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Record of Proceedings

City of Deltona Regular Commission Meeting - August 3, 2026

City Commission & Boards — Monday, August 3, 2026

BodyDeltona, Florida

SessionCity Commission & Boards

DateMonday, August 3, 2026

StatusFILED

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Speaker 1

3:02

Commissioner Santiago.

3:03

Here.

3:03

Vice Maribel Vasquez.

3:05

Present.

Speaker 2

3:07

Here.

Unassigned speaker

3:08

This

Speaker 2

3:08

time we're going to go to the invocation and pledge.

3:11

I'm going to hand it off to Commissioner Santiago for the invocation, the pledge, and the honoring of the veteran.

Speaker 3

3:41

If I can have Dalton of Fire Department, Chaplain Anthony Alvarez to do the invocation.

Speaker 4

4:23

In the name of Jesus, I ask you, Father God, to bring peace into this place, Lord.

4:27

No animality, Father God.

4:29

No pulling and shoving and treating each other bad, Father God.

4:40

And I thank the commissioners and everyone at the panel, Father God, for all they do and the blessings that they give to the commission of Jesus.

Unassigned speaker

5:00

If you can meet me at the bottom there for the veterans, test down.

Speaker 3

5:32

Mr.

5:33

Christopher Bellingham, if you can join me up front, please.

5:40

Thank

Unassigned speaker

5:41

you.

Speaker 3

5:43

Just gonna read a few things about Mr.

5:46

Bellingham.

5:46

Christopher Bellingham enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 and served five years on active duty as a combat medic with the first battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, during two combat deployments to Afghanistan, totaling approximately 30 months.

6:07

He provided emergency medical care while serving alongside infantry infantry soldiers in dangerous environments.

6:14

His experiences as a line medicilled the values of selfless service, resilience, integrity, and leadership that continue to guide his life today.

6:27

Mr.

6:28

Ballingham, in recognition of your dedicated service, sacrifice, and commitment, deep gratitude, gratitude is extended for your contributions in defending and protecting our nation.

6:40

We thank you for your service.

Unassigned speaker

6:42

Thank you, sir.

Speaker 3

7:07

Oh, I don't have the material.

Speaker 5

7:29

Well, your camera I don't have your password, Darwin, so get back up there.

7:32

No, what are

Speaker 6

7:33

you

Speaker 5

7:33

doing?

Speaker 2

7:57

All right.

8:05

Commissioner Harriet, you say you had something.

Unassigned speaker

8:08

All

Speaker 2

8:08

right.

8:09

My addition is going to be uh really quick.

8:12

I want to make sure I bring back I talked about this the last commission meeting about sending the e-bike ordinance to ordnance review committee to avoid the fiasco we have now.

8:23

So I want us to bring it back today, specifically just for the age restriction to uh comply with state statute

Speaker 7

8:33

Mr.

8:33

Mayor, just so I'm clear procedurally, because it's an ordinance, you cannot make a change without proper notice and a first and second reading.

8:43

You can, similar to what was done uh with other portions of chapter sixty-six vote to suspend enforcement.

Speaker 2

8:50

That's what I'm that's what I want to

Unassigned speaker

8:52

do.

Unassigned speaker

8:52

All

Speaker 2

8:52

right, Commissioner Harriet.

Unassigned speaker

8:55

Thank

Speaker 8

8:55

you, Mayor.

8:56

Um consent agenda item J.

9:02

I'd like to pull consent agenda item J.

Speaker 2

9:06

We're currently in additions and deletions still.

9:09

Okay.

9:16

I'll get with you in just uh Commissioner Nobick.

Speaker 9

9:19

So with the ordinance on the micromobility devices.

9:27

Are we gonna go ahead and schedule that then for uh a vote?

9:31

Because what I'd like to do, I'd like to see us workshop but a little bit.

9:34

I'd like to have the public have an opportunity to uh have a little bit of input.

9:40

There's a lot of concern about it.

9:41

Obviously, up here we're we're trying to improve public safety, keep people from being injured or killed.

9:51

Um we just had a crash Saturday involving a scooter.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Procedural███████████████████19%

Code Enforcement████████████████16%

Public Engagement███████████████15%

Transportation Safety█████████████13%

Pending Litigation███████7%

Solid Waste Management███████7%

Veteran Recognition██████6%

Active Transportation██████6%

Public Safety████4%

Summary of Proceedings

City of Deltona Regular Commission Meeting - August 3, 2026

The City of Deltona Commission met on Monday, August 3, 2026, beginning with a Public Forum from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by a Business Meeting from 6:30 PM to 7:50 PM. The meeting included approval of consent agenda items, discussion and votes on several action items, and public comments on multiple topics.

Consent Calendar

Items 7-A through 7-D, 7-F through 7-I, 7-K, and 7-L were approved en bloc by a 7-0 vote. Key approvals include: minutes of July 20, 2026; Resolution No. 2026-52 (CDBG Annual Action Plan and Public Services awards totaling $544,044); Resolution No. 2026-62 (Substantial Revision to the Local Housing Assistance Plan); Resolution No. 2026-66 (award of demolition services to four firms); Resolution No. 2026-69 (award of Lake Monroe boat ramp restoration to Carr and Collier Inc. for $2,388,770 plus 10% contingency); Resolution No. 2026-68 (award of oxidation ditch rotor repair to McMahan Construction for $315,000); Resolution No. 2026-71 (lift station rehabilitation to Danus Utilities and Perimeter Solutions for $144,182.11); Resolution No. 2026-72 (change order for Fisher WWTP improvements increasing contract by $30,000); Resolution No. 2026-73 (change order for SCADA improvements totaling $126,786); and recognition of the Bike Helmet Event Report.
Item 7-E (Miscellaneous Land Acquisition Services – Resolution No. 2026-67) was pulled by Commissioner Colwell for discussion. The Deputy Public Works Director explained the contracts position the city for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) compliance. Approved 7-0.
Item 7-J (Fine reduction request) was pulled by Commissioner Heriot. The property owner, Wesley Wainwright, sought reduction of an aggregate fine of $112,250. Commissioner Heriot noted the property is homesteaded and occupied by an elderly resident. The commission voted 7-0 to reduce the fine to $3,713.56 (staff costs).

Public Comments & Testimony

Daniel Fireman (president of Edgewater Condominiums) expressed support for the Lake Monroe boat ramp restoration, urging prompt action, restoration of the boil-affected side, and replacement of mature trees.
Mr. Bellick criticized the commission for the lengthy discussion on the foreclosure item, alleging gross incompetence and waste of taxpayer money.
Matt Borgins commented on the e-bike ordinance, recommending it go to the Ordinance Review Committee rather than a workshop, and highlighted the age and class distinctions in e-bike regulations.
Jody Lee criticized the commission for passing an unenforceable e-bike ordinance and urged coordination with the school board and sheriff's office.
A third resident shared a personal story about a hardworking 15-year-old and urged the commission to include provisions for youth who need e-bikes for work.

Discussion Items

9A: Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Culver’s Restaurant – The applicant will pay $169,790.84 to Volusia County for transportation concurrency. Approved 7-0.
9B: Foreclosure of Municipal Liens at 271 Fort Smith Blvd. – Commissioner Colwell raised concerns about missing information on the city’s public portal and conflicting details. Commissioner Howington noted that code cases were being resolved voluntarily prior to the foreclosure vote. After discussion, the commission voted 7-0 to file a stay in the foreclosure case for 90 days to allow the property owner to apply for a reduction of fines. The owner’s representative, Jason Voelz, confirmed the owner’s willingness to resolve the matter.
9C: Settlement of Claims by Linette Quintana and Radames Estrada – The commission approved Resolution No. 2026-64, settling a motor vehicle accident claim from September 2024. The city’s insurance carrier (PGCS) will pay the full $60,000 settlement; no city funds are involved. Approved 7-0.
9D: E-bike Ordinance Age Restriction (Add-on) – Mayor Avila proposed suspending the age restriction (under 15) due to enforceability concerns and discussions with Sheriff Chitwood. The commission voted 7-0 to suspend enforcement of the age restriction, allowing state law to apply. A joint workshop with the Ordinance Review Committee and school board was approved (with Commissioner Heriot opposing).

Key Outcomes

Consent agenda items approved en bloc (except 7-E and 7-J) and individually.
Fine reduction for Wesley Wainwright property to $3,713.56 (7-0).
Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Culver’s approved (7-0).
Foreclosure of liens at 271 Fort Smith Blvd. paused; 90-day stay filed to allow fine reduction process (7-0).
Settlement of accident claims approved for $60,000, paid by insurance (7-0).
Age restriction on e-bikes suspended (7-0); joint workshop with ORC and school board scheduled.
City Attorney directed to record affidavits correcting scrivener’s errors on release of liens (unanimous consensus).
Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez’s request for a written accounting and outside investigation into the Back-to-School Fair’s use of $47,000 in public funds was approved 4-3 (Commissioners Santiago, Heriot, and the Mayor opposed).
Mayor directed that the American Legion contract be completed within 30 days.
Commissioner Nabicht will meet with Waste Pro to address service issues; a report will be brought back to the commission.

Meeting Transcript

Commissioner Santiago. Here. Vice Maribel Vasquez. Present. Here. This time we're going to go to the invocation and pledge. I'm going to hand it off to Commissioner Santiago for the invocation, the pledge, and the honoring of the veteran. If I can have Dalton of Fire Department, Chaplain Anthony Alvarez to do the invocation. In the name of Jesus, I ask you, Father God, to bring peace into this place, Lord. No animality, Father God. No pulling and shoving and treating each other bad, Father God. And I thank the commissioners and everyone at the panel, Father God, for all they do and the blessings that they give to the commission of Jesus. If you can meet me at the bottom there for the veterans, test down. Mr. Christopher Bellingham, if you can join me up front, please. Thank you. Just gonna read a few things about Mr. Bellingham. Christopher Bellingham enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 and served five years on active duty as a combat medic with the first battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, during two combat deployments to Afghanistan, totaling approximately 30 months. He provided emergency medical care while serving alongside infantry infantry soldiers in dangerous environments. His experiences as a line medicilled the values of selfless service, resilience, integrity, and leadership that continue to guide his life today. Mr. Ballingham, in recognition of your dedicated service, sacrifice, and commitment, deep gratitude, gratitude is extended for your contributions in defending and protecting our nation. We thank you for your service. Thank you, sir. Oh, I don't have the material. Well, your camera I don't have your password, Darwin, so get back up there. No, what are you doing? All right. Commissioner Harriet, you say you had something. All right. My addition is going to be uh really quick. I want to make sure I bring back I talked about this the last commission meeting about sending the e-bike ordinance to ordnance review committee to avoid the fiasco we have now. So I want us to bring it back today, specifically just for the age restriction to uh comply with state statute Mr. Mayor, just so I'm clear procedurally, because it's an ordinance, you cannot make a change without proper notice and a first and second reading. You can, similar to what was done uh with other portions of chapter sixty-six vote to suspend enforcement. That's what I'm that's what I want to do. All right, Commissioner Harriet. Thank you, Mayor. Um consent agenda item J. I'd like to pull consent agenda item J.

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