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The proclamation, read by the mayor, defined human trafficking as the recruitment, harboring or obtaining of a person for labor or service by force, fraud or coercion and noted the global scale of the crime. Tammy Wolden, a victim advocate with the Daytona Beach Police Department, received the proclamation on behalf of local awareness and survivor-support efforts.

Visiting official Jason Leslie, identified in the meeting as a mayor from another Florida municipality, urged Daytona Beach to consider joining what he described as the \"100% club,\" a program associated with the state attorney-general's office that certifies municipalities after all employees complete a free, one-hour online human-trafficking awareness course. Leslie said the training helps employees learn what to report and could help find missing persons; he referenced Amy Lynn Bradley, a missing-person case, and asked the commission to consider the training for city staff.

Commissioners expressed support for awareness efforts and noted partnerships with local shelters and law enforcement. No new funding or formal program commitments were announced at the meeting; commissioners and staff said they would explore follow-up steps and possible training availability through state resources and local partners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission - Jan 08 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Daytona Beach officials read a proclamation recognizing Jan. 11, 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day; a visiting mayor asked the commission to consider participation in a statewide \"100% club\" training initiative for municipal employees.","taxTitle","Daytona Beach City, Volusia County, Florida","taxId",4832,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6387568,"Residents urge fixes for boardwalk stairs, flood control and call for CRA and sales-tax transparency",77,926000,1003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2116270-d5e6b3c27a49049522b64bc674a631a8&start=926&end=1003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2116270-d5e6b3c27a49049522b64bc674a631a8/thumbnail_926000.jpg","/articles/6387568/Daytona-Beach-City/Volusia-County/Florida/Residents-urge-fixes-for-boardwalk-stairs-flood-control-and-call-for-CRA-and-sales-tax-transparency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6387568-0f2c5979c1e35858137c90b0693761fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160361&Signature=aqHUylzqrGhlbfEH2NjBJalvkmtSGcajIP8fvpYm3vMPrVEh5sLCkXIFIlHXJYIUiGqZFeFvEMcsM9spsDc~0mp9P1wLkvveI7wnd5WfbaD0m4iwLV0dAAohXAvDJ~sRqefhAPFKtGOSTv~uOeZLh5t6senpv44z5rmjVlySpJ7-JdVwoCZyatNGnNkIFFp2P0cZbAWcSUCpsUgSeCyEaj5ZIW3jzYOv1Vs8xzvCG9wznNpzH3nApd0YwkBSG321F3RckvgDTVD8f7VnMypk511h4HXX2tGnfEFrOtJ~wg7xD2AyK1jJn-~Q9TLVdyws6Wljr0FUGl7qdImoQCZ0TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple Daytona Beach residents used the Jan. 8 public-comment period to press the commission on recurring local problems, including boardwalk stairs that fail in storms, neighborhood flooding, concerns about CRA spending and the city's share of sales tax revenues.

John Nicholson, whose remarks focused on beach access, said the boardwalk stairs installed in prior repairs fail in storms and suggested reinstalling concrete steps that lasted decades rather than current breakaway or metal designs. \"I'm asking you to look at it because, we make money off the tourist,\" Nicholson said, urging the city to consider more durable stair design to keep beach access open for visitors.

Several residents asked the commission to address chronic flooding in Fairway Estates and other low-lying areas. One resident proposed enlarging retention facilities or adding storage tanks to hold stormwater until tides allow outfall; commissioners and staff acknowledged ongoing work on drainage and said staff is looking into long-term mitigation.

Speakers also addressed financial issues: one commenter urged the commission to press county and state officials for a fairer distribution of sales-tax and tourist-related revenues, saying Daytona Beach provides a disproportionate share of tax receipts; another asked for greater transparency on Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) expenditures and questioned the status of funds in a specific CRA account.

Other public comments urged more enforcement and cleanup around Beville Road/Walmart and mentioned new local businesses investing in commercial corridors. Commissioners acknowledged the comments, thanked city departments for cleanup and code-enforcement efforts and said staff would follow up on specific requests.

None of the citizen remarks triggered immediate votes; several items were referred to appropriate departments for follow-up.","During public comment on Jan. 8 residents raised recurring problems with boardwalk access and steps, urged long-term flood mitigation for Fairway Estates and proposed ideas for CRA transparency and better sales-tax distribution; commissioners and staff acknowledged the concerns and pointed to ongoing and planned follow-ups.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6387574,"Commission introduces Reserve at Strickland comp plan amendment, debate centers on nonresidential carve-out and growth concerns",318,1693000,2011000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2116270-d5e6b3c27a49049522b64bc674a631a8&start=1693&end=2011","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2116270-d5e6b3c27a49049522b64bc674a631a8/thumbnail_1693000.jpg","/articles/6387574/Daytona-Beach-City/Volusia-County/Florida/Commission-introduces-Reserve-at-Strickland-comp-plan-amendment-debate-centers-on-nonresidential-carve-out-and-growth-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6387574-fe5eac552f82b2b5359f20840f5cffae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160361&Signature=fMsSn5XtuVTQ6z1iN2Y9z3H8l0Mw52KAf3xIaoX5MWUDhswoNr-0xlUQwG5E5vOaxXh4APTP0faL81YZu7rTJGP0qecDW22X1a9zoEJf90zTgPsLu9COP4wK6yyeeIwyys6kpOjtqRDSDdx8aUH25Kh2Zbj~527N99ydeJYWy8Bu1uf2PgBsXWkqOugCQDaAw-OvMhqTj8sWCQ~FRdviWZQDJkePoRn22LVaHoo6~wKCKCuhr~05-dZkuLBXJXtCdV1SZiWgtru5CI7zG8eJx-iwjxjj95kXjxwoK0IlUMYo31Cz~8BI8cREhUPNxkgpqKBGtbUxch6p7~b0b8pD7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff introduced a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a related first amendment to the Reserve at Strickland Planned Development (PD) on Jan. 8, setting final action for Jan. 22, 2025.

The proposed comprehensive plan change would amend the future land use designation of about 2.31 acres at 1857 Strickland Range Road from Office Transition (OT) to Mixed Use (MU) and amend the neighborhood development policy to allow limited commercial development. The zoning amendment would rezone approximately 2.3 acres from PDG to PDG with a first amendment to allow additional commercial uses and to revise development criteria.

Commissioners asked staff to include an explicit limitation to prohibit residential uses on the property, after a commissioner noted that the backup materials do not show residential elements and asked that language be added to reassure residents. City staff and proponents said the zoning text can be amended to add an explicit \"no residential\" statement and that doing so would not require restarting the application process; staff agreed to add that language for clarity. Commissioner remarks emphasized concerns about rapid residential growth in the LPGA/Strickland Range corridor and called for a broader commission discussion on growth management in the area.

The items were introduced on first reading; a public hearing and final commission action are scheduled for Jan. 22, 2025. Staff said the amendment aims to allow limited commercial services so that residents could walk to retail/services rather than drive, an approach some commissioners described as \"smart growth.\" One proponent said the change internalizes trip capture and supports pedestrian access.

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The resolution for Cornerstone Exchange authorizes the city manager to sign the final plat for a subdivision on about 22.71 acres at the southwest corner of Williamson Boulevard and LPGA Boulevard and permit recordation after specified conditions are met. The motion carried, recorded as 6-1 in favor.

The commission also approved a resolution for Halifax Townhomes, a subdivision on about 39.44 acres on the west side of Clyde Morris Boulevard just south of the new Cornerstone Boulevard section. The preliminary and final plat resolution likewise authorizes the city manager to sign and record the plat once conditions precedent are satisfied; that motion also carried 6-1.

No members of the public spoke on either item and no substantive ordinance text or conditions were read into the record beyond what appears in the agenda descriptions. The clerk recorded the tallies as 6-1 for Cornerstone Exchange and 6-1 for Halifax Townhomes; the record did not show the names of individual yes/no votes on the floor.

Both items authorize administrative steps to permit recordation after staff confirms the listed conditions have been met. No immediate developer agreements or funding changes were announced on the dais.","On Jan. 8 the commission approved final plats for Cornerstone Exchange and the preliminary/final plat for Halifax Townhomes; both resolutions passed with recorded tallies (Cornerstone: 6-1; Halifax: 6-1).",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6387582,"Daytona Beach commission repeals 2023 redistricting ordinance, plans new map before 2026 election",414,1144000,1558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2116270-d5e6b3c27a49049522b64bc674a631a8&start=1144&end=1558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2116270-d5e6b3c27a49049522b64bc674a631a8/thumbnail_1144000.jpg","/articles/6387582/Daytona-Beach-City/Volusia-County/Florida/Daytona-Beach-commission-repeals-2023-redistricting-ordinance-plans-new-map-before-2026-election","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6387582-26a41cca7e7a72fa0ba8aee8ad210b57/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160361&Signature=bBeDrNR4sMcHQpgaxzs7FBIqSNCSFTuodUeSY0QF0PjcBZ0WcvkWmfwMA29rC5wN6j7v7Gtvp4GfAyeGOuIgDlYOagDhmHKhBhfKj69yCQP~x41Nf5BBXmhaDkh2Y3t1g4-U4GElm7JxLRfvp-siy4vcFkIHlgEMRDqAHbCVyq3ODdJi17xKJX12QIfliM8lf5f2dYPA6QNodw8Bfsj5XkuegW2LF79GH~3vSNZwG1ay34iD6eMmJr5Xc43C4~JTpHpSaOaTZdczyJDEyMFaDITatrgofwhM04JREcrw-7GKC-2SKpRV24wFUTCnencU8bbrf3FmcZ38ivZDnUcngQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Daytona Beach City Commission voted unanimously Jan. 8 to repeal Ordinance 2023-268, the ordinance that established the city's current commission district boundaries, and directed staff to begin work on a new redistricting plan to be adopted before the regular municipal election in 2026.

The repeal drew a public comment from John Nicholson, who said residents should not be left using outdated district boundaries for a long period and questioned the timetable for hiring a new consultant to redraw districts. \"If we don't change it for 2 more years 2026, it'll be 17 years,\" Nicholson said, arguing for more timely redistricting.

Assistant City Attorney David Russell told commissioners the next steps if the repeal is accepted would include filing a motion with the court to dismiss the pending lawsuit as moot and then bringing an item to the commission to hire a new consultant to prepare the replacement plan. Russell said the city must complete a new plan before the next general election and that the city would likely need to rely on 2020 U.S. Census data for population and demographic specifics, though consultants could advise on alternatives and related legal compliance such as Voting Rights Act considerations.

The repeal was presented on second reading as an ordinance repealing Ordinance 2023-268 and related charter language, and commissioners voted to approve the repeal 7-0. The commission did not identify a mover or seconder on the record; the clerk recorded the tally as 7-0 in favor.

Commission discussion and public comments raised timing and data questions. Commissioner questions on whether redistricting must use the 2020 census were answered by Russell, who said the census is typically used because it provides the necessary demographic specificity required for legal compliance, though consultants could explore other sources at the commission's direction.

Next steps spelled out by staff include bringing a contract for a new consultant to the commission for approval and returning with a schedule to complete a replacement plan in time for the 2026 election. The commission did not adopt a new map at the Jan. 8 meeting.

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The repeal allows the city to restart the districting process and to return with a consultant recommendation and timetable for completing a new plan before the 2026 municipal election.","The City Commission voted 7-0 on Jan. 8 to repeal Ordinance 2023-268, removing the city\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000which had established new commission district boundaries; staff said a new consultant will be hired and a replacement plan adopted before the 2026 municipal election.","actionData","errors"]

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