Minutes 02-18-25 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, February 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Present:
Ty Penserga, Mayor Dan Dugger, City Manager
Aimee Kelley, Vice Mayor Shawna Lamb, City Attorney
Angela Cruz. Commissioner Maylee DeJesus, City Clerk
Woodrow L Hay, Commissioner
Thomas Turkin, Commissioner
1) Openings
Call to Order- Mayor Ty Penserga
Mayor Penserga called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
Roll Call
City Clerk Maylee DeJesus called the Roll. A quorum was present.
Invocation by Pastor Jeff Kelly, First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach
Pastor Kelly gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Aimee Kelley
Vice Mayor Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Agenda Approval:
1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections
Vice Mayor Kelley added a discussion of Legislative Break for June to the next meeting
in March.
Commissioner Cruz asked for Item #10C to be heard before Public Hearing Item #8.
Motion
Commissioner Cruz moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Vice Mayor
Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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A. Information Items by members of the City Commission.
City Commissioners to disclose any informational items to the Public.
Commissioner Cruz had no disclosures.
Commissioner Turkin had no disclosures.
Vice Mayor Kelley had no disclosures.
Mayor Penserga had no disclosures.
Commissioner Hay spoke about the City of Boynton Beach and the City's Black History:
He noted the first black City Councilman; the first black Police Officer, Bill Butler; Dr.
Samuel Lamar Wright Sr., the first Black City Councilman; Ezell Hester, the first African
American Appointed Mayor; Lillian Ottis, a teacher and first black female City
Commissioner in Boynton Beach; Perry Patterson, the first black Firefighter in Boynton;
Latosha Clemons, the first black Female Deputy Fire Chief in Boynton; two Heisman
Trophy Winners, Lamar Jackson and Travis Hunter; and Commissioner Woodrow Hay,
the First Ordained Mayor to service as City Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Commissioner. He
said that Black History is American History.
3) Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations
A. Proclamation-211 Awareness Month.
Mayor Penserga read the proclamation into the record.
Ty Barnes accepted the Proclamation and stated that 211 is the only 24/7 crisis line that
is serving this community. He said that they responded to 6,700 Boynton Beach
Community needs, and that 65 of those were suicide prevention. He mentioned that there
are thousands of resources available through them.
B. Proclamation- The Lord's Place Sleep Out to End Homelessness
Awareness Day.
Mayor Penserga read the Proclamation into the record.
John Gilmore accepted the Proclamation. He thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for
the Proclamation, and stated that they have a men's campus in Boynton Beach. He
spoke about the staff available to help the community, and mentioned that they look
forward to continuing to help the community. He spoke about their sleepout event.
4. Public Audience
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Susan Oyer noted that the City had its 13th shooting of the year, in the San Castle area.
She spoke about transparency and the need for it, and about the well going dry. She
asked what the City was going to do, since Florida is running out of water. She spoke
about Item #7B being on consent without any discussion, and said that she has a problem
with that. She asked when the City was going to finish the Code of Ordinance changes
for Community Standards.
Cindy Falco DiCorrado spoke about the following: professional misconduct and stated
that everyone on the dais has had misconduct; her alleged attack in the Chambers;
FOIA's; lawsuits against Boynton Beach's Police Department; and not finding her video
that she has requested.
Ren Stein spoke about how hard it is to find items on the City's website, and the issues
that he has with our website. He mentioned that BoyntonBeach.org goes to a Boca Raton
website, and that we have a dash in the middle of our website.
Commissioner Cruz stated that if anyone wanted to speak on any subject that they came
into speak about, now is the time.
Beth Stanzo spoke about Item #10D, and that the construction is loud and disruptive in
her neighborhood. She commented on what happens in her house and her health, as a
result of the construction. She said that she is disappointed that Boynton Beach allows
construction noise until 10 P.M.
Emilia stated that right now, the noise that is still allowed is ridiculous. She spoke about
the families that are having issues sleeping, and can't find peace in their homes. She
mentioned that she is awaken throughout the middle of the night and into the morning.
One online Public Comment:
Mike Newer stated that he has had an issue with his neighbors spying into his property,
and the City not doing anything about it. He mentioned sending multiple emails to staff to
help him with his neighbor's Code issues.
5. Administrative
6. Consent Agenda
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-045- Ratifying the City's application for the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection's Resilient Florida Grant to Update the
Vulnerability Assessment Project in the amount of $150,000, authorizing the City
to accept the Grant, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents related
to the Grant that do not increase the City's financial obligations subject to the
approval of the City Attorney.
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B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-046-Approve the Ninth Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the City of Delray Beach to
change the title of the administrative head of the South-Central Regional
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board from Plant Manager to Director.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-047- Amend CIP 303 Fund project number RP2416
from $73,234 to $88,234, by utilizing $15,000 from fund balance, to cover for a
change order to PO 241337, for a total amount of $203,080.80, for unforeseen
issues during the construction of Little League/High Point Privacy Wall
construction.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-051-Approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency for Funding an on- demand transportation
services pilot program extending the Interlocal Agreement for a one-year period.
E. Schoolhouse Children's Museum Report - First Quarter FY24-25
F. Commission Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Cruz stated that she is pulling Item #6C.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.
Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-047-Amend CIP 303 Fund project number RP2416
from $73,234 to $88,234, by utilizing $15,000 from fund balance, to cover for a
change order to PO 241337, for a total amount of $203,080.80, for unforeseen
issues during the construction of Little League/High Point Privacy Wall
construction.
Commissioner Cruz stated that she has a concern in her district, specifically related to
Monterrey with the lighting and construction, and she asked when Monterrey will be
getting the privacy wall too. She asked how many feet this wall is going to be.
Kevin Ramsey, Public Works Director, said that this wall is completed, and is six feet tall.
Commissioner Cruz stated that Monterrey wants their wall to be taller than six feet.
Andrew Mack, Deputy City Manager, stated that the construction is on a private property,
and the City can't spend public funds on private property.
Mayor Penserga recommended adding the matter to a future agenda for further
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discussion.
Commissioner Turkin suggested staff reach out to the developer, to see if an adjustment
can be made in good faith to the residents
Commissioner Cruz said that she would like to add to a Future Agenda a discussion of
having funding in Arts Impact fees expanded.
Commissioner Turkin mentioned this situation being included, that a privacy wall be
included on funding with infrastructure instead of art.
Mayor Penserga said that he would add the discussion to a future agenda.
Motion:
Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R25-047. Commissioner
Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-048- Approve a Piggyback Agreement between the
City of Boynton Beach and Morton Salt, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of
Sodium Chloride in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year annually.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-049- Approve Task Order No. GESUT-1B- 02-25
with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for professional engineering services, including survey
, permitting assistance, design services, and construction management support for
the Sea Meadow South- Water & Wastewater Improvements Project. This task
order is issued in accordance with RFQ No. CW24-001 (General Engineering
Consulting Services Contract, Scope Category B), as awarded by the City
Commission on November 19, 2024. The total not-to-exceed amount for this task
order is $953,516.55. Additionally , approve a budget transfer to allocate sufficient
funding for this project.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-050- Award of Task Order No. GESCM- 2J-02-25
and approve a budget amendment to appropriate the funds for Craven Thompson
& Associates as the next pre-qualified vendor for the Preliminary Design of South
Seacrest streetscape improvements in the amount of $161,170 plus a 10%
allowance of $16,117 if needed for staff approval of change orders for unforeseen
conditions for a total expenditure of $177,287 based on costs provided by Craven
Thompson & Associates.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-052- Award two (2) task order proposals, Task No.
213 with All County Paving and Task No. 196 with Atlantic Southern Paving and
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approve a budget amendment to appropriate funds needed to award All County
Paving as the next pre-qualified vendor for the Quantum Boulevard asphalt path
in the amount of $164,980 plus a 15% contingency of $24,747 and award Atlantic
Southern Paving as the following pre-qualified vendor for the SE 3rd Street
improvements in the amount of $305,663.80 plus a 10% contingency of
$30,566.38 if needed for staff approval of change orders for unforeseen conditions
for a total expenditure of $525,957.18 based on costs provided by All County
Paving and Atlantic Southern Paving. These task order proposals are issued in
accordance with bid number PWE22-008 for "Asphalt and Sidewalk
Rehabilitation;" as awarded by the City Commission on April 5th, 2022.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he is pulling Item #7C.
Vice Mayor Kelley stated she is pulling Item #7B.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to approve Consent Bids and Purchases over
$100,000, as amended. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
7B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-049- Approve Task Order No. GESUT-1 B- 02-25
with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for professional engineering services, including
survey , permitting assistance, design services, and construction management
support for the Sea Meadow South- Water & Wastewater Improvements Project.
This task order is issued in accordance with RFQ No. CW24-001 (General
Engineering Consulting Services Contract, Scope Category B), as awarded by
the City Commission on November 19, 2024. The total not-to-exceed amount for
this task order is $953,516.55. Additionally , approve a budget transfer to allocate
sufficient funding for this project.
Vice Mayor Kelley stated that she pulled this because she has received many phone
calls in regard to this, and that she wanted a summary for the public about this
investment.
Keith Webber, Assistant Director, Engineering, stated that this is Sea Meadows South,
and that the City is replacing all of the water and sewer mains in that community. He
spoke about the reason why they are being replaced, and said that if there any issues,
they will be able to distinguish if it is the resident's issue or the City's.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Kelley moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R25-049. Commissioner
Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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7C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-050- Award of Task Order No. GESCM- 2J-02-25
and approve a budget amendment to appropriate the funds for Craven Thompson
& Associates as the next pre-qualified vendor for the Preliminary Design of South
Seacrest streetscape improvements in the amount of $161 ,170 plus a 10%
allowance of$16,117 if needed for staff approval of change orders for unforeseen
conditions for a total expenditure of$177,287 based on costs provided by Craven
Thompson & Associates.
Commissioner Turkin stated that this project has been a long time coming, over 30 years,
and asked for a timeline of how we got here.
Deputy City Manager Mack spoke about this being a continuation of his very first project
when he started with the City. He said that these projects were planned over 20 years
ago, and it is exciting to see this one get started. He stated that this will beautify the area
and reduce speeding. He mentioned working with the County on this project and
incorporating this project into the County's overall plan.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he is excited to see this coming, and he praised County
Commissioner Marci Woodward for her help in the project.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R25-050.
Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
10C. Discussion regarding construction hours near residential locations.
(Heard out of Order)
Adam Temple, Assistant City Manager, stated that staff worked with Commissioner Cruz
on this analysis, to get ready for this presentation.
Pat Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, spoke about eight municipalities that they
compared our Code to, in regard to construction hours.
Commissioner Cruz thanked staff for doing this research and for coming to the Town
Hall meeting in Monterrey. She mentioned that this is complete obstruction of peace and
sleep of her constituents.
Mr. Hart stated that they have staff checking Monterrey from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. to
see if anyone does work during those hours, and they are working with the Police as
well.
Commissioner Cruz stated that citizens have a right to a peaceful home. She asked to
have a noise litigation waiver explained.
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John Kuntzman, Building Director, spoke about the waiver form that was used when City
Hall was constructed, and what the rules are with the waiver. He said that for this
project, the contractor had the Police on site during a portion of construction, which
complied with the regulations. He stated that for another project, they had to have a
complaint line, that was available to residents, to keep tabs on it. He spoke about reports
that they have had on vibrations in the community.
Mayor Penserga asked who owns the vibration censor.
Mr. Kuntzman stated that they are provided by a third party.
Mayor Penserga said that he would trust it more if the City owned the vibration censor
rather than the third party.
Commissioner Turkin said that maybe the City could choose a censor vendor.
Commissioner Cruz stated that she wants to provide relief to these residents and future
residents that are near construction locations. She said that she would like to remove
the exemption of any construction after designated working hours, especially related to
properties adjacent to residential areas within a certain number of feet. She said that
the goal is to figure out the distance from residential homes to the building.
Mr. Temple stated that there were a lot of concrete pours needed for this project, and
they were trying to remove them from peak hours of traffic.
Mr. Kuntzman spoke about the impact of the number of concrete trucks that are lined up
to pour concrete for this project, and that shifting it to daytime hours would cause a huge
backup in traffic. He mentioned some of the other reasons why they have been
conducting concrete pours at night, instead of during the day.
Commissioner Cruz said that unfortunately this is causing an issue with residents, and
she understands the business side of it. She suggested a change of the hours.
Mayor Penserga said that he supported changing the hours and distance from the
residences.
Commissioner Cruz said that she proposed constructions hours for 8 A.M.-8 P.M.
Monday-Friday, 9 A.M.-8 P.M. on Saturday, and none on Sunday. She stated that this
would be for any construction within a certain amount of feet of residential areas.
Commissioner Hay said that he supports this, because quality of life is more important
to him, than construction. He stated that he gets a lot of complaints about this as well.
Commissioner Turkin said that he supports this change and suggestion, and that it is
important to include the exemption of emergency matters, such as a busted water pipe.
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He stated that there is a lot of development that is coming, which was approved, so it is
important to get ahead of this now. He mentioned that we are here to enable a policy to
make necessary changes.
Vice Mayor Kelley stated that the timing that she is suggesting is even shorter, 10 A.M.
to 4 P.M. She said that she is in support of establishing construction times, and doesn't
mind making it a little stricter, for at home quiet times in the evenings.
Commissioner Cruz said that she is comfortable with the stricter hours. She asked to
allow public comment on this item.
City Attorney Lamb stated that we can come up with an Ordinance with this direction and
have public hearings at that time.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he doesn't mind opening up to comments. He asked if
the cities we compared to have a separate noise ordinance.
Assistant City Manager Temple responded that they did, and mentioned that the City
has a citywide noise ordinance, with a construction portion.
Dan Dugger, City Manager, said that it goes to midnight on the weekends, and spoke
about the allowed decibels. He mentioned that if it is after hours, the Police will go there
and check the decibel levels and report to Community Standards.
Commissioner Turkin asked to make the noise ordinance stricter as well, because this
should be updated. He mentioned that he would like a complete a code overhaul.
Mayor Penserga asked if the City should make a separate Ordinance for construction
hours.
City Attorney Lamb stated our that Code of Ordinances is all over the place, and it is very
expensive to do an overhaul, but she will determine if they need a completely new
ordinance or not. She stated that the next meeting is March 18, which is after a new
Board is sworn in.
Commissioner Hay asked if we have measured the decibel levels at Monterrey.
Mr. Hart stated that they have during the day, and it has measured to be in line with what
is allowed. He spoke about the rules of how they measure decibel levels.
Commissioner Hay said that he is okay with allowing Public Comments.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that she doesn't want to set a precedent to allow Public Comment
for this, when they already spoke during Public Audience. She stated that if we come
back with an ordinance, it would allow for public comment.
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Commissioner Hay said that he understands, but would like to know which end of the
spectrum is the most problematic. He mentioned that they can make an exception.
City Attorney Lamb stated that this is a discussion item and that they can have a Public
Comment portion when they come back with an Ordinance.
Mayor Penserga said that the majority of the Board has decided to allow Public
Comment.
Beth Stanzone, Monterrey resident, stated that most recently, they had very loud
pounding, and that she had to go try to talk to the construction company to mitigate the
noise issue. She said that they have pieces of construction that over exceeds the decibel
levels, it is not all the time.
Amelia stated that this has been going on for eight months, and that they need help
sooner than later. She said that they need some kind of relief today, not later.
Mayor Penserga stated that direction has been given to staff.
Assistant City Manager Temple clarified the direction that was given to staff for a Code
change.
Commissioner Cruz said that the purpose is to not allow construction to happen after 8
P.M., and removing the exception.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he is okay to come back to for a special meeting if they
need it.
Mayor Penserga said that this is a draft.
Commissioner Cruz said that it should only be when it is adjacent to residential areas,
not for other areas.
Commissioner Turkin said that the Board should be able to make changes, but without
causing an issue where it doesn't affect residents.
Commissioner Cruz reiterated her direction and said that this is very specific in the Code.
8. Public Hearing
Commissioner Turkin left the dais at 7:33 P.M.
Commissioner Cruz said regarding Items 8A that she has not had any ex-parte
communication, has not received written communication, has not conducted an
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investigation, has not made a site visit, and has not received expert opinions. She
requested that these disclosures and all written communications be made a part of the
record.
Vice Mayor Kelley said regarding Items 8A that she has not had any ex-parte
communication, has not received written communication, has not conducted an
investigation, has not made a site visit, and has not received expert opinions. She
requested that these disclosures and all written communications be made a part of the
record.
Mayor Penserga said regarding Items 8A that he has not had any ex- parte
communication, has not received written communication, has not conducted an
investigation, has not made a site visit, and has not received expert opinions. He
requested that these disclosures and all written communications be made a part of the
record.
Commissioner Hay said regarding Items 8A that he has not had any ex- parte
communication has not received written communication, has not conducted an
investigation, has not made a site visit, and has not received expert opinions. He
requested that these disclosures and all written communications be made a part of the
record.
City Clerk De Jesus read the title into the record.
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-001- Second Reading- An Ordinance of the City
of Boynton Beach, Florida, approving the abandonment of the twenty-foot (20')
wide alley abutting the approved Villages of East Ocean (north) mixed-use
development as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 23 of the public records of Palm
Beach County ; authorizing the City Manager to execute a disclaimer, which
shall be recorded with this ordinance in the public records of Palm Beach
County , Florida; and providing an effective date.
David Milledge, Esq., said that Attorney Bonnie Miskel made a full presentation at the last
meeting and there have been no changes.
Luis Benscome, Principal Planner, said that there are no changes to this Ordinance.
Mayor Penserga opened to Public Comment.
Susan Oyer said that the City should be getting paid for this, because it is taxpayer and
valuable piece of land. She stated that this is an ugly building, and that there is not
enough of a setback.
Mayor Penserga closed Public Comment.
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Commissioner Cruz commented about the Andrews House, and the art fee expansion
that she has requested for the future.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Kelley moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 25-001 on Second
Reading. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0,
(Commissioner Turkin was not at the dais.)
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-002- Second Reading- An Ordinance of the City
of Boynton Beach, Florida, amending Code of Ordinances Part III, "Land
Development Regulations," Chapter 1, "General Administration," Article II,
"Definitions," and Chapter 2, "Land Development Process," Article VI, "Impact
and Selected Fees," Section 7, "Palm Beach County Fees" and establishing
Section 10, "Mobility Fees;" providing for update of definitions; providing for
repeal of the collection of County road impact fees within the mobility fee
assessment area; providing for collection of mobility fees within the mobility
fee assessment area; providing for authority ; setting forth general provisions
for mobility fees, definitions, purpose, the mobility fee technical report, and
rules of construction; providing for imposition and a mobility fee schedule;
providing for establishment of a mobility fee assessment area; providing for
the process for review of alternative and special fee determinations, credits,
establishment of a mobility fee benefit district, fund accounts, expenditures,
refunds, effects on land development regulations, development of an
administrative procedures and service charges, requirements for annual
reporting, review and updates, agreements, interlocal agreements, vested
rights, and penalties for violations; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; providing for scrivener's errors; providing for liberal interpretation;
providing for modifications; providing for conflicts, severability and an effective
date.
Amanda Radigan, Planning Director, stated that Jonathan Paul had a presentation.
Mr. Paul stated that there have been no changes, and spoke about the City's Mobility Fee
and Updated Mobility Plan Projects, as contained in the meeting materials.
City Manager Dugger asked where the $2M was spent in Boynton Beach.
Mr. Paul stated that it was spent on the western periphery of the City, and that none of it
has been on the main areas of the City. He spoke about single-family mobility fees per
1,000 sq. ft.; immediate next steps; next steps after adoption; and comments and
questions.
Commissioner Turkin returned to the dais at 7:53 PM.
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Mayor Penserga opened to Public Comment.
No one came forward and Public Comment was closed.
Khurshid Mohyuddin, Palm Beach County Planning Department, spoke about letters
objecting to any attempt by the City, to repeal and replace Palm Beach County's Traffic
Concurrency studies, impact fees and proportionate share. He mentioned that the letters
were coordinated with the County Attorney's Office and the County believes an attempt
to repeal the County's laws would be unconstitutional. He stated that if the City adopts
the Ordinance, the County plans to file any litigation necessary.
Susan Oyer stated that the residents are all for this, because this is our chance to get as
much money as possible from these large buildings being built. She said that the mobility
study still includes the train station, that we don't need and don't want. She suggested
that we should be looking at putting trams in the City, and mentioned how amazing they
are.
Barbara Ready stated that we don't need the train depot, and that she can't believe that
the County is threatening to sue us for not getting money that we have paid.
Mayor Penserga closed Public Comment.
Motion
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve. Vice Mayor Kelley seconded the motion.
City Attorney Lamb stated the County did bring different proposals regarding the rates,
and stated that if they approve it as is, it will be for the original rates. She said that they
can make changes now, whether they want the 10% or 20% in reduction.
Ms. Radigan spoke about the different proposals.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he would like to reduce it by 20%.
Ms. Radigan asked for them to make a specific motion.
Attorney Lamb motioned suggested the language for the motion be "to approve Item 8
B, as amended, with a 20% reduction for a single family residential, as stated."
Motion
Commissioner Turkin so moved. Vice Mayor Kelley seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
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9. City Manager's Report- None
10.Regular Agenda _
A. Discussion regarding Workforce Housing and Affordable Housing.
Vice Mayor Kelley stated that a lot has changed since she brought this up, and it
opened up a new can of worms. She said that as a result, adjustments have been
made to enhance affordable housing.
Amanda Radigan, Director, Planning and Development, spoke about workforce
housing and affordable housing as follows: completed affordable housing
developments; approved workforce housing developments; workforce housing
program; what is the Boynton Beach Housing Trust Fund; potential housing
initiatives/programs/incentives; and questions. She noted that the program is voluntary.
Vice Mayor Kelley stated that the incentives of the program are leaning towards
attracting funding for the purchase of single-family homes. She said that she would like
to see where the funds are directed and establish a true program, and to be the most
fiscally responsible as possible.
Commissioner Turkin said that he likes the land acquisition option, and he is not in favor
of awarding density. He stated that we need to look at subsidizing senior housing and
other housing needs, and that they should look at what we have now, to see how they
can help them now as well.
Mayor Penserga recommended figuring out which would increase new housing stock,
what would help the current residents, and what would support our current housing
stock to make it more affordable.
Ms. Radigan stated that option 1 and 3 would help with new construction. She explained
the options.
Mayor Penserga asked about subsidy.
Ms. Radigan spoke about gap units and gap financing.
Commissioner Cruz stated that if we need to subsidize, we need to only subsidize for
sale properties, such as single family houses and townhomes, and a portion only for
seniors. She said that in her opinion, that although it's great that we get money, we're
not in the business of developing land and they would have to rely on someone else to
build the product.
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There was further discussion regarding subsidizing properties and land acquisitions.
Commissioner Cruz said that she would support land acquisitions for For-Sale
properties, and that a percentage would be allocated to seniors.
Ms. Radigan spoke about the difficulty in her ask to add a percentage to the rules for
this, but said that she can look at options.
Commissioner Cruz mentioned the CRA, and deed restricting a parcel. She said that
she would like to know more information on the legality of Live Local.
Attorney Lamb stated that they can have a conversation.
Ms. Radigan stated that she can share some great resources that they have, and
mentioned what the City governs.
Attorney Lamb spoke about preemption and Home Rule.
There was discussion regarding the following: Comprehensive Plan; rezoning;
advocating for reduction in density; enhancing green space; mitigation of this housing
programs; request for a discussion for minimum-sized units; reason for this
conversation about the workforce housing funds and how to use those funds; reiterate
the different options; which program would make the most sense; 3 buckets mentioned
by the Mayor; who gets the money; reiterating the different housing program options;
senior and Veteran housing options; concept of off-site construction; federal funding
grant money; and Commission direction.
B. Discussion regarding Miner Road Extension by Palm Beach County.
Vice Mayor Kelley stated that about a year and a half ago, her residents noticed
surveying going on, on Miner Road. She mentioned that Miner Road is very narrow, and
it is 45 MPH. She spoke about voicing her objection to expanding this road, and that the
County said that they were going to do it regardless. She spoke about her conversation
with the County regarding the surrounding roads and the data that the County said they
had, and what was on the data. She mentioned the County's Five-Year Plan, right of
way acquisition fees, and construction of the extension of Miner Road. She suggested
that we could, as a Commission, send a letter to object the County's plan.
Mayor Penserga asked how best could we help.
Deputy City Manager Mack stated that we could continue to write letters, and that we
should set up meetings with the County, because there will be impacts with this
construction. He suggested a letter from the Commission be sent to the County.
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Vice Mayor Kelley asked what the status of the animal control is and how that is being
handled, because how it is being handled now is not working. She spoke about the
complaints coming in regarding leash laws.
City Manager Dugger stated that we could add a full animal control position to the Police
Department.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that she's not sure why it was removed, but she supports having
a position that is full time here in the City.
Mayor Penserga asked for an update on that.
City Manager Dugger stated that it was a decision from the Police Chief, and that it was
hard to replace the Animal Control Officer that retired, but he will explore those options
and see what the best option is.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that we shouldn't be hearing about this at the Commission
Meeting.
Commissioner Hay gave kudos on the Sims Center project going forward. He
said that he would like to add a for staff to look at additional areas for more cemetery
plots. He also spoke about allowing people in wheelchairs to get out to the water with
beach wheelchairs.
City Manager Dugger said that the City has some, but maybe not enough.
Commissioner Turkin concurred on the Animal Control Officer as a budget amendment
and add it back to the budget.
City Manager Dugger said that he could do that administratively with Commission
direction.
Vice Mayor Kelley said we should already have that position, and she wants to know
what happened to that position.
C. Discussion regarding construction hours near residential locations
Requested by Commissioner Cruz
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
11. Future Agenda Items
A. Discussion on additional paving in fiscal year 24-25 - March 18, 2025
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B. Discussion regarding ethics and behavior of the Commission. — TBD
C. Discussion regarding fluoride in the water.- TBD
D. Discussion regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. — TBD
E. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD
F. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control — TBD
G. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board, Appointments.-
Pending meeting with Vice Mayor Kelley
H. Discussion regarding Hazard Pay for Community Standards.- Pending
meeting with Commissioner Cruz
I. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding
flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
J. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior
affordable housing . - Pending meeting with Mayor Penserga
K. Discuss and provide an update on Fire Station #3, to also include a State
of the Fire Department.- TBD
11. Adjournment
Motion:
Vice Mayor Kelley moved to adjourn. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58
P.M.
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