City Council Business Meeting on Tuesday, September 20 at 9 a.m.

The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increases valuable discussions, and decreases division.

A business meeting will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Details of the items on the agenda are listed below.

• The City Council will present a proclamation recognizing October as “Raise the Pink Flag with the Pink Army Month” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. AdventHealth Palm Coast will be in attendance to receive the proclamation.  
• The City Council will present a proclamation recognizing October 3-7 as Customer Service Week. The City of Palm Coast Customer Service Representatives consistently make a difference in the lives of the residents of the City by committing to the highest standards of service every day and routinely improving services to citizens through innovative and considerate means.
• The City Council will present a proclamation recognizing September as Cyber Security Month. The City of Palm Coast recognizes the vital role technology has in the daily lives of all internet users, and with many critical infrastructure sectors increasingly reliant on information systems to support financial services, energy, telecommunications, transportation, utilities, healthcare, and emergency response systems. The City of Palm Coast has devoted resources within it solely to support the strengthening and securing of the City’s cyber infrastructure.
• The City Council will appoint a member to the Flagler County Housing Task Force and Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The City of Palm Coast is a recipient of state funding through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. Flagler County administers this funding through an interlocal agreement between the City of Palm Coast and Flagler County Board of County Commissioners. Applications are received through Flagler County. There was only one application received for Council’s consideration.
• The City Council will appoint members to the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB). Pursuant to State law, the PLDRB is designated as the local Planning Agency. Responsibilities of the PLDRB include making recommendations to the City Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and development applications. Further, the PLDRB acts as final authority (subject to appeal to the City Council) on special exceptions.
• The Administration Department will present an ordinance amending a portion of the Volunteer Firefighter Retirement System and Trust Fund, specifically section 2-531 on benefit amounts and eligibility and section 2-549 on supplemental benefits. Since its inception, the Volunteer Corporation is 100% funded by donations and does not utilize City dollars. This item was heard by City Council at their September 6, 2022, Business Meeting. There were no changes suggested to this item

• The Community Development Department will present an ordinance amending the boundaries of the Seminole Palms Community Development District. On January 4, 2022, City Council approved the creation of the Seminole Palms Community Development District. In June 2022, the applicant submitted a petition to amend the boundaries of the Seminole Palms Community Development District (CDD), which is primarily a mechanism for funding the significant costs of providing infrastructure for a residential community. This amendment would add 70.18+/- acres to the existing 239.63+/- acre district. This item was heard by City Council at their September 13, 2022, workshop. There were no changes suggested to this item.
• The City Clerk will present an ordinance amending Section 2-36, Meetings, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palm Coast. This proposed amendment relates to the timing of the organizational meeting for induction of members into office after receipt of the Official Election results from the Supervisor of Elections. The proposed amendment is necessary as the Official Election results cannot be finalized until 10 days after the General Election is held due to the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. This item was heard by City Council at their September 13, 2022, workshop. There were no changes suggested to this item. There was Council consensus to hold the organizational meeting this year on December 6, 2022 if this proposed Ordinance is adopted.

The following items will be presented as consent items for approval:

• Resolution approving automatic/mutual aid interlocal agreement for fire protection and rescue services between the City of Flagler Beach, the City of Palm Coast, and Flagler County.
• Resolution approving sub-recipient agreements for the CDBG-CV Public Service Grant program.
• Resolution approving the continuation of the health insurance with Florida Blue and to include stop loss and life and disability insurance.
• Resolution approving a Master Services Agreement with American Janitorial Incorporated for City-wide janitorial services.
• The City Manager will present a report detailing all emergency and sole source purchases for the month of August 2022, in accordance with Sec 2.25 of Chapter 2, Article 1 Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palm Coast.

Public Comments will be opened at the beginning and end of the business meeting in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes and pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures. Each speaker will approach the podium, provide his/her name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.

Meetings of the Palm Coast City Council typically occur three times per month. A 6 p.m. business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, a 9 a.m. workshop meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, and a 9 a.m. business meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings take place in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.

Business meetings and workshops are open to the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel. Meeting agendas for all public meetings are posted in advance of each meeting on the City’s website. All agendas can be viewed here.

If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-3713. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Stay informed with the latest news and information from the City of Palm Coast by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. You can sign up for weekly updates by visiting www.palmcoastgov.com/government/city-manager/week-in-review.