City Commission Meeting | September 28, 2026

The West Palm Beach City Commission held a meeting on September 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of the city salary plan for fiscal year 2026-2027, with debate over commission aides' pay grades and salary ranges, ultimately passing with a 3-2 vote. The commission unanimously approved a resolution for design features of improvements to two public utility sanitary sewer pumping facilities, supporting infrastructure upgrades to mitigate flooding and improve reliability. Another resolution declared a city-owned strip of land surplus to facilitate an affordable housing project with 191 units, including a 99-year affordability period, and authorized negotiation of a conveyance agreement with the developer. The commission also adopted the 2050 City Mobility Plan and amended the commercial solid waste collection franchise ordinance. Additionally, the commission approved an inventory of city and CRA-owned properties suitable for affordable housing, making the list publicly available. A public hearing approved the vacation and abandonment of a portion of Winter Street to enable construction of an off-site parking lot for Forest Hill Community High School. Several public comments addressed zoning and development concerns, including affordable housing and overlay plans. The meeting concluded with community announcements and recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month honorees.