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 & DISCUSSIONS

Vision Zero Update

City Council received an update on the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan, a data-driven effort to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The plan identifies priority roadways and intersections for safety improvements and is now available for public review and comment, with Council adoption anticipated as the next step.




Legislative Update - Senator Lori Berman & Senator Tina Polsky

State Senators Lori Berman and Tina Polsky updated City Council on the latest Florida legislative session, including funding secured for Boca Raton and new laws impacting local governments. The discussion also covered state preemptions and a proposed constitutional amendment related to property taxes that could affect local revenues and City services.

RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES

ON THE CONSENT AGENDA:


Resolution 96-2026

City Council approved an update to the City’s Pay and Classification Plan for FY 2026-2027, including a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for eligible non-union employees. The adjustment is included in the City’s proposed budget and will cost approximately $2.76 million citywide.



Resolution 97-2026

City Council approved updated Rules and Regulations for the Boca Raton Municipal Cemetery and Mausoleum, modernizing policies that had not been comprehensively revised since 1996. The updates clarify procedures and standards while making the rules easier for the public to understand. 


QUASI-JUDICIAL & RELATED PUBLIC HEARINGS:


Resolution 77-2026

At the applicant’s request, City Council postponed consideration of the 1150 Innovation Center proposal to a later date in October. The request involves special approval for warehouse, showroom and wholesale uses as part of a proposed mixed-use development at 1150 NW Broken Sound Parkway.


REGULAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:


Resolution 88-2026

City Council approved a resolution reviewing the City and Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) inventory of properties to determine whether any are appropriate for use as affordable housing, as required by Florida law. After reviewing the inventory, City staff determined that none of the properties owned by the City or CRA are appropriate for affordable housing. The resolution formally confirms that determination and fulfills the City’s required periodic review of its property inventory.


Ordinance No. 5792

By majority vote, City Council approved a new ordinance that would prohibit feeding iguanas, rats, mice and pigeons in a way that attracts or encourages them to gather. The ordinance is intended to address nuisance and public health concerns associated with feeding these animals and establishes a minimum $100 civil penalty for violations.


Resolution 79-2026

Also by majority vote, City Council approved establishing a $100 minimum civil penalty for violations against feeding of certain nuisance animals, including iguanas, rats, mice and pigeons. The resolution allows these violations to be addressed through direct citations issued by Code Enforcement officers.


Ordinance No. 5793

City Council approved the second amendment to the City’s FY 2025-2026 budget, recognizing approximately $9 million in additional expenditures. Adjustments include funding related to the SEIU agreement, additional housing assistance funding and increased healthcare claims.


INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES


City Council introduced the following ordinances:


  • Ordinance No. 5794 - Updates to the City’s Building Recertification Inspection Program to align with recent changes to Florida law. The updates clarify inspection, reporting and repair requirements, while maintaining the City’s 25-year recertification requirement for condominium and cooperative buildings within three miles of the coast.
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  • Ordinance No. 5796 - An amendment to the Police and Firefighters Pension Plan allowing eligible firefighters affected by a pension benefit cap established in 2015 to receive a refund for previously purchased service credit. Five current members may be eligible, with a minimal fiscal impact to the City.
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  • View Actuarial Impact Statement
  • Ordinance No. 5797 - City Council approved updates to the City’s Procurement Code to modernize and clarify purchasing requirements for certain specialized services and routine City needs. The changes better reflect current City operations and industry practices, with no anticipated fiscal impact.
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City Manager's Report

City Manager provided updates on the following items: 

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