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Communications staff presented three draft supplementary designs and a proposed color and font palette intended to align with the city's primary logo. Staff recommended a simplified mark better suited to circular profile images used by social platforms and a standardized Myriad font for document headings.

Council discussion favored a design showing a single tree and pelican (option 3 in the presentation). The council also approved standardized email-signature layouts and asked staff to use an internal platform to populate consistent signatures for employees and to produce guidelines for when to use the main city logo versus the supplementary mark. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with one dissent: Vice Mayor Jones voted no because he preferred option 1, but the rest of the council voted to adopt the selected mark.

Staff said the supplementary logo will be incorporated into a brand-guidelines document that clarifies permitted uses, color values, fonts, and approved treatments for official documents, social media, and email signatures. The city also plans to ensure the new signature templates are auto-populated from existing personnel records to encourage consistent application.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 12, 2025 - City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a supplementary logo and directed staff to develop city-wide brand guidelines and standardized email signature templates; Vice Mayor Jones preferred an alternate design but voted in the majority.","taxTitle","Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida","taxId",52013,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283915,"Council approves purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit vehicles under budget",118,9612000,9730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2585452-d584a369e814aa1030c17d0f94ce4d05&start=9612&end=9730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2585452-d584a369e814aa1030c17d0f94ce4d05/thumbnail_9612000.jpg","/articles/6283915/Sebastian/Indian-River-County/Florida/Council-approves-purchase-of-four-Chevrolet-Tahoe-pursuit-vehicles-under-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283915-cce99ae3259e46bbb8c8e56022889761/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147546&Signature=PxPKolshiiyi2NWBAbzfB7T7jLHSU0wTySUKaZDtbHkChiViiPITziXh3HRGbjOsj~UwhemrRAgq~vdsWKEmoJUC~Vr~xWkNGHL2d1TycCRNeZ7zivlRYuSb0oFYRLs~Zdy~Fwdi~7ZWYLqHIpGckagVgSR8wDygMCGG8fQhTsrS3rOkNe9gBdt20fU4DKZWtaEl4~9ydQ6sTeCWlzkNwM19Lv4yxVduII-d-~ektkiokS-fOmjE14PfJKtKg19KOf5KHsfEYPzftftu5vm5ADaM5oAs7mdfhYsyCvIDtWyOC6hZj6Nv9PQHGwVl4kO1rzjE~zob9tG9sibxOFBvVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sebastian City Council on March 12 authorized purchase orders for four Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles and related upfitting work, approving expenditures that cumulatively remain under the amount budgeted this fiscal year.

City staff requested authority to issue purchase orders for four Chevy Tahoes and to upfit them for police use. The city reported a budgeted amount of $296,996 for the purchase in the current fiscal year; the combined total requested in the two purchase orders was $290,610.85. Staff said the department will re-use some equipment from existing vehicles to keep the purchase under budget and that future equipment replacements will be adjusted in subsequent budgets.

Procurement staff and the police chief were available to answer council questions. The council approved the purchase on a roll-call vote (Council member Dodd: Yes; Council member Nunn: Yes; Mayor McPartland: Yes; Vice Mayor Jones: Yes; Council member Dixon: Yes).","The council authorized purchase orders for four Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles and upfitting, with a total requested expenditure of $290,610.85, under the department's $296,996 budgeted amount for the fiscal year.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283920,"Residents press council for lower neighborhood speed limits; staff outlines traffic studies and enforcement steps",1301,4698000,5999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2585452-d584a369e814aa1030c17d0f94ce4d05&start=4698&end=5999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2585452-d584a369e814aa1030c17d0f94ce4d05/thumbnail_4698000.jpg","/articles/6283920/Sebastian/Indian-River-County/Florida/Residents-press-council-for-lower-neighborhood-speed-limits-staff-outlines-traffic-studies-and-enforcement-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283920-00b8891dd7e5cf07f585f9830cbb6c69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147546&Signature=oGMcs535vo2zdXAAKbXTRS68M00MFP3nSd30pNAFOkhh1I~rRrUm-oo-w~BQY4axcjt7gdfoMfSKrNSCIhjRUWKxxYixFvmABBLuoBQFl5gO8YMTreJ3v2094Vw8aKsvdELASFfD91LC4Vr1DV3q8Rnp2PaRtRJcnt0oe-k0GBPsQe-rSsHktn6TLFqItW8sJWff-9agn4HZ-8unM3smiwMRDcdse6dJsb9u-oayluOi0OifES1pFycBhn7FdEuT6Zw2f0Cwh3dy5jIozi5O5Gcn8m~kUXuOL2Xj39ZozORuZedjujNsL3W8zwxYQaGW5rul1s81MIS~4h8tP8iK0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents at the March 12 meeting asked the Sebastian City Council to act on speeding in residential neighborhoods, asking for lower speed limits, four-way stops and traffic calming measures.

Public commenters described close calls and frequent high speeds on residential streets including Barber, Roseland, Fleming and Lakeport Drive. Several speakers referenced safety for children and older residents and urged changes such as lowering speed limits from 30 to 20–25 mph on local streets and installing traffic-calming features.

One speaker cited Florida Statute 316.183 as authorization for municipalities to set local maximum speed limits of 20–25 mph after an investigation and urged the council to act. Business and resident commenters opposed widespread speed-limit reductions on grounds that it would slow traffic unnecessarily and could damage cars; they suggested targeted enforcement and radar speed displays instead.

Public Works and city staff responded that the city routinely conducts traffic studies on request and uses the 85th percentile speed metric in line with MUTCD standards to evaluate travel speeds. For the specific Layport segment staff found missing speed-limit signs and added them; they reported selective enforcement that resulted in two traffic stops in that area over the prior week.

Council members urged continued selective enforcement and asked staff to review the streets mentioned during public comment. Council member Nunn described personally observing pedestrians and children standing in the roadway and urged parental vigilance. Council member Jones, citing his law enforcement background, said selective enforcement is effective and noted prior enforcement activity on streets raised by residents.

Staff proposed further targeted speed studies and selective enforcement deployments rather than an immediate citywide reduction of residential speed limits. Council members suggested short-term options such as additional enforcement details, four-way stop evaluations at specific intersections and digital radar speed signs.

No formal ordinance or resolution was adopted at the meeting; staff was directed to follow up on the streets raised by speakers, conduct or update traffic studies as needed and coordinate with the police department on enforcement.","Multiple residents urged the council to lower residential speed limits and add traffic-calming measures. City staff said traffic studies are conducted routinely, signs were added where missing and targeted enforcement yielded recent stops; council members discussed enforcement and driver behavior.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283925,"Council pauses accessory-dwelling ordinance after lengthy debate; staff to return with tightened draft",5095,6560000,11655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2585452-d584a369e814aa1030c17d0f94ce4d05&start=6560&end=11655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2585452-d584a369e814aa1030c17d0f94ce4d05/thumbnail_6560000.jpg","/articles/6283925/Sebastian/Indian-River-County/Florida/Council-pauses-accessory-dwelling-ordinance-after-lengthy-debate-staff-to-return-with-tightened-draft","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283925-cf8a3ac5d347056112d882fe87a42032/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147546&Signature=m8jm-RbYmTECqYXRt6mLqMsjPzOV678LsZHx99vzUWD54RHZTuXdD0FHwvcl41Du347mb9y4sdSV4InJOyoED4XK4q7~CW5a8R5VmyEgD0uiftk~XFhGrGllXgUIf6EF4BV2twGLe4wllZMEzAp1wjDjrUHz-ozsIM5o6glX8lPcY-6obFB8y~Xzbo5ABiuB~acbsr9vFY19hCVKAo5o2hyjQbv01WzzKjwJrCOYmklejazzSUbnp7eoqdn~fEvw4rhAvn3q2v9anfM8JKx-0jsV9IAJ2q5IwompgwZq7O85qnpFuY4YMqIMibg~wEj-6UfYon3YpRbpVKiGQeFAGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A proposed ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) citywide drew extended public comment and council debate on March 12, and the council decided not to advance the proposal as written.

City planning staff presented a draft ordinance intended to establish standards for detached or attached ADUs, including size limits (proposed minimum 300 square feet, maximum 1,000 square feet) and requirements to meet setbacks, building coverage and other zoning rules. The draft also would have allowed ADUs in smaller lots than some council members preferred.

The proposal prompted extensive public comment and an applicant presentation from Brad Reardon of Renovations Plus, who said ADUs provide affordable, multigenerational housing options and can be an income source for homeowners. Supporters said ADUs help families house aging parents, returning adult children and essential workers. Opponents and several council members warned the proposed language could permit rentals on small quarter-acre lots and raised concerns about parking, septic capacity, 911 addressing and the potential for unregulated short-term rentals.

After discussion, the council voted to deny the ordinance at first reading. Later in the meeting members successfully moved to reconsider that vote and then directed staff to return with a revised draft that relies on the city's existing guest-house framework (making guest houses a conditional use in RS-10 and RM-8 zoning districts) and tighter, clearer standards. Staff told the council the revised approach could be returned for a second reading on April 9 and that individual council members could meet with staff in advance to provide specific drafting suggestions.

Staff also noted a number of practical compliance details to consider: the property appraiser treats an accessory rental unit differently for homestead assessment if it is rented rather than occupied by a family member, impact fees apply, and the county health department must review septic capacity for additional dwelling units. Staff said some ADU-like units already exist in the city and bringing them into compliance would allow building inspections and proper permitting.

Council discussion repeatedly flagged parking, minimum lot size and septic-system impacts as subjects that must be clarified before adoption. At the end of the session the council voted to bring the item back for a revised second reading; council members said they want language that preserves neighborhood character while allowing limited, well-defined ADUs.

The city clerk recorded votes on several related motions as the council navigated first-reading denial, reconsideration and direction for a revised draft. A second reading was scheduled for April 9.","The council declined to advance a broad accessory-dwelling unit ordinance at first reading, then voted to reconsider and directed staff to return with revisions that rely on existing guest-house rules and tighter standards before a second reading on April 9.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283930,"Sebastian City Council adopts three-year strategic plan focused on efficiency, growth and public safety",1536,3106000,4642000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2585452-d584a369e814aa1030c17d0f94ce4d05&start=3106&end=4642","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2585452-d584a369e814aa1030c17d0f94ce4d05/thumbnail_3106000.jpg","/articles/6283930/Sebastian/Indian-River-County/Florida/Sebastian-City-Council-adopts-three-year-strategic-plan-focused-on-efficiency-growth-and-public-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283930-b41e7cbc28bdc16d2570bc1849847b1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147546&Signature=bvfan1lDR~yB8PtYGN9XFyaaLrrRh127lzjS-STz53V9toeexOGIiCzYke~-uJTsbc2PrZ4zE0fvxEBLxx8SebHxTFZAkX6eEI0KjMby6oWqtWEcD1OnhQhXGIKY0cGD1QN4KCIibN6OHYF5pVnJ2izMwqIFNgvATiaEPfkRLCyFo4NYo0w5au5VCF-GdhDp~NnHrn03QjFCqP9062twZMHxfBPmYyHcqyOkEupq2cDIkiZtNR7DLwBD9vX9~50QyAEy8C7rxfI9lpPyZugbKqJVShxZylvPm~xedOUS1BZ0-NJjBZXBQMDNeW~0pLWjYSHjC3wwlxYqcD~R5aDlIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sebastian City Council on March 12 approved a three-year strategic plan laying out seven goals and detailed objectives and action plans to guide city operations through the next budget cycle.

The plan, developed with outside consultants and staff over about a year, sets goals for recreational programs, compliance with state septic-to-sewer mandates, code compliance, organizational efficiency, preservation of the city’s coastal character, public safety and economic development. City Manager Brian Benton will have overall responsibility for executing the plan, with an executive-team lead assigned to each objective.

Consultants Dr. Saviak and Dr. Levy summarized the research-driven process behind the plan, saying it included interviews with elected and administrative leadership, a workforce survey, community workshops and multiple public input opportunities. The plan pairs objectives with strategies, timelines, personnel, resources and metrics intended to let council and staff track progress.

Highlights include a Citizens Academy by February 2026, a pilot stormwater project for the Easy Street Pond to reduce nutrient loads, a plan to achieve an 85% code compliance rate before cases go to a magistrate, a virtual building inspection program, leadership training and succession planning for city staff, and objectives to increase airport leasing revenue and transient aircraft traffic.

The plan also calls for a strategy to comply with state House Bill 1379 (the septic-to-sewer mandate) and includes objectives to measure and improve pavement condition and to pursue opportunities to address enclaves and expand the tax base in collaboration with the county. The council heard that the plan should be integrated into the coming budget process so items in the plan can be funded and tracked.

Council members praised staff and consultants for a comprehensive document but emphasized execution: several council members urged that individual budget items be tied to plan objectives so the council can see what each line item funds. Benton said staff will work to incorporate plan elements into the budget and recommended regular performance reporting — possibly quarterly — so the council can monitor progress.

On a roll-call vote the council approved the plan unanimously (Vice Mayor Jones: Yes; Council member Dixon: Yes; Council member Dodd: Yes; Council member Nunn: Yes; Mayor McPartland: Yes).","The Sebastian City Council voted unanimously to adopt a three-year strategic plan that sets seven goals and detailed objectives for parks, infrastructure, public safety and economic development and assigns execution responsibility to the city manager.","actionData","errors"]

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