Below is the Palm Coast City Council Meeting Agenda for January 7th, 6 pm.
Topics include short-term vacation rental fee structure, Community Development Block Grant Program Affirmative Action Plan, City Council policies and procedures, and more.
Palm Coast—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, increase valuable discussions, and decrease division.
The agenda for the City Council Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, at 6 p.m. will be as follows:
Minutes
The minutes of the City Council will be presented for approval:
- December 17, 2024, Business Meeting
Ordinances Second Read
The following ordinance will be presented:
- The Community Development Department will present an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the City of Palm Coast Ordinances to add Article V, regulating short-term vacation rentals. This ordinance has been developing since June 2024 in response to community concerns and proposes specific registration, inspection, and operational requirements to address these concerns.
Ordinances First Read
The following ordinances will be presented:
- The Fire Department will present an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article VI, Retirement, Division 2, Volunteer Firefighter Retirement System and Trust Fund.
Resolutions
The following resolutions will be presented:
- The City administration will present a resolution establishing a fee structure for short-term vacation rental registration and inspections.
- The Community Development Department will present an update on Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. This presentation will detail ongoing efforts to align the city’s infrastructure, website, and public services with the latest federal accessibility standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
- The Community Development Department will present a resolution to repeal and replace the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 504 Compliance Policy to adhere to federal non-discrimination standards. This update incorporates new federal requirements to ensure non-discrimination and accessibility for individuals with disabilities in HUD-funded programs.
- The Community Development Department will present a resolution amending policies related to the Community Development Block Grant Program Affirmative Action Plan. The amendment aims to encourage diversity in project contracts.
- The City Administration will present a resolution amending City Council Policies and Procedures to improve meeting efficiency and public participation.
Consent
The following items will be presented together for consent:
- The Fire Department will present a resolution approving the piggybacking contract between Stryker Sales, Inc., and Eagle County Health Services District, DBA Eagle County Paramedic Services, for medical equipment, software, training, and accessories as needed.
- The Fire Department will present a resolution amending the interlocal agreement with the Flagler County Board of Commissioners for enhanced 911 addressing to accurately reflect the current state of the E911 responsibilities and remove language that is no longer relevant to the addressing and naming of streets.
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 occur 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 before the meeting.
