City Council – Regular Meeting

I I I VOLUME: LXXXI PAGE: 38 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL February 18 , 2026 Council Chambers Meeting called to order by Mayor Gunter at 4:00 p.m. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE - Councilmember Lastra PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Lastra 4:00 p.m. Roll Call : Mayor Gunter, Councilmembers Donnel l, Kaduk, Kilraine , Lastra , Lehmann , and Long were present. Councilmember Steinke was excused. CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Gunter inquired if there were any changes to the agenda. There we re no changes. Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Lastra, to adopt the agenda, as presented. Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye ." Seven "ayes." Motion carried 7-0. RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter Mayor Gunter recognized an employee for outstanding service and dedication to our City. He thanked him for being such a valuable member of ou r team . The employee had 44 years of service. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting - February 4, 2026 Councilmember Kaduk moved, seconded by Councilmember Lehmann, to approve the minutes for the February 4, 2026, Regular Meeting, as presented. Voice Poll: All "ayes." Motion carried. 1) Resolution 26-26 BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , approving Staffi ng and Cost Proposal (SCP) KCA-03 with Kisinger Campo and Associates, Corp. , to provide professional engineering services in connection with the City's signalization at the intersection of Tropicana Parkway and Chiquita Boulevard , for a not to exceed amount of $198,273 .64 ; authorizing the City Manager or thei r designee to execute the Staffing and Cost Proposal and purchase order(s ); provid i ng for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar Value: $198 ,273 .64 Fund: Capital Project Fund Duration : 420 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued Procurement Methodology: Staffing Cost Proposal - T&C Governed by Master CON -RFQ2323KR-W 2) Resolution 33-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , awarding Request for Proposal No. REM2596KMR to Grantworks, Inc ., Metric VOLUME : LXXXI PAGE: 39 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 Consulting , LLC , and Witt O'Brien 's, LLC , to provide grant management and oversight services specific to U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other State and Federal grant programs ; approving Contract No. REM2596KMR-A with Grantworks, Inc. Contract No . REM2596KMR-B with Metric Consulting , LLC and Contract No . REM2596KMR-C with Witt O'Brien 's, LLC , to provide grant management and oversight services specific to U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community IDevelopment Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other State and Federal grant programs on an as -needed basis ; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the contract(s) , work authorization(s) and purchase order(s); providing for an effective date. Department: Emergency Management Dollar value: N/A; (Funding , as applicable , when needed) Duration : Four-year term with optional one three-year renewal Procurement: Competitive Solicitation - Request for Proposals 3) Resolution 34 - 26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , approving Work Authorization Form No . GW-01 with Grantworks , Inc ., utilizing Master Agreement No. REM2596KMR-A, for the grant management and oversight services associated with the professional engineering , design and construction services for Weirs 2, 8 and 13 Replacement Program , for a not to exceed amount of $299 ,725 ; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Work Authorization and purchase order(s) . Department: Utilities Dollar value : $299 ,725 Fu nd: Stormwater (CDBG-DR grant funded) Duration : Work Authorization expires upon the closeout of the CDBG-DR grant Procurement Methodology: Work Authorization under Master Agreement REM2596KMR-A 4) Resolution 35-26 IA Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , approving Work Authorization Form No . MC-01 with Metric Consulting , LLC , utilizing Master Agreement No . REM2596KMR-B , for grant management and overs ight services associated with the Community Recreation Center and Disaster Shelter, for a not to exceed amount of $1 , 181 ,61 O; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Work Authorization and purchase order(s). Department: Public Works Dollar value : $1 , 181 ,610 Fund : CD BG-DR Duration : Work Authorization concludes by June 30 , 2029 or end upon the closeout of the CDBG-DR grant Procurement Methodology: Work Authorization to Master Agreement #REM2596KMR-B 5) Resolution 36-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , awarding Request for Proposal No . RPW2574KMR to Johnson Engineering , LLC , for the Cape Coral Roundabout Study; approving Contract No . RPW2574KMR with Johnson Engineering , LLC , for the Cape Coral Roundabout Study for a not to exceed amount of $148 ,774 .78 ; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the contract and purchase order(s) . Department: Public Works Dollar value: $148 ,774 .78 Fund: Road Impact (FOOT Lap Grant) Duration : 180 calendar days upon issuance of Notice to Proceed for study completion , with 600 total calendar days from Notice to Proceed to assist with public engagement. Procurement Methodology: RFP -Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (F .S. § I28 7. 055) 6) Resolution 37 - 26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , awarding Request for Proposal No . RPW25106KMR to H.W. Lochner, Inc. for the construction , engineering and inspection services fo r the construction of sidewalks at SW Santa Barbara Place and SW 20th Street; approving Contract No. RPW25106KMR with H.W. Lochner, Inc. for the construction , engineering , and inspection services for the construction of sidewalks at SW Santa Barbara Place and SW 20th Street, for a not to exceed amount of $281 ,290.49 ; authorizing the I I I VOLUME : LXXXI PAGE: 40 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 City Manager or their designee to execute the contract and purchase order(s ); providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar value: $281 ,290.49 Fund : Capital Projects (FOOT Lap Grant) Duration: 240 calendar days upon issuance of Notice to Proceed Procurement Methodology: RFP- Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (F .S. § 287.055) 7) Resolution 38 -26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida , awarding Request for Proposal No . RPW25135KMR to Geosyntec Consultants , Inc. to provide consulting services to develop the North Cape Coral Drainage Basin Alternative Restoration Plan; approving Contract No . RPW25135KMR w ith Geosyntec Consultants , Inc. to provide consulting services to develop the North Cape Coral Drainage Basin Alternative Restoration Plan, for a not to exceed amount of $2 ,330 ,566 ; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the contract and purchase order(s) ; providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar value: $2,330,566 Fund: CDBG-DR Duration: 30 months upon issuance of Notice to Proceed Procurement Methodology: Competitive Solicitation- RFP-Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (F.S. § 287.055) . 8) Resolution 39 - 26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida , approving Work Authorization (JF-02) Amendment No . 1 with John Fide li Landscapes , LLC , utilizing Master Agreement No . RPW24105KMR-B , to fund additional median improvement maintenance in District 2 that have been identified for improvements, in the amount of $53 ,550 , increas in g the total wo rk authorization amount to $120 ,51 O; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Amendment No .1 to Work Authorization JF-02 and purchase order(s ); providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar Value: $66,960 (FY26 increase total to $120 ,510) Fund: General Fund Duration : Three (3) years with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods. Procurement Methodology: Amendment to Work Authorization JF-02 for RPW24105KMR-B , pursuant to Section 2 of the Master Agreement 9) Resolution 43-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , Awarding Request for Proposal No . RED2533LC to Kimley-Horn and Associates , Inc. to Develop a Vision and Development Plan for Two City-Owned Sites Known as Academic Village and Burnt Store Road Property; Approving Contract No . RED2533LC to Kimley-Horn and Associates , Inc. to Develop a Vision and Comprehensive Development Plan for Two City-Owned Sites Known as Academ ic Village and Burnt Store Road Property, in the Amount of $394,000 , with an Option Fiscal Impact Analysis in the Amount of $38 ,000 , for a Total Amount No to Exceed $432,000; Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute the Contract and Purchase Order(s ); providing for an effective date. Office: City Manager/ EDO Division Dollar Value: $432,000 Fund : General Duration: 240 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued Procurement Methodology: Competitive Solicitation - Request for Proposal 10) Resolution 45- 26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida , awarding Quote No. QUT2625SS to Aztec Plumbing , Inc. for irrigation filter installation services ; approving Contract No . WUT2625SS with Aztec Plumbing , Inc. for irrigation filter instal lation services , in the amount of $116,750 , not to exceed budgetary limits; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the contract and purchase order(s) ; providing for an effective date. Departmen t: Utilities Dollar Value: $116,750, not to exceed budgetary limits Fund: Water and Sewer Fund Procurement Methodology: Section 2-144 (b) Small purchases - Quotes 11)Resolution 47-26 VOLUME : LXXXI PAGE: 41 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, awarding Quote No. AAAQ18425-05 to [SOFTWARE NAME CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT PER SECTION 119.0725 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES] to provide licensing , hardware and related services for the City's Technology Information Services Department; approving Contract No . PIT2665SS with [SOFTWARE NAME CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT PER SECTION 119.0725 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES], utilizing State of Florida Contract No. 43220000- INASPO-19-ACS, to provide licensing , hardware and related services for the City's Information Technology Services Department, in the amount of $205 ,006.11 for year one , and a recurring annual amount of $107,890.56 for years two through five , for a total contract amount of $636 ,568.35; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the contract and purchase order(s) ; providing for an effective date. Department: Information Technology Services (ITS) Annual Dollar Value : Year 1 - $205 ,006.11 ; Year 2 - 5 $107 ,890.56 annually Fund : General Fund Duration : Five (5) years, expiring January 5, 2030 Procurement Methodology: Piggyback 12) Resolution 48 -26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, awarding Request for Proposal No. RUT25169JM to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc ., to provide design build services for the Judd Creek Water and Sewer Main Extension ; approving Contract No. RUT25169JM with Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. for design-build services for the Judd Creek Water and Sewer Main Extension , authorizing a not to exceed amount of $354,878 for pre-construction design services; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the contract and purchase order(s) ; providing for an effective date. Department: Utilities Dollar Value : $354,878 Fund: Water and Sewer Duration : 120 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued Procurement Methodology: Competitive Solicitation - IRFP-Consu ltants' Competitive Negotiation Act (F . S. § 287.055) Mayor Gunter asked if anyone wanted to pull any items. Councilmember Kaduk pulled 8(a)(4) Resolution 35-26 , 8(a)(7) Resolution 38-26 , 8(a)(8) Resolution 39-26 , and 8(a)(12) Resolution 48-26. There were no other items pulled. Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Long, to approve 8(a)(1), 8(a)(2), B(a)(3), B(a)(5), B(a)(6), 8(a)(9), 8(a)(10), and B(a)(11), as presented. Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye." Seven "ayes." Motion carried 7-0. Councilmember Kaduk understood that a grant was awarded for $29.9M for the building of a shelter. Council voted on Resolution 339-25 which she did not support. What additional changes are going to be required at Festival Park to incorporate this? Does the grant cover the entire cost of the shelter? Emergency Management and Resilience Director Lamb explained the grant was for 1$29.9M. The total cost of the project is $35M. There was a $5M commitment from the City to complete this project. Councilmember Kaduk asked if this was future debt or cash . Financial Services Director Feast responded there has not been any approved debt; therefore , it would be cash from the General Fund. Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Donnell, to approve B(a)(4) Resolution 35-26, as presented. I I I VOLUME: LXXXI PAGE: 42 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye." Kaduk voted "nay." Six "ayes." One "nay." Motion carried 6-1. Councilmember Kaduk noted it was important for the public to understand the purpose and benefits of the Resolution. She understood it was necessary for grant applications. City Manager llczyszyn explained Florida Statute 403.0673 Wastewater Grant Program is specific to having an alternative restoration plan to allow for septic to sewer conversion. Environmental Resources Manager Robert explained the benefits of the Resolution. Within this plan , we would provide data analysis that would encompass ongoing City projects such as the UEP. Councilmember Kaduk moved, seconded by Councilmember Donnell, to approve 8(a)(7) Resolution 38-26, as presented. Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye." Seven "ayes." Motion carried 7-0 . Councilmember Kaduk inquired what the cost was to maintain the medians. City Arborist Leon explained the cost structure of improved medians - $30 ,000 to $45 ,000 per mile per year and unimproved medians - $15 ,000 to $25 ,000 per mile per year. Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Donnell, to approve 8(a)(8), Resolution 39-26, as presented. Councilmember Lastra asked if there was a cost reduction using Florida friendly options . City Arborist Leon explained Florida friendly will reduce some cost. It is built into our Code; templates follow Florida friendly standards. Councilmember Lastra asked about the percentage of water and fertilizer of the average price of $15 ,000 per median. City Arborist Leon responded these medians do not have watering or fertilization in it ; it was only mow in g and litter control. Councilmember Lastra requested information on the percentage of mowing of that $15K. City Arborist Leon responded he would provide that information . Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye. 11 Seven "ayes. 11 Motion carried 7-0. Councilmember Kaduk asked for clarity about the design build contract - $354,878 for design only. Utilities Director Pearson explained Phase I is preliminary design. We look at a number of downstream lift stations to see what work is needed to accept all of the Judd Creek flow and future flow along Pine Island Road. Phase II will come back to Council with a guaranteed maximum price. They also continue that design process through construction. This Phase I part protects the City based on the guaranteed maximum price. Councilmember Kaduk moved, seconded by Councilmember Lastra, to approve 8(a)(12) Resolution 48-26, as presented. Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye. 11 Seven "ayes. 11 Motion carried 7-0. Appointments To Boards/ Committees/ Commissions - None Unfinished Business Follow Up Items for Council - None VOLUME : LXXXI PAGE : 43 FEBRUARY 18, 2026 Follow Up Items From City Management - None New Business - None ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS Public Hearings - Quasi-Judicia l Hearings - None Public Hearings - Legislative Hearings (Note: Input received as follows: 1. City Staff presentations are li mited to five (5) minutes; 2. Applicant(s) presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; and 3. Resident input is limited to three (3 ) minutes per individual with a maximum of sixty (60) minutes total. All three are subject to the fo llowing statement: Unless otherwise extended by City Council.) Ordinance 1-26 (FLUM25-000009) Public Hearing An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, amending the City of Cape Coral , Florida Comprehensive Plan by amending the Future Land Use Map from Mixed-Use (MX) to Light Industrial (I) for a portion of land lying in Section 30 , Township 43 South , Range 24 East, as more particularly described herein ; and amending the Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use (MX) to Natural Resources/Preserve (PR) Land Use for a portion of land lying in Section 30 , Township 43 South , Range 24 East, as more particularly described herein ; providing for severability and an effective date. App li cant: City of Cape Coral Address: 1009-1303 Kismet PKWY E Acreage: 69 . 99 Acres Request: Amending the current Mixed Use (MX) land use to a proposed Light Industrial (I) City Planning Staff Recommendation : Approval Planning & Zoning Recommendation : Approval City Clerk Bruns read the title of the Ordinance . Senior Planner Santora explained the following displayed slides: • Ordinance 01-26 FLUM25-000009 • Background Information (2 slides) • Official Site Aerial Map • Current FLU Map • Proposed FLU Map • Current Zoning Map • Analysis - Land Development Code • Analysis - Comprehensive Plan • Analysis - City Impact • Analysis - City Impact: Fire and Police • Recommendation - Approval • Correspondence - Few informational cal ls, no approval or disapproval Public Hearing opened . No speakers. Pub li c Hearing closed. Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Lehmann, to adopt Ordinance 1-26, as presented. I I I I I I VOLUME: LXXXI PAGE: 44 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye. 11 Seven "ayes. 11 Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 2-26 Public Hearing An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , amending the City of Cape Cora l, Florida , Code of Ordinances , Chapter 18 , Traffic, Section 18-6, Speed Limits ; regarding the setting, altering and posting of speed limits throughout the City; providing for severability and an effective date. (Brought forward by City Counc il) City Clerk Bruns read t he title of the Ordinance. City Attorney Boksner explai ned: • Discussion held regarding amendments to Section 18-6 at COW • Consensusreached • Authorizes the Mayor and City Council to approve any study for speed limits • By Resolution , authorizes administration to implement results • At this time, it is unchanged and remains identical as presented in Introduction Public Hearing opened . No speakers . Public Hearing closed . Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Lehmann, to adopt Ordinance 2-26, as presented. Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye. 11 Seven "ayes. 11 Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 5-26 Public Hearing An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida, amending the City of Cape Coral , Florida , Code of Ordinances , Chapter 2, Administration , Article VI , Pensions , Division 1, Police Pension , Section 2-121 .3, Board of Trustees , regarding the staggering of trustee terms; providing an effective date. (Brought forward by City Management) City Clerk Bruns read the title of the Ordinance. City Manager llczyszyn explained this Ordinance would stagger the terms of the Members. Public Hearing opened . No speakers. Public Hearing closed . Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Lehmann, to adopt Ordinance 5-26, as presented. Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye." Seven "ayes." Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 6-26 Public Hearing An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , repealing Section 5.1.1 8, Abandoned Vehicles or Watercraft, set forth within Article 5, Development Standards, Chapter 1, General requirements for all development, of the City of Coral , Florida Land Development Code ; amending the City of Cape Coral , Florida Code of Ordinances , Chapter 12 , Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions , Article XII , Parking Restrictions , by amending Sections 12-127 .1, 12-127.11 and 12 -127. 17 ; and by creating Sections 12-127.18, Penalties and Enforcement and Rights of Violators , and Section 12 - 127 .19 , Abandoned Vehicles or Watercraft; providing for parking restrictions in the City; VOLUME: LXXXI PAGE: 45 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 providing for codification and resolution of conflicting laws; providing for severability and an effective date. (Brought forward by City Council) City Clerk Bruns read the title of the Ordinance. City Attorney Boksner explained: • Matter discussed at a COW • Consensus reached to modify one provision of this amended Ordinance • Extended time from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. • At Introduction , he identified that upon consolidation there was an omission of one section within the LDRs 5.1 . 18 • Parking enforcement provision has been moved and now in a centralized location • Created new Ordinance pertaining to that section -12-127 . 19 • Unaltered from Introduction • Memorialized consensus from COW Public Hearing opened . No speakers . Public Hearing closed . Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Lehmann, to adopt Ordinance 6-26, as presented. Council polled as follows: Long, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, and Lehmann voted "aye." Seven "ayes." Motion carried 7-0. Last Call for Comment Cards Introductions Ordinance 7-26 (RZN25-000004*) Set Public Hearing for March 4, 2026 *Quasi-Judicial , All Persons Providing Testimony Must Be Sworn In An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral , Florida , that amends the City of Cape Coral , Florida , Official Zoning District Map of all property within the limits of the City of Cape Coral , by rezoning property described as parcels of land located within Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 2300B , Cape Coral Unit 36, as more particularly described herein , from Commercial (C) to Single-Family Residential (R-1 ) zone ; properties located at 21 NE 27th Terrace and 25 NE 27th Terrace ; providing for severability and an effective date. Applicant: Joe Mazurkiewicz Address : 21 and 25 NE 27th Ter Acreage: ±.473 acres Request: Commercial to Residential City Planning Staff Recommendation: Denial Hearing Examiner Recommendation : Approval City Clerk Bruns read the title of the Ordinance . The public hearing was scheduled for March 4, 2026 , in Council Chambers . CITIZENS INPUT TIME Lissett Fiallo expressed concern about citizens' respect. Kyle L'Hommedieu expressed concern with technology placement on garbage trucks. Julia Ettari expressed concern with changes to Council Rules and Procedures . Judy Mitchell, President, Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife , thanked City Council and Parks and Recreation for supporting Ground Owl Day on February 2 nd at Pelican Park. I I I I I I VOLUME: LXXXI PAGE: 46 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 Reminded everyone - Saturday, February 28 th at 10:00 a.m . - 24 th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival at Rotary Park. She expressed concern regarding parking at the Burrowing Owl Festival event based on a sewer project on Skyline and SW 51 st Terrace. Mayor Gunter addressed speakers' concerns: • City Charter • Council is a legislative body • City Manager runs the day-to-day operation. • Judicial process • Asked if the City meets the Statutory requirements for Citizens Input City Attorney Boksner responded that to his knowledge the City meets the legal requirements. Councilmember Donnell inquired about the parking capabilities for the Burrowing Owl Festival. Councilmember Lastra inquired about the commitment to remove the soil prior to Friday evening . City Manager llczyszyn explained there is a permissive use license agreement with the contractor. He was not aware of any commitment. Councilmember Lastra requested information on the Al for garbage trucks . City Manager llczyszyn explained : • Looking for more efficient methods and tools to improve processes • Al changing everything we do rapidly • Looking at it for Plan Review, answering telephones , Code Enforcement • We are looking at what a Code Officer could do driving down the street • Automate what is manual now, saves fuel and time , provides reports • Figuring out funding and logistics • Replacement of what we already have the right to do • A more efficient way to save taxpayer money and a better way Discussion held regarding : • Utilizing Al for municipalities • Demo'd roofs not repaired post Hurricane Ian • No different than a Code Officer tasked to identify all roofs to gather and develop report. • This is already done. • Unlicensed contractors spurred the conversation • Being more efficient with what we do Councilmember Lastra was interested in seeing cost savings in order to be able to report that to our residents. City Manager llczyszyn mentioned camera detection is nothing new. Everything within the next five years will have this technology. Councilmember Kilraine explained the structure of Council ; suggested referencing sound resources versus social media; handle business that is important from legislature standpoint; doing things right for the City. Assistant to the City Manager Buice explained : • City's Real Estate Broker working closely with Parks Staff at Rotary Park • They have arranged alternative parking areas for the event. • Site is at the Southwest corner of Rose Garden Road and El Dorado Parkway • That site has a permissive use agreement VOLUME : LXXXI PAGE: 47 FEBRUARY 18, 2026 • Contractor working for the City is relocati ng a lift station located nearby on Skyline • Using that site temporarily for dirt placement. • That agreement is in effect until February 27 th . • However, there is an option to extend if needed to complete the work. • The Real Estate Broker has gained permission on other area vacant lots for parking purposes for that event. Mayor Gunter clarified : • City Charter, goals , and directives • Council can only direct: • (1 ) City Manager manages the City Staff that reports to the City Manager • (2 ) City Attorney manages the Staff that reports to the City Attorney and • (3 ) City Auditor manages the Staff that reports to the City Auditor REPORTS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilmember Kaduk - Topics : • 2/5 Attended the Horizon Council Annua l Meeting at the Broadway Palm • 2/12 Attended the Horizon Council Arts and Culture Committee • 2/12 Attended the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Guiding Grace and Dress for Success • 2/13 Attended the Horizon Council Executive Meeting • 2/18 Attended the Cape Coral Transportation Advisory Commission meeting Councilmember Kilraine - Topics: • 2/5 Attended the Horizon Council Annual Meeting • 2/5 Attended the Ribbon Cutting at Bimini Square Oasis Apartments • 2/6 Answered a few questions at Sandoval Q&A • 2/10 Discussion with Sheryl Trent regarding long-term planning • 2/11 Attended COW meeting • 2/12 Attended the BIA Parade of Homes • 2/12 Attended the CCCIA Monthly Meeting • 2/13 Participated in a meeting with City Manager regarding permitting issues • 2/13 Observed play at the National Pickleball Tournament • 2/15 Attended several tournaments • 2/17 Attended CTAC Meeting, several items going to COW Councilmember Lastra - Topics: • 2/6 Attended Youth Council meeting - raised over $26,000 for DC trip and raised another $1,000 at the 2/13 Clueless Movie in the Park event • 2/9 Guest Speaker on the Lee County Unfiltered Podcast • Attended the Pickleball Tournament • Thanked Councilmember Kaduk for attending the Grand Opening for Guiding Grace and Dress for Success Councilmember Lehmann - Topics : • • • • • • • • • 2/5 Attended the Horizon Council Luncheon 2/5 Attended the Bimini Square Ribbon Cutting 2/5 Attended Music Bingo fund raiser for All Activities Play at Sage 2/6 New Beginnings fundraiser 2/9 Attended the Audit Committee meeting 2/12 Attended the CCCIA Dinner, Shark Tank 2/13 Toured the North RO Plant 2/14 Met with Dragon Boat Club 2/14 Attended Bike Night Councilmember Long - Topics : No report Councilmember Steinke - Topics : Excused I I I I I I Councilmember Donnell - Topics: VOLUME: LXXXI PAGE: 48 FEBRUARY 18 , 2026 • 2/10 Spoke to High School Students regarding Council and Student Government, How we listen? How do we express ourselves that we are listening to you just because we are not doing what you say? • Read Pledge of Civility: We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree. We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks. • Question came up today is the word respect. How do we display respect? • 2/19 at 2:00 p.m. at Dr. Carrie D. Robinson Littleton Elementary School Parade of Music Instruments - third grade Mayor Gunter - Topics: • 2/5 Attended the Horizon Council Annual Meeting at Broadway Palm • 2/5 Guest Speaker at the Bimini Square Ribbon Cutting & Reception • 2/5 Attended the All Abilities Fundraiser Event at Sage at 47 th • 2/6 Met with Commissioner Ruane , spoke about a variety of City topi cs • 2/9 Guest Speaker on Cape Coral Talk Radio • 2/12 Guest Speaker at Canterbury High School Politics and Government Program class • 2/12 Participated in the SWFLC Executive Committee meeting • 2/12 Attended the Lee BIA Parade of Homes Awards • 2/12 Attended the CCCIA February Dinner Meeting • 2/13 Guest Speaker at Optimal Wellness Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • 2/15 Guest Speaker at Professional Pickleball Association • 2/17 Guest Speaker at Citizens' Academy • 2/18 Attended CTAC meeting for Councilmember Steinke REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Attorney: No report City Manager llczyszyn announced: • 2/20 Ribbon Cutting at Storm Complex Playground , 2602 Chiqu ita Boulevard at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Gunter added : • Progress at Jaycee Park, developments and improvements , will be a gem of the City, one of the nicest parks , looking forward to it being open in April TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETINGS A Committee of the Whole was scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 , 2026 , beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers . MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5: 16 p.m. Submitted by , ~~ Kimberly Bruns, MMC City Clerk