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Palm Coast, FL · May 20, 2025

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City Hall City of Palm Coast 160 Lake Avenue Minutes Palm Coast, FL 32164 www.palmcoastgov.com City Council Business Mayor Michael Norris Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri Council Member Charles Gambaro Council Member Ty Miller Council Member David Sullivan City Hall - Jon Netts Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM Community Wing City Staff Lauren Johnston, Acting City Manager Marcus Duffy, City Attorney Kaley Cook, 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 and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of these proceedings or meeting 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/@PalmCoastFL.  It is proper meeting etiquette to silence all electronic devices, including cell phones while Council is in session.  Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter 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. A. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Pontieri called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE C. ROLL CALL City Clerk Kaley Cook called the roll. Mayor Norris was absent. 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: City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25 (1) This agenda item has a thirty (30) minute limit. (2) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes. (3) 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. (4) Public speakers may address their comments to the Council as a whole, the Mayor, or to an individual Council Member (5) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall: (a) make their comments concise and to the point; (b) not speak more than once on the same subject; (c) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City Council; (d) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and (e) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly. (6) 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. Members of the public may make comments during the public comment portion of the meeting. Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public comment portions of the agenda at the times indicated by the Chair during the meeting. Jeremy Davis discussed his history of asking for accountability, flooding at his property, and history of his communications with staff. Vincent Ligouri spoke against parking commercial vehicles in Palm Coast, wanted the citizens to vote on the topic, and urged Council to vote no. Denise Henry suggested citywide events for proclamations rather than at the beginning of the City Council Meeting and requested water bottles to be available for the public. Mark Stancel discussed the budget, trimming the fat and prioritizing projects, and looking for cost savings. Igor Shapiro discussed the water bill, rate increases, lack of response, and shared issues that he would like resolved. Dennis McDonald reiterated comments from Mr. Ligouri, his history during the incorporation of the City, and giving more weight to the citizens. City Council and Ms. Johnston held discussion on the effective date of utility rates, changes to billing, review of a property and easement, DOGE efforts, commercial vehicles, and proclamation schedule and potential events. City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25 E. PROCLAMATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION - MAY 18-24, 2025, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Vice Mayor Pontieri presented the proclamation to public works staff. 2. PROCLAMATION - MAY 31, 2025, AS MAKE PALM COAST HEALTHY DAY Ms. Johnston presented the Proclamation. Nelson Sastoque, Veteran and founder of the Palm Coast Flagler Health Alliance, shared thanks and introduced the team of health care professionals. 3. PROCLAMATION - MAY 2025 AS ALS AWARENESS MONTH Ms. Johnston presented the proclamation. Vice Mayor Pontieri shared about the requestor, his service to the community, and thanks for the proclamation. F. MINUTES 4. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL: MAY 6, 2025, BUSINESS MEETING MAY 13, 2025, WORKSHOP MEETING Pass Motion made to approve the May 6, 2025, Business Meeting minutes by Council Member Gambaro, seconded by Council Member Miller Approved - 4 - Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Council Member Charles Gambaro, Council Member Ty Miller, Council Member David Sullivan Pass Motion made to approve the May 13, 2025, Workshop Meeting minutes by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Gambaro Approved - 4 - Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Council Member Charles Gambaro, Council Member Ty Miller, Council Member David Sullivan G. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 5. APPOINT FOUR (4) MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jacqueline Gonzalez provided a background of the board and vacancies. City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25 City Council held a discussion session with each of the applicants in attendance. Mr. Royer was not in attendance. City Council unanimously appointed Carla Amaral, Adolphus Evans, Kelsie Lombard, and Mindy Melendez. H. APPEAL 6. APPEAL - HILL POINTE WAY SELF STORAGE, APPEAL OF PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD DECISION, APPLICATION 6236 Resolution 2025-75 Vice Mayor Pontieri opened the item. Attorney Duffy called for any ex parte communications. City Council provided their ex parte communications. Attorney Duffy reminded the Council that this is a de novo hearing, items for consideration, and the procedure for moving through the item. The City Clerk conducted a swear-in for individuals testifying during the item. Michael Hanson, Planner, presented the topic to City Council. City Council held discusison on the following topics: evaluation criteria and policies, evidence used by the PLDRB, how long the property has been for sale, Live Local application, sewer and water usage, number of storage units, gap in climate control units, alternative walking areas, demonstration of facts, acceleration lane, and speed limit. Attorney Duffy and Mr. Hanson replied to Council comments and questions. Rob Merrell, with Cobb Cole, thanked staff, shared additional details on the topic, and answered questions from the City Council. Michael Chiumento, on behalf of the landowner, provided a history of the item. City Council held discussion with Natalie Smith, with Johnson Development, on market analysis for the project. Vice Mayor Pontieri provided the rules and procedures for public comment on this item. Public Comment: Robert Britt, Brownstone Ln., discussed the property on Pine Lakes, that it looked too small, and was against the project. City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25 Vice Mayor Pontieri asked about the specifications of the building and if any exceptions are needed. Mr. Hanson provided details of the conceptual plan, zoning, and technical site plan. Pass Council Member Gambaro moved that the City Council find that the following facts presented and reviewed here are competent substantial evidence to reverse the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board's action: that the application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Unified Land Development Code, and subject to the staff recommended conditions. The motion was seconded by Council Member Sullivan. Approved - 4 - Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Council Member Charles Gambaro, Council Member Ty Miller, Council Member David Sullivan I. ORDINANCES FIRST READ 7. ORDINANCE 2025-XX AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PALM COAST, CHAPTER 42, STREETS, ROADS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES City Attorney Duffy read the title into the record. James Hirst, Director of Parks & Recreation, presented the topic to Council. Council held discussion on enforcement of the Ordinance and surprise that this did not exist already. Public Comment: Denise Henry asked if it includes medical marijuana. Tyrese Gains, policy manager for Tobacco Free Flagler, did not believe the ordinance covered medical marijuana and believed it will be a topic that continues, shared support for the Ordinance, and discussed enforcement. Council Member Miller discussed enforcement and the responsibility of community partners to encourage participation. Vice Mayor Pontieri recommended pulling permits for any organizations in consistent violations of the Ordinance. Attorney Duffy provided the language within the Ordinance. Pass Motion made to approve by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Gambaro City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25 Approved - 4 - Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Council Member Charles Gambaro, Council Member Ty Miller, Council Member David Sullivan 8. ORDINANCE 2025-XX 49 & 51 PINE CREST LANE REZONING Vice Mayor Pontieri read the title into the record. Michael Hanson, Planner, presented the topic to Council. Topics presented included: Background, Amendments to Section 42-169 (subsection a & b), Amendments to Section 42-169 (Subsection c & d), and Council Action. Attorney Duffy called for any ex-parte communication. There were none. Michael Chiumneto, on behalf of the applicant, thanked staff for their efforts, and was available for questions. Public Comment: There were none. Pass Motion made to approve by Council Member Sullivan and seconded by Council Member Gambaro Approved - 4 - Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Council Member Charles Gambaro, Council Member Ty Miller, Council Member David Sullivan J. RESOLUTIONS 9. RESOLUTION 2025-79 AMENDING CAPACITY RESERVATION POLICY FOR PAYMENT FOR UTILITY CONTRIBUTION-IN-AID-OF-CONSTRUCTION FEES Vice Mayor Pontieri read the title into the record. Jason DeLorenzo provided details of the item for City Council. City Council held discusison on the following topics: procedure, language in the Resolution, clarity of the language, subjective language, amended language, support for the language provided, and job creation as a priority. Public Comment: Dennis McDonald stated that this is nothing more than how we have been bled out of our Utility Fund by giving a free ride to developers, that it is unfair to rate payers, and provided suggestions. Igor Shapiro discussed fees and not charging developers enough. City Council held discussion on tiered implementation, adjustments to the CIAC fees, and upcoming workshop discussions related to impact fees. City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25 Pass Motion made to approve by Council Member Gambaro and seconded by Council Member Miller Approved - 4 - Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Council Member Charles Gambaro, Council Member Ty Miller, Council Member David Sullivan 10. RESOLUTION 2025-76 APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLAGLER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PALM COAST REGARDING THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE LOCAL OPTION FUEL TAX BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY Vice Mayor Pontieri read the title into the record. Ms. Johnston provided a background of the item. City Council held discussion with Ms. Johnston on the details of the ILA. Public comment: There were none. Pass Motion made to approve by Council Member Miller and seconded by Council Member Gambaro Approved - 4 - Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Council Member Charles Gambaro, Council Member Ty Miller, Council Member David Sullivan K. CONSENT Vice Mayor Pontieri asked about the annual budgetary impacts for item 11. Ms. Johnston replied around $600,000, with an effective date of 2026. Council Member Sullivan asked about item 13 and the needed services. Ms. Johnston provide details. Public comment: There were none. Pass Motion made to be adopted on consent by Council Member Gambaro and seconded by Council Member Miller Approved - 4 - Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Council Member Charles Gambaro, Council Member Ty Miller, Council Member David Sullivan City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25 11. RESOLUTION 2025-78 APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM COAST PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS IAFF LOCAL 4807 12. RESOLUTION 2025-77 PIGGYBACKING NORTH AMERICA FIRE EQUIPMENT CO. INC., CONTRACT WITH LAKE COUNTY, FL, FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES 13. RESOLUTION 2025-74 PIGGYBACKING THE CITY OF PALATKA CONTRACT WITH JBPRO GROUP, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND INSPECTION SERVICES L. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each. There were none. M. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council Member Miller provided sports updates. Council Member Sullivan provided updates from the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board. Council Member Gambaro shared an address to the residents. Council Member Miller shared his attendance for planning organizations and that he will share information resources with the Council. Vice Mayor Pontieri thanked Council for trying to keep City business at the focus during the meetings, shared that a lot of good things are happening in the City, and that we need to keep the wheels of progress going. Additionally, Vice Mayor Pontieri shared condolences for the passing of Marineland Mayor Gary Inks. Vice Mayor Pontieri discussed upcoming changes to fees. Ms. Johnston shared details of the collections of the fees. Vice Mayor Pontieri passed the gavel to Council Member Miller. Vice Mayor Pontieri motioned to eliminate ACH and EFT fees. The motion was seconded by Council Member Sullivan. City Council held discussion on the topic including financial impacts, contractual language, timeline concerns, and notification to residents. Vice Mayor Pontieri withdrew the motion to allow staff to bring back information and financial implications. Council Member Sullivan withdrew the second. City Council held discussion on upcoming events. City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25 N. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA O. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA 14. REPORTING OF EMERGENCY AND SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES FOR APRIL 2025 Ms. Johnston highlighted the emergeny and sole source purchases. City Council held discussion on an item within the purchases. Ms. Johnston shared about upcoming events, information added to the financial transparency dashboard, DOGE efforts, and public stakeholder meetings scheduled over the next few weeks. Vice Mayor Pontieri upcoming events and meetings and shared a reminder for compliance with the Sunshine laws. P. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Kaley Cook, CMC, FCRM City Clerk City of Palm Coast Created on 5/28/25

Agenda

City Hall City of Palm Coast 160 Lake Avenue Agenda Palm Coast, FL 32164 www.palmcoast.gov City Council Business Mayor Michael Norris Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri Council Member Charles Gambaro Council Member Ty Miller Council Member David Sullivan Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM City Hall - Jon Netts Community Wing City Staff Lauren Johnston, Acting City Manager Marcus Duffy, City Attorney Kaley Cook, 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 and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of these proceedings or meeting 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/@PalmCoastFL. • It is proper meeting etiquette to silence all electronic devices, including cell phones while Council is in session. • Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter 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. A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE 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) This agenda item has a thirty (30) minute limit. (2) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes. (3) 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, City of Palm Coast Created on 5/15/2025 there may be discussion by the City Council. (4) Public speakers may address their comments to the Council as a whole, the Mayor, or to an individual Council Member (5) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall: (a) make their comments concise and to the point; (b) not speak more than once on the same subject; (c) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City Council; (d) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and (e) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly. (6) 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. Members of the public may make comments during the public comment portion of the meeting. Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public comment portions of the agenda at the times indicated by the Chair during the meeting. E. PROCLAMATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION - MAY 18-24, 2025, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2. PROCLAMATION - MAY 31, 2025, AS MAKE PALM COAST HEALTHY DAY 3. PROCLAMATION - MAY 2025 AS ALS AWARENESS MONTH F. MINUTES 4. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL: MAY 6, 2025, BUSINESS MEETING MAY 13, 2025, WORKSHOP MEETING G. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 5. APPOINT FOUR (4) MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE H. APPEAL 6. APPEAL - HILL POINTE WAY SELF STORAGE, APPEAL OF PLANNING AND City of Palm Coast Created on 5/15/2025 LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD DECISION, APPLICATION 6236 I. ORDINANCES FIRST READ 7. ORDINANCE 2025-XX AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PALM COAST, CHAPTER 42, STREETS, ROADS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES 8. ORDINANCE 2025-XX 49 & 51 PINE CREST LANE REZONING J. RESOLUTIONS 9. RESOLUTION 2025-XX AMENDING CAPACITY RESERVATION POLICY FOR PAYMENT FOR UTILITY CONTRIBUTION-IN-AID-OF-CONSTRUCTION FEES 10. RESOLUTION 2025-XX APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLAGLER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PALM COAST REGARDING THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE LOCAL OPTION FUEL TAX BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY K. CONSENT 11. RESOLUTION 2025-XX APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM COAST PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS IAFF LOCAL 4807 12. RESOLUTION 2025-XX PIGGYBACKING NORTH AMERICA FIRE EQUIPMENT CO. INC., CONTRACT WITH LAKE COUNTY, FL, FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES 13. RESOLUTION 2025-XX PIGGYBACKING THE CITY OF PALATKA CONTRACT WITH JBPRO GROUP, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND INSPECTION SERVICES L. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each. M. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA N. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA O. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA 14. REPORTING OF EMERGENCY AND SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES FOR APRIL 2025 P. ADJOURNMENT City of Palm Coast Created on 5/15/2025 15. AGENDA WORKSHEET AND CALENDAR City of Palm Coast Created on 5/15/2025 City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount Division Account # Subject: PROCLAMATION - THE WEEK OF MAY 18 - 24, 2025, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Presenter: Mayor and City Council Attachments: 1. Proclamation Background: Public Works is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of roads and rights-of-way, including paving, mowing, landscaping, litter, signage, and signals. They are also charged with maintaining city-owned facilities and the acquisition and maintenance of all city vehicles and equipment. National Public Works Week celebrates the superheroes that lie within each public works professional. This year’s theme is "People, Purpose & Presence." People, Purpose, Presence highlights three cornerstone ideals that motivate public works professionals to serve in their communities every day. Meeting the needs of people is what gives public works its sense of purpose. Many times, public works professionals will never meet those whose lives have been impacted because when things are going right, no one knows that public works is there. Yet, with or without fanfare, public works is ever present, working in the background to advance quality of life for all. Recommended Action: PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MAY 18 - 24, 2025, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount Division Account # Subject: PROCLAMATION - MAY 31, 2025, AS MAKE PALM COAST HEALTHY DAY Presenter: Mayor and City Council Attachments: 1. Proclamation Background: The City of Palm Coast would like to proclaim May 31, 2025, as Make Palm Coast Healthy Day. Recommended Action: PROCLAIM MAY 31, 2025, AS MAKE PALM COAST HEALTHY DAY City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount Division Account # Subject: PROCLAMATION - MAY 2025 AS ALS AWARENESS MONTH Presenter: Mayor and City Council Attachments: 1. Proclamation Background: The City of Palm Coast would like to proclaim May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month. Recommended Action: PROCLAIM MAY 2025 AS ALS AWARENESS MONTH City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount Division Account # Subject: MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL: MAY 6, 2025, BUSINESS MEETING MAY 13, 2025, WORKSHOP MEETING Presenter: Kaley Cook, City Clerk Attachments: 1. Minutes (2) Background: Recommended Action: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL: MAY 6, 2025, BUSINESS MEETING MAY 13, 2025, WORKSHOP MEETING City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount Division PLANNING Account # Subject: APPOINT FOUR (4) MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Presenter: Jacqueline Gonzalez, Site Development Coordinator Attachments: 1. Applications (5) Background: The Flagler County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has an opening on the board. In 2009, the City and County entered an Interlocal Agreement regarding The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The Agreement states “as vacancies occur, the City and County shall share in the appointment of members to fill those seats.” It is the City of Palm Coast’s opportunity to appoint four members to this Committee. Section 420.9076, Fla. Stat., provides the AHAC guidelines, including the qualifications of the membership. One representative from at least six of the categories below must be met to be appointed: (a) A citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing. (b) A citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing. (c) A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing. (d) A citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing. (e) A citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing. (f) A citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing. (g) A citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing. (h) A citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to s. 163.3174. If the local planning agency is comprised of the governing board of the county or municipality, the governing board may appoint a designee who is knowledgeable in the local planning process. (i) A citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments. (j) A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction. (k) A citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan. For the four vacant seats, there are currently only 6 categories represented, with the following categories not filled: • A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing. • A citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to s. 163.3174. If the local planning agency is comprised of the governing board of the county or municipality, the governing board may appoint a designee who is knowledgeable in the local planning process. • A citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments. • A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction. Per statute, the committee does not require all categories filled and may have more than one member fill a category. Five applications were received for the four vacant positions from the following: 1. Carla Amaral 2. Adolphus Evans 3. Kelsie Lombard 4. Mindy Melendez 5. Raymond Royer This committee meets the 4th Tuesday every month at the Emergency Operations Center, Training Room B, 1769 E Moody Blvd Bldg. 3, Bunnell, FL 32110 at 3 p.m. Recommended Action: APPOINT FOUR (4) MEMBERS TO THE FLAGLER COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE. City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount Division PLANNING Account # Subject: APPEAL - HILL POINTE WAY SELF STORAGE, APPEAL OF PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD DECISION, APPLICATION 6236 Presenter: Michael Hanson, AICP Planner Attachments: 1. Presentation 2. Staff Report 3. Planning And Land Development Regulation Board Minutes 3.19.25 4. Hill Pointe Way Distant Aerial 5. Hill Pointe Way Close Aerial 6. Hill Pointe Way Future Land Use Map 7. Hill Pointe Way Zoning Map 8. Letter From Applicant 9. Analysis Of Special Exception By Applicant 10. Neighborhood Meeting Documentation 11. Public Notice By Applicant 12. Public Participation Submitted By Applicant Background: This is a quasi-judicial item, please disclose any ex parte communication. The applicant has submitted a request to appeal a decision of the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB) denying a Special Exception application for a ±99,585-square-foot (SF), two story building, which will provide ±850 self-storage units, as well as ±26 outdoor RV & boat storage spaces. The project is proposed on a vacant ±6.83- acre site located on the West side of Pine Lakes Pkwy. Approx ±0.5 miles south of Belle Terre Pkwy. This item was heard via public hearing by the PLDRB at its regularly scheduled meeting on March 19, 2025. Staff had originally recommended the approval of the special exception, subject to nine staff recommended conditions. The PLDRB voted 4 – 2 to deny the special exception noting that the project did not meet all the required criteria of the Unified Land Development Code (LDC), specifically Section 2.05.05(A): “The proposed development must not be in conflict with or contrary to the public interest. ” The site is zoned General Commercial (COM-2). The COM-2 zoning district requires a special exception to develop the property for Mini-warehouses, office warehouses and self- storage uses. The applicant chose to host a neighborhood meeting that was noticed to properties within 500 feet of the subject property although it isn’t required for special exceptions. Additionally, they met their public notice requirements sending certified mail a minimum of 14 days prior to the public hearing on March 19, 2025, and for the appeal to the Council. The applicant forwarded two emails they received as public comment opposing the project. This appeal if reversed, will be subject to the applicant submitted a Technical Site Plan - Tier 2 (TSP) application prior to the property’s development. Recommended Action: PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DELIBERATION, MAKE A MOTION TO EITHER AFFIRM OR REVERSE THE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD’S ACTION. PURSUANT TO SEC. 2.16.02(I): AFFIRM THE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD'S ACTION: "I MOVE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FIND THAT THE FOLLOWING FACTS PRESENTED AND REVIEWED HERE ARE COMPETENT SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE TO AFFIRM THE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD'S ACTION: THAT THE APPLICATION IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, NOTING THAT THE APPLICATION IS NOT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST PURSUANT TO SEC. 2.05.05(A) OF THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE"; OR REVERSE THE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD'S ACTION: "I MOVE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FIND THAT THE FOLLOWING FACTS PRESENTED AND REVIEWED HERE ARE COMPETENT SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE TO REVERSE THE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD'S ACTION: THAT THE APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND SUBJECT TO THE STAFF RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS". CITY COUNCIL MAY ADD, REMOVE, OR MODIFY ANY OF THE STAFF RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department PARKS & RECREATION Amount Division Account # Subject: ORDINANCE 2025-XX AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PALM COAST, CHAPTER 42, STREETS, ROADS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES Presenter: James Hirst, Director of Parks & Recreation Attachments: 1. Presentation 2. Ordinance Background: Pillars of Priorities: Safe & Reliable Services: A safe community for all is the catalyst to ensure that residents and regional visitors enjoy quality amenities year-round. On June 24, 2022, Governor DeSantis signed HB105, also known as the “Florida Clean Air Act,” into law. This legislation authorizes municipalities to prohibit smoking, with the exception of unfiltered cigars, within the boundaries of any public parks. This bill was introduced to help protect the public from the health risks associated with secondhand tobacco smoke. Several neighboring municipalities, including the City of Flagler Beach and Flagler County, have already adopted this bill. City staff will be presenting an ordinance to amend Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit smoking, excluding unfiltered cigars, in all City of Palm Coast public parks, trails, and facilities. This effort supports creating a welcoming environment for everyone who enjoys these spaces – whether exploring the trails, playing at the parks, or connecting with friends. Recommended Action: ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-XX AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PALM COAST, CHAPTER 42, STREETS, ROADS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount Division PLANNING Account # Subject: ORDINANCE 2025-XX 49 & 51 PINE CREST LANE REZONING Presenter: Michael Hanson, AICP, Planner Attachments: 1. Presentation 2. Ordinance 3. Staff Report 4. Distant Aerial Map 5. Close Aerial Map 6. Future Land Use Map 7. Current Zoning Map 8. Proposed Zoning Map 9. Application Package 10. Neighborhood Meeting Documentation 11. Affidavit, And Sign Posting 12. Business Impact Estimate Background: This is a quasi-judicial item, please disclose any ex parte communication. Michael Chiumento III, as agent for Flagler Habitat for Humanity Inc., is proposing to rezone two residential lots comprising ±0.46 acres of vacant land located on the east side of Pine Crest Lane from the Single-Family Residential (SFR-3) Zoning District to the Single-Family Residential (SFR-2) Zoning District in order for the owner to be able to develop one house on each of the lots. The subject properties were originally platted at 10,000-square-foot lots measuring 80 feet in width by 125 feet and conformed to the SFR-3 zoning district. A previous owner deeded off 64 feet of Lot 7 and eight feet of Lot 8. This deeding of property was done so without going through the City’s non-statutory lot subdivision process and resulted in the creation the subject properties as they exist today and a parcel of 16 feet in width in between 47 Pine Crest Lane, which is developed with improvements from 47 Pine Crest Lane. This was due to a surveying error on the survey submitted for the 2017 construction of 47 Pine Crest Lane. That survey did not depict the existing house from 45 Pine Crest Lane that encroaches onto the property by approximately 8.25 feet. This action made both subject parcels nonconforming to the SFR-3 zoning district. The previous property owner appears to have attempted to 47 Pine Crest Lane whole, as they were also the surveyor of the property, but in doing so made the subject properties nonconforming to the SFR-3 zoning district. The previous owner than transferred ownership of the properties to the current owner. The subject properties are located adjacent to property on Pine Crest Ln. that is zoned SFR- 2, which requires a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet and width of 60 feet. Due to the adjacent SFR-2 property, the applicant is seeking the rezoning of the subject properties to SFR-2 to make his client’s properties conforming to the Unified Land Development Code (LDC) so that the property owner may develop a single-family residence on each one. Project Description: Flagler Habitat for Humanity, Inc. purchased the subject properties in November of 2021 and plans to develop each one with a single-family residence as part of its mission to improve residents of the community’s lives by helping them become homeowners. Due to the nonconforming lot size (±9,000 square feet) and width (72 feet) of each property the proposed project requires rezoning to SFR-2 in order for the subject properties to meet the minimum lot size (7,500 square feet) and width (60 feet) requirements to be considered conforming. Public Participation: Section 2.05.02 of the LDC requires applicant to hold a neighborhood meeting. This meeting requires the applicant to notify neighboring property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the subject properties. The applicant hosted the neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Buddy Taylor Middle School Cafeteria. Eight members of the public attended the neighborhood meeting. Additionally, the meeting was attended by three members of the Flagler Habitat for Humanity Inc. Board of Directors, the applicant, and city staff. Residents were concerned with the neighborhood meeting assuming that the rezoning would allow the property owners to construct duplexes or multi-family residential development on the property, have issues meeting the required setbacks and being out of character with the neighborhood. The applicant assured the residents that the proposed rezoning would not give the property owner additional entitlements to develop the lots beyond one dwelling unit per lot and that the resulting single-family residences would be compatible with the existing neighborhood as there are already multiple properties on Pine Crest Ln. with the SFR-2 zoning district. The applicant complied with Section 2.05.03 of the LDC, which requires the applicant to post signs on the subject properties notifying the general public of the public hearing for the proposed rezoning would be held by the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board on April 16, 2025, for first reading of the City Council on May 20, 2025, and second reading of the City Council on June 3, 2025. Staff has not received further public participation regarding the project as of the time of drafting this staff report. Planning and Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB): The PLDRB reviewed this application at its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on April 16, 2025, and by a 7 – 0 vote found it in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval to City Council with a comment that they request the applicant make every effort to have the proposed development of the properties meet the SFR-3 rear setbacks. No one from the public spoke regarding this petition. Recommended Action: THE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD DETERMINED THE PROPOSED REZONING (APPLICATION NO. 6018) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL TO REZONE ±0.46 ACRES FROM THE SFR-3 ZONING DISTRICT TO THE SFR-2 ZONING DISTRICT City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department WATER AND WASTEWATER Amount UTILITY Division UTILITY Account # Subject: RESOLUTION 2025-XX AMENDING CAPACITY RESERVATION POLICY FOR PAYMENT FOR UTILITY CONTRIBUTION-IN-AID-OF-CONSTRUCTION FEES Presenter: Jason DeLorenzo, Chief of Staff Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. 2015 Option B 3. Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Utility Development Background: The attached resolution affirms the City Council’s support to return to the standard operating procedures for the payment of Contribution-in-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC) fees related to the City’s water and wastewater utility systems. In 2015, the City adopted a more flexible payment schedule for CIAC fees to encourage economic development, allowing developers to reserve utility capacity during the site development phase. This resolution reestablishes CIAC fees be paid in accordance with standard procedures to better manage utility system capacity and ensure equitable and timely contributions from development projects. To maintain flexibility in support of economic development, the resolution provides that the City Council may approve exceptions to the standard schedule for commercial projects that create jobs and align with the City’s business-friendly objectives, contingent upon required permit approvals from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Recommended Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-XX AMENDING CAPACITY RESERVATION POLICY FOR PAYMENT FOR UTILITY CONTRIBUTION-IN-AID-OF-CONSTRUCTION FEES City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount Division Account # Subject: RESOLUTION 2025-XX APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLAGLER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PALM COAST REGARDING THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE LOCAL OPTION FUEL TAX BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY Presenter: Lauren Johnston, Acting City Manager Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Interlocal Agreement Background: On May 28, 1987, the County entered into an Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Bunnell and Flagler Beach (the “First ILA”) for the purpose of establishing the method of distribution of the local option fuel tax using the option set forth in Section 336.025(3), Florida Statutes, which provided and continues to provide in pertinent part as follows: The county may, prior to June 1, establish by interlocal agreement with one or more of the municipalities located therein, representing a majority of the population of the incorporated area within the county, a distribution formula for dividing the entire proceeds of the local option fuel tax among the county government and all eligible municipalities within the county. The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners adopted Flagler County Ordinance Number 95-05A on August 10, 1995, for the purpose of incorporating the First ILA as the method of distribution of the local option fuel tax and is the local option fuel tax currently in place. On July 15, 2002, the County entered into a subsequent interlocal agreement with Palm Coast (the “Second ILA”) for the purpose of establishing the method of distribution of the Fuel Tax following Palm Coast’s incorporation and as set forth in Flagler County Ordinance Numbers 95-05 and 95-05A, the Fuel Tax is set to expire on August 31, 2025. Pursuant to Section 336.025, Florida Statutes, the County may reimpose the Fuel Tax at the current authorized rate provided the Fuel Tax is levied before July 1 and is effective September 1 and further provided that a redetermination of the method of distribution is made. Flagler County finds it is appropriate to enter into this Interlocal Agreement solely with Palm Coast for the purpose of re-establishing the method of distribution of the Fuel Tax pursuant to Section 336.025(3), Florida Statutes in advance of the County’s relevy of the Fuel Tax. Recommended Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-XX APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLAGLER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PALM COAST REGARDING THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE LOCAL OPTION FUEL TAX BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount Division Account # Subject: RESOLUTION 2025-XX APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM COAST PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS IAFF LOCAL 4807 Presenter: Lauren Johnston, Acting City Manager Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Agreement Background: Included to this agenda item is a collective bargaining agreement with the Palm Coast Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4807 for Fiscal Year 2024-2027 for Council’s consideration. Recommended Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-XX APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM COAST PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS IAFF LOCAL 4807 City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department PUBLIC SAFETY Amount OVER 50K Division FIRE Account # 10014000-052000 Subject: RESOLUTION 2025-XX PIGGYBACKING NORTH AMERICA FIRE EQUIPMENT CO. INC., CONTRACT WITH LAKE COUNTY, FL, FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES Presenter: Kyle Berryhill, Fire Chief Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Contract Background: Palm Coast Fire Department would like to partner with North America Fire Equipment Co. Inc, for fire equipment, supplies, and services as needed. Recommended Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-XX PIGGYBACKING NORTH AMERICA FIRE EQUIPMENT CO. INC., CONTRACT WITH LAKE COUNTY, FL, FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount NOT TO EXCEED $160,000.00 Division PLANNING Account # 10013507-031000 Subject: RESOLUTION 2025-XX PIGGYBACKING THE CITY OF PALATKA CONTRACT WITH JBPRO & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND INSPECTION SERVICES Presenter: Phong Nguyen, Senior Planner Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Draft Contract 3. Scope of Services Background: With the adoption of the City of Palm Coast 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update, there arises a need to amend the Land Development Code in order to be consistent with the adopted new policies and amended policies in the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Furthermore, action is needed in the form of studies and analysis to implement certain policies in the new Comprehensive Plan. City planning staff is tasked to implement these actions with the assistance from our consultant JBPro & Associates, Inc. City staff is recommending piggybacking the City of Palatka (RFQ 2023-04) with JBPro & Associates, Inc. through December 31, 2026, for professional planning services as needed. Piggybacking existing competitively bid contracts is advantageous since the pricing is generally better than what the City could obtain on its own, and the City does not incur the expense and delay of soliciting a bid. City staff will make purchases on an as-needed basis using budgeted funds appropriated by City Council. SOURCE OF FUNDS Planning Fund - Professional Services 10013507-031000 Budget $160,000.00 Total Expended/Encumbered to Date $0.00 Pending Work Orders/Contracts $0.00 Current (WO/Contract) $160,000.00 Recommended Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-XX PIGGYBACKING THE CITY OF PALATKA CONTRACT WITH JBPRO & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND INSPECTION SERVICES City of Palm Coast, Florida Agenda Item Agenda Date: May 20, 2025 Department FINANCIAL SERVICES Amount Division Account # Subject: REPORTING OF EMERGENCY AND SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES FOR APRIL 2025 Presenter: Lauren Johnston, Acting City Manager Attachments: 1. Emergency and Sole Source Purchase Report Background: Attached is a list of all emergency and sole source purchases for the month of April 2025, in accordance with Sec. 2.25 of Chapter 2, Article 1 Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palm Coast (Procurement Policy). Recommended Action: FOR REPORTING ONLY - VIA CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

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