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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-16-2026 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, June 16, 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. Openings 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 Nate 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 Item 3E to be moved ahead of Item 3A. Mayor Shelton requested consensus to add a discussion on the Boynton Forest to the July 7, 2026, City Commission meeting. She explained that she had been receiving calls and emails from the community referencing the study that the City Commission had agreed to. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Vice Mayor Turkin supported the request, noting that the matter had been left up in the air almost a year earlier, that there was movement with the County properties, and that the conversation was important to prevent misinformation and to look at the issue holistically. There was consensus. Commissioner Kelley recalled that the item had been discussed a few months earlier and cautioned that a conversation would be premature without knowing what the County would allow within its jurisdiction before spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on studies. Vice Mayor Turkin commented that the parcel was some of the last remaining forest in the area and that the issue was preservation versus development. He suggested that the City could consider mechanisms such as a deed restriction or a super majority requirement to protect the land. He said that the County had halted the adjacent developer's project due to endangered species. He emphasized that the City's land should be preserved. Commissioner McCray stated that he favored a study, observing that the State of Florida was losing spaces for wildlife, and that the sooner it was done, the better. Staff confirmed that the price received was within the $50,000 range. Vice Mayor remarked that if preservation was the ultimate goal, the study might not be necessary, and the City could instead work on the legal mechanisms to keep the land as it was. Commissioner Cruz advised that the item was not on the agenda that evening and that the discussion should be added to a future agenda. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 2. Other A. Information Items by members of the City Commission. City Commissioners to disclose any informational items to the public. Commissioner McCray stated that he attended the First Friday event and noted that the library had a part in the event's success, suggesting that other departments be included in future events to showcase the City. He added that he attended the Father Daughter Dance at the Cultural Center, where he provided the welcome address. Commissioner Kelley reminded the public that Boynton Beach resident Hannah Flora, a local chef, was a contestant on the Food Network show Chopped Castaways. Vice Mayor Turkin thanked the Police Department, Chief DeGiulio, and the officers for the increased patrol in Forest Park, noting positive community feedback regarding Officer Redondo and the initiatives of the watch. He also thanked staff and the marketing team for highlighting City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 local businesses, including the marina reels, and complimented the "60 Seconds with McCray" videos on the City's social media. 3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations A. Announcement of system-wide free chlorine flush of the water distribution system. The City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department will be performing a system wide free chlorine flush for routine maintenance of the water distribution system from July 9 through July 30, 2026. Utilities Director Poonam Kalkat announced the system-wide free chlorine flush of the water distribution system from July 9 through July 30, 2026. She explained that the flush was performed every six months for routine maintenance of the drinking water infrastructure. B. City Announcements. • Juneteenth Celebration - 2 P.M., Saturday, June 20, at Sara Sims Park, 209 • NW 9th Ct. 4th of July — America's 250th Anniversary Celebration at Intracoastal Park Marketing and Outreach Manager Justin Johnson announced the City's annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Sara Sims Park, featuring live performances, educational exhibits, food trucks, and activities for the whole family. Event Manager Cody Bonanno announced the 4th of July event, "Red, White and Blue with a Waterfront View," celebrating 250 years of independence, beginning at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 4, at Intracoastal Park, with live music from two bands, a memory walk showcasing the history of Boynton Beach, carnival games and rides, and a fireworks show over the water from 9:00 to 9:30 P.M. Mr. Bonanno also explained that the buses traveled together in a police-escorted motorcade. C. Presentation from Rick Maharajh, CEO and Founder, Boynton Beach Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Receive a presentation from Rick Maharajh on the Partnership between the City and Boynton Beach Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Rick Maharajh, CEO and Founder of the Boynton Beach Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BBCIC), alongside Christine Roberts, Executive Vice President, provided an update on the partnership between the BBCIC and the City. Mr. Maharajh explained that the Chamber focused on three key areas: business growth and networking; community engagement; and advocacy and collaboration. He reported that the Chamber had more than 200 members, listed corporate and key members, and described signature events, including Kickstart Cafe, Power Lunch Collective, Civic Leadership, Health and Wellness Breakfast, La Vida Boynton, Drive for Success, and Adopt-A-Road, through which the Chamber had collected an estimated 653 pounds of trash along the Gateway corridor. He added that the Chamber was running its second back-to-school drive with Poinciana Elementary School, offered educational programming on City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 public relations, Al, and marketing, had 23 ambassadors who logged more than 200 hours in 2026, and maintained a 50 percent open rate on its emails. D. Proclamation- Men's Mental Health Month Vice Mayor Turkin will read the proclamation into the record, declaring the month of June as Men's Mental Health Month. Former Commissioner Reverend Woodrow Hay will accept the proclamation. Vice Mayor Turkin read the proclamation into the record, which was accepted by Former Commissioner Reverend Woodrow Hay. Reverend Hay stated that the proclamation sent a powerful message that seeking help was not weakness but wisdom, courage, and strength. E. Proclamation- Family, Faith, and Community Month Vice Mayor Turkin will read the proclamation into the record, declaring June as Faith, Family, and Community Month. Item 3E was heard immediately following Item 2A. Vice Mayor Turkin read the proclamation into the record and presented the proclamation to the Sarubbi family. 4. Public Audience Susan Oyer, Boynton Beach, stated that she had finally gotten into the library class required to qualify for the Creative Makerspace after two months, that more than 200 people had taken the class and qualified. She urged the City Commission and the City Manager to address staffing for the Makerspace during the budget hearings so that qualified residents could use the equipment. Jane Justice spoke in favor of reducing the tax burden on all residents of Palm Beach County, commenting that property values and government revenues had continued to rise while senior citizens, single mothers, families, and veterans struggled with utility bills, food prices, and inflation. She urged the government to identify unnecessary spending, duplicated programs, and excessive administrative costs and to demonstrate transparency and accountability before asking residents to pay more. Kim Kelly, Hurricane Alley, 529 East Ocean Avenue, clarified a recent WPTV interview regarding redevelopment, stating that her words had been twisted and misconstrued. She affirmed that she had supported the project for the last six years, that the City, the CRA Board, and the City Commission had done nothing but stand behind her, and that she was for redevelopment, the project, and the Pierce, and she apologized for any misunderstanding. Kelly Alvord, 235 SW 6th Avenue, on behalf of the iCare program, a nonprofit organization located in Boynton Beach that supports adults with autism and related intellectual and developmental disabilities and serves approximately 250 people, thanked the City Commission City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 for supporting the Block Grant, which covered most of her position for the year. She noted that the organization had welcomed 25 new members since receiving the grant. Michael Swarzena, 9341 Longmeadow Circle, on behalf of Save Boynton's Forest, thanked the City Commission for the future agenda item. He stated that he had forwarded an email to the City Commission and the City Attorney's Office containing information from the County indicating that all of the parcels had the deed restriction, that only one was recorded, and that he believed the discrepancy was a recording error. Angelica Rivera, on behalf of Conviva Care Center, stated that Conviva provided primary care services and resources for patients on Medicare, that there were three locations in Boynton Beach, that most major insurances were accepted, and that some locations were open on Saturday and Sunday. Laura Milligan, Boynton Beach, thanked the City Commission for considering placing the Boynton Forest on the agenda, noted that the gopher tortoises near the forest were thriving, and urged the City to preserve the forest once and for all, citing cooler temperatures and the replenishment of the water aquifers. Cindy Falco DiCorrado spoke in support of lowering property taxes. She urged the City Commission to return to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability, and questioned the multiple price ranges and charges on her utility bill. Woodrow Hay stated that rent at the Heart of Boynton Apartments were increasing effective July 1 , citing a resident whose rent would increase by $400 monthly, and asked the City Commission and staff to consider any way to delay or push back the increase, including working with HUD. Barbara Ready announced that the Boynton Beach Historical Society, joined by Girl Scout Troop 24514, would be painting rocks for its "Rock on America" project and distributing them around the City to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Ms. Ready also stated that the Historical Society's research showed that Pence Park was deed restricted, that the land needed to remain a ball field and a children's playground. She further urged the City Commission not to discard the conservation and parks and green space elements of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Jim Knight, 740 Havana Drive, Boca Raton, stated that he had owned property in Boynton Beach for more than 20 years and that doing business in Boynton Beach was a breath of fresh air because staff listened and provided direction. Elizabeth Debbie Aiu on behalf of ManCave for Men, invited the public to yoga, meditation, and sound healing on the beach on Friday at 6:30 P.M. in honor of Men's Health Month. Ray Whiteley, joining virtually, thanked Mayor Shelton for attending the funeral of Pastor Thomas, complimented Commissioner McCray's one-minute video, and thanked City Manager Dugger for the informational session regarding the proposed property tax referendum, offering to assist with educational sessions in the community. He invited everyone to the gubernatorial candidate forum at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, June 29, with doors opening at 5:30 P.M. and the forum beginning at 6:30 P.M. Mayor Shelton closed Public Audience. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 5. Administrative A. Advisory Board Appointments - Mayor Shelton tabled the Library Board appointment on June 2, 2026. 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 Jorge Velazquez as a regular member to the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Motion: Mayor Shelton moved to appoint Faith Francis as a student member to the Education and Youth Advisory Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to appoint Rasheem Owens as a regular member to the Education and Youth Advisory Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cruz declined to make an appointment to the Historic Resources Preservation Board and requested that the item be tabled. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to table the appointment to the Historic Resources Preservation Board. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Shelton announced that there were no applicants for the following boards and encouraged interested residents to apply: the Art Advisory Board, with one regular and one alternate position; the Recreation and Parks Board, with one regular and one alternate position; and the Senior Advisory Board, with one regular and two alternate positions. 6. Consent Agenda A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-099- Approve a Utility Easement Encroachment Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Seacrest Apartments Property Owner, LLC, to install storm sewer pipes crossing the 12-foot utility easement dedicated to the City of Boynton Beach. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-099. B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-106- Approval of the Revision to "Exhibit A" to the Interlocal Agreement between the Boynton Beach CRA and the City of Boynton Beach. Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-106. C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-107- Approval of the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for Master Administrative Services. Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-107. D. Commission Meeting Minutes. Approve minutes from the May 5 and May 19, 2026, City Commission Meetings. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 7. Consent Bids and Purchases A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-100- Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to the City's Purchasing Policy Manual, Section 11 - Exemptions to the Competitive Process, for the purchase of Geographic Information System (GIS) software subscriptions and related services, at a base contract amount of $60,300.00 per year, with a not-to-exceed budgetary authorization of $100,000.00 annually to accommodate additional licenses, modules, or related ESRI products and services, for a three (3) year term not to exceed $300,000.00 in the aggregate. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-100. B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-101- Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and C4 Rents, Inc., for Rental Equipment for Various Events, renewing the Agreement for a one-year term with a maximum annual expenditure of $200,000. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. R26-101 . C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-102- Approving Amendment No. 1 to Piggyback Contract No. 25-073PB Between the City and Trane U.S., Inc. for HVAC Products, Installation, Labor-Based Solutions, and Related Products and Services, Increasing the Contract Amount from $430,239.39 to $1 ,134,238.29 for the Procurement and Installation of a Redundant Chiller at the District Energy System Plant. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. R26-102. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-103- Approving a Mutual Termination Agreement between the City and Flock Group, Inc., for the Drone First Responder (DFR) Order Form, and to apply the City's prior payment as a credit to the City's existing account. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-103. E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-104- Approving a Fifth Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Pursuant to the Piggyback Exemption of the procurement policy Piggybacking OMNIA Partners Contract No. 3544-21-4615 Awarded to Axon Enterprise, Inc. by the University of Nebraska; for the Purchase of Public Safety Technology Including Axon Air Drone First Responder, Outpost In-Vehicle Video, and Related Hardware, Software, and Services for the Police Department. Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution No. 26-104. Commissioner Kelley requested to pull Item 7E. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to approve the remainder of Consent Bids and Purchases. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Kelley explained that she pulled the item to seek consensus on tabling it. She stated that budget conversations with staff had just begun, that she had concerns about budget amendment suggestions related to staffing, and that approving a $2.3 million contract while the City was considering freezing salaries, wages, and contracts was not good timing. She suggested tabling the item until after the budget workshops or until after November and commented that personnel had to be placed over excess equipment. Vice Mayor Turkin asked whether the equipment was ancillary to anything the City was already utilizing that could impact operations. Police Chief DeGiulio explained that Item 7D terminated the contract with Flock for the Drone First Responder (DFR) program because the equipment could not be delivered within a reasonable amount of time, that Item 7E purchased the drone first responders through Axon, and that money had already been allocated for the DFR program. He noted that there was no charge for the first year of the contract and that the first payment would not be due until October 1, 2027, so the fiscal impact would not occur until the following fiscal year. Vice Mayor Turkin stated that he was okay either way but needed more information before making a decision to cut anything, remarking that having equipment without a program was no different than having a Real-Time Crime Center without officers in it. Commissioner McCray thanked staff for the earlier presentation, noted that the payment would not begin until October 1 , 2027, and that the City was piggybacking off of what it was getting rid of, and stated that he was in favor of moving forward because a price could not be placed on saving lives. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Commissioner Cruz acknowledged that Commissioner Kelley's concerns were responsible because the City did not know what the budget would look like in November. She stated that, generally speaking, she was in favor of the item because the need arose from a failure by a previous contractor and that she would support moving forward as long as money could be found in the budget. Vice Mayor Turkin requested the presentation. Sergeant Vargas presented the following: Drone As First Responder (DFR); DFR Acquisition; Live Operations; Expanded Use Cases; and Usage Statistics. Assistant Chief Kautz noted that $125,000 was already budgeted for the DFR from the terminated contract and that, with the Building Department responsible for$90,000 for one DFR, approximately $65,000 per year remained to be budgeted for the remainder of the eight-year contract, beginning October 2027. Chief DeGiulio added that the program was funded through the Traffic Safety Fund, using violator dollars from the red-light camera and school zone speed enforcement programs, rather than the General Fund. Vice Mayor Turkin stated that the clarification that the funds did not come from the General Fund made a huge difference, that the item could be revisited in November if necessary, and that keeping officers on the street for $65,000 a year was a no-brainer. Commissioner Kelley responded that the Traffic Fund had not been as successful as anticipated. She emphasized that she supported the drone program, having watched it launch and in action, but that she could not support the expenditure while discussing major staffing concerns with City administration and then tell the officers, firefighters, general employees, and SEIU employees that the raises promised in their contracts could not be given. She clarified that she was not saying she did not support the program, that she would support it if the money was there and everything went as planned, and that she would not have pulled the item if the City were not in this position. Commissioner McCray commented that he had been floored by a demonstration in which staff located a missing person, and that a dollar sign could not be placed on a person. He stated that he was in favor of the proposed resolution. Vice Mayor Turkin agreed with that sentiment, suggesting that if$65,000 was a make-or-break amount, it could be found elsewhere. He commented that public safety was the primary service of any governing body and that every person had a right to feel safe in their community. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R26-104. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Kelley dissenting. 8. Public Hearing City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 6 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits. T he City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission. A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-108 Approve and authorize the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Lennar Homes, LLC for the redevelopment of various residential infill lots for affordable/workforce housing for less than Fair Market Value. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-108. CRA Development Services Director Theresa Utterback explained that the CRA had six lots that it would be disposing of through an Invitation to Negotiate with Lennar Homes, LLC for less than fair market value and that the City's approval was needed to move forward. Commissioner McCray stated that the lots needed to be built on, noting that he had been receiving calls regarding illegal dumping and that occupied homes would deter it. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R26-108. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. B. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Article I of Chapter 2 to Adopt a New Section 2-10, "Control of Access to City-Owned, Controlled, and Leased Property"; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016, at Second Reading. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016 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. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016 on second reading. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed 3-2, with Commissioner Cruz and Vice Mayor Turkin dissenting. Commissioner Cruz left the dais at approximately 8:00 P.M. and returned at approximately 8: 05 P.M. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 C. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017- Second Reading, an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Sections 18-55, 18-75, And 18-76 of Chapter 18, Article II of the Code of Ordinances to Provide for Optional Participation by the Fire Chief in the Employees' Pension Plan; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017, at Second Reading. D. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 18, Article IV, "Pensions for Firefighters"; Creating Section 18-195 of the City Code Regarding Membership; Creating Section 18-196 of the City Code Regarding Optional Transfer Rights of Fire Chief; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018, at Second Reading. Items 8C & 8D were heard together. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017 and Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018 by title into the record, and the items were considered together. City Attorney Lamb stated that there were no changes since first reading. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017 on second reading. Vice Mayor Turkin seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Cruz was absent for the vote. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018 on second reading. Vice Mayor Turkin seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Cruz was absent for the vote. E. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-019- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 3, Article III, Section 8.E Downtown Transit-Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay to remove language in regards to density allowance of units 750 square feet or less to count as one-half(1/2) a unit, as well as general cleanup of the overall article. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-019, at first reading. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-019 by title into the record. Planning and Zoning Division Staff Yazan Batal presented the following: Overview; DTODD Overlay Establishment; Current DTODD Overlay Standards; and Proposed Amendments. Vice Mayor Turkin requested that the amendment be explained in layman's terms for the public and asked whether the change would create more density, noting that Commissioner Cruz had raised a similar item several years earlier. Director of Development Amanda Radigan explained that the code currently allowed for more density in the downtown by counting smaller units as half a unit, that the amendment struck the provision so that one unit equaled one unit, and that the change further limited density within the downtown, consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. She added that the provision was originally intended to naturally incentivize workforce housing and that the direction of the board had been to incentivize the payment in lieu option through the Workforce Housing Program. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Commissioner Cruz summarized that the smaller units would now count as one unit rather than one half and that it was a good thing. Motion: Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-019 on first reading. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. F. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-020- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 4 "Site Development Standards," Article VII "External Lighting Standards"; to amend the relief process to remove language regarding Community Design relief but keep Waiver relief, and general cleanup of the overall article. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No 26-020, at First Reading. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-020 by title into the record. Mr. Batal explained that the land development regulations currently provided two relief processes for the exterior lighting standards, a community design appeal and a waiver, and that the proposed amendment removed the community design appeal in order to streamline the process and increase efficiency for applicants and staff, along with general cleanup of the article. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. Susan Oyer asked how the amendment would impact the color of lighting, noting that the code required warm white lighting. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Mr. Batal responded that there was no impact on the standards and that the amendment only removed the relief process. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-020 on first reading. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. G. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-021- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Part III, Chapter 1, Article II (Definitions) and Chapter 3, Article III, Section 8 (Overlay Zones) to add a Marina District Overlay; providing for codification; conflicts; severability; and an effective date. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-021 on First Reading. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-021 by title into the record. Planning and Zoning Division Staff Tyler Tornese presented the following: Overview and Timeline; Recap of Direction; Overlay Intent; Overlay Operation; Targeted Uses; Prohibited Uses; Baseline Overlay Standards; Overlay Incentives; and Proposed Overlay Boundaries. Vice Mayor Turkin thanked staff for the presentation and expressed strong support, commenting that the focus on commercial uses and public dockage reflected the sentiment of the public and would prevent the waterfront from being developed into high-rise apartments or rentals long after the current body. Mayor Shelton opened public comment. Barbara Ready asked whether the overlay covered the protected mangroves and whether the mangroves were being lost or saved. Mayor Shelton closed public comment. Mr. Tornese responded that all environmental protections and regulations that existed prior to the overlay would remain in place and that any site with mangroves would require the applicable agency approvals. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-021 on first reading. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Lamb clarified that, following the elimination of the two-reading rule for planning items, public comment would now be taken at first reading so that any proposed changes could be incorporated into the final product presented at second reading. H. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-022- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, approving the abandonment of a portion of the 30' wide SE 3rd Street right-of-way, located between SE 5th Avenue and SE 6th City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Avenue; authorizing the City Manager to execute a disclaimer, which shall be recorded with this ordinance in the public records of Palm Beach County, Florida; providing an effective date; and for all other purposes. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-022 on First Reading. I. Approve request for a Major Site Plan Modification (MSPM 2026.01.0663) to the Pence Park Improvements project to allow for the renovation and expansion of the existing Pence Park, including sports facilities and field, a children's play area, and multiple indoor areas for multipurpose, office, and storage, in the REC (Recreational) zoning district, located at 600 SE 4th Street on a 3.33-acre site. Applicant: City of Boynton Beach. Staff recommends tabling the Major Site Plan Modification at the First Reading of the associated Abandonment Application (2026 03.1902) and Approval at Second Reading of the Abandonment. Items 81 and 8J were heard together. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-022 and the Major Site Plan Modification into the record. Director of Public Works Kevin Ramsey introduced Peter Gansey of West Architecture and Design, who presented the Pence Park Improvements project. Mr. Gansey presented the following: Pence Park (Existing Conditions); Site Location/Aerial; Scope of Work; and Maintenance Building and Dumpster Enclosure. Mr. Ramsey presented the following: Alternatives. Mr. Gansey continued the presentation and reviewed the following: Pence Park Redevelopment Renderings; and Questions. Commissioner McCray asked City Attorney Lamb about the deed restriction. City Attorney Lamb explained that she prepared a memo on the matter in February and that the deed restriction required Pence Park to be maintained as a public park with an athletic field and a playground held in trust, but that it did not freeze the park or prevent it from containing other elements. She recommended that the civic room be renamed a recreational room, cautioning that renting the room out for meetings could arguably run up against the deed restriction, but that an accessory structure used in furtherance of playground and recreational activities was appropriate. Commissioner McCray commented that the deed was from 1949 and that anyone with the last name Pence who compared the renderings to the current condition of the park should be excited. He stated that he was in favor of the project. Commissioner Cruz stated that she toured the park and raised a safety concern regarding the adjacent train tracks, asking whether the field would be protected by a barrier. Mr. Gansey clarified that the field would be fenced and that an additional fence was proposed 25 feet off the railway between the walkway and the tracks. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Commissioner Cruz also requested that dog waste receptacles be added along the sidewalks, noting the development coming to the surrounding area. Mayor Shelton opened Public Audience. Jim Knight noted that his family attended Journey Church around the corner, called the project a huge improvement, and suggested that the City speak with Journey Church regarding overflow parking. Susan Oyer, Boynton Beach, questioned the need for more pickleball courts, urged the City to preserve open green space for unstructured play, opposed the community room as over- activating the space, and questioned the ongoing cost of providing equipment. Barbara Ready agreed that passive parks were needed and stated that the deed restriction included a component under which the land, with any improvements, would revert to the family after five years. She also questioned the cost of the project, stating that the last figure she saw was $4.4 million. Mayor Shelton closed Public Audience. City Attorney Lamb responded that there was no such deed restriction, that the reverter applied only if the conditions were breached or if the property ceased to be used for the specified purpose for a period of five years, and that she would be happy to review any documents Ms. Ready provided. Vice Mayor Turkin stated that the area around the park suffered from crime, abandoned homes, and drug paraphernalia because the park was not activated, and compared the situation to JC Park, where calls for service declined significantly after the park was converted to a dog park. He explained that activating the space was about eliminating slum and blight as well as recreation, that the project went through the CRA Advisory Board as an assignment and a community event at Forest Park that produced mixed feedback on the pickleball courts, community room, and basketball courts, and that the revised design was a fair compromise. He noted that the District 3 federal corridor was majority 55 and older, that residents of High Point, Colonial Club, and Sterling Village were crossing 1-95 to reach the Tennis Center or Caloosa Park, and asked staff for a professional opinion on pickleball utilization in the City. Assistant Director of Recreation and Cultural Services Fabian Desrouleaux stated that pickleball courts would be crucial at the location given its proximity to the Senior Center. He noted that the City's existing courts were full in the mornings, that indoor pickleball at the Hester Center was one of the most popular programs, and that a staffed facility would allow leagues, tournaments, and clinics beyond casual drop-in play. Vice Mayor Turkin asked that current staff be flexed to the facility rather than adding labor and maintenance costs. Commissioner McCray asked whether extra staff would need to be hired to man the facility, and staff confirmed that current staff would be readjusted and based at the location. Vice Mayor Turkin noted that the misters would not carry the recurring maintenance costs of more advanced water features and expressed support for the dog waste receptacles. He asked City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 whether residents could access the turf field for casual use, and staff confirmed that drop-in use was allowed when the field was not being used by a structured team or permitted event. He asked about park hours, and staff advised that all parks other than Oceanfront Park and Harvey Oyer Park were open sunrise to sunset. Mr. Desrouleaux added that the turf field could be lined for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, and football and used for fitness classes, yoga, and stretch and tone programming. Vice Mayor Turkin stated that the recreation room could be used for birthdays, meetings, and town halls, and asked how undesirable activity in the space would be mitigated. Mr. Desrouleaux explained that the facility would be staffed, that the room could accommodate rentals, meetings, and programming for youth, adults, and senior citizens, including summer, winter, and spring break camps, that the room provided a view of the playground and the turf field, and that the entire site, including gates at both parking lot entrances and the facility, was lockable at night. He confirmed that the playground would be accessible through the main entrance seven days a week. Vice Mayor Turkin asked City Attorney Lamb whether she had checked the 1949 deed. City Attorney Lamb confirmed that she reviewed the 1908 and 1949 deeds and read the operative restrictions of the 1949 deed into the record. She explained that the reverter provision applied if those conditions were breached or if the property ceased to be used for the specified purpose for a period of five years. She stated for the record that the ancillary indoor facility was intended to support the park and the recreation functions consistent with the deed and was not a money-generating facility. Assistant City Manager Temple reminded the City Commission that the abandonment would be voted on that evening at first reading, that the site plan and the related development application would be requested to be tabled to the next meeting, and that the City was the applicant on the development applications. Ms. Radigan that the project before the board did not contain the half basketball court or the misters and that consensus on the changes was needed that evening in order to prepare a revised set of drawings for second reading, along with a tabling of the site plan item and approval of the abandonment. Commissioner Cruz summarized the requested changes as follows: include a half basketball court; include a water feature or misters; include dog trash receptacles; ensure that there is a hedge at the fence line along the rail; and include an area in the park to add a plaque on the history of Pence Park. Ms. Radigan added a formal renaming of the civic room to a recreational room. There was consensus on the changes. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-022 on first reading. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to table Item 81, the Major Site Plan Modification for the Pence Park Improvements project. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. J. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-023 on First Reading, amending Part II, Chapter 2, "Administration," Article II, "City Manager," Section 2-30 "Powers and Duties Generally," by creating new subsection "K" authorizing the City Manager to execute certain contracts on behalf of the City; providing for codification, severability, conflicts, and an effective date. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-023 by title into the record. Deputy City Manager Andrew Mack presented the following: A Commission-Requested Cleanup; What This Ordinance Does; Most of This Is Already Commission Policy; Every document Carries the Same Conditions; What is Authorized, Part 1 of 2: Operations, Property, and Events; What is Authorized, Part 2 of 2: Community, Workforce and Intergovernmental; The Problem: One Routine Item, Six-Plus Desks; Same Task, A Fraction of the Effort; Staff Time Returned to Essential Services; The Pen, Not the Purse; More Transparency, Not Less; Approve Ordinance 26-023. Commissioner McCray asked whether the Mayor would retain her signing authority. City Attorney Lamb confirmed that everything currently signed by the Mayor was retained and that the ordinance covered only the contracts and procurement vehicles. Commissioner Cruz stated that she had vehemently opposed similar items in the past and that her opinion was based on facts and research gathered while in elected office. She noted that, after reading the entire ordinance, the Charter was mentioned only on page five, referencing Section 20, and asked why Sections 7 and 10 were not mentioned. Assistant City Attorney Stacey Weinger explained that the reference to Section 20 related only to the employment agreements from which the City Manager derived his authority and that the City Commission's power to enter into contracts was separately granted under Article 1 , Section 7 of the Charter, authority the City Commission had historically delegated through a number of resolutions and code sections over the years. Commissioner Cruz requested that legal include any and all relevant Charter sections in ordinances brought before the board going forward. She read Section 7 and Section 10 of the Charter. She stated that she believed changes of this nature required a Charter amendment through referendum, citing Attorney General opinions that no municipality could amend its charter through ordinance, and expressed concern with the "approve and execute" language, particularly regarding city-initiated development or construction projects. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Deputy City Manager Mack provided examples, including the Pence Park development applications and a failing air conditioner at the Hester Center, explaining that signing an application did not approve it and that approval authority remained with the City Commission. He confirmed that the $75,000 procurement threshold remained in place and that anything above the threshold would return to the City Commission for approval unless it was an emergency ratified at the next available meeting. Assistant City Attorney Weinger added that Resolution No. 25-106, recently adopted by the City Commission, already authorized the City Manager to sign these items and that codification, rather than resolutions, was the best practice for long-term direction and authority. She clarified that the section Commissioner Cruz referenced, read in its entirety, covered building permit applications, minor development applications, owner's consents, streetlight order forms, related utility service orders, connection applications, environmental permits, and right-of-way use permits for city-owned properties and city-initiated development or construction projects, all of which constituted the paperwork accompanying projects the board had already approved. Commissioner Cruz confirmed with staff that a city-initiated construction project would still come to the City Commission. She reiterated her disagreement, stating that the changes should be made through a Charter amendment and referendum, and clarified that her position had nothing to do with the current City Manager and would apply to anybody in that seat. Vice Mayor Turkin stated that he admired the passion and the research but that the question was the most efficient way to get things done for the taxpayers, asking whether the City Commission wanted to meet weekly so that items such as light replacements could be approved. Assistant City Attorney Weinger explained that Section 7 granted contract authority to the City Commission, that Section 10 imposed a duty on the Mayor rather than a grant of power, meaning the Mayor was obligated to execute documents even when voting no on an item, and that bonds and deeds were carved out by name in the Charter and expressly left out of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Turkin questioned why residents should wait for the execution of items, such as lease agreements and sport utilization agreements, that the City Commission had already approved. Commissioner Cruz responded that having the items come forth on the agenda, even on consent, allowed the board to know what was going on and receive updates. Commissioner McCray stated that he asked at the beginning of the item whether the Mayor or the City Commission would lose any authority, that legal confirmed they would not, and that the City should move forward. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Mayor Shelton opened Public Audience. No one came forth to speak. Mayor Shelton opened Public Audience. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-023 on first reading. Vice Mayor Turkin seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed 4-1 , with Commissioner Cruz dissenting. 9. City Manager's Report None. 10. Regular Agenda A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-105- Approval of the Umbrella Agreement for Government Banking Services with Bank of America, N.A., utilizing a procurement waiver for these services. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-105. Chief Financial Officer Alan Lawson introduced the procurement waiver request related to the renewal of the banking services agreement with Bank of America. Procurement Director Andrew Oswaldowski explained that when the contract amendment was reviewed, it was determined that the City had piggybacked the solicitation process but not the contract, and that a waiver was therefore required in order to maintain a banking contract. Mr. Lawson stated that the City had a 17-year relationship with Bank of America, that the bank was already integrated with Workday, which was critical to the success of the City's ERP conversion taking place October 21. He presented the following: Ensuring Compliance and Continuity; Near Cost-Neutral Over Five Years; and Staff Recommendation. Commissioner McCray asked whether Bank of America would be handling the CRA funds, and staff confirmed that it would not. Vice Mayor Turkin thanked staff and commended Mr. Oswaldowski as a wealth of knowledge. Mr. Lawson noted that the City's own procurement policy change had caught the flaw. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R26-105. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 11 . Future Agenda Items A. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - July 7, 2026. Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. B. Discussion on the formation of a Task Force for updates to the Land Development Regulations. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 16, 2026 Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. C. Discussion on procurement policies to provide preferences or a point system for disabled veterans. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss. Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. D. Discussion on how to reduce permitting costs for senior citizens. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss. Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. Commissioner McCray suggested that dates be assigned to the Future Agenda Items so that the items could be addressed and removed, noting that many of them were repeating. 12. Adiournment Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ATTEST: a202:45162s2 Tammy Sta zione, C Interim City Clerk • a;0 y,) : ' 0 1 ......••;\9.,