Minutes 11-01-16MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Steven B. Grant, Mayor Lori LaVerriere, City Manager
Mack McCray, Vice Mayor Jim Cherof, City Attorney
Commissioner Justin Katz Judith A. Pyle, City Clerk
Commissioner Christina Romelus
ABSENT:
Commissioner Joe Casello
1. OPENINGS
A. Call to Order - Mayor Steven B. Grant
Mayor Grant called the meeting to. order at 6:30 p.m.
Invocation
Vice Mayor McCray offered the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Katz
Commissioner Katz led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Pyle called the roll. A quorum was present.
Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions. Corrections
Commissioner Romelus pulled Consent Agenda Item 7.G. Mayor Grant pulled Consent
agenda Item 7.13. Lori LaVerriere requested moving Consent Agenda Item 7.B: to the
November 15th meeting. Mayor Grant wanted to discuss the item before tabling it as he.
would not be present on November 15th
2. Adoption
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Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve as amended. Commissioner Katz seconded the
motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
2. OTHER
Informational items by Members of the City Commission
Commissioner Katz advised he attended the Pirate Fest on Saturday morning. All
looked amazing and he thought it will be more amazing when the Town Square is
developed. He attended the Community Caring Center Gala and met with Bradley
Miller to discuss an item on the next agenda regarding a day care center. He met with
representatives from the Florida Clothing Textile Recycling Program and Andre Parks,
representing them from Sax Sax Caplan. He attended the Quantum Park Overlay
District meeting and congratulated Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager - Public
Services; Andrew Mack, Development Director; and Jeff Livergood, Director, Public
Works on their elections to the Board.
Vice Mayor McCray met with Bonnie Miskel regarding a project on Boynton Beach
Boulevard and NW 4th Street. He announced the Souls to the Polls Rally on Saturday
evening at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. The times will be posted. Souls to the
Polls will also gather next Sunday also at St. John Missionary Baptist Church and will
proceed north on Seacrest Boulevard to the Ezell Hester Community Center. This
event is being sponsored by him and the Ministerial Alliance. He hoped to line up at the
Church between 1:30 and 2 p.m. and he requested a Police Officer to march from the
Church to the Ezell Hester Center. Once at the Center, individuals will have the
opportunity to vote and those with children will have bounce houses and entertainment.
On Sunday, he attended the Pirate Fest and thanked the Police Department for their
security on Federal Highway and Seacrest Boulevard. He later attended a birthday party
for Sonny Garcia and wished him a happy 69th birthday. He met with Commissioner
Romelus at Fire Station No 5 regarding the Haitian Relief Fund and requested all do
what they can to assist Haiti. He. also attended the funeral for Deacon Edward Harris
who' he grew up with and advised the service was well attended.
Mayor Grant advised he spoke with Freedom Shores third grade parents about what
was occurring in Boynton Beach. On the 20th, he attended the Metropolitan Planning
Organization meeting discussing the express lanes forthcoming in Palm Beach County
in 2018/2019.. They are also looking to increase Palm Tran ridership. He attended the
Boynton Beach High School Homecoming. On the 21St, he attended the Chamber of
Commerce Women's Business Forum, the Feeding South Florida Opening event and
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Music on the Rocks. On the 22nd and 23rd, he attended the Pirate Fest and led the
parade. All involved with Pirate Fest, including City Departments, were amazing. He
spoke to vendors who thought the event was a great free festival. They were looking
forward to returning next year. On the 26th, he attended the League of Cities and
Chamber Business After Hours event and the East Boynton Wildcats game. On the 27th
he participated in Read for the Record at Freedom Shores Elementary School and at
the Library. He announced this was a contest amongst municipalities held by the
Literacy Coalition. Boynton Beach has won the contest for the last three years. He
spoke at the Boynton Beach Women's Club and attended the Community Caring Center
Magical Masquerade. On the 28th he travelled to Orlando to participate in the Legislative
Policy Committee for Economic and Growth Management. Two items the Florida
League of Cities will focus on are CRAs and impact fees. He spoke with Bonnie Miskel
regarding Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean One. He attended the Bill Bingham
Golf Tournament on the 29th and yesterday attended the Diwali and Annakut Festival in
celebration of the Hindu New Year. He learned Boynton Beach hosts the South Florida
BAPs. Earlier today, he attended the Quantum Park Overlay District meeting and voted
on behalf of the City and the Children's Services Council.
Commissioner Romelus attended the Griot Fest, which is the First Annual Haitian Food
and Music Festival in Boca Raton. She attended a Forest Park Neighborhood
Association meeting, attended and volunteered at the Pirate Fest. She met someone
from Cape Canaveral who drove to the City for the Festival and she gave kudos to the
CRA. She attended a farewell for Boynton Intracoastal Group (BIG) and Boynton
Coalition for Responsible Development outgoing President Tom McClure. She attended
the East Boynton Wildcats final home game and participated in Read for the Record
reading to kindergarteners and first graders. She spoke at the Woman's Club luncheon,
attended the Community Caring Center Gala and the Diwali and Annakut New Year
event. Commissioner Romelus explained the Boynton Beach Police and Fire Chiefs, the
City Manager and Vice Mayor McCray had a kick off and photo event advertising the
collection of needed items and funds for the Haitian Relief effort. A group she and other
elected officials founded are making this a joint effort with business, community and
non-profit leaders. She is planning a trip to Haiti in December to personally deliver
needed supplies. She wanted to ensure the faith in the community is upheld and will
provide a progress report in the future.
Vice Mayor McCray announced he went to Poinciana Elementary School to read, and
the students had a hard time believing he went to school there years ago.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Announcement by Police Chief Katz about the Department's Commission
for Florida Law Enforcement (CFA) Accreditation as an Excelsior level.
Assistant Police Chief Snow, announced on Wednesday October 26th, the City of
Boynton Beach was recognized by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement
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Accreditation as an Excelsior Level Agency. There are 387 law enforcement agencies in
Florida. Of those, 158 departments are accredited, and from those, Boynton Beach is
only one of 46 to receive the Excelsior level status. The Assessment Team reviewed
every aspect of the Department operation from August 20, 2013, to August 20, 2016.
The assessment team conducted a variety of audits and inspections to ensure the
Department's actions are consistent with policy. The team described personnel as
knowledgeable, courteousand engaged. They were especially impressed with several
aspects of operations including their work with youth in the community, engagement
efforts internally and externally, social media presence, branding and messaging, the
selection process and police training officer program.
Excelsior status can only be achieved based on two conditions: if the Agency
demonstrates a commitment to the accreditation process for a minimum of five, three
year cycles. The agency must also demonstrate excellence as it pertains to the manner
it performs based on 237- individual benchmarks established by the Accreditation
Commission. Assistant Chief Snow recognized Detective Chris Naulty, Accreditation
Manager, for her organization and documenting compliance, input on policy
development and her efforts to align the Department's policies enabling achievement of
the designation. She thanked the 211 dedicated men and women of the Department
who live the standards each day and she applauded their efforts.
Vice Mayor McCray explained he was present the first time the Department received
accreditation under Chief Gage and he thanked them. Commissioner Romelus
appreciated the social media presence.
Ms. LaVerriere thanked Detective Naulty. The responsibility for achieving the
Department's high level of service was heavy throughout the process, but Detective
Naulty handled it well and did a great job.
B. Presentation by -Recreation & Parks Director Wally Majors about the
Department's National Re -Accreditation through the Commission for the
Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). Accreditation is a
distinguished mark of excellence that affords external recognition of an
organization's commitment to quality and improvement.
Wally Majors, Recreation and Parks Director, explained he was very proud in 2006 to
announce accreditation the first time and proud to be reaccredited a second time. It is a
significant accomplishment and he is again very proud to be accredited the third time as
it validates the Department operates consistent with national standards and desirable
practices. The Department is a tax -supported agency,and they are careful to earn every
dollar and spend every dollar in the most appropriate way. The accomplishment
identifies the Department as standing above other non -accredited agencies. There are
over 10,000 public Parks and Recreation agencies in the United States and veryfew
are able to meet the requirements. Nationwide, less than 3% of the agencies are
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accredited. Palm Beach County only has Boynton Beach and Wellington accredited,
showing the Department is heads and shoulders above others.
Mr. Majors explained there are 151 standards and the Department met all of the
fundamental standards and 99% of the others. Of the three times they went through the
accreditation process, this was their best score.
Amy Blackmann, Recreation Superintendent, explained there are 10 categories of
standards, which she reviewed. There are 10 to 20 standards in each of those
categories, which involved coordination with several other departments and she was
appreciative of the assistance rendered by the Police Department, ITS, Public Works,
Risk Management and Human Resources. She also acknowledged the Recreation and
Parks Department members who were present and acknowledged Sherri Claude,
Recreation Administrator, with Mayor Grant presenting her with an award. Ms.
LaVerriere explained Ms. Claude was integrally involved with the effort and has done an
outstanding job.
Mr. Majors announced the opening of Boynton Village Park and Dog Park at
Renaissance Commons Boulevard behind Michaels on Saturday. The ribbon -cutting
ceremony will commence at 4 p.m. and he invited all to "Yappy Hour" with their four
legged friends.
Vice Mayor McCray acknowledged Brent Rolle, Supervisor at the Senior Center. When
the air conditioning at the Center went out, Mr. Rolle advised all of the situation and
when it would be addressed. The individuals responsible for fixing it did so quickly. He
also thanked Mr. Majors for putting the score board polls in at the Ezell Hester Center.
There will be a ribbon cutting with Commissioner Casello as he and Commissioner
Casello had championed the effort. He thanked staff on a job well. done.
C. Announce the annual reappointment of those advisory board seats with
terms expiring in December 2016. The following boards will have openings:
Arts Commission,
Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals,
Education and Youth Advisory Board,
Firefighters Pension Trust Fund Board,
Library Board,
Planning and Development Board,
Recreation and Parks Board and'
Senior Advisory Board.
Information on the Boards and applications are available online or can be obtained from
the City Clerk's office in City Hall or sent to the City Clerk at cityclerk@bbfl.us. All
applicants must be registered voters in Palm Beach County.
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D. Reminder that the general election is Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 7am -
7pm.
Mayor Grant reminded all of the General Election and noted voting precinct information
is on the voter registration card and it may have changed since the last election.
E. City Hall will be closed on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2016.
Mayor Grant announced the closing of City Hall in observance of Veterans Day on
November 11tH
F. City Hall will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday,
November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2016.
Mayor Grant also announced City Hall will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on
November 24th and 25tH
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)
Mark Karageorge, 240A Main Boulevard, acknowledged three people who recently
passed who were major contributors to the City and the County. He advised Jane
Oliver, passed at age 93 and for over 20 years, volunteered teaching art and art history.
Before there was the Art Center, she taught classes at the Civic Center until she was
physically unable to teach anymore. She would often purchase art supplies for youth
who could not afford supplies, resulting in some youth becoming artists and studying art
in college.
Brian Miller served the City on the Community Relations Board and the Planning and
Development Board. Mr. Miller and Pastor Lance Chaney got cancer at the same time.
When Pastor Chaney and his wife visited Mr. Miller while he was receiving treatment, it
made his month. After Pastor Chaney passed, Woodrow Hay and his wife would visit
and it made his month. They knew Mr. Miller was always motivated to do the right thing
for the City which he loved. Mr. Miller held ,clean-up projects in the City, marched
against drugs and violence, and cleaned the Heart of Boynton multiple times. He got
the CRA to pay for trash cans on MLK, on the north end of Federal Highway and NE
12th and NW 10th. He commented any department head can attest to the good Mr.
Miller did. Mr. Miller was a liaison for the High School and raised funds. He convinced
the Chamber of Commerce to fund the trip to New York to appear on the Today Show
and stay overnight to visit Ground Zero. He assisted Poinciana with clean-up,
gardening and nutrition programs and Mr. Miller got vendors to contribute and do things
at the school.
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Mr. Karageorge announced the City lost a legend in Deacon Dr. Edward Maurice Harris,
who was recognized by the County Commission when he died for his contributions in
education. He also served on the Parks and Recreation and Planning and Development
Boards and he brought people to God. He loved God and his family and community.
Two years ago, he had a stroke and had no motor skills except for his eyes. When
someone visited, if he liked you, his eyes lit up, if not, he closed them. He spent 42
years in education, first as a math teacher, then assistant principal, principal and finally
administrator. He impacted the lives of many students and commented the problem with
education was discipline and prayer taken out of the schools. His retirement was well
attended by superintendents, principals and members of the public. Deacon Ed gave
people jobs, opportunities, and got Grammy Awarding Winning gospel groups to
perform in Boynton Beach for free. He cared about everyone he met and he could
communicate with anyone at any level. He announced these three people are a loss for
the City. He asked the City Commission to continue to follow their great example.
Denis Zabavchik, 2755 S Evergreen Circle, was grateful to speak on behalf of the
parents of the Boynton Beach Blazer swim team. Both his Kids were born and raised in
Boynton Beach and he signed them up for paid swim lessons. When they were eligible,
they joined the swim team. They recently found out the Densen Pool provides free
lessons to anyone who wants to learn how to swim and he commented they will never
know how many lives will be spared from drowning. He commented aside from safety,
a swimming pool is a great way to have fun and expend energy in a healthy way. The
children grow, and the Blazers set a great example with their achievements and records
they set. Kids can make new friends, learn to respect each other, become great team
players, leaders and learn that hard work pays off. Mr. Zabavchik explained the Blazers
welcome new team members, but regardless of how low the program fee is, some
people cannot afford it. He thought it would benefit the City to expand the program and
provide scholarships to underprivileged youth. Swim team members take classes and
become certified as lifeguards, become EMTs and other great professions. He
acknowledged the Boynton Beach Blazer students, coaches and their achievement and
wanted to know what the City would do to assist them. He thought the City should be
proud of the team and continue to support them.
Vice Mayor McCray concurred and advised he was taught how to swim at the Densen
Pool by John Densen. He praised the program as he was a product of it.
Victoria Lucas explained she has been on the swim team for seven years. The
program helped her become one of the fastest swimmers and the team helped build her
confidence. They train, make friends and the program is helping her strive to join the
Olympic Swim Team.
Julia Lucas advised she has been on -the swim team for seven years and it makes her
more confident. The Blazers want to stand out and represent Boynton Beach. She
advised the swimmers are scared because a strange man has been going around
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distracting the coaches and disturbing swim practices by yelling, screaming and using
foul language. The swim team needs help and support to make sure the pool is safe.
Kevin Lucas, 6654 Spring Garden Run, explained he has three children on the swim
team and he lived in Boynton Beach for six years before moving to Lake Worth. Even
though the price went up, they paid the non-resident fee. A man who comes by the pool
using profanity came up to him. He asked why he was taking pictures of the kids and
asked him to stop. The man used profanity and he smelled alcohol on his breath. He
requested assistance. The coaches come out and tried to speak with him, but he just
got louder. Mr. Lucas understood the man wanted the neighborhood youth to swim, but
pointed out the swim team meets at 4:30 p.m. for an hour and a half so he did not know
why he was disrupting swim practices.
Deris Bardales, 712 NE 8t" Avenue, explained his two kids are part of the swim team,
and the City is doing a great job. He commented the Densen pool swim programs are
important for community youth. It teaches youth to swim, become a member of the swim
team, and it teaches leadership, confidence and how to compete. He commented the
pool is open to everyone, rich or poor, regardless of race. The swim team members
present stood and were recognized. He commented the program interacts with other
programs and he hoped the members would one day become City Commissioners. He
asked the City Commission to support the Blazers and the swim team that is open to
anyone. They pay for classes, but was aware there are free grants for those that
cannot afford the fees.
Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, announced she loved the Pirate Fest and the City and
CRA did an outstanding job. She noted HGTV aired its House Hunters episode that
was filmed in Boynton Beach on Saturday night. There are two episodes that featured
three different types of houses, and the episode showcased the Ocean Avenue Bridge,
the Intracoastal, boating, dining, buildings and the Pirate Fest sign.
She thanked Commissioner Romelus for serving as a Halloween judge for Seacrest
Estates and was happy she accepted to serve as judge for the Hanukah and Christmas
contest.
Ms. Oyer was saddened to see the City using a less formal agenda format using Arabic
numbers instead of roman numerals as contained in Roberts Rules of Order. She
assumed it was done because individuals cannot remember roman numerals, which are
used in other government documents, watches and clocks and other locations. She
requested a formal style agenda be used. She left examples of formal meeting style
agendas she obtained from the internet.
Rashad Burns, 2851 Avenue H East, advised he worked at the Hester Center and was
a camp participant from the age of 5 to 12; a junior counsellor from 13 to 19; and a paid
staff member from 19 to 23. The City has greatly changed him. He lost his mother while
in camp and he was glad he was in an environment where he could forget about those
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things and he gave thanks to the Hester Center staff. Being a junior counsellor taught
him he was an extension of the staff, to encourage and console youth, to be slow to
anger instead of quick to react, and listen instead of talk. One of his most profound
lessons as a paid staff member is learning what goes around, comes around. If it was
not for the City dealing with youth, he would not have lasted. Staff taught him more
than anyone, but youth taught him even more.
Anitra Burgess, 504 NW 11TH Avenue, explained she is a parent that always brags
about the Hester Center. The prior speaker was her son's counsellor and she praised
him as her son is a whiner and Mr. Burns calms him down. Her daughter is 18 and she
started at the Center in elementary school and is also a junior counsellor. The Center
teaches leadership, guidance and structure. They have computers available and great
aftercare programs. The Center is always open on time and in the evening and one can
always call them if there is a problem picking a child up. She praised the Hester Center,
staff and the youth.
Juan Fernandez, 5181 Cedar Lake Road, explained he is a karate instructor at the
Civic Center and there is a new program there which grew significantly.. Marshall Arts
teaches discipline and focus and they also teach sport karate. The school has
programs for youth aged 5 to 13 and will be expanding in, January. Mr. Fernandez
explained the school is considered the best karate school north of Ft. Lauderdale. The
South Florida Karate League uses the National Federation of Karate as the main
regulator. His five year old students competed and brought medals home. The
competition has pretty high standards and they made adjustments to accommodate
more competitions. They were the only school that was accepted by South Karate
League Winter Tournament.
Stephanie Dieudionne, soon to be a homeowner in Boynton Beach, advised she is the
mother of an eight year old who goes to karate at the Civic Center and she has seen
dramatic changes in her son since he started. He had attended a competition and took
home three medals. She sees a confidence in him and the karate team is like a family.
Karate helped her son stay away from video and T.V. and she was looking forward to
the extension of the program and thanked the City for it.
Dawn Sandoval, 425 W. Ocean Avenue, explained her two daughters are taking karate
and she has already seen a change. The program sparked a fire in them, they are
more focused and they like the program more than any other activity they undertook.
She thanked the City Commission for the program and hoped it would continue.
Woodrow Hay, 427 NW 5th Avenue, challenged the City Commission to take the
National No Shave program over the next few days in recognition of prostate cancer.
He noted the statistics are very high for prostate cancer in some cultures and he urged
men to be checked. He commented if prostate cancer is caught early, it can be treated
and one can go on to live a normal life. Mayor Grant accepted the challenge.
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Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern Drive, noted a program by National Geographic called
"Before the Floods." He suggested all on the City Commission view the video as it will
open their eyes. The youth present today will grow up in a world with floods and more
storms He emphasized one remedy to the issue is to vote next Tuesday, and remove
the officials who do not believe in climate change. Mr. Suss hoped they increase the
carbon tax as carbon going into the atmosphere is beyond the limits. Greenland is
losing its ice. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are completely using solar and wind and
he asked why the U.S. could not do the same thing. He commented islands are
disappearing and fracking causes earthquakes and impedes aquifers. He challenged
the Commission to urge the Federal and State government to support climate change
before the floods come.
Lisa Browne Banic, 720 E. Ocean Avenue, a proud veteran, explained they held a
Stand Down event on Saturday. She read a letter from Case Manager Specialist for
Veterans Programs, Susan Thomas, Salvation Army Center of Hope on a fantastic
event at the beach on Saturday. She commented the activities aid in the resolution of
many mental health issues veterans face, such as PTSD, addiction, grief, depression
and anxiety. She advised it was rare to see such excitement from the veterans.
Ljubica Rom, 83 Sandpiper Way, commented the Blazers promote family, comradery,
competition and confidence, and she announced three of the girls set a record which
still stands from two years ago. She invited the City Commission to the next meeting at
the YMCA located at 2424 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, at 8 a.m., on November 19th
Minister Bernard Wright commented he was the strange -man that went around the
pool taking pictures as there were not many people in the pool. He was a diver and
swimmer and is a community activist. He explained the problem was the neighborhood
children did not get the hours they need. The neighborhood youth would swim in the
morning, but they were being charged when. years ago they were not. He commented
the issue was resolved. Mr. Wright advised he does not drink, but he would get in
anyone's face when there is a cause.
Minister Wright had a letter sent to a friend of his who was arrested a week ago'. The
Police searched his truck and found four bags of marijuana for personal use. He also
had $1,300 on him which the Police confiscated. He read an October 27th letter from the
Police Department indicating $1,300 was seized and the City was seeking forfeiture of
listed property and the $1,300, pursuant to Florida's Contraband Forfeiture Law. He
commented the Contraband Act requires the money to have a nexus with criminal
activity. He had another letter indicating the Police Department was willing to offer a
60/40 split of the seized currency as settlement to avoid any further administrative and
legal costs. Rev. Wright explained the statute indicates only the courts can seize funds
and the cited statute was not applicable to this situation. He commended the Boynton
Beach Police Department, but questioned how the Police could build a dialogue with the
residents when they are extorting people and why the Police would participate in a
crime. He asserted it is corruption and wanted the Commission to look into the matter
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and give a response. He asked how long this was occurring and questioned how long it
would continue to occur: Mayor Grant explained he should speak to the State Attorney.
Piotr Blass, 113 W. Tara Lakes Drive, explained he was president of the Children's
Rights Council in Florida and the conflicts around children must stop. He requested the
Police Chief be asked to step in and stop any disturbances. When he was in Warsaw,
he also went to the school he attended 60 years ago and saw wonderful youth. He
suggested getting a Rabbi or Swami to give the invocation in the future. He also
commented presidential candidate Jill Stein was one of his students in his Harvard
calculus class and he was also an independent write-in candidate.
No one else coming forward, Public Comments was closed
5. ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on
City advisory boards.
The following Regular (Reg) and Alternate (Alt) Student (Stu) and Nonvoting Stu
(N/V Stu) openings exist:
Arts Commission: 2 Regs and 1 Alt
Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals - 1 Reg
Education and Youth Advisory Bd: 2 Alts
Recreation & Parks Bd: 1 Reg
Senior Advisory Board: 2 Alts
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to appoint Andrew Podray to the Building Board of
Adjustments and Appeals. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Motion
Commissioner Katz moved to appoint Daniel Shapiro to the Recreation and Parks
Advisory Board. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
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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. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-141 - Authorize the City Manager to
sign an annual service agreement with Motorola, Inc. in the amount of
$18,256.44 for the continued maintenance and repair of the City's radio
telecommunications systems as a sole source vendor and authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreement.
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-142 - Authorize the City Manager to
sign all documents associated with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) grant in the amount of $40,000 for DUI enforcement.
Assistant Chief Snow explained the overtime funds were used on saturation patrols for
DUI enforcement and for educational components within City schools. Mayor Grant
asked if any of the fatalities that occurred since he was elected were a result of a DUI;,
Assistant Chief Snow did not know. Vice Mayor McCray noted there was a fatality in
District II the other day where a woman and her daughter were killed.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-143 - Authorize the City Manager to
sign a four (4) year agreement with Tanner Industries Inc. of Southampton, PA
for the lease of one (1) 1,000 gallon anhydrous ammonia storage tank at an
estimated annual expenditure of $100 per month ($1,200 per year).
D. Approve Amendment 2 to Task Order #U -1A-01 with Globaltech, Inc. in
the amount of $83,669 for additional construction management services for the
Raw Water Main - Section C project.
E. - Accept the written report to the Commission for purchases over $10,000
for the month of September 2016.
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F. Approve the extensions for RFPs/Bids and/or piggy -backs for the
procurement of services and/or commodities as described in the written report for
November 1, 2016 -'.'Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks".
G. Approve a $5,000 donation to GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute to support
the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) program from. the Federal
Forfeiture Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
Assistant Chief Snow explained the GBDC program is an entrepreneurial program for
those aged 9 to 21. There are four different programs with a focus on entrepreneurial
engagement in the community to reduce school drop-out rates and crime.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed
H. Approve a price increase for two items from the City of Boynton Beach
and City of Delray Beach Joint Bid for the "Annual Supply of Medical Supplies
and Medications"; Bid No. 044-2210-16/JMA.
I. Approve award of the bid for "Printing and Mailing Services", Bid No. 077-
1210-16/JMA to Graphic Authority Corporation of Coral Gables, FL for the
printing and mailing of the City of Boynton Beach 2017 Calendar and FY16
Annual Report. Estimated costs of printing and mailing services is $22,500,
estimated costs of postage is $11,000.
J. Approve the minutes from the Regular City Commission meeting held on
October 18, 2016 and the minutes from the Special City Commission meetings
held on October 10, 2016 and October 18, 2016.
Motion
Commissioner Katz moved to approve the Consent Agenda
seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000
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A. PROPOSED. RESOLUTION NO. R16-144 - Authorize the City Manager to
sign Task Order U -2C-03 with Carollo Engineers for GIS work in connection -with
the Utilities Management Optimization Project with a not to exceed amount of
$139,700. This is in accordance with the approval of RFQ 017-2821-14/DJL,
General Consulting Services, Scope C as approved by the City Commission on
July 1, 2014.
Vice Mayor McCray requested further information on this item.
Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager - Public Services, explained this is a task order to
continue to update utility maps to reflect accurate locations of all utility lines. It is a
central service for Utilities to have updated maps. The project was started in 2014.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
B. Award the Bid for the "Replacement of the Roof and HVAC System for the
Pistol Range" to Al Property Services Group of Miami, FL as the most
responsive, responsible bidder for the submitted bid amount of $167,307. Staff is
requesting a 10% contingency of $16,730 for a total approved amount of
$184,037.
8. CODE COMPLIANCE and 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.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Authorize increasing the annual expenditure for the "Re -Bid for Pre
Chlorinated Pipe Bursting of Potable Water Mains", Bid No. 036-2821-16/TP, for
a two (2) year period from an annual amount of $400,000. to $1,000,000. This is
purchased on an "As Needed Basis".
Tim Howard, Assistant City Manager - Administrative Services, explained in May, the
City opened a bid for pre-clorinated pipe bursting for potable water mains, which was
awarded by the Commission. There was an estimated annual expenditure for $400,000
that Utilities would be using for different projects. Since then, the Capital Improvement
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Program was .approved and after reviewing the projects pending for the next few years,
it is anticipated they will spend about $1 million on an as -needed basis. The item was
on the agenda to alert the City Commission the expenditure would be about $400K over
the original estimate. When they finalized the projects and what is coming up now, the
value will go up. It will not affect the General Fund.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Vice Mayor McCray was asked when the barricades on Woolbright Road will be taken
down. Mr. Groff explained the contract was delayed 90 days. The Department finished
testing the pipe and restoration would start late this week or Monday and last five
weeks. The mess today on Woolbright Road was because the Department had to install
valves in the road which would be finished and re -opened tomorrow.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
12. NEW BUSINESS
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-145 - Approve and ratify the
reopened and amended Articles: Wages, Insurance, and Pension of the
Collective Bargaining Agreement between SEIU Florida Public Services Union,
CTW, CLC - Blue Collar Unit and the City and authorizing the City Manager to
sign the Addendum to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Attorney Cherof explained the next few items are ratifications of collective bargaining
agreements which Julie Oldbury negotiated on behalf of the City Manager and City
Commission. They items could be address in one motion.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve all items. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the
motion.
Mayor Grant announced Resolution No.'s. R16-145 through to and including R16-149
would be approved.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
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Vice Mayor McCray thanked staff as it was not an easy item.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-146 - Approve and ratify the reopened and
amended Articles: Wages, Insurance, and Pension of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between SEIU Florida Public Services Union, CTW, CLC - White
Collar Unit and the City and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Addendum
to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-147 - Approve and ratify the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent
Association Police Officers and Detectives and the City.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-148 - Approve and ratify the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent
Association Police Sergeants and the City.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-149 - Approve and ratify the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent
Association Police Lieutenants and the City.
B. Commissioner Casello has requested to discuss the possibility of a
referendum for the March 2017 election changing the provision for a
candidate to be elected from 50% plus one rule.
Mayor Grant noted Commissioner Casello had wanted to discuss this item. The
required change would need to be on the March ballot for the City, but this election
cycle did not require the entire City's vote and it would be an additional cost to make
this ballot initiative available for the entire City. Mayor Grant opposed it because with
the 50% plus one rule there was a majority of residents voting for an elected official. He
did not want it on this year's ballot and favored seeing if there would be any items for
the 2019 ballot along with any other changes to the Charter. He did not want to see
only one item for this election cycle which would affect the next election cycle. Vice
Mayor McCray did not want one for 2017. It is a City-wide issue and all need to voice
their opinion.
David Katz, 67 Midwood Lane, explained the last time the Charter was changed was in
the 2013 municipal election and advised he served on the Charter Review Committee.
The Committee discussed the item and requested changing the 35% rule to the 50%
plus 1 which the Commission and voters approved. There were three other items also
placed on the ballot that were also approved. He did not think it should be placed on
the ballot at ,any time as it was previously approved by the voters. In 1995 it was
changed to 35% because with run offs, anyone who received at least 35%, they had
won the election. The idea behind bringing it back on the ballot was with a run-off, 65%
of the people did not vote for the person. They thought no matter what the cost for the
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run-off, it was more important to protect the rights of the 65%. He wanted to keep the
status quo.
Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern Drive, thought the City could spend the extra money for the
50% plus 1 on other items and whoever wins, would win. He felt the same way with
federal elections as the electoral college is obsolete. He favored eliminating obsolete
methods. He did not favor spending the funds to re-evaluate the 50% plus 1 and
favored elections returning to the majority of the will of the people.
Commissioner Katz did not know what Commissioner Casello's position was and
favored tabling it to the next meeting to allow him to talk about it. Mayor Grant
commented if tabled to December, it is unlikely to make it to the ballot. Ms. LaVerriere
advised the language could be submitted until the end of the first. week in February. It
can be discussed in December, and an Ordinance adopted in January.
Motion
Commissioner Katz moved to table the item to the first meeting in December.
Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
13. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
A. Reports -- None
B. Pending Items
1. City Services Survey for the CRA
C. New Assignments -- None
14. LEGAL
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-150 - Approve the issuance of a
"Notice of Intent" (NOI #2016-01) to adopt pending amendments to the City's
Land Development Regulations (LDR) related to the siting and installation of
wireless communication facilities (WCF) located within rights-of-way in the
City limits.
Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. R16-150, approval of issuing of a Notice
of Intent, which is the start of a process for a moratorium to allow staff time to study
wireless communication facilities in rights -of -ways in the City limits. The City anticipated
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requests coming in for construction of these types of facilities which are small towers.
Staff has not had the opportunity to evaluate this on a City-wide basis. This would
return to the City Commission for more detail and public hearing. He requested approval
of the Resolution.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16-136 - Approve the
Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for the project known as STOR-ALL
LUXURY RV AND BOAT STORAGE to be recorded with the property. (TABLED
ON October 4, 2016)
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to remove from the table. Commissioner Katz seconded the
motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Attorney Cherof explained this was a prior item regarding a restrictive covenant with a
previous approval of the Store -All Luxury RV and Boat Storage site plan. It was tabled
regarding a dispute on some of the language in the declaration of restrictive covenants.
He and staff reviewed the application, the documents of the quasi-judicial proceeding
before the City Commission, and the proceedings and notes from when the Planning
and Development Board reviewed the item. The revised declaration of restrictive
covenants is consistent with the site plan approval and Conditions of Approval. He
requested the City Commission approve Resolution R16-136.
Vice Mayor McCray asked if this was discussed with counsel for the applicant and
learned a draft was sent to Attorney Marty Perry representing Stor-All. It was acceptable
to them.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve.
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Mayor Grant commented this pertained to the City Commission condition that the
developer shall submit a restrictive covenant for review by staff and approval by the City
Commission that limits the principal use of the property to the storage of luxury Class -A
recreational, vehicles and motor boats on trailers and limits accessory uses to other
uses depicted on the approved site plan. He commented the issue is if they approve
the other classes. Attorney Cherof explained it would approve class A, B and C. The
application did not restrict the application to class A. The classifications of Classes A, B
and C are not provisions of City Code or State Statute as they are a manufacturing
classification. Class A is the large bus -style motor homes. Class B would be a
conversion van and Class C vehicles are on a different chassis and are more traditional
that most people have. Mayor Grant asked if all the other conditions applied, and
learned they did, but the right of adjacent property owners to enforce the restrictive
covenant was removed as there is no basis in law to allow adjacent property owners to
do so. The restrictive covenants are enforced by the City. Adjacent property owners
observing a violation would notify City staff who would put the property owner on notice.
If there was no resolution, it would come to the City Commission for authorization to
enforce the restrictive covenant through court action. There would be a mandatory
injunction and the City could revoke the license.
Commissioner Katz was caught off guard as he thought. Stor-All was catering to a
certain level of clientele that would restrict undesirable vehicles from the area. Through
negotiations with the City Attorney, a stipulation was added that no vehicle other than
boats could be towed and stored there such as trailer hitch pop ups were permitted.
This item vetted many of his concerns.
Vote
Commissioner Katz seconded the motion that passed 3-1 (Commissioner Romelus
dissenting as she opposed the project.)
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. City Commission to review Legislative Priority List for upcoming
Legislative Session - January 17, 2017.
B. Discuss an amendment of the City's Zoning Regulations (LDR Chapter 3,
Section 3.D.) to allow medical offices as accessory uses to a residential
development.
C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16-018 - SECOND READING - Approve
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element for
transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity for the State -Coordinated
Review. The proposed amendments address new statutory requirements
pertaining to prevention/ mitigation of flood hazards in the coastal areas (Chapter
163.3178, F..S.) and update the remaining objectives and policies to account for
completions and changes in the City's programs. December 6, 2016
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D. Monthly Departmental Presentations:
Human Resources/Risk Management - November 2016
City Clerk - December 2016
Library - January 2017
Communications/Marketing - February 2017
E. Update and direction on the City's workforce housing ordinance; Chapter
1, Article V, Section 2, Workforce Housing Program - November 15, 2016
F. Interlocal Agreement with CRA for Community Standards Outreach position -
November 15, 2016.
G. The Brass Tap (COUS 16-006) — Approve request for Conditional Use for
a Bar & Nightclub to allow liquor sales at an existing restaurant, located at 950 N.
Congress Avenue, Suite J-100, in the Boynton Village .& Town Center
development, in the Suburban Mixed Use (SMU) zoning district. (Conditional Use
approval is required in connection with the request for approval to sell liquor. The
sale of liquor is projected to increase revenues from the sale of alcohol to over
51% of total sales, which changes the use from a "Restaurant" to a "Bar &
Nightclub" use.) Applicant: Matthew Baum, Craftmade Boynton, LLC dba The
Brass Tap. - 11/15/16
H. Smart Starts Day Care (COUS 16-003/MSPM 16-006) — Approve request
for Conditional Use approval associated with a request for Major Site Plan
Modification approval for conversion of a 13,640 square foot office building to a
day care facility and related site improvements, located at 3452 W. Boynton
Beach Boulevard, in the C-1 (Office Professional) zoning district. Applicant:
Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning, Inc. - 11/15/16
16. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor McCray and Commissioner Katz moved to adjourn 8:13 p.m.
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