATEGORY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, recognizes the need to plan for orderly growth and development; and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, adopted the Crystal River Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 11-O-06 on September 12, 2011, and subsequent amendments, and WHEREAS a small-scale amendment may be adopted only under the conditions set forth in Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and other provisions of State and local law; and WHEREAS the proposed small-scale amendment was advertised as required by the Florida Statutes and the Crystal River Community Development Code; and WHEREAS in accordance with the law, the proposed amendment was required to be reviewed by the City's Local Planning Agency at a duly advertised meeting, scheduled for December 4, 2025, and the Local Planning Agency has determined such application to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and appropriate to the future land uses within the City; and WHEREAS the City of Crystal River has complied with all requirements and procedures of Florida law in processing and advertising this Ordinance; and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, has determined that adoption of this Ordinance is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Crystal River. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA THAT THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Ordinance is to allow a small-scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Crystal River, Florida, for 9.20 acres (MOL) owned by the City of Crystal River by redesignating the Future Land Use from Urban Center and Urban Neighborhood to Civic for the reasons set forth in the above "WHEREAS" clauses, which are incorporated herein, in haec verba. SECTION 2. AUTHORITY

25-O-15 (PCA25-0003) Page 2 of 4 The City of Crystal River City Council is authorized to amend the Crystal River Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Article III of the City Charter of the City of Crystal River and Part II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Crystal River, and as otherwise authorized by applicable Florida Statutes. The City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, hereby adopts and incorporates into this Ordinance the memorandum and application packet relating to the proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Crystal River, as if fully restated herein, in their entirety. SECTION 3. FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDED APPLICATION NO. PCA25-0003 CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER The Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Crystal River is hereby amended to change the future land use designations as follows. a) That the property legally described as shown in EXHIBIT “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, for 9.20 acres, is amended to Civic. SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. CODIFICATION/INSTRUCTIONS TO CODE CODIFIER/EXHIBITS It is the intention of the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the codified version of the City of Crystal River Comprehensive Plan of the City of Crystal River, Florida. The actual text of the Sections of this Ordinance need not be codified. The Code codifier of the City is given broad and liberal authority to appropriately codify the Exhibits into the provisions of the City of Crystal River Comprehensive Plan in a format that can be readily published and distributed in a usable and manageable format. The City Manager, in conjunction with the City Clerk and the City Attorney, is hereby granted the authority to take any and all necessary and appropriate actions to accomplish the provisions of this Section. The Exhibits to this Ordinance are hereby incorporated herein by reference thereto as if fully set forth herein verbatim. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after adoption if no challenge is filed. If this Ordinance is challenged within thirty (30) days after adoption, small-scale development amendments do not become effective until the State Land Planning Agency or the Administration Commission,

25-O-15 (PCA25-0003) Page 3 of 4 respectively, issues a final order determining that the adopted small-scale development amendment is in compliance with the law. No development orders, development permits, or land uses dependent on the Comprehensive Plan amendments set forth in this Ordinance may be issued or commence before it has become effective. APPROVED after due public notice and public hearing on the ______ day of ______________, 2026. ATTEST: CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER _____________________________________ _____________________________________ MIA FINK, CITY CLERK JOE MEEK, MAYOR Approved as to form for the VOTE OF COUNCIL: Reliance of the City of Crystal River only: Joe Meek ____________ Robert Holmes ____________ Mindi Hastings ____________ ______________________________________ Chris Ensing ____________ Robert W. Batsel, Jr., City Attorney Gabrielle Satchell ____________

25-O-15 (PCA25-0003) Page 4 of 4 EXHIBIT “A” NORTH 38.5 FEET OF THE N ½ OF THE SE ¼ OF THE SE ¼ LYING EAST OF THE ACL R.R. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND WEST OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 19 IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA. TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 17E18S21 80000 7.55 ACRES MOL AND LOT 48 AND THE WEST ½ OF 1ST AVENUE N.E., LYING ADJACENT THERETO, AND LOTS 49 AND 50, AND THE PART OF 1ST AVENUE N.E. LYING ADJACENT THERETO, ALL IN THE TOWNSITE OF CRYSTAL PARK, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 2, PUBLIC RECORDS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA; LESS THE EASTERLY 25 FEET OF LOT 50 DEEDED TO THE ATLANTIC COASTLINE RAILROAD. TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 17E18S210010 0480 1.65 ACRES MOL

PCA25-0002/PZM25-0002 – Crystal River Church of Christ – Future Land Use and Zoning Amendments CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER STAFF REPORT Growth Management Department MEETING DATES: Planning Commission: December 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. City Council Introduction: December 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. City Council Second Reading & Public Hearing: January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. PCA25-0003/PZM25-0003 – City of Crystal River – Future Land Use and Zoning Amendment PROPOSED AMENDMENTS: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to change 9.20 acres +/- from Urban Center and Urban Neighborhood to the Civic Land Use Category. ZONING MAP Amendment to the Official Zoning Map to change 9.20 acres +/- from Urban Center 1, Urban Center 2, Urban Neighborhood 1, and Urban Neighborhood 2 to the Civic Zone. SUBJECT PROPERTY: Section 21, Township 18S, and Range 17E; and Section 16, Township 18S, and Range 17E, specifically identified as 41 NE Crystal Street, Parcel ID 17E18S210010 0480 (Altkey: 1069423) and 109 NE Crystal Street, Parcel ID 17E18S21 80000 (Altkey: 1069173) by the records of the Citrus County Property Appraiser. A complete legal description is on file with the City of Crystal River’s Growth Management Department. PROPERTY OWNER: City of Crystal River ACREAGE: +/- 9.20 acres FLOOD ZONE: According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the subject property is in Flood Zone AE with a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of 11.00 feet, as found on FIRM Panel Numbers 12017C0189E and 12017C0187E. (Effective date: January 15, 2021). SURROUNDING AREA: North of the Train Depot – Vacant, Urban Neighborhood Zones. South of the Train Depot – Across NE Crystal Street - Residential and Commercial, Urban Center 1 Zone East of the Train Depot – Commercial and Vacant, Urban Center 2 Zone West of the Train Depot – Across NE 1st Avenue – Vacant, Urban Neighborhood 1 PREPARED BY: Carly Hanson, AICP, Growth Management Director BACKGROUND INFORMATION: These applications are brought forward by the City of Crystal River to amend the Future Land Use Category and Zoning District for a +/- 9.20 acres, including the Train Depot on NE Crystal Street, the vacant lot to the west of the Train Depot, and portions of the Crosstown Trail. The City is currently planning repairs to the existing Train Depot and Train Cars, with plans to use the vacant lot for parking. There are no additional plans for development of the subject property, including the right-of-way that makes up the Crosstown Trail.

PCA25-0003/PZM25-0003 – City of Crystal River – Future Land Use and Zoning Amendments This request is being made in an effort to unify the property’s Future Land Use categories and Zoning designations. The subject property is currently made up of three (3) Future Land Use categories and five (5) Zoning designations. Staff is requesting that the entire property be designated the Civic Future Land Use category and Zoning designation. ANALYSIS: This is a joint application to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Official Zoning Map for the City of Crystal River. The analysis for the proposed amendments provides for the legal status of the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map, and that the land development regulations and proposed Zoning Map Amendment are consistent with and implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use Map Amendment – The proposed FLUM amendment will change the Future Land Use category from Urban Center and Urban Neighborhood to Civic. The following comparison table is provided: Comprehensive Plan FLUM Category: From Existing: Urban Center From Existing: Urban Neighborhood To Proposed: Civic Category Description: Traditional activity centers used as residential, retail, professional offices, financial institutions, lodging, restaurants, and other retail uses. Mixed-use, residential, and customary residential accessory uses incidental to the residential and non- residential uses on site. Small-scale neighborhood centers. Government uses, parks, community facilities, and private fraternal and social organizations. Maximum Density: 16 units per acre 12 units per acre N/A Maximum Intensity*: 3.0 FAR 1.0 FAR 0.25 FAR* Maximum Impervious Surface: Not to Exceed 90% Not to Exceed 75% Not to Exceed 45% FAR – Floor-to-Area Ratio *Intensity is limited to structures that are ancillary and serve a park, public amenity, open space, or similar. Examples include restrooms, visitor centers, or educational buildings. Source: Crystal River Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element The proposed Future Land Use Amendment would eliminate allowable density and decrease allowable intensity and maximum impervious surface, while restricting the subject property to be used for government uses, parks, community facilities, or social organizations. Zoning Map Amendment – The proposed Zoning Map Amendment will change the Zoning from Urban Center 1, Urban Center 2, Urban Neighborhood 1, and Urban Neighborhood 2 to the Civic Zone.

PCA25-0003/PZM25-0003 – City of Crystal River – Future Land Use and Zoning Amendments Zoning District: From Existing: Urban Center 1 From Existing: Urban Center 2 From Existing: Urban Neighborhood 1 From Existing: Urban Neighborhood 2 To Proposed: Civic Allowable Uses: Various residential, institutional, retail, service, office, amusement uses, and conditional light industrial uses Various residential uses, office, school, law enforcement & fire, and conditional civic, retail, and amusement uses. Library/Muse um, Post Office, and conditional assembly and school Max Density: 16 units per acre 12 units per acre N/A Max Lot Coverage: 90% 80% 75% 70% 45% Max FAR: 3.0 1.0 FAR 0.25 Max Height: 65’ Top Plate 75’ To Ridge 52’ Top Plate 62’ To Ridge 42’ Top Plate 52’ To Ridge 42’ Top Plat 52’ To Ridge 42’ Top Plate 52’ To Ridge FAR – Floor to Area Ratio Source: Crystal River Community Development Code. The proposed Civic Zone shall be used to implement the proposed Civic Future Land Use category. The proposed Zone will eliminate allowable density and decrease the allowable impervious lot coverage, maximum floor area ratio, and the maximum developable height while limiting the subject property to civic and institutional uses. INFRASTRUCTURE: Transportation (Ingress/Egress) – The subject property is located on the corner of NE Crystal Street, a City-maintained 2-lane local collector roadway, and NE 1 st Avenue, a City-maintained local roadway. Any modifications to existing driveway connections will require a City of Crystal River right-of-way utilization permit. Water/Sewer – The City currently supplies water and sewer service to this property and has adequate capacity to serve future development. Extension of utility lines, if necessary, constructed within the public roadway, will require right-of-way utilization permits from the City of Crystal River. Stormwater Management – Stormwater management requirements must be approved as established by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) for any intended commercial project. All stormwater treatment systems shall meet the latest SWFWMD and State standards for water quality and peak discharge. This requires that the rate of post-development runoff conditions shall not exceed pre- development runoff conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the subject property is in Flood Zone AE with a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of 11.00 feet, as found on FIRM Panel Numbers 12017C0189E and 12017C0187E (Effective date: January 15, 2021). The elevation contours vary at the Train Depot property between 2 to 5 feet above mean sea level (MSL). Development will be required to meet FEMA requirements.

PCA25-0003/PZM25-0003 – City of Crystal River – Future Land Use and Zoning Amendments CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The request for FLUM Amendment and Rezoning must be found consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Crystal River Comprehensive Plan, including the following: Future Land Use Element: GOAL 1: Ensure coordination and compatibility of existing and future land use patterns with topography, soil conditions, and the timing and availability of public facilities and services. OBJECTIVE 1.1: City of Crystal River shall discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl through coordination of future land use with the availability of services as adopted levels of service and with the topography and soil conditions of the area. POLICIES: A) All public facilities and services must meet the level of service (LOS) standards adopted in this plan concurrent with the impacts of development. B) Building permits or development orders will not be issued for new development where public facilities and services are not available at the level of service standards established in this plan. C) Zoning designations and other land development regulations shall direct development to areas where public facilities are available. Staff Comment: The proposed amendments for the subject property are comparable to the surrounding City Land Use and Zoning Designations and are compatible with the existing land use patterns and development potential for the area. Adequate public facilities are currently available to serve the subject area. GOAL 3: Crystal River will promote and maintain the character of the community through consistent land use. OBJECTIVE 3.1 The City shall preserve, protect, and improve the character of the City through the implementation of compatibility standards and the consideration of innovative development standards that may include transfer of development rights, planned unit developments, form- based regulations, conservation subdivisions, or other regulations that encourage mixed use and clustered development patterns. POLICIES: D) Compatibility shall be determined by intensity of use as well as similarity in scale, bulk, and other aspects of site design Staff Comment: The proposed land use category is compatible with the surrounding properties. Intensity, similarity in scale, bulk, and other aspects of site design will be regulated by the Community Development Code and ensured at time of building permit to be compatible with the surrounding Zones. SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments have not been received as of the writing of this Staff Report.

PCA25-0003/PZM25-0003 – City of Crystal River – Future Land Use and Zoning Amendments FINDINGS: As conveyed in Section 8(u)(4)(a) – (b) of the Crystal River Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission shall act as the Local Planning Agency and make recommendations to the City Council regarding amendment of its adopted Comprehensive Plan and shall hear, consider, and make recommendations to the City Council regarding applications to amend the Official Zoning Map. The following findings of fact are presented: 1. The request is a Small-Scale Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan for a property of 9.20 acres +/- to change the Future Land Use Map’s designation from Urban Center and Urban Neighborhood to the Civic Land Use Category. 2. The request is an amendment of the City of Crystal River Official Zoning Map for a property of 9.20 acres +/- to change from Urban Center 1, Urban Center 2, Urban Neighborhood 1, and Urban Neighborhood 2 to the Civic Zone. 3. Access to the subject property provided by NE Crystal Street, a City-maintained 2-lane local collector roadway, and NE 1 st Avenue, a City-maintained local roadway. 4. Adequate City public facilities are currently available to serve the subject area. 5. The request is found to be specifically consistent with Future Land Use Element Goal 1, Objective 1.1, Policies A, B, and C, and Goal 3, Objective 3.1, Policy D. 6. All other standards of the Crystal River Community Development Code will be applicable at the time of development order. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the amendment to the Official Zoning Map as presented herein. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Crystal River Comprehensive Plan.

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Meeting Date: January 12, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 7.B. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: QUASI JUDICIAL Consideration of Ordinance 25-O-16 (Application No. PZM25-0003) for an amendment of the Official Zoning Map for 9.20 acres addressed as 41 NE Crystal Street and 109 NE Crystal Street, owned by the City of Crystal River, on Second Reading, and hold a public hearing on January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the previous item. Summary: This application is brought forward by the City of Crystal River for an amendment of the Official Zoning Map. The property area under consideration comprises 9.20 acres, addressed as 41 NE Crystal Street and 109 NE Crystal Street, is proposed to go from Urban Center 1, Urban Center 2, Urban Neighborhood 1, and Urban Neighborhood 2 to the Civic Zone. This request is being made in an effort to unify the property’s Future Land Use categories and Zoning designations. Staff Recommendation: Consideration of Ordinance 25-O-16, hold a public hearing on January 12, 2026, and if approved, authorize the Mayor to execute the Ordinance. Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER BY REZONING PROPERTIES (9.20 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, AND SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, AND RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY PARCEL IDS 17E18S210010 0480 (ALT KEY: 1069432) AND 17E18S21 80000 (ALT KEY: 1069173) AS IDENTIFIED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CITRUS COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER FROM URBAN CENTER 1, URBAN CENTER 2, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 1, AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 2 TO THE CIVIC ZONE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ATTACHMENTS: Description PZM25-0003_ORD25-O-16.pdf

25-O-16 (PZM25-0003) Page 1 of 4 ORDINANCE 25-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER BY REZONING PROPERTIES (9.20 ACRES MOL) LYING IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, AND SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, AND RANGE 17 EAST, SPECIFICALLY PARCEL IDS 17E18S210010 0480 (ALT KEY: 1069432) AND 17E18S21 80000 (ALT KEY: 1069173) AS IDENTIFIED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CITRUS COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER FROM URBAN CENTER 1, URBAN CENTER 2, URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 1, AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 2 TO THE CIVIC ZONE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on December 05, 2024, the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, adopted the Crystal River Zoning Ordinance No. 24-O-14, and subsequent amendments, and WHEREAS, certain rezonings are necessary to maintain consistency with the Crystal River Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning was advertised as required by the Florida Statutes and the City of Crystal River Community Development Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Crystal River Planning Commission on December 4, 2025, voted 5-0 to recommend to the City Council that the request to amend the official zoning map be approved and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, after publication of a notice of its consideration of this ordinance, held two readings of this ordinance and public hearings as required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, has determined that the requested change of zoning is consistent with the City of Crystal River Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, has further determined that approval of the requested zoning change is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Crystal River, Florida. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the official zoning map of the City of Crystal River, Florida, by rezoning 9.20 acres (MOL) owned by City of Crystal River by redesignating the zoning from Urban Center 1, Urban Center 2, Urban Neighborhood 1, and Urban Neighborhood 2 for the reasons set forth in the above "WHEREAS" clauses, which are incorporated herein, in haec verba.

25-O-16 (PZM25-0003) Page 2 of 4 SECTION 2. AUTHORITY The City of Crystal River City Council is authorized to amend the Crystal River Code of Ordinances pursuant to Article III of the City Charter of the City of Crystal River and Part II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Crystal River, and as otherwise authorized by applicable Florida Statutes. SECTION 3. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. PZM25-0003 CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER The official zoning map of the City of Crystal River is hereby amended to change the zoning designations as follows: a. That the property legally described as shown in EXHIBIT “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, for 9.20 acres, is amended to Civic. SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. CODIFICATION/INSTRUCTIONS TO CODE CODIFIER/EXHIBITS It is the intention of the City Council of the City of Crystal River, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the codified version of the City of Crystal River, Florida, Official Zoning Map. The actual text of the Sections of this Ordinance need not be codified. The Code codifier of the City of Crystal River, Florida, is given broad and liberal authority to appropriately codify the Exhibits into the provisions of the City of Crystal River Official Zoning Map in a format that can be readily published and distributed in a usable and manageable format. The City Manager, in conjunction with the City Clerk and the City Attorney, is hereby granted the authority to take any and all necessary and appropriate actions to accomplish the provisions of this Section. The Exhibits to this Ordinance are hereby incorporated herein by reference thereto as if fully set forth herein verbatim. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Crystal River City Council. THIS ORDINANCE was introduced and placed on first reading on the 8th day of December 2025.

25-O-16 (PZM25-0003) Page 3 of 4 THIS ORDINANCE was introduced and placed on a second reading on the _______day of __________, 2026, and upon motion duly made and seconded, was passed on second reading. ATTEST: CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER _____________________________________ _______________________________ MIA FINK, CITY CLERK JOE MEEK, MAYOR Approved as to form for the VOTE OF COUNCIL: Reliance of the City of Crystal River only: Joe Meek ____________ Robert Holmes ____________ Mindi Hastings ____________ ______________________________________ Chris Ensing ____________ Robert W. Batsel, Jr., City Attorney Gabrielle Satchell ___________