may 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Packet

May 4, 2026 City Council Meeting · 2026-05-04 · agenda_packet

[case 2025-CC-004246 (Chandler, Lennox v. City of Destin), 2025-CA-0694 (Centeno, Daisy, v. Key Destin Owner LLC, City of Destin, et al.)] Destin City Council Meeting on May 4, 2026. Agenda items include proclamations for National Public Works Week, Family Night, Mayors' Monarch Pledge, and Drinking Water Week. A fireworks request from the Destin Parks Foundation for America 250 is also on the agenda. Public hearings are scheduled for two ordinances: 26-06-LC, renumbering and renaming Article 11 of the Land Development Code to Article 7 (Resource Conservation, Protection, Resiliency, and Sustainability), and 25-24-LC, deleting and replacing Articles 2 (Administration) and 4 (Public Participation) of the Land Development Code. The consent agenda includes parking for the Blessing of the Youth event. City Manager reports cover a Comprehensive Plan EAR work authorization, tow truck fees, state-acquired lands at Norriego Point Park, and board/committee appointments. An executive session is called for two legal cases: Chandler, Lennox v. City of Destin and Centeno, Daisy, v. Key Destin Owner LLC, City of Destin, et al. Destin City Council Meeting on May 4, 2026. This item is a presentation and proclamation for National Public Works Week, recognizing the City's Public Works Department and coinciding with the nationwide observance from May 17-23, 2026. The proclamation highlights the vital role of public works professionals in infrastructure and community well-being. Destin City Council Meeting on May 4, 2026. This item is a proclamation declaring Sunday, May 10, 2026, as Blessing of the Fleet Family Night. The proclamation encourages residents to spend quality time with their families and asks community organizations and businesses to support the event with family-friendly programming. Destin City Council Meeting on May 4, 2026. This item is a proclamation declaring May 2026 as the month to share the City's commitment to protecting monarch butterflies and other pollinators. The City has signed the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, and public information staff will promote pollinator-friendly practices and host a native Florida seed giveaway. Destin City Council Meeting on May 4, 2026. This item is a proclamation declaring May 3-9, 2026, as Drinking Water Week. The proclamation highlights the importance of drinking water, the work of the water sector, and encourages citizens to protect source waters and practice water conservation. Destin Water Users is identified as the water service provider. Destin City Council Meeting on May 4, 2026. The Destin Parks Foundation (DPF) requests support for the America 250 July 4th Extra Fireworks project. DPF proposes a reimbursement grant model where donors contribute through DPF, and DPF reimburses the City for approved expenditures. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is recommended for preparation. [Destin Community Center (for parking), Harborwalk Village (event location)] Destin City Council Meeting on May 4, 2026. This item is on the consent agenda and requests free parking at the Destin Community Center for the Blessing of the Youth event, which will be held on May 13th from 6-8 PM at Harborwalk Village. The Community Center will cone off the necessary parking spaces. [76 and 100 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, Florida; case DEV-001575-2025] Destin City Council Special Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026. A quasi-judicial hearing was held regarding a Development Order Compliance Review for Harborwalk Village Phase II (Application No. DEV-001575-2025) at 76 and 100 Harbor Boulevard. Staff identified potential major deviations including insufficient information for Phase 2B, building heights exceeding limits, setback issues, modifications to an access point on Highway 98, and parking exceeding maximums. The applicant argued the project substantially complies with DO 10-02. Public comments included concerns about harbor conditions, overcrowding, safety, and over-commercialization from Alan Osborne, and support for city progress and partnerships from Vandy Vela. Councilmember Hebert recused herself due to her husband's employment with Legendary. The council voted 5-1 to find the applicant not in compliance with Development Order 10-02, allowing the applicant to pursue options like a major deviation application. [Marler Street Parking Lot (for parking waiver), Commons Drive and Kelly Street (for re-striping), Holiday Isle Park Property (state acquired); case RFB 26-01-PW (Community Center Roof Replacement)] Destin City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026. A representative of local towing companies requested an increase in towing fees for non-consensual/private property tows, citing rising operational costs. The proposed base towing fee would increase from $175 to $230. Public comments included an incident at the library, statements from candidates for Interim City Councilmember, and concerns from a charter business operator regarding the city's regulation of bareboat charters. An easement agreement update was also provided. The council approved a temporary parking fee waiver for Destin High School Senior Activities at Marler Street Parking Lot and approved the re-striping of Commons Drive and a portion of Kelly Street. Chatham Morgan was appointed Interim City Council Member. An update on the Holiday Isle Park Property acquisition by the State of Florida was given. The council approved TDC FY27 expenditure plans for tourism promotion, allocating funds for an advanced funding agreement, beachfront park operations, and beach access improvements, with a motion to prioritize remaining funds for Norriego Point improvements. The construction contract for the Community Center Roof Replacement (RFB 26-01-PW) with Inland Construction & Engineering Inc. was approved. Resolution 26-07 amending the Thrift Plan was approved. The Crab Island Dolphin Tours Request was postponed to the May 18 council meeting.