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Minutes 10-07-97MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION WORSKHOP AND REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1997, AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT Gerald "Jerry" Taylor, Mayor Jamie Titcomb. Vice Mayor Matt Bradley, Commissioner Shirley Jaskiew~cz, Commissioner Henderson Tillman. Commissioner Kerry Willis, City Manager James Cherof. City Attorney Sue Kruse, City Clerk I. OPENINGS A. Call to Order Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. B. Invocation Pastor Conrad Braaten of Ascension Lutheran Church offered the invocation. B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Mayor Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. DISCUSS AND REVIEW VISIONS 20~20 PLANNING STUDY WORKSHOP Henry Iler of James Duncan and Associates (the prime consultant for the 20/20 consulting team) advised that the consultants held a number of meetings in the last two to three months with neighborhood groups. They also developed some alternative concept plans for the marina area. Neighborhood Analysis - Presentation of the Consolidated Boundaries of the Neighborhood Planning Areas Within the Study Area Based on the Common Issues and Geographic Proximity of Existing Neighborhoods, Districts and Corridors Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio advised that the consultants have taken the entire study area (north and south) and divided it into three separate sub areas because of the scale of the area. They called the northern planning area the Gateway area and the center area (Boynton Beach Boulevard from the C-16 Canal to Woolbright Road) the City Center. The South Side Planning Sub Area runs from Woolbright Road to the south side of the City. MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 The largest areas were identified as residential neighborhoods They tried to relate smaller neighborhoods together into a larger aggregation of neighborhoods because of common characteristics, concerns, and ssues, and suggested that those neighborhoods work together to address their common concerns. For example. everyone to 'the north and to the south of the soon to be improved Gateway Boulevard should be concerned about the character of that road and the type of traffic flow through that area and how it might affect their neighborhoods, etc. They have also broken the area up into two other designations1 namely districts and corridors. These are generally compact areas that have common characteristics and an identity. There are several districts, the largest of which is the City Center District. The consultants felt we should reinforce the identity of those areas and get the people within those districts to work together towards common goals and objectives. Corridors, which are not compact by definition1 are areas of identifiable patterns of land use. Not every roadway is a corridor. However, if you have a pattern of land uses (commercial or otherwise) that is occurring along a roadway, that would create a corridor. It is in effect a district, but linear. They made an attempt to identity almost every portion of the City that they are studying into one of these categones and asked everyone who is participating in this process to help refine, redefine, and change the edges if we need to in terms of who should be working with who. In addition, if we were to create identifiable districts in terms of physical characteristics, etc., we need to look at where those edges would physically occur. Sometimes large areas of parks and open space do not necessarily become a part of a neighborhood, so they are not necessarily lumped into a district or a neighborhood. Recap of Neighborhood Meeting - presentation of Comments Compiled from the Community Michael Brady of L. B. Limited & Associates distributed a document titled Boynton Beach Vision 20~20 Initial Public Involvement Findings. He advised that meetings were held on August 7th, August 12TM. and August 26TM. At those meetings, they focused primarily on the northern end and the central section of the planning area. Those areas have very vocal community organizations that have very specific-ideas of what they want to see n their areas. At those meetings, they discussed the general condition of the neighborhoods, single-family versus rental, the amount of green space and what can be done with that green space, the conditions of sidewalks, bike paths and pedestrian areas the traffic that affects their area, and what kind of improvements the residents wanted. Two public workshops (primarily presentations) were held at the end of August and the first part of September. MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 With regard to conditions of the neighborhoods, there was a lot of exchange of information on the Martin Luther King area. In particular, there were concerns that the City had made attempts to do some planning in the past, and those plans had never come to fruition. Therefore. some people felt abandoned by the process. The consultants tried to restore their confidence, and the community felt that property owners need to be responsible for their property. The community identified specific properties and neighborhoods: particularly along MLK, where they wanted mixed use or some sort of redevelopment that included home- based businesses and the use of space for community centers, seniors centers, cultural centers, etc. There were a lot of comments regarding improving the existing parks. A lot of the parks that exist in the communities are labeled passive. Therefore. not much attention is placed on the maintenance, upgrade of equipment, programs, etc. The residents wanted outdoor programs for children in these park areas after they are improved. With regard to sidewalks and paths, Gateway was a major area of concern. The public wanted to be involved in the process as gateways develop. With regard to traffic, each member of the consulting team made a presentation. Maps were set up and the people were invited to identify where they live, work, or own property and give specific ideas and suggestions. Some of the ideas were to look at the zoning issues along MLK as to how that can be revitalized and made mixed use or usable for people who still reside in that area. However, they do not want to be priced out. There needs to be a plan for the Cherry Hill public housing development. Some of the communities on the east side Of Federal in the north end shoulct be linked together as a study area, and the neighborhoods on the east side of Federal on the south end should be linked together so that they could work as a neighborhood group to identify and improve their particular areas. The public is very excited about the possibility of redevelopment and revitalization in the study area. However, they fear that nothing will get done. The business owners have a very specific idea of what they would like to see in the business district; however, they do not want to be priced out of the area. The residents are very concerned about their individual blocks, but not as concerned about the business area. There is a group of residents who feel that things are not moving quickly, and there is another group that feels things are starting to progress. The consultants feel that as a team, the dichotomy within in the community can be addressed. Mr. lief advised that throughout the neighborhood meetings, one item that kept coming up was problems with cut through traffic in neighborhoods. 3 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 Andrea Troutman. Traffic Engineer with David Plummer & Associates, stated that one of the goals of this study is to identify two specific neighborhoods where traffic calming strategies could be applied. At the neighborhood meetings, the residents expressed concern about too much traffic in their neighborhoods. The Rolling Green neighborhood was concerned with [he speeds on Seacrast Boulevard, as well as the crossing of Seacrest Boulevard where it curves. The Ridgewood neighborhood wanted more pavement markings and signage so thal people know how to use the circles. The Mangrove Harbor neighborhood was concerned with the U.S. ~mprovements and how they affect the ingress and egress into their neighborhood. The Mission Hill and Chapel Hill neighborhoods were concerned with the traffic-that cuts through their north/south local streets. She distributed a study titled Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 Neighborhood Traffic Calming, which is a preliminary look at the neighborhoods to identify which neighborhoods have the potential for traffic calming. As the consultants progress with the study, they would like to identify specific neighborhoods and strategies that could alleviate some of the traffic problems. Mr. ller shared some information from the 1990 U. S. census data and more recent financial information about the study area and about E~oynton Beach in general. In 1990. the population on coastal Boynton Beach (east of 1-95) was about 25,000. The median age was 40 years north of Gateway, younger as you go south. From Ocean to Woolbright, the ages go up. Several of the census tracks in that area have a median age of 70 years old. Around Golf Road and south, the median age is about 48 years. There were a total of 13.000 housing units in the north study area (north of Ocean Avenue), 71 percent of which were owner occupied. In the south study area, about 39 percent were single-family housing. With regard to attracting business and redevelopment of the marina and downtown areas, the income of the immediate neighborhoods and corridors s very important. The income information in this area is very good compared to the County as a whole. North of the C-16 canal the median income is between $35.000 and $42,000. From the C-16 canal to Ocean Avenue it is $32.000. and as you move down to Woolbright and Golf it is $22.800. However, the actual income of the people in that area is probably higher because retirement funds are not counted in the census. South of Golf Road. the highest income is $55 000. In 1990, residents in the coastal araa held about 10,000 jobs. (These jobs could be outside of the study area.) Thirty-six percent of the jobs were in services, 21 percent in retail trade and there were approximately 138 home-based businesses~ In 1996, thera were 870 businesses in the east Boynton area (53 percent of all the businesses in the City). Personal and business servmes amounted to 51 percent. 4 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 There were 234 businesses in the health service sector. Retail trade was 21 percent. Financial. insurance, and rea estate were also significant. Manufacturing and wholesale trade was most common in western Boynton Beach. There were 16,000 jobs in the entire City, 39 percent of which were located in coastal Boynton. About 4,000 of those jobs were in personal business services and 1.200 in retail trade. Boynton Beach businesses generated $1.5 billion in 1996 and in the eastern area of Boynton Beach. about a third of that was generated in all types of sales (about $565 million). The top sale generators were personal and business services, retail trade, and wholesale trade. Marina Concept Plan - Presentation of Potential Uses, Graphics, Urban Design Ideas and Economic Information The consultants looked at specific uses for the marina and downtown areas that might restart growth in the downtown area. They looked specifically at hotel/motel demand. They looked at future population gr;owth and the hotel/motel units that will be needed n the future. Through the year 2015, there ~s going to be a need for about 2.200 more hotel units in South Palm Beach County. Currently, in South County, the occupancy rate is about 70.4 percent, which is 6 percent higher than the County as a whole. This shows a significant need for hotel units. This is one use that is starting to look very significant for the marina area and the historic downtown area They looked at dry boat storage, which is a typical marina use. The occupancy rate of the marinas in Central and South County that have dry boat storage is currently 95 percent. Three of the five marinas have waiting lists. The average storage facility size is about 230 spaces and they get between $7 and $10 per linear foot per month This can be a significant generator of revenue and the buildings are not too expensive to build. The potential marina/retail uses that the consultants are currently looking at for the marina and downtown areas are restaurants, cafes, dry boat storage, a dive shop, a charter boat operation, and nautical, and other types of retail uses. such as offices. services of various types, pharmacies, and dry cleaners located on the periphery, high density residential possibly mixed with retail, and public facilities. There is an opportunity in marina areas for public uses that draw people to them. A nautical museum ~s stil an option the consultants are looking at, and special events, such as concerts, are very important to the area every four to six months to bring people to the area. The consultants will be more specific as the project moves on. Mr. Skokowski focused on the area east of [he railroad tracks and east of Federal Highway. He displayed a graphic and stated that in terms of its physical characteristics MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 and identity, the area east of Federal Highway can all be developed or redeveloped in the context of a marina district The intersections of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway and Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway can be wonderful gateways. All the development in that entire area can be related and create a nucleus for redevelopment in the entire downtown. The census scale is often lost. He compared the size of Mizner Park to areas of Boynton Beach and stated that all of Mizner Park fits into the core area of Boynton Beach Boulevard to Ocean Avenue, and Federal Highway to the Intracoastal Waterway. You can do a lot in that area. It can be a wonderful public environment. The areas around there can feed off of that and one of the concepts that is important and has great potential is Ocean Avenue and its connection to the town square and howthat could be an ~mportant link. He showed slides of images of what exists and potential alternatives. The scale of Clematis Street in West Palm Beach is the scale the consultants are thinking of for this area. The Como Building stands out. It is about a 12-story building. Almost all the other buildings on Clematis Street are two or three-story buildings. You can have an outstanding stand-alone building, a feature architectural statement, a landmark, etc. There is relatively little of historical significance and value in the study area. What little is left should be preserved and recreated. There is a tremendous interest and resurgence in the quality and character of traditional urban living here. The vast majority of development today continues to be in a much more suburban pattern: however, we all have a great interest and nostalgia for the characteristics of older urban areas. The character of the architecture can be diverse as long as it has certain characteristics in relationship to the street (certain storefronts, certain pedestrian qualities, etc.). He talked about people interacting with automobiles, diversity in urban waterfronts, and sharing public spaces to make vibrant and functional areas. He stated that Boynton Beach has a great diversity of activity already occurring in this area He felt that should be promoted and encouraged and stated that that will be part of the attraction. He talked about what is of value and what is not, and tearing buildings down and replacing them with a much more economical and viable marketplace use of the property. He showed a slide of the Coastal Towers roadway and said it will change ~n terms of the bridge and will become somewhat separated from the manna district. There will be an elevation change, new streetscaping and landscaping. It will be better buffered and protected from any development that occurs here. MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 The consultants feel a Florida vernacular kind of coastal architectural, coastal village kind of feeling isi very appropriate for the whole marina district. It will dramatically change the character, and the development that occurs east of Federal should take on some relationsh ~p, to this characteristic. He showed a slide of the existing character of the waterfront and spoke about designing the traffic areas in an attractive way and being able to shut them down. He talked about large landscaped greenways to provide pedestrian access to the waterfront and said they should be protected in the planning process. He talked about creating a pedestrian gateway into an area that we c0uld clearly create as part of the design here. He said we have hints and indications of a marina distdct and we can do ail sorts of wonderful things in terms of the architectural character and all of the images. He has always thought that the identity of Boynton Beach, the Gateway to the Gulfstream, is something that Boynton Beach should .build on. It is a wonderfu slogan and a wonderful identity and Boynton Beach has a great opportunity to be unique. He showed a slide of the Boynton Plaza and talked about cosmetically and architecturally changing it. He said the prospective owner is thinking of tearing down the-Barnett Bank building. He felt this building is very ~nappropriate for this area. It is a s~ngle use of a building that does not convert very well. It is very suburban in character and should be replaced with a much more traditional urban type of character. With regard to sidewalks, there is a dramatic potential for improvement. Programming is critical and has a spin-off of benefits. He talked about great ways to incorporate fountains to extend the feeling of the marina and the waterway all the way to Federal Highway. He talked about the ~mportance of changing the perception so people know that the downtown is for everybody. The consultants are going to be dealing with the importance of looking at surface parking areas, creating space, and creating a separation between public and private. They felt the end of Boynton Beach Boulevard should be a very simple rotary and that the public should be able to drive there, walk there, and enjoy some landscape feature and have the ability to sit there and enjoy the waterfront. He showed a slide of the existing boardwalk and referred to the marina district area being a short walk away and stated that anything we do ought to be integrated and connected. The whole character and use of the waterfront has great potential [o change. He advised that the City has organized a tour of the downtown tomorrow and a prospective hotel builder and other groups who are interested in relocating here will be joining us on that tour. MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 There are wonderful opportunities to put in features such as outdoor spaces for small concerts, gazebos, etc. He talked about what is salvageable and what should be protected and preserved in the entire area downtown east of the tracks. The Barnett Bank building should be removed and there's better market opportunity and redevelopment opportunities west of Federal where there are many small buildings scattered. He talked about new and better economic opportunity where the PGA Plaza strip center and the First Financial four-story building are. He felt we should recreate. renovate, add to and create a min~ old town distdct on the 500 block and remove or redevelop some of the peripheral buildings. He displayed three concepts. Concept 1 is the most conservative and shows the PGA Plaza retail ce~tter, the four-story First Financial Center, and the boat storage building, and maximizes~ the needs we have for retention in that area. That area is roughly four acres and the City's drainage consultants advised that 5 or 10 acres of storm water storage are needed in this area. We are trying [o turn that into an amenity, tt creates an urban relationship with one. two. or three-story buildings along Federal Highway. It creates some open spaces. Other than some infill, this concept does not really suggest too much of a change in character other than the area east of Federal Highway between Federal Highway and the four-story plaza building. Concept 2 is more aggressive. The four-stow First Financial Plaza building would be removed and it recreates a fairly significant urban plaza area for events and other things of that nature. It also extends the existing canal into that area and creates a large public open space that can be enjoyed for events. It extends what is occurring in the boat storage area (the retail shops) in a linear way all the way to Federal Highway. Development opportunities are created at Federal Highway and an open space is created through the middle that provides a pedestrian linkage in that area and connects. It takes into account two parking structures in areas that are tucked away but are reasonably accessible to the development. On the back part of the plaza would be residential and/oi~ office, all of which is oriented eastward towards the water and mangrove. Concept 3 removes the commemial strip center on the northeast corner of Federal Highway and Boynton Beach Boulevard incorporates our drainage needs into a major amenity, and shows some sort of office/retail development on the corner. There ~s a public plaza there that opens up and provides public access to a major water body. There is residential development in the form of some apartments or condominiums on either side of that. Whatever we do here. the pedestrian access should be connected through and along the waterway, al the way along the mangrove to the park. boardwalk, etc. In each of the above three concepts, Boynton Beach Boulevard needs to be terminated in a meaningful, symbolic way as the end of a very important gateway road. We need to do a study to assess the market wability. We need [o study different circulation 8 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 patterns and the scale of development. The area east of Federal Highway should to be a Iow scale environment very much consistent with the coastal style of architecture. If there is to be a feature (landmark) building, it would be in the area of 6 to 10 stories. It should be one building or perhaps a pair of buildings. The overall scale should be in the two to three stow range for this whole area. There is not much to be salvaged on the other side of Federal HighWay. This allows for some wonderfu development opportunities in that area that might be scaled a little bit higher. If you keep your scale Iow on the waterfront, you can have four, five, and six stories between Federal Highway and the railroad tracks, and have wonderful views over the whole waterfront marina environment, the Intracoastal Waterway, the mangrove, and the ocean. Mayor Taylor allowed questions from the audience, with the understanding that al of this is conceptual in nature at this time. This is the first area district concept plan and there are going to be others as the consultants move around the community. A lady in the audience asked if the consultants have considered an aquarium or rain forest concept. Mr. Iler said we are looking at special generators of that type, such as museum type activities and theatres. Maybe on a limited scale, along with another activity, a limited scale aquarium type of attraction might po_ssibly work here. A gentleman in the audience asked if the consultants have projected how many residential units they would like to see in the downtown area. Mr. ler advised that residential needs to be part of this. There already is a lot of residential on the periphery, especially to the south. Until we nail down a few more of the commercial and the attraction kind of uses. we want to leave that open. However. we will be coming up with ranges of residential uses based on future zoning categories. A gentleman in the audience represented a group of six condominiums. He asked if the Boynton Intracoastal Group could be treated as one group in terms of the plan. Mayor Taylor suggested he meet with Mr. Iler. With regard to the Gateway road ~mprovements from 1-95 to Federal Highway, Mike Friedland felt time is of the essence. Mr. Iler felt there was an opportunity for neighborhood groups in that area to get together with FDOT and the County and suggest some changes to make it friendlier for the neighborhoods as far as speeds, the way [hat the road relates to the houses, etc. Mayor Taylor advised that the City is controlling the design on that. Stormet Norem. Chairman of the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce. thanked the City and the consultants for working with the Chamber and taking some of their suggestions. 9 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 Commissioner Bradley was very excited go see these concepts on paper. He hopes a special emphasis is placed on studying the marketability of businesses, the economic impact of businesses, and how we will go about making a plan like this happen. Commissioner Jaskiewicz stated that the consultants have not met with anyone south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. Mayor Taylor advised that a meeting was held at Bethesda Hospital and the whole City could have attended. Mr. Ilerwas open to meeting with neighborhood groups. Commissioner Tillman asked if the fina plan wil include the detailed greenbelt in the marina district. Mr. Skokowski answered affirmatively. Mayor Taylor is interested ~n seeing how the illustrations of the other districts fit together. He wanted to create a community that can continue to thrive. He did not want to build something that disappears in 10 years. He was interested in the long term. amenities, what wil attract people: and how that works economically for livability in the community. He felt the turnout at this meeting was encouraging. He wanted the people to have a hand in making this happen m Boynton Beach. After the workshop, Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 7:25 p.m. The regular City Commission meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. D. Agenda Approval 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections Since many young children were present for certain items on the agenda. Mayor Taylor moved Items III. IV.C.3, and X.B.1 before Item I1. He also added the following items: X.C.1 X.C.2 X.C.3 X.C.4 X.C.5 III.B.1 .d Signs for the Boynton Leisureville Fair The Boynton Beach Snack Bar Lease The Bay Club News Rack Ordinance Contract Policy The Mayor's Cup Commissioner Jaskiewicz pulled Items IV.C.1 and IV.F from the Consent Agenda for discussion, and Commissioner Bradley pulled Item IV.C.8. 2. Adoption Motion 10 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve the agenda as amended, Commissioner Tillman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Reginald Stambaugh, attorney for RHS Corporation and Dr. Mark Roberts, requested that Item IV.D.1 be removed from the Consent Agenda so that he has an opportunity to present evidence with regard to this item None of the Commissioners wished to pull that item from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Stambaugh objectbd to this and stated that it is a violation of the due process laws. notice provisions, case law. and statutory law with regard to his appellate rig hts as to be heard. He cited the Jennings and Synder rulings. Dr. Mark Roberts stated that Florida Law requires the Commission to make public disclosures if they received information or communication from any p~erson regarding a hearing prior to that hearing. The Commission has received notification from him and has not disclosed it. IV. CONSENT AGENDA C. Resolutions 3. Proposed Resolution No. R97-166 Re: Encouraging the Florida Legislature and The Palm Beach County School Board to appropriate funding for the construction of a high school in Boynton Beach and authorizing the City Clerk to forward a copy to the appropriate members of the House of Representatives and Senate and The Palm Beach County School Board On behalf of the Education Advisory Board for the City of Boynton Beach. Nellie Denahan. 650 N.E. 8th Avenue. encouraged the Commission to approve this proposed resolution, which was drafted by David Weinstein. She urged everyone to call the members of the School Board and the legislators and tell them that we need a high school in the City of Boynton Beach. Mayor Taylor commended Ms. Denahan for continually doing a tremendous job to try to focus this whole community on our desire and the need for a high school here. He read Proposed Resolution No. R97-166 by title only. Motion Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approved Resolution No. R97-166 Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 11 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 X. NEW BUSINESS B. Items for discussion requested by Commissioner Jaskiewicz 1. Florida Charter Schools Commissioner Jaskiewicz expected the Board of Education to be cognizant of our City's needs. The City's population is over 52,000 people: 89.000 in the Greater Boynton area. A highr school in Boynton Beach would not only benefit the students of Boynton Beach. but every student at~ending Atlantic. Santaluces. and Lake Worth High Schools. which are overcrowded. She wanted to explore every avenue and wanted the Legislature to use some of their backup funds and the Board to get a COPS fund loan to help us. Other areas are going to start petitioning for a high school, and we have to be vocal. She would like to explore the alternative of a Charter School amendment and asked the City Commission to appoint a task force to study the feasibility of a charter school in Our City. She also asked the Commission to have our lobbyist 'in Tallahassee look into the PECO (Public Education Capital Outlay) dollars to fund a charter school and act on our behalf when the Governor ane Legislature meet to discuss Bill 2121 The took every portable into consideration in the enrollment figures. The life of a portable is about 10 years. Lake Worth High School has 69 portables. It costs about $42,500 for each portable. The demographics are not going to change. There will always be chi!dren here. The portables are falling apart. She said there ts a gentleman in charge of Charter Schools who will come to our City and give us a .workshop and discuss the feasibility of a charter school in the City of Boynton Beach. Mayor Taylor stated that the lobbyist is looking into all these areas and is focusing strictly on the high school at this point. After waiting 10 years, he preferred a full-fledged h ~gh school. Commissioner Jaskiewicz has not given up on the Board fulfilling their obligation to this City that they made 10 years ago, which is to build a high school in our City. Commissioner Bradley is in the process of talking with School Board members. He believes there is a leaning towards a COPS issue. He hopes that a COPS issue possibly could be secured before the Legislative session. If so, then our lobbying effort can go strictly towards amending Bill 2121 because unless that changes, it does not matter if they promise us a high school tomorrow because it will never happen. Mayor Taylor referred to the COPS issue and said there is some concern by the members of the School Board about whether they would be allowed to do that under House Bill 2121. He advised that our lobbyist informed him that they could do what they want to with the COPS money, without State approval However, there are some problems with House Bill 2121 with regard to whether or not local authority can design the high school. 12 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 Vice Mayor Titcomb attributed the forward movement to this City taking an active role and he felt we should continue to do so and look at every possibility until one of them produces fruit. Mayor Taylor thanked the ch dren for attending this meeting. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS A. Announcements 1. T.N.T. Concert- Friday, October 10, 1997, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Oceanfront Park - "Billy-Rock-Its" - Oldies Taylor advised that this concert has been cancelled due to the County Mayor encephalitis alert. 2. Neighborhood Summit - Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Library Program Room at the Boynton Beach City Library Mayor Taylor made this announcement. Hank Ackermann will be heading up this summit. All the neighborhood organizations in the City will share ideas. Everyone ~s welcome, even if you do not belong to a neighborhood organization. 3. City Commission Workshop Meeting to Review Proposed Personnel Procedures Manual- Wednesday, October 15, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. - Library Program Room Mayor Taylor made this announcement. 4. Project America Day "Border to Border" in Boynton Beach - Saturday, October 18, 1997, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Clean-up and Beautification along Seacrest Boulevard Mayor Taylor made this announcement and advised that this project will encore pass the entire length of the City. He asked the entire commumty to participate in this citywide effort. Hank Ackermann is heading up this project. Commissioner Bradley stated that some of the Commissioners are going to a conference that day and would not be able to participate in this cleanup. B. Presentations 1. Proclamations 13 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 "Fire Prevention Week" - October 5 - 11, 1997 Accepted by Fire Chief Bill Bingham Mayor Taylor read a proclamation declarin~g October 5 through October 11 1997 as Fire Prevention Week and presented it to Chief Bingham. "National Red Ribbon Celebration" - October 23 - 31, 1997 Mayor Taylor read a proclamation declaring October 23 through October 31. 1997 as National Red Ribbon Celebration and presented it to Police Chief Marshall Gage. Commissioner Bradley advised that he sits on the Board of the Partnership for a Drug Free Community, which puts on the Red Ribbon Celebration. He advised anyone interested in tickets for the uncheon at the PGA Marriott or sponsorship opportunities to see him after the meeting. "Head Start Awareness Month" - October, 1997 - Accepted by Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Taylor read a proclamation declaring October 1997 as Head Start Awareness Month. On behalf of Lena Rahming, the Director of [he Boynton Beach Child Care Center. Mr. Hawkins accepted this proclamation and pointed out that the City of Boynton Beach has been supportive of this Child Care Center for over 10 years by providing afterschool care and other services at this center. Vice Mayor Titcomb advised that he recently attended the southeastern regiona conference of the Head Start program and had the opportunity to meel Dr. Stephen Golightly, the Regional Director. Boynton Beach is highly recognized as running a long- standing successful program. In addition the Federal Government intends to ~ncrease the program over the next several years and they are encouraging local communities to form focus groups and planning groups for these types of centers to look at the needs of the community, and funding will flow to support those goals. Boynton Beach is in a good position to take advantage of this. d, The Mayor's Cup Mayor Taylor stated that about five years ago, the City of Greenacres decided to organize a golf tournament labeled The Mayor's Cup. The idea was to create pride in the communities and all cities were eligible to put together a team comprised of their employees. Boynton Beach won the first tournament and brought home the Mayor's Cup. Two years after that. the County's team won it two years in a row. Last year the 14 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 City of Palm Springs won it. Mayor Taylor was proud to announce that the City of Boynton Beach won the tournament this year. The team consisted of Scott Blasie. Chades Frederick, Shawn Lee. and Mayor Taylor. Mayor Taylor presented The Mayor's Cup to Mr. Blasie who. in turn, presented it to the City Manager. Mr. Blasie hoped to keep The Mayor's Cup around a little longer than the last time. IV. CONSENTAGENDA A. Minutes 1. Special City Commission Meeting of September 5, 1997 No additions, deletions, or corrections were made to these minutes. 2. Special City Commission Meeting of September 16, 1997 Commissioner Bradley corrected the last sentence in the fifth paragraph on page 5 to read "The experience the employees have from this is that even contract employees are not safe." Regular City Commission Meeting of September 16, 1997 No addition, deletions, or corrections were made to the above minutes, Bids - Recommend Approval - All expenditures are approved in the 1997-98 Adopted Budget Approve Annual Dry Cleaning quote/Police Uniforms - Quote #070-211-97/CJD to OAKWOOD CLEANERS/LA SAND of Boynton Beach, Florida. This vendor also offers a 10% discount to all City Employees. Budgeted Amount: $17,000. The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding this quote to Oakwood Cleaners/La Sand of Boynton Beach. This vendor was the lowest, most responsive, responsible bidder who met all specifications and also offers a 10 percent discount to all City employees. Approval Utilities Department request for In-Place Lining Rehabilitation of Sewer Mains at Federal Highway and Ocean Avenue piggybacking an extended bid of Palm Beach County #WUD 96-33, "Annual Contract for Reconstruction of Sanitary Sewer Lines" with Insituform Technologies, Inc., Plant City, 15 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 Florida, in the amount of $63,836 (Contract Period: April 16, 1997 to April 16, 1998) The Sewage Collection Divisio~ recently televised the vitrified clay pipe sewer mains and found severe joint leakage. Since the FDOT is going to be in the same area for the resurfacing project, the Utilities Department thought this would be a good time to reconstruct the damaged sewer mains and coordinate both projects. ITl has been used by the Utilities Department in other rehabilitating sewer main projects and have found them to be a responsible competent contractor. C. Resolutions Proposed Resolution No. R97-172 Re: Approwng new job descriptions and reclassifications approved in the 1997/98 budget Commissioner Jaskiewicz pulled this item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Proposed Resolution No. R97-165 P,e: Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a banner attachment agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Florida Power & Light Company permitting attachment of decorative banners to certain FPL-owned utility poles Proposed Resolution No. R97-166 Re: Encouraging the Florida Legislature and The Palm Beach County School Board to appropriate funding for the construction of a high school in Boynton Beach and authorizing the City Clerk to forward a copy to the appropriate members of the House of Representatives and Senate and The Palm Beach County School Board Proposed Resolution No. R97-167 Re: Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County for Recreation. Athletics and Police (R.A.P.) Program Proposed Resolution No. R97-168 Re: Approving execution of grant agreement with the Florida Department of State. Historical Records Advisory Board in the amount of $4.900 for Boynton E~each Cultural Centre Archival Development Project Proposed Resolution No. R97-169 Re: Approving renewal of contract with Children's Services Council (CSC) for the 1997-98 fiscal year Latchkey Afterschool Program in the amount of $87.967 16 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 7. Proposed Resolution No. R97-170 Re: Approving renewal of contract with Child Care Resource and Referral, Inc., for substitute teachers in the Latchkey Afterschool Program for the 1997-98 fiscal year 8. Proposed Resolution No. R97-171 Re: Ratifying the appointment of Vance & Doney, PA to provide legal services related to the development of the Downtown Stormwater Improvements Project Commissioner Bradley pulled this item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. D. Ratification of Planning & Development Board Action 1. Major Site Plan Modification for Clear Copy 2. New Site Plan for Woolbright Medical Office ............ POSTPONED FROM AUGUST 19, 1997 CITY COMMISSION MEETING E. Approval of Bills A list of these bills is attached to the original minutes of this meeting on file in the City Clerk's Office. F. Approve draft language in Request for Proposal for a Classification and Compensation Study and authorization to solicit proposals from qualified firms to complete this work Commissioner Jaskiewicz pulled this item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. G. Approve disinterment of cremains from Sunrise Building, Section G. Niche F-3 requested by L. ori Ann Holman Faroni The cremains are being removee for the purpose of burial in another state. H. Approve request by Edward & Jois Wallschlag to transfer Cemetery Lots 109 and 110 to Seth Chase, 1009 SW 3rd Way, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426 These lots are in Block B of Boynton Beach Memorial Park. I, Approve Records Disposition Request Compliance and approved by the State #10 submitted by Code 17 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 This Records Disposition Request was authorized by the State. Motion Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the minutes, which were approved separately, and Items C.l.C.8, and F. Vice Mayor Titcomb seconded the motion, which carded unanimously. Motion Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve the minutes as amended. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion which carried unanimously. II. ADMINISTRATIVE Accept resignation from Eleanor Krusell, Regular Member, Advisory Board on Children & Youth Motion Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to accept Ms. Krusell's resignation from the Advisory Board on Children and Youth. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion which carried unanimously. B. Appointments to be made Appointment To Be Made Length of Term Board Expiration Date II Bradley MayorTaylor II Bradley II Bradley MayorTaylor II Bradley Bradley MayorTaylor III Jaskiew~cz Titcomb Titcomb* II Bradley III Jaskiewicz II Bradley MayorTaylor* Titcomb* Adv. Bd. on Children & Youth Alt Adv. Bd. on Children & Youth Stu/Reg Adv. Bd. On Children & Youth Reg Civil Service Board Alt Cemetery Board Reg Cemetery Board Alt Code Enforcement Board Alt Community Relations Board Alt Community Relations Board Alt Community Relations Board Reg Community Relations Board Reg Library Board Alt Senior Advisory Board Alt Recreation & Parks Board Alt S,H,I,P. Affordable Housing Reg S.H.I.P. Affordable Housing Alt 1 yr term to 4/98 TABLED-1 1 yr term to 4/98 TABLED-1 2 yr term to 4/99-i 2 yr term to 4/99 TABLED-1 3 yrtermto 4/00 I yrtermto4/98 I yrterm to9/98 I yrtermto4/98 I yrterm to4/98 3 yrtermto4/00 3 yrtermto4/00 1 yrtermto 4/98 1 yrtermto 4/98 TABLED-1 TABLED-1 TABLED-1 TABLED-1 TABLED-1 TABLED-1 TABLED-3 TABLED-1 TABLED-1 1 yr term to 4/98 TABLED-1 Iyr term to 6~98 TABLED(3) I yr term to 6/98 TABLED(3) 18 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 *NOTE: Indicates appointment will rotate at next meeting if not filled. Motion Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to remove the tabled appointments from the table. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Taylor appointed Steven Kuehn as a regular student member to the Advisory Board on Children and Youth, without objection. Commissioner Bradley appointed Rita Leidner as a regular member to the Advisory Board on Children and Youth. without objection. Commissioner Jaskiewicz appointed Olive Field as an alternate member to the Senior Advisory Board. without objection Mayor Taylor moved up Rev. Randolph Lee from an alternate member to a regular member of the S.H.I.P. Affordable Housing Committee, without objection. Vice Mayor Titcomb appointed Richard Wall as an alternate member to the S.H.I.P. Affordable Housing Committee. without objection. Motion Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the appointments made [his evening and to table the remaining appointments. Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion which carried unanimously. C. 1. Proposed Resolution No. R97-172 Re: Approving new job descriptions and reclassifications approved in the 1997/98 budget F. Approve draft language in Request for Proposal for a Classification and Compensation Study and authorization to solicit proposals from qualified firms to complete this work of Item C.1 until the Commissioner Jaskiewicz suggested delaying approval Classification and Compensation Study is completed. City Manager Willis advised that the Early Retirement Incentive Program will affect reclassifications. The window of opportunity opens November 1. 1997 and runs through January 1. 1998. In the interim, we will be meeting with all department heads to look at opportunities for streamlining and restructuring the entire City. She anticipated being 19 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 able to bring all the information back to the Commission in January or February, depending on when the study comes in. Mayor Taylor pointed out that these reclassifications were already approved in the budget. Commissioner Jaskiewicz still thinks Item C.1 ~s inconsistent with Item F. She asked how the study would affect these reclassifications. City Manage~ Willis advised that these positions have been approved in conjunction with the Fiscal Year 1997/98 budget. The study will compare how positions rank in conjunction with each other and will ensure that the ranking ~s on a par between positions and also with other cities. Commissioner Jaskiewicz withdrew her objection. Motion Commissioner Tillman moved to approve Items IV.C,1 and IV.F. Vice Mayor Titcomb seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Proposed Resolution No. R97-171 Re: Ratifying the appointment of Vance & Doney, PA to provide legal services related to the development of the Downtown Stormwater Improvements Project Commissioner Bradley advised that he found out about the workings as it relates to the stormwater utility and the possible building of retention ponds in an area near the marina project through the newspaper. He was concerned that he did not hear about this straightforward as a Commissioner, In the ensuing memos, it seemed to him that either departments or the manager's office was not communicating directly with the City Attorney's Office. He wanted assurance that we are not looking at another Torcivia situation, City Manager Willis believes this was an oversight and advised that the situation has been corrected. She has since invited a member of the Legal Department to attend the staff meetings in the City Manager's Office. She believes this will prevent any reoccurrence of this type of situation. Motion Commissioner Bradley moved to :approve Item IV.C.8. Vice Mayor Titcomb Seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2O MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 V. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Set Workshop Date for Presentation by City Staff on the subject of Utility Billing City Manager Willis advised that the six-month period expires in November and the vendors are anxious to speak to the Commission. This workshop was scheduled for Friday, November 7, 1997~ at 4:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers. VI. PUBLIC AUDIENCE Dee Zibelli, 440 Ocean Parkway, spoke of what she considered the unprofessional way that the Commission eliminated Todd Kotas' position from the budget, and the way Mr. Kotas was treated. She felt one of the reasons that this position was eliminated was because Mr. Kotas did not agree with the Commission about the boat storage and the downtown revitalizatic ~. She felt politics should stay out of Civil Service and protection should be given to both the employer and the employees. Dr. Mark Roberts said he prevailed in two lawsuits against the City and the City was ordered to pay him Court costs. He has yet to receive payment.from the City. He would like the City to ook into paying the Court costs He felt the City Commission is doing a great disservice to the City residents by voting tonight in the manner that they did. He recommended that the Commission reconsider their vote with regard to the Clear Copy issue. Reginald Stambaugh, the attorney for RHS Corporation and Mark Roberts. stated that Item D.1 was placed on the Consent Agenda. That item ~s a major site plan modification for Clear Copy. He stated that the Circuit Court heard a case quashing the site plan approval for Clear Copy and a new site plan should be before the Commission. He objected because proper notice and proper procedural due process has not been provided and the essential requirements of law are not being followed. A major site plan modification is not [antamount to approving a new site plan. There are specific criteria to be followed with a major versus minor site plan modification that is not relevant to these proceedings and the Commission's ratification of a committee's decision is misplaced, He urged the Commission to reconsider prior to any type of appellate proceeding. He requested the Commission to examine the documents that Dr. Roberts and RHS Corporation provided to them yesterday, Those documents were also presented before the committee whose decision the Commission is ratifying this evening. James Miriani, 728 N.E. 8th Avenue, spoke on behalf of some of the senior citizens and requested everyone to speak into the microphones. 21 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 Victor Norfus, 261 .North Palm Drive, invited everyone to the second Family Pilgrimage on October 16. 1997 at Ezell Hester Center from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. He stated that in December of 1996, many black residents of Palm Beach County met in Lake Worth to rekindle the spirit of the Million Man March that was held on October 16. 1995 in Washington D.C. A Family Pilgrimage was developed from that group of residents. Its main purpose is to make a positive difference in our community. The second pilgrimage will be held at Ezell Hester Center. Our purpose is to apprise the community about what is going on in the community and inform them of the different activities that they can get involved in to improve the community. No one else wishing to speak, Mayor Taylor declared the Public Audience closed. VII. PUBLIC HEARING Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Woolbright Medical Office Basehart Consulting, Inc. Joseph R. Jingoli Southwest corner of Woolbright Road and Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) E-4 Canal Request to amend a previous rezomng condition which imits building height to one story or 15' All those who intended to testify were sworn in by Attorney Cherof. He advised that the documents in the Commission backup package this evening will automatically be made part of the record. If anyone wants other documents to be part of the record, those documents should be identified and given to the clerk. Bob Basehart. agent for this project, stated that he is an AICP certified planner. He has been in the planning business for 19 years in government and 11 years in the private sector. This property was rezoned to office commercial (C-1) in 1987 and there were four conditions placed on the approval of the project at that time. The first was that the distance between the commercial buildings and the adjacent homes should be maximized. The second condition was that there be a six-foot high concrete block wal along the southern and the western boundaries of the property. The third condition was that the parking lot lighting be directed away from the adjacent residences. The fourth condition was that the building height be limited to 15 feet. or one story. This fourth condition is the only condition he wished to address this evening. He believed that eliminating this one-stow limitation enhances the ability to comply with the first condition. He wants to build two 18,000 square feet medical office buildings on the site. He believes that the site pan that was submitted and approved earlier this evening is superior to the plan that was submitted in 1987, The 1987 plan was speculative and there were no real tenants. He now has a real project ready to go. If two stories are allowed, the site coverage can be reduced, resulting in more open 22 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 space. Twenty-three percent of the site will be impervious area. It allows better site circulation so that the traffic on the site cimulates better and more efficiently and allows the parking to be closer to the buildings. By allowing two stories, he can centralize the placement of the buildings and put parking closer to the buildings so that people do not have to walk as far from their car to the buildings. It enables the buildings to be placed farther away from the residential property line. The end result is a more functional and attractive site and this would be a better asset to the property owner and the City. He referred to the letter from Bill Lynch. the President of the Leisureville Homeowners' Association. in support of this request. Tambri Heyden, Director of Planning and Zoning, concurred with the applicant's comments and had nc rebuttals. She referred to a comment on Exhibit C. which would retain the original three remaining conditions. Lee Wische. 1302 S.W. 18th Street. advised that Palm Beach Leisureville had no objections to this project. Commissioner Jaskiewicz inquired about the height of the building. Mr. Basehart advised that the building would be 22 feet high with a three-foot parapet to hide the mechanical equipment. Motion Vice Mayor Ti~comb moved to approve this item. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. VIII. BIDS None. IX. DEVELOPMENT PLANS None. X. NEW BUSINESS Items for Discussion Requested by Commissioner Matt Bradley Grant Application Partnership with Motorola and School District - Request for $2,500 for Congress Middle & Poinciana Elementary Schools for problem solving program .................. POSTPONED FROM 9/16 MEETING 23 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 Commissioner Bradley introduced John Almond the Education Manager from Motorola. He stated that Motorola is a strong contributor towards education district-wide. particularly in Boynton Beach and specifically to Poinciana Elementary School and Congress Middle School. Mr. Almond stated that this Total Community Satisfaction grant was issued by the School District in March of 1997. It test pilots the program in 10 schools throughout the School District for the 1997/98 school year. Poinciana Elementary and Congress Middle Schools again are showing their leadership by participating in working with teachers to teach them new strategies and creating teams beyond just assembling some students. It gives them specific strategies on forming the team, understanding diversity within the team, and provides teachers with strategies and skills for evaluating problems. The students learn how to identify real classroom problems that they are dealing with in education. We believe that authentic problems lead to greater and deeper learning for students. By having K through 8 continuum with Poinciana Elementary and Congress Middle Schools as the students progress from one school to the next. it ~s a seamless education process. We find this to be extremely valuable to the classroom and to the students. The fact that it is a process allows it to be taught to other faculty members. That is the thruSt behind the program. He presented the opportunity for the City of Boynton Beach to participate in this program. He was present this evening to explore the possibility of the City contributing financially and through consultants (people who may be able and interested in working with the students at Poinciana Elementary and Congress Middle Schools as they go through their problem identification and problem solving process). Motorola has contributed to the program financially. Mr. Almond represents the company for education and is the Chairperson for the Bus~ness Advisory Council, which is an oversight committee to this School-to-Work grant for the School District and shares in the responsibility for creating additional funding over and above what the grant has already provided. Commissioner Jaskiewicz was proud of Motorola and felt they were a model for the whole country with regard to business, school, and community participation projects. She said they do a tremendous amount for our youth and she was looking forward to having a high school and Motorola working closely with the high school for continuity in education. Commissioner Bradley advised that they are looking for $10.000 in matching funds. He suggested that the City contribute $2.500. He felt it was important to have other partners at the table. He felt it would send a strong message district-wide, in particular to Motorola, that the City of Boynton Beach is a player and expects to be at the table and will continue to talk and make sure that good things happen collaboratively with Motorola. 24 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 City Manager Wil lis advised that this would come out of the promotional account. Motion Commissioner Tillman moved to approve $2.500 for this program. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Items for Discussion Requested by Commissioner Jaskiewicz 1. Florida Charter Schools This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. C, Items for Discussion Requested by Mayor Taylor Signs for the Boynton Leisureville Fair Mayor Taylor advised that every year Boynton Leisureville has a fair and requests permission to allow them to put up five s~gns advertising the fair in their community. The fair is scheduled for October 23rd. Motion Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to approve this request. seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Vice Mayor Titcomb 2. The Boynton Beach Snack Bar Lease Mayor Taylor advised that the Boynton Beach Snack Bar lease was due to be renewed several months ago. This item was tabled because Commissioner Bradley pointed out that we might want Lo consider expanding the snack bar into a restaurant type operation. The man who operates the snack bar inquired about the status of the lease. City Manager Willis stated that this dovetails into our discussions with Ocean Ridge regarding that property. We are concerned that if we put it all on the table while those negotiations were pending, they might begin to utilize that as a tool. She would like to keep the two issues separate. If we take this to the table while these other negotiations are pending, she was afraid they might get linked. She will contact the owner of the snack bar and apprise him of the situation. Mayor Taylor stated that he read an article in the newspaper this mormng about Ocean Ridge appointing two of their council members to negotiate with us with regard to the parking issue. Commissioner Bradley suggested that Mayor Taylor and Vice Mayor Titcomb negotiate on behalf of the City of Boynton Beach, 25 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 3. The Bay Club Mayor Taylor advised that the Bay Club has been put on the market for sale. He wondered if the City is interested in purchasing this property. He stated that the City Attorney feels there is a clear title, although there may be some taxes due. The Commission was in favor of pursuing the purchase of this property Commissioner Bradley would like to see some options for funding this. City Attorney Cherof advised that the process would start with obtaining appraisals to use as a benchmark for preliminary negotiation with the property owner in order to obtain an option contract. There is no need to discuss dollars at this point. A document will come back to the City Commission for discussion. 4. News Rack Ordinance Mayor Taylor stated that some cities have one-unit news racks that hold six or eight different newspapers The unit is one color and the city designates where they can be installed. All other racks would be eliminated. The newspapers would pay the City a monthly fee. Some cities already have a news rack ordinance which we can emulate. City Attorney Cherof advised that Coral Gables started this process to try to achieve a balance between eliminating visual blight and the first amendment interests of the newspapers. There was a Federal Court case where the City of Coral Gables' ordinance was upheld. The Coral Gables' ordinance has been copied by several cities. The Commission was in favor of pursuing a news rack ordinance. 5. Contract Policy Mayor Taylor advised that some time ago, we allowed department heads to approve contracts up to $10,000. He was concerned that this could possibly be abused if a department head always gave the business to the same professional. Also. he was concerned about a department head hiring an attorney without finding out if we had the ability to handle something in-house. He wondered if we should have a clear-cut policy on this. City Manager Willis felt a clear distinction should be made between goods and services and that legal services should be exempted. Commissioner Jaskiewicz would like to know in advance about these types of expenditures. Mayor Taylor would not like any action started before the Commission has approved those items on the Consent Agenda 26 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 The Commission agreed to exempt legal services. Xl. LEGAL A. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING 1. Proposed Ordinance No. 097-47 Re: Amending Part II Chapter 4. Animals and Fowl, of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances to delete Sections 4-1 through 4-51 of Chapter 4 in their entirety, reserving said sections; providing for the creation of Sections 4-1 through 4-38 Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. O97-47 by title only. Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing; however, no one wished to address this item. Motion Commissioner Tillman moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 097-47. Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Proposed Ordinance No. 097-48 Re: Approving the deletion of Section 2-91 of the Code of Ordinances and replacing said section with a new schedule of penalties/fines consistent with the uniform method of code enforcement citation utilized by Palm Beach County Attorney C herof read Proposed Ordinance No. 097-48 by title only. Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing; however, no one wished to address this item. Motion Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No 097-48. A roll call vote was polled by the City Commissioner Tillman seconded the motion. Clerk. The motion carried unanimously. B. Ordinances - Ist Reading 1. Proposed Ordinance No. 097-49 Retirement Incentive Program Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 097-49 by title only. Re: Adopting the Early 27 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing; however, no one wished to address this item. Motion Commissioner Tillman moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No, 097-49. Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion. Commissioner Bradley asked if this would stay in the Code after January 1, 1998. City Manager Willis answered affirmatively and explained that it refers to an event that will always have an actuarial impact on the plan. Commissioner Bradley asked if the concerns about notification and deadlines have been met. City Attorney Cherof advised that they have been taken care of. The Commission previously approved the plan. The notices were prepared revised, and reissued tc all the employees with appropriate lines for them to indicate that they received the documents, The Finance Department is tracking each employee who is qualified to, make certain all notice reauirements have been satisfied. The window for executing the agreement for participation closes November 5. 1997. The last day for employment must be no later than January 1.1998. A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried unanimously. C. Resolutions None. D. Other None. XlI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. XlII. OTHER None. 28 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 7, 1997 XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Commission. the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ATTEST: City/Clerk Recording Secretary (Four Tapes) CITY OFBOYNTON BEACH Mayor Comm~s'sioher 29 DEVELOPMENT ORDER CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Woolbrignt Medical Office APPLICANT: Joseph R. Jingoli APPLICANT'S AGENT: Robert E. Basehart, AICP APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 3131 Princeton Pike, Bidg. ~t4, Suite 209, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 DATE OF HEARING BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: A,~ d~2--'--'~r~',~ ~ /~'~' TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: New Site Plan LOCATION OF PROPER-PC: Southwest corner of Woolbright Road and the E-4 Canal DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO. THIS MA'i FER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Be.,.,,, ,, Florida on the date of: hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: 1.. Application for the relief.sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The Applicant ¢" HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "B" with notation "included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby ¢' GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. 7. Other DATED: ~ ~--/-./~ ~' City Clerk j:\SHRDATA',Plan hinges HARED\WP\PRO J ECTS~ r own\CD PA\D EVE LO P MENT ORDER.doc EXHIBIT "B" Conditions of Approval Project name: Woolbright Medical Office File number: NWgSP 97-013 Reference: The plans consist of 6 sheets identified as 2nd Review, New Site Plan. File # NWSP 97-013 with a July 9, 1997 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. DEPARTM]ENTS iNCLUDE [ REJECT PUBLIC WORKS Comments: 1. The dumpster located on the east side of the property meets the requirements for size, but does not have the proper angle for approach that city vehicles need. The dumpster location will have to be tamed clockwise for a safe approach. UTILITIgS Comments: 2. Pall trees shall be the only tree species allowed within utilities easements. Canopy trees may be planted outside of the easement so that roots and branches will not impact those utilities within the easement in the foreseeable future (Sec. 7.5-18.1). 3. Department of Health permits will be required for the water and sewer sYstems serving this project (Sec. 26-12). 4. A capacity reservation fee will be due for this project upon the Utilities Department request for signature on the Health Department application forms or within 30 days of site plan approval. This fee will be determined based upon final meter size (Sec. 26-34(E)). 5. Water and sewer lines to be owned and operated by the City shall be included within utility easements. Show all proposed easements on the engineering drawings, using a minimum width of 12 feet. The easements shall be dedicated via separate instrument to the city (Sec. 26-33(a)). 6. Appropriate backflow preventers will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one (Sec. 26- 207). 7. Water meter sizes are smaller than normally installed for the use specified. Please provide engineering calculations. FIRE Comments: 8. The parking lot and any turns within shall accommodate the ttm~ing radius of the aerial ladder track. Page 2 Woolbright Medical Office File No. NWSP 97-013 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT POLICE Comments: None ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 9. On both the site plan & drainage plan, indicate stop bars at all stop sign locations. [MUTCH] 10. Provide the city with a copy of the county permit required for work on ~Woolbright Road. [Chapter 23, Article II.H.6.] 11. Add a stop bar/sign for westbound traffic in the northwest parking area just .before entering the west driveway egress lane. [MUTCD] the ingress/egress pavement arrows shown within the Woolbright 12. Remove R/W. Install "Right Turn Only" arrows in front of the stop bars. [MUTCD] 13. Add "Right Turn Only" post signs underneath the egress driveway stop : signs. Additionally, mstall O Way" arrow, post mounted signs in the Woolbright Road medians directly across from the two exit driveways. [MUTCD] 14. :A curb cut detail for the handicap access aisles at the sidewalk will be required at time of permitting. [Florida Accessibility Code] 15. Provide an engineer's sealed certification that "the drainage plan will conform with all rules, regulations and codes including, but not limited to, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 of the City's Land Development V Regulations". [Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2.] 16. Provide pavement arro~v markings to delineate lanes within parking lot aisles. [MUTCD] 17. On the north side of the medical office building (south side of the north parking lot), the sidewalk dimension on the site plan is shown as 7 feet and V the dimension on the drainage plan is shown as 5 feet. Provide consistency ha dimensions on both plans. Page 3 Woolbright Medical Office File No. NWSP 97-013 18. All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the city's code requirements at time of application. These pcn~mits include, but are not limited to the following; site lighting, paving, drainage, curbin~ landscaping, irrigation and traffic control devices. Permits required from ~// agencies such as the FDOT, PBC, SFWMD, LWDD and any other permitting ag~acy shall be included with your permit ~equest. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 19. On the site plan place a note indicating that the required handicapped accessible path leading to the entrances of both buildings from the abutting public right-of-way and each handicapped parking space will be designed constructed in compliance with the regulations specified in the Florida ~ and Accessibility Code for Building Construction, Section 4.1.2 III (1) thru (4)~ Where applicable, specify with notes on the plan the location of the required curb cut ramps. 20. Where applicable, provide the following information on the Paving and Drainage Plan: a) Show the location of the handicapped accessible curb cut ramp(s). b) Provide a detail drawing of the curb cut ramp(s). c) Specify the finish grade elevations and/or slope of the accessible paths ' required to both buildings from the abutting right-of-way and the / handicapped parking spaces. ~/ d) Identify the finish floor elevation of each building. Note: All drawings, dimensions, surface finishes, elevations and slopes shall comply with the regulations specified in the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction, Section 4.1.2 III (1) thru (4). 21. At time of site plan review, building and site signage is required to be submitted and reviewed for compliance with the applicable code regulations. Because the applicant did not provide the requested detail drawings of the site and building signage including showing, identifying // and dimensioning the location, size, color, type, style, height or form of illumination, the monument sign shown on the plan view drawings shall be omitted from the plans. To clarify the status of the signage for the project, place a note on the site plan and elevation view drawings of the buildings indicating that the site and building signage will be approved under a separate site plan review submittal specifically for signage. [Chapter 21 - Sign Code and Chapter 9 - Community Design Plan, Section 10.I.] 22. Permit plans for the proposed project shall comply with the applicable /~ Building, Energy and Handicapped Codes. [Chapter 20 - Building, Housing and Construction Regulations]. Page 4 Woolbright Medical Office File No. NWSP 97-013 23. The 100 square foot proposed monument sign illustrated on the site plan exceeds the 64 maximum square foot for signage and is not part of this request. Remove the monumant sign drawing from the plan. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: 24, The applicant shall quantify the existing Cabbage Palm trees which will be ~// relocated on the site. 25. The applicant shall indicate if any of the existing Ficus hedge plants will be preserved on the site, or replaced with new hedge materials. 26. The applicant is required to provide landscaping and irrigation to the Woolbright Road median abutting the project. The city Parks Division has a policy and procedure manual directing how the median landscaping shall be designed for furore city maintenance. [Comprehensive Plan Policy]. The city is currently in the design phase to landscape/irrigate all of the Woolbright Road medians from N.W. 22nd Street east to Corporate Drive (5 medians). The applicant can choose to participate with the city in the allocated costs to complete the one median abutting the site or the applicant may choose to complete all of the median improvements as part of the site improvements that will be reviewed by staff. ?LANNING AND ZONTNG Comments: 27. Provide a clause on the survey stating that the property was abstracted for right-of-way and easements, as required by LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.A. 28. On the Landscape Plan, indicate percentage of native species for code required landscaping. City of Boynton Beach ordinance #89-38 and Comprehensive Plan Policy 4.4.6 state that native vegetation species shall satisfy at least 50% of all required site landscaping. 29. An amended traffic report shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department for review by Palm Beach County Traffic Division. 30. All exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, etc. shall be screened from view by a wall or continuous hedge as described in Chapter 9, Community Design Plan, Sec. 10.C.4. 31. On the site plan, indicate required setbacks and their dimensions for the C- 1 zoning district, as per Chapter 2, Section 6, as required by the LDR [/'/ Chapter 4, Section 7.B.~ Page 5 Woetbright Medical Office File No. NWSP 97-013 32. All exterior surfaces of the structure(s) shall be depicted on elevations submitted for permit, including color code mad manufacturer's name of products. 33. Building height shall be limited to 15 feet as stipulated by the conditions of rezoning (City Commission Meeting of November 17, 1987). Prior to a building permit, submit an application to change the rezoning condition. A permit will notbe issued until the necessary ordinance has been adopted. Approval of the site plan is contingent upon adoption of the ordinance. 34. Provide buffer wall details including color, finish material, and setback. According to LDR, Chapter 2 Section 4.L the minimum setback shall be 2 feet. 35. Indicate the width of the required vegetative buffer between the vehicular use area and the Woolbright Road right-of-way (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Art II, ,. Section 5.D. 1) 36. On the permit set of drawings, indicate the height of the parapet wall that V/ will be used to screen rooftop equipment. ADDITIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS 37. NONE. ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSIONS CONDITIONS 38. _ '_ - /bme s:\projects~cond of apprX, D~ELOPMENT ORDER CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Clear Copy APPLICANT: Robert Feldman .... APPLICANT'S AGENT: Robert Feldman AGENT'S ADDRESS: 660 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard DATE OF HEARING BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: October 7, 1997 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Major Site Plan Modification LOCATION,OF PROPERTY: 660 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO. THIS MA'FI'ER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant ~n a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The Applicant X HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "B" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby X GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. 7. Other City Clerk \\CH\MAIN\SHRDATA\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\CLEAR COPY~MSPM\DEVELOPMENT ORDER. doc EXHIBIT "B" Conditions of Approval Project name: Clear Copy File number: MSPM 97-002 Reference: The plans consist of llsheets identified as 1st Review, Maior Site Plan Modification. File # MSPM 97-002 with a August 18, 1997 planning and Zoning date stamp marking. I DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE I REJECT PUBLIC WORKS Comment~: None X UTILITIES CommentS: None X Comments None X POLICE Comments: None X ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: None X BUILDING DIVISION CQmments None X pARKs AND RECREATION C~mme~ts: None X FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: None X PLANNING AND ZONING Co,mments None ADDITIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS 1.~ NONE AI?DITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS [ I 2. --T-o-be d~mmhl~d. /~g/'~ s:\projects',cond of appr~ CITY CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH COMMISSION AGENDA APPROVALOFBILLS OCTOBER7,1997 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY INC ............................................. $149,992.74 PO# 13654. Mangrove Park Project, Pymt #7 Odginal Contract ............................................................................. $1,380,000.00 Change Orders ....................................................................................... - 4,071.40 Adjusted Contract ............................................................................... 1,375,928.60 Payments to Date ............................................................................... 1,147,639.43 Contract Balance .................................................................................. $78,296.43 Pay From Cap Imp Fund-302-412-5-630-12 LANG ENGINEERING ......................................................................... $ 22,056.30 IAQ nv# 19, 20 Pay From Cap Imp Fund- 302-194-5-640-05 THESE BILLS ARE APPROVED AND VERIFIED FOR PAYMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT HEADS INVOLVED. DIANE REESE, FINANCE DIRECTOR GATEWAY ~TUOY AREA ~ pr~ect Boundary CITY CENTER 0 500 1000 F~--T ~TUDY AREA NOTES: $OUTHSlDE STUDY AREA CITY CENTER PRIMARY TARGET AREA t '"'"""' ' ~"~' / '~'~'" II SOUTHSlDE PRIMARY TARGET AREA ~OTE8: CRA BOUNDARY ? ~o ROLLING GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL E. ZELL HESTER JR. ~ BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER BOAT CLUB PARK PARK NEIGHBORHOODS, DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS SARA SIMMS pARK GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POINCIANA SCHOOL WILLOW OCE~AN A\¢~ FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS II NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC FACILITIES TARGET AREA LAND USE PATrERNS PLANNED PUBLIC AND/OR PRIVATE PROJECTS 1 DISTR~CT TRADE WINDS DISTRICT WOOL.BRIGHT DISTRICT FRAMEWORK PLAN EXISTING AND PLANNED PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES STREET SYSTEM DATE: BOYNTON BEACH VISION 20/20 INITIAL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FINDINGS Prepared by L. B. Limited & Associates, Inc. - Public Relations INTRODUCTION The originators of the Vision 20/20 redevelopment plan tmderstood the importance of learmng what the people of Boynton Beach think should be done with respect to redevelopment in this community. As public relations consultants we have sttmmarized the thoughts, concerns and suggestions from the public by way o£ several community meetings and two public workshops. The Consultants conducted three community meetings. The first was a meeting with the Royal Palm Neighborhood Association on August 7. The other associations represented were Village Royal and Inlet Cove. The second was held at the Head Start Headquarters on August 12. Those in attendance were residents and property owners who live primarily north of Boynton Beach Boulevard. The third community meeting was with the Neighborhood Forum Association at the Bible Church of God on August 26. Those in attendance were residents and business owners who reside north of Boynton Beach Boulevard. Each of these meetings lasted for approximately two hours. A set of prepared questions were used to compare similar comments or concerns from the participants. The questions consisted of six areas of interest. They include; the general conditions of the neighborhood, single family vs rental, mount of green space/parks, conditions of sidewalks, curbs and bikepaths, the tralllc through. the area and what types of hnprovements can take place in the next several years. THE PIIBIJC WORKSHOPS The Team held two public workshops, one for those who reside north of Ocean and the second for those south of Ocean. At these workshops, presentations were made on statistics and community prolile, traffic and urban design concepts. The participants were then asked to go to one of three maps (identilied by where they Live or own property) and give suggestions on redevelopment. These meetings also lasted about two hours. -page 1- - :: :~ (Community Meetings) Conditions of the neighborhoods - · property owners must be responsible for their home/business · when the City makes improvements, it prompts residents to improve their property · MLK has been abandoned by the City and community. There may be as many as three plans for the redevelopment of MLK and nothing has been initiated Property m/x- · The Terrace must be addressed, either improve it and add recreational fac'~ties or tear it down as a hazardous site. · Residents define mix 60o/o single faintly, 40% rental near Gateway, residents define mix 60% rental, 40% single family near MLK. · Need mixed use along MLK · Need affordable renovations/revitaliTation to allow local people to remain · Need for community center/senior center, police substation, Black cultural center, affordable homes and mixed use development · Study zoning for home based businesses Green space - · Improve Rolling Green and Sarah Simms park · Add trees to green space · Develop outdoor programs for kids Sidewalks. paths e[c - · Include public in Gateway design · Research where kids now walk in street and add sidewalks {school/play) · Design for disabled and elderly Traffic - refer to David Plummer & Assoc. documentation -p~e2- :~ --_ ~ - , - {Public Workshops) The presentations were the focus of these meetings. The following are some comments made by the participants while reviewing the large maps. · designate 3 block stretch for redevelopment on MLIC Residents have concrete plans. Look at zoning issue. Plan for mixed use. · acquire property at Ocean and RR track for future parking needs · build boardwalk along water from 6th to Ocean · city acquire Cherry Hill Public Housing development, bttlldoze row houses · preserve Mangrove Park green space - add walk paths and fishing dock · combine residential area from Boynton Beach north, east of Federal as one study area - combine residential area south of Boynton, east of Federal as another study area · re-think boat storage/retail development, too many incentives to developer · how will we pay for the improvements that are recommended? · Boynton Beach BI is the entrance to the City, it must look like a gateway to the Ocean area CONCLI ISION The public is, on the one hand, very excited about the revitalization of their City and on the other hand skeptical about anything changing at all. Most citizens are very concerned about what changes can/will take place in their neighborhood and less preoccupied with the commercial district concept. Business owners look forward to additional patrons, and at the same time are concerned about being priced out of the real estate market. In a sense, Boynton is two cities in one. The question from the person at the second workshop 'How will we pay for this" is the key to the success of the plan. By keeping the public informed, and by addressing a few major concerns, the City and the Vision 20/20 Team will have the confidence of the citizens to make this a reality. -page 3- ONLy BOYNTON BEACH VISION 20/20 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING #97~36.RpT october 3, 1997 Prepared By: David Plummer & Associates, Inc. 901 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 108 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 BOYNTON BEACH VISION 20/20 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING The Boynton Beach Vision 20/20 implementation plan requires that we develop Traffic Calming programs be developed for two (2) delineated neighborhoods. The scope of services does not provide any direction as to how these neighborhoods will be selected or who will select the neighborhoods. The purpose of this paper is to provide background on the issue as well as give some direction or suggestions toward selecting the two (2) neighborhoods. During the past two (2) months a series of neighborhood meetings have been conducted to solicit residents' opinions and views of their neighborhoods. These meetings were used by the Vision 20/20 Team to identify economic, zoning, land use, urban design, Ixaffic and any other issues which residents thought influenced or dictated the character and condition of their neighborhoods. Traffic issues were identified as concerns by many residents. Those issues included: vehicular speed, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, traffic infiltration, roadway control and the like. In some instances very specific concerns were identified, such as vehicular speeds on Seacrest Boulevard or lack of sidewatk~ on streets. Other concerns were more general and were expressed in terms of "too much traffic in the neighborhood". NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONCERNS Specific neighborhood traffic issues raised by residents are presented below. This listing is in no particular order nor does it represent that a particular issue or a particular neighborhood is more important than the other. Rolling Green Neighborhood Seacrest Boulevard speeds are excessive. · Need for pedestrian crossing or additional traffic signal of Seacrest Boulevard. · County's proposedpedestrian crossing is dangerous. Ridgewood Neighborhood · Curvilenear street system needs traffic control. · Sidewalks are needed for pedestrian. · Curbs are needed to define travel area. · Vehicular speeds are excessive. Mangrove Harbor Neighborhood · Proposed FDOT improvements on US 1 changes ingress/egress and on site circulation. Mission Hill Neighborhood Vehicular speeds on north-south local streets. · Cut-thru traffic from SW 23rd Avenue on north-south local streets. Chapel Hill Neighborhood · Cut-thru traffic on north-south local streets. · Traffic to/from industrial area south of the City uses local streets. TRAFFIC CALMING NEIGltBORHOODS Based on the issues identified by residents as well as the configuration of neighborhoods, we would recommend the Ridgewood Neighborhood, Mission Hill Neighborhood, and the Chapel Hill Neighborhood as candidates for traffic calming programs. These neighborhood boundaries are highlighted on the attached maps. 2 POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILLOW PARK SARA SIMMS PARK GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FORESTPARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOODS, DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS