Palm Bay public meetings in 2025

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will consider several contracts, including a $1.58 million fiber optic cable purchase, and discuss temporarily closing left-turn median breaks on Malabar Road to ease traffic. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances for private drive names, easement vacations, and a new reasonable accommodation procedure. The meeting includes consent agenda items and a revision to council policies on public comments.

• Award bid for HVAC chiller replacement at Senior Center: $150,785 to Air Mechanical and Service Corporation
• Award bid for water meter boxes and covers: $150,000 annually to Ferguson Waterworks
• Piggyback purchase of fiber optic cable and installation: $1,585,400 to Danella Construction Corporation of Florida
• VOCA grant agreement with State of Florida: $56,910
• Ordinance 2025-56 naming private drives as Golden Sun Drive NE, Solflower Lane NE, Solvista Lane NE, Sunbeam Way NE, Sunfield Way NE

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2025, covering consent agenda items, public hearings on easement vacations and a zoning amendment, and new business including a noise ordinance change and a resolution amending a prior censure of Councilman Langevin. The meeting also includes a capital improvement program update and several procurement awards.

• Resolution 2025-45 amending censure of Councilman Langevin (agenda revision)
• Ordinance 2025-61: noise code amendment for weekend construction (first reading)
• Building E third floor build out: Scorpio Construction, not to exceed $1,384,199, using $1,512,944 ARPA interest funds
• Police headquarters shutter/hardening: Best Home Protection Windows and Doors, $370,000 plus $55,000 contingency
• Biosolids disposal piggyback purchase: Synagro Technologies, $850,000

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss pending litigation in the case Aqua Property v. Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency and City of Palm Bay. The discussion will occur in a private attorney-client session, as permitted by Florida law, to receive legal advice on settlement or strategy. No public action is scheduled.

• Attorney-client session on Aqua Property v. Bayfront CRA and City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2023-CA-046196

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a text amendment to the city's zoning code that would establish procedures for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, as required by federal law. The board will also discuss an outreach and education program for planning matters. The agenda includes adoption of the October 2025 meeting minutes.

• Text amendment T25-00007 to establish reasonable accommodation procedures in the Land Development Code, Chapter 173: Zoning
• Discussion of Planning Matters Outreach and Education Program
• Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2025

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of a text amendment establishing reasonable accommodation procedures for persons with disabilities, as required by state and federal law. The board added a condition that the City Manager or a City employee designee must issue determinations within 60 days. The board also approved the October meeting minutes and discussed renaming a workshop series in honor of the late Susan Connolly.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Case T25-00007 reasonable accommodation amendment to City Council (6-0)
• Added condition that City Manager or City employee designee must render determinations within 60 days
• Expressed consensus to rename Planning Matters workshop series in honor of Susan Connolly

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a Local Agency Program agreement with FDOT for the design of the Malabar Road widening from Minton Road to St. Johns Heritage Parkway. They will also discuss funding a PD&E study for the Emerson Drive widening using transportation impact fees, and consider several ordinances including budget amendments and easement vacations. The agenda includes routine recognitions, consent items, and public hearings.

• Resolution 2025-44: FDOT LAP agreement for Malabar Road widening design (Minton Road to St. Johns Heritage Parkway)
• Consider using $3,040,034 in Transportation Impact Fees for Emerson Drive widening PD&E study (St. Johns Heritage Parkway to Jupiter Blvd)
• Ordinance 2025-50: Final budget amendment for FY 2024-2025
• Ordinance 2025-51 through 2025-55: Vacating utility/drainage easements and road right-of-way (Rowena Drive, Port Malabar units)
• Resolution 2025-43: Stormwater utility fees and exemption policy

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2025, to consider multiple quasi-judicial land-use actions, including final approvals for the 353-acre Lotis Palm Bay mixed-use project and a decision on a rezoning request for a church property. The council will also vote on routine items like budget amendments and surplus property disposal, along with new business such as fund reallocations and a flag program nomination.

• Ordinance 2025-51: Vacate rear utility easement in Lot 28, Block 854, Port Malabar Unit 17 (Piccione property)
• Ordinance 2025-52: Vacate 0.41-acre road right-of-way on Rowena Drive between Florida East Coast Railroad and Wilhelmina Court
• Ordinance 2025-30: Final approval of Lotis Palm Bay mixed-use project (353.47 acres) on Micco Road near I-95
• Ordinance 2025-15: Establish Lotis Palm Bay Community Development District (353.47 acres)
• Case Z-25-00003: Deny rezoning request for Centerpointe Church property from RR to RS-2 district

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - CANCELLED

The November 5, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting was cancelled because all scheduled cases were withdrawn. No decisions were made.

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the censure of a council member and evaluate several rezoning requests and land use changes. The body is also deciding on multiple fund reappropriations for public works and utilities.

• Resolution 2025-41: Censure of Councilman Chandler Langevin
• Contract for San Filippo and Cogan Drives intersection improvements: $179,693
• Reappropriation of funds for Public Works vehicle and equipment purchases: $4,969,808
• Reappropriation of funds for Utilities Capital Improvement Plan projects: $6,377,737
• Ordinance 2025-48: Rezoning 32.97 acres north of Willowbrook Street to Single-Family Residential

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including annexation, zoning changes, and easement vacations for a 32.97-acre property near Willowbrook Street. The meeting also includes discussions on council conduct and a potential request to suspend a councilmember, along with updates on water treatment plant projects.

• Annexation of 32.97-acre property north of Willowbrook Street (Ordinance 2025-28, final reading)
• Zoning change from RES 1:2.5 to Low Density Residential (LDR) for 32.97-acre property (Ordinance 2025-47, one reading)
• Rezoning from GU and AU to RS-3 for 32.97-acre property (Ordinance 2025-48, first reading, quasi-judicial)
• Award of bid for South Regional Water Treatment Plant Expansion ($1,040,450) and fund appropriation ($1,144,495)
• Vacation of public utility and drainage easements for multiple Port Malabar properties (Ordinances 2025-39, 2025-40, 2025-45, 2025-46)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a preliminary development plan for a commercial self-storage project. Several other land use and zoning amendments have been continued to a future meeting date.

• PD25-00001: Preliminary Development Plan for Cogan Plaza Self-Storage at Bayside Lakes on 6.57 acres south of Bayside Lakes Boulevard SE and west of Cogan Drive SE
• CP24-00005: Land use amendment for Sankofa Green View (continued to 11/05/2025)
• CPZ24-00003: Zoning amendment for Sankofa Green View (continued to 11/05/2025)
• CP24-00006: Land use amendment for Sankofa Oasis (continued to 11/05/2025)
• CPZ24-00004: Zoning amendment for Sankofa Oasis (continued to 11/05/2025)

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend denial of the Cogan Plaza Self-Storage at Bayside Lakes preliminary development plan, citing incompatibility with the surrounding neighborhood and lack of public benefit. The board also continued four Sankofa-related land use and zoning cases to November 5, 2025, due to signage requirements. The meeting minutes were approved 6-0.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued Cases CP24-00005, CPZ24-00003, CP24-00006, CPZ24-00004 to November 5, 2025 (7-0)
• Recommended denial of PD25-00001 Cogan Plaza Self-Storage (7-0)

Special Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the conduct and decorum of the council. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of conduct and decorum of City Council

Budget Hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and adopt the final budget and millage rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting includes votes on various city department fees and a five-year capital improvements plan.

• Ordinance 2025-38: Adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Resolution 2025-39: Approving Ad Valorem Operating and Voted Debt Millage Rates
• Resolution 2025-37: Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvements Program (2025-2026 through 2029-2030)
• Ordinances 2025-35, 2025-36, and 2025-37: Adjusting rates and fees for utilities, wastewater, and reclaimed water
• Resolution 2025-38: Declaring critical need funding resulting in a property tax rate exceeding the 3.0% cap

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on several land-use changes, including the Lotis Palm Bay mixed-use project and various rezonings. The body will also vote on a software maintenance contract and a budget amendment.

• Lotis Palm Bay: Preliminary and Final Development Plans, a Community Development District, and a Development Agreement for 353.47 acres north of Micco Road
• Software Maintenance Contract: $278,292 for Public Administration and Public Safety software
• Rezoning: 11.6 acres east of Ulster Avenue from RS-2 to RT-10
• Rezoning: 10.0 acres north of Emerald Road from RR to RS-2
• Annexation: 32.97 acres north of Willowbrook Street

Budget Hearing

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the tentative millage rate for fiscal year 2025-2026, which determines how much property owners pay in taxes. They will also consider first readings of four utility-rate ordinances and adopt the final budget for the coming year.

• Public hearing on tentative millage rate for FY 2025-2026
• Consideration of tentative millage rate and percentage increase over rolled-back rate
• Ordinance 2025-34: adjusts water capital charges in Chapter 106
• Ordinance 2025-35: adjusts utility rates, fees, and charges in Chapter 200
• Ordinance 2025-38: adopts final budget for FY 2025-2026

Palm Bay Municipal Foundation, Inc. Meeting

The Palm Bay Municipal Foundation, Inc. will meet to discuss one business item. The board is considering fundraising efforts for America’s 250th Celebrations and Commemoration.

• Consideration of fundraising for America’s 250th Celebrations and Commemoration

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will meet to discuss various municipal matters, including a budget amendment, storm structure maintenance contracts, emergency procurements for the Clearmont Force Main, and public hearings on backyard chicken regulations and easements. The agenda also features discussions on state legislative priorities and reimbursements for the Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency.

• Contract amendment with Oldcastle Infrastructure for storm structures inspection, cleaning, and maintenance at Lipscomb Street and Goode Park for an estimated $47,000
• Ordinance 2025-33, fourth budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (first reading)
• Emergency procurement for Clearmont Force Main repairs with Cathcart Construction Company - Florida, LLC for $1,124,192 and Goodson Paving for $14,533
• Ordinance 2025-31, amending backyard chicken limits on single-family lots (final reading)
• Partial reimbursement of Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency unexpended funds to the Road Maintenance Fund ($1,329,924) and Brevard County ($569,967)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency will discuss comprehensive plan amendments, zoning changes, and a voluntary annexation. The meeting covers three specific projects: Sankofa Green Estates, Centerpointe, and Willowbrook Subdivision. These items involve altering future land use designations and zoning districts for residential development.

• Sankofa Green Estates land use amendment from Public/Semi-Public to Moderate Density Residential and zoning change from RS-2 to RT-10 for approximately 11.6 acres
• Centerpointe land use amendment from Public/Semi-Public to Low Density Residential for approximately 2.80 acres and zoning change from RR to RS-2 for approximately 10 acres
• Willowbrook Subdivision voluntary annexation of approximately 32.97 acres, land use amendment to Low Density Residential, and zoning amendment to RS-3

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0 to recommend denial of the Sankofa Green Estates project, which sought a land use change and rezoning for 102 townhomes on 11.6 acres near Ulster Avenue. The board cited density, compatibility, traffic, and school capacity concerns. The board also recommended approval of the Centerpointe land use change (4-1) but denial of its zoning change (4-1), and approved the Willowbrook Subdivision annexation, land use, and zoning requests (5-0).

• Recommended denial of CP24-00004 (land use change to MDR) for Sankofa Green Estates (5-0)
• Recommended denial of CPZ24-00002 (rezoning to RT-10) for Sankofa Green Estates (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CP25-00003 (land use change to LDR) for Centerpointe (4-1)
• Recommended denial of Z25-00003 (rezoning to RS-2) for Centerpointe (4-1)
• Recommended approval of A25-00001 (voluntary annexation) for Willowbrook Subdivision (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CP25-00001 (land use change to LDR) for Willowbrook Subdivision (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CPZ25-00001 (rezoning to RS-3) for Willowbrook Subdivision with conditions (5-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will discuss and decide on various public hearings, procurements, and consent items during its regular meeting. Key items include development plans and a Community Development District for the 353.47-acre 'Lotis Palm Bay' project, bids for road bond paving and canal maintenance, and code amendments regarding backyard chickens and public hearing time limits.

• Award of Bid to Timothy Rose Contracting for Road Bond Paving, Unit 44 ($9,312,394)
• Award of Bid to Aquatic Control Group, Inc. for canal clearing and maintenance ($143,464)
• Resolution 2025-27 and Ordinance 2025-30 for the 'Lotis Palm Bay' mixed-use project north of Micco Road
• Ordinance 2025-15 establishing the 'Lotis Palm Bay Community Development District'
• Ordinance 2025-31 amending regulations for backyard chickens on single family lots

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a final reading on an ordinance establishing conduct standards and restrictions for former municipal employees. The body is also deciding on several utility and construction bids and discussing a new Citizens Accountability Task Force.

• Ordinance 2025-27: Postemployment restrictions and standards of conduct for former municipal employees
• Bid award for sodium hypochlorite delivery to Utilities Department: $592,816
• Bid award for construction debris removal: $500,000 estimated annually
• First amendment to T-Mobile ground site lease at Fred Lee Park
• Discussion on establishing a Citizens Accountability Task Force

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning & Zoning Board will decide on two development plans for Lotis Palm Bay, a 353-acre mixed-use project north of Micco Road SE near I-95. The board will also hear a variance request for a backyard swimming pool in Gardens at Waterstone Phase 2 and discuss a proposed ordinance change to allow up to six backyard chickens in certain residential zones.

• Final Development Plan (FD23-00014) for Lotis Palm Bay mixed-use project on 353.47 acres, including 687 single-family homes, 529 multi-family units, and 82,600 sq ft commercial space
• Preliminary Development Plan (PD23-00010) for same Lotis Palm Bay project
• Variance (V25-00001) to allow 5-foot rear setback encroachment for swimming pool at 346 Glaspell Circle SE
• Text amendment (T25-00006) to increase backyard chicken limit from 4 to 6 in RE, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, and SRE zones

The Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend approval of the preliminary and final development plans for the Lotis Palm Bay mixed-use project, sending them to the City Council. The board also recommended approval of a swimming pool variance and denial of a proposed increase in backyard chickens from four to six. The meeting minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended approval of preliminary development plan PD23-00010 for Lotis Palm Bay (6-1)
• Recommended approval of final development plan FD23-00014 for Lotis Palm Bay with school mitigation condition (7-0)
• Recommended approval of swimming pool variance V25-00001 at 346 Glaspell Circle SE (5-2)
• Recommended denial of backyard chicken increase T25-00006 (6-1)

Workshop

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including final readings on administrative approval of plats, a budget amendment, and increased settlement authority for the Risk Management Committee. They will also discuss a proposed mixed-use development, 'Lotis Palm Bay', which has been continued to August. The consent agenda includes a first reading on postemployment restrictions for former city employees and a pedestrian bicycle safety grant.

• Ordinance 2025-27 (first reading): postemployment restrictions for former city employees
• Ordinance 2025-22 (final reading): increase Risk Management Committee settlement authority
• Ordinance 2025-24 (final reading): administrative approval of preliminary and final plats
• Ordinance 2025-25 (final reading): third budget amendment for FY 2024-2025
• Lotis Palm Bay mixed-use project (353.47 acres near Micco Road and I-95) continued to August

Workshop

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and to acknowledge the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of these two discussion items.

• Discussion of proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Acknowledgment of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes public hearings on residential replats and updates to the city's subdivision application and approval process.

• Trenchless rehabilitation contract with Murphy Pipeline Contractors for $1,529,226
• Furniture and equipment purchase for Building E from American Business Interiors for $542,638
• Intersection design contracts for San Filippo Drive and Jupiter Boulevard ($389,307) and San Filippo and Wyoming Drives ($380,894)
• Final plat approvals for Timbers at Everlands, Phase 3A and Phase 4A
• Ordinance 2025-24 regarding administrative approval of preliminary and final plats

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board will meet to consider preliminary and final development plans for the 353.47-acre Lotis Palm Bay mixed-use project. The board will also discuss a textual amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding administrative approval processes for plats and replats.

• Preliminary Development Plan for Lotis Palm Bay (PD23-00010) featuring 687 detached single-family homes, 156 attached single-family homes, 529 multiple-family units, 82,600 sq ft of commercial space, and a 20,000 sq ft daycare facility
• Final Development Plan for Lotis Palm Bay (FD23-00014)
• Textual Amendment (T25-00005) for Administrative Plat and Replat Process under Chapter 172 of the Land Development Code

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a text amendment (T25-00005) that would allow administrative approval for preliminary plats, final plats, and replats, with a condition that only City employees (not contractors) can sign off. The board also continued two Lotis Palm Bay development cases to August 6, 2025, and approved the June minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued PD23-00010 (Lotis Palm Bay preliminary plan) to August 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued FD23-00014 (Lotis Palm Bay final plan) to August 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of T25-00005 (administrative plat process) to City Council with condition that only City employees sign plats (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider preliminary and final development plans for Lotis Palm Bay, a large mixed-use project proposed by Peat Holding, LLC. The project includes 687 detached single-family homes, 156 attached homes, 529 multi-family units, commercial space, a daycare, and a potential cell tower site on about 353 acres near Micco Road and I-95. Both items are quasi-judicial proceedings, meaning the board will make decisions that can be appealed.

• Preliminary Development Plan PD23-00010 for Lotis Palm Bay
• Final Development Plan FD23-00014 for Lotis Palm Bay
• 687 detached single-family homes, 156 attached homes, 529 multi-family units
• 82,600 sq ft commercial space and 20,000 sq ft daycare
• 353.47 acres near Micco Road SE and I-95

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025, meeting. The board also voted to continue the preliminary and final development plan cases for the Lotis Palm Bay project to the July 2, 2025, meeting at the applicant's request.

• Approved May 7, 2025, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued Case PD23-00010 to July 2, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued Case FD23-00014 to July 2, 2025 (6-0)

Workshop

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss planning and strategic goals for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The council will also acknowledge the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

• Acknowledgment of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2023-2024
• Discussion of planning and strategic goals for FY 2025-2026

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several high-value infrastructure bids and utility contracts. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning, tree protection, and development review procedures, as well as a State of the City message from Mayor Medina.

• Award of $3,700,000 bid to L7 Construction, Inc. for South Regional Water Treatment Plant Expansion
• Award of $1,411,730 bid to V.A. Paving, Inc. for road paving in Port Malabar Units 26 and 39
• Vehicle purchase for Utilities Department totaling $2,024,834
• Final subdivision plan for 'Cypress Bay West Phase 2 Model Center' at Hollingsworth Drive and Mara Loma Boulevard
• Special procurement for Mach Alert systems at Fire Stations 7 and 9 totaling $109,493

Planning & Zoning Board Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency will meet for a workshop. The session is dedicated to discussing the development review process.

• Development Review Process

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss two textual amendments to the Land Development Code. These updates involve revisions to the city's zoning and landscaping regulations.

• T25-00003: Textual amendment to Chapter 173 Zoning
• T25-00004: Textual amendment to Chapter 175 Tree Protection, Landscaping, Buffering

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on various city business items, including a land use change for 133 acres near Micco Road and Interstate 95. The agenda also includes a cooperative purchase of a claw truck for bulk waste collection for $245,910, an annual estimate of $165,000 for water coagulant and polymer supplies, and an interlocal agreement with Brevard County for intersection improvements at Babcock Street and Eldron Boulevard/Grant Road.

• Ordinance 2025-08: Final reading on land use change to Urban Mixed-Use for 133.0 acres south of Micco Road and east of Interstate 95 (Case CP24-00010)
• Cooperative purchase of a Claw Truck bulk waste collection vehicle from Peterson Industries for $245,910
• Annual estimate of $165,000 for coagulant and polymer chemicals from Harcros Chemicals for the Utilities Department
• Ordinance 2025-18: Second budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County for intersection and traffic signal improvements at Babcock Street SE and Eldron Boulevard SE/Grant Road

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2025, to discuss and vote on various municipal items. The agenda includes consent items such as asphalt patch work contracts and SCADA software upgrades, public hearings on development review ordinances and affordable housing real property, and new business items including a city manager employment agreement, a fund balance policy update, and a budget amendment.

• Award of Bid: Asphalt patch work to Asphalt Icons, Kody Youtzy Asphalt, LLC, and Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. for an estimated $100,000
• Miscellaneous: SCADA software system, servers, storage, subscription, and licensing for $113,967
• Ordinance 2025-16 and Ordinance 2025-17: Amending Chapter 172 (Development Review Procedures) and Chapter 171 (Definitions)
• Resolution 2025-17: Identifying city-owned real property for affordable housing programs
• Consideration of an employment agreement with Matthew Thomas Morton as City Manager

Special Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting for attorney-client sessions to discuss settlement negotiations or litigation strategy. These private discussions concern two specific legal cases involving the City of Palm Bay.

• Alexis Rae Tillman v. City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2024-CA-052118
• Lawrence McIntyre v. City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2023-CA-056123

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and funding plans for the Malabar Road widening project. They will also consider proclamations, bid awards, and a potential agreement with federal immigration enforcement.

• Award $250,000 emergency vehicle technician services bid (Central Florida Fire Truck Services, LLC)
• Vote on rezoning 15.4 acres from residential to light industrial near Foundation Park Boulevard
• Approve $250,000 annual bid for brass fittings (Ford brand only) for Utilities Department
• Consider $548,207 industrial vacuum truck purchase via Sourcewell contract
• Discuss Malabar Road widening design funding agreement with FDOT

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Board will review a conditional use request for a gym and two textual amendments to the Land Development Code. The board will also hold an election for the Community Development Advisory Board.

• Conditional Use CU25-00001 for indoor recreation at 3565 Jupiter Boulevard SE
• Textual Amendment T25-00001 to modify Development Review Procedures in Chapter 172
• Textual Amendment T25-00002 to revise definitions in Chapter 171
• Member election to the Community Development Advisory Board

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of City Manager. The meeting will take place at the Council Chambers located at 120 Malabar Road SE. Public comments are limited to three minutes and must address only the agenda item.

• City Council interviews of City Manager candidates

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed attorney-client session to receive legal advice on two pending lawsuits. The public portion of the meeting will include roll call and adjournment; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Magdaline Tatem v. City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2023-CA-019882
• Jose Meza-Hurtado v. City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2023-CA-048795

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and land-use changes. Key items include a large road paving award and requests to rezone property near Foundation Park Boulevard for industrial use.

• Award of $9,114,267 bid to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for Road Bond Paving (Units 22, 37, 57) and maintenance (Unit 23)
• Change order for $24,173 to Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. for intersection improvements at Babcock Street and St. Johns Heritage Parkway
• Proposed rezoning of 15.4 acres south of Foundation Park Boulevard and west of Babcock Street from residential to Light Industrial and Warehousing District
• Conditional use request for a 36-acre tree and landscape recycling facility south of Foundation Park Boulevard
• Selection of finalists for interviews for the City Manager position

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider mid-year budget priorities for the Utilities and Fire Rescue departments. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning and easement vacations, as well as a discussion on school zone speed enforcement cameras.

• Mid-year budget priorities for Utilities ($2,280,000) and Fire Rescue ($281,495)
• HOME Disbursement Agreement with Brevard County ($1,736,065)
• Conditional use for an educational institution south of Treeland Boulevard (3.7 acres)
• Temporary pre-application fee waiver program for commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zoning
• SHIP funding increase for South Brevard Women’s Center ($38,610)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Palm Bay Planning & Zoning Board will decide on zoning amendments, a conditional use permit, and a future land use map change for the Foundation Park Recycling Center. It will also vote on a carport variance request and elect a new chair and vice chair.

• **CU25-00002** – Conditional Use for Brevard Nursing Academy at 1470 Treeland Boulevard SE
• **V24-00007** – Variance for carport at 3202 Jackson Avenue NE
• **CP24-00011** – Future Land Use Map Amendment for Foundation Park Recycling Center (15.4 acres)
• **CPZ24-00007** – Zoning Amendment for Foundation Park Recycling Center (RS-2 to LI District)
• **CU24-00008** – Conditional Use for Green Recycle Facility at Foundation Park (36 acres)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to hear a presentation on anti-corruption. The presentation will be delivered by Nate Neibauer, a Supervisory Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

• Anti-Corruption Presentation by FBI Supervisory Special Agent Nate Neibauer

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed attorney-client session to receive advice on two pending federal lawsuits: Jeffery R. Pederson v. City of Palm Bay and Scott MacIntyre v. City of Palm Bay. The discussion is limited to settlement negotiations or litigation strategy and will not include any public votes or decisions.

• Jeffery R. Pederson v. City of Palm Bay, Case 6:24-CV-02250
• Scott MacIntyre v. City of Palm Bay, Case 6:24-CV-00988
• Attorney-client session for litigation strategy (closed to public)
• No public votes or decisions scheduled

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on land-use changes, including a rezoning request and multiple subdivision approvals, as well as vote on mid-year budget adjustments for several departments. The council will also consider appointments to advisory boards and new ordinances, including one establishing a Citizens Budget Advisory Board.

• Rezoning 2.14 acres at Clearmont St & Franklin Dr from CC to LI (EYP Holdings, Inc.)
• Final approval of 86-lot 'Richmond Cove' subdivision (Holiday Builders, Inc.)
• 317-lot 'Malabar Springs Phase 1' subdivision approval (CRE-KL Malabar Owner LLC)
• Mid-year budget priorities: Police ($1.75M), Public Works ($1.47M), Parks ($480K)
• Citizens Budget Advisory Board ordinance introduced (Councilman Hammer)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning changes and the vacation of road rights-of-way.

• Emergency infrastructure repair contract for Norwood Street with Don Luchetti Construction, Inc. for $3,132,314
• Asphalt Rejuvenation cooperative purchase with Pavement Technology, Inc. for $1,461,992
• Cured-In-Place Pipe Installation Services with Hinterland Group Inc. for $1,094,387
• Ordinance 2025-06 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
• Conditional use request for an educational institution south of Treeland Boulevard (3.7 acres)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two variance requests for residential setbacks, a conditional use for a nursing academy in a light industrial district, and a large-scale future land use map amendment for a 133-acre property near Micco Road. The board will also consider adopting minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting.

• Variance V24-00008: 3.47-foot encroachment into rear setback at 299 Bougainvillea Street NW
• Variance V24-00010: 14.5-foot encroachment into rear setback at 1621 Westlund Avenue SE
• Conditional Use CU25-00002: Educational institution at 1470 Treeland Boulevard SE
• CP24-00010: Future Land Use Map Amendment from NC/RES-1 to UMU for Ashton Park, 133 acres near Micco Road SE

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0 to recommend denial of a variance for a home at 1621 Westlund Avenue SE that would encroach 14.5 feet into the rear setback. A separate variance for an existing home addition at 299 Bougainvillea Street NW failed 3-2, meaning it will not be recommended for approval. The board also voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a large-scale land use change for the 133-acre Ashton Park site, and continued a conditional use case for Brevard Nursing Academy to March 5, 2025.

• Recommended denial of V24-00010 (14.5-ft setback variance) (5-0)
• Failed to recommend approval of V24-00008 (3.47-ft setback variance) (3-2)
• Recommended approval of CP24-00010 (Ashton Park land use change to UMU) (4-1)
• Continued CU25-00002 (Brevard Nursing Academy) to March 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Special Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council is holding a special meeting solely to discuss pending litigation in the case Mahmoud Hamdan v. City of Palm Bay. The discussion will occur in a private attorney-client session, as permitted by Florida law, to receive legal advice on settlement or strategy. No public action or decision is expected.

• Attorney-client session on Mahmoud Hamdan v. City of Palm Bay, Case 05-2022-CA-045505

Regular Council Meeting

The Palm Bay City Council will decide on multiple land-use ordinances, including rezoning and road vacations, and is expected to approve a park renaming. They will also discuss creating new citizen advisory boards and consider a property conveyance to Diaz Treasures, LLC.

• Ordinance 2025-02: Vacate Valdes Avenue and Talisman Avenue rights-of-way (0.30 acres)
• Ordinance 2025-03: Change land use from Commercial to Industrial at Clearmont Street and Franklin Drive (2.14 acres)
• Ordinance 2025-04: Rezone Clearmont Street and Franklin Drive property from Community Commercial to Light Industrial (2.14 acres)
• Resolution 2025-02: Rename Fred Poppe Regional Park to Palm Bay Regional Park
• Contract: $62,304 for master planning services at Fred Poppe Regional Park

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a zoning change to allow light industrial use on a 2.14-acre site at Clearmont Street NE and Franklin Drive NE. They will also review a text amendment to fix errors in the land development code and hear the year-end growth management report.

• CP24-00012: Future Land Use Map amendment from Commercial to Industrial for EYP Holdings Business Park (2.14 acres)
• CPZ24-00008: Zoning amendment from Community Commercial to Light Industrial and Warehousing for the same site
• T24-00005: Text amendment to correct scrivener's errors in Chapters 172 and 173 of the Land Development Code
• Year-end Growth Management Report

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will review several high-value procurements for fire and water infrastructure. Members will also discuss economic development programs and the fluoridation of the city's potable water system.

• Bid award to Elite Aluminum Corporation for Modular/Relocatable Fire Station(s) for $3,186,102
• Engineering services contract for South Regional Water Reclamation Facility with Wade Trim for $523,155
• Grant application for $50,000 through the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking Program
• Ordinance 2025-01 to repeal the Youth Advisory Board subchapter
• Agreement with CERA Software Inc for real-time threat management system software