Minutes 03-21-23 Minutes of the City Commission Meeting
Held Online Via the GoToWebinar Platform and
In-Person at the City Hall Commission Chambers
100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Ty Penserga Daniel Dugger City Manager
Vice Mayor Angela Cruz Mike Cirullo, City Attorney
Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk
Commissioner Thomas Turkin
Commissioner Aimee Kelley
1. Agenda Items
A. Call to Order - Mayor Ty Penserga
Mayor Penserga called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call
City Clerk Maylee De Jesus called the roll. A quorum was present.
Invocation by Pastor Amalie Ash, First Presbyterian Church.
Invocation was given by Pastor Ash.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Sloane Kelley
Sloane Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
City Clerk announces certification of Supervisor of Elections' Election Results from
the March 14, 2023 Municipal Election.
City Clerk De Jesus announced that the City received certified Results from the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office for the March 14, 2023, Municipal Election.
She noted, per the charter, candidates must win with 50% plus 1 vote, which was not
attained in District 2. Therefore, a run-off election will be taking place on Tuesday, March
28, 2023, between the candidates with the highest votes, Woodrow Hay and Mack
McCray. She stated that for Commission District 4, incumbent Aimee Kelley won with
64.51% of the votes.
Swearing In of Aimee Kelley as Commissioner District IV.
Honorable Sherri Collins swore in Commissioner Kelley.
Commissioner Kelley thanked her family, friends and supporters for all of the
encouragement through this process. She said that Boynton Beach is a diverse and
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vibrant community and that she is excited to continue serving the residents. She
commented that she will do the best that she can for the residents and fellow
Commissioners.
Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
Commissioner Kelley asked for a date certain regarding the advisory boards.
Mayor Penserga confirmed that it will be on the April 18, 2023 agenda.
Vice Mayor Cruz moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
2. Other
A. Informational items by the Members of the City Commission.
Commissioner Hay congratulated Commissioner Kelley. He said that he went to a
luncheon meeting with the Palm Beach County League of Cities. He mentioned that
he attended the Love for Literacy luncheon, and it was very informative. He stated he
attended the motivational speaker event at the Ezell Hester Community Center, and
he thanked Recreation and Parks staff for coordinating efforts. He said that he
attended a food distribution at New Disciples Church, and they fed over 500 families,
and he thanked the Police Department for maintaining order there. He spoke about
the 11th Anniversary College Scholarship Luncheon that he attended in Mirasol. He
commented on the Pickleball Court event that he attended.
Vice Mayor Cruz stated that she had a great time at the Pickleball Court event and
thanked staff for the event and giveaways. She announced the grand opening of the
Wawa that will be happening on March 23rd at 8:00 A.M.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he had no disclosures. He asked staff to look at the
code where anything over $1,000 in home repairs requires a permit and mentioned
that he would like to have the code looked at in general. He spoke about an incident
with a resident who has Code Enforcement issues because of a shed.
Commissioner Kelley said that she had no disclosures.
Mayor Penserga stated that he will connect with the City Manager to speak about the
Code Enforcement issue. He disclosed that he spoke to Bradley Miller regarding item
8A.
3. Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations
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A. Proclaim the Runoff Election
Mayor Penserga read the proclamation into the record.
B. Proclaim March 31, 2023 as The Lord's Place SleepOut Homelessness
Awareness Day. Calvin Phillips, Vice President of Housing Services for The
Lord's Place, will accept the proclamation.
Mayor Penserga read the proclamation into the record.
Mr. Phillips accepted the proclamation. He thanked the Commissioners and the Mayor for
the proclamation.
Commissioner Hay stated that Mr. Phillips went to school with his son, and that he is
doing an excellent job.
C. Proclaim Friday, March 24, 2023 as Path to College Turn the Tables: Career
and Internship Expo Day. Christina Romelus, Director of Programs for Pathway
to College, will accept the proclamation.
Mayor Penserga read the proclamation into the record. He said that this will be sent to
Ms. Romelus, since she is not present.
D. Proclaim the month of March as Let's Move Palm Beach County Month. Wil
Romelus from Digital Vibez, Inc. will accept the proclamation.
Mayor Penserga read the proclamation into the record.
Wil Romelus accepted the proclamation. He said that 30 minutes a day is all it takes, and
it can be anything that keeps you active. He stated that this challenge is to combat
childhood obesity. He invited everyone to join in the event.
E. Announce Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band's "Out of This World" concert on
Sunday, March 26, 2023, starting at 3:00 P.M. The Band will perform at the First
Baptist Church located at 301 N. Seacrest Blvd. Tickets are $10.00 and free for
children 12 years of age or younger. To purchase tickets, visit
goldcoastband.org or at the door the day of the concert.
Mayor Penserga announced this event.
F. The Development Services Department would like to announce the first Pop Up
Permit Event taking place on March 22, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the
City Hall Community Room (Room 115).
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The event will focus on SagesGov training, face-to-face questions, and
customers will also be able to take advantage of on-the-spot services such as
permit status updates and notary services.
Michael Griffin, Development Department Application Technician, stated that there was
community outreach program that was started, and that they will be having their first event
tomorrow night. He said that they hope to go over general permitting processes, and go
over what they offer and be transparent to the public.
G. Mayor and Commission to recognize representatives from the Joe DiMaggio
Children's Health Specialty Center for donating $5,000, as the 2023 Magic
Wheels and Special Deals event Title Sponsor and Chariots of Love
representatives, for their contribution to design and build the "Magic Wheels" for
11-year-old Giovanni.
Justin Johnson, Recreation and Parks Marketing & Outreach Manager to
provide a recap of the Magic Wheels & Special Deals and Barrier Free 5K
events.
Mayor Penserga announced this event.
Mr. Johnson said that at this event they gave away a customized mobility device to
Giovanni, which was shaped to look like a Transformer.
A video was played about the event.
Mr. Johnson stated that Saturday April 1st is World Autism Month, and they will be having
an adaptive pickleball clinic at the Ezell Hester Community Center.
Stephanie Soplop, ADA Title II Coordinator, thanked Valerie Mathew for volunteering their
time and efforts for this.
Ms. Valerie Mathew, Chariots of Love, stated that it is an honor to brighten the lives of a
special needs child. She introduced the people who helped her build this in her living room.
Ms. Soplop gave the volunteers plaques. She mentioned that they have Jenna Shin online
from the Joe DiMaggio Children's Health Specialty Center.
Ms. Shin thanked everyone who was involved and said that they look forward to continuing
to be a part of the community.
4. Public Audience
Individual Speakers Will Be Limited To 3 Minute Presentations (at the discretion of
the Chair, this 3-minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on the level
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of business coming before the City Commission)
Susan Oyer reminded everyone about the Blooming In Boynton event, and she thanked
staff for helping. She spoke about a concrete barrier that was put in on Old Boynton Road.
She talked about the having proper entrances on Congress Avenue that needs to be
talked about with the County.
Dr. Pierre Blass stated that we have the best City in the world. He spoke about doing
mathematics for the University of Boynton Beach, which is informal. He talked about
designing an energy system using a water mill.
Ernest Mignoli stated that he is doing a lot of studies on the DUI unit in the City of Boynton
Beach. He said that nobody wants to talk about investigations that are happening in here.
He spoke about the elections and locations of the political signs.
Virtual Comments: 1 hand.
Katie McLaughlin congratulated Commissioner Kelley, and said that we have an amazing
team.
5. Administrative
A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on
City Advisory Boards.
Mayor Penserga read the open positions.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to appoint Bernard Jaworski to the alternate position on the
Recreation and Parks Board. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor Penserga asked that we not only take applications online, but if we can meet with
the individuals to make sure we connect with the individuals.
Commissioner Turkin stated that if there is more than one applicant, they should roll over
to the next vacancy, so they do not have to reapply and there is a steady pool of
applicants.
City Clerk De Jesus stated that she will follow up on the process of rolling over applicants.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approve the Piggy-back of the State of Florida Alternate Contract
#43211500-WSCA-15-ACS for the purchase of Dell workstations,
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Monitors, and accessories from Dell Marketing LP of Round Rock, TX in
an amount not to exceed $77,116.52. This contract complies with the
competitive bidding process set forth in the City's Procurement Policy.
B. Accept this quarterly Budget Status Report for the General Fund and the
Utilities Fund for the 3-month period which ended December 31 , 2022, for
FY2022-23 (Unaudited).
C. Proposed Resolution No. R23-032- Approve Budget Amendment in the
amount of $608,000 for the Utility Fund which entails allocation of fund
balance and appropriation for payment/contribution of the City's portion the
South-Central Regional Wastewater (SCRWW) Interlocal Agreement for
the deep well injection project.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R23-033- Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign a Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
vendor agreement with Palm Beach County to allow City of Boynton Beach
water customers, that qualify under the program, to receive financial
assistance towards their water and waste water payments.
E. Accept the written report to the Commission for purchases over $10,000
for the month of February 2023.
F. Approve minutes from the March 9, 2023 City Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Kelley pulled Item 6D.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Cruz moved to approve the consent agenda, as amended. Commissioner
Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6D. Proposed Resolution No. R23-033- Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign a Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) vendor
agreement with Palm Beach County to allow City of Boynton Beach water
customers, that qualify under the program, to receive financial assistance
towards their water and waste water payments.
Dr. Poonam Kalkat stated that the program is already ongoing, and residents are already
applying for this, but that the County needs this formalized. She said they can approach
the Marketing Department about advertising the program more.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Resolution No. R23-033. Commissioner Hay
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seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Vice Mayor Cruz announced that this program is available through the County, and she
encouraged residents to call. She shared the contact information for this program.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Approve piggybacking the National Purchasing Co-Operative BuyBoard
contract # 698-23 for the purchase of uniforms for Police and Fire with
Gall's. Estimated annual purchase is $250,000. The BuyBoard
procurement process satisfies the City's competitive bid requirements.
B. Approve utilizing Sourcewell contract # 042021-MOT with Express Radio
for the purchase of Motorola products with an estimated annual
expenditure of $140,000. The State of Minnesota procurement process
satisfies the City's competitive bid requirements.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R23-034- Approve and authorize the City
Manager to sign a Piggy-back Agreement utilizing the Palm Beach County
term contract #22041 (Solicitation #22-041/MB) dated March 14, 2023
through March 13, 2024 with Aquifer Maintenance and Performance
Systems, Inc. (AMPS, Inc.) This contract will be utilized for well
rehabilitation services, with an estimated annual expenditure of up to
$500,000.
D. Approve utilizing the Palm Beach County term contract # 22090R
(Solicitation #22-090R/MB) dated December 11 , 2022 through December
10, 2023 with Morton Salt, Inc. The contract will be utilized for the purchase
of sodium chloride, with an estimated annual expenditure of $200,000.
E. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/ or piggy-backs for the
procurement of services and/or commodities over $100,000 as described
in the written report for March 21 , 2023
- "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks."
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the Consent Bids and Purchases over
$100,000. Vice Mayor Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
8. Public Hearing
6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits.
The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity
as Local Planning Agency and City Commission.
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A. Approve New Site Plan and New Master Plan for Miraflor Apartments to
allow for the construction of a multifamily residential development
consisting of 58 rental apartments within five (5), two/three-story structures
with associated residential improvements on 3.87 acres, located on the
west side of North Seacrest Blvd. across from Mentone Rd. in the IPUD
zoning district. Applicant: Javier Cappelleti, Miraflor Palm Beach, LLC.
City Attorney Cirullo read the title into the record. He swore in anyone that would
speak on this item.
Mayor Penserga requested that all questions wait until after Public Comment.
Bradley Miller, Urban Design Studio, stated that this is the third time that they have
spoken about this project. He introduced Lauren Burn.
Ms. Burn, Urban Design Studio, spoke about Miraflor Palm Beach, LLC as follows:
location map; zoning map; entitlement history; master/site plan; site walkthrough with
access points; landscape plan; buffers on the property; site plan aerial; north and
west elevation- building #5; south elevation- building #4; looking southwest; south to
north aerial; east to west aerial; street view- facing west; and Staff recommends
approval of the Site and Master Plan.
Andrew Myers, Senior Planner, spoke about the following regarding Miraflor: location
and background; request; proposed site plan; proposed landscape plan; proposed
elevations; colors of remainder of buildings; and staff recommendation.
Public Comments:
Susan Oyer stated that when she was on the P&D Board years ago, residents
mentioned needing somewhere for the kids to play, and there is none in the new plan.
She spoke about there being are only 4 electric car chargers, and that should be
increased. She mentioned that these do not appear to be white roofs and they should
be. She said that these would be perfect for owner occupied condos, which will help
with affordable housing.
Ernest Mignoli said that it is always about approving big projects and it does not make
sense. He stated that nobody working for the City wants to live here. He said that
Federal Hwy. and Ocean Ave. floods, and we are adding 2,300 units. He complained
about illegal parking in the City.
Virtual Hand: 1 hand.
Miles Rich stated that this is a great project and he looks forward to this being built.
He spoke about the architectural style and the electric car chargers.
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Commissioner Hay asked if they attempted to purchase the little piece of property
from the next-door grave site.
Mr. Miller stated that there are gravesites in that indentation, so it could not be sold
and squared off. He explained the S curve that was requested.
Commissioner Hay asked about the one entrance and exit, and if they could turn
around in that area.
Mr. Miller stated that they always start with the location of the dumpster and work
around it. He explained what their process is and the one entrance and exit situation.
Commissioner Hay asked about consideration for a playground.
Mr. Miller stated that the two recreation areas are identical in size, as they are now.
He spoke about the concerns that the P&D Board had a few years ago and the
changes they made to the site plan. He mentioned the areas that they have on the
site plan that is for recreation.
Vice Mayor Cruz asked why they chose the green color for the building.
Mr. Miller responded that it is part of the color scheme.
Mayor Penserga asked about the landscape buffer.
Mr. Miller spoke about the layers of hedges and trees that they have.
Mayor Penserga stated that he would like the gravesites to be undisturbed.
Mr. Miller spoke about the coordination that they have with the property owner next
door.
Commissioner Turkin asked if there was a traffic study and what the grade was.
Mr. Miller stated that he is not sure what the grade was, but it was done and it passed.
He said that the properties are at market rate, or upper level workforce housing rates.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he would like to see the square footage for a 3/2 to
be higher than 1 ,100 square feet. He mentioned that he likes the landscaping.
Mr. Miller spoke about the electric car chargers and said that he encouraging his
clients to put the conduits in for future chargers. He said that there were some
conditions of approval that needed to be fixed.
Commissioner Kelley spoke about the edge of the cemetery line, and asked if there
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will be a hedge that will potentially block the view of the cemetery from the
apartments.
There was discussion regarding the fence and hedges; electric conduits for chargers;
and feet between the two hedges in between the property lines.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to approve the New Site Plan and New Master Plan for
Miraflor Apartments. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the
motion passed 4-0. Vice Mayor Cruz was not at the dais.
9. City Manager's Report- None
10. Unfinished Business
A. Continue discussion on adding a Sister City in Ukraine.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin motioned to table the item. Commissioner Hay seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
11. New Business
A. Approve the use of ARPA funding in the amount of $775,000 to pay for
capital items needed to outfit the auditorium in the Arts & Cultural Center
and to purchase equipment and furniture for the Woman's Club.
City Manager Dugger spoke about the Arts & Cultural Center and stated that we
usually have to go to other venues to rent space. He said this is an investment and it
will be used as a rental venue to drive revenue. He explained a rendering of what the
space will look like. He said that the investment will pay for itself over the next 5-8
years.
Commissioner Kelley stated that she supports this and that outfitting it to be used to
its fullest will be great.
Commissioner Turkin asked if the space is currently being rented out.
Assistant City Manager Matos stated that we do rent it out, and there are many
different rooms and rental prices. She explained the concerns with the property.
Commissioner Turkin asked if the rental rates can be increased.
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City Manager Dugger responded yes.
Vice Mayor Cruz stated that it does look like this will benefit the City long-term. She
asked how many quotes we received. She mentioned supporting local businesses
for the materials. She asked if we considered tinting the windows instead of spending
$30K on blinds.
Assistant City Manager Matos said that this will be bid out formally.
Commissioner Hay stated that this is money well spent and it will pay for itself. He
asked where we stand with the remainder of the ARPA funding.
Mara Frederiksen, Director of Financial Services, explained that we will have $4.5M
left after this approval, and that there are $2.5M that is not earmarked.
Mayor Penserga asked about the priority for infrastructure to be able to use this.
Vice Mayor Cruz asked if the Arts & Cultural Center has a kitchen or a warming space.
Assistant City Manager Matos responded that there is a full chef's kitchen.
Commissioner Kelley asked if any of the Arts Fund can be used to enhance the Arts
and Cultural Center, to share in the expense.
Assistant City Manager Matos explained the strict requirements for Arts Funds.
Commissioner Hay asked if there is always a fee involved at the Arts & Cultural
Center.
Assistant City Manager Matos explained what kind of events are charged and which
are not.
Mayor Penserga stated that we should have a conversation as to what the policies
should be. He said that there was nothing regarding the audio and visual equipment,
and he would like it to be included.
Vice Mayor Cruz asked how the art fee is determined and whether we could bring it
back to the Commission for discussion.
Public Comments:
Ernest Mignoli spoke about the funds going to the Arts & Cultural Center when there
are people in Boynton Beach that are starving. He said that nobody comes to the
events if there are no drinks and smoking.
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Donald Turkin Jr. suggested that the hotel that might be built next door pay for some
of the cost and use this as their ballroom as well.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the use of ARPA funding in the amount of
$775,000 to pay for capital items needed to outfit the auditorium in the Arts & Cultural
Center and to purchase equipment and furniture for the Woman's Club. Commissioner
Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R23-035- Approve and adopt the Recreation &
Parks Department System Master Plan.
Kacy Young, Recreation & Parks Director, congratulated Commissioner Kelley. He
spoke about the history of the plan and introduced the consultant Carlos Perez.
Carlos Perez, Perez Planning and Design, spoke about the final draft for the Parks
System Master Plan as follows: what we are up to today; purpose; our approach;
contract analyses; needs and priorities; public engagement highlights; demographic
context in 2032; summary concepts; high priority needs- summary findings; allocation
of $100- summary findings; vision framework; mission and vision; guiding principles;
vision; enhance what we have; connect our recreation and park system; expand our
recreation and park system; recommendations of the various recreational facilities;
integrating public art; grow the system to keep pace with the City's growth; integrated
vision; implementation strategy; funding sources; extra ordinary funding sources-
phases 1-10 year funding options; capital projects prioritization strategy; funding
allocation targets; prioritization criteria; priority capital projects- improvements to
existing facilities; priority capital projects- development of new parks and facilities;
priority capital projects- acquiring new park land; staff actions; some of the priority
staff actions; and next steps.
Commissioner Hay stated that this is impressive, and he is looking forward to it. He
said that he would like to see a bike path/trail that will go around the City or certain
areas. He asked about the following: dirt bikes in a certain area; the $2M on Hester
Center improvements and what they plan to do there; and the surtax and what the
people are willing to pay for the amenities.
Mr. Perez spoke about connectivity and expanding what we have.
Mr. Young stated that they have had conversations about expanding the plan and the
trail.
Mr. Perez spoke about the dirt bike trails, and said that they typically keep motorized
plans separate. He explained the plans to improve the Hester Center.
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Mr. Young expanded on the Hester Center improvements.
Vice Mayor Cruz asked staff where we are at with Park Impact Fees.
Amanda Radigan, Planning & Zoning Director, stated that the study is underway, and
they are expecting a final version coming to staff within 2 to 3 weeks, and it will come
to the Commission a few weeks after that.
Vice Mayor Cruz asked if there is only one person that is working on grants.
City Manager Dugger explained that there are two separate grant employees, one for
the City and one for the Police Department. He spoke about the importance of a grant
manager or grant coordinator. He spoke about green space being very important in
legislation.
Vice Mayor Cruz mentioned the TPA Grants and meeting with staff to apply this year.
City Manager Dugger stated that he spoke with staff regarding this, and they will put
together a policy so that they do not miss opportunities. He said that we should reach
out to the County to see if they can bring back the surtax.
Commissioner Turkin said that he liked the vision and asked what the timeline is for
the proposed bond to be on a ballot.
Assistant City Manager Matos stated that this is a big effort for staff and would be at
least a year's worth of work, and it should be in 2024.
There was discussion regarding dredging; the intercoastal nature park- JC Park;
preserving mangroves; recommendations for developing a park application; cross
promotion; partnerships; guiding principles to follow for the next 10 years; and
EcoPark.
Commissioner Kelley asked how the City can work with a private entity to make
EcoPark more of a community, residential space.
Mr. George Gentile, consultant, stated that incentives is how you would work with
developers.
Ms. Radigan stated that there are a couple of tools that we can use. She spoke about
partnerships that the City has.
Mr. Gentile spoke about Riverwalk in Jupiter and the incentives that were given.
Ms. Radigan spoke about land dedication and other incentives that they can offer.
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Commissioner Kelley spoke about reserving some spots for residents that pay for a
permit.
Mayor Penserga asked about what upgrades we can do to integrate this to our app.
He mentioned the grant writers that we have and how important their job is. He spoke
about mobility options and exploring an RFP for options. He mentioned a general
obligation bond and needing a financial feasibility study and if the public would be
willing to pay for it.
Commissioner Hay commented that we used to have a trolley and it was decided that
we did not have the downtown to support it at the time.
Mayor Penserga stated that we should start with a few vehicles and see if it is
feasible.
Vice Mayor Cruz spoke about the studies costing thousands of dollars, and asked if
we could do an internal survey. She suggested that we try an internal pilot program,
using a few vehicles, to figure out the need for it.
There was discussion regarding providing trolley services and collaborating with
other businesses nearby; and spending money on a study.
There is consensus on a feasibility study and mobility options.
Ms. Radigan stated that they would like to do a workshop on mobility all together.
There was consensus on a mobility workshop.
Vice Mayor Cruz recommended inviting a representative from the County to attend
as well, to understand how the City fits within the larger County transportation plan.
There was discussion regarding a survey to all the residents about the feasibility
study; and atargeted survey that was sent out that matched to the demographics.
Mr. Perez explained their triangulated approach.
Public comment: None.
Virtual comment: None.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Cruz moved to approve Resolution No. R23-035. Commissioner Hay
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Mr. Gentile complimented staff for the work they do.
Mr. Young stated that this is a plan of the residents and it is exciting to see the plan move
forward.
Commissioner Turkin thanked all of staff for attending St. Andrews yesterday.
Commissioner Hay added for future agenda- Red Light Traffic Camera Presentation to
the next agenda.
12. Legal- None
13. Future Agenda Items
A. Consider revised local rules for approval. - TBD
B. Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Funds, requested by Mayor
Penserga - TBD
C. Discussion regarding installing a coral reef at Oceanfront Park, requested
by Commissioner Turkin - TBD
D. Review Advisory Board Ordinance, requested by Commissioner Kelley. -
TBD
E. Discussion regarding future cemetery lots in Boynton Beach, requested by
Commissioner Hay- TBD
F. Discussion for Ordinance regarding tints for paraphernalia shops,
requested by Commissioner Turkin - TBD
G. Look into lowering or waiving arts impact fees for small businesses,
requested by Commissioner Turkin- TBD
H. Discussion regarding changing minimum requirements for traffic studies,
requested by Commissioner Turkin- TBD
I. Update regarding speedbumps throughout the City, requested by
Commissioner Turkin-TBD
J. Discussion regarding bringing more jobs to the City at former ToysRUs
site, requested by Commissioner Turkin.- TBD
Motion:
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Commissioner Hay moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kelley seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:29 P.M.
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