CITY COUNCIL REGULAR

MINUTES CITY OF FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Fort Myers, Florida, met in regular session at Oscar M. Corbin, Jr. City Hall, 2200 Second Street, its regular meeting place in the City of Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Kevin B. Anderson, presiding, Council Members Teresa Watkins Brown, Terolyn P. Watson, Liston D. Bochette III, Fred Burson, and Darla Bonk. Also present were Marty Lawing, City Manager, Grant W. Alley, City Attorney, and Mary Hagemann, City Clerk. Absent: Council Member Diana Giraldo (via Zoom) OPENING PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with prayer by Councilperson Bonk, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS City Attorney Alley gave public edification on the three opportunities available for citizens to provide public input. 1. PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Recognize Telicia Carter , Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee Coun ty, Youth of the Year (May or Anderson ) Mayor Anderson congratulated Telicia Carter for being the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee County, Youth of the Year and presented her with a Certificate of Recognition for her outstanding leadership, character, and commitment to excellence. Telicia Carter thanked the Council, Boys and Girls Club, her family, her church, and the people who pray for her. 1.2 Recognize the Lee Coun ty Schools Students of the Month , Kael Seneca from Fort My ers High School and Finla y Schofield from Dunbar High .School (Mayor Anderson } Mayor Anderson acknowledged Kael Seneca for being Student of the Month at Fort Myers High School and presented him with a Certificate of Recognition. Kael Seneca expressed gratitude to the Fort Myers High School community, highlighted Principal Engelhardt's leadership, support of faculty, teachers, and administration as instrumental to his personal growth. Mayor Anderson acknowledged Finlay Schofield for being Student of the Month at Dunbar High School and presented him with a Certificate of Recognition. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 2 I Page Finlay Schofield thanked the School Board and the Council for this opportunity, and offered congratulations to Dunbar High School Principal, Carl Burnside, on earning his PhD. 1.3 Proclaim April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (May or Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation, and it was accepted by Alicia Shannon, Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida CEO. Ms. Shannon expressed gratitude to the Council for its partnership and commitment to protecting children, and emphasized the importance of prevention through community support, resources , and awareness. She noted that the vital role of the Children's Advocacy Center is to support and heal children. 1.4 Proclaim April 19-25 , 2026 as National Crime Victims' Rig hts Week {May or Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation, and it was accepted by Chevala Jones, Victim Assistance Advocate, Fort Myers Police Department. Ms. Jones thanked city leadership, staff, and law enforcement for their continued support of victims' rights and for recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. She emphasized the impact of crime on victims and the importance of advocacy, support services, and legal protection. She announced there will be a public ceremony on April 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse to recognize victims, advocates, and service providers. 1.5 Proclaim April 22 . 2026 as Earth Day {Ma yor Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation, and it was accepted by Elgin Hicks, Parks and Recreation Director. Ms. Hicks expressed appreciation to participating organizations and volunteers for their involvement in Earth Day festivities, including assisting with tree planting efforts that support the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining its Tree City USA designation. 1.6 Proclaim April 24 , 2026 as Arbor Day (Mayor Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation , and it was accepted by Elgin Hicks, Parks and Recreation Director. Mr. Hicks thanked the Parks and Beautification Manager, Abraham Luna, and staff for their ongoing efforts to maintain healthy and safe tree canopies throughout the City. He noted his appreciation for the continued collaboration with partners and volunteers to promote awareness and sustain the City's Tree City USA designation. 2. APPROVAL OF WALK-ON AGENDA ITEMS (NONE) PUBLIC INPUT - NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 3 I Page Amber Ware spoke to Item No. 3.18 and questioned the cost reduction in the Roberto Clemente Park Phase II project, explaining it reflects a cut in scope rather than simple savings. She requested clarification on the removal of the planned athletic court. Marsha Ellis spoke to Item No. 7.6 and urged the City Council to reject the demolition contract award due to the contractor's alleged history of environmental violations tied to affiliated entities under the same leadership. She stated that ignoring these violations creates legal and financial risks for taxpayers and undermines procurement standards. Willie Joe Shotmiller spoke to Item No. 3.3 and Item No. 3.9 and the need for stronger coordination efforts between the city and county, as well as greater community action in addressing crime and supporting victims. 3. CONSENT AGENDA (Any Councilperson may remove an Item from the Consent Agenda and place it on the Regular agenda for discussion following the Consent Agenda) 3.1 Minutes of the re gu lar meeting held on March 16 , 2026 (Marv Hagemann . Ci ty Clerk) 3.2 Coun ty Deed from Lee Coun ty for for ty -two escheated . unbuilt condominium unit interests in the Villas at Venezia Condominium Association at 4103 Castilla Circle and addin g the land to City -owned real p ro p er ty invento ry (Ward 31 (Steven Belden , Communi ty Development ) 3.3 Amended Memorandum of Understandin g for State Housin g Initiatives Partnershi p Disaster Fundin g Between Lee Coun ty and The Ci ty of Fort Myers to include Florida Sin gle Audit Act Lan gu a ge (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment } 3.4 Donation of a 528 gallon FuelCube g asoline station ary fuel stora ge tank and emer gency vent kit for critical op erational ga ps durin g disasters to ensure the continui ty of care by em p owerin g essential eq ui p ment and vehicles for first res p onders from the Health Care Coalition (Chief Trac y McMillion. Fire) [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.5 Rescindin g p revious Amendment No. 3 to the Communi ty Develop ment Block Grant for Disaster Recove ry (CDBG- DR) Subreci p ient Agr eement with Lee Coun ty for the Ci ty of Fort My ers Stormwater Master Plan acce p ted on March 2 . 2026 , City Council Meetin g, to be re p laced by u p dated Amendment No. 3 Subreci p ient Ag reement to extend the p eriod of p erformance exp iration date from December 31, 2026 , to May 31, 2028 (Jessica McElwee , Grants Administration } 3.6 Agr eement , in the amount of $ 7.450.00 . to com p lete Part 58 EA HUD Environmental Review. in com p liance with the U.S. De p artment of Housin g and Urban Develop ment's {HUD) Communi ty Project Fundin g Pro gr am re q uirements for the awarded Shad y Oaks Communi ty Center At-Risk Youth Facilities Pro ject , with Dominion Due Diligence (D3G l (Ward 4 ) {Jessica McElwee , Grants Administration ) 3.7 Q uote Q -119665-1, in the amount of $ 17 ,979.52 , for the addition of CivicPlus DocAccess a document accessibili ty p latform that scans , converts , and monitors PDF Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 4 I Page documents on websites to su pp ort ADA and Section 508 com p liance efforts , for users with disabilities , to su pp ort ADA WCAG 2.2 federal re q uirements with CivicPlus (Richard Calkins , ITS) 3.8 Rental Contract #260310-00002790 , in the amount of $2 , 100.00 for the STARS Easter Parade to be held on April 5 . 2026 , with Festive Floats of Central Florida LLC (Ward 3} (El gin Hicks Parks & Recreation ) 3.9 Accep tance of donation , u p to $2 , 500.00 , for the p urchase of a commemorative bench at Centennial Park in reco gn ition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week from the State Attorne y 's Office (El gin Hicks , Parks and Recreation} 3.10 Chan ge Order No. 1 to Purchase Order #PUR0000126 , in the amount of $ 60 , 662.00 , increasin g p urchase order from $98 , 000.00 to $ 158 ,662.00 for 4 full-time tem p or ary labor throu gh the reminder of FY26 for Parks & Recreation with HireO uest (El gin Hicks , Parks & Recreation ) 3.11 Reco gn ize a pp ointment of Officer Jeffe ry DiPascale , as recommended by the Police Officers' Retirement Sy stem Board of Trustees , to com p lete Lt. Glenn E pp ler's term through October 31 , 2026 , who retired from the Pension Board on March 5 , 2026 (Chief Jason Fields , Police} 3.12 Piggy back Agr eement #2020-56 , in the total annual cost amount not to exceed $ 234 , 300.00, between Waterfield Florida Staffin g LLC and North p ort , Florida , for School Crossin g Guards for the 2025-2026 school y ear (Jason Fields , Police Chie f\ 3.13 Accep tance and maintenance of a pp roximatel y 210 linear feet of p otable water lines for the Southward Village (Phase 1) p ro ject located at 3605-3637 Cleveland Ave , Fort Myers , Florida from Housin g Authori ty of the Ci ty of Fort My ers (Ward 4 ) (Richard Moulton , Public Utilities) 3.14 Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $ 19 ,898.00, to Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 2 , RFO No. 0039-23 , increasin g contract from $44 , 159.00 to $ 64 , 057.00, for electrical desi gn services , biddin g su pp ort , p ost -desi gn services to the sco pe of work for Pro ject 1254-2025 Sam Fleishman Park Tennis Courts with HighS p ans En g ineerin g, Inc (Ward 5) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works ) [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.15 Continuin g Contract , RSO 25-069 . for Architectural Services , each for three- y ear terms with 2, one y ear renewal o p tions with 1) ADG Architecture 2) Architecture Jo y ce Owens 31 GMA Architects & Planners 4 1 Parker , Mud gett , Smith Architects , Inc. 5) RG Architects , P.A. and 6) Studio for Architecture , Inc. (Nicole Setzer , Ci ty En gi neer ) 3.16 Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 1. in the amount of $ 5 , 753.00 , to Materials Testin g Services , RSO No. 25- 054 , to provide standard p enetration test (SPT) borin gs at Fort My ers Rac q uet Club with NOVA En gi neerin g & Environmental (Ward 5) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works ) 3.17 Amendment No. 1. in the amount of $31,745.00 , increasin g the contract amount from $ 1,980 , 638.67 to $2 ,012 ,383.67, to RFO No. 0061-23 , Desi gn of the Edison Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 5 I Page Avenue Extension , p rovidin g for p erformin g Subsurface Utili ty En gi neerin g (SUE ) Q uali ty Level A and Quali ty Level B services associated with utili ty verification for an estimated 1.65 miles of Ci ty utilities with Kisinger Cam po & Associates (Wards 2 & 3 ) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works ) 3.18 Chan ge Order No. 4 in the deductive amount of $ 567 , 051.72 , release ofretaina ge in the amount of $ 63 , 779.09, and close-out of Construction for Roberto Clemente Park Phase II with Wright Construction Grou p, LLC (Ward l l (Nicole Setzer , Public Works } [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.19 Chan ge Order No. 5 in the deductive amount of $ 105 ,328.65, release of retaina ge in the amount of $ 26 , 561.47 , and close-out of Construction for Roberto Clemente Park Playground with Wright Construction Grou p, LLC (Ward l l (Nicole Setzer , Public Works } 3.20 Award 1TB No. 25-086 , Annual Pavin g, Draina ge . and Concrete Rep airs , for the McGreg or Reserve Project, at a cost estimate of $ 230 ,646.63 , with Neubert Construction (Ward 41 (Pete Bieniek . Public Works ) [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.21 Omnia Coop erative Contract for p rocurement of office furniture , in the total amount $ 13 ,060.80, for the Fleet Maintenance Offices . with Worksca p es Office Furniture (Peter Bieniek, Public Works } MOTION: Councilperson Bonk moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 3.4, 3.14, 3.18, and 3.20; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 3.4 Donation of a 528 gallon FuelCube gasoline station ary fuel storage tank and emer g ency vent kit for critical op erational ga ps durin g disasters to ensure the continui ty of care by emp owerin g essential eq ui p ment and vehicles for first res p onders from the Health Care Coalition (Chief Trac y McMillion , Fire ) Mayor Anderson noted that there is a change to the item and introduced Lance Pullen, Deputy Fire Chief. Lance Pullen, Deputy Fire Chief, explained that after the agenda was published, the Health Care Coalition offered to donate an additional piece of equipment to be added to Item No. 3.4. The donated portable misting cooler, valued at about $5,700.00, will support regional emergency response efforts at no cost to the City. MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to approve a donation of a 528 gallon Fu.elCube gasoline stationary fuel storage tank and emergency vent kit for critical operational gaps during disasters to ensure the continuity of care by empowering essential equipment and vehicles for first responders AND a donation of a Power Breezer Portable Misting Cooler with a cooling capacity of 65,600 BtuH, from the Health Care Coalition; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 61Page 3.14 Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $ 19 , 898.00 , to Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 2 . RFO No. 0039-23 . increasin g contract from $44 , 159.00 to $64 , 057.00. for electrical desi gn services , biddin g su pp ort . p ost-desi gn services to the sco p e of work for Pro ject 1254-2025 Sam Fleishman Park Tennis Courts with Hig hS p ans En gi neerin g, Inc (W ard 5) /Nicole Setzer , Public Works } Mayor Anderson noted there are modifications to the amendment and introduced Ayoub Al-Bahou, Assistant City Engineer. Ayoub Al-Bahou, Assistant City Engineer, outlined three modifications to Amendment No. 1. These included reassigning post-construction services from the electrical engineer to the prime consultant, correcting the project schedule calculations, and fixing the project name in several attachments (Exhibits B, C, and D). MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to approve Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $19,898.00, to Supplemental Task Authorization No. 2, RFQ No. 0039- 23, increasing contract from $44,159.00 to $64,057.00, for electrical design services, bidding support, post-design services, and THE THREE MODIFICATIONS READ INTO THE RECORD: reassigning post-construction services from the electrical engineer to the prime consultant, correcting the project schedule calculations, and jrxing the project name in several attachments (Exhibits B, C, and DJ, to the scope of work for Project 1254-2025 Sam Fleishman Park Tennis Courts with HighSpans Engineering, Inc. ; seconded by Councilperson Bochette; motion carried unanimously. 3.18 Chan ge Order No. 4 in the deductive amount of $ 567 ,051.72 . release ofretainage in the amount of $ 63 , 779.09 . and close-out of Construction for Roberto Clemente Park Phase II with Wrig ht Construction Grou p, LLC {Ward 1) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works ) Councilperson Watkins Brown asked what the $567,051.72 amount is for. Ayoub Al-Bahou, Assistant City Engineer, replied that the $567,051.72 deductive reflects remaining funds from individual line items, with contingencies carried during bidding due to uncertainty around tariff impacts. He noted that this amount is unrelated to the covered basketball component, which was not part of the original contract. MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve Change Order No. 4 in the deductive amount of $567,051. 72, release of retainage in the amount of $63, 779.09, and close-out of Construction for Roberto Clemente Park Phase II with Wright Construction Group, LLC; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 3.20 Award ITB No. 25-086 , Annual Pavin g, Draina ge . and Concrete Rep airs , for the McGregor Reserve Pro jec t, at a cost estimate of $ 230 ,646.63 , with Neubert Construction (Ward 4) (Pete Bieniek , Public Works } Councilperson Burson stated that he has no objection to the project itself but raised concern regarding Neubert Construction being included on the approved bidders list due to their active lawsuit against the City. He felt it is inappropriate for the firm to be eligible under these circumstances and objected to awarding the contract to them. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 7 I Page MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve the award 1TB No. 25-086, Annual Paving, Drainage, and Concrete Repairs, for the McGregor Reserve Project, at a cost estimate of $230,646.63, with Neubert Construction; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; A roll call vote was taken: Councilperson Watkins Brown - Yes; Councilperson Watson - Yes; Councilperson Giraldo - Yes; Councilperson Bochette - Yes; Councilperson Burson - No; Councilperson Bonk - Yes; and Mayor Anderson - Yes; motion carried 5-1. Councilperson Burson opposed. 4. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 4.1 Distribution of May or's discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 500.00 , to the Lee Coun ty Black Histo ry Society, Inc for a Bronze Sp onsorshi p of their Annual Juneteenth Celebration {May or Anderson ) MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve the distribution of Mayor's discretionary funds, in the amount of $500.00, to the Lee County Black History Society, Inc for a Bronze Sponsorship of their Annual Juneteenth Celebration; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 6 4.2 App oint Latoya Ervin to the Beautification Adviso ry Board , term effective from April 1 2026 , throu gh April 5 , 2029 (Council p erson Teresa Watkins Brown} A scrivener's error noted by the Clerk: Term effective from April 20, 2026, through April 19, 2029. Latoya Ervin stated that she is grateful for this opportunity and is ready to serve the community. MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve the appoint of Latoya Ervin to the Beautification Advisory Board, term effective from April 20, 2026, through April 19, 2029; seconded by Councilperson Watson; motion carried unanimously. 4.3 Distribution of Ward 3 discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 500.00 , to Southwest Florida Cha p ter of Jack and Jill of America , Inc. {Council p erson Watson } MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve the distribution of Ward 3 discretionary funds, in the amount of $500.00, to Southwest Florida Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. 4.4 Distribution of Ward 3 discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 1,000.00, to Kids Way, Co rp . (Council p erson Watson ) MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve the distribution of Ward 3 discretionary funds, in the amount of $1,000.00, to Kids Way, Corp.; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 8 I Page 5.1 Ordinance No . 4076 , a p lanned unit develo p ment known as the Palm Riverview Holdings Planned Unit Develop ment , located in Section 7 , Townshi p 44 South , Ran ge 25 East , Lee Coun ty, Florida , at 1105 Seaboard Street , to allow multi-family develop ment (Q uasi-Judicial ) {Ward 1) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment ) City Attorney Alley read the title of the Ordinance . Ex parte: Councilperson Watkins Brown - Met with Attorney Strayhorn and the developer, Tom Rossi, multiple times throughout the development of the project including meetings on December 11, 2025 and December 15, 2025, Ward meeting on March 24, 2026; and phone conversations with Attorney Strayhorn on March 20, 2026 and April 22, 2026; Councilperson Watson - None; Councilperson Bochette - None; Councilperson Burson - Met with Megan Strayhorn and Tom Rossi in City Hall on April 13, 2026; Councilperson Bonk- Met with Megan Strayhorn and Tom Rossi on April 13, 2026 in City Hall; and Mayor Anderson - Met with Megan Strayhorn and Tom Rossi on April 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in his office. City Clerk Hagemann administered the oath to individuals who would give testimony during the quasi-judicial hearing. Anthony Palermo , Community Development Assistant Director, stated that there was no financial remuneration received to support or deny the issue. Anthony Palermo, Assistant Director of Community Development, presented a Planned Unit Development (PUD) request for approximately 8 acres located at 1105 Seaboard Street in Ward One. The proposal seeks to rezone the property from split Commercial Intensive (CI) and RM-16 zoning to a unified PUD to allow development of 279 multifamily units . The site is currently vacant and was previously a mobile home park. The Planning Board reviewed the project and recommended approval by a 6-1 vote. Since that time, the applicant has made several revisions, including removal of a parking garage in favor of surface parking, enhanced buffering along the northern boundary adjacent to single-family homes, improved site circulation, and elimination of access from Ralston Street. The project included deviations for reduced parking, reduced open space from 35% to 27% , and reduced connection separation. He indicated the plan remains consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, including policies related to neighborhood compatibility, transportation, and community character, and aligns with East Fort Myers redevelopment objectives. He stated that Staff recommended approval of the PUD with conditions, including a maximum density of 35 units per acre , adherence to the master concept and landscaping plans, and a five-year development timeframe. Discussion ensued regarding the building height, elimination of the parking garage, elevation, traffic study, and number of units. Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing. Patricia Borns opposed the proposed development and stated that it is incompatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood, citing violations of comprehensive plan policies related to zoning and community character. She urged the City Council to require more appropriate residential zoning and the inclusion of a parking garage to preserve green space and neighborhood aesthetics. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 9 I Page Kim Fernandez expressed concerns about increased traffic, safety, and the project's impact on property values, based on her long-term experience living in the neighborhood. She requested the installation of a traffic light at Superior Street and Palm Beach Boulevard and emphasized the need to preserve greenery and ensure the development enhances, rather than harms, the community. Dominic Hendricks supported the need for more housing but stressed that development should balance affordability with preservation of green space and community well-being. He highlighted the community benefits of maintaining open, natural areas. Willieyam Joe Shotmiller reflected on the property's history and emphasized the neighborhood's positive character and expressed hope that any future development will benefit existing residents and maintain the area's sense of community. Mayor Anderson closed public comments. Megan Strayhorn, Attorney, Strayhorn and Persons-Mulicka, representing the applicant, Palm River Holdings, LLC, introduced the project team, including Veronica Martin for engineering, Dean Martin for architecture, Kathy Roche, and developer representative Tom Rossi and asked that all team members be accepted as experts in their respective fields. Councilperson Bochette asked for an explanation of the public comments addressing green space and density. Ms. Strayhorn replied that the property's Corridor Commercial future land use designation allows up to 60 units per acre with bonus density. While the project includes 279 units, many qualify for equivalent density adjustments, resulting in an effective density of approximately 23 units per acre. The requested maximum of 35 units per acre is maintained to preserve development rights should certain units not qualify. She outlined revisions since the Planning Board hearing, including removal of access points from Ralston Street to limit traffic impacts on residential areas and redirect traffic to Palm Beach Boulevard. Additional updates included site elevation improvements to ensure the property is above flood levels, replacement of the previously proposed parking garage with surface parking, and enhanced vegetative buffering along the northern boundary to improve compatibility with adjacent residential uses. Veronica Martin, TDM Consulting, replied by describing the site's history as a former mobile home park, now vacant and overgrown, and noted the assemblage of multiple lots into the current 8.05-acre parcel. Ms. Martin referenced two Ward One meetings in September and March, where public concerns included open space, compatibility, density, and traffic. She stated the applicant revised the plan in response, including enhanced landscaping and buffering. Despite a reduction in open space from 35% to approximately 27.7%, the plan includes a 25-foot enhanced buffer along Ralston Street, 15-foot buffers along other streets, internal landscaping, and pedestrian connectivity on all sides. She presented architectural renderings illustrating building design, landscaping, and site layout, noting that parking areas are centrally located to minimize visual impact. She added that the traffic impact study was reviewed and approved by staff with no outstanding issues, and that the project engineer was available to address drainage questions. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 10 I Page Ms. Strayhorn added Greg Syria as a landscaping expert to the project team and provided additional context regarding surrounding land uses, including a storage facility to the west, used car lots to the south, and a tow yard to the east. She emphasized that the proposed multifamily development is intended to help transform the area into a cohesive neighborhood , aligning with the City's vision for East Fort Myers . She felt that this is a significant and positive step, being one of the first developments of its kind in the East Fort Myers area. Discussion ensued regarding traffic concerns and community input . MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to adopted Ordinance No. 4076, a planned unit development known as the Palm Riverview Holdings Planned Unit Development, located in Section 7, Township 44 South, Range 25 East, Lee County, Florida, at 1105 Seaboard Street, to allow multi-family development; seconded by Councilperson Watson; A roll call vote was taken: Councilperson Watkins Brown - Yes; Councilperson Watson - Yes; Councilperson Bochette - No; Councilperson Burson - Yes; Councilperson Bonk - Yes; and Mayor Anderson - Yes; motion carried 5-1. Councilperson Bochette opposed. Mayor Anderson noted that there are ongoing and upcoming development efforts within the community including a groundbreaking for an affordable housing project, The Wave, scheduled on April 30, 2026. He highlighted that voters recently approved a referendum to expand green space which resulted in plans to add over 100 acres of green space and 18 new parks that is the City's responsiveness to community input regarding growth and open space. 5.2 Ordinance No. 4087 amendin g the Future Land Use Ma p on + / - 32.06 acres ofland located at 13100 Treeline Avenue from Lee Coun ty General Interchan ge and Wetlands to the Ci ty of Fort My ers Recreation (RE C) Future Land Use cate go ry (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment Director } City Attorney Alley read the title of the Ordinance. Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing and, seeing none, closed public comments. MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4087 amending the Future Land Use Map on+/- 32.06 acres of land located at 13100 Treeline Avenue from Lee County General Interchange and Wetlands to the City of Fort Myers Recreation (REC) Future Land Use category; seconded by Councilperson Burson; motion carried unanimously. 5.3 Ordinance No. 4086 rezonin g +/ - 32 . 06 acres located at 13100 Treeline Avenue from Lee Coun ty Commercial Planned Develop ment (CPD) zonin g cate go ry to the City of Fort My ers Recreation (RE C) zonin g cate go ry /Q uasi-Judicial ) (Ward 6) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment} City Attorney Alley read the title of the Ordinance. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 11 I Page Ex parte: Councilperson Watkins Brown - None; Councilperson Watson - None; Councilperson Bochette - None; Councilperson Burson - None; Councilperson Bonk - None; and Mayor Anderson- None. Anthony Palermo, Community Development Assistant Director, stated that there was no financial remuneration received to support or deny the issue. City Clerk Hagemann administered the oath to individuals who would give testimony during the quasi-judicial hearing. Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing and, seeing none, closed public comments. MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4086 rezoning+/- 32.06 acres located at 13100 Treeline Avenue from Lee County Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zoning category to the City of Fort Myers Recreation (REC) zoning category; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. 5.4 Ordinance No . 4090 amendin g the City Code , Chap ter 62 , Pensions , Retirement and Other Em ployee Benefits , Article III , Police Officers' Retirement Sy stem; amendin g Section 62-76 , Benefits Amounts and Eligibility; amendin g Section 62-80 , Op tional Forms of Benefits ; and amendin g Section 62-97 , Deferred Retirement Op tion Plan (John Le ge , Assistant Ci ty Mana ger ) City Attorney Alley read the title of the Ordinance. Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing and, seeing none, closed public comments. MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4090 amending the City Code, Chapter 62, Pensions, Retirement and Other Employee Benefits, Article III, Police Officers' Retirement System; amending Section 62-76, Benefits Amounts and Eligibility; amending Section 62-80, Optional Forms of Benefits; and amending Section 62-97, Deferred Retirement Option Plan; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 5.5 Resolution No. 2026-21 vacatin g a 0 . 10 acre , more or less , p ortion of im p roved ri g ht of-way, located south of Colonial Boulevard , east of Deleon Street , north of North Drive , and west of South Cleveland Avenue (Q uasi-Judicial } (Ward 5} (Steven Belden . Communi ty Develop ment ) City Attorney Alley read the title of the Resolution. Ex parte: Councilperson Watkins Brown - None; Councilperson Watson - None; Councilperson Bochette - None; Councilperson Burson - None; Councilperson Bonk - None; and Mayor Anderson - None. City Clerk Hagemann administered the oath to individuals who would give testimony during the quasi-judicial hearing. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 12 I Page Anthony Palermo, Community Development Assistant Director, stated that there was no financial remuneration received to support or deny the issue. Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing and, seeing none, closed public comments. MOTION: Councilpers_on Burson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 vacating a 0. l 0 acre, more or less, portion of improved right-of-way, located south of Colonial Boulevard, east of Deleon Street, north of North Drive, and west of South Cleveland Avenue; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. 6. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE (NONE) 7. CITY MANAGER'S ITEMS 7 .1 Resolution No. 2026-23 terminatin g the Affordable Housin g Develop ment Ag reement between the Cit y and Lee Coun ty Housin g Develop ment Cor p oration for the vacant real p ro pe rty located at 774 Marsh Avenue , identified as STRAP No. 08-44-25- P2-0280D.0150 , and leg all y described as JOHNSONS DR 2ND DIV BLK D PB 4 PG 38 S 1/ 2 LOT 15 LESS W 45 Ff , and revertin g the ownershi p of said real p ro p er ty to the Ci ty of Fort My ers u p on recordation of the resolution in the public records of Lee Coun ty. Florida (Ward 1) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment ) City Attorney Alley read the title of the Resolution. Councilperson Watson requested more information on this item. Steven Belden, Community Development Director, reported that this is a lot that the City awarded to Lee County Housing Development whereafter they decided a house could not be built on the lot so it is reverting to the City. The lot is very small and may be used for utilities in the future. MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-23 terminating the Affordable Housing Development Agreement between the City and Lee County Housing Development Corporation for the vacant real property located at 774 Marsh Avenue, identified as STRAP No. 08-44-25-P2-0280D.0l50, and legally described as JOHNSONS DR 2ND DIV BLK D PB 4 PG 38 S l/2 LOT 15 LESS W 45 FT, and reverting the ownership of said real property to the City of Fort Myers upon recordation of the resolution in the public records of Lee County, Florida; seconded by Councilperson Watson; motion carried unanimously. 7.2 Resolution No. 2026-25 amendin g the bud get for the fiscal y ear be gi nnin g October 1, 2025 and endin g Se p tember 30 , 2026 , increasin g a pp ro p riations in the total amount of $300 ,000.00 for Midtown Architectural and Desi gn Standards with The Ima ge Network (Dover Koh l) utilizin g General Fund Reserves (Ward 4) (Christine Tenne y, Financial Services ) City Attorney Alley read the title of the Resolution. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 13 I Page MOTION: Councilperson Bochette moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, increasing appropriations in the total amount of $300,000.00 for Midtown Architectural and Design Standards with The Image Network (Dover Kohl) utilizing General Fund Reserves; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 7.3 Req uest for waiver of buildin g p ermit fees to The Residences Fort My ers , Ltd. , for the affordable housin g p ro ject known as The Residences - Phase 1, located at 7035 Watts Road (Ward 2) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment ) Councilperson Burson conveyed that, for the benefit of the public, this property is currently occupied by Goodwill, a nonprofit organization, therefore the fee waiver request is being considered. MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve a request for waiver of building permit fees to The Residences Fort Myers, Ltd., for the affordable housing project known as The Residences - Phase 1, located at 7035 Watts Road; seconded by Councilperson Burson; motion carried unanimously. 7.4 Req uest for waiver of buildin g p ermit fees to The Residences Fort My ers , Ltd. , for the affordable housin g p ro ject known as The Residences - Phase 2 , located at 7065 / 7095 Watts Road (Ward 2 \ (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment ) MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve a request/or waiver of building permit fees to The Residences Fort Myers, Ltd., for the affordable housing project known as The Residences - Phase 2, located at 7065/7095 Watts Road; seconded by Councilperson Burson; motion carried unanimously. 7.5 Award Invitation to Bid No. 26-029 , Lega cy Island Phase II , in the amount of $396 , 137.50, for the construction of Le gac y Island Phase II with WB Williamson Bros , Inc. (Ward 4) (Nicole Setzer, Public Works } MOTION: Councilperson Bochette moved to approve awarding Invitation to Bid No. 26-029, Legacy Island Phase 11, in the amount of $396,137.50, for the construction of Legacy Island Phase n with WB Williamson Bros, Inc.; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 7. 6 Award Invitation to Bid No. 26-030 , Demolition of Ci ty of Palms Park , in the amount of $988,441.00, for the demolition of Ci ty of Palms Park with to HONC Destruction , Inc. (Ward 4) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works \ Mayor Anderson reported that at the request of Attorney Sawyer Smith during the April 6, 2026 Council meeting, he did follow up with Former Mayor Wilbur Smith, III, and his response was that this project is in the best interest of the City and that it should move forward. Councilperson Burson stated that he supported awarding the contract to HONC Deconstruction but urged the Council to consider preserving and repurposing the office portion of the stadium for future use. He referenced an article he previously shared with Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 14 I Page the Board regarding a successful repurpose project in Indianapolis as an example of the potential for reuse. He provided an email for the record from Gerri Reaves, Vice-Chair, Environmental Advisory Board, wherein she urged Council to consider repurposing the total demolition of a portion of City of Palms Park. She felt that re-purposing the building is sustainable and economical while preserving local history and culture. Councilperson Bochette mentioned that he supports exploring the possibility of preserving a portion of the stadium, provided it is feasible and cost-effective. He noted that after some research and due diligence , he is satisfied moving forward with the item. Councilperson Watson conveyed that she is not ready to give up on the stadium. MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve awarding Invitation to Bid No. 26-030, Demolition of City of Palms Park, in the amount of $988,441.00, for the demolition of City of Palms Park with to HONC Destruction, Inc.; A roll call vote was taken: Councilperson Watkins Brown - Yes; Councilperson Watson - No; Councilperson Bochette - Yes; Councilperson Burson - No; Councilperson Bonk - Yes; and Mayor Anderson - Yes; seconded by Mayor Anderson; Motion carried: 4-2. Councilperson Watson and Councilperson Burson opposed. 8. CITY ATTORNEY'S ITEMS (NONE) PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS Willie Joe Shotmiller emphasized his long-standing advocacy for affordable and emergency housing, highlighting the gap between current homelessness and future housing developments. Kathryn Pogin reiterated her request to rescind the 287(g) agreement and defended her prior remarks at the April 6, 2026 City Council meeting and argued that strong, direct criticism is sometimes necessary to uphold standards and expressed concern that weak arguments undermine confidence in the legal and constitutional implications of the issue. Marsha Ellis expressed support for the involvement of Dover Kohl in redevelopment efforts for Item No. 7.2 , praising their track record of community engagement and responsible planning. She warned against tolerating environmental violations or prioritizing cost over public health , urging the City Council to uphold strong ethical and environmental standards. Joe Beck, local developer, voiced support for the city's direction, particularly the inclusion of Dover Kohl and ongoing improvements to the smart code. He recommended allowing more fee-simple housing like townhomes and streamlining the development process to improve predictability and support quality, attainable housing. ADJOURNMENT: 6: 13 p.m. Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 15 I Page ATIEST: ); ~ M al'Ha

MINUTES CITY OF FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Fort Myers, Florida, met in regular session at Oscar M. Corbin, Jr. City Hall, 2200 Second Street, its regular meeting place in the City of Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Kevin B. Anderson, presiding, Council Members Teresa Watkins Brown, Terolyn P. Watson, Liston D. Bochette III, Fred Burson, and Darla Bonk. Also present were Marty Lawing, City Manager, Grant W. Alley, City Attorney, and Mary Hagemann, City Clerk. Absent: Council Member Diana Giraldo (via Zoom) OPENING PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with prayer by Councilperson Bonk, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS City Attorney Alley gave public edification on the three opportunities available for citizens to provide public input. 1. PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Recognize Telicia Carter , Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee Coun ty, Youth of the Year (May or Anderson ) Mayor Anderson congratulated Telicia Carter for being the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee County, Youth of the Year and presented her with a Certificate of Recognition for her outstanding leadership, character, and commitment to excellence. Telicia Carter thanked the Council, Boys and Girls Club, her family, her church, and the people who pray for her. 1.2 Recognize the Lee Coun ty Schools Students of the Month , Kael Seneca from Fort My ers High School and Finla y Schofield from Dunbar High .School (Mayor Anderson } Mayor Anderson acknowledged Kael Seneca for being Student of the Month at Fort Myers High School and presented him with a Certificate of Recognition. Kael Seneca expressed gratitude to the Fort Myers High School community, highlighted Principal Engelhardt's leadership, support of faculty, teachers, and administration as instrumental to his personal growth. Mayor Anderson acknowledged Finlay Schofield for being Student of the Month at Dunbar High School and presented him with a Certificate of Recognition.

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 2 I Page Finlay Schofield thanked the School Board and the Council for this opportunity, and offered congratulations to Dunbar High School Principal, Carl Burnside, on earning his PhD. 1.3 Proclaim April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (May or Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation, and it was accepted by Alicia Shannon, Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida CEO. Ms. Shannon expressed gratitude to the Council for its partnership and commitment to protecting children, and emphasized the importance of prevention through community support, resources , and awareness. She noted that the vital role of the Children's Advocacy Center is to support and heal children. 1.4 Proclaim April 19-25 , 2026 as National Crime Victims' Rig hts Week {May or Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation, and it was accepted by Chevala Jones, Victim Assistance Advocate, Fort Myers Police Department. Ms. Jones thanked city leadership, staff, and law enforcement for their continued support of victims' rights and for recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. She emphasized the impact of crime on victims and the importance of advocacy, support services, and legal protection. She announced there will be a public ceremony on April 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse to recognize victims, advocates, and service providers. 1.5 Proclaim April 22 . 2026 as Earth Day {Ma yor Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation, and it was accepted by Elgin Hicks, Parks and Recreation Director. Ms. Hicks expressed appreciation to participating organizations and volunteers for their involvement in Earth Day festivities, including assisting with tree planting efforts that support the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining its Tree City USA designation. 1.6 Proclaim April 24 , 2026 as Arbor Day (Mayor Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation , and it was accepted by Elgin Hicks, Parks and Recreation Director. Mr. Hicks thanked the Parks and Beautification Manager, Abraham Luna, and staff for their ongoing efforts to maintain healthy and safe tree canopies throughout the City. He noted his appreciation for the continued collaboration with partners and volunteers to promote awareness and sustain the City's Tree City USA designation. 2. APPROVAL OF WALK-ON AGENDA ITEMS (NONE) PUBLIC INPUT - NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 3 I Page Amber Ware spoke to Item No. 3.18 and questioned the cost reduction in the Roberto Clemente Park Phase II project, explaining it reflects a cut in scope rather than simple savings. She requested clarification on the removal of the planned athletic court. Marsha Ellis spoke to Item No. 7.6 and urged the City Council to reject the demolition contract award due to the contractor's alleged history of environmental violations tied to affiliated entities under the same leadership. She stated that ignoring these violations creates legal and financial risks for taxpayers and undermines procurement standards. Willie Joe Shotmiller spoke to Item No. 3.3 and Item No. 3.9 and the need for stronger coordination efforts between the city and county, as well as greater community action in addressing crime and supporting victims. 3. CONSENT AGENDA (Any Councilperson may remove an Item from the Consent Agenda and place it on the Regular agenda for discussion following the Consent Agenda) 3.1 Minutes of the re gu lar meeting held on March 16 , 2026 (Marv Hagemann . Ci ty Clerk) 3.2 Coun ty Deed from Lee Coun ty for for ty -two escheated . unbuilt condominium unit interests in the Villas at Venezia Condominium Association at 4103 Castilla Circle and addin g the land to City -owned real p ro p er ty invento ry (Ward 31 (Steven Belden , Communi ty Development ) 3.3 Amended Memorandum of Understandin g for State Housin g Initiatives Partnershi p Disaster Fundin g Between Lee Coun ty and The Ci ty of Fort Myers to include Florida Sin gle Audit Act Lan gu a ge (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment } 3.4 Donation of a 528 gallon FuelCube g asoline station ary fuel stora ge tank and emer gency vent kit for critical op erational ga ps durin g disasters to ensure the continui ty of care by em p owerin g essential eq ui p ment and vehicles for first res p onders from the Health Care Coalition (Chief Trac y McMillion. Fire) [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.5 Rescindin g p revious Amendment No. 3 to the Communi ty Develop ment Block Grant for Disaster Recove ry (CDBG- DR) Subreci p ient Agr eement with Lee Coun ty for the Ci ty of Fort My ers Stormwater Master Plan acce p ted on March 2 . 2026 , City Council Meetin g, to be re p laced by u p dated Amendment No. 3 Subreci p ient Ag reement to extend the p eriod of p erformance exp iration date from December 31, 2026 , to May 31, 2028 (Jessica McElwee , Grants Administration } 3.6 Agr eement , in the amount of $ 7.450.00 . to com p lete Part 58 EA HUD Environmental Review. in com p liance with the U.S. De p artment of Housin g and Urban Develop ment's {HUD) Communi ty Project Fundin g Pro gr am re q uirements for the awarded Shad y Oaks Communi ty Center At-Risk Youth Facilities Pro ject , with Dominion Due Diligence (D3G l (Ward 4 ) {Jessica McElwee , Grants Administration ) 3.7 Q uote Q -119665-1, in the amount of $ 17 ,979.52 , for the addition of CivicPlus DocAccess a document accessibili ty p latform that scans , converts , and monitors PDF

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 4 I Page documents on websites to su pp ort ADA and Section 508 com p liance efforts , for users with disabilities , to su pp ort ADA WCAG 2.2 federal re q uirements with CivicPlus (Richard Calkins , ITS) 3.8 Rental Contract #260310-00002790 , in the amount of $2 , 100.00 for the STARS Easter Parade to be held on April 5 . 2026 , with Festive Floats of Central Florida LLC (Ward 3} (El gin Hicks Parks & Recreation ) 3.9 Accep tance of donation , u p to $2 , 500.00 , for the p urchase of a commemorative bench at Centennial Park in reco gn ition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week from the State Attorne y 's Office (El gin Hicks , Parks and Recreation} 3.10 Chan ge Order No. 1 to Purchase Order #PUR0000126 , in the amount of $ 60 , 662.00 , increasin g p urchase order from $98 , 000.00 to $ 158 ,662.00 for 4 full-time tem p or ary labor throu gh the reminder of FY26 for Parks & Recreation with HireO uest (El gin Hicks , Parks & Recreation ) 3.11 Reco gn ize a pp ointment of Officer Jeffe ry DiPascale , as recommended by the Police Officers' Retirement Sy stem Board of Trustees , to com p lete Lt. Glenn E pp ler's term through October 31 , 2026 , who retired from the Pension Board on March 5 , 2026 (Chief Jason Fields , Police} 3.12 Piggy back Agr eement #2020-56 , in the total annual cost amount not to exceed $ 234 , 300.00, between Waterfield Florida Staffin g LLC and North p ort , Florida , for School Crossin g Guards for the 2025-2026 school y ear (Jason Fields , Police Chie f\ 3.13 Accep tance and maintenance of a pp roximatel y 210 linear feet of p otable water lines for the Southward Village (Phase 1) p ro ject located at 3605-3637 Cleveland Ave , Fort Myers , Florida from Housin g Authori ty of the Ci ty of Fort My ers (Ward 4 ) (Richard Moulton , Public Utilities) 3.14 Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $ 19 ,898.00, to Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 2 , RFO No. 0039-23 , increasin g contract from $44 , 159.00 to $ 64 , 057.00, for electrical desi gn services , biddin g su pp ort , p ost -desi gn services to the sco pe of work for Pro ject 1254-2025 Sam Fleishman Park Tennis Courts with HighS p ans En g ineerin g, Inc (Ward 5) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works ) [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.15 Continuin g Contract , RSO 25-069 . for Architectural Services , each for three- y ear terms with 2, one y ear renewal o p tions with 1) ADG Architecture 2) Architecture Jo y ce Owens 31 GMA Architects & Planners 4 1 Parker , Mud gett , Smith Architects , Inc. 5) RG Architects , P.A. and 6) Studio for Architecture , Inc. (Nicole Setzer , Ci ty En gi neer ) 3.16 Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 1. in the amount of $ 5 , 753.00 , to Materials Testin g Services , RSO No. 25- 054 , to provide standard p enetration test (SPT) borin gs at Fort My ers Rac q uet Club with NOVA En gi neerin g & Environmental (Ward 5) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works ) 3.17 Amendment No. 1. in the amount of $31,745.00 , increasin g the contract amount from $ 1,980 , 638.67 to $2 ,012 ,383.67, to RFO No. 0061-23 , Desi gn of the Edison

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 5 I Page Avenue Extension , p rovidin g for p erformin g Subsurface Utili ty En gi neerin g (SUE ) Q uali ty Level A and Quali ty Level B services associated with utili ty verification for an estimated 1.65 miles of Ci ty utilities with Kisinger Cam po & Associates (Wards 2 & 3 ) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works ) 3.18 Chan ge Order No. 4 in the deductive amount of $ 567 , 051.72 , release ofretaina ge in the amount of $ 63 , 779.09, and close-out of Construction for Roberto Clemente Park Phase II with Wright Construction Grou p, LLC (Ward l l (Nicole Setzer , Public Works } [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.19 Chan ge Order No. 5 in the deductive amount of $ 105 ,328.65, release of retaina ge in the amount of $ 26 , 561.47 , and close-out of Construction for Roberto Clemente Park Playground with Wright Construction Grou p, LLC (Ward l l (Nicole Setzer , Public Works } 3.20 Award 1TB No. 25-086 , Annual Pavin g, Draina ge . and Concrete Rep airs , for the McGreg or Reserve Project, at a cost estimate of $ 230 ,646.63 , with Neubert Construction (Ward 41 (Pete Bieniek . Public Works ) [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.21 Omnia Coop erative Contract for p rocurement of office furniture , in the total amount $ 13 ,060.80, for the Fleet Maintenance Offices . with Worksca p es Office Furniture (Peter Bieniek, Public Works } MOTION: Councilperson Bonk moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 3.4, 3.14, 3.18, and 3.20; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 3.4 Donation of a 528 gallon FuelCube gasoline station ary fuel storage tank and emer g ency vent kit for critical op erational ga ps durin g disasters to ensure the continui ty of care by emp owerin g essential eq ui p ment and vehicles for first res p onders from the Health Care Coalition (Chief Trac y McMillion , Fire ) Mayor Anderson noted that there is a change to the item and introduced Lance Pullen, Deputy Fire Chief. Lance Pullen, Deputy Fire Chief, explained that after the agenda was published, the Health Care Coalition offered to donate an additional piece of equipment to be added to Item No. 3.4. The donated portable misting cooler, valued at about $5,700.00, will support regional emergency response efforts at no cost to the City. MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to approve a donation of a 528 gallon Fu.elCube gasoline stationary fuel storage tank and emergency vent kit for critical operational gaps during disasters to ensure the continuity of care by empowering essential equipment and vehicles for first responders AND a donation of a Power Breezer Portable Misting Cooler with a cooling capacity of 65,600 BtuH, from the Health Care Coalition; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously.

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 61Page 3.14 Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $ 19 , 898.00 , to Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 2 . RFO No. 0039-23 . increasin g contract from $44 , 159.00 to $64 , 057.00. for electrical desi gn services , biddin g su pp ort . p ost-desi gn services to the sco p e of work for Pro ject 1254-2025 Sam Fleishman Park Tennis Courts with Hig hS p ans En gi neerin g, Inc (W ard 5) /Nicole Setzer , Public Works } Mayor Anderson noted there are modifications to the amendment and introduced Ayoub Al-Bahou, Assistant City Engineer. Ayoub Al-Bahou, Assistant City Engineer, outlined three modifications to Amendment No. 1. These included reassigning post-construction services from the electrical engineer to the prime consultant, correcting the project schedule calculations, and fixing the project name in several attachments (Exhibits B, C, and D). MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to approve Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $19,898.00, to Supplemental Task Authorization No. 2, RFQ No. 0039- 23, increasing contract from $44,159.00 to $64,057.00, for electrical design services, bidding support, post-design services, and THE THREE MODIFICATIONS READ INTO THE RECORD: reassigning post-construction services from the electrical engineer to the prime consultant, correcting the project schedule calculations, and jrxing the project name in several attachments (Exhibits B, C, and DJ, to the scope of work for Project 1254-2025 Sam Fleishman Park Tennis Courts with HighSpans Engineering, Inc. ; seconded by Councilperson Bochette; motion carried unanimously. 3.18 Chan ge Order No. 4 in the deductive amount of $ 567 ,051.72 . release ofretainage in the amount of $ 63 , 779.09 . and close-out of Construction for Roberto Clemente Park Phase II with Wrig ht Construction Grou p, LLC {Ward 1) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works ) Councilperson Watkins Brown asked what the $567,051.72 amount is for. Ayoub Al-Bahou, Assistant City Engineer, replied that the $567,051.72 deductive reflects remaining funds from individual line items, with contingencies carried during bidding due to uncertainty around tariff impacts. He noted that this amount is unrelated to the covered basketball component, which was not part of the original contract. MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve Change Order No. 4 in the deductive amount of $567,051. 72, release of retainage in the amount of $63, 779.09, and close-out of Construction for Roberto Clemente Park Phase II with Wright Construction Group, LLC; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 3.20 Award ITB No. 25-086 , Annual Pavin g, Draina ge . and Concrete Rep airs , for the McGregor Reserve Pro jec t, at a cost estimate of $ 230 ,646.63 , with Neubert Construction (Ward 4) (Pete Bieniek , Public Works } Councilperson Burson stated that he has no objection to the project itself but raised concern regarding Neubert Construction being included on the approved bidders list due to their active lawsuit against the City. He felt it is inappropriate for the firm to be eligible under these circumstances and objected to awarding the contract to them.

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 7 I Page MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve the award 1TB No. 25-086, Annual Paving, Drainage, and Concrete Repairs, for the McGregor Reserve Project, at a cost estimate of $230,646.63, with Neubert Construction; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; A roll call vote was taken: Councilperson Watkins Brown - Yes; Councilperson Watson - Yes; Councilperson Giraldo - Yes; Councilperson Bochette - Yes; Councilperson Burson - No; Councilperson Bonk - Yes; and Mayor Anderson - Yes; motion carried 5-1. Councilperson Burson opposed. 4. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 4.1 Distribution of May or's discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 500.00 , to the Lee Coun ty Black Histo ry Society, Inc for a Bronze Sp onsorshi p of their Annual Juneteenth Celebration {May or Anderson ) MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve the distribution of Mayor's discretionary funds, in the amount of $500.00, to the Lee County Black History Society, Inc for a Bronze Sponsorship of their Annual Juneteenth Celebration; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 6 4.2 App oint Latoya Ervin to the Beautification Adviso ry Board , term effective from April 1 2026 , throu gh April 5 , 2029 (Council p erson Teresa Watkins Brown} A scrivener's error noted by the Clerk: Term effective from April 20, 2026, through April 19, 2029. Latoya Ervin stated that she is grateful for this opportunity and is ready to serve the community. MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve the appoint of Latoya Ervin to the Beautification Advisory Board, term effective from April 20, 2026, through April 19, 2029; seconded by Councilperson Watson; motion carried unanimously. 4.3 Distribution of Ward 3 discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 500.00 , to Southwest Florida Cha p ter of Jack and Jill of America , Inc. {Council p erson Watson } MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve the distribution of Ward 3 discretionary funds, in the amount of $500.00, to Southwest Florida Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. 4.4 Distribution of Ward 3 discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 1,000.00, to Kids Way, Co rp . (Council p erson Watson ) MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve the distribution of Ward 3 discretionary funds, in the amount of $1,000.00, to Kids Way, Corp.; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 8 I Page 5.1 Ordinance No . 4076 , a p lanned unit develo p ment known as the Palm Riverview Holdings Planned Unit Develop ment , located in Section 7 , Townshi p 44 South , Ran ge 25 East , Lee Coun ty, Florida , at 1105 Seaboard Street , to allow multi-family develop ment (Q uasi-Judicial ) {Ward 1) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment ) City Attorney Alley read the title of the Ordinance . Ex parte: Councilperson Watkins Brown - Met with Attorney Strayhorn and the developer, Tom Rossi, multiple times throughout the development of the project including meetings on December 11, 2025 and December 15, 2025, Ward meeting on March 24, 2026; and phone conversations with Attorney Strayhorn on March 20, 2026 and April 22, 2026; Councilperson Watson - None; Councilperson Bochette - None; Councilperson Burson - Met with Megan Strayhorn and Tom Rossi in City Hall on April 13, 2026; Councilperson Bonk- Met with Megan Strayhorn and Tom Rossi on April 13, 2026 in City Hall; and Mayor Anderson - Met with Megan Strayhorn and Tom Rossi on April 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in his office. City Clerk Hagemann administered the oath to individuals who would give testimony during the quasi-judicial hearing. Anthony Palermo , Community Development Assistant Director, stated that there was no financial remuneration received to support or deny the issue. Anthony Palermo, Assistant Director of Community Development, presented a Planned Unit Development (PUD) request for approximately 8 acres located at 1105 Seaboard Street in Ward One. The proposal seeks to rezone the property from split Commercial Intensive (CI) and RM-16 zoning to a unified PUD to allow development of 279 multifamily units . The site is currently vacant and was previously a mobile home park. The Planning Board reviewed the project and recommended approval by a 6-1 vote. Since that time, the applicant has made several revisions, including removal of a parking garage in favor of surface parking, enhanced buffering along the northern boundary adjacent to single-family homes, improved site circulation, and elimination of access from Ralston Street. The project included deviations for reduced parking, reduced open space from 35% to 27% , and reduced connection separation. He indicated the plan remains consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, including policies related to neighborhood compatibility, transportation, and community character, and aligns with East Fort Myers redevelopment objectives. He stated that Staff recommended approval of the PUD with conditions, including a maximum density of 35 units per acre , adherence to the master concept and landscaping plans, and a five-year development timeframe. Discussion ensued regarding the building height, elimination of the parking garage, elevation, traffic study, and number of units. Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing. Patricia Borns opposed the proposed development and stated that it is incompatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood, citing violations of comprehensive plan policies related to zoning and community character. She urged the City Council to require more appropriate residential zoning and the inclusion of a parking garage to preserve green space and neighborhood aesthetics.

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting April20,2026 9 I Page Kim Fernandez expressed concerns about increased traffic, safety, and the project's impact on property values, based on her long-term experience living in the neighborhood. She requested the installation of a traffic light at Superior Street and Palm Beach Boulevard and emphasized the need to preserve greenery and ensure the development enhances, rather than harms, the community. Dominic Hendricks supported the need for more housing but stressed that development should balance affordability with preservation of green space and community well-being. He highlighted the community benefits of maintaining open, natural areas. Willieyam Joe Shotmiller reflected on the property's history and emphasized the neighborhood's positive character and expressed hope that any future development will benefit existing residents and maintain the area's sense of community. Mayor Anderson closed public comments. Megan Strayhorn, Attorney, Strayhorn and Persons-Mulicka, representing the applicant, Palm River Holdings, LLC, introduced the project team, including Veronica Martin for engineering, Dean Martin for architecture, Kathy Roche, and developer representative Tom Rossi and asked that all team members be accepted as experts in their respective fields. Councilperson Bochette asked for an explanation of the public comments addressing gre