City of Deltona  
2345 Providence Blvd.  
Deltona, FL 32725  
Minutes  
City Commission  
Tuesday, January 21, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Deltona Commission Chambers  
PUBLIC FORUM: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM  
Vice Mayor opened the public forum and Elbert Bryan, Aaron Jacobson, and Virgil Ford  
addressed the City Commission.  
BUSINESS MEETING - 6:30 PM  
1. CALL TO ORDER:  
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor Heriot.  
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:  
Present:6 -  
Vice Mayor Heriot  
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez  
Commissioner Colwell  
Commissioner Howington  
Commissioner Lulli  
Commissioner Santiago  
Absent:1 - Mayor Avila  
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:  
A.  
A.  
Invocation Presented by District #2 Commissioner.  
Honoring Veteran - Cassie Landron  
Super Star Student Awards for the second grading period of school year  
2024/2025.  
4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:  
Vice Mayor stated Item 9-B will be pulled from the agenda.  
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:  
B.  
Lakeshore 4B Project - Project Status Update Presentation  
The Deputy Utility Director gave a brief presentation on the Lakeshore 4B Project Update  
to include Project Background, 4B Un-constructable As Designed, St. John's Directive,  
Impaired Water Body, Project Cost, and Next Steps.  
The Commission, Deputy Utility Director and Public Works/Deltona Water Director  
discussed lack of water, the process for pulling water, the process for plugging the well,  
Geological surveys, responsibility, reclaimed water, previous projects, the design,  
remaining cost, regional water issues and partnerships, Consumptive Use Permit (CUP),  
tree replacement, Rapid Infiltration Basin (RIB), pump stations, grants and fund match,  
water storage, timeline, the Theresa Basin, and BMAP (Basin Management Action Plan).  
The City Manager stated he is looking for a consensus from the Commission to  
move forward on this, start the bid process for consultants, move forward with  
caulking and bring it back when contracts are put in place and the Commission  
concurred.  
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez requested to allow the public to speak on the  
presentation and the Commission concurred.  
The Vice Mayor opened the public comments and Rachel Amoroso and Jim Pescha  
addressed the City Commission.  
6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:  
7. CONSENT AGENDA:  
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez requested to pull Item 7-C.  
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner  
Lulli, to approve Items 7-A and 7-B. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
For: 6 -  
Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,  
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington,  
Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago  
A.  
B.  
Request approval of minutes of the Executive Session and Regular  
Commission Meeting of January 6, 2025, as presented.  
Approved by Consent - to approve the minutes of the Executive  
Session and Regular Commission Meeting of January 6, 2025, as  
presented.  
Request approval of a Purchase Order with Ferguson Waterworks for  
the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Professional Services  
Agreement.  
Approved by Consent - to approve and authorize a Purchase Order with  
Ferguson Waterworks for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)  
Professional Services Agreement.  
C.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2025-20, Declaring Zoning in  
Progress regarding amendments to Article III, “Establishment of  
Classifications and Official Zoning Map” of Chapter 110, “Zoning” of the  
Land Development Code to provide for Architectural Design Guidelines  
for Non-Residential Development.  
Motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner  
Santiago, to declare Legislation in Progress and approve Resolution No.  
2025-20.  
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez requested to add to the motion, a workshop to be held  
between the Commission and the Planning & Zoning Board before second reading.  
Amended motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by  
Commissioner Santiago, for a workshop to be held between the  
Commission and the Planning & Zoning Board before second reading.  
The Commission and staff discussed the prior Commission, requests for LDC (Land  
Development Code) updates, and how new code applies to existing businesses.  
The amended motion carried by the following vote:  
For: 5 -  
Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,  
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington, and  
Commissioner Santiago  
Against: 1 - Commissioner Lulli  
8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
A.  
Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-65,  
requesting a Variance to allow for an increase in maximum lot coverage  
to accommodate a 798 square foot in-ground pool, deck, and screen  
enclosure on an approximate 7,209 square foot lot within the R1,  
Single-Family Residential Zoning Classification, located at 3469  
Berkshire Terrace.  
Motion by Commissioner Lulli, seconded by Commissioner Howington,  
to approve Resolution No. 2024-65.  
The Commission and the Planning & Development Services Director discussed flooding,  
the HOA (Home Owners Association), utilities, property elevation, variance allowances,  
stormwater retention, not allowing one variance and denying another, the Commission's  
responsibility, lot coverage, the neighborhood as a whole, and burden on infrastructure.  
Vice Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
For: 5 -  
Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,  
Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and  
Commissioner Santiago  
Against: 1 - Commissioner Colwell  
B.  
Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution 2025-18 approving  
the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)  
for the program year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant  
(CDBG).  
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner  
Colwell, to approve the item.  
Mayor Avila opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
For: 6 -  
Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,  
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington,  
Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago  
C.  
Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 08-2025 to  
Amend Firefighters’ Pension Plan DROP Age, at first reading.  
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner  
Colwell, to approve the item.  
The Commission and Fire Chief discussed loss of tenured firefighters, the cost to the City  
and the bargaining agreement.  
Vice Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.  
City Attorney Torcivia read the title of Ordinance No. 08-2025 for the record.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
For: 6 -  
Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,  
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington,  
Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago  
9. ACTION ITEMS:  
A.  
Request approval of Resolution 2025-17 to Execute a Memorandum of  
Understanding (MOU) with IAFF Local 2913 to Amend Firefighters’  
Pension Plan DROP Age.  
Motion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner  
Howington, to approve the item.  
Vice Mayor opened and closed the public comments as there were none.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
For: 6 -  
Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,  
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Howington,  
Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago  
B.  
Discussion re: how the City can assist Deltona High School with their  
end of year banquet (Requested by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez).  
This item was pulled from the agenda.  
10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:  
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:  
The City Manager stated The One In Five - Foundation For Kids, a group that was formed in  
response to the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has chosen the City of Deltona as  
a nominee for an official site for its national school gun violence memorial. Sheriff Mike  
Chitwood's aggressive stance towards school threats has enabled Deltona to be  
nominated for this award. If accepted the City would receive a school gun violence  
memorial and he will provide more information in the future.  
12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:  
Commissioner Santiago thanked Mike Williams and Commissioner Avila-Vazquez for the  
MLK Luncheon.  
Commissioner Howington asked for the several requests regarding past impact fee studies  
and actions taken, single family and multi-family development since the studies, money the  
City could have collected, the recommendation to increase impact fees, requesting new  
impact fee studies, other impact fees not charged, and a complete list of fees that can be  
charged.  
Commissioner Maritza requested the status of the welcome sign on I-4 and Saxon Blvd.  
She stated she received a request that the City provide hamburgers and hot dogs on  
February 21st for the Meet Your Veterans event at Veterans Park. She also requested that  
a PIO (Public Information Officer) be present at Thursday's self defense class. She gave a  
shout out for the MLK (Martin Luther King) event.  
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez request a consensus for the City to provide  
hamburgers and hot dogs on February 21st for the Meet Your Veterans event at  
Veterans Park and the Commission concurred.  
Commissioner Colwell requested a rental registration program to be brought to  
the next meeting and City Attorney Torcivia replied it can be done February.  
Commissioner Heriot requested a consensus to also add short term rentals and  
the Commission concurred.  
Commissioner Lulli asked about the sponsorship policy. He spoke about having  
information only items on the agenda, impact fees, and issues with traffic control in the  
Starbucks plaza. City Attorney Torcivia stated she has already spoken with the Planning  
Department who is looking at the site plan for the PUD (Planned Unit Development) so staff  
can ensure that there is compliance with the PUD. If there is not compliance with the PUD,  
the City can take action. If they are in compliance with the PUD, and there are still issues,  
we can work with them and come back with some alternative ideas.  
Commissioner Lulli spoke about Vineland Reserve stormwater not operating appropriately,  
the DRC agenda this week, address challenges in PUDs and having issues addressed  
before they come before the Commission. City Attorney Good stated they are looking at  
compliance of the first phase of that PUD and what enforcement actions may or may not  
need to be taken. With regards to the second phase we can condition any permit issuances  
on compliance of their first phase so they do not get to move forward until they have made  
good on their previous promises.  
Vice Mayor Heriot spoke about the internal traffic flow and approval of PUDs, clarification of  
Commissioner Howington's requests, and using impact fees to drive things that the  
Commission wants. He requested an overview of the FY2025-2026 budget process. He  
requested that staff expand on sidewalks and street lights.  
Vice Mayor Heriot asked for a consensus to bring back the zoning in progress  
that was tabled at the December 9th meeting and the Commission concurred.  
13. ADJOURNMENT:  
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.  
______________________________  
Santiago Avila, Jr., MAYOR  
ATTEST:  
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Joyce Raftery, CMC, MMC, CITY CLERK