Sebastian public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a quasi‑judicial public hearing on a site plan, conditional use permit and waiver for the Ameron Boat & RV Storage Facility located at 45 Ashbury Boulevard, a 3.8‑acre CG‑zoned parcel. The commission will also consider a public hearing recommending the City Council approve a preliminary re‑plat for the Maxwell‑Schumann Commercial Subdivision, which would re‑plat 1.93 acres from eight lots to a two‑lot commercial subdivision, and the item is requested to be tabled to the January 15, 2026 meeting.

• Ameron Boat & RV Storage Facility – site plan, conditional use permit, waiver; 45 Ashbury Blvd., 3.8 acres, CG zoning
• Maxwell‑Schumann Commercial Subdivision – preliminary re‑plat of 1.93 acres, converting eight lots to two‑lot commercial subdivision; request to table to Jan 15 2026

City Council

The City Council will discuss the sale of surplus land on Bailey Drive and a new hangar lease at the Sebastian Municipal Airport. The body will also consider appointments for the Charter Review Committee and the Citizens Budget Review Advisory Board.

• Sale of surplus land on Bailey Drive to Spirit of Sebastian, LLC
• Contract for Tree Inventory and Condition Assessment with Wiregrass Ecological Associates, LLC
• New hangar lease at Sebastian Municipal Airport for Hayburn Asset Management, LLC
• Resolution No. R-25-48 to accept FDOT grant for Terminal Apron Expansion
• Alcohol Beverage Approval for Camarena Family

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The scheduled Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting for December 15, 2025 was canceled. The agenda listed only standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, announcements, approval of minutes, unfinished business, new business, items for next agenda, and adjournment. No substantive business, contracts, rezoning, or hearings were included.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was canceled. The agenda listed only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and announcements. No substantive business, rezoning, contracts, or ordinance items were presented for decision or discussion.

City Council

The Sebastian City Council will vote on several public hearings, including the approval of a preliminary plat for the 162‑unit Hawks Landing townhome subdivision on 20.38 acres. The council will also take up ordinance amendments for contractor licensing and a comprehensive plan land‑use map change that would rezone 148.5 acres to low‑density residential. Additional items include a road‑closure request for a Rotary event, appointments to the 2025 Charter Review Committee, and a revised emergency‑closure disaster wage policy.

• Resolution R-25-41 – approval of preliminary plat for “Hawks Landing”, 162‑unit townhome subdivision on 20.38 acres (existing RM‑8 zoning)
• Ordinance O-25-04 – second reading to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for 148.5 acres to low‑density residential
• Ordinance O-25-05 – second reading for rezoning and PUD‑R designation of 148.5 acres (existing RS‑10, IN, IL zones)
• Ordinance O-25-16 – second reading to amend building regulations for contractor licensing revisions
• Road closure consideration for the Rotary Craft Brew Hullabaloo special event scheduled for December 6

Natural Resources Board

The Natural Resources Board will meet to approve minutes from the November 4th meeting and discuss updates on the Sustainable Sebastian initiative, including tree preservation and invasive species removal. The board will also prepare for the upcoming Christmas Parade.

• Approval of November 4th, 2025 Board minutes
• Sustainable Sebastian: Tree City USA updates
• Sustainable Sebastian: Invasive species removal at Filbert Street Park
• Christmas Parade preparations for December 6th
• Next meeting scheduled for January 6th, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Sebastian Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025 was canceled. Consequently, there are no agenda items, approvals, public hearings, or new business to be considered. No minutes or decisions will be recorded.

Natural Resources Board

The Natural Resources Board will hold a working session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Art Center on Main Street next to Sebastian City Hall. The session will focus on preparing seed packets to be distributed during the Christmas Parade and creating outreach materials for future events. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for preparation work. The notice also provides ADA accommodation contact information and appeal filing instructions.

• Preparation of seed packets for parade distribution
• Creation of outreach materials for future events
• Meeting scheduled for 4:00 PM at the Art Center on Main Street
• ADA accommodation contact: (407)‑589‑5330
• Appeal filing deadline: within ten days with City Clerk

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will review updates on several city park projects, including the selection of Concept C for Riverview Park, the award of an FBIP grant for the Main St. boat ramp, and permits and grants for the Swing and Bench Park. The committee will also discuss urban forestry activities such as the Filbert Street Park exotic removal and the Tree Canopy Survey consultant selection. Public input will be heard, and upcoming events like the Riverview Park Christmas Parade on December 6 will be noted.

• Riverview Park planning – Concept C selected
• Main St. boat ramp – awarded FBIP grant for construction
• Swing and Bench Park – received permit and grant for construction
• Filbert Street Park – exotic removal and native replanting underway
• Tree Canopy Survey – consultant selection underway

City Council

The City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss a $3.61 million FDEP grant for septic-to-sewer conversion and a $1.5 million contract for utility services labor. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths to new council members and the election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor.

• FDEP grant agreement LG024 for $3,610,000 for Septic-to-Sewer Conversion Project
• Purchase Order to Meeks Plumbing, Inc. not to exceed $1,500,000 for Utility Services Labor
• Ordinance O-25-05: Rezoning request for PUD-R designation for 148.5 acres
• Purchase Order for Playworx Playsets LLC for $75,453.08 for Hardee Park playground replacement
• Ordinance O-25-16: Amendments to Building and Building Regulations code

Construction Board

The Sebastian Construction Board will review Proposed Ordinance O-25-16 that amends Chapter 26 of the City Code to update contractor licensing categories and definitions. The board will hear a staff report and examine redlined changes to the ordinance. It will then consider recommending the ordinance’s approval to the City Council.

• Review of Proposed Ordinance O-25-16 regarding contractor licensing category changes
• Staff report and redlined changes to Chapter 26, Article VI Contractors
• Consideration to recommend approval of Ordinance O-25-16 to the City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold quasi‑judicial hearings on two site‑plan applications: a new 1,577 sf office building at the City of Sebastian Cemetery (1921 N. Central Ave) and the Hawk’s Landing development of 162 townhome units on a 20.38‑acre parcel east of Schumann Drive. A separate public hearing will recommend that the City Council approve a preliminary re‑plat of the Hawk’s Landing subdivision to create the 162 townhome lots. Commissioners will hear presentations, public input, and then take action on each item.

• Quasi‑judicial hearing – site‑plan for a 1,577 sf office building at 1921 N. Central Ave (current zoning PS, land use Institutional)
• Quasi‑judicial hearing – site‑plan for Hawk’s Landing: 162 townhome units, 8 units/acre, private amenity center, dog park, landscaping, stormwater and utilities (current zoning RM‑8, land use MDR)
• Public hearing – recommendation to City Council for preliminary re‑plat of Hawk’s Landing subdivision (re‑plat blocks 581‑583 to 162 townhome lots)

Natural Resources Board

The Natural Resources Board will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and receive updates on the Sustainable Sebastian plan, including invasive species removal at Filbert Street Park and the upcoming Air Potato round‑up on February 14, 2026. The board will take action to endorse Little Free Libraries in parks and to set the date and time for a seed‑packet work day supporting the Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025. Additional discussion will cover a debrief of the Garden Club Park Weeding Day and other event preparations.

• Approve October 7, 2025 Natural Resources Board meeting minutes (action item)
• Endorse Little Free Libraries in city parks (action item)
• Approve date and time for seed‑packet work day for the Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025 (action item)
• Provide update on Filbert Street Park invasive species removal under the Urban Forestry Grant
• Plan Air Potato round‑up scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee is discussing design concepts and renderings for Hurricane Harbor and Riverview Park. Members will also review a replacement design for the Hardee Park playground.

• Review of Hurricane Harbor design concepts and renderings
• Riverview Park planning updates including Main St. boat ramp and Swing and Bench Park construction
• Filbert Street Park exotic removal and native replanting via Urban Forestry Grant
• Review of Hardee Park playground replacement design
• Discussion of Recreation Program Calendar including Kids Fest and Trunk or Treat

City Council

The Sebastian City Council will consider several new business items, including large purchase orders for road and public‑safety projects and grant agreements for park and boat‑ramp improvements. Routine consent agenda items such as travel authorizations and a piggyback contract for pavement‑management software will be enacted by a single motion. The meeting also includes a public input period and brief announcements of community events.

• Approve purchase order up to $642,618.30 for Asphalt Paving Systems for Phase 4 road paving (preservation pavement method).
• Approve purchase order $174,000 for Heavy Civil, Inc. for driveway culvert maintenance and concrete services (Phase 4).
• Approve purchase order $142,868.87 for Motorola Solutions, Inc. for public safety communications.
• Approve FIND grant agreement of $93,250 for shoreline stabilization at Swing and Bench Park.
• Approve FIND grant agreement of $250,000 for dredging of the Main Street Boat Ramp.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend a rezoning action to the City Council. The proposal involves converting 148.5 acres into a Planned Unit Development for residential use.

• Rezoning request for Treasure Bay (DR Horton) from RS-10, IN, and IL to PUD-R
• Proposed development of 110 single-family units and 70 paired villas
• Project location: East of Lance Street, West of F.E.C. Railroad, South of Gilson & Concord Avenues, and North of Beach Cove Mobile Home Park

City Council

The City Council will discuss several high-value equipment purchases for the Police and Stormwater divisions. The body is also considering a utility easement abandonment for a commercial project on U.S. Highway #1 and the appointment of Construction Board members.

• Selection of Estep Construction, Inc. and Florasod LLC for citywide ditch and swale grading up to $750,000
• Purchase of five Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles for $264,397.50 and upfitting for $120,485.04
• Resolution R-25-39 for abandonment of public utility easements at 900 & 908 U.S. Highway #1 (Dunkin Donuts)
• Purchase of a Neptune NP800/325 Trailer for the Stormwater Division for $159,144.47
• Purchase order for Euna Budget Pro software for the Finance Department for $67,100.00

City Council

The council will consider routine consent‑agenda purchases for the Sebastian Police Department, including a Ford Transit van, a Ford Explorer with upfitting, and six onboard radios. It will also vote on Resolution R‑25‑39 to abandon public utility easements at 900 and 908 US Highway #1 for a new commercial building. In new business, the council will approve large purchase orders for five Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles, related upfitting, and other infrastructure repairs and equipment.

• Consent agenda: $50,285 purchase order for a 2026 Ford Transit T‑350 Cargo Van for the Police Department
• Consent agenda: $44,128.32 purchase order for a 2026 Ford Explorer and vehicle upfitting for the Police Department
• Resolution R‑25‑39 to abandon public utility easements at 900 & 908 US Highway #1 (Dunkin Donuts site)
• New business: $264,397.50 purchase order for five Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles and $120,485.04 for vehicle upfitting
• New business: $58,532 purchase order for investigation and slip‑lining repairs of failed culvert piping at La Playa and Harris Dr.

Natural Resources Board

The Natural Resources Board will vote on a resolution committing to reduce single‑use plastics. The meeting also includes approval of the September 2, 2025 minutes, a debrief of the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, and discussion of fertilizer‑ordinance outreach during the prohibited June‑September period. Staff will also plan upcoming events such as the Garden Club Park workday on October 11.

• Resolution for the Commitment to the Reduction of Single‑Use Plastics – Charles Stadelman
• Approval of September 2, 2025 Natural Resources Board meeting minutes
• Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup debrief – 3.93 tons debris collected, 1,206 volunteers (Sebastian: 0.4 tons, 55 volunteers)
• Fertilizer ordinance prohibited application period June 1–September 30
• Garden Club Park workday – Saturday, October 11, 2025, 8:00 am–11:00 am

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on several park projects, including the Riverview Park plan, the Main St. boat ramp grant award, and the Swing and Bench Park permit. It will also discuss upcoming events at Riverview Park such as Kids Fest on October 4 and Trunk‑or‑Treat on October 24, 2025. New business includes the recreation program calendar for upcoming activities. No formal decisions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Award of FBIP grant for Main St. boat ramp construction
• Permit received for Swing and Bench Park
• Design concepts and renderings for Hurricane Harbor
• Kids Fest scheduled October 4, 2025 at Riverview Park
• Trunk or Treat and Movie Night scheduled October 24, 2025 at Riverview Park

City Council

The City Council will hold a final public hearing to adopt the FY2025-2026 budget and millage. The body will also consider a large-scale land use amendment for 148.5 acres and a new retirement plan for general employees.

• Final Public Hearing for FY2025-2026 Final Millage and Tentative Budget
• Ordinance O-25-04: Request to change 148.5 acres from Mixed Use, Industrial, and Commercial/Industrial to Low Density Residential
• Resolution R-25-36: Purchase orders for janitorial and sanitation supplies from Imperial Bag & Paper Co, LLC, not to exceed $33,900.00
• Grant agreement of $15,095.55 for exotic plant removal at Filbert Street Park
• Variance request for 851 Wasena Avenue to exceed 30% maximum building coverage for a Chickee Hut

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a quasi‑judicial public hearing on a site‑plan development application for an RV and boat storage facility at 6075 99th Street. The proposal includes 140 covered parking spaces, a 450‑square‑foot office building, and related site improvements, and seeks approval for industrial land use and industrial zoning. Commissioners will consider staff findings, public testimony, and then vote on the application. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 4, 2025
• Quasi‑judicial public hearing – site‑plan development for 99th Street Storage (6075 99th Street) – RV & boat storage, 140 covered spaces, 450 sq ft office, industrial land use and zoning

City Council

The City Council will discuss and consider adopting a tentative budget and a millage rate of 3.4455 for the 2025 calendar year. The meeting includes reviews of the Capital Improvement Program and city financial policies. A final public hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2025.

• Resolution R-25-31: Adopting a tentative millage of 3.4455 mills
• Resolution R-25-32: Adopting the tentative FY 2025-2026 budget
• Resolution R-25-33: Adopting the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program ($46.2 million over 6 years)
• Resolution R-25-34: Adopting financial policies for FY 2025-2026
• Proposed FY26 capital projects: $3,147,500 for street work and $1,110,000 for Terminal Apron Expansion

City Council

The council will conduct second‑reading and adoption hearings for Ordinance O-25-13, which creates a retirement plan and trust for general city employees, and Ordinance O-25-14, which establishes the board of trustees for that plan. A consent agenda will be approved covering temporary road closures for the Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Trail and the 1st Annual City of Sebastian Kids Fest, as well as a purchase order for Network Services up to $5,800. New business includes selecting Sage Services Inc. as the primary vendor for citywide right‑of‑way and ditch‑mowing services and approving an investment of city funds into the iThink Financial Public Fund CD.

• Public hearing: Ordinance O-25-13 – second reading to establish a retirement plan and trust for city employees
• Public hearing: Ordinance O-25-14 – second reading to create the Board of Trustees for the retirement plan
• Consent agenda: temporary road closures on Dryden Avenue for the Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Trail and around Riverview Park for the Kids Fest
• Consent agenda: purchase orders for Network Services dba Network Distribution not to exceed $5,800
• New business: selection of Sage Services Inc. as primary vendor (alternate STS Maintain Services) for ITB 25‑19 right‑of‑way and ditch‑mowing

Natural Resources Board

The board will discuss the Sustainable Sebastian initiative and debrief on the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup. Members are planning several autumn events, including the Touch & Tour and Sebastian Kids Fest.

• Stormwater Superhero Kids’ Activity Proposal by Frank Trinkle
• Touch & Tour event on September 13th
• International Coastal Cleanup on September 20th
• Sebastian Kids Fest on October 4th
• Christmas Parade on December 6th

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings for two ordinances establishing a retirement plan and a Board of Trustees for general city employees. The body will also discuss rate adjustments for the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course and potential changes to November and December meeting dates.

• First reading of Ordinance O-25-13 to establish a retirement plan and trust for general employees
• First reading of Ordinance O-25-14 to create a Board of Trustees for the general employees' retirement plan
• Purchase order for Alan Jay Automotive Management Inc. in the amount of $33,019.00 for a 2026 Nissan Frontier
• Proposed FY 25-26 Sebastian Municipal Golf Course rate adjustments
• Alcohol beverage approvals for Kenny Family and Sebastian Fitness / Micki Discepolo