Public Meetings - Deltona, Florida

The City of Deltona Commission held a regular meeting at 6:00 PM in the Deltona Commission Chambers. Commissioners present included Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez, Commissioners Colwell, Heriot, Howington, Nabicht, and Santiago. The meeting included a public forum, presentations, consent agenda, public hearings on ordinances, and action items related to fiscal year 2026-27 budgets and assessments. Consent Calendar - Resolution No. 2026-55: Suspending the Lake McGarity annual assessment for FY2026-27. - Resolution No. 2026-56: Establishing the maximum solid waste annual assessment at $287.76 per residential unit for FY2026-27. - Resolution No. 2026-57: Establishing the maximum stormwater annual assessment at $210.00 per equivalent residential unit (current rate $970 under a five-year phase). - Resolution No. 2026-58: Establishing the maximum streetlighting annual assessment of $177,861 for FY2026-27. - Resolution No. 2026-59: Establishing the maximum nuisance abatement annual assessment for FY2026-27. - Resolution No. 2026-63: Awarding ITB 26023 for lawn and landscaping services citywide to Quality By Design (10 bids received, 31 plan holders). - Second Quarter 2026 Reports: Approved reports from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Firefighter Pension Board, Ordinance Review Committee, Planning and Zoning Board, and Team Volusia. - Recognition: Proclamation - Faith & Freedom 250. Public Comments & Testimony A 30-minute Public Forum was held from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM for non-agenda items. No speakers were recorded in the transcript; no public comments were documented for agenda items. Discussion Items 1. Ordinance No. 14-2026 (First Reading): Public hearing to amend Chapter 54 (Special Assessments) to create a Fire Rescue Services Assessment based on the 2026 Fire Assessment Study by Benesch Financial Consultants, Inc. The assessment is a non-ad valorem special assessment to fund fire protection and basic life support costs. A budget workshop was held on June 22, 2026. Staff recommended approval at first reading. 2. Ordinance No. 02-2026 (Second Reading): Public hearing to amend Chapter 66 (Traffic and Vehicles) to regulate micromobility devices, as authorized by SB 462 (2025). Devices defined as motorized transportation devices typically 20-36 inches wide, ≤50 lbs, speed ≤28 mph (including bicycles, e-bikes, motorized scooters). 3. Ordinance No. 15-2026 (First Reading): Public hearing to amend Chapter 14 (Animals) to enhance penalties for animal abandonment, authorized by HB 559 (2026). Effective October 1, 2026. 4. Resolution No. 2026-54: Establishing the maximum Fire Rescue Services annual assessment rate for FY2026-27, to be included in the TRIM notice. Final assessment to be set on September 9. 5. Resolution No. 2026-60: Establishing the maximum FY2026-27 millage rate. Staff recommended keeping the current rate at $6.7000 per $1,000 assessed taxable value (a 3.16% increase above the roll-back rate of $6.4948). Scheduled public hearings: September 9 (tentative) and September 21 (final). 6. Resolution No. 2026-61: Authorizing the City Manager to identify properties for conservation (Reed Ellis, Collins Road, Fish Hawk areas) and pursue grants. No acquisition or expenditure authorized without separate Commission approval. Key Outcomes - The consent agenda was adopted as routine (no items were pulled for separate discussion). - Ordinance No. 14-2026 passed on first reading; a second and final reading will be held at a future meeting. - Ordinance No. 02-2026 was adopted on second and final reading, establishing regulations for micromobility devices within the city. - Ordinance No. 15-2026 passed on first reading, enhancing animal abandonment penalties. - Resolution No. 2026-54 (Fire Rescue max assessment rate), Resolution No. 2026-60 (max millage rate), and Resolution No. 2026-61 (conservation property identification) were approved by the Commission. - Final annual assessment rates and the millage rate will be set at the September 9, 2026 Commission meeting. - The meeting adjourned; a continuation of the public forum was offered for any speakers not called during the initial 6:00 PM forum.

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a public hearing on July 20, 2026, at 5:15 PM in the Deltona Commission Chambers. The sole action item was Resolution No. 2026-49 to adopt the CRA annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027). Of the seven members, five were present (S. Avila, M. Avila-Vazquez, S. Colwell, C. Nabicht, E. Santiago) and two were absent (D. Heriot, D. Howington). The meeting adjourned at 5:19 PM. Public Comments No members of the public spoke. Discussion Items - Resolution No. 2026-49 – Budget Adoption: Member Avila-Vazquez asked whether a grant awarded earlier would be included in the new budget. Staff confirmed that the FY 2026/2027 budget contains an existing line item for grants of approximately $145,000, and that a grant had been provided in the current fiscal year for a doctor's office. Key Outcomes - Resolution No. 2026-49 was approved unanimously (5–0) on a motion by Member Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Member Santiago. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to submit the budget to Volusia County and the City Commission for their approvals.

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:15 PM in the Deltona Commission Chambers. The sole action item was a public hearing to consider adoption of the CRA’s annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. No minutes or transcript were provided, so the summary below is based solely on the published agenda. Action Item: Public Hearing – Resolution No. 2026-49 (FY 2026/2027 CRA Budget) - The board held a public hearing as required by state law to adopt the Southwest Deltona CRA budget for the upcoming fiscal year. - The background stated that state law requires the board to hold a public hearing and adopt a budget by resolution each fiscal year. - The agenda requested board approval of the budget and authorization for the City Manager to sign necessary documents. - No public comments or board discussion were recorded in the available materials. Key Outcomes - The agenda included a request for approval; however, without a transcript or minutes, the final disposition (vote tally, amendments, or adoption) cannot be confirmed from the provided source.

The City of Deltona held a workshop on July 15, 2026, to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including revenue estimates, operational budgets, special assessments, capital outlay, and the capital improvement program. The meeting lasted from 5:30 PM to 7:10 PM. Six commissioners were present (Commissioner Santiago absent). Finance Director John McKinney presented the budget, totaling $208,035,947, with a General Fund of $79,845,212, balanced at the rollback millage rate of 6.4948 mills. Public Comments & Testimony - Tim Bledget praised the clarity and conciseness of the presentation, commended staff for holding the line on costs, expressed concern about rising sheriff's office costs, and appreciated the fiscal input from commissioners. - Courtney Cross Burgos criticized the lack of printed budget books for attendees, questioned the timing of implementing a fire assessment fee before the November property tax vote (Amendment 3), stated she felt "priced out of Deltona" after 25 years of homestead, called for cutting "fluff" such as a scholarship program and Celtic festivals, and demanded more transparent communication about options for residents. Discussion Items - Budget Overview (Tab 1): McKinney presented key drivers: a 2% operating increase cap, 5% fire CBA increase, 4% general employee increase, and 10% projected increases in property casualty and health insurance (originally 5%). Taxable value growth was only 3.93% (lowest in 13 years). The budget reduces or holds positions open, and the city is compliant with House Bill 1329 (transparency). A 10% budget reduction exercise was completed citywide. - Fund Balance & Policy Reviews (Tab 2): McKinney requested consensus to spend up to $10,000 for a capital asset policy review (GASB 104) and up to $7,500 for a fund balance policy review. Commissioners discussed FRS senior management classification changes, capital outlay increases, and parks operations. The commission voted 4-2 to approve both requests. - Commission Budget & Transportation Reserve: McKinney noted $135,552 in uncommitted funds from the City Commission budget. Commissioner Nabicht moved to designate these funds for transportation reserves. The transcript indicates the motion died for lack of majority ("that dies"), but the meeting minutes state it was approved with two commissioners opposed. This discrepancy is noted and requires clarification. - Special Assessments (Tab 3): Staff presented streetlighting ($177,861), Lake McGarity (recommended $0), solid waste (max $287, driven by Waste Pro and county contracts), stormwater ($210), and a new fire assessment. For fire, staff recommended a maximum of $579 per parcel (five-year smoothing) with a corresponding millage reduction of 2.5139 mills. Discussion included impacts on disabled veterans, a proposed hardship program (up to $250,000 from the general fund), and the potential effect of Amendment 3. Commissioner Howington voiced strong concern about burdening disabled veterans. Commissioner Nabicht asked about funding alternatives if the fire assessment is not adopted. Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez argued for cutting non-essential spending before imposing new fees. - Capital Outlay (Tab 4): $5.7 million in vehicle replacements (mostly general fund) and equipment, per fleet replacement policy. Pre-paid ambulances and a letter-of-intent process were discussed to lock in prices before October 1st. - Capital Improvement Program (Tab 5): Projects included $1.3M general improvements (fuel depot, broadband, fire training complex), $4M parks, $5M transportation (including $2M for Rhode Island Avenue extension design/right-of-way), $6M water/wastewater (including Fisher Plant chlorine relocation), and $4M stormwater (including Lake Windsor ARPA funds). Discussion covered the Rhode Island Avenue extension MOU with the county, stormwater fund sustainability (general fund transfers of $2M annually), and Campbell Park fitness equipment delayed due to funding issues. - Next Steps: The commission will set maximum millage (staff recommends 6.7 mills) and maximum assessment limits on July 20, 2026. Final budget adoption is scheduled for September 22, 2026. Key Outcomes - Approved by consensus (4-2): Finance Director authorized to spend up to $10,000 for a capital asset policy review and up to $7,500 for a fund balance policy review. - Contradictory outcome on transportation reserve: The transcript shows a motion to transfer $135,552 from the City Commission budget to transportation reserves died for lack of a second/vote. However, the meeting minutes record it as concurred with two exceptions. This discrepancy is unresolved. - No vote on fire assessment: Staff presented the maximum amount ($579) and a corresponding millage reduction; final decisions deferred to subsequent hearings. - Direction given: Staff to provide: (1) average taxable value excluding tax-exempt properties, (2) detailed list of recreation programs being eliminated or reduced, (3) an estimate of how many miles of road resurfacing $2 million would cover and the methodology used. - City Manager comments: Recognized Finance Director Jonathan McKinney for serving as Chair of the Certification Committee for the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, bringing statewide recognition to the city.

The City of Deltona held its Special Magistrate Code Compliance hearing on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The hearing was conducted by Special Magistrate John Van Lanningham, who swore in city staff and heard cases involving code violations. Three cases were withdrawn or continued at the start, and one case (DEL 26033) was heard on its merits. Consent Calendar - Minutes from the May 27, 2026 hearing were approved with no objections. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during the preliminary items portion of the hearing. Discussion Items - Case Withdrawals: The city withdrew two fire-related cases: FIRE 0332026 (1251 Providence Boulevard) and FIRE 0372026 (1200 Deltona Boulevard). - Continuance Granted: Case DEL 26035, 789 Chippendale Street, was continued for one month. - DEL 26033 — 562 Fort Smith Boulevard (Vehicle Parking Violation): Code Compliance Officer Enrique Rios presented the case against respondent Jessica Pena (also known as Jessica Hernandez). The city alleged a violation of Deltona ordinance section 66-18H, which limits parking to a maximum of three vehicles in the side or rear yards. The case originated April 10, 2026 from a report of someone living in an RV at the property; that report was inconclusive and the case was closed. A subsequent report on April 24, 2026 led to a vehicle violation case. A citation was issued on May 16, 2026, and a notice of violation was sent certified mail. Discussions with tenants Kayla and Josh revealed family circumstances. The case was escalated, but the property has come into compliance as of today's inspection. Respondent Jessica Hernandez (also known as Jessica Pena) appeared with her husband, William Hernandez. They had no questions for the city and offered no testimony. The city requested the hearing be treated as an initial hearing with a repeat-violation warning. The magistrate received the city's exhibits, found the violation, and ordered the property to remain in compliance. No fines were imposed because the property was already in compliance at the time of the hearing. Then the second case is DEL 26034? No, I'm going to stop there and do this carefully. I don't want to hallucinate that there are more cases; the transcript is long. Let me read the transcript text to see all cases coveredHere is a structured markdown summary of the Deltona, Florida Special Magistrate Code Enforcement hearing held on June 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. It includes the preliminary matters, the one case heard, and the announced withdrawals and continuances, based on the provided transcript. Note that no agenda or minutes were available, and the transcript covers only the beginning of the hearing (the first case). Where the agenda/minutes were absent, that is noted; the transcript itself is the sole source for this summary. No conflicts exist between the available materials and the transcript beyond the absence of an agenda/minutes. The summary is based solely on the provided transcript, which covers the preliminary matters and the first case on the docket. No additional cases are detailed in the source material, and no further public comment was heard before the end of the available transcript. All information is drawn from the transcript; any missingjson {

The Deltona City Commission held a special meeting on June 22, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:32 PM, addressing consent agenda items, a public hearing on impact fee updates, and a budget workshop on special assessments. The meeting saw significant debate on the phased implementation of updated impact fees and the introduction of a potential fire assessment fee. Consent Calendar - Items 4-A, 4-E, 4-F (Approved 4-3): Approved Resolution No. 2026-47 supporting an ECHO Grant application for Keysville Park improvements; Resolution No. 2026-51 accepting a warranty deed for a property west of Captain Drive; and an in-kind donation of The Center at Deltona for the Volusia County Hispanic Association’s 30th Anniversary Gala. Vote: Mayor Avila, Commissioners Heriot, Nabicht, Santiago in favor; Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez, Commissioners Colwell, Howington opposed. - Item 4-B (Approved 6-1): Approved a reduction of accrued fines from $27,050 to $9,000 for property owner Sharma Taylor, based on the Special Magistrate’s recommendation and city costs of $7,500. Commissioner Colwell voted against. - Item 4-C (Approved 6-1): Approved Resolution No. 2026-48 authorizing foreclosure of a municipal lien at 271 Fort Smith Blvd., with total fines of $54,450. The property is non-homesteaded and has not been sold. Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez voted against. - Item 4-D (Approved 7-0): Approved Resolution No. 2026-50 authorizing legal representation in Donald Eugene Mair v. City of Deltona (Case No. 2026-12156 CIDL), as the city’s insurance carrier denied coverage. Public Comments & Testimony - Alison Root (Volusia Building Industry Association) expressed concerns that the city’s use of the extraordinary circumstances process for impact fees may not comply with Florida Statute 163.31801, noting the city had not increased impact fees in approximately 10 years. She urged the commission to ensure statutory requirements are met and to consider housing affordability. - Michelle Delaney (Volusia Building Industry Association) read statutory limitations on impact fee increases, requesting the commission to review findings and reconsider the increase. - Tim Blogic praised the finance director’s budget presentation as thorough and taxpayer-conscious. - Brandy White questioned whether the fire assessment would be implemented regardless of the homestead exemption ballot outcome, and requested detailed cost-per-capita comparisons for fire services under current property taxes versus the proposed assessment. She noted a lack of public information on the fire fee study. Discussion Items - Ordinance No. 12-2026 (Impact Fee Update, Second Reading): The ordinance updates Fire/Rescue, Parks and Recreation, Transportation (renamed “Complete Streets”), and Law Enforcement impact fees, and creates a new Municipal Impact Fee, based on a 2026 study by Raftelis Financial Consultants. A four-year phase-in alternative was provided. Commissioner Colwell initially moved to approve with removal of the non-residential transportation fee reduction, but after discussion and concerns about legal challenges, the motion was modified to approve as written. The motion passed 6-1, but the motion to approve with a four-year phase-in died for lack of a second. Commissioner Santiago expressed support for a three- or four-year phase-in, citing affordability. After further debate, Commissioner Heriot moved to approve the ordinance as presented (two-year phase-in), seconded by Commissioner Nabicht. The motion carried 6-0 (Commissioner Howington had left at 6:12 PM). The city attorney confirmed the ordinance complies with state law, noting impact fees are not land development regulations under SB 180. - FY2026-2027 Budget Discussions (Special Assessments): Finance Director John McKinney presented an overview of special assessments, including a proposed new fire assessment fee, updates to existing assessments, and future assessment options. Consultant Nilgan Camp (Benesch) presented the fire assessment study, with scenarios at $433/year (operations and vehicle replacement) or $579/year (including capital). The commission discussed methodology, credits for sprinklered buildings, and short-term rental classifications. The commission concurred to move forward with next steps for the fire assessment and other assessments. Key Outcomes - Impact Fee Ordinance Adopted: Ordinance No. 12-2026 was approved at second reading with a two-year phase-in (effective October 1, 2026, and October 1, 2027). The current total residential impact fee of $2,937.30 will increase to $5,070 over two years. The non-residential transportation fee for retail/eating places will decrease from $4,826 to $576 per 1,000 sq ft. Vote: 6-0 (Commissioner Howington absent). - Fire Assessment Next Steps: The commission reached consensus to proceed with developing the fire assessment fee, with a preliminary resolution expected on July 20, 2026, and a final adoption hearing in September. - Solid Waste Assessment: Staff recommended increasing the annual solid waste assessment from $260 to $287 due to a 10.56% cost increase. - Stormwater Assessment: The third year of a five-year phase-in will increase the annual stormwater assessment from $190 to $210. - Lake McGarity Assessment: Staff recommended suspending the annual assessment, as the $103,000 fund balance can sustain operations for 10–15 years. - Street Lighting Assessment: A 5% increase is proposed, with details to be presented at the July 15 budget workshop. - Future Budget Meetings: The next budget workshop is scheduled for July 15, 2026, with maximum millage rate setting on July 20, 2026, and public hearings on September 9 and September 21, 2026.

The Deltona City Commission met on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM for a public forum followed by a business meeting at 6:30 PM, adjourning at 8:12 PM. The meeting included a proclamation, a presentation from the Volusia County Hispanic Association, approval of a consent agenda, and a public hearing on first reading of ordinance No. 12-2026 to update impact fees. The impact fee ordinance passed 6-1 and moves to second reading on June 17, 2026. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: Approved by consent the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of June 1, 2026. - Proclamations: Approved by consent three proclamations: Code Enforcement Week, Parks and Recreation Month, and Juneteenth Proclamation. - The consent agenda passed unanimously (7-0) on a motion by Commissioner Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Nabicht. Public Comments & Testimony - Alison Root (Executive Officer, VBIA) expressed concern that the extraordinary circumstances standard under Florida law may not have been met. She noted that the second required workshop is scheduled for June 17 (after this meeting) and questioned whether aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance qualify as extraordinary circumstances because impact fees are intended for growth-related capacity, not existing deficiencies. - Unnamed Speaker (second public commenter) echoed concerns about the timing of workshops, questioned the disparity between law enforcement (low increase) and fire rescue (high increase), and asked why commercial transportation fees are decreasing while the city wants more commercial development, suggesting that shifts the burden to new residents. - Kathy Bryan argued the projected population growth (15,000 over 25 years) seems too low given current inflows, worried that higher impact fees will be passed to homebuyers, and asked the city to cut budget "fat" before implementing large increases. She also questioned the change from square-footage to per-dwelling-unit fees for police and fire. - Albert Bryan asked about the four-year review timeline and expressed concern about legal defensibility of fees exceeding 125% (the study proposes up to 469% in some categories), noting potential litigation costs. Discussion Items - Proclamation – Deltona High School Girls Flag Football: The commission recognized the team’s 20-1 season, district and regional championships, and state semifinalist title. Commissioner Santiago and school board member Ruben Cologne praised the team; the proclamation was read and presented. - Presentation by Cassie Landron (President, Volusia County Hispanic Association): Ms. Landron highlighted the association’s 30 years of community service, including a back-to-school bash serving over 1,500 children, the Latin Arts and Music Festival, holiday events, winter jacket donations, and support for families in crisis. She requested the city sponsor the venue (The Center at Deltona) for their 30th anniversary gala on October 16, 2026. After discussion, the commission concurred (with the exception of Commissioner Santiago) to place the request on the next agenda for a formal decision. Commissioner Nabicht asked for specifics; staff will discuss with the city manager. - Public Hearing – Ordinance No. 12-2026 (Impact Fees): Community Development Services Director introduced the item, and Shawn Ocasio (Raftelis Financial Consultants) presented the 2026 Impact Fee Study. Key points: - Recommended updates to police, fire, parks, transportation (renamed "Complete Streets"), and a new municipal impact fee. - Current combined single-family fee: $2,937.30; proposed fully calculated fee: $5,070 (73% increase). - Fire fee would increase from $234 equivalent to $1,086 per dwelling unit (364% increase), parks by 28%, police by about 143% (from $119 to $143). - Non-residential transportation fees would decrease due to high projected non-residential growth. - Extraordinary circumstances finding allows exceeding the 50% cap; staff proposed a two-year phase-in (option of four-year also discussed). - Commissioner Howington argued the last in-depth study was in 2007; extraordinary circumstances exist due to decades of under-collection, and that 4,000+ pending units would leave $8.5 million in infrastructure costs on existing residents if fees aren't raised. - Commissioner Santiago opposed the large increase, stating it would make homes unaffordable and that builders pass costs to buyers; he suggested a phase-in or lower amount. - Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez expressed concern for new residents but clarified no impact on existing residents; Commissioner Colwell questioned the reduction in commercial transportation fees. - City Attorney confirmed the process is legal: second workshop on June 17 comes before second reading (adoption) on same day, and extraordinary circumstances can be found by unanimous vote on second reading. - Motion: Commissioner Howington moved to approve Ordinance 12-2026 for two-year implementation as written; seconded by Commissioner Nabicht. After debate, the motion carried 6-1 (Commissioner Santiago against), sending it to second reading. Key Outcomes - Ordinance No. 12-2026 (Impact Fees): Approved on first reading by a vote of 6-1 (Colwell, Heriot, Howington, Nabicht, Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez, Mayor Avila in favor; Santiago opposed). The ordinance will proceed to second reading and adoption on June 17, 2026, after the second public workshop. - Volusia County Hispanic Association Venue Request: Placed on the agenda for the next commission meeting for a final decision; staff to discuss funding with the city manager. - City Manager Comments: Clarified that speakers do not have to state name/address (though helpful), encouraged residents to direct questions to staff, reported that the M114 armored carrier is en route to Deltona for display at Veterans Memorial Park, and wished Vice Mayor a happy birthday. - Commissioner Comments: Vice Mayor thanked Post 255 and VEMA for Memorial Day events and reminded of Juneteenth event on June 20. Commissioner Nabicht supported adding at least one at-large commission seat (charter question), proposed a "Doc's Dashboard" for project updates, and announced work to purchase 40-acre ("the pit") and 70-acre parcels for a conservation corridor. Commissioner Howington requested a budget bridge for park project funds.

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board held a joint workshop on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:42 p.m. in the Deltona Commission Chambers to discuss Chapter 4, Plan Implementation, of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process. The purpose was to confirm that the Comprehensive Plan direction remains consistent with the adopted Deltona Vision 2050 guiding principles. City Commission attendees were Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez, and Commissioners Colwell, Heriot, Nabicht, and Santiago; Commissioner Howington was absent. P&Z attendees were Chair Cardo, Vice Chair D'Errico, Members Northey and Stewart, and Alternates Warnicke, O'Brien, and Guida; Secretary Amoroso and Alternates Hasson and Zlatos were absent. The Community Development Services Director introduced consultants from JBPro, AXIS Infrastructure, and The Corradino Group. Discussion Items - Consultants presented a project recap and used interactive Slido polls to confirm whether the Vision Statement and Guiding Principles 1 through 7 from Vision 2050 remain accurate. A majority of City Commission and P&Z Board members concurred with each item. - The presentation linked the guiding principles to earlier public input on housing choices, mixed-use redevelopment, targeted industries, transportation priorities, natural lands protection, and public facilities and infrastructure. - Commissioner Heriot expressed concerns about the 'all forms' language in Guiding Principle 5, citing e-bikes and e-motorcycles sharing sidewalks and roadways with pedestrians and cars. Another commissioner called for sidewalk width standards greater than the current five feet, suggesting six to eight feet. - On Guiding Principle 6, discussion covered Deltona Forever land acquisition, Volusia Forever, wetland parks, eco-tourism, connectivity, and walkability. - On Guiding Principle 7, participants discussed balancing immediate needs with future goals. Commissioner Nabicht asked whether the plan would include ways to evaluate, update, and re-engage over time; consultants said metrics could be built into policies or an administrative element. - O'Brien of the P&Z Board said the same roughly 40 to 50 people had repeatedly provided feedback despite a city population of about 100,000, and urged monitoring and expanding participation. - Commissioner Heriot raised state funding limitations, preemption concerns, and the need for commercial incentives. Commissioner Nabicht also asked how plan effectiveness would be measured. - Mayor Avila requested strict policies so any change to an approved development or redevelopment must return to the City Commission, not only the P&Z Board. Consultants explained that such procedures would be implemented through the Land Development Code. - Mayor Avila asked that development density be based on buildable land, and Commissioner Colwell requested density be calculated on actual buildable land rather than the total site; the consultants agreed this framework would be set in the Comprehensive Plan and detailed in the Land Development Code. Public Comments & Testimony - One resident praised the process and the consultants' presentation, saying it captured the hopes and concerns heard throughout the public workshops. The speaker disagreed that public input had been insufficient, saying hundreds of people had contributed in person and through proxy networks, and expressed optimism that Deltona would be a great place to live in 20 years. Key Outcomes - No formal motions or votes were taken; the workshop was a consensus-building discussion. - The City Commission and P&Z Board concurred that the connection to the Vision 2050 guiding principles was sufficient and that work should move forward on goals, objectives, and policies. - Consultants announced the next workshop for Monday, July 27, 2026, focused on redevelopment and mixed-use areas, with a draft map of center types: downtown, uptown, community center, community corridor, main street corridor, neighborhood center, eco-center/eco-tourism, and economic center. - Two more workshops on general Comprehensive Plan policies are planned, with a transmittal target of November 2026. - The meeting was extended by 15 minutes by consensus and was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

On Monday, June 8, 2026, the Deltona City Commission held a workshop from 5:30 PM to 6:41 PM to review and discuss potential revisions to Chapter 66 (Parking Ordinances). The workshop focused on public safety, emergency access, infrastructure impacts, equity, enforcement, and future policy direction. Edward Ng of Corradino Group presented an updated crash analysis and facilitated discussion. Commissioners debated parking restrictions on streets and swales, fire safety setbacks, commercial and recreational vehicle parking, and long-term programs. After deliberation, the commission provided direction via a series of consensus votes. Consent Calendar - None. Public Comments & Testimony - First speaker (name unidentified) urged compromise on parking rules, suggested allowing vehicles to park at least one foot into the right-of-way on narrow streets, emphasized education for workers parking on both sides, and asked that residents with recreational vehicles or large vehicles be given ample time to comply with any off-site parking requirements. - Tim Bloggett criticized the direction of the proposed ordinances, stating the city risks turning into “Bedford Stuyvesant.” He noted that fire trucks are about 9 feet 4 inches wide, but ladder trucks with stabilizers require nearly 30 feet of clearance – not the 20 feet mentioned earlier. He argued that septic tanks and soil compaction from swale parking are serious issues, and urged the commission to start by restoring previous code enforcement rather than adding new restrictions. He referenced a former official who said “don’t touch my swales.” Discussion Items - Crash Data and On-Street Parking Safety – Edward Ng presented an updated crash review covering January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025. There were 6,000 documented crashes citywide, of which 99 involved on-street parked vehicles. Only 16 crashes involved on-demand delivery vehicles and 9 involved emergency vehicles. None resulted in fatalities; three crashes caused minor injuries and four caused possible injuries. No crashes involved children. The crashes occurred in both older and newer residential areas. Restricted sight distance due to parked vehicles was identified as a contributing factor. - Fire Safety and Vehicle Setbacks – The fire department requires a minimum of 20 feet of unobstructed space for equipment deployment. Ng recommended a 30-foot separation between structures and parked recreational/commercial vehicles, based on Volusia County fire manuals (not the Florida Fire Prevention Code). Commissioners expressed concern that many Deltona homes lack side or rear space to achieve a 30-foot setback, and that such a requirement would be unworkable. The vice mayor noted most front yards are too small. A floor discussion followed regarding Firewise principles versus enforceable code. - Roadway Width and Design Standards – Ng recommended restricting on-street parking on roads with a design speed over 35 mph and on the interior sides of curves. Commissioner Colwell questioned how to enforce parking restrictions on Deltona’s many curved roads. Ng suggested a general 100-foot restriction from intersections and a 5–10 foot buffer from driveways, with case-by-case review. - Service and Commercial Vehicle Parking – Commissioner Nabicht proposed regulations for service vehicles (e.g., utility trucks, landscaping), allowing parking during active calls only and requiring the operator to remain on site. Commissioners emphasized that Deltona is a working-class community and should not ban work vehicles with ladder racks or company logos. The majority supported creating clear rules for service vehicles during service calls. - Swale Parking and Drainage – Discussion centered on whether to allow or prohibit parking on swales. Commissioner Heriot and others argued that taxpayers should not bear the cost of maintaining swales (e.g., aeration, gravel) for private parking. Commissioner Colwell noted the city already offers a permit for driveway extensions (concrete) with no fee, and questioned why the city should spend money on swale maintenance. Commissioner Heriot suggested using Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs) on a block-by-block basis if residents want paved swales. Ultimately, the commission did not approve pursuing a privatized swale-to-parking conversion program. - Proposed Towing RFP and Enforcement – Commissioner Nabicht proposed issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a towing company that would handle: (1) towing city vehicles for maintenance, (2) code enforcement tows, and (3)