Palm Bay public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will review a regular meeting agenda featuring a $464,178 culvert replacement contract for Weldon Street at C-42R, a $1,500,000 annual estimate for water meters with Ferguson Waterworks, and a final reading on a pension plan ordinance for police and firefighters. Additional items include discussions on dissolving the Youth Advisory and Sustainability advisory boards, a city manager recruitment plan, and various equipment purchases utilizing fund balances.

• Award of Bid to Universal Contracting and Construction, Inc. for $464,178 for culvert replacement on Weldon Street at C-42R
• Contract with Ferguson Waterworks for Neptune water meters, hardware, software, parts, and services at an annual estimate of $1,500,000
• Ordinance 2024-59 final reading amending the Police and Firefighters Retirement Pension Plan
• Emergency procurement of temporary evidence storage containers and related supplies for $58,456
• Procurement of a commercial grade evidence freezer and P25 compliant radios for $163,177

Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss House Bill 1365. This bill concerns unauthorized public camping and public sleeping.

• Discussion of House Bill 1365: Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a special meeting with a single business item: consideration of an employment contract for Scott Morgan as Interim City Manager. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• Consideration of employment contract with Scott Morgan, Interim City Manager

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will decide on zoning changes for 353 acres near Micco Road, hear two subdivision proposals totaling 398 residential lots, and vote on appointing Scott Morgan as Interim City Manager. The meeting also includes proclamations, board vacancies, and grants for local businesses.

• Ordinance 2024-54: 353-acre land-use change near Micco Road and I-95 (Case CP24-00009)
• Chaparral P.U.D. Phases Four B and Five A-B: 199-lot residential subdivision south of Malabar Road (Case PS24-00001)
• Reserve at Country Club Lakes Estates: 199-lot subdivision final plat approval (Case FS24-00004)
• Interlocal water infrastructure agreement with Town of Malabar ($329,111)
• Two CPEP grants for Aarya Sunshine Brevard LLC ($5,115 and $7,528) for Palm Bay Road NE properties

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a preliminary subdivision plan and final plat for Reserve at Country Club Lakes Estates, a proposed 199-lot single-family residential subdivision on 74.24 acres near Country Club Drive NE. The board will also discuss a member appointment to the Community Development Advisory Board and adopt minutes from prior meetings.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plan PS24-00004 for 199-lot Reserve at Country Club Lakes Estates
• Final Plat FS24-00004 for the same 199-lot subdivision
• Member appointment to the Community Development Advisory Board
• Adoption of minutes from August 7 and September 4, 2024 meetings

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board approved past meeting minutes, recommended City Council approval for the preliminary subdivision plan and final plat for the 199-lot Reserve at Country Club Lakes Estates with a statement regarding resident drainage concerns, and appointed a member to the Community Development Advisory Board. A motion to continue the subdivision plan case failed 5 to 1.

• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Motion to continue Case PS24-00004 failed (1-5)
• Submitted Case PS24-00004 for approval with a board statement to City Council regarding resident drainage concerns (4-2)
• Submitted Case FS24-00004 for approval with a board statement to City Council regarding resident drainage concerns (4-2)
• Appointed Mr. Randall Olszewski to the Community Development Advisory Board (6-0)

Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the direction of city management. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Direction of City Management

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on several contracts for infrastructure and disaster recovery, as well as budget and pension ordinances. Members will also discuss the potential creation of a Citizens’ Budget Advisory Board.

• Debris removal contracts with Ceres Environmental Services ($764,100) and Thompson Consulting Services ($138,408)
• Internet connectivity service provider standardization ($146,380)
• South Regional Water Reclamation Facility expansion design services with Wade Trim ($68,860)
• Ordinance 2024-60 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget
• Resolution 2024-44 regarding a Land Use Restriction Agreement for 'Bilda Multi-Family Residential' affordable housing

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is largely procedural: the council will certify the November 5, 2024 election results, administer the oath of office to the newly elected mayor and council members for Seats 2, 3, and 5, and select a deputy mayor from among councilmembers. No other business is listed.

• Certification of General/Special Municipal Election results from November 5, 2024
• Oath of office for Mayor and City Council Seats 2, 3, and 5
• Selection of Deputy Mayor by councilmembers

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on several city-wide rezoning ordinances for residential and mixed-use districts. The body is also deciding on multiple budget allocations for public safety, infrastructure, and grant applications.

• Rezoning of all RM-10 properties to RM-15 and all SF-1 properties to RS-1
• Rezoning of BMUV properties to UMU and BMU properties to CMU
• $214,327 for public safety radio communications upgrade
• $245,639 for water main improvements by CHM Palm Bay, LLC
• Conditional use requests for a self-storage facility and retail automotive gas/fuels on Emerson Drive

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - CANCELLED

The November 6, 2024, meeting was cancelled. No application submittals were ready to proceed to a public hearing.

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will meet to decide on multiple rezoning requests, approve contracts totaling $2.6M, and consider funding allocations for housing, infrastructure, and youth services. The meeting also includes public hearings on dock construction, self-storage facilities, and gas station proposals.

• Award $241,621 bid for Sacrifice Park improvements to Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc.
• Approve $948,718 ERP software contract with SpryPoint Services, Inc.
• Allocate $308,989 SHIP funds for 2254 Washington St. NE home demolition/reconstruction
• Rezone 1.15-acre property at Babcock St. & Malabar Rd. from GC to CC (Case Z24-00002)
• Consider $500,000 Camera Truck and $225,000 Fleet Service Truck purchases

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will meet to recognize a resident for life-saving actions, adopt proclamations for heritage months, and vote on several funding decisions including stormwater repairs, sidewalk improvements, and vehicle purchases. The meeting also includes public hearings on easement vacations and updates on water/wastewater master plans.

• Recognition of Billy LeBlanc for life-saving assistance to a hit-and-run victim
• Renewal of IT software maintenance contract with Superion, LLC ($258,192)
• Piggyback purchase of prefabricated concrete buildings for Turkey Creek restroom ($190,968)
• Utilization of $956,500 in Police Impact Fees for capital vehicles
• Utilization of $600,000 in Transportation Impact Fees for Emerson Drive NE sidewalk and lighting improvements

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning & Zoning Board will hear quasi-judicial requests on seven zoning and conditional-use items, including citywide rezonings and four site-specific proposals for a gas station, a dock, a self-storage facility, and retail fuel sales. The meeting is held at City Hall, 120 Malabar Road SE, at 6:00 PM.

• Z24-00004 – Citywide rezoning from RM-10 to RM-15 for all single-, two-, and multiple-family residential properties
• Z24-00002 & CU24-00006 – Gas station rezoning and conditional use at 1300 Malabar Road SE (Royal Wash PSL LLC)
• CU23-00015 – Conditional use for a dock at 1803 Port Malabar Boulevard NE (Pribell Dock)
• CU24-00004 – Conditional use for a self-storage facility at 3.57-acre site near Emerson Drive NW and St. Johns Heritage Parkway NW (Ascot Palm Bay Holdings, LLC)
• Z24-00007 & Z24-00008 – Citywide rezonings from BMUV to UMU and from BMU to CMU for Bayfront Mixed Use districts

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to recommend denial of a rezoning for a proposed gas station at 1300 Malabar Road SE, and 3-2 to recommend denial of the associated conditional use. The board also recommended approval of several other items, including a citywide rezoning from RM-10 to RM-15, a dock conditional use, and two mixed-use rezoning requests.

• Recommended denial of rezoning Z24-00002 for gas station at 1300 Malabar Rd SE (4-1)
• Recommended denial of conditional use CU24-00006 for gas station at 1300 Malabar Rd SE (3-2)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of dock conditional use CU23-00015 at 1803 Port Malabar Blvd NE (4-1)
• Recommended approval of self-storage conditional use CU24-00004 (3-2)
• Recommended approval of gas station conditional use CU24-00007 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of citywide rezoning RM-10 to RM-15 (Z24-00004) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning BMUV to UMU (Z24-00007) (4-1)

Special Council Meeting: 2nd Budget Public Hearing

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct the second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, including a statement and discussion of the tax rate, millage rate, and final budget. The council will also vote on a series of resolutions establishing fees for fire, recreation, building, impact fees, and land development, as well as adopting the classification and pay plans, the five-year capital improvements program, and the ad valorem and voted debt millage rates. Final readings of ordinances adjusting utility, sewer, and reclaimed water rates and fees, and adopting the final budget, are also scheduled.

• Resolution 2024-36: approving the Ad Valorem Operating Millage Rate and Voted Debt Millage Rate for FY 2024-2025
• Ordinance 2024-52: adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (final reading)
• Resolution 2024-35: adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for FY 2024-2025 through 2028-2029
• Resolution 2024-37: authorizing a military discount on Building Permit Fees
• Ordinances 2024-49, 2024-50, 2024-51: adjusting utility, sewer, and reclaimed water rates and fees (final readings)

Special Council Meeting: 2nd Budget Public Hearing (RESCHEDULED to 10-1-24)

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a rescheduled special meeting to conduct the second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, tax rates, and millage rates. Council will also vote on multiple fee resolutions, departmental travel and training plans, and a military discount on building permits. Seven ordinances adjusting utility, sewer, and reclaimed water rates will receive final readings.

• Resolution 2024-28: Fire Department fee changes
• Resolution 2024-29: Recreation Department fee changes
• Resolution 2024-34: Adopt FY2024-25 employee pay plans
• Resolution 2024-35: Approve Five-Year Capital Improvements Program
• Ordinance 2024-49: Adjust city utilities rates and fees (final reading)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold final votes on 14 ordinances covering zoning, utilities, parking, and public safety, plus first readings on land-use changes and a $308,989 affordable-housing demolition grant. The meeting also includes routine contracts, proclamations, and multiple board vacancies.

• $85,991 road paving change order for Minton Road and Wace Boulevard (Ranger Construction)
• $115,000 annual investment advisory contract (PFM Asset Management)
• $190,968 prefabricated restroom building at Turkey Creek (CXT, Inc.)
• $308,989 SHIP funds for demolition and reconstruction at 2254 Washington St NE
• 14 ordinances including new stormwater utility, water shortage rules, and zoning changes

Special Council Meeting: 1st Budget Public Hearing

The City Council will discuss the tentative millage rate for Tax Year 2024 and the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body will consider the first reading of the final budget and several ordinances regarding utility fees.

• Tentative millage rate for Tax Year 2024
• Ordinance 2024-49: Adjusting rates, fees, and charges for the utilities system
• Ordinance 2024-50: Adjusting permit fees and charges for the wastewater system
• Ordinance 2024-51: Adjusting rates, fees, and charges for reclaimed water
• Ordinance 2024-52: Adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (first reading)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will meet to decide on ordinances, contracts, and fund appropriations, including police pension changes, a $2.85M water plant rehabilitation contract, and a $630K lime purchase. The agenda also includes public hearings, proclamations, and appointments to advisory boards.

• Award of $630,072 bid for bulk pebble quicklime to Utilities Department (Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.)
• Contract for $2,851,186 to rehabilitate North Regional Water Treatment Plant (Tetra Tech)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-47 amending police and firefighter pension plan
• Consideration of $85,884 subgrant for Veteran Service Officer with Brevard County
• Public hearing on vacating rear utility easement in Lot 18, Block 1488, Port Malabar Unit 31

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss a proposed citywide zoning change from SF-1 to RS-1 for single-family residential properties under Ordinance 2024-46. Other scheduled agenda items, including subdivision plans for Palm Bay Pointe East and West, an alcohol service request for Kasika Event Hall, and a citywide rezoning from RC to NC, were withdrawn or cancelled, while a rezoning from RM-10 to RM-15 was continued to October 2.

• Z24-00005: Rezoning from SF-1 to RS-1 Citywide (Ordinance 2024-46)
• Z24-00004: Rezoning from RM-10 to RM-15 Citywide requested to continue to 10/02 P&Z
• PS23-00009: Palm Bay Pointe East preliminary subdivision plan withdrawn
• PS23-00010 / PS23-00011: Palm Bay Pointe West preliminary subdivision plan withdrawn
• CU24-00001: Kasika Event Hall conditional use request cancelled

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a citywide rezoning changing all SF-1 (Single-Family Residential) properties to RS-1 (Single-Family Residential District). The board also continued a separate citywide rezoning from RM-10 to RM-15 to the October 2 meeting. Several other cases were withdrawn or cancelled, requiring no board action.

• Recommended approval of citywide SF-1 to RS-1 rezoning (6-0)
• Continued citywide RM-10 to RM-15 rezoning to October 2, 2024 (6-0)
• Noted withdrawal of Palm Bay Pointe East preliminary subdivision plan
• Noted withdrawal of Palm Bay Pointe West preliminary subdivision plan
• Noted withdrawal of citywide RC to NC rezoning
• Noted cancellation of Kasik Event Hall conditional use request

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a special meeting on August 29, 2024, to discuss two land development ordinances and a flag program nominee. The council will hold first readings on repealing the existing Land Development Code and creating a new one. Additionally, the agenda includes consideration of a City Council Flag Program nominee.

• Ordinance 2024-32: Repealing the Land Development Code in its entirety (first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-33: Creating a new Land Development Code for zoning, subdivision, signs, and parking (first reading)
• Consideration of City Council Flag Program nominee Tristen Wright

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct official business regarding the certification of the results from the Primary Municipal Election held on August 20, 2024. The agenda consists solely of this certification item alongside standard call to order, roll call, and adjournment procedures.

• Certification of the Primary Municipal Election results held on August 20, 2024

Workshop

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss Economic Development strategies. No specific dollar amounts, rezonings, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Economic Development strategies.

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a final reading on a referendum election for November 5, 2024, regarding City Charter amendments. The body is also reviewing residential subdivision plans and various equipment purchases.

• Ordinance 2024-31: Referendum election on November 5, 2024, for City Charter amendments
• Purchase of 2024 Sutphen Heavy Duty Monarch Pumper for $1,362,000
• Preliminary subdivision plan for 521-lot residential project by Chaparral Properties, LLC
• Road bond paving contract for Country Club 1-10 and Cimarron Circle for $423,377
• Proposed $370,000 in HOME funds and six surplus lots for affordable housing development

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a special meeting to appoint a resident to fill the vacant Seat 3 and swear in the new councilmember. The council will also hold first readings on multiple ordinances, including a full repeal and replacement of the Land Development Code and new chapters on fire prevention, parking, golf carts, public nudity, easement closures, impact fees, sewer lift stations, stormwater management, and water shortages.

• Appointment of resident to fill City Council Seat 3 vacancy
• Ordinance 2024-32: Repeal and full replacement of Land Development Code (first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-33: New Land Development Code with zoning, subdivision, and development review rules (first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-40: Creation of Title X on Impact Fees (first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-42: Creation of Chapter 204, Stormwater Management Utility (first reading)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning & Zoning Board will decide on a zoning variance request and hear two ordinances: one to repeal the existing Land Development Code and another to create a new one. The meeting is held at City Hall, 120 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay FL 32907.

• Variance V24-00001: 11x16.9 ft concrete slab and shed encroaching 1.5 ft into side setback and 4.3 ft into rear setback at 1275 Scottish Street SW
• Ordinance T24-00003: Repeal of existing Land Development Code (Ordinance 2024-32)
• Ordinance T24-00004: Creation of new Land Development Code (Ordinance 2024-33) covering zoning, subdivision, signs, natural resources, and development review

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the new Land Development Code (T24-00004) and the repeal of the existing code (T24-00003) to City Council. The board also voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a variance for a shed encroachment at 1275 Scottish Street SW. The new code will be heard by City Council on August 5, 2024.

• Recommended approval of new Land Development Code (T24-00004) (4-1)
• Recommended approval of repeal of existing Land Development Code (T24-00003) (4-1)
• Recommended approval of variance for shed encroachment at 1275 Scottish Street SW (4-1)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a proposed referendum for November 5, 2024, regarding City Charter amendments. The body is also deciding on several multi-million dollar construction contracts and residential subdivision plans.

• Construction of Fire Station 7 contract with W & J Construction Corp. for $8,072,640
• Engineering design for St. John’s Heritage Parkway widening with Scalar Consulting Group for $3,236,000
• Proposed 521-lot residential subdivision by Chaparral Properties, LLC south of Malabar Road
• Purchase of fire emergency vehicles using Fire Impact Fees for $6,074,066
• Pipe replacement contract with Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. for $1,493,250

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a potential referendum to amend the City Charter and review proposed millage rates for the 2025 fiscal year. The body is also considering several residential subdivision plans and various infrastructure funding requests.

• Paving of Emerson Drive from Malabar Road to Waco Boulevard ($4,000,000)
• Culvert pipe replacement at Rockabye Avenue and C-41-R ($482,888)
• Purchase of four parcels at 1361 Florida Avenue NE ($475,000)
• Preliminary subdivision plan for 522-lot Chaparral P.U.D. Phase Four A-B and Five A-B
• Purchase of portable traffic signals from Horizon Signal Southeast ($291,950)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use items, including preliminary subdivision plans, variances, and conditional use requests. Several items are requests to continue to a later meeting, while others are new business. The board will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Preliminary subdivision plan for Chaparral P.U.D. Phases 4A & B and 5A & B: 522-lot residential subdivision on ~160.51 acres south of Malabar Road SW
• Final plat approval for Chaparral P.U.D. Phase 4A: 167-lot residential subdivision
• Variance V24-00003: allow parking area to encroach 9.5 ft into 25-ft rear setback for Odyssey Preparatory Academy
• Variance V24-00004: allow 30-ft-high structure to exceed 25-ft height limit by 5 ft for Odyssey Preparatory Academy
• Conditional use CU24-00001: request to continue to 09/04 for alcohol service at Kasika Event Hall, 3085 Jupiter Boulevard SE

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-3 to recommend approval of the Chaparral P.U.D. Phases 4A & B and 5A & B preliminary subdivision plan (521 lots) and the related final plat for Phase 4A (167 lots) to the City Council. The board also approved two variances for the proposed Odyssey Preparatory Academy school, allowing a 9.5-foot parking setback encroachment and a 5-foot height increase, each by a 6-1 vote. Two Palm Bay Pointe subdivision cases and a conditional use request for alcohol service at Kasika Event Hall were continued to the September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approved motion to continue Palm Bay Pointe East preliminary plat to Sept 4 (5-2)
• Approved motion to continue Palm Bay Pointe West preliminary plat to Sept 4 (5-2)
• Recommended approval of Odyssey Academy parking setback variance (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Odyssey Academy building height variance (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Chaparral P.U.D. Phases 4A & B and 5A & B preliminary plat (4-3)
• Recommended approval of Chaparral P.U.D. Phase 4A final plat (4-3)
• Approved motion to continue Kasika Event Hall conditional use to Sept 4 (7-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will consider declaring Seat 3 vacant following Councilmember Randy Foster's resignation, and will also hold public hearings on rezoning and a conditional use for a self-storage facility near Cogan Drive. The consent agenda includes contracts, grants, and budget amendments, and the council will appoint members to advisory boards.

• Resolution 2024-22 declaring Seat 3 vacant due to Randy Foster's resignation
• Public hearing: Ordinance 2024-26 rezoning 3 acres near Cogan Drive from GU to CC
• Public hearing: Resolution 2024-19 conditional use for self-storage facility (continued from 06/25/24)
• Janitorial services contract award to CCMS for $306,401
• CPEP grants: Malabar Pharmacy ($8,882.50), G1 Petro ($9,600), Cory Hoehn ($10,000)

Workshop

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 mid-year budget and preliminary estimates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda contains only this one business item, along with standard procedural notices.

• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 mid-year budget review
• Preliminary budget estimates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct attorney-client sessions regarding pending litigation, specifically the case Donovan Davis v. City of Palm Bay. The discussion will be held in private, as permitted by Florida law, and is the only business item on the agenda.

• Attorney-client session on Donovan Davis v. City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2024-CA-028081

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a special meeting with public hearings on several land-use items, including a rezoning and conditional use for a self-storage facility, and preliminary and final plat approvals for another self-storage project. They will also consider ordinances, a settlement agreement, and allocating funds for surplus vehicles. Several items are continued to later dates.

• Ordinance 2024-26: rezoning 3.00 acres near Cogan Drive from GU to CC (first reading)
• Resolution 2024-19: conditional use for self-storage facility on Cogan Drive (3.00 acres)
• Palm Bay StorNow: preliminary and final plat approval for two-lot commercial subdivision (9.75 acres)
• Ordinance 2024-27: amending Chapter 53 on State of Emergency (first reading)
• Allocation of $66,130 from General Fund for surplus vehicles from Building Department

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on June 5, 2024, to consider several quasi-judicial items, including two variance requests for Odyssey Preparatory Academy, a zoning change and conditional use for a self-storage facility on Cogan Road, and preliminary and final plat approvals for a commercial subdivision near Malabar Road. The board will also adopt minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting.

• Variance to allow parking area to encroach 9.5 feet into 25-foot rear setback (V24-00003)
• Variance to allow 30-foot-high structure, exceeding 25-foot height limit by 5 feet (V24-00004)
• Zoning change from GU to CC for Cogan Road Self-Storage (Z23-00015)
• Conditional use for self-storage facility on Cogan Road (CU23-00019)
• Preliminary subdivision plan and final plat for Palm Bay StorNow, 2-lot commercial subdivision (PS24-00002, FS24-00003)

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a zoning change and conditional use for a self-storage facility on Cogan Road SE, despite a prior board discussion about a moratorium that City Council never considered. The board also approved preliminary and final plats for the Palm Bay StorNow commercial subdivision on Malabar Road NW. Two variance requests for Odyssey Preparatory Academy were continued to the July 16 meeting, and the July 3 meeting was rescheduled to July 16.

• Approved recommendation for zoning change to CC at Cogan Road SE (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for conditional use for self-storage at Cogan Road SE (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for preliminary plat for Palm Bay StorNow (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for final plat for Palm Bay StorNow (7-0)
• Continued variance V24-00003 to July 16 (7-0)
• Continued variance V24-00004 to July 16 (7-0)
• Rescheduled July 3 meeting to July 16 (6-1)
• Approved May 1 minutes (7-0)

Workshop

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single business item: a discussion of Public Works infrastructure. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Public Works infrastructure discussion

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items: rescheduling the July 2024 regular council meeting and scheduling a special meeting in June 2024, and approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Brevard County for EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding for photocatalytic rejuvenation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Consideration of modifying the date for the rescheduled regular Council meeting in July 2024
• Consideration of scheduling a special Council meeting in June 2024
• Memorandum of Agreement with Brevard County for EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding for photocatalytic rejuvenation

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single business item: an attorney-client session to discuss pending litigation, Community Asphalt v. City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2023-CA-036384. The discussion will be held in private, per Florida law, to advise the city attorney on settlement or strategy. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Attorney-client session on Community Asphalt v. City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2023-CA-036384
• Private discussion on settlement negotiations or litigation strategy
• Attendees include Mayor Rob Medina, Deputy Mayor Donny Felix, Councilmembers Kenny Johnson and Randy Foster, City Manager Suzanne Sherman, City Attorney Patricia Smith, and Special Counsel Sean Mickley

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with updates on the Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond), the 2024 Sustainability Fair follow-up, native and Nemo gardens, and low-impact development. The board will also consider adopting minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond) update
• Sustainability Fair 2024 follow-up
• Native Garden update
• Nemo Garden update
• Low Impact Development update

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will consider a consent agenda with over 20 items, including contracts for park improvements, utility work, and police equipment, plus several public hearings on ordinances and subdivision plats. New business includes collective bargaining agreements with fire and police unions, and a request to fund paramedic training for 29 firefighters. The meeting also includes proclamations and recognitions.

• Award of bid for Castaways Point Park and Stearns Point Park shoreline improvements to Custom Built Marine Construction, Inc. for $1,270,541
• Contract for South Regional Water Reclamation Facility construction change order to RJ Sullivan Corporation for $913,540
• Piggyback purchase of rifle-rated ballistic armor plates for police, increased to $68,160
• Public hearings on final plats for Riverwood at Everlands Phase 3 (64 lots) and Phase 4 (96 lots)
• Consideration of collective bargaining agreements with IAFF and FOP unions

Community Development Advisory Board

The Community Development Advisory Board will discuss and potentially act on two new business items: setting priorities for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and a substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program that would reduce funding for Goode Park and increase funding for first-time homebuyer assistance. The board will also receive an informational staff report. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• AHAC priorities discussion
• Goode Park CDBG funding reduction
• First Time Homebuyer funding increase
• Substantial amendment to CDBG program

Special Magistrate

This special magistrate hearing has been canceled. The agenda lists only procedural items such as call to order, minutes adoption, and public comments, with no substantive matters scheduled. The next special magistrate meeting is set for June 19, 2024.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting date: June 19, 2024

The Special Magistrate hearing scheduled for May 15, 2024, was canceled because of a scheduling conflict on the part of the Special Magistrate. No decisions were made, as the meeting did not take place.

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Revised Meeting

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to consider authorizing fines for numerous code enforcement cases and conduct hearings on property violations across the city. The agenda includes requests to impose daily or set fines on about 100 cases, plus hearings for over 80 new cases involving issues like overgrown lots, unpermitted work, and trash. This is a routine enforcement session with no major policy decisions.

• Authorization to impose fines on 100+ cases, with daily fines of $50 or set fines of $200
• Hearings for 45 per-day fine cases, including properties on Port Malabar, Monroe St NE, and Jupiter Blvd
• Hearings for 40 set-fine cases, mostly for no valid trash service (NSVT) or trash/vegetation violations
• Cases include violations such as parking, fences, trash, junk vehicles, and lack of certificates of occupancy
• Next board meeting scheduled for April 12, 2023

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the Recreation Department Director and Parks Division Manager. The main new business item is a discussion about pickleball in Palm Bay. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Pickleball in Palm Bay
• Report by Fred Poppe, Recreation Department Director
• Report by Josh Hudak, Parks Division Manager

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent agenda approvals, and new business items. Key actions include funding Fire Station 9 and purchasing a fire truck, adding four fire rescue vehicles, and considering moratoriums on self-storage and car washes. The agenda also includes several proclamations and routine consent items.

• Appropriate $250,000 for Fire Station 9 and authorize $795,789 for a Pierce Saber Pumper fire truck
• Purchase four Fire Rescue vehicles via expedited quoting process
• First reading of ordinance imposing temporary moratorium on self-storage facility applications
• First reading of ordinance imposing temporary moratorium on stand-alone automated car wash applications
• Public hearing on conditional use for private school at Port Malabar Boulevard and Bianca Drive

Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency

This is a procedural meeting of the Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency. The only listed action item is the adoption of minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from Bayfront CRA Regular Meeting 2024-01 (March 21, 2023)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board will consider two temporary moratoriums on new self-storage facilities and stand-alone car washes, and will review several subdivision and land-use requests, including continuations for two large commercial and mixed-use projects. The board will also hear a variance request for an apartment complex and a conditional use for a private school, along with final plats for two residential phases.

• Moratorium on self-storage facility applications (MOR24-00001)
• Moratorium on stand-alone automated and self-service car wash applications (MOR24-00002)
• Continuation request for Palm Bay Pointe East, a 14-lot commercial subdivision (PS23-00009)
• Continuation request for Palm Bay Pointe West, a mixed-use subdivision with 668 residential units and 16 commercial parcels (PS23-00011)
• Variance for The Palms Apartments to allow 12-foot building separation instead of required 30 feet (V24-00002)

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the City Council approve temporary six-month moratoriums on new self-storage facilities and stand-alone car washes. The board also recommended approval for two residential subdivision plats and a private school conditional use permit, while denying a variance request for an apartment complex.

• Denied variance for The Palms Apartments (5-0)
• Recommended approval for private school conditional use (5-0)
• Recommended approval for Riverwood at Everlands Phase 3 plat (5-0)
• Recommended approval for Riverwood at Everlands Phase 4 plat (5-0)
• Recommended approval for self-storage facility moratorium (5-0)
• Recommended approval for car wash facility moratorium (3-2)
• Continued Palm Bay Pointe East subdivision case to July 3 (5-0)
• Continued Palm Bay Pointe West subdivision case to July 3 (5-0)

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board is holding its regular April meeting, which includes a presentation on reef arches and living shorelines by Nicholas Bourdon of Hedrick Brothers Construction. The board will also receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the Hardin Lane Pond, the 2024 Sustainability Fair, and native and Nemo gardens. The meeting begins with adoption of minutes from the February and March meetings and includes public comment periods.

• Presentation on Reef Arches and Living Shorelines by Nicholas Bourdon, Hedrick Brothers Construction, Inc.
• Update on Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond)
• Follow-up on Sustainability Fair 2024
• Update on Native Garden
• Update on Nemo Garden and Low Impact Development

The Sustainability Advisory Board approved minutes from its February and March meetings and heard a presentation on reef arches for living shorelines. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, covering updates on the Hardin Lane Pond planting, Sustainability Fair, native garden, Nemo Garden fire, and low impact development.

• Approved February 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board will receive project updates from Project Manager John McCall on several road projects, including signalization at St. Johns Heritage Parkway intersections and along Malabar Road West, and paving at Minton and Waco Roads. The board will also consider agenda requests for future meetings. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Update on St. Johns Heritage Parkway at Emerson and at Malabar signalization
• Update on Minton & Waco Road paving
• Update on signalization along Malabar Road West
• Agenda requests for future meetings

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a proposed mixed-use development called Malabar Village, including a land use change, preliminary and final development plans. The council will also consider a contract with Workday, Inc. for ERP implementation, several consent agenda items involving bids, fund appropriations, and new positions, and discuss stormwater management and a potential contingency fee agreement for a social media lawsuit.

• Contract with Workday, Inc. for ERP implementation (RFP 37-0-2023)
• Ordinance 2024-19: change 32.8 acres near Malabar Rd & Allison Dr from Commercial to Neighborhood Center Use
• Resolution 2024-15: Preliminary Development Plan for Malabar Village mixed-use development
• Ordinance 2024-20: Final Development Plan for Malabar Village (first reading)
• Appropriate $759,440 for six fire safety vehicles and one Assistant Fire Chief FTE

Community Development Advisory Board

The Community Development Advisory Board will consider code revisions, adopt Uniform Relocation Act policies, and allocate $370,000 in HOME funding. They will also discuss AHAC orientation training attendance and receive an informational staff report.

• HOME Funding Allocation of $370,000.00
• CDAB Code Revisions
• Uniform Relocation Act (URA) Policies and Procedures
• AHAC Orientation Part 1 & 2 Training Attendance

The Community Development Advisory Board recommended code revisions and URA policies to City Council, and unanimously approved a $370,000 HOME funding allocation for six lots on Northview St to serve elderly and veteran populations. The board also discussed affordable housing training and processes, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved $370,000 HOME funding allocation for six lots on Northview St (unanimous)
• Recommended CDAB Code of Ordinances revisions to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended URA Policies and Procedures to City Council (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of March 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard cases involving property code violations across the city, imposing fines and setting compliance deadlines. The meeting included adoption of prior minutes, reports on fines, old business, and numerous hearings. Many cases were resolved with compliance dates and daily or set fines, while some were tabled or withdrawn due to voluntary compliance.

• Fines of $50.00 per day imposed on 7 property owners for continued non-compliance
• Set fines of $200.00 imposed on 40 property owners for various violations
• Compliance extension granted until October 7, 2024 for Epic Property Holdings at 4613 Tree Ridge Ln NE
• Compliance extension granted until July 9, 2024 for Rudylyn and Reynolds Holly at 1774 Glenridge St NW
• Immediate compliance ordered for Kristen Davis at 1758 Tradewinds Ave SE with $50.00 per day fine

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate adopted the prior meeting's minutes and handled numerous code violation cases. He granted compliance extensions for three properties, set compliance dates with daily fines for several others, and found dozens of properties in violation, imposing fines of $50 per day or $200 set fines. Eleven cases were withdrawn due to voluntary compliance.

• Adopted minutes of Regular Meeting 2024-03 (unanimous)
• Tabled case CEB 24170-23 (1151 Beacon St NW) until May 8, 2024
• Granted compliance extension for CEB 24490-24 (4613 Tree Ridge Ln NE) until Oct 7, 2024
• Granted compliance extension for CEB 24491-24 (1774 Glenridge St NW) until Jul 9, 2024
• Set compliance date of Apr 10, 2024 with $50/day fine for CEB 24513-24 (1758 Tradewinds Ave SE)
• Set compliance date of Jun 9, 2024 with $50/day fine for CEB 24735-24 (3292 Reef Rd SE)
• Set immediate compliance date with $500/day fine for CEB 24722-24 (550 Garvey Rd SW)
• Found 24 properties in violation with $50/day fines and 15 properties with $200 set fines

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will consider consent agenda items including road paving contracts, budget amendments, and new positions, plus public hearings on zoning and land use changes. Notable items include a proposed mixed-use subdivision and several ordinance amendments.

• Road bond paving contracts: Country Club 1-10 and Cimarron Circle ($8,894,381) and Minton Road and Waco Boulevard ($2,810,558)
• Ordinance 2024-08: Change 26.5 acres near Robert J. Conlan Boulevard from Commercial to Neighborhood Center Use
• Resolution 2024-04: Preliminary Development Plan for 'Palm Bay Suites and Residences' mixed-use subdivision
• Ordinance 2024-16: Remove restrictions on permitted uses in Bayfront Community Redevelopment District
• Purchase of four parcels (0.79 acres) at 1361 Florida Avenue NE for $500,000

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a comprehensive plan amendment and preliminary and final development plans for Malabar Village, a proposed mixed-use development with 424 multifamily units and 10.73 acres of commercial space near Malabar Road SW and Allison Drive SW. The board will also discuss a by-laws amendment and hear presentations from the Growth Management Department and City Attorney.

• CP23-00016: Future Land Use Map amendment from Commercial to Neighborhood Center for 32.8 acres
• PD23-00006: Preliminary development plan for 424 multifamily units and 10.73 commercial acres
• FD23-00009: Final development plan for the same mixed-use PUD
• Proposed amendment to Planning and Zoning Board By-Laws
• Growth Management Department and City Attorney presentations

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend denial of the Malabar Village project, a proposed mixed-use development with 424 apartments and 10.73 commercial acres on Malabar Road. The board also denied the associated preliminary and final development plans, citing incompatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and traffic concerns. Separately, the board approved amended by-laws 5-1, with the chair dissenting over time-limit rules.

• Denied CP23-00016, Malabar Village land use amendment (6-0)
• Denied PD23-00006, preliminary development plan (6-0)
• Denied FD23-00009, final development plan (6-0)
• Approved amended P&Z by-laws (5-1)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the Recreation Department Director and Parks Division Manager. The main item of new business is a proposal to rename Riviera Park in honor of Councilman Ken Greene. The board will also address any other business that may come before it.

• Consideration of renaming Riviera Park in honor of Councilman Ken Greene

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with updates on the Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond), the Sustainability Fair 2024, and the Native Garden. The board will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond) update
• Sustainability Fair 2024 update
• Native Garden update
• Adoption of minutes from February 28, 2024 meeting

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board discussed updates on the Hardin Lane Pond planting event, the Sustainability Fair, and the Native Garden, which is on hold due to construction. No formal votes were taken; the board concurred to add several items to next month's agenda.

• Planned volunteer planting at Hardin Lane Pond on April 20, 2024
• Discussed vendor list for Sustainability Fair 2024
• Noted Native Garden placed on hold for underground locates
• Agreed to add Nemo Garden, Low Impact Development, Hendricks Brothers, Sustainability Fair, and Honeywell presentations to next agenda

Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board regular meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024, is cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, public comments, minutes, old/new business, board comments, adjournment) and no substantive discussion items.

• Meeting cancelled
• No substantive agenda items listed

The Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024, was cancelled due to no business to discuss. No decisions were made.

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on two large mixed-use developments, Palm Bay Pointe West (84.75 acres) and Palm Bay Pointe East (42.95 acres), both proposed by Kimaya, LLC, near Babcock Street and St. Johns Heritage Parkway. The council will also consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including pier repairs, utility projects, and a pavement management piggyback purchase, as well as several ordinances and resolutions. Additionally, there are public hearings on a 114-lot residential subdivision, a zoning variance, and the first reading of an ordinance to remove restrictions in the Bayfront Community Redevelopment District.

• Final reading of ordinances for Palm Bay Pointe West (84.75 acres) and Palm Bay Pointe East (42.95 acres) mixed-use developments
• Award of bid for south pier replacement at Castaways Point Park ($146,165) and pier replacement at Goode Park ($121,012)
• Contract for Malabar Road Water Main Extension Phase 2 design ($345,160)
• Piggyback purchase for pavement management ($999,374)
• Ordinance 2024-12 requiring zoning compliance before business tax receipt issuance (first reading)

Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a resolution to transfer all its property to the City of Palm Bay, as required by Florida Statutes. The board will also welcome a new member, review the 2023 annual report, and adopt previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution to transfer all BCRA property to City of Palm Bay
• 2023 BCRA Annual Report (Unaudited)
• Welcome new member Ken Parks
• Adoption of minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting

The Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency approved the 2023 annual report and adopted Resolution 2024-01, which transfers all CRA-owned property to the City of Palm Bay when the CRA sunsets. The board also welcomed new member Ken Parks and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2023 BCRA Annual Report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-01 to transfer all CRA property to City of Palm Bay (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Advisory Board

The Community Development Advisory Board will hold its regular March 2024 meeting, covering new business items including a South Brevard Women's Center request for SHIP funding, AHAC orientation training attendance, and a surplus land request by Board Member Beard. The board will also hear a staff report and consider adopting the February 2024 minutes. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• South Brevard Women's Center request for SHIP funding
• AHAC Orientation Part 1 & 2 Training Attendance
• Surplus Land – Request by Board Member Beard
• Adoption of minutes from February 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Informational staff report

The Community Development Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a $270,802 SHIP funding request from the South Brevard Women's Center for renovating four transitional housing units for domestic violence victims. The board also discussed AHAC training completion and surplus land for affordable housing, but took no action on those items. Minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of February 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended $270,802 SHIP funding for South Brevard Women's Center renovation (unanimous)

Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate will hold a regular hearing to consider three petitions for relief from code compliance orders. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the January 17, 2024 meeting, swearing in of participants, and public comments. No other substantive items are listed.

• Petition 20652-20 by Rhonda Delmater regarding property at 971 Gulfport Rd, SE
• Petition 23044-22 by Christopher White regarding property at 1158 Moon St, SE
• Petition 23019-22 by Christa Jackson Guthrie and Direct Home Buyer 1 Inc (repair agreement) regarding property at 2107 Advana St, NE
• Next special magistrate meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024

The Special Magistrate hearing on March 20, 2024, adopted the January 17, 2024 minutes and addressed three petitions for relief. Liens were reduced for two properties with payment deadlines, and one repair agreement was approved with a compliance date. The next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2024.

• Adopted minutes from Regular Meeting 2024-01 (January 17, 2024)
• Reduced lien to $2,225.00 for Rhonda Delmater at 971 Gulfport Rd SE, if paid within 30 days
• Reduced lien to $6,127.00 for Christa Jackson Guthrie/Direct Home Buyer 1 Inc at 2107 Advana St NE, if paid within 30 days
• Approved repair agreement for 2107 Advana St NE with compliance date of July 21, 2024
• Reduced lien to $4,326.00 for Christopher White at 1158 Moon St SE, if paid within 60 days

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a regular meeting to consider imposing fines on numerous property owners for code violations, and to conduct hearings on new cases. The agenda includes authorization to impose daily or set fines on over 100 cases, plus hearings for violations such as unsecured pools, inoperable vehicles, and fire inspection fees. The meeting is largely administrative, focusing on enforcement actions rather than new policy.

• Authorization to impose fines on over 100 cases, with daily fines of $50 or $250 and set fines of $200
• Hearings for violations including use without certificate of occupancy, vehicle repairs, roof disrepair, parking, and roosters
• Fire inspection fee hearings for multiple commercial properties
• Old business case CEB 24044-23 against Diane Ensminger at 745 Haftez St NE
• Next meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate adopted the February minutes and handled numerous code violation cases. He granted compliance extensions for three properties, denied one extension request, and found dozens of properties in violation, imposing daily or set fines with compliance deadlines. Several cases were withdrawn due to voluntary compliance, and one old case was closed.

• Adopted February 14, 2024 minutes
• Granted extension for 1894 Garcia St NE until June 11, 2024
• Denied extension for 1390 Palau St SE; fines imposed
• Granted extension for 1020 La Belle Ave SW until April 12, 2024
• Found 28 properties in violation; $50/day fine if not compliant by March 28, 2024
• Found 24 properties in violation; $200 set fine if not compliant by March 23, 2024, with city authorized to correct at owner's expense
• Found 41 properties in violation; $200 set fine if not compliant by March 23, 2024
• Withdrew 14 cases due to voluntary compliance

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including mixed-use projects along Babcock Street and Robert J. Conlan Boulevard, and a townhome subdivision denial. The consent agenda includes a $234,800 fire rescue equipment contract, a $1.94 million housing agreement with Brevard County, and surplus property designations for affordable housing.

• Award bid for fire rescue skids to Chemical Containers, Inc. for $234,800
• HOME Disbursement Agreement with Brevard County for $1,942,244
• Designate surplus lots at 2230 Washington Street NE and 1200 Salina Street SE for affordable housing
• Public hearings on Palm Bay Pointe West and East mixed-use/commercial developments near Babcock Street and St. Johns Heritage Parkway
• Final order to deny Bramblewood Townhomes, a 126-unit residential development

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings. They will consider a variance for a storage shed, a conditional use for a gas station, a final plat for a 114-lot subdivision, and a text amendment to the zoning code. Two preliminary subdivision plans are scheduled to be continued to a future meeting. The board will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and approve prior minutes.

• Variance for shed encroaching 5.3 ft into rear setback at 937 Camden Avenue NW
• Conditional use for gas station at Babcock Street SE and Valkaria Road
• Final plat for Riverwood at Everlands Phase 2, 114 single-family lots, 33.42 acres
• Continuance of Palm Bay Pointe East (14-lot commercial) and West (668 residential units, 16 commercial parcels) to May 1
• Text amendment to remove Bayfront Community Redevelopment District restrictions in Highway Commercial District

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of a variance for a storage shed, a conditional use for a gas station at Babcock Street and Valkaria Road, and a 114-lot residential subdivision plat. The board also voted 5-1 to recommend a text amendment removing Bayfront Community Redevelopment District restrictions on Highway Commercial uses. Two preliminary subdivision plans were continued to the May 1 meeting.

• Approved variance for shed encroachment at 937 Camden Ave NW (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for Valkaria Gas Station at Babcock St & Valkaria Rd (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Riverwood at Everlands Phase 2, 114-lot subdivision (6-0)
• Continued Palm Bay Pointe East preliminary plan to May 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Continued Palm Bay Pointe West preliminary plan to May 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved text amendment T24-00002 removing Bayfront CRA restrictions (5-1)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to adopt prior minutes and receive reports from the Recreation Department Director and Parks Division Manager. No votes on specific projects or policies are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from January 2, 2024 regular meeting
• Report from Fred Poppe, Recreation Department Director
• Report from Josh Hudak, Parks Division Manager

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on photocatalytic pavement rejuvenation by Chris Evers of Pavement Technologies, Inc. They will also receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the Nemo Circle Community Garden, Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond), Sustainability Fair 2024, and the Native Garden. The meeting includes public comments and adoption of prior minutes.

• Presentation on photocatalytic pavement rejuvenation by Chris Evers, Pavement Technologies, Inc.
• Update on Nemo Circle Community Garden
• Update on Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond)
• Update on Sustainability Fair 2024
• Update on Native Garden

The Board approved a new date for the Sustainability Fair to align with a city event at Fred Poppe Regional Park. Members also scheduled a volunteer event for the Hardin Lane Pond and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Sustainability Board Event for April 20th at Hardin Lane Pond (unanimous)
• Approved moving Sustainability Fair date to April 13, 2024 (unanimous)

Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily featuring a presentation by Chris Evers of Pavement Technologies, Inc. on a photocatalytic pavement rejuvenation process. The board will also consider agenda requests for future meetings and adopt minutes from the previous meeting. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation on photocatalytic pavement rejuvenation process by Chris Evers, Pavement Technologies, Inc.
• Adoption of minutes from Meeting 2024-01 (January 22, 2024)
• Agenda requests for future meetings

The Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board convened and approved the minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting. No public comments were made. The board received a presentation from Chris Evers of Pavement Technology, Inc. on photocatalytic pavement rejuvenation, a process that revitalizes asphalt and aims to improve air quality. No decisions were made on this topic; it was informational only.

• Approved minutes of Meeting 2024-01 (unanimous)

Community Development Advisory Board

The Community Development Advisory Board will elect officers, review the FY 2022-2023 CAPER report, discuss training, and score CDBG funding requests for the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2022-2023
• Discussion of training opportunities and schedule
• Scoring and evaluation of CDBG funding requests for FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan

The Community Development Advisory Board scored and ranked 10 CDBG public services applicants and 7 non-public services projects. It voted 7-2 to recommend the top five agencies (SCAT Bus Voucher Program, Greater Melbourne PAL, Catholic Charities, Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, Conklin Davis Center) for City Council approval. It also unanimously recommended four public projects (Liberty Park, Aquatic Center, Riviera Park, sidewalks/streetlights) and agreed to bring South Brevard Women's Center to the next meeting for SHIP funding consideration.

• Recommended top 5 CDBG public services agencies for Council approval (7-2)
• Recommended Liberty Park, Aquatic Center, Riviera Park, and sidewalks/streetlights projects for Council approval (unanimous)
• Agreed to bring South Brevard Women's Center to next meeting for SHIP funding request (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rebecca Thibert as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Dawn Bittar as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Adopted December 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on two final subdivision plats for the Timbers at Everlands development (Phases 3 and 4), a proposed denial of a 126-unit townhome project, and two zoning ordinance changes. The consent agenda includes a $51,939.56 contract amendment for water treatment plant engineering and a $150,000 annual equipment maintenance agreement. Several board vacancies and a proclamation are also on the agenda.

• Final plat for 210-lot single-family subdivision 'Timbers at Everlands Phase 3' (63.48 acres, north of Pace Drive)
• Final plat for 96 duplex and 154 townhome units 'Timbers at Everlands Phase 4' (58.91 acres, east of St. Johns Heritage Parkway)
• Final order to deny Ordinance 2024-04 for 'Bramblewood Townhomes' (126 units, 20.02 acres near Bayside Lakes Blvd)
• Contract amendment for North Regional Water Treatment Plant engineering (Wade Trim, $51,939.56)
• Speed detection camera system purchase via piggyback contract (RedSpeed Florida LLC)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Code Enforcement Special Magistrate held a regular meeting on February 14, 2024, addressing numerous code enforcement cases. The magistrate adopted prior meeting minutes, authorized fines for properties found in non-compliance, and held hearings on new violations, setting compliance deadlines and daily fines. The meeting was largely procedural, with most cases resulting in fines or compliance orders.

• Authorized fines for 30 properties, including $50/day for cases like CEB 24163-23 (Paquette) and $200 set fines for others like CEB 24182-23 (Palladio Development).
• Ordered immediate compliance or $100/day fine for 3085 Jupiter Blvd SE (CEB 24044-23).
• Set compliance dates and fines for new cases, including $250/day for 213 Emerson Dr NW (CEB 24521-24) and 2571 Transom Cir NE (CEB 24515-24).
• Withdrew 13 cases due to voluntary compliance, including 559 Australian Rd NW and 204 Garvey Rd SW.
• Found 20 properties in violation with a compliance date of Feb 29, 2024, and $50/day fines, and 19 properties with a Feb 24, 2024 compliance date and $200 set fines.

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate adopted prior minutes and authorized fines for numerous non-compliant properties, with daily fines ranging from $50 to $250 and set fines of $200. Several individual hearings resulted in compliance deadlines and fines, while some cases were tabled or withdrawn due to voluntary compliance.

• Adopted minutes from Dec 13, 2023 and Jan 10, 2024
• Authorized daily fines of $50 for 3 properties and $200 set fines for 27 properties in the Authorization to Impose Fines Report
• Set immediate compliance date and $100/day fine for 3085 Jupiter Blvd SE (CEB 24044-23)
• Set compliance date of Mar 15, 2024 and $250/day fine for 213 Emerson Dr NW (CEB 24521-24)
• Set immediate compliance date and $250/day fine for 2571 Transom Cir NE (CEB 24515-24)
• Tabled case for 746 Haftez St NE until Mar 13, 2024 (CEB 24488-24)
• Set compliance date of Feb 21, 2024 and $50/day fine for 1526 Heartwellville St NW (CEB 24492-24)
• Withdrew 13 cases due to voluntary compliance

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several large development proposals, including the Palm Bay Suites & Residences hotel and multifamily project, and the Palm Bay Pointe West and East commercial and residential subdivisions. They will also review a final plat for the Timbers at Everlands phases 3 and 4, and a text amendment to accessory structure regulations. These are quasi-judicial proceedings, meaning the board will make decisions on the requests.

• Palm Bay Suites & Residences: 100-room hotel and 294 multifamily units on ~26.5 acres near Robert J. Conlan Boulevard NE
• Palm Bay Pointe West: commercial and multifamily PUD on ~84.75 acres near Babcock Street SE and St. John's Heritage Parkway
• Palm Bay Pointe East: commercial PUD on ~42.95 acres east of Babcock Street SE
• Timbers at Everlands Phase 3: 210-lot single-family subdivision on ~63.48 acres near Pace Drive NW
• Timbers at Everlands Phase 4: 96 duplex and 154 townhome units on ~58.91 acres near Emerson Drive NW

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-2 to recommend denial of the Palm Bay Suites & Residences project, a proposed 100-room hotel and 294 multi-family units, to the City Council. The board also recommended approval of the Palm Bay Pointe West and East commercial/residential developments, and approved two final subdivision plats for the Timbers at Everlands age-restricted community. A text amendment to allow larger metal accessory structures was also recommended for approval.

• Recommended denial of CP23-00020 (Palm Bay Suites & Residences) to City Council (5-2)
• Recommended approval of CP23-00012 (Palm Bay Pointe West land use amendment) to City Council (5-2)
• Recommended approval of PD23-00005 (Palm Bay Pointe West preliminary plan) to City Council (5-2)
• Recommended approval of FD23-00012 (Palm Bay Pointe West final plan) to City Council (5-2)
• Recommended approval of PD23-00007 (Palm Bay Pointe East preliminary plan) to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended approval of FD23-00010 (Palm Bay Pointe East final plan) to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended approval of FS23-00013 (Timbers at Everlands Phase 3) to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FS23-00014 (Timbers at Everlands Phase 4) to City Council (7-0)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and reports from the Recreation Department Director and Parks Division Manager. No action items, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily procedural and informational.

• Adoption of minutes from the January 2, 2024 regular meeting
• Report from Fred Poppe, Recreation Department Director
• Report from Josh Hudak, Parks Division Manager

The Recreation Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for February 6, 2024, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings, including a rezoning near Glenham Drive, amendments to fire prevention and zoning codes, and a utility easement vacation. The council will also consider new business items such as waiving procurement for a recreation van and adding $60,000 for police mental health services, along with consent agenda items like a lift station replacement contract and a police technology purchase.

• Rezoning 15.53 acres west of Glenham Drive from RS-1 to RS-2 (Ordinance 2023-107, final reading)
• Award bid for Lift Station 1 replacement to AMCON Development Group, LLC for $1,643,682
• Piggyback purchase of law enforcement technology from Insight Public Safety for $628,276
• Waive procurement for 12-passenger van for Recreation Department ($55,803)
• Additional $60,000 for mental health services for Police Department personnel

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Palm Bay Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting to select a chairperson and discuss several items, including the Nemo Circle Community Garden, Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond), and updates for the 2024 Sustainability Fair. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and public comments.

• Selection of a Chairperson
• Nemo Circle Community Garden discussion
• Hardin Lane Pond (Basin 13 Pond) discussion
• Flyer updates for Sustainability Fair 2024
• Adoption of minutes from September and November 2023 meetings

The board elected a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and approved the flyer for the 2024 Sustainability Fair. Members discussed plant assessments for the Hardin Lane Pond and updates on the Nemo Circle Community Garden.

• Elected Logan Luse as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Kevin Smith as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Sustainability Fair flyer (unanimous)

Infrastructure Advisory & Oversight Board

The Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board endorsed adding 6% micro surfacing to the Road Bond Paving Program, projected to save about $20 million, and approved applying for a $160,090 federal grant for traffic signal synchronization on Malabar Road. The board also reviewed transportation impact fee balances by zip code and discussed future agenda items.

• Endorsed 6% micro surfacing addendum to Road Bond Paving Program
• Approved endorsement for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant ($160,090) for Malabar Road Pilot Synchronized Project
• Reviewed Transportation Impact Fee balances per zip code
• Discussed potential warehousing/industrial development near St. Johns Heritage Parkway (Emerald Lakes)
• Public comment on septic conversion cost impact

The Infrastructure Advisory and Oversight Board unanimously approved adding 6% micro surfacing to the Road Bond Paving Program, with estimated savings of about $20 million. The board also unanimously endorsed applying for a $160,090 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for the Malabar Road Pilot Synchronized Project. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on transportation impact fees and future agenda items.

• Approved addendum to Road Bond Paving Program to include 6% micro surfacing (unanimous)
• Endorsed Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application for Malabar Pilot Project (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a 126-unit townhome subdivision and a final subdivision plan for Lipscomb Street Townhomes, as well as zoning code amendments for fitness centers. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a fire code update, and a $250,000 grant for Sacrifice Park improvements. Several items, including comprehensive plan changes and PUD proposals, are continued to future meetings.

• Ordinance 2024-01: first budget amendment, final reading
• Ordinance 2024-03: vacating utility easement in Port Malabar Unit 17
• Final subdivision plan for Lipscomb Street Townhomes (24.56 acres)
• Ordinance 2024-04: Bramblewood Townhomes, 126 units (20.02 acres)
• Grant agreement with Brevard County for Sacrifice Park improvements ($250,000)

Community Development Advisory Board

This regular 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 discussion or decisions.

• Meeting cancelled

The Community Development Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024, was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions were made.

Special Magistrate

The Palm Bay Special Magistrate held a regular hearing on January 17, 2024, adopting the prior meeting's minutes and considering four petitions for relief from code-enforcement liens. The magistrate approved lien reductions for four properties, each with specific payment deadlines. The next special magistrate meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2024.

• Lien reduced to $1,750.00 for Betty Wiggins at 1307 Eldron Blvd SE, due within 45 days
• Lien reduced to $2,511.51 for Selena Stadom at 747 Davidson St SE, due within 90 days
• Lien reduced to $2,750.00 for Riplog Investments c/o William Jimenez at 749 Fernandina St NW, due within 30 days
• Lien reduced to $3,500.00 for William Donnelly at 2154 Henry St NE, due within 30 days

The Special Magistrate adopted the December 20, 2023 minutes and swore in respondents, complainants, and staff. Four petitions for relief were heard, and in each case the lien was reduced on condition of payment within a set period. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted December 20, 2023 regular meeting minutes as presented
• Reduced Betty Wiggins lien at 1307 Eldron Blvd SE to $1,750.00 if paid within 45 days
• Reduced Selena Stadom lien at 747 Davidson St SE to $2511.51 if paid within 90 days
• Reduced Riplog Investments (c/o William Jimenez) lien at 749 Fernandina St NW to $2,750.00 if paid within 30 days
• Reduced William Donnelly lien at 2154 Henry St NE to $3500.00 if paid within 30 days

CESM

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard cases and imposed fines or compliance deadlines on numerous properties for code violations. Several cases were withdrawn due to voluntary compliance, and extensions were granted in two cases. The meeting was procedural, focused on enforcement actions.

• Granted extension to Feb 23, 2024 for 823 Bayharbor Ave SE (CEB 23513-23)
• Granted extension to Feb 9, 2024 for 975 Malabar Rd NW (CEB 24096-23)
• Imposed $50/day fines for non-compliance on 8 properties (e.g., CEB 23884-23, 24071-23)
• Imposed $200 set fines for non-compliance on 40+ properties (e.g., CEB 23983-23, 24097-23)
• Set compliance dates with $50/day fines for 7 hearing cases (e.g., 577 Macon St SW, 912 Quinn St SE)
• Withdrew 4 cases due to voluntary compliance (e.g., 208 Treu Ter NW, 4620 Babcock St NE)
• Found 8 properties in violation with Jan 25, 2024 compliance date and $50/day fines
• Found 50+ properties in violation with Jan 20, 2024 compliance date and $200 set fines

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on January 3, 2024, to consider two new townhome developments and vote on requests to continue several other large projects to the February 7 meeting. The board will also review a proposed zoning code amendment to allow fitness centers in certain commercial and industrial districts. Most items are quasi-judicial proceedings requiring public notice and verbatim transcripts for appeals.

• Final Development Plan for Bramblewood Townhomes: 126-unit townhome PUD on 20.02 acres near Bramblewood Circle SE and Bayside Lakes Boulevard SE
• Final Subdivision Plat for Lipscomb Street Townhomes: 202-unit townhome development on 24.56 acres near Lipscomb Street NE and Robert J. Conlan Boulevard NE
• Continuance requests to Feb 7 for Palm Bay Suites & Residences (100-room hotel, 294 multi-family units) and Palm Bay Pointe West (commercial/multi-family on 84.75 acres)
• Continuance requests to Feb 7 for Palm Bay Pointe East (commercial on 42.95 acres) and related land use amendments
• Text amendment to permit fitness centers in NC, CC, HC, LI, and GC zoning districts

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-3 against recommending approval of the Bramblewood Townhomes final development plan (FD23-00008), which proposed 126 townhome units on about 20 acres in Bayside Lakes. The board approved the Lipscomb Street Townhomes final subdivision plat (FS23-00011) for 202 units, and recommended a zoning text amendment to permit fitness centers in certain commercial and industrial districts. Several other cases were continued to the February 7, 2024 meeting.

• Denied recommendation for Bramblewood Townhomes final development plan (FD23-00008) (3-4)
• Approved recommendation for Lipscomb Street Townhomes final subdivision plat (FS23-00011) (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for fitness center zoning text amendment (T23-00030) (7-0)
• Continued Palm Bay Suites & Residences cases (CP23-00020, PD23-00008) to Feb 7, 2024 (7-0)
• Continued Palm Bay Pointe West cases (PD23-00005, FD23-00012, CP23-00012) to Feb 7, 2024 (7-0)
• Continued Palm Bay Pointe East cases (PD23-00007, FD23-00010) to Feb 7, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved request for staff to obtain a new School Board representative (7-0)

RAB

The Recreation Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on January 2, 2024 at the Ted Whitlock Community Center. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, adoption of the November 7, 2023 meeting minutes, a report from Recreation Director Fred Poppe, and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Adopt minutes from the November 7, 2023 Recreation Advisory Board meeting
• Report from Recreation Department Director Fred Poppe

The Recreation Advisory Board held a regular meeting on January 2, 2024, adopting the minutes from the November 7, 2023 meeting unanimously. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from staff on park projects and public comments. The board heard updates on disc golf, tennis courts, dog park, restroom completion, and a bridge project at Fred Poppe Regional Park.

• Adopted minutes of Regular Meeting 2023-11 (unanimous)