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Minutes 05-19-2026 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, May 19, 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 Amiee Kelley 1. Openinq A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Roll Call Interim City Clerk Tammy Stanzione called the roll. A quorum was present. Invocation by Pastor Santos, Living Waters Church. In the absence of Pastor Santos, Commissioner McCray provided the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Angela Cruz The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Cruz. Agenda Approval: 1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption Vice Mayor Turkin requested that a discussion be added regarding procurement policies to provide a preference or point system for disabled veterans. There was consensus. Vice Mayor Turkin also requested that a discussion be added regarding how to reduce permitting costs for senior citizens. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL May 19, 2026 2. Other Commissioner Cruz had no informational items. Vice Mayor Turkin stated that he attended the ceremony retiring Lamar Jackson's jersey and encouraged continued enthusiasm in efforts to improve the City and its neighborhoods. Commissioner Kelley stated that she attended the Boynton Beach High School graduation; the awards ceremony for the Boynton Aerospace Science Academy (BASA) drone program, to which she had previously donated Community Support Funds; and the football game welcoming Lamar Jackson back to the City. She congratulated the teachers and students on completing another school year. Commissioner McCray noted that he attended the candlelight concert and commended staff for the refurbishment of the Cultural Center. He also thanked staff for beginning work at Sara Sims Cemetery and stated that he had received positive resident feedback regarding the new cemetery rules. 3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations A. City Announcements. • Flag Planting - 8 A.M., Friday, May 22, at the Boynton Beach Memorial Park, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd • Memorial Day Ceremony - 2 P.M., Sunday, May 24, at Boynton Beach Memorial Park, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd • Tire Amnesty Week - June 1st - 5th, 2026 The Flag Planning, Memorial Day Ceremony, and Tire Amnesty Week events were announced. B. Presentation of Transformative City Initiatives - Deciding Our Destiny City Manager Dugger presented the following: At a Cross-Roads; Eight Initiatives; Utility Transfer; Property Tax Legislation; Land Acquisition; Pension Risk Reduction; CRA Restructuring; Millage Rate Reduction; Municipal Endowment Fund; Workforce Realignment; Financial Impact Summary; Millage Rate Timeline; Strategic Initiatives Risks; and The Vision for Boynton Beach. Commissioner McCray thanked the City Manager for the presentation and stated that he supported efforts to lower taxes and the fire assessment fee, particularly for District 2 residents on fixed incomes, and that he was reassured by the commitment that employees would not lose their jobs. He said that he would support moving forward and following the leadership of staff. Commissioner Kelley stated that the presentation was thorough and that she would reserve most of her comments for later. She emphasized that the matter required many conversations with residents and expressed concern regarding the long-term effects, particularly on the utility side and the loss of control if the County were not the partner. She noted that she respected the proposals and the plan but that it would take time to work through the questions before making decisions for the City's residents. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL May 19, 2026 Commissioner Cruz thanked the City Manager for the presentation and stated that she wanted to ensure the City's millage rate was compared on an apples-to-apples basis with other municipalities, recognizing that some were full-service cities and others were not. She mentioned that the board had long advocated for reducing property taxes and that she could support the initiatives in a general sense, but that she wanted to review additional details and actual numbers. Vice Mayor Turkin expressed strong support for the initiatives, stating that they presented an opportunity to reduce the tax burden on residents while maintaining or improving services. He asked whether the reference to the Live Local Act related to using endowment fund interest to purchase property and control development, and City Manager Dugger confirmed that this was one option available to the City Commission. Vice Mayor Turkin requested a digital copy of the presentation to share with residents and urged the County to negotiate in good faith. By consensus, the City Commission directed the City Manager and staff to continue moving forward with research, conversations, and negotiations regarding the initiatives, with the understanding that actual numbers would be brought back, public trust would be maintained, and town halls would be considered to educate the public. 4. Public Audience Susan Oyer, Boynton Beach, commented on the Flock camera program and urged the City Commission to adopt privacy controls and guardrails, including limiting data retention, and to review concerns regarding potential misuse and Wi-Fi access. Regarding the utility proposal, Ms. Oyer questioned the salaries of certain recently hired utility employees and urged the City to reevaluate those costs. She suggested holding public meetings and placing the sale of major City assets before residents for a vote. Regarding Item 10A, Ms. Oyer stated that she supported the arts, provided comparison information from other cities, and confirmed that the City's public art fees were in line with the rest of the State. Woodrow Hay expressed approval of the City Manager's presentation and urged the City to move slowly and cautiously, noting that similar efforts in other cities had failed and proved costly to reverse. He requested to remain in the loop and to assist in responding to resident questions. David Katz, Boynton Beach, commented on Item 10A and stated that nonprofit organizations use City services without paying real estate taxes. He suggested the City Commission to proceed with caution and not to eliminate the Art in Public Places requirement completely, suggesting a case-by-case approach or a reduced fee of 0.25 percent for nonprofits rather than full elimination. Cindy Falco DiCorrado spoke regarding justice, integrity, and accountability within the justice system, and urged the City Commission to hold accountable those who have caused harm to innocent people. Andre Thaddeus, Executive Director of Connect to Greatness, announced a voter-information event, "Are You Ready to Vote?," to be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Boynton Beach Police Department, in partnership with the City, the League of City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL May 19, 2026 Women Voters, the YWCA, and the EJS Project. He thanked Police Chief DeGiulio and the City for their support. Nikki King stated that she had returned to the area and was following up regarding her three daughters, who had been missing for several years, and expressed concerns regarding the community. City Manager Dugger left the dais at 6:56 P.M. and returned at 6:59 P.M. There were no online public comments. Mayor Shelton closed Public Audience. 5. Administrative A. Advisory Board Appointments City Commission to appoint and reappoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City Advisory Boards. Motion: Mayor Shelton moved to appoint Gary Swanson as a regular member to the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to appoint Michael Kossow as a regular member to the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Shelton announced boards with current vacancies. 6. Consent Agenda A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-078-Approving an Agreement with Palm Beach County for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS Grant) Program, which is authorized by Chapter 401, Part II, Florida Statutes, to dispense EMS Trust Fund moneys throughout the State to improve and expand pre-hospital emergency medical services. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-078. B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-079- Approving a License Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, for use of City-owned property at 515 NW 14th Court(Rolling Green)for installation and operation of communications City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL May 19, 2026 equipment on the City's new tower. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-079. C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-080-Approve a Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement ("MMOA") between the City of Boynton Beach and the State of Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") for landscape, irrigation, and decorative hardscape within the FDOT Right-of-Way along North Federal Highway and East Ocean Avenue abutting the Ocean One project. Proposed Resolution No. R26-081- Approve a reciprocal Right-of-Way Maintenance Agreement between the City and BB1 OWNER, LLC for landscape, irrigation, and decorative hardscape within the FDOT Right-of-Way along South Federal Highway and East Ocean Avenue abutting the Ocean One project. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-080 and Proposed Resolution No. R26-081 . D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-082- Ratify the City's application for the FY 2025-2026 Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program in the amount of $1 ,364,170.00, and authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant, if awarded, and execute all future documents associated with the grant, subject to review by the City Attorney's office. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-082. E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-083- Approve and authorize the Police Department to apply for the Fiscal Year 2025 Presidential Residence Protection Assistance (PRPA) Grant Program, 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. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26- 083. F. Commission Meeting Minutes. Approve minutes from the April 7 and April 21, 2026, City Commission Meetings. Vice Mayor Turkin left the dais at 7:08 P.M. and returned at 7:10 P.M. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed 4-0. 7. Consent Bids and Purchases A. Proposed Resolution R26-084- Approving a professional services contract for the GIS consultant services with Canopy Mapping Co., for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 annually, pursuant to the single source procurement exemption. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution R26-084. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL May 19, 2026 B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-085- Approving a Single Source Professional Service Agreement with Hartman Consultants, LLC for Utility Management Consulting Services to provide a valuation report for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and approving a Single Source Professional Service Agreement with Ryper Water Analytics for financial consulting services for water and wastewater system estimate of probable value using the Income Approach in an amount not to exceed $95,060. Additionally, requesting approval for associated budget transfer and for future tasks to complete the valuation, in the amount not to exceed $300,000. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-085. C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-086-Approve a Piggyback Agreement between the City and Home Depot USA., Inc. for the purchase of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) Supplies and industrial supplies Citywide with an annual expenditure not to exceed $210,000. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-086. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the Consent Bids and Purchases. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing A. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-014- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, repealing Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-15 and any amendments thereafter which established limitations on board member advocacy and lobbying in the City of Boynton Beach; providing for codification; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing for effective date. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-014, at second reading. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-014 by title into the record. City Attorney Lamb stated that there were no changes since 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 Cruz moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-014 on second reading. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. B. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-015- Second Reading, an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to Boynton Beach Memorial Park Cemetery and Sara Sims City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL May 19, 2026 Cemetery; Revising Policies Governing the Transfer and Resale of Cemetery Plots; Providing for Transfer Limitations to Immediate Family; Prohibiting Private Resale and Requiring Resale to the City; Providing for Prospective Application; Providing for Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-015, at second reading. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-015 by title into the record. Staff stated that there were no changes since 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 McCray moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-015 on second reading. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 9. City Manager's Report None. 10. Regular Agenda A. Art in Public Places and Non-Profit Development Staff is requesting Commission direction on whether to incorporate a Commission- approved waiver option into the AIPP program for qualifying non-profit organizations. Commissioner Kelley explained that the discussion arose from a non-profit organization located in an industrial area that questioned the value of the public art fee where the art would not be seen, and that the organization could instead use those funds to serve more residents. She stated that she did not support a full waiver of the requirement but that there were unique situations that warranted consideration. Gabe Sevigny, Interim Director of the Planning and Zoning Division, presented the following: How the AIPP Program Works; How Florida Cities Handle Non-Profits; Financial Impact of a Blanket Exemption; Considerations for Discussion; Alternative: Commission-Approved Waiver; and Seeking Commission Guidance. Commissioner Cruz stated that she would support a waiver process with consistent rules applied the same way to everyone, potentially conditioned on non-profit status and the provision of a direct community service. She asked whether a waiver process in which the City Commission decided who received an exception could expose the City to litigation. City Attorney Lamb explained that, because the matter would be part of the land development regulations, it would likely be quasi-judicial and subject to appeal, and that the City Commission would need to establish clear criteria that applicants must prove in order to ensure a fair and unbiased process. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL May 19, 2026 Vice Mayor Turkin clarified that he did not support eliminating the fee entirely but supported reducing it and incentivizing the fee-in-lieu-of option, expressing concern about potential favoritism if the City Commission selectively granted full waivers. Amanda Radigan, Director of Development, stated that staff could prepare an ordinance combining several of the proposed concepts, including a City Commission-approved waiver with established criteria and an increased reduction for the fee-in-lieu-of option for qualifying non- profits. Commissioner McCray asked about the history of the program, and staff stated that the program had been in place since 2006 and had recently been revamped to incentivize the fee-in-lieu-of option and to raise the threshold from $250,000 to $500,000. By consensus, the City Commission directed staff to bring back a code amendment creating a waiver process specifically for non-profit organizations, with established criteria, that would allow a reduction in the AIPP fee, and an increased reduction of up to 40 percent for the fee- in-lieu-of option, to be presented at first reading. B. Legislative break discussion and approval. At the February 17, 2026, City Commission meeting, Vice Mayor Turkin proposed a legislative break and suggested that the July 21st and August 4th meetings serve as the break period. Staff recommends canceling the July 21 , 2026, and August 4, 2026, meetings during the legislative break. Staff recommended canceling the July 21 , 2026, and August 4, 2026, City Commission meetings as part of the legislative break previously proposed by Vice Mayor Turkin. Vice Mayor Turkin stated that, rather than canceling, the City should consolidate and front-load any time-sensitive items, and staff confirmed that priority and operational items would be front- loaded, as was done the prior year, and that emergencies could still be handled during the break period. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve the legislative break and to cancel the July 21 , 2026, and August 4, 2026, City Commission meetings. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 11 . Future Agenda Items A. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss. Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL May 19, 2026 B. Discussion on the formation of a Task Force for updates to the Land Development Regulations. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss. Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. 12. Adjournment Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to adjourn. 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