Minutes 02-03-2026 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 3, 2026, 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. Openings
A. Call to Order
Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call
City Clerk Maylee De Jesus called the roll.
Invocation by Reverend Amalie Ash, First Presbyterian Boynton.
Reverend Ash provided the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Aimee Kelley.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kelley.
Agenda Approval:
1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections
2. Adoption
Commissioner Turkin added Community Support Funds for $750 to Imagine Chancellor.
Mayor Shelton added a resolution, at staff's request, to the regular agenda, as 10B.
City Attorney Lamb stated that items 8A-C need to be tabled to the Special Commission
Meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve tabling 8A-C until the Special Commission Meeting on
February 10th. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the
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motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Other
A. Information Items by members of the City Commission.
Commissioner Cruz thanked Deputy City Manager Mack and the Engineering Department for
attending a recent community meeting and thanked the Police Department for assisting members of
the homeless community.
Vice Mayor Hay thanked City staff who attended the community meeting held earlier in the week.
Commissioner Turkin thanked Kevin Fischer, John Bonafair, and City staff regarding work completed
at Pence Park.
3. Announcements. Community and Special Events And Presentations
A. City Announcements
Stephanie Soplop, Compliance Coordinator, announced the Magic Wheels and Special Deals and
Barrier Free Park 5K events.
4. Public Audience
City Manager Dugger spoke regarding the parking ordinance and stated that it was the reason
residents were in attendance. He stated that an extension of the educational period would be
provided to increase public awareness and stated that March 1 would be the enforcement deadline.
Joel Barsky stated that frequent traffic accidents occur in the West Woolbright area and asked what
steps could be taken to slow traffic. He thanked Mayor Shelton for attending the Martin Luther King
Jr. Day event and stated that more elected officials should attend community events.
Charles Hunt stated that residents were attempting to inform the City about existing conditions and
stated that residents do not live in a homeowners' association. He noted that residents were being
told that parking in carports and on grass was prohibited and requested that the City Commission
listen to community concerns.
Richard Dames thanked City staff for attending a community meeting and stated that residents left
the meeting with more questions than answers. He proposed meeting with City management to
explore alternative solutions.
Mack McCray spoke about the historical development of Districts 2 and 3 and stated that parking
issues exist throughout the City. He noted that residents were still awaiting the construction of a
parking garage at City Hall and encouraged the City Commission to learn the history of Boynton
Beach.
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Willy Roberts said that vehicles frequently park on roadways near a dangerous intersection and
expressed safety concerns.
Alecia Louis spoke about the parking ordinance and stated that educational materials were
insufficient to address residents' questions. She stated that three vehicles did not fit within the
driveway and expressed concern about potential fines. She asked what educational outreach would
accomplish and stated that residents could not afford driveway expansions.
Ray Whitely thanked the City Commission for reconsidering the ordinance and stated that residents
experienced ongoing challenges since its adoption. He recommended that the City Commission
should consider which residents would be most impacted.
Ted Singer stated that residents were unified in opposition to the ordinance and community
members would continue attending meetings until concerns were addressed.
Amalie Ash mentioned that overflow parking impacts churches in the area and stated that a recent
fatal accident involved a neighboring resident. She stated that the intersection was among the most
dangerous in Boynton Beach and requested additional safety measures beyond signage.
Tory Orr spoke regarding the parking ordinance and emphasized that homes in Districts 2 and 3
lack adequate parking. He stated that families could not afford fines or driveway expansions and
expressed concern that residents could lose their homes. He noted that decisions affecting the
entire City should involve broad public input.
Trenton Player stated that his entertainment company was present to support both the City
Commission and residents.
Charlie Holder said that he serves on the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals and looked
forward to working with the City Commission.
There were no virtual comments.
Vice Mayor Hay thanked the community and staff for trying to resolve the issue with the best
solution.
5. Administrative
A. Community Support Funds
Mayor Shelton requested $500 for the Boynton Beach Garden Club; Vice Mayor Hay requested
$500 each for Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Pathways to Prosperity Mental Health Program
Services, and Pathways to Prosperity; Commissioner Cruz requested $1 ,000 for Young in Faith;
and Commissioner Turkin requested $750 for Imagine Chancellor School.
Motion:
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Commissioner Cruz moved to approve the Community Support Funds, as presented. Vice Mayor
Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-012- Approving an Application to permit the Boynton
Beach Police Department to temporarily move its radio system and electronics into
the county shelter at the Public Safety Tower Site.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-013- Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of
Agreement and Contract for Bicycle and Pedestrian Focused Initiative with the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) through a grant with the University of North
Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc. d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and
Management (IPTM).
C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-014- Approve Appropriation Agreement No. L0148
between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Boynton
Beach in the amount of $500,000 for the Boynton Beach Sanitary Sewer Collection
System Improvement Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all associated
documents.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-015- Approve calling for a General City Election to be
held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, for the purpose of voting on three Referendum
questions.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-016- Approving the 2026 Municipal Election(s) Vote
Processing Equipment Use and Elections Services Agreement between the City and
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R26-017- Designating The Palm County Supervisor of
Elections as The City's Canvassing Board for the March 2026 Municipal Election.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R26-018- Approving the Pulte Cottage District Developer's
Agreement to share the cost of milling and resurfacing the full width of roadways
abutting the proposed development.
H. Proposed Resolution No. R26-019- Approve Appropriation Agreement No. L0149
between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Boynton
Beach in the amount of $375,000 for the Boynton Beach Water Distribution System
Improvement Project, and authorize the Mayor to execute all related documents.
I. Proposed Resolution No. R26-020- Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025
Tree City USA Designation application to the Arbor Day Foundation.
Commissioner Turkin pulled item 6D.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve the remainder of the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Hay
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seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-015- Approve calling for a General City Election to
be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, for the purpose of voting on three Referendum
questions.
Commissioner Turkin thanked City staff for the informational pamphlet distributed to residents and
stated that additional marketing would be beneficial.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve item 6D. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases
A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-021- Approving a renewal agreement and annual
service and expenditure with Motorola, Inc. for the continued maintenance and
repair of the City's P25 radio telecommunications systems as a sole-source vendor
with an expenditure not to exceed $200,000 annually for the next five years.
B. Approve the annual expenditure and authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal
amendments for RFPs/Bids and/or piggybacks for the procurement of services
and/or commodities as described in Exhibit A for February 3, 2026 - Amendment
Request for Bid Extensions and/or Piggybacks.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the Consent Bids and Purchases. Vice Mayor Hay
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
8. Public Hearing
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-002- Second Reading. An Ordinance of the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida, amending the Future Land Use Map for the northern
approximately 0.72-acre portion of a 1.34-acre unified property located at 3047 N.
Federal Highway, by changing the future land use designation from Special High
Density Residential (SHDR)to General Commercial (GC); providing that the remaining
approximately 0.61-acre portion of the property shall retain its Special High Density
Residential (SHDR) future land use designation; declaring the amendment to be
consistent with all other elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Boynton
Beach; providing for severability, conflicts, and providing for an effective date.
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-003- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, for the northern approximately 0.72-acre portion
of a 1 .34-acre unified property generally located at 3047 N. Federal Highway, by
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changing the zoning designation from IPUD (Infill Planned Unit Development) to C-3
(Community Commercial); providing that the remaining approximately 0.61-acre
portion of the property shall retain its IPUD zoning designation; providing for
severability, conflicts, and providing for an effective date.
C. Proposed New Major Site Plan (NWSP-2025.05.3470) for a new 4,733-square-foot
structure for Josie's Restaurant at 3047 N Federal Highway, subject to the approval of
the companion Future Land Use Map Amendment and Rezoning Requests.
Agenda items 8A-C were tabled at the beginning of the meeting.
9. City Manager's Report
There was no City Manager's Report.
10. Regular Agenda
A. Discussion on a Proposed E-Bike Ordinance.
Captain Burdelski presented information regarding complaints related to e-bikes on sidewalks and
stated that comparable ordinances adopted by other jurisdictions were reviewed. He stated that e-
bikes would be permitted in bike lanes and explained applicable speed limitations.
Commissioner Turkin asked whether the ordinance would allow e-bikes in bike lanes but prohibit
sidewalk use.
Staff responded that e-bikes would be allowed in bike lanes and explained the reasoning.
Commissioner Kelley stated concerns regarding safety and asked about speed regulations. She
noted that education regarding lighting and helmet use should occur before adopting additional
regulations.
City Attorney Lamb discussed liability concerns and stated that sidewalks were not designed for e-
bike use.
Vice Mayor Hay asked about long-range planning and infrastructure improvements. It was clarified
that engineering considerations would require further evaluation.
Commissioner Cruz stated that she received public correspondence supporting the ordinance and
stated that establishing structure would be beneficial.
B. Viera Agreement for Red Light Cameras
This item was added at the beginning of the meeting.
Chief DeGuilio spoke regarding the contract related to the school zone camera program and stated
that the City was piggybacking on an agreement that had been terminated by another municipality.
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He explained that the contract had been terminated in Tampa and stated that, as a result, the City
would need to enter into a new agreement. He stated that the contract terms being considered were
the same as those previously used by the City.
Commissioner Turkin asked whether approval of the agreement would restart the five-year contract
term and asked whether the agreement could be renegotiated and brought back to the City
Commission at a later date.
Chief DeGuilio stated that the go-live date was the date on which the contract term would begin.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he was comfortable with that explanation.
Commissioner Cruz stated concerns regarding the contract duration and stated that the agreement
would extend for three years. She did not want to make long-term decisions on behalf of future City
Commissions and stated a preference for issuing a request for proposals.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-1 , with Commissioner Cruz dissenting.
11 . Future Agenda Items
A. Quarterly joint City/CRA coordination meeting - April 14, 2026, prior to the regular
CRA Meeting. Requested by City Commission and CRA Board.
B. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable
housing.- TBD. Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
C. 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. Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
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. — TBD. Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
E. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. —TBD. Requested by Commissioner
Turkin.
F. Discussion in regards to an additional area that might be available as a future cemetery.-
TBD. Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
G. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control — TBD. Requested by Vice
Mayor Hay.
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H. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the
community.- TBD. Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
I. Discussion regarding a Task Force regarding Building and Code.- TBD. Requested by
Commissioner Turkin.
J. Discussion regarding property taxes, at a macro level. -TBD Requested by Commissioner
Turkin.
K. Discussion regarding Little Free Libraries and Little Free Pantries on private property.-
This item was tabled at the January 20, 2026 City Commission Meeting. — TBD.
12. Adjournment
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to adjourn. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 P.M.
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