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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-23-2026 PR Agenda 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY, March 23, 2026 6:00 PM 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL 4) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of members. Deletions do not apply. 5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Item A: Meeting Minutes from February 23, 2026 6) PUBLIC INPUT 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Item A: Current Project(s) Update a. Riverview Park Planning a. Concept review and selection- Concept C (update on Council choice) b. Work order issued to begin Phase One design b. Main St. boat ramp- Awarded FBIP grant for construction a. Bid package under development. c. Swing and Bench Park- received permit and grant for construction a. Bid package under development d. Urban Forestry Grant Awards a. Tree Canopy Survey-field work complete awaiting final report. e. Hurricane Harbor a. Design concepts i. Review renderings-Two story concept selected Item B: Committee Member Park Updates Item C: Upcoming Events at Riverview Park a. March 27, 2026 Concert in the park b. March 28, 2026 Highwaymen Art Festival Postponed c. April 3, 2026 Easter Egg Hunt and Movie 530pm d. April 4, 2026 Sebastian River Craft Club e. April 10, 2026 Concert in the park f. April 11, 2026 Craft Club Show g. April 18, 2026 Earth Day Celebration h. April 24, 2026 Concert in the Park i. May 7, 2026 National Day of Prayer City Hall Noon j. May 8, 2026 Concert in the park k. May 9, 2026 Craft Club show l. June 5,2026 Summer Kickoff concert 8) NEW BUSINESS: a. Parks Impact Fees b. FIND Grants for 2026 cycle a. Riverview Park Docks/Piers/Public access b. Sembler Property shoreline purchase c. FBIP Grant Riverview Park Docks/Piers/Public access 9) ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA AND DATE: April 27 ,2026 10) ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY’S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. HOWEVER, THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO CHECK THE CITY WEBSITE FOR UP-TO- DATE INFORMATION ON ANY CHANGES TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AND THE LOCATION. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026 1. Call to Order--Chairperson Drumheller called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Present Ms. McLellan (a) Mr. Moore (a) Mr. Halleran Mr. Mauro Ms. Drumheller Ms. Webster Not Present Ms. Sheldon -- Excused 4. Announcements and Agenda Modifications Ms. Drumheller announced that the City of Sebastian is holding workshops on the potential impact of the property tax proposed legislation. She said for anyone interested in seeing how your tax dollars are spent, come and listen. This is something that would obviously impact our parks, green spaces and park maintenance in the city. 5. Approval of Minutes A MOTION by Mr. Mauro and SECOND by Mr. Halleran to approve the Minutes of January 26, 2026 was made by unanimously voice vote. 6. Public Input -- None 7. Unfinished Business A. Current Project(s) Update 1. Riverview Park Planning a. Concept review and selection -- Concept C (update on Council choice) b. Work order issued to begin Phase One design Mr. Blankenship stated the City received a grant from the State for 3 million dollars. Phase One is being planned. This must be completed by September, then we can move on with the Phase One elements. 2. Main Street Boat Ramp -- awarded FHIP grant for construction a. Bid package under development 3. Swing and Bench Park -- received permit and grant for construction a. Bid package under development PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 3 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Mr. Blankenship said because of the funding agency the Main Street Boat Ramp and the Swing and Park Bench Park have been combined. Both projects have shoreline stabilization issues. The City is putting together the bid package for the project. 4. Urban Forestry Grant Awards a. Filbert Street Park exotic removal and native replanting -- complete b. Tree Canopy Survey -- filed work complete, awaiting final report 5. Hurricane Harbor a. Design concepts b. Review renderings -- two-story concept selected c. Demo Mr. Blankenship said these projects will be part of the 2027 budget process. B. Committee member park updates Ms. Webster said the baseball field held opening day this past weekend. Mr. Blankenship said the new equipment was installed. Mr. Halleran said he was at Bryant Street Park today, and the palm trees were trimmed. He said at George Street Park, one neighbor continues to park their vehicle on the Park side, but everything else looks good there. He went to the Pickleball Courts on Sunday, and he saw nothing that was needed there. Mr. Moore said he noticed at Riverview Park a volleyball net was missing. Mr. Mauro said he had nothing to report. Ms. McClellan said all her parks look good. Ms. Drumheller said Garden Street Park really look rough after the freeze. Mr. Blankenship said he would encourage everyone be patient with the shrubs and plantings at all the parks. Staff is not going to take things out yet. Ms. Drumheller said the beautiful new tree plantings at Filbert Park do not look that bad. C. Upcoming Events at Riverview Park 1. Star Party February 21, 2026 Mr. Blankenship said according to the Treasure Coast Astrological Society, since they have been holding this event at Twin Piers this past Saturday, they saw their largest crowd. This has turned out to be a great event for the city. 2. Concert in the Park, February 27, 2026 3. Sebastian River Art Club, March 7, 2026 4. Concert in the Park, March 13, 2026 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 3 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026 5. Sebastian Craft Club, March 14, 2026 6. Shrimpfest, March 21 & 22, 2026 7. Concert in the Park, March 27, 2026 8. Highwaymen Art Festival, March 28, 2026 Mr. Blankenship said staff has been working with Michael Sears, who is one of the second-generation Highwaymen. Mr. Sears said Sebastian played a big role in their history. There will be 12 to 15 exhibitors. It will be a smaller festival that will showcase Highwaymen artwork. 8. New Business A. Kildare Park tree and table Mr. Blankenship said this project will have to wait until the weather warms up. B. FCT Grant, Sembler property Mr. Blankenship said the City received a grant to purchase the Sembler property. This property is south of the old Hurricane Harbor was well as vacant lot south of Hurricane Harbor. There is discussion of possibly building an event center. C. Hardee Park Playground Mr. Blankenship said all staff has left to do is put in the benches and some mulch. He said the playground is twice the size of the old one and has some new amenities. 9. Items for Next Agenda and Date: March 23, 2026 10. Adjourn There being no further business, MOTION to Adjourn was made by Ms. Webster, SECOND by Mr. Halleran, and approved via voice vote. The m eeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. By:______________________________ Date:___________________________ Vicki Drumheller, Chairperson