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08-21-25 Charter The City of Ca2 Boynton Beach °tiT N ��r Charter Review Committee Agenda Thursday, August 21 , 2025, 6:00 PM Commission Chambers Boynton Beach City Hall 100 E Ocean Avenue Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Boynton Beach Charter Review Committee Daniel Dugger, City Manager Shawna Lamb, City Attorney Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk *Mission* To create a sustainable community by providing exceptional municipal services, in a financially responsible manner. "epvteiacee;3,gateiga" to grE www.boynton-beach.org 1 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion Items A. Discuss: Overview of the committee's mandate and legal authority B. Review of the timeline and deadlines for completing the charter review C. Election of chair and vice-chair D. Preliminary identification of charter sections that may need attention Discussion and consideration of the items listed above. 3. Next Meeting date and location 4. Adjournment 2 2.A Discussion Items 08/21/2025 Y op City of Boynton Beach o � P Agenda Item Request Form ryroN 9fr Meeting Date: 08/21/2025 Discuss: 1. Overview of the committee's mandate and legal authority 2. Review of the timeline and deadlines for completing the charter review 3. Election of chair and vice-chair 4. Preliminary identification of charter sections that may need attention 5. Confirm next meeting date and location Requested Action: Discussion and consideration of the items listed above. 3 City of Delray Beach Services Our City Government Business IWant To.. 1 Please note:Only one(1)board application will be accepted per individual If City Holiday Schedule multiple applications are submitted.only the most recent will be considered. City Attorney and any previous submissions will be voided • City Commission Board Member applications must be received no later than ten(so)business Watch Meetings and View days prior to the first City Commission Meeting at which the Commissioner is Agendas and Minutes eligible to nominate and appoint the prospective board member. Delray Beach CRA The City Commission appoints members of the boards and committees.All • Office of the City Manage' positions are voluntary and members are not compensated for their time. City Departments However.the individuals who serve on the boards and committees provide an • invaluable service to the city Their advice and expertise on a wide range of Utility Billing topics assist the City Commission in its decision-making process Join Our Team In general individuals may serve on only one board or committee at a given time.with the exception of ad-hoc committees or task forces.Most advisory groups meet at least once a month.however there are varying degrees of commitment.depending on the board.Membership requirements vary with each board and committee Marianne Rodriguez Office of the City Clerk.Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Phone 561-243-7056 Fax:561-243-3774 Email rodriguezmmyclelraybeach.corn Affordable Housing Advisory Committee MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS. Members serving on advisory boards or Committees shall possess sufficient knowledge.experience judgment or background necessary to competently serve the Board or Committee to which they are appointed. Members shall be residents of or own property in the City own a business within the City.or be an officer Director or manager of a business located within the City except as may be provided for by Florida Statutes, Special Act or Resolution of the City Commission or elsewhere within the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach.The Planning and Zoning Board will nominate one of their members at a meeting that will later be ratified by the Commission. In addition, Florida Statute 420.9076 requires that the committee consist of one locally elected official and one representative from 6 of the following categories: (a) A citizen who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing. (b) A citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing. (c) A citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing. (d) A citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing. (e) A citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing (f) A citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing. (g) A citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing (h) A citizen who actively serves on the local planning agency pursuant to s 163.3174. If the local planning agency is comprised of the governing board of the county or municipality,the governing board may appoint a designee who is knowledgeable in the local planning process. (i) A citizen who resides within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments (j) A citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction (k) A citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan. PURPOSE: is to provide recommendation of incentives for affordable housing to the City Commission 1. SCHEDULE: Unless approved by the City Manager or the City Manager's Designee and otherwise advertised, regular meetings of the Committee will take place a minimum of three times a year on the second Thursday of the month at 6.00 p.m. If the meeting is adjourned. any unfinished business shall be considered at the next regular meeting or at a time and place set by the Committee 2.WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS. Committee Members will be required to attend an Annual Training Workshop.Otherwise.Workshops or Special Meetings may only be scheduled at the discretion of the Commission,City Manager.or the City Manager's Designee. 3.QUORUM:A quorum is required to conduct a meeting.A quorum shall consist of six members. If no quorum exists within fifteen(15)minutes after the designated meeting time or if a quorum is lost the meeting shall be adjourned The names of the members present and the time of adjournment shall be recorded in the minutes by the Committee Clerk 4. PUBLIC MEETINGS-All meetings shall be open to the public 5.AGENDA-The Staff Liaison shall prepare the Agenda and make every effort to deliver a complete agenda to the Committee no later than 5:00 p.m five business days before the regular meeting. The agenda.as well as lengthy reports and standard documents that are part of the agenda's back-up documentation.shall be available for review by the public. Items will be addressed individually in the order presented on the Agenda, unless reordered upon approval by a majority of the Committee.An item may be added to a subsequent agenda if a majority of the Committee so directs,either by consensus or by vote of the Committee. 6.COMPLIANCE WITH CODE OF ETHICS:Committee Members shall comply with the rules as described in Sections 2-44 Ito 2-448 of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and the State of Florida Code of Ethics,codified in Part III of Chapter 112 of the Florida Statutes. Board of Adjustment (A)PURPOSE:The Board of Adjustment for the City of Delray Beach has been created under the authority of Section 3.14 of the City Charter. (B)COMPOSITION:The Board of Adjustment shall consist of seven regular members. (1)At least four seats on the Board must be filled with either a land use attorney.architect. landscape architect, realtor/real estate broker,civil engineer. general contractor, land planner. building inspector,fire safety professional or other design professional who is familiar with the Florida Building Code (2)The remaining three seats may be at large. (3)The appointing body shall endeavor to appoint as many disciplines as possible to the Board. If there is a lack of applicants to fill the seats reserved for professionals at large members may be considered. (C)QUORUM: Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum (D)ACTIONS: (1)A motion to approve a variance requires at least five votes to pass the motion (2)A motion to approve a request to reverse a decision of the Chief Building Official requires at least five votes to pass. (3)If a tie vote results from a motion.then the matter considered will be deemed to have been denied. (E)DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (1)BOARD ACTION:The Board of Adjustment has the authority to take action on the following items pursuant to the procedures and standards of the LDR: (a)Decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order,requirement.decision. or determination made by the Chief Building Official. 1. Such appeals do not include interpretations of use matters and other items specifically preempted or granted to others pursuant to the LDR. 2 So long as its actions are in conformity with the LDR the Board may reverse or affirm. wholly or partly,or may modify the order,requirement,or decision.or determination under appeal. and to that end shall have the same powers of the Chief Building Official. (b)The Board has the authority to take action on duly filed appeals of an interpretation: administrative decision,or enforcement action by the Chief Building Official related to the following regulations: 1. Building Code,Article 7.1. except Sections 7.1 5 through 7.1 7 2. Electrical Code,Article 7.2 3.Gas Code,Article 7 3 4. Housing Code.Article 7.4 5. Mechanical Code,Article 7.5 6. Plumbing Code,Article 7.6; 7. Unsafe Buildings or Structures,Article 7.8. 8. Moving of Building Article 7.10 (c)The Board hereby has the authority to grant variances and hear appeals from the following: 1. Base district development standards, Section 4.3 4. for single-family or duplex uses, unless otherwise stated 2. Flood Damage Control Districts and Coastal Construction, Chapter 10,for single-family or duplex uses. 3. Supplemental District Regulations.Article 4.6.for single-family or duplex uses, unless otherwise stated except where said authority is expressly prohibited. granted to others, or relief is available through another process. 4. Docks, Dolphins, Finger Piers. and Boat Lifts,Article 7 9, for single-family or duplex structures. 5. Fire Prevention Codes Chapter 96 of The City Code of Ordinances, per Section 96.06. 6. Section I "District Regulations and Incentives,"of the Beach Property Owners Design Manual for the North Beach and Seagate Neighborhoods as set forth in Section 4.5.13. City Commission CITY COMMISSION COMPOSITION ELIGIBILITY,ELECTION.AND TERMS Composition and Term.The City Commission shall be composed of five(5)Commissioners, one of whom shall be duly elected Mayor All of them shall be elected at large for a term of three(3)years in the manner provided in this Charter. QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES ELECTION. (A)Regulation of Qualifications The qualifications,time,manner,and costs of qualifying as a candidate for Mayor or Commissioner shall be regulated by Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City. (B)Filing of Candidate Petitions All candidate petitions shall be filed with the City Clerk in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City. however,if a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor is to be held.the time for qualifying shall be as provided by this Charter and Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach (C)Names of Candidates The City Clerk shall deliver the names of all candidates and the offices for which they have filed.to the Supervisor of Elections no later than 5:00 p.m on the first Friday after the close of qualifying MAYOR,VICE-MAYOR.AND DEPUTY VICE-MAYOR (A)DUTIES OF THE MAYOR The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Commission and represent the City in intergovernmental relationships The Mayor shall be recognized as the head of the City government for all ceremonial purposes.service of process and by the Governor for purposes of military law.The Mayor shall execute contracts,deeds, intergovernmental agreements and certifications.and other documents on behalf of the City, but shall have no administrative duties except as required to carry out the foregoing responsibilities (B)DUTIES OF THE VICE-MAYOR In the absence or disability of the Mayor the Vice-Mayor shall serve as Mayor,possessing all the powers,duties.and prerogatives of the Mayor. (C)DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY VICE-MAYOR:While the Vice-Mayor is serving as Mayor,or in the absence or disability of the Vice-Mayor,or should the Vice-Mayor refuse to perform the duties imposed by law.the Deputy Vice-Mayor shall have all the powers duties,and prerogatives of the Vice-Mayor. (D)NO VETO POWER.The Mayor.Vice-Mayor and Deputy Vice-Mayor shall each have a voice and a vote in the proceedings of the Commission but no veto power TERM LIMITS (A)TERM LIMIT Individual Commissioners. including the Mayor.shall be prohibited from holding office for more than six(6)consecutive years. However. in the event a Commissioner assumes the office of Mayor the time that the Commissioner held office as a Commissioner shall not count toward the maximum time allowed to hold the office of Mayor The person assuming the office of Mayor will be allowed to hold office for a maximum of six consecutive years This shall apply to any Commissioner who has assumed the office of Mayor on or after the March 2013 municipal election. This extension of term limits does not apply in the case of the Mayor assuming the office of a Commissioner The term"holding office"shall be defined as serving as Commissioner or Mayor.The term"consecutive years"shall not include any years served as a result of an appointment. Effective for those elected in March of the year 2003 and thereafter,a Commissioner or Mayor may complete the entire term to which they were elected,if a term limit is reached during an elected term (B)ONE YEAR HIATUS A person who has served the maximum amount of consecutive time allowed by this Charter as a Commissioner or Mayor shall not assume office again until the last Thursday in March of the year following the expiration of his or her term of office PROCEDURE. (A)MEETINGS:The Commission shall meet regularly at least twice a month at times and places that the Commission prescribes by rule or otherwise. Special meetings may be held on the call of the Mayor or of a majority of the commission.Whenever practicable,there shall be at least twelve(12)hours'notice of a special meeting to individual members of the Commission and to the public. (B)RULES:The commission shall determine its own rules and order of business (C)QUORUM AND VOTING. (1)A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of three(3)members, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner and subject to the penalties prescribed by the Rules of the Commission (2)Voting on ordinances: resolutions,and motions shall be as set forth below and shall be recorded in the minutes. (3)Except as otherwise provided in the Charter. no action of the Commission shall be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative votes of at least three(3)members of the Commission. and,if any motion fails to achieve the affirmative vote of at least three(3) members of the Commission,then such motion shall be deemed to have failed and no action shall be taken by that motion. In the event that there are less than three(3)members of the Commission who are eligible to vote on a particular matter due to vacancy or required abstention pursuant to applicable state or county law,then the remaining member(s)of the Commission may vote and approve such matter by unanimous vote. The City Commission is committed to providing sound public policy and leading the City towards our vision of a unified community with goals of: A viable downtown Quality neighborhoods Quality educational opportunities Diversified local economy Code Enforcement Board COMPOSITION,APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS: The Code Enforcement Board shall be composed of seven(7)regular members.along with two(2)alternate members.appointed by the City Commission.Appointments to both regular and alternate member positions shall be on the basis of experience or interest in the fields of zoning and building control The regular and alternate membership of the Board shall whenever possible.include an architect a business person.an engineer.a general contractor,a subcontractor and a Realtor QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS Each regular member and alternate member appointed to the Code Enforcement Board shall possess,in addition to experience or interest in the fields of zoning and building control.the following minimum qualifications.where appropriate: (A)The architect and the engineer shall be registered under the laws of the State regulating the practice of architecture and engineering.or shall possess similar qualifications under the laws of other states,or shall have actual experience deemed by the City Commission to be equivalent to such registration (B)The general contractor and the subcontractor shall possess a valid certificate of competency and business tax receipt recognized and accepted under the laws of the State and the ordinances of the City regulating the business of contracting.and where required. Slate registration as a contractor,or shall possess similar qualifications under the laws of other states.or shall have actual experience deemed by the Commission to be equivalent to a certification. (C)The Realtor shall be licensed under the laws of the State licensing real estate brokers as either a broker or a salesperson.or shall possess similar qualifications under the laws of other states,or shall have actual experience deemed by the Commission to be equivalent to licensing. (D)The businessperson shall be actively engaged in any lawful business within the City and shall hold a current and valid business tax receipt issued by the City.or shall be an officer or employee of a business entity holding a current and valid business tax receipt issued by the City or shall have actual experience deemed by the Commission to be equivalent to a certification (E)Each regular and alternate member of the Code Enforcement Board shall be a resident of the City. To hear alleged municipal code violations and to render a decision.The Code Enforcement Board is a quasi-judicial body created in accordance with Florida State law Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority PURPOSE:To make recommendations to the City Commission for improving the attractiveness and efficient use of the downtown area.and to facilitate activities that will benefit the businesses MEMBERSHIP 7 TERM:3 years QUALIFICATIONS.All members must reside in or have a principal place of business in the city.At least four members shall own land in the downtown area,pay taxes on a leased property.or serve as a director officer or managing agent to an owner or lessee who is required to pay taxes City officials and city employees are not eligible for membership MEETINGS:The second Monday of each month at 12:00 noon in the Commission Chambers, City Hall Delray Beach Housing Authority PURPOSE:To provide decent,safe,sanitary and affordable housing to persons of low- income The Delray Beach Housing Authority is a non-profit corporation created in accordance with Florida State Law MEMBERSHIP Seven TERM:Four years QUALIFICATIONS:Residency is not a requirement to serve as a commissioner however.one member must be a resident current in rent.of the housing project or a person of low or very low income who resides within the housing authority's jurisdiction and is receiving rent subsidy through a program administered by the authority.City officials and city employees are not eligible for membership MEETINGS-The third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.at 82 NW 5th Avenue,Delray Beach Firefighters Retirement System Board of Trustees PURPOSE.The purpose of the Board is to continue providing retirement benefits to City Firefighters'and their beneficiaries,as provided in Section 33.74 and 33.78(B). MEMBERSHIP Five regular TERM:Four years QUALIFICATIONS:All members must be either a resident of the City of Delray Beach In accordance with Ordinance 18-24 of the City Code,the City Commission appoints two(2) public members to the Board of Trustees General Employees Retirement Fund Committee PURPOSE:To administer the pension plan for all general city employees This entails approval of pension benefits plan expenses and oversight in the investment of plan assets. MEMBERSHIP Five TERM:2 Years QUALIFICATIONS:Members may but need not.be an official or employee of the city. tvIEETINGS Quarterly on the third Thursday of the following month at 1:00 p m.in the First Floor Conference Room,City Hall. Green Implementation Advancement Board PURPOSE:To make recommendations regarding ways to improve the environmental sustainability of City programs.services.equipment and facilities.strategies for improving the environmental sustainability of the community;incentives for residents,businesses.and organizations to practice environmental conservation including recycling;proposed means to enhance water and energy conservation ideas for promotion of tree planting and xeriscaping: best practices to be considered for implementation in Delray Beach. MEMBERSHIP:Five TERM Two years QUALIFICATIONS'All members shall have expertise or an interest in environmental conservation and sustainability and must be either a resident of,own property.own a business or be an officer,director or manager of a business located within the City of Delray Beach. MEETINGS The third Thursday of each month at 900 a m at the Swinton Operations Complex Historic Preservation Board PURPOSE:The purpose of the Historic Preservation Board is to foster and promote the recognition,protection.enhancement.and use of historic resources in the City of Delray Beach The Board,through the City's Histonc Preservation Division of Development Services, shall also promote certain functional and aesthetic goals objectives and policies as set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan.particularly the Historic Preservation Element.as they relate to the preservation of Delray Beach's historic resources The Historic Preservation Board reviews all matters pertaining to Certificate of Appropriateness requests for property. sites,and structures located within a Historic District or for Individually Designated Sites as listed on the Local Register of Historic Places in Section 4 5 1(1) MEMBERSHIP Seven TERM:Two years QUALIFICATIONS (1)At least five seats on the Board must be filled with either an architect.landscape architect civil engineer general contractor,historian,preservationist,land planner.archaeologist, cultural anthropologist museum curator or conservationist. • • (2)The remaining two seats shall be at large Lay persons with knowledge,experience and judgment who have an interest in historic preservation shall make up the balance of the Board. (3)The appointing body shall endeavor to appoint as many of the required disciplines as possible to the Board to ensure compliance with the requirements of the City's designation as a Certified Local Government by the State of Florida (4)Preference should be given to professional and lay persons who own property within historic districts or whose property is individually listed in the Local Register of Historic Places MEETINGS The first and third Wednesday of each month at 6-00 p.m in the City Commission Chambers,City Hall. Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee PURPOSE' The OSAC shall meet to review the needs of the community and recommend to the City Commission how to expend Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds. MEETINGS Meetings will be held on an as needed basis All meetings of the OSAC are public meetings subject to the provisions of Chapter 286, Florida Statutes,also known as the"Florida Sunshine Law." BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND QUALIFICATIONS' The following members shall meet the following qualifications i One(1)member representing the City of Delray Beach Police Department. ii One(1)member representing the City of Delray Beach Fire Department iii One(1)member who is a State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Professional iv One(1)member who is a State of Florida Licensed Healthcare Professional (VACANCY) v.One(1)member who is a State of Florida Certified Addiction Professional,Certified Addiction Counselor,or Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (VACANCY) vi Two(2)at-large members who are residents of the City of Delray Beach To be considered,you must submit your resume along with the required State of Florida license or certification.(Those applying to be an at-large member need not submit more than a resume). If you interested in serving on this committee and wish to apply submit your resume and any other required information Parking Management Advisory Board PURPOSE:Formal advisory board tasked with advising and making recommendations to the City Commission with respect to parking management policy and issues related to planning. financing development.construction and operation of parking families within the City of Delray Beach QUALIFICATIONS All citizen-at-large representatives shall have expertise or interest in parking management policy and related issues and shall be residents of or own property in the City,own a business with the City.or be an office director or manager of a business located within the City MEMBERSHIP Five TERM:Two Years MEETINGS Fourth Tuesdays of every month at 5 30 p m.at the Swinton Operations Complex Planning and Zoning Board PURPOSE:The Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Delray Beach has been created under the authority of Section 3.14 of the City Charter and is designated as the Local Planning Agency under the Florida Community Planning Act.Section 166 3164 et seq Florida Statutes.for the City of Delray Beach COMPOSITION and QUALIFICATIONS The Planning and Zoning Board shall consist of seven members. (1)At least five seats on the Board must be filled with either an architect.landscape architect reattor!real estate broker.civil engineer.developer general contractor.land planner or land use attorney (2)The remaining two seats shall be at large (3)The appointing body shall endeavor to appoint as many of the required disciplines as possible to the Board Police Advisory Board PURPOSE The Police Advisory Board acts as an advisory body to the Chief of Police,City Manager and City Commission on policy and resource issues.serves as a conduit for the community to address their issues and community problems through a cooperative effort; reviews community needs concerns expectations and responses relative to police services and community policing.and advises the Police Department on and provides support for communication and education between the community and the Police Department COMPOSITION,APPOINTMENT.TERMS The Police Advisory Board shall be composed of five(5)regular members All board members appointed by the City Commission shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 32 06 to 32.18 of this Code. QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS (A)The Police Advisory Board membership shall include a diverse cross-section of the community. (B)The membership shall include business owners,religious and faith-based organizations. youth,school officials and local organizations where feasible (C)The City Commission shall endeavor to include as many racial and ethnic minority members as possible. MEETINGS: (A)The Police Advisory Board shall meet at least once quarterly on the second Monday in the quarter except when that date falls on a holiday In that circumstance,the Board shall establish another regular meeting date for that quarter.The Police Advisory Board may hold special meetings at the direction of its chairperson upon twenty-four(24)hours'notice. Police Officers'Retirement System Board of Trustees PURPOSE:The purpose of the Board is to continue providing retirement benefits to City Police Officers'and their beneficianes.as provided in Section 33.60 and 33 64(B) MEMBERSHIP Five regular TERM:Four years. QUALIFICATIONS All members must be either a resident of the City of Delray Beach.In accordance with Ordinance 17 16 of the City Code the City Commission appoints two(2) public members to the Board of Trustees Public Art Advisory Board PURPOSE:The Public Art Advisory Board was established via Ordinance No. 77-04 for the purpose of advising and making recommendations to the City Commission with respect to public art policy and related issues including,but not limited to.the selection.construction. placement and/or funding of public art in or on City right-of-way,City owned property or private property where an agreement acceptable to the City.has been executed regarding the art and the art is clearly visible by the public. COMPOSITION AND QUALIFICATIONS:The Public Art Advisory Board shall consist of seven members(1)At least three seats on the Board must be filled with either an artist architect.. landscape architect or engineer.(2)The remaining four seats shall be at large and consist of lay persons of knowledge.experience and judgment who have an interest in public art shall make up the balance of the board.(3)The appointing body shall endeavor to appoint as many of the required disciplines as possible to the Board. Site Plan Review and Appearance Board PURPOSE:The purpose of the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board(SPRAB)is to promote certain functional and aesthetic goals,objectives. and policies as set forth in the adopted Comprehensive Plan. COMPOSITION:The SPRAB shall consist of seven members.(1)At least rive seats on the Board must be filled with either an architect. landscape architect land use attorney, reactor/real estate broker civil engineer,general contractor land planner or interior designer (2)The remaining two seats shall be at large.(3)The appointing body shall endeavor to appoint as many of the required disciplines as possible to the Board.