Minutes 06-20-23 Workshop Minutes of the City Commission Meeting City Commission Workshop
Park Impact Fee Workshop & Extraordinary Circumstances Meeting
ToW`binar Platform and
In-Person at the City Hall Commission Chambers
100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Ty Penserga Daniel Dugger City Manager
Vice Mayor Thomas Turkin Mike Cirullo, City Attorney
Commissioner Angela Cruz Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk
Commissioner Woodrow Hay (arrived at 6:46 P.M.)
Commissioner Aimee Kelley
1. Presentation
A. Short Term Rental Workshop
Mayor Penserga called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
Roll Call
City Clerk Maylee De Jesus called the roll. Vice Mayor Turkin joined virtually. A quorum
was present.
Saleica Brown, Development Services Manager, spoke about the following regarding
short term rentals: overview; short-term rentals vs long-term rentals; legal limits to
local regulations; current City process; and comparison of application processes.
Michael Rumpf, Planner, spoke about the following: regulatory
observations/comparisons- similarities in the sample, differences & unique standards
in the sample; proposed ordinance; enforcement process- case management; short-
term rental fees; comments/concerns; and questions.
Mayor Penserga said that this is a balancing act, to protect owners and to protect
quality of life around the rental properties.
Vice Mayor Turkin thanked staff for working on this. He asked about the mandated
landline at the residence and if it can be connected through Wi-Fi.
Mr. Rumpf responded that they can review this.
Vice Mayor Turkin stated that there was concern regarding room rentals, and not
wanting to burden local hospital staff because travel nurses do not require a lot of
room. He said that he is willing to be flexible with room rental requirement. He asked
if there was a minimum age requirement to rent out a property.
Mr. Rumpf stated that the local responsible party must be 25 years old.
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Commissioner Kelley read the section regarding the age requirement.
Vice Mayor Turkin asked for clarification on the suspension timeframe.
Mr. Rumpf clarified the difference between suspension timeframes and penalties for
habitual offenders.
Vice Mayor Turkin said that he feels good about this, and he would like the
Commission to consider the rental lease and the landline requirements.
Amanda Radigan, Planning and Zoning Director, commented regarding the
prohibited room rentals. She said that if the owner occupies the unit, then they can
be allowed to rent the rooms out.
There was discussion regarding owner occupied units and renting out rooms.
Commissioner Kelley spoke about the landline and the concern that staff has with
renters being able to reach emergency services. She said that she agrees with the
Wi-Fi option that Vice Mayor Turkin spoke about. She spoke about having a happy
medium for renting out rooms, maybe limiting it to 2 applications at a time.
Mr. Rumpf spoke about having parking standards that can help with the concerns
that the Commission is having.
Ms. Radigan spoke about boarding homes, which would not be able to be regulated,
if we allow this on short-term rentals.
Commissioner Kelley spoke about the minimum age requirement and asked if that
came from somewhere else.
Mr. Rumpf stated that other examples they looked at had that rule. He said that 21
years old and above can apply for it, but someone 25 and older would have to be a
registered guest.
There was further discussion regarding age requirements.
Commissioner Kelley asked about if an owner is fined, and has done everything they
needed to do, what can the owner do with the renter.
There was discussion regarding owners' responsibility and possible fees against
property owners; annual inspections being noticed way in advance; inspection
checklist; and the concern with having electricity hardwired.
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Commissioner Cruz said that she is happy to see the fee schedule being added as
opposed to the $15K fine. She stated that she is in favor of removing the landline
requirement, and the room limitation. She suggested that we should think about
having the maximum room rentals be based off the number of cars allowed at the
property. She spoke about the options for trash bins, and the annual inspections.
2. 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
of business coming before the City Commission).
Mayor Penserga opened the floor for public comment.
Mayor Penserga passed the gavel to Commissioner Cruz and left the dais at 6:30
P.M.
Brian Ross, Airbnb Community Leader for Palm Beach County, said that they are for
legislation and not against it, but want it to be sensible legislation. He spoke about
the different legislation that is coming down the pipe, inspections inside the property,
short-term rentals, coming up with ways to deal with 30+ day rentals, and getting rid
of trash privately.
Jeffrey Kregan, realtor, and owner of rental properties, spoke about not having a
higher end hotel in Boynton Beach, so this is a way to provide that. He spoke about
regulating parking; mass occupancy based off a home square footage or a room;
permits and registration being transferred to new owner; and regulating short-term
rentals.
There were no virtual speakers.
Commissioner Kelley asked that we are complying with 509.
Vice Mayor Turkin said that we do need to find alternatives for smoke detectors. He
spoke about the max occupancy being a little high; not requiring landlines; and that
transferring registration would make sense.
Commissioner Cruz agrees with making sure we are compliant with state statute, and
not requiring a landline. She said that if we can provide the opportunity for single
family homes to purchase additional trash cans, it would be great.
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Mayor Penserga said that he is not in favor of landlines being the only option; smoke
detectors should not have to be wired in, since there are battery operated ones; and
is in favor of owner-occupied component and exploring that option.
Commissioner Kelley spoke about her concern in transferring registration.
Ms. Radigan stated that they are not transferrable because they need the new owners
to accept all the rules.
Ms. Brown said that they can transfer BTRs only in the event of change of ownership
or location change. She said the new owners would still undergo the application and
screening process.
Commissioner Kelley spoke about limiting the number of short-term rentals that we
have and restrictions.
Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay joined the meeting at 6:46 P.M.
There was discussion regarding clarification for staff: landline, or Wi-Fi line, or ability
to dial 911 being required; room by room rentals, and limiting the number of short-
term rentals at a time; smoke detectors required, but not to require them to be
hardwired, and allow the battery ones; maximum occupancy clarification; $15K
maximum fee being limited to certain infractions; allow an extra trash bin to be
purchased; and inspection regulations.
Commissioner Cruz asked if we could make the room rentals to be based off parking
availability.
Vice Mayor Turkin asked for clarification on max occupancy.
Ms. Radigan said that it is 2 people per bedroom, max of 10, and if there is a gathering
it is 1.5 times the occupancy, up to 15 people.
3. Adjournment
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Cruz seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 P.M.
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