City Commission

City of Delray Beach 100 NW 1st Avenue - Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Phone: (561) 243-7000 www.delraybeachfl.gov Regular Commission Meeting Regular Meeting at 5:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Commission Chambers Delray Beach City Hall or Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cityofdelraybeachfl/streams City Commission Mayor Thomas F. Carney, Jr. Vice Mayor Angela Burns Deputy Vice Mayor Tom Markert Commissioner Judy Mollica Commissioner Juli Casale  RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC COMMENT: City Commission meetings are business meetings and the right to limit discussion rests with the Commission. Generally, remarks by an individual will be limited to three minutes or less. The Mayor, presiding officer or a consensus of the City Commission has discretion to adjust the amount of time allocated. Public comment shall be allowed as follows: A. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda and Agenda Items (excluding public hearing or quasi-judicial hearing items) from the Public: Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter within the scope of jurisdiction of the Commission under this section. The Commission may withhold comment or direct the City Manager to take action on requests or comments. B. Public Hearings/Quasi-Judicial Hearings: Any citizen is entitled to speak on items under these sections at the time these items are heard by the Commission. C. All persons desiring to do a presentation on agenda or non-agenda items that are on a portable flash drive device or a CD/DVD, must provide their media to the City Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. one day prior to the meeting where they wish to present. SIGN IN SHEET: Prior to the start of the Commission Meeting, individuals wishing to address the Commission should sign in on the sheet located on the right side of the dais. If you are not able to do so prior to the start of the meeting, you may still address the Commission. The primary purpose of the sign-in sheet is to assist staff with record keeping. Therefore, when you come up to the to speak, please complete the sign-in sheet if you have not already done so. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: At the appropriate time, please step up to the lectern and state your name and address for the record. All comments must be addressed to the Commission as a body and not to individuals. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the Commission shall be barred by the presiding officer from speaking further, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by a majority vote of the Commission members present. APPELLATE PROCEDURES Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The City neither provides nor prepares such record. City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 3.A. Additions, Deletions, Substitutions 4. PRESENTATIONS: 4.A. PRESENTATION BY CBIZ CPAs REGARDING CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FY ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Sponsors: City Manager Department 5. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS: 5.A. City Manager's response to inquiries and highlights 5.B. From the Public 6. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval 6.A. CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Motion to approve meeting minutes as listed below: June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Sponsors: City Clerk Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT 6.B. RESOLUTION NO. 92-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS THE 38th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS TO BE HELD JANUARY 16-17, 2027; AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE FROM NW 5TH AVENUE TO SWINTON AVENUE AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Recommendation: Review and consider Resolution No 92-26, approving an impact event known as the 38th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts which would include the closure of West Atlantic Avenue from NW 5th Avenue to Swinton Avenue. City of Delray Beach Page 3 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 Sponsors: City Manager Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Festival of the Arts App updated Festival of the Arts Map updated Resolution - 38th Annual festival of the Arts Impact Event_ Howard Alan Impact Event Legal Review 6.C. RESOLUTION NO. 113-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS THE 65TH ANNUAL DELRAY AFFAIR TO BE HELD APRIL 9-11, 2027; AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND SWINTON AVENUE AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Recommendation: Review and consider Resolution 113-26, approving an Impact Event known as the 65th Annual Delray Affair to be held April 9-11, 2027, and authorizing the closure of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Avenues for the event. Sponsors: City Manager Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Delray Affair 2027 App, Map & IRS Impact Event Resolution Delray Affair Impact Event Legal Review 6.D. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SPENDING ON AGREEMENT P2024-007-I WITH NORTH AMERICAN FIRE EQUIP INC FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT PARTS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR A REVISE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,030,000. Recommendation: Approval of additional spending on agreement P2024-007-I with North American Fire Equipment Inc for purchase of fire equipment parts, supplies and services in the amount of $100,000 for a revise total amount of $1,030,000. Sponsors: Fire Rescue Department and Purchasing Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Quote P2024-007-I Agreement Lake County Solicitation North American Fire Equipment Agreement Renewal Letter 6.E. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 101-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY City of Delray Beach Page 4 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING AND ADOPTING CHARGES, RATES, FEES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Recommendation: Motion to approve Resolution No. 101-26, amending the rates for sanitation services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the City’s franchise agreement. Sponsors: Neighborhood & Community Services Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Rate Reso - 101-26 Simple Legal Review Approval Rate Resoluton 101-26 Franchise Agreement - Waste Management, Inc. of Florida (RFP No. 2022-046 - Exclusive Franchise Agreemen 6.F. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. Recommendation: Motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Exclusive Franchise Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Agreement dated February 27, 2023 between the City of Delray Beach and Waste Management Inc. of Florida. Sponsors: Neighborhood & Community Services Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Amendment No. 3 WM Exclusive Franchise Agreement Current WM Exhibit 1 Franchise Agreement - Waste Management, Inc. of Florida (RFP No. 2022-046 - Exclusive Franchise Agreemen Simple Legal Review Approval Amendment 3 6.G. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY 2026-2027 Recommendation: Motion to approve and execute the attached Annual Action Plan. Sponsors: Neighborhood & Community Services Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Annual Action Plan 26-27 Survey Results- Annual Action plan 6.H. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION'S LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM Recommendation: Motion to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County and their Drowning Prevention Coalition (DPC) Learn to Swim Program. Sponsors: Parks & Recreation Department City of Delray Beach Page 5 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Drowning Prevention_Legal Review.pdf Drowning Prevention Standard Municipal Agreement Delray Beach FINAL 6.9.26.pdf 6.I. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUNDING FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Recommendation: Motion to approve requests for funding from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for fiscal year 2025-2026 pursuant to Florida Statute 932.7055, Disposition of Liens and Forfeited Property. Sponsors: Police Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report LETF - 4 Knowledge is Power - signed by vendor LETF - Community Child Care Center - signed by vendor LETF - Emanuel Jackson Sr. Project - signed by vendor LETF - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute - signed by vendor LETF - Gulf Stream Council of Boy Scouts of America - signed by vendor LETF - Jewish Volunteer Ambulance Corps - signed by vendor LETF - Keith Straghn Memorial Founding - signed by vendor LETF - Knights Of Pythagoras Mentoring Network - signed by vendor LETF - Living Skills in the Schools - signed by vendor LETF - Miracle League of Delray Beach - signed by vendor LETF - National Coalition of 100 Black Women - signed by vendor LETF - Roots and Wings - signed by vendor LETF - School Board of Palm Beach County Funding Agreement LETF - South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute - signed by vendor LETF - Streetwaves Corporation - signed by vendor LETF - Sweet Dream Makers - signed by vendor LETF - Visual Adjectives Seeds - signed by vendor Legal Review Checklist_LETF Funding Agreements 2026 updated 6.J. ITEM(S) 1 - ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION BY 409 PALM TRAIL. ITEM(S) 2 - ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION BY 402 NW 7TH ST. ITEM(S) 3 - ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION BY 301 SW 1ST AVE. Recommendation: Consideration of the following items: Item 1 - Motion to approve and accept a Right-of-Way Dedication by the owners of 409 Palm Trl. Item 2 - Motion to approve and accept a Right-of-Way Dedication by the owners of 402NW 7th Ave. Item 3 - Motion to approve and accept a Right-of-Way Dedication by the owners of 301 SW 1st Ave. Sponsors: Public Works Department City of Delray Beach Page 6 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 Attachments: Agenda Cover Report 1a -Right of Way Deed - 409 Palm Trl - Edin & Elizabeth Mehanovic 1b - Legal Review Right of Way Deed - 409 Palm Trl - Edin Elizabeth Mehanovic 2a - Right of Way Deed - 402 NW 7th St - Nest Invest 402 LLC 2b - Legal Review Right of Way Deed - 402 NW 7th St - Nest Invest 402 LLC 3a - Right of Way Deed - 301 SW 1st Ave - Copperforge Private Access I LLC 3b - Legal Review Right of Way Deed - 301 SW 1st Ave - Copperforge Private Access I LLC 2026 6 12 6.K. ACCEPTANCE OF A FDOT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (LMA) FOR A PORTION OF 102 SE 5TH AVENUE AT THE CORNER OF SE 5TH AVENUE AND SE 1ST STREET. Recommendation: Acceptance of a FDOT Landscape Maintenance Agreement (LMA) for a portion of 102 SE 5th Avenue landscape at the corner of SE 5th Avenue and SE 1st Street. Sponsors: Development Services Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report 102 SE 5th Ave Landscape Agreement FDOT Legal Review 102 SE 5th Ave Landscape Agreement FDOT Approved Site Plan 102 SE 5th Avenue - Photos Disclosure of Interests Owner’s Consent Vicinity Map Warranty Deed 6.L. APPROVAL OF THE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION, DIVISION OF GAMING ENFORCEMENT AND THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH TO ENHANCE COOPERATION IN COMBATING ILLEGAL GAMBLING AND RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA. Recommendation: Motion to Approve the Mutual Aid Agreement between the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement and the City of Delray Beach to enhance cooperation in combating illegal gambling and related criminal activity throughout the State of Florida. Sponsors: Police Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report FGCC MOU signed Legal Review Checklist_Mutual Aid Agreement with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Gaming 6.M. PROCLAMATIONS: City of Delray Beach Page 7 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 6.M.1. None 6.N. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS: 6.N.1. None 6.O. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS: 6.O.1. None 7. REGULAR AGENDA: 7.A. FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FOLLOW) Recommendation: Motion to Approve Staff's recommendation that the City Commission set the proposed Millage Rate X.XXXX mills for operating and X.XXX mills for debt service for a total of X.XXXX mills. Sponsors: Finance Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report 2026 TaxRoll Preliminary Media 7.B. FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE/DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) Recommendation: Motion to approve staff's recommendation that the City Commission set the proposed millage rate at 1.0000 mill for the Downtown Development Authority for Fiscal Year 2027 Sponsors: Finance Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Delray Beach DDA FY26-27 Millage Approval Memo for 7.21.2026 CC mtgV2 7.C. RESOLUTION NO. 108-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CO-DESIGNATING A SEGMENT OF NW 12TH AVENUE, A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, BETWEEN WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE AND NW 2ND STREET, AS NW 12TH AVENUE / WEATHERSPOON WAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Recommendation: Consider Resolution No. 108-26, establishing a dual name for a portion of NW 12th Avenue, a City-owned right-of-way (street) between West Atlantic Avenue and NW 2nd Street, to refer to the street segment as NW 12th Avenue / Weatherspoon Way. City of Delray Beach Page 8 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 Sponsors: Development Services Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report PZB Staff Report, Weatherspoon Way Resolution No. 108-26, Establishing the Name Weatherspoon Way Legal Review, Resolution No. 108-26 7.D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITIONING AND TARGETING PLAN UPDATE Recommendation: The City Commission is asked to receive a presentation from Kevin Crowder, Principal of Business Flare, regarding the Economic Development Strategy Plan and to answer questions and provide any direction Mr. Crowder may need to complete the Plan. Sponsors: City Manager Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Economic Development Plan_Deck for 7 21 26 7.E. UPDATE ON SUBCULTURE COFFEE'S EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO CITY COMMISSION REQUESTS FROM MARCH 31, 2026 MEETING Recommendation: The Commission is asked to review Subculture's response actions to date and direct staff as to desired next steps. Sponsors: City Manager Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Res. No. 53-26 Meeting Excerpt - April 18 2023 March 31 2026 Agenda Cover Memo Resolution No 64-26 Minutes (78) Approved Application Composite Exhibit A 302 NE 6TH AVENUE LLC 4-21-26 SIGNED HD Subculture_Employee_Offsite_Parking_Agreement RICHWAGEN LETTER MAILING RECEIPT 06 16 26 Email From P Pipes to L Gelin Email Sent 07012026 re ZCU-000074-2025 Subculture 2025 ZCU Plan History Report 07012026 Subculture Amended Zoning Certificate of Use 302 NE 6TH AVENUE, SUBCULTURE IN-LIEU PARKING 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS/SECOND READINGS: 8.A. ORDINANCE NO. 34-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY City of Delray Beach Page 9 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, CHAPTER 5, “SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE 5.3 “DEDICATION AND IMPACT REQUIREMENTS” SECTION 5.3.2 “PARK LAND DEDICATION REMOVING SUBSECTION (C) “IMPACT FEE REQUIRED” TO MOVE THE PARKS IMPACT FEE TO A NEW ARTICLE 8.1 “IMPACT FEES”; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SPECIAL IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS TO ENACT A NEW ARTICLE 8.1, “IMPACT FEES”, INCREASING THE PARKS IMPACT FEE AND ESTABLISHING IMPACT FEES FOR MUNICIPAL, POLICE, FIRE RESCUE, WATER, WASTEWATER, AND STORMWATER FACILITIES; ADOPTING THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH IMPACT FEE JUSTIFICATION FEE STUDY; AND ESTABLISHING THE IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (FIRST READING / PUBLIC HEARING). Recommendation: Motion to review and consider Ordinance No. 34-26, adopting the City of Delray Beach Impact Fee Justification Study and updating the parks impact fee and establishing new impact fees for Municipal, Police, Fire Rescue, Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater facilities for new development in the City of Delray Beach. Sponsors: City Manager Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report Ordinance No. 34-26, Establishing Impact Fees Staff Report, Impact Fees City of Delray Beach Impact Fee Justification Study Simple Legal Review Ord 34-26 Impact Fees BIE Form Ord. No 34-26 lg rev - 07.13.26 9. FIRST READINGS: 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 33-26: 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 2, "ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS," AMENDING ARTICLE 2.2, “GENERAL PROCEDURES," SECTION 2.2.4, "CERTIFICATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN," TO ALLOW SITE PLANS FOR TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS WITH AN APPROVED PLAT TO BE VALID FOR 24 MONTHS AFTER PLAT RECORDATION AND PROVIDING FOR A 24 MONTH TIME EXTENSION, AND TO ALLOW APPROVALS INITIATED BY THE CITY AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO BE VALID FOR 5 YEARS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) Recommendation: Consider Ordinance No. 33-26, a City-initiated amendment to Section 2.2.4, “Certification of Action Taken” of the Land Development Regulations to establish expiration dates for public projects and townhouse site plans with an approved plat. City of Delray Beach Page 10 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Commission Regular Commission Meeting July 21, 2026 Sponsors: Development Services Department Attachments: Agenda Cover Report PZB Staff Report, Ordinance No. 33-26 Ordinance No. 33-26 Legal Review Form, Ordinance No. 33-26 BIE, Ordinance No. 33-26 10. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: A. City Manager B. City Attorney C. City Commission 11. ADJOURNMENT 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. City of Delray Beach Page 11 Printed on 7/15/2026