City Commission
Regular MeetingDeltona, FL · May 5, 2025
Minutes
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Minutes
City Commission
Monday, May 5, 2025 6:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers
REVISED 05/01/2025
PUBLIC FORUM: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Mayor opened the public forum and Kathy Bryan, Former Commissioner Dana
McCool, Elbert Bryan, Lori Warnicke, Courtney Cross-Burgos, Terri Ellis, Lydia Lambert,
Former Commissioner JodyLee, Michael Castaldi, and Jean Armstrong 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 Mayor Avila.
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
Present: 7 - Mayor Avila
Vice Mayor Heriot
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner Colwell
Commissioner Howington
Commissioner Lulli
Commissioner Santiago
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
A. Invocation Presented by the District #2 Commissioner - Dr. William L.
Bradley, Jr. - Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church.
Honoring Veterans: Hector Miranda, Drill Sergeant for the United States
Marine Corp - Served 2 tours in Vietnam, training in Quantico for
ammunition and explosives, Explosives Expert EOD, Anti tank battalion,
and received 2 Purple Hearts during his service. He has been a Deltona
resident for 37 years.
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4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:
City Attorney Good stated legal has two items. The first is a request to defer Item 8-B
Ordinance No. 09-2025 to a date certain of May 19, 2025 and the second is the addition of
Resolution No. 2025-57 for legal representation in the Howland Holdings LLC case matter.
Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Howington,
to approve the first item of 8-B to May 19, 2025. The motion carried by
the following vote:
For: 7 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner
Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Howington,
to approve agenda Item 4-B. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner
Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
Motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to defer Item 8-C Ordinance No. 14-2025 and this pertains to the
addition that we just added to our agenda tonight due to pending
litigation. As long as we have pending litigation we should not be
moving forward with a hearing this evening.
The Mayor asked what is impeding the Commission from voting on this item today, any
legal reason. City Attorney Good replied in regards to the Halifax item that is being
considered for a deferral, it would still be legal to proceed this evening if the Commission
so chooses. It is also proper to defer if the Commission so chooses.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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For: 5 - Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington, and
Commissioner Lulli
Against: 2 - Mayor Avila, and Commissioner Santiago
Motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner Lulli,
to defer Item 9-A the reason being is she would like to have a
confirmation as to where the City ordinance falls within the guidelines
by State Statute from both the Attorney General and the Commission
on Ethics.
The Commission discussed the influence of an Attorney General's Opinion (AGO), wasting
staff's time, discussing the item, the effect of an AGO, AGOs being advisory not binding,
and possible change to guidance given.
Vice Mayor Heriot called point of order, is the Commission going to discuss the item or
discuss the deferral?
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington, and
Commissioner Lulli
Against: 2 - Mayor Avila, and Commissioner Santiago
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
A. Presentation by Emily Bush, Executive Director of Bike/Walk Central
Florida - Best Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety Program
6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
The City Manager requested to pull Item 7-D and Commissioner Colwell requested to pull
Item 7-C.
Motion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to approve Consent Agenda Items 7-A, 7-B, 7-E, 7-F and 7-G.
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The Mayor opened public comments and David Sosa addressed the City Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner
Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
A. Request for approval of minutes of the Special Commission Meeting of
March 29, 2025 and Regular Commission Meeting of April 21, 2025, as
presented.
Approved by Consent - to approve the minutes of the Special
Commission Meeting of March 29, 2025 and Regular Commission
Meeting of April 21, 2025, as presented.
B. The City of Deltona has been working with the Florida Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM) to obtain a grant for the elevation of a
portion of Catalina Boulevard that was flooded during Hurricanes Ian,
Nicole and Milton. This impact resulted in Catalina Boulevard being
closed for an extended period of time during all three hurricanes.
FDEM requires a resolution that authorizes the City Manager to sign the
Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Number H1138
Project Number 4673-147-R.
Approved by Consent - to approve Resolution No. 2025-56 and authorize
the execution of the Federally funded Subaward & Grant Agreement
Number H1138, Project Number 4673-147-R.
C. The City of Deltona has been working with the Florida Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM) to obtain a grant for the elevation of a
portion of Elkcam Boulevard that was flooded during Hurricanes Ian,
Nicole and Milton. This impact resulted in Elkcam Boulevard being
closed for an extended period of time during all three hurricanes.
FDEM requires a resolution that authorizes the City Manager to sign the
Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Number H1135
Project Number 4673-124-R.
Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Lulli, to
approve consent agenda 7-C.
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The Commission and staff spoke about Federal funding, changes to the project, water back
ups, other options (a bridge), grants having to be cost beneficial, culverts, design and
engineering, Theresa Basin Study, erosion, stormwater and flooding, and road closures
due to flooding.
The Mayor opened the public comments and Elbert Bryan and Former Commissioner
JodyLee addressed the City Commission.
The Commission, staff and David Hamstra with Pegasus Engineering, spoke about relying
on past studies, what goes into designing a solution, hydrology studies, not blocking water,
elevate above 100 year elevation, previous hurricane data, benefits have to outweigh the
costs, raising the road a minimum of two (2) feet, conveyance issue, the current state of the
road, the overall benefit of elevating the roads, a timeline, bridges being compromised as
well, lose out on grant funds, concerns conveyed to consultant, construction costs/tariffs
going higher, and a two (2) phase grant process.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Howington, Commissioner
Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
Against: 1 - Commissioner Colwell
D. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-52, Mid-Year Budget
Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Motion by Commissioner Lulli, seconded by Vice Mayor Heriot, to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-52 for the Mid-Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal
Year 2024-2025.
The Finance Director gave an explanation of the item as well as a couple of items that the
amendment covers.
The Commission and staff spoke about what prompted the changes, the fire assessment
fee and providing funding for it, City facility renovations costs from fund balance,
requirements for reserves, replacement of vehicles, and City fees.
The Mayor opened the public comments and Former Commissioner JodyLee and Kathy
Bryan addressed the City Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 4 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Lulli, and
Commissioner Santiago
Against: 3 - Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, and
Commissioner Howington
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E. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-56 - Award of ITB #25006
for Landscape and Irrigation Services to Rotolo Consultants, Inc.
Approved by Consent - to approve Resolution No. 2025-562.
F. Request for recognition(s) for the month of May.
Approved by Consent - to approve the requested recognitions for the
month of May.
G. Requests for presentation before the City Commission.
Approved by Consent - to approve the following presentation be made
before the City Commission on the May 19, 2025 Regular Commission
Meeting agenda and shall not exceed 10 minutes.
8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 06-2025,
amending the zoning code, Chapter 110-807, “Home Occupations” by
updating the title to “Home-based Businesses”, and incorporate
updates from the Florida Statutes, including provisions for the
allowance of employees, traffic generation limits, and agricultural home
businesses, at second reading.
City Attorney Good read the title of Ordinance No. 06-2025 for the record.
Motion by Commissioner Lulli, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to
approve Ordinance No. 06-2025, amending Chapter 110-807, in the City's
Land Development Code.
Commissioner Colwell and City Attorney spoke about updated wording and State
mandatory provisions.
The Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner
Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
B. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 09-2025,
amending Article VIII, “Rental Properties” by incorporating changes
from the Florida Statutes, including provisions on purpose, standards,
and application process, at second reading.
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At the request of the City Attorney, this item was tabled to a date certain of May 19, 2025.
C. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 14-2025,
amending Halifax Crossings Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development
(MPUD) for approximately 109.71 acres of land located along the Halifax
Crossings Boulevard corridor south and east of the Halifax Hospital
Complex within the Activity Center to include the provisions of master
development map alternatives and a reduction in the minimum lot size
for commercial parcels, at first reading.
Per the motion made by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner Colwell,
this item was deferred due to pending litigation.
D. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 17-2025,
amending Chapter 54 , Article II Solid Waste and Article III Stormwater
Utility to update the sections related to the Annual Assessments, at
second reading.
City Attorney Good read the title of Ordinance No. 17-2025 for the record.
Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Vice Mayor Heriot, to
approve the item.
For: 7 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner
Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
The Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner
Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
9. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Discussion of Draft Ordinance Modifying Voting for Charter Violations.
Per the motion made by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner Lulli, this
item was deferred until confirmation as to where the City ordinance falls within the
guidelines by State Statute from both the Attorney General and the Commission on
Ethics.
10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
4-B. ADD-ON ITEM: Resolution No. 2025-57 for legal representation for
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Howland Holdings Group, LLC case matter after conclusion of insurance
premiums from the carrier. Gemma Torcivia, City Attorney.
City Attorney Torcivia stated under "Additions and Deletions" Resolution No. 2025-57 was
added to the agenda and she read the title of Resolution No. 2025-57 for the record.
City Attorney Torcivia stated the Commission was notified that a complaint had been filed
for a declaratory judgment against the City by a number of parties with the lead plaintiff
being Howland Holdings Group LLC. The carrier is determining if coverage exists for the
matter although based on the policies and the way the case is styled it is likely it will not be
covered. So, because of that she wanted to get ahead of it to make sure the City could
timely comply and respond to court deadlines once the City is served. She would like to use
Roberts, Reynolds, Bedard & Tuzzio, PLLC as the City’s outside counsel which she will
supervise them in this litigation. If the carrier picks this up then the City will not use outside
counsel.
The Mayor opened and closed the public comments as there were none.
Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to
approve Resolution No. 2025-57 for legal representation for Howland
Holdings Group LLC in this case matter.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner
Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago
City Attorney Torcivia stated legal has been working on the noise ordinance with the
Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) their general counsel and they plant to bring it forward to the
Commission on May 19, 2025 for first reading.
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
The City Manager stated the Golden Book seems to have made a lot of waves all over the
area, but he is not sure why. To clear some things up, the City does not traditionally send
out things bulk citywide. For some of the mailing addresses, the actual zip code does
crisscross out of the City so there were people outside the City including Osteen that did
receive the Golden Book, but that will be changed for the future. It was not mailed to Osteen
on purpose it is just that Osteen has a similar zip code as part of Deltona.The second item
that was brought up is laws are ordinances, ordinances are laws, ordinances are laws
within a City boundary which is why they call them ordinances, so laws and ordinances are
synonymous. Also, $60,000 was budgeted for the Golden Book, but only $28,000 was
spent to print and mail 40,000 copies of the Golden Book. There are copies of the Golden
Book at City Hall for anyone who did not receive it.
12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:
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Commissioner Lulli spoke about the D-Ranch ribbon cutting, the Golden Book, and
communication.
Commissioner Colwell requested a consensus that anything over a $50,000 renovation
within the City on any City properties comes back for Commission approval.
The Mayor questioned whether the request would change policy and City Attorney Good
replied yes, the threshold is set via the purchasing policy.
Commissioner Colwell revised his request for a consensus to discuss any renovations over
$50,000 within the City on any City properties comes back for Commission approval.
The City Manager stated anything that is in the budget already will not come back to the
Commission.
Vice Mayor asked if the Commission approves a project, even in the budget, those funds
cannot be used for a different project and it would go back into the fund balance and the
City Manager replied correct.
The Commission concurred, with the exception of Commissioner Santiago, Vice
Mayor Heriot and Mayor Avila, to discuss any renovations or projects of $50,000
within the City on any City properties coming back for Commission approval.
Commissioner Howington requested a consensus that since the City received
notice that the impact fee study is underway and should be completed within
about 6-9 months and the City is in an exception period given that it has been 10
years since the City has raised impact fees. She would like to propose an agenda
item to discuss a moratorium on development. The Commission concurred with
the exception of Commissioner Santiago.
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez spoke about the D-Ranch ribbon cutting and Halifax 5th
Anniversary. She stated Keysville Park is mixed with a playground and dogs and she asked
what the liability of a child getting attacked by one of those dogs. City Attorney Torcivia
replied it is a complicated question and for a specific circumstance legal can give more of
an analysis, but the short answer is there is a potential for liability just like in any City park
for injuries and accidents. However, the liability is not blank/open, it is not assumed, and it
likely would not be 100% the City's.
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez asked when did the policy of a food truck competing with a
brick and mortar restaurants come about. City Attorney Good replied the City's local
ordinance is consistent with State Statute. He is not sure who asked the food truck to leave,
but it may have been the business owner who is within their rights to do so. He would need
more information and can follow-up offline.
Commissioner Santiago spoke about the pickleball tournament, Halifax 5th Anniversary,
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and why she supports development.
Vice Mayor Heriot spoke about the pickleball tournament, community gardens, researching
a fertilizer ordinance, and Halifax agenda item.
Vice Mayor Heriot requested a consensus to bring back the Bike Walk Central
Florida item and the Commission concurred.
The Mayor spoke about the Halifax agenda item, not stopping development and he
requested a Legislative update from City Attorney to include Home Rule. City Attorney
Torcivia stated legal would like to work with the City's lobbyist to provide a comprehensive
update. The Mayor suggested having a TownHall for the updates and City Attorney Torcivia
replied that can be done with the lobbyist in attendance and she will work with the City
Manager and staff to coordinate that.
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez reminded everyone of the Hurricane Awareness Town Hall
on Wednesday in the Commission Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
The Mayor spoke about his trip to Columbia, South Carolina and the recent public records
request, and issues on Fort Smith and Newmark Drive.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:21 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
Monday, May 5, 2025 6:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers
REVISED 05/01/2025
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 the District #2 Commissioner - Dr. William L. Bradley,
Jr. - Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church.
Honoring Veterans: Hector Miranda, Drill Sergeant for the United States Marine
Corp - Served 2 tours in Vietnam, training in Quantico for ammunition and
explosives, Explosives Expert EOD, Anti tank battalion, and received 2 Purple
Hearts during his service. He has been a Deltona resident for 37 years.
Background: N/A
4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
A. Presentation by Emily Bush, Executive Director of Bike/Walk Central Florida -
Best Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety Program
Background: Bike/Wake Central Florida is a 501c3 NONPROFIT organization with a
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mission to create a SAFER Central Florida. Best Foot Forward, the
largest pedestrian safety initiative in the country, focuses on behavior
change between drivers and walkers. If more drivers yield and stop for
pedestrians in crosswalks, then more pedestrians will feel safe enough
to use crosswalks.
6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Request for approval of minutes of the Special Commission Meeting of March
29, 2025 and Regular Commission Meeting of April 21, 2025, as presented.
Background: N/A
B. The City of Deltona has been working with the Florida Division of Emergency
Management (FDEM) to obtain a grant for the elevation of a portion of Catalina
Boulevard that was flooded during Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Milton. This
impact resulted in Catalina Boulevard being closed for an extended period of
time during all three hurricanes. FDEM requires a resolution that authorizes the
City Manager to sign the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement
Number H1138 Project Number 4673-147-R.
Background: The impacts of Hurricane Ian & Nicole resulted in unprecedented
flooding that impacted Catalina Boulevard, near Sixma Road. This
impact required the roadway to be closed for several months. Catalina
Boulevard is a primary roadway in the City and the extended roadway
closure forced both emergency responders and residents to drive
upwards of 9 miles to get around the closure.
This grant provides funding for Phase I - engineering, design, permitting
and surveying to determine the best avenue for elevation of the
roadway. HMGP grants are a 75/25 split with the City responsible for
$68,929.25 and the Federal Share obligation is $206,787.75.
This grant also awards the City Sub-Recipient Management Costs in
the amount of $13,785.85 in Federal Funding. This funding is to assist
Sub-Recipients (City of Deltona) to efficiently manage the grant and
complete activities in the period of performance as agreed upon.
The City plans on submitting Phase II results for funding of construction
activities
C. The City of Deltona has been working with the Florida Division of Emergency
Management (FDEM) to obtain a grant for the elevation of a portion of Elkcam
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Boulevard that was flooded during Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Milton. This
impact resulted in Elkcam Boulevard being closed for an extended period of
time during all three hurricanes. FDEM requires a resolution that authorizes the
City Manager to sign the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement
Number H1135 Project Number 4673-124-R.
Background: The impacts of Hurricane Ian & Nicole resulted in unprecedented
flooding that impacted portions of Elkcam Boulevard. This impact
required the roadway to be closed for several months. Elkcam Bouvard
that has high volume vehicle traffic east & west from Howland
Boulevard to Providence Boulevard. The extended roadway closure
forced both emergency responders and residents to drive 5+ miles to
get around the closure.
This grant provides funding for Phase I - engineering, design, permitting
and surveying to determine the best avenue for elevation of the
roadway. HMGP grants are a 75/25 split with the City responsible for
$276,107.25 and the Federal Share obligation is $828,321.75.
In addition, this grant also awards the City Sub-Recipient Management
Costs in the amount of $55,200 in Federal Funding. This funding is to
assist Sub-Recipients (City of Deltona) to efficiently manage the grant
and complete activities in the period of performance as agreed upon.
The City is planning to submit Phase II results for funding of construction
activities.
D. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-52, Mid-Year Budget Amendment
for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Background: This is the Mid-Year budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
The Commission approved the annual budget for FY 2024-2025 on
September 16, 2024. This amendment is necessary to account for
additional funds received and necessary expenditure for operations
and capital outlay and improvements.
E. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-56 - Award of ITB #25006 for
Landscape and Irrigation Services to Rotolo Consultants, Inc.
Background: Staff solicited proposals for Landscape and Irrigation Services. The
Selection Committee completely evaluated and scored the proposals
received. The Selection Committee then met and came to a consensus
to recommend awarding ITB #25006 for Landscape and Irrigation
Services to Rotolo Consultants, Inc.
F. Request for recognition(s) for the month of May.
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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 May:
1. Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week - May 18-24
2025
2. Proclamation - National Public Works Week - May 18-24, 2025
to be presented at the Regular Commission Meeting on May
19th.
G. Requests for presentation before the City Commission.
Background: Per the City Commission Operating Guidelines & Meeting Rules and
Procedures adopted by the City Commission “Any group or
organization, other than staff, wishing to make a presentation to the City
Commission must submit their request to the City Manager and obtain
Commission approval to have the item placed on the next available City
agenda.” Also, all documentation to be presented must be submitted to
the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday, eleven (11) days prior to
the regular meeting.
The following presentations have been requested:
1. The Deltona Magazine - Editor/Owner Perla Bello-Crosby regarding
the Deltona Magazine Red Carpet Gala
8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 06-2025, amending the
zoning code, Chapter 110-807, “Home Occupations” by updating the title to
“Home-based Businesses”, and incorporate updates from the Florida Statutes,
including provisions for the allowance of employees, traffic generation limits,
and agricultural home businesses, at second reading.
Background: On June 29, 2021, the Governor of Florida signed House Bill 403 into
law, establishing Florida Statute 559.995, titled “Home-based
businesses; local government restrictions.” This statute significantly
limits the authority of local governments to regulate home-based
businesses by preempting such regulation at the state level.
Under F.S. 559.955, local governments are prohibited from regulating
or restricting home-based businesses differently than other businesses
within the same jurisdiction, except as specifically allowed in the
legislation. The statute ensures that home-based businesses that
comply with certain operational standards are granted the same rights
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and protections as any other lawful business.
As a result of this legislative change, staff has reviewed and updated
local codes and policies to ensure alignment and compliance with the
requirement set forth in F.S. 559.955.
B. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 09-2025, amending
Article VIII, “Rental Properties” by incorporating changes from the Florida
Statutes, including provisions on purpose, standards, and application process,
at second reading.
Background: The City is updating its rental regulations to improve safety, protect
property values, and ensure better management of both long-term and
short-term rentals.
· Residential Rentals: Property owners must register, obtain a
one-time inspection certificate, and confirm property condition
every three years. Inspections are also required when tenants
change.
· Vacation/Short-Term Rentals: Owners must register their
properties. While the City can't limit how often or how long
they're rented (due to state law), it can regulate issues like noise,
parking, and safety.
C. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 14-2025, amending
Halifax Crossings Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) for
approximately 109.71 acres of land located along the Halifax Crossings
Boulevard corridor south and east of the Halifax Hospital Complex within the
Activity Center to include the provisions of master development map
alternatives and a reduction in the minimum lot size for commercial parcels, at
first reading.
Background: The Halifax Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) was originally
approved as a Business Planned Unit Development (BPUD) on
September 15, 2014. In 2022, the property was amended to Mixed-Use
Planned Unit Development (MPUD) to support a broader development
vision. An application has since been submitted to amend the current
Mixed-Used Planned Unit Development (MPUD) to introduce a new
Development Map Alternative (Option B) and reduce the minimum lot
size requirements for commercial parcels. The proposed Option B
shifts the development emphasis by reducing the total number of
multi-family residential units from 809 to 575, eliminating age-restricted
housing, and expanding commercial acreage from 21.1 to 75.71 acres.
This amendment introduces two primary changes:
1. Commercial Expansion & Residential Reduction - Under the
revised plan (Option B), commercial acreage increases to 75.71
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acres, while residential density is reduced from 809 units to 575
units, removing all age restricted housing from the development.
2. Smaller Commercial Parcel Sizes - The amendment allows for
reduced commercial lot sizes, improving market responsiveness
and broadening the appeal to a wider range of commercial
tenants.
D. Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 17-2025, amending
Chapter 54 , Article II Solid Waste and Article III Stormwater Utility to update the
sections related to the Annual Assessments, at second reading.
Background: To be consistent with Florida Statutes regarding the annual
assessment process, the proposed ordinance amends the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 54, Article II, Solid Waste and Article III,
Stormwater Water Utility, specifically Division 2 for both articles Annual
Assessment Sections of the ordinances.
It amends the following:
1. Section 54-57 Initial proceeding - strikes this section in its
entirety
2. Section 54-58 Initial assessment roll - strikes this section in its
entirety
3. Section 54-59 Notice of Publication - Removes the initial
assessment language.
4. Section 54-152 Initial proceeding - strikes this section in its
entirety
5. Section 54-153 Initial assessment roll - strikes this section in its
entirety
6. Section 54-154 Notice of Publication - Removes the initial
assessment language.
The proposed amendments provide for a more efficient annual process
related to the special assessments as required consistent with state
law for special assessments.
9. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Discussion of Draft Ordinance Modifying Voting for Charter Violations.
Background: The City Commission directed the City Attorney’s Office to revise
Section 2-380, “Violations,” of Article IX, “Sanctions for charter
violation,” of Chapter 2, “Administration,” of the General Ordinances to
modify voting requirements related to Sanctions for Charter Violation.
A draft ordinance is attached for feedback by the City Commission
prior to advertising for first reading.
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10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
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.
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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.
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