Members of the Flagler Sport Fishing Club and other residents presented a citizen petition and public comments opposing Ordinance 2025‑13, the draft shoreline fishing ordinance that would authorize the commission to designate restricted shore zones. Petitioners said the draft ordinance is too broad and would unduly restrict long‑standing public fishing rights; they urged the city to work with anglers, lifeguards, businesses and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on tailored, non‑restrictive alternatives.The city attorney responded that the ordinance’s stated intent is to make restricted zones “no bigger than they have to be” and suggested staff and stakeholders consider geographic and temporal (time‑of‑day) limits rather than wholesale bans. Commissioners emphasized the goal is safety, not a ban on surf fishing, and encouraged the fishing community and staff to meet; the city manager agreed to schedule a meeting between staff, the city attorney and representatives of the Flagler Sport Fishing Club.In public comment, speakers including Capt. Mike Vickers and Roy Matkins, and veterans’ groups described surf fishing as a long‑standing community activity and emphasized education, signage at lifeguard towers and time‑of‑day coordination as potential solutions. At least one resident raised concerns about how any restriction would affect disabled fishermen who may rely on specific beach access points.The commission did not take an ordinance vote or adopt final rules; instead it directed staff to convene stakeholder meetings and return with proposals for the commission to consider in public session.