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Honorary street designation: The council adopted Resolution 2025‑010 to co‑designate a segment of Northwest Escambia Street as Cleopatra Steele Street (honorary). Public comment in favor was delivered by Shama Lee Williams, who described long‑running volunteer food and shelter work by Cleopatra J. Steele. The roll call vote recorded: Mister Carvin — yes; Miss Harris — yes; Miss Young — yes; Mister Vernon — yes; Mayor Walker — yes. The record shows the action was for an honorary designation; a permanent renaming would require separate follow‑up (including 911 addressing coordination), which the council noted could be pursued later.

Building regulations ordinance: On final reading the council adopted Ordinance 2025‑2301 pertaining to building regulations, permitting, licensure and insurance within the city. A motion to adopt passed on final reading; the roll call recorded: Mister Carter — yes; Miss Harris — yes; Miss Young — yes; Mister Kernan — yes; Mayor Walker — yes. The ordinance repeals conflicting code sections and establishes permitting fees and insurance requirements; the council adopted it as read on final reading.

Board appointment: The council appointed Sophia Adams to serve in Seat 3F on the City’s Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Agency Board through Oct. 31, 2028, by adopting Resolution 2025‑008. The roll call recorded: Mister Carter — yes; Miss Harris — yes; Miss Schum — yes; Mister Durmian — yes; Mayor Walker — yes.

Host Northeast Florida League dinner: The council authorized the city to host the Northeast Florida League dinner on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, and directed staff to secure venues and provide cost estimates and availability. A motion to proceed passed by roll call: Miss Harris — yes; Mister Carter — yes; Miss Young — yes; Mister Jernigan — yes; Mayor Walker — yes. Staff will return with venue availability and cost comparisons; the council asked staff to secure primary and secondary locations because dates fill quickly for holiday events.

Corrections and clerk notes: Council and staff noted scrivener errors on two items in the packet; staff said they will correct the resolution numbering error for resolution 2025‑016 before the mayor signs and will correct one resolution that references the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to instead reference the Florida Department of Commerce following the state rebranding. No change to votes was recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 21, 2025 - City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","In a series of mostly uncontested votes, the Lake City Council approved an honorary street designation for Cleopatra J. Steele, adopted a building‑regulations ordinance on final reading, appointed Sophia Adams to the planning and zoning board and authorized the city to host the Northeast Florida League dinner on Dec. 18, 2025.","taxTitle","Lake City, Columbia County, Florida","taxId",56856,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6378325,"Lake City resident urges enforcement, fencing and gate rules after Campbell Park reopening",190,502000,692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2137919-1ce1dfb517fa2060b39a703a37b52610&start=502&end=692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2137919-1ce1dfb517fa2060b39a703a37b52610/thumbnail_502000.jpg","/articles/6378325/Lake-City/Columbia-County/Florida/Lake-City-resident-urges-enforcement-fencing-and-gate-rules-after-Campbell-Park-reopening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6378325-b67c865c0fc8db66ba960954935250d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445680&Signature=Rm8jutMjn8XEHnptbR-0WBfqp6UNasgULFartGvytsiDbLPW4TqFQ2RFzYDP5Tg43FYSYF6CyHX4-f7dT4ULeDwj-LTPreHRHAIqtq1fkHTwoM1j0Vhlo9wi-~EjYUxy~U7srQxOPl9JehrV3brEpUQ~F~8SQnIr1ro5uq~8-SPRQC1nhtcieEVNO1OGSXYXgJ16l6K~pCj8whT9fTbqrDDvz3SfJTa64NQ2aLgrhW~U8li8ViZE2eLn9dUbnB~8udHUp3IczUCDQkg~VUdI7mrT~yVqzpvZvysurd9e20fLLoNmX9ANY6zb8-43gi24AD8t-GPawkhPAHltnF92Jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake City — During public participation at the Lake City Council meeting, resident George Hudson told the council he had worked with previous councils on conditions tied to the construction of a new fishing pier at Campbell Park at Lake Montgomery and urged officials to enforce those conditions.

Hudson said the council had agreed to stipulations — fencing, a gate and specified opening and closing times — intended to protect the lake and the safety of nearby residents and park users. \"The FWC manages the fish and the aquatic plants of the lake, and the city controls and manages the park,\" Hudson said, distinguishing roles he said were already coordinated with FWC director Chris Wynne.

Hudson said the park reopened on Jan. 10 after construction and thanked Director Steve Brown for overseeing fencing and gating. He told the council he observed people ignoring posted hours, jumping fences and being locked in after hours; he said some of those incidents were handled by the Lehi police department. Hudson also said he observed trash on the banks that had \"tripled\" since the park reopened and that he donated another sign to help educate visitors about rules.

The remarks were delivered during the public comment period; the council did not take formal action on the park item during the meeting. Council and staff signaled ongoing policing and operations will continue, but no new policy or vote was recorded on the subject.

Hudson asked the council not to reverse the management decisions and to allow the existing rules to be enforced while the city evaluates operations.

No council motion or formal directive regarding a change in hours, staffing or fencing was recorded in the meeting minutes.","A lakeside resident who said he was involved in prior planning urged the council to maintain posted hours, fencing and gates at Campbell Park’s new fishing pier and reported increased trash and after‑hours trespass since the park reopened.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6378331,"Lake City council adopts Sarafin strategic‑planning contract after presentation",1200,1216000,2416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2137919-1ce1dfb517fa2060b39a703a37b52610&start=1216&end=2416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2137919-1ce1dfb517fa2060b39a703a37b52610/thumbnail_1216000.jpg","/articles/6378331/Lake-City/Columbia-County/Florida/Lake-City-council-adopts-Sarafin-strategicplanning-contract-after-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6378331-1f7b922a6f9c968e207c935713a3d2b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445680&Signature=olnGU5HOGjQn2CwdWFBdAX8XiAP9KxRpzPDNHyJW7RE4Yo-k2hTUcSTpfG84qgUfejkZl-IrXDxlgG8dQWiNddnoj3~ZR0sW-hqBcoCdzwO2ldkS2XgNYKP6gTnKicHrgWx4lIvPOioSdI7nJAEOM-NA-KGNqI7G98W52vDZOfAqGioy5jXcCG33Aos~ZdnVhw8z1QSh7WEGJeMPIFt4JTmFRtECTzjNDB8iwnn4i4NL3hTR9mAs2w35IRpgyg7Kspq0JZY0VjLOg4x5b6Z2WVhQVEy~kez1smp23vumdxHYryhfH26H-Y6-F8NAt-bTX89Umu1q~LFvbTAdyRu76A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake City — The Lake City Council on a unanimous vote adopted resolution 2025‑016 to approve and implement a strategic plan development process proposal prepared by Sarafin and Associates Inc.

The vendor presented an overview of its scope and methods before the council and answered questions about scope and legal compliance. The proposal, which council members described as a framework for 3‑, 5‑ and 10‑year goals, lists focus areas including economic development, affordable housing, public safety and community engagement.

Colleen Dudgeon, senior vice president at Sarafin and Associates, described the firm's services: communications strategy, crisis planning, digital and social media work, message development, coalition building and event support. She told council members the firm recently merged with Mercury Strategic Communications and said the combined company has offices in Tampa and Fort Lauderdale that could support the engagement.

Councilman Jernigan asked whether the firm would work with Columbia County as part of the project; Dudgeon said the firm would “start out looking at what are the goals here” and explore how county and city relationships could be structured to benefit both jurisdictions. Jernigan also asked whether the firm was aware of Florida’s public‑meeting laws; Dudgeon said she was aware of the law that requires certain meetings be open to the public.

After brief discussion, a motion to adopt resolution 2025‑016 passed by roll call. The official vote recorded: Mister Dardia — yes; Mister Carter — yes; Miss Johnson — yes; Miss Harris — yes; Mayor Walker — yes. The resolution directs the city manager to implement the strategic plan development process proposed by Sarafin and Associates.

The council did not specify a budget or timeline in the motion. The resolution language directs staff to carry out the proposal and to return with implementation steps as appropriate.","The Lake City Council voted unanimously to adopt a strategic plan development process proposal from Sarafin and Associates, approving staff to implement the vendor's engagement that will assess priorities including economic development, housing, safety and community engagement.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Lake City council approves honorary street sign, building code updates, board appointment and to host regional dinner

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