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Minutes 07-17-24 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY STANDARDS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION HEARINGS HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVE. BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024, AT 9 A.M. PRESENT: Hilary Zalman, Esquire, Community Standards Special Magistrate Candice Stone, Community Standards Director Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor Monica Higuero, Community Standards Assistant Isis Sablon, Community Standards Associate Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime, Community Standards Specialist Calim Estime, Community Standards Specialist Emily Vasquez, Community Standards Specialist Miranda Mohorn, Community Standards Specialist Osiris Castillo, Community Standards Specialist I. CALL TO ORDER Hilary Zalman, Community Standards Special Magistrate, called the Hearings to order at 9:25 a.m. and explained the Magistrate's role and the procedures. Pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, all orders are appealable only to the Circuit Court in Palm Beach County and not to the City Commission. Also, a fine will be imposed if the violation(s) are not corrected by the deadline. II. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES Community Standards Associate, Isis Sablon, administered an oath to all those intending to testify. III. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Item Case No. Status 5 24-0059 Complied 8 23-3658 Removed 9 24-0669 Removed 13 23-2397 Removed 18 23-3595 Removed 19 24-0812 Complied 21 24-0833 Removed 22 24-1059 Removed 23 24-1063 Removed 24 24-1069 Removed IV. NEW BUSINESS Case Hearing 1 Case No. 23-3317 MONDESIR WHISTLER Property Address: 436 CIRCLE DR S Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 1, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 6, 2023, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on May 17, 2024. Signed green card on June 3, 2024. There have been extensions given, but despite those extensions, the violation still exist. The property was last inspected July 15, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Ms. Sherlyne Mondesir , respondent was present. She stated the work was completed and permit request resubmitted for review. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of August 21, 2024, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-3335 LOUIS SYLVESTE Property Address: 464 CIRCLE DR S Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 2, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 3, 2023, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on May 17, 2024. Signed green card on May 31, 2024. Despite numerous extensions, the violation still remains. The property was last inspected July 15, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Mr. Sylveste Louis, respondent, was present. Mr. Guy Etienne, interpreter, was also sworn in. Ms. Zalman explained the violation to Mr. Etienne. Mr. Etienne shared the information with Mr. Louis and confirmed that Mr. Louis can meet the compliance date of August 21, 2024. Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime stated the respondent needs to correct the permit. Decision 2 Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of August 21, 2024, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-3593 FLINT BARBARA Property Address: 1400 NW 1ST CT Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 4, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued December 4, 2023, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 11, 2024. Signed green card on June 15, 2024. There have been attempts to contact Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime but the violations still exist. The property was last inspected July 15, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by September 19, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Ms. Barbara Flint, respondent, was present. She stated that the west side grass is doing well but the east side needs reseeded. She tried to hire help, but they did not show up. Director Stone observed a lot of sand and recommended removal of the sand and add topsoil or sod. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman tabled the case for 120 days. Case Hearing Case No. 23-3785 WILLIAMS LINDA Property Address: 1611 NE 1ST CT Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 21, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued December 26, 2023, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 11, 2024. Signed green card on June 15, 2024. Despite numerous extensions, the violations still remain. Contact has been made with the owner. The property was last inspected July 9, 2024 and the violations still exists. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. 3 Mr. Theodore Williams, respondent, was present. He claimed the outside storage area was cleared and he put down grass seed. He stated he had to prioritize medicine and food over sod or grass seed. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of September 21, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0059 WILLIAMS LENORA Property Address: 220 NW 20TH CT Decision The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0061 ROBLERO CLARA C Property Address: 2030 NW 2ND CT Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was January 9, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued January 10, 2024, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 11, 2024. Signed green card on June 1, 2024. An extension was given but the violation still exits. The property was last inspected July 8, 2024 and the violations still exists. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The respondent was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of August 21, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0875 DOLPHIN ANTHONY & PATRICIA Property Address: 1512 NE 2ND CT 4 Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was April 3, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued April 4, 2024, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 20, 2024. The property and City Hall was posted July 3, 2024. There have been no attempts to contact the Community Standards Department. The property was last inspected July 15, 2024 and the violations still exists. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Dolphin, respondent, were present. Ms. Dolphin stated her son cleaned the carport. Ms. Zalman confirmed the table and chairs cannot be located in the carport. Ms. Dolphin said her son put down sod and seed. Mr. Dolphin stated the pine tree cones killed the grass seed. Ms. Zalman suggested an appointment with Planning and Zoning to discuss options for the gravel area to the left of the driveway. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of September 21, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-3658 SMART JOHN & SMART MICHELLE Property Address: 998 NW 7TH CT Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0669 SOUTH FLORIDA PROPERTY Property Address: 200 KNUTH RD Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing 5 Case No. 24-0961 SIGARI GIAN R Property Address: 63 WILLOW CIR Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INCLUSIVE CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 E2C CO CH 10 SEC 10-56E CO CH 10 SEC 10-58D CO CH 10 SEC 10-60D LDR CH 2 ART 4 100.10+1 Officer Estime presented this case, which was a City official complaint. The initial inspection date was April 10, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. A written notice was issued on April 12, 2024 with 14 days to comply. Signed green card on June 24, 2024. This was a complaint from the Police Department regarding elderly abuse. Upon making contact with the property owner's grandson, violations were observed. The property owner met Officer Estime at City Hall on April 25, 2024 and sent an invoice for pest control. No further has been made from the property owner regarding the other violations. The property was last inspected July 15, 2024. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by July 31, 2024, or a fine of $150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Ms. Gian Sigari, respondent, was present. Ms. Zalman stated the smoke detectors need to be fixed immediately. Ms. Sigari introduced her mom, Rose Kraml, and stated her mom transferred the property to her in order to do missionary work. She said her mom lives there and not tenants. She noted she was supposed to transfer the property back to her mom upon her return, but it has not happened yet. She stated the people living there were homeless, and her mother took them in. Ms. Rose Kraml introduced herself and advised that all violations have been corrected. Officer Estime said that no one has contacted him for a reinspection. He stated body cam footage showed two people who indicated they were renting during the inspection. Ms. Kraml read information about providing transitional housing. Ms. Zalman emphasized the City code needs to be adhered to. Officer Estime stated a business tax receipt is needed for the tenants. Ms. Kraml reiterated the person living there is homeless. Ms. Zalman recommended Ms. Kraml connect with Officer Estime on the issue. Decision 6 Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of July 31, 2024, or a fine of$150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-2137 RHODES TARYN & RHODES TYRONE JR Property Address: 441 SW 10TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 B LDR CH 3 ART 5 SEC 8AD Officer Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was July 14, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued July 17, 2023, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on May 8, 2024. The property and City Hall was posted June 25, 2024. The case was removed from the February hearing and the owner stated they would repair the drive back in January 2024. The property was last inspected July 5, 2024 and the violation still exists. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Mr. Tyrone Rhodes, respondent, was present. He noted Officer Estime has the original photographs and should have shared them with Officer Vasquez. He explained the repair work he completed. Ms. Zalman tabled the case temporarily and then recalled when Officer Estime returned to provide comment as the original officer. The case was tabled again for Officer Estime to review the case. Ms. Zalman recalled the case again. Officer Estime recalled the case but noted he did not initiate the case. He recommended tabling the case so the property owner can bring it into compliance. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman tabled the case for 60 days. Case Hearing Case No. 23-3267 SUN COAST VILLAS Property Address: 115 SW 1ST AVE Type of Property: MULTI FAMILY Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D Officer Vasquez presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was December 7, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued January 3, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 45 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 6, 2024. The property and City Hall was posted July 5, 2024. The property was last inspected July 5, 2024 and the violation still exists. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The respondent was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of August 21, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-2397 JUDY 2940 VENTURE LLC Property Address: 2940 NW COMMERCE PARK DR. UNIT 1 Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0006 PO YING SEM TRUST Property Address: 120 NW 5TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1B CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 D1 D CO CH 15 SEC 150-120E1 CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 E2C CO CH 10 SEC 15-56H CO CH 10 SEC 10-60D Officer Vasquez presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was January 3, 2024. This is a not repeat violator. The initial notice was issued January 3, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 45 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 20, 2024. The property and City Hall was posted July 2, 2024. The property was last inspected July 8, 2024 and the violation still exists. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by September 19, 2024, or a fine of$250 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Ms. Zalman asked about the compliance date due to a health and safety hazard. Officer Vasquez stated she had received no communication and cannot access the property. 8 Supervisor Hart clarified that the respondent was a chronic violator. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of July 31, 2024, for the smoke detector and rat violations and a compliance date of August 21, 2024 for the remaining violations, or a fine of$250 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0302 RODRIGUEZ NEREIDA Property Address: 333 NE 12TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-17 CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 Officer Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was February 7, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued February 8, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 20, 2024. The property and City Hall was posted July 2, 2024. Officer Vasquez inherited the case. The property owner was addressed in April to contact the Business Tax Office to prove it is not a rental property. The case was removed from the May and June hearings. The property was last inspected July 8, 2024 and the violation still exists. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Mr. Stanley Davis, on behalf of respondent, was present. He stated the respondent was his aunt and he had a notarized affidavit. He noted his mom, Carmen Morris, is Ms. Nereida's sister and is living there. He confirmed no one pays rent. Officer Vasquez stated the water bill is under Carmen Morris' name. Mr. Davis stated Ms. Morris is not paying the water bill either. Supervisor Patrick Hart requested to temporarily table the case until a business tax supervisor was present. The case was recalled and Mr. Michael Griffin, Development Services Supervisor, noted the specific code and confirmed a certificate of use and occupancy is required. An exemption application should include an affidavit stating those living there are relatives and pay no rent. Mr. Davis claimed he could only get a form for rental property. 9 Mr. Griffin recommended Mr. Davis submit a Rental Exemption Form. Supervisor Hart added that the water bill had been paid with cash for the last 12 months. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman tabled the case for 30 days. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0379 GOMEZ JOHN Property Address: 205 NE 9TH AVE Type of Property: MULTI-FAMILY Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-17 CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Officer Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was February 14, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued February 14, 2024, via verbal notice, with 14 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 20, 2024. The property and City Hall was posted July 2, 2024. Officer Vasquez spoke to the property owner today and has a better understanding of the violations. The property was last inspected July 8, 2024 and the violation still exists. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of$150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Mr. John Gomez, respondent, was present. He requested more time to apply for a hot water heater permit. He asked about the A/C unit in the window. Officer Vasquez stated the NC unit may be a discrepancy and she will inspect next week and advise. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of September 21, 2024, ora fine of$150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0816 EGLISE DE DIEU AGAPE INC Property Address: 560 NW 10TH AVE Type of Property: COMMERICAL Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Officer Vasquez presented this case, which was a City Department referral. The initial inspection date was March 28, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was 10 issued March 28, 2024, via written notice, with 14 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on June 20, 2024. The property and City Hall was posted July 2, 2024. The permit has been disapproved in the system. The property was last inspected July 2, 2024 and the violation still exists. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by August 21, 2024, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Mr. Merceny Feuridor, respondent, was present and sworn in. He stated that he resubmitted last Friday, and they were waiting for the survey. Officer Vasquez confirmed it was in process. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman tabled the case for 30 days. Case Hearing Case No. 23-3595 PRATT DEVII K Property Address: 107 ARTHUR CT Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0812 ORELUS SYLLA Property Address: 2241 NE 1ST LN Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1693 MCKESSY MICHAEL G Property Address: 143 SE 27TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-56H Officer Castillo presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. This is not a repeat violator. The initial inspection date was July 1, 2024. A written notice was issued on July 2, 2024, with 10 days to comply. Property was posted and at City Hall on July 2, 2024. The property owner contacted the City and noted the violation would be taken care of by this Friday. The property was last inspected July 15, 2024. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by July 31, 2024, or a fine of $150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. 11 Mr. Michael McKessy, respondent was not present and said it would be taken care of by this Friday. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of July 31, 2024, or a fine of $150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0833 TRIDESTRONG COMPANY LIMITED Property Address: 313 SW 3RD AVE Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1059 SELECTED HOMES LLC Property Address: 2212 NE 1ST WAY, UNIT 101 Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1063 SUNRISE REAL ESTATE MNGMNT COR Property Address: 642 W OCEAN AVE Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1069 GIACHOS NICHOLAS Property Address: 226 SW 13TH AVE Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Fine Certification Case No. 22-2895 JWC BERMUDA CAY LLC Property Address: 621 E WOOLBRIGHT RD, B107 12 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special The Magistrate Hearing date was June 21, 2023, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for July 25, 2024, or a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Service was signed via green card dated June 7, 2024. The property was last inspected on July 9, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 358 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $100 per day. As of this date, the fine is $35,800, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The total is $36,184.12. Ms. Jenissa Mohammed, on behalf of the respondent, was present. She noted they hired a company Florida Permitting Associations, to help close out the permit and she just found out the permit was never heard. She recently found out the company contact, Mr. Caruso, recently had brain surgery and was referred to another company called Closed Permits Fast. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $35,800, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0568 BONNER CHARLES S Property Address: 2111 NE 4TH ST Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special The Magistrate Hearing date was April 17, 2024, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for May 21, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Service was signed via green card dated June 7, 2024. The property was last inspected on July 9, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 57 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $5,700, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The total is $6,084.12. The respondent was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $5,700, plus the administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-2010 DAWES DONET Property Address: 321 NE 15TH AVE Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. He noted the owner requested the compliance date be moved from June 21, 2024 to July 12, 2024. 13 Mr. Donet Dawes, respondent, was present. The City had no objection to the extension request. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance date to July 12, 2024 and closed the case. The administrative fees in the amount of $384.12 was paid. Fine Certification Case No. 23-2932 ROMELUS JONAS Property Address: 1619 NE 2ND ST Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. He noted the property owner has applied for an extension of time and paid the administrative fee. The owner requested the compliance date be moved from June 18, 2024 to July 2, 2024. The violation has complied. Mr. Jonas Romelus, respondent, was present. The City had no objection to the extension request. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance date to July 2, 2024 and closed to case. The administrative fees in the amount of$384.12 was paid. Fine Certification Case No. 23-2998 BAF ASSETS LLC Property Address: 2152 NE 1ST CT Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was April 17, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for May 21, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Signed green card on June 5, 2024. The property was last inspected on July 9, 2024, and the violation still exists. There are 57 days of non-compliance, at a rate of $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $5,700, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The total is $6,084.12 The respondent was not present. Decision 14 Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $5,700, plus the administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-3228 PAUL BEATA Property Address: 1521 NE 2ND ST Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was April 17, 2024, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for May 21, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The property was last inspected on July 10, 2024, and the violation still exists. There are 57 days of non-compliance, at a rate of $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $5,700, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The total is $6,084.12. Mr. Guy Etienne and Mr. Paul Beata, respondent, were present. Mr. Etienne stated when they tried to move the fence it would compromise the water line and pavers. He said he has hired someone to help with the situation. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $5,700, plus the administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-3807 ALVAREZ MABEL L Property Address: 2181 NE 1ST CT, UNIT 204 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was April 17, 2024, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for May 21, 2024, or a fine of$100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Signed green card on June 6, 2024. The property was last inspected on July 9, 2024, and the violation still exists. There are 57 days of non-compliance, at a rate of $100 per day. As of this date, the fine is$5,700. The administrative fees in the amount of$384.12 was paid. Ms. Mabel Alvarez, respondent, were present. Mr. David Lopez, general contractor, was present. He stated that he just received the engineering plans and would be submitting for the permit. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $5,700. The administrative fee in the amount of $384.12 was paid. 15 Fine Certification Case No. 23-0080 BIEN AIME SIDENA Property Address: 639 W OCEAN AVE Officer Estime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was March 20, 2024, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for May 23, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The property was last inspected on June 28, 2024, and the violations have complied. There are 36 days of non- compliance, at a rate of$75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $2,700, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The total is $3,084.12. Ms. Elinor Bien Aime, respondent, were present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $2,700, plus the administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0332 WOJV BOYNTON BEACH LLC Property Address: 1 STANFORD PARK Officer Estime presented this case. The property owner has requested an extension of time and paid and administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent is requesting to move the compliance date from June 15, 2024 to October 1, 2024. He stated the attorneys are in constant communications with the City's engineers. Mr. Zachary Lecius, on behalf of the respondent, was present. The City had no objections to the extension request. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance of October 1, 2024. The administrative fees in the amount of $384.12 were paid. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0405 DOUBLE DS LLC Property Address: 703 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD Officer Estime presented this case. The property owner has requested an extension of time and paid and administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent is requesting to move the compliance date for Order 1 from May 6, 2024 to May 14, 2024. 16 The violation has complied. The respondent is requesting to move the compliance date for Order 2 from June 20, 2024 to October 1, 2024. He stated the property owner is in constant communication with Community Standards. There has been a delay in landscaping for Order 1 and a permit was submitted in Sages for Order 2 and in process. Attorney Richard Hujber, on behalf of the respondent, was present. The City had no objections to the extension request. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance of May 1, 2024 for Order 1 and the case is closed. Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance of October 1, 2024 for Order 2. The administrative fees in the amount of $384.12 were paid. Fine Certification Case No. 23-1232 GASS LEVERNE Property Address: 513 NW 9TH AVE Officer Vasquez presented this case. The property owner has requested an extension of time and paid and administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent is requesting to move the compliance date to June 28, 2024. She stated the property owner was on a fixed income and needed to pay for other repairs. Ms. Leverne Gass, respondent, was present. The City had no objections to the extension request. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance of June 28, 2024 and the case was closed. The administrative fees in the amount of $384.12 were paid. Fine Certification Case No. 23-2352 SMALL ROBERT Property Address: 418 NW 13TH AVE Officer Vasquez presented this case. The property owner has requested an extension of time and paid and administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent is requesting to move the compliance date to July 8, 2024. She stated the property owner needed to save money to purchase the sod. 17 Mr. Robert Small and Ms. Maureen Small, respondents, were present. The City had no objections to the extension request. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance of July 8, 2024 and the case was closed. The administrative fees in the amount of$384.12 were paid. Fine Certification Case No. 24-0063 ISRAEL CHARLES Property Address: 540 NW 13TH AVE Officer Vasquez presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was April 17, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for May 21, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Posted on property and City Hall on July 2, 2024. The property was last inspected on July 8, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 57 days of non-compliance, at a rate of $75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,275, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The total is $4,659.12 Mr. Charles Israel, respondent, was present. He stated he is working to correct everything and claimed he has the certificate of occupancy license even though the system shows it is in review. Supervisor Hart asked if the inspection was completed. Mr. Israel responded that he was not sure. Supervisor Hart noted the one from February 12, 2024 failed and encouraged Mr. Israel to call back and schedule another inspection. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,275, plus the administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-0268 PEREZ JOSE 1031 2 LLC Property Address: 111 OCEAN PKWY Officer Mohorn presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was May 15, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for June 18, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day. The property was last inspected on July 12, 2024, and the violation still exists. There are 30 days of non-compliance, at a rate of$75 per day. As of this date, 18 the fine is $2,250, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The total is $2,634.12. The respondent was not present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $2,250, plus the administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-1362 CAMACHO DONNA KARINA MERCEDES Property Address: 2540 N SEACREST BLVD Officer Mohorn presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was March 20, 2024, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for May 23, 2024, or a fine of$100 per day. The property was last inspected on July 12, 2024, and the violation still exists. There are 51 days of non-compliance, at a rate of $100 per day. As of this date, the fine is $5,100, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The total is $5,484.12. Ms. Ana Delacruz, respondent, was present and sworn in. She said she submitted everything to the architect and was unaware of the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $5,100, plus the administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-3624 JEAN CHRISTA Property Address: 113 ARTHUR CT Officer Mohorn presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was May 15, 2024, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for June 18, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day. The property was last inspected on July 12, 2024, and the violation still exists. There are 30 days of non-compliance, at a rate of$75 per day. As of this date, the fine is $2,250, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The total is $2,634.12. Ms. Christa Jean and Mr. Damien Saint, respondents, were present. He stated they applied for an extension for the driveway before the compliance date. He noted the price of concrete was too much. 19 Officer Mohorn stated they have not contacted her. She clarified the administrative fees in the amount of$384.12 were paid. Officer Mohorn corrected her earlier statement and acknowledged an extension request was in process. Ms. Zalman tabled the case for five minutes. The case was recalled. Officer Mohorn clarified the respondent is requesting to move the compliance date to September 16, 2024. The City had no objections. Discussion ensued about the driveway. Ms. Zalman suggested a longer extension. Officer Mohorn clarified the respondent is now requesting to move the compliance date to January 13, 2025. The City had no objections. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance of January 13, 2025. The administrative fees in the amount of$384.12 were paid. Fine Certification Case No. 24-0088 JEAN BAPTISTE EMMANUEL R Property Address: 3260 E PALM DR Officer Mohorn presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was May 15, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for June 18, 2024, or a fine of$150 per day. The property was last inspected on July 12, 2024, and the violation still exists. There are 30 days of non-compliance, at a rate of $150 per day. As of this date, the fine is $4,500, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The total is $4,884.12. Officer Mohorn confirmed the original complainants were evicted but the property owner has new tenants. The respondent was not present. Decision 20 Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine of $4,500, plus the administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 22-0523 LOS MANGOS POA INC Property Address: 2631 SE 28TH CIR Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2A2 Officer Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on February 24, 2022. The original Magistrate hearing date was January 18, 2023, and a representative appeared. Service by certified mail on December 22, 2022. The fine certification hearing was on July 19, 2023, and the property manager and HOA President appeared. Service by certified mail on August 16, 2023. The compliance date was March 15, 2023, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $100 per day, plus $384.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on June 11, 2024, and the violation has complied. There have been 454 days of non-compliance at $100/day for a total amount of$45,400, plus the $384.12 administrative fees for a total of $45,784.12. Officer Hart stated the City is recommending a reduction to $4,540, plus $384.12 administrative fees. Attorney Paula Merra, representing the respondent, was present and sworn in. She said the structure was a common area shed adjacent to a pool and been in place since 1980. She explained the shed contains pool and lawn maintenance tools. Attorney Merra agreed to the reduction. Mr. Frederick Taylor, Los Mangos POA Treasurer, was present. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine to $4,924.10 total for Case No. 22-0523, payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 23-2086 BAKER MARYROSE Property Address: 1195 SW 27TH PL Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 E2A CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 E2C CO CH 10 SEC 10-56B CO CH 10 SEC 10-56C 21 Officer Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on August 17, 2023. The original Magistrate hearing date was October 18, 2023, and no one appeared. Service by posting on October 5, 2023. The fine certification hearing was on December 13, 2023, and no one appeared. Service by posting on November 29, 2023. The compliance date was October 27, 2023, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $150 per day, plus $384.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on June 21, 2024 , and the violations have complied. There have been 238 days of non-compliance at $150/day for a total amount of $42,900, plus the $384.12, fees for a total of$43,284.12. Officer Hart stated the City is recommending a reduction to $2,145, plus $384.12 administrative fees. Mr. Joe Chancey, respondent, was present and sworn in. He stated that he was the new homeowner but not living there, with plans to sell the property. He agreed to the City's recommended reduction. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine to $2,529.12 total for Case No. 23-2086, payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. [Minutes prepared by T. Baclawski, Prototype-Inc.] 22