Madeira Beach, Florida

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider Resolution 2026-06, which proposes a moratorium on the collection of mobility fees and includes an evaluation of impact fees by Kimley-Horn. The commission will also hold discussions on landscaping regulations and nonconformities related to business tax receipt requirements.

• Resolution 2026-06: Moratorium on collection of mobility fee and Kimley-Horn Impact Fee Evaluation
• Discussion of Landscaping Regulations
• Discussion of Nonconformities and Business Tax Receipt Requirements

Special Magistrate-Variance/Special Exception Use/Code Enforcement Hearing

This is a Special Magistrate hearing for variance, special exception use, and code enforcement cases. The agenda includes 11 new business items, each a code enforcement case at a specific address. There are also four old business items, including a continuation and affidavits of compliance. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda topics and on agenda items when they arise.

• CE-25-18 at 14225 N Bayshore Dr
• CE-26-59 at 15320 Harbor Dr
• CE-25-186 at 600 Flamingo Dr
• CE-26-34 at 12959 Pelican Ln
• CE-26-44 at 13406 Boca Ciega Ave (continuation)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three ordinances: charter amendments regarding election dates and candidate qualifying, vacation of a portion of Fisherman's Alley right-of-way, and the John's Pass Village Hotel Planned Development rezoning (second reading) along with a related development agreement. They will also consider a resolution to impose a moratorium on mobility fee collection, approve minutes from previous meetings, and act on consent items including a city attorney contract renewal and a piggyback agreement with Lake County. Additionally, the board will set the agenda for a future workshop covering topics such as a sheriff's office contract, stormwater fee analysis, and holiday decor proposals.

• Ordinance 2026-07: Charter amendments (election dates, qualifying periods, term transitions, referendum questions) – 1st reading/public hearing
• Ordinance 2026-06: Vacation of right-of-way for a portion of Fisherman's Alley – 2nd reading/public hearing
• Ordinance 2026-05: John's Pass Village Hotel Planned Development rezoning – 2nd reading/public hearing
• John's Pass Village Hotel Planned Development – Development Agreement
• Resolution 2026-06: Moratorium on collection of mobility fee

Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting

Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop #4

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Madeira Beach Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive an HR report, and discuss the City's Safety & Accident Prevention Manual under old business. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive review item.

• Review of City of Madeira Beach Safety & Accident Prevention Manual (Old Business)
• HR Report for June 30, 2026
• Approval of April 20, 2026, meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

The commission approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and unanimously agreed to share its 2026 progress report with the Board of Commissioners. Staff reported on ongoing hiring for the HR director and building official roles, and confirmed the community communications manager starts July 6. The commission directed immediate implementation of interim safety protocol updates while a comprehensive manual rebuild begins. These staffing and safety changes will affect city employee operations and service coverage for residents.

• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Unanimously consented to share 2026 progress report with Board of Commissioners
• Directed immediate implementation of interim safety protocol updates
• Set hiring goal for HR director by end of September 2026
• Scheduled next meeting for September 22, 2026

SP 2026 Gulf Major Site Plan Review Neighborhood Meeting - 15227 Gulf Boulevard

This is a neighborhood information meeting for a proposed mixed-use building at 15227 Gulf Boulevard, required before the Local Planning Agency reviews the major site plan. The applicant, St Pete Beach Investments LLC, will present the preliminary development plan, intended uses, and design. Nearby property owners can ask questions about traffic, noise, stormwater, and construction impacts.

• Proposed mixed-use building at 15227 Gulf Boulevard (parcel 09-31-15-00000-240-0900)
• Meeting hosted by David Wonsick, manager of St Pete Beach Investments LLC
• Presentation includes preliminary development plan and visual aids
• Discussion of potential impacts: traffic, parking, noise, lighting, stormwater, environment
• Q&A session for nearby property owners

This neighborhood meeting was informational only; no formal decisions were made. Owner Dave Wonsick presented plans for a mixed-use building with a ground-floor cafe and 11-room boutique hotel at 15227 Gulf Boulevard. Neighbors raised concerns about parking adequacy, potential spillover, and the design of the building's side facing Gulf Boulevard.

Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop #3

The Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners holds its third budget workshop, focusing on a revenue analysis for the upcoming fiscal year 2027. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting to review projected income sources.

• Discussion of FY 2027 revenues analysis

The Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop focused on a fund-by-fund revenue analysis for FY 2027. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the session was solely a discussion of revenue trends, one-time items, and upcoming budget milestones.

Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several policy items, including a potential salary increase for commissioners, moving the city's municipal elections from March to November, and a resolution imposing a moratorium on mobility fee collection. The meeting also includes a legislative update from a consultant and consideration of a contract extension for city attorney services. No final votes are expected; the workshop is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Board of Commissioners salary increase
• Discussion on changing March municipal elections to November
• City Attorney services contract extension
• Resolution 2026-06: moratorium on collection of mobility fee and impact fee evaluation
• Nonconformities and business tax receipt requirements

The Board of Commissioners held a regular workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Presenters covered the 2026 state legislative update, including the City's $1M Area 6 road project funding, new state bills affecting local governments, and the potential property tax elimination ballot measure. Commissioners discussed a possible salary increase for themselves and a proposal to move municipal elections from March to November, but took no action on either item.

Special Magistrate-Variance/Special Exception Use/Code Enforcement Hearing

The Special Magistrate will conduct a hearing to decide on multiple code enforcement cases, variance requests, and a special exception use including new and old business items. Public comment is allowed, and quasi-judicial hearings require advance notice from affected parties.

• AD 2026-02 at 410 Normandy (advertising/land use application)
• VAR 2026-02 at 13301 Gulf Lane (variance request)
• 2026.015 at 350 BOCA CIEGA DR (new business item)
• CE-26-37 at 230 146TH AVE (code enforcement case)
• CE-25-167 at 515 129TH AVE E (affidavit of non-compliance, old business)

Board of Commissioners Strategic Plan Public Workshop (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public workshop to review strategic plan inputs, confirm policy priorities, rank major initiatives, and provide direction for the final strategic plan action table. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the session is intended for discussion and staff guidance. Public comment is invited on non-agenda topics.

• Review strategic plan inputs and confirm policy priorities
• Rank major initiatives and provide direction for final action table
• Public comment period for non-agenda topics

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 to rezone 555 150th Avenue from Planned Development to Marine Commercial (C-4). They also have first readings on a right-of-way vacation for Fisherman's Alley and a rezoning for the John's Pass Village Hotel. Consent items include the purchase of a 2026 Ford F550 dump truck and an interlocal agreement for NPDES MS4 permit cost-sharing. Agenda setting includes discussion of a potential moratorium on mobility fees.

• Ordinance 2026-03: second reading and public hearing to rezone 555 150th Avenue to C-4 Marine Commercial
• Ordinance 2026-06: first reading and public hearing to vacate a portion of Fisherman's Alley
• Ordinance 2026-05: first reading and public hearing to rezone John's Pass Village Hotel as Planned Development
• Approval of piggyback contract for Duncan Drive roadway and stormwater improvements in Area 5
• Resolution 2026-06: moratorium on mobility fees (discussion item)

The Board of Commissioners approved four ordinances and the consent agenda. The most significant action was the first reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-05, rezoning property for the John's Pass Village Hotel as a Planned Development. Also approved were a rezoning at 555 150th Avenue to C-4 Marine Commercial, the vacation of a portion of Fisherman's Alley with a waived privilege fee, and several consent items including a dump truck purchase.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0) including 2026 Ford F550 dump truck purchase, NPDES MS4 permit interlocal agreement, and hearing officers
• Approved Ordinance 2026-03 rezoning 555 150th Avenue to C-4 Marine Commercial (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-06 vacation of Fisherman's Alley right-of-way with privilege fee waiver and advanced to second reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-05 rezoning 214 Boardwalk Place East as John's Pass Village Hotel Planned Development (5-0)
• Approved five sets of meeting minutes from May 2026 (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting (Revised)

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05, rezoning for the John's Pass Village Hotel Planned Development, and will consider the associated Development Agreement. They will also discuss Ordinance 2026-06, which would vacate a portion of Fisherman's Alley. A previously scheduled item on low-density vacation rental zoning (Ordinance 2026-04) has been postponed at the applicant's request.

• Ordinance 2026-04, Low Density Vacation Rental zoning – postponed by applicant
• John's Pass Village Hotel Planned Development (PD) Development Agreement – new business
• Ordinance 2026-05, John's Pass Village Hotel PD Rezoning – public hearing
• Ordinance 2026-06, Vacation of Right-of-Way – portion of Fisherman's Alley – commission discussion

Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop #2

The Board of Commissioners holds a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2027 budget. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the budget, with public comment allowed. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed; the item is purely informational and deliberative.

• Discussion of FY 2027 Budget Workshop #2 Presentation

Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss changing the city's municipal elections from March to November, along with first readings of ordinances on vacation rental zoning and the John's Pass Village Hotel project. Other items include a bid award for seawall replacement and road improvements, and recognition forms.

• Discussion on changing municipal elections from March to November
• Ordinance 2026-04: Zoning establishing Division 6 – Low Density Vacation Rental
• Ordinance 2026-05 and 2026-06: John's Pass Village Hotel Planned Development Rezoning and right-of-way vacation of Fisherman’s Alley
• Approval of RFP 26-05 Bid Award to Speeler Companies for Marina Seawall Replacement and Tom & Kitty Stuart Park Seawall Improvements
• Approval to piggyback off City of Belleair Bluffs contract for Area 5 roadway and drainage improvements

The Board directed staff to draft a charter amendment ordinance for a referendum to move municipal elections from March to November. The Commission set a hearing schedule for the John’s Pass Village Hotel application and directed the City Attorney to place a proposed vacation rental zoning ordinance on the next regular agenda for a public hearing. The election change would shift voting dates and extend current commissioner terms, while the zoning and hotel applications will proceed through standard public review.

• Directed drafting of charter amendment for November election referendum
• Set June and July hearing schedule for John’s Pass Village Hotel application
• Directed placing Ordinance 2026-04 on regular agenda for first public hearing
• Approved moving hearing officer agreements to next regular meeting for formal approval
• Directed City Manager to complete GrantWorks contract review within a week
• Directed finalizing resident recognition and appreciation forms

Board of Commissioners Special Meeting

The Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract with Speeler Companies for marina seawall replacement and Tom & Kitty Stuart Park seawall improvements. They will also consider a first amendment to the city manager's employment agreement. Public comment is invited before decisions.

• Approval of RFP 26-05 and contract with Speeler Companies for Marina Seawall Replacement and Tom & Kitty Stuart Park Seawall Improvements
• First Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement

The Board unanimously approved a $209,850 contract with Speeler Companies for seawall replacements at the Marina and Tom & Kitty Stuart Park, funded through the Marina and Archibald Park funds. They also unanimously approved the first amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Approved RFP 26-05 and contract with Speeler Companies for marina and park seawall improvements (Option 2 concrete block walls) for $209,850 (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to City Manager's employment agreement (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Special Meeting (for a Shade Meeting)

The Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to immediately recess into a closed (out-of-sunshine) session to discuss the pending litigation Clifford Smith, Jr. vs City of Madeira Beach. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session for lawsuit Clifford Smith, Jr. vs City of Madeira Beach, Case No.19-8396-CI

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board will hold a first reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 to rezone 555 150th Avenue from Planned Development to Marine Commercial. They will also consider consent items including grants for resilience and stormwater, a parking study contract, and a budget amendment. Additionally, they will hear the FY 2025 financial audit results and set the agenda for a future workshop on topics like election changes, vacation rentals, and seawall replacement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 rezoning 555 150th Avenue from PD to C-4 (Marine Commercial)
• Presentation of FY 2025 Financial Statement Audit Results
• Consent: FDEP Resilient Florida Grant and Stormwater Resiliency Grant acceptance
• Resolution 2026-03: FY 2026 Budget Amendment #1
• Parking Study Contract with ADEAS Q

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning from Planned Development to Marine Commercial for the property at 555 150th Avenue. They also adopted a budget amendment to include an $18,000,000 appropriation for the purchase of that same property. Additionally, several grant-related items and policy updates were approved.

• Approved Agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2026-04-08, 2026-04-21, 2026-04-29 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved FDEP Resilient Grant for Vulnerability update and Adaptation plan (5-0)
• Approved FDEP Grant No. L0253 Stormwater Resiliency Project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-03 rezoning 555 150th Avenue to C-4 Marine Commercial (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-02 amending the BOC Policy Handbook (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-03 FY 2026 Budget Amendment #1 for $18M property purchase (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 to rezone 555 150th Avenue from Planned Development (PD) to Marine Commercial (C-4). They will also review a major site plan for 503 150th Avenue and consider approving the February 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 to rezone 555 150th Avenue from PD to C-4 (Marine Commercial)
• Review of SP 2026-02 Major Site Plan for 503 150th Avenue
• Approval of February 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop #1

The Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners will hold Budget Workshop #1 for FY 2027. The meeting includes public comment and discussion of the upcoming fiscal year budget. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2027 Budget Workshop #1

Board of Commissioners Regular Workshop Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning of 555 150th Avenue from Planned Development to Marine Commercial (C-4) and discuss a new property purchase at the same address. Other business includes a holiday decor RFP, renewal of a CDBG cooperation agreement, a rip tide simulator grant, and updates on Johns Pass dredging and a parking garage feasibility study.

• Ordinance 2026-03: rezoning 555 150th Avenue from PD to C-4 (Marine Commercial)
• Direction on new property purchase at 555 150th Avenue, including water survey for building docs
• RFP #26-02 for holiday decor services
• Approval of Florida DCF grant for a rip tide simulator
• FDEP Resilient Florida Grant discussion for vulnerability update and adaptation plan

The Board directed staff to draft an ordinance removing the penalty for lacking a Business Tax Receipt at the time of a disaster, which currently prevents owners of damaged nonconforming duplexes and quadplexes from rebuilding. Staff will also return with two holiday decor proposals—one with solar options and one with receptacle repairs—for comparison. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop focused on giving direction to staff.

• Directed staff to draft ordinance language to remove the BTR absence penalty for properties damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, while keeping the BTR requirement going forward (consensus)
• Directed staff to return with two comparable holiday decor proposals from Holiday Outdoor Decor: one with solar options and one combining non-solar decorations with estimated electrical receptacle repair costs (consensus)
• Agreed to make technical corrections to the BOC Policy Handbook, updating Government in the Sunshine Manual citations to the 2025 edition (consensus)

Neighborhood Information Meeting - Major site Plan Review SP 2026-02, Madeira Beach Public Works Building

The City of Madeira Beach is holding a neighborhood information meeting to present and discuss the major site plan review (SP 2026-02) for a proposed Public Works Building at 503 150th Avenue. City staff will present the site plan and structure elevation, followed by a question-and-answer session. This meeting is a required step before the Planning Commission considers the application.

• Major site plan review SP 2026-02 for a Public Works Building at 503 150th Ave, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 (parcel 09-31-15-00000-140-0300)
• Meeting on April 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Commission Chambers, 300 Municipal Drive
• Livestreamed and archived on the city's YouTube channel
• Notice mailed to property owners within 300 feet and posted on the property
• City contact: Andrew Morris, Long Range Planner

Hurricane Preparedness Expo 2026

The City of Madeira Beach is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall. The event features guest speakers, vendors, and educational displays to help residents prepare for hurricane season.

• Guest speaker Greg Dee from ABC Action News
• Emergency Access Passes available
• Hurricane Home Improvement Vendors
• Educational Displays on storm preparation

Board of Commissioners Special Meeting - City Manager Employment Agreement - Michael Helfrich

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a City Manager Employment Agreement for Michael Helfrich. Public comment will be taken before the agenda item is addressed.

• City Manager Employment Agreement for Michael Helfrich

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year employment agreement for Michael Helfrich as City Manager, with a starting salary of $185,000 and a start date of April 22, 2026. The agreement includes a six-month probationary period, after which salary increases to $190,000, plus benefits including health insurance, vacation, vehicle allowance, and severance terms. The vote was 5-0.

• Approved Michael Helfrich's city manager employment agreement (5-0)

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Madeira Beach Civil Service Commission will consider employee safety and incident-response protocols, a revised drug-free workplace policy, and the Safety and Accident Prevention Manual. The commission will also discuss hearing officer agreements and revisit a standardized approach to exit interviews for voluntary resignations.

• Employee Safety and Incident-Response Protocols
• City of Madeira Beach Drug-Free Workplace Policy (revised 02-27-2007 through Res 07.06)
• City of Madeira Beach Safety and Accident Prevention Manual
• Hearing Officer Agreements
• Revisit - Exit Interview for Voluntary Resignations - Developing a standardized approach

The commission approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0). No substantive decisions were made; all other agenda items—including employee safety protocols, an outdated drug-free workplace policy, hearing officer agreements, and a safety manual—were discussed but either referred to staff or tabled for future action.

• Approved Dec 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)