Melbourne, FL

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board is meeting to review several architectural requests. The agenda includes one old business item for new construction and five new requests for murals, signage, and structural additions.

• New construction at 1458 Cypress Ave. (Guess What LLC)
• Mural at 333 Sheridan Rd. (Melbourne Dermatology Clinic)
• Chickee Hut at 1002 E. New Haven Ave. (Hell ‘N Blazes)
• Signage at 912 E. New Haven Ave. (Backwater Provisions) and 1540 Highland Ave. (Stillwagon)
• Porch at 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd. (Green Gables)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

City Council

CRA Notices

The Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss a funding agreement for the Florida Main Street Program. This item will be heard during the regular City Council meeting.

• Funding agreement between Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency and Melbourne Main Street for $156,550 for FY 2026-2027

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

City Council

Police Officers Retirement System

General Employees Retirement Trust Fund

Firefighters Pension Trust Fund

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Board

City Council

Code Enforcement Board

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

General

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

City Council

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Code Enforcement Board

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

City Council

General Employees Retirement Trust Fund

Firefighters Pension Trust Fund

Police Officers Retirement System

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

City Council

Code Enforcement Board

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

City Council

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Code Enforcement Board

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

City Council

Police Officers Retirement System

Firefighters Pension Trust Fund

General Employees Retirement Trust Fund

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Board

City Council

Code Enforcement Board

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Board

City Council

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Code Enforcement Board

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

City Council

General Employees Retirement Trust Fund

Police Officers Retirement System

Firefighters Pension Trust Fund

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Code Enforcement Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Board

City Council

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

City Council

Code Enforcement Board

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Citizens Advisory Board

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

City Council

Police Officers Retirement System

General Employees Retirement Trust Fund

Firefighters Pension Trust Fund

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

Historic and Architectural Review Board

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Code Enforcement Board

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board will receive a presentation on the Most Valuable Pond (MVP) Program. Members will also provide updates on strategic goals, litter and waste reduction, and the living streetscapes project.

• Presentation on Most Valuable Pond (MVP) Program by Lisa Good
• Sustainable action plan update
• Living streetscapes project update
• Waste reduction proposal
• Clean energy and Gems awards discussion

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and legal notices. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Police Officers Retirement System

The Melbourne Municipal Police Officers Retirement System will meet to conduct informal disability hearings. The board will also review minutes from the August 12, 2026, meeting.

• Informal Disability Hearing for Avery L. Forish
• Informal Disability Hearing for Eric R. Gould
• Approval of August 12, 2026 minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on creating a new Outdoor Entertainment Venue zoning district and amending the Downtown Melbourne Redevelopment Plan. The body will also vote on several service contracts and grant applications for park and law enforcement equipment.

• Ordinance No. 2026-34 to create a new OEV - Outdoor Entertainment Venue District
• Proposed $500,000 funding agreement for the City's Purchase Assistance Program
• Beacon Mobile Hosting Fees contract with Badger Meter, Inc. for an estimated $600,000 annually
• Ordinance No. 2026-32 for alcohol sale and consumption at 587 West Eau Gallie Boulevard
• Resolution No. 4449 to rename Dale Avenue to 'Vilma Negron Way'

City Council approved the creation of an Outdoor Entertainment Venue District and a $500,000 funding agreement for the City's Purchase Assistance Program. The council also approved several land use ordinances and a series of procurement contracts via a consent agenda.

• Approved creation of OEV - Outdoor Entertainment Venue District zoning
• Approved $500,000 SHIP funding for Purchase Assistance Program (5-0)
• Approved honorary street name 'Vilma Negron Way' for Dale Avenue (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-32 for alcohol sales at 587 West Eau Gallie Blvd
• Approved Downtown Melbourne Redevelopment Plan amendment for Building Improvement Program
• Approved consent agenda including NeoGov renewal ($104,213.76) and Beacon Mobile fees (~$600,000)
• Approved renewal of property tax exemption opt-out for affordable housing
• Appointed members to Citizens' Advisory Board, P&Z Board, and OEGR CRA Advisory Committee

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee meets on October 8, 2026, at 8:00 AM at City Hall Council Chamber, 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue. The agenda includes approval of the September 4, 2026 minutes, a Melbourne Main Street Annual Report, a Melbourne Main Street Funding Agreement, and revised Building Improvement Program Guidelines. The committee will also hear program and project updates, additional business, and general public comment. The agenda does not state dollar amounts or the specific contents of the funding agreement or guideline revisions.

• Melbourne Main Street Annual Report presentation
• Melbourne Main Street Funding Agreement
• Building Improvement Program Guidelines (Revised)
• Approval of Minutes – September 4, 2026
• Program and Project Updates

Code Enforcement Board

The Melbourne Code Enforcement Board meets Oct. 7, 2026, to hear 18 code cases, most involving exterior storage, inoperable vehicles, and unpermitted building work at residential addresses. Several cases are new complaints from late 2025 and early 2026, while others are unfinished business with prior board findings and fines. The board will also consider cases with existing fine liens, including one capped at $27,075 and another at $23,725.

• CE#2025-00859: 524 Roberts St — exterior storage of appliances and inoperable vehicles
• CE#2026-00104: 624 Tucker St — roof, drywall, electrical, plumbing work without permits
• CE#2026-00105: 2526 Lipscomb St — structural deterioration; owner asked for rehabilitation or demolition plan
• CE#2026-00140: 3415 Henry St — four RVs stored with utilities, open storage, disconnected water service
• CE16-069: 746 Osage Ave — fine capped at $27,075; overgrowth, right-of-way obstruction, building maintenance

The Melbourne Code Enforcement Board approved past meeting minutes, addressed numerous unfinished and new code violation cases, and voted to impose daily fines, extend compliance dates, or affirm compliance statuses across multiple properties. The board also discussed the upcoming 2027 chair and vice-chair elections before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting (majority)
• Extended compliance date to January 26, 2027 for 624 Tucker St (majority)
• Extended compliance date to December 8, 2026 for 3415 Henry St (majority)
• Affirmed compliance and $27,075 fine for 746 Osage Ave (CE16-069)
• Affirmed compliance and $23,725 fine for 746 Osage Ave (CE17000372)
• Extended stay of fine at $8,800 to December 9, 2026 for 1618 Cypress Ave (majority)
• Found 2415 Stone St & 2408 Solana St in violation of items h-m with Dec 8, 2026 compliance date (majority)
• Found 3215 Pecan St in violation of items a-c with Dec 8, 2026 compliance date (majority)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee holds its regular meeting at 6:00 P.M. on October 6, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chamber at 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue. The only listed decision is approval of the minutes from the August 4, 2026 regular meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural or informational: roll call, conflict-of-interest declarations, public comments, community development updates, and the Housing & Urban Improvement Manager's updates. No ordinances, contracts, or funding items appear on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comments period
• Community Development updates
• Housing & Urban Improvement Manager's updates
• Note: more than one City Council member may attend and participate in discussions

Citizens Advisory Board

The City of Melbourne Citizens' Advisory Board holds a regular meeting on October 5, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall Council Chambers, 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue. The agenda is largely procedural: call to order, approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular meeting, public comments, and a report from the Housing & Urban Improvement Manager. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comments period
• Housing & Urban Improvement Manager's Report
• Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting at City Hall. The agenda contains only standard procedural boilerplate, including the public-records appeal notice and ADA accommodation instructions, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for October 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the City Hall Council Chamber

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

Melbourne's Planning and Zoning Board meets October 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use request for alcohol sales at a South Babcock Street salon, and The Pines PUD, a package of annexation, comprehensive plan, zoning, development plan, and developer agreement requests covering 425.82 acres. The board will also consider supporting two grant applications to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for park improvements. Most items are requests and recommendations, not final decisions by the board.

• Conditional Use CU2026-0013: Glam Culture Blowdry Bar & Social Club seeks beer and wine sales on premises in a 3,894± square foot unit at 1915 South Babcock Street, Suite 105, zoned C-2
• The Pines PUD: annexation of 5.97± acres and comprehensive plan amendment MAP2026-0011 for Mixed Use Residential
• Zoning amendments MAP2025-0015 (PUD on 126.62± acres) and MAP2025-0016 (AEU to PUD on 298.2± acres)
• Preliminary Development Plan PDP2025-0001 for an 811-lot single family subdivision on 425.82± acres, plus Developers Agreement DA2026-0001
• Grant support requests to FDEP's FRDAP program for bocce courts at Jimmy Moore Park and solar playground lights at Southwest Park (presenter Rebecca Thibert)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to hear appeals and variance requests. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including notice of appeal rights and ADA accommodations, with no specific cases listed.

• Meeting notice for appeals and variance requests
• ADA accommodation contact information provided

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will consider a range of items including a $471,785 contract amendment for biosolids improvements, a $712,256 purchase of police SUVs, and third-quarter budget recommendations. The agenda also includes public hearings on a conditional use for alcohol sales, a downtown redevelopment plan amendment, and a fire station renaming. Several items are on the consent agenda, and discussions are scheduled on development regulations and council travel policies.

• Amendment No. 6 to biosolids contract at D.B. Lee and Grant Street Water Reclamation Facilities, $471,785
• Purchase of 16 pursuit-rated hybrid SUVs for Police Department, $712,256
• Caterpillar Generator Maintenance contract award to Ring Power, estimated $285,000/year, $1,710,000 total
• Ordinance 2026-32: conditional use for alcohol sales at 587 West Eau Gallie Boulevard
• Resolution 4443: third quarter budget recommendations for FY 2025-2026

The Melbourne City Council approved a $471,785 contract amendment for biosolids improvements, authorized the purchase of 16 police pursuit-rated hybrid SUVs for $712,256, and approved a generator maintenance contract. Council members also voted 5-2 to repeal and replace council travel and per diem policies, and reached a consensus for staff to draft code amendments addressing unpermitted tree removal and land clearing.

• Approved Critical Community Need for EGAD Main Street, Inc.
• Approved $471,785 contract amendment for biosolids improvements at D.B. Lee and Grant Street water reclamation facilities
• Approved SHIP LHAP manufactured home strategy
• Approved purchase of 16 police pursuit-rated hybrid SUVs for $712,256 from Cocoa Ford
• Approved Caterpillar generator maintenance contract with Ring Power Corporation for an estimated annual amount of $285,000
• Approved Resolution No. 4442 canceling the December 22, 2026 Council meeting
• Approved Resolution No. 4443 adopting third quarter budget recommendations for FY 2025-2026
• Approved Resolution No. 4444 renaming Fire Station 75 to 'Lieutenant Robert Best, Sr. Fire Station'

CRA Notices

The Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency will hear a single item during the regular City Council meeting: a grant award of $17,833 for facade improvements at 807/811 East New Haven Avenue. The agenda also includes routine notices about potential discussions by council members serving on the Airport Authority and SCTPO boards, plus standard appeal and ADA accommodation notices.

• Grant award of $17,833 for facade improvements at 807/811 East New Haven Avenue
• Applicants: Karine Paturel-Reis & Jean-Philippe Reis; Owner: Millo of Melbourne
• Council members may discuss Airport Authority issues
• Council members may discuss SCTPO issues

City Council

The Melbourne City Council is holding a special budget hearing to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, followed by public hearings to set the millage rate and adopt the budget. The council will also adopt budgets for two community redevelopment funds, both as the city council and as the respective redevelopment agencies. This is a procedural budget-setting meeting with no other business.

• Resolution No. 4436: establish FY 2026-2027 millage rates
• Resolution No. 4437: adopt FY 2026-2027 budget
• Resolution No. 4438: adopt FY 2026-2027 Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Fund budget
• Resolution No. 4439: adopt FY 2026-2027 Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Fund budget
• Resolution No. 4440 and 4441: adopt redevelopment fund budgets as the respective agencies

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board is meeting to receive updates on ongoing initiatives, including the sustainable action plan, beautification projects, litter reduction, and waste reduction proposals. The agenda is largely informational, with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Sustainable action plan update by Nicholas Sanzone
• Beautification program & living streetscapes project update by Austin Ekonomou
• Update on police procedures and litter laws by Sergeant Benjamin Slover
• Waste reduction proposal by Megan Ruben
• Annual report discussion

The Melbourne Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board approved the minutes from its August 21, 2026, meeting and discussed ongoing updates regarding sustainability plans, awards, and waste reduction. Several unfinished business items were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved August 21, 2026, regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled sustainable action plan topic until next meeting
• Tabled clean energy awards topic until next meeting
• Tabled remainder of annual report discussion

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (TEXT2026-0011) and a finding of consistency (FOC2026-0008) to add a new subsection (I) OEV - Outdoor Entertainment Venue District to three sections of the Zoning Code. The applicant is the City of Melbourne. The board will also approve minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment TEXT2026-0011 creating OEV - Outdoor Entertainment Venue District
• Finding of Consistency FOC2026-0008 for the OEV district text amendment
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2026 meeting

City Council

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will consider four new architectural review applications, including new construction, a paint and overhead door change, signage, and façade improvements. No historical review items are listed. The board will also approve minutes from its August 19, 2026 meeting.

• HARB2026-0034: Guess What LLC, new construction at 1458 Cypress Ave., Eau Gallie CRA
• HARB2026-0035: Atlantic Furniture, building paint and overhead door at 832 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Eau Gallie CRA
• HARB2026-0038: Palm Verde Florida, signage at 849 E. New Haven Ave., Downtown CRA
• HARB2026-0039: American Air, Plumbing & Electric, façade improvements at 2809 S. Harbor City Blvd., Downtown CRA

Citizens Advisory Board

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

The Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes, a revised text amendment on community aesthetics, and a report from EGAD Main Street. No substantive decisions are listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special budget hearing to review and discuss the proposed FY 2027 budget, then adopt the millage rates and the budget with revisions. The council will also convene as two community redevelopment agencies to adopt their FY 2027 budgets. This is a decision-making meeting on the city's fiscal plan for the next year.

• Adoption of proposed FY 2027 millage rates
• Adoption of FY 2027 proposed budget with revisions
• Adoption of FY 2027 Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Fund budget
• Adoption of FY 2027 Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Fund budget

The Melbourne City Council held a budget special meeting and public hearing to review and adopt the proposed FY2027 budget and millage rates. The Council approved an operating millage rate of 6.9473 per $1,000 of assessed property value and a tentative debt service millage rate of 0.2885. Council members also voted to reduce their own budget in travel, public relations, and training to restore full funding for the Economic Development Council and Space Coast Chamber of Commerce, before finally approving the total FY2027 budget of $421,702,899 along with individual CRA fund budgets.

• Adopted proposed operating millage rate of 6.9473 (6-1, Neuman nay)
• Adopted tentative debt service millage rate of 0.2885 (Unanimous)
• Reduced City Council budget by $2,000 in travel/per diem, $1,000 in public relations, and $2,500 in training/education to restore full funding for EDC and Space Coast Chamber of Commerce (5-2, Hanley and Smith nay)
• Adopted FY2027 Proposed Budget, with revisions, for a total of $421,702,899 (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY2027 proposed budget for the Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Fund in the amount of $3,222,163 (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY2027 proposed budget for the Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Fund in the amount of $1,306,061 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a second reading of an ordinance amending the Firefighters' Retirement System and a resolution appropriating $4,067,612.52 in bond proceeds for water treatment plant improvements. The council will also consider a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, a zoning text amendment, and a historic designation rescission. Consent agenda items include contracts for aquatic vegetation control, air conditioner units, and a Medicare plan renewal.

• Ordinance 2026-31 (2nd reading): Firefighters' Retirement System amendments
• Resolution 4434: Appropriating $4,067,612.52 for water treatment plant filter expansion
• Collective bargaining agreement with Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (2026-2029)
• Resolution 4433: Rescission of Local Historic Designation for 1248 Highland Avenue
• Contract award: Aquatic vegetation control, Tigris Aquatic Services, $132,000 total

The City Council approved amendments to the firefighters' collective bargaining agreement and Ordinance No. 2026-31 revising the Firefighters' Retirement System, along with a resolution appropriating $4,067,612.52 in bond proceeds for the Surface Water Treatment Plant Filter Expansion. The council also approved a zoning text amendment allowing public uses in C-1 and C-3 districts, an interlocal agreement with Brevard County for road improvements, and a collective bargaining agreement with the police union. A rescission of local historic designation for 1248 Highland Avenue was approved 6-1, with Council Member Hanley voting nay.

• Approved firefighter pension amendments and Ordinance No. 2026-31
• Approved zoning text amendment allowing public uses in C-1 and C-3 districts
• Approved $4,067,612.52 bond proceeds appropriation for water treatment plant expansion
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brevard County for North Wickham Road and Lake Washington intersection improvements
• Approved consent agenda items including aquatic vegetation control contract and AC unit purchase
• Approved second amendment to traffic signal retiming contract with Iteris, Inc.
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (2026-2029)
• Approved rescission of historic designation at 1248 Highland Avenue (6-1)

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee will review a façade improvement application for 811 E New Haven Ave. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a redevelopment plan amendment and CRA capital projects.

• Façade Improvement Application – 811 E New Haven Ave.
• Redevelopment Plan Amendment
• CRA Capital Projects & Programs
• Melbourne Main Street Report

The committee recommended approval of a façade improvement grant for a property on E. New Haven Avenue. It also recommended an amendment to the CRA Redevelopment Plan to establish a Building Improvement Program for commercial renovations.

• Approved August 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $17,833 Façade Improvement Program grant for 811 E. New Haven Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CRA Redevelopment Plan amendment to establish the Building Improvement Program (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding a building improvement program for the Downtown Melbourne CRA and a conditional use request for a cigar lounge. One item regarding an Outdoor Entertainment Venue District has been postponed until September 17, 2026.

• Conditional Use request for alcohol sales at The Office Cigar Lounge (587 West Eau Gallie Boulevard)
• Amendment to the Downtown Melbourne Community Redevelopment Agency Plan to establish a Building Improvement Program
• Postponement of Outdoor Entertainment Venue District zoning text amendment

The Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a conditional use request for an expansion of The Cigar Lounge at 587 West Eau Gallie Boulevard and a Finding of Consistency for the Downtown Melbourne Community Redevelopment Plan Amendment establishing a Building Improvement Program. A zoning text amendment for the Outdoor Entertainment Venue District was postponed to September 17, 2026. The Board also discussed tree preservation standards following a withdrawn motion by a member.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use CU2026-0009 for The Cigar Lounge expansion (unanimous)
• Postponed Zoning Text Amendment TEXT2026-0011 to September 17, 2026
• Recommended approval of Finding of Consistency FOC-2026-0009 for the Downtown Melbourne CRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment (5-1)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 20, 2026, and receive updates from Community Development and the Housing & Urban Improvement Manager. The agenda contains no specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances for decision, consisting primarily of procedural items and status reports.

• Approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 regular meeting
• Community Development updates
• Housing & Urban Improvement Manager’s updates

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting on August 31, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda contains only procedural notices about appeals, disability accommodations, and possible City Council attendance; no specific zoning cases, requests, or public hearings are listed.

• Meeting at City Hall Council Chamber, 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue
• Possible City Council member attendance and participation
• Appeal record notice per Florida Statutes 286.0105
• ADA accommodation contact: Community Development Department (321/608-7500)

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings on 10 property cases, including several with ongoing fines and extensions. Items range from new complaints about overgrowth, junk storage, and unpermitted work to unfinished cases where fines have been imposed or stayed. The board will decide whether to grant further extensions, impose fines, or find compliance.

• CE2021-00929: Riverside of Melbourne LLC, 592 Montreal Ave — fine stayed at $21,050 until 08/26/26; requires permits and certificate of occupancy for event use
• CE2022-00125: Keefe, Patrick, 1618 Cypress Ave — fine stayed at $8,800 until 08/26/26; several violations dismissed or complied, including junk yard use
• CE#2024-00073: 791 Holdings LLC, 791 Washburn Rd — 7th extension to 08/25/26 for site plan and paved parking
• CE#2025-00107: Aguina, Lida, 1962 Garner Ave — extension to 08/25/26 for building permit and fence repair
• CE#2025-00636: McClellan, Shannon L & Chapman, Elise J, 2579 Andrews Ave — new case: pool in disrepair with green/black water, overgrown yard

The Code Enforcement Board heard dozens of cases, issuing fines, extensions, and compliance findings. New fines were levied on properties including 1694 Avocado Ave ($100/day), 2513 Riverview Dr ($50/day), 2981 Pineapple Ave ($50/day), and 2700 Croton Rd ($50/day). Several fines were paused or stayed, including $52,950 at 908 Wisteria Dr and $10,350 at 706 W H Jackson St. Multiple properties were found in violation with compliance deadlines set for October or December 2026.

• Found repeat violations at 1694 Avocado Ave, fine $100/day (motion carried)
• Started $50/day fine at 2513 Riverview Dr for shoreline violation (motion carried)
• Started $50/day fine at 2981 Pineapple Ave for shoreline violation (motion carried)
• Started $50/day fine at 2700 Croton Rd for electrical/site plan violations (motion carried)
• Paused fine at $52,950 for 908 Wisteria Dr (motion carried)
• Paused fine at $10,350 for 706 W H Jackson St (motion carried)
• Affirmed compliance with $4,900 fine for 2600 Race St (motion carried)
• Extended compliance date to 12/08/26 for 1807 & 1809 Riverview Dr (motion carried)

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including adopting a $3.195 million stormwater utility budget, approving the sale of property at 695 University Boulevard, and amending the Firefighters' Pension Plan. The council will also consider multiple contracts for water infrastructure work, including lead and copper rule improvements and lift station replacement, and will discuss economic development revenue initiatives.

• Task Order No. CHA 2025-002: $175,070 for lead and copper rule improvements (Phase III)
• Lift Station No. 38 Force Main Replacement: $231,907.22 (directional drilling) and $99,050 (trenchless rehabilitation)
• Consent agenda: contracts for generator maintenance ($561,000), lead service line inventory ($1,134,000), MUNIS software renewal ($307,089.08)
• Resolution No. 4432: Adopt $3,195,000 Stormwater Utility Budget for FY 2026-27
• Ordinance No. 2026-31: First reading of Firefighters' Pension Plan amendments

Melbourne's City Council approved a $3,195,000 Stormwater Utility Budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2026, and authorized the sale of city property at 695 University Boulevard to Macedonia Community Development Corporation of South Brevard. Council also approved several utility and consulting contracts, a firefighters' pension ordinance on first reading, a collective bargaining agreement with the IAFF Supervisory Unit, and a subdivision variance for Mosswood Townhomes. A zoning text amendment allowing public uses in C-1 and C-3 districts passed first reading. Council postponed Citizens' Advisory Board appointments to September 9 and took no action on displaying artwork in City Hall.

• Approved $3,195,000 Stormwater Utility Budget for FY beginning October 1, 2026
• Approved disposition of 695 University Boulevard to Macedonia Community Development Corporation of South Brevard
• Approved $175,070 task order with CHA Consulting for Lead and Copper Rule sampling at schools and childcare sites
• Approved $231,907.22 and $99,050 lift station force main contracts with Concurrent Environmental Services and Insituform Technologies
• Approved consent agenda 6-0, less Item a; Neuman absent
• Approved $561,000 generator maintenance contract with CJ's Sales and Service after removing it from consent
• Approved Ordinance 2026-31 on firefighters' pension, first reading; second reading set for September 9
• Approved Mosswood Townhomes subdivision variance (SDV2026-0001) and Ordinance 2026-30 public use zoning amendment, first reading

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board will hear a presentation from the Marine Resources Council's Science Communications & Outreach Coordinator. The board will also receive updates on the sustainable action plan, beautification program and living medians project, Gems awards, clean energy awards, and litter reduction efforts. A report on code enforcement and police procedures is also scheduled.

• Presentation by Brooke Blosser, Science Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Marine Resources Council
• Update on sustainable action plan by Nicholas Sanzone
• Update on beautification program and living medians project by Austin Ekonomou
• Update on Gems awards by Todd Cook and clean energy awards by Nicholas Sanzone
• Update on litter reduction by Stephen Newman and report on code enforcement and police procedures

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board approved July 17, 2026 minutes and unanimously passed a motion to develop information distributed with water bills, newsletters, and social media encouraging residents to interact with code enforcement about litter. The board also settled on the name "living streetscapes" for the former living medians project and continued review of a sustainability action plan that needs clarification before going to city council. Most other items were updates, discussion, or scheduling, with no other votes recorded.

• Approved July 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved developing litter-enforcement information for water bills, newsletters, and social media (unanimous)
• Agreed to use the name "living streetscapes" for the former living medians project
• No clean energy award nominations this month; staff to check police building completion date and send award criteria
• Sustainable action plan held for further board review and clarification before presentation to city council

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including notices about appeals, ADA accommodations, and possible City Council attendance. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.