Minutes

City Council Meeting · 2026-05-12 · minutes

[665 North Singleton Avenue; case PPV Application No. 1-2026] The City Council approved a Public Purpose Variance (PPV) Application No. 1-2026 for improvements to the Singleton Tennis Courts. The variances allow for exceeding maximum impervious surface requirements within the Area of Critical Concern and potable water wellhead protection zones. The project includes adding four pickleball courts, ADA-compliant bathroom improvements, and upgrading a gravel driveway. The property is owned by Brevard County and located at 665 North Singleton Avenue. [case Consent Agenda Item D] The City Council denied Consent Agenda Item D, which was the Royal Oak Study Scope of Work. This involved approving Task Order # AECOM TO010 to AECOM for consulting services for the Royal Oak Re-development Strategies Report, not to exceed $77,510. Numerous public comments expressed concerns about the study's scope, AECOM's involvement, potential environmental impacts, lack of transparency, and opposition to redevelopment in the Royal Oak neighborhood. [Locations include Garden Street at US 1; SR 50 at Barna Avenue; SR 50 at US 1; US 1 at Harrison Street; US 1 at Country Club Drive; US 1 at Knox McRae Drive; Hopkins Avenue at US 1; Hopkins Avenue at Knox McRae Drive; Hopkins Avenue at SR 50; Barna Avenue at Knox McRae Drive.] The City Council tabled the Landscape Gateway Improvement Feasibility Study proposed by AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $78,700. The study would evaluate landscaping at multiple city entryway locations. Public comments raised concerns about the cost, past maintenance issues with similar projects, and the potential involvement of former city staff now with AECOM. Council members also expressed reservations about maintenance and suggested tabling the item for further discussion after budget workshops and at a retreat. [SR50 and US1] The City Council approved an emergency purchase order to Traffic Control Devices, LLC, in the amount of $26,389 for the removal of mast arms at the traffic signal located at SR50 and US1. [Sun Valley properties] The City Council authorized staff to bid on Sun Valley properties contiguous to existing City-purchased wellfield protection properties, with a budget not to exceed $30,000 for successful bids.