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Several speakers described instances where pedestrian walk signals coincide with vehicle turn signals, creating potential conflicts. One resident asked whether intersections could be reprogrammed to give pedestrians a dedicated walk interval before turn movements; commissioners and staff said FDOT controls A1A signals and that the city will continue to press the agency for changes.

Public commenters asked when newly installed activated beacons would turn on at certain crosswalks. The police chief said FDOT had been coordinating changes and that activation had been expected on March 12, but staff said there were issues and FDOT continued to work on it. Chief Wes Mullins also reported ongoing, frequent contact with FDOT and said the department has been pressing for adjustments at problematic intersections.

Concerns about speed humps were raised repeatedly. Commissioners noted that emergency response vehicles need reliable routes and urged that traffic-calming devices balance speed control and emergency access. Commissioner Skip Williams said the state installed fewer speed humps than earlier proposals and that the city had lobbied to reduce the total number because of potential emergency vehicle impacts.

Several citizens described the new black-on-black speed-hump treatment as difficult to see and said the flashing LED beacons at some locations can be blinding to drivers with lens implants. The commission agreed to continue raising design problems with FDOT and to bring the matter to the transportation committee for further action.

Ending

City staff and the police chief said they will continue to contact FDOT about signal timing and crosswalk activations, and the commission said it will raise specific intersection concerns at the transportation meeting. Residents were encouraged to call the city’s nonemergency number to report safety issues and to attend upcoming transportation or vulnerability workshops to provide input.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","🔴LIVE - City of Cocoa Beach - 6:00PM Town Hall Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters and officials discussed confusing signal timing on A1A intersections, activation of crosswalk beacons, and concerns about speed humps and response times for emergency vehicles. Staff and the police chief said they are in contact with FDOT and will raise issues at transportation meetings.","taxTitle","Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida","taxId",58510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298869,"Cocoa Beach reviews 2024 accomplishments and outlines sewer, stormwater and dredging projects",345,1153360,1498996,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2499707-09ab7bf6863a2bd2ea576303533d6d8f&start=1153&end=1498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2499707-09ab7bf6863a2bd2ea576303533d6d8f/thumbnail_1153360.jpg","/articles/6298869/Cocoa-Beach/Brevard-County/Florida/Cocoa-Beach-reviews-2024-accomplishments-and-outlines-sewer-stormwater-and-dredging-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298869-1816fc29356c54238709485effdee1dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188254&Signature=dqLml2KLC5KmWlBlWB5-mi2U~pTA6ZRrkfGbuxiFMpn3UgCXeHFvSZRIIt7b7Lu3Cegvn99HDOZP1t8t~lr7ZxCSIEfCX968HDT-uyu8Dh7uh~dsPL8D570tikNksKnImLpdhTUMvQbNBgrbj8jLuSy2EBulcs~rf2UMO-w56WaP7SjF5YW6yEftGgYizutC2E6-Yr1fvSUijTdqnmmEA8Q-1txeN8qLP5zU~LchvnlziTH9PyUqIxvXUd3~~Ri4UIufmhUbc2cnFMhl0L0wYy1LQJLBtvpnE~Sz5CFL16l39vNAZxsyFmI6ZLJXo8NQBSIPUCoXoGCZAh8xtJiW9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City officials reviewed department accomplishments for 2024 and discussed ongoing capital projects, saying the city expects work on sewer crossings, stormwater improvements and canal dredging to continue into the next budget cycle.

The city manager and department directors summarized accomplishments across departments, from finance awards to public-safety certifications. Development services director Dave Dickey and public works director Brad Calso described multiple infrastructure projects now in design or construction, and stormwater planner Morgan Zolke promoted a public vulnerability-assessment workshop on sea-level rise and flooding.

Key water and sewer items: staff reported completion of 11.5 miles of gravity sewer slip-lining and the start of a reclaimed-water inspection program with 629 inspections in fiscal year 2024. Design work is underway for lift-station upgrades on lift stations 3, 6 and 15 and for multiple sewer crossover replacements. Brad Calso explained four gravity crossover pipes cannot be rehabbed by slip-lining and must be dug up and replaced with plastic pipe; he said Florida Department of Transportation permit review requires a full traffic control plan because work will cut the roadway.

Stormwater work included slip-lining and slip-rehab efforts on Saint Lucie Lane, Sunflower, Southport Street and York Drive; design initiation for Ramp Road Park Southwest stormwater improvements; and a reported vegetation harvest at the golf course that removed 1,994 pounds of total nitrogen. Zolke invited the public to a vulnerability-assessment workshop the following evening with mapping activities to identify local flooding concerns.

Environmental and navigation grants carried forward include Florida Inland Navigation District grants for channel dredging and state appropriations for muck-capping projects in Bicentennial Park and the golf area. Staff said the city intends to continue the dredge program to remove re-accumulated muck from canals and improve water quality.

Public safety and utilities updates: the fire department reported maintaining an ISO Class 2 rating, adding a full-time inspector, obtaining an open-water lifeguard-agency certification from the USLA and becoming an American Heart Association certified training center for CPR. The city’s water-reclamation work included purchase of a new CCTV inspection truck and continued design for sewer crossover replacements and lift-station improvements.

Staff previewed community amenities: the new city hall was expected to open in about a month or two, and the commission discussed Centennial Park plans tied to the city’s 100th anniversary and a centennial celebration scheduled for the July 4 weekend with a main celebration on July 5. Bicentennial Park work on State Road 520 was reported to begin the coming week, and staff said the park renovation was grant-funded.

Ending

Officials asked residents to attend the vulnerability-assessment workshop, watch for project notices and contact staff for plant tours or questions about specific infrastructure work.","City staff summarized 2024 accomplishments and described ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects including sewer slip-lining, lift-station upgrades, stormwater improvements and continued dredging and muck-capping projects funded by state and district grants.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298871,"Cocoa Beach staff to draft 30-day grace period for expanded short-term rental registration",788,3027986,3816396,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2499707-09ab7bf6863a2bd2ea576303533d6d8f&start=3027&end=3816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2499707-09ab7bf6863a2bd2ea576303533d6d8f/thumbnail_3027986.jpg","/articles/6298871/Cocoa-Beach/Brevard-County/Florida/Cocoa-Beach-staff-to-draft-30-day-grace-period-for-expanded-short-term-rental-registration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298871-a7da17b04a7849b68384935ddc7c151a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188254&Signature=NyxjQwP7S1tpnchtyP-CEyeRVXMlVZBfMDc9vLabIdrwKV0qKayl4tH5fLmIgPAEJ0M9FJzwkQRlG8Pr4RuJbRJGNV8dHTuT0ceJesPmhysHLTLIxT~mMHw5gHRtH7~KNWMJ5LcFnJ4P3M-0O2NtO4pjk7tCbk5KpZ21RhaNr5TYzp1Wb9JS38skihJXapNi-qS~2N2s8jiMdLuuEK9dUeH-2I~aP61jV397xH2VXlEiAy64vnwBzPnedNsvBrew5XpvoI-IbLJaNl9DXhiAPt39O8A1iCpsCT8XecmoPMw1Yyg3H~W-ZkyMc116QH5MLMwbkZdjoTgFErHryoNCDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cocoa Beach officials directed staff to draft a resolution that would give short-term rental owners a limited voluntary compliance period as the city moves to expand vacation-rental registration and fees.

The action follows a lengthy discussion at a City Commission meeting about how to bring unregistered short-term rentals into compliance and how to avoid overwhelming staff. Development services director Dave Dickey said the city will send a mass mailing to known short-term rental operators identified through the Rentalscape monitoring service and described a planned “grace period” to encourage voluntary compliance.

The issue matters because commissioners and staff said many rental units in Cocoa Beach operate without the city’s vacation-rental registration. Dickey told the commission the Rentalscape list includes “approximately, between 8 and 900” listings active today and that a larger cumulative list of past and present listings approaches 1,500–1,600. He said the city will use that list to do a mail merge and notify owners directly.

City attorney Becky Vos clarified how existing requirements apply now: condo units are required to obtain a business tax receipt where applicable, but, she said, “there is no registration yet” for some condominium units under the vacation-rental registration the commission is considering. Vos also noted that the expanded registration under discussion would take effect only after the ordinance completes the city’s second-reading process.

Commissioners discussed a specific compliance window and staff capacity. The commission signaled a consensus for a 30-day voluntary compliance window and asked staff to prepare a resolution reflecting that timeline. Dickey told the commission that 30 days is manageable for staff: “30 days would be sufficient,” he said. The resolution would not change the ordinance language; it would be a staff-set timetable and fee approach for voluntary compliance if the commission adopts expansion.

Officials discussed enforcement and outreach details. Dickey said the city will follow the mailing with targeted code-enforcement work and noted the commission recently approved adding a code-enforcement officer to help identify unregistered operators. He also said the mass mailing will be aimed at those advertising as short-term rentals and that some operators go on and off the market, which complicates counts.

Commissioners and members of the public suggested payment options and lower fees for voluntary compliance. At the meeting some commissioners proposed a lower, one-time compliance fee for owners who come forward during the grace period; specific fee amounts were discussed but not finalized and will be set in the forthcoming resolution. Finance and development staff said online application and date-of-application processing would help manage any short-term surge in filings.

Staff said they will send the mailer, prepare the proposed resolution for the commission to review Thursday, and set up online application processes so owners outside the area can apply without appearing in person. The commission also asked staff to include clear instructions and the city’s nonemergency contact information in outreach materials so residents can report suspected unregistered rentals.

Questions and public comment at the meeting focused on whether condominium owners and associations would be surprised by new registration requirements and urged the city to provide direct notice to condo associations and established rental operators. Several public speakers warned that including condos without advance notice could prompt strong opposition.

The city attorney and staff said they will prepare language and a resolution for the commission’s next meeting and circulate relevant details in advance of that meeting so owners and residents can review the proposed compliance window and fee structure.

Ending

If the commission adopts the proposed resolution and the second-reading ordinance follows, the city will implement the new registration requirements with the planned voluntary compliance window and an outreach mailer to known listings; final fee amounts and exact dates will be set in the forthcoming resolution and publicized in advance.","City staff will prepare a resolution offering a short, voluntary compliance window after the commission signaled support for a 30-day grace period as it considers expanding short-term rental registration and fees. Officials said a mass mailing and increased code enforcement will accompany the outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents press Cocoa Beach leaders for fixes to confusing signals and speed humps on A1A, Minuteman

Cocoa Beach reviews 2024 accomplishments and outlines sewer, stormwater and dredging projects

Cocoa Beach staff to draft 30-day grace period for expanded short-term rental registration