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:  
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Cristina Raymundo - Marine Veteran  
Eric Raymundo - 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  
Background:  
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.  
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 of  
Background:  
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 the  
Background:  
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.  
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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p.m. Public Forum and were not afforded the opportunity to speak.  
NOTE: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission  
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and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).  
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these  
proceedings should contact the City Manager in writing at  
CityManager@deltonafl.gov or to Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd.,  
Deltona, FL 32725 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at which the person  
wishes to attend. The City is not permitted to provide the use of human physical  
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.