City Council
Regular MeetingPalm Coast, FL · November 2, 2021
Minutes
City of Palm Coast City Hall
160 Lake Avenue
Minutes Palm Coast, FL 32164
www.palmcoastgov.com
COUNCIL BUSINESS
MEETING
Mayor David Alfin
Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho
Council Member Victor Barbosa
Council Member Ed Danko
Council Member Nick Klufas
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 6:00 PM COMMUNITY WING
City Staff
Denise Bevan, Interim City Manager
William Reischmann, City Attorney
Virginia A. Smith, City Clerk
• Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
• Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council.
• If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-
3713.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings
should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
• City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/PalmCoastGovTV/live.
• All pagers and cell phones are to remain OFF while City Council is in session.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alfin called the meeting to order at 6:00PM.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Virginia Smith called the roll. Council Member Klufas had requested to
appear via zoom due to extenuating family circumstances but was not in
attendance at the beginning of the meeting. Council concurred, should Council
Member Klufas join via zoom he has the right to participate and vote.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. And
pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures:
(1) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
(2) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the
agenda at the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public, there
may be discussion by the City Council.
(3) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall:
(a) direct all comments to the Mayor;
(b) make their comments concise and to the point;
(c) not speak more than once on the same subject;
(d) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City
Council;
(e) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and
(f) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City
Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly.
(4) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the
identified subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude
his or her remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit.
Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional
comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the
meeting.
Al Hurley addressed the area of 6 and 10 Market Avenue in Town Center where
a homeless gentleman with others are leaving litter all over the place.
Mary Roudsend spoke on the topic of Pickleball courts and requested funds be
allocated to Pickleball courts at Holland Park.
{Councilman Klufas joined via zoom at 7:07 pm.}
Sharon Sanders reiterated the litter issue in Palm Coast, sharing that Flagler
Democrats clean up Belle Terre, and Flagler Beach Democratic Club cleans up
SR 100, both using volunteers and a program sponsored by FDOT. Ms.
Sanders suggested ideas on fines and penalties and advertising for assistance.
Robert MacDonald stated that Code Enforcement is getting worse rather than
better. Code is reactive not proactive.
Al Krier presented to the Clerk Petitions 6 and 7 regarding Safety on Cimmaron
and thanked the volunteers and Council for their support.
Donna Sabatino is a nurse and volunteer at the Health Department. She shared
that Pickleball is an excellent source of exercise for our residents and asked the
Council to please make Pickleball a priority in this community.
Paul Vargo spoke on graffiti on Palm Harbor Bridge and thanked the City
workers for taking care of it and doing it right and in a quick manner. He also
addressed Bed and Breakfasts in our neighborhood. He does not know what the
guidelines are for Bed and Breakfasts, but will research it.
E. MINUTES
1. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
OCTOBER 19, 2021 BUSINESS MEETING
Pass
Motion made to approve by Vice Mayor Branquinho and seconded by
Council Member Danko.
Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Victor Barbosa, Council Member Ed Danko
F. PROCLAMATIONS
2. PROCLAMATION - HALL OF TERROR WEEK
Council Member Barbosa presented this Proclamtaion to representatives of the
Palm Coast Fire Department for the Hall of Terror 20th Anniversary event.
3. PROCLAMATION - NOVEMBER 14, 2021 AS WORLD DIABETES DAY” AND
“NOVEMBER 2021 AS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH”
Mayor Alfin presented this Proclamation to representatives of Advent Health
Palm Coast. Mr. John Subers from the DiaBEATes Alliance thanked Council and
spoke briefly of the November 14, 2021 awareness event. A few members of the
Alliance also spoke briefly on the subject matter.
4. PROCLAMATION-VETERAN APPRECIATION MONTH
Mayor Alfin invited all veterans in attendance to stand to be honored as Vice
Mayor Branquinho presented this Proclamation.
G. ORDINANCES SECOND READ
5. ORDINANCE 2021-XX AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION
FOR 37.7+/- ACRES FROM MIXED USE AND UNDESIGNATED TO RESIDENTIAL
AND ADDING A SITE SPECIFIC POLICY TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT ON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY TO 3 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE-SEMINOLE PALMS
O20210026
City Attorney Bill Reischmann read the title into the record. Mr. Ray Tyner and
Mr. Jose Papa presented this item and item 6 together to the Council. Mr. Jay
Livingston provided a brief overview of the emergency access that will be a road.
Public Comment:
There were no comments for item 5 or 6.
Pass
Motion made to Adopted on second reading by Vice Mayor Branquinho
and seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Victor Barbosa, Council Member Ed Danko
6. ORDINANCE 2021-XX AMENDING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FOR 239.6+/-
ACRES FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-1, GENERAL COMMERCIAL (COM-
2, PUBLIC/SEMIPUBLIC (PSP) TO MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MPD)-
SEMINOLE PALMS
O20210027
City Attorney Reischmann read the title into the record and requested any ex-
parte communications be disclosed. There were none.
Mr. Ray Tyner and Mr. Jose Papa had presented to the Council this item,
together with item 5.
Public Comment
There were none received.
Pass
Motion made to Adopted on second reading by Vice Mayor Branquinho
and seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 3 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Ed Danko
Denied - 1 - Council Member Victor Barbosa
7. ORDINANCE 2021-XX AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION
FOR 70.2+/- ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM MIXED USE TO RESIDENTIAL WITH A
SITE SPECIFIC POLICY TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT TO 227 RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING UNITS (SEMINOLE TRAILS)
O20210028
City Attorney Reischmann read the title into the record.
Mr. Tyner and Mr. Papa presented on this item and item 8.
Public Comment
There were none.
Pass
Motion made to Adopted on second reading by Vice Mayor Branquinho
and seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Victor Barbosa, Council Member Ed Danko
8. ORDINANCE 2021-XX AMENDING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FOR A
70.2+/- ACRE PARCEL FROM MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MPD) TO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-1 (SEMINOLE TRAILS)
O20210029
City Attorney Reischmann read the title into the record.
Public Comment
There were none.
Pass
Motion made to Adopted on second reading by Vice Mayor Branquinho
and seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Victor Barbosa, Council Member Ed Danko
H. ORDINANCES FIRST READ
9. ORDINANCE 2021-XX REZONING GRAND LANDINGS NORTH - APPLICATION
#4873
City Attorney Reischmann read the title into the record and reminded the Council
that this is a quasi-judicial item. There were no ex-parte communications.
Mr. Ray Tyner and Ms. Jordan Myers presented to Council on this item. The
applicant was available for any questions.
Vincent Sullivan for the applicant fielded questions from Council on this item.
Public Comment:
There were none.
Pass
Motion made to Approved on first reading by Vice Mayor Branquinho and
seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Ed Danko, Council Member Nick Klufas
Denied - 1 - Council Member Victor Barbosa
I. OTHER BUSINESS
10. APPOINT THREE REGULAR MEMBERS AND ONE ALTERNATE TO THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD
City Clerk Smith presented the Council with voting tabulations for each vacant
seat.
Andrew Dodzik
The tabulation for Andrew Dodzik was 4-1 in favor. Vice Mayor Branquinho
made a motion to reappoint Andrew Dodzik to the Code Enforcement Board.
Council Member Barbosa seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Norman Mugford
Mr. Mugford has served two terms; therefore, the Code requires a 4/5th vote to
reappoint Mr. Mugford. The tabulation for Norman Mugford was 4-1 in favor.
Council Member Danko made a motion to reappoint Norman Mugford to the
Code Enforcement Board. Council Member Barbosa seconded the motion. The
motion passed 4-1 with Vice Mayor Branquinho dissenting.
Geraldine Wright
The tabulation for the vacant seat on the Code Enforcement Board was
tabulated 5-0 in favor of Geraldine Wright. Council Member Barbosa made a
motion to appoint Geraldine Wright to the Code Enforcement Board. Vice Mayor
Branquinho seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Leigh Penick
By default, Leigh Penick was chosen as the Alternate for the Code Enforcement
Board. Council Member Barbosa made a motion to appoint Leigh Penick as the
Alternate for the Code Enforcement Board. Council Member Danko seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
J. CONSENT
11. RESOLUTION 2021-XX APPROVING A WORK ORDER WITH CPH, INC., FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SLUDGE DEWATERING SYSTEM PROJECT
R20210155
Pass
Motion made to Adopt on consent by Vice Mayor Branquinho and
seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 5 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Victor Barbosa, Council Member Ed Danko, Council Member Nick
Klufas
12. RESOLUTION 2021-XX APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND
SALE WITH MPC LOTS, INC. FOR THE DONATION OF LAND FOR STORMWATER
MAINTENANCE
R20210156
Pass
Motion made to Adopt on consent by Vice Mayor Branquinho and
seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 5 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Victor Barbosa, Council Member Ed Danko, Council Member Nick
Klufas
13. RESOLUTION 2021-XX APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS,
EQUIPMENT, CONSULTING SERVICES AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR
WIRELESS NETWORK UPGRADES
R20210157
Pass
Motion made to Adopt on consent by Vice Mayor Branquinho and
seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 5 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Victor Barbosa, Council Member Ed Danko, Council Member Nick
Klufas
14. RESOLUTION 2021-XX APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS RELATED TO
THE FASTER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION
R20210158
Pass
Motion made to Adopt on consent by Vice Mayor Branquinho and
seconded by Council Member Danko
Approved - 5 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho, Council
Member Victor Barbosa, Council Member Ed Danko, Council Member Nick
Klufas
K. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
There were none.
L. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Council Member Barbosa thanked everyone who wished him a Happy Birthday,
and thanked the Fire Department for a job well done.
Vice Mayor Branquinho thanked the Fire Department for what they did and
commended their attitudes. Thanked the TV Students and mentioned that
Council Member Danko could offer them some advice with his history as a
producer. Council Member Danko stated he would be happy to oblige.
Mayor Alfin added that he heard “I love what I do” three times during tonight’s
Fire Department presentation.
City Clerk Smith announced the City Manager applications package was
provided to Council for their review.
Council Member Barbosa thanked the residents who stayed through to the end
of the meeting.
M. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Nothing at this time.
N. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Ms. Bevan LITE Team announcment. Chief Forte thanked Chief Berryhill for
stepping up and assisting our organization and leading the Fire Department.
Innovation Challenge is being conducted on Thursday for the UNF/Mednexus
Innovation challenge.
O. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Virginia A. Smith, MMC
City Clerk
15. WORKSHEET
Agenda
City of Palm Coast City Hall
160 Lake Avenue
Agenda Palm Coast, FL 32164
www.palmcoastgov.com
COUNCIL BUSINESS
MEETING
Mayor David Alfin
Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho
Council Member Victor Barbosa
Council Member Ed Danko
Council Member Nick Klufas
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 6:00 PM COMMUNITY WING
City Staff
Denise Bevan, Interim City Manager
William Reischmann, City Attorney
Virginia A. Smith, City Clerk
• Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
• Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council.
• If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-
3713.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings
should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
• City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/PalmCoastGovTV/live.
• All pagers and cell phones are to remain OFF while City Council is in session.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. And
pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures:
(1) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
(2) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the
agenda at the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public,
there may be discussion by the City Council.
(3) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall:
(a) direct all comments to the Mayor;
(b) make their comments concise and to the point;
(c) not speak more than once on the same subject;
(d) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City
Council;
(e) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and
(f) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City
Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly.
(4) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the
identified subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude
his or her remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit.
Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional
comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the
meeting.
E. MINUTES
1. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
OCTOBER 19, 2021 BUSINESS MEETING
F. PROCLAMATIONS
2. PROCLAMATION - HALL OF TERROR WEEK
3. PROCLAMATION - NOVEMBER 14, 2021 AS WORLD DIABETES DAY” AND “NOVEMBER
2021 AS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH”
4. PROCLAMATION-VETERAN APPRECIATION MONTH
G. ORDINANCES SECOND READ
5. ORDINANCE 2021-XX AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR
37.7+/- ACRES FROM MIXED USE AND UNDESIGNATED TO RESIDENTIAL AND ADDING
A SITE SPECIFIC POLICY TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO 3
DWELLING UNITS/ACRE-SEMINOLE PALMS
6. ORDINANCE 2021-XX AMENDING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FOR 239.6+/-
ACRES FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-1, GENERAL COMMERCIAL (COM-2,
PUBLIC/SEMIPUBLIC (PSP) TO MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MPD)-SEMINOLE
PALMS
7. ORDINANCE 2021-XX AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR
70.2+/- ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM MIXED USE TO RESIDENTIAL WITH A SITE SPECIFIC
POLICY TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT TO 227 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS (SEMINOLE
TRAILS)
8. ORDINANCE 2021-XX AMENDING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FOR A 70.2+/-
ACRE PARCEL FROM MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MPD) TO SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL-1 (SEMINOLE TRAILS)
H. ORDINANCES FIRST READ
9. ORDINANCE 2021-XX REZONING GRAND LANDINGS NORTH - APPLICATION #4873
I. OTHER BUSINESS
10. APPOINT THREE REGULAR MEMBERS AND ONE ALTERNATE TO THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD
J. CONSENT
11. RESOLUTION 2021-XX APPROVING A WORK ORDER WITH CPH, INC., FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLUDGE
DEWATERING SYSTEM PROJECT
12. RESOLUTION 2021-XX APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE WITH
MPC LOTS, INC. FOR THE DONATION OF LAND FOR STORMWATER MAINTENANCE
13. RESOLUTION 2021-XX APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT,
CONSULTING SERVICES AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR WIRELESS NETWORK
UPGRADES
14. RESOLUTION 2021-XX APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS RELATED TO THE
FASTER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION
K. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
L. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
M. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
N. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
O. ADJOURNMENT
15. WORKSHEET
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