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2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 City of Deltona Minutes City Commission 6:30 PM Deltona Commission ChambersMonday, November 27, 2023 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 County Sheriff’s Deputy. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK: Mayor Avila Vice Mayor Bradford Commissioner Avila-Vazquez Commissioner Burbank Commissioner Colwell Commissioner JodyLee Commissioner McCool Present: 7 - 3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: A. Invocation Presented by District #4 Commissioner. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: Page 1City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes A. Approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of October 16, 2023 and the Special Commission Meeting of November 1, 2023, as presented. - Joyce Raftery, City Clerk (386) 878-8502. Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner JodyLee, to approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of October 16, 2023 and the Special Commission Meeting of November 1, 2023, as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner JodyLee, and Commissioner McCool 7 - 5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: A. Super Star Student of the Month Certificates October 2023 This item was tabled until the Regular Commission Meeting on December 11, 2023. C. Proclamation - Native American Heritage Month D. Recognizing the Deltona Panthers Youth Football and Cheerleading Team for winning the East Coast Conference Championship - Mark Manning, Parks & Recreation (386) 878-8905. E. Certificate of Appreciation - City of Deltona Veterans Day Event held on Saturday, November 11, 2023. B. Presentation - AdventHealth update from President & CEO, Lorenzo Brown. 6. PUBLIC FORUM: Public 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. Chasity Williams, Nick Lulli, Doug MacDonald, Randy Dye, Junior Correa, David Sosa, Richard Bellach, Elbert Bryan, Lindsey Briones, Valerie Vadney, and Elizabeth Chavez Page 2City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes addressed the City Commission. 7. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearing, Resolution No. 2023-47, a Resolution accepting the Final Plat for Osprey Estates Phase 1 for a 169-lot single-family subdivision on +55.6 acres - Planning and Development Services (386) 878-8600. Strategic Goal: Provide a diversity of housing choices in the City. Motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to table the item and bring it back once the items are fixed with the project. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner JodyLee, and Commissioner McCool 7 - B. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2023-57, Approval to Transmit the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2023 Incentive, Review and Recommendation Report - Angelia Briggs, Housing and Community Development (386) 878-8614. Strategic Goal: Community Development The Housing and Community Development Manager reviewed the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report 2023. The Commission and staff discussed protections, S.B. 102 & 250 (Live Local), funding and tax credits, what's affordable, Federal HUD guidelines, 30-60% of AMI, the Howland corridor, rental rates, the affordability prices, and forcing projects. Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Richard Bellach addressed the City Commission. Motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to approve the resolution. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner JodyLee, and Commissioner McCool 7 - C. Public Hearing - Ordinance No.12-2023, to Amend Chapter 14-7 Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, at second and final reading - Marsha Segal-George, City Attorney, (386) 878-8872. Page 3City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes Strategic Goals: Internal/External Communications The City Attorney gave a brief explanation of the item. The Commission and City Attorney discussed residents' and Code Enforcements' input, workshopping the item, and whether everyone was in agreement. Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Nick Lulli, Jessica Carrion, Jesse Simmons, David Sosa, and Richard Bellach addressed the City Commission. Motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to table the Ordinance. Amended motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to table the Ordinance for 30 days. Amended motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to table the Ordinance until the first meeting in January. The amended motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner JodyLee, and Commissioner McCool 7 - 8. OLD BUSINESS: A. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-01, Legislation in Progress for small box discount stores - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Economic Development - creation of a business niche. The Acting Public Works Director gave a brief explanation of the item. The Commission, City Attorney and staff discussed small box discount stores, legality, not being a permanent change, other cities, limitations, the goal, and the process. Commissioner Burbank read a statement for the record. The Commission and the City Attorney discussed square footage, not using the phrase "Dollar Stores", distance restrictions, discrimination, protecting businesses, mixture of stores well placed, and the purpose of the item. Motion by Commissioner Colwell, to approve the resolution for a moratorium on small box stores. The motion died for a lack of a second. The Commission discussed adding other businesses, current pre-application, blocking all stores, resolution language, workshop, current restrictions and specific types of Page 4City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes stores, Land Use Codes, and blight. Commissioner Colwell withdrew his motion. Motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to bring this item forward at a workshop and to also discuss the future land use codes. Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Brandy White, Chasity Williams, David Sosa, Elbert Bryan, and Carolyn Hickerson addressed the City Commission. Commissioner Burbank suggested the workshop lead with review of the Comprehensive Plan to include revisions potentially to the Comprehensive Plans as it relates to placement of Dollar Stores. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner JodyLee, and Commissioner McCool 6 - Against: Vice Mayor Bradford1 - 9. NEW BUSINESS: A. Selection of Vice Mayor - Joyce Raftery, City Clerk (386) 878-8502. Motion by Vice Mayor Bradford, to have Dana McCool as the Vice Mayor. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Commissioner Burbank, to nominate Commissioner Storozuk. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner JodyLee, and Commissioner McCool 6 - Against: Mayor Avila1 - B. Request for approval of the 2024 holiday meeting schedule - Joyce Raftery, City Clerk’s Department (386) 878-8502. Strategic Goal: External and Internal Communication Mayor Avila opened the public comments and David Sosa addressed the City Commission. Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Page 5City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes Burbank, to approve the meeting and invocation calendars for 2024, as presented and the Interim City Manager has the authority to make corrections to scrivener's errors and the like. For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner McCool 6 - C. Request approval of the Amendment to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) 2022-2025 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). - Angelia Briggs, Housing and Community Development Manager (386) 878-8614. Strategic Goal: Housing and Community Development The Community Development Manager gave a brief presentation of the item. The Commission and staff discussed the applicants and down payment assistance. Mayor Avila opened and closed the public comments as there were none. Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Burbank, to approve the amendments the Local Housing Initiatives Partnership Plan (LHAP) and direct staff to forward the revised LHAP to Florida Housing Finance Corporation, for approval and acceptance. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner McCool 6 - D. Request approval for purchase of Hydralink brokers and Hydralink SCADA equipment packages for all Lift Stations 1 through 55 from Hydra Services Inc., located in Debary, Florida in a total amount not to exceed $822,109.00 - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure The Lead Waste Water Operator gave a brief explanation of the item. The Commission, Interim City Manager and staff discussed types of upgrades, integrated generated, what SCADA (Supervisory control and data acquisition) does, testing, pump station technology, and water plant system. Commissioner McCool left the meeting at 9:42 p.m. Page 6City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Burbank, to approve the authorization for the purchase of Hydralink brokers and Hydralink SCADA equipment packages for all Lift Stations 1 through 55 from Hydra Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $822,109. The City Manager has the authority to make corrections of scrivener's errors and the like. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, and Commissioner Colwell 5 - E. Request for Approval of Colin Baenziger & Associates Services Contract for Executive Search Services for the Selection of the City Manager. Glenn Whitcomb, Interim City Manager, (386) 878-8850. Strategic Goal: Fiscal/Internal/External Communication The Interim City Manager gave a brief explanation of the item. Motion by Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Burbank, to approve the Colin Baenziger & Associates Services Contract for Executive Search Services for the Selection of the City Manager. Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Brandy White addressed the City Commission. The Commission, Mr. Baenziger and staff discussed Attachment A and the term "contract documents". Mayor Avila suggested to retract the motion and bring the item forward to the next meeting. Commissioner Avila-Vazquez withdrew her motion. Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to table the item to December 11th until all the forms are available as stated in the documentation. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner JodyLee 6 - F. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2023-59 and Budget Amendment Nos. 2023-086 and 2023-087 for the General Fund and the Street Lighting Fund for FY 2022-2023 - Mari Leisen, Finance Director, (386) 878-8553. Page 7City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues - Maintain a Balanced Budget The Finance Director gave a brief explanation of the item. Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner JodyLee, to approve Resolution No. 2023-59 and Budget Amendment Nos. 2023-086 and 2023-087 for the General Fund and Street Lighting Districts Fund for FY 2022-23. The Interim City Manager has the authority to make corrections of Scrivener's errors and the like. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner JodyLee 6 - Motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, to extend the meeting by an hour and a half. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner JodyLee 6 - G. Request approval for the 1st Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Deland, Deltona, Orange City and the County of Volusia as water supplies in an amount not to exceed $36,840 - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure The Acting Public Works Director gave a brief explanation of the item. Vice Mayor Bradford asked if the item was budgeted and the Acting Public Works Director responded yes. Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Brandy White and David Sosa addressed the City Commission. The Interim City Manager spoke about the length of the agreement, the master plan of projects, SJRMD (St. Johns River Management District), requirements and goals of the CUP (Consumptive Use Permit), continuation or change orders and the City's percentage. Page 8City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes Motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to approve the 1st Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Deland, Deltona, Orange City and the County of Volusia as water supplies in an amount not to exceed $36,840. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner JodyLee 5 - Against: Mayor Avila1 - H. Request for approval and authorization to purchase a new Vac-Con Sewer Combination Cleaner from Southern Sewer Equipment Sales as found on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #FSA23-EQU21.0, Item 378 in the amount of $539,204.00 - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure/Equipment Replacement The Acting Public Works Director gave a brief explanation of the item. The Commission, Interim City Manager and staff discussed vehicle age, Florida Sheriff's Association Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract, using other vendors, shopping around, type of vehicle, specialty equipment with limited manufacturers, other vendors and purchasing guidelines. Motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Colwell, to approve the purchase of a new Vac-Con Sewer Combination Cleaner from Southern Sewer Equipment Sales with guidelines before making the purchase to shop around to get other prices to make sure we can't get it cheaper somewhere else. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner JodyLee 6 - I. Request for Approval of Resolution 2023-60 and Budget Amendment to increase the Other Contractual Services account to fund the HR Director and Administrative Assistant temporary positions for the Fiscal Year of 2024 in the amount of $60,000 - Glenn Whitcomb, City Manager (386) 878-8858. Strategic Goal: Maintain current fiscal stability, maximize alternative Page 9City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes funding sources and promote an effective system of checks and balances. The Interim City Manager gave a brief explanation of the item. The Commission discussed the cost plus benefits, the hiring status, the current temporary staff and the staffing agency. Motion by Commissioner JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner Burbank, to approve Resolution No. 2023-60 and budget amendment to increase the other contractual services account to fund the HR Director and Administrative Assistant temporary positions for the Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $60,000. Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Brandy White and David Sosa addressed the City Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner JodyLee 5 - Against: Mayor Avila1 - 10. COMMENTS ON CONSENT ITEMS: Citizen comments are limited to issues and concerns on the Consent Agenda item(s). Please complete a public participation slip and indicate in the subject line the issue you wish to address. Members of the City Commission shall not enter into discussion or respond to individuals' comments during the public forum other than to give directions or to ask for clarification. Please be courteous and respectful of the views of others. Personal attacks on Commission members, City staff or members of the public are not allowed, and will be ruled out of order by the Mayor. Brandy White and David Sosa addressed the City Commission. 11. 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. Commissioner JodyLee requested to pull Items 11-A & 11-B for discussion. Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Burbank, to pull Items 11-A and 11-B for discussion and approve Consent Agenda Items 11-C through 11-J. The motion carried by the Page 10City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner JodyLee 6 - A. Request approval of Lake Jem Farms’ quote # 0127256 for completion of CIP-Park’s soccer field repairs project at a cost not to exceed budgeted amount of $140,000. - Mark Manning, Parks & Recreation (386) 878-8905. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure This item was approved with Item 11-B. B. Request approval to award Bid # 24001 -sod, to Lake Jem Farms, LLC. for as needed sod citywide. - Mark Manning, Parks & Recreation (386) 878-8905 Strategic Goal: Infrastructure The Parks & Recreation Director gave a brief explanation of the item. The Commission discussed the YMCA fields, the cost, field types, and the bid process. Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner Burbank, to approve Items 11-A & 11-B, to award Bid #24001 to Lake Jem Farms, LLC.. The motion carried by the following vote: For: Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Bradford, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Burbank, and Commissioner Colwell 5 - Against: Commissioner JodyLee1 - C. Request approval of the three-year maintenance agreements/extended warranties with Stryker and Zoll with funding approved for the current fiscal year and contingent upon Commission appropriation for future fiscal years. - Fire Chief Bill Snyder, Fire Department (386) 575-6902 Strategic Goal: Public Safety Approved by Consent - to approve the three-year maintenance agreements/extended warranties with Stryker and Zoll with funding approved for the current fiscal year and contingent upon Commission appropriation for future fiscal years. Page 11City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes D. Request approval to purchase replacement vehicles for two Fire Administration staff positions with the approved budget funds. - Fire Chief Bill Snyder, Fire Department (386) 575-6902. Strategic Goal: Public Safety Approved by Consent - to approve the purchase of replacement vehicles for two Fire Administration staff positions with the approved budget funds. E. Request approval for approval and authorization to purchase a Caterpillar 289D3 Skid Steer Loader with attachments from Ring Power Corporation as found on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract FSA23-EQU21.0 in the amount of $134,266 - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure/Equipment Replacement Approved by Consent - to approve the purchase a Caterpillar 289D3 Skid Steer Loader with attachments from Ring Power Corporation as found on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract FSA23-EQU21.0 in the amount of $134,266. F. Request for approval and authorization to purchase a new 2024 Thompson High Head 6-Inch portable pump from Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Company, Inc. as found on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #FSA23-EQU21.0 Heavy Equipment, Item 317 in the amount of $69,942.00 - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure/Equipment Replacement Approved by Consent - to approve the purchase of a new 2024 Thompson High Head 6-Inch portable pump from Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Company, Inc. as found on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #FSA23-EQU21.0 Heavy Equipment, Item 317 in the amount of $69,942.00. The City Manager has the authority to make corrections of scrivener’s errors and the like. G. Request approval for approval and authorization to purchase a new F-450 Crew Cab 4 x 4 from Palmetto Ford of Miami as found on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract FSA23-VEL31.0 in the amount of Page 12City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes $71,301 - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure/Equipment Replacement Approved by Consent - to approve the purchase of a new F-450 Crew Cab 4 x 4 from Palmetto Ford of Miami as found on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract FSA23-VEL31.0 in the amount of $71,301. The City Manager has the authority to make corrections of scrivener’s errors and the like. H. Request approval for approval and authorization to purchase a new 2024 Ford Escape from Duval Ford as found on the Bradford County Sheriff’s Contract #BCSO2019-01 in the amount of $32,004.84 - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure/Equipment Replacement Approved by Consent - to approve the purchase of a new 2024 Ford Escape from Duval Ford as found on the Bradford County Sheriff’s Contract #BCSO2019-01 in the amount of $32,004.84. The City Manager has the authority to make corrections of scrivener’s errors and the like. I. Request approval for execution of the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection Grant LPA0509 for Design, Engineering & Permitting the expansion of the Eastern Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $2M - Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965. Strategic Goal: Infrastructure Approved by Consent - to approve the execution of the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection Grant LPA0509 for Design, Engineering & Permitting the expansion of the Eastern Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $2M The City Manager has the authority to make corrections of scrivener’s errors and the like. J. Request to Bid Award for J.C. Standford & Son, Inc. for IT Room 148 renovations to add walls to create offices for $36,196.93 - Robert Cordero, Director of Information Technology Services (386) 878-8807. Strategic Goal: Internal and External Communication Approved by Consent - to approve the bid award for the renovation of the IT Room 148 in the amount of $36,196.93 with a potential max of Page 13City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes $40,000 as budgeted appropriately in the fiscal year 2023/24 City budget. 12. CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL REPORTS AND REQUESTS: Vice Mayor Bradford asked what is being done for the homeless during the cold weather and the Interim City Manager replied staff can look into that and there are facilities that take in residents when the weather is extreme, staff can post the list on the website. 13. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: 14. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: The Interim City Manager stated there was an offer from Sherry DeCrenza with the West Volusia Chamber to paint a mural at the Veterans Memorial Park free of charge. Commissioner Avila-Vazquez stated it is a professional artist and he does this at no charge. Mayor Avila asked if the Veteran's Park wants the mural and the Interim City Manager replied he will get with them for their approval before moving forward and the Commission Concurred. The Interim City Manager stated there is an event for the VMA's 34th award banquet and he asked if anyone is interested in attending. The cost is $1300 for a table or a single ticket is $175 and there was no response from the Commission. The Interim City Manager stated FLC (Foundational Leadership Course) leadership class in February in Kissimmee at the Embassy Suites in Orlando at a cost of $250 per person. He asked if anyone wanted to go and the Mayor was the only one. The Interim City Manager stated there has been some talk about doing away with franchise fees and he asked for a consensus to workshop the topic in January/February and there was no response. Also, staff is already working on the upcoming budget schedule and it is going to be a tight schedule. 15. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS: Vice Mayor Bradford said that she apologizes for missing a couple meetings and she will do what she can to Zoom in and be a part of the meeting. She is responding to emails. She wants to say thank you to everyone for their prayers and asks everyone to keep them coming. Commissioner Avila-Vazquez thanked the participants of the Veterans Day event. She spoke about the turkey give-a-way, "Shout Out" to the Fire Department for their Christmas drive, and complaints regarding calls to the elderly from the Mayor's private Page 14City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023

November 27, 2023City Commission Minutes PIO (Public Information Officer). Commissioner JodyLee spoke about playing nice, working together and he hoped everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving. Mayor Avila spoke about a Council on Aging (elders) Town Hall and he hoped everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Vice Mayor Bradford spoke about the Christmas Parade. The Interim City Manager stated there have been requests for the fire truck to go into the neighborhoods and the Commission concurred to move forward with the approval of the Interim City Manager and the Fire Chief. Mayor Avila thanked Commissioner Avila-Vazquez for the Veterans Day event and he congratulated the newly elected Vice Mayor. He spoke about the food drive, a 5K on February 24th, the 2024 Winter Flag Football League, the Christmas Parade, Selfies with Santa, the City scholarship program, and he hoped everyone enjoys the rest of their holidays and stay safe. 16. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. ______________________________ Santiago Avila, Jr., MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ Joyce Raftery, CMC, MMC, CITY CLERK Page 15City of Deltona Printed on 12/4/2023