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Minutes 01-08-26 Minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Held on Tuesday, January 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue and Online Present: Chair Rebecca Shelton Chris Brown, CRA Executive Director Board Member Aimee Kelley Tim Tack, Assistant Director Board Member Thomas Turkin Daniel Dugger, City Manager Board Member Angela Cruz Andrew Mack, Deputy City Manager Kathryn Rossmell, Board Counsel Shawna Lamb, City Attorney Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk 1. Call to Order Chair Shelton called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. Invocation The Invocation was given by Board Member Turkin. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Board Member Cruz led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. Roll Call Ms. Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll. A quorum was present. 5. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda Ms. Rossmell requested to add a meeting of the CRA before the next City Council meeting on January 20, 2026. There was consensus. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to approve the Agenda, as amended. Board Member Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda There were none. Joint CRA Board & City Council Meeting Boynton Beach, FL January 8, 2026 7. Public Comments Chair Shelton opened public comment. Reverend Cindy Falco de Corrado expressed concerns regarding integrity, transparency, and accountability in City operations and indicated that certain conduct occurred outside proper public processes. She referenced private discussions and informal actions that addressed matters outside the public record and eroded public trust. She indicated that legal remedies were being pursued separately and urged City leadership to operate in a manner that reflects transparency, accountability, and service to residents. Susan Oyer, Boynton Beach, thanked Board Member/Commissioner Kelley for participating in a neighborhood decorating contest and noted increased community engagement. She expressed concerns that parking requirements at the 500 Ocean building were impacting businesses and indicated that City staff were not attending D2 and D3 parking meetings. She also suggested exploring preservation options for a historic home on Boynton Beach Boulevard. David Auld, Boynton Beach, stated that he has owned a home at 202 Southeast First Avenue since 2019 and described recent landscaping and irrigation improvements. He indicated that code violations were issued related to the changes and requested consideration of a waiver or extension, noting that the work improved a previously poorly maintained yard and that compliance would require significant additional expense. No virtual comment. Chair Shelton closed public comment. 8. New Business A. Presentation on Affordable Housing Inventory Bonnie Nicklien, Grants and Projects Manager, presented the following: Ocean Breeze East; Heart of Boynton Village Apartments; Model Block; Under Construction; Cottage District; The Dunes; Seacrest Sound; and The Pierce. There were no questions from Board Members. B. Pence Park Project Update A project representative provided an update on the Pence Park Project. He reviewed the following: Site Location/Aerial; Scope of Work; and Maintenance Building. Joint CRA Board & City Council Meeting Boynton Beach, FL January 8, 2026 Board Member Kelley inquired whether a splash pad would be included as part of the children's playground. The project representative responded that a splash pad was not included. Board Member Turkin asked why a splash pad was not part of the project. Deputy City Manager Mack explained that the plans were further along than anticipated and noted that splash pads require significant maintenance. He explained that there was an opportunity to add a splash pad at Pence Park in the future and indicated that an aquatic park centrally located in the City would be preferred. Board Member Turkin stated that final decisions were made after options were presented to the City Commission. Deputy City Manager Mack responded that additional discussion should have occurred prior to the meeting and reiterated that a centralized aquatic facility would be more efficient. Board Member Kelley suggested incorporating a lighted water feature, noting that it would not require significant space and could provide a water element at Pence Park. Carl Frumenti, Director Construction Services, stated that limited space and additional parking requirements were constraints and explained that a splash pad would attract additional families. Deputy City Manager Mack stated that a water feature could be a viable alternative. Board Member Cruz asked about the proposed multi-use room. Mr. Frumenti responded that the space would be used for Parks and Recreation meetings, park-affiliated clubs, rental space for parties, and vending machines. She suggested replacing the multipurpose building with a splash pad. Commissioner Turkin requested that additional concepts be reviewed and considered. Deputy City Manager Mack stated that staff had direction and would return with additional concepts at the meeting scheduled for January 21st. Mayor Shelton asked about the houses located across the street. City Manager Dugger stated that the houses were in the process of being removed. C. FY2026-2027 Budget Considerations Assistant Director Tim Tack introduced the FY 2026-2027 budget considerations discussion. Chair Shelton asked whether the discussion would be better suited for a workshop setting. Board Member Kelley discussed the need to address improvements along Federal Highway and emphasized prioritizing property acquisitions, including evaluating properties that could be used or sold. Joint CRA Board & City Council Meeting Boynton Beach, FL January 8, 2026 Board Member Turkin stated that Boynton Beach should determine a clear vision for future development and emphasized focusing on commercial growth. 9. Future Agenda Items A. Marina Overlay District B. Senior Center 10. Adjournment Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to Adjourn. Board Member Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 P.M. ed/ (G)(Q Tammy Sta•zione, CMC Deputy City Clerk