Read the latest City Council meeting recap for highlights on topics of community interest, key Council actions, and other important City updates for residents.

PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSION

Community Master Plan Presentation

Staff presented a preliminary timeline and scope of work for developing a Community Master Plan along with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. City Council reached consensus to direct staff to begin a RFP process to hire an outside agency to lead the master planning effort.

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Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force

Staff presented City Council with options on the selection process for the Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force.

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Memorial Park General Discussion

Staff provided an update on short-, mid- and long-term action items to improve amenities in Memorial Park. City Council reached consensus to direct staff to begin planning for several of the items presented.

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Softball Fields Update

Staff presented an update on softball field improvements at existing facilities.

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Save Boca Citizens Petition

The City Attorney provided an update on the Save Boca Citizens Petition to review the Save Boca Charter Amendment & Ordinance that would require voter approval before the City may alienate, sell or lease City-owned land greater than one-half (0.5) acre with limited, clarifying exceptions to enable the City to function efficiently.

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COUNCIL ACTION

Ordinance No. 5784 Save Boca Ordinance

City Council introduced Ordinance No. 5784, which would require voter approval before the City could sell, lease, or otherwise transfer certain City-owned land larger than one-half acre. The ordinance also includes limited and clarifying exceptions so the City can continue handling routine operations efficiently. Because this was the first reading, there was no Council discussion.

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City Manager's Report

Hear the latest from the City Manager in his report at the City Council Regular Meeting:

• Downtown Civic Task Force and Community Master Plan follow up
• Public Safety update
• Police Chief hiring process
• Homelessness