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Minutes 04-01-08 MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN THE BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 AT 6:30 P.M. Present: Jerry Taylor, Mayor Jose Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Ron Weiland, Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay, Commissioner Marlene Ross, Commissioner Kurt Bressner, City Manager James Cherof, City Attorney Janet Prainito, City Clerk I. OPENINGS: A. Call to Order - Mayor Jerry Taylor B. Invocation C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Rodriguez D. National Anthem by the Boynton Beach High School Chorus Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. An invocation was given by Commissioner Woodrow Hay followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Rodriguez. The Boynton Beach Community High School Chorus performed the National Anthem. E. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption Motion Commissioner Weiland moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. II. OTHER: A. Informational Items by Members of the City Commission Commissioner Hay commended the CRA for the program presented at the Sims Center on the progress with the Heart of Boynton and the Ocean Breeze development, plus other projects. Everyone left the event with a very positive attitude. Commissioner Weiland agreed it was a great informational meeting. Commissioner Ross had also attended. 1 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 Mayor Taylor congratulated the Boynton Beach Police Department for solving a recent arson case and making an arrest. Commissioner Ross also commended Detective Charles Ramos for his award as the Palm Beach Post 2007 Distinguished Officer of the Year and Officer Bob Kellman for being nominated for the Palm Beach Post 2007 Crime Prevention Officer of the Year award. Mayor Taylor noted it was the second year in a row that an officer from the Boynton Beach Police Department had won the award as Officer of the Year. Commissioner Ross also congratulated Chuck Magazine and Risk Management Department for winning two awards at the Palm Beach County Safety Council luncheon. Commissioner Weiland thanked the Principal, Kathleen Perry and the Boynton Beach High School who were involved in hosting the meeting. Mayor Taylor announced the Palm Beach County League of Cities was conducting an elected official workshop at the Lantana Recreation Center on April 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. The training was being conducted by four or five attorneys III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMMUNITY &. SPECIAL EVENTS &. PRESENTATIONS A. Announcements: None B. Community and Special Events: None C. Presentations: 1. Presentations by Boynton Beach High School students and staff a. Performance by BBHS Dance Academy b. PowerPoint Presentation by Principal Kathleen Perry showcasing current programs and academies and new upcoming programs. c. Dear Old Boynton High (school anthem) performed by the Boynton Beach High School Chorus. *Special Note: Boynton Beach High School Art Students will have their artwork displayed throughout the auditorium corridors. Technical lighting and sound provided by the Boynton Beach High School Drama Academy. Mayor Taylor introduced Kathleen Perry, Principal of the Boynton Beach Community High School, who would present the various groups and make a presentation on the school and its programs. 2 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 (The Commission left the dais to be seated in the audience during the performances.) Ms. Perry welcomed everyone to the school and thanked the Commission for the opportunity to host the meeting and acknowledged the School Board Members who were present along with members of the School Advisory CCouncil and student government members. She recognized the staff and students who were present at the meeting also. Members of the Dance Academy performed a tap routine, under the direction of Elizabeth Gonzalez, to the song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy n. Ms. Perry offered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the various specialty programs offered at the school. She acquainted the audience with the way to get additional information on the school and indicated it was a regional choice high school serving students in south Palm Beach County. Specialized areas of study are offered for students seeking a unique experience. Admission is based on a selection criteria and an application process. The choice programs are currently Performing Arts and Boynton Beach Aerospace Science Academy (BASA). The Performing Arts Academy includes three programs; dance, theater and vocal. The Dance Academy offers ballet, jazz, modern dance and tap disciplines. In all disciplines, the students are taught dance history and development of strength and technical facility at their individual talent levels. Master level classes are offered in conjunction with Ballet Florida, for the upper level performers. The Theater Academy offers experience in both on stage and off stage aspects of a total production process including costuming. The Vocal Academy offers studies in music theory, vocal literature, choral performances, arrangements, vocal techniques and mechanics and stage presence which are just a sample of the many areas of vocal training. The showcase choir has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall for the past five years. The Aerospace Science Academy studies aerospace science and aviation, plus aviation maintenance. The curriculum focus is aeronautical engineering, flight technology, air traffic management and aviation legislation. The program meets the standards of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Flight simulators are available for the students. Students can earn 33 Embry Riddle credits before leaving Boynton Beach High School. The program is cost free for the students. The high school offers comprehensive classes in the core curriculum and career, technical and education programs. There is also an early childhood education academy for students interested in being teachers or day care workers to gain invaluable experience while in high school. A Culinary Arts Academy is the most popular program. The students study to become chefs and restaurateurs. They have prepared meals and luncheons for many agencies in Palm Beach County. There is an Informational Technology Academy also along with the traditional class offerings, plus pottery, fine arts, journalism, business education, fashion design, drafting and construction. Future programs include design architecture in conjunction with fine arts. Current enrollment is 1,360 students. On May 15, 2008 the Performing Arts Academy would move into its new facility which was funded by the 112 4 tax referendum passed in 2004. To help support the school, practical internships need to be made available, service on the advisory board would be beneficial, as well as encouraging businesses and industry to form partnerships with the school. Public support is always a necessity along with financial support. Ms. Perry 3 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 concluded with the mission of the school to graduate life long learners who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrate dignity, respect and personal responsibility. Their vision is to make Boynton Beach Community High School the most sought after academic high school with choice programs supported by the students, parents and the community. The show choir, Dimensional Harmony, sang the school alma mater, Dear Old Boynton High. Mayor Taylor recognized Paulette Burdick and Carrie Parker Hill, School Board members who were in attendance. Mayor Taylor commended Ms. Perry for the presentation and showcasing the students. He felt more needed to be done to get the word out what a wonderful educational experience could be gained at Boynton Beach High School. His experiences at the school revealed Ms. Perry led by example and treated the students with respect. Vice Mayor Rodriguez added Ms. Perry also sits as Vice Chair of the Youth Violence Prevention Program and thanked her for her support. 2. Proclamations a. Fair Housing Month - April 2008 b. Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2008 c. Water Conservation Month - April 2008 Mayor Taylor read the proclamation for Fair Housing Month and presented it to Vince Larkins, President and CEO of the Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches. Mr. Larkins commented the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers thanked the Mayor and Commission for recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Initiative. It is of the utmost importance to everyone. The staff has been providing services since 1995 and look to the future serving the residents of the area. He invited the Commission to attend the 7th Annual Fair Housing Luncheon on April 18, 2008. Mayor Taylor proclaimed April 2008 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and presented the proclamation to Gloria Goldfadden of Hugs for Kids. Ms. Goldfadden thanked the Commission for the attention the program was given to control a growing problem. They were celebrating their 20th anniversary on April 24th with a luncheon and were glad to have returned to Boynton Beach. Kofi Boateng, Director of Utilities, was presented with the Water Conservation Month proclamation read by Mayor Taylor. Mr. Boateng hoped the proclamation would bring awareness to conserving water throughout the entire year. He thanked the Commission for their efforts to save the most precious resource. IV. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (at the discretion of the Chair, this 3 minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on the level of business coming before the City Commission> 4 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 Susan Pell, Boynton Beach Community High School staff and volunteer/business partner coordinator, welcomed the Commission and asked that the Commission allow City employees to volunteer hours at the school and share their knowledge. She thanked Sherri Claude for her assistance with the youth volunteer bank and Bob Borovy Student of the Year Award. Ms Pell also thanked the City for its support of the volunteer program and urged the Commission to encourage others to join the advisory council and make Boynton Beach one family under the school's roof. Bob Brown, 701 South Sea crest Boulevard, requested a status report on a boat dock permit. He suggested a discussion of a Code change be placed on the next Commission agenda. The City Code did not allow a dock at the location and Mr. Brown was inquiring if the issue of state or federal land on the intracoastal would have any bearing on the City's authority. There was consensus to add a discussion of the issue on the next agenda. Brian Edwards, 629 North Avenue, discussed the issue of a wellness center within the City and stressed the need was still present even though the federal funding had been withdrawn. He urged the Commission to assist in solving the problem and meeting the needs of the citizens. Mayor Taylor agreed there was a need for a wellness center and assured Mr. Edwards the needs of the citizen were not forgotten. Victor Norfus, 261 North Palm Drive, inquired if information would be forthcoming regarding the Great American Cleanup scheduled for April 19, 2008. Mr. Norfus also urged the Commission to reinstate a citizen Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board so the citizens could have more representation. Mayor Taylor responded the current board was making great strides and staff was doing an excellent job. He offered that Commissioner Hay was a great representative for the people in that area and was working hard to communicate the needs of the citizens. Commissioner Hay indicated the current board was doing an adequate job and trying to get the development back on track. Only when there was a clear direction for the area, would he be open to entertain the idea of a citizen's board. Nancy Chandler, NE 2nd Street, agreed with Mr. Norfus that the CRA board should be a separate entity also. She felt there was a conflict of interest when the funding was based on the tax revenue for the both the CRA and City. The CRA board should be motivated by the citizens' interests. Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern Drive, advised he was favorably impressed with the school and he urged everyone to volunteer wherever possible. He also announced the CERT training program would be started and urged others to participate. No one else coming forward, Mayor Taylor closed the public audience. V. ADMINISTRATIVE: A. Appointments Appointment To Be Made Board Length of Term Exoiration Date 5 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 I II IV Mayor Weiland Hay Ross Taylor Bldg. Bd of Adj & Appeals Bldg. Bd of Adj & Appeals Bldg. Bd of Adj & Appeals Bldg. Bd of Adj & Appeals Reg Reg Alt Alt IV Ross Code Compliance Board Reg 3 yr term to 12/10 Tabled (2) 3 yr term to 12/10 Tabled (2) 1 yr term to 12/08 Tabled (3) 1 yr term to 12/08 Tabled (2) 3 yr term to 12/10 Tabled (2) Motion Commissioner Ross moved to appoint Canaan Himmelbaum to the Code Compliance Board. Vice Mayor Rodriguez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Taylor Code Compliance Board Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 I Weiland Code Compliance Board Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 IV Ross Community Relations Board Alt 3 yr term to 12/10 Tabled (2) Mayor Taylor Community Relations Board Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 Tabled (2) II Hay Education & Youth Advisory Board Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 III Rodriguez Education & Youth Advisory Board Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 III Rodriguez Library Board Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 Tabled (2) IV Ross Library Board Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 Tabled (2) III Rodriguez Senior Advisory Bd Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 Tabled (2) IV Ross Veterans Advisory Commission Alt 1 yr term to 12/08 Tabled (2) Motion Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to table all other appointments. Commissioner Weiland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Request for City Commission to designate a member of the Commission as the Elected Official Liaison to ICLEI (International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives)-Local Governments for Sustainability. Motion Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to appoint Commissioner Ross as the Liaison to ICLEI. Commissioner Weiland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters in this section of the Agenda are proposed and recommended by the City Manager for "Consent Agenda" approval of the action indicated in each item, with all of the accompanying material to become a part of the Public Record and subject to staff comments. A. Minutes 1. Regular City Commission - March 18, 2008 6 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 B. Bids and Purchase Contracts - Recommend Approval - All expenditures are approved in the 2007-2008 Adopted Budget. 1. Approve the piggy-back of Manatee County Utilities Bid #07-5835FL for Siemens Water Technologies to provide chemicals for odor and corrosion control. C. Resolutions 1. Proposed Resolution No. R08-038 RE: Approving the re-authorization and continued funding of the current Florida Forever program or a successor program that would support Florida Communities Trust. Commissioner Ross pulled Item Vr.C.1 for discussion. 2. Proposed Resolution No. R08-039 RE: Approving and recognizing the importance of a western landfill supporting the location in western Palm Beach County, in accordance with Palm Beach County Comp Plan, and providing support for the site. 3. Proposed Resolution No. R08-040 RE: Approving and authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County and City of Boynton Beach to accept a $750,000 grant for the SE Federal Highway Corridor Stormwater Improvements project. 4. Proposed Resolution No. R08-041 RE: Approving and authorizing the purchase of vacant property owned by Thomas & Michele Green, Sr., located at 133 NW 10th Avenue for the price of $92,000. Vice Mayor Rodriguez pulled Item Vr.CA for discussion. 5. Proposed Resolution No. R08-042 RE: Approving and authorizing execution of Task Order #U08-14-01 for construction administration services related to the Southeast Federal Highway Corridor (SEF) Project, in an amount not to exceed $328,390 to Mathews Consulting, Inc. and an owner's contingency of 10% in the amount of $32,839 for a total budget appropriation of $361,229. Proposed Resolution No. R08-043 RE: Approving and authorizing execution of Amendment #2, to Task Order #U04-16-12 to Post, Buckley, Shue & Jernigan (PBS&J) to 'eliminate the construction related services on the SEF Project. The execution of Amendment #2 will result in a cost reduction of $241,583. 6. Proposed Resolution No. R08-044 RE: Approving amendment to Resolution R07-141 to correctly indicate the fee for 7 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 disinurnment of cremains from the Mausoleum would be $400 and a disinurnment of cremated remains from the ground would be $500. 7. Proposed Resolution No. R08-045 RE: Approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign a tax credit application on Lot 17 in Quantum Corporate Park to assist the Auburn Group in applying for low income housing tax credits. Attorney Cherof pulled Item VI.C.7 for discussion. D. Approve the recommendation of the Code Compliance Board to abate the nuisance as provided for in Chapter 2, Section 2-79 (a) for the property located at 418 NW 13th Avenue. Commissioner Hay pulled Item VI.D. for discussion. Motion Commissioner Weiland moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of those items pulled for discussion. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. c.1. Proposed Resolution No. R08-038 RE: Approving the re-authorization and continued funding of the current Florida Forever program or a successor program that would support Florida Communities Trust. Commissioner Ross inquired if the resolution would be sent to the local legislative delegation. Mr. Bressner explained if the item was approved, the resolution would then go to the legislative delegation requesting that the trust fund be preserved. Mayor Taylor stressed we do get money from the trust to preserve the environment. Motion Commissioner Ross moved to continue the funding of the current Florida Forever program or a successor program. Vice Mayor Rodriguez seconded the motion. Bob Brown, 701 S. Sea crest Boulevard, advised he had lobbied the legislature for 20% for urban park areas other than large environmentally sensitive land tracts. They did designate funds to enhance urban areas. He cautioned that the same provision for urban use be retained for another ten years. Commissioner Ross noted there was a grant application pending for the Congress Avenue Park. Mr. Bressner explained when the funding was re-authorized the grant application would be considered. Vote The motion passed unanimously. 8 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 VI. CA Proposed Resolution No. R08-041 RE: Approving and authorizing the purchase of vacant property owned by Thomas & Michele Green, Sr., located at 133 NW 10th Avenue for the price of $92,000. Vice Mayor Rodriguez requested clarification why the City would be acquiring the property at this time with the current negotiations ongoing to swap parcels with the CRA in the Heart of Boynton area. Mr. Bressner replied the property was located west of Sea crest and the City was acquiring opportunity purchases for redevelopment. It is adjacent to Poinciana School and would meet the need for affordable single family housing. Mayor Taylor questioned why the CRA would not have bought the property. Mr. Bressner responded the City had been acquiring properties for single family affordable housing opportunities using the resources through CDBG (Community Development Block Grant). Motion Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to approve Item VI.CA. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. C. 7 Proposed Resolution No. R08-045 RE: Approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign a tax credit application on Lot 17 in Quantum Corporate Park to assist the Auburn Group in applying for low income housing tax credits. Attorney Cherof pointed out the resolution required appropriation of general funds to allow the incentive to move forward. The appropriation of $200,000 would not permit the City Manager to sign the certifications. The documents could be submitted for approval but without the certifications. Commissioner Hay contended it would delay the process. It was established, although the fees were covered by in-kind services, the funds would need to be allocated in the general fund. The permit fees could not be waived. Brian Hinners, Auburn Group, added without the resolution it would be very difficult to compete. He thanked the Commission for their cooperation. Mr. Bressner suggested if a motion goes forward it should be conditioned on successfully obtaining the grant. The waiver of the building fees should be in tandem with grant approval. Mr. Hinners understood the conditional approval. Motion Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to appropriate $200,000 from the general funds toward the buy down on the project and contingent upon approval of state level grant funding. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion Commissioner Ross moved to approve the resolution as drafted. Commissioner Weiland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 9 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern Drive, inquired if there was a lobbyist for the Auburn Group and, if so, the name of the lobbyist. Mayor Taylor replied the registered lobbyist was David Katz. The Auburn Group confirmed. VLD. Approve the recommendation of the Code Compliance Board to abate the nuisance as provided for in Chapter 2, Section 2-79 (a) for the property located at 418 NW 13th Avenue. Commissioner Hay inquired about the disposition of the houses adjacent to the subject property that were boarded up and vacant. Scott Blasie, Code Compliance Administrator, advised the houses were not connected to the nuisance abatement request. He did indicate the CRA was assessing the possibility of demolishing the houses that had been in foreclosure. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve Item VLD. Commissioner Weiland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VII. CODE COMPLIANCE &. LEGAL SETTLEMENTS: None VIII. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission. A. PROJECT: Charter Schools of Boynton Beach, Inc. (USAP 08-001) AGENT: Douglas B. MacDonald, Managing Member of 1425 Gateway LLC OWNER: 1425 Gateway LLC LOCATION: 1425 Gateway Boulevard DESCRIPTION:Request for an amendment to the list of approved uses for the Quantum Park Planned Industrial Development (PID) to include "Charter Schools" on Lot 21. Attorney Cherof administered an oath to all those intending to testify and briefly explained the procedure to be followed. Ed Breese, Principal Planner, reviewed the request and the background of the school. The current use of the proposed site was office/industrial. The school could have an enrollment of 500 students. He noted there were no exterior improvements. Any internal changes would need further review. Staff recommended approval and suggested the PID use list for Quantum be amended so lots 18, 19 and 21 are allowed to have a charter school. 10 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 Vice Mayor Rodriguez remarked the school had worked diligently to return to Boynton Beach. Motion Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to approve Item VIlLA. Commissioner Weiland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Pamela Owens, Executive Director of Charter Schools of Boynton Beach, thanked the Commission and City Manager and expressed her elation and excitement to be coming back to Boynton Beach. IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. Discussion of funding electronic agenda software - May 20, 2008 B. Discussion of disposition of Old High School - April 2008 (CRA reviewing in March) C. Ocean Avenue - Interstate 95 Project Alternate Access Route Study - April 15, 2008 D. Review new resolution for enclave annexation (Tabled on February 19, 2008) XI. NEW BUSINESS: None XII. LEGAL: A. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - Development - PUBLIC HEARING None B. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - Non-Development - PUBLIC HEARING 1. Proposed Ordinance No. 08-005 RE: Approve the change of the date of the election of municipal officers to the second Tuesday in March, changing the date of run-off elections, changing the date for taking office and amending sections 15, 138, 139 and 141 of the Charter and section 2-1.2 of the Code of Ordinances as appropriate. Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 08-005 by title only on second reading. Mayor Taylor opened the issue for public hearing. 11 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April!, 2008 H. Warren Timm, 130 NE 20th Avenue, brought forth his concern about the unnecessary expense to have a special election in March. He did not feel the March date would bring out more voters. Vice Mayor Rodriguez advised it would not be a special election. Attorney Cherof added a special act of the State legislature set municipal elections in Palm Beach County for March. Commissioner Hay added staff had researched the issue and reported there would be no significant cost or savings by changing the election back to March. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 08-005. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion. Vote City Clerk Prainito called the roll. The vote was 5-0. C. Ordinances - 1st Reading None D. Resolutions: None E. Other: None XIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Motion to approve the final recommendations put forth by the American Assembly Implementation Sub-Committees, as they directly correlate to the American Assembly Policy Statement Action Items. There was extensive discussion on the process and procedure that should be undertaken for the Commission to act on the proposed recommendations. Mark Karageorge, 240A Main Boulevard, suggested enough time had already passed and the implementation process should commence as soon as possible. He urged the Commission to make a decision on each of the 26 recommendations at the next meeting. Mr. Bressner stressed the presentations of the subcommittees had just concluded a month ago. Vice Mayor Rodriguez indicated the funding sources needed to be defined. Commissioner Weiland agreed the decisions had to be made in the context of the entire budgeting process. Mayor Taylor declared there was consensus to address all 26 recommendations individually at the next Commission meeting. 12 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 Motion Commissioner Hay moved to accept the report. Glenn Jergensen, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the Commission with their recommendations relating to the 26 items presented by the implementation team. He reported the Chamber supported the hiring of an economic development director and an education coordinator. The Chamber was concerned about the traffic concurrency and did not want to unfairly assess developers due to traffic changes and meeting higher standards. They also did not agree with the creation of the two mega districts since the item had not been placed on the short list of suggestions at the original assembly meeting. Brian Edwards, reminded the Commission they had committed to report back to the citizens on the recommendations made at the assembly. Commissioner Weiland agreed, but wanted to be more prepared to make informed decisions on the items. Angela Budano, echoed the concerns of the other members of the implementation team and encouraged the Commission to take some action as soon as possible. John McGovern, 2620 Spiceberry Lane, contended the Commission should respect the process and extensive time that had been devoted to making the recommendations. Commissioner Hay recognized the effort and wanted to have more time to study the recommendations and not gloss over the materials in a few days. Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern Drive, agreed with Mr. McGovern and offered some members of the assembly and subcommittees would be lost if some action was not taken in the near future. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion to accept the report. The motion passed unanimously. XIV. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Taylor properly adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. 13 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL April 1, 2008 ATTEST: Jan t M. Prainito, CMC . Clerk ~~~ ~ith A. Pyle Deputy City Clerk CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH Ronald Weiland, Commissioner ....': ,ri./ ~~~0~_j/,~-l1 Woodrow L. Hay, Commissioner~ ") " j)'" ~ '/fr- b.,,~' . ~//"t"J.-. " / ~"'l.,-y !'-"'-- ,;' /'~ Marlene Ross, Commissioner 14 DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Deyelopment P&Z BUfI(/lng Engineering Occ. L1cen.e PROJECT NAME: Charter Schools of Boynton Beach APPLICANT'S AGENT: Douglas B. MacDonald -- APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 2500 Quantum Lakes Drive, Suite 101 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: April 1 ,2008 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Request Use Approval for a Charter School on Lot 21 in the Quantum Park PID LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Lot 21, Qucmtum Park PID, 1425 Gateway Blvd. DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. X THIS MATTER 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: 1. Application for the relief SOU9ht was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. 2. The Applicant LHAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. 3. 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 "c" with notation "Included". 4. The Applicant's application for relief is hereby ~RANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. 6. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. 7. Other DATED: 4-4-08 S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Quantum Park Lot 21\Charter Schools of Boynton Beach\USAP 08-001\DO.doc EXHIBIT "D" Conditions of Approval Project name: Quantum Park Lot 21 File number: USAP 08-001 Reference: Quantum Park DRI Use List Revision Request for a Charter School (Lot 21) I DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT I PUBLIC WORKS- General Comments: None X PUBLIC WORKS- Traffic Comments: None X UTILITIES Comments: None X FIRE Comments: None X POLICE Comments: None X ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: None X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: None X PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None X FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: None X PLANNING ANn ZONING Comments: None X Conditions of Approval 2 DEP ARTMl~NTS I INCLUDE I REJECT I ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: 1. None X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: 2. 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The Palm Beach Post JMW A Architects 2008 Board of Directors Chairman of the Board James Guilbeault Ellie's 50's Diner & Catering 2009 Chair-Elect Buck Buchanan, The Tomorrow Connection Immediate Past Chair Devon Coughlan, Elk, Christu & Bakst, LLP Directors Carole Aronson Renaissance Title of the Palm Beaches Barbara Barlage, Man) Kay Cosmetics Angela Budano, Capital Carpet & Tile and Wood Shaun Castillo, Sun-Sentinel Robert D'Angelo, Compson Associates, lne. Tracy Diglio, The Palm Beach Post Nancy Ernst, BankUnited, FSB Susan Krieger Fox, Exit Realty Platinum Properties Bill Marcacci, Cypress Creek Country Club Marie Neshe, IFK Medical Center Tony Newbold, Florida Power & Light Co. Rob Silio, CRT Ad SenJices Robert B. Taylor, Jr.., Bethesda Memorial Hospital Maria Werrlein, Commerce Bank Elliott Williams, Communications Resource Management, Corp. JamesWilliams, IMWA Architects Wyn Yelin, UBS Financial Sen'ices, fne. Glenn P. J ergensen, President & CEO Creater BOI)nton Beach Chamber of Commerce r:. .. theGreater B ton Beach Chamber of Commerce March 31, 2008 Mayor Jerry Taylor City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 Dear Mayor Taylor: The Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce is committed to the implementation of the American Assembly Implementation Plan completed in 2006. Our Past Chairman of the Board, Devon Coughlan, served on the Steering Committee as well as current Board member Angela Budano providing direct input to our Board of Directors on progress being made. We continue to value the tremendous investment of private dollars that greatly enhance our local economy and provide much needed revenues for additional public services and capital improvement projects. We certainly understand the uncertainty of the future city budgets based upon property valuations, tax revenues and mandates from Tallahassee. The Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce Business and Government Mfairs committee and select members of the Board met to review the document produced by the Implementation Committee and offer the following comments and support on selected recommendations. Your ability as a Commission to implement these recommendations is limited by your leadership in maintaining the fiscal spending levels required by law and your constituents. Certain recommendations are critical to the continued growth of our City in this economy. The Chamber would support utilization of City Reserves that have been established for unexpected future events. The continued expansion of our local economy is a priority for the business community. Of the twenty-six recommendations, the following four recommendations and in this order were in the opinion of the business leaders reviewing them most important to the business community in the coming years. #24- Hire an Economic Development Director to work with the City, CRA, Chamber of Commerce and the Business Development Board in the County to attract new business to Boynton Beach. We would support option C., contract through the CRA for the first year with concentration on the CRA district, expanding to the entire city in future years. 639 E. Ocean Ave., Ste. 108, Boynton Beach, FL 334351 (0) 561-732-95011 (F) 561-734-4304 Web Site: www.BoyntonBeach.org 1 E-mail: Chamber@BoyntonBeach.org 1;1 4C.C_CDtfl.D ~ BGre~~ Beach I Chamber of Commerce # 10- Create an Education Coordinator position to serve as liaison between the City Commission and the School Board of Palm Beach County. The education of the available workforce pool is critical to the success of our businesses in the City. We have a state of the art high school with a dedicated administration and faculty. The Community, both citizens and business need to support the high school and work to improve the perception of the school in the eyes of potential new businesses and families looking to relocate to the area and to existing families and businesses in the community. # 12- Reassess Traffic Concurrency Exception Areas. If this reassessment were to set up additional demands on developers looking to fund potential projects in the Downtown CRA district we would oppose this activity. The lack of investment in the CRA District in this struggling economy warrants that we are welcoming developers to the area, not setting up additional hurdles for them. #3- Create two (2) Mega-Districts which overlay the entire City. The Chamber is opposed to this additional level of representation in City Government. The citizens and the businesses are represented by their respective commissioners today and the Mayor represents all of the constituents. We also feel that all Commissioners are concerned for the betterment of the entire City not just their district. This additional layer could create strong pockets of controlling votes, which could focus government to select areas of the City. As many of us remember, who were present at the Assembly in 2006, this issue was raised but did not make the cut on day two of the retreat; therefore we are not in favor of time being spent on this issue. As you can see the Chamber of Commerce is focused on supporting actions that will continue to improve the economic vitality of the City. We trust that you and the Commission will prioritize those actions that will provide the highest return on resources ip..wsted. }lnC~ yO?, / ~~r n "'Presiden 0 Greater on Beach Chamb ommerce ~ ~,... f~ ame~Guilbeault 2008 Board Chair Ellie's 50's Diner and Catering Cc: City Commissioners 639 E. Ocean Ave., Ste. 108, Boynton Beach, FL 334351 (0) 561-732-95011 (F) 561-734-4304 Web Site: www.BoyntonBeach.org 1 E-mail: Chamber@BoyntonBeach,org 1;1 "C:C.COtUD ~