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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, AUGUST 1 1 , 2025 | PAGE 6 OF 7
though grant decisions related to Hurricane Milton funding would be delayed due to demand. Lastly,
the City Manager introduced Brianna Lavine as the city’s new Public Communication Specialist.
601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese
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602) City Clerk Christian Gowan
Noted he was serving as the City’s representative on the Seminole County Semi-Quincentennial
Planning Subcommittee (Seminole 250) looking at ways to commemorate the 250th anniversary of
the country in 2026. He shared dates of upcoming public hearings and encouraged residents and
other stakeholders to attend and share their thoughts.
603) Seat One Commissioner Paul Diaz - Absent
604) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Bruce
Commissioner Bruce noted she supported the Liberty Tree idea and recommended preserving a
historic tree on the Catalyst property for this purpose. She also celebrated the start of the school year
at Choices in Learning, noted its rise to #8 in state rankings. Other updates included a rescheduled
HOA meeting (August 27), participation in ambassador programs with the Florida League of Cities
and Seminole County Schools, and a request to discuss tree mitigation funds and their use at an
upcoming meeting.
605) Seat Three Commissioner Sarah Baker
Commissioner Baker shared news from the CALNO meeting about an innovative new public transit
service called SCOUT, scheduled to launch in October which would offer the only direct public transit
service to Sanford Airport.
606) Seat Four Commissioner Deputy Mayor Resnick
Deputy Mayor Resnick recapped a successful “Coffee with a Cop” event on the west side of the city
and praised the police department’s engagement. He also noted meeting with the Parkstone HOA
and project stakeholders, reporting productive progress with long-term planning. Deputy Mayor
Resnick applauded the inclusive culture at Choices in Learning. Additional updates included
promotion of the upcoming Rotary Pickleball Tournament on October 11 and a suggestion to formally
honor the late Jerry Marino at the Veterans Memorial. Finaly, Deputy Mayor Resnick noted he was
planning to attend the Florida League of Cities conference to bring back innovative ideas.
607) Seat Five Commissioner Mark Caruso
Commissioner Caruso shared his experience at the first day of school, noting the strong community
spirit. He thanked Northland Church and Mercy Road for enabling the donation of 120 backpacks to
local students. He also hosted a successful back-to-school supply drive at Black Hammock and noted
he would continue to distribute leftover supplies to families in need.
608) Mayor Kevin McCann
Mayor McCann provided updates on major transportation projects, including the widening of SR 417
He also recounted a local historical event where a map from 1765 and a rare 17th-century coin were
showcased highlighting Winter Springs’ early place in Central Florida history. The mayor praised
school leaders at Choices in Learning and Winter Springs High School for their work building strong
student communities, particularly through efforts like Bear Bash. Finally, he commended the recent