City Commission Workshop

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes City Commission Workshop Monday, May 8, 2023 5:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Avila. 2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK: Present: 6 - Mayor Avila Vice Mayor Bradford Commissioner Avila-Vazquez Commissioner Colwell Commissioner JodyLee Commissioner McCool Absent: 1 - Commissioner Burbank 3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: 4. BUSINESS: A. Presentation - Halifax Health/UF Medical Center of Deltona - Medical Center of Deltona Program Updates presented by Rafael Ramirez, Marketing Development Specialist-Physician & Corporate Relations. Mr. Rafael Ramirez introduced Vice President of Physician Services Matthew Petkus who gave a brief Medical Center of Deltona (MCD) program update and program opportunities. B. Discussion regarding Chapter 110 - Zoning, Article VIII., Section 110-806, Fences, Walls and Hedges of the City’s Code of Ordinances - Requested by Commissioner JodyLee. The Commission, City Manager and staff discussed fence permits, height requirements, the Code, surveys, property lines, corner lots, flood plains, emergency status, dumpster enclosures, garbage cans, private property and residential rights, waterfront and golf course lots, privacy fences, material definition and opacity, home owner associations (HOAs), St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), State and Federal Code, old ordinances and making new ordinances. Resident Jason addressed the City Commission. City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 5/11/2023 City Commission Workshop Minutes May 8, 2023 C. Discussion regarding Chapter 14 - Animals, Article VIII., Section 14-281-284 - Requested by Commissioner McCool. The Commission, City Manager, staff and resident Mr. Pescha discussed the community garden, lot sizes, property rights, the chicken permits, coops, selling eggs, regulations and liability, breeding, BTR (Business Tax Receipt), noise and diseases, number of chickens, strays, agriculture permit, complaints and the ordinance language. The Mayor asked for a consensus on the number of chickens to 10 and to revisit the ordinance again in two years and the Commission concurred. Jim Pescha and Elbert Bryan addressed the City Commission. Motion by Vice Mayor Bradford, seconded by Commissioner McCool, to extend the meeting an additional 15 minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner JodyLee, and Commissioner McCool D. Planning & Development Services Department and Building and Code Compliance Reports Assistant to the City Manager, Suzette Cameron introduced the new building official who gave a brief PowerPoint Presentation on Code Compliance, Local Ordinances, Abatements, Solid Waste, Animal Cruelty, TNR/Breed, Animals at Large and Wildlife. The Commission and staff discussed the permitting process, single family residences, plan review, resources, apps and time management, paperwork and occupational trades, forms, cross-training, Code Compliance, violations, Special Magistrate, testimony/evidence, being reactive vs. proactive, and audits. Motion by Vice Mayor Bradford, seconded by Commissioner McCool, to extend the meeting an additional 15 minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner JodyLee, and Commissioner McCool The Commission and staff discussed status of the permitting department, Special Magistrate, representation of code cases, and State Statute. 5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: 6. ADJOURNMENT: City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 5/11/2023 City Commission Workshop Minutes May 8, 2023 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. ______________________________ Bridgette Lodwig, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 5/11/2023