Summary 060926

City Council Meeting · 2026-06-09 · minutes

[case Ordinance No. 2026-24, Ordinance No. 2026-25, Ordinance No. 2026-26] Ordinance No. 2026-24, amending City Code related to referencing "Certificate of Engineering Construction Completion" in multiple sections, was approved on second reading/public hearing. Ordinance No. 2026-25, proposing a referendum item for a charter amendment to Section 8.04 of the City Charter authorizing City Council to delegate Zoning Board of Adjustment duties to the Planning and Zoning Board, was approved on second reading/public hearing. Work Order No. 26-01 for the Asphalt and Milling Annual Resurfacing Program for Longwood Subdivision Road Resurfacing and Restoration, Project No. 64324, by V.A. Paving, Inc., was approved for $1,800,000. The Consent Agenda, including purchase of playground equipment and turf surfacing for Southwest Park, Fifth Amendment to Purchase Agreement for Temporary Staffing Services, application to Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Grant Street Water Reclamation Facility Improvements, and Resolution No. 4419 calling for a general municipal election, was approved. Ordinance No. 2026-26, extending the Central Business Overlay Zone for 4.25 acres, was approved on first reading/public hearing. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan was approved. The HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan was approved. Resolution No. 4420, adopting second quarter budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, was approved. Council expressed consensus for staff to research the cost of a study for a fire assessment fee and to increase the stormwater utility fee, and to research partnering with non-profits for park maintenance. Council approved schedule changes for FY 2026-2027 Budget Public Hearings and City Council Meetings, and approved a Budget Special Meeting date. Council expressed consensus for the city's federal legislative priorities, including funding for a downtown Eau Gallie parking garage and support for a bill prioritizing cybersecurity efforts. A travel authorization item was postponed. Board appointments were made to the Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board, Historic and Architectural Review Board, and Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee. Public comments included an invitation to a museum event and a reminder about upcoming events. A resident expressed opposition to a Brevard County property rezoning due to traffic and flooding concerns, which Mayor Alfrey also opposed due to infrastructure limitations and potential need for a traffic light at Aurora Road and Turtle Mound Road. Council expressed consensus to provide a letter noting opposition and to attend the Brevard County meeting.