Pre-Agenda City Council

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL PRE-AGENDA MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 2025, 9:00 A.M. 120 LAISHLEY COURT PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 MEMBERS PRESENT: Denton, Julian, Lux, Polk MEMBERS ABSENT: Lockhart CITY STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Barry, Zoning Official; Jeff Payne, HR Manager; Kristin Simeone, Finance Director; Tom Spencer, Utilities Director; Interim City Attorney Leskovich; City Manager Reichert; City Clerk Welch CALL TO ORDER City Manager Reichert called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. AGENDA APPROVAL City Manager Reichert requested Council consider adding a proclamation for the Lighting of the Village. Consensus was to do so. Councilmember Denton indicated she would present the proclamation. 1) PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1.a Announcement of City Election Exhibits: Cover Page Announcement of City Election City Manager Reichert indicated City Clerk Welch would make the announcement. 1.b Southwest Florida Honor Flight Month Exhibits: Cover Page Southwest Florida Honor Flight Month City Manager Reichert indicated Councilmember Lockhart would present the proclamation. 1.c Punta Gorda Woman's Club Centennial Exhibits: Cover Page GFWC-Punta Gorda Woman's Club Day Councilmember Polk indicated she would present the proclamation.

1.d Children's Grief Awareness Month Exhibits: Cover Page Children's Grief Awareness Month City Manager Reichert indicated Councilmember Julian would present the proclamation. 1.e Service Award Exhibits: Cover Page There was no discussion. 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. Exhibits: There were none. 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. Exhibits: There were none. 3) PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA(Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) 3.a V-03-2025 - A request by Carlos H. Reyes, as the authorized applicant on behalf of Open Concept Developers, LLC, property owner, pursuant to Chapter 26, Section 16.10, Punta Gorda Code, for a 10-foot setback reduction to allow a 15- foot rear yard setback instead of the required 25 feet for a proposed multi-family development. Exhibits: Cover Page V-03-2025 Application V-03-2025 Site Plan V-03-2025 Staff Report Councilmember Julian questioned whether a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals would be at the meeting to explain the reasoning for the Board's recommendation of approval. Rachel Barry, Zoning Official, indicated she would request same. 4) ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS(No Public Hearing Required)

4.a A resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, accepting a Bill of Sale, Release of Liens/Affidavit of No Liens, and utility easements from Charlotte County Airport Authority and warranty from DM construction, Inc, for water and wastewater facilities at the development known as CCAA Northside Infrastructure; providing for conflicts and severability; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Resolution Accepting Northside Infrastructure Utility Turnover Packet Tom Spencer, Utilities Director, stated the request was for the Charlotte Technical College. 4.b A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, by providing for supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in Exhibit A; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Resolution There was no discussion. 4.c A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, by providing for supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in Exhibit A; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Proposed Resolution Mayor Lux questioned whether Item 5.a should be heard before Item 4.c. Kristin Simeone, Finance Director, explained Council could make the approval of Item 4.c contingent on the approval of Item 5.a. 5) CONSENT AGENDA 5.a A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the State-funded grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Agreement No. T0463) for the Punta Gorda High Water Rescue Vehicles Grant in the amount of $581,000, recognizing a local match requirement of $71,000; authorizing the appropriate budget amendments; and providing for an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Resolution Accepting Grant Agreement for Bearcat Agreement Mayor Lux inquired as to the total cost of the vehicles. Holden Gibbs, Fire Chief, replied the Fat Truck was just over $261,000.

Pam Smith, Police Chief, stated the Bear Cat was just over $370,000. 5.b Proofs of Loss - Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Exhibits: Cover Page Helene - Fire Station #3 - 1623 Aqui Esta Drive Helene - Herald Court - 117 Herald Court Helene - Cooper Street Rec Center - 650 Mary Street Helene - City Hall Annex - 126 Harvey Street Milton - Herald Court - 117 Herald Court Milton - City Hall Annex - 126 Harvey Street Milton - Cooper Street Rec Center - 650 Mary Street Payment Totals There was no discussion. 5.c Proof of Loss - Hurricane Ian Exhibits: Cover Page Damage and Deductible Spreadsheet Proof of Loss $3800.00 There was no discussion. 5.d Invoice of Persson, Cohen & Mooney, P.A. for legal services rendered through October 1, 2025, in the amount of $808.50. Exhibits: Cover Page Invoice #6402 in the amount of $808.50 There was no discussion. 5.e August 18, 2025, Pre-agenda Meeting Minutes Exhibits: Cover Page August 18, 2025, Pre-agenda Minutes There was no discussion. 5.f September 8, 2025, Pre-agenda Meeting Minutes Exhibits: Cover Page September 8, 2025, Pre-agenda Meeting Minutes There was no discussion. 5.g September 24, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes Exhibits: Cover Page September 24, 2025, Regular Minutes

There was no discussion. 5.h Project Updates Exhibits: Cover Page Project Update 10082025 Mayor Lux requested Project Updates be moved to the regular agenda. City Manager Reichert replied same would be done moving forward. 6) REGULAR AGENDA 6.a Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership Presentation Exhibits: Cover Page CHNEP Presentation There was no discussion. 6.b YMCA Cooper Street Exhibits: Cover Page Presentation Councilmember Julian questioned whether Council could amend the lease to provide additional entities access to the facility after hours. Interim City Attorney Leskovich replied the City had the right amend or cancel the lease. Mayor Lux questioned whether the YMCA's annual reporting document had been provided to the City. She also questioned whether a local community advisory board had been established. City Manager Reichert replied one had previously been established, noting she would also look into the requested documentation as well. 6.c Magdalina Rezoning Exhibits: Cover Page Magdalina Drive Rezoning Presentation Councilmember Julian questioned if the rezoning was moving forward. Carl Benge, Principal Planner, replied affirmatively, noting an ordinance had been drafted for same. 6.d A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida approving and ratifying an agreement between the City and Southwest Florida Chapter - Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date. Exhibits: Cover Page Punta Gorda PBA proposal

Ratification Resolution Budget information Mayor Lux requested additional information for the resolution. Jeff Payne, HR Manager, replied same would be presented during the shade meeting. 6.e Boat Ramp Parking Fees Exhibits: Cover Page Presentation There was no discussion. 6.f Rules of Procedure Draft Exhibits: Cover Page Draft City Council Rules of Procedure There was no discussion. 6.g Board Bylaw Amendments Exhibits: Cover Page Bylaws Presentation Mayor Lux requested the bylaw amendments and updates to Chapter 7 of the City's Code of Ordinances be done concurrently. City Clerk Welch explained the process for amending the ordinance, noting same would delay the bylaw amendments. Mayor Lux indicated she would request consensus for same at the regular meeting. 6.h Seawall Materials Methods Feasibility Study Exhibits: Cover Page Presentation There was no discussion. 6.i Event Permit: 25-195612 - The Salty Tarpon American Made Band, October 25, 2025 at the Salty Tarpon Exhibits: Cover Page Application There was no discussion. 6.j Event Permit: 25-195327 - The 47th Annual Charlotte County Chamber Christmas Parade, December 13, 2025

Exhibits: Cover Page Application Mayor Lux stated people were upset regarding the road closures for a recent parade, questioning what could be done to address same. City Manager Reichert reviewed the various ways the City advertised road closures. 7) BOARDS / COMMITTEE There was no discussion for Items 7.a - 7.c. 7.a Confirmation: General Employees' Pension Board (Fifth Member) Exhibits: Cover Page 7.b Nominations: Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee (2 regular) Exhibits: Cover Page Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee 7.c Nominations: Building Board (1 contractor seat) Exhibits: Cover Page Building Board Gadsden Application Kemeny Application Kizer Application 8) REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS 8.a City Manager Exhibits: Cover Page City Manager Reichert noted a demand letter would be drafted regarding the splash pad, requesting same be added to the regular meeting agenda to avoid further delays. Consensus of Council was to do so. City Manager Reichert provided the times for scheduled shade meetings. 8.b Interim City Attorney Exhibits: Cover Page Interim City Attorney Leskovich noted he would be late to the regular meeting, indicating a representative from his firm would be present during his absence.

8.c City Clerk Exhibits: Cover Page There were no comments. 9) COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS There were none. 10) PUBLIC INPUT There were none. 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. Exhibits: ADJOURNMENT The meeting recessed for the shade meeting at 9:20 a.m.