City Council Meeting

Minutes Crystal River City Council Regular Council Meeting Monday, August 12, 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 Joe Meek, Vice Mayor Cindi Frink, Council member Ken Brown, Council member Mindi Hastings, Council member Robert Holmes Staff present: Interim City Manager Troy Slattery, City Attorney Mac MacKay, City Clerk Mia Fink, Community Engagement Director Leslie Bollin, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Finance Director Michelle Russell-Maynard, Growth Management Director Jenette Collins, Assistant Growth Management Director Carly Hanson, Interim/Assistant Public Works Director/ Project Manager Paul Wammack, Visitors Services Director Andrea Hullstrung Council member Robert Holmes led the invocation and Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Meek requested item 11A be placed after the first Public Input portion of the agenda. Motion to adopt the agenda as amended was made by Council member Brown; seconded by Council member Holmes. Motion carried 5-0. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. CCSO Quarterly Report Lieutenant John Bergen presented on statistics, Community Resource Deputy highlights and initiatives (including proactive marine presence in residential canals) and community event participation. Council member Holmes requested a break-out of citations versus warnings. Lieutenant Bergen discussed ongoing efforts to address complaints related to manatee tour operations. Mayor Meek commended CCSO for recent Tropical Storm response. B. Save Crystal River, Inc.- Kings Bay Restoration Project Update

Lisa Moore of Save Crystal River, Inc. and Jess Mailiaez of Sea and Shoreline presented (now attached under item 3A of agenda packet). 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC INPUT Kathy Bogart- Crystal River- Read letter previously sent to Interim City Manager Troy Slattery regarding manatee tour operations in residential canals. Darryl Johnston- Discussed parcel located at 311 NE 4th Avenue and future application for LDC amendment to reestablish prior A.L.F. status. Harold Walker- Recommended Interim City Manager Troy Slattery for City Manager position. Anna Loughridge- Commented on item 3B and spoke against Amendment 4. Steve Eller- 5921 W. Desert Ct., Beverly Hills- Spoke against Amendment 4 and requested resolution opposing. John Labriola-Inverness, FL- Spoke against Amendment 4 and requested motion to adopt resolution opposing. Margie Eller- 5921 W. Desert Ct., Beverly Hills- Spoke against Amendment 4 and requested resolution opposing. April Wnuk-434 W. Cobblestone Loop, Hernando- Read text from Amendment 4. Laurie Pettingill- Homosassa- Spoke against Amendment 4. Debra Cleveland- Citrus Springs- Spoke against Amendment 4. Mayor Meek addressed comments made by Ms. Bogart, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Walker, and Ms. Loughridge, noting role of municipal government. Council member Holmes addressed Amendment 4 comments. Vice Mayor Frink addressed comments made by Ms. Bogart, Mr. Johnston and Amendment 4 comments. Council member Brown addressed comments made by Ms. Bogart. 11. CITY COUNCIL A. Discussion, consensus, and selection of City Manager applicants for interview

Rick Conner of Colin, Baezinger & Associates addressed Council and Council discussion was held regarding the candidate review process, the desire to focus on candidates with Florida experience, inclusion of Interim City Manager among finalists, and requested reposting the position to recruit additional candidates. The desire to retain the two final- ranked candidates possessing Florida experience was also noted. Mr. Conner discussed recruitment methodology and principles, and factors surrounding the resulting list presented. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held July 8, 2024 B. Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a Utility Subordination Agreement with FDOT pertaining to Suncoast Parkway 2 project C. Motion to approve Interlocal Agreement for the Disposal of Solid Waste between Citrus County of City of Crystal River D. Motion to a road closure request submitted as part of a special event permit for the 2024 Stone Crab Jam Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Vice Mayor Frink; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 5-0. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consideration of Ordinance 24-O-06 (Application No. PCA24-0002) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 0.16 acres addressed as 447 SW 1st Place owned by Frye One Pete’s Pier LLC, on Final Reading. This item is associated with the next item. Mayor Meek introduced items 7A and 7B and City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only. Assistant Growth Management Director Carly Hanson made the staff presentation for both 7A and 7B, noting provision of public input received prior to meeting (now attached under item 7A of agenda packet). She also addressed Council questions regarding setbacks, previous Planning Commission votes, and potential development of the parcel. Terry Thompson and Dana Braccio addressed Council regarding the application, noting DEP requirement for seawall permitting. Public Hearing: No one spoke for or against.

Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 24-O-06 (Application No. PCA24-0002) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 0.16 acres addressed as 447 SW 1st Place owned by Frye One Pete’s Pier LLC, on Final Reading was made by Vice Mayor Frink; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 5-0. B. Consideration of Ordinance No. 24-O-07 (Application No. PZMA24-0002) for an amendment to the Zoning Map for 0.16 acres addressed as 447 SW 1st Place owned by Frye One Pete’s Pier LLC, on Final Reading. This item is associated with the next item. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 24-O-07 (Application No. PZMA24-0002) for an amendment to the Zoning Map for 0.16 acres addressed as 447 SW 1st Place owned by Frye One Pete’s Pier LLC, on Final Reading was made by Vice Mayor Frink; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 5-0. C. Consideration of Ordinance No. 24-O-08 amending Chapter 12, "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions", Article IV "Noise", Section 12-61 "Definitions", Section 12-62 “Enforcement; Remedies”, Section 12-67 “Noise Sensitive Zones”, Section 12-69 “Measurement of Sound”, Section 12-73 “Enforcement”, and Section 12-74 “Citation Procedures” providing for noise enforcement procedures on Final Reading Mayor Meek introduced the item and City Clerk Fink read the ordinance by title only. Interim City Manager Troy Slattery provided a brief overview of the item. Public Hearing: No one spoke for or against. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 24-O-08 amending Chapter 12, "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions", Article IV "Noise", Section 12-61 "Definitions", Section 12-62 “Enforcement; Remedies”, Section 12-67 “Noise Sensitive Zones”, Section 12- 69 “Measurement of Sound”, Section 12-73 “Enforcement”, and Section 12-74 “Citation Procedures” providing for noise enforcement procedures on Final Reading 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 Mac MacKay noted recent meeting held to discuss the status of the 579 US Highway 19, LLC litigation.

10. CITY MANAGER A. Motion to award Solicitation No. 24-RFQ-13 "Architectural and Engineering Services for the Crystal River Government Center Project, Phase I" to Monarch Design Group and enter into contract in the amount of $210,460.00 for Pre-Design and Programming services. Interim City Manager Troy Slattery provided a brief overview of the item and Mayor Meek provided background information regarding the project. Motion to award Solicitation No. 24-RFQ-13 "Architectural and Engineering Services for the Crystal River Government Center Project, Phase I" to Monarch Design Group and enter into contract in the amount of $210,460.00 for Pre-Design and Programming services was made by Council member Holmes; Vice Mayor Frink. Motion carried 5-0. B. Motion to award a contract for the "Copeland Fishing Pier Project" contract to Shore Builders, Inc., pursuant to Solicitation No. 24-RFP-15 in the amount of $87,134.00 Interim City Manager Troy Slattery provided a brief overview of the item and addressed Council questions regarding funding. Motion to award a contract for the "Copeland Fishing Pier Project" contract to Shore Builders, Inc., pursuant to Solicitation No. 24-RFP-15 in the amount of $87,134.00 was made by Council member Hastings; seconded by Vice Mayor Frink. Motion carried 5- 0. C. Motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to the “Operation, Maintenance, and Management of the City of Crystal River's Potable Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lift Stations and Related Distribution/Collection Lines” Services Agreement with U.S. Water in the amount of $1,551,343.00 Interim City Manager Troy Slattery provided a brief overview of the item, noting updated total (based on inclusion of $150,000 annual maintenance cap). Motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to the “Operation, Maintenance, and Management of the City of Crystal River's Potable Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lift Stations and Related Distribution/Collection Lines” Services Agreement with U.S. Water in the amount of $1,551,343.00 was made by Council member Holmes. Motion carried 5-0. D. Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute loan documents associated with Fountains at Hidden Lake development project Interim City Manager Troy Slattery and City Attorney MacKay provided a brief overview of the item and Vice Mayor Guy noted the benefits of affordable housing projects.

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute loan documents associated with Fountains at Hidden Lake development project was made by Council member Holmes; seconded by Vice Mayor Frink. Motion carried 5-0. E. Three Sisters Springs ticket sales update Interim City Manager Troy Slattery introduced the item and Community Engagement Director and Visitors Services Director presented options for expansion of points of sale for Three Sisters Springs Refuge, expanded trolley route and related financial information. Mayor Meek inquired about alternative option involving a private trolley service and phone- based sales app. Council discussion was held regarding options presented and Vice Mayor Frink requested clarification regarding estimated costs. F. City Park Volunteer Program Interim City Manager Troy Slattery introduced the item and Council discussion was held regarding the proposed program, potential motion, benefits, costs and challenges related to the program. Motion to not implement a City Park Volunteer Program was made by Vice Mayor Frink; motion died for lack of a second. Further Council discussion was held regarding the item. Motion to implement a City Park Volunteer Program was made by Council member Brown; motion died for lack of a second. 11. CITY COUNCIL (Item 11A moved to occur following section “5. Public Input”) 12. COUNCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Mayor Meek B. Vice Mayor Frink noted recent Main Street meeting cancellation. C. Council member Brown D. Council member Holmes noted recent attendance to Springs Coast Steering Committee and potential SWFWMD funding for eligible projects. He also addressed Amendment 4 resolution request. E. Council member Hastings discussed recent TBRPC workshop attendance and resulting Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant application submitted by city on behalf of SWFWMD and USFWS.

13. PUBLIC INPUT Gail Kostelnick- Crystal River- Requested most recent water quality report. Anna Loughridge- Spoke against Amendment 4. Kathy Bogart- Crystal River- Requested videos of manatee interactions be displayed at a future Council meeting, noting binder previously provided to city regarding manatees and city mission statement. John Labriola- Inverness- Requested resolution opposing Amendment 4, noting potential financial impact. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 8:39 P.M.