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, June 9, 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. Page 1 of 7 (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 Mayor Norris provided the rules and procedures of public participation. Public participation opened at 9:02 a.m. Jeani Duarte discussed prior elections and the City Charter, and provided a handout. Sam Royer discussed affordable housing, asked Council about Easthampton and why there is no outlet to SR 100, discussed congestion issues because of construction, and asked Council to consider having the street go through. Mark Webb discussed that this will be his last meeting, he has recently sold his house, and that residents have a duty to participate. Council Member Sullivan thanked Mr. Webb and wished him luck. Jeremy Davis discussed nuisance, flooding, and development. Public participation closed at 9:13 a.m. Council Member Miller, Vice Mayor Pontieri, and Council Member Gambaro responded to Mr. Royer and thanked Mr. Webb. Mr. McGlothlin addressed Easthampton and that the property owner does not want to allow access. Mayor Norris wished Mr. Webb safe travels. Page 2 of 7 E. PRESENTATIONS 1. PRESENTATION - FILE OF LIFE INITIATIVE Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Kim Carney, Flagler County Board of County Commissioners, presented the initiative, shared comments, and shared a video on the topic. Rob Errett, Flager County Fire Rescue, also shared comments and discussed the initiative. Mr. Errett also shared an information card with Council. Vice Mayor Pontieri shared condolences and thanks. Council Member Sullivan shared comments and asked about sharing this information during a health crisis. Council Member Gambaro shared condolences and appreciation for their leadership. Mayor Norris expressed condolences and asked Ms. Kershaw to share on social media. Council Member Miller thanked Commissioner Carney for sharing her story. Ms. Carney and Mr. Errett responded to Council comments and questions. Public comment: There were none. 2. PRESENTATION - OVERVIEW OF PROPERTY TAXES (TRIM) Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Gwen Ragsdale, Budget & Procurement Manager, and Raelene Bowman, Accountant, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: TRIM process, TRIM timeline, property taxes, TRIM notice sent by the property appraiser, millage rate and property tax history, general fund services provided through property taxes and State revenue, millage rate comparison to other Florida cities, 2026 ad valorem taxes by taxing authority, and the budget meeting timeline. Council held additional discussion on possible State legislation, the City budget since COVID, and the changing economic environment. Ms. Ragsdale, Ms. Bowman, and Helena Alves, Director of Financial Services, provided a response to Council questions. Vice Mayor Pontieri asked for a full breakdown of the Holland Park Settlement: where the monies are and how they are proposed to be allocated; the appropriated fund balance breakdown: how much is in the appropriated fund balance and what are the items that make up the appropriated fund balance; what is in our reserves: how much and for how Page 3 of 7  long does that amount support the organization, and compare that to what our policy for our reserves states, for the amount and how much time we would like our reserves to support us; and whether we have any current ongoing programs that were once paid for through grants where we no longer receive grant money. Council gave unanimous consensus. Mayor Norris asked for consensus for the City Attorney to draft a resolution for an austerity budget. Council held discussion on the topic and provided unanimous consensus for the City Attorney to work the City Manager to draft a resolution. Public comment: There were none. 3. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2 REVIEW AUTHORITY, ENFORCEMENT, AND PROCEDURES Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Phong Nguyen, Planning Manager, presented the item to Council, and suggested that staff present LDC items 3-7 together and then open up for public comment. Council concurred. Topics presented included: Chapter 2 Review Authority, Enforcement, and Procedures of the LDC. Mr. Nguyen and Michael Hanson, Senior Planner, provided a response to Council questions. Vice Mayor Pontieri asked for consensus that the City Manager’s designation of the land use administrator be approved annually by Council through resolution. The City Attorney asked for time to research to make sure Council is not interfering with the City Manager’s responsibilities. Council provided direction on the following sections: Table 2-1 Development Order Approvals, clarify to include single family 2.05.02 A. Clarify conditions for a waiver 2.05.02 B. Require the applicant to send notices to all residents 2.05.06 E. Extension of a development order, limit to one 12-month extension 2.06.04 Frequency of application, change to 24 months 2.09.03 D. Bonds, change language from ‘may’ to ‘shall’ The City Attorney and Council continued discussion of the designation of the Land Use Administrator. Council provided unanimous consensus to give notice of designation by resolution. 4. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3 - ZONING, USES, AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS Page 4 of 7  Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Michael Hanson, Senior Planner, and Phong Nguyen, Planning Manager, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: Chapter 3 - Zoning, Uses, and Dimensional Standard. Mr. Hansen and Mr. Nguyen provided a response to Council questions. Council provided direction on the following: 1. Add language for data centers to require regulations regarding closed loop, energy grid, and noise. 2. J. Existing golf course communities, have the City Attorney research view protection zones. 3. Economic development, have staff research residential density bonuses. 5. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4 - CONDITIONS FOR LIMITED SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Michael Hanson, Senior Planner, and Phong Nguyen, Planning Manager, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: Chapter 4 - Conditions for Limited Specific Uses and Activities. Mr. Hansen and Mr. Nguyen provided a response to Council questions. Council provided direction on the following: 1. Have staff look at adding metal to roof materials 2. 4.01.02 A.2 b. Height, change procedure to go through the variance process 3. Add unified sea wall standard or bring this back separately from LDC as a code amendment, and inform Council of how many vacant lots are on the saltwater canals. 6. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 11 - TREE PROTECTION, LANDSCAPING, BUFFERS, AND IRRIGATION OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Council Member Miller left the meeting at 12:56, and mentioned the World Cup starting this week. Richard Picatagi, Landscape Architect, Dylan Rodriguez, Environmental Planner, and Phong Nguyen, Planning Manager, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: Chapter 11 - Tree Protection, Landscaping, Buffers, and Irrigation. Page 5 of 7  Mr. Picatagi, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mr. Nguyen provided a response to Council questions. Council provided direction on the following: 1. Look at imposing penalties for lot/buffer clearing of specimen and historical trees 2. Look at what we can do to strengthen protection for the tree canopy 3. Table 11-5 perimeter buffer requirements, add language and make corrections 7. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS (LDC) TO CHAPTER 14 - GLOSSARY Mayor Norris read the title into the record. Phong Nguyen, Planning Manager, presented the item to Council. Topics presented included: Chapter 14 - Glossary. Mr. Nguyen provided a response to Council questions. Council provided direction on the following: Have staff define different types of data centers, and bring back in July. Public comment: There were none. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each. Public comment: Jeremy Davis thanked Council, and discussed leadership and transparency. G. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council Member Gambaro wished his wife a Happy Birthday. Council Member Sullivan discussed that June 12 is the last day to qualify to run for office. Vice Mayor Pontieri asked Mr. McGlothlin about the Ford buffer issue. Mr. McGlothlin responded that staff is investigating, and will provide a briefing to Council. Vice Mayor Pontieri also discussed a fundraiser she is holding for the Family Life Center this Wednesday from 6-8 at Red Clover in European Village, including Karaoke for a Cause. Page 6 of 7 H. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Duffy encouraged everyone to watch the USA play Paraguay on Friday in the first round of the World Cup. I. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. McGlothlin added Go USA. J. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Alison Palmer Deputy City Clerk Page 7 of 7