City of Deltona  
2345 Providence Blvd.  
Deltona, FL 32725  
Regular Commission Meeting  
City Commission  
Mayor Avila  
Vice Mayor Heriot  
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez  
Commissioner Colwell  
Commissioner Howington  
Commissioner Lulli  
Commissioner Santiago  
Monday, May 19, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Deltona Commission Chambers  
PUBLIC FORUM: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM  
BUSINESS MEETING - 6:30 PM  
1. CALL TO ORDER:  
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:  
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:  
A.  
Invocation Presented by the District #3 Commissioner.  
Honoring Veterans:  
- Dr. Cristina Raimundo - Marine Veteran  
- Eric Raimundo - Navy & Marine Veteran  
Background:  
Dr. Cristina Raimundo was born on the 29th of July 1970 in  
Manhattan, New York. She is an only child raised in the Bronx by her  
parents Maria Cruz and Ernesto Crespo. As a child, she attended  
both public and catholic schools in NYC. Upon graduating from St.  
Catherine Academy High School, she studied Journalism and  
Communications at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. In her junior  
year, she joined the United States Marine Corps where she served  
for five years and was honorably discharged with the rank of  
Sergeant. In the military, she met her husband of 28 years Navy  
Corpsman Eric Febles Raimundo. Upon completing her service, she  
returned to NYC and earned her Bachelor of Arts in  
Communications. She interned at Channel 7 Eyewitness News.  
Although Journalism was her field of study; she shifted her focus to  
pursue a career as an educator. She was selected from over 2,000  
applicants to become a New York City Teaching Fellow. She taught  
3rd and 4th grade at Inocensio Casanova School in the South Bronx  
while attending Lehman College where she earned her Masters  
Degree in Education. In 2005, She moved to Deltona Florida with her  
husband and three children. She taught 4th grade at Deltona Lakes  
Elementary. Dr. Raimundo again returned to school earning a  
second Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. She was then  
promoted to Assistant Principal at Osteen Elementary and the  
Principal of Friendship Elementary. In 2019 she earned her  
Doctorate in Instructional Leadership and was promoted to Director  
of Curriculum and Instruction with Volusia County Schools. Her last  
position was as Director of Learning Loss. After 22 years in  
education, she chose to work with the City of DeBary as a  
Communications Specialist. In this position, she has most recently  
spearheaded the Hometown Heroes Banner Program. A program  
honoring military active duty and veterans for their bravery and  
service.  
Eric Raimundo was born and raised, until the age of 16, in New  
Jersey. Eric moved to Altamonte Springs, Florida with his family in  
1990 where he finished his last 2 years of high school at Lyman  
High. After graduating, Eric enlisted in the Navy and went on to  
become a Naval Hospital Corpsman. During his time, he served at  
the Naval Medical Center in San Diego and then finished out his  
4-year tour with the Marines at 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Service  
Support Group based in Camp Pendelton California. It is during this  
time that Eric met his wife Cristina, a US Marine, serving together at  
1st Medical Battalion. After his 4 years of active service to his  
Country, Eric moved to New York City and worked in the private  
sector for the next 9 years before moving back to Florida with his  
wife Cristina and his 3 children Tristan, Marc and Marissa. Eric has  
been working for the legislature for the past 12 ½ years. His first 8  
years he served as former State Rep. David Santiago’s Legislative  
Aide and now serves as Chief Legislative Aide to State Sen. Keith  
Truenow. Eric enjoys time with his family and smoking his cigars. He  
attends Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church as a newly  
committed follower of Christ. Eric hopes to be baptized as a Catholic  
next year.  
4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:  
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:  
A.  
Super Star Student Awards for the fourth grading period of school year  
2024/2025  
Super Star recognitions for May 2025.  
Background:  
B.  
Presentation - First Annual Best of Deltona Readers’ Choice Awards Gala  
Joseph Hearn, Joe Hearn Event - Event Director  
Perla Bello-Crosby, Founder and Publisher  
My Deltona Magazine and My Sanford Seminole Magazine  
Perla Bello-Crosby will present an overview of the proposed First  
Annual Best of Deltona Readers’ Choice Awards Gala, an event  
designed to celebrate Deltona’s community excellence by  
recognizing outstanding small businesses, volunteers, and  
organizations. The presentation will outline the event’s goals,  
community impact, and partnership opportunity for the City of  
Deltona. The event is planned for November 12, 2025, at The Center  
at Deltona, and aims to become a signature celebration supporting  
local pride, visibility, and economic development.  
Background:  
C.  
Presentation - Love Your Heart 5K Check Presentation to the American Heart  
Association  
Check presentation to the American Heart Association for proceeds  
from Deltona’s Love Your Heart 5K event.  
Background:  
The City of Deltona would like to thank these sponsors for  
contributing their efforts in making the 5K possible.  
Sponsors:  
1. Halifax Health Medical Center of Deltona donated $5000  
2. West Volusia Runners Group donated $500  
3. West Volusia Tourism donated $500  
4. Runners High Racing & Management (race  
director/management)  
5. City of Deltona (Park Facilitation and staff to manage race)  
D.  
Proclamation - National Public Works Week - May 18-24, 2025  
The 65th annual National Public Works Week recognizes the efforts  
Background:  
of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and  
employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who  
are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s  
transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste  
systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential  
for our citizens.  
6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:  
7. CONSENT AGENDA:  
A.  
Request for approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of May 5,  
2025, as presented.  
N/A  
Background:  
B.  
Request for recognition(s) for the month of June.  
Per the City Recognition Policy adopted by the City Commission at  
Background:  
the Regular Commission Meeting held on Monday, June 17, 2024,  
the following recognitions are being requested for the month of May:  
1. Proclamation - LGBTQ+ Pride Month, to be presented at  
event on June 3rd, 2025  
8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
A.  
Quasi-judicial Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 12-2024,  
amending the Official Zoning Map to rezone + 36.46 acres of land located  
along the North Normandy Boulevard Corridor, south and east of the I-4  
Logistics Park IPUD within the Activity Center from single-family residential  
(R1-AA) to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD), at second reading.  
The Subject property is located within District 2.  
Background:  
The request is to rezone 36.46 acres along North Normandy  
Boulevard, from Single-Family Residential (R1-AA) to Mixed-Use  
Planned Unit Development (MPUD) to allow a mixed of warehouses,  
office, retail, and 320 multi-family units. Located within the City’s  
designated Activity Center, the project supports LIVE-WORK-PLAY  
goals and economic development. Approximately, 52% of the site  
will be used for light industrial, office, or retail purposes. The Mayor  
and City Commission approved the rezoning on 1st reading, and in  
response to their comments/discussion, the Development  
Agreement was revised to include:  
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160-foot setback from adjacent homes.  
Enhanced building design and landscaping along key  
frontages.  
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Truck routing requirements to avoid nearby neighborhoods.  
B.  
Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 09-2025, amending  
Article VIII, “Rental Properties” by incorporating changes from the Florida  
Statutes, including provisions on purpose, standards, and application process,  
at second reading.  
Ordinance No. 09-2025 updates the City’s rental property regulations  
to improve safety, protect property values, and ensure better  
management of both residential and vacation rentals. For residential  
rentals, property owners will be required to register, obtain a  
one-time inspection certificate, and conform the property’s condition  
every three years. Inspections will also be required when tenants  
change. For Vacation or short-term rentals, registration is required;  
however, due to state pre-emption, the City cannot regulate the  
frequency or duration of rentals. The City may, however, enforce  
standards related to noise, parking and safety. The Ordinance was  
approved on first reading, and revisions related to fire inspections  
were made prior to second reading.  
Background:  
C.  
Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 25-2025, Amending  
the General Ordinances, Section 1-15, “General Penalty,” of Chapter 1,  
“General Provisions," to update penalties and enforcement mechanisms and  
Section 38-73, “Loud Disturbing or Unnecessary Noises,” of Article III “Noise,”  
of Chapter 38, “Environment,” to eliminate the requirement for sworn affidavits,  
at first reading.  
In response to concerns from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office  
regarding enforcement mechanisms for City Ordinances, in particular  
the City’s Noise Ordinance, the City Attorney's Office has drafted a  
revised general penalty provision as directed by the City  
Commission.  
Background:  
The general penalty provision of the City Code is the enforcement  
mechanism for violations or ordinances that do not have an  
otherwise specified penalty and is currently referenced in Chapter  
10, “Amusements, Entertainment, and Block Parties,” Chapter 14,  
“Animals,” Chapter 22, “Business,” Chapter 34, “Emergency  
Services,” Chapter 38, “Environment,” and Chapter 50, "Solid  
Waste." The revised general penalty provides for issuance of a civil  
citation and fine of $500.00 without jail time or an escalating series of  
administrative fines ranging from $1,000.00 to $15,000.00 depending  
on multiple factors, including the gravity of the violation, as provided  
by Florida Statutes.  
Additionally, the requirement for sworn affidavits to enforce certain  
noise complaints has been eliminated from the City’s Noise  
Ordinance.  
D.  
Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 26-2025, amending  
the General Ordinances to establish Article V, “City Parks and Facilities,” of  
Chapter 58, "Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places," to provide rules  
and regulations pertinent to city parks and facilities, at first reading.  
Background:  
The City Commission directed the City Attorney's Office to draft  
regulations pertaining to the City’s Parks and Facilities to address  
health and safety concerns related to smoking and to address  
recent requests to conduct metal-detecting activities.  
Section 386.209, Florida Statutes, preempts the regulation of  
smoking to the State of Florida, except that “municipalities may  
further restrict smoking within the boundaries of any public  
beaches and public parks that they own, except that they may not  
further restrict the smoking of unfiltered cigars”. Additionally,  
Section 386.209, Florida Statutes, “does not preclude the adoption  
of county or municipal ordinances that impose more restrictive  
regulation on the use of vapor-generating devices.” The proposed  
ordinance bans smoking and vaping of any kind, notwithstanding  
the prohibition on restriction of smoking unfiltered cigars. The  
penalty for non-compliance is a $150.00 fine and may also include  
suspension from the park for 30 days if warranted.  
There is no state preemption of metal detecting regulations. The  
proposed ordinance requires any individual conducting metal  
detecting to obtain a permit for activities within any city-owned,  
controlled, or operated property, facility, park, building,  
structure, equipment, appurtenance, and/or adjacent  
rights-of-way. The penalty for violation of permit conditions may  
include suspension of the permit, a fine of $150.00, and/or  
suspension from the property for a period up to one year if  
warranted.  
9. ACTION ITEMS:  
A.  
Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-58 Settlement Agreement and  
Release Maverick Bench Media v City of Deltona Case 2021-11135-CIDL. City  
Attorney’s office.  
On or about July 1, 2001, Maverick Bench Media Company  
Background:  
(“Maverick”) and the City of Deltona, Florida (the “City”) executed an  
Agreement pertaining to bus benches, and advertising on bus  
benches, within the City (the “2001 Agreement”). Disputes have  
arisen as to the 2001 Agreement, and Maverick and the City have  
sued each other via a legal action pending before the Circuit Court of  
the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, styled  
as Maverick Bench Media v City of Deltona and identified by Case  
Number 2021-11135-CIDL (the “Litigation”). On or about September  
1, 2022, Maverick and Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc.  
(“Creative”) executed an Exclusive Management Agreement, under  
which Creative agreed to act as Maverick’s exclusive manager as to,  
and to be responsible for Maverick’s performance under, the 2001  
Agreement. Maverick and Creative are willing to execute a General  
Release extinguishing any and all claims including all past, present,  
and future claims for damages related to the Litigation in exchange  
for the City dismissing its own counterclaims in the Litigation.  
B.  
Consideration of the City of Deltona’s participation in the Best Foot Forward  
Pedestrian Safety Program.  
Discussion regarding the City Commission participation in the Best  
Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety Program, presented by Bike/Walk  
Central Florida. This nationally recognized initiative aims to reduce  
pedestrian injuries and fatalities through education, enforcement,  
and engineering. Program patriation involved monitored crosswalks,  
community outreach, and coordination with law enforcement. Costs  
range from $5,455 to $54,525, depending on the bundle selected.  
Staff is requesting Commission direction on whether to move  
forward, which bundle to pursue, and whether to include any optional  
program enhancements.  
Background:  
C.  
Discussion of renovations exceeding $50,000 at City Facilities.  
Commission requested to review any Renovation Projects located at  
Background:  
any City Facility which is estimated to cost more than $50,000.  
D.  
Discussion regarding the Commission Travel Policy and the City Commission  
Operating Guidelines & Meeting Rules and Procedures.  
This item is for the City Commission to determine whether to place  
one or both Commission policies on the Regular Commission  
Meeting of June 6, 2025, for discussion. Attached for review is the  
proposed Commission Travel Policy and the current and proposed  
Commission Operating Guidelines & Meeting Rules and Procedures.  
Background:  
At the Regular Commission Meeting held on March 18, 2025, the  
motion was made to table the item (Commission Travel Policy) to a  
workshop for the Commission to have a discussion and work through  
how the Commission would like it to be finalized.  
At the Regular Commission Meeting held on January 6, 2025, the  
motion was made to table the item (City Commission Operating  
Guidelines & Meeting Rules and Procedures), have all the  
Commissioners review the policy and bring back their concerns.  
10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:  
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:  
12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:  
13. ADJOURNMENT:  
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC FORUM  
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and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).  
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assistance to physically handicapped persons in lieu of the construction or use of  
ramps or other mechanical devices in order to comply with Florida law. If proper  
accommodations for handicapped access cannot be made at a particular public  
meeting venue pursuant to a timely written request under Section 286.26 F.S., the  
City Manager shall change the venue of that meeting to a location where those  
accommodations can be provided.  
DECORUM POLICY: The City of Deltona has a significant interest in conducting orderly and efficient  
public meetings, which includes preventing disruption, promoting civility, and preserving decorum. To  
that end, behavior which disrupts or impedes the efficient and orderly conduct of any public meeting,  
as determined by the Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, is not  
permitted. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may interrupt, warn,  
or terminate a speaker’s statement when that statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive,  
obscene, irrelevant, or otherwise reasonably perceived to be a disruption to the fair and orderly  
progress of the discussion at hand. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City  
Commission, may also interrupt any part of the meeting to warn any individual that they are being  
disruptive or otherwise impeding the efficient and orderly conduct of the meeting. The Mayor, or  
presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may require any individual to leave a public  
meeting for its duration if that individual is unable to observe this Policy after being warned. Should an  
individual be required to leave a meeting for violating this Policy, that person shall be escorted from  
Commission Chambers by a Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy.  
PUBLIC FORUM: Public Forum will begin at 6:00 PM at the start of each regular meeting and will  
conclude after 30 minutes. Comments during Public Forum are limited to items of City business that  
are listed on the Agenda and/or items that are not listed on the Agenda. Comments regarding listed  
Agenda items will take place after discussion of each item. Please be courteous and respectful of the  
views of others. In order to address the Commission, citizens must fill out a public participation slip  
and give it to the Deputy City Clerk. All citizen comments are limited to 4 minutes and shall be  
addressed to the Mayor or the Commission as a whole. Members of the City Commission shall not  
enter into discussion or respond to a citizen’s comments other than to give directions or to ask for  
clarification. However, individual Commissioners may choose to respond under the "City  
Commissioner Comments" portion of the meeting.  
CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda contains items that have been determined to be routine  
and non-controversial. If discussion is desired by any member of the City Commission, that item must  
be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. All other matters included under  
the Consent Agenda will be approved by one motion. Citizens with concerns should address those  
concerns by filling out a public participation slip and giving it to the Deputy City Clerk prior to Consent  
Agenda items being pulled.