City Council Business Meeting
Regular MeetingPalm Coast, FL · May 20, 2025
Minutes
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:
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Agenda
City Hall
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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,
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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
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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
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15. AGENDA WORKSHEET AND CALENDAR
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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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