City Council Workshop

City Hall City of Palm Coast 160 Lake Avenue Minutes Palm Coast, FL 32164 www.palmcoast.gov City Council Workshop Meeting Mayor Michael Norris Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri Council Member Charles Gambaro Council Member Ty Miller Council Member David Sullivan Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9:00 AM City Hall - Jon Netts Community Wing City Staff Michael McGlothlin, 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. NOTICE: This meeting is being live streamed on the City of Palm Coast YouTube channel and audio recorded for public record and transparency. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Norris 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 Deputy City Clerk Alison Palmer called the roll. All members were present. 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, 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: Page 1 of 8  (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 Mayor Norris provided the rules and procedures of public participation. Public participation opened at 9:02 a.m. Jeani Duarte discussed several issues including development, infrastructure, water quality, public participation, and the City Charter, and provided documents that are attached to these minutes. Mark Webb asked to have public comment at the end of the meeting, discussed local control, and asked for Council’s opinion. Joe Runac, Courtney Ct., discussed motorcycle racing and loitering on Palm Coast Parkway and asked about law enforcement and consequences. William Belleck, Live Oak Ln., agreed with the prior speaker, shared that he can hear the noise from the racing, and that it is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Public participation closed at 9:13 a.m. Mayor Norris asked Mr. McGlothlin to follow up with the Sheriff’s office. Mr. McGlothlin stated that Commander Woodward is addressing the issue. Council Member Miller provided a response to Mr. Webb on public comment. All members of Council responded to Mr. Webb’s comments regarding local control and home rule. E. PRESENTATIONS 1. PRESENTATION - ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Helena Alves, Director of Financial Services, introduced the item. Datnilza “Dani” Metz and Leslie Weaber from PFM Asset Management, LLC presented the item to Council. Page 2 of 8  Topics presented included: philosophy and approach, investment policy review process and scope, economic update, the impact of current political issues, the fed’s dual mandate and “dot plot,” US Treasury yield curve, fixed income total returns, and portfolio review. Ms. Alves, Ms. Metz, and Ms. Weaber provided a response to Council questions. Public comment: Tony Amaral asked about the bond sale and the process. Ms. Alves and Ms. Metz provided a response to Mr. Amaral’s questions. 2. PRESENTATION - PALM HARBOR GOLF CLUB QUARTER 2 UPDATE Mayor Norris read the title into the record. James Hirst, Director of Parks & Recreation, introduced the item. Dennis Redican, Recreation Manager, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: implemented changes and outcomes, changes to operations, updates and new opportunities, revenue, current and future expenditure projections, maintenance needs, and upcoming opportunities. Mr. Hirst and Mr. Redican provided a response to Council questions. City Attorney Duffy recommended presenting Item 3, and then opening Item 2 and 3 for public comment. Council provided consensus. 3. PRESENTATION - RFI FOR PALM HARBOR GOLF CLUB Mayor Norris read the title into the record. James Hirst, Director of Parks & Recreation, and Dennis Redican, Recreation Manager, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: RFI-PR-26-28 and the process, the submissions received, and next steps. Mr. Hirst and Mr. Redican provided a response to Council questions. Council held discussion of the item. Mayor Norris and Council Members Miller, Sullivan, and Gambaro provided consensus to put out an RFP for managing the golf course. Vice Mayor Pontieri did not provide consensus. Public comment: Jim Palmer discussed improvements of the golf course, thinks Dennis Redican has done a tremendous job, and advised giving Mr. Redican at least a year before even considering an RFP. James Janoff, W section, thinks Council is being shortsighted since the revenues have increased by 400K in six months, thinks RFPs create a negative aura, and that Council should allow Mr. Redican to continue to grow the revenue and stop this nonsense. Mr. Janoff further commented that Council has gotten everything they’ve asked for and now want to pull the plug, and that this should be stopped right now. Page 3 of 8 Eric Webb advised Council to crawl, walk, run, shared that staff is doing a great job, to be very careful when wording an RFP, that this is our course, asked if the expenditures are transparent, discussed The Conservatory, and asked to give them time. Martha Papburg discussed the social benefits of the golf course, asked if the other recreational activities are making money, and asked Council to let them have their golf. Partick Miller, F section, advised Council to look at Vice Mayor Pontieri, allow the course to move forward, that we do not have a good record with contracts and RFPs, that Mr. Redican has turned this course around because he listens and has an attitude of positivity and accountability, and further advised Council to let the RFP go, and be part of a new positive attitude. Mark Gregoire stated that he agreed with many prior speakers, discussed the history with Kemper sports, that Kemper made a profit and the City lost money, asked why reinvent the wheel, stated that Mr. Redican has shown that he will generate a profit, suggested an enterprise fund for the golf course, and that Mr. Redican should be commended. David Ferguson asked about the rates and revenue, stated that we are your customers, that Council has too many other problems to work on, that this is not a headache anymore, and to focus on the big picture. Dennis McDonald discussed the golf course as municipal fabric and the start of Palm Coast, that people came here for the golf course, that this golf course can turn a profit with the proper management, that Council is running him down and his employees off, and asked why don’t you figure out how you can get more Dennis’ for other amenities. Joe Runac discussed that he does not know why there is an insistence by Council to bring in outsiders, that maybe everyone has a different agenda, that the course is wonderful, that staff works hard for improvement of the golf course, and that Roger is a treasure. Howard Rifken commended Mr. Redican and his staff for turning around the golf course and discussed affordability for the residents. William Belleck asked if we have ever applied to be on the Florida Historic Golf Trail run by the Florida Department of State. Mr. Broder commented that Mr. Redican is doing a super job, asked why mess with success, and stated that he should get a $10,000 bonus. Greg Evans discussed his RFI submission. Mayor Norris allowed Mr. Evans additional time to speak. Charles McLaughlin discussed golfing in Palm Coast, that the course is perfect for muni players, opposes the RFP, do not try to turn this into a big-time golf club, that this is for the local residents and senior citizens, and to keep it a muni. Council continued discussion of the subject and provided consensus to let staff continue managing the golf course and not develop an RFP. Mayor Norris, Vice Mayor Pontieri and Council Member Sullivan gave consensus, Council Member Gambaro and Miller did not give consensus. Council also provided consensus to have the City Attorney look into an enterprise fund, and for staff to provide information on golf cart leasing. Page 4 of 8 4. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS Mayor Norris read the title into the record. City Attorney Marcus Duffy introduced the item. Mr. Duffy, Christopher Roe, Bond Council from Bryant, Miller, Olive, and Kaiti Lenhart, Supervisor of Elections, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: a review of the three proposed charter amendment changes. Mr. Duffy, Mr. Roe, and Ms. Lenhart provided a response to Council questions. Public comment: Tony Amaral asked for clarification on censures, appointment schedules, and the debt time frame. Council responded to public comment and continued discussion of the topic. Council provided consensus for Mr. Duffy to amend the draft ordinances and return to a workshop in May. Council recessed at 12:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 12:45 p.m. 5. PRESENTATION - SR 100 CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) OVERVIEW Mayor Norris read the title into the record. John Zobler, Director of Community Development, and Craig McKinney, Economic Development Manager, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: definition and purpose, boundaries of the CRA, process to create and duration, funding source, administration, reporting requirements, typical CRA funding uses, periodic review of financial performance, plan amendments, and recommended next steps. Mr. Zobler, Mr. McKinney, and Carl Cote, Director of Stormwater and Engineering, provided a response to Council questions. Council continued discussion of the subject and provided consensus for staff to hire a consultant to develop a plan with a narrowed scope. Public comment: Darlene Shelley discussed the CRA, believes it should be repealed, seems like it incentivized apartments, and that the property was given to the City for amenities for the residents. Tony Amaral discussed the history of the CRA beginning in 2004 and suggested Council look at extending the CRA. Dennis McDonald discussed Whispering Pines and that the CRA has been a free ride on the taxpayers of Palm Coast. Page 5 of 8  Council responded to public comment and continued discussion of the topic. 6. PRESENTATION - DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR DUPLEX ZONED LOTS Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Estelle Lens, Senior Planner, Phong Nguyen, Planning Manager, and Jacqueline Gonzales, Site Development Coordinator I, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: purpose of the duplex zoning district, development options, duplex lot configurations, proposed new options, and recommendations. Ms. Lens, Mr. Nguyen, and Ms. Gonzales provided a response to Council questions. Public comment: Carla Amaral discussed affordable workforce housing, the definitions of affordable, and incentives. Dennis McDonald discussed splitting duplex lots, asked for a list of the owners of the vacant duplex lots, that Palm Coast is being ruined, and that this should be tabled. Darlene Shelley discussed compatibility, that this is a threat to property values, and that Palm Coast already has affordable housing. Tony Amaral thanked Council for discussing the issue and asked for a pledge to work on workforce housing. Council continued discussion of the topic and asked staff for a list of all duplex lot property owners to explore a pilot program. Mr. Nguyen agreed to provide the list when the housing study comes before Council at a future workshop. 7. PRESENTATION - 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Brian Roche, Director of Utility, and Carl Cote, Director of Stormwater and Engineering, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: 5-Year CIP project list, Water System R&R Focus, Water System Expansion Focus, Wastewater System R&R Focus, Wastewater System Expansion Focus, Wastewater CAIC/Program Management, CIP projected funding source and use of funds, 10-Year CIP annual update, capital project funds, recreation impact fee, transportation impact fee, Old Kings Road special assessment fund, Fire impact fee, streets improvement fund, SR 100 CRA, and stormwater management fund. Mr. Cote and Mr. Roche provided a response to Council questions. Public comment: Darlene Shelley asked about funds, interlocal agreements, and the gas tax. Tony Amaral asked about the transportation impact fee funds and box culverts. Council and Mr. Cote provided a response to public comment and continued discussion of the topic. Page 6 of 8  8. PRESENTATION - SOFTWARE STRATEGY AND RISK MITIGATION COUNCIL SAP PRIORITY 6.1 Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Doug Akins, Director of Information Technology, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: purpose, how the plan was built, guiding principles, fragmentation, risk assessment, and EAM. Mr. Akins provided a response to Council questions. Council provided direction to develop an RFP and present total ROI and cost savings at a future meeting. Public comment: There were none. F. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each. Jeremy Davis discussed a recent rain event, the monitoring he did on his property, a Palm Coast connect ticket submitted, elevation differences, and the system as designed. Dennis McDonald advised Council to check with local realtors about the market, commended Council for agreeing not to sell the golf course, and would like to see a covenant placed on the 147 acres. Dylana Galery discussed Citizens Academy, gave kudos, and suggested the course be offered more than twice per year. Council provided a response to public comment and gave consensus for the City Attorney to look at a covenant and historical designation for the golf course. G. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council Member Miller discussed the CRA and YMCA, asked to have the YMCA come back with an update, and provided a sports update. Vice Mayor Pontieri discussed upcoming Tunnel to Towers and Vincent’s Clubhouse events, the $126 million appropriations for the Loop Road, and the MPD and development orders that impact the westward expansion. Council Member Gambaro thanked staff for assisting with the recent housing fair, and mentioned the Tunnel to Towers event. Mayor Norris provided a sports update. H. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA There were none. I. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Page 7 of 8  There were none. J. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Alison Palmer Deputy City Clerk Page 8 of 8 Attachment to Minutes