Mark Caruso

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The Public Input segment concluded without any public addresses. During the Public Hearings Agenda, the Board reviewed and subsequently approved Ordinance 2025-17 concerning Reasonable Accommodation from the City's Land Development Regulations and Certified Recovery Residences. Key discussions involved clarifying the definition of a "certified recovery resident" and addressing concerns regarding compliance with Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and potential limitations on using accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for such accommodations.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included organizational items such as a roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. Key discussion items in the regular agenda covered the WS Blvd. Entrance Lighting and Tuscora Dr. Monument Relandscaping, where proposals from Bright Arbor, Baker Commercial Landscaping, and Natures Care were presented for landscaping renovations, and a staff recommendation for in-house lighting repair not exceeding $5,000 was made. Other items included a review of Quarterly Fiscal Year to Date Expenditure Details and preparation for the 2027 Budget.

The key discussion items for this meeting include the election for the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board for Calendar Year 2026. The informational segment covers the Code Compliance Monthly Report for January 2026. The Consent Agenda includes the approval of minutes from meetings held on August 26, 2025, and September 23, 2025. New Public Hearings are scheduled for Case #2025CE000642 regarding decorative features at 1112 Arbor Glen Cir, and Case #2026CE000121 concerning prohibitions on excessive accumulation of debris, accessory structures, and pool enclosures at 1454 King Ct.

The meeting agenda for the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency included the election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the calendar year 2026. Public hearings were scheduled for Ordinance 2026-03, concerning a Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for three parcels located at 290 and 300 Tuskawilla Rd and 1258 Milky Way from County "Medium Density Residential" to City "Town Center District". Additionally, public hearing was scheduled for Ordinance 2026-04, regarding the Rezoning of the same three parcels from County "Agricultural (A-1)" to City "Town Center Transect 4." The consent agenda included the approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from December 4, 2025.

The meeting agenda includes recognizing the City of Winter Springs for 45 years as a Council-Manager Form of Government. Key discussion items include a Non-Binding Preliminary Review for the Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change facility proposal at Suttons Crossings. The consent agenda covers the Intent to Award ITB 01-26-01 for CS Pond Sediment Removal Services, an IT System Purchase, and the approval of prior meeting minutes from February 9, 2026. The regular agenda includes discussion on Charter Committee Responsibilities and matters related to Boards and Committees.