Deltona public meetings in 2024

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a second reading of Ordinance 02-2025, which amends zoning definitions and affordable housing regulations in Chapter 76 of the Land Development Code related to the Live Local Act; and Resolution 2024-81, which would allow the city to opt out of the Live Local property tax exemption for eligible multifamily properties if the Shimberg Center report shows a housing surplus in the metro area. The body may also take action on these items and hear city manager comments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 02-2025 (second reading): amending Section 70-30 definitions and Chapter 76 affordable housing regulations under the Live Local Act
• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-81: contingent finding to opt out of Live Local property tax exemption based on 2024 Shimberg Center housing supply data
• Resolution requires a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the opt-out if the annual report shows a surplus in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach MSA
• City Manager comments and possible adjournment

The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 02-2025, amending zoning definitions and affordable housing regulations related to the Live Local Act, with a removal of a specific line from Exhibit A. The Commission also unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-81, electing not to exempt certain properties from ad valorem taxation under the Live Local Act, based on the 2024 Shimberg Center report.

• Approved Ordinance No. 02-2025 amending zoning code and affordable housing regulations (7-0)
• Removed Page 33, Line 1167 from Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 02-2025 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-81 electing not to exempt certain properties from ad valorem taxation under the Live Local Act (7-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to finalize the Deltona Vision 2025 project, which outlines the community's goals through 2050. This is the fourth and final workshop, where officials will review input from previous meetings and present a vision plan to guide the city's comprehensive plan update.

• Deltona Vision 2025 final workshop
• Joint meeting with Planning & Zoning Board
• Review of community vision for 2050
• Presentation of vision implementation activity
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan update

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board held a joint workshop with residents and staff to begin work on the Deltona 2025 Comprehensive Plan. JBPro Senior Planner Nicholas Hill presented visioning concepts and led a five-round activity to gather input on goals like creating a city center, supporting mixed-use development, and improving sidewalks and stormwater. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the workshop was informational and advisory only.

• Held joint workshop with Planning & Zoning Board on 2025 Comprehensive Plan (no vote)
• Conducted five-round visioning activity with residents and staff (no formal action)

Development Review Committee

The committee will review several development proposals including multifamily units, a funeral home, and retail space. These items include final site plan reviews and pre-application meetings.

• 2942 Cardinal Street: Final Site Plan for 20 multifamily residential units
• 887 Deltona Blvd: Final Site Plan for a funeral home operation
• 3280 Boxelder Street: Final Site Plan for restaurant retail space at Lot 1 Howland Marketplace
• 1200 Deltona Blvd: Site Plan and replat for Deltona Plaza

The Development Review Committee held a pre-application and informational meeting, reviewing four proposed projects: a multifamily development at 2942 Cardinal Street, a funeral home at 887 Deltona Blvd, a Chipotle and retail shops at Lot 1 of Howland Marketplace, and improvements to Deltona Plaza at 1200 Deltona Blvd. No formal decisions were made; the committee provided feedback on parking, landscaping, flood zone, and other requirements. The only action taken was unanimous approval of the November 14, 2024 minutes.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reviewed pre-application for multifamily units at 2942 Cardinal Street (no action)
• Reviewed final site plan for funeral home at 887 Deltona Blvd (no action)
• Reviewed pre-application for Lot 1 Howland Marketplace (Chipotle and retail) (no action)
• Reviewed pre-application for Deltona Plaza improvements at 1200 Deltona Blvd (no action)

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission will consider several public hearings, including amendments to fence regulations and zoning code changes. It will also vote on a conditional use request for a quick‑service oil change facility and variances for residential lot size and pool coverage. The meeting includes approvals of multiple contracts, notably a $152,522.29 CEI contract for Lift Station 7 and a $29,268.46 software maintenance agreement for the water SCADA system. A major item is the request to spend up to $1,700,000 to purchase a new fire squad engine.

• Public Hearing – Ordinance No. 17-2024 to amend Section 110-806 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges)
• Public Hearing – Ordinance No. 02-2025 to amend zoning code Chapter 70 and Affordable Housing provisions
• Resolution No. 2024-75 awarding CEI contract for Lift Station 7 Upgrade to Mead and Hunt ($152,522.29)
• Resolution No. 2024-72 authorizing purchase of a fire squad engine up to $1,700,000
• Resolution No. 2024-74 authorizing InSource Solutions contract for water SCADA maintenance (up to $29,268.46)

The Deltona City Commission approved a $2.96M contract for water/wastewater SCADA improvements, passed a zoning code amendment to add standards for multi-family housing and affordable housing regulations, and approved a conditional use for an oil change facility. A variance for a pool at 3469 Berkshire Terrace was tabled after a tie vote. Several vehicle purchases and other contracts were approved, mostly on consent.

• Approved Ordinance 17-2024 amending fence, wall, and hedge regulations (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 02-2025 amending zoning and affordable housing code (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-42 for conditional use at 3150 Howland Blvd (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-57 for variance at 3394 St. James Ave (5-1)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-65 for pool variance at 3469 Berkshire Terrace (4-2)
• Approved $2,958,215 SCADA improvements contract to Rocha Controls (5-1)
• Approved $347,554 CEI services for SCADA project to WSP (6-0)
• Approved $1,700,000 squad engine purchase (consent)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider three variance requests—for a single-family dwelling on a substandard lot, increased lot coverage for a pool, and a conditional use for a quick-service oil change—and will also discuss an ordinance amending zoning definitions and affordable housing regulations to align with the Live Local Act.

• Variance to build single-family home on 50-foot-wide, 5,000-square-foot lot at 3394 St. James Avenue
• Variance to allow increased lot coverage for an in-ground pool at 3469 Berkshire Terrace
• Conditional use for a quick service oil change facility at 3150 Howland Boulevard
• Ordinance No. 18-2024 amending zoning code definitions and affordable housing regulations per the Live Local Act

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of four items to the City Commission: a variance for a single-family home on a 50-foot lot at 3394 St. James Avenue (4-3), a variance to increase lot coverage to 40% for a pool at 3469 Berkshire Woods Terrace (7-0), a conditional use for an oil change facility at 3150 Howland Boulevard (8-0), and an ordinance amending zoning and affordable housing regulations related to the Live Local Act (7-0). The board also unanimously approved minutes from September and October 2024 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of variance for single-family home at 3394 St. James Avenue (4-3)
• Recommended approval of variance to increase lot coverage to 40% for pool at 3469 Berkshire Woods Terrace (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for oil change facility at 3150 Howland Boulevard (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 18-2024 amending zoning and affordable housing regulations (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear requests to reduce accumulated fines for building and fire code violations at 1200 Deltona Blvd, owned by Deltona Wellness LP, from $66,400 to $19,500, with the property now in compliance. Other cases include Dollar Tree Stores at 55 Courtland Blvd for exterior damage and unpermitted work, and residential properties for fence and shed repairs. A new case at 1510 Howland Blvd involves an unpermitted driveway.

• Fine reduction request for Deltona Wellness LP (1200 Deltona Blvd) – from $66,400 to $19,500 for multiple violations
• Dollar Tree Stores cited for damaged main entrance door frame and unpermitted canopy and mechanical work at 55 Courtland Blvd
• Residential code enforcement at 1540 Gainesville Dr (repair/remove shed) and 1385 & 1371 Comerwood Dr (repair/remove fence)
• Fire code violation at 1805 Elkcam Blvd (Realty Income Corp) for unpermitted electrical and LED lighting
• New business: code violation at 1510 Howland Blvd for unpermitted driveway

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, levying fines for continued non-compliance and setting deadlines for new violations. A significant lien reduction request for the Deltona Wellness property was heard, with the Special Magistrate recommending reducing the total owed to $23,702.78, to be presented to the City Commission. Several cases were withdrawn or continued.

• Fined $3,600 for continued violations at 55 Courtland Blvd (Dollar Tree)
• Fined $1,250 for shed violation at 1540 Gainesville Dr
• Fined $575 for fence violation at 1371 Comerwood Dr
• Fined $1,300 for fire code violation at 1805 Elkcam Blvd
• Ordered permit compliance by Feb 25, 2025 at 2603 Collingswood Dr
• Ordered fence repair by Dec 20, 2024 at 1377 Comerwood Dr
• Recommended lien reduction to $23,702.78 for Deltona Wellness LP
• Approved October 23, 2024 minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning land for mixed-use development, amending fence regulations, and transmitting an affordable housing report. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a budget amendment for housing repair funds, and purchases of a sewer camera truck ($453,108) and a Ford Maverick ($28,580). Action items include agreements for investment advisory services, a collection agency contract, a proportionate fair share agreement for a residential development, and a $1,000,000 blanket PO for sewer rehabilitation.

• Public hearing: Ordinance No. 12-2024 to rezone 36.46 acres at North Normandy Boulevard Corridor from R1-AA to MPUD for warehouses, office, retail, and 343 multi-family units.
• Public hearing: Resolution No. 2024-66 to transmit the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2024 report to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
• Consent: Purchase of a Cues Sanitary Sewer CCTV Camera Vehicle for $453,108 from Cues Inc.
• Action: Blanket Purchase Order to SAK Construction LLC for up to $1,000,000 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation services.
• Action: Appointments to Team Volusia Executive Committee and River To Sea Transportation Planning Organization.

The City Commission tabled a proposed mixed-use rezoning ordinance for the North Normandy Boulevard Corridor. Commissioners approved a $1 million blanket purchase order for sanitary sewer rehabilitation services and authorized the purchase of a sewer camera vehicle. Additionally, the board appointed representatives to the Team Volusia Executive Committee and the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization.

• Tabled Ordinance No. 12-2024 regarding MPUD rezoning (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 17-2024 for fence and wall regulations (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-66 for affordable housing report (7-0)
• Approved $453,108 purchase of sewer camera vehicle (7-0)
• Approved $1M blanket purchase order for sewer rehabilitation (5-2)
• Appointed Commissioner Howington to Team Volusia (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Lulli and Vice Mayor Heriot to R2S TPO (6-1)

Development Review Committee

The Deltona Development Review Committee will meet to review pre-application requests for site plans, zoning changes, and final plats. The meeting is held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• 2792 Howland Blvd: Request to rezone parcels from C1 to R1
• 625 Howland Blvd: Final site plan for Strickland Oil Change
• 265 Enterprise Road: Final site plan for Enterprise Auto Repair
• 271 Fort Smith Blvd: Final site plan for 786 Food Store & Lounge
• Halifax Crossings Blvd: Final plat and master development plan update

The Development Review Committee held an informational and pre-application meeting to discuss several proposed real estate and development projects, including rezoning requests, site plans, and a development agreement amendment. The committee approved the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting unanimously and made no other formal votes or decisions.

• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 (unanimous)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Deltona City Commission will consider ratifying the results of the August 20 primary and November 5 general elections. The meeting also includes recognizing an outgoing commissioner, swearing in newly elected commissioners for Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6, and selecting a vice mayor.

• Consider Resolution No. 2024-40 ratifying results of Primary (Aug 20) and General Election (Nov 5) for Commission seats
• Recognition of outgoing Commissioner
• Swearing in of newly elected commissioners: District 1 – Davison Heriot, District 2 – Emma Santiago, District 4 – Dori Howington, District 6 – Dominic 'Nick' Lulli
• Selection of Vice Mayor as required by City Charter

The Deltona City Commission ratified the results of the August 20 primary and November 5 general elections via Resolution No. 2024-40, approved unanimously. The commission then held three votes to select a Vice Mayor; the first two motions (for Commissioner Colwell and Nick Lulli) failed, and the third motion appointing Commissioner Heriot carried 5-2. The meeting also included recognition of outgoing commissioners and swearing in of newly elected commissioners.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-40 ratifying primary and general election results (5-0)
• Motion to appoint Commissioner Colwell as Vice Mayor failed (3-4)
• Motion to appoint Nick Lulli as Vice Mayor failed (3-4)
• Motion to appoint Commissioner Heriot as Vice Mayor carried (5-2)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to discuss and approve a contract with the TG Law firm to serve as City Attorney. This follows a recruiting process managed by Colin Baenziger & Associates and interviews conducted on October 25, 2024.

• Approval of City Attorney contract with TG Law

The Deltona City Commission approved a City Attorney contract with the TG Law firm, choosing Option A with amendments adding a 3% fee increase cap and a six-month review with a categorized billing report. The motion passed 6-1, with Commissioner Avila-Vazquez voting against. An earlier motion to include union negotiation participation died for lack of a second.

• Approved City Attorney contract with TG Law firm, Option A, with 'up to 3%' increase and six-month review (6-1)
• Amended motion to include union negotiations participation died for lack of a second
• Initial motion to approve contract died after Vice Mayor JodyLee withdrew his second

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss, rank, and select a new City Attorney and designate contract negotiators. The body is also requested to approve a Municipal Transport Agreement with Volusia County regarding ambulance services and billing.

• Approval of Municipal Transport Agreement with Volusia County
• Reduction of County billing services cost from 10% to 7.5%
• Extension of notice period for discontinuing transport agreement from 30 to 180 days
• Selection and ranking of a new City Attorney
• Approval of a business agreement for sharing protected health information (HIPAA)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board are conducting the third workshop for the Deltona Vision 2025 project. This session includes a presentation of gathered information and a vision implementation activity to help create a foundation for the City of Deltona Comprehensive Plan update through 2050.

• Deltona Vision 2025 project third public workshop
• Vision Implementation Activity for officials and the public
• Planning for the City of Deltona Comprehensive Plan update

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board held a joint workshop to continue developing the Deltona 2050 comprehensive plan. Participants engaged in a survey and table exercises to draft implementation strategies for seven guiding principles. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the next workshop will map strategies and a vision plan will be produced early next year.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Conducted visioning activity on seven guiding principles
• Scheduled next workshop for November or early December

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review various property violations, including building permit failures, fire code non-compliance, and maintenance issues. The body is determining corrective actions for residential and commercial properties across Deltona.

• Case DEL-24-081: Removal of structures from platted easement at 1510 Howland Blvd.
• Case DEL-24-101: Tree removal permit violation at 1631 Hanover Avenue.
• Case FIRE-24-0057: Fire extinguisher and smoke alarm requirements at 609 Belltower Avenue.
• Case FIRE-24-0059: Sprinkler system maintenance and demolition permit for Wal-Mart at 101 Howland Boulevard.
• Case DEL-24-095: Dangerous dog determination at 974 Windbrook Drive.

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, issuing fines and compliance deadlines for property maintenance, building permit, and fire safety violations. One dangerous dog classification was not upheld due to insufficient evidence. Several cases were withdrawn or continued.

• Fined $1,350 plus $25/day for shed and deck violations at 631 Cloudcroft Drive (violation B withdrawn)
• Ordered fence repair at 1385 Comerwood Drive by Nov 22, 2024, with $25/day fine
• Ordered permit for window at 1587 Brady Drive by Dec 23, 2024, with $50/day fine
• Ordered permits for garage conversion, wall alteration, and door at 514 Giralda Avenue by Dec 23, 2024, with $50/day fine (violations A & D withdrawn)
• Dismissed tree removal case at 1631 Hanover Avenue
• Ordered electrical and vegetation fixes at 152 Hummingbird Street by Nov 22/Dec 23, 2024, with $50/day fine
• Ordered sprinkler and permit compliance at 101 Howland Blvd Unit B by Jan 21, 2025, with $50/day fine
• Did not uphold dangerous dog classification for Kevin Koerick Jr.'s dogs

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on updating street vendor regulations and election filing procedures. The body is also considering several land-use requests and multiple vehicle and software purchases for the Fire Department.

• Ordinance No. 07-2024 to update street vendor regulations, including mobile food vendor limits and alcohol prohibitions
• Resolution No. 2024-41 for a 10,650 square foot daycare center at 3026 Howland Boulevard
• Resolution No. 2024-58 for a setback variance at 1670 Providence Blvd
• Fire Department vehicle purchases: three replacement vehicles ($155,000), a logistics vehicle ($62,000), and a high-water/brush truck ($325,000)
• Fire Department equipment and software: Station Alerting System ($178,955) and Lexipol software ($48,224.70)

The Deltona City Commission approved an amended street vendor ordinance, adding an exclusion for rental services, and passed an elections amendment. It also granted a conditional use for a daycare center and a variance for an office building, and approved Hurricane Milton-related expenses. The consent agenda and several other action items were approved, with some votes split.

• Approved Ordinance 07-2024 amending street vendor regulations, with added exclusion for rental services (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 15-2024 amending elections code and adding filing officer section (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-41 granting conditional use for daycare at 3026 Howland Blvd (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-58 granting variance for office building at 1670 Providence Blvd (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle purchases, software, and station alert system (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-64 for Hurricane Milton emergency expenses (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-60 declaring zoning in progress for Live Local Act amendments (7-0)
• Approved FY24-25 purchase list contingent on final budget (5-2)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider updates to street vendor regulations and election filing procedures. The body is also reviewing several fire department vehicle and equipment purchases and two land-use requests.

• Ordinance No. 07-2024 to update street vendor regulations, including mobile food vendor limits and alcohol prohibitions
• Resolution No. 2024-41 for a 10,650 sq ft daycare center at 3026 Howland Boulevard
• Resolution No. 2024-58 for a setback variance at 1670 Providence Blvd
• Fire Department equipment purchases: $481,541 ambulance, $325,000 high-water/brush truck, and $178,955 alerting system update
• Approval of $155,000 for three replacement fire administration vehicles

The Deltona City Commission held public hearings on street vendor and election ordinance amendments, a daycare conditional use, and a variance, but the minutes do not record final votes on these items. The Commission approved the consent agenda, which included purchasing three replacement vehicles, a logistics vehicle, a high-water/brush truck, a transport unit, Lexipol software, and a station alerting system, as well as October recognitions. They also approved Resolution No. 2024-64 for Hurricane Milton expenses and discussed but did not vote on zoning in progress, FY24-25 purchases, and City Attorney applicants.

• Approved consent agenda including vehicle purchases and software agreements
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-64 for Hurricane Milton expenses
• Held public hearings on street vendor and election ordinance amendments (no vote recorded)
• Held public hearing on daycare conditional use at 3026 Howland Blvd (no vote recorded)
• Held public hearing on variance at 1670 Providence Blvd (no vote recorded)
• Discussed Resolution No. 2024-60 on Live Local Act zoning (no vote recorded)
• Discussed FY24-25 purchases contingent on budget (no vote recorded)
• Discussed City Attorney applicants for interviews (no vote recorded)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a variance request for a 4,462‑sq‑ft office building at 1670 Providence Boulevard. It will also consider an amendment to fence, wall, and hedge regulations (Ordinance No. 17‑2024). The agenda includes a proposal to rezone 14.43 acres at 2830, 2846, and 2855 Lake Helen Osteen Road from Residential Estate One to a Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development.

• Resolution 2024‑58: variance to allow an existing 4,462‑sq‑ft office building to encroach side and rear setbacks at 1670 Providence Blvd (C‑1 zoning).
• Ordinance No. 17‑2024: amendment to Section 110‑806 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) of the City’s Zoning Code.
• Ordinance No. 16‑2024: rezoning of 14.43 acres at 2830, 2846, and 2855 Lake Helen Osteen Rd from RE‑1 to MPUD.
• New Hope MPUD item continued to the November 21, 2024 meeting per applicant request.
• Public forum: limited to agenda items, with comments not exceeding four minutes.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved Ordinance No. 17-2024, amending fence, wall, and hedge regulations, and Resolution No. 2024-58, granting a variance for an existing office building at 1670 Providence Boulevard. A rezoning request for 14.43 acres on Lake Helen Osteen Road was tabled to December, and the September minutes were tabled to November.

• Approved Ordinance No. 17-2024 amending fence, wall, and hedge regulations (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-58 granting a setback variance for 1670 Providence Blvd (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 16-2024 rezoning 14.43 acres on Lake Helen Osteen Road to December
• Tabled September 18, 2024 minutes to November meeting

Development Review Committee

The City of Deltona Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024 was canceled, so no agenda items were considered or decided. The agenda had included approval of the September 19, 2024 minutes and a pre‑application review of 265 Enterprise Rd. (Final Site Plan and Anchor Bolt Plan), but these will not be addressed. Residents should note the cancellation and that any future appeals will require a record of the proceedings.

• Approval of September 19, 2024 DRC minutes (canceled)
• Pre‑application meeting for 265 Enterprise Rd. – Final Site Plan and Anchor Bolt Plan (canceled)
• Public forum for comments (canceled)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on updating street vendor regulations and rezoning 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard for a business park with RV and boat storage. The body will also discuss home repair funding for low-income residents and updates to election ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 09-2024: Rezone 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard to BPUD for medical offices and RV/boat storage
• Ordinance No. 07-2024: Update Land Development Code regarding mobile vendors and food dispensing vehicles
• SHIP funding for owner-occupied repairs at six properties, including 1413 Randolph Street ($55,750) and 2975 Inca Court ($53,680)
• Resolution No. 2024-54: Establish 'Zoning in Progress' criteria for Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
• Ordinance No. 15-2024: Amend election ordinances regarding early voting and filing officers

The City Commission approved a Declaration of Local State of Emergency in response to a disaster, with a request for a recovery consultant. They also approved several ordinances, including street vendor regulations, a rezoning, and election changes. Consent agenda items were approved, with two items tabled and a city attorney contract extension approved.

• Approved Declaration of Local State of Emergency (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 07-2024 amending street vendor regulations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 09-2024 rezoning 3141 Howland Blvd to BPUD (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-54 declaring zoning in progress for PUD criteria (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 15-2024 amending elections, adding filing officer (7-0)
• Appointed Fire Chief Snyder as opioid settlement official (7-0)
• Approved up to $60,000 per household for SHIP owner-occupied repairs (7-0)
• Approved Acentria-United Health Care benefits contract (7-0)

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a street‑vendor code amendment (Ordinance 07‑2024) at first reading and a rezoning of 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard from C‑2/BPUD to BPUD at second and final reading. A resolution (2024‑54) will declare zoning in progress for planned‑unit‑development code changes, and an elections ordinance (15‑2024) will be considered at first reading. The meeting also includes appointments to the opioid settlement committee and other routine business.

• Ordinance No. 07‑2024 – amend Street Vendor sections of the Land Development Code (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 09‑2024 – rezone 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard to BPUD (second and final reading)
• Resolution No. 2024‑54 – declare zoning in progress for PUD code amendments
• Ordinance No. 15‑2024 – amend Chapter 30‑31 (Elections) and add Section 30‑38 Filing Officer (first reading)
• Appointment of Fire Chief Snyder and Deputy Fire Chief Swisher to the opioid settlement government committee

The Deltona City Commission held public hearings on a street vendor ordinance amendment, a rezoning at 3141 Howland Boulevard, a zoning-in-progress resolution, and an elections ordinance amendment, but no final votes were recorded on these items. The Commission tabled a request for FY24-25 purchases and a roadway transfer from Volusia County for Fernanda Drive. Several consent agenda items, including the opioid settlement committee appointments, SHIP funds, and a benefits contract renewal, were discussed but no votes are recorded in the minutes.

• Tabled FY24-25 purchases contingent on final budget approval
• Tabled roadway transfer for Fernanda Drive from Volusia County until after impending storm
• Held public hearings on street vendor ordinance (No. 07-2024) and elections ordinance (No. 15-2024) at first reading
• Held public hearing on rezoning 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard (No. 09-2024) at second reading
• Held public hearing on zoning-in-progress resolution (No. 2024-54)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review various property violations including fire code non-compliance, illegal parking of boats and RVs, and dangerous dog classifications. The body is determining corrective actions for residential and commercial properties in Deltona.

• Fire code violations at 577 Deltona Boulevard and 600 Fort Smith Boulevard regarding permits and electrical marking
• Illegal parking of boats/trailers/RVs at 2265 Bannister Street and 1790 Dublin Road
• Dangerous dog investigation and compliance hearing for 974 Windbrook Drive
• Property maintenance violations including roof repair at 2057 Heathwood Street and fence repair at 1371 Comerwood Drive
• Fire safety requirements for extinguishers and smoke alarms at 122 Hummingbird Street

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, imposing fines for non-compliance and ordering corrections for property maintenance, fire safety, and permitting violations. Several cases were withdrawn or continued, and two lien reduction requests were recommended for City Commission approval.

• Fined $2,750 for fire code violations at 577 Deltona Blvd Unit 12 (FIRE24-032)
• Fined $2,000 for fire code violations at 600 Fort Smith Blvd (FIRE24-033)
• Ordered repair/removal of shed at 1540 Gainesville Dr by Oct 25, 2024, $50/day fine if not (DEL-24-091)
• Ordered permit for structure at 1810 Hallcrest Dr by Nov 25, 2024, $50/day fine if not (DEL-24-092)
• Ordered fence repair/removal at 1371 Comerwood Dr by Oct 25, 2024, $25/day fine if not (DEL-24-094)
• Ordered fire extinguishers and smoke alarms at 122 Hummingbird St by Oct 25, 2024, $50/day fine; other violations dismissed (FIRE-24-0048)
• Recommended lien reduction to $10,266.44 for 779 Tulip St cases, to be presented to City Commission
• Recommended lien reduction to $5,000 for 1571 Pendleton St case, to be presented to City Commission

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review several development proposals, including a preliminary plat for the 5.32‑acre Howland Marketplace at the corner of Howland Blvd and Forest Edge Drive. The committee will also discuss a final site plan for Funtastic Learning Academy, a final site plan for Fort Smith Retail Space, an informational meeting for a home‑based dog grooming business at 910 Saxon Blvd, and a rezoning request for a duplex at 431 Wilburton Drive.

• Howland Marketplace – preliminary plat for 5.32 acres, current zoning BPUD, parcels 8106‑06‑09‑0040 through 8105‑18‑00‑0010
• Funtastic Learning Academy – final site plan for 1.48‑acre site at 820 Deltona Blvd
• Fort Smith Retail Space – final site plan for 12,000 sq ft (6,000 sq ft retail) at 335 Fort Smith Blvd, current zoning C‑1
• Furever Fluffy – home‑based dog grooming business at 910 Saxon Blvd, current zoning R1
• Duplex Rezone – rezoning request for 2.5‑acre parcel at 431 Wilburton Drive from RE‑1 to allow a duplex

The committee unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Howland Marketplace. Other items included a rescheduled site plan review and pre-application discussions for three separate properties.

• Approved Howland Marketplace Preliminary Plat Application SD23-0003 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Funtastic Final Site Plan SP22-0010 to October 10, 2024

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review two items: a resolution to grant a conditional use for a daycare at 3026 Howland Boulevard, and an ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to rezone about 36.46 acres along the North Normandy Boulevard corridor from single‑family residential to mixed‑use Planned Unit Development. Staff reports, concept plans, and related documents are attached for each item. Public comments are limited to agenda items and may be up to two minutes.

• Resolution No. 2024-41 – conditional use permit for a daycare at 3026 Howland Blvd (General Commercial District C‑2)
• Ordinance No. 10‑2024 – rezoning ~36.46 acres along North Normandy Blvd from R1‑AA to MPUD
• Ordinance 12‑2024 – Synergy at Normandy MPUD development package

The Planning and Zoning Board approved Resolution No. 2024-41, granting a conditional use for a daycare center at 3026 Howland Boulevard, with conditions stated by staff. The board also approved Ordinance No. 12-2024, rezoning approximately 36.46 acres along North Normandy Boulevard from Single-Family Residential (R1-AA) to Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD), with one member voting against. Both decisions will be forwarded to the City Commission for final action.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-41 for daycare center at 3026 Howland Blvd (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 12-2024 to rezone 36.46 acres along North Normandy Blvd to MPUD (6-1)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and vote on the 2024 AHAC Report. The committee will also review minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting.

• Vote on 2024 AHAC Report
• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee unanimously approved the 2024 AHAC Report, as corrected, to be presented to the City Commission on November 18 for approval and submission to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The committee also discussed upcoming housing programs, including a town hall meeting and a '25 roofs in 25 days' initiative. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 AHAC Report as corrected for City Commission (unanimous)

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate and annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The proposed millage rate of 7.0000 represents a 3.35% increase over the rolled-back rate of 6.7730 mills. The meeting will also include first readings of ordinances updating street vendor regulations and zoning classifications.

• Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-50: Adopt final millage rate of 7.0000 mills (3.35% increase from rolled-back rate of 6.7730)
• Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-51: Adopt final annual budget for FY 2024/2025
• Ordinance No. 07-2024: Amend street vendor regulations in Land Development Code (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 13-2024: Update zoning classifications to allow more commercial uses (first reading)
• Request approval to designate government official for opioid settlement committee

The City Commission approved a final millage rate of 7.0 mills for FY 2024/2025, a 3.35% increase from the rolled-back rate, in a 4-3 vote. The final annual budget of $147,080,100 was initially rejected but later approved 6-1 after removing $1.175 million in capital items (City Hall, window replacement, painting, VSO building) to reserves. Several other items were tabled to the October 7 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2024-50, final millage rate of 7.0 mills (4-3)
• Approved Resolution 2024-51, final budget of $147,080,100 with $1.175M in removals (6-1)
• Approved RFP #24027 Property & Casualty Insurance to Acentria Public Risk at $1,673,468 (6-0)
• Approved September recognitions (6-0)
• Tabled items 6-C, 6-D, 6-E, 8-A, 10-A, 10-B, 10-D, 10-E, 10-F to Oct 7 (6-0)

Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The body will consider Resolution No. 2024-55 to formalize the budget and authorize necessary documents for approval.

• Public Hearing for Resolution No. 2024-55 regarding the FY 2024/2025 CRA Annual Budget

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency approved Resolution No. 2024-55, adopting the CRA annual budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. The motion passed unanimously with 6 votes in favor and no opposition. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-55 adopting CRA FY 2024/2025 budget (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final annual budget and a millage rate of 7.0000 for fiscal year 2024/2025. The body will also consider updates to land development codes regarding street vendors and zoning, as well as several city contracts.

• Resolution No. 2024-50: Final millage rate of 7.0000 (3.35% increase over rolled-back rate)
• Resolution No. 2024-51: Final Annual Budget for FY 2024/2025
• Ordinance No. 07-2024: Updates to street vendor regulations, including mobile vendor rules
• Ordinance No. 13-2024: Zoning changes to allow more commercial uses in C-1 and C-2 districts
• Property & Casualty Insurance award to Acentria Public Risk for $1,673,468

The City Commission held public hearings and adopted the final millage rate (Resolution 2024-50) and the final annual budget for FY 2024/2025 (Resolution 2024-51). The commission also discussed but did not vote on first-reading ordinances regarding street vendors and zoning classifications, and an elections amendment. Several consent agenda items were approved, including the external audit engagement, property & casualty insurance award, and the Team Volusia cooperative agreement.

• Adopted final millage rate Resolution 2024-50 for FY 2024/2025
• Adopted final annual budget Resolution 2024-51 for FY 2024/2025
• Approved engagement with Purvis Gray, LLC for external audit services
• Approved award of RFP# 24027 for Property & Casualty Insurance
• Approved Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation Cooperative Agreement 2024-2025
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved purchases for FY24-25 contingent on final budget approval
• Approved recognitions for September

City Commission Workshop

The Deltona City Commission will receive an update on the City Attorney search from Colin Baenziger & Associates. Commissioners will discuss the upcoming annual agreement with Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation to support economic and business growth in the city and county. A presentation by Keith Norden of Team Volusia will accompany the discussion, and the board chair will explain the William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board's application process.

• Update on City Attorney search; CB&A posted recruitment profile on Aug 16 2024, deadline Sep 6 2024
• Discussion of the upcoming annual agreement with Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
• Presentation by Keith Norden, President & CEO of Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
• Explanation of application and ranking process for the William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board
• Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker

The City Commission workshop on September 9, 2024, included presentations and discussions but took no formal votes or decisions. Team Volusia EDC provided an economic development update, and Colin Baenziger & Associates reported on the City Attorney search, noting 3 applications received and a possible salary increase. The Commission also discussed the William S. Harvey Scholarship Advisory Board. No substantive actions were taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop
• Heard Team Volusia EDC 2024 update presentation
• Received City Attorney search update (3 applications received)
• Discussed extending City Attorney application deadline
• Discussed possible salary increase for City Attorney
• Discussed William S. Harvey Scholarship Advisory Board overview

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final site plans for commercial projects and holding pre-application meetings for new residential and office developments. These items determine how specific parcels of land in Deltona will be used and developed.

• Final Site Plan approval for Catalina Pointe (SP23-0011)
• Final Site Plan approval for Funtastic Learning Academy at 820 Deltona Blvd
• Pre-application for rezoning a 1.01-acre office development on Auburndale Street
• Pre-application for rezoning and platting 34.18 acres for single-family homes on Captain Drive
• Pre-application for a 'Park & Go' final site plan at 716 Fort Smith Blvd

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved the Catalina Pointe Final Site Plan (SP23-0011) at 2965 Howland Boulevard, finding it compliant with the Catalina Pointe RPUD Development Agreement and Section 75 of the Land Development Code. The Funtastic Final Site Plan (SP22-0010) was rescheduled to September 19, 2024. Three pre-application meetings were held for proposed developments on Auburndale Street, Captain Drive, and 716 Fort Smith Blvd, with staff providing guidance on zoning, flood, and utility constraints. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Catalina Pointe Final Site Plan SP23-0011 at 2965 Howland Boulevard (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Funtastic Final Site Plan SP22-0010 to September 19, 2024
• Held pre-application meeting for Auburndale Street small office development
• Held pre-application meeting for Captain Drive residential development
• Held pre-application meeting for 716 Fort Smith Blvd Park & Go car storage facility

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the tentative millage rate (7.0000 mills, a 3.35% increase) and tentative budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. Additional items include a zoning change for RV storage at 3141 Howland Boulevard, vacation of rights-of-way for Davis Park, and approval of a $74,157.72 reimbursement agreement for sanitary sewer infrastructure.

• Adopt tentative millage rate of 7.0000 mills (3.35% increase from rolled-back rate of 6.7730)
• Adopt tentative budget for FY 2024/2025
• Vacate portions of Florida Avenue and Clara Street rights-of-way for Davis Park Plat development
• Rezone 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard from C-2 and BPUD to BPUD for RV/boat storage and medical offices
• Approve $74,157.72 reimbursement to Starlight Homes Florida for sanitary sewer infrastructure

The City Commission approved the tentative millage rate of 7.00 mills and the tentative annual budget for fiscal year 2024/2025, both by a 4-3 vote. The commission also approved a rezoning at 3141 Howland Boulevard, accepted the final plat for Catalina Pointe, and awarded a time and attendance contract. Several items were approved by consent, including a fiber optic cable installation and a tax reimbursement to Amazon.

• Approved Resolution 2024-46 adopting tentative millage rate of 7.00 mills (4-3)
• Approved Resolution 2024-47 adopting tentative FY 2024/2025 budget (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance 10-2024 vacating rights-of-way at Florida Avenue and Clara Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 09-2024 rezoning 3141 Howland Boulevard to BPUD (7-0)
• Accepted final plat for Catalina Pointe RPUD (6-0)
• Approved RFP#24014 for Time and Attendance Solution to Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. up to $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved reimbursement to Starlight Homes Florida, LLC up to $74,157.72 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including fiber optic cable bid to RKC Site Solutions for $147,742.52 and Amazon tax reimbursement of $58,500 (6-0)

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rate (7.0000 mills, a 3.35% increase) and tentative budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. The meeting will also consider zoning changes, right-of-way vacations, and infrastructure agreements.

• Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-46: Adopting the Tentative Millage Rate (7.0000 mills, 3.35% increase from rolled-back rate of 6.7730)
• Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-47: Adopting the Tentative Annual Budget for FY 2024/2025
• Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 10-2024: Vacating portions of rights-of-way on Florida Avenue and Clara Street for Davis Park Plat development
• Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 09-2024: Rezoning 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard from C-2 and BPUD to BPUD for RV/boat storage and medical offices
• Request approval for reimbursement up to $74,157.72 to Starlight Homes Florida, LLC for sanitary sewer infrastructure upgrades

The City Commission held public hearings and adopted the tentative millage rate (Resolution 2024-46) and tentative annual budget (Resolution 2024-47) for FY 2024/2025. They also approved the final plat for Catalina Pointe RPUD, rezoned 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard, and vacated rights-of-way for the Davis Park Plat. Several consent agenda items were approved, including a fiber optic cable expansion bid and an interlocal agreement with Volusia County.

• Adopted tentative millage rate Resolution 2024-46
• Adopted tentative annual budget Resolution 2024-47
• Approved Ordinance 10-2024 vacating rights-of-way for Davis Park Plat
• Approved Ordinance 09-2024 rezoning 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard to BPUD (first hearing)
• Approved Resolution 2024-37 accepting final plat for Catalina Pointe RPUD
• Approved consent agenda including fiber optic cable expansion bid and Volusia County interlocal agreement
• Pulled Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Catalina Pointe RPUD for revisions
• Approved reimbursement to Starlight Homes Florida LLC up to $74,157.72

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding code violations including expired permits, unpermitted construction, and property maintenance issues.

• Hearings for 14 properties regarding expired permits and unpermitted construction
• Order to remove portable storage unit from 2500 Leonard Drive
• Order to repair or remove fence at 1553 Providence Boulevard
• Order to repair roof at 1986 Hunter Avenue
• Order to remove Conex box from 2121 Capri Circle

The Special Magistrate heard numerous code enforcement cases, imposing fines for ongoing violations and setting deadlines for corrections. Several cases were continued or withdrawn by the city. The most significant fine was $12,150 for multiple expired permits at 2912 Thalita Terrace.

• Imposed $1,300 fine for CO2 permit violation at 839 Debary Ave
• Imposed $5,775 fine for unpermitted shed at 801 Chippendale St
• Imposed $1,525 fine for portable storage unit at 2500 Leonard Dr
• Imposed $2,675 fine for expired permit at 815 Deltona Blvd
• Imposed $12,150 fine for nine violations at 2912 Thalita Terrace
• Ordered Dollar Tree to fix exterior and obtain permits by Oct 28
• Ordered RV not used as residence at 1372 N Timbercrest Dr
• Approved July 2, 2024 minutes

City Commission Workshop

The Commission and Planning & Zoning Board will hold the second public workshop for the Deltona Vision 2025 project. The workshop will gather input to develop a graphical vision plan that will guide the upcoming update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. No formal resolutions or votes are scheduled.

• Vision 2025 Workshop #2 – public session to gather community input for the future vision plan

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board held a joint workshop, the second in the Deltona 2025 Vision series, to build consensus on a shared community vision. Staff presented a PowerPoint and led four interactive activities for attendees. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Planning and Zoning Board

The Deltona Planning and Zoning Board will review and vote on three ordinances: updates to residential driveway regulations, changes to the city’s official zoning map, and revisions to street vendor rules. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 14-2024: Revises Section 110-810 on residential driveways
• Ordinance No. 13-2024: Amends zoning map classifications (Sections 110-300 to 110-320)
• Ordinance No. 07-2024: Updates street vendor regulations (Sections 22-186 to 22-191)

The Deltona Planning and Zoning Board approved Ordinance No. 07-2024 updating street vendor regulations, with a condition to restore previous sections on vendor numbers. The board also approved Ordinance No. 13-2024 amending zoning map classification sections, conditioned on updated Director approval language. Ordinance No. 14-2024 on residential driveways was pulled for further review.

• Approved Ordinance No. 07-2024 (street vendors) with condition to add previous vendor number sections (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 13-2024 (zoning map amendments) with condition to update Director approval language (6-0)
• Pulled Ordinance No. 14-2024 (driveway regulations) for further review and adjustments
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2024 (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Deltona Development Review Committee meets to hear three pre-application presentations for future development projects. No formal decisions are scheduled; the committee reviews proposals for a car dealership office rezone at 712 Fort Smith Boulevard, a restaurant park site plan at Elkcam Boulevard parcels, and a 40-acre multi-family neighborhood rezone/site plan at 2200 Florida Drive.

• 712 Fort Smith Boulevard rezone from C-1 to C-2 for car dealership office and smoke shop
• Elkcam Park Project site plan for walkable restaurant park on combined parcels 2819–2863 Elkcam Boulevard
• Condev Deltona rezone from RE-1 to multi-family on 40-acre parcel at 2200 Florida Drive

The Development Review Committee met and approved the minutes from August 1, 2024. The meeting consisted of three pre-application discussions (712 Fort Smith Blvd., 2863 Elkcam Blvd., and 2200 Florida Drive) with no formal votes or decisions taken on any project. Staff and committee members provided preliminary feedback on zoning, parking, utilities, and other requirements.

• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• No formal action taken on 712 Fort Smith Blvd. pre-application
• No formal action taken on 2863 Elkcam Blvd. pre-application
• No formal action taken on 2200 Florida Drive pre-application

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission will vote on routine minutes, honor a veteran, and hear a plaque presentation for a Memorial Day bike ride partnership. The main decisions include approving a $1.51M contract to rehabilitate Lift Station 7 at 1676 West Waycross Circle, finalizing a $596K refund from a water supply agreement, and purchasing a $425K demo ambulance to replace a 2007 unit.

• Approve $1,512,602.34 bid to Clearwater Solutions for Lift Station 7 rehabilitation at 1676 West Waycross Circle
• Approve $596,340.66 refund from St. Johns River Water Management District for unconstructable water project
• Approve $425,000 purchase of demo ambulance to replace 2007 unit, saving ~$55,000 vs new build
• Award $14,359 to The Neighborhood Center via CDBG funds for 2024-25 public services
• Approve $1,512,602.34 bid to rehabilitate Lift Station 7 at 1676 West Waycross Circle

The Deltona City Commission approved several key items: a $1,512,605.34 contract for Lift Station 7 rehabilitation, a $425,000 budget amendment for a demo ambulance, and a water supply cost-share agreement addendum. They also approved the CDBG Annual Action Plan and tabled a fair share agreement for Catalina Pointe until September 4. A motion to censure Vice Mayor JodyLee failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Lift Station 7 rehabilitation contract to Clearwater Solutions, Inc. for $1,512,605.34 (6-0)
• Approved $425,000 budget amendment for demo ambulance purchase (6-0)
• Approved Addendum #1 to Alternative Water Supply Cost-Share Agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-39 CDBG Annual Action Plan and Public Service Allocations (6-0)
• Approved consent items 11-A through 11-E, including $34,000 PO increase for CROM Corp. and SHIP-funded home repairs (6-0)
• Tabled Catalina Pointe Proportionate Fair Share Agreement to September 4, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Motion to censure Vice Mayor JodyLee died for lack of a second

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a $1.5 million contract for the Lift Station 7 Rehabilitation project and the 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The body will also discuss a $425,000 purchase for a demo ambulance and the repayment of $596,340.66 to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

• Bid award to Clearwater Solutions, Inc for $1,512,602.34 for Lift Station 7 Rehabilitation
• CDBG Annual Action Plan for approximately $500,000, including grants to five public service organizations
• Budget amendment of $425,000 for the purchase of a demo transport unit for the Fire Department
• Repayment of $596,340.66 to the St. Johns River Water Management District for a cancelled water supply project
• SHIP funds of up to $60,000 per property for repairs at 569 Baldwin Court, 731 Nardello Drive, and 1185 W. Page Drive

The Deltona City Commission approved the First Addendum to the Alternative Water Supply Cost-Share Agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management District, initiating repayment of $596,340.66. They also approved the purchase of a demo transport unit and related equipment with a $425,000 budget amendment, and awarded the Lift Station 7 Rehabilitation project bid to Clearwater Solutions, Inc. for $1,512,602.34. All decisions were made with a 6-0 vote, with Vice Mayor JodyLee absent.

• Approved First Addendum to Alternative Water Supply Cost-Share Agreement, initiating $596,340.66 repayment to St. Johns River Water Management District (6-0)
• Approved purchase of demo transport unit and equipment, with Budget Resolution 2024-38 and $425,000 budget amendment (6-0)
• Awarded Lift Station 7 Rehabilitation bid to Clearwater Solutions, Inc. for $1,512,602.34, transferring $250,000 from lift station upgrades (6-0)
• Approved increase of PO for CROM Corp. by $34,000 for additional work at Saxon Water Plant (6-0)
• Approved execution of Utility Easement between City of Deltona and Duke Energy Florida, LLC (6-0)
• Approved expenditure of up to $60,000 per property in SHIP funds for Owner-Occupied Repair projects (6-0)
• Approved Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Catalina Pointe Residential Planned Unit Development (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several land development applications. Items include final site plans, a final plat, and a subdivision exception for residential use.

• Halifax Pond Expansion: Final Site Plan approval for +/- 8.15 acres near Halifax Crossing Boulevard
• Catalina Pointe: Final Plat approval for +/- 25.57 acres at 2965 Howland Boulevard
• Snow Drive Tract A: Subdivision exception to split a 1.31-acre parcel for residential use
• Mission Sent: Pre-application meeting for a place of worship at 840 Deltona Boulevard
• Laundromat: Pre-application meeting for a site plan at 3150 and 3200 Howland Boulevard

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved three items: the Halifax Pond Expansion Final Site Plan (SP23-0012), the Catalina Pointe Final Plat (SD23-0018) with a revised Development Order, and a subdivision exception for Snow Drive Tract A conditioned on water connection. Two pre-application meetings were held for informational purposes only, with no decisions made.

• Approved Halifax Pond Expansion Final Site Plan SP23-0012 (unanimous)
• Approved Catalina Pointe Final Plat SD23-0018 with revised Development Order (unanimous)
• Approved Snow Drive Tract A subdivision exception with condition to connect to water (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 (unanimous)

City Commission Workshop

The Deltona City Commission will allow the public to comment on the proposed FY2024/2025 budget for all city funds, including revenue forecasts, department budgets, millage rate and capital improvement plans. The commission will also discuss the city’s legislative priorities for the next fiscal year. No formal decisions are scheduled for these items at this meeting.

• Public comment on FY2024/2025 proposed budget for all City funds
• Commission discussion of City’s legislative priorities for the next fiscal year
• City Manager comments

The City Commission held a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. The public commented on the proposed FY2024/2025 budget, and the Commission discussed legislative priorities with staff. No action was taken.

Development Review Committee

The Deltona Development Review Committee will decide on final site plans for a Starbucks at 601 Courtland Boulevard, a Cornerstone Church expansion at 2813 Howland Boulevard, and a Catalina Pointe subdivision plat at 2965 Howland Boulevard. The meeting is virtual via Microsoft Teams.

• Starbucks SP23-0010: Final Site Plan approval for 601 Courtland Boulevard
• Cornerstone Church Expansion SP23-0017: Final Site Plan approval for 2813 Howland Boulevard
• Catalina Pointe SD23-0018: Final Plat approval for 2965 Howland Boulevard
• Virtual meeting access via Microsoft Teams (meeting code 256 620 677 623)

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved final site plans for a 2,500 sq ft Starbucks at 601 Courtland Boulevard and an 8,775 sq ft Cornerstone Church expansion at 2813 Howland Boulevard. The Catalina Pointe final plat was moved to the August 1, 2024 meeting. Committee appointments were also made.

• Approved Starbucks Final Site Plan SP23-0010 at 601 Courtland Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved Cornerstone Church Expansion Final Site Plan SP23-0017 at 2813 Howland Blvd (unanimous)
• Moved Catalina Pointe Final Plat SD23-0018 to August 1, 2024 DRC meeting
• Appointed Kyle Nowland as Alternate Building DRC member (unanimous)
• Appointed James Parrish as Engineering DRC member, Bobbie Degon and Tony Elam as alternates (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Deltona Planning and Zoning Board will meet to consider Ordinance No. 09-2024, which proposes amending the zoning map for approximately 10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard from general commercial (C-2) to business planned unit development (BPUD). The board will also review staff reports and public comments before taking action.

• Ordinance No. 09-2024: Rezone ±10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard from C-2 to BPUD

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a zoning map amendment for a parcel at 3141 Howland Boulevard. The land was changed from general commercial (C-2) and business planned unit development (BPUD) to BPUD.

• Approved Minutes of June 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 09-2024 to rezone ±10.10 acres at 3141 Howland Boulevard to BPUD with staff-recommended conditions (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several resolutions to establish millage rates and utility fees for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a financial audit presentation and a request to vacate specific rights-of-way for development.

• Proposed millage rate of 7.0000 mills for FY 2024/2025 (Resolution No. 2024-35)
• Proposed stormwater utility rate of $170 per equivalent residential unit (Resolution No. 2024-30)
• Proposed solid waste assessment of $235.42 per residential unit, a 16.09% increase (Resolution No. 2024-31)
• Appeal to permit a tattoo establishment at 1382 Howland Boulevard, Suite 108 (Resolution No. 2024-29)
• Ordinance No. 10-2024 to vacate portions of Florida Avenue and Clara Street rights-of-way

The City Commission adopted several annual rate resolutions for city services and approved a proposed millage rate of 7.2. The commission also granted an appeal to allow a tattoo establishment in a retail commercial district. Several consent items, including a park restroom replacement and a fair share agreement, failed to pass.

• Adopted proposed millage rate of 7.2 for FY 2024/2025 (4-2)
• Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for period ending Sept 30, 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted annual rate resolutions for Stormwater, Solid Waste, Streetlighting, Lake McGarity Aquatic Weed Control, and Nuisance Abatement (6-0 each)
• Approved appeal to permit tattoo establishment at 1382 Howland Boulevard, Suite 108 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10-2024 to vacate portions of Florida Avenue and Clara Street (4-2)
• Denied replacement of Timber Ridge Park restroom facility (3-3)
• Denied Proportionate Fair Share Agreement with Catalina Pointe, LLC (3-3)
• Approved $78,500 budget amendment for chemical purchases from Odyssey Manufacturing Co. (6-0)

Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing the Purvis Gray CPA financial statements and independent auditor's report. The audit covers the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.

• Reported CRA fund balance of $1,526,124 as of September 30, 2023
• Purvis Gray CPA audit report on financial management and state law compliance

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency accepted the Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report provided by Purvis Gray CPA.

• Accepted Purvis Gray Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (6-0)

Special Magistrate

The City of Deltona Special Magistrate will review code enforcement cases for multiple properties. The agenda lists violations of building, property maintenance, and vehicle ordinances, along with required corrective actions such as obtaining permits, making repairs, or removing unpermitted items. No budget, zoning, or contract votes are scheduled for this session.

• DEL-23-277 & 23-279: Deltona Wellness LP at 1200 Deltona Blvd. must obtain permits for a door replacement, change in occupancy, and interior wall demolition.
• DEL-24-040: 985 E Normandy Blvd. owner must repair the roof, gutters, and exterior walls.
• DEL-24-057: 1832 Villa Drive owner must tag or store inoperable vehicles in an enclosed garage.
• DEL-24-065: 2121 Capri Circle owner must remove a Conex box and construction materials from a vacant lot.
• DEL-24-067: 1553 Providence Blvd. owner must repair or remove a fence.

The Special Magistrate issued fines for multiple properties that failed to correct code violations within previous deadlines, including $3,875 and $7,750 fines for commercial properties at 1200 Deltona Blvd. Several new cases were ordered to be corrected by August or September 2024, with daily fines threatened for non-compliance. Multiple cases were withdrawn after owners achieved compliance, and others were continued to August.

• Fined $3,875 for unpermitted door replacement at 1200 Deltona Blvd Suite 59
• Fined $7,750 for unpermitted occupancy change and wall demolition at 1200 Deltona Blvd Suite 29
• Fined $225 for unpermitted garage modification at 3775 Cambay Street
• Ordered correction of shed and deck repairs at 2809 Bluestone Drive by Sept 2, 2024
• Ordered correction of plumbing and electrical permits at 3082 Norlina Street by Aug 1, 2024
• Ordered removal of Conex box and construction materials at 2121 Capri Circle by July 12, 2024
• Ordered repair of exterior walls at 1878 Providence Blvd by Sept 2, 2024
• Ordered removal of debris at 2173 Clearwater Drive by Aug 1, 2024

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the process for hiring a new City Attorney following a resignation. The meeting also includes a request to engage Purvis Gray, LLC for annual audit services.

• Engagement of Purvis Gray, LLC for professional external audit services
• Discussion regarding the process for hiring a new City Attorney
• Renewal of the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Deltona and the state of Florida
• Proclamation of Parks and Recreation Month for July 2024
• Quarterly reports from several city advisory boards and committees

The Commission declined to engage Purvis Gray, LLC for an external audit, instead directing the City Manager to issue a procurement request for an internal auditor. The Commission also voted to direct the City Manager to use an existing contract with Colin Baenziger & Associates to identify appropriate legal representation for the City Attorney role. Additionally, the Commission approved the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement and July recognitions, and tabled the audit item to a future meeting.

• Declined engagement with Purvis Gray, LLC for external audit
• Directed City Manager to procure internal auditor via RFP/RFQ (6-0)
• Tabled audit item to future meeting (6-0)
• Directed City Manager to use Colin Baenziger & Associates contract to find City Attorney (5-1)
• Approved Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (6-0)
• Approved July recognitions and July 4th Proclamation (6-0)
• Approved Quarterly Reports of Advisory Boards (6-0)
• Concurred to limit City Attorney hours to 40/week until resignation

City Commission Workshop

This meeting was scheduled as a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for FY2024/2025. The review included forecasted revenue, department budgets, millage rates, and capital improvement plans.

• Review of proposed FY2024/2025 budget for all City funds

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. This review includes all city funds, forecasted revenue, department budgets, the millage rate, and capital improvement plans.

• Review of proposed FY2024/2025 budget for all City funds
• Discussion of forecasted revenue and millage rate
• Review of capital improvement plans

The Deltona City Commission held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2024/2025 budget, covering Public Works, Transportation, Stormwater, and Deltona Water and Sewer. Staff gave PowerPoint presentations and walked through line-item budgets; commissioners discussed topics including school crossings, stormwater flooding and drainage, water meter replacement, and staffing. No votes or formal decisions were recorded. The City Manager said the session was a first glimpse at the budget and that he plans to meet individually with each Commissioner about department priorities and desired changes.

City Commission Workshop

The Deltona City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. Staff will present forecasted revenue, department budgets, the proposed millage rate, and capital improvement plans. These items set the funding levels for city operations and infrastructure projects. No final votes or binding decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of proposed FY2024/2025 citywide budget and millage rate
• Department budget presentations for law enforcement, fire, public works, and parks
• Capital improvement plan overview
• Presentation by Deputy Finance Department staff

The Deltona City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. Staff presented budgets and updates for General Government and Municipal Complex, Parks & Recreation, The Center at Deltona, Planning & Development, Housing and Community Development, and Building & Construction and Code Compliance. No substantive votes or formal budget approvals were recorded during this workshop.

• Reviewed proposed FY2024/2025 budget for General Government and Municipal Complex
• Reviewed proposed FY2024/2025 budget for Parks & Recreation and park projects
• Reviewed proposed FY2024/2025 budget for The Center at Deltona
• Reviewed proposed FY2024/2025 budget for Planning & Development
• Reviewed proposed FY2024/2025 budget for Housing and Community Development
• Reviewed proposed FY2024/2025 budget for Building & Construction and Code Compliance

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2024/2025, covering all city funds, forecasted revenue, department budgets, millage rate, and capital improvement plans. This is a discussion and review session, not a final vote. Public comments are limited to agenda items and two minutes per person.

• Review of proposed FY2024/2025 budget for all city funds
• Forecasted revenue and millage rate discussion
• Capital improvement plans included in budget review
• Department budget presentations for Finance, Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Rec, Water, and others

The Deltona City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2024/2025, hearing presentations from various city departments including Finance, IT, HR, Law Enforcement, and Fire. No final budget decisions or votes on adoption were recorded during the workshop, though the Commission voted to extend the meeting by 15 minutes.

• Extended the meeting 15 minutes (6-0)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet in a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation under Case No. 2022-10667. The meeting is closed to the public pursuant to Florida Statute section 286.011(8).

• Discussion of pending litigation Case No. 2022-10667

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold pre-application meetings regarding several development projects. These include a final plat for Vineland Reserve, site plans for a karate facility and boat/RV parking, and a rezoning request for a self-storage facility.

• Vineland Reserve Phase 1 Final Plat at Peach Creek Dr. (+/- 20.34 acres)
• King’s Allstar Karate final site plan at 505 Deltona Blvd. (+/- 0.60 acres)
• Boat & RV Parking final site plan at 273 Enterprise Road (+/- 5.19 acres)
• Blackfin Deltona Self Storage rezoning at 930 Howland Blvd. (+/- 8.28 acres)

The Development Review Committee held a pre-application meeting to discuss four proposed projects. No final decisions or approvals were made on these projects. The committee only approved the previous meeting's minutes and provided feedback on requirements for future applications.

• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reviewed Vineland Reserve Phase 1 Final Plat (pre-application)
• Reviewed King’s Allstar Karate at 505 Deltona Blvd. (pre-application)
• Reviewed Boat & RV Parking at 273 Enterprise Road (pre-application)
• Reviewed Blackfin Deltona Self Storage at 930 Howland Blvd. (pre-application)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet on June 20, 2024, to discuss Ordinance No. 10-2024. The ordinance proposes vacating easements and abandoning portions of the Florida Avenue and Clara Street rights-of-way within the Davis Park Plat. The remainder of the agenda covers standard procedural items, including approval of May minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance No. 10-2024: Vacating easements and abandoning portions of Florida Avenue and Clara Street rights-of-way in the Davis Park Plat
• Approval of Planning and Zoning Board minutes from May 15, 2024
• Public forum for agenda-related comments limited to four minutes per speaker
• Staff report AROW24-0001 and supporting maps for the right-of-way vacation

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 10-2024 to vacate easements and abandon portions of the Florida Avenue and Clara Street rights-of-way within the Davis Park Plat. Staff presented the ordinance, noting that Volusia County provided a no-objection letter and that the City has no current development application for the parcel. The board discussed how abandoning these rights-of-way would allow the lot to be developed, as it would otherwise be too small.

• Approved May 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10-2024 to vacate easements and abandon Florida Avenue and Clara Street rights-of-way (7-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding AHAC Strategies.

• Approval of May 21, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of AHAC Strategies

The Deltona Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved minutes from its previous meeting and advanced three recommendations regarding affordable housing strategies. The committee voted unanimously to recommend allowing cluster developments, discounting guest parking requirements, and permitting the use of housing funds for sewer expansion. Additionally, members agreed to cancel the July meeting and reconvene in August.

• Approved AHAC minutes of May 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended allowing cluster developments for affordable housing in single-family and multi-family zoning (unanimous)
• Recommended discounting guest parking to 1 spot per 12 units for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Recommended allowing the City to use housing funds to expand sewer for affordable housing (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several land use requests including a residential rezone and a commercial conditional use. The meeting also includes discussions on a state-funded grant for Elkcam Boulevard roadway elevation and an annual agreement with Halifax Humane Society.

• Ordinance No. 05-2024: Amendment to the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance No. 08-2024: Rezoning of 43.55 acres south of Fernanda Drive for single-family residential use
• Resolution No. 2024-19: Variance request for a six-foot wooden fence at 402 Bali Terrace
• Resolution No. 2024-25: Conditional use for an automobile service station at 625 Howland Boulevard
• State Funded Grant Agreement: $400,000 awarded for Elkcam Boulevard roadway elevation project

The Deltona City Commission voted 7-0 to deny Ordinance No. 08-2024 at first hearing, which would have rezoned two parcels totaling 43.55 acres south of Fernanda Drive and east of Pine Ridge High School from Agriculture (A) to Single-Family (R1). The Commission also approved Ordinance No. 05-2024 updating the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan, approved a conditional use for an automobile service station at 625 Howland Boulevard (6-1), and approved a fence variance at 402 Bali Terrace (6-1). In other actions, the Commission approved a proclamation policy, a Halifax Humane Society animal services agreement, a state grant agreement for the Elkcam Boulevard Roadway Elevation project, and accepted the City Attorney's resignation, all by 7-0 votes.

• Denied Ordinance No. 08-2024 rezoning 43.55 acres south of Fernanda Drive from Agriculture to Single-Family (7-0, first hearing)
• Approved Ordinance No. 05-2024 amending the Comprehensive Plan's Capital Improvements Element (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-25 conditional use for an Automobile Service Station Type A at 625 Howland Boulevard (6-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-19 variance for a six-foot wooden fence at 402 Bali Terrace (6-1)
• Approved Commission Policy No. CC24-001, City Proclamation Policy (7-0)
• Approved Halifax Humane Society, Inc. agreement for animal services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-28 authorizing a state grant agreement with FDOT for the Elkcam Boulevard Roadway Elevation project (7-0)
• Accepted the City Attorney's resignation (7-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Board. The business consists of a mapping exercise round table involving elected officials, staff, and the public.

• Mapping exercise round table

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board conducted a mapping exercise round table regarding the City of Deltona 2050 vision. Participants discussed community character, development, transportation, parks, and public services. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is conducting pre-application meetings to discuss potential site plans. Discussions include a place of worship, commercial development, an apartment complex, and a coffee shop.

• La Casa Del Rey Jesús Deltona: Pre-application for a place of worship at 1240 E. Normandy Blvd.
• 825 Fort Smith Blvd.: Pre-application to discuss commercial development feasibility.
• The View Deltona: Pre-application to discuss an apartment complex at 2202 Conway Dr.
• Dutch Bros: Pre-application to discuss a coffee shop on Halifax Crossings Blvd.

The committee approved the appointment of Chad Tate as the Building Department representative. The remainder of the meeting consisted of pre-application discussions for four separate development projects.

• Approved Minutes of May 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Alternate Chad Tate as permanent Building Department representative (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing multiple preliminary annual rate resolutions for upcoming fiscal year services. These include proposed adjustments to stormwater, solid waste, streetlighting, and nuisance abatement assessments.

• Stormwater: Proposed increase from $128.00 to $170.00 per ERU
• Solid Waste: Proposed increase to $235.42 per Residential Unit
• Lake McGarity: Proposed annual rate of $60.00 per assessed parcel for weed control
• Nuisance Abatement: Review of FY 2024/2025 services with $48,383.01 in outstanding assessments
• Comprehensive Plan: Ordinance No. 05-2024 to amend the Capital Improvements Element

The Deltona City Commission approved five preliminary annual rate resolutions for FY2024/2025 covering stormwater services, solid waste (trash) services, streetlighting, Lake McGarity aquatic weed control, and nuisance abatement. It also approved an amendment to a state loan agreement for the Alexander Avenue Reclaimed Water Augmentation Project (Lake Monroe Project Phase 4B) in the amount of $2,638,605, and approved an ordinance updating the city's Capital Improvement Project Five-Year Schedule. The commission denied a request to reduce a $40,050 code-enforcement fine tied to 541 Battersea Avenue. On the consent agenda, items 11-A and 11-C through 11-G were approved; item 11-B (Halifax Humane Society animal services agreement) was pulled at the Interim City Manager's request and tabled to the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-20, preliminary stormwater services rate for FY2024/2025 (5-1, Mayor Avila against)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-21, preliminary solid waste (trash) services assessment rate for FY2024/2025 (5-1, Mayor Avila against)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-22, preliminary streetlighting services rate for FY2024/2025 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-23, Lake McGarity aquatic weed control rate for FY2024/2025 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-24, nuisance abatement services rate for FY2024/2025, updated to $43,698.01 (5-1, Mayor Avila against)
• Approved Ordinance No. 05-2024 amending the Comprehensive Plan's Capital Improvements Element and replacing the Capital Improvement Project Five-Year Schedule (6-0)
• Approved State Revolving Fund Amendment 3 to Loan Agreement WW641860 with FDEP for the Alexander Avenue Reclaimed Water Augmentation Project, $2,638,605 (6-0)
• Denied reduction of the $40,050 fine in Special Magistrate Case DEL-22-241 MASSEY, 541 Battersea Avenue (6-0)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review multiple cases involving fire code violations and property maintenance issues. These include required permits for electrical work, fire alarm systems, and structural repairs across various local properties.

• Fire violation at 1712 Doyle Road regarding electrical fixtures and cooking appliances
• Fire violation at 2901 Howland Blvd. requiring a fire alarm cellular communicator permit
• Fire violation at 1120 Elkcam Blvd. involving pro shop construction and electrical work
• Fire violation at 2820 Doyle Road regarding emergency lighting and storage hazards
• Fire violation at 2320 N. Normandy Blvd. requiring access control permits

The Special Magistrate imposed fines on five properties for failing to correct fire and building code violations. Several other cases were withdrawn by the City or continued to future dates.

• Fined 2320 N. Normandy Blvd. $2,700 for fire code violations
• Fined 1712 Doyle Road $1,475 for fire code violations
• Fined 2901 Howland Blvd. $1,350 for fire code violations
• Fined 1139 Humphrey Blvd. $4,500 for property maintenance violations
• Fined 2857 Courtland Blvd. $1,375 for accessory structure violations
• Withdrew cases for 1800 Elkcam Blvd., 1120 Elkcam Blvd., and 2820 Doyle Road
• Withdrew cases for 2435 Academy Avenue and 1812 N. Akron Drive
• Continued cases for 2090 Saxon Blvd., 305 Fort Smith Blvd., and 1743 W. Chapel Drive

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will review the meeting minutes from April 16, 2024. A presentation regarding Flexible Density and Live Local is scheduled under new business.

• Flexible Density and Live Local presentation
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

The committee received a presentation on Ordinance No. 04-2024 regarding affordable housing regulations and the Live Local Act. No votes were taken on the proposed flexibility in densities for affordable housing strategy. Members were asked to complete a SWOT analysis exercise before the June meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The regular meeting for the Deltona City Commission was canceled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included items such as a comprehensive plan amendment, cell tower management, and emergency water main repair payments.

• Ordinance No. 05-2024: Amendment to the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• RFP#24019: Award of Cell Tower Manager agreement to Neel-Schaffer, Inc.
• Fine reduction request for 541 Battersea Avenue from $40,050.00 to $5,000.00
• Contract extension with Halifax Humane Society, Inc. for animal services
• Task Authorization for Pegasus Engineering for stormwater management up to $150,000

Special City Commission Meeting

The scheduled executive session regarding pending litigation Case No. 2022-10667 CIDL was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

• Cancellation of the executive session regarding pending litigation (Case No. 2022-10667 CIDL)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is conducting pre-application meetings for two development proposals. One involves splitting parcels on Snow Drive into multiple lots for future residential use. The second proposes combining parcels at 1764 and 1768 Doyle Road for a potential small equipment rental shop.

• Pre-application meeting for Snow Drive Tract A and B plat split
• Proposed lot combination at 1764 and 1768 Doyle Road
• Potential residential use for parcels on Snow Drive
• Potential small equipment rental shop on Doyle Road

The committee approved the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of pre-application meetings for two proposed projects, with no formal votes taken on those items.

• Approved Minutes of May 2, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will review a request to rezone 43.55 acres near Pine Ridge High School to single-family residential. Other items include a conditional use for an automobile service station on Howland Boulevard and a fence variance on Bali Terrace.

• Rezoning of 43.55 acres south of Fernanda Drive from Agriculture (A) to Single-Family (R1)
• Conditional Use for an Automobile Service Station Type A at 625 Howland Boulevard
• Variance for a six-foot wooden fence in the side street yard at 402 Bali Terrace

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss proposed special assessment rates for stormwater and solid waste. This includes a review of the Solid Waste Collection Rates for FY 2024-2025 and the final Stormwater Rate Study Report.

• Proposed special assessment rates for stormwater and solid waste
• Review of Solid Waste Collection Rates for FY 2024-2025
• Presentation of Deltona Stormwater Rate Study

The Commission held a workshop to review presentations on solid waste and stormwater assessment requirements and costs. No formal votes were taken on the assessments. The Commission reached a consensus to allow a presentation from Deltona Begin Again Children's Grief Counseling at a future meeting.

• Concurred to have Deltona Begin Again Children's Grief Counseling present at an upcoming meeting

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission is considering a rezoning request for 3150 Howland Boulevard to allow for a retail building and an oil change center. The commission will also review a request to increase scholarship funds and approve payment for emergency water main repairs. Additionally, the board will discuss updates to home business ordinances.

• Rezoning of 1.37 acres at 3150 Howland Boulevard from PB to C-1 for a Take 5 Oil Change and retail building
• Request to increase William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship funds from $25,000 to $50,000
• Payment approval up to $42,385.00 to Danus Utilities, Inc. for emergency water main repairs
• Ordinance 06-2024 to update home business regulations following Florida law changes
• Review of applications for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board

The City Commission approved a rezoning request for a parcel on Howland Boulevard and authorized emergency water main repairs. The board also approved a state grant for roadway elevation and appointed new members to the Planning and Zoning Board.

• Approved rezoning 1.37 acres at 3150 Howland Boulevard from Professional Business to Retail Commercial (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 06-2024 rescinding Ordinance 10-2007 regarding home businesses (6-0)
• Accepted $50,000 budget line item for William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board (4-2)
• Appointed Andrea Cardo as member and Jeffrey Zlatos as alternate to Planning and Zoning Board (6-0)
• Approved payment up to $42,385 to Danus Utilities, Inc. for emergency water main repairs at Beaver Drive Water Plant (6-0)
• Approved state grant agreement with FDOT for Elkcam Boulevard Roadway Elevation project (6-0)
• Concurred to provide $400 in partial transportation assistance to Discovery Elementary School

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet in a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation under Case No. 2023 11233 CIDL. The meeting is closed to the public pursuant to section 286.011(8), Fla. Stat.

• Executive session regarding Case No. 2023 11233 CIDL in the 7th Judicial Circuit

The Deltona City Commission met in a special executive session on May 6, 2024, to privately discuss pending litigation, Case No. 2023 11233 CIDL in the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, under section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes. Vice Mayor JodyLee called the meeting to order at 5:24 p.m.; Mayor Avila was absent. The session was closed to the public at 5:28 p.m. and reopened at 5:50 p.m., after which the meeting adjourned. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken.

• Held closed executive session to discuss pending litigation Case No. 2023 11233 CIDL (no vote recorded)
• Closed session to the public at 5:28 p.m. and reopened at 5:50 p.m.
• Adjourned at 5:50 p.m. with no further business

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold pre-application meetings for several proposed developments. Discussions include a self-service car wash on Howland Boulevard and a children's academy. The committee will also discuss potential future uses for properties on Doyle Road.

• Pre-application meeting for Big Dan’s Carwash at 500 Howland Boulevard
• Pre-application meeting regarding future use of 1700, 1690, and 1686 Doyle Road
• Pre-application meeting for Astute Children’s Academy at 3026 Howland Blvd

The committee approved the minutes from April 18, 2024. The remainder of the meeting consisted of pre-application discussions for a car wash, a property on Doyle Road, and a children's academy, with no formal votes taken on these projects.

• Approved Minutes of April 18, 2024 (unanimous)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to review a proposed employment agreement for Mr. Dale “Doc” Dougherty. This follows previous discussions regarding contract changes and negotiations.

• Approval of Mr. Dale “Doc” Dougherty’s proposed City Manager employment agreement

The Deltona City Commission unanimously approved the employment agreement for proposed City Manager Dale “Doc” Dougherty. Key changes to the contract included raising the annual increase from 3% to 4% and modifying insurance contributions to a Flexible Spending Account. The meeting adjourned after a brief procedural dispute regarding off-agenda comments.

• Approved City Manager employment agreement for Dale “Doc” Dougherty (7-0)
• Contract changes: annual increase raised to 4%, Section 4 removed, FSA insurance changes added
• Vice Mayor ruled out of order for attempting to discuss IRS issues not on the agenda

Special City Commission Meeting

The Deltona City Commission will consider approving the employment agreement for Dale “Doc” Dougherty. The agenda also includes a request to sunset the City Manager Selection Committee and a discussion of Ordinance 11-2024 regarding a temporary moratorium.

• Approval of Dale “Doc” Dougherty’s proposed employment agreement
• Request to sunset the City Manager Selection Committee
• Discussion of Ordinance 11-2024 for a temporary moratorium until January 1, 2025

The City Commission voted 4-3 to reject the proposed employment agreement for City Manager candidate Dale “Doc” Dougherty. The Commission approved the immediate sunset of the City Manager Selection Committee and appointed Commissioner Heriot to assist with contract negotiations. A special meeting to continue discussions on the contract was scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2024.

• Approved sunsetting City Manager Selection Committee (7-0)
• Rejected City Manager employment agreement for Dale “Doc” Dougherty (4-3)
• Appointed Commissioner Heriot to assist with contract negotiations (6-1)
• Scheduled Special Commission Meeting for Thursday, April 30 (7-0)
• Withdrawn motion to require a plan before adopting Ordinance 11-2024

Special Magistrate

The Deltona City Special Magistrate will hear a docket of code enforcement cases involving multiple residential and commercial properties. Owners face citations for missing building permits, pool maintenance, weeds exceeding 12 inches in height, structural repairs, and address number display requirements. The agenda lists items scheduled for discussion; no final decisions are recorded in the document.

• Case DEL-23-277 at 1200 Deltona Blvd requires a permit for door replacement.
• Case DEL-24-039 at 1812 N. Akron Drive addresses pool maintenance and weeds over 12 inches tall.
• Case DEL-24-044 at 2911 Alatka Lane involves expired permits for commercial construction, fire sprinklers, and site engineering.
• Case DEL-24-047 at 1092 Deltona Blvd cites violations for exterior walls, roofing, and interior surfaces.
• Case DEL-24-052 at 492 Providence Blvd requires proper display of four-inch address numbers.

The Special Magistrate imposed several fines for building, maintenance, and pool violations. One property owner was ordered to correct garage modifications by June 24, 2024, and another was ordered to repair exterior walls and roofing by June 10, 2024. The Magistrate declined to uphold a 'Dangerous Dog' classification due to insufficient evidence.

• Fined Enrico Ridge LLC $13,600 for 17 permit violations (DEL-24-044)
• Fined Margaret B Gumbs $1,525 for chimney maintenance violation (DEL-24-013)
• Fined John Michael Granfield JR EST $1,350 for pool maintenance violation (DEL-24-014)
• Ordered Antonio Valdez JR to permit garage modifications by June 24, 2024, or face $25 daily fines (DEL-24-031)
• Ordered Global Commercial Properties LLC to repair walls and roof by June 10, 2024, or face $50 daily fines (DEL-24-047)
• Ordered Felix Dominguez to repair fence panels by May 24, 2024, or face $25 daily fines (DEL-24-049)
• Ordered CSMA BLT LLC to repair plumbing by May 6, 2024, or face $50 daily fines (DEL-24-050)
• Denied 'Dangerous Dog' classification for dog named Blue due to insufficient evidence (DEL-24-054)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is holding a pre-application meeting regarding a property east of the Howland and SR-415 intersection. The applicant seeks to rezone approximately 15.25 acres for commercial uses and discuss wetlands with city staff.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone for +/- 15.25 acres at N SR 415
• Pre-application discussion regarding commercial rezoning and wetlands

The Development Review Committee approved the April 4, 2024 minutes as presented. In new business, the committee held a pre-application meeting on a proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezone, with discussion of wetlands, flood zones, parking, utilities, and driveway access. No decision was made on the proposal; staff advised the applicant to speak with Volusia County before moving forward.

• Approved April 4, 2024 DRC minutes as presented (motion by Entwistle, seconded by Schaller)
• No vote or decision on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezone; pre-application discussion only

Planning and Zoning Board

The Deltona Planning and Zoning Board will review Ordinance No. 05-2024, which proposes amending the Comprehensive Plan’s Capital Improvements Element to replace the five-year project schedule. The meeting also includes the election of board officers, approval of prior minutes, a public forum for resident comments, and staff presentations on capital improvement expenditures.

• Ordinance No. 05-2024: Amending the Comprehensive Plan’s Capital Improvements Element to replace the five-year project schedule
• Election of Planning and Zoning Board officers, including Chair Eric Alexander and Vice Chair Susan Berk
• Approval of unsigned minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting
• Public forum for comments limited to agenda items (two-minute limit)

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended that the City Commission approve Ordinance No. 05-2024, which amends the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The board also unanimously agreed to postpone the election of board officers to the next meeting due to member absences. Discussion covered solid waste levels of service, sewer system upgrades, and a request to explore using undeveloped park land for affordable housing.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 05-2024 (6-0)
• Postponed election of board officers to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2023 (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting. New business includes a discussion regarding the Reservation of Infrastructure Capacity.

• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Reservation of Infrastructure Capacity

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. Staff presented on infrastructure capacity for water and sewer systems, but no vote was taken on the reservation strategy. Members discussed upcoming housing events and income limits for housing programs.

• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• No vote taken on Reservation of Infrastructure Capacity strategy
• Discussed infrastructure maps and potential affordable housing sites

City Commission

The City Commission will choose a team to negotiate the contract for the new City Manager. The meeting includes a report on why the Phase 4B Lake Monroe Intake project is currently un-constructable due to Artesian Wells. Commissioners will also consider a contract for resurfacing floors at the Public Works Fleet Maintenance Shop.

• Selection of negotiating team for City Manager contract
• Report on Phase 4B Lake Monroe Intake project delays caused by Artesian Wells
• $39,900.00 contract for Public Works Fleet Maintenance Shop floor resurfacing
• Proclamation for Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month

The City Commission voted 7-0 to select Dale Dougherty as the new City Manager and directed staff to negotiate his contract. The Commission also approved a $39,900 bid for floor resurfacing at the Public Works Fleet Maintenance Shop. A motion to approve the display of a donated military tank at Veteran's Memorial Park passed 6-1. The Commission discussed ongoing issues with the Phase 4B Lake Monroe water project and reviewed various development projects.

• Approved Dale Dougherty as new City Manager (7-0)
• Approved $39,900 bid for Public Works Fleet Maintenance Shop floors (7-0)
• Approved display of donated tank at Veteran's Memorial Park (6-1)
• Approved minutes from April 1 and April 8 meetings (7-0)
• Moved Lake Monroe water project report to New Business

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to interview several individuals for the position of City Manager. The scheduled interviews include C. Scott Andrews, Dale "Doc" Dougherty, Carmen Y. Davis, Christopher "Chris" Miller, and Terry K. Suggs.

• Interviews for City Manager candidates: C. Scott Andrews
• Interviews for City Manager candidates: Dale "Doc" Dougherty
• Interviews for City Manager candidates: Carmen Y. Davis
• Interviews for City Manager candidates: Christopher "Chris" Miller
• Interviews for City Manager candidates: Terry K. Suggs

The City Commission conducted simulated commission meeting interviews with final candidates Dale "Doc" Dougherty and Carmen Y. Davis. No hiring decision was made during the meeting; a decision is scheduled for the following Monday night.

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss updates regarding the city's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. This item is intended to provide an update to the Commission on these matters.

• Comprehensive Plan update
• Land Development Code update

The City Commission held a workshop featuring a presentation by Jason Green of Axis Infrastructure Team regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The session consisted of discussions on growth management, infrastructure, and zoning; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Special City Commission Meeting

At this special meeting, the Deltona City Commission will conduct a straw preference poll to select finalists from eight candidates for city manager. The commission will also discuss the interview schedule, contract negotiation parameters, and whether to revisit applicants for the city attorney position. These selections fill two key leadership roles that oversee daily city operations and legal affairs.

• Straw preference poll for eight City Manager candidates: Scott Andrews, Carmen Davis, Dale Dougherty, Jason Glenn, Robin Hayes, Christopher Miller, Michael Silverman, and Terry Suggs.
• Discussion on interview process details, including one-on-one timeframes, public question formats, candidate ranking methods, and contract negotiation authority.
• Review of previous City Attorney applicants ranked by the commission on February 5, 2024, to determine next steps for the position.

The City Commission accepted the selection committee's recommendations to interview the top five candidates for City Manager. The Commission also approved contacting two law firms regarding the City Attorney position and extended public comment time for City Manager topics.

• Approved inviting top 5 City Manager candidates for interviews (7-0)
• Extended public comment to 4 minutes for City Manager related topics
• Approved contacting two top-ranked law firms for interest and updated proposals and reconsidering the City Attorney topic at the first May meeting (5-2)

City Manager Selection Committee

The Committee will discuss, rank, and select five City Manager finalists and up to two alternates. These names will be forwarded to the City Commission for consideration in the interview process.

• Selection of five City Manager finalists and up to two alternates
• Approval of January 18, 2024, meeting minutes

The City Manager Selection Committee reviewed candidate resumes and rankings to determine finalists. After a balloting process, the committee decided to submit the top five ranked candidates to the City Commission for final interviews.

• Approved January 18, 2024 minutes (11-0)
• Approved use of ballot forms for candidate ranking (11-0)
• Approved submitting the top five candidates to the City Commission for final interviews (11-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing a final site plan update for Demitrich Auto Center regarding fire safety and code compliance. The committee is also holding a pre-application meeting for Wolf Pack Run and an informational meeting regarding multiple Fort Smith Boulevard properties.

• Demitrich Auto Center: Final Site Plan update at 2838 Howland Blvd.
• Wolf Pack Run: Pre-application meeting for a rezoning of 2.29 acres
• Multiple Fort Smith Blvd. properties: Informational meeting for rezoning to Residential R-4

The committee approved the minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of discussions regarding site plan updates, a pre-application meeting, and a rezoning inquiry, but no formal votes were taken on those matters.

• Approved Minutes of March 21, 2024 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Commission will consider an ordinance to update home business regulations and a request to increase William S. Harvey scholarship funds. Other items include site restoration bids for the 4B Project and support for a Memorial Day event.

• Ordinance 06-2024 regarding Home Businesses
• Increase of William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship funds to $50,000
• Memorial Day Ride Event support not to exceed $1,000
• A.G. Pifer Construction Company bid for 4B Project site restoration up to $144,781.00

The City Commission approved the 2024 William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship recipients and the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association’s Memorial Day Ride. The commission also advanced an ordinance to rescind a 2007 home business ordinance on first reading.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 06-2024 to rescind Ordinance 10-2007 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship award recipients (7-0)
• Approved Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association’s Deltona Memorial Day Ride Event (7-0)
• Tabled request to increase William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship award amount until May (7-0)
• Tabled $144,781 bid from A.G. Pifer Construction for 4B Project site restoration until May 1 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate is reviewing various code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, building permits, and safety issues. These items include nuisance removals, dangerous dog classifications, and required structural repairs.

• Nuisance removal: tree disposal at 887 Deltona Blvd.
• Dangerous dog investigation: 1809 Dublin Road
• Fence repair or removal: 3175 Noah Street
• Permit requirements for exterior doors: 417 Fort Smith Blvd.
• Garage modification permit required: 3775 Cambay Street

The Special Magistrate heard various cases regarding property maintenance, building permits, and fire code violations. The minutes list the violations and required corrective actions for each property, though no final rulings or vote tallies are recorded.

• Case DEL-24-038 withdrawn in compliance on March 20, 2024
• Case FIRE-24-0026 withdrawn in compliance on March 18, 2024
• Required corrective action for DEL-23-238: remove and dispose of tree
• Required corrective action for DEL-24-018: comply with dangerous dog ordinances
• Required corrective action for DEL-24-020: repair or remove fence
• Required corrective action for DEL-24-039: mow yard to under 12 inches
• Required corrective action for DEL-24-045: provide pool barrier and sanitize water
• Required corrective action for FIRE-24-0021: obtain operational permit for liquid carbon dioxide system

City Commission

The City Commission will consider two land rezoning ordinances and a citywide HVAC maintenance contract. Additional items include a check presentation to the American Heart Association and a discussion on upgrading the city's phone system.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 02-2024 to rezone +25.96 acres in Deltona Village BPUD
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 03-2024 to rezone 3150 Howland Boulevard from PB to C-1
• Check presentation of $7,194.53 to the American Heart Association
• Bid award for citywide HVAC repair and preventative maintenance to Air Current, Inc.
• Resolution No. 2024-17 regarding IP phone migration to Webex cloud

The City Commission approved two rezoning ordinances and awarded several infrastructure and IT contracts. The board also authorized FEMA grant preparation for Hurricane Idalia recovery and agreed to start code compliance actions for the Enrico Ridge Apartments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 02-2024 to add 25.96 acres to Deltona Village BPUD (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 03-2024 to rezone 1.37 acres at 3150 Howland Blvd to Retail Commercial (7-0)
• Awarded Citywide HVAC repair and maintenance bid to Air Current, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $254,532.34 contract with Presidio for cloud phone system migration (7-0)
• Approved $30,500 Task Authorization with Pegasus Engineering for East Brooke Drainage FEMA submittal (7-0)
• Approved $19,895 Task Authorization with Pegasus Engineering for 3101 Riverhead Drive FEMA submittal (7-0)
• Concurred to move forward with Code Compliance process for Enrico Ridge Apartments
• Concurred to freeze pay raises (except budget-approved 2% and 3%) until a new City Manager is hired

Development Review Committee

The committee will review several development proposals including a new restaurant and a cell phone tower. Discussions include site plans for commercial properties and a request for a residential lot subdivision variance.

• Informational meeting for a retail store building at 1330 Howland Boulevard
• Subdivision exemption for two parcels at 2160 Wiggley Farms Road
• Pre-application meeting for a 4,582 square foot Culver’s restaurant at 3095 Howland Boulevard
• Pre-application meeting for a 70-foot cell phone tower at 1420 Courtland Blvd.

The committee approved the minutes from the March 7, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational and pre-application meetings for four proposed projects, with no formal votes taken on those items.

• Approved Minutes of March 7, 2024 (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct an election for a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The agenda also includes presentations regarding the Florida Sunshine Law and Flexible Densities & the Live Local Act.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Presentation on Florida Sunshine Law
• Presentation on Flexible Densities & the Live Local Act

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved its February 20, 2024 minutes as amended, removing Kimberly Haney from them, and re-elected Jodi Pena-Castaldi as Chair. The committee received a presentation from City Attorney Marsha Segal-George on Florida's Sunshine Law. Discussion of Flexible Densities and the Live Local Act was deferred to a future meeting, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved removing Kimberly Haney from the February 20, 2024 AHAC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Nominated Jodi Pena-Castaldi as Chair (unanimous)
• Deferred Flexible Densities and Live Local Act discussion to a future meeting

William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board

The William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board will meet to rank the 2024 scholarship applicants. The agenda also includes an election of officers and a discussion regarding the proposed 2025 timeline.

• Ranking of 2024 Scholarship Applicants
• Election of Officers
• Discussion of 2025 proposed timeline
• Approval of March 23, 2023 minutes

The Advisory Board decided to award 13 scholarships totaling $25,000 and established that only complete applications will be considered. The board also elected new officers and moved to request a funding increase from the Commission.

• Approved awarding 13 scholarships totaling $25,000
• Approved policy to only consider complete scholarship applications
• Appointed Cristina Raimundo as Chairperson
• Appointed Ruben Medina as Vice Chair
• Approved motion to readdress increasing the fund to $50,000 with the Commission
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting aims to update commissioners on planned projects and set priorities for the City.

• Update on proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan projects
• Setting priorities for the City's capital improvement plan

The Deltona City Commission held a workshop on March 11, 2024 to discuss the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Finance Director Mari Leisen presented on the general fund, stormwater utility fund, and water/sewer utility fund. Commissioners and staff discussed roads, gas tax, stormwater fees and flooding, water and sewer projects, grants, and budget and millage issues. No decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several land development proposals. These include a pre-application for a residential subdivision and a new retail shopping center. The committee will also consider an extension for the Cardinal Village project.

• Pre-application for a 289-lot single-family subdivision at 315 Pervis Road
• Pre-application for a 5,000 square foot retail shopping center at 875 Deltona Boulevard
• Development Order extension for Cardinal Village at 2902 Cardinal Street
• Subdivision and variance request for 2668 Arcadia Street to create three parcels

The Development Review Committee approved a development order extension for an apartment project at 2902 Cardinal Street. The committee also held pre-application discussions for a retail plaza and a subdivision project, including public testimony regarding flooding and zoning concerns.

• Approved Minutes of February 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Order Extension for 2902 Cardinal Street Apartments (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a budget resolution to reimburse Seefried Industrial Properties $622,203.40 due to an overpayment. Additionally, the commission is reviewing a contract for digital monument sign monitor replacements and a representative appointment for the TPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

• Budget resolution to reimburse Seefried Industrial Properties $622,203.40
• Contract with Don Bell Signs to replace monitors at 415 and Howland
• Appointment of a City representative to the TPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Purchase and annual service agreement for Lexipol Software for the Fire Department

The City Commission approved a budget resolution to reimburse Seefried Industrial Properties $622,203.40 for an overpaid fair share amount. The Commission rejected a motion to replace digital sign monitors with static signs, opting instead for a future request for proposals. Additionally, the Commission confirmed Victor Ramos as the city's representative to the Volusia County TPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

• Approved Budget Resolution 2024-15 for $622,203.40 reimbursement to Seefried Industrial Properties (5-1)
• Motion to replace digital sign monitors with static signs failed (2-4)
• Confirmed appointment of Victor Ramos to TPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-1)
• Lexipol Software purchase item died for lack of a motion
• Approved minutes from February 19 and February 26 meetings (6-0)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear several cases regarding building permits, property maintenance, and safety ordinances. Items include required repairs for roofs, ceilings, and plumbing, as well as compliance issues involving unpermitted structures and dangerous dogs.

• Permit requirement for a shed at 801 Chippendale Street
• Permit requirement for concrete work/pads and an addition at 345 Drake Court
• Roof and ceiling repair requirements at 1668 W. Waycross Circle
• Fence repair or removal required at 1369 Woodbine Avenue
• Soffit, roof, and septic tank repair requirements at 1627 Saxon Boulevard

The Special Magistrate issued several fines for existing violations and set compliance deadlines for new code and fire safety infractions. Multiple cases were withdrawn after the properties were brought into compliance, while others were continued by the City.

• Fined property at 1668 W. Waycross Circle $3,000 for roof and ceiling violations
• Fined property at 1369 Woodbine Avenue $1,600 for fence and interior violations
• Fined property at 1627 Saxon Boulevard $875 for exterior and plumbing violations
• Fined Dollar Tree Stores Inc. $1,150 for fire alarm communicator permit violation
• Ordered compliance for pool maintenance at 1812 N. Akron Drive by March 29, 2024
• Ordered compliance for parking and boat storage at 2435 Academy Avenue by March 29, 2024
• Ordered compliance for fire code violations at 1120 Elkcam Boulevard by March 14, 2024
• Withdrew cases for 345 Drake Court, 849 Deltona Blvd, and 1584 Bavon Drive due to compliance

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will rank and select an individual to fill the District 1 seat following Commissioner Burbank's resignation. The appointed person will serve until the next regularly scheduled election in November 2024 and will be sworn in immediately after selection.

• Appointment of a new District 1 Commission member
• Swearing in of the selected individual

The Deltona City Commission held a special meeting on February 26, 2024, to fill the vacant District 1 commission seat. The City Clerk reported aggregate applicant scores, with Davison Heriot receiving the lowest score of 12. Vice Mayor JodyLee moved to appoint Heriot until the next regularly scheduled election in November 2024, and the motion carried 6-0. Heriot was then sworn in by the City Clerk, and the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

• Appointed Davison Heriot as District 1 City Commissioner until November 2024 (6-0)
• Swore in Davison Heriot as District 1 Commissioner

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review the October 17, 2023, minutes. The meeting includes a presentation of 10-year awards and the introduction of new committee members. Members will also discuss upcoming calendar items and AHAC strategies.

• Approval of October 17, 2023, minutes
• Presentation of 10 Year Awards to Jodi Pena-Castaldi and Patricia Ulicny-Hoback
• Introduction of new members
• Discussion of calendar and AHAC strategies

The committee approved the minutes from October 17, 2023, and nominated Member Wallace-Chin as Deputy/Co-Chair. Members discussed the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program and potential town hall meetings to educate residents on housing programs.

• Approved October 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Member Wallace-Chin to Deputy/Co-Chair (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will review a request to allocate approximately $515,000 in HUD Community Development Block Grant funds. The meeting also includes a discussion on purchasing replacement park maintenance vehicles from Duval Ford.

• Public hearing for $515,000 in CDBG Program Year 2023-2024 allocations
• CDBG grant awards including $13,356.12 to Boys and Girls Club and $12,976.55 to Early Learning Coalition
• Motion for rehearing regarding rezoning of 3150 Howland Boulevard
• Request to purchase park maintenance vehicles not to exceed $417,607.86

The Deltona City Commission approved Resolution No. 2024-13 for the CDBG 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, and approved the 2022-2023 CAPER report. It also approved Resolution No. 2024-06 and a budget amendment for an EMS Captain position and vehicle, and agreed to move forward with installing an MLK Jr. bust at The Center at Deltona. A rehearing was granted for a zoning change at 3150 Howland Boulevard, and a park vehicle purchase was tabled to the second meeting in March.

• Approved minutes of Jan 20 and Feb 5, 2024 meetings (6-0)
• Concurred to install MLK Jr. bust at entrance of The Center at Deltona
• Concurred to light city landmarks red for World Encephalitis Day on Feb 22, 2024
• Voted to remove Mr. Bellach from chambers after point of order (5-1, Mayor Avila against)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-13, CDBG 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 CDBG CAPER and directed transmittal to HUD (5-0)
• Granted rehearing of Ordinance No. 03-2024 rezoning at 3150 Howland Blvd (4-2, JodyLee and Colwell against)
• Tabled park maintenance vehicle purchase not to exceed $417,607.86 to 2nd meeting in March (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing two pre-application projects. One involves interior renovations and capacity increases at 717 Fort Smith Boulevard. The other proposes a subdivision for single-family homes at 593 Fort Smith Boulevard.

• Renovation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 717 Fort Smith Boulevard
• Subdivision proposal for single-family homes at 593 Fort Smith Boulevard

The committee approved the minutes from the February 1, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of pre-application discussions regarding a church renovation and a lot subdivision, with no formal votes taken on those items.

• Approved Minutes of February 1, 2024 (unanimous)

City Commission Workshop

The commission will receive an update on the status of charging stations at City Hall and The Center at Deltona. Commissioners will also review and consider approving a recruitment brochure for the City Manager position.

• Status update on charging stations at City Hall and The Center at Deltona
• Review and approval of the Deltona City Manager Recruitment Brochure

At a Feb. 12, 2024 workshop, the Deltona City Commission concurred to let the Interim City Manager handle the city's charging station issues, including ensuring no cost to the City and that liability is addressed and covered. The Commission also concurred to accept and publish the City Manager recruitment brochure with changes to the compensation language suggested by consultant Colin Baenziger. No formal votes were recorded; the minutes describe consensus direction to staff. Commissioner Colwell was absent.

• Concurred to let the Interim City Manager handle charging station issues, including ensuring no cost to the City and addressing/covering City liability
• Concurred to accept and publish the City Manager recruitment brochure with compensation language changes suggested by consultant Colin Baenziger
• Heard public comment from Matthew Shaw during the recruitment brochure discussion

City Commission

The City Commission will review a recommendation to increase the City Manager's salary. The meeting also includes several requests for budget amendments regarding staff, equipment, and software.

• Modification of City Manager salary from $160,000-$200,000 to $180,000-$250,000
• Budget amendment for a Support Administrator for the City Clerk’s Department
• $80,000 budget amendment for citywide multi-functional device replacements
• $36,058 request for Tyler Technologies inventory software and equipment
• Agreement with Robert Half & Associates for HR Director buyout up to $18,000

The Deltona City Commission voted 6-0 to approve a City Manager salary range of $160,000 to $250,000, after the City Manager Selection Committee said the previously approved range was too low. Commissioners also approved Resolution No. 2024-07 and a budget amendment funding a Support Administrator for the City Clerk's Department (5-0, with Commissioner McCool absent), and approved $50,000 for Deltona Water copiers (6-0) after an earlier motion to deny the $80,000 multi-function device budget amendment was withdrawn. Other approvals included a $36,058 Tyler Technologies inventory and asset software purchase, a Robert Half & Associates buyout agreement not to exceed $18,000 for the Human Resources Director position, and a $622,203.40 reimbursement to Seefried Industrial Properties for a proportionate fair share overpayment. A stormwater engineering item for Elkcam Boulevard and Lake Helen Osteen Road was postponed to the first meeting in March, and a motion by Mayor Avila to remove the City Attorney within 45 days failed for lack of a second.

• Approved City Manager salary range of $160,000 to $250,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-07 and budget amendment funding a Support Administrator for the City Clerk's Department (5-0; Commissioner McCool absent)
• Approved $50,000 for Deltona Water copiers (6-0); earlier motion to deny the $80,000 multi-function device budget amendment was withdrawn
• Approved Tyler Technologies inventory and asset software license, scanner and printer kit, and Internet access for $36,058, with resolution and $23,000 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved Robert Half & Associates buyout agreement for the Human Resources Director position, not to exceed $18,000 (6-0)
• Approved $622,203.40 reimbursement to Seefried Industrial Properties for proportionate fair share overpayment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 11-A through 11-E, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework adoption, Resolution 2024-08 Special Master fees, Resolution 2024-09 surplus property, $97,518 Mead & Hunt lift station #7 force main work, and $33,970 Cues sewer camera purchase (6-0)
• Postponed Tetra Tech stormwater engineering item for Elkcam Boulevard & Lake Helen Osteen Road (up to $45,800) to the first meeting in March (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several new business items including a large residential subdivision. Discussions include a proposed 210-lot development on Somerset Avenue and a Dairy Queen restaurant on Howland Boulevard.

• Somerset Avenue: Rezoning proposal for +/- 46.25 acres to create 210 single-family lots
• 2925 Howland Boulevard: Final site plan for a Dairy Queen restaurant with a drive-thru
• Hummingbird Street: Final site plan for a two-story, three-unit multi-family development

The committee unanimously approved the appointment of three alternate members. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational and pre-application discussions regarding a subdivision, a Dairy Queen, and a multi-family project.

• Approved alternate members Chad Tate, Jonathan Knight, and Kaitlyn Apgar (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2024 (unanimous)

City Manager Selection Committee

The City Manager Selection Committee will meet to approve minutes from its January session and review a recruitment brochure for the city manager role. After discussion, the committee will vote on the brochure before forwarding it to the City Commission. The selected official oversees daily municipal operations, which determines how local services are managed.

• Approval of January 18, 2024 committee minutes
• Discussion and approval of the Deltona City Manager Recruitment Brochure for City Commission presentation

The City Manager Selection Committee approved the recruitment brochure pending several specific text and content changes. The final document will be sent to the City Commission for approval.

• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved City Manager recruitment brochure subject to discussed changes (8-0)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will select an individual to fill the vacancy in District 2 following Commissioner Bradford's resignation. The appointed person will be sworn into office immediately following the selection process.

• Appointment of an individual to fill the District 2 Commission seat expiring November 2024
• Swearing in of the newly appointed District 2 Commissioner

The City Commission accepted the ranking and selection results for an individual to fill the remainder of the District 2 Commission seat expiring November 2024. The selection was based on aggregate scores provided by the City Clerk.

• Accepted results of the vote to fill District 2 Commission seat (5-1)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate is reviewing multiple code enforcement cases involving unpermitted construction, structural repairs, and fire safety issues. The agenda includes discussions on required permits for roofs, plumbing, and additions, as well as fire code compliance for Deltona Wellness LP.

• Permit requirements for roof at 1234 Parker Avenue
• Permit requirements for pipes, addition, and shed at 1258 E. Fowler Drive
• Permit requirements for door or garage enclosure at 1479 E. Hancock Drive
• Pool maintenance and roof repair at 1752 Gatewood Drive
• Fire safety and occupancy compliance at 1200 Deltona Boulevard suites #50-#58

The Special Magistrate imposed several fines for existing violations and issued new orders for property owners to correct code infractions by February and March 2024. Multiple cases were withdrawn by the City due to compliance. Two cases were continued to February 28, 2024.

• Fined HPA III Acquisitions 1 LLC $2,250 for permit violations (1258 E. Fowler Dr)
• Fined James Michael Frazier Sr. and Marie Frazier $1,600 for permit violations (1479 E. Hancock Dr)
• Fined Elma Swain Est. $3,200 for pool and roof maintenance (1752 Gatewood Dr)
• Fined Eli Blanton Jr. and Cynthia Hadley $1,350 for roof repair (1995 Brewster Dr)
• Fined Deltona Wellness LP total of $13,750 across four suites for fire code violations
• Ordered Land Trust Service Corp Tr to remove a tree by Feb 23, 2024 or face $50 daily fine
• Ordered Lucille Marceau Est. to repair exterior and plumbing by Feb 23, 2024 or face $175 daily fine
• Ordered Circle K Stores Inc to repair electrical and obtain permits by March 25, 2024 or face $75 daily fine

Special City Commission Meeting

The Deltona City Commission will hold a special meeting for a strategic planning session. The agenda includes a review and update of the city's Strategic Plan with Mari Leisen from Finance.

• Strategic Plan review and update

The Deltona City Commission held a special strategic planning session on January 20, 2024, with a presentation by Herb Marlowe of Analytica and Finance Director Mari Leisen. The minutes record discussion of the city's finances, tax base, economic development, beautification, and communication, but no motions, votes, approvals, denials, or ordinances. The meeting was a workshop-style review and update of the strategic plan, and it adjourned at 11:23 a.m. with no substantive decisions made.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several development applications. These include a medical office conversion at 1130 Deltona Boulevard, a 98-unit multi-family project on Howland Boulevard, and a 121-lot subdivision at Lakeside Landing.

• Medical office redevelopment at 1130 Deltona Boulevard
• 98-unit multi-family development at 930 Howland Boulevard
• 121 single-family lot subdivision at Lakeside Landing

The committee approved the minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational and pre-application discussions for three development projects, with no formal votes taken on those items.

• Approved Minutes of January 4, 2024 (unanimous)

City Manager Selection Committee

The City Manager Selection Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting. The committee will also discuss, review, and approve the Deltona City Manager Recruitment Brochure.

• Approval of January 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of the Deltona City Manager Recruitment Brochure

The City Manager Selection Committee recommended that the City Commission revisit the starting salary range for the new City Manager. The committee also provided extensive revisions to the recruitment brochure, which will be reviewed at a future meeting.

• Approved January 4, 2024 minutes (12-0)
• Recommended City Commission revisit starting salary range to $180,000 - $250,000 (11-1)

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting public hearings on ordinances related to affordable housing and rezoning properties at 3150 Howland Boulevard and the Deltona Village BPUD. The agenda also includes a review of salary recommendations for recruiting a new City Manager.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 04-2024 regarding affordable housing
• Rezoning request for 1.37 acres at 3150 Howland Boulevard to C-1
• Amendment to Deltona Village BPUD to include 25.96 acres
• Review of salary recommendations for the next City Manager
• Presentation of Annual Holiday Parade Awards

The City Commission established a salary range for the City Manager and adopted a new affordable housing chapter for the Land Development Code. The Commission also approved a zoning amendment for the Deltona Village BPUD but denied a rezoning request for a parcel on Howland Boulevard.

• Approved City Manager salary range of $160,000 to $200,000 (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 04-2024 creating Chapter 76, Affordable Housing of the Land Development Code (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 03-2024 to rezone 1.37 acres at 3150 Howland Boulevard to Retail Commercial (2-3)
• Approved Ordinance No. 02-2024 to include an additional 25.96 acres in the Deltona Village BPUD (4-1)
• Approved minutes of the January 2, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review a final site plan for a Panda Express on Howland Boulevard. The committee will also hold a pre-application meeting regarding a proposed retention pond expansion at Halifax Crossings Boulevard.

• Final Site Plan for Deltona Panda Express at 3231 Howland Boulevard
• Pre-application for Halifax Crossings Pond Expansion at Halifax Crossings Boulevard

The committee approved the final site plan for a new Panda Express restaurant located at 3231 Howland Boulevard, contingent upon the payment of outstanding application fees. Members also reviewed a pre-application request regarding a stormwater pond expansion at Halifax Crossings Boulevard.

• Approved minutes from November 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Panda Express Final Site Plan SP23-0005 (unanimous)

City Manager Selection Committee

The City Manager Selection Committee will introduce consultants and committee members. The meeting includes a discussion on the application of Sunshine Law and potential challenges facing the incoming City Manager.

• Introduction of consultant and committee members
• Discussion regarding Florida Sunshine Law application
• Discussion of candidate characteristics and city challenges

The committee met to discuss the process for selecting a new City Manager. Members identified the city's strengths, potential challenges for the incoming manager, and desired candidate characteristics. No formal votes or appointments were made.

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding animal care, business development at Bella Vista, and affordable housing regulations. Additionally, the body will consider budget amendments for various city funds and park projects.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 12-2023 regarding Chapter 14-7 Animals
• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 01-2024 regarding Bella Vista Business Planned Unit Development
• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 04-2024 creating Chapter 76, Affordable Housing
• Budget Amendment: Resolution No. 2024-03 for the Park Projects Fund
• Budget Amendments: Resolution No. 2023-61 for multiple city funds including Water, Stormwater, and Transportation

The City Commission adopted an ordinance increasing required open space for animals to 80 square feet and approved a first reading for new affordable housing land development codes. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments for park and community projects.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 12-2023 requiring minimum 80 sq ft open space for animals (5-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 01-2024 amending Bella Vista BPUD (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 04-2024 creating Affordable Housing LDC Chapter 76 (5-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-03 and Budget Amendment 2024-021 for Park Projects Fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-61 and multiple budget amendments for various funds (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Rachel Amoroso, Lillian Mendez, Kimberly Haney, and Jahaira Delgado to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved Hurricane Idalia Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement (6-0)
• Approved $1.5M DEP Grant for Fisher Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion (6-0)