Residents raise beach, neighborhood and traffic concerns during Port Royal public comment

Several residents used the public‑comment periods at the May 8 meeting to press for localized fixes and clarity on proposed moratoria.

Will Murphy of Camp Saxton Way described disorder at Sands Beach and challenged council members to visit the site to see "mayhem" in parking and beach access. Rebecca Bass (Wrights Pointe resident and property owner) asked the council to clarify that a moratorium on multifamily development targets large apartment complexes rather than modest townhome infill and proposed an exception or amendment for a small infill townhome project she has been developing. Gail Tramentano expressed concern about multifamily growth and short‑term rentals and urged enforcement to preserve neighborhood character.

In non‑agenda public comment, Samuel Smalls (Casablanca community) advocated for adding playground upgrades to the budget and requested speed bumps and more focused police presence during peak times to address persistent speeding and poor road maintenance in his neighborhood; he noted several streets appear to have been neglected and asked the council to press state agencies where roads are state‑owned.

Council members acknowledged the concerns and indicated staff is pursuing speed‑bump approvals and other remedies; they encouraged residents to work with staff on in‑progress permitting matters for short‑term rentals and to submit written materials for planning or budget consideration.