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City Commission Excerpts 01-16-07Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 16, 2007 The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission. None. DL CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. Temporary Housing of Police Department and Code Enforcement (February 13, 2007) B. Feasibility of Saturday hours for the Building Division (March 2007) XI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Development of Gang Intervention Program Vice Mayor Rodriguez expressed his disappointment in the lack of an outpouring of citizen concerns relating to the incident at the Boynton Beach Mail. He suggested a steering committee consisting of clergy, community leaders, elected officials and business leaders should be assembled to intervene proactively. Efforts in the past have not been successful. Motion Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to appoint a committee for youth outreach to support proactive Intervention. Commissioner McCray commented the media coverage was discouraging further development in the City of Boynton Beach with the negative publicity. This made it a problem for the entire City and all the citizens. Commissioner McCray felt the City, along with the Community Redevelopment Agency and Chamber of Commerce should be involved since it had an economic impact on the entire area. All the citizens and elected officials have an obligation to assist in resolving the problem. Commissioner McKoy contended the issue of youth violence and crime was not a new issue for the Commission or the City. At the recent visioning session it had been suggested that a team be established to work closely with the high school to try to impact with students. Commissioner McKoy stressed the problem does start in the younger years and there is an obligation to address the problem. Much is currently being done, but more is needed and all options for funding and programming should be explored. Henderson Tillman, Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency board emphasized a proactive approach is necessary. He reported at the last Community Redevelopment Agency board meeting all the members expressed concern with the escalation of violence within the City. Mr. Tillman felt dialogue was needed including conflict resolution agendas with a 9 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, FL February 13, 2007 Commissioner McCray moved to approve Item VIII.H. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Taylor opened the issue for public hearing. No one coming forward, Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing. I. Project: Quantum Park Lot 1— OPH Bank (MSPM 07-001) Agent: Jared Weiner, PEBB Enterprises Owner: OPH Boynton Realty, L.C. Location: Quantum Park Lot 1; north side of Gateway Boulevard, east of Congress Avenue. (Original Pancake House) Description: Request for major site plan modification to convert the existing 4,710 square foot restaurant to a 5,267 square foot bank on a 1.15 acre parcel zoned Planned Industrial Development (PID). Commissioner McCray moved to approve Item WILL Commissioner Weiland seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Taylor opened the issue for public hearing. No one coming forward, Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing. irk. ttV Nr MAGM'S -REPORT: A.Temporary oung of Police f)eparment and Cod e Enforcement Clailip�', M*ler .refired the three possible relocations that had previously been proposed. An additional option would be 'the renovation -°of--tro Station` # on C01V 8 S ik +�ftlE mouth of w900'9l pv ►00,ns Would cost 'approxims�tely $1, from 'fie Capital Improvement Iouidget. Mr. Bremer recommender'! renovating Fire Station *2,for the Police Department. Ttiere wag comnsus to continue efforts to relocate the Code Compliance Division. �r rW May tndved . to approve Item DC.A. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion. fie,m 6rvPasWd iinanimously. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. Feasibility of Saturday hours for the Building Division (March 2007) 21