June 9, 2026 Public Works/Public Safety Meeting Agenda Packet

June 9, 2026 Public Works/Public Safety Meeting · 2026-06-09 · agenda_packet

[case 2026-852] The Public Works/Safety Committee is considering a recommendation to the City Council for an ordinance (Ordinance No. 26-19-CC) regarding the operation of electric bicycles (e-bikes) and other micromobility devices. This follows state legislation (CS/SB 382) that establishes statewide regulations and creates a Micromobility Device Safety Task Force. The proposed ordinance aims to create a safer environment by managing e-bike traffic on pedestrian ways, consistent with state statutes. The committee will review crash data involving e-bikes in Destin from January 2025 to March 2026, which includes incidents on Airport Road, Highway 98, and Main Street. The committee's recommendation is to approve the ordinance for addition to the City Code of Ordinances. The ordinance defines various terms related to micromobility devices and outlines operational rules, including speed limits on sidewalks, yielding to pedestrians, and parking restrictions. Penalties for violations range from warnings to civil penalties up to $500. [case 2026-853] This agenda item is a placeholder for discussion by Chairman Jim Wood. No specific project details, applicant, case number, decision, or dates are provided. [Sandpiper Cove light, Gulf Shore Dr near the park, East Pass Towers, Norriego Point Recreation Area; case 2026-868] This agenda item addresses concerns raised by Marcie Bell regarding Holiday Isle. Specific issues include a dip in the road at Sandpiper Cove light, a non-operational traffic counter at Gulf Shore Drive, pedestrian signage and sidewalk usage near East Pass Towers, additional poles/roping in grass areas on the Harbor side, parking violations (City Staff, Life Guard spots, Fire Lanes), overflowing garbage cans at Norriego Point Recreation Area, and questions about park hours. The committee is to consider potential solutions such as pavement 'way finding' markers, street lighting, additional striping, and traffic arrows.