City Council - Regular Meeting

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

AGENDA UPDATE

Discussion regarding proposed revisions to today's Agenda.

MINUTES APPROVAL

Tab 1 Recommend approval of the following minutes: - March 10, 2026 (Regular Meeting) - March 24, 2026 (Regular Meeting) - March 25, 2026 (Special Meeting)

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

At this point in the meeting the Board of County Commissioners will hear questions, comments and concerns from the citizens. If the issue raised is not on today’s agenda, action will not be taken by the Board. Questions may be answered by staff, or referred for appropriate staff action. If further action is necessary, the item may be placed on a future Board agenda. Zoning and code enforcement matters cannot be discussed during the public comment period. Procurement matters not scheduled to be heard by the Board today also cannot be discussed during the public comment period.

Notice is hereby provided of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 (1) of the Florida Statutes, which shall be incorporated into the Minutes and filed in the Board Support Division of the Clerk's Office.

Notice is hereby provided of having received the Deer Island Community Development District proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 in accordance with Section 190.008 (2)(b), Florida Statutes, for purposes of disclosure and information only.

Recommend approval of a Partial Release of Deed of Conservation Easement Standard with Third-Party Beneficiary Rights related to an eminent domain case with Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), Case No. 2023-CA-2713; and authorization for the Chairman to execute the partial release.

The fiscal impact is $135.50 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 1.

Recommend approval of a Termination and Release of Conservation Easement recorded in OR Book 820, Page 360, for property that is now in the City of Groveland.

There is no fiscal impact. Commission District 1.

Recommend approval:

1. To apply for a Florida Division of Historical Resources Grant to replace the windows at the Historical Courthouse; and 2. Of a resolution in support of the window replacement project and to pledge matching County funds and authorize the County Manager to sign the application and, if awarded and accepted by the Board, award related grant documents. The estimated fiscal impact is $1,100,000 – $550,000 (revenue/expenditure – grant funded) and $550,000 (expenditure – county match) if awarded.

Recommend approval:

1. To adopt a Resolution declaring the collapse of Lake Erie Road as a qualifying event under Section 255.20(1)(c)1, Florida Statutes, which exempts the repair and reconstruction of the road from the competitive bidding process otherwise required pursuant to that statute; 2. To increase the emergency expenditure limits of Contracts 25-743A-C for on-call emergency infrastructure repair services from $3,000,000 to not exceed $3,500,000; and 3. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is unknown at this time as expenditures are emergency event-related. Most projects shall not exceed the FEMA acceptable funding limits per project. Expenditures will not exceed available funding in each Fiscal Year's Budget.

Recommend approval:

1. To adopt a Resolution declaring the collapse of Abbey Hill Court as a qualifying event under Section 255.20(1)(c)1, Florida Statutes, which exempts the repair and reconstruction of the road from the competitive bidding process otherwise required pursuant to that statute; 2. To increase the emergency expenditure limits of Contracts 25-743A-C for on-call emergency infrastructure repair services from $3,500,000 to not exceed $4,500,000; and 3. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is unknown at this time as expenditures are emergency event-related. Most projects shall not exceed the FEMA acceptable funding limits per project. Expenditures will not exceed available funding in each Fiscal Year's Budget.

Recommend approval:

1. Of Contract 26-406 with Earthscapes Unlimited, Inc. (Coleman, FL) to provide athletic field painting and marking services; and 2. To authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute the agreement and all supporting documentation. The estimated fiscal impact is $115,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Annual expenditures shall at no time exceed the available Fiscal Year Budgeted funds.

Presentation and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2027 Fire Assessment Study presented by Benesch.

Public Hearings on Rezonings, Conditional Use Permits, and Comprehensive Plan Amendments.

Discussion and direction regarding the inclusion of language in the County's grant agreements from 8 USC 1621 to establish a procedure for determining compliance with the Federal Immigration Law.

There is no fiscal impact.

Sunnyside Oaks Development Presentation.

Commission District 5.

Recommend approval to advertise an Ordinance repealing Chapter 6.5, Lake County Code, entitled Cable Communications, and amending Section 18-3, Lake County Code, entitled Right-of-Way Utilization Permits.

There is no fiscal impact.

Recommend approval to appoint a member to the Elder Affairs Coordinating Council (Elder Affairs Council) and applicable waiver, as follows:

- District 1: David Hopkins (Seat 2 - term ending 1/31/2028) Commissioner Leslie Campione is the Board's liaison for the Elder Affairs Council.

Recommend approval to appoint members to the Children's Services Council and applicable waiver, as follows:

- District 1: Lori Gravitt (Seat 1 term ending 5/14/2028) - District 2: Juana Delacruz (Seat 1 term ending 5/14/2028) Ms. Delacruz is also a member of the Library Advisory Board. - District 3: John Herrell (Seat 1 term ending 5/14/2028) with conflict waiver - District 4: Byron E. Thompson (Seat 1 term ending 5/14/2028) with conflict waiver. Mr. Thompson is also a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. - District 5: Kayla Tufts (Seat 1 interim term ending 5/14/2026 and reappointment for the next two-year term ending 5/14/2028) - Member at Large: Courtney Domingue (Seat 1 term ending 5/14/2028) - Member at Large: Angel Coba (Seat 2 interim term ending 5/14/2026 and reappointment for the next two-year term ending 5/14/2028) - Member at Large: Malika Ramrattan (Seat 2 term ending 5/14/2027) Commissioner Anthony Sabatini is the Board's liaison for the Children's Services Council.

County Attorney

County Manager

Commissioner Sabatini - District #1

Commissioner Parks - District #2

Commissioner Smith - District #3

Commissioner Morris - District #5

Commissioner Campione - Chairman and District #4