City Council Workshop

Workshop Minutes Monday, December 08, 2025 10:00 AM 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 Staff Present: Deputy City Attorney Jody Litchford City Clerk Stephanie Herdocia Deputy City Clerk Danielle Abdul-Nabi Police Officer David Evangelista Police Officer Gladys Justiniano Call to Order Mayor Dyer officially called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. Workshop Families, Parks, and Recreation Update on Children and Youth Programs Mayor Dyer began his update by recognizing the legacy and impact of Brenda March, who passed away last month. Brenda was a member of the City team for more than thirty years and was someone who was a servant leader, relationship builder, and friend to every person she encountered, including everyone on the City Council. Mayor Dyer noted that Brenda held a number of different roles during her time with the City. Notably, her work and leadership with Families Parks and Recreation was the most impactful, helping to launch and then guide the Parramore Kidz Zone for many years, working every day to ensure that the young residents of Orlando had access to opportunities that helped prepare them for successful futures. 1. 2. 2.1

Mayor Dyer recognized that Brenda provided mentorship, support, and guidance to countless young residents and City staff over the years and that she will be missed, leaving a lasting legacy. Mayor Dyer then asked those assembled to join him in a moment of silence in honor of her memory. Following the moment of silence, Mayor Dyer moved onto the workshop topic of the update from Families Parks and Recreation and their children and youth programs. Mayor Dyer noted that the Families, Parks and Recreation Department runs several highly effective programs that improve the well-being of children across the City of Orlando and that the workshop will examine the impact these efforts have had on the community. Mayor Dyer called on Lisa Early, Families, Parks and Recreation Department Director to provide the update, noting that she has led the Department for twenty-two years. Lisa Early, Director of Families, Parks and Recreation, provided an update and presentation to City Council on the status of FPR Children and Youth programs. The presentation is attached as a supplement to these minutes. Lisa Early called Alizay Stinson to the podium to speak on his experience as a participant in the Mercy Drive Kidz Zone program. Following the presentation, Lisa Early called on Rodney Williams, Deputy Director of Families Parks and Recreation. Rodney Williams spoke on the tenure of Lisa Early as Director, noting her many achievements and innovations that impacted the Department and the residents of the City. Mr. Williams and staff from the Families, Parks and Recreation Department then presented Lisa Early with flowers in recognition of her service to the City and congratulations on her retirement. Mayor Dyer and City Commissioners reflected on, and recognized the long list of achievements that Lisa Early has had during her tenure as Director, thanking her for her service. Adjourn3. 2 of 3

At 11:07 A.M. the workshop was concluded. ______________________________ Mayor Buddy Dyer ______________________________ City Clerk Stephanie Herdocia 3 of 3