Melbourne public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural agenda for the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. No specific items, cases, or decisions are listed in the agenda text. The meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.

• Meeting date: October 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
• Location: City Hall Council Chamber, 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend city code to allow administrative approval of final plats, responding to recent Florida legislative changes (F.S. 177.073). The amendments affect the Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations and the Subdivision Code. The board will also approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on Finding of Consistency (FOC2025-0006), Zoning Text Amendment (TEXT2025-0013), and Land Development Regulations Text Amendment (TEXT2025-0014)
• Amendments to City Code Chapter 2, Part III, Appendix B, Article IX, Section 4 (PUD) and Appendix D, Chapter 8 (Subdivision Code)
• Proposal to provide administrative approval of final plats per F.S. 177.073
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of three items related to administrative final plat approval: a finding of consistency (FOC2025-0006) and two text amendments (TEXT2025-0013 and TEXT2025-0014). These recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for ordinance consideration. The board also approved the November 20, 2025 minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FOC2025-0006 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of TEXT2025-0013 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of TEXT2025-0014 (unanimous)

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will consider two architectural review items: signage for Thrift-N-Found at 1908 Municipal Lane and new construction and signage for Redtail Four Brewery and Brick Oven Pizza at 2808 S. Harbor City Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• HARB2025-0043: Thrift-N-Found signage review at 1908 Municipal Lane (Downtown CRA)
• HARB2025-0045: Redtail Four Brewery and Brick Oven Pizza new construction and signage at 2808 S. Harbor City Boulevard (Downtown CRA)
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025

The Historic and Architectural Review Board unanimously approved two applications: a window sign for Thrift-n-Found and new construction with signage for Redtail Four Brewery and Brick Oven Pizza. Both were found consistent with Downtown District Architectural Guidelines. No conflicts of interest were declared, and no public comments were made.

• Approved HARB2025-0043 Thrift-n-Found window sign (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0045 Redtail Four Brewery and Brick Oven Pizza new construction and signage (unanimous)
• Approved option to use metal finish panel instead of stucco band on brewery building (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hear new and unfinished business regarding city ordinance violations. The board is reviewing cases involving illegal dumping, missing building permits, and property maintenance issues.

• Case CE#2025-00582: Motor oil dumping and illicit discharge at 352 Patrick Cir.
• Case CE#2023-01113: Building permit, roof, and plumbing violations at 1267 Palmwood Dr. with a paused fine of $26,375.
• Case CE#2025-00814: Outdoor seating/display permit renewal for 1437 Highland Ave.
• Case CE#2024-00412: Inoperable vehicles and missing site plan at 1600 Jones Rd.
• Case CE#2024-00820: Missing building permits for yard and parking lot lights at 3320 Rivercrest Dr.

CRA Notices

The Melbourne City Council will consider approving a revised interlocal agreement with Brevard County to extend the termination date of the Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Agency, specifically to allow construction of a public parking garage. The agenda also notes that council members serving on the Airport Authority Board and the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization may discuss issues related to those bodies.

• Approval of Revised and Restated Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County to extend CRA termination date for public parking garage construction

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on a package of ordinances to annex 17.65 acres on North Wickham Road and rezone it for a multi-family residential development called The Preserve. The council will also take final votes on several conditional use permits for businesses including a car wash, brewery, and cigar lounge, and consider changes to water and sewer impact fees. A public-private partnership proposal for a parking garage and hotel in Eau Gallie will be discussed at a first public hearing.

• Ordinances 2025-61/62/63: Annexation and zoning for 17.65-acre Preserve multi-family project at North Wickham Road and Post Road
• Ordinance 2025-59: Amends water and sewer impact fees
• Ordinance 2025-52: Conditional use for El Car Wash on North Wickham Road
• Ordinance 2025-55: Conditional use for Redtail Four Brewery microbrewery on South Harbor City Boulevard
• P3 proposal for Eau Gallie Joint-Use Parking Garage and Hotel at 1551 Highland Avenue

The Melbourne City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of 17.65 acres for a 264-unit apartment complex, despite neighborhood opposition and a failed P&Z recommendation on the land use change. The council also approved several other development projects, including a car wash, RV storage, brewery, and cigar lounge, and selected United Healthcare as the city's health care provider. A $212,157 sewer force main replacement and a $198,769 bridge repair task order were also approved.

• Approved annexation of 17.65 acres for The Preserve apartments (6-1, Hanley nay)
• Approved Mixed Use Future Land Use for The Preserve (6-1, Hanley nay)
• Approved R-2 zoning for The Preserve (6-1, Hanley nay)
• Approved El Car Wash conditional use (unanimous)
• Approved Lansing RV Storage rezoning and land use change (unanimous)
• Approved Redtail Four Brewery conditional use (unanimous)
• Approved United Healthcare as health care provider (5-2, Neuman and Kennedy nay)
• Approved $212,157 sewer force main replacement (unanimous)

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee’s December 5, 2025 meeting is procedural only. No decisions or new proposals are listed; items include routine roll call, approval of prior minutes, and brief updates from Melbourne Main Street.

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the November 7, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments clarifying language about holiday lights and property owners. The committee received updates on holiday events, parking management, entrance signage, and a small business assistance program, but took no other formal votes. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved November 7, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for action.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from September 2, 2025, and receive updates on community development, including a presentation on the Live Local Act by Todd Corwin. The Housing & Urban Improvement Manager will also provide updates. Public comments will be accepted.

• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Live Local Act updates presented by Todd Corwin
• Housing & Urban Improvement Manager's updates
• Public comments period

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee unanimously approved and recommended proposed changes to the Live Local Act and city code, including allowing affordable housing on I-1 zoned properties with active houses of worship, reducing parking requirements, and expediting permits. The committee also approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and received updates on funding applications and reports.

• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Live Local Act code changes to City Council (unanimous)

Citizens Advisory Board

The board will hold public hearings regarding the FY24-25 performance report and the FY26-27 Annual Action Plan. Members will also consider a substantial amendment to the FY2020 Annual Action Plan regarding CDBG and CDBG CV-19 funding.

• Public hearing on FY24-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Public hearing on FY26-27 Annual Action Plan
• Public hearing on substantial amendment to FY2020 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and CDBG CV-19 funding
• Presentation of 2025 Community Survey Results

The Citizens' Advisory Board unanimously approved the FY24-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), covering CDBG and HOME program activities and expenditures. The board also held public hearings on the FY26-27 Annual Action Plan and a substantial amendment to the FY2020 plan for COVID-19 equipment funding, but took no votes on those items. No public comments were received during the meeting.

• Approved FY24-25 CAPER (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will hold a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance that updates procedures for street renamings and adds rules for honorary street names. Council will also award a $1.42M contract for chemical storage improvements at the Pineda Causeway Booster Pump Station and approve multiple engineering and facility service contracts totaling over $1M.

• Ordinance No. 2025-51: Second reading on amending street renaming procedures and adding honorary street naming rules
• Contract award: Pineda Causeway Booster Pump Station Chemical Storage and Feed Improvements, L7 Construction, Inc. — $1,423,700
• Task Order CDM 04: Professional consulting services for Pineda Booster Pump Station, CDM Smith, Inc. — $135,195
• Resolution No. 4390: Appropriating $27,878 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for legal costs related to property forfeiture proceedings
• Ordinance No. 2025-52: First reading on conditional use permit for El Car Wash on North Wickham Road (2.54± acres) with site plan approval

The City Council voted to formally censure volunteer advisory board member Yvonne Minus for conduct deemed unacceptable. Additionally, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to increase water and sewer impact fees and authorized a $1.4 million contract for pump station improvements.

• Censured volunteer board member Yvonne Minus (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-51 for honorary street naming procedures (7-0)
• Awarded $1.4M contract to L7 Construction for pump station improvements (7-0)
• Approved $135,195 engineering task order for pump station project (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-52 for El Car Wash conditional use (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-55 for Redtail Four Brewery conditional use (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-59 for water and sewer impact fee increases (7-0)
• Appointed Julie Kennedy as Vice Mayor for 2025-2026

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will hold a special workshop meeting to review a water and sewer impact fee study and consider extraordinary circumstances that may require exceeding phase-in limitations. Public comments will be taken, and the meeting will adjourn after discussion.

• Presentation of water and sewer impact fee study
• Discussion of extraordinary circumstances for exceeding fee phase-in limits

The City Council held a workshop to review a water and sewer impact fee study and the city's claim of extraordinary circumstances to bypass state phase-in limits on fee increases. No formal decisions were made; the ordinance will be discussed at a future regular meeting. Public comments were none.

• No formal action taken; workshop only
• Presentation on proposed water/sewer impact fees and extraordinary circumstances received
• No public comments received

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to hear appeals and variance requests. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items are listed.

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board is meeting to receive updates on energy efficiency evaluations, the strategic energy plan, alternative fuel vehicles, and beautification efforts. The board will also discuss attendance, future goals, and adding education and outreach, including presenting an annual report to City Council.

• Energy efficiency evaluations update by Bruce Lindsay
• Strategic energy plan update by Dr. John Windsor
• Alternative fuel vehicles update for city fleet by Wade Senti
• Stormwater MVP program update by Lisa Good
• Discussion of adding education and outreach, including annual report to City Council

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board approved a motion to make the status of the BEEB the sole agenda item for its next meeting, after members expressed frustration over lack of support and questioned the board's purpose. The board also discussed fleet vehicle recommendations, a Gems award nomination, and clean energy award efforts, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved October 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to have one item on next agenda to discuss the future of BEEB (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on an annexation and site plan for a 264-unit apartment complex, a subdivision variance for Babcock Townhomes, and a text amendment on recovery residences. The board is also set to approve minutes and take public comment.

• Annexation and site plan for 264-unit apartment complex on 17.65 acres at North Wickham Road and Preserve Drive
• Waiver to use 335 linear feet of vinyl fence instead of masonry wall
• Subdivision variance for shared stormwater pond at 411 South Babcock Street
• Text amendment creating 'Reasonable Accommodation - Certified Recovery Residences' section
• Public hearings for all three items

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the zoning amendment, site plan, and visual screen waiver for The Preserve multi-family residential project, but failed to recommend the annexation and future land use map amendments. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a subdivision variance for Babcock Townhomes and two items related to reasonable accommodation for certified recovery residences. All recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for final consideration.

• Annexation request ANNX2024-0009 failed (2-2)
• Future land use map amendment MAP2024-0030 failed (2-2)
• Zoning amendment MAP2024-0031 approved (3-1)
• Site plan PLAN2024-0026 approved (3-1)
• Waiver of visual screen WVS2025-0001 approved (3-1)
• Subdivision variance SDV2025-0002 approved unanimously
• Finding of consistency FOC2025-0005 approved unanimously
• LDR amendment TEXT2025-0012 approved unanimously

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will consider several requests for signage and fencing in the Eau Gallie and Downtown CRA districts. The board will also discuss a historic designation for a property on Bryan Street and siding replacements for the Roesch House.

• Fence request for 1536 Cypress Ave. (FL Prime Construction)
• Signage requests for 1408 Highland Ave., 919 E. New Haven Ave., and 1908 Municipal Ln.
• Historic designation for 2015 Bryan Street (Robert & Lynn Maffie)
• Replacement of wood lap siding and window/door surrounds at 1320 Highland Ave. (Roesch House)
• Interpretive sign design workshop for Line Street Cemetery

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

The Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 11, 2025, receive program and project updates, and hear a report from Kathie Elias, Executive Director of EGAD Main Street. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025
• Program and project updates
• EGAD Main Street report by Kathie Elias
• General public comment period

The committee approved the September 11, 2025 minutes unanimously and received updates on the Guava On-Street Parking Conversion pilot project and the Eau Gallie Garage/Hotel Project. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; all other items were informational.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss water and sewer impact fees, including a presentation of a fee study and the extraordinary circumstances that may justify exceeding the phase-in limitations for these fees. Public comments will be heard. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no formal votes listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of water and sewer impact fee study
• Discussion of extraordinary circumstances to exceed phase-in limits for water and sewer impact fees
• Public comments period

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a proposed increase in water and wastewater impact fees from $3,750 to $6,920 per equivalent residential connection (ERC), as recommended by Raftelis Financial Consultants. Council members expressed consensus to direct staff to hold a second public workshop and prepare an ordinance to revise the fees, which would require finding extraordinary circumstances to bypass phase-in limits. No formal vote was taken; the decision was a consensus to proceed with the next steps.

• Consensus to hold second public workshop on extraordinary circumstances for impact fee increase
• Consensus to direct staff to prepare ordinance revising water and wastewater impact fees
• Proposed water impact fee of $2,755 per ERC and wastewater impact fee of $4,165 per ERC discussed
• Proposed combined fee increase from $3,750 to $6,920 per ERC discussed

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and water utility bonds. The meeting includes public hearings on city code amendments regarding park feedings and street renaming procedures.

• Contract for D.B. Lee Ditch Stabilization and Piping Project to Don Luchetti Construction, Inc. for $1,482,338
• Hydrant and Valve Maintenance services with Hydromax USA LLC not to exceed $2,600,000
• Ordinance No. 2025-50 regarding large group feedings in City parks
• Ordinance No. 2025-51 regarding street renaming and honorary street naming procedures
• Issuance of Water and Sewer Refunding Revenue Bond, Series 2026A

The City Council voted unanimously to deny Ordinance No. 2025-50, which would have amended city code regarding large group feedings in public parks. Council members also approved a $1.48 million contract for the D.B. Lee Ditch stabilization project and authorized the issuance of refunding bonds to achieve debt service savings.

• Denied Ordinance No. 2025-50 regarding park feedings (6-0)
• Approved $1.63M budget transfer for D.B. Lee Ditch project (6-0)
• Awarded $1.48M D.B. Lee Ditch contract to Don Luchetti Construction (6-0)
• Approved $296,728.62 traffic signal retiming task order (6-0)
• Approved $473,301.81 water main relocation for Bowe Gardens (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-51 for honorary street naming procedures (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4387 for Series 2026A refunding bonds (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4388 for Series 2002B bond defeasance (6-0)

Firefighters Pension Trust Fund

The Melbourne Municipal Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund will meet to approve several service invoices and review quarterly reports. The board will also conduct an alternative investment review and discuss 2026 meeting dates.

• Approval of invoices including Fred Alger Management for $20,518.21
• Approval of invoices including Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company for $16,463.00
• Approval of invoices including Lazard Asset Management for $12,801.44
• Quarterly reports from Garcia Hamilton & Associates, Mariner Institutional, and Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company
• Review of alternative investments

The Melbourne Municipal Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board approved the August 13, 2025 minutes and payment of ten routine invoices. The Board also adopted assumption changes, lowered the investment return assumption on a sliding scale to 6.75% over five years, updated the Investment Policy Statement to prohibit boycotts of Israel, replaced certain SMID allocations with Dimensional Fund Advisors, and added Private Debt and Global Core Infrastructure as investment options.

• Approved minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting (All in favor)
• Approved payment of ten invoices to various vendors and service providers (All in favor)
• Approved assumption changes and reduced the investment return assumption on a sliding scale from 6.9% to 6.75% over five years (All in favor)
• Approved revised Investment Policy Statement prohibiting direct investments in entities that boycott Israel (All in favor)
• Replaced Conestoga and All Springs with Dimensional Fund Advisors at 27 basis points (All in favor)
• Changed investment policy mix to include 7.5% in Private Debt and 7.5% in Global Core Infrastructure (All in favor)

General Employees Retirement Trust Fund

The Melbourne Municipal General Employees’ Retirement Trust Fund will meet to approve several service invoices and review quarterly reports. The board will also discuss a Comprehensive State Report and potential 2026 meeting dates.

• Invoice for Mariner Institutional, LLC: $5,524.86
• Invoice for Dana Investment Advisors: $3,678.80
• Invoice for Bowen, Hanes & Company: $3,555.58
• Invoice for Fifth Third Bank: $2,736.51
• Quarterly reports from Agincourt Capital Management and Mariner Institutional

The Melbourne General Employees Retirement Trust Fund board met on November 12, 2025, but lacked a quorum (only two of five members present). As a result, all substantive items—approval of prior minutes, approval of seven invoices totaling $20,568.14, and a proposed Investment Policy Statement revision—were tabled. The board received quarterly performance reports from Agincourt Capital and Mariner Institutional but took no formal action.

• Tabled approval of August 13, 2025 minutes due to lack of quorum
• Tabled approval of invoices A-G (total $20,568.14) due to lack of quorum
• Tabled proposed Investment Policy Statement revision on boycott-Israel divestment language due to lack of quorum

Police Officers Retirement System

The Melbourne Municipal Police Officers Retirement System will meet to approve several service invoices and review quarterly reports. The board will also discuss 2026 meeting dates and pending disability claims.

• Invoices for Brandywine Global Management ($24,711.79)
• Invoices for Atlanta Capital Management ($20,418.00)
• Invoices for Garcia Hamilton & Associates ($20,873.36)
• Invoices for Winslow Capital Management ($18,861.36)
• Quarterly reports from Garcia Hamilton, Mariner Institutional, and Foster & Foster, Inc.

The Melbourne Police Officers Retirement System board approved a revised Investment Policy Statement adding compliance language prohibiting direct investments in entities that boycott Israel, with divestment required within 12 months. The board also approved payment of multiple invoices and postponed the actuarial experience study to the next quarterly meeting.

• Approved revised Investment Policy Statement prohibiting direct investments in entities that boycott Israel (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $136,943.30 to 10 vendors (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed Actuarial Experience Study presentation to next quarterly meeting
• Directed board attorney to obtain gastroenterologist IME for disability claim before scheduling hearing

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hear new and unfinished business regarding city code violations. The board is reviewing cases involving illegal outside storage, lack of required building permits, and property overgrowth.

• Review of $476,840 fine stay for Telemak Inc at 3101 N Highway A1A regarding unsound balconies
• New business for David K De Filippo at 1509 Norman Dr regarding unsafe structures and sanitation
• Site plan and paved parking requirements for 791 Holdings LLC at 791 Washburn Rd
• Permit requirements for interior work at 1129 Aurora Rd
• Inoperable vehicle and site plan violations for Don Bell Incorporated at 2838 Sarno Rd

The Code Enforcement Board heard 30+ cases, mostly extending compliance dates or affirming compliance. The most significant action was a $2,500 fine and lien against Jennifer Countryman and Randy Lilenfeld for a repeat violation of home-business restrictions at 4811 Springwater Cir. The board also affirmed a $1,250 fine for James Teele and a $2,150 fine for Christopher Paladino, and extended several large fines, including a $476,840 fine for Telemak Inc.

• Found repeat violation at 4811 Springwater Cir, fined $2,500 + lien (majority)
• Affirmed compliance with $1,250 fine for James Teele (2442 Empire Ave)
• Stayed $2,150 fine for Christopher Paladino until 01/28/26 (majority)
• Extended stay of $476,840 fine for Telemak Inc until 01/28/26 (majority)
• Found violation at 2838 Sarno Rd (Don Bell Inc), comply by 03/10/26 (majority)
• Found violation at 1070 Prospect Ave (Crane Creek West LLC), comply by 01/27/26 (majority)
• Found violation at 2620-2632 Aurora Rd (WMG LLC), comply by 01/27/26 (majority)
• Extended compliance dates on multiple other cases to 12/09/25 or 01/27/26

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee will convene at City Hall to conduct procedural items, receive a Melbourne Main Street update from the Executive Director, and discuss parking management and program updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The committee unanimously approved the October 3, 2025 minutes. It discussed the Melbourne Main Street budget, including outsourcing the Food & Wine Festival, and parking management updates. The committee expressed consensus to support the Red Tail Brewery conditional use request, which had been denied by the Planning & Zoning Board and will go to City Council on November 25.

• Approved October 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to support Red Tail Brewery conditional use request
• Consensus to explore paid parking on New Haven Avenue sooner rather than later

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on various conditional use requests for businesses and a land use amendment for RV storage. The board will also consider updates to the City Code regarding affordable housing to comply with Florida Statute changes.

• Affordable Housing Updates: Text amendment to City Code for compliance with Florida Statute changes
• Lansing RV Storage: Request to change 1.83± acres at 2175 Lansing Street from General Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial
• El Car Wash: Conditional use request for a new single-bay car wash at 925 N. Wickham Road
• Redtail Four Brewery: Request for microbrewery use and alcohol consumption at 2808 South Harbor City Boulevard
• Alcohol consumption requests for The Office Cigar Lounge (587 West Eau Gallie) and The Collection (1385 Cypress Ave)

The Planning and Zoning Board made recommendations on multiple items, all forwarded to City Council. It unanimously recommended approval for the El Car Wash conditional use and site plan, the Lansing RV Storage comprehensive plan and zoning amendments, and the Office Cigar Lounge conditional use. The Redtail Four Brewery conditional use failed to achieve a majority vote (2-2) and was not recommended. The board also unanimously recommended approval for The Collection conditional use and affordable housing updates.

• Recommended approval of El Car Wash conditional use (CU2025-0002) unanimously
• Recommended approval of El Car Wash site plan (PLAN2025-0006) unanimously
• Recommended approval of Lansing RV Storage comprehensive plan amendment (MAP2024-0013) unanimously
• Recommended approval of Lansing RV Storage zoning amendment (MAP2024-0012) unanimously
• Recommended approval of Lansing RV Storage site plan (PLAN2024-0019) unanimously
• Failed to recommend approval of Redtail Four Brewery conditional use (CU2025-0007) on 2-2 vote
• Recommended approval of The Office Cigar Lounge conditional use (CU2025-0008) unanimously
• Recommended approval of The Collection conditional use (CU2025-0009) unanimously

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on the Live Local Act and reports from the Housing & Urban Improvement Manager. The committee will also review minutes from the September 2, 2025, meeting.

• Live Local Act updates from Todd Corwin
• Housing & Urban Improvement Manager’s updates
• Approval of September 2, 2025, meeting minutes

Citizens Advisory Board

The Citizens' Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, conflict of interest declarations, public comments, and a report from the Housing & Urban Improvement Manager. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Declaration of conflict of interest from previous meeting
• Public comments
• Housing & Urban Improvement Manager's report

CRA Notices

The Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider a funding agreement. The body will review a grant to support the Florida Main Street Program.

• Grant Funding Agreement with Melbourne Main Street for $156,550 for FY 2025-2026

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including road resurfacing and emergency utility repairs. The body will also hold public hearings on alcohol sales hours and a proposed parking garage and hotel project.

• Road resurfacing contracts with V.A. Paving, Inc. for Kingsmill Subdivision ($1,250,000) and FY 2025 program ($4,000,000)
• Sarno Road Emergency Force Main Replacement project and contract with Concurrent Utility Services LLC for $1,041,000
• Public hearing for a parking garage and hotel project at 1551 Highland Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2025-49 regarding alcohol sale, service, and consumption hours on January 1
• Grant funding for Daily Bread, Inc./Providence Connects ($100,000) and Eau Gallie Arts District Main Street, Inc. ($85,000)

The City Council approved two road resurfacing work orders totaling $5.25 million, an emergency force main replacement, and several engineering task orders. It also moved forward on a public-private partnership for a parking garage and hotel, and approved an ordinance amending large group feeding rules in parks. The meeting included a public comment alleging fraud involving the mayor, which was noted but not acted upon.

• Approved $1.25M work order for Kingsmill Subdivision road resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $4M work order for FY2025 resurfacing program (unanimous)
• Approved $89,480 task order for Riverview Park roundabout design (unanimous)
• Approved $109,275 task order for Lift Station No. 55 rehab design (unanimous)
• Approved $1,041,000 emergency force main replacement on Sarno Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $100K grant to Daily Bread and $85K to Eau Gallie Arts District (unanimous)
• Approved $156,550 grant to Melbourne Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with P3 agreement for Eau Gallie parking garage and hotel (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City of Melbourne Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting at City Hall Council Chamber, 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue, on October 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and legal notices, including ADA accommodation requirements and appeal procedures under Florida Statutes.

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board will review updates on energy evaluations, strategic planning, and beautification efforts. The board is also scheduled to discuss the purpose and status of future meetings.

• Discussion on the status and purpose of future meetings
• Updates on SolarTogether and energy use tracking
• Update on the stormwater MVP program
• Review of the strategic energy plan
• Discussion regarding an education and outreach specialist

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use request and site plan for a car wash. The proposal involves demolishing a retail store to build a single-bay car wash on 2.54± acres.

• Conditional Use Request (PPLAT2025-0001) and Site Plan Approval (PLAN2025-0006) for El Car Wash at 925 N. Wickham Road

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No decisions were made. The conditional use request for El Car Wash and the approval of the September minutes were postponed to the next meeting on November 6, 2025.

• Meeting adjourned without action due to lack of quorum
• El Car Wash conditional use request (CU2025-0002) and site plan (PLAN2025-0006) re-advertised for November 6, 2025
• September 18, 2025 minutes deferred to November 6, 2025

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will meet to consider new architectural review business. The board is reviewing signage applications for three different businesses located within the Downtown CRA.

• Signage for Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing at 924 E. New Haven Ave.
• Signage for Mimmos Pizza & Ristorante at 837 E. New Haven Ave.
• Signage for Flora Dispensary at 2637 S. Harbor City Blvd.

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved three signage applications for downtown businesses, all found consistent with the Downtown Architectural Guidelines. The applications were for Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing, Mimmo's Pizza Ristorante, and Flora Dispensary. The board also discussed future business, including a historic designation report and a Sunshine Law training session.

• Approved HARB2025-0036 Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing signage (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0037 Mimmo's Pizza Ristorante signage (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0038 Flora Dispensary signage (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will hold a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance that would amend the Comprehensive Plan to exclude 300 acres of the Platt Ranch Community Activity Center from master plan requirements. Council will also vote on several infrastructure contracts totaling over $2.2 million, including storm drain repairs and water facility upgrades, as well as renewals and purchases for city services like fire inspections, IT software, and police vehicles.

• Ordinance No. 2025-47: Exclude 300-acre Platt Ranch Community Activity Center from master plan requirements
• Change Order No. 4: $277,207.35 for Biosolids Improvements at D.B. Lee Water Reclamation Facility
• Task Order No. CDM-05: $456,695 for Hydrogeologic and Engineering Services for Water Production Wellfield Improvements
• Work Order No. 9: $94,772.50 for Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining in Fountainhead Subdivision Storm Pipe
• Renewal of Group Medicare Advantage Plan: Estimated annual cost $830,394.96

The City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $277,207.35 change order for biosolids improvements, a new fire inspection fee schedule, and a resolution to waive bidding and direct staff to prepare a resolution donating the city-owned property at 2265 N. Harbor City Boulevard to the Disabled American Veterans. The council also approved a preliminary plat for an eight-townhome subdivision and a contract for a new council meeting streaming service. A discussion on Fire Station No. 72 replacement narrowed potential sites to two, with staff authorized to obtain appraisals and geotechnical investigations.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 to L7 Construction contract for biosolids improvements, $277,207.35 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-48 and Resolution No. 4383 for fire inspection fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. CDM-05 to CDM Smith for water wellfield improvements, $456,695 (unanimous)
• Approved Work Order No. 9 for storm pipe lining in Fountainhead Subdivision, $94,772.50 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $719,840 for police vehicles and $864,000 annual sodium hypochlorite contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Avior 25 streaming service from Granicus, $180,004.71 total (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Torrence Townhome Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved motion to waive bidding and direct staff to bring back resolution donating property to DAV (unanimous)

Grants in Aid Review Committee

The Grants-in-Aid Application Review Committee is meeting to review two funding requests for critical community needs. The committee will hear public comments and consider a $100,000 request from Daily Bread, Inc. and an $85,000 request from Eau Gallie Arts District Main Street, Inc. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a review and recommendation step.

• Daily Bread, Inc. requests $100,000
• Eau Gallie Arts District Main Street, Inc. requests $85,000
• Public comments and application review for critical community need

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. They will approve the minutes from the September 2 meeting, hear public comments, and receive updates from Community Development. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comments
• Updates from Community Development

Citizens Advisory Board

The Melbourne Citizens Advisory Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including roll call, approval of previous minutes from May 5, 2025, public comments, and a report from the Housing & Urban Improvement Manager.

• Approval of minutes from the May 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Housing & Urban Improvement Manager's Report

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee will review the Melbourne Main Street Annual Report. The body is scheduled to discuss funding recommendations for Melbourne Main Street and parking management.

• Melbourne Main Street Annual Report
• Melbourne Main Street funding recommendation
• Parking management discussion

The committee unanimously approved a $156,550 funding agreement for Melbourne Main Street to be forwarded to the CRA. They also discussed a proposed 3-hour on-street parking limit plan, with input on expanding it to areas like the Vernon Lot and Crane Creek Promenade. Updates were given on the Holmes Park design, Core Streetscaping, and US 1 Streetscaping projects.

• Approved Melbourne Main Street Funding Agreement of $156,550 (unanimous)
• Approved September 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to reorder agenda items 5 and 6 after items 7 and 8

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hear cases regarding property maintenance, illegal subdivisions, and missing building permits. The board is deciding on corrective actions for both new complaints and unfinished business.

• Review of unauthorized subdivisions at 2510, 2513, and 2515 Riverview Dr.
• Hearing for missing permits for a deck, elevator, and roof work at 3101 N Hwy A1A
• Case review for property at 3329 Testimony St. with a stayed fine of $8,950
• Review of building maintenance and roof repairs at 834 W H Jackson St.
• Hearing regarding missing roof replacement permits at 2936 Lawrence Dr.

The Melbourne Code Enforcement Board heard 30+ cases, issuing fines and liens on several properties for unresolved violations, extending compliance dates for others, and affirming compliance without fines for a few. Key actions included starting $50/day fines on two properties, increasing a fine to $150/day, and staying fines on several properties pending future hearings.

• Started $50/day fine and lien on Telemak Inc (3101 N Hwy A1A) for unpermitted work (majority vote)
• Started $50/day fine and lien on JL Miami Homes LLC (2936 Lawrence Dr) for unpermitted roof, storage, RV violations (majority vote)
• Increased fine to $150/day for Mitchell L. Smith (908 Wisteria Dr) for repeat violations (majority vote)
• Stayed fine at $8,950 for Bowsher (3329 Testimony St) until 11/12/25 hearing (majority vote)
• Stayed fine at $6,350 for Urban Property Management LLC (406 Bluff Dr) until 12/10/25 hearing (majority vote)
• Stayed fine at $2,300 for Burlingham (408 Roxy Ave) until 12/10/25 hearing (majority vote)
• Stayed fine at $1,250 for Teele (2442 Empire Ave) until 11/12/25 hearing (majority vote)
• Found Willett (1769 N Hudson Cir) in repeat violation, fined $1,400 (majority vote)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to hear appeals and variance requests. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific cases or decisions.

• Public hearing on appeals
• Variance requests

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget hearing to discuss and adopt the FY 2025-2026 budget and set property tax millage rates. The agenda includes resolutions to establish funds for pavement management and equipment replacement, and to adopt the city budget plus two community redevelopment area budgets. The council will also convene as redevelopment agencies to adopt those specific fund budgets.

• Resolution No. 4372: establishing 2025-2026 millage rates
• Resolution No. 4373: establishing Pavement Management Program Fund
• Resolution No. 4374: establishing Machinery & Equipment Replacement Fund
• Resolution No. 4375: adopting FY 2025-2026 city budget
• Resolutions No. 4376-4379: adopting Downtown Melbourne and Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Fund budgets

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on amending water and sewer utility rates and annexing property on East Drive. The body will also consider several police and infrastructure contracts and a request to rename Cypress Avenue.

• Ordinance No. 2025-46: Amending water and sewer utility service rates
• Ordinances No. 2025-42, 43, 44: Annexation and M-1 zoning for 1.43± acres on East Drive
• Contract for pipeline infrastructure rehabilitation with Insituform Technologies, LLC: $1,000,000 estimated annual amount
• Purchase of duty handguns and accessories for Police Department: $201,800
• Ordinance No. 2025-48: Amending the fee schedule for periodic fire inspections

The Melbourne City Council approved several ordinances on first reading, including annexations for Melbourne Architectural, a conditional use permit for Van Beers Bottle and Tap, and amendments to utility rates. The council also approved a comprehensive consent agenda, authorized a fee schedule change for fire inspections, and discussed renaming Cypress Avenue to Charlie Kirk Lane without taking further action.

• Approved Ordinances 2025-42, 2025-43, and 2025-44 for annexation, future land use, and zoning for Melbourne Architectural
• Approved Ordinance 2025-45 granting a conditional use for alcohol consumption at Van Beers Bottle and Tap
• Approved Ordinance 2025-46 amending scheduled utility rate increases for water and sewer service
• Approved the consent agenda including contract awards, police equipment purchases, lift station generators, and Resolution Nos. 4380, 4381, and 4382
• Approved Ordinance 2025-47 for the Platt Ranch Community Activity Center Comprehensive Plan text amendment
• Approved Ordinance 2025-48 amending fire inspection fees and electronic report timeframes
• Approved waivers of Florida Statutes Sections 112.313(3) and 112.313(7) for multiple volunteer advisory board members
• Motion to hold a workshop on renaming a street after Charlie Kirk failed by a vote of 4-3

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The board will receive updates on energy efficiency evaluations, a strategic energy plan, and alternative fuel vehicles. Members will also discuss beautification, clean energy awards, and the annual report.

• Energy efficiency evaluations update from Bruce Lindsay
• Strategic energy plan update from Dr. John Windsor
• Alternative fuel vehicles update from Wade Senti
• Beautification update from Todd Cook
• Clean energy awards and annual report updates

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board discussed its future direction, with members questioning whether their recommendations are being addressed by city council. They decided to dedicate the next meeting to brainstorming how to integrate and make their goals effective. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved July 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting to brainstorm BEEB goals and future direction
• Discussed pursuing clean energy award for new police building in second half of 2026
• Noted annual report was approved by city manager and submitted to city council

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat request for the Torrence Townhomes subdivision. The board will consider preliminary approval to construct an eight-lot subdivision at a density of 14.67 units per acre on a 0.545-acre property zoned R-2, located on the south side of Torrence Lane. The meeting will also include procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Preliminary plat approval for Torrence Townhomes Subdivision (PPLAT2025-0001) on Torrence Lane, eight lots at 14.67 units/acre
• Property zoned R-2, located south of Torrence Lane, west of North Harbor City Boulevard, east of FEC Railway
• Public hearing for subdivision approval

The Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 and August 21, 2025 meetings. The Board also voted to recommend approval of a preliminary plat request for the Torrence Townhome Subdivision and received a training refresher from the City Clerk and City Attorney.

• Approved August 7, 2025 and August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat Request PPLAT2025-0001 (Torrence Townhome Subdivision) to City Council (unanimous)

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will review three new projects: two murals at 1003 E. New Haven Ave. and 1035 N. Apollo Blvd., and exterior improvements to a building at 1182 N. Harbor City Blvd. in the Eau Gallie CRA. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including opening, new business, and adjournment.

• Mural review at 1003 E. New Haven Ave. (Space Coast Meets Butterfly Garden)
• Mural review at 1035 N. Apollo Blvd. (Pearl Pediatric Wave)
• Exterior improvements review at 1182 N. Harbor City Blvd. (Building Renovation) in Eau Gallie CRA

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved applications for a mural at 1003 E. New Haven Ave., a mural at 1035 N. Apollo Blvd. with the caveat that it does not exceed the length of the west wall, and building renovations at 1182 N. Harbor City Blvd. with the stipulation that metal gates be installed on the dumpster enclosure. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved application HARB2025-0026 for a mural at 1003 E. New Haven Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved application HARB2025-0033 for a mural at 1035 N. Apollo Blvd. with length caveat (unanimous)
• Approved application HARB2025-0034 for building renovations at 1182 N. Harbor City Blvd. with metal gate stipulation (unanimous)

Citizens Advisory Board

The Citizens Advisory Board will conduct a standard meeting with no substantive decisions or votes. The agenda includes procedural items like approving past minutes, public comments, and routine reports from staff and board members.

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending scheduled water and sewer utility rate increases. The body is also considering several land-use ordinances, including an annexation and a conditional use permit for alcohol consumption.

• Ordinance No. 2025-46 to amend scheduled water and sewer utility rate increases
• Purchase of 13,440 water meter retrofits from Badger Meter, Inc. for $2,208,326
• Annexation and M-1 zoning for 1.43± acres on East Drive, south of Dow Road
• Conditional use permit for alcohol consumption at Van Beers Bottle and Tap on E New Haven Ave
• Purchase of two mobile backup generators for $254,948

The City Council approved a utility rate ordinance that implements five consecutive annual increases of 10.5% for water and 7% for wastewater, effective October 1, 2025. The council also approved several other items, including a $56,333 parking lot repaving contract, a consent agenda for generators, pickleball courts, and water meter equipment, and multiple annexation and zoning ordinances. A request to waive competitive bidding for the sale of city-owned property at 695 E. University Blvd was denied, and the council directed staff to follow the competitive bid process instead.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-46: 10.5% water and 7% sewer rate increases for five years (unanimous)
• Approved $56,333 work order for Front Street Civic Center parking lot repaving (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: $254,948 generators, $93,400 pickleball courts, $2,208,326 water meter retrofits, $302,900 meter box lids (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and zoning for 1.43 acres on East Drive (Ordinances 2025-42, 43, 44) (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for beer/wine taproom at Van Beers Bottle and Tap (Ordinance 2025-45) (unanimous)
• Approved three subdivision variances for Mayfair East Phase One (unanimous)
• Denied waiver of competitive bid for sale of 695 E. University Blvd; directed staff to use competitive bid process
• Approved 2026 state legislative priorities with additions (unanimous)

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

The Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee/Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee is scheduled to meet on September 11, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing program and project updates, receiving the EGAD Main Street annual report from Executive Director Kathie Elias, and considering an EGAD Main Street funding recommendation.

• EGAD Main Street Annual Report by Kathie Elias, Executive Director
• EGAD Main Street Funding Recommendation
• Approval of Minutes from July 10, 2025

The Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee unanimously recommended approval of an $85,000 grant to EGAD Main Street for FY2026. The committee also received updates on several projects, including a Guava Avenue parking conversion, a pedestrian beacon on Eau Gallie Boulevard, and a proposed parking garage/hotel project. No other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of $85,000 EGAD Main Street FY25-26 grant (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget hearing to review and adopt the FY2026 proposed budget and millage rates. The meeting includes a public hearing on these financial measures. The Council will also act as the governing body for two community redevelopment agencies to adopt their respective budgets.

• Adoption of Proposed FY2026 Millage Rates
• Adoption of the FY2026 Proposed Budget with Revisions
• Adoption of the Proposed FY2026 Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Fund Budget
• Adoption of the Proposed FY2026 Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Fund Budget

The City Council unanimously adopted a proposed operating millage rate of 7.0112 per $1,000 of assessed property value for FY2026, which is 11.4% above the rolled-back rate, along with a tentative debt service millage of 0.2977. The Council also unanimously adopted the FY2026 proposed budget totaling $315,889,605, as well as the Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Fund budget of $3,152,855 and the Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Fund budget of $1,194,783. No public comments were made during the budget hearing.

• Adopted proposed operating millage rate of 7.0112 per $1,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted tentative debt service millage rate of 0.2977 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026 proposed budget of $315,889,605 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026 Melbourne Downtown CRA budget of $3,152,855 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026 Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA budget of $1,194,783 (unanimous)

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review updates on current programs and projects. The agenda includes a report from the Executive Director of Melbourne Main Street.

• Programs and Project Updates
• Melbourne Main Street Update by Executive Director Kim Agee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 1, 2025, meeting. Members also discussed the upcoming implementation of a parking management plan, which will include third-party enforcement beginning in early 2026.

• Approved August 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Brett Miller as parking management point-person

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes, an annual report on the SHIP Program by Kelly Calvacca, and updates from Community Development.

• Annual Report SHIP Program by Kelly Calvacca
• Updates from Community Development
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from May 12, 2025

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. Staff presented the SHIP Annual Performance Report for FY 2022-2023, detailing $833,716.60 in direct assistance to 13 income-eligible homeowners. Updates were provided on HOME and CDBG programs, including the completion of a new construction project at 1705 Elizabeth St. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed SHIP Annual Performance Report FY 2022-2023 (no action)
• Noted completion of HOME project at 1705 Elizabeth St (no action)

Code Enforcement Board

The Melbourne Code Enforcement Board will hear 10 unresolved cases involving unpermitted construction, overgrown vegetation, inoperable vehicles, and exterior storage violations. The board will decide whether properties comply with city codes or require further corrective action.

• CE#2025-00309 at 742 Ixora Dr.: Overgrowth and unmaintained landscaping exceeding 12 inches
• CE#2024-00093 at 1817 Palm Blvd.: Unpermitted building repairs and structural maintenance issues
• CE#2024-00268 at 3329 Testimony St.: Open trash storage, inoperable vehicles, and unmaintained yard
• CE#2024-00634 at 1008 W H Jackson St.: Electrical system and structural maintenance violations
• CE#2024-00956 at 2936 Lawrence Dr.: Unpermitted roof repairs and recreational vehicle parking in front yard

The Code Enforcement Board heard numerous cases, affirming compliance without fines for some properties, extending compliance dates for others, and imposing new daily fines for unresolved violations. The board also stayed several existing fines pending future hearings.

• Affirmed compliance without fine for 742 Ixora Dr. (overgrowth)
• Stayed $8,950 fine for 3329 Testimony St. until 10/01/25
• Extended compliance to 09/30/25 for 1008 W H Jackson St. and 834 W H Jackson St.
• Started $50/day fine for 306 Georgetown Ave. from 08/27/25
• Stayed $8,800 fine for 1618 Cypress Ave. until 12/10/25
• Found violation at 3010-3020 Phillips St. with compliance by 09/30/25
• Denied stay of $4,600 fine for 406 Bluff Dr.; fine continues
• Started $100/day fine for 908 Wisteria Dr. from 08/27/25

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances: one expanding the Airport Authority's property powers, and another updating the Downtown CRA plan. They will also consider several contracts, including a $1.14 million Microsoft software agreement, and discuss water/wastewater rates and opioid settlement spending.

• Ordinance 2025-38 (2nd reading): expands Airport Authority authority to acquire and dispose of real property
• Ordinance 2025-39 (2nd reading): adopts updated Downtown CRA projects and programs
• Task Order CHA 033: $297,122 for Lake Washington Road Water Main Phase 2 design
• Consent agenda: Tyler Technologies MUNIS software renewal $295,942.93; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement $1,139,203.38 over 3 years
• Resolution 4371: adopts $3,775,000 stormwater utility budget for FY 2025-26

The City Council approved the Melbourne Airport Authority's acquisition of 176.36 acres west of Wickham Road and north of NASA Boulevard, expanding the authority's jurisdiction. Council also approved a task order for water main design, the third-quarter budget adjustment, and a stormwater utility budget. A water and wastewater rate study was presented, and Council expressed consensus to proceed with the recommended rate increases starting October 1, 2026.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-38 expanding Airport Authority powers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-39 updating CRA projects and programs (unanimous)
• Approved $297,122 task order for Lake Washington Road water main design (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a, b, c, e, f (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 4366, third-quarter budget adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 4369 & 4370 for Airport Authority land purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-40 vacating easement at 1627 Sweetwood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 4371, $3,775,000 stormwater utility budget (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting at Melbourne City Hall Council Chamber to conduct routine zoning adjustments. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and legal notices; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three land-use requests. These include a request to annex and rezone property for industrial use, a conditional use permit for a wine bar, and subdivision variances for a residential project.

• Annexation and M-1 Light Industrial zoning request for 1.43± acres at 325 East Drive
• Conditional use request for beer and wine sale/consumption at Van Beers Bottle and Tap on East New Haven Avenue
• Subdivision variance request for Mayfair East Phase One on 192.96± acres to allow more building permits before final plat recording
• Subdivision variance request for Mayfair East Phase One to allow building permits for a club house and guard house
• Subdivision variance request for Mayfair East Phase One to temporarily retain specified tracts before conveyance to a CDD

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of four items, all forwarded to City Council for final consideration. These included an annexation and zoning request for a property at 325 East Drive, a conditional use request for Van Beers Bottle and Tap, and a subdivision variance for Mayfair East Phase One. No public comments were made, and no conflicts of interest were declared.

• Recommended approval of annexation ANNX2025-0004 for 325 East Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive plan amendment MAP2025-0011 for 325 East Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning request MAP2025-0012 for 325 East Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use CU2025-0005 for Van Beers Bottle and Tap (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of subdivision variance SDV2025-0001 for Mayfair East Phase One (unanimous)

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will review requests for exterior improvements, painting, and signage. Four of the items are located within the Eau Gallie CRA, and one is a historical review for a residence.

• Exterior painting and signage at 587 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. (The Syndicate)
• Exterior improvements and signage at 1419 Highland Ave. (Wicked Lobstah)
• Signage at 1295 Cypress Ave. (Lamb & Co)
• Exterior painting at 1551 Highland Ave. (Eau Gallie Civic Center)
• Historical review for the Robert & Lynn Maffie Residence at 2015 Bryan St.

The Historic and Architectural Review Board unanimously approved four architectural review applications for exterior painting, signage, and improvements in the Eau Gallie CRA, including The Syndicate, Wicked Lobstah, Lamb & Co. Fishmongers, and the Eau Gallie Civic Center. The Board also approved proceeding with a historic designation report for the property at 2015 Bryan Street. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved HARB2025-0027 The Syndicate exterior painting and signage (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0028 Wicked Lobstah exterior improvements and signage, contingent on painting the underside of the building canopy blue (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0029 Lamb & Co. Fishmongers pylon sign refurbishment (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0030 Eau Gallie Civic Center exterior painting (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with a historic designation report for 2015 Bryan Street (unanimous)

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board will convene to receive updates on energy efficiency evaluations, strategic energy planning, alternative fuel vehicles, and beautification projects. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Firefighters Pension Trust Fund

The Melbourne Municipal Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund will meet to approve routine invoices, hear quarterly reports from investment managers, and conduct interviews for a core fixed income manager. The board will also receive updates on the Pension Fund Advisory Committee, entities that boycott Israel, and the Stanley versus City of Sanford case.

• Approval of invoices totaling over $93,000, including payments to investment managers and legal counsel
• Interviews with Earnest Partners and Integrity Fixed Income Management for core fixed income manager
• Quarterly reports from Brandywine Global and Mariner Institutional
• Board updates on Pension Fund Advisory Committee, entities that boycott Israel, and Stanley versus City of Sanford

The Melbourne Municipal Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund board voted to hire Integrity Fixed Income Management and move 50% ($7.0 million) of the Garcia Hamilton & Associates portfolio 'in kind' to avoid additional costs. The board also approved a new fee schedule with Mariner Institutional, increasing the annual retainer to $36,000 in 2025, $46,000 in 2026, with a 2.5% escalator starting in 2027. Additionally, the board approved invoices, changed a committee name to 'Trustee Training Committee', and discussed legal updates.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $98,573.62 (unanimous)
• Hired Integrity Fixed Income Management and moved 50% ($7.0M) of GHA portfolio 'in kind' (unanimous)
• Approved new Mariner Institutional fee schedule: $36,000 (10/1/2025), $46,000 (10/1/2026), 2.5% escalator from 10/1/2027 (unanimous)
• Changed 'Advisory Committee' to 'Trustee Training Committee' in policy (unanimous)

Police Officers Retirement System

The Melbourne Municipal Police Officers Retirement System board will meet to approve a list of invoices totaling about $167,000 from investment managers and other vendors, and to receive quarterly reports from two investment firms. The board will also hear updates on legal and policy matters, including entities that boycott Israel and a court case. Public comments and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Approval of invoices totaling about $167,000, including $20,195.00 to Atlanta Capital Management and $24,185.82 to Brandywine Global Management
• Quarterly reports from Brandywine Global and Mariner Institutional
• Board updates on entities that boycott Israel and the case Stanley versus City of Sanford
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting

The Melbourne Municipal Police Officers Retirement System Board approved a new custodial services contract with Fifth Third Bank, effective January 1, 2026. The Board also approved payment for various professional service invoices and reviewed quarterly investment performance reports. Additionally, the Board authorized independent medical examinations for a disability applicant.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved payment of 11 professional service invoices
• Directed attorney to prepare Fifth Third Bank custodial contract (effective 1/1/26)
• Authorized independent medical exams for Eric Gould

General Employees Retirement Trust Fund

The Melbourne Municipal General Employees Retirement Trust Fund is meeting to approve routine invoices, hear quarterly reports from investment advisors, and receive legal updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or new business items.

• Approval of invoices totaling over $29,000, including $6,848.00 to Foster & Foster, Inc. and $5,524.86 to Mariner Institutional, LLC
• Quarterly reports from Bowen, Hanes & Company and Mariner Institutional
• Legal updates on entities that boycott Israel and the Stanley versus City of Sanford case

The Melbourne General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund board approved the May 14, 2025 minutes and payment of nine invoices totaling $29,547.03. Bowen Hanes & Company and Mariner Institutional presented quarterly performance reports for the period ending June 30, 2025. The board attorney reviewed new legal requirements, including Florida House Bill 1519 and a Supreme Court ADA ruling.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices to nine vendors totaling $29,547.03 (unanimous)

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will review and vote on a change order for biosolids improvements at two water reclamation facilities. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances expanding airport authority powers and updating the downtown redevelopment plan, as well as public hearings on stormwater assessments and community redevelopment projects.

• Change Order No. 3 for Biosolids Improvements at D.B. Lee and Grant Street Water Reclamation Facilities - $357,783.16
• Ordinance No. 2025-38: Expanding Melbourne Airport Authority authority (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-39: Updating Melbourne Downtown CRA Plan (first reading/public hearing)
• Resolution No. 4365: Certifying Stormwater Utility Assessment Roll (public hearing)
• $7,000 appropriation from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for National Night Out events

The City Council approved a salary increase for the mayor and council members, setting the mayor's salary at $17,077.50 and council members' at $12,333.75, effective after the November 2026 election. The vote was 4-3. The council also approved a change order for biosolids improvements, accepted a downtown parking management plan, and declared critical community needs for housing case managers and Eau Gallie Arts District redevelopment.

• Approved salary increase for mayor to $17,077.50 and council members to $12,333.75, effective after Nov. 2026 election (4-3)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for biosolids improvements at D.B. Lee and Grant Street Water Reclamation Facilities, $357,783.16 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including engineering services agreement, school swim team pool use, and meeting date change (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-38 on first reading to expand Airport Authority property powers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 4364 appropriating $7,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for National Night Out (unanimous)
• Approved grant funding agreements for National Night Out events (unanimous)
• Accepted Downtown Parking Management Plan and authorized Phase I implementation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-39 on first reading to adopt updated CRA projects and programs (unanimous)

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will consider a request by Carlo Massaro for an administrative waiver to reduce the required side yard setback from 7.5 feet to 7.25 feet (a 3-inch reduction) at 1807 Riverview Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the June 27, 2025 minutes, public comment, and adjournment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Administrative waiver ADW2025-0002 for 3-inch reduction from 7.5 ft side yard setback in C-1 zoning
• Property address: 1807 Riverview Drive
• Applicant: Carlo Massaro
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2025

The Administrative Review Committee approved a request for a 3-inch reduction from the 7.5-foot side setback requirement for a marine facility at 1809 Riverview Drive, with conditions. The approval was unanimous and included conditions such as no boats moored on the south side, an as-built survey before certificate of occupancy, compliance with future setback requirements, and proof of a corrected lot split. The committee noted the property's history of unpermitted construction but approved this waiver, with a warning that future issues could be escalated to City Council.

• Approved minutes of June 27, 2025 meeting with date correction (unanimous)
• Approved 3-inch side setback waiver for marine facility at 1809 Riverview Drive (unanimous, with conditions)

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board will hold a meeting on August 7, 2025, to conduct routine opening procedures, approve previous minutes from July 17, 2025, and hear a new business item. The board will specifically consider an appeal regarding a decision by the Building Official to condemn property.

• Appeal of a Decision of the Building Official to condemn property located at 1547 Maple Avenue (APPEAL2025-0001, Case CE#2023-01135)

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously upheld the Building Official's decision to condemn the property at 1547 Guava Avenue, finding that the Code Official correctly interpreted Section 109 of the International Property Maintenance Code. The decision was based on testimony about unpermitted work, expired fire extinguishers, faulty smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and the property's change of use without proper permits. The board also approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Upheld Building Official's condemnation of 1547 Guava Avenue (unanimous)

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from three prior meetings, receive program and project updates, and hear a quarterly update from Melbourne Main Street Executive Director Kim Agee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 2, June 6, and June 26, 2025 meetings
• Quarterly update from Melbourne Main Street Executive Director Kim Agee
• Programs and project updates
• General public comment period

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved minutes from three prior meetings, with one amendment. Staff provided updates on the South Expansion Streetscape Project, Riverview Park entrance roundabout, and the Downtown Parking Management Plan, which will go to City Council on August 12. The committee also heard from Melbourne Main Street on its budget and programs, and discussed public feedings at Riverview Park.

• Approved May 2, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2025 special meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also act to adopt proposed millage rates.

• Review of the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
• Adoption of Proposed Millage Rates

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests. The first is for a reduced side yard setback at 792 Iroquois Ave., and the second is for a reduced front fence setback at 100 N. Babcock St. The board will also approve minutes, handle any dismissals or postponements, and present a service pin.

• VAR2025-0001: Variance of 4 ft. 7 in. to allow a 2 ft. 11 in. side yard setback at 792 Iroquois Ave. (R-1A district; required 7.5 ft.)
• VAR2025-0002: Variance of 10 ft. to allow a 6 ft. tall, 50% opaque fence at 0 ft. setback along front property line at 100 N. Babcock St. (C-2 district; required 10 ft. for fences over 4 ft.)
• Approval of minutes from June 30, 2025
• Presentation of service pin to Ravindra Shah

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance for an unpermitted garage addition at 792 Iroquois Ave. (VAR2025-0001) unanimously, finding it did not meet the six City Code criteria. The board also approved a modified variance for Leonardo DRS at 100 N. Babcock St. (VAR2025-0002), reducing the fence setback from 10 ft. to 0 ft. on the condition that the fence location preserves the required drive aisle width, as evidenced by a survey.

• Denied VAR2025-0001 for 792 Iroquois Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved VAR2025-0002 for 100 N. Babcock St. with condition on drive aisle width (6-1)
• Approved minutes from June 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will hold a special workshop meeting featuring three community presentations on environmental justice, asset mapping, and local business support. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

The City Council workshop on July 22, 2025, featured presentations from three community organizations—Little Growers, Love INC, and weVENTURE—but took no formal votes or decisions. Council members asked questions and encouraged future proposals, such as a request from Little Growers for support on a restoration project. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will consider several ordinances during a public hearing, including renaming Atlantic Park Drive to Joseph Pellicano Drive, annexations and zoning for the Gatorfin Warehouse, and conditional uses for a fish market and mini-storage facility. The council will also review multiple infrastructure contracts, including $1,300,000 for annual resurfacing, $1,624,864.57 for the Espanola Baffle Box project, and various storm drain and water utility work orders.

• Ordinance No. 2025-30: Renaming Atlantic Park Drive to Joseph Pellicano Drive
• Ordinances No. 2025-31, 2025-32, and 2025-33: Gatorfin Warehouse annexation, future land use, and zoning on 0.92 acres
• Work Order No. 24-03 with V.A. Paving, Inc. for $1,300,000 for asphalt and milling for the Annual Resurfacing Program
• Contract award to BDI Marine Contractors, LLC for $1,624,864.57 for the Espanola Baffle Box, Project No. 20120
• Ordinance No. 2025-37: Dissolution of the Golf Courses Advisory Board

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including storm drain repairs and street sweeping services. Members also renamed Atlantic Park Drive to Joseph Pellicano Drive and authorized the construction of a baffle box to improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon. Additionally, the Council appointed a new member to the Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board and discussed potential changes to park feeding policies and elected official salaries.

• Renamed Atlantic Park Drive to 'Joseph Pellicano Drive' (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 storm drain repair contract (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 storm drain inspection contract (5-0)
• Approved $1,300,000 asphalt and milling contract (5-0)
• Approved $171,702 street sweeping contract (5-0)
• Approved $1,624,864 contract for Espanola Baffle Box (5-0)
• Dissolved the Golf Courses Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Nicholas Sanzone to Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board (5-0)

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board is meeting to receive updates on energy efficiency evaluations, a strategic energy plan, alternative fuel vehicles, and beautification projects. Members will also discuss the submission of Ordinance No. 2025-29 to the city council and hear about resilience collaboration and clean energy awards. The agenda is primarily informational, with no votes on specific items listed.

• Energy efficiency evaluations update by Bruce Lindsay
• Strategic energy plan update by Dr. John Windsor, including Ordinance No. 2025-29 submitted to city council June 10, 2025
• Alternative fuel vehicles update by Wade Senti
• Beautification update by Todd Cook, including Green Gables GEMS award and FIT pond/MVP awards
• Brevard Resilience Interagency Collaborative update by Cheryl Caldwell and Megan Ruben

The Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board approved the installation of the first Most Valuable Pond (MVP) award signs at Florida Institute of Technology near Panther Place. The board also discussed updates on energy efficiency, the strategic energy plan, alternative fuel vehicles, and the annual report process, with no other formal decisions made.

• Approved MVP pond signage installation at FIT near Panther Place (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2025, regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a finding of consistency for an ordinance amending the Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plan. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a training refresher. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing on Finding of Consistency (FOC2025-0003) for Melbourne Downtown CRA Plan Amendment
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2025 meeting
• City Clerk/City Attorney Board Training Refresher

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Finding of Consistency FOC2025-0003 for the Melbourne Downtown CRA Plan amendment. The recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for two readings and ordinance consideration. No public comments were made during the hearing. The board also postponed a planned training refresher due to low attendance.

• Recommended approval of FOC2025-0003 Melbourne Downtown CRA Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed City Clerk/City Attorney Board Training Refresher to a later meeting

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will review three architectural requests for properties in the Downtown and Eau Gallie CRA districts. The board will also hold an election for Vice-Chairman.

• Signage request for McCloskey & Associates at 601 E. Strawbridge Ave.
• Fencing request for Banach Property at 1993 Guava Ave.
• Exterior improvements and signage request for Nations Auto Glass at 1816 S. Harbor City Blvd.
• Election of Vice-Chairman

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved three applications: a sign face change at 601 E. Strawbridge Ave., a privacy fence at 1993 Guava Ave., and exterior improvements and signage at 1816 S. Harbor City Blvd. The board also elected Elizabeth Huy as Vice-Chairman and noted an upcoming historic designation review in August.

• Approved HARB2025-0022 sign face replacement at 601 E. Strawbridge Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0023 6-ft wood privacy fence at 1993 Guava Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0025 exterior improvements and signage at 1816 S. Harbor City Blvd. (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth Huy as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review previous minutes and receive updates from Community Development. No specific legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Updates from Community Development

Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to receive program, project, and EGAD Main Street reports. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and updates.

• Approval of May 8, 2025 minutes
• Program and project updates
• EGAD Main Street report from Executive Director Kathie Elias

The Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Advisory Committee approved the May 8, 2025, meeting minutes and voted to support City Council's decision to move forward with the unsolicited detailed proposal from Melbourne Hospitality Holdings, LLC. The committee also authorized staff to renegotiate the 2021 Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County. The EGAD Main Street Annual Report was omitted because the executive director was unavailable.

• Approved May 8, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved support for City Council's decision to move forward with the Melbourne Hospitality Holdings project framework (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to renegotiate the terms of the Interlocal Agreement between the City, CRA, and Brevard County (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board

The Melbourne Code Enforcement Board will hear 18 cases involving property maintenance, zoning, and permit violations. Most items are unresolved complaints about overgrowth, structural disrepair, unpermitted construction, and improper use of commercial properties in residential zones.

• CE#2025-00309: 742 Ixora Dr. cited for overgrown grass/weeds over 12 inches
• CE2022-00125: 1618 Cypress Ave. dismissed after resolving commercial use and parking violations
• CE2022-00860: 3510 Applin Way ordered to repair fire-damaged structure and obtain permits
• CE#2023-00401: 516 Tucker St. cited for rotted stairways, balconies, and lack of utilities
• CE#2024-00263: 3039 Juanita Cir. ordered to repair or replace severely damaged roof

The Code Enforcement Board heard 30+ cases, finding violations and setting compliance dates for most. It imposed new daily fines of $25 on several properties (Lily Community Investments, J C Kelly, Eddie Dixon, Lomax, James Teele) and increased one fine to $100/day (Hamara). It also affirmed compliance with fines for two properties (Abdulkhalq $40,200, Conway $13,200) and extended compliance dates or stayed fines for many others.

• Found Kilgore property in violation for overgrowth, compliance by 08/26/25
• Extended stay of $8,800 fine for Keefe property until 08/27/25
• Started $25/day fine for Lily Community Investments (3510 Applin Way)
• Paused $15,450 fine for Barnett-Levy & Phillips (516 Tucker St)
• Started $25/day fine for J C Kelly (3039 Juanita Cir)
• Started $25/day fine for Eddie Dixon (706 W H Jackson St)
• Started $25/day fine for Lomax (1470 Sea Breeze Ln)
• Increased fine to $100/day for Hamara (1884 Jackson Ave)

City Council

The Melbourne City Council will hold public hearings and first/second readings on several land-use ordinances, including annexation and zoning for the Gatorfin Warehouse site, a conditional use for a fish market's alcohol sales, a fire station land-use change, and a mini-storage facility. The council will also discuss a public-private partnership for a joint-use parking facility and hotel in Eau Gallie, and consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and resolutions. Several items are postponed or withdrawn, including a zoning change at 4025 Fair Point Lane and a discussion on the land development permitting process.

• Ordinance 2025-16 (4025 Fair Point Lane) withdrawn by applicant
• P3 proposal for joint-use parking facility at 1551 Highland Ave and hotel at 1463 Highland Ave
• Annexation and M-1 zoning for Gatorfin Warehouse (0.92 acres, West Drive/Ellis Road)
• Liquid oxygen contract for Water Production: Airgas USA, $320,736/yr, $1.9M total
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal: $353,527.95/yr, $1.06M total

The Melbourne City Council approved multiple consent agenda items, engineering contracts, and various ordinances on first reading, including street naming and warehouse annexations. The council denied an ordinance for Fire Station 72 (5-1) and postponed a discussion on the land development permitting process. Additionally, the council approved terms for a Public-Private Partnership proposal involving a joint-use parking facility and hotel.

• Postponed discussion on the land development permitting process
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-29 regarding the Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board
• Approved consent agenda items including contracts, agreements, and resolutions 4358 through 4361
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-30 renaming Atlantic Park Drive to Joseph Pellicano Drive (First Reading)
• Approved Ordinances 2025-31, 2025-32, and 2025-33 for the Gatorfin Warehouse annexation and zoning (First Reading)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-34 granting a conditional use for alcohol consumption at Lamb & Co Fish Market (First Reading)
• Denied Ordinance No. 2025-35 for Fire Station 72 (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-36 for Aurora Mini-Storage (6-0)

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for July 4, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board will conduct a standard procedural meeting at City Hall, including roll call, approval of prior minutes, conflict declarations, and public comment. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider one variance request, approve prior minutes, and handle administrative items. The variance seeks to reduce the required side-yard setback at 792 Iroquois Ave. from 7.5 feet to 2 feet 11 inches, a reduction of 4 feet 7 inches. The board will also take up annual financial disclosure forms and a service pin presentation.

• Variance VAR2025-0001 for 792 Iroquois Ave. to allow a 2 ft. 11 in. side yard setback instead of required 7.5 ft.
• Approval of minutes from September 30, 2024
• Requests for dismissals, postponements, or withdrawals
• Annual Financial Disclosure Form due July 1, 2025
• Presentation of service pin to Ravindra Shah

The Melbourne Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved minutes from the September 30, 2024 meeting and postponed variance application VAR2025-0001 (Alexander Wassuta, 792 Iroquois Ave.) to the July 28, 2025 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The postponement was requested by the applicant due to insufficient board members present to grant the required five affirmative votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the board also discussed financial disclosure deadlines and future meeting attendance.

• Approved minutes from September 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed VAR2025-0001 (792 Iroquois Ave. variance) to July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will consider a single administrative waiver request from Rory and Elizabeth Hayden for a property at 2104 Hyde Parkway. The waiver would allow a one-foot reduction from the required 10-foot side yard setback in an R-1AA zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Administrative waiver ADW2025-0001 for 2104 Hyde Parkway to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 9 ft
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period

The Administrative Review Committee unanimously approved an administrative waiver (ADW2025-0001) for Rory & Elizabeth Hayden at 2104 Hyde Parkway, allowing a one-foot reduction from the required 10-foot side yard setback for a proposed bedroom and bathroom addition. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved ADW2025-0001 waiver for 1-ft side yard setback reduction at 2104 Hyde Parkway (unanimous)

Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from THA Consultants on a parking management plan. The meeting also includes a general public comment period. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• THA Consultants parking management plan presentation
• General public comment period

The Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee heard a presentation from THA Consulting on the Parking Management Plan and received public comments. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the general framework of the plan, implement Phase I Parking Enforcement, and assemble a parking committee to return in six months. No final adoption occurred; the plan will go to City Council for approval.

• Recommended general framework of Parking Management Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended implementing Phase I Parking Enforcement (unanimous)
• Recommended assembling a parking committee (unanimous)
• Recommended returning to committee 6 months after Phase I implementation (unanimous)
• Limited public comments to 3 minutes (unanimous)

Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board

The board will receive updates on energy efficiency evaluations, a strategic energy plan, and alternative fuel vehicles. Members will also discuss beautification efforts and the Brevard Resilience Interagency Collaborative.

• Submission of Ordinance No. 2025-29 at June 10 city council meeting
• Green Gables GEMS award presentation scheduled for June 28, 2025
• Updates on energy efficiency evaluations and strategic energy plan
• Discussion on alternative fuel vehicles
• Annual report submission update

Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use and site plan request for Aurora Mini-Storage, proposing two single-story buildings with 102 units on a 2.08-acre site. The board will also discuss a board training refresher and consider approval of the June 5, 2025 minutes.

• Conditional Use (CU2024-0008) for mini-storage in C-1 zoning
• Site Plan (PLAN2024-0014) for two buildings, 102 mini-storage units
• Property on north side of Aurora Road, east of Glenwood Drive, west of Mosswood Drive
• Public hearing for Aurora Mini-Storage; applicant Robert Robb, owner Mike Maguire
• Board Training Refresher Discussion

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit and site plan for Aurora Mini-Storage, a 102-unit storage facility. The recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for final consideration. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Recommended approval of conditional use CU2024-0008 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of site plan PLAN2024-0014 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2025 (unanimous)

Historic and Architectural Review Board

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will consider two new applications: a mural at 464 N. Harbor City Blvd. and signage for Buggs Funeral Home at 2701 S Harbor City Blvd. The board will also approve minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• HARB2025-0019: 'I Said Yes' mural, 464 N. Harbor City Blvd., city-wide
• HARB2025-0021: Buggs Funeral Home signage, 2701 S Harbor City Blvd., Downtown CRA
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2025

The Historic and Architectural Review Board unanimously approved two applications: a mural at 464 N. Harbor City Blvd. with the addition of the company name 'Nicole Marie Bridal' within a specified text box, and a new LED pole sign for Buggs Funeral Home at 2701 S. Harbor City Blvd. The board also postponed the election of a vice chair to the July meeting and discussed a potential cemetery grant.

• Approved HARB2025-0019 mural at 464 N. Harbor City Blvd. with added text 'Nicole Marie Bridal' (unanimous)
• Approved HARB2025-0021 LED pole sign for Buggs Funeral Home at 2701 S. Harbor City Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed election of Vice Chair to July meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on ordinances for a 0.50-acre annexation at Miller Lane/Trimble Road, allowing accessory dwellings in REU zoning, and revoking L3Harris's ad valorem tax exemption. They will also consider several contracts, including a $1.03 million purchase of cardiac monitors, and discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget process.

• Ordinances 2025-24/25/26: annexation, land use, and R-1A zoning for 0.50 acres at Miller Lane/Trimble Road
• Ordinance 2025-27: allow accessory dwellings in REU zoning district
• Ordinance 2025-28: revoke L3Harris Technologies 10-year ad valorem tax exemption
• Purchase of 15 Stryker LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors for Fire Department - $1,034,658.30
• Task orders with CHA Consulting: $51,610 (permit renewal), $77,250 (hydraulic model), $119,100 (lead service line inventory)

The City Council approved the FY 2025-2026 budget development process, directing staff to build a General Fund budget at the current millage rate and establishing new funds for road replacement and equipment. The Council also approved several ordinances, including annexation and zoning for 953 Miller Lane, accessory dwellings in REU zoning, and revoking a tax exemption for L3Harris. Multiple contracts and funding agreements were approved, including $1.03 million for new cardiac monitors for the Fire Department.

• Approved FY 2025-26 budget process, directing staff to build General Fund budget at current millage rate (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-24, 2025-25, 2025-26 for annexation, land use, and zoning at 953 Miller Lane (5-0, LaRusso absent)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-27 allowing accessory dwellings in REU zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-28 revoking L3Harris 10-year tax exemption (unanimous)
• Approved $1,034,658.30 purchase of 15 Stryker LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors (unanimous)
• Approved $603,059 CDBG FY 2025-2026 funding and Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved HOME funding and $175,538 reallocation for FBC Affordable housing project (unanimous)
• Approved $90,857.58 funding agreement with Melbourne Housing Authority for affordable housing (unanimous)

CRA Notices

The Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency will hold its regular meeting to decide on three budget-amendment resolutions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Council members who also serve on the Airport Authority and Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization may briefly discuss related issues, but no formal actions are listed for those bodies.

• Resolution 4348: adopt 2024-2025 City budget amendments
• Resolution 4349: adopt 2024-2025 Melbourne Downtown CRA Fund budget amendments
• Resolution 4350: adopt 2024-2025 Melbourne Downtown CRA Fund budget amendments

CRA Notices

The Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will discuss the advisory committee process for communication and oversight with Melbourne Main Street during its regular meeting. The meeting will also include potential discussions by council members on Airport Authority and Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) issues.

• Discussion of Melbourne Downtown CRA Advisory Committee process for communication and oversight with Melbourne Main Street