City of Deltona

2345 Providence Blvd.

Deltona, FL 32725

Minutes

City Commission

Monday, March 3, 2025

6:30 PM

Deltona Commission Chambers

PUBLIC FORUM: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Mayor opened the public comments and Richard Bellach, Lori Warnicke, Kathy Bryan,

Gale Barr, Dana McCool, Commissioner007, Mike Williams, and David Sosa 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 Mayor Avila.

2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:

Present:6 -

Mayor Avila

Vice Mayor Heriot

Commissioner Colwell

Commissioner Howington

Commissioner Lulli

Commissioner Santiago

Absent:1 - Commissioner Avila-Vazquez

3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

Invocation Presented by District #5 Commissioner.

Honoring Veteran -

4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:

5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:

Proclamation - Government Finance Professional’s Week ~ March 17th -

21st

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Santiago, to

approve the Proclamation. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:

7. CONSENT AGENDA:

Motion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Vice Mayor Heriot, to

approve all items on the Consent Agenda as submitted.

Commissioner Colwell requested to pull four (4) items off the Consent Agenda for

discussion.

The Mayor asked if Commission Santiago wanted to amend her motion and she replied no.

Commissioner Howington requested to pull two (2) items off the Consent Agenda for

discussion.

The Mayor asked if Commission Santiago wanted to amend her motion and she replied the

Commission can speak after the motion has been placed.

Commissioner Colwell called point of order and asked for the City Attorney's opinion. City

Attorney Torcivia clarified the question and she stated that it is the practice of this

Commission to be able to pull items off the Consent Agenda for discussion. This is not a

Roberts Rules of Order question, but a practice question. As practice, the Commission as

a body has elected to pull items when requested. Nobody has had to vote to have items

pulled. The items can still be pulled and discussed regardless of the motion and the

second. Commissioners do have the right to discuss public items which involves public

funds of which the Commissioners are stewards.

Commissioner Colwell requested to pull Items 7-D, 7-E, 7-F, and 7-I for discussion.

The Mayor asked if Commission Santiago would be willing to amend her motion and she

replied she wanted to keep the motion and if it fails the items can be pulled.

Commissioner Howington requested to pull Items 7-E and 7-I for discussion.

The Mayor asked Commissioner Santiago to amend her motion to approve all except Items

7-D, 7-E, 7-F, and 7-I.

Vice Mayor Heriot retracted his second.

Amended motion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Vice Mayor

Heriot, to approve it and we can discuss D, E, F and I. The motion

carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of February

17, 2025, as presented.

Approved by Consent - to approve the minutes of the Regular

Commission Meeting of February 17, 2025, as presented.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-43 purchase of two (2)

replacement 6” High Head Emergency Portable Pumps from Thompson

Pump located in Port Orange, Florida in the amount of $181,805.

Purchase price includes the pump purchase and additional suction

hoses. This purchase is based on the Florida Sheriff’s Association

Cooperative Purchase Program; Contract FSA23-EQU21.0 - Equipment;

Item 317; Contract Effective October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.

Approved by Consent - to approve Resolution No. 2025-43.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-44 purchase of four (4) new

6” High Head Emergency Portable Pumps from Thompson Pump

located in Port Orange, Florida in the amount of $298,902.00. Purchase

price includes the pump purchase and additional suction hoses. This

purchase is based on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative

Purchase Program; Contract FSA23-EQU21.0 - Equipment; Item 317;

Contract Effective October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.

Approved by Consent - to approve Resolution No. 2025-44.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-36, Everglades Equipment

Group, purchase of two (2) replacement Stormwater John Deere

Mowers and two (2) replacement John Deere Gator in the amount of

$75,466.68. Mowers $26,062.10 each ($52,124.20); Gators $11,671.24

each ($23,342.48) - combined total $75,466.68. The quote from John

Deere - Everglades Equipment Group is based on the Sourcewell

Grounds Maintenance Contract 031121-DAC (PG NB CG70).

The Commission and staff discussed replacement equipment, stormwater ditches and

retentions, rights-of-way, the need for a contract, and the contract term.

The Commission and staff discussed the vendors, Menzi Muck, and the purchase order.

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Howington,

to approve item D on the Consent Agenda as presented.

The Mayor opened and closed the public comments as there were none.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-37, Menzi USA Sales,

purchase of a replacement Menzi Muck (walking excavator) M425X in

the amount of $549,227.74. Menzi USA Sales in Lakeland, Florida is the

sole source authorized distributor for the Menzi Muck Walking

Excavator for sales, parts and service.

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to

approve the item.

The Commission and staff discussed the equipments life span, licensed staff, training,

payback period and increasing the maintenance service intervals.

The Mayor opened the public comments and Commissioner007 addressed the City

Commission.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-40, contract with Sea Level

Development LLC for the as necessary stormwater open ditch and

canal mowing in the amount of $89,600.

The Commission and staff discussed the award of bid and the process, mowing season

and increasing service intervals.

The Mayor opened and closed the public comments as there were none.

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Lulli, to move

the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-35, The Sandbag Store,

purchase of two (2) new Ultimate Bagger (sandbagging machines) in the

amount of $118,900. The Sandbag Store LLC is the parent company of

Burcham Baggers LLC and owns all patents, trademarks and all other

rights to the property, including full production of the Ultimate Bagger,

therefore this is a sole source purchase.

Approved by Consent - to approve Resolution No. 2025-35.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-33, Grant Professionals Inc.

dba Brooks & Dun Grant Consulting to provide professional services

necessary to provide grant research, writing, reporting, representation,

and grant administration in an amount not to exceed $102,000.

Approved by Consent - to approve Resolution No. 2025-33.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-29, Purchasing Policy.

Commissioner Howington spoke about approval of policies, spending authority, having a

policy workshop, the Commission retaining control, and tabling the item.

Motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner

Colwell, to table the Resolution until after we have the policy workshop.

The Commission and staff discussed budget allocations, approving purchases via the

budget, the County and other cities' thresholds, operational sufficiency, updates to policies,

the history of the purchasing policy, the changes made, best practices, thresholds

throughout the state, purchasing in a sufficient manner, budget amendments and items not

in the budget, the $100,000 being for sealed bid solicitations, expediting budget approvals,

quotes and sealed bids, the threshold being low but adequate, the line item vs. the items,

negligence and trust, reasons for the threshold, the tenure of City Managers, detailed line

items, following policy, and modifying the threshold.

Commissioner Howington retracted the motion and Commissioner Colwell retracted his

second.

The Commission, staff and the City Attorney discussed the City Manager's designee and to

have the solicitation level at $100,000 and anything over $50,000 that is not per the policy

will come back to the Commission for approval.

Motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner

Colwell, to approve Resolution No. 2025-29 Purchasing Policy Manual

with an adjustment to the City Manager's threshold from $100,000 to

$50,000 and change the asterisk to state the City Manager will designate

a person that is authorized to approve any exempt purchase in their

absence.

The Mayor opened the public comments and Debbie Mize, Kathy Bryan, Elbert Bryan,

Katherine Gallagher, Commissioner007, and Virgil Ford addressed the Commission.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-34, declaring certain

tangible personal property owned by the City as surplus and

authorizing the City Manager to dispose of them.

Approved by Consent - to adopt Resolution No. 2025-34, declaring

certain property of the City as surplus and authorizing the sale or

disposal of such property. Upon approval of this item authorizes all

necessary actions, documents or budget transfers to facilitate

Commission approval and further authorizes the City Manager to sign

any documents necessary to further Commission approval of this item.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-41 to purchase a modular

classroom with the approved budget funds.

Approved by Consent - to approve Resolution No. 2025-41.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-45 to purchase fire training

props with the approved budget funds.

Approved by Consent - to approve Resolution No. 2025-45.

8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-24,

accepting the Final Plat for Phase 1 on the Vineland Reserve RPUD for a

126-lot single-family townhouse subdivision on approximately

20.3-acres of property located east of Peach Creek Drive.

City Attorney Good stated in order to preserve the published notice in the newspaper we

would like to open the public hearing and have the item deferred to a date certain in order

to allow the property posting notice to be cured without causing additional cost to the

applicant.

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Santiago, to

continue this item to the March 18th meeting.

City Attorney Good read the title of Resolution No. 2025-24 for the record.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 15-2025,

establishing Chapter 43 of the City of Deltona Code of Ordinances

“Public Camping”, at first reading.

City Attorney Torcivia read the title of the Ordinance No. 15-2025 into the record and she

gave a brief summary of the item.

Motion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Vice Mayor Heriot, to

approve Ordinance No.15-2025 at first reading to establish Chapter 43 of

the City of Deltona Code of Ordinances 'Public Camping'.

The Mayor opened the public hearing and Dana McCool and Kathy Bryan addressed the

City Commission.

The Commission and City Attorney Torcivia discussed complying with new state statute,

violations, implementing the ordinance, keeping inline with Volusia County, fines/arrests,

continuity, protecting the City from litigation, the statutory process, unpaid fines, warnings in

lieu of fines and penalties.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 16-2025,

amending Chapter 2, Article IV to update the sections related to the

Debt Policy, Budget Policy and the Purchasing Policy, at first reading.

City Attorney Torcivia read the title of Ordinance No. 16-2025 for the record.

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Lulli, to

approve the item as presented.

The Mayor opened the public hearing and Commissioner007 addressed the City

Commission.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 18-2025,

amending Chapter 68, Article II to update the sections related to

Customer Deposits, at first reading.

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to

approve the item.

City Attorney Torcivia read the title of Ordinance No. 18-2025 for the record.

The Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 13-2024,

amending the City’s Land Development Code Sections 110-300 to

110-320 of Article III, “Establishment of Classifications and Official

Zoning Map” of Chapter 110 “Zoning”, at first reading.

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Howington,

to approve this item.

City Attorney Good read the title of Ordinance No. 13-2024 for the record.

The Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 04-2025,

amending the zoning code, Chapter 74 "Administration," to include

review procedures, eliminating review durations, and updated public

noticing requirements, amending Chapters 75, 106, and 110 by

removing procedures regulation in Chapter 74 of the Land Development

Code of the City of Deltona, at first reading.

City Attorney Good read the title of Ordinance No. 04-2025 for the record.

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Howington,

to approve this item.

The Mayor opened the public hearing and Dana McCool and Lori Warnicke addressed the

City Commission.

The Commission, City Attorney and staff discussed setting boundaries for standing, setting

standards, the size and impact of development, too broad of a discretion, final site plan vs.

final plat, the Commission's authority remaining, required notification and public

participation, requiring infrastructure to be completed, legally subdividing areas,

performance bonds, site infrastructure, and notification costs.

The Mayor requested a workshop before second reading to determine parameters.

City Attorney Good stated when the ordinance comes back for second reading they will

provide some sample radiuses and what that would look like on a map. City Attorney

Torcivia stated this is about notification and standing is separate, the supreme court does

provide other guidance for standing.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 5 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Howington,

Commissioner Lulli, and Commissioner Santiago

Against: 1 - Commissioner Colwell

Public Hearing - Request for approval of Ordinance No. 14-2024,

amending Section 110-810, of Article III of Chapter 110 “Zoning”, of the

Land Development Code, at first reading.

Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Commissioner

Howington, to approve the item.

City Attorney Good read the title of Ordinance No. 14-2024 for the record.

The Mayor opened and closed the public hearing as there were none.

The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

9. ACTION ITEMS:

Consideration of appointments or re-appointments of Four (4) members

and four (4) alternates to the Planning and Zoning Board.

Motion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Vice Mayor Heriot, to

appoint Tara D'Errico to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. The

motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Commissioner Lulli, to

appoint Andrea Cardo. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Motion by Vice Mayor Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Lulli, to

appoint David Stewart to the Planning and Zoning. The motion carried

by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Motion by Mayor Avila, seconded by Commissioner Santiago, to appoint

Pat Northey to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. The motion

carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Motion by Mayor Avila, seconded by Commissioner Lulli, to appoint

Larry French as an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Advisory

Board. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Motion by Commissioner Lulli, seconded by Vice Mayor Heriot, to

re-appoint Lori Warnicke. The motion carried by the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Commissioner Lulli, to

re-appoint Jeffrey Zlatos as an Alternate. The motion carried by the

following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

Motion by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner

Howington, to appoint Karen Neher.. The motion carried by the

following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:

City Attorney Torcivia stated she has three (3) items. With respect to a letter from the State

of Florida Commission on Ethics regarding questions by Commissioner Colwell back in

November with respect to Commissioner Santiago. The document provides a detailed

analysis of the work of Commissioner Santiago and her spouse to include his role as a

County Councilman. The documents provide a clear road map, under the current situation

as of the date of the letter, when potentially a conflict could occur.

City Attorney Torcivia stated the next update is in regard to the noise ordinance and the

enforceability of it. Code Enforcement has been implementing and enforcing the ordinance

and will continue to do so. There is a difference of opinion in the enforceability with respect

to the VSO (Volusia Sheriff's Office) enforcing the ordinance. She has been working with

the VSO counsel and have come to a reasonable position. Historically, the VSO has not

enforced the ordinance, the ordinance is enforceable, and currently we are working together

to find a solution. She went over several solutions to include a criminal misdemeanor, hiring

an assistant state attorney or criminal prosecutor, an escalating fine, sending the case to

the Special Magistrate, or other municipalities practices. Her recommendation is that the

Commission direct her to draft a new ordinance to include escalating fines and at first

reading the Commission can make changes. She also recommends that the Commission

direct her to work with the State Attorney and potentially investigate the cost of hiring our

own criminal prosecutor or whatever is most cost effective.

Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Commissioner

Howington, to direct the City Attorney to amend the noise ordinance to

change it from its current penalty to an escalating fine and then the

Special Magistrate as laid out and second, to direct the City Attorney to

explore the cost of having an Assistant State Attorney (ASA) assigned

to the City and the cost of a criminal prosecutor of our own.

Commissioner Colwell questioned how to fine rental homes without a registry and City

Attorney Good replied that will come before the Commission next month for first reading.

He has been working with staff on amending Chapter 22 Businesses to include additional

information on rental properties without running afoul of the states pre-emption. City

Attorney Torcivia clarified that the fines will be tied to the property and not the human.

The motion carried with the following vote:

For: 6 -

Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Heriot, Commissioner Colwell,

Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, and

Commissioner Santiago

The Commission and City Attorney discussed the fine structure and when Code is

unavailable.

City Attorney Torcivia stated the third item is about the City's auto coverage which is not an

attorney function. Staff reached out to the insurance provider and she summarized their

response. Regardless of who is in the vehicle the "City" which is the designated member

has coverage as long as no exclusions apply. There is coverage for a passenger in a City

owned vehicle that is not an employee.

The City Manager stated that nobody can drive a City vehicle unless they are an employee.

The Commission, City Attorney and staff discussed posting the policy.

City Attorney Torcivia suggested posting the policy on the website under risk which can be

updated annually.

11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:

The City Manager stated that Item 8-A, Vineland Reserve, has been moved to the March

18th Regular Commission Meeting (RCM) and depending on a potential agreement with

Eloah Estates that may be another consideration for that meeting.

The City Clerk stated that the auto insurance policy was provided on the public records

portal back in February.

12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:

Commissioner Santiago spoke about Discovery Elementary's Black History Month door

decoration contest, West Volusia Youth Baseball Opening Ceremony, the Wildlife Festival

at Lyonia Preserve, and the Rotary of Deltona, Orange City and DeBary River Run.

Commissioner Howington spoke about the potential Special Commission Meeting and she

read a statement. She requested a workshop on how the meetings and agenda are done.

She spoke about the upcoming March 18th RCM, review of the Commission travel policy,

Eloah Estates final plat, impact fees, unscheduled workshops, using time wisely, adding

items to agenda, and the Charter Officer review process.

City Attorney Good stated with regards to scheduling workshops and amending the scope

of the policy workshop we would need a consensus and direction from the body.

She requested a workshop for the Charter member review process and the documentation

used for the review.

Commissioner Howington spoke about succession plans for directors and City Attorney

Torcivia replied the Commission could establish a policy that requires the City Manager to

have a succession plan at the director level. However, the Mayor is correct, we do have to

tread lightly as the Charter is very clear that the Commission sets policy. Commissioner

Howington requested to add that to the policy workshop already requested.

Commissioner Howington spoke about Transform386, what the County is doing with the

funds and the City using its funds for mitigation. She requested to add consequences to

policy violations when the Commission has their policy workshop.

City Attorney Torcivia gave a brief update on Eloah Estates which is not a standard

agreement and is usually done by a bank. It is a complex negotiation, then it needs to be

papered, their attorney has been provided the agreement and it should be good for March

18th.

Commissioner Colwell spoke about his motion and the agreement for Eloah Estates.

Commissioner Lulli spoke about the noise ordinance, land use changes, increased density

and he read a statement regarding.

Commissioner Lulli requested a consensus to allow him to work with planning

staff to create a zoning overlay in District 6 with a working title "To keep Deltona

wild overlay district" specifically targeted at areas with low or more than typical

density for the district and/or containing keystone wildlife habitat and/or contain

strategic areas for stormwater or flood plain management with a goal to define,

preserve and protect critical conservation and sociological resources.

The Mayor stated to make sure we are not stepping into the JPA (Joint Planning Area)

territory. We are working with other Councilmen regarding the future of JPA to include

Osteen residents and some Deltona leaders. He wants to make sure we do not try to

mitigate something that involves the County as well as the City.

The Commission concurred with Commissioner Lulli's request and added

agricultural use.

Commissioner Lulli requested a consensus to bring the zoning in progress to the

Commission at the next available opportunity for the overlay. City Attorney Good replied

they can work on a zoning in progress, but the difficulty in declaring a zoning in progress at

this moment is because overlay districts are geographic in nature and we would need to

first define the geography before we could effectively declare the zoning in progress. City

Attorney Torcivia stated they will work with both Commissioner Lulli and the Planning &

Development Services Director.

Commissioner Lulli requested an update on FEMA (Federal Emergency Management

Agency) reimbursements going back 2 1/2 years for Ian, Nicole and Milton.

Vice Mayor Heriot spoke about Friendship Elementary Science Night.

Vice Mayor Heriot requested a consensus to ask staff to bring back a policy

prohibiting smoking in parks to include vaping and the Commission concurred.

Vice Mayor Heriot spoke about Collins Road and the D-Ranch.

Vice Mayor Heriot requested consensus for staff to investigate options to protect

upland eco-systems as part of the zoning in progress for the drainage chapter of

the Land Development Code (LDC) and the Commission concurred.

Vice Mayor Heriot requested a consensus to bring back at second reading Item F

to include options to expand the notification radius, what that would look like,

and passing costs onto the applicants and the Commissioner concurred.

Vice Mayor Heriot spoke about Lake Helen Osteen Road/Elkcam Blvd. intersection

flooding. Councilman David Santiago spoke about reopening the 386 funding, low hanging

fruit projects/quick hit projects and partnering with the county.

Vice Mayor Heriot requested a consensus for staff to work on what that project

would look like, to work with county staff to see what is needed for that location,

and to come up with a budget and a plan for a solution and the Commission

concurred.

Mayor Avila requested a consensus to schedule some type of meeting between

the School Board, Volusia County and the City regarding flooding by Osteen

Elementary School and the Commission concurred.

Mayor Avila spoke about Deltona Vibes, supporting organizations and the Governor's

DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) project. City Attorney Good replied he has

received the email and the order on its face does not provide any additional oversight other

than what the state government can currently provide which is looking at publicly available

records and through the office of the auditor/performing an audit if requested or found to be

warranted.

Mayor Avila spoke about the Mayor's Fitness Challenge and he requested a workshop on

development especially plats.

Mayor Avila requested a consensus that the City Manager, Planning &

Development Services Director and the Economic Development Director look at

some areas for a downtown overlay and the Commission concurred.

The City Manager suggested to do an all day Saturday workshop and the Commission

agreed. He also clarified the process that took place for the proposed March 10th Special

Commission Meeting.

13. ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.

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Santiago Avila, Jr., MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Joyce Raftery, CMC, MMC, CITY CLERK