Council rejects The Pines PUD - Ordinances 2026-36 through 2026-41 (first reading), 0–1

Ordinance No. 2026-34, OEV - Outdoor Entertainment Venue District (second reading)

5 yes, 0 no

Rachael Bassett (yes), David Neuman (yes), Paul Alfrey (yes), Julie Kennedy (yes), Marcus Smith (yes)

The Pines PUD - Ordinances 2026-36 through 2026-41 (first reading)

0 yes, 1 no

Rachael Bassett (no)

Funding Agreement between Melbourne Downtown CRA and Melbourne Main Street

0 yes, 0 no

Downtown Core Streetscape - grant agreement, budget adjustment and engineering contract

0 yes, 0 no

Consent agenda items 10.a through 10.i

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 4456 - Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation grant letter of intent (removed from consent)

0 yes, 0 no

Appointment of City Engineer to SCTPO Technical Advisory Committee

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-35, Glam Culture Blowdry Bar & Social Club conditional use (first reading)

0 yes, 0 no

Declaration of Critical Community Need - Providence Place opioid recovery program

0 yes, 0 no

Melbourne Main Street CRA funding agreement ($156,550, FY 2026-27)

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Council Member Hanley's travel to National League of Cities event

0 yes, 0 no

Purchase of internet and data communications, Spectrum Enterprise, Melbourne, FL - amount not to exceed $140,000.

0 yes, 0 no

Utilization of contract pricing for wireless air cards for multiple departments, Verizon Wireless, Basking Ridge, NJ - estimated annual cost of $199,920.

0 yes, 0 no

Utilization of contract pricing for the purchase of Suncom Communication Services for internet and voice, Florida Department of Management Services, Tallahassee, FL - estimated annual cost of $160,000.

0 yes, 0 no

Purchase of 40 sets of Globe personal protective clothing (structural firefighting gear) for the Fire Department, Bennett Fire Products Co., Inc., Woodstock, GA - $151,028.40.

0 yes, 0 no

Sole Source Waiver for Standardized Equipment for Grant Street Water Reclamation Facility Improvements, Project No. 33516.

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 4455: A resolution designating those persons authorized to sign checks and transact business pertaining to the City of Melbourne bank and investment accounts on behalf of the City.

0 yes, 0 no

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

0 yes, 0 no

The Pines West PUD

D.R.

approved (6-1) · still approved

OEV - Outdoor Entertainment Venue District (Ordinance No. 2026-34)

The council gave final approval to a brand-new zoning district for outdoor entertainment venues, amending the city's zoning code articles.

approved · still approved

Glam Culture Blowdry Bar & Social Club

1915 South Babcock Street, Suites 105 and 106, Melbourne, FL

First-reading approval to let the salon serve beer and wine on premises in the C-2 zoning district; second reading and final vote set for November 10.

approved · still approved

Outdoor Entertainment Venue (OEV) Zoning District

Second reading of an ordinance creating a new Outdoor Entertainment Venue zoning district, which would set rules for large outdoor entertainment venues in the city.

What it means: Venue operators and event promoters seeking a clear zoning path, plus residents who want outdoor entertainment options.

EGAD Main Street FY 2027 Funding

The Downtown CRA was scheduled to approve a $156,550 funding agreement with Melbourne Main Street for the Florida Main Street program in fiscal year 2026-2027, supporting downtown revitalization.

What it means: $156,550 in CRA funds for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Melbourne Main Street Five-Year Strategic Vision and Downtown Projects

The CRA is reviewing a $156,550 funding agreement to support the Florida Main Street Program, helping drive downtown revitalization and community events. This investment directly impacts local businesses and community programming in the downtown district.

What it means: Allocates $156,550 in CRA funds for the downtown Main Street program.

Small Business Permitting and Regulatory Process

Business owner Crystal Plain says outdated parking and bottle-club rules are keeping her Midtown venue from opening. Council agreed to take up code changes — parking flexibility and BYOB definitions — at the next meeting.

What it means: Small businesses and entrepreneurs in Midtown and beyond who face parking and alcohol-licensing hurdles.

Homelessness Services and Funding Approvals

A resident reported 20-30 people gathering daily at the Wells Park pavilion, drinking and leaving hypodermic needles, adding to downtown homeless concerns.

What it means: Downtown residents, park users and businesses if conditions improve.

Controlled burn complaints and code review

After complaints about a controlled burn near Wickham/Preserve, the fire chief shut it down and council agreed staff should draft code changes to create a formal permitting process for controlled burns.

What it means: Residents near burn sites get smoke and safety relief.

Melbourne Main Street FY 2026-2027 Funding Agreement

The CRA reviewed and approved annual funding for Melbourne Main Street to support downtown revitalization and administrative operations. The $156,550 grant maintains flat funding compared to prior years and excludes special events.

What it means: $156,550 allocated from the fiscal year 26-27 Melbourne Downtown CRA annual budget.

Pines West PUD Annexation and Land Use

The council was scheduled to hold first readings on six ordinances to annex and rezone about 424.82 acres near St. John's Heritage Parkway for The Pines PUD, a D.R. Horton-led development.

What it means: Future residents of the development and the property owners, with the city gaining tax base and controlled growth.

Opioid Settlement Funds Appropriation and Peer Recovery Services

The council declared a critical community need so Providence Place can run an opioid use disorder recovery and housing stabilization program — a step that unlocks the program's approval pathway.

What it means: Residents struggling with opioid addiction who need recovery housing and stabilization services.

Wells Park land request from Our Lady of Lourdes

The church and school want a 50'x415' strip of Wells Park for parking, offering to add lighting and fencing. Council leaned toward a revocable license agreement rather than a sale, with staff directed to bring terms back.

What it means: The church and school get safer, lit parking for families and students.

Downtown Core Streetscape Project

The council locked in state grant money, budget adjustments and a $2.17 million design contract with Kimley-Horn to rebuild downtown streets. Expect construction design to move ahead, with CRA funds covering a funding gap.

What it means: $2,175,279.27 for engineering design, partially offset by state grant funds and CRA money.

The Pines PUD - 811-home D.R. Horton development

D.R. Horton wants to build 811 single-family homes on ~425 acres near St. John's Heritage Parkway, annexing land into Melbourne.

What it means: The developer pays roughly $20 million in road improvements and over $12 million in impact fees (about $5 million to Melbourne), plus an estimated $2.25 million a year in property taxes once built out.

Downtown railroad crossing safety

A West Melbourne woman was nearly struck crossing the FEC tracks downtown; her husband asked council for longer crossing times and better warnings. Staff had already flagged the crossing to FEC Railway and a TPO safety grant project.

What it means: Pedestrians, including seniors and people with mobility challenges, crossing downtown tracks.