Palm Bay public meetings in 2022

CDAB

The Palm Bay Community Development Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for December 21, 2022, was cancelled. The source document consists solely of procedural boilerplate and cancellation notice.

The meeting scheduled for December 21, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to discuss.

SM

The Special Magistrate is meeting to review petitions for relief regarding specific properties. These hearings determine outcomes for code compliance or property disputes.

• Petition for 2850 Shwonda Ave, NE regarding a repair agreement extension
• Petition for 2608 Peralta Dr, SE
• Petition for 1214 Shell Ct, NE
• Petition for 554 Dean Ct, NW
• Petition for 1367 Hegira St, NW and 1399 Darrow Rd, SW

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds and review a road safety audit for the Bayside Lakes Boulevard curve. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and collective bargaining agreements.

• Allocation of $938,601 in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• Contract with Consor Engineers, LLC for Emerson Drive and St. Johns Heritage Parkway improvements ($206,962)
• Contract with Consor Engineers, LLC for traffic studies ($66,478)
• Commercial Property Enhancement Program Grant for 2641 Palm Bay Road NE ($10,000)
• Contract with Wade Trim for South Regional Water Reclamation Facility scheduler ($21,330)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to discuss ongoing planning items, including a comprehensive plan textual amendment for mixed-use development and a zoning change request for property near Ersoff Boulevard NE. The agenda also includes presentations by the City Attorney regarding exactions and the City Manager regarding transportation improvements and public safety expansions, alongside the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• CP-37-2022: Comprehensive Plan Textual Amendment for Mixed Use development continued from previous meeting
• Z-58-2022: Zoning change from HC Highway Commercial to RMH Residential Mobile Home for approximately 2.87 acres near Ersoff Boulevard NE
• CP-39-2022: Withdrawn small-scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment for Crown Square II
• CPZ-39-2022: Withdrawn Zoning amendment for Crown Square II from RS-2 and RR to RM-15 for approximately 13.5 acres

Regular Meeting Council

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a final vote on creating the Malabar Springs Community Development District, a special-purpose government that would plan, finance, and maintain infrastructure for a 283.4-acre residential development north of Malabar Road NW. The council will also hear updates from the Chamber of Commerce, consider proclamations, and vote on several zoning and land-use items, including rezonings, variances, and ordinance amendments.

• Establish Malabar Springs Community Development District (283.4 acres north of Malabar Road NW)
• Deny zoning case Z-44-2022 (ACIS Investment Group, LLC)
• Name private roadway Astor Drive NE (Ordinance 2022-127)
• Reduce purchase price for BCRA-owned property at 1626 Orange Blossom Trail
• Award $77,475 contract for digital marquee and welcome signage (Art-Kraft Sign Company)

RAB

The Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

BCRA

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to consider several property-related items, including a proposed reduction in the purchase price for a property at 1626 Orange Blossom Trail NE and purchase offers for two surplus CRA-owned parcels on Orange Blossom Trail NE. The board will also approve its 2023 meeting schedule. Public comments are limited to three minutes for non-agenda items.

• Consideration of a reduction in purchase price for property at 1626 Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-1, Tax ID: 2832602)
• Consideration of purchase offers for surplus real estate at 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-16, Tax ID: 2832603)
• Consideration of purchase offers for surplus real estate on Orange Blossom Trail NE (unassigned address, Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-13, Tax ID: 2866312)
• Approval of 2023 proposed meeting schedule for the Bayfront CRA Board

The Bayfront CRA Board unanimously approved a $71,854.25 reduction in the purchase price for property at 1626 Orange Blossom Trail NE, bringing the new price to $192,510.75, to cover arsenic investigation costs. The board also unanimously approved the 2023 meeting schedule and voted to continue listing two other surplus properties for sale to seek different intended uses.

• Approved 2023 Bayfront CRA meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $71,854.25 purchase price reduction for 1626 Orange Blossom Trail NE, new price $192,510.75 (unanimous)
• Continued listing 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE for sale to seek other intended uses (unanimous)
• Continued listing unassigned Orange Blossom Trail NE parcel for sale to seek other intended uses (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the citywide strategic plan. The purpose is for the Council and staff to collaborate on the organization's vision, mission, values, goals, and priorities, and to review input from interviews and online employee and community surveys.

• Discussion of the citywide strategic plan

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council holds a special meeting to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election and administer the Oath of Office to newly elected officials for City Council Seats 4 and 5.

• Certification of General Municipal Election results from November 8, 2022
• Administration of Oath of Office to officials for City Council Seats 4 and 5

SAB

The Sustainability Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to select a new chair, discuss a voluntary Low Impact Development incentives matrix, and consider authorizing Vice Chair Snyder to approach the Palm Bay Municipal Foundation about creating a Sustainability Fund. The board will also receive updates on the Sustainability Task Force and upcoming events. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Selection of a new Board Chair
• Discussion on Voluntary Low Impact Development incentives matrix
• Authorize Vice Chair Snyder to address the Palm Bay Municipal Foundation regarding creation of a Sustainability Fund
• Update on Sustainability Task Force

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board unanimously selected Phillip Snyder as Chair and authorized him to address the Palm Bay Municipal Foundation about creating a Sustainability Fund. The board also discussed a voluntary Low Impact Development incentives matrix, expressing support and requesting future review. Minutes from July and August 2022 were adopted.

• Adopted July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Phillip Snyder as Chair (unanimous)
• Authorized Vice Chair Snyder to address Palm Bay Municipal Foundation on Sustainability Fund (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold final votes on zoning amendments and major residential development plans, including two large planned unit developments totaling over 585 acres. The council will also consider budget amendments, contracts, and ARPA fund allocations.

• Ordinance 2022-115: Zoning amendment for retail automotive gas/fuel sales (Case T-51-2022)
• Ordinance 2022-117: Approval of Final Development Plan for 'Malabar Springs' PUD (294.7 acres)
• Ordinance 2022-118: Approval of Final Development Plan for 'Medley at Everlands' subdivision (291.11 acres)
• Contract: Engineering services for South Regional Water Reclamation Facility ($416,810)
• ARPA subrecipient agreements totaling $3,551,000 with multiple organizations

CDAB

The Community Development Advisory Board is meeting to discuss priorities for FY23-24 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The board will also consider a report from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

• FY23-24 CDBG Priorities
• Approval of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Report
• Introduction of new board member Jamie P. Hirzel

The Community Development Advisory Board unanimously accepted the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) report, which includes recommendations on voluntary inclusionary zoning and other affordable housing strategies. The board also discussed and concurred on priorities for FY23-24 CDBG funds, adding several new high-priority items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of September 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted AHAC report updated November 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Concurred to keep prior year high-ranking CDBG priorities and add Transportation services, Tenant/Landlord counseling, Rental Housing Subsidies, and Youth Services to high-ranking list

Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate will hold a regular hearing to consider three petitions for relief from code enforcement actions, including one repair agreement. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and public comments.

• Petition 22730-22 by Shawn M Owen, 766 Koutnik Rd, SE
• Petition 22024-21 by Frances Hughes, Manager, 1367 Hegira St, NW
• Petition 22773-22 by Epic Property Holding 1804, 841 Rostock Circle, NE (repair agreement)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a final hearing on a development agreement for a small hobby farm and vote on several zoning amendments, land-use changes, and ordinances. The meeting also includes contract approvals, proclamations, and potential board dissolutions.

• Development Agreement with Grapefruit Scuba, LLC for 11.71-acre hobby farm (final hearing)
• Ordinance 2022-115 amending zoning for retail automotive gas/fuel sales (Case T-51-2022)
• Resolution 2022-59 granting conditional use for 2.45-acre self-storage facility near Babcock Street and Hardin Lane (Case CU-45-2022)
• Ordinance 2022-116 rezoning 1,198.1 acres near St. Johns Heritage Parkway to multiple-family residential (Case CP-30-2022)
• Resolution 2022-60 approving Preliminary Development Plan for 'Palm Vista Everlands West PUD' (1,198.1 acres)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board and Local Planning Agency meets to discuss a variety of land use items, including zoning changes, variances for accessory structures, conditional uses for a private school and a freight handling facility, and a final development plan for a residential project. The agenda also includes old business updates and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Variance request for 1802 Hardin Lane NE to exceed principal structure living area by 2,060 sq ft (V-48-2022)
• Zoning change from AU Agricultural to CC Community Commercial for 13.96 acres at Emerson Drive NW (Z-59-2022)
• Final Development Plan for Everlands Phase II (NE Quad) for 398 residential units across 143.73 acres (FD-60-2022)
• Conditional Use for a private school at 2100 Port Malabar Boulevard NE (CU-61-2022)
• Conditional Use for a small-scale freight handling and transportation use at 2090 Northview Street NE (CU-62-2022)

RAB

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions or new business items are listed.

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 4, 2022, meeting. The Recreation Department Director provided status updates on various city projects and events. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The Palm Bay City Council holds a workshop to review and discuss potential changes to local preference policies for city procurement, including bid preferences, RFP/RFQ criteria, and spending data. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is purely informational and discussion-based.

SAB

The regular meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Board scheduled for October 26, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had listed items including a presentation on the FPL Solar Program and the selection of a new Board Chair.

• FPL Solar Program presentation
• Selection of a new Board Chair
• Discussion on Voluntary Low Impact Development incentives matrix
• Authorization for Vice Chair Snyder to discuss a Sustainability Fund with the Palm Bay Municipal Foundation
• Selection of a representative for Indian River Lagoon Day on November 5, 2022

IAOB

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board will meet to hear an update from the Utilities Department and discuss future agenda items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including adoption of minutes and public comments.

• Update on the City's Utilities Department by Chris Little, Utilities Director
• Agenda requests for future meetings
• Adoption of minutes from June 27, 2022 meeting

The Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board voted unanimously to cancel its November and December 2022 meetings. The board also approved the minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of an informational update from the Utilities Director.

• Approved minutes of June 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Cancelled November and December 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will review several final readings for residential and mixed-use development plans and rezonings. The body is also considering a development agreement for a hobby farm and various infrastructure repairs.

• Preliminary Development Plan for '3 Forks Mixed Use' Regional Activity Center (124.33 acres)
• Final Development Plan for 'Chaparral Phases IV and V' residential subdivision (160.51 acres)
• Rezoning of 6.92 acres west of Dixie Highway from Highway Commercial to Bayfront Mixed Use for Florida Institute of Technology, Inc.
• Storage tank repair at North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant with CROM, LLC for $139,510
• Budget of $172,000 for replacement of failed culvert pipes under Bass Pro Drive

PBMF

The meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021, was cancelled. This action was decided by a vote of board members during the June 28, 2021, meeting.

• Cancelled July 26, 2021 meeting

CDAB

The regular meeting scheduled for October 19, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

The Community Development Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for October 19, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions were made.

Special Magistrate

The City of Palm Bay canceled the scheduled October 19, 2022 Special Magistrate hearing. The next hearing is set for November 16, 2022 at Palm Bay City Hall Council Chambers.

DRC

The Disaster Relief Committee recommended a donation to Samaritan's Purse for Florida residents affected by Hurricane Ian. The committee also discussed various fundraising strategies to replenish its account, including larger city events and VIP parking.

• Adopted minutes from March 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted minutes from April 4, 2022 (4-0)
• Recommended $1,500–$2,000 donation to Samaritan's Purse for Hurricane Ian relief (4-0)

CESM

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will meet to authorize fines for existing violations and hold hearings for new cases. The body is deciding on per-day fines and set fines for various property code violations.

• Authorization of $50.00 per day fines for 23 cases
• Authorization of $200.00 set fines for 41 cases
• Per-day fine hearings for 41 cases including fire code and parking violations
• Set fine hearings for 68 cases, primarily for NSVT and TGWV violations
• Hearings for trash service violations at 1018 Harlingen Rd SW and 2161 Garbett Ave SW

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a final vote on a six-month moratorium blocking new single-family and multi-family zoning changes while it updates its Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes public hearings on multiple zoning changes, contracts for road paving and software support, and a request for a new fire truck.

• Ordinance 2022-100: Final vote on temporary moratorium on single-family/multi-family rezonings (6 months)
• Award of $4,150,056 road-paving contract for Knecht Road and Port Malabar Boulevard
• Purchase of Quint Apparatus for Fire Station 7 for $1,111,000
• Renewal of Superion public-safety software support contract for $231,610
• Resolution 2022-57: Termination of local state of emergency

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The board will consider several development plans, including a 2,416-unit residential project and a 885-unit residential project. The meeting also includes requests for a self-storage facility and various textual amendments to the city's zoning code.

• Palm Vista Everlands-West PUD: Preliminary Development Plan for a 2,416-unit mixed residential development on 1198.1 acres
• Malabar Springs: Final Development Plan for a 885-unit residential development on 295.17 acres
• Medley at Everland: Final Development Plan for an 840-lot residential development on 291.11 acres
• CU-45-2022: Conditional Use request for a self-storage facility on 2.45 acres east of Babcock Street NE
• T-51-2022: Textual Amendment to allow Retail Automotive Gas/Fuel Sales at additional locations

RAB

The Palm Bay Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting on October 4, 2022, at the Anthony J. “Tony” Rosa Community Center. The agenda consists of procedural matters, adoption of past minutes, a report from Recreation Department Director Fred Poppe, and new business regarding the Senior Center and Recreation Department.

• Discussion regarding the Senior Center and Recreation Department
• Report from Fred Poppe, Recreation Department Director
• Adoption of minutes from the June 7, 2022, and August 2, 2022, regular meetings

The Recreation Advisory Board adopted minutes from June and August meetings, heard a report on the Recreation Department budget, and discussed the Light Fest moving to Fred Poppe Regional Park. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes adoption.

• Adopted June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

SAB

The Sustainability Advisory Board will meet to elect a new chair and a representative for Indian River Lagoon Day. The board will discuss incentives for Voluntary Low Impact Development and a potential Sustainability Fund.

• Election of a new Board Chair
• Discussion on Voluntary Low Impact Development incentives matrix
• Authorization for Vice Chair Snyder to discuss a Sustainability Fund with the Palm Bay Municipal Foundation
• Election of a representative for Indian River Lagoon Day on November 5, 2022
• Update on Sustainability Task Force

IAOB

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board is meeting to adopt prior minutes, hear an update on city utility projects from the Utilities Director, and discuss future agenda requests. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Update on City Utility Projects by Utilities Director Chris Little
• Adoption of minutes from June 27, 2022 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Agenda requests for future meetings

The Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board meeting scheduled for September 26, 2022, was cancelled due to lack of quorum. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially allocate $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds earmarked for homelessness, affordable housing, and related public services. The city received 14 applications, one of which was deemed ineligible. Applicants will present 5-minute overviews followed by Q&A. The council will decide how to distribute the funds among eligible applicants.

• Consideration of 13 eligible applications for $5M in ARPA funds
• 1611 Meridian LLC requests $4.5M for 130-unit affordable housing at 1881 Palm Bay Road NE
• Community of Hope requests $5M for 'Palm Bay Cares' including shelter and housing projects
• Daily Bread requests $5M for 'Grace Place' mixed-use development with 126 affordable units
• Habitat for Humanity requests $961,120 for five affordable homes

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and adopt the final budget, tax rate, and various fees for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The agenda includes a public hearing on the tax rate and millage rate, followed by resolutions establishing fees for fire, recreation, land development, and impact fees, as well as adopting pay plans and a five-year capital improvements program. The council will also hold final readings on ordinances adjusting utility, sewer, and reclaimed water rates, and adopting the final budget.

• Public hearing on tax rate, millage rate, and final budget for FY 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022-53 declaring critical need funding, allowing ad valorem tax millage rate above 3.0% cap
• Resolution 2022-54 approving millage rate of 7.5995 and debt millage rate of 1.0931
• Resolution 2022-52 adopting Five-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for FY 2023-2027
• Ordinances 2022-96, 2022-97, 2022-98 adjusting utility, sewer, and reclaimed water rates (final reading)

SM

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate will hear three property-related petitions at this meeting. No substantive decisions are listed; the agenda is procedural with no contracts, ordinances, or fee changes.

• Petition 22795-22: Joyce Sabdull, 829 Buchanan Ave SE
• Petition 22168-21: Elizabeth Fagan, 3611 Jupiter Blvd SE
• Petition 19938-19: Carla P. Musselman, 1965 Live Oak St NE

The Special Magistrate hearing approved lien reductions for three petitioners, each contingent on payment within 30 or 60 days. The minutes from the August 17, 2022 meeting were adopted as presented. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of Regular Meeting 2022-09 (August 17, 2022)
• Reduced lien for Joyce Sabdull at 829 Buchanan Ave SE to $900 if paid within 30 days
• Reduced lien for Elizabeth Fagan at 3611 Jupiter Blvd SE to $2,250 if paid within 60 days
• Reduced liens for Carla P. Musselman at 1965 Live Oak St NE to $20,000 if paid within 30 days

CDAB

The Community Development Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine business. They will introduce a new board member, consider revisions to policies and procedures, and receive a report from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Informational items include an Assessment of Fair Housing Plan and a staff report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Introduction of new Board Member Dawn Bittar
• Revisions to Policies and Procedures
• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Report
• Informational: Assessment of Fair Housing Plan
• Informational: Staff Report

The Community Development Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend revised housing program policies to the City Council. The board also began reviewing annual affordable housing incentive strategies and received updates on housing programs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of July 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended revised Housing Programs SOP Manual, Monitoring Policy, HOME Requirement Policy, and CDBG Citizen Participation Plan to City Council (unanimous)
• Concurred to review each of the 11 AHAC incentive strategies

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on several ordinances and resolutions, including a large-scale land use change for a 124.33-acre mixed-use development near Malabar Road, a rezoning for residential use, and a temporary moratorium on certain rezoning applications. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as utility contracts and budget amendments.

• Ordinance 2022-69: Change 124.33 acres near Malabar Road from RES 1 to Regional Activity Center (RAC) for '3 Forks Mixed Use' (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-91: Rezone 3.00 acres near Doreatha Fields Avenue from LI to RM-15 residential (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-100: Temporary moratorium on rezoning applications from Single Family or Multiple Family Residential (first reading)
• Consent: Award meter installation services bid to National Metering Services, Inc. for $196,150
• Consent: Accept FDEP grant of $1,200,000 for five nutrient-separating baffle boxes, with $300,000 city match

CESM

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to consider authorization of fines for 34 code enforcement cases and conduct hearings on 85 additional cases involving property maintenance violations. The agenda includes both set fines and per-day fines for issues like overgrown grass, junk vehicles, and unpermitted work.

• Authorization to impose fines on 34 cases, including $200 set fines for Stonebriar Subdiv, 1611 Meridian LLC, and Florida Power & Light, and $50 per day for Palm Bay West LLC and others
• Hearings for per-day fines on 27 cases, including 2575 Chatham Way NE (Kujawa), 800 Faith St NE (Jones), and 5275 Babcock St NE (Country Club Palm Bay LLC)
• Hearings for set fines on 58 cases, including 1918 Sago Palm St NE (Devitt), 1636 Water Dr NE (Adelon Real Estate Manager LLC), and 1051 Brickell St SE (LGI Homes Florida LLC)
• Cases cover violations such as tall grass/weeds, junk vehicles, recreational vehicle parking, and failure to maintain property
• Next board meeting scheduled for October 12, 2022

BCRA

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency will consider its annual financial audit report for FY 2020-2021, adopt a resolution for the FY2022 proposed budget, and review purchase offers for two CRA-owned surplus properties on Orange Blossom Trail NE. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and public comments.

• Annual Financial Audit Report for FY 2020-2021
• Resolution for FY2022 Proposed Budget
• Purchase offer for surplus property at 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-16)
• Purchase offer for surplus property on Orange Blossom Trail NE (unassigned address, Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-13)

The Bayfront CRA approved the sale of two surplus parcels on Orange Blossom Trail NE to Mike Timmons for $142,000, with the condition that development align with the board's downtown vision. The board also unanimously approved the FY 2020-2021 financial audit and the FY 2023 proposed budget. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sale of 1608 and unassigned Orange Blossom Trail NE to Mike Timmons for $142,000 (6-1)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 Financial Audit Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02 for FY 2023 Proposed Budget (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding the first public hearing on the tentative millage rate and the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget. They will consider adopting the tentative millage rate (7.5995 operating, 1.0931 debt) and the budget, and will take first readings of ordinances adjusting utility rates and fees and adopting the final budget. The meeting also includes discussion of declaring critical need funding for FY 2023.

• Tentative millage rate 7.5995 operating, 1.0931 voted debt for FY 2023
• Proposed FY 2023 budget $282,803,933 (down 2.0% from earlier proposal)
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-96 adjusting utility rates, fees, and charges
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-97 adjusting sewer permit fees
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-98 adjusting reclaimed water rates

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a special meeting to consider several development proposals, including a final plan for a 522-lot residential subdivision, a preliminary plan for a 228-unit townhome development, and a 760-unit multifamily project. The board will also review zoning changes, conditional use requests, and a proposed city-wide moratorium on new residential land use amendments and rezonings.

• Final development plan for Chaparral Phase IV and V, a 522-lot residential PUD on 160.51 acres south of Malabar Road SW
• Preliminary development plan for Lipscomb Street PUD, a 228-unit townhome development on 24.56 acres east of Lipscomb Street NE
• Zoning change and conditional use for Allegra of Palm Bay, allowing buildings up to 39 feet in height on 17.44 acres near Malabar Road NE and Biddle Street NE
• Preliminary development plan for The Grove at Palm Bay, a 760-unit multifamily PUD on 38.3 acres at Babcock Street and Davis Lane
• Proposed temporary city-wide moratorium on new applications for single-family and multifamily residential land use amendments and rezonings

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including final votes to dissolve the Utilities Advisory Board and ban smoking/vaping in parks, plus first readings on zoning changes. The consent agenda includes contracts and budget amendments for infrastructure projects. Several items are continued or withdrawn.

• Ordinance 2022-88: dissolve Utilities Advisory Board (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-89: prohibit smoking/vaping in municipal parks (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-91: rezone 3 acres near Doreatha Fields Ave from LI to RM-15 (first reading)
• Resolution 2022-41: conditional use for car wash at Minton and Malabar Roads
• Contract: South Regional Water Reclamation Facility change order $1,049,999

City Council Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss impact fees, balances, and projects, and strategies to meet the city's growth needs for police and fire services. Presentations from the Fire Department, Police Department, Stantec, and a recommendations presentation are attached. The discussion covers capital projects, personnel, and funding mechanisms, but no formal decisions are being made at this workshop.

• Fire Department strategic plan: new stations 7-10, apparatus, and personnel to address growth
• Police Department: vehicle replacement program, personnel proposals, and infrastructure plans
• Impact fee discussion: calculation, legal guidelines, and potential changes
• Proposed police substations: Malabar West/St. John's Heritage Pkwy Training Center ($10M) and Emerald Lakes Substation ($15M)
• Fire station funding: Station 7 financed with additional funds ($358,316), Station 8 developer/impact fees ($5-6M)

SAB

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board is holding its regular August meeting. The board will hear presentations from the Florida Native Plant Society and the Public Works Department on voluntary low-impact development, adopt the July meeting minutes, and receive updates on the Sustainability Task Force and upcoming community events. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Rebecca Ziegler and Jane Higgins of the Florida Native Plant Society
• Presentation by Natalie Shaber, Engineer III, on Voluntary Low Impact Development
• Adoption of minutes from the July 27, 2022 regular meeting
• Update on Sustainability Task Force by Vice Chair Snyder
• Informational items: Indian River Lagoon Health Update (Aug 31), Palm Bay Clean Up Blitz (Sep 9), International Coastal Cleanup (Sep 17)

The Sustainability Advisory Board approved two items for the September meeting agenda. The board also received presentations on native plants and the draft Low Impact Development Manual.

• Approved adding selection of Indian River Lagoon Day representative to September agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved adding discussion of Low Impact Development (LID) ordinance incentives matrix to September agenda (Unanimous)
• Tabled adoption of July 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including rezoning 8.941 acres near Orange Blossom Trail and Dixie Highway, vacating road rights-of-way for marina projects, and amending zoning and land development codes. They will also receive a presentation on General Fund sustainability, consider consent agenda items like utility contracts and ARPA fund reallocation, and discuss new business such as a smoking ban in parks and a road maintenance fund policy.

• Ordinance 2022-82: Rezone 8.941 acres north/south of Orange Blossom Trail from BMUV to BMU (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-80: Vacate 0.50 acres of Kinney Avenue NE right-of-way for Palm Bay Marina, LLC (final reading)
• Resolution 2022-40: Approve preliminary plan for '3 Forks Mixed Use' on 124.33 acres near Malabar Road (continued from 07/07/22)
• Consent: $1,082,429 contract to Tetra Tech for Reverse Osmosis Rehabilitation Engineering; $700,000 for Neptune water meters (sole source)
• Consent: Reallocate $2,000,000 ARPA funds for emergency operations center and $2,000,000 for citywide financial system replacement

SM

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate will hold a regular hearing to consider petitions for relief in code enforcement cases, including two requests for repair agreement extensions. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes, public comments, and scheduling the next hearing for September 21, 2022.

• Petition 18726-18: Delmer Lopez, 1527 Jupiter Blvd NW
• Petition 19671-19: Sunwide Properties LLC, 2516 Second Ave NE
• Petition 19021-18: Burger King (Susan E. Brown), 1915 Agora Cir SE
• Petition 18481-17: Wynolla Robbinault-Farrow, 2850 Shwonda Ave NE (repair agreement extension)
• Petitions 22249-21/22250-21: Alfred R. Agarie, 675 Toni St SW (repair agreement extension)

CDAB

This meeting of the Community Development Advisory Board was cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, public comments, other business, adjournment) and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Community Development Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for August 17, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions were made.

CESM

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to consider authorizing fines for 35 code enforcement cases and conduct hearings on 121 cases involving property violations such as unpermitted vehicles, overgrown lots, and lack of trash service. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from the previous session and is broadcast live on the city's website.

• Authorization to impose fines: $50/day for 4 cases, $200 set fine for 31 cases
• Hearings for 121 cases including commercial vehicle, tree in right-of-way, fire code, and no trash service violations
• Cases include properties at 2870 Glassner Ave NE, 2682 Palm Bay Rd NE, 5995 Babcock St NE, and 260 Malabar Rd SW
• Public hearing on burned structure at 448 Easton Forest Cir
• Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on multiple ordinances, including placing eight charter amendments on the November 8, 2022 ballot, and will consider rezoning and land-use changes for two properties. The consent agenda includes contracts and fund allocations for utilities, parks, and legal actions. Two agenda items were withdrawn.

• Ordinance 2022-77: Referendum on 8 charter amendments for Nov. 8, 2022 election
• Ordinance 2022-78/79: Change 17.41 acres west of Ladner Road from single-family to multi-family residential (Bourne)
• Ordinance 2022-81/82: Rezone 8.941 acres near Orange Blossom Trail from Bayfront Mixed Use Village to Bayfront Mixed Use (Adelon)
• Consent: $123,000/yr well repair contract (AMPS Inc.), $205,000 ERP consultant (GFOA), $154,840 acid system upgrades (Odyssey)
• Consent: $355,004 for reclaimed water meters in Sandy Pines Preserves; $7,938 for water main at 942-948 U.S. Highway 1

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several development applications, including a 522-lot residential PUD (Chaparral Phase IV and V), a 124-acre Regional Activity Center (3 Forks), a car wash, and a petroleum/chemical storage facility. The board will also review zoning and land use amendments, including the Eastshore property and several code text amendments. Two items are withdrawn, and several are requested to be continued to the September 6 meeting.

• FD-16-2022: Chaparral Phase IV and V, 522-lot residential PUD, ~160.51 acres, south of Malabar Road SW (request to continue to 09/06)
• PD-26-2022: 3 Forks, Regional Activity Center, ~124.33 acres, south of Malabar Road SW (request to continue to 09/06)
• CU-34-2022: Car wash at Minton Road NW and Malabar Road NW, ~2.06 acres
• CU-35-2022: Petroleum/chemical storage, ~0.46 acres, south of Rowena Drive NE
• CP-17-2022/CPZ-17-2022: Eastshore, land use and zoning amendments to residential, ~3.00 acres

RAB

The Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, roll call, adoption of the June 7, 2022 minutes, public comments, a report from Recreation Department Director Fred Poppe, and adjournment. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the agenda is essentially procedural.

• Adoption of minutes from Regular Meeting 2022-06 (June 7, 2022)
• Report by Fred Poppe, Recreation Department Director

The Palm Bay Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously to change its meeting venue to the Captain's House starting in September. The board did not adopt the June meeting minutes, deferring them to the September agenda. The Recreation Department director reported that disc golf construction would begin the following week and listed several budget items approved for next year.

• Changed meeting venue to Captain's House, 1300 Bianca Drive NE, effective September (unanimous)
• Deferred adoption of June 7, 2022 minutes to September 6 agenda

Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a counter-purchase offer from Palm Bay Landing LLC for two CRA-owned surplus parcels on Orange Blossom Trail NE. The board will also review the agency's annual financial audit report for fiscal year 2020-2021. The meeting includes consent agenda items, adoption of minutes, and public comments.

• Counter-purchase offer from Palm Bay Landing LLC for 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-16, Tax ID 2832603)
• Counter-purchase offer for unassigned Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-13, Tax ID 2866312)
• Annual Financial Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Adoption of minutes from June 6, 2022 regular meeting

SAB

The Sustainability Advisory Board will discuss components of the upcoming Sustainability Fair and select a board member to serve on the fair's planning task force. The agenda also includes a presentation from FL Custom Aquatic, LLC, approval of April minutes, and an informational note about a low-impact development conference.

• Presentation by Brad Fontaine of FL Custom Aquatic, LLC
• Discussion on components of the Sustainability Fair
• Selection of a board member for the Sustainability Fair planning task force
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2022 regular meeting
• Informational: Marine Resource Council Low-Impact Development Conference, Oct 20-21, 2022, Rockledge FL

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board discussed ideas for the upcoming Sustainability Fair, including educational booths, zero-waste goals, recycling, and electronics donation. The board unanimously selected Vice Chairperson Phillip Snyder as its representative to the Fair planning task force, with Logan Luse as alternate. The board also adopted the minutes from the April 27, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted April 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Vice Chairperson Phillip Snyder as representative to Sustainability Fair planning task force (unanimous)
• Selected Logan Luse as alternate representative (unanimous)

State of The City Message

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a State of the City message and regular meeting, addressing several public hearings, including rezoning, budget amendments, and a proposed charter referendum. The agenda includes final readings on zoning changes for a pest control business, a budget amendment, and a comprehensive plan amendment, as well as a first reading on a referendum for the November 2022 election. Consent agenda items cover contracts, grants, and budget appropriations.

• Ordinance 2022-71: Rezone 4.21 acres north of Malabar Road from RC to CC for pest control business (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-74: Third budget amendment for FY 2021-2022 (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-76: Change Future Land Use for 43.55 acres near DeGroodt Road to allow commercial and residential (single reading)
• Resolution 2022-37: Approve preliminary plan for 'DeGroodt PUD' subdivision (43.55 acres)
• Ordinance 2022-77: Referendum on November 8, 2022, to consider City Charter amendment (first reading)

CDAB

The Community Development Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with new members and staff introductions. The main business is the introduction of the FY 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and FY 2022-2023 Action Plan, which guide federal housing and community development funds. The board will also consider advertising a substantial amendment for a Public Works Drainage Project and receive informational updates on a Fire Department equipment change and NSP monitoring.

• Introduction of FY 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan & FY 2022-2023 Action Plan
• Request to advertise Substantial Amendment for Public Works Drainage Project
• Informational: change from quint to engine for Fire Department Project
• Informational: NSP 1 and NSP3 monitoring week of August 8-12
• Introduction of new board members and housing staff

The Board nominated a new Vice-Chairperson and adopted previous meeting minutes with corrections. Members discussed the FY 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and a funding amendment for a Public Works drainage project.

• Adopted April 20, 2022 minutes with correction to roll call (Unanimous)
• Nominated Ms. Maragh as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)

Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate will hold a regular hearing to consider petitions for relief from code enforcement actions. The agenda lists four cases involving property owners at specific addresses, and the meeting will also include adoption of prior minutes and public comments.

• Petition 22154-21: Edward Soares, 1638 San Soving St, SE
• Petition 22102-21: Edward Soares, 3175 Tilden Rd, SE
• Petitions 22620-22 through 22623-22: Antonia Garayalde, 1915 Agora Cir, SE
• Petition 20050-19: Eric Johnson, 2775 Francis St, NE
• Adoption of minutes from June 15, 2022 meeting

City Council Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The presentation covers general fund revenues and expenditures, enterprise funds, taxable values, and ad valorem millage rate options. No formal decisions are being made at this workshop; it is a discussion session.

• Proposed FY 2023 budget totals $93,375,216, balanced with estimated revenues
• Maintaining property tax millage rate at 7.5995 mills
• Added budget requests of $8,594,267 for general fund, including $2,187,851 for Police and $738,695 for Fire
• Capital funding of $2,733,791 includes 14 new police vehicles and fire air packs
• Enterprise funds include $14,010,134 for G.O. Road Program and $11,515,454 for Stormwater Utility

CESM

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will meet to consider imposing fines on numerous properties for code violations, with fines ranging from $50 per day to $200 set fines. The agenda also includes hearings for various violations such as junk vehicles, failure to maintain property, and lack of trash service. This is a routine enforcement meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Authorization to impose fines on 55 properties, with $50/day or $200 set fines
• Hearings for junk vehicle violations at 2124 Palm Bay Rd NE and 374 Lanack Rd SE
• Hearings for failure to maintain property at 5881 Babcock St NE and 2685 Snapdragon Dr
• Hearings for no solid waste/trash service at 10 properties including 407 Brevard Ave SE
• Hearings for unregistered/unsafe vehicles (NSVT) at numerous properties

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate approved fines for numerous properties found in non-compliance, with fines of $50 per day or $200 set fines. Several cases received extensions for compliance, and many others were found in violation with deadlines for compliance or fines. The meeting also adopted the previous minutes and noted several cases withdrawn due to voluntary compliance.

• Approved $50/day fines for 20 properties in non-compliance
• Approved $200 set fines for 40 properties in non-compliance
• Granted 90-day extension for 466 San Pedro Ave SW until Oct 13, 2022
• Granted 60-day extensions for 5881 Babcock St NE and 339 Wilton Ave SW until Sep 13, 2022
• Granted 30-day extension for 715 Genevo Ave SW until Aug 13, 2022
• Found 14 properties in violation with compliance date July 28, 2022 or $50/day fine
• Found 40 properties in violation with compliance date July 23, 2022 or $200 set fine, authorizing city to correct at owner's expense
• Found 9 properties in violation with compliance date July 23, 2022 or $200 set fine

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several rezoning and development items, including the final reading of an ordinance to rezone 47.83 acres near Emerson Drive and St. Johns Heritage Parkway to commercial, and a continued annexation and preliminary development plan for the 124.33-acre '3 Forks Mixed Use' project. The council will also consider a moratorium on certain residential development permits, a budget amendment, and multiple contract awards. A police department update will be presented.

• Final reading: Ordinance 2022-46 rezoning 47.83 acres near Emerson Drive to Community Commercial (CPZ-11-2022)
• Continued: Annexation and preliminary plan for 124.33-acre '3 Forks Mixed Use' (Ordinance 2022-54, PD-26-2022)
• First reading: Ordinance 2022-73 establishing administrative variances and voluntary inclusionary housing
• Bid award: Babcock Street widening at St. Johns Heritage Parkway - $5,785,257 (Timothy Rose Contracting)
• Budget amendment: Parks and Facilities projects - $191,447

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several development proposals, including a continuation for the 522-lot Chaparral residential PUD, a large-scale land use amendment and preliminary plan for the 3 Forks Regional Activity Center, and a 119-lot PUD with commercial uses on De Groodt Road. The board will also review multiple comprehensive plan and zoning amendments, including for Crown Villas and Adelon Bayfront, and discuss text amendments to the zoning code.

• Continuation request for Chaparral Phase IV and V, a 522-lot residential PUD on 160.51 acres south of Malabar Road SW
• CP-26-2022 and PD-26-2022: 3 Forks Regional Activity Center, 124.33 acres, land use amendment and preliminary development plan
• PD-21-2022: De Groodt PUD, 119-lot single-family residential with commercial, 43.55 acres east of De Groodt Road SW
• CP-25-2022 and CPZ-25-2022: Crown Villas at Palm Bay, 17.41 acres at 2102 Ladner Road NE, zoning to RM-10
• T-29-2022: Text amendment to eliminate conditional use requirement for BMU district parcels 10+ acres

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is solely for attorney-client sessions to discuss pending litigation, specifically a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Patricia Tobar against the City of Palm Bay. The council will meet privately to receive legal advice on settlement negotiations or strategy related to litigation expenditures. The session is required to begin and end within a public meeting, but the discussion itself will be held in private.

• Attorney-client session on Patricia Tobar v. City of Palm Bay (Case 05-2022-CA-016437)
• Discussion of settlement negotiations or strategy for litigation expenditures

IAOB

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board will receive updates on the NW and SE Quadrant Transportation Studies and on road paving and pipe replacements. The board will also consider agenda requests for future meetings. This is an informational meeting with no votes on specific projects.

• Update on NW and SE Quadrant Transportation Studies
• Update on Road Paving and Pipe Replacements
• Agenda requests for future meetings

The Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board met and received updates on transportation studies and road paving, but took no formal votes on these items. The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. A $19.8 million shortfall was reported for completing all five phases of the road paving program.

• Approved minutes of May 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard update on NW and SE quadrant transportation studies (no action)
• Heard update on road paving and pipe replacements, noting $19.8M shortfall (no action)
• Discussed future agenda items including SCAT transit coordination and Malabar Road signal timing (no action)

SAB

The Sustainability Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with a presentation from the Indian River Lagoon Otter Spotters, consider adopting minutes from April, and discuss components for the upcoming Sustainability Fair. The meeting is open for public comments on non-agenda items and specific agenda items.

• Presentation by Megan Stolen, Director, Indian River Lagoon Otter Spotters SeaWorld-Hubbs Research Institute
• Adoption of minutes from Regular Meeting 2022-04 (April 27, 2022)
• Discussion to identify components of the Sustainability Fair
• Informational notice of 'Lagoon Straight Talk' event on June 23, 2022 at Florida Tech

City Council Workshop

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a workshop to review the mid-year status of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and discuss the proposed base budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The presentation covers fund balances, revenues, expenditures, debt service, enterprise funds, and funding requests. No formal decisions are being made at this workshop; it is a discussion session.

• FY2023 estimated base budget: revenues $88.29M, expenditures $84.78M
• FY2022 year-end estimates: revenues $84.65M, expenditures $84.06M
• FY2023 ad valorem millage rate options from 6.6060 to 7.5995 mils
• $12.3M in unfunded FY2023 General Fund departmental requests
• FY2023 goals include investing in road maintenance, fire stations, and police officers

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a 124-acre annexation, multiple rezonings, and a planned unit development. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes an $11.6 million road paving contract and several property sales. Presentations on the 2022 legislative session and a fire department update are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2022-54: annexation of 124.33 acres near Malabar Road and St. Johns Heritage Parkway (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-63: rezoning 12.78 acres near Dixie Highway and Florin Road to Bayfront Mixed Use (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-64: final development plan for 'The Landings at Bayside' PUD at Cogan and Osmosis Drives (final reading)
• Award of Bid: Road bond paving Unit 30 to Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. for $11,625,262
• Resolution 2022-33: sale of CRA-owned surplus property at 1582 Water Drive to Palm Bay Landing LLC for $192,000

SM

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate will hold a regular hearing to consider four petitions for relief from code enforcement actions. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from the previous session and public comments. No new legislation or budget items are on the agenda.

• Petition 19890-19 by James Edward Fogle, 1071 Bianca Dr NE
• Petition 18403-17 by Karen Urdaneta, Maria Gabriela Nunez, Oriana Adamira, 1631 Talbott St SE
• Petition 16516-14 by Jean-David Dorjuste, 314 Brantley St SE
• Petition 18367-17 by Stephen Register, 1300 Gibralter St SW
• Next special magistrate meeting scheduled for July 20, 2022

CDAB

This meeting of the Community Development Advisory Board was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

The Community Development Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for June 15, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions were made.

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hear a presentation from the Charter Review Commission and consider its eight recommended revisions to the City Charter, as well as separate amendments proposed by Councilmembers Felix and Filiberto. The council may also vote to dissolve the Charter Review Commission. Approved amendments will be placed on the November 8, 2022, ballot.

• Charter Review Commission's 8 proposed revisions, including salary changes, vacancy filling, and tax limits
• Councilman Felix's proposal to limit councilmembers to two consecutive four-year terms
• Councilman Filiberto's proposal to add a Citizen Bill of Rights to the charter
• Consideration of dissolving the Charter Review Commission
• Estimated election cost of $13,100

CESM

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to consider authorization of fines for seven code enforcement cases and hear 73 new cases involving violations such as junk vehicles, unpermitted structures, and lack of trash service. The meeting also includes old business regarding a case against Fernando Fortuna at 1061 Cable Lane NE. Most agenda items are routine enforcement hearings.

• Authorization to impose fines: $50/day for Anne T. Johnson, Linda May Tustin, Palladio Development, Joyce Sabdull; $200 set fines for Virginia Mae Estate, Linda May Tustin, Silvio E. Barbosa
• Old business: City of Palm Bay vs Fernando Fortuna, 1061 Cable Lane NE
• 73 hearings for violations including junk vehicles, sheds without permits, pool/fence issues, and lack of trash service
• Cases against Florida East Coast Railway LLC for no septic tank verification at 1401 Main St NE and 2201 Robert J Conlan
• Next meeting scheduled for July 13, 2022

Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

The Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, minutes adoption, and public comments.

• Meeting at Tony Rosa Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd NE
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Appeal notice regarding verbatim transcript requirement (FS 286.0105)
• ADA accommodations contact information provided

RAB

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss its responsibilities, objectives, mission, and priorities. The board will also consider cancelling its July meeting and renaming Oakwood Park. The agenda includes public comments and a report from the Recreation Department Director.

• Rename Oakwood Park
• Cancellation of July Meeting
• Board responsibilities and objectives
• Mission and priorities
• Report from Recreation Department Director Fred Poppe

The Recreation Advisory Board voted 4-1 to rename Oakwood Park in memory of former City Councilman Patrick Woodard, with Mayor Medina requesting the honor. The board also approved the April minutes, canceled the July meeting, and discussed budget requests for new positions, events, and capital projects.

• Renamed Oakwood Park to honor late Councilman Patrick Woodard (4-1)
• Adopted minutes of the April 5, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Canceled the July 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

BCRA

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency will consider purchase offers for two City-owned surplus parcels on Orange Blossom Trail NE and a resolution authorizing the sale of a CRA-owned property at 1582 Water Drive NE to Palm Bay Landing LLC. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from prior meetings and public comments.

• Purchase offer for 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-16)
• Purchase offer for unassigned address on Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-13)
• Resolution No. 2022-01 authorizing sale of 1582 Water Drive NE to Palm Bay Landing LLC
• Adoption of minutes from April 19 and May 5, 2022 meetings

The Bayfront CRA approved the sale of two surplus properties to Palm Bay Landing LLC. The board accepted a $150,000 offer for 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE and an unassigned adjacent parcel, with the buyer responsible for survey costs unless the city has one on file. A separate resolution authorized the sale of 1582 Water Drive NE to the same buyer. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved sale of 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE and unassigned parcel to Palm Bay Landing LLC for $150,000 (unanimous)
• Amended sale motion to allow buyer to use city's existing survey if available (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 authorizing sale of 1582 Water Drive NE to Palm Bay Landing LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2022 budget workshop (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a regular meeting with a lengthy agenda of public hearings on land-use changes, including rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, and a large annexation. It will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, plus consent agenda items like a $473,176 contract for nutrient baffle boxes. The meeting includes proclamations and appointments to advisory boards.

• Ordinance 2022-54: annexation of 124.33 acres near Malabar Road and St. Johns Heritage Parkway (Parkside Commons Center, LLC)
• Ordinance 2022-25: rezoning 5.05 acres near Orange Blossom Trail and Dixie Highway from BMUV to BMU (final reading)
• Resolution 2022-25: conditional use for expansion of mining/excavation on 137.78 acres at Babcock Street and Centerlane Road (Babcock, LCC)
• Ordinance 2022-60: Future Land Use Map change for 6.177 acres near Palm Bay Road and Athens Drive from Single-Family Residential to Commercial
• Consent: award of bid for Nutrient Baffle Boxes at Goode Park and Lipscomb Street to Tim Rose Contracting for $473,176

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning & Zoning Board will review five quasi-judicial land-use cases at this meeting, including large residential and mixed-use projects, zoning changes, and code amendments. The board acts in an advisory role to the City Council on these development proposals.

• Final Development Plan for 522-lot Chaparral Phase IV & V on 160.51 acres south of Malabar Road SW
• Preliminary Development Plan for 850-lot Osprey Landing on 191 acres near Garvey Road SW
• Preliminary Development Plan for 236-unit mixed-use Jupiter Bay near Jupiter Boulevard SE and Brevard Avenue SE
• Zoning change from RC to CC district for 4.21-acre site at 695 Malabar Road NW
• Conditional Use permit for pest control services at 695 Malabar Road NW

IAOB

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board will meet to discuss city vehicle crashes. The session includes a presentation on Vision Zero by Frank Watanabe.

• Update on the City’s Vehicle Crashes and Vision Zero

The board approved the minutes from the April 25, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of updates on vehicle crashes, the Vision Zero initiative, and federal grant opportunities.

• Approved April 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and road right-of-way vacations. The body is also considering several million dollars in stormwater utility funding for culvert replacements.

• Ordinance 2022-52: Rezoning 18.44 acres near Malabar Road and Biddle Street for commercial and residential use
• Ordinance 2022-46: Rezoning 61.79 acres near Emerson Drive and St. Johns Heritage Parkway
• Stormwater Utility funding for culvert replacements: $1,780,000 (Port Malabar Unit 44), $850,000 (Rockabye Ave/Harper Blvd), and $360,000 (Port Malabar Units 37 and 57)
• Purchase offer of $20,000 for City-owned surplus real estate at 1201 Sunswept Road NE
• Reallocation of $83,069 for Council Chambers audio/speaker system upgrades

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a request to change the land use of approximately 190.56 acres from Rural Single-Family to Single Family Residential. This change would allow for a planned unit development consisting of 367 single-family home lots.

• CP-13-2022: Future Land Use Map amendment for 190.56 acres south of Bayside Lakes Boulevard SE
• PD-13-2022: Preliminary Development Plan for 'The Majors at Bayside Lakes' 367-lot residential development
• Proposed typical lot size of 50 feet by 130 feet
• Staff recommendation pending due to legal description and boundary discrepancies

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review three petitions for relief regarding specific properties. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting.

• Petition 19890-19: James Edward Fogle, 1071 Bianca Dr, NE
• Petition 20545-20: Karen Urdaneta, Maria Gabriela Nunez, and Oriana Adamira, 1631 Talbott St, SE
• Petition 22320-21: Americo G. Jorge and Anthony Jorge, 138 Awin Circle, SE

CESM

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate holds its regular monthly meeting to review fines imposed for property violations and to conduct public hearings on code violations. The body will consider 72 cases, including unpaid fines ranging from $50 to $200 per day and set fines for various property maintenance issues.

• $75/day fine for Trayvis D Griffin (CEB 22723-22)
• $50/day fine for Patricia Olkkola (CEB 22735-22)
• $200 set fine for Eunice Longmore (CEB 22739-22)
• $200 set fine for Palm Bay Alf Investments (CEB 22763-22)
• Case City of Palm Bay vs BAF 3 LLC at 1095 Heath Ave NW, Palm Bay (CEB#22774-22)

BCRA

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a budget workshop. The body will discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget of the Bayfront CRA

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency held a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Staff addressed board questions about Northshore Development's ad valorem tax abatement and the disposition of remaining funds after the CRA sunset. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning and land-use changes, including rezonings and comprehensive plan amendments for properties totaling over 50 acres. The meeting will also consider contracts for water treatment upgrades, traffic sign materials, and disaster debris removal, as well as budget amendments and fee allocations.

• Ordinance 2022-25: Rezoning 5.05 acres south of Orange Blossom Trail from BMUV to BMU district
• Resolution 2022-20: Conditional use for retail gas/fuel and convenience store at Babcock Street and Valkaria Road (1.5 acres)
• Award of bid for traffic sign materials: $50,000 annually (IFB 27-0-2022)
• Contract amendments for water treatment plants: $236,473 (North) and $174,964 (South)
• Budget amendment for Land Development Code updates: $84,986

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a large-scale land use change and preliminary plan for Osprey Landing, an 850-lot residential development, along with several other rezoning, conditional use, and development plan requests. Several items are continuations from prior meetings, including a variance for a screened lanai and plans for Chaparral Phase IV/V and Jupiter Bay. The board will also consider amendments to the city's land development code regarding model home permits.

• Osprey Landing: 191-acre land use change from Industrial to Single-Family Residential and preliminary PUD for 850 homes at Garvey Road SW and Canal 16
• Chaparral Phase IV/V: 255-lot residential PUD, continued to June 1
• Jupiter Bay: 236-unit mixed-use PUD and land use change, continued to June 1
• Brisben Coquina Pit Phase 3: expansion of mining excavation on 137.78 acres at Babcock Street SE and Centerlane Road SE
• Text amendment to modify building permit rules for model homes

RAB

The Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving the April minutes, hearing a report from the Recreation Department Director, and discussing board responsibilities, objectives, mission, and priorities. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from Regular Meeting No. 2022-04 (April 5, 2022)
• Report from Recreation Department Director Fred Poppe
• Discussion of board responsibilities and objectives
• Discussion of mission and priorities

SAB

The Sustainability Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the city's Electric Vehicle (EV) Program. Members will also discuss visions and ideas to plan a Sustainability Fair.

• Presentation by Fleet Service Manager Tim Hutker on the Electric Vehicle (EV) Program
• Planning discussion for the components of the Sustainability Fair

The Sustainability Advisory Board discussed ideas for a future Sustainability Fair, including seminars, booths, music, and food trucks, but made no formal decisions on the fair itself. The board unanimously approved making the fair planning a standing agenda item for future meetings until the event is held. The board also unanimously adopted the minutes from the March 23, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted minutes of March 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Added 'Identify components of Sustainability Fair' as standing agenda item (unanimous)

IAOB

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board held a public meeting that featured a presentation by Space Coast Area Transit’s director. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; the board only received information and took public comments.

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board heard a presentation from Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) on its services, including fixed routes, paratransit, and partnerships. The board voted unanimously to request that SCAT give the same presentation to City Council, with the City Engineer arranging it. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and requests for future agenda items.

• Approved minutes of March 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to have SCAT present to City Council (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests and a budget amendment. A primary item is a proposal by Florida Power & Light to develop a 74.5-megawatt solar electrical generating facility in south Palm Bay.

• Ordinance 2021-73 and 2021-74: Rezoning 3,266.49 acres for a Florida Power & Light solar farm
• Ordinance 2022-42: Rezoning 12.4 acres south of Vignoles Avenue to Bayfront Mixed Use District
• Ordinance 2022-47: Second budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Cisco SmartNet hardware and Hyperflex maintenance contract: $249,433
• Police Department main station expansion projects: $115,000

SM

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate heard five code-enforcement appeals from residents contesting citations or repair orders. No ordinances or contracts were voted on; the meeting was procedural.

• Sharon Maynard appeal 18401-17 at 1172 Alminar Ave SE
• William P. Martin appeal 19539-18 at 354 Geraldine St SW
• Elizabeth Gammon appeal 20314-20 at 440 Ralwood Lane SE
• Steve Mallory appeal 22245-21 at 207 Heritage St SW
• Wynolla Robbinault-Farrow repair agreement 18481-17 at 2836 Shwonda Ave NE

CDAB

The Community Development Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with items including a substantial amendment to the Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, a public meeting for the FY 23-27 Consolidated Plan, and discussion of board bylaws and membership. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
• FY 23-27 Consolidated Plan Public Meeting
• CDAB Code of Ordinance and Bylaws discussion
• Membership Information Update
• Adoption of minutes from March 1, 2022 special meeting

The Community Development Advisory Board voted unanimously to request City Council approval of a substantial amendment to the FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan, reallocating $397,942.50 to the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center project for a complete HVAC system renovation. The board also approved its bylaws and recommended ordinance revisions to City Council. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on the FY 23-27 Consolidated Plan and public comments.

• Approved motion to request City Council public hearing for CDBG reallocation of $397,942.50 to Senior Center HVAC project (unanimous)
• Approved CDAB bylaws and recommended ordinance revisions to City Council (unanimous)

BCRA

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a special meeting to consider purchase offers for three City-owned surplus properties located on Orange Blossom Trail NE in Palm Bay. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from prior meetings, public comments, and commissioner reports. No other substantive business is listed.

• Purchase offer for 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-16, Tax ID 2832603)
• Purchase offer for unaddressed parcel on Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-13, Tax ID 2866312)
• Purchase offer for 1626 Orange Blossom Trail NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-25-6-1, Tax ID 2832602)

The Bayfront CRA unanimously approved the purchase offer from Adelon Real Estate Manager, LLC for the CRA-owned surplus property at 1626 Orange Blossom Trail NE. Two other surplus property sales (1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE and an unassigned address on Orange Blossom Trail NE) were tabled to a future meeting to allow staff to review an additional proposal. The board also approved the minutes from the March 3 and March 17, 2022 meetings and appointed Commissioner Felix to act as chair in Chairman Medina's absence.

• Approved sale of 1626 Orange Blossom Trail NE to Adelon Real Estate Manager, LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled sale of 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE to future meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled sale of unassigned Orange Blossom Trail NE property to future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 3 and March 17, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Felix to act as chair in Chairman Medina's absence (unanimous)

CESM

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will convene a regular meeting to hear 30 active cases involving alleged violations such as unsecured structures, fence issues, and trash/debris. No new ordinances or contracts are on the agenda; the session is procedural and focused on existing enforcement actions.

• Case 22767: Virginia Mae Scearcy, 1830 Keewin Ave NE — unsecured estate property
• Case 22768: 1611 Meridian LLC, 1881 Palm Bay Rd NE — fail to maintain property
• Case 22769: Pavilion’s Property Owner LLC, 1635 Monterey Dr NE — fence without site plan
• Case 22770: Mark & Maryann De Fino, 712 Badger Dr NE — trash and debris
• Case 22771–22772: Kevin Reardigan, 1443 Dallam Ave NW — parking and RV use violations

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold final votes on several land-use ordinances, including annexations, rezonings, and board dissolutions. They will also hear a development agreement for Cypress Bay West and consider budget amendments and contracts.

• Final reading on annexation of 0.21-acre parcel east of St. Johns Heritage Parkway (Pace Drive Holdings, LLC)
• Final reading on rezoning 0.21-acre parcel to PUD (Pace Drive Holdings, LLC)
• Dissolution of Building and Construction Advisory Board and Library Advisory Board
• Development agreement with Forestar for Cypress Bay West project
• Resolution for conditional use of 6.09-acre self-storage facility near Minton Road

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning & Zoning Board meets to decide or discuss nine land-use petitions, including a conditional-use fuel station, a 191-acre single-family PUD, and a 236-unit mixed-use PUD. Several items are continuations from earlier meetings.

• Conditional Use CU-9-2022: retail fuel station, convenience store, and drive-through at Babcock St SE & Valkaria Rd (1.5 acres)
• Variance V-12-2022: 8-ft rear-setback encroachment for screened lanai at 711 Dillard Dr SE
• Comprehensive Plan amendments CP-9-2022 & CPZ-9-2022 for 9.66-acre parcel near Port Malabar Blvd NE
• Preliminary Development Plan PD-14-2022: 850-lot Osprey Landing PUD on 191 acres at Garvey Rd SW & drainage canal
• Preliminary Development Plan PD-15-2022: 236-unit Jupiter Bay mixed-use PUD on 24.69 acres at Jupiter Blvd SE & Brevard Ave SE

RAB

The Recreation Advisory Board is holding its regular April 2022 meeting. The agenda includes adoption of the March 2022 minutes, public comments, a report from Recreation Department Director Fred Poppe, and a new business item on individual and board roles. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from Regular Meeting No. 2022-01 (March 1, 2022)
• Report by Recreation Department Director Fred Poppe
• Discussion of individual and board roles

The Recreation Advisory Board unanimously adopted the minutes from its March 1, 2022 meeting. Members heard a public comment from Joe Luther of Just Right Living about a potential partnership for inclusive park programs, but no formal action was taken. The board discussed its roles and goals, agreeing to develop a priority list for future meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of Regular Meeting 2022-03 (unanimous)
• Discussed potential partnership with Just Right Living; no action taken
• Agreed to develop board priorities and goals for next meeting

DRC

The Palm Bay Municipal Foundation, Inc. Disaster Relief Committee Executive Board is holding a special meeting. The board will discuss providing assistance to Ukraine in relation to the 2022 Russian attacks.

• Discussion of assistance to Ukraine relating to the 2022 Russian attacks

The Disaster Relief Committee voted to recommend a $1,000 donation to Samaritan’s Purse to provide assistance to Ukraine following Russian attacks. The committee discussed whether funds should be used locally or sent to the non-profit organization.

• Recommended $1,000 donation to Samaritan’s Purse for Ukraine assistance (Unanimous)

DRC

The Palm Bay Disaster Relief Committee elected Keith Miller as Vice-Chairperson and scheduled a special meeting for April 4, 2022, to discuss assistance to Ukraine. The committee also discussed fundraising ideas, including paid parking at the Fourth of July event and memorial brick programs, but took no formal action on these proposals.

• Adopted minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Elected Keith Miller as Vice-Chairperson (3-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for April 4, 2022, to discuss Ukraine assistance
• Rescheduled next regular meeting to June 13, 2022, at 6:15 p.m.

IAOB

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board will hear an update on the Road Maintenance Program from City Engineer Frank Watanabe, then consider an action item for the Chair to present to the City Council regarding road maintenance. The board will also adopt minutes from its January and February 2022 meetings and take public comments on non-agenda items.

• Update on Road Maintenance Program presentation by City Engineer Frank Watanabe
• Action item for Chair to present road maintenance recommendation to City Council
• Adoption of minutes from meetings 2022-01 (Jan 24) and 2022-02 (Feb 28)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Board approved a motion for member David Jones to speak at the Charter Review Commission regarding the dedication of funds for road maintenance. The City Engineer provided an update on the Road Maintenance Program, noting a cost of $2.1 million for the current fiscal year.

• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Mr. Jones to speak at the Charter Review Commission meeting regarding dedication of funds for road maintenance (unanimous)

SAB

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board will review minutes from its February 2022 meeting and discuss plans for a future Sustainability Fair, including feasibility and a 1–5 year timeline. Members will also consider appointing leaders for action plan projects and voting on a Vice Chair.

• Discuss Sustainability Fair timeframe and feasibility (1–5 year timeline)
• Discuss appointing members to lead action plan projects
• Vote on Vice Chair member

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board voted to move the Sustainability Fair timeframe to 1-5 years in the Matrix, and appointed Phillip Snyder as Vice Chairman. The board also adopted the previous meeting's minutes and discussed upcoming events.

• Moved Sustainability Fair timeframe to 1-5 years in Matrix (unanimous)
• Appointed Phillip Snyder as Vice Chairman (motion by Connolly, second by Byrd)
• Adopted minutes of Regular Meeting 2022-02 (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to certify the results of the Special Municipal Election held on March 8, 2022. The body will also administer the Oath of Office for City Council Seat 5.

• Certification of March 8, 2022 Special Municipal Election results
• Oath of Office for City Council Seat 5

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a final development plan for a commercial center and several road paving contracts. The body will also consider the dissolution of the Library and Building and Construction Advisory Boards.

• Final Development Plan for Cypress Bay Commercial Center: 8 commercial parcels including a 48,387 sq ft grocery store
• Road bond paving contract for Unit 48 and Emerson Drive: $5,029,341 to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.
• Road bond paving contract for Unit 20: $2,651,686 to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.
• Special Magistrate for Code Compliance contract: $29,280 annually to Clark Hill
• Proposed Military Static Display at Veteran's Park: $18,860

BCRA

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to consider its 2021 annual report and adopt its 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda contains only these two new business items, with no other substantive actions listed.

• Bayfront CRA 2021 Annual Report
• 2022 Meeting Schedule of the Bayfront CRA Board

The Bayfront CRA Board unanimously approved the agency's 2021 Annual Report. The Board also reached a consensus to change the start time of meetings to 6:30 P.M. and established dates for the remaining 2022 quarterly meetings.

• Approved 2021 Bayfront CRA Annual Report (unanimous)
• Changed meeting start time to 6:30 P.M. (consensus)
• Scheduled 2022 quarterly meetings for June 6, September 8, and December 5 (consensus)

Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate held a code-enforcement hearing to review four property-related appeals. No new ordinances or contracts were on the agenda; the body acted solely on existing code cases.

• Petition 18941-18: John Caetano, 507 Saragossa Ave SW
• Petition 22110-21: Alfred R. Agarie, 4371 Dixie Hwy NE
• Petition 22249-21: Alfred R. Agarie, 675 Toni St SW (repair agreement extension)
• Petition 19888-19: DND Equity Partners LLC, 2520 Clinton Dr NE (repair agreement)
• Next hearing scheduled for April 20, 2022

CEB

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Board will hold a regular meeting to hear 35 code enforcement cases, ranging from business in residential zones to overgrown vegetation and parking violations. The board will also consider authorization to impose fines and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Authorization to impose fines
• 35 hearings for violations including T&D/Business in Res, NSVT, Roof/Fence/Windows, R-O-W/Parking, Site Plan, Rec Veh/Parking, Comm Parking/T&D, TGWS/Excess Veg, Building Permits, T&D/Vehicle Repairs, Fail to Maintain
• Cases include properties on Chelsea Ave NE, Ersoff Blvd NE, Biltmore Ave NE, Apache St NE, Nemo Cir NE, and others

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on several zoning changes, land-use amendments, and ordinances, including requests for variances, planned unit developments, and comprehensive plan updates. The meeting also includes contract awards, proclamations, and board vacancies.

• Ordinance 2022-34 approving Final Development Plan for 'Cypress Bay Commercial Center' PUD (28.49 acres) east of Babcock Street
• Resolution 2022-11 granting conditional use for self-storage facility (9.76 acres) north of Malabar Road near St. Johns Heritage Parkway
• Award of bid for culvert pipe replacement ($665,850) to Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc.
• Consideration of Traffic Impact Fees for Emerson Drive widening at Glencove Avenue
• Request for variance allowing accessory structure to encroach 6 feet into rear setback (0.46 acres) at 751 Vega Court NE

BCRA

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider purchase offers for its surplus real estate at 1582 Water Drive NE. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes and public comments, with the main new business being the sale of the property.

• Consideration of purchase offers for surplus real estate at 1582 Water Drive NE (Parcel ID: 28-37-24-27-5-7, Tax ID 2832822)
• Adoption of minutes from September 16, 2021 meeting

The Bayfront CRA unanimously approved designating three Orange Blossom Trail properties as surplus for sale and accepted a $192,000 purchase offer from Space Coast Marina's LLC for 1582 Water Drive NE. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:28 PM.

• Approved surplus designation for three OBT properties (unanimous)
• Accepted $192,000 offer for 1582 Water Drive NE (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning & Zoning Board meets to decide on zoning changes, variances, conditional uses, and development plans. Seven land-use petitions—including a 12.4-acre mixed-use rezoning and a 57-lot single-family subdivision—are on the agenda for public hearings and potential approvals.

• CP-6-2022 & CPZ-6-2022: 12.4-acre Bayfront Mixed Use rezoning at Dixie Hwy NE & Vignoles Ave NE
• V-8-2022: 6-ft privacy fence variance at 966 Nyack St NW
• CU-9-2022: Conditional use for fuel station & convenience store at Babcock St SE & Valkaria Rd
• CU-10-2022: Conditional use for 6.2-acre self-storage at Minton Rd NW & Chandler Rd NW
• PD-11-2022: 57-lot Cricket Drive single-family PUD at 825 Cricket Dr NE

CDAB

The Community Development Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to review the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Affordable Housing Incentives Report for the 2020-2023 Local Housing Assistance Plan, and to consider requests for contract extensions under the CDBG-CV program. The board will also hear a staff report as informational business. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Report for LHAP 2020-2023
• CDBG-CV Requests for Contract Extensions
• Adoption of minutes from January 19, 2022 regular meeting
• Informational staff report

The Community Development Advisory Board approved a contract extension for Community Housing Initiative Inc. but denied a request from Central Florida Child Health Program. The Board also voted to continue using specific density flexibility incentives for affordable housing.

• Approved minutes from January 19, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Denied Central Florida Child Health Program CDBG-CV contract extension (Unanimous)
• Approved Community Housing Initiative Inc. CDBG-CV contract extension (Unanimous)
• Approved continued use of SHIP Incentive 3 density flexibility for affordable housing (Unanimous)
• Decided to take no action on reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing (Unanimous)

RAB

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review reports from the Recreation Department Director and discuss several new business items. The board will address specific community center and park projects alongside resident feedback.

• Impact Fees Projects
• Tony Rosa Community Center
• West Pines Estates Park Phase II
• Citizen Survey
• Employee Discount on Fees

The Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved moving into Phase II of West Pines Estates Park, which will include a playground. The board also heard reports on impact fee projects, the Tony Rosa Community Center, a citizen survey, and an upcoming employee discount proposal. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved West Pines Estates Park Phase II, including a playground (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the February 1, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)

IAOB

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board will meet to receive presentations from the City Engineer. The discussion focuses on progress updates for two specific corridor and road studies.

• Update on St Johns Heritage Parkway Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE)
• Update on Malabar Road PD&E Study

The board approved the minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on the St. Johns Heritage Parkway and the Malabar PD&E study, though no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved November 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

SAB

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to review and discuss the Sustainability Action Plan Matrix, select a winner for the Sustainability Art Contest, and consider agenda items for the March 23, 2022 meeting. The board will also hear public comments on non-agenda items and adopt minutes from its December 22, 2021 meeting.

• Review and discussion of Sustainability Action Plan Matrix
• Selection of Sustainability Art Contest Winner
• Discussion of new business agenda items for March 23, 2022 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from December 22, 2021 regular meeting

The Sustainability Advisory Board selected Nyshka Perez Ayaso's artwork for the cover of the Sustainability Action Plan. The board also adopted the previous meeting's minutes and discussed the action plan matrix, upcoming agenda items, and the Earth Day event.

• Adopted minutes of December 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Selected Nyshka Perez Ayaso as Sustainability Art Contest winner (unanimous)

BCRA

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda had listed the consideration of purchase offers for two City-owned surplus real estate properties.

• Purchase offers for surplus real estate at 1608 Orange Blossom Trail NE
• Purchase offers for surplus real estate at 1909 Orange Blossom Trail NE

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency special meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022, was cancelled. No decisions or actions were taken.

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and land annexations. The body is also considering funding for the Malabar Road widening project and various city department purchases.

• Proposed $7,000,000 in Traffic Impact Fee funds for the design phase of the Malabar Road widening project
• Ordinance 2022-01: Final reading for the annexation of 27.91 acres south of Malabar Road
• Ordinance 2022-17: Final reading to rezone 0.34 acres at Dixie Highway and Ridge Road to Bayfront Mixed Use Village District
• Contract award for Special Magistrate for Code Compliance to Julie Harrison, J.D. for $19,200 annually
• Emergency purchase of $118,240 from Synagro South LLC for wastewater treatment plant services

CEB

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Board met to hear old business regarding authorization to impose fines for 6164 Investments LLC at 2124 Palm Bay Rd NE, along with a schedule of 43 new code enforcement cases addressing various property violations across the city. Property owners faced hearings on issues ranging from parking and recreational vehicle violations to site plan and maintenance infractions.

• Authorization to Impose Fines for City of Palm Bay vs. 6164 Investments LLC at 2124 Palm Bay Rd NE
• Code enforcement hearing for Tijuana G. Long at 2138 Northview St NE
• Code enforcement hearing for Ryan Feairius Smith Sr. at 2206 Washington St regarding parking and recreational vehicles
• Code enforcement hearing for Citi Mortgage at 5551 Babcock St NE regarding an unsecured vacant property
• Code enforcement hearing for Alfred R. Faella at 1674 Gould Ave SW regarding a fence and right-of-way use

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a regular meeting with 13 public hearings, including final readings on easement vacation and firefighter pension changes, plus first readings on several rezonings, an annexation, and zoning code amendments. The consent agenda includes a $398,123 culvert pipe replacement contract and other routine items. New business includes continued discussion of the GO Road Bond Paving Program Phase 4 and authorizing an RFI for ARPA funds for homelessness and affordable housing.

• Ordinance 2022-15: Vacate utility/drainage easement in Port Malabar Holiday Park (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-16: Amend firefighter pension to include longevity pay (final reading)
• Ordinance 2022-17: Rezone 0.34 acres near Dixie Highway and Ridge Road from HC to BMUV (first reading)
• Ordinance 2022-01: Annex 27.91 acres south of Malabar Road near Melbourne-Tillman Canal (first reading)
• Consent: Award $398,123 bid to Timothy Rose Contracting for culvert pipe replacement on Knecht Road

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to review and make recommendations on eight land-use and zoning items, including comprehensive plan amendments, zoning changes, a variance, a conditional use, and a final development plan. The board will also hear a presentation on the draft Vision Plan 2040. These items will be forwarded to the City Council for final decisions.

• CP-3-2022/CPZ-3-2022: Rezone 1.02 acres near Martin Road SE from residential to commercial use and GC district
• V-5-2022: Variance for garage encroachment at 751 Vega Court NE
• CU-6-2022: Conditional use for 9.75-acre self-storage facility on Malabar Road SW
• FD-7-2022: Final development plan for 28.49-acre Cypress Bay Commercial Center on Babcock Street SE
• CP-6-2022/CPZ-6-2022: Rezone 12.4 acres near Dixie Highway NE to Bayfront Mixed Use Village

RAB

The Palm Bay Recreation Advisory Board convenes its regular February 2022 meeting to conduct procedural business, including roll call, adoption of prior meeting minutes, and a report from the Recreation Department Director. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The board unanimously approved the adoption of nine sets of meeting minutes from 2021. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from the Recreation Department Director regarding park and pool status.

• Adopted nine sets of meeting minutes from 2021 (unanimous)

SAB

The Palm Bay Sustainability Board scheduled a regular meeting for January 26, 2022, at 120 Malabar Road, SE, which was cancelled. The provided agenda text consists entirely of standard procedural items and notice requirements with no active business listed.

The Palm Bay, Florida Sustainability Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2022 was cancelled because city staff were unable to attend. The minutes record no decisions, votes, or discussion. No rescheduled date is stated in the supplied document.

IAOB

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board will meet to receive a presentation on the St Johns Heritage Parkway Alternative Corridor Evaluation. The board will also take requests for the February meeting agenda.

• Presentation on St Johns Heritage Parkway Alternative Corridor Evaluation by City Engineer Frank Watanabe

The Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board meeting scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2022 was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Chairperson Thomas Gaume, and roll call showed three members present and three absent. No substantive decisions were made.

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold final votes on multiple zoning changes, easement vacations, and budget adjustments at this regular meeting. The most consequential item is a proposed land-use change for 96.66 acres at the northeast corner of Pace Drive and St. Johns Heritage Parkway, converting it from open space and single-family to multi-family zoning to allow up to 840 units. The council will also consider routine board appointments, contract awards, and surplus property actions.

• Ordinance 2021-75: rezone 96.66-acre Pace Drive site to multi-family (up to 840 units)
• Award road paving contract to Ranger Construction for $1,249,062 (Driskell Heights, Florida Avenue, Farview Subdivision)
• Appropriate $100,000 SHIP funds for Volunteers of America’s Space Coast Commons special-needs housing
• Consider surplus sale of 1201 Sunswept Road NE and purchase offer for 1400 Sportsman Lane NE ($450,000)
• Vacate public utility easements on Port Malabar lots (Lots 6–7, Block 2602; Lot 21, Block 1998; Lots 27–28, Block 9)

Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to consider code enforcement matters. The agenda includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and two petitions for relief concerning properties located at 1005 Dallam Ave, NW and 535 Consolata Ave, NW.

• Adoption of minutes from the November 17, 2021 and December 15, 2021 regular meetings
• Petition for relief (Case 19958-19) for 1005 Dallam Ave, NW by Brandon J. Liberto
• Petition for relief (Case 20423-20) for 535 Consolata Ave, NW by Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2015-5

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate adopted previous meeting minutes and heard two petitions for relief. The magistrate reduced a lien for 1005 Dallam Ave, NW to $750.00 if paid within 30 days, and reduced a lien for 535 Consolata Ave, NW to $2,725.00 if paid within 30 days.

• Adopted minutes for Regular Meetings 2021-11 and 2021-12
• Reduced lien for 1005 Dallam Ave, NW to $750.00 if paid within 30 days
• Reduced lien for 535 Consolata Ave, NW to $2,725.00 if paid within 30 days

CDAB

The Community Development Advisory Board will consider a substantial amendment to the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, select a chairperson and vice chairperson, review the SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Report, and score/evaluate CDBG and CDBG-CV3 funding requests for upcoming program years. The board will also discuss a funding request for an affordable housing project and CDBG-CV/CV3 contract extensions.

• Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan
• Selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Affordable Housing Incentives Report for LHAP 2020-2023
• Funding Request for Affordable Housing Project – SHIP
• Scoring and evaluation of CDBG funding requests for FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan

The Community Development Advisory Board recommended that the City Council approve a $100,000 SHIP grant to Volunteers of America for the Space Coast Commons Apartments, a 30-unit affordable rental development. The board also voted to deny CDBG-CV contract extensions for Central Florida Child Health Program and Community Housing Initiative, approved extensions for Family Promise of Brevard, Helps Community Initiative, and South Brevard Sharing Center, and tabled two CDBG-CV3 extension requests. It recommended full CDBG funding for three agencies and specific Parks and Facilities projects, with leftover funds going to a Public Works drainage project. Rebecca Thibert was appointed Chairperson and Alan Borkowski Vice-Chairperson.

• Recommended $100,000 SHIP grant to Volunteers of America for Space Coast Commons Apartments (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved substantial amendment reallocating $256,740 from old Fire Station 1 demolition to fire apparatus and $3,000 for Liberia Park benches (6-1)
• Denied Central Florida Child Health Program's CDBG-CV contract extension request (7-1)
• Denied Community Housing Initiative's CDBG-CV contract extension request (6-2)
• Approved Family Promise of Brevard's CDBG-CV six-month contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved Helps Community Initiative's CDBG-CV five-month contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved South Brevard Sharing Center's CDBG-CV contract extension without fund reallocation (unanimous)
• Tabled two CDBG-CV3 contract extension requests to a future meeting (unanimous)

CEB

The Code Enforcement Board will conduct hearings for 76 separate cases. The board is authorized to impose fines related to city code violations.

• Permit violations at 1915 Agora Cir SE (Units 101, 102, 201, 202)
• Failure to maintain pool at 1121 Riviera Dr NE and 1302 Cherry Hills Rd
• Excessive vegetation and failure to maintain at 1391 Island Ave NW
• No site plan violation at 411 Tonklin Rd SW
• RV used for living purposes at 787 Diplomat Ave SE

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Board held a regular meeting to address numerous property code violations. The Board approved fines for non-compliant properties, granted extensions for specific cases, and set compliance deadlines for various code violations. Several cases were withdrawn or tabled.

• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved fines for 42 cases in Authorization to Impose Fines report (4-0)
• Granted extensions for four individual code violation cases (4-0)
• Found 16 properties in violation with $50 daily fines if not met (4-0)
• Found 57 properties in violation with $200 flat fines if not met (4-0)
• Tabled 6164 Investments LLC case to February 9, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold final votes on several rezoning ordinances, road-rights-of-way vacations, and pension and alarm-system code updates. They will also hear a presentation on Florida Power & Light’s Storm Secure Underground Program and consider surplus property sales, grants, and interlocal agreements.

• Ordinance 2021-83: vacate 0.722 acres of Mercury Avenue SE right-of-way (final reading)
• Ordinance 2021-85: rezone 7.11 acres at Robert J. Conlan Blvd & Commerce Park Dr from LI to BMU (final reading)
• Ordinance 2021-88: rezone 9.75 acres near Malabar Rd & St Johns Heritage Pkwy from PMU to CC (final reading)
• Ordinance 2021-91: increase supplemental police pension benefits (final reading)
• FPL Storm Secure Underground Program presentation by Jacob Benator ($168,055 sodium hypochlorite upgrade contract approved)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on January 5, 2022, to consider multiple land-use items, including a zoning change for a carwash, a final development plan for an 86-lot single-family subdivision, and several comprehensive plan and zoning amendments. The board will also review two textual amendments to the zoning code regarding contractor's offices and dog training uses. These are advisory recommendations that will go to the City Council for final decisions.

• Final Development Plan for Richmond Cove, an 86-lot single-family PUD on 29.15 acres near Gaynor Drive SW and Ocean Spray Street SW
• Conditional Use for Caliber Carwash, a proposed carwash on 1.04 acres at Minton Road NW, south of Palm Bay Road NE
• Zoning change from HC to BMUV for 0.34 acres at 4371 Dixie Highway NE (Alfred and M. Agarie)
• Textual amendments to allow contractor's offices in HC district and dog training in NC district
• Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments for Stellar Casitas-Malabar (27.91 acres to multiple-family residential) and Space Coast Marina (7.56 acres to BMU)