Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delray Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues with medium priority
Normal Retirement Date for Deferred Members
The board's legal counsel will address how the normal retirement date is determined for deferred members — firefighters who left employment but haven't yet started drawing their pensions.
Portfolio Performance Through September 30, 2026
Mariner Institutional will walk the board through how the pension fund's investments performed through the end of September, plus a October flash report. Investment returns drive how well the fund can pay promised benefits.
Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
The board will renew its fiduciary liability insurance for 2027, protecting trustees who oversee the pension fund from personal liability.
Off-street parking in front setbacks for single-family homes
The board weighed whether a homeowner on a narrow, waterfront corner lot can count a driveway space in the front setback when converting garage space to living area. The rules require two parking spaces outside the front setback, and the board found the applicants didn't meet the legal hardship tests for an exception.
Off-Street Parking Reduction Request for Garage Conversion
A homeowner wants to turn half of a two-car garage into living space, leaving only one off-street parking space where two are required. The board will weigh whether the property's constraints justify the relief.
AED requirements for multi-story buildings
The mayor wants flexibility for buildings facing costly defibrillator mandates — one group faced buying 30 units near a fire station. Fire Chief Ron Martin defended the program, citing real saves, and the commission directed the city attorney to draft a waiver provision.
Predatory private parking lot tickets
Residents are getting big fines from private lots even after paying, and the city can't regulate the companies under state law. Commissioners discussed clearer signage requirements.
Mira Delray Master Sign Program Review
The board will evaluate a master sign program for the Mira Delray development to install three new entrance signs at West Atlantic Avenue and Congress Avenue. This proposal will shape the visual presentation and branding of the property along major corridors.
Affordable/Workforce Housing on SW 4th Street
Resolution 2026-16 would sell three CRA-owned vacant lots at 630, 704 & 708 SW 4th Street to the Delray Beach Community Land Trust for $15,000 to build three affordable/workforce single-family homes.
Police Chaplain Program Overview
The board received an overview of the police chaplain program, which provides support services to the community and department personnel.