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Minutes 03-18-25 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, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Ty Penserga Daniel Dugger, City Manager Vice Mayor Aimee Kelley George Lagos, Senior Asst. City Attorney Commissioner Angela Cruz Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay Commissioner Thomas Turkin 1. Agenda Items A. Call to Order Mayor Penserga called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. Roll Call City Clerk Maylee De Jesus called the roll. Invocation by Commissioner Woodrow Hay. Invocation was given by Commissioner Hay. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Woodrow Hay. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hay. City Clerk De Jesus announces the results of the certification of the Supervisor of Election's Office from the March 11, 2025 Municipal Election. City Clerk De Jesus announced the results of the certification of the Supervisor of Election's Office from the March 11, 2025 Municipal Election. Swearing in of Incumbent Angela Cruz, as Commissioner District I, by City Clerk De Jesus. City Clerk De Jesus swore in Incumbent Angela Cruz, as Commissioner District I. Swearing in of Incumbent Thomas Turkin, as Commissioner District III, by Judge Lourdes Casanova, 15th Judicial Circuit Court Judge. Judge Casanova swore in Incumbent Thomas Turkin, as Commissioner District III. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 Commissioner Turkin stated that he is deeply grateful for this election. He thanked his family and residents for supporting him in this election. He welcomed the new Mayor and said that he looks forward to working with the Commission moving forward. He said that he is thankful and ready to get back to work. Swearing in of Rebecca Shelton, as Mayor, by Judge James Martz, 15th Judicial Circuit Court Judge. Judge Martz swore in Mayor Rebecca Shelton as Mayor. Mayor Rebecca Shelton stated that she is humbled and ready to serve. She spoke about the history she has had in the community, and about being the first female elected Mayor in 32 years. She thanked the residents and her family for their support. Present Plaque to Ty Penserga. Vice Mayor Kelley presented a plaque to Mayor Ty Penserga for his years of service with the City. Mayor Shelton outlined public comments moving forward. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections Vice Mayor congratulated Mayor Shelton and Commissioner Turkin. Commissioner Turkin stated that he would like to bring back a discussion for residency requirements for elected office for the next agenda; discussion regarding a waiver provision for advisory boards, to allow members to continue serving after their terms; establish a charter committee review board, for the City Charter; and a discussion regarding a code enforcement review board and beautification Board. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Other A. Informational items by the Members of the City Commission. No member of the City Commission had informational items. 3. Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 A. Proclamation- Women's History Month. Vice Mayor Kelley highlighted the women who have served on the Commission as a Mayor in the past. She read the proclamation into the record. Takida King Peng, Women's Foundation of Florida, thanked the City for acknowledging Women's History Month. Ashley Cacicedo Surdovel, Women's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, thanked the City for their support and stated that tomorrow they are celebrating the 29th Giraffe Awards. 4. Public Audience Rick Maharaj, Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, stated that he represents the community. He mentioned that "we the people spoke" in regards to the election. He thanked Commissioner Turkin for his service to our Country and City, and to Commissioner Cruz for her commitment to the City. He spoke about how important local government is, and what it means to work for the City. Mack McCray congratulated the newly elected officials. He said that the new Mayor is going to make some mistakes, but she is going to learn from mistakes. He spoke about the workers making us look good, and that to please stay engaged to the residents. Cindy Falco de Corrado stated that it is a breath of fresh air to see the new Mayor up there. She spoke about "LIFT" which is limited governance and spoke about previously being under a communistic regime. David Katz stated that the results were fantastic for people. He mentioned some alleged things that have happened with the candidates. Al Miccarelli stated that he would like to address the Boynton Beach Tennis community and said that tennis was taken away from them. He mentioned that the tennis courts were taken down for several months and have limited upgrades. Susan Oyer congratulated the first female Mayor in over 30 years, and that she is the 4th female Mayor. She congratulated Commissioners Cruz and Turkin on their wins. She stated that she looks forward to transparency of the City, and working towards goals. She said that we need to work on better height requirements and tree issues within the City. Darcel Streeter spoke about being the new Executive Director of Women's Circle, and spoke about the program, which is a center of women's education and development. She spoke about impacting thousands of women over the years. She invited everyone to visit them. Tom Warnkey spoke about moving here when he was eight years old and congratulated City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 the newly elected officials. He stated that it is high time that women run the Commission and that one should be President. He spoke about the upcoming 100th Anniversary of the Meisner Building. He noted that he was the CRA Liaison for "Move Andrews House" and said that the project needs to go forward. Tom Isabella congratulated the newly elected officials. He spoke about his past in NY and the City of Boynton Beach. He gave kudos to the City Managers that have helped his community to make it better. He said that Commissioner Turkin has helped out the community, even when nobody was looking. He mentioned that he loved Mayor Shelton's speech, and that he looks forward to working with the Commission. Vice Mayor Kelley noted that there is one person online. Alan Ables stated that he would like help, because he would like to have the Boynton Beach Leash Law enforced, and that there are two dangerous dogs that are always loose. He spoke about violations that are not being enforced. 5. Administrative A. City Commission to appoint a Vice Mayor to serve until March 2026. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Woodrow Hay as the Vice Mayor to serve until March 2026. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cruz requested information about the charter and term limits for Vice Mayor. B. Advisory Board Appointments. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Margaret Roberts as the Regular Member of the Art Advisory Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Gregory Hartman as the Regular Member of the Art Advisory Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Margaret Newton as the Regular Member of the Art Advisory Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Mayor Shelton moved to approve Mikaela McLaughlin as the Regular Member of the Art Advisory Board. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Breion Moses as the Alternate Member of the Art Advisory Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Alexandria Lopresto as the Regular Member of the CRA Advisory Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Lesha Roundtree as the Regular Member of the CRA Advisory Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Courtlandt McQuire as the Regular Member of the CRA Advisory Board. There was no second. Motion died due to lack of a second. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Angela Troyanowski as the Regular Member of the CRA Advisory Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Lori Wilkinson as the Regular Member of the Education and Youth Advisory Board. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Isabella Acosta as the Regular Member of the City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 Education and Youth Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Kristopher Kenny as the Regular Member of the Education and Youth Advisory Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Jasper Pastorius as the Alternate Member of the Recreation and Parks Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Mayor Shelton moved to approve Ann Cwynar as a Regular Member of the Senior Advisory Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve James Czizik as a Regular Member of the Senior Advisory Board. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Ratify Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Board Chair and Vice-Chair. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to ratify the selection of Kerry Clinton as Chair, and Tara Okler as Vice Chair, to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Board. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Community Support Funds. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Community Support Funds to Pathways to Prosperity, from Commissioner Hay, in the amount of $1000. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Consent Agenda A. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/or piggy-backs for the procurement of services and/or commodities under $100,000 as described in City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 the written report for March 18, 2025 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks." B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-053- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. CS24-053 and change All Counties Painting, LLC d/b/a People's Choice Pressure Cleaning & Painting business name to Peoples Choice Painting, LLC d/b/a All Counties Painting. C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-054- Approve Amendment No. 1 to amend Contract No. CS24-053 for the Citywide Painting & Coating Services and change the business name from Mario's Painting and Services, Inc. to Mario's Painting and Construction, Inc. D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-055- Approve the auction of the vehicles/equipment submitted by the Fleet Maintenance Division for disposal by using the online auctioneer JJ Kane Auctioneers piggybacking Sourcewell RFP 110421. E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-056- Approve a Purchase Order to Robert Half International, Inc. to provide Temporary Staffing, Direct-Hire, and Other Employer Services to the City on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $100,000. F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-057- Approving an Amendment to an Agreement for Public Relations Services, Event Management, and Event Marketing between the City and Zucker Media Group, LLC increasing the fee payable by $679.35 for a new total payment amount not to exceed $50,678.35. G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-058- Approve the renewal and purchase of insurance policies for flood insurance coverage with Wright Flood for the policies with effective dates of March 6, 2025. H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-059- Adopting the 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Housing Incentives Report and providing an effective date. I. Proposed Resolution No. R25-060-Approve a temporary On-The-Job Training Agreement with Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. J. Proposed Resolution No. R25-061- Ratifying the City's application for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Online Sting Operations Grant Program, and if awarded, authorize the City to accept the Grant and authorizing the Mayor or Chief of Police to sign all documents associated with the Grant subject to the approval of the City Attorney. K. Proposed Resolution No. R25-062- Approve the release of Performance Bond City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 No. SU1122232 in the amount of $540,662 for the completion of construction work and required public improvements associated with Raising Cane's Restaurant. L. Proposed Resolution No. R25-063- Approve the Amendment to the Parking Lease Agreement for the North Garage between the City and Boynton Beach Town Center Apartments, LLC and approve the Amendment to the Parking Lease Agreement for the South Garage between the City and Boynton Beach Town Center Apartments, LLC. M. Proposed Resolution No. R25-064- Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County and the City of Boynton Beach to re-determine, re-adopt, and ratify the existing distribution formula for the six (6) cent Local Option Fuel Tax. N. Proposed Resolution No. R25-065- Approve the final ranking for RFP No. PLDEV25-011 R Comprehensive Plan Review Professional Services (Consultant) as recommended by the evaluation committee and allow negotiations to begin with the top-ranked proposer Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., and if negotiations fail to culminate into an agreement with the top-ranked proposer, enable staff to terminate negotiations and allow negotiations to begin with the 2nd-ranked proposer Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. O. Proposed Resolution No. R25-066- Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Stryker Medical ProCare Services, a Sole Source vendor and the original equipment manufacturer of Stryker Medical, for parts and equipment maintenance for four years, with an expenditure of $81,931.52, and authorize the Mayor to sign a vendor proposal. P. Proposed Resolution No. R25-067- Amending the FY2024-25 Capital Improvement Budget to adjust budgeted appropriations and revenue sources and provide spending authority for the Galaxy Park Field Lighting Project in the amount of $567,482. Q. Proposed Resolution No. R25-068- Approve the "Villages at East Ocean Avenue Plat 1" record plat in association with the Villages at East Ocean North project, on the condition that the City Engineer has certified the plat. R. Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000 A. 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 18, 2025 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks." B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-069- Approve an annual expenditure increase to the service agreement with Catalis Payments, LLC for billing, mailings, electronic bill presentment, and payment for an updated expenditure of $420,000 per year. C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-070- Approve the Piggyback Agreement with The Ware Group, LLC d/b/a Johnstone Supply, LLC for the purchase of HVAC equipment, parts, supplies (OEM), and services, piggybacking Palm Beach County (PBC) IFB #18-091/HS Contract #18091 , with an annual total not to exceed $150,000. D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-071- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the purchase and installation of emergency equipment on an "as-needed basis"for all City of Boynton Beach Departments, with an annual expenditure of $470,000, utilizing the Bradford County Sheriff Contract No. BCSO219-01, which expires on July 14, 2029. E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-072- Approving a piggyback contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. piggybacking the NASPO 187962 & State of Florida Contract #44100000-24-NASPO-ACS that expires on July 31 , 2026, for Multi-Function Devices, Copiers, and Related Software and Services Citywide for an annual expenditure of $120,000. F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-073- Approve a Piggyback Agreement between the City and Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for City-wide Mobile Communications Services and high-speed wireless data services in an amount not to exceed $630,000 per year, utilizing the State of Florida Contract with Verizon Wireless (Contract No. DMS-19/20-006C). This amount includes all departments and divisions within the City that currently use Verizon Wireless. G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-074- Approve a Piggyback agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Carahsoft Technology Corp. to piggyback NASPO contract 43230000-NASPO-16-ACS in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year to procure technology hardware and software from BlueAlly Technology Solutions and other authorized resellers as needed. H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-075- Approve Task Order No. GESUT-1G-01- 25 with EXP U.S. Services, Inc., to develop the Citywide Adaptation Plan funded by the Resilient Florida Program in an amount not to exceed $300,000. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 I. Proposed Resolution R25-076- Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between South Florida Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the purchase of parts, equipment, maintenance, and repair of Sutphen Fire trucks and ambulances increasing the annual expenditure from $100,000 to $200,000. J. Proposed Resolution No. R25-077- Approve a Cooperative Acceptance Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 2 and issue Purchase Orders to Cintas Corporation No. 2 by piggybacking OMNIA cooperative contract, number 00129, which expires May 31, 2028, to provide Workplace Solutions to the City of Boynton Beach on an as-needed basis for an annual expenditure of $65,000. K. Proposed Resolution No. R25-079- Approve the First Amendment to an Agreement between the City and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for CentralSquare Solutions extending the Agreement through March 31, 2026, and establishing the fee during the renewal term to an amount not to exceed $269,943.78. L. Proposed Resolution No. R25-080- Approval of a Piggyback Agreement between the City and International Sweeping, Inc. d/b/a Facilities Pro-Sweep for Street Sweeping Services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve the Consent Bids and Purchases over$100,000. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing - None 9. City Manager's Report - None 10. Regular Agenda A. Discussion on additional paving in fiscal year 24-25. Commissioner Turkin stated that he brought this forward because this is a Citywide issue, specifically Chapel Hill, and he would like to see them get a return. Kevin Ramsey, Public Works Director, spoke about the following regarding Pavement Management: Golfview Harbor; Chapel Hill; Meadows neighborhoods (South); and SE 3rd Street. Commissioner Turkin asked if this is an F rated street. Mr. Ramsey confirmed that it is an F rated street. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 Mr. Ramsey continued his presentation as follows: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; and Asset Summary. Vice Mayor Hay asked what the impact of this is, in terms of pushing it. Andrew Mack, Deputy City Manager, spoke about working on getting grants to work this in and rolling green as well. He stated that they are working on MLK Boulevard for this round, and then the next one will have more areas. City Manager Dugger spoke about the Ocean Parkway paving occurring in District II, which received a good amount of funding. Commissioner Kelley spoke about the County's plan to transition to the surtax and asked if we have heard anything from the County. City Manager Dugger stated that they have had conversations with County counterparts and that the numbers that he saw was almost double the amount of monies received for roads and paving, and that they are working on the mobility fee from the County as well. Deputy City Manager Mack stated that the County is working on their Master plan and that they are hoping the report would be issued within a year, which would be the basis for the referendum. City Manager Dugger stated that this is what they are waiting on, and that the County wants to know what the priorities are for each municipality. Commissioner Kelley asked if they have the funding earmarked for this or if they need direction. Deputy City Manager Mack said that they will be doing budget amendments, as they bring the Task Orders back. City Manager Dugger stated that Mr. Ramsey has reached out to the Commission to get the geographical areas that they are the most concerned about. He mentioned that when the City does their paving projects, and they do their assessments, they sometimes come in under budget. Commissioner Turkin asked what the City needs. Deputy City Manager Mack asked for consensus on what was proposed, and each task order will come back with the budget, as proposed. There was consensus from the Commission. City Manager Dugger spoke about the budget, broken up equally between districts. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 Commissioner Turkin spoke about gaps between what was proposed. B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-078- Approve the Waiver of Procurement Procedures exemption and authorize the purchase of two (2) ADA-compliant five-station portable restroom trailers from Elk Creek Trailers for an amount not to exceed $139,460. Gail Mootz, Real Estate and Special Projects Manager, spoke about the ADA Compliant restroom trailers, and mentioned the company and what their cooperative model is. She mentioned the procurement process that they went through for this, and what the bids were that were submitted. She said that the City will be reimbursed 100%for these trailers and said that she would like to have the purchase policy waived for this item. Commissioner Kelley asked about permanently adding more bathrooms at the amphitheater. Deputy City Mack stated that there is room to build bathrooms, which would be a smaller footprint, and said that they we could engage these and then speak about a more permanent fixture, if needed in the future. Commissioner Kelley spoke about possibly adding this to the future CIP, if we need it, or scrap it if we do not need it. Deputy City Manager Mack stated that they can look at that, and mentioned that these can be moved, as needed, but that one will be permanently at the amphitheater. Commissioner Cruz stated that she agrees, that we deserve a permanent structure at the amphitheater, especially if we are paying this amount of money. She mentioned working on a plan for a permanent structure. Commissioner Turkin stated that we need to look into fixing our current bathrooms in other places, before we spend money on something new. He mentioned that we need to do a better job at maintaining the bathrooms at a lot of our parks. Vice Mayor Hay said that he would like to have the Ethics Conduct addressed for this Board at the next meeting. Deputy City Mack stated that this could be tabled if they would like. Commissioner Cruz said that this is our City Hall, and we should have a permanent full structure at the amphitheater and would like to know how much it would be. Deputy City Manager Mack stated that it would be more than $100K for a permanent bathroom. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 Commissioner Kelley stressed that we are in need of bathrooms now. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Resolution No. R25-078. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 11. Future Agenda Items A. Appoint Mayor and Commissioners as representatives to various boards. -April 1, 2025 B. Discuss and provide an update on Fire Station #3, to also include a State of the Fire Department.- April 1, 2025. Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley. C. Discussion regarding taking a Legislative Summer Break. - April 1, 2025. Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley. D. Discussion on Animal Control position in Police Department. - April 1, 2025 Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley. E. First Reading of an ordinance to amend the City's Land Development Regulation regarding standards for Artificial Turf.- April 15, 2025. Requested by Commissioner Turkin. F. First Reading of an ordinance to amend the City's Land Development Regulation regarding expanding the uses of Public Art Fees.- April 15, 2025. Requested by Commissioner Turkin. G. First Reading of an ordinance regarding construction hours near residential locations and decibel levels .- April 15, 2025. Requested by Commissioner Cruz. H. Discussion regarding ethics and behavior of the Commission. - TBD Requested by Commissioner Hay. I. Discussion regarding fluoride in the water. —TBD. Requested by Commissioner Hay. J. Discussion regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan.- TBD. Requested by Commissioner Cruz. K. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD. Requested by Commissioner Turkin. L. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control — TBD. Requested by Commissioner Hay. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 M. Discussion in regard to an additional area that might be available as a future cemetery.- TBD. Requested by Commissioner Hay. N. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board Appointments.- Pending meeting with Vice Mayor Kelley. Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley. O. Discussion regarding Hazard Pay for Community Standards.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz. Requested by Commissioner Cruz. P. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz. Requested by Commissioner Cruz. Q. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable housing.- TBD. Requested by Commissioner Hay. 14. Adjournment Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting is adjourned at 7:38 P.M. 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