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Minutes 11-04-25 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, November 4, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Rebecca Shelton Daniel Dugger, City Manager Vice Mayor Woodrow L. Hay Shawna Lamb, City Attorney Commissioner Angela Cruz Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk Commissioner Thomas Turkin Commissioner Aimee Kelley 1. Agenda Items A. Call to Order Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. Roll Call City Clerk Maylee De Jesus called the roll. Invocation by Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay. Vice Mayor Hay provided the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Hay. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections Commission Turkin requested add a future agenda item to discuss the code for little libraries/pantries. He mentioned that he would like more research done. There was consensus. 2. Adoption Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Other City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 A. Informational items by the Members of the City Commission. Commissioner Cruz thanked the City Manager's staff, Candice Stone, Community Standards Director, and noted that their work went above and beyond the last few weeks addressing issues in her district. Vice Mayor Hay also thanked staff for assisting him in District 2 and added that Pirate Fest was a great time. Commissioner Kelley stated that she thanked all City staff and the new Special Events Director and noted that Pirate Fest was well attended and very successful. Commissioner Turkin stated that he appreciated Pirate Fest and that he thanked the Police Chief and City Manager Dugger for extra patrols in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. He also thanked Assistant City Manager Temple and the City Manager's Office and everyone who attended a recent grand opening. He also recognized all veterans in the City for their service and sacrifice. 3. Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations A. Proclamation- Family Caregivers Month Vice Mayor Hay read the proclamation into the record. Ricky Petty, on behalf of Healthier Boynton Beach, thanked the City Commission for the proclamation and explained that the recognition goes to caregivers and that caregiving involves comprehensive support for families. He noted that an application secured a one- million-dollar grant over five years and stated that City staff and community partners provided continued support. B. Proclamation- The Links at Boynton Beach PGA Hope Program Day. Commissioner Turkin read the proclamation into the record. Commissioner Turkin stated that he participated in the program and remarked that he was a better fisher than a golfer. He spoke about the benefits of the program before reading the proclamation into the record. Samuel Preston, Golf Course Division Director, stated that the veterans behind him made the program what it is. He added that the City had been incredibly generous and supportive and stated that the program saves lives and that he had a fantastic staff. C. Tourism presentation by Discover The Palm Beaches. 2 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Sergio Piedra, Senior Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Discover The Palm Beaches, presented the following: Discover The Palm Beaches overview; "your story is our story"; and The Palm Beach Collection—cities. Gustav Weibull, Senior Vice President of Research for Discover the Palm Beaches, presented the following: Palm Beach County trends; Boynton Beach tourism trends; visitation growth to Boynton Beach; Boynton Beach hotel performance; visitor segments by city; visitor segments; and Boynton Beach resident sentiments. Mr. Piedra added that Discover The Palm Beaches was evolving its role from promotion to stewardship. He stated that the organization talks with everyone and highlighted The Palm Beaches brand. Finally, he announced the State of Tourism Industry event. D. State of Education Report by District 7 School Board Member Edwin Ferguson. Edwin Ferguson, District 7 School Board Member, reported that the following; schools; academic results; guidance that explained how to help your Pre-K child aligned to Florida Early Learning Standards for ages four through kindergarten; strategies that addressed how to help your child with reading comprehension; approaches that would help your child do better in reading and writing; ways that families can help; information that outlined Bright Futures scholarships; Mr. Ferguson's goals for FY 2026; and questions. E. City Event Announcements Amanda Onda, Special Events Director, spoke about the upcoming Veterans Day celebration. 4. Public Audience Susan Oyer thanked Assistant City Manager Adam Temple for serving as a judge in her neighborhood and stated that she supported Little Free Libraries, noting that Sister Cities would partner on the effort. She added that she had waited five months for the Forest environmental studies while construction was moving forward and indicated that she supported two-year terms, a two-year residency requirement, and an age-25 minimum to run. Cindy Falco Di Corrado conveyed that she was disappointed to see police officers who, she alleged, had attacked her. She asserted that children who come here need to speak English and stated that she was concerned that she was losing her country. She commented that age 25 would be a better minimum to run and asked that the reason for the Fire Assessment appearing again this year be explained. Barbara Ready thanked Kevin Ramsey for removing a bush that was blocking an exit and raised that she was concerned about the newly planted calusia. She requested that the 3 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 City return to prohibiting firearms in public parks, noting that signage had been altered, and indicated that she did not support four-year terms, suggesting that three years worked. Jim Cizick promoted the Veterans Day event and noted that gifts would be provided for all Veterans who attend. He highlighted that the PGA HOPE program was active and remarked that meeting outcomes were supposed to be funneled to Commissioners but were not, stating that committee work continued without a budget. Carol [no last name provided] stated that she appreciated the updates from Commissioner Cruz and voiced that she was concerned about senior fraud. Michaela McGlaukin supported Little Free Libraries and pantries and shared that she worked with residents who wanted these community resources, emphasizing that they had only benefited neighborhoods. Ace Tilton Radcliff stated that she oversaw a Little Free Pantry and Library and requested that these installations be protected and not removed by Code. Derek Calhoun stated that he and his wife managed a Little Free Pantry and Library and referenced that a complaint required removal. He asked that Code Enforcement stop taking them down and that the Code be changed. Kameron Maharaj announced that he would run for the District 2 Commission seat and stated that he was concerned that projects were not getting done. He referenced that the Clean and Safe initiative operated outside HOAs and expressed that he wanted to deliver more for the community. David Radcliff asked that the Code be amended so Little Free Pantries and Libraries could continue and asserted that these sites were being targeted for political reasons. Laura Radcliff stated that she chose Boynton Beach because it felt like a small town and emphasized that residents have a role in creating community. She added that Little Free Libraries and pantries did just that and stated that her family provided for neighbors through these installations. Ernest Mignoli reported that he was attacked on MLK Boulevard and cited that he was written up for an illegal U-turn. He added that the Police Chief told him that all his calls were false. Commissioner Turkin thanked City staff for last week's Town Hall and its focus on senior fraud and expressed that he appreciated the Police Department's attention to a vulnerable community. 4 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 5. Administrative A. Discussion on date to have a Legislative Action workshop, prior to the January 13-14, 2026 PBC Days in Tallahassee. Commissioner Turkin remarked that the discussion was in the eleventh hour and that he did not know what could be done. He added that there was significant interest in municipal public safety and that he wanted to take as much action as possible with other representatives. He mentioned that widening the scope with certain enterprise funds and pushing the ability to use those funds could help and suggested that the body identify the top three items to frame the discussion. Mayor Shelton suggested that the topic be added to Saturday's discussion. There was consensus that the discussion be added. Commissioner Kelley observed that every time she attended PBC Days, the group was not prepared enough and commented that the more the City could prepare, the better the outcomes would be. Vice Mayor Hay noted that he did not object to adding the item to the Saturday workshop and asked that staff determine what the rest of Palm Beach County was doing so the City could support the County and be available. Candace Walls reported that she had compiled some items and indicated that she could organize them for the discussion. B. Advisory Board Appointments Commissioner Cruz stated that the applicant lived outside the City and that a waiver would be required. City Attorney Lamb advised that a waiver was appropriate. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve the Ariella Tenenboim as a Student Member of the Education and Youth Advisory Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Hay moved to table the Ariella Tenenboim as a Student Member of the Education and Youth Advisory Board. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Kelley mentioned that some students lived outside the City and attended local schools. 5 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 City Attorney Lamb recommended that the waiver indicate that the applicant resided outside the City. C. Community Support Funds. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve the Community Support Funds. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Consent Agenda A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-282- Ratify the City's application for the Speed and Aggressive Driving Grant through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for the 2025/2026 funding cycle, and authorize the Mayor to accept the Grant and execute all future documents associated with the grant, subject to approval by the City Attorney. B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-283- Approving the City's application for the Identity Theft and Fraud Grant through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Office of Criminal Justice Grants, for the 2025/2026 funding cycle; and, if awarded, authorize the Mayor to accept the Grant and execute all future documents associated with the grant, subject to approval by the City Attorney. C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-284- Ratify the City's application for the Impaired Driving Grant through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for the 2025/2026 funding cycle, and authorize the Mayor to accept the Grant and execute all future documents associated with the grant, subject to approval by the City Attorney. D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-285- Approving the Facility Use Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the ALS Association, Inc. for the 2025 Walk to Defeat ALS Boynton on November 15, 2025, at Centennial Park and Amphitheater. E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-286-Amend various FY 2025-26 Capital Project accounts. Adjusting budgeted appropriations and revenue sources and providing spending authority for the Utility Capital Improvement Funds (403 & 404). F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-291- Approve the updated legal description for a small, city-owned parcel of land located at the southeast corner of NE 1st Avenue and NE 4th Street, previously approved for disposition through Resolution R25-232 at the 9/2/2025 Commission Meeting. G. Commission Meeting Minutes. 6 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Consent Bids and Purchases A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-287- Award Request for Proposal No. 25-051 R for Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park Bait and Tackle Shop (Operating Services) to Florida Tackle Company, Inc., and approve a Retail Lease Agreement between the City and Florida Tackle Company, Inc. for a five-year term, with two additional two-year renewal options. B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-288- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Hera Property Registry, LLC for registration and monitoring services for the administrator of record for abandoned, foreclosed, vacant properties within the City. C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-289- Approving a Piggyback Agreement between the City and the BG Group, LLC in the amount of $575,000 plus a 10% contingency of$57,500, totaling $632,500 for the demolition and removal of the Boynton Inn located at 480 Boynton Beach Boulevard. D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-290- Award Request for Proposal No. 25-058R for HVAC Equipment, Maintenance Products, Services, and Repairs to Shamtec, Inc., and approve a Citywide Contract between the City and Shamtec, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 annually for an initial three (3)-year term, with one (1) optional two (2)-year renewal, subject to the availability of budgeted funds and satisfactory vendor performance. Commissioner Turkin pulled Item 7C for discussion. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve the remainder of Consent Bids and Purchases. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-289- Approving a Piggyback Agreement between the City and the BG Group, LLC in the amount of $575,000 plus a 10% contingency of$57,500, totaling $632,500 for the demolition and removal of the Boynton Inn located at 480 Boynton Beach Boulevard. Commissioner Turkin spoke about this being a significant moment for the City to revitalize the area and expressed that he looked forward to seeing what the City would accomplish moving forward. 7 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Resolution No. R25-289. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-018- Second Reading, An ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida amending Chapter 14 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Section 14-5 "Stopping, standing, parking, or storage prohibited in specified places," and creating new sections thereunder; providing for conflicts, severability, codification; and providing an effective date. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. Candice Stone, Community Standards Director, explained that there was an edit since first reading and outlined that the presentation would cover the purpose of the ordinance amendment, updated highlights, and an example of parking. Kevin Fischer, Planning and Zoning Division Director, reviewed current off-street parking regulations and described potential alternatives and questions for consideration. Vice Mayor Hay commented that he did not have a concern with public-property parking but that he did with private-property parking. He added that the public had not had an opportunity to provide input. He noted that District 2 included homes without garages and that the absence of on-street parking would create issues. He expressed that the process was moving too fast. He observed that some households had two cars and could not park on grass, which pushed cars onto the street and created problems. He asked that staff conduct further study on the private-property side before a final decision. Amanda Radigan, Planning & Development Director, remarked that parts of the Heart of Boynton had parking constraints and suggested that some streets could be converted to one-way to create additional parking. Commissioner Turkin suggested that a balanced solution should consider how older homes were built and added that he did not want households with multiple vehicles to continue to skirt rules. He asked that one-way conversions be evaluated and that the ordinance address how long vehicles may be parked. Ms. Radigan responded that it would be straightforward to build those concepts into the ordinance and provided an example. City Attorney Lamb described how designated areas could be defined and what ordinance changes could implement those approaches. Vice Mayor Hay acknowledged that rationale and reiterated that older homes built close to the roadway would be penalized under certain standards. 8 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Ms. Radigan clarified that legally nonconforming properties would be grandfathered. Vice Mayor Hay asked that staff confirm whether parking in alleys or backyards would be subject to citation. Discussion followed that included: ensuring vehicles were not visible from any public right- of-way; using complaint-driven citations; increasing accountability for landlords; noting that Boynton Beach was the only city in the county that did not strictly enforce parking; confirming that the Airbnb ordinance was being enforced; recognizing environmental impacts from multiple vehicles; considering an eight-hours-within-twenty-four-hours standard and a possible change to twelve hours; clarifying what nonconforming properties were permitted to do; evaluating a case-by-case approach; considering Option 2 to allow street parking and leaving on-street parking as is for now; creating flyers to educate residents; acknowledging that there were too many unanswered questions to move forward immediately; expressing concern with an immediate effective date; deciding whether to table or amend; exploring different options; holding a workshop to provide staff direction and seek alternatives; setting a parking maximum on the commercial side but not the private side; determining whether the City Commission could pass part of the ordinance or needed to act on the entire ordinance; and assessing whether to remove the enforcement component. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. Ramona Young expressed that the Commissioners had skimmed over sections of the ordinance and remarked that in New York, alternate side parking had been practiced for decades. She urged the City Commission to consider residents' sentiments before taking action. Susan Oyer proposed that parking be limited to one car per bedroom and encouraged the City to adopt more eco-friendly solutions. She referenced the grid and grass system, stating that it was very effective. Sandra Watson explained that most complaints came from District 2 and noted that the issue stemmed from building zero lot line homes without sufficient parking spaces. She added that cars could not pass on narrow streets with heavy parking and that houses with parking should not be penalized. She urged the City to stop cramming more buildings into limited areas. Barbara Ready discussed alternate street parking based on the day of the month, as done where she grew up. She acknowledged the intent of swale installations but said they had created new problems. She also voiced concern about a sober home and asked how such facilities were being addressed. Kimberly Chase raised an issue about an Airbnb property that had not been addressed and expressed frustration with the lack of enforcement on Code matters. 9 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Derek Calhoun suggested that expanding public transit could reduce the need for excessive personal vehicles. Commissioner Turkin commented that he wanted to address misinformation regarding restrictions on Airbnbs, noting that many were governed by State rules. He emphasized that the City Commission had listened to residents and created ordinances to regulate short-term rentals. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Mayor Shelton added that community input could also be submitted by email. City Attorney Lamb summarized the amendments that were discussed. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-018 on second reading with the amendments as follows: allow 12-hour parking within a 24-hour window; allow parking in areas designated by the City; and to provide an effective date of February 1, 2026, with meetings in each district prior to the effective date. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. B. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-034- Second Reading, An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Part III "Land Development Regulations," Chapter 2 "Land Development Process," Article 6 "Impact And Selected Fees;" To Establish A Phased Implementation Schedule For The City's Mobility Fee; Providing For Codification; Providing For Severability; Providing For Conflicts; And Providing For An Effective Date. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. Staff confirmed that there were no changes to this item. There were no questions or discussion from the City Commission. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-034 on second reading. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Cruz was absent from the dais. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-035- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Part III "Land 10 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Development Regulations," Article II "Planning and Zoning Division Services," Section 4, "Relief Applications" by Amending Subsection F, "Requests for Accommodation," in order to Provide Procedures for Handling and Processing Requests for Accommodation from the City's Land Development Regulations; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date; and For All Other Purposes. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. George Lago, City Legal Department, reviewed the changes and provided an overview of revisions. Commissioner Turkin left the dais at 8:44 P.M. There were no questions or comments from the City Commission. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Motion: Commissioner Hay moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-035 on first reading. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Turkin was absent from the dais. 9. City Manager's Report- NONE 10. Regular Agenda A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-036- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, adding Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-60 to the City Code of Ordinance Entitled "Public-Private Partnerships;" Establishing Procedures for Public-Private Partnerships and Unsolicited Proposals; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. Ian Gregorchik, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the item concerned public-private partnerships (P3) and that he provided an overview of the framework. Commissioner Turkin returned to the dais at 8:47 P.M. City Attorney Lamb explained that certain requirements existed under state law that staff had not previously formalized and that this ordinance would make the process official. She noted that an application fee for a P3 would be established. 11 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Commissioner Cruz asked what was currently required. City Attorney Lamb replied that the process was unclear and that this ordinance would clarify it. Commissioner Kelley noted that the proposal was in alignment with Florida Statute. City Attorney Lamb confirmed that the ordinance would follow Florida Statute and that it would codify the City's rules for future applicants. Discussion followed that covered the P3 process, that any agreement would still require City Commission approval, and that bid noticing requirements would apply. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-036 on first reading. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. B. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-037- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Submitting to Referendum an Amendment to the City Charter; Adding a Preamble to the City Charter to Establish the Foundational Purposes and Principles Of City Governance; Providing for a Notice of an Advertisement of the Referendum Election to be Published in Accordance with the State of Florida Election Code; Providing that this Ordinance, when Adopted, Shall Be Submitted to the Qualified Electors of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, on the March 2026 General Municipal Election Ballot and Shall Become Effective as Provided by Law; Providing for Conflicts, Severability, and an Effective Date. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. Ian Gregorchik, Assistant City Attorney, explained Amendment 1 regarding the Charter Preamble. Commissioner Cruz asked that the City clarify whether resident dollars were being used to campaign for or against any potential amendments. City Manager Dugger responded that City communications would be neutral. Commissioner Turkin remarked that if this were the only item, he would not move forward with it. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to table, until the other ordinances have been heard. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 12 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 C. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-038- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Submitting to Referendum Amendments to the City Charter; Amending Section 3 to Require Continuous Residence within the City for at Least One (1) Year Prior to Filing to Run for Office; Providing for a Notice of an Advertisement of the Referendum Election to be Published in Accordance with the State of Florida Election Code; Providing that this Ordinance, when Adopted, Shall be Submitted to the Qualified Electors of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, on the March 2026 General Municipal Election Ballot and Shall Become Effective as Provided by Law; Providing for Conflicts, Severability, and an Effective Date. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. Ian Gregorchik, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the word "continuously" was being added. Commissioner Turkin commented that he would prefer a two-year requirement and asked whether a challenge would litigate any residency requirement. City Attorney Lamb noted that she had a memo outlining a possible challenge and added that she was waiting until the conclusion of the challenge. Vice Mayor Hay said that he did not have a problem with one year. Commissioner Kelley remarked that a one-year continuous requirement would be the key factor and added that she would prefer a longer period. Discussion followed that considered changing the requirement to two years and clarified what documentation applicants would be required to show. Motion: Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-038 on first reading. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. D. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-039- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Submitting to Referendum Amendments to the City Charter; Amending Section 5 to Increase the Term of Elective Offices from Three (3) Years to Four (4) Years; to Clarify What Constitutes a Term for Purposes of Term Limits; to Provide for a Mandatory Sit-Out Period; Providing for a Notice of an Advertisement of the Referendum Election to be Published in Accordance with the State of Florida Election Code; Providing that this Ordinance, when Adopted, Shall be Submitted to the Qualified Electors of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, on the March 2026 General Municipal Election Ballot and Shall Become Effective as Provided By Law; Providing for Conflicts, 13 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Severability, and an Effective Date. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. Ian Gregorchik, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the item concerned Amendment to Charter Section 5. Commissioner Cruz noted the discussion related to the 2028 election. Commissioner Turkin stated that he did not want to move forward and that the sit-out period should be one full term. He added that he was not opposed to reconsidering the concept in the future, that he did not want the changes to become hyper-partisan, and that he needed more time and research. Commissioner Kelley explained that District 1 , District 3, and the Mayor would be unable to run again under certain scenarios and that candidates might be ineligible to run during specific windows. Commissioner Turkin added that the framework became convoluted when an official removed themselves from office. Mayor Shelton stated that she was against moving to four-year terms. Commissioner Cruz stated that she had no interest in extending terms. Vice Mayor Hay commented that, after Commissioners served two terms, he would like that they be allowed to run for Mayor. Commissioner Cruz emphasized that continuity of leadership was important. City Attorney Lamb advised that the City Commission could remove the four-year term component and that related provisions could be clarified. Commissioner Kelley mentioned that candidates might have to resign to run, depending on timing. Discussion followed that addressed Districts 2 and 4 and that considered how to treat situations in which a member served out someone else's term. City Attorney Lamb explained that term limits should be clear and that serving more than two years of a partial term would count as a full term. Staff was directed to identify what other cities do so that the City Commission would have a basis for comparison and collaboration. City Attorney Lamb asked whether the City Commission wanted that revisions be completed before first and second reading or placed on a future referendum. 14 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to table Ordinance No. 25-039 on first reading. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-040- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Submitting to Referendum Amendments to the City Charter; Amending Section 20 to Clarify the Form of Government, Require a Super Majority Vote for the Appointment and Removal of the City Manager and City Attorney, and Clarifying the Duties and Responsibilities of the City Manager and Commissioners; Providing for a Notice of an Advertisement of the Referendum Election to be Published in Accordance with the State of Florida Election Code; Providing that this Ordinance, when Adopted, Shall be Submitted to the Qualified Electors of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, on the March 2026 General Municipal Election Ballot and Shall Become Effective as Provided by Law; Providing for Conflicts, Severability, and an Effective Date. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. City Manager Dugger stated that staff recommended the item be tabled as well. Commissioner Turkin remarked that he did not believe this should be placed on the ballot. City Attorney Lamb reviewed additional Charter provisions that had been discussed. Commissioner Turkin responded that those items were already included in the existing Charter. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to table Ordinance No. 25-040 on first reading. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. F. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-041- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Submitting to Referendum Amendments to the City Charter; Amending Sections 8, 20, 23, 24, 40, 50, 52, 54, and 55 to Modernize Language by Replacing Masculine-Only Pronouns and to Update Notice and Publication Requirements to Comply with Current Florida Statutes and Digital- Age Communication Practices; Providing for a Notice of an Advertisement of the Referendum Election to be Published in Accordance with the State of Florida Election Code; Providing that this Ordinance, When Adopted, Shall be Submitted to the Qualified Electors of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, on the March 2026 General Municipal Election Ballot and Shall Become Effective as Provided by Law; Providing for Conflicts, Severability, and an Effective 15 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 Date. City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance into the record. Commissioner Turkin stated that this was an easy one. City Attorney Lamb explained that it changed certain digital communication rules. Motion: Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-041 on first reading. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to remove 10B from the table on first reading. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-037 on first reading. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 11. Future Agenda Items A. Discussion regarding a proposed Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida repealing and replacing Chapter 15 "Offenses- Miscellaneous*," Article I "In General" Noise Control-Short title," and creating new sections thereunder; providing for conflicts, severability, codification; and providing an effective date. Tabled at the August 19, 2025, meeting.- TBD. B. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- - November 8th, 2025 (CRA/City Workshop). Requested by Commissioner Turkin. C. Update on the City's Strategic Planning efforts. - November 18, 2025. Update requested by Commission Woodrow Hay. D. Discussion regarding requirements to construct required sidewalks and exemptions as outlined in Land Development Regulations, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 3 Standards, D Sidewalks. - November 18, 2025. Requested by Commissioner Cruz. E. Quarterly joint City/CRA coordination meeting - January 13, 2026. Requested by City Commission and CRA Board. F. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior 16 City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL November 4, 2025 affordable housing.- January 13, 2026 (CRA/City Joint meeting). Requested by Vice Mayor Hay. G. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. -TBD. Requested by Commissioner Turkin. H. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control — TBD. Requested by Vice Mayor Hay. I. Discussion in regards to an additional area that might be available as a future cemetery.- TBD. Requested by Vice Mayor Hay. J. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the community.- TBD. Requested by Commissioner Cruz. 12. Adjournment Motion: Commissioner Hay moved to adjourn. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 P.M. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ATTEST: g, ' Mayle: De esus, MP AMMC • ;� ' SEAL • CityCl-rk :_ INCORPORATED: 5 1920ft • •' ' �"s.FLORIDA 17