Madeira Beach meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Madeira Beach moves elections to November, clears path for Johns Pass hotel redevelopment

Madeira Beach officials took several consequential votes in recent meetings, including shifting municipal elections to November, vacating part of Fisherman's Alley for a hotel project, and approving rezoning for an 87-unit hotel at Johns Pass.

Board of Commissioners: Elections, alley vacation approved

On July 8, the Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve Ordinance 2026-07, which shifts municipal elections to November. The board also voted 4-0 to approve Ordinance 2026-06, vacating a portion of Fisherman's Alley for a hotel project.

The board approved the agenda, June 2026 meeting minutes, and consent agenda, each by 4-0 votes.

Planning Commission: Johns Pass Village Hotel rezoning approved

On July 6, the Planning Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-05, rezoning 1.457 acres for an 87-unit hotel redevelopment. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of the Johns Pass Village Hotel Development Agreement, with conditions regarding signage and construction timing.

Commissioners unanimously approved the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes.

Special Magistrate: 11 code enforcement cases heard

Also on July 6, a Special Magistrate hearing addressed variance, special exception use, and code enforcement matters. The agenda included 11 new business items, each a code enforcement case at a specific address, plus four old business items including a continuation and affidavits of compliance.

New cases listed on the agenda included:

• CE-25-18 at 14225 N Bayshore Dr
• CE-26-59 at 15320 Harbor Dr
• CE-25-186 at 600 Flamingo Dr
• CE-26-34 at 12959 Pelican Ln
• CE-26-44 at 13406 Boca Ciega Ave (continuation)

Public comment was allowed on non-agenda topics and on agenda items as they arose. Official minutes for this hearing have not yet been published, so outcomes of individual cases are not yet available.

Coming up

Two Board of Commissioners meetings are scheduled for July 22.

The first is Budget Workshop #4, where commissioners will discuss the FY 2027 budget in the fourth dedicated workshop on the topic.

The same day, a Regular Workshop Meeting will cover several items, including:

• FY 2027 Gulf Beaches Public Library Budget
• FY 2027 Sheriff's Office Contract
• Amendment to RFP No. 26-05 – Marina Seawall Replacement #2 to Include 129th Avenue (Area 5)
• ITB# 26-04 Stormwater Backflow Prevention Project
• Disaster Debris Management Participation Agreement with DRC

The meeting will also include planning for the Founders Day Celebration, a directory and wayfinding project for John's Pass Village, and a landscaping plan for Kitty Stewart Park.

Madeira Beach moves elections to November, clears path for hotel projects

The Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners voted unanimously July 8 to shift municipal elections to November and to vacate a portion of Fisherman's Alley to make way for a hotel project, capping a busy two weeks that also saw the Planning Commission advance an 87-unit hotel redevelopment at Johns Pass.

Board of Commissioners — July 8

The commission approved Ordinance 2026-07, which amends the city charter to move municipal elections to November. The vote was 4-0. Commissioners also approved Ordinance 2026-06, vacating a portion of Fisherman's Alley for a hotel project, also by a 4-0 vote. The board approved the full agenda, June 2026 meeting minutes, and the consent agenda, each by 4-0 votes.

The election change means future municipal races will align with the November general election cycle rather than a standalone date. The right-of-way vacation clears a public alley segment for the hotel development tied to the Johns Pass area.

Planning Commission — July 6

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-05, rezoning 1.457 acres for an 87-unit hotel redevelopment. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of the Johns Pass Village Hotel Development Agreement, with conditions related to signage and construction timing. May 20, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously as well.

The rezoning and development agreement move the hotel project closer to final consideration by the Board of Commissioners.

Special Magistrate Hearing — July 6

A Special Magistrate hearing was scheduled for variance, special exception use, and code enforcement cases. The agenda listed 11 new business items, each a code enforcement case at a specific address, plus four old business items including a continuation and affidavits of compliance. Cases on the agenda included CE-25-18 at 14225 N Bayshore Dr, CE-26-59 at 15320 Harbor Dr, CE-25-186 at 600 Flamingo Dr, CE-26-34 at 12959 Pelican Ln, and CE-26-44 at 13406 Boca Ciega Ave (continuation). Minutes from this hearing have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

Civil Service Commission — June 30

The Civil Service Commission approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes 5-0 and unanimously consented to share its 2026 progress report with the Board of Commissioners. The commission directed immediate implementation of interim safety protocol updates while a comprehensive safety manual rebuild begins. Staff reported ongoing hiring for the HR director and building official roles, with a hiring goal set for the HR director by the end of September 2026. The community communications manager was confirmed to start July 6. The next Civil Service Commission meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026.

Neighborhood Meeting — June 29

An informational neighborhood meeting was held for a proposed mixed-use project at 15227 Gulf Boulevard. Owner Dave Wonsick presented plans for a ground-floor cafe and an 11-room boutique hotel. Neighbors raised concerns about parking adequacy, potential spillover, and the design of the building's side facing Gulf Boulevard. No formal decisions were made at this meeting.

Coming up

No public meetings are listed on the city calendar for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the city's official website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.

Madeira Beach roundup: Civil Service Commission acts on safety manual, staffing; boards set stage for mobility fee moratorium and John's Pass hotel votes

The most consequential formal action over the past two weeks came from the Civil Service Commission, which directed immediate implementation of interim safety protocol updates while a comprehensive manual rebuild begins and set a hiring goal for the HR director position by the end of September 2026. The commission also approved its April 20, 2026 meeting minutes 5-0 and unanimously consented to share its 2026 progress report with the Board of Commissioners.

Civil Service Commission — June 30

The commission approved the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes on a 5-0 vote and unanimously agreed to share its 2026 progress report with the Board of Commissioners. Staff reported ongoing hiring for the HR director and building official roles and confirmed the community communications manager starts July 6. Commissioners directed immediate implementation of interim safety protocol updates while a comprehensive manual rebuild begins. The next Civil Service Commission meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026.

Board of Commissioners workshop — June 24

Commissioners held a regular workshop with no formal votes or decisions. Presenters covered a 2026 state legislative update, including the City's $1M Area 6 road project funding, new state bills affecting local governments, and a potential property tax elimination ballot measure. Commissioners discussed a possible salary increase for themselves and a proposal to move municipal elections from March to November, but took no action on either item.

Budget Workshop #3 — June 24

The Board held a budget workshop focused on a fund-by-fund revenue analysis for FY 2027. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the session was solely a discussion of revenue trends, one-time items, and upcoming budget milestones.

Neighborhood meeting — June 29

An informational neighborhood meeting covered a proposed mixed-use building at 15227 Gulf Boulevard. Owner Dave Wonsick presented plans for a ground-floor cafe and an 11-room boutique hotel. Neighbors raised concerns about parking adequacy, potential spillover, and the design of the building's side facing Gulf Boulevard. No formal decisions were made.

Special Magistrate hearing — June 22

The Special Magistrate hearing covered 13 code enforcement and variance cases, including AD 2026-02 at 410 Normandy, VAR 2026-02 at 13301 Gulf Lane, 2026.015 at 350 Boca Ciega Dr, CE-26-37 at 230 146th Ave, and CE-25-167 at 515 129th Ave E. Minutes from this hearing have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Planning Commission:** Will consider Resolution 2026-06, proposing a moratorium on collection of mobility fees, with an impact fee evaluation by Kimley-Horn. Also scheduled: discussions of landscaping regulations and nonconformities related to business tax receipt requirements.
• **July 6 — Special Magistrate:** Will hear 11 new code enforcement cases, including CE-25-18 at 14225 N Bayshore Dr, CE-26-59 at 15320 Harbor Dr, CE-25-186 at 600 Flamingo Dr, CE-26-34 at 12959 Pelican Ln, and CE-26-44 at 13406 Boca Ciega Ave (continuation), plus four old business items.
• **July 8 — Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting:** Public hearings on Ordinance 2026-07 (charter amendments on election dates, qualifying periods, term transitions, and referendum questions, first reading), Ordinance 2026-06 (vacation of right-of-way for a portion of Fisherman's Alley, second reading), and Ordinance 2026-05 (John's Pass Village Hotel Planned Development rezoning, second reading) plus a related development agreement. The board will also consider Resolution 2026-06 on the mobility fee moratorium and act on consent items including a city attorney contract renewal and a piggyback agreement with Lake County.

Civil Service Commission approves safety protocol updates, sets HR hiring goal; city workshop discussions touch on elections and budget

The City of Madeira Beach’s Civil Service Commission took concrete steps this week on employee safety and staffing, directing an immediate overhaul of interim safety protocols and setting a target to fill the human resources director position by the end of September. The decisions came as the Board of Commissioners held workshops on budgetary and legislative topics without taking formal votes, and residents gave feedback on a Gulf Boulevard mixed-use proposal.

Civil Service Commission

Meeting on June 30, the commission voted 5-0 to approve minutes from its April 20 session and unanimously agreed to share its 2026 progress report with the Board of Commissioners. Members then directed immediate implementation of interim safety protocol updates while a comprehensive safety manual rebuild begins. Staff reported the community communications manager starts on July 6, and hiring for the HR director and building official roles is ongoing. The commission set the HR director hiring goal for the end of September 2026 and scheduled its next meeting for September 22.

The actions affect day-to-day operations and service coverage for city employees, though specific changes to policies were not detailed.

Board of Commissioners workshops

During a June 24 regular workshop, commissioners considered but took no action on a possible salary increase for themselves and a proposal to move municipal elections from March to November. The state legislative update highlighted the City’s $1 million Area 6 road project funding and noted new state bills impacting local governments. Attendees also heard about a potential ballot measure to eliminate property taxes.

A third budget workshop held the same day reviewed FY 2027 revenue trends line by line, with no votes or approvals recorded.

Neighborhood meeting on Gulf Boulevard project

An informational meeting on June 29 allowed neighbors to see plans for a mixed-use building at 15227 Gulf Boulevard. Owner Dave Wonsick presented a ground-floor cafe and 11-room boutique hotel. Residents raised concerns about parking sufficiency, potential spillover, and the building’s Gulf Boulevard-facing design. No decisions were made.

Special Magistrate cases pending

A June 22 Special Magistrate hearing covered 13 code enforcement and variance cases, including at 410 Normandy, 13301 Gulf Lane, and 350 Boca Ciega Drive. Official minutes have not been published, so outcomes are not yet known.

Coming up

The Planning Commission meets July 6 to consider a resolution imposing a moratorium on mobility fee collection and an impact fee evaluation by Kimley-Horn. Discussions on landscaping regulations and nonconformities linked to business tax receipts are also on the agenda.

Also July 6, a Special Magistrate will hear 11 new code enforcement cases and four old business items, including a continuation at 13406 Boca Ciega Ave.

On July 8, the Board of Commissioners holds public hearings on three ordinances: charter amendments addressing election dates, qualifying periods, and term transitions (first reading); vacation of a portion of Fisherman’s Alley right-of-way (second reading); and the John’s Pass Village Hotel Planned Development rezoning with a related development agreement (second reading). The board will also consider the mobility fee moratorium resolution, consent items including a city attorney contract renewal and a piggyback agreement with Lake County, and will set a future workshop agenda covering a sheriff’s office contract, a stormwater fee analysis, and holiday decor proposals.