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Agenda 08-03-10 Searchable The City of Boynton Beach Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard ● (561) 742-6000 TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010 6:30 PM FINAL AGENDA City Commission AGENDA Jose Rodriguez Mayor – At Large Marlene Ross Vice Mayor – District IV William Orlove Commissioner – District I Woodrow Hay Commissioner – District II Steven Holzman Commissioner – District III Kurt Bressner City Manager James Cherof City Attorney Janet M. Prainito City Clerk Visit our Web site www.boynton–beach.org We’re Reinventing City Living for The Millennium WELCOME Thank you for attending the City Commission Meeting GENERAL RULES & PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH COMMISSION MEETINGS THE AGENDA: There is an official agenda for every meeting of the City Commissioners, which determines the order of business conducted at the meeting. The City Commission will not take action upon any matter, proposal, or item of business, which is not listed upon the official agenda, unless a majority of the Commission has first consented to the presentation for consideration and action.  Consent Agenda Items: These are items which the Commission does not need to discuss individually and which are voted on as a group.  Regular Agenda Items: These are items which the Commission will discuss individually in the order listed on the agenda.  Voice Vote: A voice vote by the Commission indicates approval of the agenda item. This can be by either a regular voice vote with "Ayes & Nays" or by a roll call vote. SPEAKING AT COMMISSION MEETINGS: The public is encouraged to offer comment to the Commission at their meetings during Public Hearings, Public Audience, and on any regular agenda item, as hereinafter described. City Commission meetings are business meetings and, as such, the Commission retains the right to impose time limits on the discussion on an issue.  Public Hearings: Any citizen may speak on an official agenda item under the section entitled “Public Hearings.”  Public Audience: Any citizen may be heard concerning any matter within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Commission – Time Limit – Three (3) Minutes  Regular Agenda Items: Any citizen may speak on any official agenda item(s) listed on the agenda after a motion has been made and properly seconded, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items that have not been pulled for separate vote, reports, presentations and first reading of Ordinances – Time Limit – Three (3) minutes ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: When addressing the Commission, please step up to either podium and state, for the record, your name and address. DECORUM: Any person who disputes the meeting while addressing the Commission may be ordered by the presiding officer to cease further comments and/or to step down from the podium. Failure to discontinue comments or step down when so ordered shall be treated as a continuing disruption of the public meeting. An order by the presiding officer issued to control the decorum of the meeting is binding, unless over-ruled by the majority vote of the Commission members present. Please turn off all pagers and cellular phones in the City Commission Chambers while the City Commission Meeting is in session. City Commission meetings are held in the Boynton Beach City Commission Chambers, 100 East Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach. All regular meetings are held typically on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, starting at 6:30 p.m. (Please check the Agenda Schedule – some meetings have been moved due to Holidays/Election Day). 2 of 272 1. OPENINGS A. Call to order - Mayor Jose Rodriguez B. Invocation C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Steven Holzman D. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption 2. OTHER A. Informational Items by Members of the City Commission 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS A. Request a moment of silence in honor of our adopted soldiers that have been killed and wounded during the month of June 2010 while conducting combat operations in northeast Afghanistan. B. Presentation and discussion of Classical South Florida's plans for WXEL-FM 90.7 should its purchase become finalized, by Douglas C. Evans, President and General Manager of Classical South Florida. 4. 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) 5. ADMINISTRATIVE A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City advisory boards. 6. 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. Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on July 20, 2010. PROPOSED RESOLUTION N0. R10-102 B. - Approve and authorize signing of an Agreement for Water Service outside the City limits with Alexandre Normil for the property at 1199 South Ridge Rd, Lantana, FL. 3 of 272 PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-103 C. - Approve the adoption of the City of Boynton Beach's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) One Year Action Plan for FY 2010/2011. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-104 D. - Approve an agreement with Workforce Alliance, Inc. for the City's participation in the Florida Back to Work Program, a Subsidized Employment Program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), and authorize future participation in Workforce Alliance, Inc. employment and training programs that have no fiscal responsibility or impact to the City. E. Approve staff to move forward to issue conduit debt for the Charter School of Boynton Beach and if so, bring a Resolution back to the Commission if the transaction meets with staff approval and recommendation. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-105 F. - Approve and ratify the action of the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board at their meeting on July 15, 2010: a) Accept the 2010/2011 Wastewater and Reclaim O&M Budgets and Wastewater Repair and Replacement Expenditures b) Authorize the user rate to cities for fiscal year 2010-2011 for wastewater in the amount of $0.9871/1,000 gallons for operations and maintenance and $0.1940/1,000 gallons for reserves bringing the total to $1.1811/1,000 gallons c) Authorize establishment of reclaim user rate to consumers (Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and South Central Plant) for fiscal year 2010/2011 as $0.1653/1,000 gallons d) Accept the 2010/2011 organizational chart; including the water quality/pretreatment coordinator job description e) Authorize amendment of Rule IV, Section 13 and Section 14 of the Board Rules. 7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000 None 8. CODE COMPLIANCE & LEGAL SETTLEMENTS None 9. PUBLIC HEARING 7 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. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-016 - SECOND READING A. - Approve an Ordinance creating Section 18-184.2 of the Firefighters' Retirement Plan providing for a supplemental benefit to be funded entirely with available Chapter 175, Florida Statutes, excess premium tax revenue. 4 of 272 TABLED ON JULY 20, 2010 to be heard on August 17, 2010 B. - Request for relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 5.B.2.a., requiring: (1) a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet, to allow a variance of 18 feet and a front yard setback of 7 feet; and (2) a minimum rear yard setback of 20 feet, to allow a variance of 20 feet and a rear yard setback of 0 feet, for a proposed carport accessory to a single-family residence within the R-1-AAB Single- family Residential zoning district. Applicant: Dr. Steven D. Jaffe 10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT None 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Interlocal Agreement with CRA for Human Resource and Payroll Management Services – (August 17, 2010) B. Update on Alternative Use of Vacant Landfill Property East of the Boynton Beach Links, Municipal Golf Course (August 17, 2010) C. Construction Management At Risk Process (September 7, 2010) D. Police Complex -- Discussion of project timing, scope, location and funding alternatives available (TBA) E. 1st Budget Public Hearing & Adoption of Proposed FY 2010-2011 Annual Operating & CIP Budget – NOTE: This will be a Special Meeting held on 9/13/10 at 6:30 pm – Commission Chambers F. Public Hearing & Adoption of Final FY 2010-2011 Annual Fire Assessment Resolution - NOTE: This will be a Special Meeting held on 9/13/10 at 6:30 pm – Commission Chambers G. 2nd Budget Public Hearing & FINAL Adoption of FY 2010-2011 Annual Operating & CIP Budget - NOTE: This will be a Special Meeting held on 9/27/10 at 6:30 pm – Commission Chambers 12. NEW BUSINESS A. Follow up discussion from Commission Retreat regarding Downtown Development and Old High School plan Initiatives. B. Authorize request for qualifications for planning and study activity for a historic high school campus master plan. 13. LEGAL PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-017 - FIRST READING A. - titled "Live Entertainment TABLED ON JULY 20, 2010 Permits" (Exhibit "A") - 5 of 272 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-018 - FIRST READING B. - Approve revision of TABLED ON JULY 20, 2010 Chapter 15-8 titled "Noise Control" (Exhibit "A") - 14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS TABLED ON A. Review current practices for City Commission expense allowance. - JULY 20. 2010 B. Review public comment card system for City Commission Meetings C. Accept final rankings of CRA Applications and identify applicants to interview. 15. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. (F.S. 286.0105) THE CITY SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A SERVICE, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CITY. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE (561) 742-6060 AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. 6 of 272 3. A ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Request a moment of silence in honor of our adopted EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION soldiers that have been killed and wounded during the month of June 2010 while conducting combat operations in northeast Afghanistan. ER: On February 18, 2003, the City Commission, by resolution, re-affirmed XPLANATION OF EQUEST ndthst the City Of Boynton Beach’s support of Company D, 2 Battalion, 327 Infantry Regiment of the 101 Airborne Division Air Assault, a.k.a. DELTA DEMONS. The City has supported the Delta Demons through three (3) separate deployments, with their current operations in northeast Afghanistan being th their fourth (4) deployment since 2003. Last month, June 2010, four Delta Demon soldiers lost their lives defending our American way of life.  Specialist Andrew Looney  Specialist David Thomas  Private First Class David Miller  Private First Class Anthony Simmons In addition, three more soldiers from D Company have been wounded and returned state-side to recovery from injuries.  Sergeant First Class Derek Ashman  Private First Class Sam Bilson  Private First Class Tim Low Please request a moment of silent reflection and prayer for the families and soldiers who have made such tremendous sacrifices on behalf of all American citizens. 7 of 272 H? This will bring awareness to our citizens of OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES the deadly conflict overseas, the sacrifices being made by the men and women of our Armed Services, and the long-term relationship of support the City of Boynton Beach has with the Delta Demons. FI: N/A ISCAL MPACT A: N/A LTERNATIVES 8 of 272 9 of 272 10 of 272 11 of 272 12 of 272 13 of 272 14 of 272 15 of 272 3. B ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Presentation and discussion of Classical South Florida's EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION plans for WXEL-FM 90.7 should its purchase become finalized, by Douglas C. Evans, President and General Manager of Classical South Florida. ER: The City Commission and supporters of public radio in Boynton XPLANATION OF EQUEST Beach, including the Community Broadcast Foundation for Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast Strategic Broadcast Media Inc., and the WXEL Advisory Board, are united in supporting the continued operation of WXEL as a public radio station within the City. The City is concerned that the pending sale of WXEL will result in a loss of a local voice and point of view in public broadcasting in the City and in South Florida. WXEL’s current programming provides significant educational benefits to the Boynton Beach and South Florida community. Mr. Douglas Evans has been invited to appear before the City Commission to provide insight into the purchaser’s plans for the station or its programming objectives, and to publicly disclose its proposed operational plans and to provide assurances that local educational and community-oriented programming will survive the proposed change in ownership. H? City programs or services would not be OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES affected; however, WXEL employs approximately thirty (30) people. The loss of any of these jobs as the result of a sale or modification of operations would have a profound and negative effect on the City. FI: N/A ISCAL MPACT A: Not to allow discussion. LTERNATIVES 16 of 272 17 of 272 18 of 272 19 of 272 5. A ADMINISTRATIVE August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION vacant positions on City advisory boards. ER: The attached list contains the names of those who have applied for XPLANATION OF EQUEST vacancies on the various Advisory Boards. A list of vacancies is provided with the designated Commission member having responsibility for the appointment to fill each vacancy. H? Appointments are necessary to keep our OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES Advisory Boards full and operating as effectively as possible. FI: None ISCAL MPACT A: Allow vacancies to remain unfilled. LTERNATIVES 20 of 272 21 of 272 22 of 272 6. A CONSENT AGENDA August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Commission EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION meeting held on July 20, 2010. ER: The City Commission met on July 20, 2010 and minutes were XPLANATION OF EQUEST prepared from the notes taken at the meetings by the Deputy City Clerk. The Florida Statutes provide that minutes of all Commission meetings be prepared, approved and maintained in the records of the City of Boynton Beach. H? A permanent record of the actions taken OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES by the City Commission will be maintained as a permanent record. FI: N/A ISCAL MPACT A: N/A LTERNATIVES 23 of 272 24 of 272 25 of 272 26 of 272 27 of 272 28 of 272 29 of 272 30 of 272 31 of 272 32 of 272 33 of 272 34 of 272 35 of 272 36 of 272 37 of 272 38 of 272 39 of 272 40 of 272 41 of 272 6. B CONSENT AGENDA August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: PROPOSED RESOLUTION N0. R10-102 - Approve and EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION authorize signing of an Agreement for Water Service outside the City limits with Alexandre Normil for the property at 1199 South Ridge Rd, Lantana, FL. ER: The parcel covered by this agreement includes a single-family home XPLANATION OF EQUEST located in the Unincorporated Palm Beach county area. Only potable water is available for connection to the property at this time due to recent water main improvements constructed by the county a few years ago. (See location map). Water service areas have been designated between the county and the various local utilities. We are required to provide water to anyone with in our service area when requested. Customers outside the city limits pay an additional 25% surcharge. H? A Water distribution main has been completed OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES on this street, allowing for the service to this parcel. No additional construction will be required by the City to serve this property. FI: None ISCAL MPACT A: None. This parcel is within the Utilities service areas. LTERNATIVES 42 of 272 RESOLUTION NO. R10- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS AND COVENANT FOR ANNEXATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AND ALEXANDRE NORMIL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the subject property is located outside of the City limits, but within our water and sewer service area, located at 1199 South Ridge Road, Lantana, Florida (PCN: 00-43-45-09-08-000- 1141); and WHEREAS , the parcel covered by this agreement includes a single family home located in the unincorporated Palm Beach County; and WHEREAS , water service has been designated between the county and the various local utilities; and WHEREAS , a water distribution main has recently been completed on this street, allowing for the service to this parcel. No additional construction will be required by the City to serve this property NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof. Section 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute a Water Service Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach, Florida and Alexandre Normil, a copy of said Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of August, 2010. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 43 of 272 ______________________________ Mayor – Jose Rodriguez _______________________________ Vice Mayor – Marlene Ross _______________________________ Commissioner – William Orlove ________________________________ Commissioner – Woodrow L. Hay _______________________________ Commissioner – Steven Holzman ATTEST: ______________________ Janet M. Prainito, MMC City Clerk (Corporate Seal) 44 of 272 45 of 272 46 of 272 47 of 272 48 of 272 49 of 272 50 of 272 51 of 272 52 of 272 53 of 272 54 of 272 55 of 272 56 of 272 6. C CONSENT AGENDA August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-103 - Approve the EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION adoption of the City of Boynton Beach's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) One Year Action Plan for FY 2010/2011. EXPLANATION:The City of Boynton Beach is in its fourteenth year of receiving Federal Grant funds. The One Year Action Plan has been developed with the activities recommended th and approved by the Commission at their July 6, 2010, meeting. The Commission unanimously approved the recommended grant amounts. H? The availability of much needed services OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES that are eligible under the CDBG program and provided to our community by various organizations Grant Amount $572,725 Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse...........................................................................15,000 Boynton Beach Faith-Based CDC..........................................................................80,000 Community Caring Center......................................................................................50,000 Community Caring Center dba “Ocean Avenue Green Market”.............................25,000 TOTAL SUB-GRANTEES..................................................................................$170,000 Planning & Administration.....................................................................................114,545 City of Boynton Beach Recreation Department......................................................12,000 Housing Rehabilitation..........................................................................................200,000 Housing Rehabilitation Administration....................................................................72,730 Fair Housing Initiatives.............................................................................................3,000 TOTAL................................................................................................................$572,275 57 of 272 FI: The City of Boynton Beach expects to receive $572,725 in CDBG funds for FY ISCAL MPACT 2010/2011, with $170,000 to be granted to four (4) sub-grantees. The remaining grant dollars will assist with administrative costs, providing summer camp scholarships through the City’s Recreation and Parks Department, and allowing for housing rehabilitation and associated administrative costs. A: None at this time. LTERNATIVES 58 of 272 RESOLUTION R10- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach is in its fourteenth year of receiving Federal Grant Funds; and WHEREAS , the One Year Action Plan has been developed with the activities recommended and approved by the City Commission at their July 6, 2010 meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does hereby approve the adoption of the City of Boynton Beach’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) One Year Action Plan for fiscal year 2010/11, a copy of which is attached hereto. Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage. 59 of 272 PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of August, 2010. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ______________________________ Mayor – Jose Rodriguez ______________________________ Vice Mayor – Marlene Ross ______________________________ Commissioner – William Orlove ______________________________ Commissioner – Woodrow L. Hay ______________________________ ATTEST: Commissioner – Steven Holzman _____________________ Janet M. Prainito, MMC City Clerk (Corporate Seal) 60 of 272 61 of 272 62 of 272 63 of 272 64 of 272 65 of 272 66 of 272 67 of 272 6. D CONSENT AGENDA August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-104 - Approve an EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION agreement with Workforce Alliance, Inc. for the City's participation in the Florida Back to Work Program, a Subsidized Employment Program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), and authorize future participation in Workforce Alliance, Inc. employment and training programs that have no fiscal responsibility or impact to the City. ER: On May 19, 2009 the City Commission authorized the City’s XPLANATION OF EQUEST participation in the Workforce Investment Act Eligible Youth and Adult Participants program, a subsidized work and training program funded by ARRA. The City’s involvement was limited to serving as a site for the 2009 Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. Nine youth participated; salaries, workers comp and time sheets were administered through Manpower (a third party vendor contracted by Workforce Alliance) and there was no fiscal responsibility or impact to the City. On March 30, 2010, the City entered into an Employer Vendor Agreement to participate in the Florida Back to Work Program. The Florida Back to Work program is similar in nature to the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program however, the City is required to administer the fiscal responsibilities in addition to providing the employment and training sites. Staff believed that the request on May 19, 2009, requesting approval of Resolution No. 09-076 authorizing the City’s participation in Workforce Alliance’s subsidized work experience program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that had a term of three years, would include any Workforce Alliance agreement for work or training that was funded through ARRA. After reviewing the Florida Back to Work Program Employer Vendor Agreement and realizing the differences in this program and the Workforce Investment Act Eligible Youth and Adult 68 of 272 Participants program agreement, it was decided that there was a need to seek Commission approval specifically for the Florida Back to Work Program agreement. Thus, the City desires to expand its partnership with Workforce Alliance. Inc. including participation employment and training programs as they become available and seeks approval for future participation when it is in the best interest of the City to do so. H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES No current employees will be displaced by this program.  Human Resources Department will refer applicants seeking employment with the City to  the Workforce Alliance for qualification screening Workforce Alliance will screen applicants to ensure they qualify for the Back to Work  Florida program under the ARRA and program guidelines Number of City job openings available for the Florida Back to Work Program - 10  The Employer Vendor Agreement (period of subsidization) is from 03/31/2010 through  09/30/2010. This agreement will terminate September 30, 2010 unless earlier terminated.  The City is required to retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical  records, and any other documents (including electronic storage media) pertaining to this agreement for a period of seven (7) years from the date of final payment, or until all related State and Federal audits or litigation is completed, whichever is later. FI: Workforce Alliance shall reimburse the City 80% of the wages, 80% of the ISCAL MPACT benefits (up to 25% of wages), and 80% of in/kind supervision/training (up to 25% of wages) for the Florida Back to Work Program. Future programs, with no fiscal impact, may also be implemented. Maximum amount of the total reimbursement from Workforce Alliance could be up to $224,310.24 (provided all positions filled for the entire length of the Employer Vendor Agreement). These positions are currently funded in the FY2009/10 budget. Maximum cost to the City is $56,077.56, filling all ten of the positions. To date, only two (2) positions have been filled. It has been a challenge to identify and hire applicants that qualify for the positions in this program. A: Terminate the agreement with Workforce Alliance for the Florida Back to Work LTERNATIVES Program prior to the end date of September 30, 2010 and lose funding for the two (2) positions that have been filled. Require a Resolution for City participation in future Workforce Alliance. Inc. employment and training programs that have no fiscal responsibility or impact to the City. 69 of 272 RESOLUTION NO. R 10- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER OF AN EMPLOYER VENDOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AND WORKFORCE ALLIANCE, INC., TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA BACK TO WORK PROGRAM; AUTHORIZE FUTURE PARTICIPATION IN WORKFORCE ALLIANCE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS , Workforce Alliance has represented to City Staff that American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”) funds are available under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program through the State of Florida to subsidize employment for both the vacant and newly created positions; and WHEREAS, the Employer Vendor Agreement provides for Workforce Alliance to reimburse the City of Boynton Beach eighty percent (80%) of wages; eighty percent (80%) of benefits (up to twenty-five percent (25%) of wages); and eighty percent (80%) of in-kind supervision and training (up to twenty-five percent (25%) of wages) of certain individuals employed by the City for a limited period of time and under which the City agrees to accept certain restrictions in the wages/benefits it pays those employees; and WHEREAS, the City desires to expand its partnership with Workforce Alliance, Inc., including participation in employment and training programs as they become available and requests approval for future participation when it is in the best interest of the City and there is no fiscal responsibility or impact to the City; and WHEREAS , upon recommendation of staff, the City Commission has determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City to approve and authorize execution by the City Manager of an Employer Vendor Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Workforce Alliance, Inc., to participate in the Florida Back to Work Program and to approve future participation in programs with Workforce Alliance that have no fiscal responsibility or impact to the City. 70 of 272 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute an Employer Vendor Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Workforce Alliance, Inc., for the City’s participation in the Florida Back to Work Program, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. Section 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach hereby approves future participation in employment and training programs with Workforce Alliance, Inc., that have no fiscal responsibility or impact to the City. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. 71 of 272 PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of August, 2010. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ______________________________ Mayor – Jose Rodriguez ______________________________ Vice Mayor – Marlene Ross ______________________________ Commissioner – William Orlove _______________________________ Commissioner – Woodrow L. Hay _______________________________ Commissioner – Steven Holzman ATTEST: _________________________ Janet M. Prainito, MMC City Clerk (Corporate Seal) 72 of 272 73 of 272 74 of 272 75 of 272 76 of 272 77 of 272 78 of 272 79 of 272 80 of 272 81 of 272 82 of 272 6. E CONSENT AGENDA August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Approve staff to move forward to issue conduit debt for the EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION Charter School of Boynton Beach and if so, bring a Resolution back to the Commission if the transaction meets with staff approval and recommendation. ER: The Charter School of Boynton Beach (THE SCHOOL) provides XPLANATION OF EQUEST high quality K-8 education for children in Boynton Beach and surrounding communities. THE SCHOOL has operated within the City since its founding 9 years ago. It is organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and is tax-exempt under IRS regulations. Conduit debt financing is common throughout Florida. While this is a new concept to the City, it is a tried and true method of financing whereby municipalities can help worthy projects without in any way adversely affecting the municipality under any circumstance. Not-for-profit organizations in this State, as well the nation, have at some point either utilized or have considered utilizing this method of financing. THE SCHOOL currently leases its facilities at 1425 Gateway Boulevard in Boynton Beach. As part of a plan to secure its long-term financial goals THE SCHOOL desires to purchase this facility. The transaction will involve costs of approximately $7,450,000. Of this amount, $6,600,000 is attributable to the purchase and transaction expenses directly related to the acquisition of the property. $300,000 will refinance existing debt and the remaining amounts will be held in reserve. In order to finance the acquisition, THE SCHOOL has engaged Municipal Capital Markets Group (“MCM”), a municipal bond underwriting firm with extensive experience in financing charter schools nationwide. Under the Internal Revenue Code and under Florida law, it is possible for the City of Boynton Beach to assist THE SCHOOL in achieving a significantly 83 of 272 lower interest rate on its borrowing than would otherwise be available from commercial lending sources. This lower rate of financing will allow THE SCHOOL to own its facility for significantly less than it is now paying to lease it. The long-term savings from such a transaction will permit THE SCHOOL to apply more of its resources towards providing superior education to its students. THE SCHOOL and MCM are asking whether the City would be willing to facilitate the bond issuance. Assuming that the City Commission chooses to move forward, MCM will prepare various documents for review by your City Attorney and by Bond Counsel. At the appropriate time, the City Commission will be asked to conduct a public hearing regarding the transaction and to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the transaction. Assuming such a resolution is adopted the transaction will be promptly concluded. As proposed, the City would be the nominal issuer of the bonds and the monies the City would receive from the sale of the bonds (e.g., $7,450,000) would then be loaned by the City to THE SCHOOL who would use the loan proceeds to purchase the facility. The City would assign its rights to be repaid by THE SCHOOL to a Trustee Bank (in this case likely the Bank of NY, Mellon) as security and source of payment of the bonds. THE SCHOOL would then make the loan repayment directly to the Trustee Bank until the loan is paid in full. The Trustee will also hold a mortgage on the property as additional security for the bonds. MCM will serve as the underwriter, selling the bonds to investors. H? Not applicable OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: This requested transaction is at no cost or risk to the City. Under Florida law, ISCAL MPACT municipalities that participate in bond issues such as this are in no way financially liable. The sole and complete responsibility for repayment of the bond is upon the beneficiary of the bond, in this case THE SCHOOL. Under no circumstance would THE SCHOOL, investors, or other parties have recourse against the assets of the City even if THE SCHOOL should default in its payment obligations to the Trustee. Neither would the City's borrowing ability be impaired in any way by the existence of the bond. THE SCHOOL will pay the City $10,000 plus bond counsel fees of $5,000 for our role in this transaction once closed. Staff would request an Agreement from THE SCHOOL that they reimburse the City for costs incurred, if for some reason the bonds are not issued and bond proceeds would not be available to pay these amounts. A: Not to have staff move forward with the requested transaction. LTERNATIVES 84 of 272 6. F CONSENT AGENDA August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-105 - Approve and EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION ratify the action of the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board at their meeting on July 15, 2010: a) Accept the 2010/2011 Wastewater and Reclaim O&M Budgets and Wastewater Repair and Replacement Expenditures b) Authorize the user rate to cities for fiscal year 2010-2011 for wastewater in the amount of $0.9871/1,000 gallons for operations and maintenance and $0.1940/1,000 gallons for reserves bringing the total to $1.1811/1,000 gallons c) Authorize establishment of reclaim user rate to consumers (Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and South Central Plant) for fiscal year 2010/2011 as $0.1653/1,000 gallons d) Accept the 2010/2011 organizational chart; including the water quality/pretreatment coordinator job description e) Authorize amendment of Rule IV, Section 13 and Section 14 of the Board Rules. ER: On July 15, 2010, the South Central Regional Wastewater XPLANATION OF EQUEST Treatment & Disposal Board held its Regular Quarterly Annual meeting. At that time, the Board took action on the items that are now before the City Commission for ratification. This City Commission ratification is the confirmation process for the action taken by the S.C.R.W.T.D. Board. H? N/A OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: None ISCAL MPACT 85 of 272 A: Do not ratify the actions of South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and LTERNATIVES Disposal Board. 86 of 272 RESOLUTION NO. R10- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD, ON JULY 15, 2010, AS STATED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID RATIFICATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board (SCRWTDB) requests ratification of the action taken by the Board at the Quarterly Meeting of July 15, 2010, as set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption. Section 2. The City Commission does hereby ratify the action taken by the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board on July 15, 2010, as set forth on the attached Exhibit “A” and authorizes the City Manager and City Clerk to execute said Ratifications. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of August, 2010. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ___________________________ Mayor – Jose Rodriguez ____________________________ Vice Mayor – Marlene Ross ____________________________ Commissioner – William Orlove ATTEST: ____________________________ Commissioner – Woodrow L. Hay _________________________ ____________________________ Janet M. Prainito, MMC Commissioner- Steven Holzman City Clerk (Corporate Seal) 87 of 272 88 of 272 89 of 272 90 of 272 91 of 272 92 of 272 93 of 272 94 of 272 95 of 272 96 of 272 97 of 272 98 of 272 99 of 272 100 of 272 101 of 272 102 of 272 103 of 272 104 of 272 105 of 272 106 of 272 107 of 272 108 of 272 109 of 272 110 of 272 111 of 272 112 of 272 113 of 272 114 of 272 115 of 272 116 of 272 117 of 272 118 of 272 119 of 272 120 of 272 121 of 272 9. A PUBLIC HEARING August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-016 - SECOND EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION READING - Approve an Ordinance creating Section 18-184.2 of the Firefighters' Retirement Plan providing for a supplemental benefit to be funded entirely with available Chapter 175, Florida Statutes, excess premium tax revenue. ER: XPLANATION OF EQUEST The Board of Trustees of the Boynton Beach Firefighters’ Retirement Plan, at its meeting of May 6, 2010, gave final approval to request the City Commission to amend the City Code to provide supplemental benefits to the qualified retirees fund exclusively with available Chapter 175 premium tax revenue. The following paragraphs explain this request by providing: (a) An explanation of the proposed use of the excess premium tax revenue. (b) The history of Chapter 175 premium tax revenue. (c) The present status of Chapter 175 premium tax revenue at the City. Explanation of the Proposed Use of the Excess Premium Tax Revenue: The proposed Ordinance amends the Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund to create an “ad hoc supplemental benefit” funded 100% with excess Chapter 175 premium tax revenue. Unlike other amendments, this benefit is not a guaranteed defined benefit and is payable to retirees exclusively from available excess Chapter 175 premium tax revenue. As such, it is not an unfunded actuarial liability. 122 of 272 Based on this proposal, the Pension Trust Fund’s actuary is of the opinion that the Ordinance “would have no significant actuarial impact on the Plan.” Summary of the supplemental benefit: (a) Paid annually from additional premium tax revenues to retirees in a pay status following one full year of retirement. (b) Paid providing that the additional premium tax revenue is available. (c) Each eligible retiree shall receive a distribution up to $500 per year of credited service in the plan not to exceed 20 years. (d) The availability of additional premium tax revenues shall be confirmed in writing by the Pension Board’s actuary (e) Lump sum supplemental benefits are payable to retirees who separated from service on or after October 1, 2005, but prior to the adoption of this ordinance. (f) Prior to the payment of any benefit, eligible retirees shall acknowledge in writing that they have no right, title or interest in the supplemental benefit in future years as such additional premium tax revenues may be used for other purposes as determined by the collective bargaining process. History of Chapter 175 Premium Tax Revenue: Chapter 175, Florida Statutes, dates back to 1939 when it was enacted by the Florida Legislature to provide an incentive for cities to create municipal firefighter pension trust funds. These local or municipal pension plans are governed by Chapter 175, Florida Statues. Chapter 175 premium tax revenue is funded by a small percentage tax on insurance premiums paid on fire and casualty insurance coverage within the City of Boynton Beach. Each year, the State collects the premium tax and distributes the funds to the Firefighters' Retirement Plan. In 1999, the Legislature amended Chapter 175 to prevent cities from using the future annual growth in Chapter 175 premium tax revenue to offset their existing cost of firefighter pension benefits. Growth in premium tax revenue results from (a) rising insurance premiums paid by property owners and (b) expanding insurable property. The 1999 Legislative amendment established 1997 as the “base year” for use of premium tax revenues each year. Any excess premium tax revenues available to cities beyond the base amount received each year requires cities to use the excess only for: (a) Minimum or extra benefits provided at that time or (b) New or enhanced additional benefits for firefighters. After 1999, cities are not permitted to use the growth of Chapter 175 premium tax money to defer or otherwise reduce the pension costs of the City of Boynton Beach. The Florida Legislature has created what may be described as a “use it” or “lose it” decision for cities. If the money is not used for the purpose of funding future firefighter pension benefits, the premium tax revenue may no longer be available. 123 of 272 Status of Chapter 175 Premium Tax Revenue at the City: Currently, the premium tax is 1.85% of all property insurance written within the City limits and the limits of the four (4) municipalities to which the City provides contract services. In 2006, we became the first in State to receive Chapter 175 premium tax money for contract areas and it is a contributing reason for excess revenues as these areas bring in approximately $120,000 annually. 10/1/2009 10/1/2008 10/1/2007 10/1/2006 Previous Plan Year Amount Received $ 930,274 $ 1,085,559 $ 1,038,888 $ 780,146 Less Benefit Improvements $ - $ - $ - $ - Less Base Amount $ (589,543) $ (589,543) $ (589,543) $ (589,543) Excess Funds $ 340,731 $ 496,016 $ 449,345 $ 190,603 Prior Excess Used $ - $ - $ - $ - Accumulated Excess at Beginning of Previous Year $ 1,200,839 $ 704,823 $ 255,478 $ 64,875 Accumulated Excess as of Valuation Date $ 1,541,570 $ 1,200,839 $ 704,823 $ 255,478 The Boynton Beach Firefighters Pension Fund received an average of Chapter 175 premium tax revenue of approximately $1,018,000 annually in the last three (3) years. After the funding of existing benefits at the currently allowed base amount of $589,543, the excess of Chapter 175 revenue averages approximately $428,000 annually. The accumulated amount of excess Chapter 175 premium tax revenue is $1,541,570 as of the October 1, 2009 valuation date. It is these funds that the Firefighters Pension Fund is proposing to be used for the “Supplemental Benefit Distribution” ordinance. H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES This Ordinance will have no impact on City programs or services. FI: ISCAL MPACT This Ordinance will have no fiscal impact on the City. See attached actuarial impact statement. A: LTERNATIVES Not pass the Ordinance and return it to the Pension Board. 124 of 272 ORDINANCE NO. _______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTION 18-184.2 OF THE FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT PLAN PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF A ONE TIME SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT FOR RECENT RETIREES AND AN AD HOC BENEFIT FOR FUTURE RETIREES, TO BE FUNDED WITH AVAILABLE CHAPTER 175 PREMIUM TAX REVENUE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach Florida sponsors a retirement plan and trust fund for firefighters pursuant to Chapter 175, Florida Statutes; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Boynton Beach Firefighters’ Retirement Plan desires to amend the City Code to provide an annual ad hoc supplemental benefit for future retirees and a lump sum supplemental benefit for recent retirees, funded exclusively with available Chapter 175 premium tax revenue; WHEREAS , the Board of Trustees of the Boynton Beach Firefighters’ Retirement Plan recognizes that Chapter 175 premium tax revenue can only be used for firefighter pension benefits and cannot be used for any other purposes; WHEREAS, payment of these supplemental payments will not create any actuarially unfunded liabilities for the City; and WHEREAS , the City Commission has determined this amendment will benefit the citizens and firefighters of the City of Boynton Beach; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1: Section 18-184 is hereby created to read as follows: Section 18-184.2 Ad Hoc Supplemental Benefit. (a) Supplemental Benefit. “Available funds” shall be used to pay an “extra benefit” as set forth in this Section, from “additional premium tax revenues” as defined by Section 175.351(1)(a), Florida Statutes. An Ad Hoc supplemental 125 of 272 benefit shall be paid annually, following one full year of retirement (disability, early or normal, DROP or deferred vested retirement), to eligible retirees who have entered pay status. After the Board approves payment, the distribution shall be made by the end of the second calendar quarter. (b) Using available funds, an Ad Hoc supplemental benefit shall be paid to each eligible retiree who retires after the adoption of this ordinance, provided that additional premium tax revenue is available. For purposes of this section, eligible retiree shall mean any member who is currently employed and future members who retire after earning ten or more years of actual service, including DROP participants. Any Ad Hoc supplemental benefits payable under this Section to active DROP participants shall be paid into a member’s DROP account, beginning one year after entering DROP. (c) Calculation of Ad Hoc Benefit. Each eligible retiree shall receive a distribution of available funds of up to five hundred dollars ($500) per year of credited service, for each year of credited service in the plan, not to exceed twenty years. The City delegates to the Pension Board the ability to adopt administrative rules to implement this ordinance. (d) Calculation of available funds: On the date of adoption of this ordinance, the pension plan provides for a twelve percent (12%) member contribution rate. Any future increases in the member contribution rate over twelve percent (12%), including but not limited to COLA costs described in Section 18-180.2, shall first be deducted from available funds. Prior to paying Ad Hoc supplemental benefits, the availability of additional premium tax revenues and available funds shall be confirmed in writing by the Pension Board’s actuary. From time to time, the Pension Board may recommend adjustments to the calculation formula, based on the projected status of available funds. (e) Lump Sum Supplemental Benefit for Eligible Recent Retirees. Available funds shall also be used by the Board to pay a lump sum supplemental benefit to recent retirees who separated from service on or after October 1, 2005 but prior to the adoption of this ordinance. The lump sum benefit shall be calculated based on the number of years of service between 126 of 272 October 1, 2005 and retirement. The lump sum shall be paid in annual installments corresponding to the number of years of service worked subsequent to October 1, 2005. Such retirees shall not be eligible for future Ad Hoc supplemental benefits. (f) Non-Guarantee of Benefits. Prior to payment of any benefit under this Section, eligible retirees shall acknowledge in writing that they have no right, title or interest in Ad Hoc supplemental benefits in any future year. Eligible retirees shall further acknowledge that they have no expectation in any future Ad Hoc supplemental benefits since there may be years where no Ad Hoc supplemental benefit is paid, based on the availability of additional premium tax revenue. Eligible retirees shall specifically acknowledge that available funds and additional premium tax revenues may be used for other purposes in the future, as determined by the collective bargaining process. Section 2: That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. Section 3: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or portion hereof, any paragraph, any sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. Section 4: Authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance. Section 5: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. FIRST READING this ____ day of _______________, 2010. SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this _____ day of _____________, 2010. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ______________________________ Mayor – Jose Rodriguez ______________________________ Vice Mayor – Marlene Ross ______________________________ Commissioner – William Orlove 127 of 272 ______________________________ Commissioner – Woodrow L. Hay ATTEST: _______________________________ Commissioner- Steven Holzman ___________________________ Janet M. Prainito, MMC City Clerk (Corporate Seal) 128 of 272 129 of 272 130 of 272 131 of 272 132 of 272 133 of 272 134 of 272 135 of 272 From: Shoemaker, Trish [mailto:Trish.Shoemaker@dms.myflorida.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 3:30 PM To: ladueb@bbpension.com Cc: Henderson, Luke; Adam Levinson Subject: RE: Boynton Beach Fire - ad hoc supplement Dear Ms. La Due: This is to confirm receipt of your July 10 letter with attached letter of no actuarial impact (dated May 12, 2010) and a proposed ordinance amending the Boynton Beach Firefighters' Pension Plan to provide an annual ad hoc supplemental benefit for recent and future retirees from the increases in the state premium tax moneys. This proposal appears to be the same as the version submitted by Mr. Levinson earlier in June, and is acceptable. Please provide a copy of the ordinance when final along with a codified copy of the plan, including all amendments, as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Trish Patricia F. Shoemaker Benefits Administrator Municipal Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Funds Division of Retirement E-Mail: trish.shoemaker@dms.myflorida.com Website: http://www.myflorida.com/frs/mpf Phone Number: 850-414-6320 Fax Number: 850-921-2161 Toll Free Number: 877-738-6737 We Serve Those Who Serve Florida DISCLAIMER NOTICE: This email, along with any included attachment(s), is intended for use only by the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed. This message may contain confidential, proprietary, and/or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. You are hereby notified that you are prohibited from printing, copying, storing, disseminating or distributing this communication. 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B PUBLIC HEARING August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: TABLED ON JULY 20, 2010 to be heard on August 17, EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION 2010 - Request for relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 5.B.2.a., requiring: (1) a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet, to allow a variance of 18 feet and a front yard setback of 7 feet; and (2) a minimum rear yard setback of 20 feet, to allow a variance of 20 feet and a rear yard setback of 0 feet, for a proposed carport accessory to a single-family residence within the R-1-AAB Single-family Residential zoning district. Applicant: Dr. Steven D. Jaffe ER: The applicant has now met their public hearing notification XPLANATION OF EQUEST requirements and therefore the subject item can be reviewed by the City Commission. The applicant (and property owner) proposes a freestanding metal carport for storage of a boat trailer for a 21 foot boat docked in the canal to the rear of the residence. The size of the proposed carport is 12 feet wide, 24 feet to 26 feet long, approximately 288 to 312 total square feet, and 7 feet to 8 feet high. The proposed location of the structure is on an existing concrete slab, abutting the north side of the existing three (3) car garage. The proposed carport would be located seven (7) feet from the front property line, resulting in an encroachment of 18 feet into the minimum front setback, and zero (0) feet from the rear setback, or an encroachment of 20 feet into the minimum rear setback. Therefore, variances to the minimum front and rear setbacks are required prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed carport. Staff recommends that the subject request be denied, as not all the hardship/review criteria are satisfied. However, if the City Commission favors the variance request, staff has also provided additional information within the staff report, for consideration, which provides a more detailed description of the remote lot characteristics and adjacent land uses, its lacking visibility from, and impact upon the abutting right-of-way, and an indication that no objection has been raised by the neighbors. Furthermore, staff recommends two conditions of approval to be considered by the Commission if the project is approved. One condition would require that the new 137 of 272 structure be constructed of materials that match the abutting, permanent garage and house, and the other condition would require that no portion of the new structure encroach onto, or overhang over the abutting canal right-of-way unless written permission is received from the Lake Worth Drainage District. The Planning and Development Board reviewed the request on June 22, 2010 and forwards it with a recommendation for approval, subject to the conditions of approval recommended by staff. H? N/A OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: N/A ISCAL MPACT A: Not approve subject request. LTERNATIVES 138 of 272 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 10-036 STAFF REPORT To: Chair and Members Planning and Development Board Thru: Michael Rumpf Planning and Zoning Director From: Kathleen Zeitler Planner II Date: May 17, 2010 Project: 3416 South Lake Drive (Jaffe) Variances (ZNCV 10-006) Requests: Request for relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2. Zoning, Section 5.B.2.a., requiring a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet, to allow a variance of 18 feet and a front yard setback of 7 feet; and, Request for relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2. Zoning, Section 5.B.2.a., requiring a minimum rear yard setback of 20 feet, to allow a variance of 20 feet and a rear yard setback of 0 feet, for a proposed carport accessory to a single-family residence within the R-1-AAB Single-family Residential zoning district. BACKGROUND The subject property is generally located east of Interstate 95 near the southern limits of the City within the Lake Eden subdivision. The 0.29-acre lot is on the east side of South Lake Drive and abuts the L.W.D.D E-4 Canal to the east (see Exhibit “A” – Location Map). The subject property and Lake Eden neighborhood are currently zoned R-1-AAB, Single-family Residential. The required minimum setbacks of the R-1-AAB zoning district are as follows: front yard, 25 feet; side yard, 10 feet; and rear yard, 20 feet. In 1973, the subject site was developed as a one-story single-family residence with an attached two (2)- car garage. According to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s records, the residence on the subject property is a four (4)-bedroom, two (2)-bath house consisting of 1,521 square feet of air- conditioned space, and a total of 2,352 square feet. The subject property also has a swimming pool and a new freestanding three (3)-car garage. In 2008, the applicant was granted variances to the front and rear yard setbacks to construct the freestanding 3-car garage, with reduced setbacks of 14 feet in the front yard and two (2) feet in the rear yard (ZNCV 08-005). On July 2, 2009, a Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the newly constructed 3-car garage. 139 of 272 The applicant’s current variance requests are in conjunction with his proposed plan for a freestanding open carport to use for boat storage next to the existing 3-car garage (see Exhibit “B” – Site Plan/Survey). PROPOSAL The applicant proposes a freestanding metal carport for storage of a boat trailer for the 21 foot boat that is docked in the canal to the rear of the residence. The carport is proposed immediately north of the existing three (3)-car garage within the narrow triangular-shaped portion of the subject lot. The applicant has preliminary information regarding the proposed dimensions of the carport that indicate a desired width of 12 feet, length of 24 to 26 feet (approximately 288 to 312 total square feet) and height of seven (7) feet to eight (8) feet. The proposed carport would be made entirely of prefabricated steel with a pitched roof supported by poles and open on all sides, and anchored into an existing concrete slab. At this time, the applicant has not decided on which company to purchase the carport from, and therefore has no specifications to submit. Staff has included a photo of a carport structure similar in appearance to the proposed carport (see Exhibit “C”). The applicant understands that, if the variance requests are granted, the Building Code will require the carport to meet windloads of 140 miles per hour. As indicated on the Survey/Site Plan submitted, the proposed carport would be located seven (7) feet from the front property line, resulting in an encroachment of 18 feet into the minimum front setback, and also would be located zero (0) feet from the rear property line, resulting in an encroachment of 20 feet into the minimum rear setback. Therefore, variances to the minimum front and rear setbacks are required prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed carport. ANALYSIS The City Commission has the authority and duty to authorize upon appeal such variance from the terms of a city ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest when, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the city ordinance would result in unnecessary and undue hardship. In order to authorize any variance from the terms of an ordinance, the applicant must demonstrate that the request meets the following criteria (a-g). The applicant’s justification and response to these criteria is attached (see Exhibit “D” - Justification Statement). a.That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same zoning district. The applicant notes in his justification (Exhibit “D”) that the subject lot is pie-shaped with very little buildable area on the lot. Staff has conducted an analysis with emphasis on the uniqueness of the subject property relative to other parcels in the Lake Eden subdivision and neighborhood impact. Staff recognizes that special conditions do exist at this location relative to other properties within the neighborhood that are similarly zoned. The platting pattern for the majority of lots within the Lake Eden subdivision is rectangular in shape with the exception of the subject lot, which is triangular in shape. No other parcels in the neighborhood are as irregularly-shaped, but instead have typical buildable envelopes. It should be noted that construction of the proposed carport on the subject lot would not be feasible without encroaching within the required front and rear yard setbacks due to the minimal depth of the lot. Unlike typical rectangular-shaped lots, which have a rear yard and two (2) side yards, this property provides a front, a rear and only one (1) side yard along the south property line. Further, the front (west) and rear (east) property lines taper to the north to form a triangle. If 140 of 272 this parcel was rectangular-shaped, comparable to other lots along the canal and throughout the subdivision, the proposed carport would be feasible without the need for the requested variances. b.That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. The applicant notes in his justification that the size and configuration of the subject lot are not the result of the applicant’s will or actions. The property lines have remained as originally platted. Although the subject lot size of 12,924 square feet conforms to the minimum lot area of 9,000 square feet required in the R-1-AAB zoning district, it is clear that the triangular shape of the lot results from the convergence of the angle of South Lake Drive and the opposing angle of the canal right-of-way. Staff concurs with the applicant that special conditions and circumstances do exist, related to lot configuration, which are not the result of actions by the applicant. Therefore the subject property presents a unique situation relative to other lots in the Lake Eden subdivision. Although an argument could be made that the special conditions and circumstances are not the result of the applicant, ultimately the applicant purchased a property that provided them limited opportunities for potential expansion. c.That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this ordinance to other lands, buildings, or structures in the same zoning district. Although granting the variance would allow the applicant more use of his irregular-shaped property, the subject property already supports an attached 2-car garage (460 square feet), a detached 3-car garage (912 square feet), and a swimming pool. With the additional proposed carport (288 to 312 square feet), the applicant would have more than 1,675 square feet of accessory buildings on site. Records indicate most garages in the subdivision are between 500 and 700 square feet in size. There are a couple exceptions where very large residences were constructed on multiple (combined) lots, and the corresponding garages are less than 1,400 square feet. In addition, existing garages in the neighborhood are attached and constructed with the same architecture, color, and materials as the residence. Records indicate the existing two (2) carports in the subdivision are not freestanding and have been integrated into the architecture of the residence, unlike the proposed carport. There are no records found of setback variances for the subdivision, except the previously granted variance for the 3-car garage on the subject property (ZNCV 08- 005). Therefore, granting the requested variance to further reduce minimum setbacks to seven (7) feet in the front yard and zero (0) feet in the rear yard would likely confer special privileges on the applicant. d.That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district under the terms of the ordinance and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant. Literal interpretation of the provisions of the ordinance would not deprive the applicant of rights or cause undue hardship. Typically, waterfront properties in the neighborhood have boats located at the dock to the rear of the residence, and a few lots have boathouses near the water’s edge. The applicant currently has a 2-car attached garage and a 3-car detached garage on his lot, which already exceeds the typical 2-car to 3-car garage found in the area. The applicant could adequately store the boat trailer on site either by storing it inside of an existing garage, or by parking the trailer next to the garage and covering with a tarp. The boat trailer also could be stored off-site at a storage facility. These alternative storage options are viable solutions available to other residents in the area that would not require a variance. 141 of 272 e.That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or structure. The requested variances are not considered to be the minimum that will make possible the reasonable use of the single-family lot. The applicant currently has reasonable use of the subject lot due to the existing single-family residence of 2,352 square feet, and the existing detached 3-car garage of 912 square feet, and swimming pool. The requested variance amounts of 18 feet (front) and 20 feet (rear) equal 72 percent (72%) and 100 percent (100%) of the minimum required setbacks, respectively. f.That the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of this chapter [ordinance] and that such variance will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. Granting the variance would not meet the intent of the ordinance. Building setbacks are generally intended to provide uniformity to a neighborhood, allow a certain measure of privacy between neighbors, provide space for light and air circulation, and provide distance between neighbors to mitigate noise and odors. It is common among most jurisdictions for codes to restrict accessory buildings from locating in the front yard or closer to the road than the principal structure. The location of an accessory building should be unobtrusive in relation to the principal building, and is customarily placed behind the residence and screened from view of neighboring properties. In addition, the Lake Eden neighborhood is considered to be one of the City’s upscale areas. The carport would be located at the entrance to the subdivision and, as proposed, would not be consistent with existing characteristics of the neighborhood. The existing detached three (3)-car garage was designed to be of similar architecture as the residence and include a side door and rear windows in addition to the overhead garage doors. The architecture, building materials, and colors for the recently constructed three (3)-car garage were compatible with the existing residence. However, the proposed carport is open on all sides and consists of a pre-fabricated metal roof supported by metal poles. The architecture and building materials for the proposed carport are not compatible with any other structures on site or in the area. g.For variances to minimum lot area or lot frontage requirements, that property is not available from adjacent properties in order to meet these requirements, or that the acquisition of such property would cause the adjacent property or structures to become nonconforming. The requested variances are for reduced setbacks, rather than for lot area or frontage requirements, therefore this criteria is not applicable. CONCLUSIONS / RECOMMENDATION Staff has reviewed the requested variances focusing on the applicant’s response to the above criteria contained in Exhibit “D”. The code states that the zoning code variance cannot be approved unless the board finds compliance with all the stated criteria. As noted above, staff indicates that only some of the criteria are met. The existing improvements on the property, which include a residence with an attached two (2)-car garage, an unscreened pool, and a detached 3-car garage represent “reasonable use” of a parcel zoned for single-family homes. A hardship clearly does not exist in this case because the situation was created by the applicant’s desire to have multiple accessory structures on a comparably small lot that is already built-out. The variance 142 of 272 requests could be avoided by either covering the boat trailer with a tarp, or storing the boat trailer off- site at a storage facility. Therefore, based upon these findings, staff recommends that this request be DENIED . Staff is generally supportive of residential redevelopment and associated improvements and recognizes that past variance requests have been reviewed by the City using more than the traditional criteria, or interpretations of this criteria, which places greater emphasis on economic potential, minor home improvements, and characteristics of or impact upon surrounding properties. For these reasons, staff offers the following additional information for consideration: 1. While the proposed carport is to be located seven (7) feet from the front property line, South Lake Drive is a local street with 60 feet of right-of-way width consisting of 20 feet of asphalt and 20 feet of swale on each side. There are no sidewalks in the Lake Eden neighborhood, therefore the proposed carport would be located a total of 27 feet from the edge of the asphalt roadway, which would maintain adequate space and views along South Lake Drive. In addition, the proposed carport is to be located on the rear property line; however, the subject property abuts a 150 foot wide canal right-of-way to the rear (east), which provides greater than typical separation between single-family dwellings, and would prevent any negative impacts on adjacent properties to the east. 2. The carport for boat trailer storage would be located on the north edge of the subject property. There is no abutting residence to the north, therefore preventing any impacts of the proposed carport on adjacent properties to the north. The location of the proposed carport would not block the view of motorists backing out of their 3. driveway, or other driveways along South Lake Drive, as the approximate length of driveways are 45 feet, and most residences also have circular drives in addition to the driveway in front of their garage. The proposed carport would not be visible from the right-of-way or from adjacent properties due to 4. existing tall hedges along the front property line and within the L.W.D.D. canal right-of-way; and Staff has received no letters of objection regarding the requested setback variances. 5. Staff recommends two (2) conditions of approval that would apply if the variance requests were approved (see Exhibit “E” – Conditions of Approval). Any conditions of approval added by the Planning & Development Board or the City Commission will be placed in Exhibit “E”. MR/kz S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Jaffe - Wantshouse Variance\Jaffe Variance\ZNCV 10-006\Staff Report.doc 143 of 272 144 of 272 145 of 272 146 of 272 147 of 272 148 of 272 EXHIBIT "E" Conditions of Approval Project name: Jaffe Variances File number: ZNCV 10-006 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS- Forestry Comments: None X FIRE Comments: None X POLICE Comments: None X ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: None X UTILITIES Comments: None X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: None X PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None X FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: None X PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 1. If the variance request is approved, the carport shall be required to be X constructed as an addition to the existing 3-car garage with the same architecture, building materials, and building colors, to be more compatible with existing accessory structures in the area. 2. If the variance request is approved, the plans submitted for building X permit shall reflect no carport overhang on the L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal right-of-way, or shall include submission of a letter authorizing such overhang from the L.W.D.D. 149 of 272 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: None X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined. S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Jaffe - Wantshouse Variance\Jaffe Variance\ZNCV 10-006\COA.doc 150 of 272 DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Jaffe Variances (ZNCV 10-006) APPLICANT’S AGENT: Dr. Steven Jaffe APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: 3416 South Lake Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: July 20, 2010 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Variance approval for relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 5.B.2.a., requiring a front building setback of 25 feet, to allow an 18-foot variance, and a front building setback of 7 feet, and requiring a rear building setback of 20 feet, to allow a 20-foot variance, and a rear building setback of 0 feet for a proposed carport accessory to a single- family residence in the R-1-AAB zoning district. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 3416 South Lake Drive, Boynton Beach DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT “B” ATTACHED HERETO. ____X____ THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR ________ 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 sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City’s Land Development Regulations. 2. The Applicant ___ HAS ___ 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 “E” with notation “Included”. 4. 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. 6. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. 7. Other __________________________________________________________________ DATED:__________________________ ________________________________________________ 151 of 272 City Clerk S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Jaffe - Wantshouse Variance\ Jaffe Variance\ZNCV 10-006\DO.doc 152 of 272 11. A FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Interlocal Agreement with CRA for Human Resource and EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION Payroll Management Services – (August 17, 2010) ER: XPLANATION OF EQUEST H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: ISCAL MPACT A: LTERNATIVES 153 of 272 11. B FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Update on Alternative Use of Vacant Landfill Property East EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION of the Boynton Beach Links, Municipal Golf Course (August 17, 2010) ER: XPLANATION OF EQUEST H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: ISCAL MPACT A: LTERNATIVES 154 of 272 11. C FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Construction Management At Risk Process (September 7, EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION 2010) ER: XPLANATION OF EQUEST H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: ISCAL MPACT A: LTERNATIVES 155 of 272 11. D FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Police Complex -- Discussion of project timing, scope, EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION location and funding alternatives available (TBA) ER: XPLANATION OF EQUEST H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: ISCAL MPACT A: LTERNATIVES 156 of 272 11. E FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: 1st Budget Public Hearing & Adoption of Proposed FY EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION 2010-2011 Annual Operating & CIP Budget – NOTE: This will be a Special Meeting held on 9/13/10 at 6:30 pm – Commission Chambers ER: XPLANATION OF EQUEST H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: ISCAL MPACT A: LTERNATIVES 157 of 272 11. F FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Public Hearing & Adoption of Final FY 2010-2011 Annual EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION Fire Assessment Resolution - NOTE: This will be a Special Meeting held on 9/13/10 at 6:30 pm – Commission Chambers ER: XPLANATION OF EQUEST H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: ISCAL MPACT A: LTERNATIVES 158 of 272 11. G FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: 2nd Budget Public Hearing & FINAL Adoption of FY 2010- EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION 2011 Annual Operating & CIP Budget - NOTE: This will be a Special Meeting held on 9/27/10 at 6:30 pm – Commission Chambers ER: XPLANATION OF EQUEST H? OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FI: ISCAL MPACT A: LTERNATIVES 159 of 272 12. A NEW BUSINESS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Follow up discussion from Commission Retreat regarding EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION Downtown Development and Old High School plan Initiatives. ER: On May 22, 2010 during a City Commission Team Building Retreat XPLANATION OF EQUEST the City Commission participated in an exercise on how to “approach issues and solve problems by working together as a team to achieve success”. A copy of the power point presentation made by the retreat facilitator, Ms. Jeanine Rizzo is attached as well. The exercise involved discussions on the top two of five “priorities” that were identified by the participants as key program initiatives for the City. The participants included the City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney and Assistant City Manager. By consensus, the top two initiatives identified were: 1) Downtown Development and 2) Old High School. The five initiatives included: 1) Downtown Development 2) Old High School 3) Economic Development 4) Green Sustainability 5) Expanded Amphitheater/Relocate Police Dept. The exercise required the participants to break into two teams to develop a Project Management Plan for these initiatives. The project plan notes are attached. The minutes from the Retreat are attached as well. 160 of 272 This item is brought before the Commission to facilitate follow up discussions and identify a “course of action” on how to proceed with the planned initiatives. During the exercise the participants attached a timeframe for which action was to be taken on the Old High School project. December 2010 was established as a target date by which a design/build timeline should be identified. A major component of the exercise was to identify what the “next steps” need to be to move forward on these projects. The Commission may wish to consider scheduling a special meeting or workshop to allow the opportunity for focused discussions on these projects in order to adhere to the timeframe outlined and agreed upon by the Commission and to further develop a plan of action on both projects. H? Identify a course of action to address the OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES top two Commission priorities. FI: Depends on course of action taken. ISCAL MPACT A: Not to move forward with further planning of the top two identified initiatives at LTERNATIVES this time. 161 of 272 162 of 272 163 of 272 164 of 272 165 of 272 166 of 272 167 of 272 168 of 272 169 of 272 170 of 272 171 of 272 172 of 272 173 of 272 174 of 272 175 of 272 176 of 272 177 of 272 178 of 272 179 of 272 180 of 272 181 of 272 182 of 272 OLD HIGH SCHOOL RESPONSIBLE TARGET PARTY DEADLINE SCOPE  Preserve for Private/Public Community Use OBJECTIVES  Identify possible uses with preservation strategies National Historic Registry? o RISKS  Funding priorities  Current Building Condition/Constraints  Public Support (lack of)  Economic Viability DOCUMENT ASSUMPTIONS  Building could be structurally preserved  Public support exists  Financing exists  Viable users or owners ALTERNATIVES  Fiscal Analysis  Do nothing  Demolish Input from Preservation Board o COURSE OF ACTION  Commission decision to preserve  Identify compatible use(s) with DTMP  Identify Financing vehicle(s)  Garner Public Support CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT PLAN  Marketing Options  Public involvement  Sell vision and community benefits COMMUNICATION PLAN  Social Media  Develop volunteer base  “Buy A Brick” program PLAN 1.Create Schedule: Design/Build timeline by 12/10/2010 2.Assign Resources: Public/private grants; Fund Appropriation 3.Create Budget: Obtain cost estimate, O&M cost estimate and Design build costs a.Project phasing needed? NEXT STEPS: COMMITMENTS MADE  Mayor Jose Rodriguez- Private/public business/cultural 183 of 272  Comm. Bill Orlove- Communication/Marketing plan to promote  City Manager- Kurt Bressner- Utilize staff to do fact finding 184 of 272 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBLE TARGET PARTY DEADLINE SCOPE/DEFINED AREA th  Ocean Ave, 4 Street, BB Blvd, Seacrest, Federal Highway  Marina District Separate, H.O.B (Heart of Boynton) OBJECTIVES  Existing business Retention o Expansion o  Attract new businesses  Pedestrian friendly  Destination/Social hub RISKS  BB CRA issues/inconsistent goals  Financing DOCUMENT ASSUMPTIONS  Will City hall and PD Facility stay?  T.I.F. money available? ALTERNATIVES  No downtown  Residential redevelopment  Affordable housing  Small business development  No CRA COURSE OF ACTION  Decide on where to place City hall and PD  Reaffirm DMP CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT PLAN  As is . . . to be?  Present to Public/Business community COMMUNICATION PLAN  Public Service Announcements  City Web site  BBTV  Charities NEXT STEPS: COMMITMENTS MADE  Mayor Jose Rodriguez- private/public partnership business cultural  Comm. Bill Orlove- Communication/Marketing plan to promote  City Manager- Kurt Bressner- Utilize staff to do fact finding 185 of 272 186 of 272 187 of 272 188 of 272 189 of 272 190 of 272 191 of 272 192 of 272 193 of 272 194 of 272 195 of 272 196 of 272 197 of 272 198 of 272 199 of 272 200 of 272 201 of 272 202 of 272 203 of 272 204 of 272 205 of 272 206 of 272 207 of 272 12. B NEW BUSINESS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Authorize request for qualifications for planning and study EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION activity for a historic high school campus master plan. ER: At the July 13, 2010 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment XPLANATION OF EQUEST Agency meeting the CRA Board approved a motion to encumber $52,000.00 of CRA funds for consulting services for the redevelopment of the historic high school. The funds were encumbered for a period of four months contingent on subsequent approval of a tri-party agreement between the City, the CRA, and a to-be-named consultant. The City’s purchasing regulations (APM 10.08.01) provides for procedures for contracting for professional services. The policy requires that the City obtain professional services for planning and studying activity through a competitive selection process when the cost of the services will exceed $25,000.00. The policy requires that the procedures set forth in Florida Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) be followed. The Community Redevelopment Agency Procurement Policy likewise requires that a competitive selection process be followed for professional services when the cost of services exceeds $25,000.00. The City has received a proposal from the IBI Group, Inc., which would cover the scope of services for a master plan study for the historic high school site however the proposal has not been submitted in accordance with either the City or CRA procurement policies which, as noted above, require competitive selection. IBI Group, Inc., currently provides consulting services to the City. In October 2005 the City entered into an Agreement with The RMPK Group to provide landscape architectural 208 of 272 consulting services. RMPK Group was the successful respondent to a request for qualifications wherein the City sought proposals from “qualified landscape architectural firms to provide general professional landscape architectural services in accordance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.” RMPK’s Agreement was later assigned to IBI Group, Inc. The scope of services under the Agreement awarded to RMPK is limited in scope and not broad enough to allow IBI Group, Inc., to provide the consulting services now sought in relation to the historic high school redevelopment. It is not possible to expand IBI Group’s contractual services at this time. To advance the objectives discussed at the CRA meeting and expedite the preparation of a historic high school site master plan, authorization is sought to issue a request for qualifications. The RFQ, if authorized by the City Commission may include the following basic tasks or other tasks as designated by the City Commission: 1. Tie all previous structural evaluations of the building together with a summary update of expected costs in 2010-2011 for basic renovation. 2. Identify, through a space analysis of the present structure, opportunities for adaptive reuse of the structure. 3. Identify the pros and cons of historic preservation for the building. 4. Prepare an evaluation of funding mechanisms for the refurbishment and adaptive reuse including the use of New Market Tax Credits, Historic Preservation Tax Credits, foundation or grant funding and conventional bonding of refurbishment costs. 5. Through a public engagement process, identify a list of prospective uses including private organizations, non-profit organizations and civic use. The list would contain an estimate of fiscal impact, if any to the City through evaluation of partnership opportunities. The analysis will also present a recommended program to the City for uses, ownership vs. lease options, financing and building management cost estimates. 6. Develop a conceptual design site plan for the building and parking areas. 7. Prepare an implementation time-line with critical project items and assignment of responsible parties. For historical information purposes, attached is a list of previous studies on the Old High School. The City currently has advertised a Request for Qualifications for a “Two YearContract for General Consulting and Engineering Services for the City of Boynton Beach.” The responses to that RFQ are required to be received by Procurement Services no later than August 11, 2010. The work under this RFQ may include design services, design-build services, permitting, bidding services, construction administration, and all miscellaneous services for the areas of stormwater, public drinking water, wastewater collection and transmission, and reclaimed water transmission and distribution and Civil works. In addition, the work may include architectural and landscape design services for parks, public spaces, and recreation facilities. More specifically, Exhibit E to the Scope of Services of the pending RFQ reads as follows: ARCHITECTURAL and LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES  Development of park and public space conceptual plans and site planning 209 of 272  Development of park and public space master plans  Development of landscape and irrigation plans  Preparation of plans and specifications for Parks and Recreation facilities  General landscape architectural services  Development of entryway, identification and interpretive signage  Pedestrian and bikeway design and specifications  Design of barrier-free facilities  Structural Analysis and Assessments H? Authorizing a request for qualifications will OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES advance the redevelopment of the historic high school site in a manner consistent with both the City and the CRA’s procurement policies. FI: Assuming that responses to the RFQ can result in a negotiated agreement for ISCAL MPACT services not to exceed the CRA’s allocation of $52,000, there will be no fiscal impact on the City. It may be necessary for the CRA to more definitively appropriate the funds for this proposed planning study through the CRA budget process for fiscal year 2010/11. A: LTERNATIVES A. Require the CRA or a third party entity to coordinate and pay for the development of a historic high school site master plan. B. Do not proceed with the RFQ until such time that funds are available to implement the conceptual design site plan for the building and parking areas. C. Wait for the current pending RFQ responses, designate a top-ranked firm from the new list in the proper CCNA category and negotiate a contract for the services needed for the historic high school redevelopment. D. Do not proceed with the RFQ at this time. 210 of 272 Exhibit A: High School Studies There were also previous studies that incorporated or discussed the Old High School and they are summarized as follows: Study for the Historical Restoration of the Boynton Beach Historic Schools – June 1993 by Smith Architectural Group, Inc. Historic Sites Survey – Boynton Beach – September 1996 by Research Atlantica, Inc. Boynton Beach 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan – September 1998: This plan retained the Old High School as a “Civic Building” and eliminated the old Civic Center across the street. Conceptual Design and Feasibility Report for Old Boynton High School “Cultural Center” – REG Architects and Hendrick Brothers Construction, September 2001 Boynton Beach Historic High School – Existing Conditions and Structural Analysis – November 7, 2003, Bender and Associates Architects Old High School Task Force Report – December 2003 – This report recommended that the Old High School be renovated/rehabilitated and that the Task Force be given the opportunity to identify users, develop a use allocation plan, design an area master plan and design a Business Plan Performa including sources of capital. Limited Asbestos Renovation Survey Report for Historic Boynton Beach High School – January 2004. Report prepared by Evans Environmental & Geosciences (EE&G) for Bender and Associates. (Formed the basis for City funded asbestos abatement project.) Ocean District Community Redevelopment Plan – February 2004 – This plan included options to either retain or remove the Old High School. Most alternatives suggested its removal, except for Alternative 5 which was the proposed School House Museum, with the High School building being preserved and rehabilitated. Town Square Plan – January 2005 – This plan included two alternatives regarding the Old High School. Alternative 1 included preservation of the Old High School at a cost of $5.2 M, to be used as a future cultural facility with a new community center. Alternative 2 recommended demolition of the Old High School and construction of a larger, multi-purpose community center and cultural facility. Downtown Master Plan – January 2009 - Approved by City Commission. Report identifies High School in the Cultural and Civic Campus recommending adaptive reuse of the core structure of the Boynton Beach High School. Core structure is not defined in the report. 211 of 272 13. A LEGAL August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-017 - FIRST EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION READING - titled "Live Entertainment Permits" (Exhibit "A") - TABLED ON JULY 20, 2010 ER: This Ordinance intends to update and redefine the methodology by XPLANATION OF EQUEST which staff reviews business establishments that feature live entertainment. The need for increased oversight is due in part to recent trending towards mixed use development and to better address existing situations where residential and commercial uses are in close proximity. The emphasis of this legislation focuses on a comprehensive application process and staff review to ensure compliance with our land development regulations and noise ordinance prior to City Commission approval of a live entertainment permit application. Furthermore it’s intended to promote a more harmonious existence between residents and business establishments while providing for a well defined enforcement mechanism for those who choose not to comply. Modifications are proposed in our noise ordinance in conjunction with this approval that further define the parameters by which establishments can provide entertainment to their customers without interfering with their residential neighbors reasonable expectations for quiet during certain hours and days of the week. H? It’s anticipated the proposed Ordinance OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES will assist staff in better monitoring those businesses that feature live entertainment and should serve to reduce the need for real time monitoring and call response by the Police Department and/or Code Compliance. FI: It is anticipated the permit fees will recover staff expenses in reviewing and ISCAL MPACT processing applications while reducing calls for service from the Police Department/Code Compliance therefore providing a potential savings in resources. 212 of 272 A: Choose to modify this Ordinance or continue using Ordinances currently in LTERNATIVES place. City Manager Comment: This is the first reading of the proposed ordinance. There may be comments from business owners on the proposed ordinance. A committee made up of City staff, Chamber of Commerce staff and CRA staff worked on this proposal. 213 of 272 ORDINANCE NO. 10-____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ENACTING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE III, “LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS”; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS, PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING; PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS, REGULATION, AND PROCESS FOR REVOCATION; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN . EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS , the City Commission desires to amend the City’s Code of Ordinances to provide for a mechanism to regulate the performance of live entertainment within commercial establishments located in the City in order to insure that the live entertainment is compatible with adjacent properties; and WHEREAS , by regulating the issuance of live entertainment permits, and amending the City’s Noise Control Ordinance, the City Commission recognizes the need to allow for live entertainment in commercial areas, including mixed use developments, so long as there are no adverse impacts to adjacent residential uses; and WHEREAS, the implementation of the live entertainment permit process is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents, citizens, and businesses within the City of Boynton Beach. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are true and correct and are now ratified and confirmed by the City Commission. Section 2. That Chapter 13 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances be, and the same is herby amended by enacting a new Article III, entitled “Live Entertainment Permits,” to read as follows: 214 of 272 13-80. Live Entertainment Permit: (a) Live entertainment defined. "Live entertainment" means a use in conjunction with a restaurant, cocktail lounge or other similar establishment, wherein floorshows or other forms of entertainment consisting of 1 or more persons, amplified or non-amplified sound, are provided indoors or outdoors, including but not limited to entertainment provided by Disc Jockey, Master of Ceremonies, or Karaoke. (b) Time limits. Any live entertainment permit granted by the City Commission shall expire 12 months after the date of approval of such live entertainment permit and must be renewed in accordance with subsection (h) of this section. (c) Method of approval. A Live Entertainment Permit may be approved by the City Commission after an application, as provided herein, has been processed by City staff. (d) Review and approval procedure. (1) Live Entertainment Permit applications shall be obtained from and filed with the Development Department, and may be initiated by the owner of the subject property or the owner's designated representative. All applications must be signed by the property owner. A complete application will be processed by the Development Department, which also consists of the required fee and necessary supportive materials, including the following: a. A development and site plan, indicating the location of the live entertainment. b. A summary of facts concerning the live entertainment, including proposed days and hours of operation, description of proposed entertainment, description of premises where entertainment is proposed, number of entertainers, etc. c. A valid Business Tax Receipt. All businesses wishing to secure an Entertainment Permit must conform with all local Zoning requirements. (2) The applicant shall notify property owners, homeowners associations and condominium associations located within 400 feet of the property involved in the petition, informing them of the date, time, place and reason for the public hearing in accordance with Section 2-20 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances. . (3) The City Commission may approve or deny the Live Entertainment Permit application. A Live Entertainment Permit may be subject to conditions and additional restrictions, stipulations and safeguards as may be deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the intent and purpose of the City’s Code of Ordinances. Such conditions, when required by the City Commission, shall be made a part of the Live Entertainment Permit and are in addition to those conditions outlined in subsection (f) of this section. Violation of such conditions or the standard conditions outlined in subsection (f) of this section which are made a part of the terms under which the Live Entertainment Permit is granted shall be considered a violation of this provision of the City’s Code of Ordinances. A Live Entertainment Permit may be approved by a majority vote of the City Commission present and voting. (e) Non-transferable permit. A Live Entertainment Permit is valid only for a specific establishment at a specific location and is nontransferable to another establishment. If an establishment with a valid Live 215 of 272 Entertainment Permit ceases operation at a specific location and another establishment begins operation at this location, the Live Entertainment Permit is nontransferable to the new establishment at the same location. In addition, if an establishment with a valid Live Entertainment Permit relocates, the permit is nontransferable to the new location. In both instances, a new Live Entertainment Permit application must be submitted for City Commission consideration. (f) Standard conditions of approval for all permits. The following are standard conditions for approval of all Live Entertainment Permits which are incorporated into the City Commission’s approval of a Live Entertainment Permit application and made a part of the terms under which the Live Entertainment Permit is granted: (1) For indoor entertainment, all doors and windows shall remain closed during performances, with the exception of momentary use for ingress and egress. If doors and/or windows are opened during the performance, section (f)(2 ) is applicable. (2) Section 15-8 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Noise control-Short title; through Section 15-10.7, Enforcement and Penalty, inclusive, pertaining to noise, shall apply to live entertainment, and all live entertainment shall be subject to enforcement of the City’s Noise Control Ordinance. (3) Hours of outdoor amplified live entertainment at establishments with a residential unit or units within 400 feet of the site shall not extend beyond 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings and.12:00 a.m. on legal holidays, Friday and Saturday evenings. (g) Standards for review. In its deliberations concerning the granting of a Live Entertainment Permit, the City Commission shall carefully consider the following guidelines and standards: (1) Ingress and egress to the subject property and use, with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic generation flow and control, and access in case of fire or catastrophe, shall be on substantially improved property and generally conform to current city regulations and not potentially detrimental to existing or anticipated uses in the vicinity and particularly not detrimental to property immediately adjacent to the subject site. (2) Off-street parking areas for the principal use shall be in conformance with applicable (e.g. parking space requirements) standards with respect to required parking, as well as be adequate and well-designed, and relate well, in terms of proximity, access and the like, to the intended entertainment to be serviced, with particular attention to the items listed in subsection (g)(1) of this section. Further, the smoke, noise, glare, dust, vibrations, fumes, pollution or odor effects related to the vehicular use area or the live entertainment shall not be detrimental to the adjoining properties in the general area. (3) Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to the items listed in subsections (g)(1) and (2) of this section, shall be adequately screened so as not to be visible from adjacent properties or a public right-of-way and shall be located in such a way as not to be a nuisance, by virtue of smoke, noise, glare and the like, to adjacent properties. (4) Utilities, whether public or private, shall be adequate and not detrimental with reference to location, availability, adequacy and compatibility. (5) Screening, buffering or separation of any nuisance or hazardous feature, with reference to type, dimensions and character, shall be fully and clearly represented on the submitted plans and shall be adequate to protect adjacent properties. (6) Proposed signs and exterior lighting shall be considered with reference to glare, traffic safety and compatibility and harmony with surrounding properties and shall be determined to be adequate, safe and not detrimental or a nuisance to adjacent properties. 216 of 272 (7) The proposed live entertainment shall be compatible and appropriate with respect to adjacent properties and other property in the district and geographic area. (h) Permit renewal procedure. Live Entertainment Permits shall renew on an annual basis in conjunction with the Business Tax Receipt renewal effective October 1 of each year. Establishments with complaints that have been the subject of an Order issued by the City’s Code Compliance Board finding the establishment in violation of City Code, and/or findings by a Civil or Criminal Court of a violation of City Code or other applicable law(s) shall require annual City Commission approval prior to the renewal of the Live Entertainment Permit. Live Entertainment Permits not approved for renewal by City Commission will be prohibited from re-applying for a period of one (1) year. (i) Revocation of permits. The City Commission may revoke a previously approved Live Entertainment Permit upon making the following findings in a public hearing: (1) The operation of the live entertainment has resulted in the violation of a City ordinance, or any of the conditions of approval outlined in the approving Resolution, including the standard conditions outlined in subsection (h) of this section., and that the City’s Code Compliance Board has found that a violation has occurred, and entered an order finding that such a violation has occurred pursuant to Chapter 2, Article V, of the City’s Code of Ordinances. In the event the City Commission revokes a Live Entertainment Permit, the City Commission shall not issue a new Live Entertainment Permit for the same location for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of revocation. In order to submit an application for a new Live Entertainment Permit, the location must not have been found in violation of any City code provisions within the twelve (12) month time period just prior to the date the application for a Live Entertainment Permit is submitted.. (j) The City Commission hereby establishes the following Live Entertainment Permit Application Fee, a Live Entertainment Permit Fee which is computed based upon the date of the Commission’s action approving the Application, and an Annual Live Entertainment Permit Renewal Fee: 1. Live Entertainment Permit Application Fee $750.00 2. Live Entertainment Permit Fee $100.00 3. Annual Live Entertainment Permit Renewal Fee $150.00 (k) Live entertainment without a City Live Entertainment Permit is prohibited and violations of these regulations may be enforced by the City as follows: (a) The City Code Compliance Board shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide cases in which violations of this Chapter are alleged, or (b) The City may enforce the provision of this Code by supplemental Code or Ordinance enforcement procedures as provided by Part 2 of Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, or (c) The City may prosecute violations of this Section by issuance of Notices to Appear for violation of a City Ordinance, in which case, the penalty for a violation shall be as follows: (1) First violation - $100.00 217 of 272 (2) Second violation within twelve (12) months of adjudication of first violation - $150.00 (3) Third violation within eighteen (18) months of adjudication of first violation - $250.00 Each day on which a violation exists shall constitute a separate violation for the purpose of determining the fine, or (d) The City Attorney, with authorization from the City Commission, may bring suit on behalf of the City to enjoin any violation of this Ordinance. Section 3. Each and every other provision of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances not herein specifically amended, shall remain in full force and effect as originally adopted. Section 4. All laws and ordinances applying to the City of Boynton Beach in conflict with any provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. Section 6. Authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance. Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. 218 of 272 FIRST READING this ____ day of _______________, 2010. SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this _____ day of _____________, 2010. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ______________________________ Mayor – Jose Rodriguez ______________________________ Vice Mayor – Marlene Ross ______________________________ Commissioner – William Orlove ______________________________ Commissioner – Woodrow L. Hay _______________________________ Commissioner- Steven Holzman ATTEST: ___________________________ Janet M. Prainito, MMC City Clerk (Corporate Seal) 219 of 272 13. B LEGAL August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-018 - FIRST EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION READING - Approve revision of Chapter 15-8 titled "Noise Control" (Exhibit "A") - TABLED ON JULY 20, 2010 EXPLANATION OF REQUEST : Staff developed revisions to our existing noise regulations to coincide with our proposed live entertainment Ordinance in an effort to better address recent trending towards mixed use environments and in response to concerns expressed to us by both the business and residential communities. You’ll note the primary amendments to this Ordinance involve modification to the definition of weekdays and weekends as well as modification to the times subject to decibel level measurement. HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES ? No impact either way on City programs or services as we expect to continue to periodically respond to noise related complaints. FISCAL IMPACT : No impact ALTERNATIVES: Modify the proposed language or revert to the existing regulations. City Manager Comment: This is the first reading of the proposed ordinance. There may be comments from business owners on the proposed ordinance. A committee made up of City staff, Chamber of Commerce staff and CRA staff worked on this proposal. 220 of 272 ORDINANCE NO. 10-____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 15, “OFFENSES – MISCELLANEOUS”, ARTICLE I, “IN GENERAL”, SECTIONS 15-8 THROUGH 15-10.7; TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS AS WELL AS MODIFY THE TIMES SUBJECT TO DECIBEL LEVEL MEASUREMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, . SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS , the City Commission desires to amend the City’s Code of Ordinances to better address recent trending towards mixed use environments and in response to concerns expressed by both the business and residential communities; and WHEREAS , by amending the City’s Noise Control Ordinance, the City Commission recognizes the need to allow for live entertainment in commercial areas, including mixed use developments, so long as there are no adverse impacts to adjacent residential uses; and WHEREAS, the amendments to the noise control and sound control sections of the City of Boynton Beach’s Code of Ordinances are in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents, citizens, and businesses within the City of Boynton Beach. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are true and correct and are now ratified and confirmed by the City Commission. Section 2. That Chapter 15, “Offenses - Miscellaneous”, Article I, “In General”, Sections 15-8 through 15-10.7 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances be, and the same are hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 15-8. Noise control-Short title. Sections 15-8 through 15-8.8 shall be known and may be cited by the short title of “City of Boynton Beach Noise Control Ordinance.” Sec. 15-8.1. Same-Purpose and space. 221 of 272 It is the purpose of sections 15-8 through 15-8.8 to prevent, prohibit and provide for the abatement of excessive and unnecessary noise which may injure the health or welfare or degrade the quality of life of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton Beach. This section shall apply to the control of all sound originating within the limits of this jurisdiction. Sec. 15-8.2. Same-Terminology and standards. All terminology used in this section shall be as defined herein or, if not defined, given plain meaning by reference to common dictionary definition. When interpretation is required by reference to a source more definitive than this code or a dictionary, reference shall first be made to publications of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI): A-weighted sound level. The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A-weighted network. The level so read is designated dBA. Apparent property line. The line along the surface, and its vertical plane extension, which separates one lot or parcel of property from another. Construction. Any site preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration or similar action, but excluding demolition, for or on public or private right-of-way, structures, utilities or similar property, and excluding well pointing. Decibel (dB). A unit for describing the amplitude of sound, equal to twenty (20) times the logarithm to the base ten (10) of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is twenty (20) micropascals (twenty (20) micro-newtons per square meter). Demolition. Any dismantling, intentional destruction or removal of structures, utilities, public or private right-of-way surfaces or similar property. Emergency. Any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or eminent physical trauma or property damage which demands immediate action. Emergency work. Any work performed for the purpose of preventing or alleviating the physical trauma or property damage threatened or caused by an emergency. Impulse noise. A discrete noise or series of such noises of short duration (generally less than one (1) second) in which the sound pressure level rises very quickly to a high before decaying to the background level. L10 sound level. The sound level exceeded for more than ten (10) per cent of a measurement period which for the purposes of sections 15-8 through 15-8.8 shall not be less than ten (10) minutes. Motorboat. Any boat or vessel propelled or powered by machinery whether or not such machinery is the principal source of propulsion; including but not limited to boats, barges, amphibious craft, water-ski towing devices, jet skis and hover craft. Multifamily dwelling. A building or other shelter that has been divided into separate units to house more than one (1) family. Holiday. Those annual holidays designated in 5 U.S.C. 6103, and New Year’s Eve, Cinco De Mayo and St. Patrick’s Day. 222 of 272 Noise. Any sound which annoys or disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans. Noise disturbance. Any sound in quantities which are or may be potentially harmful or injurious to human health or welfare, animal or plant life, or property, or unnecessarily interfere with the enjoyment of life or property, including outdoor recreation, of a reasonable person with normal sensitivities. Noise sensitive zone. Existing quiet zones until designated otherwise by a competent authority. Noise sensitive activities include but are not limited to operations of schools, libraries open to public, churches, hospitals and nursing homes. Person. Any individual, association, partnership or corporation, and includes any officer, employee, department agency, or instrumentality of the United States, a state or any political subdivision of a state. Plainly audible. A sound which is capable of being heard by a human being without the assistance of a mechanical or electronic listening or amplifying device. Powered model vehicle. Any self-propelled airborne, waterborne or landborne plane, vessel or vehicle which is not designed to carry persons, including but not limited to any model airplane, boat, car or rocket. Public right-of-way. Any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk or alley or similar place normally accessible to the public which is owned or controlled by a governmental entity. Public space. Any real property or structures thereon normally accessible to the public. Pure tone. Any sound which can be distinctly heard as a single pitch or a set of single pitches. For the purpose of measurement, a pure tone shall exist if the one-third octave band sound pressure level in the band with the tone exceeds the arithmetic average of the sound pressure levels of the two (2) contiguous one-third octave bands by five (5) dB for center frequencies of 500 Hz and above and by eight (8) dB for center frequencies between 160 and 400 Hz and by fifteen (15) dB for center frequencies less than or equal to 115 Hz. Real property line. An imaginary line along the surface, and its vertical plane extension, which separates the real property owned, rented or leased by one person from that owned, rented or leased by another person, excluding intra-building real property divisions. Residential. An parcel of land whose use is designated to provide only permanent housing and excluding all tourist accommodations which includes but is not limited to hotels, motels, apartment hotels, etc. RMS sound pressure. The square root of the time averaged square of the sound pressure. Sound. An oscillation in pressure, stress, particle displacement, particle velocity or other physical parameter, in a medium with internal forces. The description of sound may include any characteristic of such sound including duration, intensity and frequency. Sound disturbance. Any sound which is: (1) Plainly audible beyond a distance of twenty five (25) feet or further from the apparent property line from which the sound emanates, in a single residential zoning district, or 223 of 272 (2) Plainly audible in a dwelling unit adjacent to the unit from which the sound emanates or is plainly audible twenty five feet (25) feet or further from the apparent property line from which the sound emanates, in multi-family residential zoning districts. (3) Plainly audible beyond a distance of one hundred (100) feet or further from the apparent property line from which the sound emanates when the sound emanates in a commercial zoning district and is heard in a residential zoning district. For purpose of enforcement, it is not necessary to specifically identify the property line as would be depicted on a survey, rather an approximation of the property line may be used taking into consideration physical landmarks such as fences, landscaping, setbacks, driveways, or ground treatment. Sound level. The weighted sound pressure level obtained by the use of a metering characteristic and weighting A, B, or C as specified in American National Standards Institute specification for sound level meters, ANSI S1.4-1971, or in successor publications. If the weighing employed is not indicated, the A- weighting shall apply. Sound level meter. An instrument which includes a microphone, amplifier, RMS detector, integrator or time averager, output meter and weighing networks used to measure sound pressure levels. The output meter reads sound pressure levels when properly calibrated, and the instrument is of Type 2 or better, as specified in the American National Standards Institute Publication S1.4-1971, or its successor publications. Sound pressure. The instantaneous difference between the actual pressure and the average or barometric pressure at a given point in space, as produced by the presence of sound energy. Sound pressure level. Twenty (20) times the logarithm to the base ten (10) of the ratio of the RMS sound pressure to the reference pressure of twenty (20) micropascals (2 x 106N/m2). The sound pressure level is denoted Lp or SPL and is expressed in decibels. Weekday. Any Sunday through Thursday which is not a holiday as defined herein. Weekend. Any Friday or Saturday. Sec. 15-8.3. Same-Program administration. (a) The noise control program established by sections 15-8 through 15-8.8 shall be administered by the city manager, or his designee, of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida. (b) For the purposes of section 15-8.8 and its enforcement, municipal employees or officials engaged in the measurement of noise, assessing compliance with such sections, making recommendations for noise abatement, issuing noise violations citations, or giving evidence regarding noise violations shall have received formalized training on these subjects from institutions or organizations of recognized ability and experience in environmental acoustics and noise control. Sec. 15-8.4. Same-Inspections. Upon presentation of proper credentials, the city manager or his designee, may enter and/or inspect any private property, place, report or records at any time when granted permission by the owner, or by some other person with apparent authority to act for the owner. When permission is refused or cannot be obtained, a search warrant may be obtained from a court of competent jurisdiction upon showing of 224 of 272 probable cause to believe that a violation of sections 15-8 through 15-8.8 may exist. Such inspection may include administration of any necessary tests. Sec. 15-8.5. Noise control—Prohibited acts. (a) Noise disturbances prohibited. No person shall unnecessarily make, continue or cause to be made or continued any noise disturbances. (b) Specific prohibitions. The following acts, and the causing or permitting thereof in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial real property line, or within a noise sensitive zone, or at any time in violation of the provisions of section 15-8.8, are hereby declared to be a violation: (1) Radios, television sets, and similar devices. Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television, or phonograph, which produces or reproduces sound either mechanically or electronically. (2) Loudspeakers. Using or operating for any purpose other than those activities specifically exempted in section 15-8.6(4) below, any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system or similar device, including sound emitting devices which may be physically attached to any motor vehicle. (3) Street sales. Offering for sale, selling or advertising for sale by shouting or outcry, anything within any area of the city. (4) Animals. Owning, possessing or harboring any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration, howls, barks, meows, squawks or otherwise makes sounds which create a noise disturbance. (5) Loading or unloading. Loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or similar objects in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance. (6) Construction. Operating or causing the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, excavation, clearing, repair, alteration or demolition work on weekdays during the times specified in section 15-8.8, or at any time during Sundays or legal holidays. (7) Fixed mechanical equipment. Operating or causing the operation of fixed mechanical equipment located on real property including HVAC equipment, motors, engines, pumps, compressors, fans, tools, machinery, and its component parts, or any other similar stationary mechanical devices and their component parts except as otherwise exempted in section 15-8.6(6). (8) Motorboats. Operating or causing the operation of a motorboat in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance. (c) Generators - exemption. Notwithstanding the foregoing prohibited acts, the use of gasoline or propane powered generators is permitted during periods of power outage following natural disasters and during periods of maintenance. Operation for purposes of maintenance of the generator shall only occur during daylight hours on weekdays and only for the minimum amount of time required by the manufacturer. Any person using a generator, except during periods of power outage following natural disasters, is subject to the restrictions on noise generation as otherwise set forth in this chapter. 225 of 272 Sec. 15-8.6. Same-Exemptions. The following acts and the causing or permitting thereof shall be specifically exempted from the prohibitions of section 15-8.5. (1) Motor vehicles. Operating motor vehicle noise enforcement procedures shall be as established in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, and applicable rules and regulations of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, provided however, that this exemption shall not apply to any sound emitting devices which may be attached to any motor vehicle as prohibited by section 15- 8.5(b)(2). (2) Aircraft and interstate railway and locomotives and cars. Noise generated by aircraft and interstate railway locomotives and cars are exempt from these provisions. (3) Emergency activities. Any noise generated as a result of emergency work or for the purpose of alerting the public to the existence of an emergency situation. (4) Public speaking and assembly. Any noise generated by any noncommercial public speaking or public assembly activities conducted pursuant to lawful authority on any public space or right-of-way, including sporting events. (5) Domestic power tools and lawn maintenance equipment. Any noise generated by the operation and use of domestic power tools and lawn maintenance equipment. (6) Fixed mechanical equipment, noise generated by the operation and use of air conditioning units in residential districts. (7) Nonamplified solo musical instrument played by an individual within a private residence between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (8) Construction. The foregoing provisions of Section 15-8.5(a), (b) and subparagraph (6) of this Section shall not apply to municipal public works, emergency matters or matters having an effect on the public health, safety and welfare of the city in those zoning districts of commercial and industrial, and where the noise disturbance across a residential property line would not exceed those sound limits set forth in Section 15-8.8 of this Article. Sec. 15-8.7. Same-Penalty for violation. Any person, firm or corporation convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of a violation of sections 15-8 through 15-8.8 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable by a fine and/or incarceration as provided by law. The City of Boynton Beach Code Compliance Board shall have the authority and jurisdiction to prosecute such offenses. Each day said violation continues shall be a separate offense. Sec. 15-8.8. Same-Sound levels by receiving land use. (a) Sound limits established. No person shall operate or cause to be operated any source of sound as enumerated in section 15-8.5(b), and unless specifically exempted by section 15-8.6, in such a manner as to create an exterior or interior sound level of any origin which exceeds the limits set forth for the receiving land use category in question for more than ten (10) per cent of any measurement period which shall not be less than ten (10) minutes when measured at or within the boundaries of a property or 226 of 272 within the confines of a building within the receiving land use and as a result of a source of sound being located on some other property. (b) L10 sound level limits. Permissible sound levels for sounds transmitted to receiving land use areas shall not exceed the following limits for L10 sound levels as defined herein. For the purpose of these noise control provisions, such sound levels shall be determined using FAST meter responses: Receiving Land Use Time L10 Sound Level Category Limit (dB)A ___________________________________________________________________ Exterior Residential 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 60 Sunday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday and Holidays ____________________________________________________________________ 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 55 Sunday through Thursday 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday and Holidays ______________________________________________________________________ Exterior Commercial At all times 65 ______________________________________________________________________ Interior Residential 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 50 Sunday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday and Holidays ________________________________________________________________________ 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 45 Sunday through Thursday 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday and Holidays 227 of 272 ________________________________________________________________________ Interior Commercial At all times 55 (c) Maximum sound level limits. The maximum sound level from any applicable sound sources shall not exceed the L10 sound level limits by more than the values listed below: 10 (dB) A from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 5 (dB) A from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (d) Pure tone and impulse noise. For any source of sound which emits a pure tone or an impulse noise, as defined herein, the sound level limits for L10 and maximum sound levels shall be reduced by five (5) (dB) A. Sec. 15-9. Obstruction of passageways. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or erect, upon any public way or passageway to any building, an obstruction of any type, provided this section shall not prevent the duly authorized or required placing of temporary barriers or warning signs for the purpose of safeguarding the public. Sec. 15-10. Sound control - Short title. This section shall be known and may be cited by the short title of "City of Boynton Beach Sound Control Ordinance." Sec. 15-10.1. Purpose. (a) It is the purpose of this section to preserve the peace and tranquility of residential neighborhoods by prohibiting excessively loud sound and by requiring abatement of excessively loud sound. (b)This section shall apply to the control of sound originating within the jurisdictional limits of the city without regard to the content, meaning, or message of the sound. It is the express intent that enforcement of these regulations shall be content neutral. (c)Please refer to Section 15-8.2 for any definitions applicable to this Section. Sec. 15-10.3. Administration. The sound control program established by this section shall be administered by the City Manager, or his designee, of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida. Sec. 15-10.4. Inspections. Upon presentation of proper credentials, the City Manager or his designee, may enter and/or inspect any private property, place, report or records at any time when granted permission by the owner, or by some other person with apparent authority to act for the owner. Sec. 15-10.5. Prohibited acts. No person shall make, continue or cause to be made or continued any sound disturbances, as defined herein, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m on weekdays and between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekends or holidays. 228 of 272 Sec. 15-10.6. Exemptions. Sound emanating from the following acts and the causing or permitting thereof shall be specifically exempted from the prohibitions of section 15-10.5. (1) Motor vehicles. Operating motor vehicle noise enforcement procedures shall be as established in F.S. Chapter 316, and applicable rules and regulations of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. (2) Aircraft and interstate railway and locomotives and rail cars. Sound generated by aircraft and interstate railway locomotives and rail cars. (3) Emergency activities. Any sound generated as a result of emergency work or for the purpose of alerting the public to the existence of an emergency situation. (4) Domestic power tools and lawn maintenance equipment. Any sound generated by the operation and use of domestic power tools and lawn maintenance equipment. (5) Sound generated by the operation and use of air conditioning units in residential districts. (6) Non-amplified solo musical instrument played by an individual within a private residence. Sec. 15-10.7. Enforcement and Penalty. (a) The City Code Enforcement Board shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide cases in which violations of this chapter are alleged; or (b) The city may enforce the provision of this Code by supplemental Code of Ordinance enforcement procedures as provided by F.S. Chapter 162, Part 2; or (c) The city may prosecute violations by issuance of notices to appear for violation of a City Ordinance, in which case, the penalty for a violation shall be as follows: (1) First violation - $50.00 (2) Second violation within twelve (12) months of adjudication of first violation - $100.00 (3) Third violation within eighteen (18) months of adjudication of first violation - $500.00 Each calendar day on which a violation exists shall constitute a separate violation for the purpose of determining the fine. (d) A violation of this Article may be prosecuted as a nuisance. The City Attorney may bring suit on behalf of the city, or any affected citizen may bring suit in his or her name against the person or persons causing or maintaining the violation, or against the owner/agent of the building or property on which the violation exists. Relief may be granted according to the terms and conditions of F.S. Chapter 60, entitled Abatement of Nuisances. (e) Violations of this Article may be enforceable by arrest. 229 of 272 (f) For the purpose of this section, any person owning or having responsibility for management of a business premises, however temporarily, any performer or disc jockey producing sound upon any business premises, any person playing, producing or controlling music, or other sound, any person having control of the volume of music or sound, and the business as named on the business tax receipt where the music or sound is emanating may be jointly and severally liable for compliance with this Article and shall be responsible for any violations hereof. (g) No citation or notice to appear for a violation of this section shall be issued until a law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer has made contact with the owner, occupant or operator of the property from which the offending sound emanates to request abatement of the offending sound. When a request for abatement is made and the offending sound is not immediately abated, or if it resumes within ninety (90) minutes following initial abatement, or occurs again within three (3) days, a citation or notice to appear may issue without additional request for abatement. Section 3. Each and every other provision of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances not herein specifically amended, shall remain in full force and effect as originally adopted. Section 4. All laws and ordinances applying to the City of Boynton Beach in conflict with any provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. Section 6. Authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance. Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. FIRST READING this ____ day of _______________, 2010. SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this _____ day of _____________, 2010. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ______________________________ Mayor – Jose Rodriguez ______________________________ Vice Mayor – Marlene Ross ______________________________ Commissioner – William Orlove ______________________________ Commissioner – Woodrow L. Hay ATTEST: 230 of 272 _______________________________ Commissioner- Steven Holzman ___________________________ Janet M. Prainito, MMC City Clerk (Corporate Seal) 231 of 272 14. A UNFINISHED BUSINESS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Review current practices for City Commission expense EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION allowance. - TABLED ON JULY 20. 2010 ER: At the City Commission Retreat meeting on May 22, 2010, XPLANATION OF EQUEST Commissioner Orlove requested that the topic of City Commission expense allowances be discussed to determine if a change in current practice may be appropriate. Historically, the expense allowance authorizes “the Mayor and City Commission each receive a monthly allocation to cover expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.” (Res. No. 02-097) The allowance is partly authorized by FS 112.061 and further authorized under the City’s Personnel Policy Manual. Currently, each member of the City Commission receives an annual expense allowance payable in 12 monthly installments as follows: AnnualMonthly NamePositionExpense AllowanceExpense Allowance Jose RodriguezMayor$ 7,571.48$ 630.96 Marlene RossVice-Mayor$ 7,002.04$ 583.50 Woodrow HayCommissioner$ 7,002.04$ 583.50 Steven HolzmanCommissioner$ 7,002.04$ 583.50 William OrloveCommissioner$ 7,002.04$ 583.50 232 of 272 The current rate of the expense allowance is subject to an annual escalation formula. However, in April 2010, in view of the financial situation of the City, the City Commission opted to freeze both their salary and the above expense allowance. The expense allowance is taxable income. According to IRS guidelines, when expense allowances are advanced to recipients and there is no accountability to the employer or they are expended on otherwise non-deductible items under the IRS code, they are considered disbursed under a “non accountable plan” and the income is treated as taxable to the recipient. Under current practice, tuition, travel, per diem and conference registration, if included in the City budget, is paid by the City over and above the expense allowance. At their option, City Commission members can use their expense allowance to meet some of these expenses or other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as authorized by City Resolution No. 02-097. However, as noted above, reporting of the use of expense allowance for this purpose is not required. Also, current practice requires that City Commission participation at a conference or out of town meeting that is paid by from the City budget travel account must be approved by the City Commission. Finance staff researched if other Florida public agencies had an advance expense allowance and how they handle expenses of elected officials. Only five cities responded and none had a monthly expense allowance similar to Boynton Beach. All five reimbursed per diem and travel expenses in accordance with FS 112.061 similar to staff members. In addition, the City Attorney’s staff prepared a “Municipal Survey Regarding Commission Expense Reporting” (Attached) that summarized their findings in 25 cities located in Broward and Palm Beach counties. In summary, responses are as follows:  7 – No mention of expenses  8 – Documented expenses reimbursed for authorized travel (F.S. 112.061) or necessary expenses  10 - Non-accountable monthly allowance In the event the City Commission wishes to convert the expense allowance to a reimbursable program, the reimbursement is not taxable but all expenses must be documented and deductable under IRS regulations on the Commissioners’ federal income tax return. The City Commission should modify the Personnel Policy Manual or utilize FS 112.061. However, FS 112.061 is limited to per diem and travel expenses. The Personnel Policy Manual has specific language regarding the Expense Allowance as follows that appears to allow other expenses although not specified: B. Expense Allowance for Public Officials: 1) Public Official shall receive, in lieu of reimbursements, a monthly expense allocation to cover travel and expense expenditures. The amount of expense allocation shall be established, and may be amended, by resolution of the City Commission. H? None OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES 233 of 272 FI: Depending on whether the expense allowance program was converted to a ISCAL MPACT reimbursable program or combined with Commission salaries. A: Several options exist as follows: LTERNATIVES 1. Continue the current monthly advance expense allowance program treated as non accountable and taxable. 2. Continue the current monthly advance expense allowance program by filing of an accounting with the City Clerk as to how the advance was spent or returned. This option would also be treated as non accountable and taxable as monies could be spent on “official duties” that may or may not be deductible on a personal income tax return. It would be up to each recipient to claim appropriate deductions on their income tax return. The report could be filed with the City Clerk on a monthly or quarterly basis. 3. Combine the current monthly advance expense allowance with the monthly salary amount and treat it as taxable income. 4. Discontinue the current monthly advance expense allowance and only reimburse Commission members in accord with FS 112.061 only for per diem and travel expenses. This would result in an accountable non-taxable plan. Attachments: Page 7 of City Commission Retreat Minutes from May 22, 2010 City Travel Policy Per Personnel Policy Manual Florida Statutes on Travel Expense Reimbursement Municipal Survey of Elected Official Expense Allowances Prepared by Legal Department 234 of 272 235 of 272 236 of 272 237 of 272 238 of 272 239 of 272 240 of 272 241 of 272 242 of 272 243 of 272 244 of 272 245 of 272 246 of 272 247 of 272 248 of 272 249 of 272 250 of 272 251 of 272 MUNICIPAL SURVEY REGARDING COMMISSION EXPENSE REPORTING FORT LAUDERDALE No reporting mechanism, showing what expenses are made $250 per month – Mayor $100 per month – Commissioner CORAL SPRINGS The mayor shall receive $250 per month non- accountable expense allowance and each city commissioner shall receive $200 per month non-accountable expense allowance COCONUT CREEK The Commission shall have the power to periodically establish policies and procedures relevant to expenses incurred by its members on City business, including advances, reimbursements, and expense allowances. All proposed increases shall be subject to a specific Commission vote. JUPITER The member of the Town Council shall be reimbursed the sum of $1,550.00 per month for such miscellaneous expenditures as are necessary or incidental to their performance of the duties of their office, including attendance at regular Council meetings, workshop sessions, and other public meetings. The reimbursement due the Mayor-Councilor shall be $1,850.00 per month. Such expenses shall be paid each month during the Mayor- Councilor and Councilor's term of office. No expense payment shall be made to a Mayor- Councilor or Councilor whose term of office has expired, or whose service for that month is limited solely to attendance of the annual organizational meeting of the newly-elected Council. TAMARAC The mayor shall be entitled to receive expenses allowable by law set through the annual budget process incurred in the performance of his duties as mayor upon delivery of an itemized voucher to the city manager. Each commissioner (other than mayor) shall be entitled to receive expenses allowable by law set through the annual budget process incurred in the performance of his duties as commissioner upon delivery of an itemized voucher to the city manager. Expense limitations for the mayor and 252 of 272 commission shall be calculated per elected year. NORTH LAUDERDALE Each individual member of the governing body is hereby entitled to receive the sum of $350.00 per month as a monthly expense reimbursement, consistent with the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time. WILTON MANORS The mayor and members of the city commission shall receive compensation in an amount to be established by ordinance. The mayor and city commission shall further receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office as provided by law. OAKLAND PARK Commission members shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office as provided by law and approved by the city commission, and supported by appropriate documentation. POMPANO BEACH Per the City Clerk - The City Commission receives an Annual Expense Allowance; however, the City does not have an ordinance or resolution that specifies how the expenses are spent. PEMBROKE PINES Nothing in this paragraph shall limit the right of any Commission member or the Mayor to be reimbursed for expenses actually incurred by him, with Commission approval, while performing duties on behalf of the City. ROYAL PALM BEACH Per Clerk – No expenses, just car allowances. BOCA RATON Council members shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office. WELLINGTON Village council members shall initially be compensated at the rate of $300 per month, and shall be entitled to receive reimbursement in accordance with Florida Statutes for authorized travel and per-diem expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. PALM BEACH GARDENS The mayor and members of council shall be entitled to receive reimbursement in accordance with Florida Statutes and city policies for authorized travel and per diem expenses incurred in the performance of their 253 of 272 official duties. OCEAN RIDGE Commissioners shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office as provided by law. RIVIERA BEACH The [annual] salaries of the elected officials of the city shall be $19,000.00 for a councilperson of the city council and $20,200.00 for the mayor. The city councilperson serving as chairperson shall be entitled to an annual stipend of $1,200.00 in addition to the above stated salary. DELRAY BEACH No mention of expenses except for reimbursement of travel expenses ORLANDO There shall be no expense allowances by the municipalities in Orange County for any of the above officials for any travel or other expenses for services rendered said municipality in said county. FORT MYERS Monthly expense allowances in fixed amounts may also be granted by budgetary action for city officials and city employees upon recommendation of the city manager and approval by the city council. WESTON The Mayor and Commission shall receive reimbursement in accordance with applicable law, or as may be otherwise provided by ordinance, for authorized travel and per diem expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. LANTANA No mention of expenses HIGHLAND BEACH No mention of expenses GREENACRES No mention of expenses LAKE WORTH No mention of expenses TEQUESTA No mention of expenses 254 of 272 14. B UNFINISHED BUSINESS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Review public comment card system for City Commission EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION Meetings ER: At the July 6, 2010 City Commission Meeting, the members of the XPLANATION OF EQUEST Commission discussed returning to a public comment card system for City Commission meetings. A recommendation was made to create a bifurcated system including color-coded cards for Public Audience and Agenda Items. There would be no comment cards for Public Hearings, as persons wishing to speak on items in this section are sworn in prior to the review of that section. H? The benefits to implementing a public OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES comment card system would be: To obtain accurate names and addresses of those who spoke at the meeting.  Would provide a useful database of issues brought before the City Commission.  Would provide a helpful means of follow-up with citizens to track responses to inquiries.  Would create a more orderly flow of information and has the potential to expedite the  Commission meeting. Hindrances to a public comment card system would be: Create a time constraint for submitting a card. This may prevent some residents from  being heard on an issue if they come late to the meeting or if they want to respond to new or additional information provided during the course of the meeting. FI: None, other than the incidental cost of printing the comment cards, not ISCAL MPACT expected to exceed $100. 255 of 272 A: 1.) Create a bifurcated, color-coded system for Public Audience and Agenda LTERNATIVES items with or without a submittal time constraint. 2.) Create a single comment card system for Public Audience and Agenda Items with or without a submittal time constraint. 3.) Do not implement a comment card system. 256 of 272 257 of 272 258 of 272 259 of 272 260 of 272 261 of 272 262 of 272 263 of 272 264 of 272 265 of 272 266 of 272 267 of 272 268 of 272 269 of 272 270 of 272 14. C UNFINISHED BUSINESS August 3, 2010 COBB ITY F OYNTON EACH AIRF GENDA TEM EQUEST ORM CMD: August 3, 2010 OMMISSION EETING ATE O PH PENINGSUBLIC EARING O CM’R THERITY ANAGERS EPORT A/P FAI NNOUNCEMENTSRESENTATIONSUTURE GENDA TEMS NO ATURE F A NB DMINISTRATIVEEW USINESS AI GENDA TEM CA L ONSENT GENDAEGAL BP$100,000 UB IDS AND URCHASES OVER NFINISHED USINESS CCL ODE OMPLIANCE AND EGAL S ETTLEMENTS RACC: Accept final rankings of CRA Applications and identify EQUESTED CTION BY ITY OMMISSION applicants to interview. ER: Attached please find the aggregated rankings of the twenty seven XPLANATION OF EQUEST CRA applications received by the City Clerk’s office. Per the Commission’s direction at the July 20, 2010 Commission meeting staff has scheduled a Special City Commission meeting for Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm for the Commission to conduct interviews of the top ranked candidates. The Special Meeting will take place in the Library Program Room in the City Library at 6:30 p.m. H? Assist with appointment of independent OW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES seven member CRA Board. FI: n/a ISCAL MPACT A: Not accept final rankings; not identify top ranked candidates at this time; LTERNATIVES modify interview schedule 271 of 272 CRA A PPLICA TIONS RA TING TABULA TION JULY 27, 2010 Ap plicants Mayor Rodriguez Vice Mayor RossCom. Orlove Com. Hay Com. Holzman Susan B. Allen 12 12 12 9 0 Keith Black11 17 15 23 10 James Buchanan 15.525242412 Edw ard Cairo142219149 Dana Cook9 18 14 14 12 R. Reed Daniel 72321234 Crawford Ferguson 8 14 9 12 9 Dawn M. Garcia8 14 10 12 9 Gloria Goolsby 8 14 8 17 1 Michael E. Grosh15.522 17 19 0 Sharon Grcevic14 22 13 14 10 Nancy Hogan1422171513 David Hyde 13 19 13 20 4 Mikel Jones 11 25 17 19 0 Mark Karageorge 1322202215 Edward Lamons 5 5 3 6 0 Revia Lee10 21 14 24 7 David Madigan1620141713 Martha Meeks-Light 1225182411 Albert Menard12 21 13 14 13 Patrick McNamara 1525192219 Cliff Montross 10 17 13 12 10 Genevieve Morris 1124162011 Cynthia Pereira 8 10 9 11 0 Bruce Rowland14 18 14 13 0 Phyllis Stern14 17 14 13 0 Jerry Taylor 82221240 272 of 272