City Commission

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 Monday, February 3, 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 #3 Commissioner. National Anthem - Melodi Aviles Honoring Veteran - Rainer(Ray) Coombs Background: N/A 4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS: 5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: A. Presentation - VSO End of Year Review presented by Captain McKnight. Background: VSO final Compstat report of 2024, including overall crime statistics for the year. Several high-profile cases in Deltona will be highlighted, including success stories from the license plate reader technology (LPR). Discussion of VSO goals and objectives for Deltona in 2025. B. Presentation on the budget process. Background: This presentation was requested by the City Commission at the Regular Commission Meeting held on January 21, 2025. City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 1/30/2025 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting February 3, 2025 6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS: 7. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of January 21, 2025, as presented. Background: N/A B. Request approval of Resolution No. 2025-23, authorizing a change order for PO #250489, for additional services provided by AXIS Infrastructure to review, transmit, and adopt the City’s Comprehensive Plan update. Background: In 2023, AXIS Infrastructure outlined a scope of services for RFP#23003, which encompassed the following: 1. Analyzing the current City data, including documents such as the Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Vision Deltona 2026, Land Development Code, and other relevant materials. 2. Facilitating public engagement and outreach by hosting workshops for appointed officials and the general public. 3. Compiling and analyzing feedback from the public engagement process. 4. Developing the community-driven Deltona Vision 2050 Roadmap. The Phase 2 deliverables from AXIS include the review, transmission, and adoption of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The following elements will be reviewed and updated: 1. Future Land Use 2. Transportation 3. Conservation 4. Recreation and Open Space 5. Infrastructure 6. Housing 7. Capital Improvements 8. Intergovernmental Coordination 9. Property Rights 10. Economic Development and Redevelopment (new element) 11. Possible Resiliency Element (new element) The consultant will conduct public engagement to allow the public to review the draft plan, including interactive activities to help prioritize actions for implementation. Once this public engagement process is complete, staff will review and provide comments. The plan will then be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board, followed by the City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 1/30/2025 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting February 3, 2025 Commission, before being submitted to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for review. The DEO will provide feedback or edits, which the consultant will incorporate before the final adoption hearing of the new Comprehensive Plan by the City Commission. C. Request for approval of Resolution 2025-27 approving work authorization of construction services for the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program utilizing Florida Housing Finance Corporation State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds for the Owner-Occupied Repair Projects. Background: The City is an entitlement community and receives funds from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. The City administers a SHIP approved program known as Owner Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR). The OOR program assist residents with home repairs. Staff has determined the households/properties below should be considered “extremely very low income” or “very low” income, based on income and household size (number of people residing in the house). The income thresholds are predicated on area median income data derived from the Deltona, Daytona Beach, and Ormond Beach Municipal Statistical Area (MSA). The SHIP income approved properties , and allocated amounts are: 1942 Saxon Blvd - $53,482 .15, 1738 Hernando Ave - $55 ,404.00, 2691 Beal Street - $53,200 .00 2655 Beal Street - $51 ,200.00 The properties referenced will utilize funds budgeted as part of the FY 2024/2025 SHIP adopted budget . Information related to each scope of work is attached. Each awardee (contractor) was the lowest bidder, for each of the above referenced properties. The State funds invested in these properties will be subject to a non-interest-bearing lien for 15 -years. The lien will be forgiven should the present owners remain in their properties for the 15-year life of the lien. D. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-71, declaring Zoning in Progress regarding amendments to the Land Development Code Article IV, Stormwater Management. Background: Zoning in progress is a legal status that is created when a change to a local government’s zoning code is proposed. The purpose of zoning in progress is to prohibit development that will not conform to the City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 1/30/2025 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting February 3, 2025 proposed changes. Because this status does not require final legislative action by the governing body of the local government, it either expires upon the failure of the governing body to adopt the proposed legislation or becomes law upon adoption of the changes. The local government announces its intention of changing the zoning code. At that time, the proposed changes are enforceable against new zoning applications not yet filed with the local government. All existing applications continue to be governed by the law in effect at the time the application was originally filed. E. Retention of Outside Counsel Related to Live Local Act. Background: In 2023, the State of Florida adopted the "Live Local Act,” which made various changes and additions to affordable housing related programs and policies at both the state and local level. The Act was subsequently amended in 2024, and some provisions and applications of the Live Local Act have uncertain consequences at the local level that have yet to be settled as a matter of law. In light of this, the City desires to retain the services of Roberts, Reynolds, Bedard & Tuzzio, PLLC to to serve as outside counsel and participate in litigation for the City on matters related to the Live Local Act. Roberts, Reynolds, Bedard & Tuzzio, PLLC will be supervised by the City Attorney's Office. F. Requests for recognitions for the month of February. Background: Per the City Recognition Policy adopted by the City Commission at the Regular Commission Meeting held on Monday, June 17, 2024, the following recognitions are being requested for the month of February: 1. Government Finance Professional’s Week ~ March 17th- 21st 2. Deltona Youth Soccer Club, U14 Boys Soccer Team 8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 08-2025 to Amend Firefighters’ Pension Plan DROP Age, at second 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. B. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-22, Hearing an Appeal to permit a multi-family project “Howland Station” within the General Commercial District (C-2) located at 1600, 1620, 1625, 1630 and 1635 Dr. City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 1/30/2025 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting February 3, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and 3015 Howland Boulevard, within the City of Deltona; providing conditions, conflicts, severability and an effective date. Background: Pursuant to City of Deltona Land Development Code Sections 74-5(g) and 110-1002, conduct a public hearing on an appeal of the Director of Planning and Development Services denying an application for Final Site Plan approval to permit a multi-family project “Howland Station” within the General Commercial District (C-2) and require the applicant resubmit under Ordinance 02-2025. C. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 05-2025, amending Section 110-319, “PUD, Planned Unit Development,” to update application requirements by incorporating enhanced architectural, landscaping, and environmental standards in the City’s Land Development Code, at first reading. Background: Staff presented proposed changes to Chapter 110-319, Planned Unit Developments, to the Commission during a workshop on January 13, 2025. The section has been revised to incorporate the changes requested by the Commission during that workshop. The Commission had previously requested an update to Section 110-319 on May 7, 2024, and this section of the LDC was last updated on February 3, 2014. A Zoning in Progress has been initiated for PUDs in the City of Deltona, and an extension is being requested tonight to allow adequate time for the approval of this Ordinance. 9. ACTION ITEMS: A. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-25, Extending the Zoning in Progress regarding amendments to the Land Development Code Section 110-319 PUD, Planned Unit Development to establish criteria to achieve exceptional quality community designs Background: On October 7, 2025, the City Commission approved Resolution No. 2025-25, which declared a zoning in progress for Chapter 110-319, PUD - Planned Unit Development, within the City’s Land Development Code, for a period of 120 days. Staff is now requesting an additional 90-day extension to the zoning in progress from the adoption of this Resolution to allow time for revisions, further study, public hearings, and the preparation and adoption of necessary updates. The City Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to continue the “zoning in progress” on these matters, and any applications, inquiries, or submissions will be subject to the final determinations made by the City Commission. 10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: City of Deltona Page 5 Printed on 1/30/2025 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting February 3, 2025 11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: 12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS: 13. ADJOURNMENT: CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC FORUM *This is only for individuals who submitted a request to speak form during the 6:00 p.m. Public Forum and were not afforded the opportunity to speak. NOTE: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105). Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Manager in writing at CityManager@deltonafl.gov or to Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at which the person wishes to attend. The City is not permitted to provide the use of human physical assistance to physically handicapped persons in lieu of the construction or use of ramps or other mechanical devices in order to comply with Florida law. If proper accommodations for handicapped access cannot be made at a particular public meeting venue pursuant to a timely written request under Section 286.26 F.S., the City Manager shall change the venue of that meeting to a location where those accommodations can be provided. City of Deltona Page 6 Printed on 1/30/2025 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting February 3, 2025 DECORUM POLICY: The City of Deltona has a significant interest in conducting orderly and efficient public meetings, which includes preventing disruption, promoting civility, and preserving decorum. To that end, behavior which disrupts or impedes the efficient and orderly conduct of any public meeting, as determined by the Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, is not permitted. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may interrupt, warn, or terminate a speaker’s statement when that statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, irrelevant, or otherwise reasonably perceived to be a disruption to the fair and orderly progress of the discussion at hand. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may also interrupt any part of the meeting to warn any individual that they are being disruptive or otherwise impeding the efficient and orderly conduct of the meeting. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may require any individual to leave a public meeting for its duration if that individual is unable to observe this Policy after being warned. Should an individual be required to leave a meeting for violating this Policy, that person shall be escorted from Commission Chambers by a Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy. PUBLIC FORUM: Public Forum will begin at 6:00 PM at the start of each regular meeting and will conclude after 30 minutes. Comments during Public Forum are limited to items of City business that are listed on the Agenda and/or items that are not listed on the Agenda. Comments regarding listed Agenda items will take place after discussion of each item. Please be courteous and respectful of the views of others. In order to address the Commission, citizens must fill out a public participation slip and give it to the Deputy City Clerk. All citizen comments are limited to 4 minutes and shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Commission as a whole. Members of the City Commission shall not enter into discussion or respond to a citizen’s comments other than to give directions or to ask for clarification. However, individual Commissioners may choose to respond under the "City Commissioner Comments" portion of the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda contains items that have been determined to be routine and non-controversial. If discussion is desired by any member of the City Commission, that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. All other matters included under the Consent Agenda will be approved by one motion. Citizens with concerns should address those concerns by filling out a public participation slip and giving it to the Deputy City Clerk prior to Consent Agenda items being pulled. City of Deltona Page 7 Printed on 1/30/2025