City Commission - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Delray Beach City Commission discussed the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which includes a tentative millage rate increase and a drawdown of the city's reserve fund. The budget aims to maintain current service levels and address inflationary pressures, with a focus on public safety and infrastructure improvements.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Commission
Meeting Type
City Commission
Location
Delray Beach, FL
Meeting Date
July 14, 2026

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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ROLL CALLItem 1.

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGItem 2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

AGENDA APPROVALItem 3.A.

Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

PRESENTATIONS:Item 4.A.

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PRESENTATIONS:Item 4.B.

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - TEMPLE SINAI

PRESENTATIONS:Item 4.C.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA PRESENTATION

Recommendation: Receive a presentation from Junior Achievement of South Florida regarding available educational programs, funding opportunities, and the organization's intended impact on students within the City of Delray Beach.

PRESENTATIONS:Item 4.D.

PRESENTATION ON FEDERAL GRANT PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

Recommendation: Motion to provide a presentation on general procurement requirements applicable to federal grant programs, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), SHIP (when federal funds are involved), and other federally sourced awards administered by the City.

PRESENTATIONS:Item 4.E.

FOLLOW-UP AND CLARITY REGARDING MUNICIPALITY'S CEMETERY OPERATIONS

COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS:Item 5.A.1.

FOLLOW UP CONCERNING INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES

COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS:Item 5.B.

From the Public

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.A.

CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Recommendation: Motion to approve meeting minutes as listed below: May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT May 8, 2026 Goal Setting & Strategic Planning Session Minutes - DRAFT May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT May 26, 2026 Joint City Commission & CRA Workshop Meeting Minutes -DRAFT June 2, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes - DRAFT June 9, 2026 Special (Closed Attorney/Client Session) - DRAFT

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.B.

APPROVAL OF STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, WHICH HAS THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO DISBURSE FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES OF A REGIONAL DOMESTIC SECURITY TASK FORCE (RDSTF).

Recommendation: Motion to approve of the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) agreement renewal to facilitate additional reimbursement of funds to offset the expenses incurred by the City to sustain and purchase specialized equipment for mitigating Hazardous Materials incidents.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.C.

SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY (SWA) BLIGHTED AND DISTRESSED PROPERTY CLEAN-UP GRANT CONSIDERATION

Recommendation: Motion to approve the authorization of the application process for the SWA Blighted and Distressed Property Clean-up Grant Application. (Please note the 2026 grant has not been released yet)

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.D.

RESOLUTION NO. 105-26 FUNDING COMMITMENTS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROGRAM

Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No. 105-26 in support of the City of Delray Beach Renourishment Program. This resolution supports the beach and coastal management programs of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), advising the State of Florida that the City of Delray Beach (City) will consider participation and will provide the local funding share necessary to implement any State beach and coastal management program approved by the City Commission for participation.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.E.

APPROVE AND EXECUTE CONSENT TO EASEMENT AGREEMENTS TO USE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONSTRUCT, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN, TWO SEAWALLS WITHIN A FEDERAL REAL ESTATE EASEMENT FOR THE SEAWALL REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS PROJECT (PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 24-001) LOCATED AT SE 7TH STREET AND AT MANGROVE PARK

Recommendation: Motion to Approve and Execute consent to easement agreements to construct, repair, and maintain, two seawalls within a federal real estate easement for the Seawall Replacement and Repair Project (Public Works Project No. 24-001).

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.F.

ITEM A1: CONSIDERATION OF A MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC PLAN/ ROAD CLOSURE PLAN FOR THE INTERSECTION OF SW 8TH AVENUE AND SW 2ND STREET FOR THE SW 8TH AVENUE/SW 2ND STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 25-005)

Recommendation: Consideration of the following item: Per LDR 7.1.8(C) (1), Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plan - All construction parking and staging that involves travel lane, bike lane, or sidewalk closures shall submit a MOT Plan as follows: (Ord. No. 50-20, § 2, 10-20-20) Closures greater than 14 days throughout the course of construction, which eliminate travel lanes or change the flow of traffic must be approved by the City Commission. Street closures that do not exceed 14 days throughout the course of construction may be approved administratively. (Ord. No. 50-20, § 2, 10-20-20) Having exceeded the allowable 14 days throughout the course of construction, the contractor is requesting a MOT plan for the following: MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC PLAN/ ROAD & LANE CLOSURES Item A1: Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction, Inc. - a MOT/Road Closure Plan for the intersection of SW 8th Street and SW 2nd Avenue.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.G.

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SPENDING TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GALLS, LLC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT, UTILIZING BUYBOARD CONTRACT PROPOSAL INVITATION #773-25 IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS FOR A TOTAL OF $500,000.

Recommendation: Approval of additional spending to the agreement with Galls, LLC for Public Safety Uniforms and Equipment, utilizing BuyBoard contract proposal invitation #773-25 in the amount of 4250,000 per year for a two year total of $500,000 for the Fire Department Uniforms.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.H.

RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 86-26 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT TO ROK TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FOR GIS CLOUD MANAGED SERVICES AS AN APPROVED CITY STANDARD FOR A THREE (3) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) RENEWALS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $530,000

Recommendation: Motion to retroactively Approve Resolution No. 86-26 to award an Agreement to ROK Technologies, LLC for GIS cloud managed services in the estimated amount not to exceed $530,000 over 3 years with 2 renewals, and authorize the City Manager to exercise renewal options, in the amounts below, contingent upon appropriation of funds.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.I.

APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR FIBER TRANSPORTATION, NETWORK SERVICES AND WIMAX ANTENNAS

Recommendation: Motion to Approve the Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Delray Beach (City) and Palm Beach County (County). This agreement authorizes Palm Beach County to provide the City with Local Government Network Services, LambdaRail connectivity, and leased transport fiber between the City and the Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC) in Tallahassee. It also allows the County to access City☐owned towers to install and operate a County WiMAX network at no cost to the City providing free WIFI to designated areas.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.J.

RATIFICATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD ACTION OF APRIL 25, 2026, AND APPROVAL OF THE FY2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET.

Recommendation: Motion to ratify actions approved by South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board (SCRWTDB) at its quarterly meeting held on April 25, 2026, and approval of the FY2026-2027 proposed budget.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.K.

RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ROSE HOWARD-DAVIS TO THE STATUTORILY REQUIRED POSITION OF TENANT-COMMISSIONER ON THE DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Recommendation: Motion to approve the appointment of Rose Howard-Davis to serve a term ending July 14, 2030.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.L.

FOLLOW-UP TO THE AUDIT OF DISBURSEMENTS, OLD SCHOOL SQUARE

Recommendation: Discussion only.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.M.1.

PROCLAMATION: PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH

Recommendation: Motion to recognize the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month in Delray Beach, Florida.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.N.1.

REPORT OF APPEALABLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ACTIONS FROM JUNE 1, 2026, THROUGH JULY 2, 2026.

Recommendation: By motion, receive and file this report for actions on development application requests from June 1, 2026, through July 2, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.O.1.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 72-26 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT TO CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LABOR COST BENCHMARKING SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES UTILIZING REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 24-03 FOR A THREE (3) YEAR AMOUNT OF $180,000.00

Recommendation: Motion to approve Resolution No. 72-26 to award an Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp, labor costs benchmarking software solution and services utilizing Region 4 Education Services Center Request for Proposal No.24-03 for a three (3) year amount of $180,000.00

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.O.2.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 TO APPROVE A CITY STANDARD AND AWARD AN AGREEMENT WITH AVOLVE SOFTWARE CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE AND ANNUAL LICENSING FEES FOR PROJECTDOX ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE IN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED FIVE (5) YEAR AGREEMENT VALUE OF $599,169.13

Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No. 93-26 to approve a City Standard and award an agreement with Avolve Software Corporation for the purchase and annual licensing fees for ProjectDox electronic plan review software as a service (SaaS) in the total estimated five (5) year agreement value of $599,169.13.

CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends ApprovalItem 6.O.3.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-26 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT WITH PINNACLE BANK D/B/A SYNOVUS BANK FOR LOCKBOX SERVICES FOR THE UTILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE (UTILITY BILLING) DIVISION, AND EMS LOCKBOX, PURSUANT TO ITB NO. 2026-020, IN A FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT VALUE NOT TO EXCEED $502,770.00

Recommendation: Motion to approve Resolution No. 98-26 to award an Agreement with Pinnacle Bank d/b/a Synovus Bank for Lockbox Services for the Utilities Customer Service (Utility Billing) division, and EMS lockbox, pursuant to ITB No. 2026-020, in a five (5) year contract value not to exceed $502,770.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.A.

INTERNAL AUDITOR MERIT INCREASE

Recommendation: Motion to consider the Internal Auditor's salary review.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.B.

RESOLUTION NO. 111-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO.198-25 ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.

Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No.111-26 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget adopted on September 15, 2025.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.C.

RESOLUTION NO. 109-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THAT THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH IS CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO ITS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) WITH RESPECT TO PAYMENTS TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH HOUSING TRUST FUND IN LIEU OF PROVIDING ONSITE OR OFFSITE WORKFORCE HOUSING; PROVIDING THAT DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY'S CONSIDERATION OF THE NEW LDR AMENDMENTS, THE CITY WILL DEFER THE PROCESSING AND APPROVAL OF ALL APPLICATIONS FOR IN WORKFORCE HOUSING LIEU OF REQUESTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Recommendation: Motion to approve Resolution No. 109-26, to enact a Zoning in Progress regarding the provision of workforce housing through an in-lieu payment.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.D.

NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY.

BASED ON THE ROTATION SYSTEM, THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS OF TWO (2) REGULAR MEMBERS TO SERVE TERMS ENDING JULY 14, 2030, WILL BE MADE BY VICE MAYOR BURNS (SEAT #4) AND MAYOR CARNEY (SEAT #5). Recommendation: Motion to approve the appointments of two (2) regular members to serve terms ending July 14, 2030.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.E.

NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE POLICE ADVISORY BOARD.

BASED ON THE ROTATION SYSTEM, THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS OF TWO (2) REGULAR MEMBERS TO SERVE TERMS ENDING JULY 31, 2028, WILL BE MADE BY COMMISSIONER CASALE (SEAT #3) AND VICE MAYOR BURNS (SEAT #4). Recommendation: Motion to approve the appointments of two (2) regular members to serve terms ending July 31, 2028.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.F.

NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

BASED ON THE ROTATION SYSTEM, THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS OF SIX (6) REGULAR MEMBERS TO SERVE TERMS ENDING JULY 31, 2028, WILL BE MADE BY COMMISSIONER MOLLICA (SEAT #2), COMMISSIONER CASALE (SEAT #3), VICE MAYOR BURNS (SEAT #4), MAYOR CARNEY (SEAT #5), DEPUTY VICE-MAYOR MARKERT (SEAT #1) AND COMMISSIONER MOLLICA (SEAT #2). Recommendation: Motion to approve the appointments of six (6) regular members to serve terms ending July 31, 2028.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.G.

NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD.

BASED ON THE ROTATION SYSTEM, THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS OF THREE (3) REGULAR MEMBERS TO SERVE TERMS ENDING JULY 31, 2028, WILL BE MADE BY DEPUTY VICE MAYOR MARKERT (SEAT #1), COMMISSIONER MOLLICA (SEAT #2), AND COMMISSIONER CASALE (SEAT #3). Recommendation: Motion to approve the appointments of three (3) regular members to serve terms ending July 31, 2028.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.H.

NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE GREEN IMPLEMENTATION ADVANCEMENT BOARD.

BASED ON THE ROTATION SYSTEM, THE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS OF TWO (2) REGULAR MEMBERS TO SERVE TERMS ENDING JULY 31, 2028, WILL BE MADE BY MAYOR CARNEY (SEAT #5) AND DEPUTY VICE MAYOR MARKERT (SEAT #1). Recommendation: Motion to approve the appointments of two (2) regular members to serve terms ending July 31, 2028.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.1.

RESOLUTION NO. 96-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW FREE-STANDING MULTIPLE-FAMILY HOUSING IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT; APPROVING A WAIVER REQUEST TO SECTION 4.3.3(O)(4)(a) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW AN OFFSET OF ZERO FEET BETWEEN TOWNHOMES; APPROVING A WAIVER REQUEST TO SECTION 4.3.4(H)(6)(b) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW DECORATIVE FENCING IN THE SPECIAL LANDSCAPE SETBACK; APPROVING A WAIVER REQUEST TO SECTION 4.6.9(D)(6)(d) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A 22-FOOT WIDE DRIVE AISLE; APPROVING A WAIVER REQUEST TO SECTION 4.6.16(H)(3)(d) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A THREE-FOOT BUFFER BETWEEN DRIVEWAYS; APPROVING AN INTERNAL ADJUSTMENT REQUEST TO SECTION 4.6.2(B) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE OF 25 FEET AND 12 FEET 4 INCHES BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; APPROVING THE ADEQUACY OF THE PROPOSED LOADING ACCOMMODATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.6.10(C) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AND APPROVING A LEVEL 4 SITE PLAN, LANDSCAPE PLAN, AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 2419, 2507, 2515, 2519, 2601, 2605, AND 2613 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING)

Recommendation: Review and consider Resolution No. 96-26, approval of a conditional use, four waivers, an internal adjustment, a loading determination, and a Level 4 Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Architectural Elevations to develop a 47-unit freestanding multi-family condominium in the General Commercial (GC) District located at 2419, 2507, 2515, 2519, 2601, 2605, and 2613 North Federal Highway.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.J.

PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED 2026 STORMWATER NON-AD-VALOREM (NAV) ASSESSMENT RATES

Recommendation: Receive presentation concerning the Proposed 2026 Stormwater Non-Ad-Valorem (NAV) Assessment Rate Increase

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.K.

DISCUSSION REGARDING DRAFT LANGUAGE FOR E-BIKE ORDINANCE

Recommendation: Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Draft Language for E-Bike Ordinance.

REGULAR AGENDA:Item 7.L.

DISCUSSION REGARDING DRAFT LANGUAGE FOR LOBBYING ORDINANCE

Recommendation: Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Draft Language for Lobbyist Ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/SECOND READINGS:Item 8.A.

ORDINANCE NO. 01-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE III, "ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 33 "POLICE AND FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENTS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 33.74, "DEFINITIONS", TO IMPLEMENT PENSION CHANGES CONTAINED IN THE 2023-2026 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF DELRAY BEACH LOCAL 1842, IAFF, INC.; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (SECOND READING / PUBLIC HEARING)

Recommendation: Motion to Approve Ordinance 01-26.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/SECOND READINGS:Item 8.B.

ORDINANCE NO. 02-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE III, "ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 33 "POLICE AND FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENTS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 33.60, "DEFINITIONS", TO IMPLEMENT PENSION CHANGES CONTAINED IN THE 2024-2027 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC.; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (SECOND READING / PUBLIC HEARING)

Recommendation: Motion to Approve Ordinance 02-26.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/SECOND READINGS:Item 8.C.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE 4.4, "BASE ZONING DISTRICT," SECTION 4.4.9, "GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) DISTRICT," TO CHANGE PET GROOMING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO A PERMITTED USE; AMENDING SECTION 4.4.11, "NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) DISTRICT," TO CHANGE PET GROOMING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO A PERMITTED USE; AMENDING SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT," SUBSECTION (C), "ALLOWABLE USES," TABLE 4.4.13(A), "ALLOWABLE USES AND STRUCTURES IN THE CBD SUB-DISTRICTS," TO CHANGE PET GROOMING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO A PERMITTED USE FOR ALL SUB-DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 4.4.19, MIXED INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (MIC) DISTRICT," TO CHANGE PET HOTEL, DOMESTIC ANIMAL TRAINING, AND DAYTIME BOARDING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO A PERMITTED USE AND CHANGE PET GROOMING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO AN ACCESSORY USE; AMENDING SECTION 4.4.20, "INDUSTRIAL (I) DISTRICT," TO CHANGE PET HOTEL, DOMESTIC ANIMAL TRAINING, AND DAYTIME BOARDING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO A PERMITTED USE AND CHANGE PET GROOMING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO AN ACCESSORY USE; AMENDING SECTION 4.4.26, "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) DISTRICT," TO CHANGE PET HOTEL, DOMESTIC ANIMAL TRAINING, AND DAYTIME BOARDING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO A PERMITTED USE AND CHANGE PET GROOMING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO AN ACCESSORY USE; AMENDING SECTION 4.4.29, "MIXED RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL (MROC) DISTRICT," TO CHANGE PET GROOMING FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO A PERMITTED USE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (SECOND READING / PUBLIC HEARING)

Review and consider Ordinance No. 11-26, a City-initiated amendment to Section 4.4.9, "General Commercial (GC) District", Section 4.4.11, "Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District", Section 4.4.12, "Planned Commercial (PC) District", Section 4.4.13, "Central Business (CBD) District", Section 4.4.19, "Mixed Industrial and Commercial (MIC) District", Section 4.4.20, "Industrial (I) District", Section 4.4.26, "Light Industrial (LI) District", and Section 4.4.29, "Mixed Residential, Office, and Commercial District (MROC)" of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) to establish pet grooming as a principal use instead of a conditional use and to establish pet hotels, animal shelters, domestic animal training, and daytime boarding as a principal use instead of a conditional use in the MIC, I, and LI zoning districts.

FIRST READINGS:Item 9.A.

ORDINANCE NO. 35-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, “EMPLOYEE POLICIES AND BENEFITS”, SUBHEADING “RETIREMENT PLAN”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 35.098, “SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT INCOME AND MINIMUM BENEFITS” TO PROVIDE A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 2.5% TO RETIRED GENERAL EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (FIRST READING)

Recommendation: Motion to Approve Ordinance 35-26.

FIRST READINGS:Item 9.B.

ORDINANCE NO. 31-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 4, “ZONING REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE 4.3, “DISTRICT REGULATIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS,” SECTION 4.3.4, “BASE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” SUBSECTION (H), “SETBACKS” TO SPECIFY THAT THE REAR SETBACK REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE APPLIED TO SIDE LOT LINES ADJOINING ALLEYS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (FIRST READING)

Recommendation: Consider Ordinance No. 31-26, a City-initiated request to amend and update Section 4.3.4, “Base District Development Standards,” Subsection (H), “Setbacks” of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) to specify that rear setback requirements shall be applied to side lot lines adjoining alleys.

FIRST READINGS:Item 9.C.

ORDINANCE NO. 32-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS," ARTICLE 2.1, "REVIEWING OFFICIALS AND AUTHORITIES," SECTION 2.1.1, "ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS," SUBSECTION (B), "DIRECTOR," TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THE AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVE REQUESTS TO ADJUST SETBACK REQUIREMENTS UP TO FIVE FEET WHEN RELATED TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 2.1.2, "REVIEW AUTHORITIES," SUBSECTION (B), "DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGEMENT GROUP (DSMG)," TO PROVIDE THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGEMENT GROUP THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE DEVIATIONS UP TO FIVE PERCENT FROM A DEVELOPMENT STANDARD, DUE TO UNIQUE SITE CONSTRAINTS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)

Recommendation: Consider Ordinance No. 32-26, a City-initiated amendment to Section 2.1.1, "Administrative Officials" and Section 2.1.2, "Review Authorities" of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) to modify the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the Director and Development Services Management Group related to relief from development standards.

COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:Item A

City Manager

COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:Item B

City Attorney

COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:Item C

City Commission

ADJOURNMENTItem 11.

ADJOURNMENT