Deltona public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several ordinances regarding land use and zoning. Items include expanding the Deltona Village BPUD, rezoning a parcel on Howland Boulevard, and creating new affordable housing regulations.

• Ordinance 02-2024: Rezoning to add ± 25.96 acres to the Deltona Village BPUD
• Ordinance 09-2023: Rezoning ±1.37 acres at 3150 Howland Boulevard from PB to C-1
• Ordinance 04-2024: Creating Chapter 76 of the Land Development Code regarding affordable housing and the Live Local Act

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss budget amendments for various municipal funds and infrastructure projects. Items include funding for Vann Park outfield repairs following Hurricane Ian and LED lighting upgrades at Dewey Boster Baseball Field. The meeting also includes consideration of appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

• $330,000 budget amendment and agreement with Lake Jem Farms, LLC for Vann Park outfield repairs
• Up to $325,000 for Dewey Boster Baseball Field light upgrades via NGU Sports Lighting
• Contract approval for Colin Baenziger & Associates for City Manager search services
• Appointments and reappointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• Budget amendments for CDBG, SHIP, Water, Stormwater, and Transportation funds

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several pre-application items including a car wash, multi-family developments, and a residential subdivision. These items include requests for rezoning, annexations, and conditional uses.

• Rezoning and site plan for a car wash at 110 Howland Blvd.
• Final site plan for a multi-family development on Hummingbird Street
• Conditional use for a daycare at 1420 Courtland Blvd.
• Annexation of a 24-lot residential subdivision at 473 N. SR-415

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate is reviewing several code enforcement cases involving unpermitted construction and property maintenance. Items include unpermitted electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work at 1382 Howland Boulevard and tree removal without a permit on Catalina Boulevard. The agenda also addresses issues with exterior surfaces, fences, and a dangerous dog investigation.

• Unpermitted electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work at 1382 Howland Boulevard
• Tree removal without a permit at 1507 Catalina Boulevard
• Property maintenance violations for roofing and exterior surfaces at 1049 E. Normandy Boulevard
• Unpermitted concrete pad and bollards for an ice machine at 2031 Saxon Boulevard
• Dangerous dog investigation at 1067 N. Gaucho Circle

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a final plat for the 169-lot Osprey Estates Phase 1 subdivision. They are also considering a resolution to evaluate concerns regarding small box discount stores. Additionally, the commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending animal welfare laws.

• Final Plat for Osprey Estates Phase 1 (169-lot subdivision)
• Resolution 2024-01 regarding small box discount stores
• Ordinance No. 12-2023 amending animal care and cruelty laws
• $1,668,578.47 Performance Bond for Osprey Estates
• AHAC 2023 Incentive, Review and Recommendation Report transmission

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet in a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation. The meeting is scheduled to include legal counsel and will be closed to the public.

• Discussion of pending litigation Case No. 2022-10667 CIDL

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several new business and construction proposals. Items include a home-based trading card business, retail lot combinations, multi-family or storage options, and a large residential annexation.

• Home-based trading card business at 1649 Courtland Blvd.
• Retail use site plan for Deltona Blvd.
• Multi-family building or storage facility on Welcome Center Drive
• Annexation of Poinsetta Park south of Doyle Road for a 127-lot development

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review Ordinance No. 01-2024 regarding the Bella Vista Business Planned Unit Development. The proposed ordinance seeks to remove specific sections and amend others within the existing Development Agreement and Master Development Plan.

• Ordinance No. 01-2024: Amending the Bella Vista Business BPUD Development Agreement and Master Development Plan

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will meet to review and discuss the findings of the Parks Master Plan final report. GAI consultants are scheduled to present their updated, comprehensive plan for the city's parks and recreation.

• Presentation of the Parks Master Plan final report by GAI consultants

City Commission

The regular City Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included items such as animal code amendments, housing reports, and water infrastructure contracts.

• Ordinance No. 12-2023: Amendment to Chapter 14-7 Animals regarding care and confinement
• Resolution No. 2023-57: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2023 Incentive Report
• Contract extension for Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. for water meter installation ($1,095,030.00)
• Purchase of Hydralink brokers and SCADA equipment for Lift Stations 1-55 ($822,109.00)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several development applications. These include a rezoning request for 43 acres on Osteen Cemetery Road and a 42-unit multi-family project on Lake Helen Osteen Road. The agenda also includes site plans for a new church building and a Dollar Tree retail location.

• Rezoning of 880 and 850 Osteen Cemetery Road from Agriculture to Single Family Residential
• Proposed 42-unit multi-family development at 3160, 3148, 3136, and 3124 Lake Helen Osteen Road
• Final site plan for a 9,977 square foot Dollar Tree at 937 Howland Blvd.
• New church building proposal at 2740 Doyle Road

Special City Commission Meeting

The Commission will review and discuss proposals for an executive search firm to find a new City Manager. Committee members will discuss their independent scoring of the submitted RFP proposals. The meeting aims to determine if firms should be invited for interviews or presentations.

• Review and discussion regarding Executive Search Firm Selection for a City Manager

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate is reviewing several cases of code and fire safety violations. Items include unpermitted structures like fences and sheds, as well as required repairs for roofs and debris removal. Additionally, the board will address fire inspections for liquid CO2 systems at Racetrac locations.

• Unpermitted construction reviews including a roof at 1234 Parker Avenue and a shed at 2849 W. Huron Drive
• Fire safety inspections for liquid CO2 systems at 2001 Saxon Boulevard and 407 Deltona Boulevard
• Property maintenance enforcement for debris removal at 2900 Winlock Avenue
• Required roof repairs for properties on 1995 Brewster Drive, 3248 Buckland Street, and 186 Rosedale Drive
• Unpermitted fence installations at 3389 Vancouver Avenue and 661 Piedmont Drive

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is reviewing comments on Ordinance No. 12-2023, which proposes amendments to Chapter 14 regarding animals. This workshop aims to address necessary additions before the second and final reading scheduled for November 6, 2023.

• Review of Ordinance No. 12-2023 (Chapter 14 - Animals)

Development Review Committee

The committee will review several development proposals including residential rezonings, retail lot combinations, and a preliminary plat. These items include single-family homes, townhomes, and future outparcels for development.

• Subdivision exemption discussion for 2525 Howland Blvd. (+/- 9.4 acres)
• Retail site plan and lot combination for 795, 791, and 787 Ft. Smith Blvd. (+/- 17.96 acres)
• Rezone proposal for single-family homes on Lake Helen Osteen Road (+/- 17.93 acres)
• Rezone and multi-family proposal for Catalina Craven Apartments on Howland Boulevard (+/- 17.96 acres)
• Preliminary plat for Deltona Wellness at 1200 Deltona Blvd. (+/- 15.85 acres)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is scheduled to approve the minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting. The committee will also review and approve the 2023 AHAC Report.

• Approval of September 19, 2023, minutes
• Approval of the 2023 AHAC Report

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the city's fence and wall regulations. The agenda also includes reviewing the final plat for the 169-lot Osprey Estates Phase 1 subdivision and a conditional use request for a private school.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 10-2023 regarding 'Fences, Walls, and Hedges'
• Final Plat for Osprey Estates Phase 1, a 169-lot single-family subdivision
• $1,668,578.47 performance bond for Osprey Estates
• Conditional Use request for Mission Academy at 600 Fort Smith Boulevard

City Commission Workshop

The Commission will define its specific roles regarding the City Manager Selection Committee. Additionally, officials will present costs for a proposed 5K run in February to seek consensus on hosting the event.

• Defining Commission roles for the City Manager Selection Committee
• Public Works and Utilities update
• Discussion of costs and consensus for a city-hosted 5K run in February

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing several development proposals including a place of worship, multi-family housing, and a hotel. Discussions also include an apartment complex and a preliminary plat for single-family lots.

• Conditional Use: New Life Church at 1385 Maximilian Street
• Final Site Plan: Six-plex multi-family structure at 2921 Alatka Lane
• Final Site Plan: 124-unit hotel at N. Normandy Blvd. and Energy Ave.
• Rezone and Final Site Plan: 125 apartment units at 1620, 1625, 1630, 1635 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Preliminary Plat: 51 single-family lots for Osprey Estates Phase 2 on the south side of Doyle Road

City Commission

The City Commission will receive a $3.5 million presentation regarding wastewater facility funding and review an ordinance to amend animal care regulations. Other items include presentations on federal recovery programs and the purchase of a new ambulance.

• $1,500,000 for Fisher Wastewater Treatment Facility Plant Conversion
• $2,000,000 for Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion
• Ordinance No. 12-2023 to amend Chapter 14 regarding animal care and cruelty
• $399,400 ambulance purchase from Frazer
• $150,000 total EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding various property maintenance and building permit violations. The agenda includes reviews of old and new business related to structural repairs, unpermitted work, and land use compliance.

• Requirement for 1884 Elkcam Boulevard to cease U-Haul rentals or apply for rezoning
• Permit requirements for fences at 1571 Pendleton Street, 2021 Apricot Drive, and 3240 Amber Street
• Required roof and drainage repairs at 3304 Littlefield Street and 1752 Gatewood Drive
• Permit requirement for concrete work at 1878 Providence Boulevard
• Permit requirement for a concrete pad and bollards at 2031 Saxon Boulevard

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several land development items including final plats for Osprey Estates and Vineland Reserve. The agenda also includes pre-application discussions for a residential daycare, a cell phone tower, and an oil change facility.

• Osprey Estates Phase 1 Final Plat at 555 Doyle Road
• McDonald’s Final Site Plan at 1241 E. Normandy Blvd.
• Vineland Reserve Phase 1 Preliminary Plat near Doyle Road and Peach Creek Drive
• Lake Butler Avenue subdivision inquiry for a 3.7 acre lot
• Residential Daycare conditional use proposal at 1787 S. Village Drive

City Manager Selection Committee

The City Manager Selection Committee will meet to select a committee chair and vice chair. The meeting includes an overview of the committee process and Florida's Government in the Sunshine Laws.

• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Overview of the Committee process
• Overview of Florida's Government in the Sunshine Laws

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request to allow a private school to operate at an existing church building located at 600 Fort Smith Boulevard. The board will also review a variance request regarding lot size requirements for a property at 728 Riggs Avenue.

• Conditional use for a private school at 600 Fort Smith Boulevard
• Variance to waive minimum lot size requirement at 728 Riggs Avenue

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will vote on proposed changes to the LHAP. The committee will also discuss the Annual AHAC Report.

• Vote on LHAP changes
• Discussion of the Annual AHAC Report

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to adopt the final annual budget and a millage rate of 7.3500. The agenda also includes a presentation of $3,500,000 in wastewater funding and a first reading of an ordinance regarding fence and wall regulations.

• Adoption of final millage rate (Resolution No. 2023-48) at 7.3500
• Adoption of final annual budget for FY 2023/2024 (Resolution No. 2023-49)
• Presentation of $1,500,000 for Fisher Wastewater Treatment Facility Plant Conversion
• Presentation of $2,000,000 for Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion
• First reading of Ordinance No. 10-2023 regarding 'Fences, Walls, and Hedges' regulations

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss the timeline, advertising, and process for selecting a new City Manager. This discussion follows a previous decision to use the search firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP.

• Discussion regarding the City Manager selection process with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

The City Commission discussed the recruitment process for a new City Manager, including budget and candidate qualifications. The Commission concurred to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a 30-day period to obtain search firms or recruiters.

• Concurred to issue a 30-day Request for Proposal (RFP) for search firms/recruiters

Special City Commission Meeting

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

• Discussion of proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and I.A.F.F., Local 2913

The City Commission met in a closed executive session to discuss a proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (Firefighters Union). No public votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final site plan for the 2222 Conway Drive Apartments project. The committee is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the August 3, 2023, meeting.

• Final Site Plan approval for 2222 Conway Drive Apartments (+/- 0.64 acres)
• Approval of August 3, 2023, meeting minutes

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for a six-unit multi-family project at 2222 Conway Drive. The committee also nominated two new members to the DRC. The August 3, 2023, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Final Site Plan application SP22-0009 for 6-unit building at 2222 Conway Drive (unanimous)
• Nominated Dinelia Santana and Jessica Entwistle to the DRC (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings to adopt a tentative millage rate and the FY 2023/2024 annual budget. The agenda also includes a request for an $86,000 budget amendment to fund Amazon tax reimbursements. Additionally, members will be appointed to committees regarding the selection of a new City Manager.

• Public hearing for tentative 7.3500 millage rate (8.86% increase)
• Adoption of FY 2023/2024 tentative annual budget
• $86,000 budget amendment for Amazon tax reimbursement
• Appointment of citizens to City Manager Selection Committee
• Appointment of staff to City Manager Review Committee

The City Commission approved a tentative millage rate of 7.35 and a total city-wide budget of $210,310,385 for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The Commission also approved a tax reimbursement for Amazon and appointed members to the City Manager Selection Committee.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 7.35 for FY 2023/2024 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative annual budget of $210,310,385 for FY 2023/2024 (7-0)
• Approved $86,000 tax reimbursement to Amazon for FY 2023 (6-1)
• Confirmed 14 appointments to the City Manager Selection Committee (7-0)
• Approved one staff recommendation by the Interim City Manager as a liaison for the City Manager Review Committee (5-2)

City Commission

The City Commission will review a rezoning request for a fast food restaurant at 3150 Howland Boulevard. The meeting also includes a $1,000,000 budget amendment for refuse collection and a $1,214,398.84 task authorization for the Theresa Basin Flood Control Study. Additionally, the commission will consider updates to chicken-keeping regulations.

• Rezoning of 1.37 acres at 3150 Howland Blvd from PB to C-1 for a fast food restaurant
• $1,000,000 budget amendment to fund refuse collection services through FY2023
• $1,214,398.84 task authorization with Ardurra Group, Inc. for Theresa Basin Flood Control Study
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 08-2023 regarding chicken-keeping regulations
• Acceptance of City Manager James V. Chisholm's resignation

The City Commission terminated City Manager James V. Chisholm effective August 15, 2023. The board also updated ordinances regarding chickens and referred a rezoning request back to the Planning & Zoning Board.

• Terminated City Manager James V. Chisholm effective August 15, 2023 (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 08-2023 amending chicken ordinances (6-0)
• Sent Ordinance No. 09-2023 regarding rezoning at 3150 Howland Blvd back to Planning & Zoning Board (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, August 17, and August 21 meetings (6-0)
• Denied appeal for $40,000 in SHIP funds for 1785 Tanner Court (6-0)

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate is reviewing several property code violations during this meeting. The agenda includes issues regarding unpermitted structures, fire safety maintenance, and nuisance tree removal.

• Fire safety inspections for properties on Howland Blvd and Alabaster Way
• Unpermitted fences and sheds at various Deltona addresses
• Removal of nuisance trees at 887 Deltona Boulevard
• Exterior wall repairs at 3775 Trade Street
• Removal of a portable storage unit at 1055 Lyric Drive

The Special Magistrate issued several fines for failure to correct prior building and fire code violations. Two cases were withdrawn after the properties were brought into compliance, and two other cases were continued by the city.

• Fined Bridge SFR IV Seed Borrower LLC $1,550 for fence permit violation (DEL-23-151)
• Fined House Guru LLC/Sunni Milo $1,550 for shed permit violation (DEL-23-188)
• Fined Colde FD Portfolio III LLC $1,525 for fire sprinkler inspection violation (FIRE-000006-2023)
• Fined SNR 24 Sterling Ct., Owner LLC $9,200 for fire alarm and hydrant violations (FIRE-000007-2023)
• Ordered James Mason to obtain a shed permit by Sept 22, 2023, or face $50 daily fines (DEL-23-228)
• Withdrawn case for 1369 Bailey Avenue after fence permit compliance (DEL-23-241)
• Withdrawn case for 1055 Lyric Drive after portable storage unit removal (DEL-23-243)
• Continued cases for 887 Deltona Blvd and 772 E. Normandy Blvd

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding Case No. 2023 16876 CODL. This portion of the meeting is closed to the public.

• Discussion of pending litigation Case No. 2023 16876 CODL

The City Commission met in a special session to conduct a private meeting with legal counsel. The session focused on pending litigation Case No. 2023 16876 CODL. No public decisions or votes were recorded.

City Commission Workshop

The Deltona City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the search for a new City Manager. The discussion includes reviewing recruitment timelines, advertisements, and an informal memo regarding bids.

• Discussion of the City Manager search process
• Review of 2023 recruitment timeline and advertisements
• Review of an informal memo regarding City Manager bids

The Commission concurred to use a search firm and create resident and staff committees to assist in hiring a new City Manager. The Commission also agreed to allow the Interim City Manager to utilize assistance from the City of DeBary if needed. No formal votes were taken as this was a workshop.

• Concurred to use a search firm for City Manager recruitment while accepting private sector applications
• Concurred to form a resident committee (each Commissioner to pick two residents) and a staff committee
• Concurred that the hiring decision weight will be 50% Commission, 25% resident committee, and 25% staff committee
• Concurred that the Interim City Manager may use assistance from the City of DeBary if needed
• Concurred to gather local benchmarks from surrounding cities for the search
• Concurred that the Interim City Manager will be included on the staff committee

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss the search for a new City Manager and the appointment of an Interim City Manager. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the resignation of the Planning & Development Services Director.

• Discussion regarding the City Manager search and interim appointment
• Discussion regarding the resignation of the Planning & Development Services Director

The City Commission appointed Glenn Whitcomb as the Interim City Manager. The Commission also read the resignation of the Planning & Development Services Director into the record and discussed potential support from the City of DeBary and Volusia County.

• Appointed Glenn Whitcomb as Interim City Manager (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will consider Ordinance No. 10-2023 regarding amendments to the Land Development Code. This item proposes changes to section 110-806, which covers fences, walls, and hedges.

• Ordinance No. 10-2023: Amending 'Fences, Walls and Hedges' in the Land Development Code

The Planning and Zoning Board approved Ordinance No. 10-2023 to amend the Land Development Code regarding fences, walls, and hedges. The approval included a requirement to add an illustration of the visibility triangle for corner lots. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 19, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 10-2023 amending fence, wall, and hedge regulations with a condition to add a visibility triangle illustration (7-0)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to conduct regular business including the approval of minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes provisions for a public forum and staff or member comments.

• Approval of May 16, 2023, meeting minutes

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee decided to use the Volusia County evaluation of $323,000 for the Local Housing Action Plan. The committee further decided to revisit and adjust this price annually.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved use of Volusia County evaluation of $323,000 for Local Housing Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved annual review and adjustment of the $323,000 evaluation price (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several annual rate resolutions for fiscal year 2023/2024. These include assessments for stormwater, solid waste, streetlighting, lake weed control, and nuisance abatement. Additionally, the commission will review a request to vacate utility easements at 2032 Golden Arm Road.

• Stormwater services annual rate of $160 per equivalent residential unit
• Solid waste services annual rate of $233.15 per equivalent residential unit
• Lake McGarity aquatic weed control service rate of $60.00 per assessed parcel
• Nuisance abatement services total outstanding assessment of $21,223.94
• Vacation of utility easements for property at 2032 Golden Arm Road

The City Commission voted to revert the stormwater service rate to the prior annual rate and denied an increase for solid waste services, keeping the 2022/2023 rate. The Commission also approved annual rate resolutions for streetlighting, nuisance abatement, and Lake McGarity aquatic weed control. A proposed contract for the City Attorney was denied.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-30 reverting stormwater services to the prior annual rate (7-0)
• Denied solid waste rate increase and maintained 2022/2023 annual rate (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-32 for streetlighting services annual rate (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-33 for Lake McGarity aquatic weed control annual rate (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-34 for nuisance abatement services annual rate (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-35 vacating utility easements at 2032 Golden Arm Road (7-0)
• Denied proposed City Attorney contract (2-5)
• Approved minutes of the July 17, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Special City Commission Meeting

This special meeting is dedicated to an executive session closed to the public. The commission will meet with legal counsel to discuss pending litigation. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding pending litigation

The City Commission met in a special session to conduct a private meeting with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. No public decisions or votes were recorded.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final site plan for a CarQuest Auto Parts store. The project involves approximately 2.27 acres located at 1280 Doyle Road.

• Final Site Plan: CarQuest Auto Parts Store at 1280 Doyle Road (+/- 2.27 acres)

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved the final site plan for a 6,000 square foot CarQuest auto parts store. The project is located at 1280 Doyle Road.

• Approved Final Site Plan application SP22-0006 for CarQuest at 1280 Doyle Road (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate Kristin Eick issued fines to several property owners for failing to correct building and maintenance violations. Two cases were withdrawn by the City, and one case was continued. One property owner was found to be in compliance, resulting in no fine.

• Fined Yeatman Hoyt H. Est $1,550 for screen structure violation (DEL-23-154)
• Fined Yeatman Hoyt H. Est $4,450 for fence violation (DEL-23-155)
• Fined Perry Clayton A $725 for exterior wall violation (DEL-23-162)
• Found 2018-3 IH Borrower LP in compliance; no fine imposed for fence violation (DEL-23-165)
• Fined Daniel Dwight $4,500 for guard rail violation (DEL-23-170)
• Fined Alicea Victor & Alicea Henry $1,600 for fence permit violation (DEL-23-172)
• Fined BAF Assets LLC $1,550 for fence permit violation (DEL-23-191)
• Withdrew cases DEL-23-193 and DEL-23-237

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. The review includes forecasted revenue, department budgets, the millage rate, and capital improvement plans.

• Review of proposed FY2023/2024 budget for all City funds
• Discussion of forecasted revenue and millage rate
• Review of capital improvement plans

The Commission held a workshop to review the proposed FY2023/2024 annual budget. Finance Director Mari Leisen presented budget overviews and personnel requests, noting a $1 million increase in liability insurance estimates. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this workshop.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider Ordinance No. 09-2023 regarding a land rezoning request. The proposal seeks to change an approximately 1.37-acre parcel from Professional Business (PB) to the City of Deltona Retail Commercial District (C-1).

• Ordinance No. 09-2023: Rezoning 3150 Howland Blvd from PB to C-1

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the City Commission approve Ordinance No. 09-2023. This action would rezone a 1.37-acre parcel from Professional Business (PB) to Retail Commercial (C-1) to allow for potential restaurant development.

• Approved minutes of April 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission approve Ordinance No. 09-2023 to rezone 3150 Howland Boulevard from PB to C-1 (5-2)

City Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on a proposed millage rate of 7.3500 mills for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The meeting also includes discussions regarding nuisance abatement service rates and amendments to the Deltona Village Business development plan.

• Proposed millage rate of 7.3500 mills for FY 2023/2024
• Annual Rate Resolution for Nuisance Abatement Services
• Amendment to increase multi-family units in Deltona Village from 414 to 652
• Rezoning of approximately 26.57 acres within the Deltona Village BPUD

The City Commission approved the proposed millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year and authorized a multi-family unit increase for the Deltona Village BPUD. The board also updated ordinances regarding chicken ownership and approved CDBG program allocations.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-13 establishing a 7.35 mill millage rate for FY 2023/2024 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-22 for Nuisance Abatement Services annual rate (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 04-2023 increasing Deltona Village BPUD multi-family units from 414 to 652 and rezoning 0.61 acres (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 08-2023 amending chicken ordinances, setting permitting fee at $25 and removing drawing requirements for coops under 100 sq ft (6-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-28 for CDBG 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (6-1)
• Approved purchase of multi-functional devices from Seminole Office Solutions (7-0)

City Commission Workshop

The meeting is scheduled as a City Manager planning session. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for discussion.

The City Commission held a planning session to review the proposed budget and a millage rate reduction. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on discussing staffing, infrastructure projects, and future city vision.

• Proposed millage rate of 7.35 mills (down from 7.65 mills)
• Proposed total budget of $151,835,100
• Proposed General Fund Total for 2023/2024 of $70,418,300
• Staff directed to conduct safety study of Saxon Blvd. and Normandy Blvd. intersection

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold a special meeting closed to the public for an executive session. The purpose of this session is to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel.

• Executive session regarding pending litigation

The City Commission met in a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel. No public decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency

The Agency is reviewing the Purvis Gray CPA financial statements and independent auditor's report. The report covers the fiscal period from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022.

• Review of Purvis Gray CPA Financial Statements
• CRA fund balance of $1,030,581 as of September 30, 2022

Special Magistrate

The Deltonna Special Magistrate will hold hearings regarding various city ordinance violations. The agenda includes cases involving property maintenance, unpermitted tree removal, and animal-related enforcement. Several items on the agenda were marked as withdrawn.

• Dangerous dog investigation at 870 Caspian Ct.
• Unpermitted tree removal at 1507 Catalina Blvd.
• Animal licensing and spay/neuter violations at 2621 Delaware Rd.
• Property maintenance for roof and soffit repairs at 3304 Littlefield St.
• Structure square footage violation at 2180 Mac Hardy Rd.

The Special Magistrate ruled on several code enforcement cases, issuing fines for property maintenance and tree permit violations. One dog was officially classified as dangerous, and four other cases were withdrawn by the City.

• Upheld classification of dog at 870 Caspian Ct. as dangerous
• Fined owner of 1085 Wilmington Dr. $1,250 for driveway repair violation
• Fined owner of 830 Tulip St. $3,050 for fence repair violation
• Ordered owner of 1507 Catalina Blvd. to correct tree removal violation or face $100 daily fine
• Ordered owner of 995 Merrimac St. to correct fence violation or face $50 daily fine
• Ordered owner of 1489 Daroca Dr. to correct roof violation or face $25 daily fine
• Withdrew cases DEL-13-063, DEL-13-064, DEL-23-183, and DEL-23-001
• Continued cases DEL-23-085 and DEL-23-210 to July 26, 2023

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing preliminary annual rate resolutions for stormwater, solid waste, streetlighting, and nuisance abatement services. The meeting also includes a discussion on increasing multi-family units at the Deltona Village development. Additionally, the commission will receive the FY2021/2022 annual audit presentation.

• Proposed stormwater rate increase from $128 to $160 per ERU
• Proposed solid waste rate increase to $233.15 per ERU
• Lake McGarity aquatic weed control rate of $60 per parcel
• Deltona Village BPUD amendment to increase multi-family units from 414 to 652
• FY2021/2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation

The City Commission approved an amendment to the Deltona Village Business Planned Unit Development to increase multi-family unit allocation from 414 to 652 units and rezoned 26.57 additional acres. The Commission also adopted several preliminary annual rate resolutions for city services.

• Approved FY 2021/2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-14 for Stormwater Services preliminary rates (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-15 for Solid Waste Services preliminary rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-16 for Streetlighting Services preliminary rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-17 for Nuisance Abatement Services annual rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-18 for Lake McGarity Aquatic Weed Control preliminary rates (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 04-2023 to increase Deltona Village BPUD multi-family units from 414 to 652 and rezone 26.57 acres
• Tabled the portion of the Deltona Village application related to the annexation of 25.96 acres (ICC Project)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering a final site plan for a multi-family residential development at 2991 Day Road. The committee will also review the minutes from the April 20, 2023 meeting.

• Final Site Plan approval for 2991 Day Road Multi-Family (+/- 0.48 acres)
• Approval of April 20, 2023 minutes

The Development Review Committee approved a final site plan for a two-story, four-unit multi-family building. The approval is conditional upon Fire Safety revising the Development Order. The committee also appointed a new member.

• Approved Final Site Plan SP22-0003 for 2991 Day Road multi-family project (unanimous)
• Appointed Tuan Huynh, City Engineer, as a member of the Development Review Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Agreed to designate Assistant Fire Marshall Sam Schaller to represent Fire Safety in the absence of Leigh Grosvenor

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission Workshop features a presentation regarding the Bacon & Brew Festival at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex. The agenda also includes a video presentation on the Autism Symbol and reports from the Water and Public Works departments.

• Presentation by KMarks Events regarding Bacon & Brew Festival
• Video presentation on the Autism Symbol
• Deltona Water Department reports
• Deltona Public Works Department reports

The City Commission held a workshop featuring presentations on the Bacon & Brew Festival and autism awareness. The Public Works and Deltona Water departments provided project updates. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet in an executive session to discuss a class action lawsuit settlement. The session is estimated to last up to one hour before the meeting reopens and adjourns.

• Discussion regarding a class action lawsuit settlement

The City Commission convened a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss a class action lawsuit settlement. The session was closed to the public from 4:02 p.m. to 4:58 p.m. No public decisions or vote tallies were recorded.

• Held executive session regarding class action lawsuit settlement

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding various property code violations. These include issues with unpermitted work, exterior wall disrepair, fence maintenance, and fire safety compliance.

• Building permit violations for entry doors, sheds, fences, and retaining walls
• Exterior wall disrepair at 1791 Amero Avenue and 1085 Wilmington Drive
• Fire code enforcement at 3151 Howland Boulevard, 2901 Howland Blvd., and 1001 Alabaster Way
• Unapproved residence discussion for 2627 Beal Street
• Fence repair requirements for 631 Cloudcroft Drive

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a rehearing regarding Ordinance No. 04-2023 to consider increasing multi-family unit allocation in the Deltona Village BPUD from 414 to 652 units. The meeting also includes public hearings for rezoning land at 2965 Howland Boulevard for a restaurant and updating the city's Capital Improvements Element.

• Rehearing of Ordinance No. 04-2023 to increase multi-family units and rezone 26.57 acres in Deltona Village BPUD
• Rezoning 1.76 acres at 2965 Howland Boulevard from BPUD to C-1 for a 6,000-square-foot restaurant
• First hearing for Ordinance No. 06-2023 to amend the City's Capital Improvements Element
• Proclamation honoring Emergency Medical Services Week

The City Commission approved a $547,515 contract for automated water meters and passed first readings for a zoning change to Retail Commercial and a Capital Improvements Element update. The Commission denied a partial lien release for 257 Fort Smith Boulevard and a $40,000 SHIP fund expenditure for 1785 Tanner Court.

• Approved $547,515 contract to Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. for automated water meters (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 05-2023 to rezone 1.76 acres to Retail Commercial (C-1) (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 06-2023 to update the 2022-2023 Capital Improvements Element (6-0)
• Denied partial release of lien for 257 Fort Smith Boulevard (4-2)
• Approved reduction of fines to $6,000 for 1299 Fountainhead Drive (4-2)
• Denied expenditure of up to $40,000 in SHIP funds for 1785 Tanner Court (6-0)
• Continued hearing for Ordinance No. 04-2023 regarding Deltona Village BPUD to June 19, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2023 meeting (6-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to vote on conducting two town hall meetings.

• Vote on holding two town hall meetings
• Approval of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the possibility of holding two town hall meetings to discuss affordable housing. The committee also requested that staff create a one-page flyer on the topic within 60 days.

• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved holding two town hall meetings if needed to discuss affordable housing (unanimous)
• Requested staff create a one-page affordable housing flyer within 60 days

City Commission Workshop

The commission will hear a presentation regarding 2023 program updates from Halifax Health/UF Medical Center. Commissioners also requested discussions concerning city code regulations for fences, walls, hedges, and animals.

• Presentation by Halifax Health/UF Medical Center on 2023 program updates
• Discussion of zoning code regarding fences, walls, and hedges
• Discussion of animal code sections 14-281-284
• Reports from Planning & Development Services and Building and Code Compliance

The Commission reached a consensus to set the number of chickens allowed at 10 and to revisit the ordinance in two years. Other items included discussions on fence regulations and building code compliance reports. No formal votes were taken on zoning or animal ordinances.

• Reached consensus to limit number of chickens to 10
• Agreed to revisit chicken ordinance in two years
• Approved two separate motions to extend the meeting by 15 minutes (6-0)

City Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 07-2023 to allow voluntary residential sewer connections. The body will also consider a motion for rehearing regarding the Deltona Village BPUD development plan. Additionally, the agenda includes scholarship board appointments and grant compliance service authorizations.

• Ordinance No. 07-2023: Changes residential sewer connection standards
• Motion for rehearing: Deltona Village BPUD multi-family unit increase
• Appointment of seven members to the William S. Harvey Scholarship Advisory Board
• Work order with CPH, LLC for City Hall exterior envelope assessment
• Authorization for grant compliance services from Pegasus Engineering and TetraTech

The Commission voted to rehear an ordinance regarding multi-family unit allocations and rezoning for the Deltona Village Business Planned Unit Development. Other actions included adopting a sewer facilities ordinance and appointing members to a scholarship advisory board.

• Granted rehearing of Ordinance No. 04-2023 regarding Deltona Village BPUD multi-family units and rezoning (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 07-2023 repealing and creating sewer connection subsections (6-0)
• Confirmed 7 appointments to the William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved work order agreement with CPH, LLC for City Hall upgrades and repairs (7-0)
• Approved professional services for Pegasus Engineering & TetraTech, Inc. for Grant Compliance Services (5-2)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding various property and building code violations. The agenda includes old business, new business, and requests for lien reductions or releases.

• Code violations at 870 Maybrook Dr., 2509 Treehaven Dr., 2751 Summerfield St., 2089 E. Gloria Dr., 2923 Clovis Dr., 3240 Amber St., 1060 Bannock Ter., 2114 Van Orman Dr., 337 Providence Blvd., 1083 Deltona Blvd., 1197 Acorn Ct., 2824 Corrigan Dr., 549 Antelope Dr., 1510 Baton Dr., 2561 Sedgefield Ave., 709 Leland Dr., and 1049 E. Normandy Blvd.
• Partial lien release request for 257 Fort Smith Blvd.
• Special Magistrate lien reduction requests for 1299 Fountainhead Dr.

The Special Magistrate found multiple property owners in violation of city codes, including building and maintenance standards. Some respondents were fined for past non-compliance, while others were given deadlines to correct violations or face daily fines.

• Fined owner of 870 Maybrook Dr. $24,300 for code violations
• Fined owner of 2509 Treehaven Dr. $1,175 for code violations
• Fined owner of 2089 E. Gloria Dr. $2,350 for code violations
• Fined owner of 2923 Clovis Dr. $850 for code violations
• Ordered owners of 3240 Amber St. and 1060 Bannock Ter. to comply by June 10, 2023, or face $25 daily fines
• Ordered owners of 2114 Van Orman Dr., 337 Providence Blvd., 1083 Deltona Blvd., 549 Antelope Dr., 1510 Baton Dr., and 2561 Sedgefield Ave. to comply by June 25, 2023, or face daily fines of $25 to $50
• Ordered owner of 1197 Acorn Ct. to comply by May 3, 2023, and noted intent for property abatement
• Ordered owner of 2824 Corrigan Dr. to comply by June 25, 2023, or face $25 daily fines

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering a final site plan for a Taco Bell restaurant located at 1519 Saxon Boulevard. The proposal involves a revision to the project at 1555 Saxon Blvd. on approximately 5.06 acres.

• Final Site Plan approval for Taco Bell Restaurant (1519 Saxon Boulevard)
• Revision to SP22-0013 at 1555 Saxon Blvd.

The Development Review Committee approved a revised final site plan for the Deltona Mixed Uses redevelopment. The plan replaces a previously approved 3,825 square-foot retail building with a 1,522 square-foot Taco Bell restaurant.

• Approved Minutes of March 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Site Plan SP22-0013 for 1555 Saxon Blvd. with condition nine omitted (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider rezoning ±1.76 acres at 2965 Howland Boulevard from BPUD to C-1. The board will also review an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan regarding capital improvement schedules.

• Rezoning of ±1.76 acres at 2965 Howland Boulevard to C-1 (Retail Commercial)
• Amendment to the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Replacement of the Capital Improvement Project Five-Year schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the City Commission approve a rezoning request for a 1.76-acre parcel to allow for retail commercial use. The Board also recommended approval of the updated Capital Improvement Project Five-Year schedule. Additionally, the Board elected its officers for the term.

• Elected Eric Alexander as Board Chair (7-0)
• Elected Susan Berk as Board Vice Chair (7-0)
• Elected Rachel Amoroso as Board Secretary (7-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission approve rezoning 2965 Howland Boulevard from BPUD to C-1 Retail Commercial (7-0)
• Recommended City Commission approve Ordinance No. 06-2023 to replace the Capital Improvement Project Five-Year schedule (7-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc. Members will also discuss new business regarding lot configurations and street requirements. The meeting includes discussion on processes to evaluate policies that increase housing costs.

• Affordable Housing presentation by Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc.
• Discussion of flexible lot configurations including zero-lot-line configurations
• Discussion of modification of street requirements
• Discussion of a process to consider policies or regulations that increase housing costs

The committee approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. Members received a presentation from Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc. regarding their housing services in Volusia and Flagler counties. No new business strategies were discussed due to time constraints.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an ordinance allowing residents to voluntarily connect to the city sewer system. The agenda also includes several infrastructure contracts for land planning, water treatment analysis, and sidewalk repairs.

• Ordinance 07-2023 for voluntary residential sewer connections
• $197,465.00 contract with Axis Infrastructure for land planning scoping
• $82,567.00 task authorization for water treatment plant analysis
• $250,000.00 purchase order for city-wide sidewalk repairs
• Variance request for 3602 Apple Orchard Drive

The City Commission denied a variance request for a home development due to flooding concerns and neighborhood fit. The Commission also approved several infrastructure contracts and the first reading of an ordinance regarding sewer connections.

• Denied variance request for single-family dwelling at 3602 Apple Orchard Drive (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2023 regarding sewer connections (5-0)
• Approved contract with Axis Infrastructure for land planning and development scoping (5-0)
• Approved $82,570 Task Authorization with Mead & Hunt for WRF planning analysis (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 purchase order to Whitehouse Masonry for sidewalk work (5-0)
• Approved piggy back contract with P&S Paving for citywide milling and resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved piggy back contract with Fausnight Stripe & Line for pavement marking (5-0)
• Approved contract with CivicPlus for city website redesign (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 04-2023 to amend the Deltona Village Business Planned Unit Development. The proposal includes increasing the multi-family unit allocation from 414 to 652 units and rezoning approximately 26.57 acres of land. Additionally, the Commission will review scholarship award recommendations from the William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 04-2023 to increase multi-family units at Deltona Village from 414 to 652
• Rezoning of ±26.57 acres for inclusion in the Deltona Village BPUD
• Proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Proclamation declaring April as Water Conservation Month
• Scholarship award recommendations and requested fund increase from $30,000 to $50,000

The City Commission voted to deny an ordinance that would have increased the multi-family unit allocation for the Deltona Village Business Planned Unit Development from 414 to 652 units. The Commission also approved the 2023 William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship award recipients and associated funding.

• Denied Ordinance No. 04-2023 to increase multi-family unit allocation from 414 to 652 units (4-3)
• Approved 2023 William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship award recipients (6-1)
• Approved additional funds and the amount of the highest scholarship award (6-1)
• Approved minutes of the March 20, 2023 Regular Commission Meeting (7-0)
• Concurred on marketing campaign for distracted driving
• Concurred on July street festival on Deltona Blvd in District #3
• Concurred on City Manager research for animal shelter at 646 Keelhaul Drive

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear various cases regarding building, property maintenance, and fire code violations. The agenda includes several continued matters and new business involving multiple properties across Deltona.

• Code enforcement: 1684 Providence Blvd. (DEL-22-180)
• Code enforcement: 870 Maybrook Dr. (DEL-22-196)
• Code enforcement: 2844 Howland Blvd. (DEL-22-046)
• Fire code violation: 577 Deltona Blvd. (FIRE-000001-2023)
• Fire code violation: 600 Courtland Blvd. Ste 1 & 2 (FIRE-000002-2023)

Special Magistrate Kristin Eick ruled on multiple code enforcement cases, issuing several fines for past non-compliance and setting deadlines for new violations to be corrected. Some cases were withdrawn by the city or continued to future hearings. The Magistrate also approved the agenda and minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting.

• Fined Colatostie Enterprise LLC $5,300 for code violation at 716 Mountain Way Ave
• Fined Bridge SFR IV Seed Borrower LLC $1,700 for violation at 2831 Summerfield St
• Fined Robert Nieves $1,900 for violation at 2844 Howland Blvd
• Ordered Deltona Square LLC to correct fire code violation by May 28, 2023 or face $50 daily fine
• Ordered 2018-3 IH Borrower LP to correct violation at 2595 Valmora Ct by April 28, 2023 or face $50 daily fine
• Ordered Darrell Jackson to correct violation at 2356 Ainsworth Ave by June 27, 2023 or face $25 daily fine
• Withdrew case DEL-23-010 regarding 2784 Bluestone Dr
• Continued case FIRE-000002-2023 regarding 600 Courtland Blvd for 60 days

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hear a presentation from the Rotary Club regarding membership and community donations. The body will also review and discuss Ordinance No. 03-2022, which regulates mobile food dispensing vehicles.

• Presentation by Rotary Club President Joe Hearn and Vice President Pat Northey
• Review of Ordinance No. 03-2022 regarding mobile food dispensing vehicles (food trucks)

The City Commission held a workshop to review and discuss Ordinance No. 03-2022 regarding the location and use of mobile food dispensing vehicles. No formal votes or decisions were recorded. The Commission also received a presentation from the Rotary Club of DeBary-Deltona-Orange City.

William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board

The William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board will meet to rank the 2023 scholarship applicants. The board also intends to conduct an election of officers and discuss a proposed timeline for 2024.

• Ranking of 2023 Scholarship Applicants
• Election of Officers
• Discussion of 2024 Proposed Timeline

The Board approved the allocation of $30,000 in scholarship funds and accepted the 2024 timeline. Members also requested that the City Commission increase 2024 scholarship funding to $50,000 and adjust award ranges to between $1,000 and $5,000.

• Approved $30,000 scholarship fund allocations (5-0)
• Approved March 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Re-appointed Cristina Raimundo as Chairperson (5-0)
• Re-appointed Sandra Dillard as Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Accepted proposed 2024 timeline (5-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review several 2022 recommendations. Discussions include infrastructure capacity, accessory residential units, and parking and setback requirements.

• Election of officers
• Approval of February 21, 2023 minutes
• Reservation of infrastructure capacity strategy
• Allowance of affordable accessory residential units
• Reduction of parking and setback requirements

The committee elected its Chair and Vice-Chair and approved the minutes from February 21, 2023. Members discussed infrastructure capacity, accessory dwelling units, and parking requirements, but no formal actions were taken on these strategies.

• Elected Jodi Pena-Castaldi as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Patricia Ulicny-Hoback as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several budget amendments and contract requests. Items include funding for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a data import contract for water meters. The Commission will also review updated operating guidelines and the Southwest Deltona CRA annual report.

• $82,000 budget amendment for Phase 2 of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• $48,800 contract with Tyler Technologies for meter reading data import
• $376,611.84 utility agreement addendum for Lakeside Landings sewer expansion
• Amendments to City Commission Operating Guidelines and Meeting Rules
• Review of the Southwest Deltona CRA 2022 Annual Financial Report

The City Commission approved a budget amendment for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a contract for water meter data importing. The Commission also voted to amend its operating guidelines and meeting rules. Additionally, the 2022 Annual Financial Report for the Southwest Deltona CRA was accepted.

• Approved $82,000 budget amendment for Parks and Recreation Master Plan phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved $48,800 contract with Tyler Technologies for meter reading data import (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-05 amending Commission Operating Guidelines & Meeting Rules (4-3)
• Accepted Southwest Deltona CRA 2022 Annual Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved $376,611.81 utility agreement addendum with Lakeside Landings, LLC (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 6, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final site plan for a project located at 2910 Howland Blvd. The proposed development is a gas station and convenience store on approximately 1.12 acres.

• Final Site Plan: 2910 Howland Blvd. Gas Station and Convenience Store

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for a gas station and convenience store at 2910 Howland Boulevard. The approval includes three conditions listed in the staff report and Development Order.

• Approved Final Site Plan application SP22-0008 for 2910 Howland Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved Minutes of March 2, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The board is considering a variance for a single-family home at 3602 Apple Orchard Drive. Additionally, they will review an ordinance to increase the number of multi-family units in the Deltona Village BPUD from 414 to 652 and rezone approximately 26.57 acres.

• Variance for a single-family dwelling at 3602 Apple Orchard Drive
• Increase of multi-family units in Deltona Village BPUD from 414 to 652
• Rezoning of approximately 26.57 acres into the Deltona Village BPUD
• Election of officers

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of an ordinance to increase multi-family unit allocations and expand the Deltona Village Business Planned Unit Development. The Board also denied a variance request for a single-family home on Apple Orchard Drive.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 04-2023 to increase multi-family units from 414 to 652 and add ±26.57 acres to Deltona Village BPUD (6-1)
• Denied Resolution No. 2023-02 variance for a single-family dwelling at 3602 Apple Orchard Drive (6-1)
• Approved January 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Election of Officers to next meeting

City Commission Workshop

The meeting includes a presentation by Latisha Alamo regarding Flipside Mentorship. The agenda also contains a report from the Parks & Recreation Department.

• Presentation regarding Flipside Mentorship by CEO Latisha Alamo
• Parks & Recreation Department Report

The meeting consisted of a presentation on the Flipside Mentorship Program and a report from the Parks & Recreation Department. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency will hold its annual meeting. The agency will review the 2022 Annual Financial Report, which documents revenues, expenditures, and future projects.

• Review of the CRA 2022 Annual Financial Report

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency accepted the 2022 Annual Financial Report for transmission to Volusia County and the State Department of Economic Opportunity. The board and staff discussed various infrastructure and economic development topics, including sewer, bus stops, and the Master plan.

• Approved 2022 Annual Financial Report and transmission to County and State (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a final plat for a 127-lot single-family subdivision at Vineland Reserve. Other items include contract approvals for the City Manager and Firefighter Union, as well as potential appointments to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board.

• Resolution No. 2023-07: Final plat for a 127-lot single-family subdivision at Vineland Reserve Phase 3
• Vineland Reserve Phase 3 Letter of Credit in the amount of $2,877,503.55
• Collective Bargaining Agreement extension for Deltona Professional Firefighter Union, Local 2913
• City Manager employment contract for James V. Chisholm at $200,000 per year
• Restroom renovations at Fire Station 61 with a bid from AG Pifer Construction Company, LLC for $30,680.00

The Commission approved a one-year contract for City Manager James V. Chisholm and selected the law firm of Marsha Segal-George as City Attorney. Other key actions included approving a residential subdivision plat and a firefighter union agreement. Several appointments were confirmed for the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board.

• Approved final plat for Vineland Reserve Phase 3 (5-2)
• Approved one-year extension to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Deltona Professional Firefighter Union, Local 2913 (7-0)
• Approved one-year contract for City Manager James V. Chisholm (7-0)
• Selected law firm of Marsha Segal-George as City Attorney (5-2)
• Confirmed Rachel Amoroso, Manny Rodriguez, and Stoney Sixma to Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (7-0)
• Confirmed Adam Vazquez and Tara D'Errico as Alternate Members to Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (7-0)
• Awarded Fire Station 61 restroom renovation bid to AG Pifer Construction Company, LLC (7-0)
• Awarded Fire Station 63 new roof bid to Atlas Apex Roofing, LLC (7-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final site plan for the Osteen Borrow Pit project. The committee will also review a preliminary plat and final site plan for the Howland Marketplace commercial subdivision.

• Final Site Plan approval for Osteen Borrow Pit (± 197.05 acres)
• Preliminary Plat and Final Site Plan for Howland Marketplace at 3200 Howland Blvd
• Proposed 3-lot commercial subdivision with drainage and utility improvements

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for a borrow pit project on 197 acres. The approval includes specific conditions for site plans and performance bonds, while replacing a lot combination requirement with a unified ownership restriction. The committee also appointed a new member.

• Approved Final Site Plan SP22-0012 for Pell McCaskill/Osteen Borrow Pit (unanimous)
• Removed lot combination condition (4) for the borrow pit project
• Added requirement for covenant and restrictions for unified ownership during 5-year operation
• Approved February 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Nashla Merced as a member of the Development Review Committee (unanimous)

City Commission Workshop

The Commission will review applications for the City Attorney position from five submitted firms or individuals. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the employment contract for City Manager James V. Chisholm.

• Review of City Attorney applications from five submitted firms
• Discussion of $200,000 per year contract for City Manager James V. Chisholm

The Commission discussed City Attorney applications and agreed to hold a public meet-and-greet on March 5, 2023. The Commission also reviewed the City Manager's employment contract, including a $200,000 compensation figure.

• Concurred to hold City Attorney Meet & Greet on March 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate is meeting to address several new and old code enforcement cases. These items involve potential violations of the Florida Building Code and International Property Maintenance Code at various local properties. Several previously scheduled items have been withdrawn from the agenda.

• Code enforcement case DEL-23-023 for 1791 Amero Ave.
• Building code violation review at 2681 Courtland Blvd.
• Property maintenance cases for 2820 Howland Blvd.
• Review of old business regarding violations at 2173 Clearwater Dr.
• Code enforcement case DEL-23-078 for 55 Courtland Blvd.

Special Magistrate Kristin Eick adjudicated multiple code enforcement cases, issuing fines for non-compliance and setting deadlines for property corrections. Several cases were withdrawn or dismissed, while others resulted in daily fines and abatement actions.

• Fined Tomas & Fania Wong $16,800 for violation of Section 38-114; City to proceed with abatement
• Fined Nigel Rawn Tucker $2,700 for violation of Section 38-114; City to proceed with abatement
• Fined Cole FD Portfolio III LLC $5,500 for violation of Section 18-3
• Ordered compliance for 1791 Amero Ave by March 24, 2023, or $50 daily fine
• Ordered compliance for 2681 Courtland Blvd by April 23, 2023, or $75 daily fine
• Ordered compliance for 2643 Salters Ct by May 23, 2023, or $50 daily fine
• Dismissed case DEL-23-137 for 2831 Summerfield St
• Found 2912 Maldive Ct in compliance for case DEL-23-140; no fine imposed

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 18, 2022. The agenda includes the introduction of a new committee member and a discussion regarding strategies.

• Introduction of a new AHAC member
• Discussion regarding strategies
• Approval of October 18, 2022 minutes

The committee approved the minutes from October 18, 2022. Members and staff discussed strategies for affordable housing, including impact fee modifications, density flexibility, and the use of Community Land Trusts. No new policies were decided.

• Approved October 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a final plat for the 127-lot Vineland Reserve Phase 3 subdivision. Public hearings are also scheduled for a childcare center on Howland Boulevard and a private school on Deltona Boulevard. Additionally, the Volusia Sheriff's Office will present its 2022 crime statistics.

• Final plat for 127 single-family lots at Vineland Reserve Phase 3
• Conditional use request for a childcare center at 2300 Howland Boulevard
• Conditional use request for a private school at 689 Deltona Boulevard
• Right-of-way vacation for an alley in the Beauty Spot Addition
• VSO 2022 year-end crime statistics presentation

The City Commission voted to censure Commissioner Burbank following public comments regarding social media conduct. The board also approved conditional use permits for a childcare center and a private school, and vacated a right-of-way alley.

• Censured Commissioner Burbank (6-1)
• Approved Conditional Use for Childcare Center at 2300 Howland Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for Private School at 689 Deltona Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved vacation of 15-foot wide alley right-of-way north of 2090 Galveston Avenue (7-0)
• Continued Vineland Reserve Phase 3 final plat to March 6, 2023 (6-1)
• Moved James V. Chisholm's City Manager contract consideration to a workshop (7-0)
• Continued $40,000 SHIP funds request for 990 Saxon Blvd to March 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several new and continued cases regarding property maintenance and building code violations. The agenda includes items for withdrawn cases, continued cases, and new business involving various residential and commercial properties.

• New property maintenance violation review for 2509 Treehaven Dr.
• New building code violation review for 2801 Fern Lane
• Continued case regarding multiple violations at 772 Vercelli St.
• Review of old business violations at 3001 Surf Dr. and 2435 Academy Ave.
• New property maintenance violation review for 1629 Lindsey Terrace

Special Magistrate Kristin Eick presided over multiple code enforcement cases. The magistrate issued several fines for past non-compliance and set deadlines for property owners to correct current violations or face daily penalties. Some cases were withdrawn or dismissed.

• Fined Robert C. Amann $21,000 for code violation at 3001 Surf Dr.
• Fined Karen Blekicki $18,900 and $18,600 for violations at 2435 Academy Ave.
• Ordered McDonald's Corp a one-time fine of $250 for violation at 2190 Howland Blvd
• Ordered Shaffer Investments LLC a one-time fine of $250 for violation at 2031 Saxon Blvd.
• Ordered Michael Antony Bitar to secure property by Feb 18 and complete repairs by Aug 8, 2023, or face $150/day fine
• Dismissed cases DEL-23-120, DEL-23-122, DEL-23-130, and DEL-23-132
• Withdrew cases DEL-23-033, DEL-23-034, DEL-23-053, DEL-23-091, DEL-23-102, and DEL-23-104
• Ordered multiple respondents to correct violations by various March 2023 dates or face daily fines ranging from $25 to $100

City Commission

The Commission will consider appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee from a list of applicants. They will also vote to ratify an emergency motor repair for fire engine FD-1021, which has a revised cost estimate of $36,669.17. A proclamation for Black History Month will also be presented.

• Ratification of $36,669.17 emergency repair for fire engine FD-1021
• Appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• Black History Month proclamation
• Approval of January 17, 2023, meeting minutes

The City Commission appointed James V. Chisholm as City Manager for a one-year term at a salary of $200,000 per year. The board also confirmed two members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and ratified an emergency fire engine repair.

• Appointed James V. Chisholm as City Manager for a one-year term at $200,000 per year (5-2)
• Confirmed Jean Armstrong and Alexza Pantoja Rodriguez to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Ratified emergency repair to frontline fire engine FD-1021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 17, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission held an executive session to discuss the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (Firefighters Union). This meeting was closed to the public pursuant to Florida Statute.

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

The City Commission met in a special session to discuss a proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (Firefighters Union). The discussion took place in a closed executive session. No public votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held executive session to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.F.F., Local 2913

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering applications for a final site plan and a final plat. These items involve multi-family residential development at 2920 Alatka Lane and the Vineland Reserve Phase III project.

• Final Site Plan approval for 2920 Alatka Lane Multi-family (± 0.55 acres)
• Final Plat approval for Vineland Reserve Phase III (± 38.77 acres)

The Development Review Committee approved a final site plan for a multi-family development and a final plat for a residential subdivision. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Minutes of January 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Site Plan SP22-0004 for 2920 Alatka Lane to develop six units on 0.55-acres (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended City Commission accept Vineland Reserve Phase 3 Final Plat SD22-0006 for 127 single-family lots on 38.77 acres

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss the selection process for a new City Manager. The discussion includes advertising methods, application review procedures, and the interview schedule. This workshop follows a directive from the January 17, 2023, meeting.

• Review of selection criteria and salary range
• Advertising plan via ICMA, Florida League of Cities, and other outlets
• Process for narrowing applicants to semi-finalists and finalists
• Two-day interview process including public reception and one-on-one interviews
• City coverage of candidate travel expenses including lodging and airfare

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss the recruitment process for a new City Manager. No formal votes were taken, but the Commission reviewed candidate requirements, salary expectations, and the timeline for hiring.

• Discussed proposed salary range of $200,000 to $240,000 for City Manager
• Discussed candidate requirements of 5 years management and 10 years government experience in cities of 50,000+ people
• Proposed a semi-finalist pool of five or more applicants
• Requested a revised recruitment brochure to remove references to creating a police department
• Requested the employment contract be provided to the Commission before hiring

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several property code violations in Deltona. The agenda includes discussions on unpermitted work, outdoor storage, and pool maintenance. Many previously scheduled items have been withdrawn or continued.

• Continued case regarding erosion at 1925 Providence Blvd
• Old business regarding unpermitted pool and roof work on Saxon Blvd and Nobleton St
• New business regarding land clearing permits at 1507 Catalina Blvd
• Review of outdoor storage violations on Howland Blvd and Courtland Blvd
• Discussion of parking violations on Osteen Cemetery Road and Pioneer Drive

The Special Magistrate adjudicated multiple code enforcement cases, issuing several thousand dollars in fines for past-due violations and setting new compliance deadlines. Some cases were dismissed or withdrawn, while others were found in violation with daily fines accruing until corrected.

• Fined Expert Car Care 3 LLC $12,200 for roof/flashing and $27,400 for public nuisance violations
• Fined Whiskey City Development LLC $250 for business tax receipt violation
• Fined Baf Assets 3 LLC $11,320 for concrete work permit violation
• Fined Bacallao Johnathan Kyle $7,550 for above ground pool permit violation
• Fined SFR JV-HD Property LLC $9,225 for fence permit violation
• Fined Ronald Acker $29,400 for unsanitary pool violation
• Ordered Circle K Stores Inc. to correct entry door permit violation by March 27, 2023
• Dismissed cases DEL-23-003, DEL-23-004, and DEL-23-080

Development Review Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items including call to order and roll call. The committee will review and approve minutes from December 29, 2022, and January 5, 2023. No new business or specific development projects are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of December 29, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of January 5, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from December 29, 2022, and January 5, 2023. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved December 29, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is considering two new business items regarding land use. The board will review requests for a child care center at 2300 Howland Boulevard and a private school at 689 Deltona Boulevard.

• Conditional Use for a child care center at 2300 Howland Boulevard (Resolution No. 2023-04)
• Conditional Use for a private school at 689 Deltona Boulevard (Resolution No. 2023-01)

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the City Commission approve two conditional use resolutions for educational facilities. Both requests were recommended for approval with specific conditions regarding site use and infrastructure.

• Recommended City Commission approval of Resolution No. 2023-04 for a child care center at 2300 Howland Boulevard (6-0)
• Recommended City Commission approval of Resolution No. 2023-01 for a private school at 689 Deltona Boulevard, including a requirement for a rear boundary fence (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning 34.83 acres for a multi-family residential project and an emergency ordinance regarding temporary housing after hurricanes. The meeting also includes discussions on selecting an executive search firm and several board appointments.

• Rezoning of ~34.83 acres for no more than 280 residential units
• Emergency ordinance allowing travel trailers/RVs on properties damaged by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
• Review of proposals for an Executive Search Firm
• Appointments to the Firefighters’ Pension Plan Board, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and Planning and Zoning Board
• $195,257 contract with OpenGov for budgeting software

The Commission approved a rezoning ordinance for a build-to-rent residential project and an emergency ordinance allowing temporary housing for storm victims. They also approved a software contract for budgeting and filled several board appointments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 24-2022 to rezone 34.83 acres to Residential Planned Unit Development (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 02-2023 allowing temporary housing for Hurricane Ian and Nicole victims (7-0)
• Approved $195,257 contract with OpenGov for budgeting and financial report software (7-0)
• Appointed Robert Lindemann to Firefighters’ Pension Plan Board of Trustees (6-1)
• Appointed Stony Sixma to Planning and Zoning Board (7-0)
• Appointed Captain Ron Gonzalez to Planning and Zoning Board (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner JodyLee as City representative to Team Volusia (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 21, 2022 and Jan 3, 2023 meetings (6-1)

City Commission Workshop

The commission will discuss the potential acquisition of the Deltona Woman’s Club property. Additionally, commissioners will review the city commission's operating guidelines and meeting procedures.

• Discussion regarding Deltona City Commission Operating Guidelines & Meeting Rules and Procedures
• Potential acquisition of the Deltona Woman’s Club property

The City Commission reviewed proposed changes to the Operating Guidelines and Meeting Rules and Procedures. The Commission also discussed the potential acquisition of the Deltona Woman’s Club property, though no formal action was taken on either item.

• Discussed revisions to Section 2 (Meetings) and Section 5 (Quorum) of Operating Guidelines
• Requested City Attorney provide qualifying language for 'exceptional circumstances' and 'emergency meetings'
• Discussed potential acquisition of Deltona Woman’s Club property
• Interim City Manager proposed meeting with the Woman's Club group to determine interests

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold pre-application meetings regarding a self-storage facility at 3095 Howland Blvd and a replat for the Halifax Crossings area. A presentation proposing "Downtown Deltona" is also scheduled.

• Self-storage development pre-application at 3095 Howland Blvd
• Halifax Crossings Replat final plat discussion for 2912 Halifax Crossings Blvd
• Presentation proposing "Downtown Deltona"

The committee approved the minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of pre-application discussions for a self-storage facility and a replat for Halifax Crossings, as well as a presentation regarding a proposed downtown area.

• Approved Minutes of December 15, 2022 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on an emergency ordinance allowing temporary housing in travel trailers or RVs for residents affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The commission will also consider budget amendments to carry forward funds from the 2021-22 fiscal year for various infrastructure and community projects.

• Public Hearing for Emergency Ordinance No. 02-2023 regarding temporary housing on damaged properties
• Resolution No. 2023-03 and budget amendments for stormwater, transportation, and parks projects
• Budget amendments for Municipal Complex, Water/Sewer Utility, and Capital Equipment Replacement
• Presentation of Annual Holiday Parade awards
• Quarterly reports from the Planning and Zoning Board and Firefighters Pension Plan Board

The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2023-03 and several budget amendments for FY 2022-23. An emergency ordinance regarding temporary housing for hurricane victims was continued to a future meeting. The Commission also agreed to give local preference to city vendors.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-03 and Budget Amendments 2023-006, 2023-007, 2023-010, 2023-004, 2023-013, 2023-005, 2023-009 and 2023-014 (6-0)
• Continued Emergency Ordinance No. 02-2023 regarding temporary housing to January 17, 2023 (5-1)
• Approved minutes of the December 12, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Concurred to give local preference to vendors living in the City
• Concurred to re-install partitions on the dais
• Concurred to hold a Workshop on food truck Ordinance No. 03-2022