Minutes

Council Briefing · 2026-06-08 · minutes

This document details a City Council Briefing held on June 8, 2026. Key discussions included the biannual review of the Ethics Ordinance, with a consensus to amend the review requirement to every two years and make gender references neutral. The Council also discussed code enforcement issues and the potential expansion of the City Council's authority to ratify department directors, but no consensus was reached. A rate increase plan for Beaches Energy Services was discussed and the Council agreed to proceed with a proposed three-year plan. An update on homestead property tax legislation led to a consensus to schedule a special briefing. The retirement of the Chief of Police was announced. Future briefing topics included the 287(g) Federal Program regarding immigration and updates on sea turtle nests and ADA dune walkovers. The briefing adjourned at 8:02 PM.