Council approves Sustainability Advisory Board appointment, 3–1

Sustainability Advisory Board appointment

3 yes, 1 no

Andy Thomson (no), Stacy Sipple (yes), Yvette Drucker (yes), Michelle Grau (yes)

Ordinance No. 5810 — Dr Rubble C&D debris franchise

4 yes, 0 no

Michelle Grau (yes), Yvette Drucker (yes), Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes)

Resolution No. 140-2026 — James L. Zervis interim City Manager

4 yes, 0 no

Michelle Grau (yes), Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes), Yvette Drucker (yes)

Resolution No. 139-2026 — building height interpretation, amended

4 yes, 0 no

Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes), Michelle Grau (yes), Yvette Drucker (yes)

Consent agenda

4 yes, 0 no

Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes), Michelle Grau (yes), Yvette Drucker (yes)

Resolution No. 132-2026 — The Bertani at Broken Sound (SPA-26-03/CIMD)

4 yes, 0 no

Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes), Michelle Grau (yes), Yvette Drucker (yes)

Resolution No. 138-2026 — $125M police HQ bond referendum

4 yes, 0 no

Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes), Michelle Grau (yes), Yvette Drucker (yes)

Ordinance No. 5811 — repeal Vehicles for Hire chapter

4 yes, 0 no

Yvette Drucker (yes), Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes), Michelle Grau (yes)

Agenda amendment — remove items 11.A and 11.A.1

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of October 13 minutes

4 yes, 0 no

Housing Authority appointments held over

0 yes, 0 no

Sole Source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts and Service for Mack Trucks; Public Works & Engineering; Nextran Truck Center; Budgeted Amount: $400,000.00

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 131-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the City Manager to execute Work Order No. 11 with Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC, for the purpose of retaining professional architectural and engineering…

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 133-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement with Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. for the purpose of providing a guaranteed maximum price for…

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 134-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the City s Chief of Police to execute an interlocal agreement with the Sheriff s Office of Palm Beach County, Florida, providing for participation of the City of…

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 135-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Arvida Park of Commerce Association, Inc., for the purpose of providing uniform traffic enforcement; providing…

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 136-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Arvida Park of Commerce West Association, Inc., for the purpose of providing uniform traffic enforcement;…

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 137-2027 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Emergency Services Agreement for mutual assistance and automatic aid with the Sheriff of Broward County for the purpose of providing…

4 yes, 0 no

Resignation

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 2026-05-CRA — Mizner Park conveyance to the City

3 yes, 1 no

Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (no), Yvette Drucker (yes), Michelle Grau (yes)

The Residences of Boca — IDA amendment (CRP-22-01-R1)

4 yes, 0 no

Michelle Grau (yes), Yvette Drucker (yes), Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes)

Resolution No. 2026-09-CRA — Downtown Plan policy for CRA property transfer

3 yes, 1 no

Yvette Drucker (yes), Michelle Grau (yes), Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (no)

101 E. Palmetto Park Road — IDA (CRP-24-02)

4 yes, 0 no

Yvette Drucker (yes), Andy Thomson (yes), Stacy Sipple (yes), Michelle Grau (yes)

Adoption of Minutes of October 13, 2026

0 yes, 0 no

Adjournment of Joint Meeting

0 yes, 0 no

Adjournment of Joint Meeting

0 yes, 0 no

The Bertani at Broken Sound

5901 and 6001 NW Broken Sound Parkway

An eight-story, 60-unit apartment building with six affordable units, two parking structures, and a small retail/restaurant building on an 11-acre office campus, approved with two staff condition fixes.

approved (4-0) · still approved

101 E Palmetto (CRP-24-02)

101 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL

Adaptive reuse of a 1930s building: restaurant and courtyard on the ground floor, office upstairs, and a 27-space parking deviation for a site that has never had parking.

approved (4-0) · still approved

101 East Palmetto

101 East Palmetto Park Road

A proposal to convert retail space to offices, add an outdoor courtyard and seating for a restaurant, and secure a parking requirement reduction.

still pending

The Residences of Boca Raton

14 Southeast 4th Street

An amendment to an Individual Development Approval to reduce residential units from 190 to 133, add ground-floor restaurant space, and slightly increase height and square footage.

still pending

The Residences of Boca (CRP-22-01-R1)

14, 33, 41 SE 4th Street and 36 SE 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL

Amendment to the 2023 approval: 133 condos instead of 190 rentals, a ground-floor restaurant, slightly more square footage and height, and relocated public parking — all code-compliant with no variances.

approved (4-0) · still approved

Equitable Youth Sports Facilities

Parents, coaches, and nonprofit leaders strongly advocated for the construction of a multi-sport indoor field house to accommodate youth basketball, volleyball, and special needs sports programs that face severe space shortages.

What it means: Youth athletes, sports leagues, families, and special needs sports participants.

Raised 2 times this week

Mizner Park Real Property Transfer to City

The plan to transfer CRA-owned Mizner Park property to the city was pushed to November 10, with a representative of the ground-lease purchaser asking for time to review thousands of documents.

What it means: The delay gives staff and stakeholders time to review the deal's legal implications.

Raised 2 times this week

North Park Golf and Recreation Development

Many residents and golfers urged the city and district to include a public golf course or executive course at North Park, highlighting a shortage of public golf options. Officials noted that an assessment is underway to evaluate golf feasibility alongside other recreational needs.

What it means: Local golfers, seniors, families, and residents seeking accessible recreational golf options.

Raised 2 times this week

Adaptive Reuse and Parking Waiver for 101 E. Palmetto Park Road

A 1930s downtown building gets a restaurant and courtyard on the ground floor and office space upstairs, preserving the structure despite having no on-site parking, with new transit contributions attached.

What it means: The project commits to a $10,258.92 annual contribution to the city's downtown transit program plus fully paid Tri-Rail and Palm Tran passes for employees.

The Residences of Boca Raton Modification

A 12-story downtown project was retooled from 190 rentals to 133 condos with a ground-floor restaurant, bringing new dining and street activity to SE 3rd Street and boosting projected tax revenue from about $90,000 to $1.2 million a year.

What it means: Projected city tax revenue rises from roughly $90,000 to about $1.2 million annually.

Advisory Board and Committee Appointments

The City Council is filling open volunteer positions across several key advisory boards, including housing, sustainability, finance, and community appearance. These boards help shape local policy recommendations and guide city development.

What it means: Residents and local professionals who participate in civic governance, as well as the city administration which benefits from specialized advisory oversight.

Joint Parks and Recreation Coordination

The City Council and the Beach & Park District are meeting to align their goals for local parks, recreation programs, and community investments. This coordination impacts how recreational facilities are funded, maintained, and improved for residents.

What it means: Boca Raton residents who utilize local parks, community centers, and recreational programs.

Federal Highway Construction Impact on Holiday Parade

Staff announced that ongoing Florida Department of Transportation construction on Federal Highway will impact the traditional holiday parade route, prompting planning for an alternative downtown path.

What it means: Parade attendees and local businesses who will maintain access to the annual holiday event.

Metered Beach Parking Regulations

Council members debated recent changes that shortened parking time limits at beach pavilions from one hour to 30 minutes, with residents expressing concern over the short window.

What it means: Beach visitors who need more than 30 minutes for brief visits.

Interim City Manager Appointment

The council is set to appoint James L. Zervis as the interim city manager to manage administrative transitions.

What it means: City staff and residents benefit from continued administrative leadership.

Residential Height and Three-Story Mega-Home Regulations

The council affirmed that the roof-height allowance above 25 feet doesn't create a right to build extra livable floors — effectively ending three-story single-family homes going forward. Five applications already in the pipeline get to continue, and one developer voluntarily downsized his Coconut Road project to two stories.

What it means: Neighborhood residents who oppose oversized three-story homes get the character protection they sought.

Police Services Complex Planning

The city is proposing a $125 million general obligation bond to build a new police department headquarters and public safety support facilities. Voters will decide on the bond in a referendum scheduled for March 9, 2027.

What it means: Not to exceed $125,000,000 financed through general obligation bonds.

$125M police headquarters bond referendum

The council is asking voters on March 9, 2027 to approve up to $125 million in bonds for a new police headquarters, downsized from last year's failed $175 million ask. The ballot language promises a downtown police presence but leaves the site and design for later — which some residents say is a trust problem.

What it means: Up to $125 million in general obligation bonds, repaid by city taxpayers if voters approve.

Downtown Civic Area and Memorial Park Master Plan

Consultants Chen Moore laid out a listen-first plan: November workshops and kiosks, a bilingual survey, and a December design charrette, all under the Boca Forward umbrella.

What it means: Residents get multiple chances to shape the future of Memorial Park.

Housing Authority eligibility dispute

Incumbent Angela McDonald's reappointment is on hold after the authority's lawyer questioned whether she qualifies as a resident commissioner. She'll get a chance to respond on November 10.

What it means: McDonald gets due process; residents keep tenant representation in question.

city manager departure

Mark Sohaney is leaving November 11 for a military role; CFO Jim Zervis takes over as interim manager starting October 28. Residents and council gave both warm send-offs.

What it means: City staff and residents get continuity of leadership during the transition.