Georges Bayard

The Special Magistrate Hearing addressed multiple code enforcement cases, including Case 8-25-11337 regarding an unpermitted rear structure addition at 505 Fleming Avenue, where the respondent was seeking time to obtain the necessary permit. The city requested compliance within 30 days, which was extended to 60 days. Case CC-25-16 involved multiple violations for 3745 Military Trail Holdings LLC, including unpermitted doors, signage installations without a permit (including a pole sign and facade signs), failure to comply with general maintenance standards, lack of a landscape plan, and operating without a required live entertainment permit, which was on hold due to prior unpermitted work.

The meeting commenced with the proclamation of February 15th through the 21st as Random Acts of Kindness Week and February 25th as Pink Shirt Day by the City of Green Acres. Key agenda items included the approval of consent agenda items (3 through 6). During the public comment period, a resident detailed the alleged kidnapping of a Greenacres resident's father, a Marine's father, by unidentified men in an unmarked vehicle, urging the council to pass ordinances requiring law enforcement identification and to establish a mutual aid fund. City Manager updates covered Florida Legislative session tracking, including opposition to property tax and local business tax bills, and preparations for a transportation alternatives grant application for the Bowman Biscane and Woodllay corridors, with a public input meeting scheduled for February 10th. The City Attorney and Council members offered condolences regarding a recent tragic incident in Pine Ridge and commended the professionalism of the sheriff's deputies and first responders. Council members also reported on recent community events, including the Daddy Daughter Dance, Sunday Sounds concert, Chili Cookoff, employee picnic, riding in the South Florida Fair parade, and the opening of a new supermarket.

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. A public hearing was held regarding a request for a Major Site and Development Plan Amendment (SP-88-06AA) and a Master Sign Plan (MSP-25-01) for a Wal-Mart Supercenter to expand its online pickup delivery operations and add electric vehicle charging spaces. The Board approved this request. Additionally, the Board considered a City-initiated Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA-25-06) to establish reasonable accommodation procedures, update references from "Code Enforcement Division" to "Code Compliance Division," and make other consistency corrections throughout the Code. This amendment was also approved.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, including the addition of Lieutenant Adam Aviy to the Special Business Section. Special business included a Proclamation for National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week and a First Quarter Programming Update for Youth Programs. Following public comments, the Council addressed the Consent Agenda, which included the approval of the December 1, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes and resolutions concerning the resurfacing of city park courts, an addendum to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with PBSO, and the partial release of a restrictive covenant for Pines Plaza. The Regular Agenda featured three Public Hearings, all resulting in approvals on Second Reading: Ordinance 2025-05 revising the procurement code, Ordinance 2025-14 establishing procedures for reasonable accommodation requests under the Fair Housing Act and ADA, and Ordinance 2025-22 amending the Fiscal Year budget. During the City Manager's Report, updates were provided on the school speed zone program, the Economic Development Master Plan scope of work, the Central Cities Alliance meeting, and the city receiving the Wheel of Achievement Award. Councilmembers commended staff for recent city events, including a drone show and a parade float.

The hearing addressed Case 4-24-10300 concerning Greenacre Farmers Market INC. at 3091 1/2 and 3115 S Jog Road, involving six violations. Violations included open storage, exterior property areas, rubbish and garbage, and issues related to dumpsters and permits required by the Florida Building Code (FBC). The Special Magistrate ordered compliance for certain violations by January 10, 2026, or a daily fine of $250.00 would accrue, and compliance for other FBC and dumpster-related violations by December 1, 2027.