Pre-Agenda City Council

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL PRE-AGENDA MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026, 9:00 A.M. 120 LAISHLEY COURT PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 MEMBERS PRESENT: Denton, Julian, Lockhart, Lux, Polk CITY STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Reichert; Interim City Attorney Leskovich; Kristin Simeone, Finance Director; Tom Spencer, Utilities Director; Ron Everts, Public Works Director; Jeff Payne, Human Resources Manager; Boyd Lawrence, Planning Director; Pam Smith, Police Chief; Holden Gibbs, Fire Chief; Anne Heinen, Procurement Manager; Bradford Schuette, Information Technology Manager; City Clerk Welch CALL TO ORDER City Manager Reichert called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda. 1) PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1.a Daughters of the American Revolution Patriot Marker Dedication Day Exhibits: Cover Page Daughters of the American Revolution Patriot Marker Dedication Day Councilmember Polk offered to read the proclamation. 1.b Black History Month Exhibits: Cover Page Black History Month Councilmember Denton offered to read the proclamation. 1.c National Arbor Day Exhibits: Cover Page National Arbor Day Proclamation Mayor Lux offered to read the proclamation. 2) PUBLIC INPUT

2.a Those wishing to introduce themselves as nominees for a board or committee may do so at this time. Those who choose to speak must state their name for the record. There were no introductions. 2.b Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. There was no public comment. 3) PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA (Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) There were no public hearing items. 4) ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS (No Public Hearing Required) There were no ordinances or resolutions scheduled. 5) CONSENT AGENDA There was no discussion of the Consent Agenda. 5.a Invoice of Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A. for legal services rendered on October 31, 2025 in the amount of $401.42. Invoice of Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A. for legal services rendered on November 30, 2025 in the amount of $100.00. Exhibits: Cover Page Invoice #189677 in the amount of $401.42 Invoice #190111 in the amount of $100.00 5.b Invoice of Persson, Cohen & Mooney, P.A. for legal services rendered through January 6, 2026, in the amount of $762.30. Exhibits: Cover Page Invoice #6643 in the amount of $762.30 5.c January 14, 2026, City Council Minutes Exhibits: Cover Page January 14, 2026, City Council Minutes 5.d January 20, 2026, City Council Minutes Exhibits: Cover Page January 20, 2026, Workshop Minutes 6) REGULAR AGENDA

6.a Tourism Research Presentation Exhibits: Cover Page Presentation There was no discussion. 6.b Wastewater Credit Discussion Exhibits: Cover Page Wastewater Credit Discussion Presentation Research - Policies and Forms Councilmember Julian questioned why the credit was not provided for additional pool repair reasons. Kristin Simeone, Finance Director, explained the procedure was likely based off that of another municipality, noting what was allowed varied across municipalities. She indicated Council could provide direction if adjustments to the current policy were desired. 6.c Progress Update on Capital Improvement Projects and Discussion on City Hall Rehabilitation Funding and Reallocation Exhibits: Cover Page Capital Improvement Project Update February 2026 There was no discussion. 6.d Agreement award to Engineered Coatings Solutions, LLC of Sarasota, Florida for interior coating of two sewage equalization tanks at the Booster Pumping Facility. Exhibits: Cover Page Recommendation for Award Agreement There was no discussion. 6.e Road Closure Request - Event Permit - 26-196578 - Charlotte High School National Honor Society Color Run - February 21, 2026 Exhibits: Cover Page Application There was no discussion. 6.f Limited Accessibility Drop-off Zones Exhibits: Cover Page Presentation There was no discussion.

6.g Citizen Summit 2026 Exhibits: Cover Page 2026 Citizen Summit Presentation City Manager requested to pull this item as staff was proposing a pivot to an in- person Heart of the Harbor Conversations event. 6.h Project Updates Exhibits: Cover Page Public Works Project Log 1-28-26 Utilities Project Log Capital Improvements Program Projects There was no discussion. 6.i *Discussion of Water Supply Options Exhibits: Cover Page Water Supply Options Mayor Lux stated she would like clarification of certain aspects of this item. 7) BOARDS / COMMITTEE 7.a Announcement of Vacancies: Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee (1 regular and 1 alternate) Exhibits: Cover Page Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee There was no discussion. 7.b Announcement of Vacancies: Code Enforcement Board (1 regular and 2 alternates) Exhibits: Cover Page Code Enforcement Board There was no discussion. 7.c Announcement of Vacancies: Punta Gorda Isles Canal Advisory Committee (1 alternate) Exhibits: Cover Page Punta Gorda Isles Canal Advisory Committee There was no discussion.

7.d Nominations: Punta Gorda Isles Canal Advisory Committee (1 regular) Exhibits: Cover Page Punta Gorda Isles Canal Advisory Committee Pappadake Application There was no discussion. 7.e Nominations: General Employees' Pension Board (2 City resident seats) Exhibits: Cover Page General Employees' Pension Board Barrett Application Kolpak Application There was no discussion. 8) REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS 8.a City Clerk There were no reports. 8.b City Manager There were no reports. 8.c Interim City Attorney There were no reports. 9) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS There was no discussion. 10) PUBLIC INPUT 10.a Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. There was no discussion. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:06 a.m.