St. Pete Beach is governed by a City Commission. This recap covers the regular meeting of Tue., July 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (adjourned 10:30 PM). All five members present. Source: official minutes (approved July 28, 2026).
NBCA area: St. Pete Beach from 75th Ave north to the Treasure Island line (Blind Pass). Citywide items are still covered.
⏱️ At A Glance (The 60-Second Version)
No parking on 46th Ave (Gulf Blvd to Boca Ciega Dr) — Res. 2026-21 passed 5-0.
Miramar Hotel valet-only lot (3815–3861 Gulf Blvd) — Res. 2026-22 and related rescissions continued 5-0 to July 28.
Recreation fees move out of the code to resolution — Ord. 2026-14 first reading passed 5-0; Commission favored holding resident fees flat.
📌 Key Decisions & Impact on North Beach
1. Resolution 2026-21 — Parking Prohibition on 46th Avenue
What happened: Pulled from consent by Mayor Tate. Assistant City Manager Adam Poirrier reviewed safety concerns from the parking study and a resident survey: of 41 first-choice responses, 44% chose no parking on either side; 53% of 36 second-choice responses also chose no parking. The resolution was corrected to read “Gulf Blvd” (not Gulf Way).
The Vote: Passed 5-0 (Marriott moved, Robinson seconded).
North Beach Impact: Outside the NBCA area (46th Ave is south of 75th Ave). It is a citywide precedent for resident parking surveys, which were revisited Oct. 13.
2. Resolution 2026-22 — Miramar Valet-Only Off-Premise Parking Lot (CUP 26107)
What happened: Miramar Property Holdings requested a temporary (up to 3 years), valet-only lot of up to 200 spaces (113 Phase 1, 87 Phase 2) in the Bayou Residential district, tied to the Miramar Hotel’s anticipated December opening; possible users included the Don CeSar and Hotel Zamora. Staff noted existing code violations (deteriorated dock/seawall). Conditions discussed: gates, fencing, landscaping/buffers, headlight screening within 30 days, seawall repair, no self-parking, and a 120-day improvement window. Four Gulf Blvd/Boca Ciega Isle residents raised traffic, pedestrian safety and enforcement concerns.
The Vote: Res. 2026-22, 2026-14 and 2026-16 continued 5-0 to July 28, 2026 (Maldonado moved, Marriott seconded).
North Beach Impact: Outside the NBCA area (3800 block of Gulf Blvd). It is a precedent for hotel valet lots in residential districts.
3. Other Actions
Ord. 2026-14 first reading — passed 5-0 (Robinson/Marriott): recreation fees to be set by resolution. Direction: keep resident fees at current levels, review non-resident camp fees, avoid cost-prohibitive event fees.
Merry Pier settlement with Merry Pier Partners, LLC (lease termination, settlement payment to city, limited dock lease for a 51-ft charter vessel) — passed 5-0 (Maldonado/Robinson).
Substantial Damage Administrative Procedures (SDAP) Plan accepted 5-0 (Marriott/Maldonado), clarifying residents may begin post-storm cleanup before a permit placard.
Consent 5-0 (Marriott/Maldonado): historic tax exemption at 2507 Pass-a-Grille Way; Res. 2026-23 supporting SB 484 on data centers; code lien foreclosure at 550 Corey Ave; reinstated City Engineer and planner positions.
Recess vote to restore livestream audio — passed 3-2 (Robinson moved, Marriott seconded; Causey and Maldonado no).
Meeting extension to 10:30 PM passed 4-1 (Marriott no). Agenda 5-0 (Marriott/Robinson).
💬 Public Comment & Open Discussion
Speakers raised sewer damage from demolitions and short-term rental enforcement; two commented on the gubernatorial race; others opposed the beach sign ordinance, asked for Lido Park improvements, and urged public participation in budget decisions.
Short-term rental registration fees (Robinson): Legal memo reviewed; any fee must reflect actual program costs and requires a cost-recovery study. Continued to a future meeting.
Agenda publication timeline: No consensus to change from Thursday. Beach maintenance item withdrawn. Reports not heard due to time.
📅 Upcoming Community Events & NBCA Meetups
Note: these dates were upcoming at the time of this meeting and are now past. - Customary Use Doctrine seminar: July 23, 2026 (announced June 9; details [unverified - check]). - Miramar Hotel opening anticipated December 2026 (per applicant). - [NBCA: North Beach Civic Association meetup, date/location TBD]
🏗️ Around North Beach
Items inside or on the edge of the NBCA area (75th Ave north to the Treasure Island line at Blind Pass), dated on or before this meeting. - Blind Pass Rd mid-block crosswalk completed: FDOT finished Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons on SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd) between east of Harrell Ave and the Blind Pass Bridge, on the Treasure Island side of the border. Work was complete as of June 26, 2026. (FDOT)
🗳️ What’s Next & How to Get Involved
Note: dates below are past. - Next City Commission meeting: Tue., July 28, 2026, 6:00 PM — Miramar parking CUP continued hearing. - [NBCA: next North Beach Civic Association gathering, date/location TBD] - 📬 Subscribe to the North Beachcomber on Substack.
Sources: Meeting video · Official minutes (CivicClerk file 8000) via Agendas & Minutes.