City Council Meeting

City Council Minutes Monday, October 06, 2025 02:00 PM Hybrid via Zoom Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Members Present: Mayor Buddy Dyer Commissioner Jim Gray, District 1 Commissioner Tony Ortiz, District 2 Commissioner Robert F. Stuart, District 3 Commissioner Patty Sheehan, District 4 Interim Commissioner Shan Rose, District 5 Commissioner Bakari F. Burns, District 6 Members Absent: Staff Present: Deputy City Attorney Jody Litchford City Clerk Stephanie Herdocia Deputy City Clerk Danielle Abdul-Nabi Police Officer Milton Sumpter Police Officer David Evangelista Police Officer Michelle Rogers Police Officer Gladys Justiniano Opening On Monday, October 6, 2025 the Orlando City Council met in regular session in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. Mayor Dyer introduced the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Invocation The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Tony Ortiz. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance was led by Commissioner Tony Ortiz. Call to Order 1. 1.a 1.b 1.c

Mayor Dyer officially called the meeting to order at 2:02 P.M. Determination of Quorum City Clerk Stephanie Herdocia called the roll and announced there was quorum with all members present. Consideration of Minutes for Agenda Review, City Council and 2nd 5:01 Budget Hearing - September 22, 2025 Moved by Commissioner Tony Ortiz Seconded by Commissioner Robert F. Stuart Recommended Action: to waive the Reading of the meeting minutes and accept the minutes as written. Carried Unanimously Accepted, filed and documentary #2510061e. Awards/Presentations/Recognitions LGBTQ+ History Month Proclamation Recommended Action: Proclaim October as LGBTQ+ History Month in the City of Orlando. Mayor Dyer called on Luis Martinez, Community Engagement Manager to present. Mayor Dyer read the official proclamation and proclaimed October as LGBTQ+ History Month. Proclaimed, filed and documentary #2510061f1. MAYOR'S UPDATE Michelle McCrimmon Farewell Mayor Dyer recognized and thanked Michelle McCrimmon for her fifteen years of service and leadership within the Office of Business and Financial Services as Michelle will be ending her tenure with the City next week. Michelle's expertise and guidance have helped ensure that the City of Orlando has been able to continue to provide critical local services that residents and businesses depend on. Kia Center 15th Anniversary Mayor Dyer noted that the Kia Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary since opening in 1.d 1.e 1.f 1.f.1 2. Page 2 of 15

2010. He noted that the Kia Center has brought our community together for major sporting events, concerts, graduations, and family shows. The Kia Center is a tremendous source of pride. Mayor Dyer thanked the Venues staff and the partners providing residents and visitors with countless legendary experiences. Election Day Reminder Mayor Dyer noted that election day is approaching and will be held on November 4, 2025. He reminded residents that they can find election related information on the City's election website at orlando.gov/election. Coalition for the Homeless and Homeless Services Network Agenda Items Mayor Dyer noted that the Council will be considering funding agreements for the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and the Homeless Services Network which are critical partners in the provision of services to those most needy in our community. Angel of Hope Statue The Mayor noted that on today's agenda is the approval of an Angel of Hope statue in Orlando's Loch Haven Park. This statue serves as a symbol for parents who have endured the loss of a child representing hope and providing a place for people to reflect, grieve, and heal. Mayor Dyer noted that this project is being brought forward by two women dedicated to offering comfort and hope to families facing such loss: Cindy McCree Bodine, in honor of her son Matthew, and Susan Chapin, in honor of her daughter Blair, who stood to be recognized. City of Orlando Poet Laureate - Camara Gaither Mayor Dyer noted that Orlando is a community that sees the value of the arts and recognizes that arts and culture make our City a stronger place to live. This includes literary arts. Which is why the City of Orlando introduced our Poet Laureate position in 2017 to foster appreciation of poetry for residents. Our inaugural Poet Laureate – Susan Lilley – was present in the audience and Mayor Dyer asked her to stand to be recognized. Mayor Dyer recognized the City's second Poet Laureate – Shawn Welcome – who just finished his four-year tenure. He has worked with our Office of Community Affairs to continue the Words and Wonders poetry contest and has shared his love of writing with young residents. Mayor Dyer thanked Shawn for serving as the City's Poet Laureate and for showcasing Orlando’s vibrancy and asked him to stand to be recognized. Mayor Dyer introduced the new Poet Laureate, Camara Gaither, who is a spoken word Page 3 of 15

poet and mental health therapist. She has led a variety of poetry groups, won slam competitions across the state and represented our community in a national poetry event. Mayor Dyer thanked the members of our Poet Laureate Search Committee, who spent hours reviewing the nominations. Mayor Dyer then invited Camara Gaither to the podium to read one of her poems. Consent Agenda Moved by Commissioner Jim Gray Seconded by Commissioner Robert F. Stuart Recommended Action: to approve the Consent Agenda Items 3a-k as presented. Carried Unanimously After the Consent Agenda was approved, City Council discussed New Business Item 8.a and resumed the agenda order with the CRA. Mayor Citizen Advisory Board Appointments Recommended Action: Confirm Citizen Advisory Board Appointments. Confirmed, filed and documentary #2510063a1. City of Orlando Poet Laureate – Camara Gaither Recommended Action: Approve appointment of Camara Gaither as Poet Laureate for the City of Orlando, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063a2. Employment Agreement Renewal — Arlene Marie Roque-Reyes, Digital Communications Specialist Recommended Action: Approve Employment Agreement Renewal for Arlene Marie Roque-Reyes, Digital Communications Specialist, and authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute the same, after review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063a3. Funding Agreement with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, 3. 3.a 3.a.1 3.a.2 3.a.3 3.a.4 Page 4 of 15

Inc. for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Action: Approve Funding Agreement with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and authorize Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute the same, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063a4. Funding Agreement with the Homeless Services Network Inc. for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Action: Approve the Funding Agreement with the Homeless Services Network Inc., and authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute the same, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063a5. Business and Financial Services Advisory Committee Ranking and Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Execute a Contract for Actuarial Services with Gabriel Roeder, Smith & Co. Being the Top Ranked Firm, RFP25-0426 (OBFS) Recommended Action: Approve the ranking established by the Advisory Committee and approve and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and execute a contract and subsequent renewals with the top ranked firm, Gabriel Roeder, Smith & Co. If negotiations are not successful with the top ranked firm, approve and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate with the remaining firms in ranked order and execute a contract and subsequent renewals as indicated above, with the highest ranked firm with whom agreement is reached. The final negotiated agreement will be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063b1. Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement for Holocaust Center (OBFS) Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement for Holocaust Center, and authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute the same, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063b2. Amendment to Contract with CDW-G for VMWare Cloud Foundation License, C25-0020 (IT) 3.a.5 3.b 3.b.1 3.b.2 3.b.3 Page 5 of 15

Recommended Action: Approve Amendment to the Contract with CDW-G for VMWare Cloud Foundation License, C25-0020 and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute the Amendment in the estimated total amount of $1,229,459.78 subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063b3. Amendment to Contract with Herc Rentals Inc. for Equipment Rental and Related Services, C19-0466 (PW) Recommended Action: Approve Amendment to the Contract with Herc Rentals Inc. for Equipment Rental Related Services, C19-0466 and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute the amendment as indicated, in the estimated annual amount of $400,000.00, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063b4. Amendment to Contract with SAFEbuilt, LLC for On-Call Plan Review Services, C24-0578 (EDV) Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute the Amendment to the contract with SAFEbuilt, LLC for On-Call Plan Review Services, C24-0578 subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063b5. Award to CDW Government LLC for Storage Area Network Lifecycle Replacement, IFB25-0546 (IT) Recommended Action: Approve Award to CDW Government LLC for Storage Area Network Lifecycle Replacement, IFB25-0546 and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into an agreement with CDW Government LLC as indicated in the estimated amount of $992,356.90, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063b6. Award to Microsoft Corporation for Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support, N26-0018 (IT) Recommended Action: Approve Award to Microsoft Corporation for Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support, N26-0018 and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into an agreement with Microsoft Corporation as indicated in the estimated three-year total amount of $409,400.00, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. 3.b.4 3.b.5 3.b.6 3.b.7 Page 6 of 15

Approved, filed and documentary #2510063b7. Award to Prime Construction Group, Inc., for Fern Creek Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements, IFB25-0495 (PW) Recommended Action: Approve Award to Prime Construction Group, Inc., for Fern Creek Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements, IFB25-0495 and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into an agreement with Prime Construction Group, Inc., as indicated, in the estimated amount of $3,037,730.00, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063b8. Use of Omnia Partners Contract with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for Gun Range Lighting Controls Upgrade, C25-0605 (OBFS) Recommended Action: Authorize use of the Omnia Partners Contract with Graybar Electric Company, Inc., and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to contract with Graybar Electric Company, Inc., in the estimated amount of $318,798.44, subject to review and approval by the City's Attorney's Office. Authorized, filed and documentary #2510063b9. Economic Development Meeting Minutes and Approve the Actions of the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) for the Meeting of September 3, 2025 Recommended Action: Accept Meeting Minutes and Approve the Actions of the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) for the Meeting of September 3, 2025. Accepted, filed and documentary #2510063c1. Families, Parks and Recreation Community Violence Intervention Contract - Operation New Hope Inc. Recommended Action: Approve Community Violence Intervention Contract with Operation New Hope Inc. and authorize Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute the same, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063d1. Installation Agreement with Angel of Hope Orlando at Loch Haven Park for Angel of Hope Bronze Statue Recommended Action: Approve Installation Agreement with Angel of Hope 3.b.8 3.b.9 3.c 3.c.1 3.d 3.d.1 3.d.2 Page 7 of 15

Orlando at Loch Haven Park for Angel of Hope Bronze Statue and authorize Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute the same, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063d2. Lake Eola Farmers Market Fee Waiver Recommended Action: Approve Lake Eola Sunday Market Fee Waiver in the amount of $207,725.00 for the Downtown Development Board (DDB) to use the International Bridge, International Plaza, and Washington Street Cul-de-Sac areas at Lake Eola Park on Sundays for the purpose of the Sunday Market. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063d3. Fire No agenda items Housing Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs Recommended Action: Approve the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063f1. Orlando Venues No agenda items Police No agenda items Public Works No agenda items Transportation LYNX Service Funding Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Action: Approve LYNX Service Funding Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to 3.d.3 3.e 3.f 3.f.1 3.g 3.h 3.i 3.j 3.j.1 Page 8 of 15

execute the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063j1. Special Event Permits for Parks and Outdoor Public Assemblies Recommended Action: Approve Special Event Permits for Parks and Outdoor Public Assemblies, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063j2. Other Amended Non-Exclusive Underground Drainage Pipe Easement - Yucatan CFB Homes LLC - Orlando Utilities Company (OUC) Recommended Action: Approve Amended Non-Exclusive Underground Drainage Pipe Easement and authorize Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute the same, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063k1. Disposal of Surplus Airport Property Recommended Action: Concur in the finding that the property is no longer necessary, useful, or profitable in the operation of the Airport System, and in the disposal of the property in accordance with the Aviation Authority’s Policies and Procedures. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063k2. DELETED LIUNA Collective Bargaining Agreement (Deleted) Resolution Approving GOAA Resolution for the Issuance and Sale of GOAA Special Purpose Airport Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines Project) Series 2025 Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Bonds and all necessary closing documents, agreements, certificates, and documents related to the issuance and sale of the Bonds. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063k4. 3.j.2 3.k 3.k.1 3.k.2 3.k.3 3.k.4 Page 9 of 15

Community Redevelopment Agency - CRA At approximately 3:26 P.M., Mayor Dyer recessed the City Council meeting and convened the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting. Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (CRAAB) Meeting Minutes – August 27, 2025 Moved by Interim Commissioner Shan Rose Seconded by Commissioner Patty Sheehan Recommended Action: Accept Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (CRA) Meeting Minutes for August 27, 2025 Carried Unanimously Accepted, filed and documentary #2510064a. Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting Minutes – September 8, 2025 Moved by Commissioner Patty Sheehan Seconded by Interim Commissioner Shan Rose Recommended Action: Approve Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting Minutes for September 8, 2025. Carried Unanimously Approved, filed and documentary #2510064b. DTO Façade Program Funding Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency and Catherine Mitchell for 641 East Livingston Street Moved by Commissioner Patty Sheehan Seconded by Interim Commissioner Shan Rose Recommended Action: Approve the DTO Façade Program Funding Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency and Catherine Mitchell for 641 E Livingston St., subject to review and approval by the City Attorney's Office, and authorize the Chair of the CRA and the Executive Director to execute the Funding Agreement. Carried Unanimously Approved, filed and documentary #2510064c. Mariposa Grove Affordable Housing Documents 4. 4.a 4.b 4.c 4.d Page 10 of 15

Moved by Commissioner Patty Sheehan Seconded by Commissioner Robert F. Stuart Recommended Action: Approve the Agreements, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office, and authorize the Chair and Executive Director of the CRA to execute the Agreements requiring CRA execution (Development and Loan Agreement for Mariposa Grove Apartments, Declaration of Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenant for Mariposa Grove Apartments, the Subordination Agreement with Florida Housing Finance Corporation, the Subordination Agreement Governmental Entity-TEL with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, the Subordination Agreement with Truist Bank, and the Subordination Agreement with AGPM Acquisitions, LLC.) Additionally, authorize the CRA Executive Director to execute additional closing documents, such as closing statements, directions to closing agents, and other similar documents to effectuate the transaction and authorize the City Attorney’s Office, in consultation with the CRA Executive Director, to make minor edits to the Agreements as necessary to effectuate the transaction as contemplated herein. Also authorize the Chairman to satisfy and execute the appropriate satisfactions and releases for the mortgages and restrictive covenants upon compliance with the terms of the Agreements. Carried (6 to 1) Commissioner Burns voted no. Approved, filed and documentary #2510064d. At approximately 3:32 P.M., Mayor Dyer adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting and reconvened the City Council meeting. Neighborhood Improvement District - Board of Directors No agenda items OPEB Board of Trustees No agenda items New Business/Hearings No agenda items New Business Development and Loan Agreement between the City of Orlando, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and BDG Mariposa Grove LLC and City/CRA Declaration of Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenant; HOME Agreement between the City of Orlando and BDG Mariposa Grove, LLC and Subordination Agreements; and Subordination Agreements 5. 6. 7. 8. 8.a Page 11 of 15

between the City of Orlando/CRA and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, The City of Orlando/CRA and Truist Bank, The City of Orlando/CRA and Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), The City of Orlando and APGM Acquisitions Moved by Commissioner Patty Sheehan Seconded by Commissioner Tony Ortiz Recommended Action: Approve the Agreements subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreements requiring City execution (Development and Loan Agreement for Mariposa Grove Apartments, Declaration of Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenant for Mariposa Grove Apartments, HOME Agreement, the Subordination Agreements with Florida Housing Finance Corporation, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company for the City loan and the HOME loan, Truist Bank, and AGPM Acquisitions, LLC). Additionally, authorize the Housing Director to execute additional closing documents, such as closing statements, directions to closing agents, and other similar documents to effectuate the transaction and authorize the City Attorney’s Office, in consultation with the Chief Administrator’s Office, to make minor edits to the Agreements as necessary to effectuate the transaction as contemplated herein. At the end of the Affordability Period, Authorize the Mayor to satisfy and execute the appropriate satisfactions and releases for the mortgages and restrictive covenants upon compliance with the terms of the Agreements. Carried (6 to 1) Commissioner Burns voted no. Mayor Dyer called upon Oren Henry, Housing and Community Development Director, to provide a presentation. A copy of the presentation is attached as a supplement to these minutes. Discussion amongst the Council members ensued. Eric Gray submitted a request to speak and appeared to provide public comment. Approved, filed and documentary #2510063f2. Hearings No agenda items Hearings/Emergency Ordinances 9. 10. Page 12 of 15

No agenda items Hearings/Ordinances/1st Read No agenda items Hearings/Ordinances/2nd Read Ordinance No. 2025-29 Amending the City’s Adopted Growth Management Plan (GMP), Future Land Use Element, to Delete Subarea Policy S.15.9 from the GMP (Woodward GMP, GMP2025-10005) (Economic Development) Moved by Commissioner Patty Sheehan Seconded by Commissioner Robert F. Stuart Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-29 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City upon final review and approval by the City Attorney. Carried Unanimously Adopted, filed and documentary #25100612a. Ordinance No. 2025-34 Amending Ordinance 2022-44 to Expand the Boundaries of the Riverwalk Community Development District (CDD) (Riverwalk CDD)(GMP2025-10015)(Economic Development) Moved by Commissioner Jim Gray Seconded by Commissioner Tony Ortiz Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-34 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City upon final review and approval by the City Attorney. Carried Commissioner Stuart declared a conflict on this item and filed a Form 8b Memorandum of Voting Conflict. A copy of which is attached as a supplement to these minutes. Adopted, filed and documentary #25100612b. Ordinances/1st Read Ordinance No. 2025-36 Exempting All Vehicles Weighing Less Than 10,000 Pounds from Having to Be Stored in Completely Enclosed 11. 12. 12.a 12.b 13. 13.a Page 13 of 15

Buildings When Not Meeting Specified Distance Separation Requirements (LDC2025-10003) (Economic Development) Moved by Commissioner Tony Ortiz Seconded by Commissioner Bakari F. Burns Recommended Action: Approve Ordinance No. 2025-36 on first reading and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to present the draft ordinance at the next available City Council meeting for second reading, hearing and adoption. Carried Unanimously Approved, filed and documentary #25100613a. Ordinances/2nd Read No agenda items Appeals No agenda items Quasi-Judicial Hearings No agenda items Unfinished Business No agenda items For Information Only Meeting Minutes – Downtown Development Board (DDB) – August 27, 2025 Recommended Action: For Information Only. For information only, filed and documentary #25100618a. Meeting Minutes – Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) - August 20, 2025 and September 2, 2025 Recommended Action: For Information Only. For information only, filed and documentary #25100618b. Meeting Minutes – Nominating Board (NB) – June 11, 2025 Recommended Action: For Information Only. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 18.a 18.b 18.c Page 14 of 15

For information only, filed and documentary #25100618c. Meeting Minutes – Nominating Board (NB) – August 13, 2025 Recommended Action: For Information Only. For information only, filed and documentary #25100618d. End of Official Business At approximately 3:35 P.M., the official business of the City of Orlando was concluded. General Appearances Mayor Dyer called for general appearance and City Clerk, Stephanie Herdocia, called out those who submitted appearance request forms. The following submitted a general appearance request form and appeared to provide public comments: Alan Levi1. Michael Perkins2. Val Mobley3. Virginia Meany4. Bradley Phelps submitted a request to speak but did not appear. Adjourn There being no further business to come before City Council on Monday, October 6, 2025, Mayor Buddy Dyer adjourned the meeting at 3:53 P.M. ______________________________ Mayor Buddy Dyer ______________________________ City Clerk Stephanie Herdocia 18.d 19. 20. 21. Page 15 of 15