City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, July 20, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Palmetto Bay, FL
Meeting Date
July 20, 2026

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Monday, July 20, 2026

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CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDERItem 1

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER

Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.

REQUEST, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTSItem 2

REQUEST, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

Individuals wishing to speak on matters on the agenda and on items pertinent to the Village may do so by speaking during this section of the agenda. The Mayor will recognize those persons who wish to speak. Each speaker must sign-in prior to speaking on the designated public commentary sign-in sheet. Items for public hearing provided for within the agenda shall not be a topic of discussion during this section of the agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments made by members of the public are important to the Village Council. Speakers will address the Village Council with respect.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTSItem A

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTION 20-7, "FEE WAIVER PROGRAM TRANSPARENCY AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY," RELATING TO VILLAGE FEE WAIVERS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARDIZED COST-ACCOUNTING; DISCLOSURE OF THE FULL COST OF FEE WAIVERS AND ANNUAL REPORTING; REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF CUMULATIVE ANNUAL SUPPORT PROVIDED TO EACH ORGANIZATION; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO REPORT TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ANNUAL PROGRAM CAPS AND RECOVERY OF DIRECT COSTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTSItem B

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY; CREATING THE PALMETTO BAY PUBLIC SAFETY DISTRICT AS A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SECTION 189.02, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING SECTION 26-1; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTSItem C

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF MICROMOBILITY DEVICES AND ELECTRIC BICYCLES; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, BY CREATING SECTION 21-1 TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF MICROMOBILITY DEVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, OPERATOR TRAINING, AND ENFORCEMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)

RESOLUTIONS WITH PUBLIC COMMENTSItem A

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND LITIGATION EXPENDITURES; REQUIRING REGULAR PUBLIC REPORTING OF LEGAL SERVICES AND LITIGATION EXPENDITURES; DIRECTING IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

RESOLUTIONS WITH PUBLIC COMMENTSItem B

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING LITIGATION CHALLENGING THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ENTITLED "SAVE OUR HOMES FROM EXCESSIVE PROPERTY TAXES"; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE'S PARTICIPATION AS A PLAINTIFF IN SUCH LITIGATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO CHAD FRIEDMAN, ESQ.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Council Member Steve Cody)

COUNCIL COMMENTSItem 5

COUNCIL COMMENTS

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