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Lake City Council approves annexation first reading, LDR text amendment, multiple ordinances and resolutions
Summary
On March 2 the Lake City Council approved first reading of a voluntary annexation (ANX 2602), adopted land‑development regulatory text amendments, approved two road renamings, confirmed a board appointment, adopted a criminal background screening ordinance, extended an insurance services agreement amendment and adopted a five‑year strategic plan.
At its March 2 meeting the Lake City Council took action on several ordinances and resolutions spanning land use, boards and contracts.
Annexation (ordinance 20-26-2357 / ANX 2602). The council heard the quasi‑judicial presentation related to a voluntary annexation petitioned by Lake City 47 LLC (parcel number 08881-000). Staff recommended approval and Justin Tabor, senior planner representing the applicant, said he had no presentation beyond availability for questions. Council moved, seconded and approved ordinance 20-26-2357 on first reading. City Attorney Martin explained the quasi‑judicial procedure; Florida law requires council decisions on quasi‑judicial matters be supported by competent, substantial evidence presented during the hearing.
Land development text amendment (ordinance 20-26-2346). Council approved an ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations (definitions and an administrative approval process). There were no public speakers on the item and the ordinance passed on roll call.
Road renamings (ordinances 20-26-2355 and 20-26-2356). Two final‑reading ordinances changing segments of Northwest Ivory Terrace to Northwest Betty Lane Terrace and Northwest Campbell Terrace to Northwest Foreman Terrace were adopted after no public comment.
Appointment (resolution 2026-024). The council approved resolution 2026-024 appointing Kendria Jones to seat 3F on the city’s planning & zoning board, board of adjustment and historic preservation board through Oct. 31, 2028. Jones answered basic questions and the council confirmed the appointment by roll call.
Criminal background screening (ordinance 20-26-2358). Council adopted an ordinance amending code to require criminal background screening for certain regulated persons, employees, vendors, contractors and volunteers and to allow the city to obtain a second ORI number for non‑police background checks, as explained by the chief/HR representative.
Contract amendment (resolution 2026-023). The council approved an amendment to the city’s agreement with Gallagher Incorporated for insurance management services, continuing an annual, piggybacked arrangement and maintaining available risk management services and training for staff.
Five‑year strategic plan (resolution 2026-032). The council approved a five‑year strategic plan prepared by Sarafin and Associates Inc. and directed the city manager to implement the plan.
Votes on the listed items were taken by roll call and recorded as affirmative by the council and the mayor per the meeting record. No effective dates or ordinance numbering clarifications beyond titles were specified in the public hearing record; staff noted that one ordinance title on the screen contained a typographical error and corrected it in discussion.
"The procedure we'll use tonight is to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to be heard fairly by the city council before a vote is taken," City Attorney Martin said at the start of the quasi‑judicial hearing. The council recorded motions, seconds and roll‑call approvals on each item during the meeting.
