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Minutes 04-21-2026 tCity 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, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Rebecca Shelton Daniel Dugger City Manager Vice Mayor Thomas Turkin Shawna Lamb, City Attorney Commissioner Angela Cruz Tammy Stanzione, Interim City Clerk Commissioner Mack McCray Commissioner Aimee Kelley 1 . Openings A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 7:57 P.M. Roll Call Interim City Clerk Tammy Stanzione called the roll. A quorum was present. Invocation by Pastor Bryce Hutson, Christ Fellowship Church. The invocation was provided by Pastor Hutson at the beginning of the CRA and City Commission joint meeting. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Turkin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Turkin at the beginning of the CRA and City Commission joint meeting. Agenda Approval: 1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections Vice Mayor Turkin requested that a future agenda item be added regarding Forest Hills Park and Chapel Hill infrastructure, including needed repairs and possible approaches to address neighborhood concerns. 2. Adoption Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 2. Other A. Information Items by members of the City Commission. Commissioner Cruz had no informational items. Vice Mayor Turkin had no informational items. Commissioner Kelley commended Amanda Onda, the Events team, and City staff for the Taste of Boynton event. She stated that the event was successful, well attended, and a true group effort. She also noted that the Fire Department fishing tournament was a lot of fun. Commissioner McCray agreed with Commissioner Kelley's comments regarding Taste of Boynton and stated that the event appeared to be becoming one of the City's signature events. He suggested that the Commission area could be condensed at future events and placed closer to the stage. Mayor Shelton commended staff for Taste of Boynton and stated that moving the event to April created a better weather experience than the prior year. Mayor Shelton also recognized the Fire Department Benevolent Association for the fishing tournament. Commissioner McCray announced that Mother Fanny Banks' homegoing ceremony would be held Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Bible Church of God and stated that he would read a City proclamation at the ceremony. 3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations A. City Announcements Adriana Greco-Arencibia, Interim Assistant Director of Public Works, announced Hurricane Vegetation Amnesty Week. She stated that hurricane season begins June 1, 2026, and that residents were encouraged to trim trees early. She explained that the Public Works Solid Waste Division would hold Hurricane Vegetation Amnesty Week from May 4 through May 8, 2026, during which residents may place an unlimited amount of vegetation for pickup on their scheduled bulk day, provided all collection guidelines were followed. She also announced that a second cleanup opportunity would occur December 7 through December 11, 2026. Commissioner McCray requested that brochures be provided for the upcoming meeting at the Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center so that the information could be shared with residents. It was confirmed that brochures would be provided and that the information would be placed on the marquee. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 B. Boynton Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center Progress Update by FM Tennis Fabien Desrouleaux, Assistant Director of Recreation and Cultural Services, introduced Brandon Flanagan, President of FM Tennis, to provide an update on the Boynton Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. Mr. Flanagan presented the following: Presentation Overview; Facility Improvements; Participation & Usage; Tournaments & Events; Systems & Operations; and Community Programs. Commissioner McCray thanked staff and Mr. Flanagan for improvements to the facility and pro shop. He asked about membership costs. Mr. Flanagan stated that annual memberships were approximately $370 to $380 for residents and approximately $470 for non-residents. Commissioner McCray asked whether scholarships would be available for the summer camp. Mr. Flanagan stated that FM Tennis would work with the Youth Tennis Foundation to sponsor children who could not afford camp. Commissioner Kelley commended FM Tennis and stated that complaints about the facility had decreased. She asked whether membership increases were coming more from residents or non-residents and whether utilization was on track. Mr. Flanagan stated that membership appeared to be approximately a 50/50 split between residents and non-residents and clarified that 47% represented current facility utilization. He noted that the facility remained underutilized, but expanded pickleball, junior programming, summer camp, and adult leagues were expected to increase usage. Commissioner Cruz stated that she was pleased with the progress and asked whether a senior discount existed for Boynton Beach residents. Mr. Flanagan stated that no senior discount was currently in place and that FM Tennis was willing to work with the City. Commissioner Cruz supported staff returning with possible senior discount rates and encouraged outreach to school principals regarding youth programs. Commissioner Kelley suggested that FM Tennis also reach out to the YMCA because it had youth sports programming but no tennis facilities. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 Vice Mayor Turkin stated that the partnership was another successful public-private partnership and supported staff returning with senior discount options. Commissioner McCray requested that staff provide the cost to add lighting to unlit courts. 4. Public Audience Mayor Shelton opened Public Audience. Jennifer Marquardt, speaking on behalf of the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, announced the annual First Responders Luncheon on Friday, April 24, 2026, and stated that the event would honor Boynton Beach Police and Fire personnel. Susan Oyer asked where the 23 Wi-Fi hotspots under Item 6D would be used. She also commented on Federal Highway improvements, the use of palms, lighting design, grant opportunities, chicanes instead of speed bumps, and prior comments regarding memorial events. Steve Homrich expressed concern regarding the consultant cost for Federal Highway improvements and suggested that the City first address covered bus stops, utility poles and lines, sidewalk repairs, landscape buffers, and routine litter pickup. He also suggested expanding Hurricane Vegetation Amnesty efforts for the full month of May. David Katz commended staff for Taste of Boynton and stated that the event was better than prior years. Harry Woodworth commented on the Flock Center tour and raised concerns regarding the proposed contract cost, uncertain camera revenues, potential state legislation, and privacy issues. He stated that the technology could assist after crimes occur, but questioned its effectiveness for preventing violent crime. Stephen Grant spoke in support of Proposed Resolution No. R26-072 regarding the red- light enforcement program and stated that cameras had provided safety benefits, including during a personal incident There were no online public comments. Mayor Shelton closed Public Audience. 5. Administrative A. Advisory Board Appointments Motion: City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 Commissioner Cruz moved to appoint Jennifer Spatola to the Art Advisory Board. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Motion: Mayor Shelton moved to appoint Tiffany North to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Shelton announced that there were no applicants for the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Education and Youth Board, Historic Resources Preservation Board, Library Advisory Board, and Senior Advisory Board, and encouraged residents to apply. 6. Consent Agenda A. FY 2024-25 Financial/Budget Status Report for General Fund and Utility Fund Year-End at September 2025. B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-061- Approve and authorize the Police Department to apply for the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $28,243.00, and if awarded, authorize the City to accept the Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents associated with the grant, subject to review by the City Attorney's office. C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-062- Approve Facility Use Agreement between Club Delray and Centennial Park & Amphitheater for the "Spring Ignite Games" health & wellness event on May 3, 2026. D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-063- Approving the purchase of 23 Wi-Fi hotspot data plans from Educational Broadband Service Agency LLC d/b/a Mobile Beacon in the amount of $2,760 and approving the vendor contract and addendum terms and conditions. E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-072- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., DBA Verra Mobility, utilizing the City of Barlow contract RFP #24-19, for services related to the Red-Light Enforcement Program to enforce traffic violations. F. Commission Meeting Minutes. Commissioner McCray requested to pull Item 6A. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the remainder of Consent Agenda. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed 4-1 , with Commissioner Cruz dissenting. A. FY 2024-25 Financial/Budget Status Report for General Fund and Utility Fund Year-End at September 2025. Alan Lawson, Director of Finance, presented the following: Executive Summary; General Fund — Revenues & Transfers; General Fund — Expenditures; Utility Fund Performance; Year-Over-Year Comparison; and Key Takeaways. Commissioner McCray asked whether the City and Utility budgets were balanced. Mr. Lawson confirmed that both were balanced. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to approve Item 6A. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Consent Bids and Purchases A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-064- Ratifying the approval of the renewal of the City's insurance policies for Pollution Coverage with Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company through Insurance Broker, Brown & Brown, for the policy term beginning April 30, 2026, and ending April 30, 2029. B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-065- Ratifying the approval of the purchase of Watercraft Coverage with Navigators Insurance Company through Insurance Broker, Brown & Brown, for the policy term beginning April 8, 2026, and ending April 8, 2027. C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-066- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with Samsara Inc. under Sourcewell Contract #102924-SAM for Fleet Management Technology Services, including GPS tracking, safety cameras, and asset monitoring, in an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $142,000. D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-067- Approving Task Order No. GESPW-2K-02-25 with Keith and Associates, Inc. for the Federal Highway (US-1) Streetscape Improvements project (TR2613) in the amount not to exceed $395,950. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-068- Approval of a Piggyback Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Door Systems of South Florida, Inc., for Overhead Doors Repair and Maintenance in the amount not to exceed $100,000 per year. F. Proposed Resolution No. R26-069- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with the City of Boynton Beach and Preferred Governmental Claim Solutions, Inc. for professional services related to Workers' Compensation and Third-Party Liability Claims Administration in the total amount not to exceed $181 ,000 for the period July 1, 2026 - August 30, 2027. G. Proposed Resolution No. R26-070- Approve the purchase of annual license, maintenance, and support from UKG Kronos Systems LLC, the provider of the City and Police Departments' timekeeping system, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, pursuant to the City's piggyback procurement exemption. H. Proposed Resolution No. R26-071- Approving Amendment No. 2 to the services agreement with Iron Brick Associates, LLC, incorporating Can/Am Technologies Inc. as the web-based point-of-sale software provider for the City's ERP Workday Project, in a total amount of $750,337.00 covering both SaaS for five years and professional services, pursuant to the piggyback exemption of the City's Procurement Policy. Commissioner Cruz requested to pull Item 7D. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Bids and Purchases. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-067- Approving Task Order No. GESPW-2K-02-25 with Keith and Associates, Inc. for the Federal Highway (US-1) Streetscape Improvements project (TR2613) in the amount not to exceed $395,950. Commissioner Cruz stated that she met with staff regarding the item and asked whether the City could coordinate with the Palm Beach MPO regarding Federal Highway plans, existing studies, potential grants, and opportunities to reduce the scope or cost of the consultant work. Jae Young Kim, Division Director of Beautification and Streets, stated that staff could contact the MPO to determine what conceptual plans or grant opportunities may be available. Commissioner Kelley stated that she had been involved in MPO discussions and explained that MPO work generally focused on transportation, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, and related improvements, while beautification, sidewalks, trees, and street lighting would City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 remain within the City's scope. She confirmed that staff would continue evaluating grant opportunities and potential partnerships. Commissioner McCray stated that the comments raised by an INCA resident during Public Audience should be considered as the project moved forward, noting that Federal Highway had been a long-standing concern. Mayor Shelton agreed and noted that sidewalks, landscaping, and maintenance would be discussed at an upcoming INCA meeting. Commissioner Kelley stated that the City was limited by FDOT requirements on state roads, including approved tree lists and median limitations, and suggested that FDOT may need to be included in future discussions. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R26-067. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing A. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-012- Second Reading, An ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, creating Article XV, "Abatement of Nuisances," of Chapter 15 of the City Code; establishing a public nuisance abatement process; providing for definitions, procedures, hearings before a special magistrate, emergency abatement, enforcement, penalties, and liens; providing for authority consistent with Chapter 166 and section 893.138, Florida Statutes; providing for codification, conflicts, severability, and an effective date. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read the ordinance title into the record. Staff stated that there were no changes since first reading. Vice Mayor Turkin asked whether language related to reckless discharge of a firearm had been added. Staff clarified that the proposed ordinance did not include that language and that staff was reviewing the existing chronic nuisance ordinance for possible amendments related to reckless display of a weapon and discharge of a firearm. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. There were no online public comments. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Motion: City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-012 on second reading. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. B. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-013- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, codifying Resolution No. R15- 136, which created a Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board; establishing composition, qualifications, appointment procedures, and duties; providing for codification; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing for effective date. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read the ordinance title into the record. Staff stated that there were no changes since the first reading. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. There were no online public comments. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-013 on second reading. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 9. City Manager's Report A. Presentation on Beautification and Streets Division, Public Works Kevin Ramsey, Director of Public Works, presented the following: Goal and Purpose; Organization; Tasks & Responsibilities; Achievements/Enhancements; Safe Sidewalk; Marking & Sign; Safe Road; Beautification; Repair; Landscape Improvement; and Continue to Meet Goals and Purposes. Commissioner McCray thanked staff for the work and requested continued attention to Federal Highway and INCA-related concerns. Commissioner Kelley thanked the Beautification and Streets team and stated that the public needed to report issues so that staff could respond to concerns such as streetlights, garbage, and other maintenance needs. Vice Mayor Turkin also thanked the Beautification and Streets team for their work. 10. Regular Agenda There were none. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL April 21, 2026 11. Future Agenda Items A. Discussion regarding property taxes, at a macro level. — May 19, 2026 Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. B. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. — TBD Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. C. Discussion on the formation of a Task Force for updates to the Land Development Regulations. -TBD Requested by Commissioner Turkin. D. Presentation regarding Forest Hills Park, Chapel Hill infrastructure, needed repairs, and potential approaches to address neighborhood concerns. - TBD Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. 12. Adiournment Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to adjourn. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. 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