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July 14, 2026 ·5:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting at 5:00 PM

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Agenda — 62 items

  1. 1. ROLL CALL
  2. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  3. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL ▶ jump to 0:49
  4. 3.A. Additions, Deletions, Substitutions approved as amended
  5. 4. PRESENTATIONS:
  6. 4.A. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 26-0807 ▶ jump to 1:38
  7. 4.B. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - TEMPLE SINAI 26-0814 ▶ jump to 5:13
  8. 4.C. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA PRESENTATION 26-0750 ▶ jump to 10:53
  9. 4.D. PRESENTATION ON FEDERAL GRANT PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS 26-0769 ▶ jump to 19:23
  10. 4.E. FOLLOW-UP AND CLARITY REGARDING MUNICIPALITY'S CEMETERY OPERATIONS 26-0758 ▶ jump to 28:15
  11. 5. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS:
  12. 5.A. City Manager's response to inquiries and highlights
  13. 5.A.1. FOLLOW UP CONCERNING INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES 26-0868 ▶ jump to 44:01
  14. 5.B. From the Public ▶ jump to 59:21
  15. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval approved as amended ▶ jump to 117:06
  16. 6.A. CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 26-0730 approved
  17. 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). 26-0752 approved
  18. 6.C. SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY (SWA) BLIGHTED AND DISTRESSED PROPERTY CLEAN-UP GRANT CONSIDERATION 26-0770 approved
  19. 6.D. RESOLUTION NO. 105-26 FUNDING COMMITMENTS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROGRAM 26-0755 approved
  20. 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 26-0767 approved
  21. 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) 26-0815 approved
  22. 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. 26-0775 approved
  23. 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 26-0780 approved
  24. 6.I. APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR FIBER TRANSPORTATION, NETWORK SERVICES AND WIMAX ANTENNAS 26-0781 approved
  25. 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. 26-0701 approved
  26. 6.K. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ROSE HOWARD-DAVIS TO THE STATUTORILY REQUIRED POSITION OF TENANT-COMMISSIONER ON THE DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY. 26-0860 approved
  27. 6.L. FOLLOW-UP TO THE AUDIT OF DISBURSEMENTS, OLD SCHOOL SQUARE 26-0792
  28. 6.M. PROCLAMATIONS:
  29. 6.M.1. PROCLAMATION: PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH 26-0819 approved
  30. 6.N. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
  31. 6.N.1. REPORT OF APPEALABLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ACTIONS FROM JUNE 1, 2026, THROUGH JULY 2, 2026. 26-0782
  32. 6.O. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
  33. 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 26-0774 approved
  34. 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 26-0794 approved
  35. 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 26-0756 approved
  36. 7. REGULAR AGENDA:
  37. 7.A. INTERNAL AUDITOR MERIT INCREASE 26-0675 approved ▶ jump to 117:23
  38. 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. 26-0803 approved ▶ jump to 118:21
  39. 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. 26-0749 approved ▶ jump to 124:23
  40. 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). 26-0757 ▶ jump to 126:13
  41. 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). 26-0800 ▶ jump to 126:51
  42. 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). 26-0795 ▶ jump to 127:20
  43. 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). 26-0801 ▶ jump to 129:09
  44. 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). 26-0802 ▶ jump to 129:53
  45. 7.I. 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) 26-0793 ▶ jump to 130:36
  46. 7.J. PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED 2026 STORMWATER NON-AD-VALOREM (NAV) ASSESSMENT RATES 26-0821 consensus ▶ jump to 183:20
  47. 7.K. DISCUSSION REGARDING DRAFT LANGUAGE FOR E-BIKE ORDINANCE 26-0788 ▶ jump to 191:44
  48. 7.L. DISCUSSION REGARDING DRAFT LANGUAGE FOR LOBBYING ORDINANCE 26-0786 ▶ jump to 198:43
  49. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS/SECOND READINGS:
  50. 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) 26-0790 approved Pass ▶ jump to 205:27
  51. 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) 26-0791 approved Pass ▶ jump to 207:19
  52. 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) 26-0761 approved Pass ▶ jump to 208:22
  53. 9. FIRST READINGS:
  54. 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) 26-0765 approved ▶ jump to 215:00
  55. 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) 26-0764 approved ▶ jump to 215:56
  56. 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) 26-0762 approved ▶ jump to 216:38
  57. 10. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
  58. A. City Manager ▶ jump to 217:40
  59. B. City Attorney ▶ jump to 222:23
  60. C. City Commission ▶ jump to 222:29
  61. 11. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 254:22
  62. 62 The City shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (561) 243-7125 at least 24 hours prior to the program or activity for the City to reasonably accommodate your request. Adaptive listening devices are available for meetings in the Commission Chambers.