City Commission
Regular MeetingDeltona, FL · January 21, 2025
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City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
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City Commission
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers
PUBLIC FORUM: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Vice Mayor opened the public forum and Elbert Bryan, Aaron Jacobson, and Virgil Ford
addressed the City Commission.
BUSINESS MEETING - 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor Heriot.
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
Present: 6 - Vice Mayor Heriot
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner Colwell
Commissioner Howington
Commissioner Lulli
Commissioner Santiago
Absent: 1 - Mayor Avila
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
A. Invocation Presented by District #2 Commissioner.
Honoring Veteran - Cassie Landron
A. Super Star Student Awards for the second grading period of school year
2024/2025.
4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:
Vice Mayor stated Item 9-B will be pulled from the agenda.
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
B. Lakeshore 4B Project - Project Status Update Presentation
The Deputy Utility Director gave a brief presentation on the Lakeshore 4B Project Update
to include Project Background, 4B Un-constructable As Designed, St. John's Directive,
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Impaired Water Body, Project Cost, and Next Steps.
The Commission, Deputy Utility Director and Public Works/Deltona Water Director
discussed lack of water, the process for pulling water, the process for plugging the well,
Geological surveys, responsibility, reclaimed water, previous projects, the design,
remaining cost, regional water issues and partnerships, Consumptive Use Permit (CUP),
tree replacement, Rapid Infiltration Basin (RIB), pump stations, grants and fund match,
water storage, timeline, the Theresa Basin, and BMAP (Basin Management Action Plan).
The City Manager stated he is looking for a consensus from the Commission to
move forward on this, start the bid process for consultants, move forward with
caulking and bring it back when contracts are put in place and the Commission
concurred.
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez requested to allow the public to speak on the
presentation and the Commission concurred.
The Vice Mayor opened the public comments and Rachel Amoroso and Jim Pescha
addressed the City Commission.
6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez requested to pull Item 7-C.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Lulli, to approve Items 7-A and 7-B. The motion carried by the following
vote:
For: 6 - Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington,
Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
A. Request approval of minutes of the Executive Session and Regular
Commission Meeting of January 6, 2025, as presented.
Approved by Consent - to approve the minutes of the Executive
Session and Regular Commission Meeting of January 6, 2025, as
presented.
B. Request approval of a Purchase Order with Ferguson Waterworks for
the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Professional Services
Agreement.
Approved by Consent - to approve and authorize a Purchase Order with
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Ferguson Waterworks for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Professional Services Agreement.
C. Request approval of Resolution No. 2025-20, Declaring Zoning in
Progress regarding amendments to Article III, “Establishment of
Classifications and Official Zoning Map” of Chapter 110, “Zoning” of the
Land Development Code to provide for Architectural Design Guidelines
for Non-Residential Development.
Motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner
Santiago, to declare Legislation in Progress and approve Resolution No.
2025-20.
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez requested to add to the motion, a workshop to be held
between the Commission and the Planning & Zoning Board before second reading.
Amended motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by
Commissioner Santiago, for a workshop to be held between the
Commission and the Planning & Zoning Board before second reading.
The Commission and staff discussed the prior Commission, requests for LDC (Land
Development Code) updates, and how new code applies to existing businesses.
The amended motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington, and
Commissioner Santiago
Against: 1 - Commissioner Lulli
8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-65,
requesting a Variance to allow for an increase in maximum lot coverage
to accommodate a 798 square foot in-ground pool, deck, and screen
enclosure on an approximate 7,209 square foot lot within the R1,
Single-Family Residential Zoning Classification, located at 3469
Berkshire Terrace.
Motion by Commissioner Lulli, seconded by Commissioner Howington,
to approve Resolution No. 2024-65.
The Commission and the Planning & Development Services Director discussed flooding,
the HOA (Home Owners Association), utilities, property elevation, variance allowances,
stormwater retention, not allowing one variance and denying another, the Commission's
responsibility, lot coverage, the neighborhood as a whole, and burden on infrastructure.
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Vice Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and
Commissioner Santiago
Against: 1 - Commissioner Colwell
B. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution 2025-18 approving
the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
for the program year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG).
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to approve the item.
Mayor Avila opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington,
Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
C. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 08-2025 to
Amend Firefighters’ Pension Plan DROP Age, at first reading.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to approve the item.
The Commission and Fire Chief discussed loss of tenured firefighters, the cost to the City
and the bargaining agreement.
Vice Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.
City Attorney Torcivia read the title of Ordinance No. 08-2025 for the record.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington,
Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
9. ACTION ITEMS:
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A. Request approval of Resolution 2025-17 to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with IAFF Local 2913 to Amend Firefighters’
Pension Plan DROP Age.
Motion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner
Howington, to approve the item.
Vice Mayor opened and closed the public comments as there were none.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington,
Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
B. Discussion re: how the City can assist Deltona High School with their
end of year banquet (Requested by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez).
This item was pulled from the agenda.
10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
The City Manager stated The One In Five - Foundation For Kids, a group that was formed in
response to the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has chosen the City of Deltona as
a nominee for an official site for its national school gun violence memorial. Sheriff Mike
Chitwood's aggressive stance towards school threats has enabled Deltona to be
nominated for this award. If accepted the City would receive a school gun violence
memorial and he will provide more information in the future.
12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:
Commissioner Santiago thanked Mike Williams and Commissioner Avila-Vazquez for the
MLK Luncheon.
Commissioner Howington asked for the several requests regarding past impact fee studies
and actions taken, single family and multi-family development since the studies, money the
City could have collected, the recommendation to increase impact fees, requesting new
impact fee studies, other impact fees not charged, and a complete list of fees that can be
charged.
Commissioner Maritza requested the status of the welcome sign on I-4 and Saxon Blvd.
She stated she received a request that the City provide hamburgers and hot dogs on
February 21st for the Meet Your Veterans event at Veterans Park. She also requested that
a PIO (Public Information Officer) be present at Thursday's self defense class. She gave a
shout out for the MLK (Martin Luther King) event.
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Commissioner Avila-Vazquez request a consensus for the City to provide
hamburgers and hot dogs on February 21st for the Meet Your Veterans event at
Veterans Park and the Commission concurred.
Commissioner Colwell requested a rental registration program to be brought to
the next meeting and City Attorney Torcivia replied it can be done February.
Commissioner Heriot requested a consensus to also add short term rentals and
the Commission concurred.
Commissioner Lulli asked about the sponsorship policy. He spoke about having
information only items on the agenda, impact fees, and issues with traffic control in the
Starbucks plaza. City Attorney Torcivia stated she has already spoken with the Planning
Department who is looking at the site plan for the PUD (Planned Unit Development) so staff
can ensure that there is compliance with the PUD. If there is not compliance with the PUD,
the City can take action. If they are in compliance with the PUD, and there are still issues,
we can work with them and come back with some alternative ideas.
Commissioner Lulli spoke about Vineland Reserve stormwater not operating appropriately,
the DRC agenda this week, address challenges in PUDs and having issues addressed
before they come before the Commission. City Attorney Good stated they are looking at
compliance of the first phase of that PUD and what enforcement actions may or may not
need to be taken. With regards to the second phase we can condition any permit issuances
on compliance of their first phase so they do not get to move forward until they have made
good on their previous promises.
Vice Mayor Heriot spoke about the internal traffic flow and approval of PUDs, clarification of
Commissioner Howington's requests, and using impact fees to drive things that the
Commission wants. He requested an overview of the FY2025-2026 budget process. He
requested that staff expand on sidewalks and street lights.
Vice Mayor Heriot asked for a consensus to bring back the zoning in progress
that was tabled at the December 9th meeting and the Commission concurred.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
______________________________
Santiago Avila, Jr., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Joyce Raftery, CMC, MMC, CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Regular Commission Meeting
City Commission
Mayor Avila
Vice Mayor Heriot
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner Colwell
Commissioner Howington
Commissioner Lulli
Commissioner Santiago
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers
PUBLIC FORUM: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
BUSINESS MEETING - 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
A. Invocation Presented by District #2 Commissioner.
Honoring Veteran - Cassie Landron
Background: N/A
4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
A. Super Star Student Awards for the second grading period of school year
2024/2025.
Background: Super Star Student Awards will be presented to:
1. Deltona Lakes Elementary, Jennilyn Mantia, 3rd Grade
2. Discovery Elementary, Bella Munoz, 5th Grade
3. Friendship Elementary, Amelia Delgado, 1st Grade
4. Forest Lake Elementary, Gianna Howington, 2nd Grade
5. Forest Lake Elementary, Gabriela Martinez Ramos, 5th Grade
6. Pride Elementary, Garrett Hoebel, 5th Grade
7. Sunrise Elementary, Amyah Hunter, 4th Grade
8. Timbercrest Elementary, Eliandro Garcia, 4th Grade
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9. Volusia Pines Elementary, Logan Jones, 4th Grade
10. Deltona Middle, Bentley Bryce Harvey, 8th Grade
11. Galaxy Middle, Declan L. Mills, 7th Grade
12. Heritage Middle, Sabrina Gonzalez, 6th Grade
13. Deltona High, Danica Rosario, 10th Grade
14. Pine Ridge, Noah Stoops, 12th Grade
B. Lakeshore 4B Project - Project Status Update Presentation
Background: The Lakeshore 4B project was determined during construction to have
unforeseen issues that halted the project. Since that suspension of
construction, the City has been working with our partners of the project
to determine a potential alternative project replacement as well as
restoration of the current site, including the boat ramp.
6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Request approval of minutes of the Executive Session and Regular
Commission Meeting of January 6, 2025, as presented.
Background: N/A
B. Request approval of a Purchase Order with Ferguson Waterworks for the
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Professional Services Agreement.
Background: For FY 2024/ 2025 the City Commission approved the operating
budget for the implementation of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) network. AMI is the wireless network for reading meters. This
professional Services Agreement is for a period of 10 years at a cost
of $8.00 per active utility meter.
C. Request approval of Resolution No. 2025-20, Declaring Zoning in Progress
regarding amendments to Article III, “Establishment of Classifications and
Official Zoning Map” of Chapter 110, “Zoning” of the Land Development Code
to provide for Architectural Design Guidelines for Non-Residential
Development.
Background: Per the City Commission Workshop on January 13, 2025, the City
Commission has directed staff to develop Architectural Design
Guidelines for non-residential development.
8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-65, requesting a
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Variance to allow for an increase in maximum lot coverage to accommodate a
798 square foot in-ground pool, deck, and screen enclosure on an approximate
7,209 square foot lot within the R1, Single-Family Residential Zoning
Classification, located at 3469 Berkshire Terrace.
Background: Item was tabled on December 9, 2024. No record of flooding issues.
Requesting a variance to allow an increase in maximum lot coverage
from 35% to 44% for a 798 s.f. pool, deck and screen enclosure. The
existing single-family home, has a total lot coverage of 2,546.82 s.f.
which is 35% of the property. Property is currently in compliance with
the Land Development Code. The total lot coverage with pool would
result in lot coverage if 3,174.52 or 44%. Planning and Zoning voted 7
to 0 to recommend approval of the variance with a lot coverage not to
exceed 40%. Applicant is willing to install permeable pavers around the
pool to allow water to pass through the surface and infiltrate the ground
below. This would bring the lot coverage to 41.4%. Staff recommends
denial, no unique hardship.
B. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution 2025-18 approving the
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the
program year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Background: U S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires
the CAPER be submitted annually to remain federal grant compliant.
The CAPER is a summary of the City activities and accomplishments
under Title 24 of the HUD funded Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. The purpose of the report is to document proper use
of HUD funds by the City.
The CAPER is associated with the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
(AAP). In accordance with the required citizen participation plan, the
City has observed a 15-day public comment period. No comments
have been received at this time, but should any comments be received
between now and the end of the comment period, staff will include
those comments prior to the presentation to the Commission. For more
information, please see the 2023-2024 CAPER attached.
C. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 08-2025 to Amend
Firefighters’ Pension Plan DROP Age, at first reading.
Background: The City of Deltona and Deltona Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local
2913, have negotiated changes to the Firefighters’ Pension Plan as
outlined in Article 34 of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement to
increase the age limit for Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
eligibility from 60 to 65 years of age. This change will take effect as
soon as practical following the final ratification of the Ordinance.
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9. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Request approval of Resolution 2025-17 to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with IAFF Local 2913 to Amend Firefighters’ Pension
Plan DROP Age.
Background: The City of Deltona and Deltona Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local
2913, have negotiated changes to the Firefighters’ Pension Plan as
outlined in Article 34 of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement to
increase the age limit for Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
eligibility from 60 to 65 years of age. This change will take effect as
soon as practical following the final ratification of Ordinance 08-2025.
B. Discussion re: how the City can assist Deltona High School with their end of
year banquet (Requested by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez).
Background: At the Regular Commission Meeting held on January 6, 2025
Commissioner Avila -Vazquez stated she received a request from
Deltona High School (DHS) asking for assistance with their end of the
year banquet. There have been some changes on their team, and they
do not have all the funds to hold the banquet. She would like to come up
with an idea to see how the City can help. The Commission concurred
to place the item on the next agenda for discussion on how the City can
assist with the DHS end of year banquet.
10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:
13. ADJOURNMENT:
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC FORUM
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