Deltona public meetings in 2022

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved final site plans for two projects. These include a storage facility revision and a new manufacturing facility.

• Approved Bright Side Storage Revision (SP22-0011) final site plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Alpine Project (SP22-0007) final site plan for a 52,800 square foot manufacturing facility (Unanimous)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hear a presentation from lobbyist Georgia McKeown concerning the State of Florida hurricane relief. The meeting also includes city manager comments and standard procedural items.

• Presentation by Georgia McKeown regarding State of Florida hurricane relief

The Commission held a special meeting featuring presentations on State of Florida hurricane relief, FEMA assistance, and disaster recovery grants. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the session.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is conducting pre-application meetings for several development projects. Discussions include site plans for apartments, a retail space, and an activity center. One item involves a conditional use request for daycare at a church property.

• Site plan pre-application for Halifax Crossings Apartments (± 13.58 acres)
• Site plan pre-application for 1241 East Normandy Boulevard (± 1.72 acres)
• Site plan discussion for Activity Center on North Normandy Boulevard regarding a potential cell tower
• Conditional use request for daycare and Pre-K at 2886 Elkcam Boulevard

The committee approved the minutes from the November 17, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of pre-application meetings for four separate site plans and use requests, where staff provided guidance on requirements but made no formal approvals.

• Approved Minutes of November 17, 2022 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold hearings on changing the land use and zoning of a 34.8-acre area to allow for a residential development. This project, known as Catalina Pointe, would include up to 280 rental units such as cottages, duplexes, and townhomes. The meeting also includes reviews of federal grant reports and appointments to local councils.

• Final hearing for Ordinance No. 22-2022 to change land use from Commercial to Medium Density Residential
• First reading of Ordinance No. 24-2022 to rezone 34.83 acres to a Residential Planned Unit Development
• Public hearing for the 2021-2022 CDBG Annual Action Performance and Evaluation Report
• Appointment of an alternate representative to the River To Sea Transportation Planning Organization
• Appointment of a City representative to the Tourist Development Council

The City Commission approved a land use map amendment and a first-reading zoning change to convert approximately 34.8 acres from commercial to residential planned unit development. The Commission also voted to terminate its contract with the law firm Fowler, O'Quinn, Feeney and Sneed.

• Approved 2021-2022 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-2022 changing 34.8 acres from Commercial to Medium Density Residential (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 24-2022 first reading to rezone 34.83 acres to Residential Planned Unit Development (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jodylee as alternate representative to River To Sea Transportation Planning Organization (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Avila-Vazquez as representative to the Tourist Development Council (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-46 for General Fund and CDBG budget amendments (6-0)
• Voted to terminate law firm Fowler, O'Quinn, Feeney and Sneed effective in 90 days (6-0)
• Concurred to have Interim City Manager discuss a long-term lease with the American Legion for property next to Veterans' Memorial Park

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential rezoning amendment for Fernanda Place and the 2022 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee report. Additionally, the commission will consider a contract for wastewater treatment facility improvements.

• Ordinance 13-2022: Rezoning ±43.55 acres from Agriculture to Residential Planned Unit Development
• Resolution 2022-39: Approval to transmit the 2022 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee report
• $68,400 task authorization for Fisher Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements

The City Commission voted unanimously to deny a major amendment for a new 43.55-acre phase of the Fernanda Place RPUD. Other actions included approving a wastewater facility engineering contract and appointing a representative to the Transportation Planning Organization.

• Denied Ordinance No. 13-2022 Fernanda Place RPUD Major Amendment for Phase 3 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-39 to transmit the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2022 report (7-0)
• Approved $68,400 contract to Kimley Horn for Fisher Wastewater Treatment Facility engineering services (7-0)
• Appointed Dana McCool as the City's representative to the Transportation Planning Organization (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 7 and November 14, 2022 meetings (6-1)
• Concurred to form a committee to celebrate former Mayors of Deltona
• Concurred to request Volusia County Council fill a vacant position immediately

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold pre-application meetings regarding two site plan proposals. The items include a potential 12-unit apartment complex and a storage garage project.

• Pre-application meeting for a 12-unit apartment complex at the corner of Day Street and Cardinal Street
• Pre-application meeting for a storage garage at 892 Deltona Blvd.

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Two pre-application site plan meetings were held for properties on Cardinal Street and Deltona Blvd, but no formal votes were taken on those projects.

• Approved Minutes of November 3, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will consider Ordinance No. 24-2022 to rezone approximately 34.83 acres of land. This proposal would change the zoning from Business Planned Unit Development and Retail Commercial District to a Residential Planned Unit Development. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from October 19, 2022.

• Rezoning of 34.83 acres at Howland Boulevard and Catalina Boulevard
• Change from BPUD and C-1 to Residential RPUD
• Approval of October 19, 2022 minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the City Commission approve Ordinance No. 24-2022. This action proposes rezoning land at Howland Boulevard and Catalina Boulevard from business and retail commercial to Residential Planned Unit Development.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 24-2022 to rezone 34.83 acres to Residential Planned Unit Development (6-1)
• Required the inclusion of eight-foot sidewalks as part of the rezoning recommendation

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will vote to ratify the November 8, 2022, General Election results for several seats and proposed Charter amendments. The meeting also includes swearing in newly elected commissioners and selecting a Vice Mayor from among them.

• Ratification of election results via Resolution No. 2022-40
• Ratification of Charter amendment results via Resolution No. 2022-41
• Swearing in of newly elected Commissioners
• Selection of a new Vice Mayor

The City Commission ratified the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election and the proposed Charter amendments. Newly elected officials were sworn in, and Anita Bradford was appointed Vice Mayor.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-40 ratifying General Election results (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-41 ratifying General Election Charter amendments (7-0)
• Appointed Anita Bradford as Vice Mayor (5-1)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several land use amendments, including a proposal to change 34.8 acres from commercial to medium-density residential. They will also hear a second reading for a retail center rezoning and consider the final plat for a new 57-lot subdivision. Additionally, staff will provide an update on Hurricane Ian debris removal efforts.

• Public hearing for rezoning ±34.8 acres from Commercial to Medium Density Residential
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone ±5.3 acres for a retail center with a $159,833.02 traffic payment
• Acceptance of final plat for Island Walk South subdivision featuring 57 single-family lots
• Review of a $2,592,293.00 performance bond for the Island Walk South project
• Update on Hurricane Ian debris removal efforts

The City Commission approved a contract for James V. Chisholm to serve as Interim City Manager and declared a state of local emergency for Storm Nicole. The board also approved several zoning changes and emergency debris removal contracts.

• Approved contract for James V. Chisholm as Interim City Manager (4-3)
• Declared state of local emergency effective Nov. 8, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-2022 changing 34.8 acres from Commercial to Medium Density Residential (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 17-2022 rezoning 5.3 acres to Business Planned Unit Development (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-28 accepting Final Plat for Island Walk South (4-3)
• Approved emergency debris monitoring and removal contracts via consent (7-0)
• Approved $30,447 purchase of a 2023 Ford Maverick truck (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2022-39 regarding Affordable Housing Advisory Committee report (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final site plan approval for Florida Health Care at 1925 Providence Blvd. The committee will also conduct a pre-application meeting regarding the Pine Ridge RPUD rezoning at 935 Howland Blvd.

• Final site plan approval for Florida Health Care (± 1.39 acres)
• Pre-application meeting for Pine Ridge RPUD rezoning (± 13.06 acres)
• Proposed development of 45 single-family lots at 935 Howland Blvd.

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for a medical office, pharmacy, and retail use at 1925 Providence Boulevard. The committee also held a pre-application meeting for a proposed residential rezone at 935 Howland Blvd, noting a current moratorium until March 2023.

• Approved Final Site Plan application SP22-0005 for Florida Health Care Deltona (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 20, 2022 (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several development applications. This includes final site plan approvals for apartment complexes on Florida Drive and Belltower Avenue. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings regarding industrial, office, and self-storage projects.

• Final site plan approval for Florida Drive Apartments at 2232 Florida Drive
• Final site plan determination for Belltower Apartments at 520 Belltower Ave
• Subdivision exemption for Project Alpine on North Normandy
• Rezoning pre-application meeting for 3174 Howland Blvd
• Site plan pre-application meeting for 265 Enterprise Rd

The Development Review Committee approved a property agreement for a subdivision exemption (Project Alpine) after removing conditions, and unanimously approved a final site plan for 2232 Florida Drive. The committee remanded the Belltower Apartments site plan (11 units on a wetland site) back to the applicant for revision, and held pre-application meetings for several other projects. No public comments or staff reports were presented.

• Approved Property Agreement for SD22-0007 (Project Alpine) excluding conditions, unanimously
• Approved Final Site Plan for 2232 Florida Drive (SP22-0002), unanimously
• Remanded Belltower Apartments site plan (SP21-0020) back to applicant for revision, unanimously

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing two ordinances regarding land use changes. The board will consider rezoning approximately 43.55 acres near Fernanda Drive to a Residential Planned Unit Development. A second item proposes changing the land use of property at 2965 Howland Boulevard from commercial to medium density residential.

• Ordinance No. 13-2022: Rezoning ±43.55 acres near Fernanda Drive to RPUD
• Ordinance No. 22-2022: Rezone property at 2965 Howland Boulevard from Commercial to Medium Density Residential

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-1 to recommend denial of a major amendment to the Fernanda Place RPUD that would have added 145 lots on 43.55 acres south of Fernanda Drive, citing traffic, school capacity, and safety concerns. The board also voted 4-3 to recommend approval of a small-scale future land use amendment at 2965 Howland Boulevard, changing the designation from Commercial to Medium Density Residential for a luxury rental community with 189 cottages and 88 townhomes.

• Recommended denial of Ordinance 13-2022 (Fernanda Place Phase 3 expansion) 6-1
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 22-2022 (Howland Blvd land use change) 4-3

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 20, 2022. The agenda also includes a presentation of the AHAC Deltona Report-2022_Final.

• Approval of September 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Presentation of the AHAC Deltona Report-2022_Final

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee voted unanimously to accept its annual report and submit it to the City Commission and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural approvals and general discussion.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved and transmitted AHAC Report to City Commission and Florida Housing Finance Corporation (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing two ordinances regarding land rezonings. One proposal involves 5.3 acres for a small retail center, while the other covers approximately 109 acres for a mixed-use medical village and residential units. Both projects include planned transportation fair share payments to Volusia County.

• Rezoning of ±5.3 acres for a retail center with a $159,833.02 traffic payment
• Rezoning of ±109.71 acres for a mixed-use medical village and residential development
• A $1,398,612.14 fair share payment for transportation improvements related to the MPUD
• Update on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts

The Commission voted 7-0 to rezone 109.71 acres from Business Planned Unit Development and Agriculture to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development, allowing a medical village and hotel near UF/Halifax Hospital. They also extended a moratorium on single-family density increases through March 2023, approved a $5.2M health insurance contract, and continued a rezoning for 5.3 acres and a final plat for Island Walk South to November 7. Hurricane Ian recovery updates were presented.

• Approved rezoning of 109.71 acres to Mixed Use PUD for medical village and hotel (7-0)
• Extended moratorium on single-family density increases to March 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved United Healthcare contract for health/dental insurance at $5,206,597 annually (7-0)
• Continued rezoning of 5.3 acres to Business PUD to November 7, 2022 (7-0)
• Continued Island Walk South final plat to November 7, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 contract with Florida Housing Coalition for Analysis of Impediments (consent)
• Approved $1,183,500 bid to McMahan Construction for wastewater treatment improvements (7-0)
• Approved $640,000 annual chemical supply contract with Hawkins, Inc. (consent)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final plat approval for the Island Walk South project. This ± 15.97-acre residential development is located at 2750 Lake Helen Osteen Road. The committee will also review minutes from the September 1, 2022 meeting.

• Final plat approval for Island Walk South (± 15.97 acres) at 2750 Lake Helen Osteen Road
• Approval of September 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The Development Review Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Commission accept the Island Walk South Final Plat (SD22-0009), a 57-unit subdivision on 15.97 acres off Lake Helen Osteen Road. The recommendation is subject to the condition that the final plat development order be recorded concurrently with the plat mylar within 20 working days of Resolution No. 2022-28. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from September 1, 2022. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of September 1, 2022, as presented (unanimous).
• Recommended City Commission accept Island Walk South Final Plat (SD22-0009) with condition that development order be recorded within 20 working days of Resolution No. 2022-28 (unanimous).

Special City Commission Meeting

The Deltona City Commission is conducting interviews for the Interim City Manager position. Fourteen candidates are scheduled for individual sessions throughout the meeting. Applications from Gary Palmer, Ryan Reckley, and John Drago have been withdrawn.

• Interviews for the Interim City Manager position
• Withdrawal of applications from Gary Palmer, Ryan Reckley, and John Drago

The Deltona City Commission voted 4-2 to appoint James Chisholm as Interim City Manager, effective immediately, until a permanent manager is hired. The decision followed interviews with 13 candidates and public comment. The Commission also directed the City Attorney to conduct an outside investigation into the Deputy City Manager situation.

• Appointed James Chisholm as Interim City Manager (4-2)
• Directed City Attorney to conduct outside investigation into Deputy City Manager situation

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances, including a rezoning request for approximately 109.71 acres to allow for a Medical Village and hotel. The meeting also includes discussions on establishing a rental registry and extending a moratorium on density increases. Additionally, the commission will consider infrastructure redesigns and property fine reductions.

• Rezoning ±109.71 acres for a Medical Village and hotel (Ordinance No. 18-2022)
• Establishing a new Rental Registry for rental dwellings (Ordinance No. 20-2022)
• $148,020 task authorization for Lake Monroe Pump Station redesign
• Extending the moratorium on density increases for single-family projects
• Reducing a property fine at 1365 Indian Rock Ct to $40,000

The Deltona City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 18-2022, rezoning 109.71 acres from Business PUD and Agriculture to Mixed Use PUD, with a second hearing set for October 17, 2022. The commission also approved a legal fee pass-through ordinance (19-2022) 6-1, extended a density moratorium to March 31, 2023, and reduced a code enforcement fine to $40,000. A rental dwelling regulation ordinance was withdrawn by staff after a motion to amend failed.

• Approved first reading of rezoning 109.71 acres to MPUD (7-0)
• Approved legal fee pass-through ordinance, first reading (6-1)
• Extended density moratorium to March 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Reduced fine for 1365 Indian Rock Ct. to $40,000 (5-2)
• Sent Ordinance 13-2022 (Fernanda Place) back to Planning & Zoning Board (7-0)
• Continued Island Walk South final plat to Oct 17 (7-0)
• Continued Tetra Tech Lake Monroe task authorization to Oct 17 (7-0)
• Withdrew rental dwelling ordinance (staff action, commission concurred)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider the final plat for the Island Walk South project. This residential planned unit development covers approximately 15.97 acres at 2750 Lake Helen Osteen Road.

• Final plat approval for Island Walk South (± 15.97 acres)
• Approval of September 1, 2022, meeting minutes

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is reviewing a proposal to hire Axis Infrastructure for a 12-month public scoping process. This work relates to the city's temporary moratorium on single-family density increases. The project aims to use community outreach to help shape future land development policies.

• Contract with Axis Infrastructure for $189,050.00
• Public scoping process regarding land planning and development
• Review of Ordinance No. 12-2022 moratorium on single-family density increases

The City Commission discussed a proposed contract with consultant Jason Green of Access Infrastructure for public scoping related to the temporary moratorium on detached single-family density increases (Ordinance No. 12-2022). After discussion and public comments, the Commission concurred to move forward with engaging the community and gathering information, but deferred a decision on whether Access Infrastructure will participate until a future meeting. No formal vote was taken; the action was a consensus to proceed with the process.

• Concurred to move forward with community engagement and information gathering for the density moratorium scoping
• Deferred decision on Access Infrastructure contract participation to a future Commission meeting

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss a lawsuit settlement and provide direction to the Interim City Manager. The meeting also includes consideration of budgeted purchases exceeding $25,000 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

• Discussion regarding a lawsuit settlement
• Approval of budgeted purchases over $25,000 for FY22-23
• Discussion on Interim City Manager

The Deltona City Commission voted 4-3 to declare a State of Local Emergency effective immediately via emergency Ordinance No. 23-2022 in response to Hurricane Ian. The Commission also approved a lawsuit settlement with Mr. Adams by a 4-3 vote, and unanimously approved the list of budgeted purchase orders for fiscal year 2022-2023. Discussion was held on the process for hiring an interim city manager, including contacting search firms and seeking resumes.

• Declared a State of Local Emergency effective immediately per emergency Ordinance No. 23-2022 (4-3 vote)
• Approved a lawsuit settlement with Mr. Adams and authorized the Mayor to execute the documents (4-3 vote)
• Approved the list of purchase orders for fiscal year 2022-2023 (7-0 vote)
• Concurred to contact previously selected search firms for updated pricing on a city manager search
• Concurred to have the Interim City Manager contact Range Riders and set up public interviews for an interim city manager

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider Ordinance No. 18-2022 regarding a land rezoning request. The proposal involves approximately 109.71 acres along the Halifax Crossing Boulevard corridor. This would change the zoning from Business PUD and Agriculture to Mixed Use PUD.

• Rezoning of ±109.71 acres near Halifax Hospital Complex
• Change from Business PUD and Agriculture to Mixed Use PUD
• Approval of August 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance 18-2022, which would rezone approximately 109.71 acres along Halifax Crossing Boulevard from Business Planned Unit Development (BPUD) and Agriculture (A) to Mixed Used Planned Unit Development (MPUD). The project includes medical village nodes, commercial space, and age-restricted housing. The recommendation now goes to the City Commission for final decision.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 18-2022 to rezone 109.71 acres to MPUD (6-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from May 17, 2022. The agenda also includes a review of the AHAC Deltona Report-2022.

• Approval of May 17, 2022 minutes
• Review of AHAC Deltona Report-2022

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met and discussed the draft 2022 Annual Report, including recommendations on expedited permitting, density bonuses, community land trusts, and impact fee waivers. No formal votes were taken; members agreed to submit comments by September 28, 2022. The minutes of May 17, 2022, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed draft 2022 AHAC Annual Report; no formal action taken
• Agreed to submit comments on the report by September 28, 2022

City Commission

The Commission will vote on the FY 2022/2023 budget and a new millage rate of 7.6500. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for a retail center and approval of a lobbying consultant.

• Adoption of FY 2022/2023 millage rate at 7.6500, a 12.27% increase over the rolled-back rate.
• Rezoning ~5.3 acres for a retail center including a $159,833.02 fair share payment to Volusia County.
• Approval of GA McKeown & Associates, LLC as a lobbying consultant for an annual fee of $45,000.
• Approval of insurance premium increases, including $181,270 for liability and property coverage.

The City Commission approved a final millage rate of 7.65 (a 12.27% increase over the rolled-back rate) and a $214.8 million total budget for FY 2022/2023. The millage vote was 5-2; the budget vote was 6-1. The Commission also accepted the Acting City Manager's resignation effective immediately with pay through November 17 (4-3) and approved a $45,000 annual lobbying contract with GA McKeown & Associates (7-0).

• Approved final millage rate of 7.65 mills for FY 2022/2023 (5-2)
• Approved final annual budget of $214,797,208 for FY 2022/2023 (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of ±5.3 acres at Howland Blvd & Forest Edge Dr from A/R1 to BPUD (7-0)
• Approved $45,000 annual lobbying contract with GA McKeown & Associates (7-0)
• Approved Brown and Brown coverage premiums (7-0)
• Accepted Acting City Manager John Peters III resignation effective immediately with pay through Nov 17 (4-3)
• Tabled budgeted purchases for FY22-23 to Oct 3, 2022 (6-1)
• Continued discussion on land planning scoping contract pending a workshop within 30 days (7-0)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet in an executive session to discuss a lawsuit settlement. This meeting is closed to the public per Florida Statutes regarding attorney-client communications. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding a lawsuit settlement

The special meeting consisted solely of a closed executive session to discuss a lawsuit settlement. No formal decisions were made or votes taken in open session; the meeting was adjourned immediately after the session ended.

• Held executive session on lawsuit settlement (no action taken in open session)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Deltona City Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a discussion regarding a lawsuit settlement. This portion of the meeting will be held in an executive session closed to the public.

• Discussion regarding a lawsuit settlement

The Deltona City Commission met in executive session to discuss a lawsuit settlement. No votes or decisions were taken in the open meeting; the session was procedural only.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was solely an executive session for discussion

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt a tentative millage rate of 7.6500 and the FY 2022/2023 budget. The commission will also consider a request to delay a decision on the Fernanda Place residential development amendment until October.

• Proposed 12.27% increase in millage rate to 7.6500
• Adoption of tentative annual budget for FY 2022/2023
• Request to delay decision on Fernanda Place RPUD Phase 3 amendment to October 3, 2022
• Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month

The City Commission approved a tentative millage rate of 7.65 mills for fiscal year 2022-2023, a 12.27% increase from the rolled-back rate, and adopted a tentative total city-wide budget of $214,797,208. Both measures passed 5-2, with Commissioners King and Sosa voting against. The Commission also approved several other items, including a legal services contract increase, an animal impound services contract increase, an interlocal agreement with Volusia County, a firefighter physicals contract, an economic development agreement, and ratification of primary election results.

• Approved tentative millage rate of 7.65 mills for FY 2022-2023 (5-2)
• Adopted tentative budget of $214,797,208 for FY 2022-2023 (5-2)
• Continued first reading of Ordinance No. 13-2022 (Fernanda Place RPUD amendment) to October 3, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 increase for Allen, Norton & Blue legal services purchase order (7-0)
• Approved $13,965 increase for Halifax Humane Society animal impound services (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Volusia County for municipal services (7-0)
• Approved $80,000 contract with AdventHealth Centra Care for firefighter physicals (7-0)
• Approved Cooperative Economic Development Agreement with Team Volusia EDC (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold pre-application meetings for several local projects. Discussions include a shed permit for Trinity Christian Academy and building permit timelines for LGI Homes. The committee will also meet with Lake Baton Estates HOA regarding site plans and traffic near Spirit Elementary School.

• Shed permit pre-application for Trinity Christian Academy at 875 Elkcam Blvd
• Building permit discussion for LGI Homes regarding septic tank permits and lot clearing
• Site plan pre-application meeting for Lake Baton Estates HOA
• Discussion of traffic congestion and signage near Spirit Elementary School

The Development Review Committee approved a pre-application for a 120-square-foot shed at Trinity Christian Academy, with the condition that future additions require more thorough planning. The committee also discussed pre-application meetings for LGI Homes' building permit and Lake Baton Drive's site plan, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved 120 sq ft shed addition for Trinity Christian Academy (unanimous)
• Discussed LGI Homes building permit issuance; no action taken
• Discussed Lake Baton Drive site plan concerns; no action taken

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will consider a request for the reduction of fines related to a foreclosure lien at 1365 Indian Rock Ct. The matter involves enforcement procedures under City Ordinance Section 2-154.

• Request for reduction of fines (DEL-22-276) for 1365 Indian Rock Ct.

The Special Magistrate recommended reducing code enforcement fines totaling $67,800 on the property at 1365 Indian Rock Ct. to a total of $40,000, covering cases DEL-16-101, DEL-14-159, DEL-14-158, and DEL-05-042. The reduction is subject to final approval by the City Commission, and upon payment, liens will be released. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended reduction of fines from $67,800 to $40,000 for property at 1365 Indian Rock Ct. (cases DEL-16-101, DEL-14-159, DEL-14-158, DEL-05-042)
• Stipulated that satisfaction and release of liens will be recorded upon payment per final City Commission order

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed millage rate, adjusted rollback rate, and budget summary for fiscal year 2022/2023. The session includes a comparison between the 7.65 millage rate and the 7.2318 adjusted rollback rate.

• Review of proposed FY 2022/2023 millage rate
• Comparison of 7.65 and 7.2318 adjusted rollback rates
• Review of budget summary and line item changes

The City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed millage rate of 7.65 mills and the adjusted rollback rate for FY 2022/2023. Finance Director Mari Leisen presented budget summaries, changes, and the Volusia Sheriff's Office contract. No votes were taken; the first budget hearing and vote on the millage rate is scheduled for September 7, 2022.

• No decisions made; workshop only reviewed proposed budget and millage rate

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will review several cases regarding property code violations. The agenda includes continued discussions on permit and nuisance issues, as well as new business regarding zoning and maintenance.

• Continued cases for 2844 Howland Blvd involving planning and permits
• Public nuisance violations at 924 Rosewell Terrace and 1609 Gregory Dr
• New business regarding permit and zoning violations at 923 Adler Dr
• Review of exterior maintenance and pool violations at 2140 Lakebreeze Way

The Special Magistrate upheld a dangerous dog determination for two dogs, 'Smokey' and 'Athena', and imposed fines on multiple property owners for code violations. Several cases were continued or withdrawn, and new violations were ordered with compliance deadlines and daily fines for non-compliance.

• Upheld dangerous dog designation for 'Smokey' and 'Athena' at 1542 Fort Smith Blvd.
• Fined SFR XII Orlando Owner 1 L P $1,500 for permit violation at 832 Merrimac St. (reduced from $2,250)
• Fined SFR XII Orlando Owner 1 L P $1,000 each for three permit violations at 832 Merrimac St. (reduced from $2,250 each)
• Fined Cole FD Portfolio III LLC $4,650 for erosion violation at 2901 Howland Blvd.
• Fined Crowne Property Acquisitions LLC $8,400 for permit violation at 1223 W Wellington Dr.
• Fined Robert & Deborah Tincher $3,050 for permit violation at 1602 Providence Blvd.
• Fined Robert & Deborah Tincher $7,700 for debris violation at 1602 Providence Blvd.
• Fined Robert & Deborah Tincher $3,850 for vehicle violation at 1602 Providence Blvd.

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is reviewing a proposed ordinance to regulate residential rentals. The plan includes an annual $250 registration fee for absentee owners and a four-year inspection rotation across four city quadrants. The commission will review the draft and provide direction to staff.

• Proposed $250 annual registration fee for rental properties
• Creation of new Chapter 36 in the City Code of Ordinances
• Implementation of a four-year inspection rotation across four city quadrants
• Requirement for absentee owners to establish a local contact if not within 30 miles

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate rental dwellings. No formal vote was taken; the item was only discussed.

• Discussed proposed rental ordinance (no action taken)

Development Review Committee

The committee will conduct pre-application meetings regarding two development projects. This includes a final plat proposal for the 38.568-acre Lakeside Landings subdivision and a site plan for a Metronet Fiber Optic hub building.

• Final Plat pre-application meeting for Lakeside Landings Subdivision (± 38.568 acres) on Alex Lane
• Site Plan pre-application meeting for Metronet Fiber Optic hub at 301 Stratford Commons

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider Ordinance No. 17-2022. This ordinance proposes rezoning approximately 5.3 acres from Agriculture and Single Family to a Business Planned Unit Development.

• Rezoning ± 5.3 acres at the northwest corner of Howland Boulevard and Forest Edge Drive
• Ordinance No. 17-2022 regarding Business Planned Unit Development (BPUD)

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend City Commission approval of Ordinance 17-2022, which would rezone 5.3 acres at Howland Boulevard and Forest Edge Drive from Agriculture and Single Family to Business Planned Unit Development. The project includes three drive-through restaurants and one retail office space, with a $160,000 traffic impact fee and a right-turn lane. Residents raised concerns about traffic, pedestrian safety, and privacy, but the board found the proposal consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 17-2022 to rezone 5.3 acres at Howland Blvd & Forest Edge Dr to BPUD (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022, as filed with no changes

City Commission

The Commission will consider charter amendments regarding residency requirements for city officers. Also on the agenda are requests for City Hall office renovations and the purchase of two new trucks for Water Field Operations. The meeting also includes a presentation on sewer transfer plans.

• Ordinance No. 16-2022: residency requirements for Charter Officers
• $202,110.00 for City Hall office reconfiguration
• $76,385.40 to purchase two Ford F-150 trucks for Water Field Operations
• Increase Waste Pro contract from $25,000 to $50,000 for nuisance abatement
• Replacement of Dewey Boster playground with an ADA accessible version

The City Commission approved a charter amendment referendum for the November general election, replaced an aging playground at Dewey Boster with an ADA-accessible inclusive playground, and authorized $202,110 for City Hall office reconfiguration. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except for one absent commissioner.

• Approved Ordinance 16-2022 for charter amendment referendum at November general election (6-0)
• Approved replacement of Dewey Boster playground with ADA-accessible inclusive playground (6-0)
• Approved $202,110 for Phase 2 City Hall first floor reconfiguration (6-0)
• Approved $76,385.40 for two Ford F-150 trucks for Deltona Water (6-0)
• Approved change order increasing Waste Pro contract from $25,000 to $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved $43,500 change order and 90-day extension for Beechdale Park parking and boardwalk improvements (6-0)
• Concurred to move forward with cell tower development program on city property
• Approved minutes of August 1 and August 8, 2022 meetings (6-0)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed Charter amendments regarding residency requirements for Charter Officers. They will also consider Resolution No. 2022-31 to request a fiscal year 2022-2023 contract with Sheriff Chitwood using the current allocation method.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 16-2022 regarding Charter Officer residency requirements
• Resolution No. 2022-31 requesting a fiscal year 2022-2023 contract with Sheriff Chitwood

The Deltona City Commission approved Ordinance No. 16-2022 at first reading, scheduling a second and final reading for August 15, 2022. The ordinance proposes charter amendments to be submitted as a referendum at the November general election, including a residency requirement for the City Manager or in-house City Attorney to reside within Volusia County or within 25 miles of City boundaries. The motion passed 5-1, with Commissioner Bradford voting against. The Commission also approved Resolution 2022-31 requesting a fiscal year 2022-2023 contract with Sheriff Chitwood for law enforcement services, passing 6-0.

• Approved Ordinance No. 16-2022 at first reading, scheduling second reading for August 15, 2022 (5-1)
• Included verbiage requiring City Manager or in-house City Attorney to reside within Volusia County or within 25 miles of City boundaries
• Approved Resolution 2022-31 requesting FY 2022-2023 contract with Sheriff Chitwood (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is holding pre-application meetings for two site plan proposals. These include a 73.89-acre project at Halifax Crossings and a proposal for a specialized school at 689 Deltona Blvd.

• Site plan pre-application for Halifax Crossings MPUD (± 73.89 acres)
• Site plan pre-application for a specialized school at 689 Deltona Blvd. (± 0.75 acres)

The Development Review Committee held pre-application meetings for two projects. For Halifax Crossings, the committee discussed requirements for the Development Agreement, including detailing five development nodes, connectivity, and a wellness center. For 689 Deltona Blvd, the committee discussed converting a building into a small special-needs school, requiring a Conditional Use permit. No formal decisions were made; both items were informational.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Halifax Crossings pre-application discussed; DA rewrite to start immediately
• 689 Deltona Blvd pre-application discussed; applicant to submit sketch plan with Conditional Use application

City Commission

The commission is reviewing several annual rate resolutions for stormwater, solid waste, and streetlighting services. A request was also made to continue the hearing for the Fernanda Place RPUD amendment until September 6, 2022. The Finance Director presented the quarterly report of unaudited financial statements.

• Proposed stormwater rate of $128.00 per ERU
• Proposed solid waste rate of $202.80 per ERU
• Proposed Lake McGarity aquatic weed control rate reduction to $30.00 per parcel
• Continuance request for Fernanda Place RPUD Phase 3 amendment (±43.55 acres)
• Nuisance Abatement Services outstanding assessments of $11,127.30

The Deltona City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2022-30 setting the proposed millage rate at 7.65 mills for FY 2022/2023, after rejecting rates of 7.4955 and 7.85. The commission also approved several annual rate resolutions for stormwater, solid waste, streetlighting, aquatic weed control, and nuisance abatement services, all by 7-0 votes. Additionally, the commission approved a $770,000 budget amendment to reimburse Amazon.com Services, LLC for property taxes, and a $360,000 increase in legal fees across multiple funds.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-30 setting proposed millage rate at 7.65 mills (5-2)
• Rejected proposed millage rate of 7.4955 (2-5)
• Rejected proposed millage rate of 7.85 (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-23 stormwater rate for FY 2022/2023 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-24 solid waste assessment rate (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-25 streetlighting rate (7-0)
• Approved $770,000 budget amendment for Amazon tax reimbursement (7-0)
• Approved $360,000 increase in legal fees budget (6-1)

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will address several new code enforcement cases involving permits, debris, and structures. Some existing cases for properties on Howland Blvd and Sienna Ct are scheduled to be continued. Many previously listed items have been withdrawn from this meeting's agenda.

• New violation for exterior surfaces at 1235 Providence Blvd
• New violation for roof and flashing at 2123 Saxon Blvd
• New violation for blight at 2123 Saxon Blvd
• New violation for accessory structure placement at 1098 Lyric Dr
• New violation for business tax license at 1330 Howland Blvd

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, withdrawing 15 cases, continuing 7, and issuing orders on the rest. Fines were levied or waived per prior orders, with several properties set as repeat violators. New violations received compliance deadlines and daily fines for non-compliance.

• Withdrew 15 cases including DEL-22-162, DEL-22-179, DEL-22-193, DEL-22-195, DEL-22-197, DEL-22-199, DEL-22-200, DEL-22-201, DEL-22-202, DEL-22-208, DEL-22-209, DEL-22-221, DEL-22-222, DEL-22-223
• Continued 7 cases including DEL-22-205, DEL-22-206, DEL-22-207, DEL-22-213, DEL-22-214, DEL-22-215
• Levied $1,700 fine for DEL-22-039 (roof violation) but waived it as property now in compliance
• Levied $1,500 fine for DEL-22-103 (permit) placed on hold until next hearing
• Waived $3,300 fine for DEL-22-108 (parking) and set property as repeat violator
• Waived $1,410 fine for DEL-22-122 (debris) as property in compliance
• Reduced $450 fine to $150 lien for DEL-22-131 (permit)
• Levied $1,750 fine for DEL-22-144 (debris) as property now in compliance

City Commission Workshop

The commission will review updates to the proposed FY 2022/2023 annual budget. Discussions include law enforcement cost allocations from the Volusia County Sheriff Office and firefighter pension liability scenarios. The workshop also covers millage rate updates.

• Review of proposed FY 2022/2023 annual budget
• Volusia County Sheriff Office law enforcement cost allocation
• Firefighter pension unfunded liability payment scenarios ($8M and $14M)
• Millage rate update from the property appraiser’s office

The City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2022/2023 budget, discussing the pension deficit, VSO costs, and the millage rate. The Commission concurred to reconsider the maximum millage rate before the August 3rd TRIM deadline, with Commissioner Bradford dissenting. They also agreed to have the Acting City Manager enter discussions with the County and Sheriff about future contract costs, and to hold a joint meeting with the firefighters' pension board.

• Concurred to reconsider maximum millage rate before TRIM deadline (exception: Commissioner Bradford)
• Concurred to have Acting City Manager discuss future contract costs with County and Sheriff
• Concurred to hold joint meeting with firefighters' pension board

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final site plan applications for the I-4 Logistics Park and a Starbucks location. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings regarding rezoning at 2960 Parma Drive and a residential facility transition at 2886 Elkcam Blvd.

• Final Site Plan application for I-4 Logistics Park (± 130.34 acres)
• Final Site Plan application for Starbucks on Howland Blvd.
• Rezoning pre-application meeting for 2960 Parma Drive
• Site plan pre-application meeting for 2886 Elkcam Blvd.

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for a 2,500 sq ft Starbucks in Deltona Village BPUD with conditions, including crosswalk striping and final plan submission. A motion to approve the I-4 Logistics Park final site plan (984,960 sq ft warehouse) failed with a 3-1 vote. The committee also held pre-application discussions on rezoning 2960 Parma Drive and a shelter at 2886 Elkcam Blvd., but took no action on those items.

• Approved Starbucks final site plan SP21-0011 with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied I-4 Logistics Park final site plan SP21-0019 (3-1 vote)
• Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review minutes from the May 18, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Volusia County School Board regarding school capacity and new developments.

• Presentation from Volusia County School Board on school capacity and new developments

The Deltona Planning and Zoning Board meeting on July 20, 2022, was informational only. The Volusia County School Board presented on school capacity, concurrency reviews, and construction plans. No substantive decisions were made; the board only approved the minutes from May 18, 2022.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing the proposed property tax millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes public hearings on charter amendments and a new industrial development plat. Additionally, officials will consider transportation fair share agreements and a contract for fire assessment services.

• Proposed 7.4955 mills property tax rate for FY 2022/2023
• Charter amendments to repeal obsolete provisions (Ordinance No. 14-2022)
• Acceptance of the I-4 Logistics Plat for approximately 128.37 acres
• $889,344.00 City fair share allocation for I-4 Logistics Park transportation impacts
• $75,000 contract award for fire assessment fee consultation services

The Commission approved a proposed millage rate of 7.4955 for FY 2022/2023 (4-2), adopted charter amendment referendum language (5-1), accepted the I-4 Logistics Plat, and approved a proportionate fair share agreement for Portland Industrial Park. A $75,000 fire assessment consultation contract died for lack of a motion, and consent items were approved.

• Approved proposed millage rate 7.4955 for FY 2022/2023 (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 14-2022 for charter amendment referendum (5-1)
• Accepted I-4 Logistics Plat for 128.37 acres (6-0)
• Approved Portland Industrial Park Tri-Party Proportionate Fair Share Agreement (6-0)
• Fire assessment consultation contract with Government Services Group, Inc. died for lack of a motion
• Approved purchase of rye seed for winter turf transition (consent)
• Approved road jurisdiction transfer agreement with Volusia County for Providence Blvd. (consent)

City Commission Workshop

The Commission will hear a presentation on Community Land Trusts to explore methods for long-term housing affordability. Additionally, consultants will present an update regarding proposed changes to City impact fees.

• Presentation on Community Land Trusts and affordable housing
• Update on Chapter 94 impact fee schedule and development code

The City Commission held a workshop with presentations on proposed changes to city impact fees and on Community Land Trusts for affordable housing. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the items were discussion only. The Commission concurred to extend the meeting by 15 minutes.

• Extended meeting by 15 minutes (concurred)

City Commission

The Commission is reviewing the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. This plan proposes funding for housing assistance, stormwater projects, and various public services. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding proposed amendments to the City Charter.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 14-2022 regarding proposed City Charter amendments
• $60,000 proposed for stormwater projects on Vercelli Street and Pine Bluff Avenue
• $305,000 proposed for housing assistance via CDBG funds
• Proposed funding for public services including Boys and Girls Club ($20,000) and Council on Aging ($15,000)

The Deltona City Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $2,419,000 expansion of the Eastern Water Reclamation Facility and a $141,350 bid for meter box lids. They also approved a CDBG annual action plan with specific funding allocations, advanced a charter amendment ordinance to second reading, and made two appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board. All votes were unanimous except for a $18,000 budget transfer for code enforcement magistrate services, which passed 6-1.

• Approved Ordinance 14-2022 (charter amendments) on first reading, scheduling final reading for July 18 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 CDBG Annual Action Plan with allocations to five agencies (7-0)
• Appointed Andrea Cardo as alternate to Planning and Zoning Board (7-0)
• Appointed Steven Webster as alternate to Planning and Zoning Board (7-0)
• Awarded Bid #22037 to Ferguson Waterworks for meter box lids, $141,350 (7-0)
• Awarded Bid #PW22029 to Prime Construction for Eastern WRF expansion, $2,419,000 (7-0)
• Approved Mead & Hunt task authorization for Lift Station #7 Waycross design, $109,076 (7-0)
• Approved $18,000 increase for code compliance magistrate services (6-1)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider plat applications for the 130-acre I4 Logistics Park. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions regarding a potential strip mall on Elkcam Blvd, multifamily housing at Halifax Crossings, and daycare expansion at Howland Blvd.

• Final and preliminary plat applications for I4 Logistics Park (± 130.34 acres)
• Lot combination and site plan for a potential strip mall at 2880 Elkcam Blvd
• Rezoning and subdivision exemption request for 2160 Wiggley Farms Rd
• Rezoning for 300 multifamily units at Halifax Crossings
• Site plan expansion for Kid City USA at 1382 Howland Blvd

The Development Review Committee approved both the preliminary and final plat applications for the I-4 Logistics Park, each by a 5-1 vote with Member Ruiz opposed. The final plat approval is contingent on construction estimates and a bond before the City Commission meeting. The committee also held pre-application meetings for several other projects, including a daycare expansion, a subdivision exemption, and a multifamily development, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved I-4 Logistics Park preliminary plat (SD21-0014) (5-1)
• Approved I-4 Logistics Park final plat (SD22-0005) (5-1)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2022 (unanimous)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission held a budget workshop for FY 2022/2023, reviewing each department's proposed budget. They concurred to remove $50,000 for the Neighborhood Center 'Bridge' and $2,500 for Commission Photos, and to budget $75,000 for a City Manager search. They also agreed to hold a joint workshop with the Volusia Sheriff's Office, direct staff to bring back fire pension scenarios, and remove the roundabout from the budget. The Commission voted to move forward with a millage rate of 110% of rollback, with Commissioners Bradford and Sosa opposed.

• Pulled $50,000 for Neighborhood Center 'Bridge' from budget
• Pulled $2,500 for Commission Photos from budget
• Budgeted $75,000 for City Manager search
• Concurred to hold Joint Workshop with VSO on law enforcement
• Directed Acting City Manager to bring back fire pension scenarios and true-up line item
• Removed roundabout from budget
• Moved forward with 110% of rollback millage rate (2 against)

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will review multiple code enforcement cases during this meeting. These include issues regarding exterior surfaces, permits, debris, and vehicle parking at several local addresses.

• Roof and flashing violations at 779 Tulip St.
• Vehicle parking and exterior surface violations at 1596 Canfield Terrace
• Permit and truck restriction issues at 2849 W. Huron Dr.
• Accessory structure, permit, and waste/debris violations at 2864 Jewel Ave.
• Public nuisance and structural classification cases at 2123 Saxon Blvd.

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, withdrawing 8 cases, continuing 11, and ruling on old and new business. Fines were imposed for non-compliance, some reduced or waived, and several property owners were ordered to correct violations within set deadlines or face daily fines.

• Found Elizabeth A. Mars in violation (roof/flashing) at 779 Tulip St., fined $1,300 (26 days at $50/day), continuing to accrue
• Found Elizabeth A. Mars in violation (exterior surfaces) at 779 Tulip St., fined $4,200 but waived entirely; property in compliance
• Found Sandra L. Hughes in violation (exterior surfaces) at 1596 Canfield Terrace, fined $3,400 (34 days at $100/day), continuing to accrue
• Found Christopher E. Riner in violation (accessory structures) at 435 W. Kingway Dr., fine reduced from $3,500 to $300; case in compliance
• Found Barry Kaleky in compliance (commercial vehicles) at 737 Waterfall Circle, no fines; ordered as repeat offender if violation recurs within 5 years
• Ordered Shanna Dixon to correct house numbering violation at 1190 Odin Terrace within 30 days or face $50/day fine
• Ordered Jennifer Kee Driggers to correct accessory structure violation at 178 Rosedale Dr. within 10 days or face $100/day fine
• Ordered Brian K. Bromagen to correct debris/trash violation at 1197 Acorn Ct. within 14 days or face $200/day fine

City Commission

The City Commission will review several utility rate resolutions and two land use ordinances. These include a proposed moratorium on certain single-family residential density rezoning requests and a rezoning request for the Pell Excavation site. The meeting also addresses upcoming rates for stormwater, solid waste, and streetlighting services.

• Rezoning 197 acres for Pell Excavation to Business Planned Unit Development
• Moratorium on single-family residential density rezoning requests
• Reduction of Lake McGarity weed control fees to $30.00 per parcel
• Proposed stormwater service rate of $128.00 per ERU
• Proposed solid waste assessment rate of $202.80 per ERU

The Deltona City Commission approved several fiscal resolutions setting preliminary rates for stormwater, aquatic weed control, solid waste, streetlighting, and nuisance abatement for FY2022/2023, all by 6-0 votes. It also approved the Pell Excavation Business Planned Unit Development rezoning (6-0) with added development agreement language, and adopted a moratorium on certain density-increasing rezoning requests (6-0). The Fernanda Place RPUD Phase 3 amendment was continued to August 1, 2022, after a motion to deny failed 2-4.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 preliminary stormwater rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-17 Lake McGarity aquatic weed control rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 solid waste assessment rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-16 streetlighting rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-18 nuisance abatement rates (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 12-2022 moratorium on density-increasing rezoning (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 11-2022 Pell Excavation BPUD rezoning (6-0)
• Continued Fernanda Place RPUD Phase 3 to Aug 1, 2022 (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is conducting pre-application meetings for two proposed developments. One project involves a child daycare facility at 820 Deltona Blvd., and the other concerns a multi-family residential development at 2111 Capri Circle.

• Pre-application meeting for Fantastic Learning Academy daycare at 820 Deltona Blvd.
• Pre-application meeting for Villa Capri multi-family residential project at 2111 Capri Cir.

The Development Review Committee held a virtual meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They approved the June 2, 2022 minutes unanimously. Two pre-application meetings were held: one for a daycare at 820 Deltona Blvd. and one for a multi-family project at 2111 Capri Cir., with staff providing guidance on parking, fire access, sewer, floodplain, and other requirements. No final site plans were approved or denied.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Pre-application discussion for daycare at 820 Deltona Blvd. — no action taken
• Pre-application discussion for multi-family at 2111 Capri Cir. — no action taken

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2022/2023. The session includes reviewing forecasted revenue, department budgets, millage rates, and capital improvement plans.

• Review of proposed FY 2022/23 budget for all City funds
• Presentation of millage rate and capital improvement plans
• Budget presentations for departments including Law Enforcement, Fire, and Public Works
• Review of 5-year Capital Improvement Plans for municipal components, parks, and transportation

The City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2022/2023 budget, covering Public Works, Transportation, Stormwater, Water & Sewer, and Planning & Development. No formal votes were taken; the Commission concurred to defer detailed line-item review to a budget workshop on Monday, June 27, 2022, starting at noon.

• Deferred detailed line-item budget review to June 27, 2022 workshop
• Scheduled June 27, 2022 budget workshop to start at noon

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2022/2023. The session includes reviewing forecasted revenue, department budgets, millage rates, and capital improvement plans.

• Review of proposed FY 2022/23 budget for all City funds
• Presentation of General Fund budget overview
• Review of 5-year Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) for various city services
• Budget presentations for departments including Law Enforcement, Fire, and Public Works

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2022/2023 budget, covering departments such as Construction/Code Compliance, Parks & Recreation, The Center at Deltona, and General Government. No formal votes were taken; the Commission concurred that the Acting City Manager should clarify why funding for lasering Dupont Lakes Park's fields was pulled. A follow-up budget workshop was scheduled for June 27, 2022, starting at 5:30 PM.

• Scheduled next budget workshop for June 27, 2022 (no vote recorded)
• Concurred that Acting City Manager clarify why Dupont Lakes Park field lasering funding was pulled (no vote recorded)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2022/2023. This includes reviewing forecasted revenue, department budgets, millage rates, and capital improvement plans.

• Review of proposed FY 2022/2023 budget for all City funds
• Discussion of forecasted revenue and millage rate
• Presentation of various department budgets including Law Enforcement, Fire, and Public Works
• Review of 5-year Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)

The City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, discussing the general fund, millage rates, and department budgets. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the workshop was informational, with further budget discussions scheduled for the next day.

• Reviewed proposed FY 2022-2023 budget (workshop, no vote)
• Discussed proposed millage rate of 7.8500 and rolled-back rate of 6.8957 (no action)
• Reviewed department budgets for City Commission, City Manager, City Clerk, Finance, City Attorney, Human Resources, IT, Law Enforcement, and Fire/Rescue (no action)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a moratorium on rezoning requests that increase single-family residential density. The meeting also includes a discussion on using the uniform method for collecting special assessments via tax bills. Additionally, officials will address recovering abatement costs for a code violation at 179 Citation Av.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 12-2022 regarding a moratorium on certain rezoning requests
• Resolution No. 2022-11 to use the uniform method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments
• Recognition of Deltona High Lady Wolves Softball Team as State Champions
• Recovery of $15,273.03 in abatement costs for a code violation at 179 Citation Av

The Commission adopted Ordinance No. 12-2022 at first reading, imposing a moratorium on future land use map amendments and rezoning requests that increase single-family detached residential density, with a second hearing scheduled for June 20, 2022. It also approved Resolution No. 2022-11, amended to 'considering' the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments, and approved two nuisance abatement tax levies for properties at 179 Citation Av. and 941 Shorecrest Av. The meeting was otherwise routine, including approval of prior minutes and a surplus property resolution.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 12-2022 (density moratorium) at first reading, second hearing June 20 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11 (non-ad valorem assessments) with amendments (4-2)
• Approved $1,527.30 non-ad valorem levy for 179 Citation Av. for ten years (6-0)
• Approved $9,600.00 non-ad valorem levy for 941 Shorecrest Av. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-12 declaring surplus property (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency

The Southwest Deltona CRA will review an audit report and a presentation on recent agency activities. The board will also consider contracts for sidewalk upgrades on N. Normandy Blvd and lighting improvements along Deltona Blvd.

• Audit report showing $701,831.00 fund balance as of September 30, 2021
• Sidewalk upgrade contract for $30,916.25 on N. Normandy Blvd
• New sidewalk installation contract for $83,724.25 on N. Normandy Blvd
• Lighting improvement contract for $14,630.31 along Deltona Blvd

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency accepted the FY 2021 audited financial statements and approved two contracts: $114,640.50 for sidewalk installation along N. Normandy Blvd. and $14,630.31 for lighting improvements along Deltona Blvd. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Accepted Purvis Gray financial statements and independent auditor's report for FY ending Sept 30, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved $114,640.50 sidewalk contract along N. Normandy Blvd. from Deltona Blvd. to Saxon Blvd. (6-0)
• Approved $14,630.31 lighting contract with Duke Energy along Deltona Blvd. from Enterprise Rd. to Debary Av. (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold application and pre-application meetings for several projects. Discussions include parking and utility solutions at 1785 Elkcam Blvd, a two-story apartment building at 2111 Capri Circle, and a private school at 689 Deltona Blvd.

• Conditional Use and Final Site Plan for 1785 Elkcam Blvd regarding parking and sewer/septic
• Final Site Plan for a two-story apartment building at 2111 Capri Circle
• Conditional Use and Final Site Plan for a K-5 private school at 689 Deltona Blvd

The Development Review Committee met and approved the minutes from May 19, 2022. No formal decisions were made on applications; the committee provided guidance on sewer connection, parking, and survey requirements for a conditional use at 1785 Elkcam Blvd., and discussed pre-application plans for a multi-family building at 2111 Capri Cir. and a school at 689 Deltona Blvd.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed conditional use at 1785 Elkcam Blvd. — no action taken
• Discussed pre-application for multi-family at 2111 Capri Cir. — no action taken
• Discussed pre-application for school at 689 Deltona Blvd. — no action taken

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding multiple property code violations. These include issues with driveways, unpermitted structures, debris, and improper permits at several addresses. The agenda also includes a hearing regarding a dangerous dog report.

• Driveway violations at 1870 Providence Blvd.
• Fence and exterior surface violations at 930 Radcliff St.
• Permit, debris, and unapproved residence violations at 1835 Twin Oak St.
• Erosion and sidewalk violations at 2901 Howland Blvd.
• Dangerous dog violation at 1217 Winterville St.

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, issuing fines, extensions, and compliance orders. A dangerous dog determination was upheld, and multiple property owners received fines for violations including exterior surfaces, debris, and unapproved residences. Several cases were withdrawn or continued.

• Upheld dangerous dog determination for Kane Corso 'Hogan' at 1217 Winterville St.
• Fined $2,800 for exterior surface violation at 930 Radcliff St. (DEL-22-068)
• Fined $5,000 reduced to $0, set as repeat violator for vehicle violation at 1835 Twin Oak St. (DEL-22-072)
• Fined $5,700 reduced to $1,500 for debris violation at 1835 Twin Oak St. (DEL-22-076)
• Fined $12,800 for unapproved residence at 1835 Twin Oak St., no fines, repeat violation (DEL-22-079)
• Fined $800 reduced to $400 for permit violations at 1835 Twin Oak St. (DEL-22-080 through 084)
• Fined $6,250 for pool violation at 1088 E Page Dr. (DEL-22-085)
• Granted 30-day extensions with no fines for driveway violations at 1870 Providence Blvd. (DEL-22-051, 052, 053)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is meeting to discuss and review proposed capital projects for the FY2023 budget. The discussion includes a review of project rankings.

• Review of proposed FY2023 capital projects
• Discussion of SW Rankings Re-Ranking

The Commission concurred to move forward all proposed FY2023 capital projects, including municipal complex, parks, equipment replacement, stormwater, transportation, tree replacement, and water/sewer funds. They also agreed to review stormwater rates, with Commissioners King and Sosa dissenting. Staff will provide additional data on call-back systems, animal transport vehicles, vehicle bids, CDBG funding, and street/alleyway condition lists.

• Concurred to move forward Municipal Complex Fund building project
• Concurred to move forward Park Projects Fund items
• Concurred to move forward Equipment Replacement Fund items (City Manager, IT, Community Services, Fire, Public Works)
• Concurred to move forward Stormwater Fund equipment and improvement projects
• Concurred to move forward Transportation Fund resurfacing and striping projects
• Concurred to move forward Tree Replacement Fund items
• Concurred to move forward Deltona Water & Sewer equipment, renewal, and new capital projects ($4.5M and $3.5M)
• Majority concurred to review stormwater rates (Commissioners King and Sosa dissenting)

Development Review Committee

The committee will consider a final site plan for Bright Side Storage at 273 Enterprise Rd. The agenda also includes pre-application discussions regarding subdivision exemptions and conditional use requests for educational facilities on Elkcam Blvd and Deltona Blvd.

• Final Site Plan approval for Bright Side Storage at 273 Enterprise Rd.
• Subdivision Exemption pre-application meeting near Prescott Blvd.
• Conditional Use pre-application meeting for Deltona Bilingual Academy at 2886 Elkcam Blvd.
• Conditional Use and Site Plan pre-application meeting for Devine Vision Community School at 689 Deltona Blvd.
• Conditional Use and Site Plan pre-application meeting for Juniorversity Learning Academy at 689 Deltona Blvd.

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved the final site plan (SP21-0013) for a 64,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 273 Enterprise Rd., with conditions including fire department access and fire flow requirements. The committee also held pre-application meetings for a childcare facility move and two proposed schools, discussing conditional use processes and life safety plans. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final site plan SP21-0013 for Bright Side Storage at 273 Enterprise Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Removed pre-application meeting for Prescott Blvd. subdivision exemption from agenda
• Discussed conditional use for childcare facility at 2886 Elkcam Blvd. (no action)
• Discussed conditional use and site plan for school at 689 Deltona Blvd. (no action)
• Discussed conditional use and site plan for daycare at 689 Deltona Blvd. (no action)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will consider a temporary moratorium on new rezoning applications for density increases. Additionally, members will review Ordinance No. 13-2022 regarding the rezoning of approximately 43.55 acres near Pine Ridge High School.

• Temporary moratorium on new rezoning applications for density increases (Ordinance No. 12-2022)
• Rezoning of ±43.55 acres south of Fernanda Drive to a Residential Planned Unit Development (Ordinance No. 13-2022)

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-2 to recommend the City Commission deny Ordinance No. 13-2022, which would have rezoned ±43.55 acres south of Fernanda Drive for a 152-unit single-family development (Fernanda Place Phase 3). The board also voted 7-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 12-2022, a temporary moratorium on new rezoning applications for density increases, effective July 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023. Both items will go to the City Commission on June 20, 2022.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 12-2022, temporary moratorium on density increase rezoning applications (7-0)
• Recommended denial of Ordinance No. 13-2022, Fernanda Place Phase 3 rezoning (5-2)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2022 as filed

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee discussed and reached consensus on recommendations for the 2022 Annual AHAC Report, including establishing a Community Land Trust, defining affordable housing as 80% AMI, and considering impact fee reductions. No formal votes were taken; the committee agreed to continue discussions at a future meeting on June 21, 2022. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with approval of the previous minutes and no public comments.

• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Consensus to establish a Community Land Trust (CLT) for affordable housing
• Agreed to define affordable housing as 80% AMI in the report
• Agreed not to change parking and setback requirements for safety reasons
• Scheduled next AHAC meeting for June 21, 2022 at 5 pm

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a second and final reading of Ordinance No. 07-2022 to rezone a 39.36-acre tract for the Lakeside Landing development. The commission will also determine whether to set a hearing date or remand a rezoning request for the Pell Excavation project. Additionally, the commission will receive the FY2020/2021 annual audit presentation.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 07-2022 for Lakeside Landing RPUD
• $30,000 pledge from applicant for road repaving
• Presentation of the FY2020/2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Determination on Pell Excavation BPUD rezoning request

The Deltona City Commission approved Ordinance 07-2022, rezoning a 39.36-acre tract from R-1A to Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) on second and final reading, with a 5-2 vote. They also approved Ordinance 11-2022 for the Pell Excavation BPUD at first reading, scheduling a second reading for June 20, 2022, with amendments limiting excavation to 9 acres and directing staff to finalize language on road restrictions. Additionally, the commission approved several contracts and funding allocations, including a $120,000 interlocal water study, $239,366.34 for City Hall flooring, and multiple SHIP-funded home repair projects.

• Approved Ordinance 07-2022 rezoning 39.36 acres to RPUD (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 11-2022 Pell Excavation BPUD at first reading, second reading set for June 20, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved $120,000 interlocal water capital improvement study (7-0)
• Approved $239,366.34 for City Hall flooring from Mohawk (7-0)
• Approved CDBG reallocation for Campbell Park improvements totaling $473,156.43 (7-0)
• Approved SHIP-funded repair at 2768 Brierdale Dr. up to $40,000 (7-0)
• Approved SHIP-funded repair at 3012 India Blvd. up to $40,000 (7-0)
• Approved SHIP-funded repair at 1069 Whitewood Dr. up to $40,000 (7-0)

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding various property code violations. These include issues with permits, vehicle storage, debris, and accessory structures at several local addresses. The agenda covers both old and new business items.

• Permit violations for cardboard bailers and conex boxes at 1870 Providence Blvd.
• Code enforcement regarding sod right of way at 1870 Providence Blvd.
• Violations involving accessory structures and damaged exterior surfaces at 930 Radcliff St.
• Cases concerning vehicle storage, inoperative vehicles, and debris at various locations.
• Permit issues for fences, windows, and doors at 2751 Summerfield St. and 832 Merrimac St.

The Special Magistrate heard numerous code enforcement cases, finding several property owners in violation and imposing fines, while dismissing or withdrawing others. Fines ranged from $25 to $8,250, with some reduced or held pending compliance. The meeting also included procedural approvals and a pledge to the flag.

• Found violation for conex box at 1870 Providence Blvd., fined $1,800 (18 days at $100/day), case continued 60 days
• Found violation for roof & flashing at 2751 Summerfield St., fined $4,800 (48 days at $100/day)
• Dismissed permit for fence at 2751 Summerfield St., no fine
• Found violation for two vehicles max at 2751 Summerfield St., fined $4,800 (48 days at $100/day)
• Found violation for change of occupancy at 1200 Deltona Blvd., fine reduced to $1,000, then $100/day
• Found violation for change of occupancy at 1200 Deltona Blvd., fine reduced to $500, held 60 days, then $100/day
• Found violation for vehicles in yard at 2849 W Huron Dr., 48 hours to comply, $50/day thereafter
• Found violation for debris at 737 Waterfall Circle, 30 days to comply, $30/day thereafter

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several development proposals. These include a 50,000+ square foot light manufacturing building and an RV storage facility. The committee will also discuss a shopping strip and a Walmart accessory structure.

• Pre-application meeting for a light manufacturing building on N. Normandy Blvd
• Rezoning request for RV storage and flex space at 3131 and 3141 Howland Blvd
• Site plan discussion for a shopping strip at 3690 Sandlor Drive
• Permitting request for a Walmart accessory structure at 101 Howland Blvd

The Development Review Committee met and approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. All new business items were pre-application meetings, which are advisory and involve no formal votes. One applicant (3690 Sandlor Drive) withdrew from the agenda. The committee provided feedback on the Alpine Project, Walmart accessory structure, and Howland Blvd. rezoning, but took no binding actions.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Removed 3690 Sandlor Drive pre-application from agenda at applicant's request
• No formal decisions on pre-applications; feedback only

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-2022 regarding the regulation of mobile food dispensing vehicles. The agenda also includes updates to park facility use agreements and negotiations with youth soccer organizations. Additionally, commissioners will review a utility agreement for a pipe upsize on Lake Helen Osteen Road.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 03-2022 regarding food truck locations and operations
• Approval of revised standardized Facility Use Agreement for Parks and Recreation
• Authorization to negotiate facility use agreements with All Nations and Deltona Youth Soccer at $5 per participant per season
• Utility installation agreement with Starlight Homes Florida LLC for Lake Helen Osteen Road

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will address various property maintenance and permit violations. These include issues with unpermitted structures, roof disrepair, and public nuisances across several addresses. Some previously scheduled items have been withdrawn by officers.

• Unpermitted pool and deck at 2916 Fish Cove Ct
• Roof disrepair and plumbing issues at 161 Hummingbird St
• Permit and maintenance violations at 941 Shorecrest Ave
• New nuisance and roof violations at 779 Tulip St
• Unpermitted shed and pool at 2776 Fayson Circle

The Special Magistrate heard numerous code enforcement cases, finding many property owners in violation and imposing fines that continue to accrue daily until compliance. Several cases were withdrawn, dismissed, or continued, and new violations were ordered corrected with specific deadlines and fines for non-compliance.

• Found Janet Acevedo in violation for roof disrepair, fined $15,200 (152 days at $100/day)
• Reduced fines for Janet Acevedo to $1,000 each for plumbing and appliance violations, property now in compliance
• Found Fuller D Ann Marie in violation for pool deck and pool permits, fined $3,150 and $4,675 respectively
• Found THR Florida L P in violation for roof repair, fine reduced to $1,000, continues at $100/day
• Found Katherine Brolliar & James Campanella in violation for permit and debris, fined $16,800 and $21,000
• Found Esquibel Joseph & Esquivel Juan A in violation for multiple issues, fined $3,050 each for five cases
• Found Vermont LLC in violation for fence and permits, fined $3,300 each for three cases
• Continued case DEL-22-106 for parking violation

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is conducting pre-application meetings for several proposed developments. These include site plans for an auto parts store, a gas station, and an RV sales center. The committee will also discuss land use changes for a school and multifamily residential project.

• Pre-application for auto parts store at 1280 Doyle Rd.
• Proposed gas station canopy and fuel tank at Catalina Blvd. and Howland Blvd.
• Proposed 33,000 sq. ft. RV sales building at E Graves Ave and Howland Blvd.
• Rezone request for multifamily development at Halifax Crossings Blvd.
• Use change from medical office to school at 1670 Providence Blvd.

The Development Review Committee met and approved the minutes of April 7, 2022, unanimously. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of six pre-application meetings for proposed developments, including an auto parts store, gas station, RV sales, mixed-use, a school, and a Christian school expansion. The Committee provided guidance and requirements for each project, such as site plan checklists, rezoning needs, and coordination with Volusia County.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Pre-application meeting held for 6,000 sq ft auto parts store; applicant advised to complete Final Site Plan checklist and coordinate with Volusia County on access
• Pre-application meeting held for gas station canopy and fuel cell reinstallation; landscape, stormwater, and parking to be reviewed in Final Site Plan
• Pre-application meeting held for RV Sales and Equipment (Camping World); applicant must amend BPUD and consider rezoning
• Pre-application meeting held for mixed-use multi-family; rezoning application required, age-restricted facility and commercial use discussed
• Pre-application meeting held for 1670 Providence Blvd. school; site plan application required, parking and sprinklers to be addressed
• Pre-application meeting held for Deltona Christian School; Master Site Plan and improvements list requested

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider Ordinance No. 11-2022 to rezone land east of SR 415 and west of Keelhaul Road. The proposal seeks to change the area to a Business Planned Unit Development for excavation purposes. The board will also review minutes from March 23 and March 30, 2022.

• Rezoning ±197 acres east of SR 415 and west of Keelhaul Road to a Business Planned Unit Development
• Approval of March 23, 2022 minutes
• Approval of March 30, 2022 minutes

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will review the minutes from March 15, 2022, and hear a presentation by Frank Wells of Bright Community Trust. Members will also discuss strategies regarding transportation hubs, surplus lands inventory, and infrastructure capacity reservation.

• Approval of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Presentation by Frank Wells at Bright Community Trust
• Discussion on transportation hubs and transit-oriented development
• Discussion on surplus lands inventory
• Discussion on reservation of infrastructure capacity

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee heard a presentation on Community Land Trusts (CLTs) and discussed strategies for affordable housing, including transit-oriented development, surplus lands, and infrastructure capacity. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed Community Land Trust model as potential pilot program
• Discussed transit-oriented development strategy
• Discussed surplus lands inventory for affordable housing
• Requested re-adding sewer hookup cost strategy to LHAP

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinance amendments, including a rezoning request for 126 single-family lots at Lakeside Landing. The commission will also review updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan regarding property rights and capital improvements. Additionally, the meeting includes a presentation on community gardens and a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

• Rezoning request (Ordinance 07-2022) for ±39.36 acres from R-1A to RPUD
• Amendment to add Property Rights Element to the Comprehensive Plan
• Update to the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Presentation on Deltona Community Gardens accomplishments and future plans
• Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Deltona City Commission approved the rezoning of a 39.36-acre tract from R-1A to Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) for the Lakeside Landing project, with amendments to reduce density, add buffers, and consider sidewalks on Monterey. The vote was 4-3. The commission also approved several other items, including a property rights element, capital improvements update, housing assistance plan, and various contracts, while tabling the food truck ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 07-2022 rezoning 39.36 acres to RPUD for Lakeside Landing (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance 06-2022 adding Property Rights Element to Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 05-2022 updating Capital Improvements Element (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 03-2022 on food truck regulations to May 2, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 for SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (7-0)
• Approved Events Manager agreement with Joe Hern Events (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07 and LAP Agreement for Providence Trail project ($750,685) (6-1)
• Approved participation in opioid settlements with CVS, Teva, and Allergan (7-0)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Deltona City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss a lawsuit settlement. This meeting is closed to the public as an attorney-client session. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding a lawsuit settlement

The Deltona City Commission met in a special executive session to discuss a lawsuit settlement. No formal decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural, consisting of the call to order, roll call, and the closed discussion. The meeting adjourned without any public action.

• Held executive session to discuss lawsuit settlement (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. without public action

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss various traffic calming techniques. The discussion includes reviewing implementation guidebooks and tools from the South Central Regional Council of Government.

• Discussion of traffic calming techniques

The Deltona City Commission held a workshop on traffic calming techniques, discussing speed control, volume control, safety enhancements, and pilot projects. The Commission concurred to have staff begin drafting engineering standards for various traffic calming devices discussed and bring them back for approval. The meeting was extended by 10 minutes via a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Directed staff to draft engineering standards for traffic calming devices (unanimous concurrence)
• Extended meeting by 10 minutes (7-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is conducting pre-application meetings regarding several proposed projects. These discussions include interior and exterior improvements for a pharmacy and various rezoning and annexation requests.

• Interior and exterior improvements for Florida Health Care Pharmacy at 1925 Providence Blvd.
• Proposed car wash site plan for 707-695 Howland Blvd.
• Rezoning request for RV and boat storage at 3141 and 3131 Howland Blvd.
• Annexation and rezoning discussion for Poinsetta Park near Lush Lane.
• Rezoning discussion for Raintree Ridge off Collins Rd.

The Development Review Committee met and approved the minutes from March 17 and March 25, 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of pre-application discussions for several proposed projects, including a pharmacy/medical office, a car wash, a storage facility, an annexation, and a rezoning. The committee provided guidance and recommendations to applicants.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Commission will review recommendations from the Charter Review Committee regarding several proposed amendments. The body will confirm that Amendments 1, 4, and 5 will not be moved forward to voters. Additionally, the Commission will discuss Amendments 2 and 3 and a potential complete re-write of the City Charter.

• Confirmation of not moving forward with Charter Amendments 1, 4, and 5
• Review of Charter Amendments 2 and 3
• Discussion of a possible complete City Charter re-write
• Requirement for two public hearings by August 23, 2022

The Deltona City Commission voted unanimously to not send Charter Review Committee Amendments 1, 4, and 5 to voters, and denied Amendment 2, which would have modified mayor and commissioner compensation. Amendment 3, which would have limited acting City Manager or Attorney terms, was also not moved forward. The Commission directed staff to prepare a report on charter inconsistencies relative to state law.

• Amendments 1, 4, 5 not moved to voters (7-0)
• Amendment 2 (compensation change) denied (7-0)
• Amendment 3 (acting term limit) not moved forward (6-1)
• Staff to report charter inconsistencies vs. state law (7-0)

City Commission

The commission will consider a proposal to replace manual water meters with radio-read technology using federal funds. Other items include Phase I of City Hall office renovations and the approval of scholarship awards. The meeting also includes reviews of facility use agreements for local organizations.

• $9,802,758.80 bid from Ferguson Waterworks for citywide AMI meter replacements
• Up to $35,000 for Phase I of City Hall office reconfiguration and new offices
• Approval of 17 scholarship awards from the William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board
• Extension of facility use hours at Harris Saxon Community Center for the Boys & Girls Club
• Renewal of facility use agreement for Okinawan Martial Arts of Florida, LLC

The Deltona City Commission approved the award of Bid #22024 for AMI water meters from Ferguson Waterworks at a total cost of $9,802,758.80. The commission also approved several other items, including a $22,000 contract for office renovations, scholarship awards, facility use agreement amendments, and a fertilizer/chemicals bid. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $9,802,758.80 AMI water meter purchase from Ferguson Waterworks (7-0)
• Approved $22,000 office renovation bid to A.G. Pifer Construction (7-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 William S. Harvey Scholarship recipients (7-0)
• Approved Okinawan Martial Arts facility use agreement amendment (7-0)
• Approved Boys & Girls Club facility use amendment, ending Kids Game Night (7-0)
• Approved multiple award for fertilizers/chemicals to four vendors (7-0)
• Approved Deltona Strong event per Commission Policy CC99-005 (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is considering Ordinance No. 07-2022. This ordinance proposes rezoning approximately 39.36 acres on the east side of Alex Lane from single-family classification (R1-A) to a residential planned unit development (RPUD).

• Ordinance No. 07-2022: Rezoning ±39.36 acres on the east side of Alex Lane from R1-A to RPUD

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will review and discuss recommendations from the Charter Review Committee regarding five proposed charter amendments and one policy recommendation. The commission is evaluating options to approve, modify, or replace these recommendations.

• Review of five proposed Charter amendments and one policy recommendation
• Discussion on whether to approve, modify, or replace CRC recommendations

The Deltona City Commission reviewed five Charter Review Committee recommendations. Amendments #2 (compensation) and #3 (extraordinary circumstances) were moved forward for further discussion, while Amendments #1, #4, and #5 were not moved forward. The Commission also set aside a policy recommendation and agreed to hold a special meeting to discuss potential amendments.

• Amendment #1 not moved forward
• Amendment #2 moved forward for further discussion
• Amendment #3 moved forward for discussion
• Amendment #4 not moved forward
• Amendment #5 not moved forward
• Policy recommendation set aside
• Special Commission Meeting scheduled

Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency held its annual meeting and reviewed the 2021 Annual Financial Report. The agency voted unanimously to accept the report and transmit it to Volusia County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The acting city manager was authorized to make minor corrections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted 2021 Annual Financial Report and transmitted to County of Volusia and State Department of Economic Opportunity (7-0)
• Authorized Acting City Manager to make scrivener's error corrections

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering a preliminary plat application for the I-4 Logistics Park. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes.

• Preliminary Plat Application for I-4 Logistics Park (SD21-0014)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review Ordinance No. 06-2022, which proposes an amendment to the Property Rights Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 24, 2022, meeting.

• Ordinance No. 06-2022 regarding a Comp Plan Amendment for the Property Rights Element
• Approval of February 24, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend the City Commission approve Ordinance No. 06-2022, an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan updating the Property Rights Element, as required by a 2021 legislative mandate. The board also approved the minutes from February 24, 2022, with no corrections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 06-2022 (Comp Plan Property Rights Element) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2022, as filed

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss the results of a Parks and Recreation survey and review the condition of city buildings. They will also consider a contract with ABM to evaluate facilities and potential changes to fees for facility use agreements.

• Review of Parks and Recreation Survey results from GAI
• Contract award request to ABM for $49,250
• Discussion on new fee structures for facility use agreements
• Proposal to authorize the Acting City Manager to inventory and auction surplus items

The Commission approved a $49,250 contract with ABM for facility scoping services and authorized the Acting City Manager to conduct a complete inventory of stored property. They also concurred to bring back a resolution on facility fee structures and waivers. The meeting included presentations on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and public comments on facility use agreements.

• Approved $49,250 contract with ABM for facility scoping (7-0)
• Authorized Acting City Manager to complete inventory of stored property (7-0)
• Concurred to bring back resolution on facility fee structure and waiver policy

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (Firefighters Union). This session is closed to the public per Florida Statute.

• Discussion of proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.F.F., Local 2913

The Deltona City Commission met in a special executive session to discuss the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (Firefighters Union). No votes or formal decisions were made during the session, which was closed to the public. The meeting was reopened and adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Held executive session on union negotiations (no vote taken)
• Discussed proposed CBA with I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (no action taken)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding public hearings on ordinances to regulate mobile food dispensing vehicles and update the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a new building project by Daytona State College.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 03-2022 regulating food truck locations and operations
• Public hearing for Ordinance 05-2022 to update the Capital Improvements Element
• Presentation on the Deltona Building 2 project by Daytona State College
• Proclamation of March 2022 as Senior Nutrition Month

The Deltona City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 03-2022, updating Chapter 22 to regulate mobile food dispensing vehicles (food trucks), at first reading and scheduled a second reading for April 18, 2022. The vote was 6-1, with Commissioner Sosa opposed. The commission also approved several other items, including a capital improvements element update, a resolution on residential density, appointments to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board, and multiple purchase agreements.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 03-2022 (food truck regulations) at first reading (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 05-2022 (Capital Improvements Element update) at first reading (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-03 (legislation in progress on residential density) (6-1)
• Confirmed appointments to Planning and Zoning Advisory Board: Eric Alexander, Allen Pfeffer, Mal Locke, Manuel Rodriguez, Rachel Amoroso, Susan Berk (all 7-0)
• Approved Owner Direct Purchases with Hydra Service Inc., Ferguson Water Works, Isco Industries, Traffic Control Devices for $1,508,010.52 (7-0)
• Approved purchase order with Guardian Fuel Technologies for two fuel pumps at $55,766.09 (7-0)
• Approved Integra Myst transportation impact fee credit agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-05 to withdraw ECHO grant for Rookery Nature Park (7-0)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear several cases regarding code violations at 1835 Twin Oaks S. These include issues with vehicles, weeds, debris, and unpermitted construction work.

• Violations for vehicles, weeds, and debris at 1835 Twin Oaks S.
• Zoning violation at 1835 Twin Oaks S.
• Unpermitted roof, plumbing, concrete, and dock work at 1835 Twin Oaks S.
• Violations for graffiti and misuse of residence at 1835 Twin Oaks S.

The Special Magistrate found Coleman Thomas, owner of 1835 Twin Oaks S., in violation of the City Code on all 12 cases heard. The violations include zoning, misuse of residence, lack of permits for roof, plumbing, concrete, and dock, vehicles, nuisance weeds, debris, disabled vehicles, and graffiti. Fines of $100 or $200 per day were imposed for non-compliance, with deadlines ranging from 7 days to 6 months.

• Found violation of zoning (Sec. 110.307(e)) - 6 months to obtain variance or demolish garage, or 3 months to sell lot; $200/day fine
• Found violation of misuse of residence (Sec. 110-822) - correct by March 21, 2022; $200/day fine
• Found violation of permit for roof (Sec. 18-3) - 60 days to correct; $200/day fine
• Found violation of permit for plumbing (Sec. 18-3) - 60 days to correct; $200/day fine
• Found violation of permit for concrete (Sec. 18-3) - 60 days to correct; $200/day fine
• Found violation of permit for dock (Sec. 18-3) - 60 days to correct; $200/day fine
• Found violation of vehicles (Sec. 110.811(7)) - 14 days to correct; $100/day fine
• Found violation of nuisance weeds (Sec. 38-110(1)) - 7 days to correct; $100/day fine

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several land development applications, including a preliminary plat for 57 homes and a site plan for a multi-family building. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions regarding childcare facilities and citywide fiber optic internet.

• Preliminary Plat Application for 57 single-family lots at Lake Helen Osteen Rd.
• Final Site Plan Application for a six-unit multi-family building at 2201 Conway Drive
• Subdivision exemption to split a lot into two residential lots on Whippoorwill Hill Lane
• Pre-application meeting for childcare services at 1240 E. Normandy Blvd.
• Discussion regarding fiber optic highspeed internet installation throughout Deltona

The Development Review Committee approved the preliminary plat for Island Walk South (57 single-family lots) and a final site plan for six multi-family units at 2201 Conway Dr., both with conditions. The committee also held pre-application meetings for a subdivision exemption, two daycare proposals, and a fiber-optic internet project, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved preliminary plat SD21-0006 Island Walk South with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan SP21-0008 at 2201 Conway Dr. with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2022 (unanimous)

William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board

The William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from March 18, 2021. The meeting includes the ranking of 2022 scholarship applicants.

• Approval of March 18, 2021 minutes
• Ranking of 2022 scholarship applicants

The board ranked 2022 scholarship applicants, excluded four incomplete applications, and approved $30,000 in total scholarship allocations. It also re-appointed Cristina Raimundo as Chairperson and Sandra Dillard as Vice-Chairperson. All motions passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved $30,000 scholarship allocations (6-0)
• Excluded four incomplete scholarship applications from consideration
• Re-appointed Cristina Raimundo as Chairperson (6-0)
• Re-appointed Sandra Dillard as Vice-Chairperson (6-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will elect officers and approve minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes a Sunshine Law presentation by City Attorney Marsha Segal-George. Members will also discuss an AHAC survey, rezoning information requests, and sections of the AHAC Incentive Guide.

• Election of committee officers
• Sunshine Law presentation by City Attorney Marsha Segal-George
• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Survey discussion
• Request for information on Rezoning and Expedited Permitting
• Review of AHAC Incentive Guide Sections 5-8

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee re-elected Jodi Pena-Castaldi as Chair and Patricia Ulicny-Hoback as Vice Chair unanimously. Members discussed several affordable housing incentive strategies, including density flexibility, accessory dwelling units, parking/setback reductions, and flexible lot configurations, but deferred decisions to later meetings. The committee also received a Sunshine Law presentation from the City Attorney and requested information on rezoning timelines and expedited permitting.

• Re-elected Jodi Pena-Castaldi as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Patricia Ulicny-Hoback as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on density flexibility incentive to later date
• Deferred decision on accessory dwelling units to final recommendation
• Deferred decision on parking/setback reductions to later date
• Deferred decision on flexible lot configurations to later date

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will review the various retirement and pension plans provided to city employees. The discussion includes 457(b) deferred compensation, firefighter benefits, and the Florida Retirement System. This review focuses on employee participation and the costs associated with providing these benefits.

• Review of employee pension plans and retirement benefits
• Discussion regarding 457(b) deferred compensation
• Overview of Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
• Review of the Firefighter’s Pension Plan

The City Commission held a workshop to review the city's employee pension and retirement plans, including the 457 Plan, Firefighters' Pension Plan, OPEB, 401(a), and FRS plans. Presentations were given by fiduciaries and staff, and discussions covered plan structures, contributions, DROP, and retiree health insurance costs. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational only.

• Reviewed 457 Plan managed assets totaling $18 million (presentation only)
• Reviewed Firefighters' Pension Plan and OPEB (presentation only)
• Reviewed 401(a) and FRS retirement plans and compensated absences (presentation only)
• Discussed unused vacation and sick time policies (no action taken)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a resolution to establish a 120-day moratorium on land use applications that increase residential density. The commission will also consider contracts for IT equipment and water plant maintenance services. The agenda includes student awards and several proclamations.

• Resolution No. 2022-03 regarding a 120-day moratorium on residential density increases
• Procurement of replacement storage appliance and servers from Dell Technologies
• Contract award to Paralee Company INC for water plant services at $188,200 per year

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several land use applications, including a preliminary plat for 169 single-family lots at Osprey Estates. The committee will also consider a final site plan for a mixed-use retail and medical center at 1555 Saxon Blvd. Other items include discussions regarding exterior improvements for Dunkin' and steps to open a childcare academy.

• Preliminary plat application for 169 single-family lots at Osprey Estates
• Final site plan approval for Deltona Mixed Use at 1555 Saxon Blvd
• Exterior improvements for Dunkin' at 1235 Providence Blvd
• Discussion of opening steps for Little Hands Big Hearts Academy
• Proposed shed for a nail salon at 2644 Tansboro Dr

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss Deltona Medical Transports for fiscal years 2019 through 2021. The agenda also includes a Traffic 101 discussion.

• Deltona Medical Transports FY19-FY21 update
• Traffic 101

The City Commission held a workshop with presentations on medical transport services and traffic management. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-only.

• No formal actions taken; workshop was informational only

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will consider Ordinance No. 05-2022, which proposes amending the City of Deltona's Comprehensive Plan. This amendment involves replacing the Capital Improvement Project Five Year Schedule. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from December 15, 2021.

• Ordinance No. 05-2022 regarding the Capital Improvements Element
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 15, 2021

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-1 to recommend the City Commission adopt Ordinance No. 05-2022, which amends the Comprehensive Plan's Capital Improvements Element and updates the Five Year Schedule. The board also elected officers for the year, including Patricia Northey as Chair and Ruben Munoz as Vice Chair. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of level of service standards and an ADA Transition Plan.

• Recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 05-2022 (Capital Improvements Element update) to City Commission (6-1)
• Elected Patricia Northey as Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Ruben Munoz as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Elected Allen Pfeffer as Secretary (6-1)

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will review several property code violations during this meeting. The agenda includes issues regarding permits, exterior maintenance, and right-of-way upkeep. These cases involve both old and new business across various city addresses.

• Permit violations for a cardboard baler and conex box at 1870 Providence Blvd
• Right-of-way maintenance issues at 1870 Providence Blvd
• Electrical, plumbing, and permit violations at 2838 Howland Blvd
• Permit requirements for a back porch and enclosed garage at 1299 Fountainhead Dr
• Unapproved residence and vehicle limit violations at 751 Whitewood Drive

City Commission

The Commission will consider a rezoning request for the Island Walk North project near Parma Drive. The proposal seeks to change approximately 19.84 acres from single-family to planned unit development zoning. The agenda also includes discussions on Howland Boulevard construction delays and Charter Review Committee recommendations.

• Rezoning request (RZ21-0006) for the ±19.84 acre Island Walk North project
• Proposed 52 single-family lots with a minimum lot size of 4,800 square feet
• Discussion regarding Howland Boulevard construction delays
• Review of recommendations from the Charter Review Committee
• Proclamation honoring Deltona High School for receiving the School of Excellence Award

The Deltona City Commission approved the Charter Review Committee's recommendations and will move forward with an ordinance to place charter amendments on the General Election ballot, with a workshop to discuss them. The commission also extended a mutual aid agreement with Volusia County for five years, awarded a hurricane/impact resistant doors contract to A.G. Pifer, and approved three owner-occupied rehabilitation projects using SHIP funds. A rezoning request was continued and remanded back to the Planning & Zoning Board.

• Approved charter review recommendations to place amendments on General Election ballot (7-0)
• Sunset the Charter Review Committee (6-1)
• Extended mutual aid agreement with Volusia County for five years (7-0)
• Awarded Hurricane/Impact Resistant Doors contract to A.G. Pifer (7-0)
• Approved up to $40,000 SHIP funds for owner-occupied repair at 2390 Moonstone Ave. (7-0)
• Approved up to $40,000 SHIP funds for owner-occupied repair at 1165 Cambridge St. (7-0)
• Approved up to $40,000 SHIP funds for owner-occupied repair at 106 Highland Dr. (7-0)
• Continued and remanded rezoning request RZ21-0006 back to Planning & Zoning Board (7-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee will review a subdivision exemption application for the McCaskill Property at 441 Wilburton Dr. It will also hold pre-application meetings regarding eight proposed homes on Missoula Trail and a car wash and tire store development at Fort Smith and Howland Blvd.

• Subdivision exemption application for McCaskill Property
• Pre-application meeting for eight homes at 2130 Missoula Trail
• Proposed car wash and tire store at Fort Smith Blvd. and Howland Blvd.
• Proposed modification to the Howland Blvd. median

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its February 3, 2022 meeting. The committee discussed two pre-application meetings: one for a proposed 8-lot residential development at 2130 Missoula Trail, which would require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Plat application; and another for a car wash and tire store at Fort Smith Blvd. and Howland Blvd., which would need a final plat, final site plan, and a Conditional Use process for the auto repair use. No final decisions were made on these proposals.

• Approved the minutes of February 3, 2022, as presented (motion by Ruiz, seconded by Mayes, carried unanimously).
• Discussed the McCaskill Property subdivision exemption application, noting questions about road maintenance, fire safety, and floodplain maps.
• Heard a pre-application for 2130 Missoula Trail (8 houses) and advised the applicant on zoning, plat, utilities, and private road verification.
• Heard a pre-application for a car wash and tire store at Fort Smith Blvd. and Howland Blvd., requiring final plat, site plan, and Conditional Use approval.
• Suggested the car wash applicant apply for a Conceptual Site Plan for further DRC guidance.

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will consider case ANML22-0290 regarding a violation of City of Deltona Ordinance Section 14-166. This matter involves the classification of a dangerous dog at 2455 Alamanda Ave.

• Case ANML22-0290: Hearing regarding dangerous dog classification at 2455 Alamanda Ave

The Special Magistrate dismissed the dangerous dog case against Anitra Sanders for the dog 'Capone' at 2455 Alamanda Ave. The magistrate found insufficient evidence to classify the dog as dangerous under City Ordinance Section 14-166, based on testimony from the officer and the owner. No fines were imposed.

• Dismissed case ANML22-0290 against Anitra Sanders for alleged dangerous dog violation
• Found no evidence to deem the dog 'Capone' dangerous per testimony
• Levied no fines in the case

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 9, 2021. The agenda includes reviews of the LHAP 2019-2022 and the AHAC Guidebook. Members will also discuss Florida Statute 420.9076 and committee by-laws.

• Approval of November 9, 2021 minutes
• Review of LHAP 2019-2022
• Review of AHAC Guidebook
• Discussion of Florida Statute 420.9076 and committee by-laws

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met and approved the minutes from November 9, 2021. The committee discussed the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) revision, expedited permitting for affordable housing, fee waivers, and the possibility of forming a subcommittee. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the committee agreed to have the City Attorney speak about subcommittee regulations and to request a presentation on land leases.

• Approved the AHAC Minutes of November 9, 2021, as presented.
• Agreed to have the City Attorney speak about regulations for subcommittees.
• Requested a presentation from Mr. Wells on land leases.
• Discussed forming a subcommittee to address affordable housing issues.

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several infrastructure proposals, including park improvements and water system security upgrades. The meeting also includes a review of 2021 crime statistics and the presentation of student awards.

• $344,795 contract for Beechdale Park parking and boardwalk improvements
• $117,606 task authorization for Water Treatment Plant SCADA security upgrades
• $217,230 property purchase at 1676 W. Waycross Circle for a sewer lift station
• $250,000 purchase of backflow preventers via the Ferguson Waterworks agreement
• Presentation of the VSO 2021 End of Year Review and crime statistics

The Deltona City Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $117,606 task authorization with WSP for water treatment plant SCADA/security design, a $344,795 construction contract for Beechdale Park parking and boardwalk improvements, and a $250,000 purchase of backflow preventers. They also approved a $217,230 property purchase for a sewer lift station (6-1) and a piggyback maintenance services agreement with ABM. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $117,606 WSP task authorization for water plant SCADA/security design (7-0)
• Awarded $344,795 ITB# 22008 to Crossroads Site Development for Beechdale Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 piggyback purchase of backflow preventers from Ferguson Waterworks (7-0)
• Approved $217,230 purchase of 1676 W. Waycross Circle for sewer lift station No. 7 (6-1)
• Approved piggyback on Boynton Beach maintenance services with ABM (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $34,500 landfill services contract and Duke Energy easement (7-0)
• Approved three temporary employment agencies: Spherion, Athena, Laine Federal Solutions (7-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will conduct a Strategic Plan Retreat to review the status of the strategic plan and budget projections. The workshop includes discussions on strategic plan priorities and development policies, including mixed use and density.

• Review of Strategic Plan Status
• Discussion of Budget Projections
• Development policies regarding mixed use and density
• Commercial/residential ratio discussions

At a strategic planning workshop, the Deltona City Commission discussed priorities and concurred that updating the Land Development Code (LDC) is a top priority. Commissioners also shared individual priorities, including commercial development, infrastructure, and staffing. The Acting City Manager committed to developing a budget and process for the LDC update to present at a future workshop. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion-only workshop.

• Concurred that Land Development Code is a Strategic Plan priority
• Concurred to hold a future workshop on economic development
• Agreed to have staff prepare LDC process and budget for a future workshop

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing the final site plan for a 60-unit multi-family apartment project at 2902 Cardinal St. The committee will also hold a pre-application meeting regarding a proposed right-only exit at the McDonald's on Howland Blvd.

• Final site plan approval for Cardinal Village apartments at 2902 Cardinal St.
• Pre-application meeting for a new right-only exit at 131 Howland Blvd.

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for Cardinal Village, a 60-unit apartment complex at 2902 Cardinal St., with the condition that revised sheets LS1.0 and LS1.1 be submitted and reviewed. The committee also discussed a pre-application for a McDonald's at 131 Howland Blvd., suggesting a curb adjustment instead of a new exit due to safety concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Cardinal Village final site plan (SP21-0010) with condition to resubmit revised sheets LS1.0 and LS1.1 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed McDonald's pre-application at 131 Howland Blvd.; no formal action taken

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will hold a hearing for case ANML21-2390. This matter involves a dangerous dog violation at 451 Baine Terrace.

• Dangerous dog violation hearing for 451 Baine Terrace

The Special Magistrate ruled that Jordan Escobar's dog, a male Shiba Inu, is deemed dangerous under City of Deltona Ordinance Section 14-166(b), based on sufficient evidence of aggressive biting or injury. The ruling was issued at 2:27 PM.

• Deemed Jordan Escobar's dog dangerous (unanimous, no vote recorded)

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will review several cases regarding property code violations, including building permits and public nuisances. The meeting also includes new business concerning the foreclosure of municipal liens on various properties.

• Public nuisance violation at 900 Deltona Boulevard
• Building permit violations at 1746 Mitten Terrace and 2286 Montano St
• Foreclosure of municipal liens for properties on Indian Rock Ct, Duval Ave, Monica Ct, and Waterfall Circle
• Property maintenance violations regarding roofs and debris removal
• Pool and pool deck permit violations at 2916 Fish Cove Ct

The Special Magistrate heard numerous code enforcement cases, finding violations and imposing fines or compliance deadlines. Several cases were withdrawn, and one was continued. Fines ranged from $50 to $250 per day for ongoing non-compliance, with some retroactive to prior orders.

• Found DEL-21-096 (900 Deltona Blvd) in violation; fine reduced to $1,500, accruing $50/day from Jan 26, 2022
• Found DEL-21-100 (1223 Polk Ct) in violation; fine reduced to $250, 7-day extension, retroactive if not complied
• Found DEL-21-134 (2916 Fish Cove Ct) in violation; fine held, 30-day extension for permit
• Found DEL-21-137 (2916 Fish Cove Ct) in violation; fine held, 30-day extension for permit
• Found DEL-21-165 (1746 Mitten Terrace) in violation; fine $250/day, accruing from Jan 26, 2022
• Ordered foreclosure for DEL-22-001, DEL-22-002, DEL-22-003, DEL-22-004 (municipal liens)
• Found DEL-22-008 (1023 Gage Ave) in violation; 30 days to correct, $100/day fine if not
• Withdrew cases DEL-22-005, DEL-22-011, DEL-22-034, DEL-21-119

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will discuss Amendment 5, which requires environmental consideration for major City Commission or City planner decisions. The committee will also review the draft proposed final report.

• Review of Amendment 5 regarding environmental considerations
• Discussion of potential 'clean-up' language for Amendment 5
• Review and discussion of the draft proposed final report
• Approval of January 11, 2022, meeting minutes

The Deltona Charter Review Committee held its final meeting and adopted the proposed Charter Amendments 1-5 with grammatical corrections, forwarding the report to the City Commission. The committee also approved adding 'and incentives' to Amendment 5 regarding environmental considerations, and discussed clean-up language but took no action on it. The meeting concluded with plans to have all members sign the report and attend the Commission meeting.

• Adopted proposed Charter Amendments 1-5 with grammatical corrections and forwarded to City Commission (5-0)
• Approved adding 'and incentives' to Amendment 5 environmental consideration language (4-1)
• Accepted environmental consideration for Amendment 5 (4-1)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting as presented

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review a final site plan application for the 301-unit Integra Myst multi-family complex. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions regarding a tire business lot use and a daycare conversion project.

• Final Site Plan Application for Integra Myst, a 301-unit development on 17.76 acres
• Pre-application meeting for Demitrich Tires regarding the use of a lot at 2838 and 2844 Howland Blvd
• Pre-application meeting for Kid City USA to convert a building at 1785 Elkcam Boulevard into a daycare

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved the final site plan for Integra Myst, a 301-unit apartment complex at 1000 Integra Myst Boulevard, with conditions including staff review of a January 18 resubmittal and pre-construction meeting requirements. The committee also held pre-application meetings for Demitrich Tires (lot combination) and Kid City USA (daycare conversion), but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved Integra Myst Final Site Plan (SP21-0004) for 301-unit apartment complex (unanimous)
• Approved January 6, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled Demitrich Tires lot combination until code violations resolved (no formal action)
• No action on Kid City USA daycare pre-application; conditional use and site plan required

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss Ordinance No. 05-2022 regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. This item proposes replacing the Capital Improvement Project Five Year Schedule. The meeting also includes the election of officers.

• Ordinance No. 05-2022: Amending the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Election of Board Officers
• Approval of December 15, 2021, meeting minutes

City Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on redistricting city districts following the 2020 Census. They will also review a final plat for 79 single-family lots in Courtland Park Phase 2 and new regulations for food truck operations.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 02-2022 to redistribute City Commission districts.
• Final plat approval for Courtland Park Phase 2, a 79-lot residential subdivision.
• A $577,815.50 bond for infrastructure in the Courtland Park development.
• First reading of Ordinance 03-2022 regarding food truck regulations.
• Presentation on COVID-19 updates from Halifax Health/UF Health.

The Deltona City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 02-2022, revising the six City Commission districts based on the 2020 U.S. Census, and directed the Acting City Manager to transmit it to the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections. The Commission also approved the final plat for Courtland Park Phase 2, tabled a rezoning request and a food truck ordinance, and authorized several contracts and agreements. All votes were 6-0 except the final plat, which passed 5-1.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 02-2022 redistricting City Commission districts per 2020 Census (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01 accepting final plat for Courtland Park Phase 2 (5-1)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 01-2022 (rezoning 19.84 acres to RPUD) to Feb. 21, 2022 (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 03-2022 (food truck regulations) to Mar. 21, 2022 (6-0)
• Authorized negotiations to sell 4,000 sq ft parcel off Howland Blvd. for $3,475 (6-0)
• Authorized two independent appraisals for Rhode Island Ave. and Energy Ave. land (6-0)
• Approved bid to Fitch and Associates for Fire Department Standards of Cover and Strategic Plan (6-0)
• Approved 6-year Turf Tank robot field painter subscription up to $61,500 (6-0)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and I.A.F.F., Local 2913. This session is closed to the public.

• Discussion regarding the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (Firefighters Union)

The Deltona City Commission met in a special session solely to discuss union negotiations with the firefighters union (I.A.F.F., Local 2913). The commission entered executive session at 5:37 p.m. and reconvened publicly at 6:03 p.m., with no formal decisions or votes taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m. without any public action.

• Held executive session on proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (no vote taken)
• Reopened public meeting at 6:03 p.m. after executive session
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. with no further business

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review and discuss member-proposed charter amendments and policy recommendations. Topics include future environmental actions, commissioner continuing education requirements, and paperless record-keeping.

• Review of proposed charter amendments regarding environmental actions
• Discussion on minimum annual continuing education hours for Commissioners
• Recommendation for paperless record-keeping
• Discussion on employment limits for former Commissioners
• Approval of December 14, 2021, meeting minutes

The Deltona Charter Review Committee approved a proposed charter amendment on environmental considerations (3-2) and adopted draft language for Section 11 on charter review (4-1). The committee also directed the attorney to prepare a draft report for review at the next meeting, with final adoption planned for February.

• Approved proposed charter amendment on environmental considerations (3-2)
• Adopted draft language for Section 11, General provisions (2) Charter review, paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) (4-1)
• Directed attorney to prepare draft report for committee review
• Scheduled next meeting for January 25 to review draft report

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will review the Volusia County ECHO Program, which provides funding for environmental, cultural, and recreational resources. The discussion includes updated grant limits and new application requirements. The commission will also address how these rules affect Deltona's active park projects.

• Increase of standard ECHO grants to $600,000
• Increase of exceptional ECHO grant awards to $2.5 million
• New rule limiting grantees to a maximum of two open projects
• Status update on Wes Crile Park, Festival Park, Blue Heron Nature Park Phase II, and Rookery Nature Park

The City Commission held a workshop and directed the Acting City Manager to bring forward options for incorporating the city's 50th anniversary celebration into the July 4th event. They also asked staff to investigate rediscovering Lakeshore Drive and to locate meeting minutes regarding the exploratory park. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus directives.

• Directed staff to propose incorporating 50th anniversary into July 4th event
• Directed staff to investigate rediscovering Lakeshore Drive
• Requested clerk's office to find exploratory park meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will discuss what is permissible for dumpster enclosures at commercial business locations within the City. No specific project applications or addresses are listed for this discussion item.

• Discussion regarding permissible dumpster enclosures at commercial business locations

The Development Review Committee discussed requiring existing businesses to comply with dumpster enclosure and solid waste container standards, with a letter to be sent to businesses and a May 1, 2022 deadline to switch to Waste Pro. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed timelines (2-5 years) and design details but tabled specifics for future action.

• Approved December 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed dumpster enclosure requirements for existing businesses (no vote)
• Businesses required to switch to Waste Pro by May 1, 2022 (informational)
• Discussed compliance timeline of 2-5 years (no decision)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider establishing a General Fund Economic Emergency Reserve of up to $12,000,000 to protect against unanticipated events. The agenda also includes a contract for Deltona Water e-billing and an agreement regarding regional opioid settlement funds. Quarterly reports from city advisory boards will also be presented.

• Resolution No. 2021-63 to establish a $12,000,000 Economic Emergency Reserve
• Contract with CORE Ams for Deltona Water e-billing ($33,152.00 upfront cost)
• Interlocal Agreement for Volusia County Regional Opioid Settlement Funds
• Purchase of a replacement Ford F150 for the Fire Marshal ($60,000)

The Deltona City Commission approved Resolution No. 2021-63 to maintain a General Fund Economic Emergency Reserve of up to $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2021/2022 and every year thereafter. They also approved a contract with CORE AMS for e-Billing and payment processing for Deltona Water, with an upfront cost of $33,152 and estimated annual savings of $70,000. The Commission approved an Interlocal Agreement for Volusia County Regional Opioid Settlement Funds, and appointed Commissioner McCool as alternate TPO member. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Resolution 2021-63 establishing $12M economic emergency reserve (7-0)
• Approved CORE AMS e-Billing contract for Deltona Water, $33,152 upfront (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Volusia County opioid settlement funds (7-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement Ford F150 for Fire Department (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner McCool as alternate TPO member (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2021 meeting (7-0)