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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-06-2026 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 2, 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 . Opening 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 Kelly, First Baptist Church of Boynton. In the absence of Pastor Kelly, Commissioner McCray provided the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Mack McCray. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner McCray. Agenda Approval: 1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption City Attorney Lamb requested a special meeting prior to the August 11, 2026, Community Redevelopment Agency meeting in order to approve a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plan that was required to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by August 15, 2026. There was consensus. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 2. Other Commissioner Cruz, Vice Mayor Turkin, Commissioner Kelley, and Mayor Shelton had no informational items. Commissioner McCray stated that he attended the City's Memorial Day service and the Pathway to Prosperity "Swinging in the Spring" event. 3. Announcements. Community and Special Events And Presentations A. Recognition of the Boynton Beach Police Athletic League (PAL) Girls Flag Football Teams on their Outstanding Season. Staff and the City Commission recognized the Boynton Beach Police Athletic League (PAL) Girls Flag Football teams, coaching staff, and program volunteers for their season. Championship rings were presented and team quarterback thanked Chief DeGiulio for establishing the girl's program three years earlier. 4. Public Audience Cindy Falco DiCorrado expressed concern that residents in District 3 were being charged a $175 fee for failing to place garbage out within the required collection window, noting that there was confusion regarding the collection schedule and that the monthly utility charge was $23.45. She also expressed concern regarding parking enforcement and thanked City Manager Dugger for his assistance. Ms. Falco DiCorrado further stated that she had sustained injuries at a March 5th meeting that required medical treatment and expressed concern regarding transparency and accountability. David Katz commented that he hoped staff would organize another senior prom and urged the City Commission not to appoint the two advisory board applicants who were seeking residency waivers because they resided outside the City. Mr. Katz also recommended that the City eliminate term limits on advisory boards in order to retain institutional knowledge. Susan Oyer publicly apologized to City Attorney Lamb and to Stacey regarding a misunderstanding at a prior meeting. Ms. Oyer agreed with Mr. Katz that the City should eliminate advisory board term limits, citing the institutional knowledge of long-serving board members. Christy Ward, on behalf of Genesis Community Health, announced the organization's third annual back-to-school event at the House of Kingdom Worship, which would offer free school supplies, physicals, food, and community health resources, and noted that sports physicals required an EKG under Florida law. Tyler Brunetti expressed concern that the City's new parking enforcement was issuing tickets to his work trailer while he serviced clients' homes. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 Vice Mayor Turkin advised that staff would follow up with him. There were no online public comments. 5. Administrative A. Community Support Funds Approve Community Support Fund request for Commissioner Mack McCray. . Young Men of Distinction $1 ,000 Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the Community Support Fund Request. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner McCray announced that he would personally contribute an additional $1,500, together with a $1 ,000 donation, for a total of $3,500 to the organization. Representatives of Men of Vision and Purpose discussed the organization's mentoring and Reading Buddies programs and announced a summer tutoring program for up to twenty children to be held at City Hall beginning July 6, 2026, as well as a fundraiser at Duffy's on June 8, 2026. B. Advisory Board Appointments City Commission to appoint and reappoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City Advisory Boards. Mayor Shelton stated that Cheryl McKeever sought a waiver of the Senior Advisory Board residency requirement, and Perry Jetter sought a waiver of the Education and Youth Advisory Board residency requirement. No motion was made for either waiver. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to appoint Andrew Podray to the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to table the appointment of a regular member to the Library Advisory Board. Commissioner McCray seconded. In a voice vote, the motion passed. Motion: City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 Vice Mayor Turkin moved to appoint Linda Willemain to the Senior Advisory Board. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to appoint Max Canter to the Senior Advisory Board. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Vice Mayor Turkin clarified that the waiver process also allowed applicants to seek a waiver of the term-limit requirement. 6. Consent Agenda A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-087- Approving an Expenditure and Revenue Mid-Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, adjusting the General Fund, Traffic Fund, Building Fund, Police Impact Fee Fund, CIP General Fund, Golf Fund, and Risk Management Fund, and for All Other Purposes. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-087. B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-088- Ratification of the 2026/2027 Wastewater and Reclaim O&M and CIP Budgets for South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-088. C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-089- Ratification of the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, and approval of a Third Amendment extending the Lease Agreement an additional six (6) months. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-089. D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-97- Approving right-lane closure of State Road 5 (Federal Highway) from NE 15th Avenue to Gateway Blvd on July 4, 2026, from 12 pm to 12 am to execute the 4th of July event. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-097. 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. R26-090- Approving Task Order No. GESPD-1 E-01-26 with CPZ Architects, Inc. under the City's General Engineering Consulting Services Agreement (RFQ No. CW24-001), for the preparation of a Design-Build Criteria Package for the Boynton Beach Police Department Public Safety Training Center, in the amount of$434,266.50, plus a 10% allowance of$43,426.65 for unforeseen scope conditions, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $477,694. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-090. B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-091- Approving the Piggyback Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for Software Solutions and Services; for an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 annually; and for all other purposes. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-091 . C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-092-Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to M&M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. d/b/a All County Paving in the amount of $631 ,255.36 with a 10% contingency of $63,125.54 for a total not to exceed amount of $694,380.90 for the Chapel Hill Resurfacing Project - Phase 2. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-092. D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-093- Approve purchase of office furniture for the West Water Treatment Plant lab and offices from Empire Office Equipment, an authorized dealer under The HON Company's State of Florida Contract 56120000 24 NY ACS, in accordance with City procurement policies, in an amount not to exceed $83,000. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. R26-093. E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-094- Rescinding Resolution No. R26-072, which approved a Piggyback Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility for the Red Light Camera Program; separately directing the Procurement Director to issue a 30-day notice of termination for the convenience of the School Zone Speed Camera Program Contract with Verra Mobility approved pursuant to Resolution No. R26-022; and Providing an Effective Date. Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution R26-094. F. Proposed Resolution No. R26-98- Approving a First Amendment to the Piggyback Agreement between the City and the BG Group, LLC for additional trucking and disposal costs incurred during the demolition of the structure located at 480 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard (Inn at Boynton) in the amount of $11,717.26, for a revised total contract value of$644,217.26. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-098. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve the Consent Bids and Purchases. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing There were no items. 9. City Manager's Report A. Discussion on Tax Reform and the Safe Homes legislation. Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. Discuss Tax Reform and the Safe Homes legislation. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 City Manager Dugger presented the following: The Bottom Line and Revenue Loss; What the Amendment Actually Does; Not a Ban, Just a Squeeze; Where the Remaining Taxes Can Go; What is Most Exposed; Services That Can Pay Their Own Way; Paving, Lighting, and Beautification; Staffing Pressure; What Residents Would Notice; Transfer Fire & EMS to Palm Beach County; Transfer or Sell the Utility; Two Paths to Close the Gap; Hardest to Protect Either Way; The Pressure Grows Over Time; The Likely Shape of the City; and What the Commission Will Need to Decide. Vice Mayor Turkin thanked City Manager Dugger for his foresight and proactivity and stated that the City should allow voters to decide on options such as special taxing districts. He recommended that the City conduct a budget-reduction exercise in which department directors identified operational efficiencies. Commissioner Kelley asked whether the proposed mandatory millage rollback had been removed from the final bill. She stated that the City should conduct an operational efficiency and budgetary study of its larger departments, including police and fire, to ensure that the departments operated efficiently before services were reduced, and emphasized the importance of protecting the City's parks, arts, and cultural programs. Commissioner Cruz commended City Manager Dugger for preparing the presentation so quickly and stated that the City should examine efficiencies across all departments, including the potential to become less top-heavy through retirements and reorganization. Commissioner McCray emphasized that the City needed to educate residents immediately regarding the services they could lose, stated that needed programs could not be cut, and cautioned that the discussion should not send a message to staff that layoffs were imminent. Vice Mayor Turkin encouraged every department to look at budget reductions, including take- home vehicles and fleet replacement cycles in order to preserve jobs and services. He requested a public workshop. Commissioner Cruz agreed with the approach suggested by Vice Mayor Turkin. City Manager Dugger noted that vehicle purchases were one-time capital expenses while salaries were recurring, that the police department could be reduced by only 5 percent by statute, and that a full citywide budget exercise could not be completed by the June 30 budget workshop. By consensus, the City Commission directed City Manager Dugger and staff to schedule a public workshop and to have departments conduct a budget-reduction exercise, targeting an approximate 10 percent reduction and identifying operational efficiencies, in preparation for the potential impacts of the legislation. 10. Regular Agenda A. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Article I of Chapter 2 to Adopt a New City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 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 First Reading. Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016 by title into the record. Assistant City Attorney Ian Gregorchick presented the following: Forum Classifications; Facility Rules — Prohibited Conduct; Audio & Video Recording; Trespass Warnings; Removal Process; Appeal Process; and Key Protections & Next Steps. Commissioner McCray confirmed that the ordinance applied to parks and recreation facilities. Vice Mayor Turkin expressed concern that the ordinance was too close to a First Amendment restriction and that it could create unintended consequences. City Attorney Lamb further explained that the purpose of the ordinance, defining material disruption, and ultimately protecting City staff from harassing behavior. She listed cities who recently passed a similar ordinance. Commissioner Cruz raised constitutional concerns, questioned whether the City's funding of the Special Magistrate could create bias, and discussed the definitions of public, limited public, and non-public forums. City Attorney Lamb explained that the forum classifications were court-defined terms, Florida was a two-party consent state, that areas requiring badge access were non-public forums, and that she could not define every room without exposing the ordinance to a legal challenge. Motion: Commissioner McCray motioned to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016 on first reading. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed 3-2, with Commissioner Cruz and Vice Mayor Turkin dissenting. B. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017- First 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 First Reading. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018- First 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 First Reading. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 Interim City Clerk Stanzione read Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017 and Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018 by title into the record, and staff presented both items together. City Attorney Lamb explained that Florida statute allowed a fire chief to elect, at the time of hire, to participate in either the firefighters' pension plan or the general employees' pension plan, and that the proposed ordinances would amend the City Code to match the statute by allowing the current fire chief, who had not been given the option, and any future fire chief to make a one- time election. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017 on first reading. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018 on first reading. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. D. Proposed Resolution No. 26-095- Establishing a temporary building permit fee rebate program for storm-hardening improvements to residential homestead properties for the period of May 1 , 2026, to September 15, 2026, providing for an effective date, and for other purposes. Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-095. Assistant City Manager Adam Temple introduced the item, and Division Director of Development Services Salika Brown and Building Director John Kuntzman, presented the following: Strengthening Homes Supporting Owners; Qualified Improvements; Who Qualifies; Receive Rebates; and Questions. Commissioner McCray asked about the financial impact of the program, and Ms. Brown confirmed that, because the building department was a special fund that had met its revenue goals, there would be no financial impact. Commissioners commended the program. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. 26-095. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-096- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with RedSpeed Florida, LLC, utilizing the City of New Port Richey contract RFP #RFP25 -020, for a combined Red Light Camera Enforcement and School Zone Speed Detection Program at the City. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-096. Vice Mayor Turkin left the dais at 7:53 PM and returned at 7:55 PM. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 Police Chief DeGiulio presented the following: Transition & Next Steps. Kevin Milan of RedSpeed stated that the company looked forward to the partnership, and Commissioner McCray confirmed that the Sarasota program continued to operate smoothly. Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. 26-096. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Vice Mayor Turkin was absent for the vote. F. Discussion on erecting a statue for Haym Salomon for America's 250th Anniversary. Haym Salomon (1740-1785) was a Polish-Jewish immigrant, Revolutionary War financier, and passionate advocate for the Patriot cause. Many historians credit him as being one of the essential yet often forgotten figures who kept the Continental Army funded during the most precarious phases of the Revolution. Discuss and consider erecting a Statue for Haym Salomon for America's 250th Anniversary. Vice Mayor Turkin stated that, in light of the tax legislation, the City should not use City funds for a statue, but that he sought support to continue the conversation with City Manager Dugger regarding a privately funded statue, as a private donor had expressed interest. Mayor Shelton supported the request and suggested consulting Rabbi Simon. Commissioner Kelley supported the request and suggested that the City Commission consider recognizing a historical figure or cause leading up to the 250th anniversary, and Commissioner Cruz concurred. There was consensus to continue the conversation with City Manager Dugger regarding a privately funded statue, with no City funds to be used. 11. Future Agenda Items A. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss. 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. 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. City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FL June 2, 2026 D. Discussion on how to reduce permitting costs for senior citizens. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss. Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin. 12. Adjournment Motion: Commissioner McCray moved to adjourn. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 P.M. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ATTEST: • Tammy Stan '•ne, CM Interim City Clerk 0NT Ai / �pORgTF 905 • SEAL TEDi U 1NCORP0RA i 192 �'"s FLOR\� `'