By-Line: Tiana Hernandez, Communications & Marketing
Topics include City Manager applicant review, Palm Harbor Golf Club facility overview, 2050 Comprehensive Plan amendments, and more.
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, January 28, at 9 a.m. will be as follows:
Presentations
The following presentations will be presented:
- The City Administration will give a presentation with updates from Advent Health.
- The Human Resources Department will present an overview of applicants received by Strategic Government Resources (SGR) for the open City Manager position. During the November 19, 2024, workshop, SGR outlined the City Manager recruitment process and gathered input from the council to develop the recruitment profile. After posting the position on November 23 and closing it on December 29, the Council will review the applicants and select 10-12 semifinalists for further review.
- The Parks and Recreation Department will give a presentation on the Palm Harbor Golf Club, covering its current state and opportunities to enhance its value to Palm Coast residents. At the January 7, 2025, Business Meeting, City Council requested a presentation on the Palm Harbor Golf Club, focusing on its current operations, community engagement, and potential enhancements.
- The Community Development Department will present an overview of the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, including the process, key changes to goals and policies, and responses to state agency comments. The presentation will address specific City Council concerns and seek direction on how to proceed with adopting the plan.
- The Community Development Department will give a presentation on the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) Pillar of Priority Objective #3, which will outline the process for evaluating and prioritizing turn lanes and discuss funding status for road safety improvements in Palm Coast.
- The City Administration will present a resolution to adopt the Palm Coast Heroes Act regarding city employees entering certain military service.
Public Comments will be opened at the beginning and end of the business meeting following Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes and according 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.
Beginning February 4, 2025, the Council will hold the following meetings each month: a business meeting at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday, a workshop at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday, a business meeting at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday, and a new workshop at 9 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday. All meetings will continue to be held in the Community Wing at City Hall, 160 Lake Avenue, Palm Coast.
Proclamations and award presentations during evening business meetings will now begin at 5:30 p.m., 30 minutes before the meeting start time. Additionally, public comments on non-agenda items will be limited to 30 minutes at the beginning and end of each meeting. This schedule is subject to change due to holidays or other unforeseen circumstances. Residents are encouraged to visit the Palm Coast City Council meeting webpage for the latest schedule and agenda updates.
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.
