City Council Meeting Agenda - January 13, 2026
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular meeting of the South Daytona City Council, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1672 South Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona, Florida.
A. OPENING
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Invocation
5. City Manager Report
a. The Public Works Department installed a new stormwater inlet on Boston Avenue that was identified as being necessary to reduce flooding within the neighborhood. Several more inlets are scheduled to be installed so keep following our FaceBook page or checking our website for weekly updates throughout the upcoming year.
b. The design of the Stevens Canal Bank Stabilization Project has begun. Soil borings were completed along the canal to identify soil types and the locations of unsuitable material such as muck and rock. These findings will be used to determine sheet pile wall installation depths and the proper shoring required to alleviate the ongoing erosion of the canal. The completion of bank stabilization project will widen the canal, increase flow, reduce erosion and decrease the possibility of overflow.
c. While a Public Works crew member was with the geotechnical team walking the canal, a leaning tree was noticed. If this large tree was not removed, it could fall, especially during a storm, and block flow in the Stevens Canal resulting in a catastrophic situation. Thankfully, this tree was identified, reported and removed by our team to ensure proper flow.
d. Public Works crews replaced an inlet top located on Citrus Avenue that had become rusted and on the verge of collapse. The inlet deficiency was called to our attention by the resident who lived there. If you see an issue that you think needs to be addressed, please do not hesitate to contact our Public Works Department at 322-3080 to make us aware of the issue so that we may take care of it.
e. The Public Works Department is in the process of cleaning the backflow preventers City-wide. They started in the Stevens Canal. The process of cleaning is no easy task. First the backflow preventor must be unfastened and removed. The backflows can weigh up to a thousand pounds depending on their size. The backflow device and pipe are then cleaned out and the backflow reattached. This requires our crews to complete the work while submerged in water. Luckily, we have a dedicated staff in Public Works who are trained to work in difficult conditions to get the job done.
f. Public Works crews rehabilitated a stormwater inlet on Kenilworth Avenue. It was noticed that the bottom of the inlet was broken and groundwater was infiltrating our stormwater system. Crews injected grout to reform the bottom of the inlet providing a long lasting repair designed to keep pesky groundwater out of our system.
g. Public Works crews replaced Lift Station #4 located on Anastasia Drive. This new station has more sewer pumping capacity which alleviates the likelihood of backups into those homes south of Reed Canal Road and in Coventry Forest.
h. The Public Works Department completed a stormwater pipe replacement at the intersection of Kenilworth Avenue and Alice Place. The old, corrugated metal pipe was replaced with durable HDPE from one basin to another to increase flow and eliminate impending collapse. The project was finished by installing new inlet tops to improve long-term functionality.
i. Public Works crews cleaned out and repaired a backflow preventor located in Reed Canal that was found to be in the slightly open position. Backflow preventors need to be fully closed when not in use in order to function properly. Our crews removed the device and replaced the failing clamps to ensure the device worked as designed. The repair of this device will help reduce flooding in the Hammock Lakes subdivision.
j. I do want to take a minute and say thanks to our Public Works Department for all of their hard work throughout last year improving our drainage system. Over 80 projects were completed in the rain, heat and somewhat cold without a single complaint. These crews know the devastation that our residents went through in 2022 and 2024 with many experiencing flooding in their own homes located throughout the County. They know each improvement that is made helps to reduce stormwater from entering homes and they are committed to continuing their efforts in 2026.
6. City Attorney Report
B. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on any topic, whether it pertains to community concerns, personal perspectives, or general topics like the weather. When invited to approach the podium, please clearly state your name and address for the official record.
While speaking, direct your comments to the City Council as a whole and not towards any of the audience members or cameras. As the established standard, each person will be given approximately three minutes to speak. Although there is no formal clock, be concise enough without repetition to ensure everyone has had an opportunity to participate. Please note that the City Council will not respond to any viewpoint or question during this time as it is your opportunity to be heard.
C. CONSENT AGENDA
Those matters included under the consent agenda are self-explanatory and not expected to require discussion for approval. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member of the City Council, that item must be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. (Read by Mayor Hall)
7. Approval of minutes: December 9, 2025 City Council Meeting and December 18, 2025 Special Meeting.
8. Resolution No. 2026-01. A Resolution of the City of South Daytona, Florida calling for a general election to be held August 18, 2026, and a run-off election to be held November 3, 2026 (if necessary); for the purpose of electing council members for Seat 2 and Seat 3; setting forth the dates for qualifying; authorizing appointment of the clerks, inspectors, and deputies; designating polling places for the voters; appointing Lisa Lewis as Supervisor of Elections and custodian of the voting machines; designating the Deputy City Clerk as election official; providing for the dates and times of opening the polls and early voting; designating the Volusia County Canvassing Board as certifying authority for the election; and providing an effective date. First and only reading.
9. Consideration of approving and authorizing the Police Chief and City Manager to execute a Volusia County Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Agreement to provide law enforcement services as a part of a mutual aid arrangement.
D. REGULAR AGENDA
10. Consideration of approving the purchase of sewer wet well mixers manufactured by Smith and Loveless from the sole provider Hydra Service to install inside Lift Station #12 located on Hickorywood Drive in the Big Tree Shores subdivision and Lift Station #17 located on Magnolia Avenue near Beville Road in the amount of $29,471 as budgeted in the current fiscal year.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS
F. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, the person will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City does not prepare or provide a verbatim record of the proceedings.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with a disability needing a special accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact the Deputy City Clerk’s Office no later than 72 hours prior to the proceedings. The Deputy City Clerk can be reached by mail at 1672 S. Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona, Florida 32119 or by telephone at (386) 322-3014 or by email at bwitte@southdaytona.org