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Minutes 02-18-20Minutes of the City Commission Meeting Held in the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, Florida On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. Present: Steven B. Grant, Mayor Justin Katz, Vice Mayor Mack McCray, Commissioner Christina L. Romelus, Commissioner Ty Penserga, Commissioner 1. OPENINGS A. Call to Order - Mayor Steven B. Grant Mayor Grant called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager James Cherof, City Attorney Crystal Gibson, City Clerk Invocation — Reverend Laurie Durgan, Unity of Delray Beach. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Grant. Roll Call City Clerk Gibson called the roll. There was a quorum. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption Motion Commissioner Romelus moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 2. OTHER A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission Vice Mayor Katz, Commissioner McCray, Commissioner Romelus, and Commissioner Penserga had nothing to disclose. Mayor Grant noted that on February 5th, he attended the Chamber event with Commissioner Penserga for the ribbon cutting for Prime Island at Prime Catch. February 6th, he attended Business over Coffee and met with a few businesses, that evening he Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 attended the Magic Wheels and Special deals, sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. February 7th, he attended the Safe Street Summit, he also he was at the Arts Warehouse for the Sister City presentation. February 8th, he attended the Barrier Free 5k. February 10th, he met with the Vietnam Veterans commander and attended a check presentation from the Bill Tomei Foundation for the new Boynton Beach Bulldog and Cheer. He attended the MLK update committee and thanked the Communications department. He attended the transportation disadvantage local Coordinating Board. February 12th, he met with Central Palm Beach Chamber. February 14th, he made his extra special brownies for the City bake sale. February 16th, he attended a concert featuring the Gold Coast Band and said he is looking forward to next year's concert. February 17th. he attended a meeting with the Palm Beach Leisureville historical society. February 18th, he attended a meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation and should be on NBC and Fox too. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Early Voting for the March 17, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Election will begin on Saturday, March 7, 2020 and will continue through Sunday, March 15, 2020. The Early Voting hours are from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. daily at the Ezell Hester Community Center located at 1901 North Seacrest Boulevard. A listing of Early Voting locations throughout Palm Beach County is available at the following website: https://www.pbcelections.orgNoters/Early-Voting . Mayor Grant announced that early voting for the March 17, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal election will begin Saturday, March 7, 2020 and will continue through Sunday, March 15, 2020. A listing of early voting locations throughout the County can be found at www.pbcelections.org/voters/early-voting. Early voting within the City is from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. daily at the Ezell Hester Community Center located at 1901 North Seacrest Blvd. B. Due to the March 17, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Election, the second Commission Meeting in March has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Grant announced the Commission Meeting scheduled for March 17th was rescheduled to March 18, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. due to the elections. C. Mayor Grant to present plaques to express The City's appreciation for those responsible for building the Magic Wheelchair; Valerie Mathieu, Founder/President Chariots of Love; Jeff Cohen, Little Wolf Carpentry, Arthur Laddin and Ronald Huggins, Kings Point Woodshop. These individuals transformed the wheelchair of 7 -year-old Aamir into something magical. 4 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Mayor Grant presented a plaque to express the City's appreciation for those responsible for building the Magic Wheelchair. Wally Majors, Parks and Recreation Director, provided an overview of the Magic Wheels program. D. Presentation of the monthly Town Square update. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, provided tours for the new buildings in Town Square. He provided a financial update for Town Square and showed the original cost from 2018 to the current projected project cost. The current budget is $117M. The original cost was $120M. Mr. Groff continued with the Town Square site enhancements. There would be an enhanced security system, color LED lighting; there is a delay for the installation of lighting. Commissioner Romelus asked if this was the same company, which the city uses for the water tower. Mr. Groff responded no, but they are having the same delivery problem. Mr. Groff indicated the Family Adventure Park approved at a prior commission meeting, would be a fabulous park for families to come and enjoy. The School House Children's Museum Plaza was not in the original plan, it was determined it would be replaced. Staff wants to make sure the park was set up for the vendors such as electrical, and water hookups. The City Hall/Library enhancements include enhanced accessibility features, fourth floor deck trellis, glass reading and meeting rooms in the library; the City Hall/Library will also have an enhanced security system. The Police Station would have 100% back up power for the entire building with enhanced security systems. Fire Station 1 will have expanded stations that would include three bays and full crew quarters. This would be a much stronger EOC with both buildings connected. Mr. Groff indicated the parking garages would not be ready when the City Hall was complete. They worked on a plan with JKM and the City has agreed to it. Mr. Groff provided a diagram with the temporary parking plan. Due to the construction market, there have been some delays. The plan is to have Ocean Avenue accessible for short- term parking. Mr. Groff wanted to address some confusion regarding the item on the agenda regarding the garage assessments. In previous meetings, staff and the private developer researched ways to accelerate the construction of the parking garage. Mr. Groff noted the owner requested to have the assessment. The assessment is based on the number of parking spaces. Mr. Groff explained the city capital costs were covered with their land sale. The assessment would be on the private property owners in Town Square. 3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Commissioner McCray thanked Mr. Groff for the clarification on the assessments. He was not clear on this item. Mr. Groff stated in future, he would make sure the Commission was clear on any items from his area. Commissioner Romelus inquired about the naming rights campaign. Mr. Groff responded staff are in the beginning stages of compiling information on potential donors. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, acknowledged staff is in the early stages of making contacts with foundations and companies. Commissioner Romelus requested an update when available regarding the progress the city is making on the naming rights campaign. Mr. Groff responded staff would update the Commission. Commissioner McCray expressed staff needs to inform the citizens of the money which was given by the Friends of the Library. He stated $165,000 is not a small amount of money. Mayor Grant inquired as to the expected cost for the parking garage. He asked how much revenue would the special assessment would be. John Markey, JKM Developer, responded both garages should cost $34M. Mayor Grant understood it is very expensive to build a parking garage; the cost was about $25,000 per parking space. Mr. Markey replied this was not an accurate statement. The City was already under contract with the south building and has already paid about $600,000. The total contract is $12M, which is about $17,000 per parking space. He explained the difference between a pre -cast and a cast & place garage. Vice Mayor Katz inquired about the plan for the bond, and the anticipated start date for the south garage. Mr. Markey replied using the bond would be the last piece of the puzzle. He noted April was a conservative start date for the project. Vice Mayor Katz asked if the construction begins in April, what would be the projected completion date. Mr. Markey responded, he is expecting a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy December 2020. Vice Mayor Katz inquired as to the implication for the delay in the garage, such as the start date for the south residential project. Mr. Markey replied construction is lagging about 4 to 5 months. The garage does not need to be finished, but the pieces of precast concrete needed erection because of differential settlement between the buildings. Vice Mayor Katz asked it this would be the second quarter of 2021, going into the summer of 2021. Mr. Markey indicated he would like to see this at the end of 2020. 4 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Commissioner McCray asked about the security of the garage. Mr. John Markey stated there would be closed circuit cameras in both garages. Commissioner Romelus asked the estimated completion date. Mr. Markey replied the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) would be December 2020, but the full Certificate of Occupancy would be January 2021. Commissioner Romelus indicated the TCO would be December of 2020, if all goes well and nothing falls through with the bond. Mr. Markey responded the bond is not being relied on to fund the construction of the garage, he is funding the garage from a construction loan, and the bonds are a backup. E. Proclaim February 21, 2020 as International Mother Language Day. Mayor Grant proclaimed February 21, 2020 as International Mother Language Day. He explained after the British Empire left India, the newly formed Government of Pakistan declared Urdu to be the sole national language of both West Pakistan and East Pakistan. People of East Pakistan protested, since the majority of the population's mother language was Bangla. To demolish the protest, the government of Pakistan outlawed public meeting and rallies. Students, with the support of the general people, arranged massive rallies and meetings. Subsequently, millions of Bangladeshis were genocide by 1972 in the name of having the ability to speak their language, self-determination, and hold their culture. They sacrificed their lives for keeping their mother language and every nation's mother language. The Bangladeshis celebrate the International Mother Language Day on the 21St of February every year as one of their days of remembrance. They visit the Shaheed Minar, a monument built in memory of the martyrs and its replicas to express their deep sorrow, respect and gratefulness to them. Imon Karim, CEO/Founder of ABPAC, accepted the proclamation. He thanked the Commission for honoring this important day; this is a great honor. Indicated they have a festival planned at the Sara Sims Park, honoring the people who fought for it. This is a celebration of Project Dark Light. 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) Harry Woodsworth, 685 NE 15th Place, provided an update on the Inlet Communities Association (INCA) and completed projects. He noted FPL removed the old wooden electrical poles and replaced with concrete electrical poles, most recently, they have been working with the City Manager and the police department to get the blockage cleaned up on the U -Haul property located on Federal Highway. 5 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Mark Hefferin, E2L, 209 N Searcrest Blvd, presented a check for $5,000, for the dirt the city encouraged E2L to sell. Suzanne Roth, Schoolhouse Children's Museum, announced the March 6-7 2020, Art in Bloom event. This is a fun flower show; the garden club members interpret colorful artwork from Poinciana Elementary school children. March 6th from 5-7pm, there will be receptions with light bites and these are free events. Save the Date for April 23, Too Cool for School, 6-10pm, taking place at Benevento Restaurant. This year the Schoolhouse Children's Museum are Honoring Marcy and James Young of Young Pediatric Dentistry and the Boynton Beach Garden Club. She commented on the parking announcement made earlier. She was of the understanding the construction would not begin until June 1, 2020. Ms. Roth expressed June was the busiest month for the Schoolhouse Children's Museum. The Schoolhouse Children's Museum uses 60 parking spaces in the lot east of the museum. The garage has approximately 109 spaces. She requested construction of this parking area to begin before June 1. Ms. Roth expressed having survived the last year of Town Square construction, their membership is up 20% and she does not want to lose that momentum. Mr. Groff clarified the startup date has been moved up to May 1, 2020. Minister Bernard Wright, Real Talk Radio, Current Candidate for District 2, thanked the City Manager, the Commission and the Chief of Police for everything being done to bring Boynton Beach together. He thanked everyone who signed off on the Robert E. Wells Love Fest. He indicated they needed more interaction in Cherry Hill. Ralph Louis, 1054 Gateway Blvd, on behalf of the HATT foundation, indicated the City helped feed over 10,000 families. On April 4, 2020, the project Feed -A -Family event will take place where volunteers from the HATT Foundation will distribute 5,000 5 -gallon buckets filled with food to 5,000 needy families and at risk children. Asked for support of the Commission before Thanksgiving. Mr. Louis stated there are 64,000 children who do not have enough to eat or do not know where their next meal is coming from. The donations support the diabetes program, free food and nutrition classes, wellness & fitness classes, a food assistance program, and Be Your Best Self —Girls Group. Vice Mayor Katz, stated Feeding South Florida has some resources to collaborate with the HATT Foundation. Requested to Mr. Louis to contact the Commission. Mayor Grant requested to donate $200 of his Community Support funds to the HATT Foundation. Susan Oyer, 140th SE 27th Way, provided some information regarding glow in the dark bicycle paths. She was concerned the cemetery has many different types of trees, which are not allowed by city code. 0 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Piotr Blass, 113 Tara Lakes Drive, noted so many wonderful things are going on in the City of Boynton Beach. The Bengali community are a most generous people. He is a Polish Jew. Expressed in 1887, Mr. L.L. Zamenhof tried to create an international language, called Esperanto. The meaning of the name in English means "one who hopes". Mayor Grant closed Public Audience. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE A. Approve the request of Mayor Grant to distribute $200 of his Community Support Funds to Alpert Jewish Family Service. Lyndora Frazier, Outreach Coordinator, Judith & Jack Rosenberg Mentoring 4 Kids Program Mentor for kids, indicated they have over 35 kids programs, Mentoring 4Kids have children from the ages of 6-14 living in single-family homes, in need of positive role models. There are kids in the Boynton Beach area schools on the waiting list. She asked for mentors. Thanked Mayor Grant for the $200 donation from his Community Support Funds. Mayor Grant indicated one of the ways in which the City helps organizations is to place information regarding the organization on the City website/Social media. This should help get mentors. Commissioner Romelus requested clarification on mentors. Ms. Frazier responded the Alpert Jewish Family Service is looking for positive mentors for the youths of Boynton Beach. Most of the mentors are mostly retired. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approved. Vice Mayor Katz seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. B. Approve the request of Mayor Grant to distribute $200 of his Community Support Funds to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Rich Anderson, Executive Director of The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, stated Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is the oldest adoption agency in Palm Beach County, founded in 1925. Boynton Beach is a very caring area. Shared in the last year 202 animals were adopted in Boynton, 28 animals were reunited with their owners, 833 pets received free microchips and other services, they could not do this without the support of the community. Currently 260 residents from Boynton Beach volunteer for Peggy Adams. Thanked the Commission and the City of Boynton Beach. This Saturday, February 22 is the annual Walk for the Animals event and registration starts at 9am. Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Mayor Grant stated he wanted to collaborate with Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in the future, for next year event of dogs at the beach. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approved. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. C. Approve the request of Commissioner McCray to distribute $1,000 of his Community Support Funds to Poinciana Elementary School for the school's Safety Patrol Program. Kathleen Depuma, Principal of Poinciana Stem Elementary School, indicated the City works very closely with the students at Poinciana. The students are working with Community Greening, and will be planting 50 trees. The students are working hard to become productive citizens of the workforce of Boynton Beach. Commissioner McCray stated when he attended Poinciana Elementary school, he was able to go to Washington DC because a donor came to his rescue. His parents could not afford to send him; it was the best experience of his life. Commissioner Romelus asked how many students this money would help. Ms. Depuma said it costs $1,000 to send one student to Washington. There are fundraisers to defray the cost. This year the students would be flying so the student could have more time in Washington. She indicated the cost was all-inclusive. Ms. Depuma explained the donation would help several students, and they would make up the rest with other fundraisers. Mayor Grant informed the Commission there was an upcoming silent auction at the school. Motion Commissioner Romelus moved to approved. Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. D. Authorize travel for Commissioner Romelus to attend the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO) III: The Leadership Challenge training in Altamonte Springs, Florida on March 6-7, 2020. Motion Vice Mayor Katz moved to approved. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 0 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Commissioner McCray thanked Commissioner Romelus for continuing her educational endeavors. Mayor Grant requested to have a presentation from Commissioner Romelus when she returned. E. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City advisory boards Motion Commissioner Romelus nominated Thomas Devlin to the Senior Advisory Board (Reg), Commissioner McCray seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. 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. Legal Expenses - January 2020 - information at the request of the City Commission. No action required. B. Proposed Resolution No. R20-016 - Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections for vote processing equipment use and election services. C. Approve an increase to Precision Air Systems, Inc. of Wellington, FL annual blanket from $34,000 to $80,000 for air conditioning repairs/services, preventative maintenance needed at various City Buildings piggybacking the Palm Beach County School District Contract #17C -17T. The Palm Beach County School Board's bid process satisfies the City's competitive bid requirements. D. Approve Phase II of Task Order U-13-03 with Avirom and Associates in the amount of $10,700 in accordance with Bid No 067-2821-16/TP for Professional Survey and Mapping Services Contract awarded by City Commission on January 17, 2017 to provide professional survey and mapping services for the platting of the Sara Sims Park. The original task order was for $31,087.50, the amended total is $41,787.50. E. Accept first quarter report on operations of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learn Center for FY 19-20. E Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 F. Accept the written report to the Commission for purchases over $10,000 for the month of January 2020. G. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/ or piggy -backs for the procurement of services and/or commodities as described in the written report for February 18, 2020 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggy -backs." H. Proposed Resolution No. R20-017 - Amend the FY 2019-2020 budget, which will adjust budgeted appropriations and revenue sources and provide spending authority for the Fleet Replacement Fund as it relates to the purchase of a rear load garbage truck. I. The City Commission met on February 4, 2020 and minutes were prepared from the notes taken at the meeting. The Florida Statutes provide that minutes of all Commission meetings be prepared, approved and maintained in the records of the City of Boynton Beach. Motion Vice Mayor Katz moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. 7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000 -None A. Approve the purchase of replacement vehicles as authorized in the fiscal year 2019-20 budget in the estimated amount of $321,488 by utilizing the following contracts: Florida Sheriffs Association's Contract FSA 19 -VEL 27.0 and Sourcewell formerly NJPA #081716 -ATC. These contracts satisfy the City's procurement requirements. B. Approve the six-month extension and budget amendment for additional funds for RFPs/Bids and/ or piggy -backs for the procurement of services and/or commodities over $100,000 as described in the written report for February 18, 2020- "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks." Motion Vice Mayor Katz moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. Mayor Grant thanked the Public Works Department for purchasing two new electric vehicles. Commissioner McCray inquired about the use or lack of use of the electric vehicle assigned to the Planning Department. 10 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Andrew Mack, Director of Public Works, responded staff are in the process of assigning these vehicles to the Community Standards Department. Mayor Grant inquired as to how many miles Community Standards drive annually. Adam Temple, Community Standards Director, replied that information was not known. Commissioner McCray asked the cost savings by using the electric vehicle versus gas. Mr. Temple replied that information was not available. Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator, informed the Commission an electric charging station has been installed at Sara Sims Park. 8. Public Hearing A. Proposed Ordinance No. 20-002 - Second Reading - Approving the Boynton Beach Mall Rezoning from C-3, Community Commercial, to SMU, Suburban Mixed Use. Applicant: Bonnie Miskel, Esq., of Dunay, Miskel and Bachman, LLP. (The applicant has requested to continue this agenda item to the March 18, 2020 Commission Meeting.) Motion Mayor Grant motioned to table proposed Ordinance No. 20-002. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion which unanimously passed. B. Approval of the Master Plan Modification (MPMD 19-004) for the Boynton Beach Mall allowing for the phased conversion to a mixed use or life style center with the reconfiguration of retail space, and the addition of residential, hotel and office uses to the existing movie theater, fitness center and church uses. (The applicant has requested to continue this agenda item to the March 18, 2020 Commission Meeting.) Motion Mayor Grant motioned to table the Master Plan Modification (MPMD 19-004). Commissioner McCray seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 20-004 - First Reading - Approve amendments to IPUD, Infill Planned Unit Development zoning district (CDRV 20-001) - Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: (1) Chapter 1. General Administration, Article II. Definitions and Article III. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan; and (2) Chapter 3. Zoning, Article I. Overview, Article III. Zoning Districts and 11 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Overlays, Article IV. Use Regulations and Article V. Supplemental Regulations, to establish IPUD as a zoning district corresponding to the High Density Residential (HDR) Future Land Use classification, and to eliminate R-4, Multi Family district from the list of residential zoning districts. Applicant: City -initiated. City Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 20-004, on first reading by title only into the record. Amanda Bassiely, Principal Planner, indicated if approved, the city would eliminate the R-4 zoning district, which is a conventional zoning district. She indicated the City would be expanding the applicability of the IPUD's zoning district, which is a planned residential district. Provided a comparison between the IPUD's and the R-4. She explained R-4 was a conventional zoning district, which would be comparable to any of the single-family districts, it was not a planned development, nor does it have a master plan and IPUD does. The IPUD'S gives the flexibility, and the ability to do site specific plans, which R-4 does not. Currently the R-4 only allowed within the high-density residential category. IPUD is currently in the special high category, the expansion would include medium density residential. The R-4 District is within the code, but there is no land with that zoning code on it. Currently the IPUD would be available east of 1-95 and would remain unchanged. Mayor Grant asked what was the difference between land use and zoning. Ms. Bassiely explained R-4 is a zoning district. The land use is High Density Residential. Mayor Grant asked would the City still have high density residential. Ms. Bassiely stated the expansion the IPUD would now work with high density residential and the special high density residential. Mayor Grant asked for clarification of R-3 and R-4. Ms. Bassiely stated R-4 was a conventional zoning district. It has parameter set within the code. A planned district allows more flexible designing site specifically over the conventional zoning district. Mayor Grant asked the difference between the R-4 zoning and the high-density residential land use compared to an R-3. Ms. Bassiely responded R-3 goes to medium density residential. ►q19=0 Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Vice Mayor Katz seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. Mayor Grant opened to public audience. Irwin Sinaus, 223 NE 121t Avenue, inquired what does this mean for the community. 12 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Mayor Grant stated the City is removing a zoning category, which does not need to be in the LDR. Staff is expanding the use of the Infill Plan Unit Development (IPUD). Ms. Bassiely indicated it would have no effect on the community, as there is no R-4 properties on the ground. This only in the textbook of code. The only difference it would make, if a resident has property to redevelop, which may have been R-4, now the developer/owner would be able to develop with more flexibility. This zoning district does not have any land attached. Harry Woolworth, INCA, asked since it was only east of 1-95 what was left of the IPUD. He inquired what areas this actually affects. Mayor Grant requested maps at the second reading. Ms. Bassiely indicated there was not minimum land this would be infill, although it was not on the ground. The high density residential was recommended for areas in the Heart of Boynton. Clerk Gibson called the Roll. Vote 5-0 D. Proposed Resolution R20-018 - Authorize City Manager to move forward with the intent to propose a special assessment for the provision of parking garage facilities within the City. Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution No. R20-018 into the record by title only. Motion Vice Mayor Katz moved to approve. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. Mayor Grant opened to public comment. Commissioner McCray inquired about the cost of the special assessment fee. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, replied the dollar amount has not been established. Indicated this was the first step to begin establishing the dollar amount. Vice Mayor Katz understood the assessment would be based on parking spaces utilized by each of the property owners, including hotel owner, JKM and the city that has already budgeted for the parking spaces. Mr. Groff replied yes, based on the number of parking spaces needed. 13 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Attorney Cherof indicated this was being done because of a deadline of March 10th to get this information on the tax roll. Mayor Grant stated this would be on the tax roll of 2021. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, indicated once the methodology is derived, it is subject to Commission approval. Mayor Grant opened to Public Comment. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, inquired as to the actual cost to the city; how many parking spaces does the city get and is this going to be passed on to the residents? Vice Mayor Katz informed the audience the city has already paid JKM $10M for parking space, which the City would have access to in the garages, because of the project being backed by a bond. JKM must now return the $10M. The remainder of the cost would fall to the other property owners. No one would bear any cost; there are no anticipated increase of cost to the city. Ms. LaVerriere replied there are 465 parking spaces. There are 364 in the south garage and 101 in the north garage. Ms. LaVerriere noted there would be operating costs, estimated at $1 per space per year, which would be factored into the assessment. Mr. Groff noted the current agreement has JKM building the garage and the city would pay their portion of the operating expenses. JKM and the hotel would bear the remainder of the cost. As stated, the capital portion from the city has already been paid. Ms. Oyer asked if there were going to be some type of paid parking. Ms. LaVerriere stated that is up to the Commission, it was not a requirement. This would be a policy decision. Mayor Grant closed Public Comment. 9. City Manager Report A. Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications and Marketing Director, will provide a brief presentation on the City's Centennial Celebration plans. Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications and Marketing Director, provided a presentation on the City of Boynton Beach Centennial plans. She asked the Commission to nominate two residents from each district to sit on the committee. She showed the 2020 City calendar that has a postcard theme. Ms. Krusell updated the Commission on the ongoing activities of the centennial celebration plans. She noted there was a need to create a centennial committee, logo and other activities. 14 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Commissioner McCray asked about volunteers; he wants to make sure all of Boynton Beach is represented and honored. He noted an aerial view of Boynton in the past and Boynton Beach of the present would be appropriate. Commissioner Romelus noted Ms. Krusell impresses every year with the calendar. She is anticipating several awards for the calendar this year as with last year. Vice Mayor Katz thanked Ms. Krusell and her staff for the exceptional work she does. Indicated it takes time, commitment and effort for the calendar to come together. Mayor Grant stated he was proud of the work Ms. Krusell does. Ms. Krusell asked each Commissioner to submit two residents per district. Commissioner Penserga suggested contacting Harvey Oyer who does a wonderful presentation of the history of Boynton Beach. Ms. Krusell stated he is included in her list of speakers to contact. 10. Unfinished Business -None 11. New Business A. Discussion regarding the creation of a Community Safety Task Force as it relates to our Vision Zero initiative and pedestrian safety on our streets. Mayor Grant noted he was looking at the minutes, which mentioned Community Police Units. Indicated the city residents need to become more involved with the safety of the city. Mentioned he was in Lake Worth and saw the traffic calming method, such as flashing lights and other items. They have had these complaints for decades; there have been too many deaths on the road and within the community. Vice Mayor Katz noted he fully supports a pedestrian safety task force, he wants to ensure the task force focuses on pedestrian safety or roadway safety and make sure the objectives are clear. Mayor Grant indicated this was not his understanding. He stated this was much more than just focusing on one item. The city is dealing with people on scooters, ATV's, Dirt Bikes, people with mobility issues. Dealing with the crime in the City of Boynton Beach. The Community needs to be more involved. He agrees to deal with the safety issue does not solve the issue of people losing their lives in Boynton Beach. Vice Mayor Katz stated this would not just be a pedestrian safety task force, but a citywide taskforce. 15 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Mayor Grant indicated more people have died in the City on the roads than from homicides. Staff needs to work with the County and State to deal with the road fatality. Vice Mayor Katz said he fully supports a pedestrian safety task force. He does not believe the scope should be so broad, such as if someone committing a shooting; this would not be a pedestrian safety issue. Vice Mayor Katz indicated that this is confusing. He would support roadway safety. Commissioner Romelus echoed the sentiment; perhaps the taskforce should tackle one issue at a time, such as implement a pedestrian safe street program. Commissioner Penserga asked how this plays out in the future. Inquired if there would be a staff liaison. Mayor Grant stated this would deal with the city roads, and what can be done to make the city safer. The Commission needs someone informing them of accidents around the city. What can the city do to make the streets safer? He provided an example of driving in the city with calming devices. They can begin with road safety, but he does not want to limit it to pedestrians. Commissioner McCray believed this was too broad. This Commission needs to take small steps. Vice Mayor Katz asked what was required with the Vision Zero plan as it relates to the task force. Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator, indicated there are a list of core elements and recommendations. The next step would be to have meetings with members of the community, staff and include law enforcement. Commissioner McCray stated it is discouraging when the community asks for input and then staff does not follow through on the suggestions. Mayor Grant stated the citizens have spoken and the Commission needs to listen. They can be the eyes for the Commission. This is something he believes the City of Boynton Beach needs. Commissioner McCray stated the residents have provided input and been ignored. The City does not follow through. Mayor Grant asked for community involvement to make sure the City streets are safer. Mayor Grant provided some examples such as lighted stop signs to deter speeders. This is something the community task force would do, and inform the Commission when the lights are out. If staff does not ask the community, they will not participate. 16 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 Vice Mayor Katz requested examples of other cities, which has implemented, discussed or recommended Vision Zero. He would like to be in line with other cities. Ms. Harvey stated she would get the information to the Commission. Vice Mayor Katz stated pending further input, the city needed to get information from other municipalities and see what the best practices are regarding Vision Zero. Commissioner McCray stated additional information is needed to move forward. Ms. LaVerriere noted this should be brought back with additional information on Vision Zero. B. Commissioner McCray has requested that the Commission discuss the City's fees for special events. Commissioner McCray indicated information provided was taken out of context. Thanked staff for providing information. He was concerned with what was going on at Sara Sims Park. He found out Boynton Strong is charging the food vendors to offset the cost of the $300 assessment. He does not want to move forward because he had misinformation. Vice Mayor Katz supported Commissioner McCray. He does not have an issue looking at the special event permitting process and the requirements. Indicated there was a paramount need to balance security and safety of the park participants and the surrounding neighborhood. He was not opposed to looking at what other communities are doing. He wants to have a standard for all parks. The police department has autonomy to determine which event would require security, because of the scope and size of the event. He trusts the Police department to know what type of security would be required. He was concerned the Commission was getting in the weeds of the permitting process. There is discussion regarding security, the police department should take the lead. This was not an administrative issue. Mayor Grant announced he attended the Boynton Strong event this past Wednesday. He noted this was a great event and added there should be security at all parks. He wanted to make sure that all who use the park are safe. Encouraged Boynton Strong to become a non-profit so that they can accept donations so they can grow as an organization for the benefit of the community. 12. Legal A. Proposed Ordinance No. 20-003 - Second Reading - Approve proposed amendments to Chapter 18, Article IV, Pensions for Firefighters; amending Sections 18-180 and 18-182; creating Section 18-194; and renumbering Section 18-222 as Section 18-194. 17 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 City Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 20-003 into the record on second reading, by title only. He explained the ordinance was to accept modifications to the Firefighters' Pension Plan as agreed during negotiations of the IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement, change the effective date of the one and a half percent (1.5%) increase to the maximum benefit cap to begin on October 1, 2020 rather than on October 1, 2023, align the death benefit with the accrued benefit, implement the cancer presumption established by Florida State Statute, Section 112.1816, provide uniform DROP benefit to firefighters on or after January 21, 2020 and Renumber Section 18-222 as Section 180194 to govern DROP benefits for grandfathered members. Motion Vice Mayor Katz moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. Mayor Grant opened for public comment. Mayor Grant closed public comment. Clerk Gibson called the Roll. Vote 5-0 13. Future Agenda Items A. Discuss Local Septic Tank Inspection Program - March 18, 2020. B. Discuss purchase and sale agreement for Nichols property - March 18, 2020. C. Quarterly update about the City's Census Marketing Efforts over the past quarter. - March 18, 2020. D. Mayor Grant would like to invite the Central Palm Beach Chamber to a future Commission meeting to discuss their membership benefits - March 18, 2020. 14. Adjournment Motion There being no further business to discuss, Vice Mayor Katz made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. (Continued on next page) 18 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 18, 2020 CITY QF N BEAeH yor - Steven B. Grant r Queenester Nieves, CMC Deputy City Clerk 19 FY 2018-2019: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 Date: Event Days: Name: Amount Paid Amount Waived Fee Waiver Approval Security Detail Security Detail Paid Amount Amount Waived 10/6/2018 1 Marie Louise Cancer Foundation $50.00 $0.00 $300.00 10/13/2018 1 Boynton Strong Cancer Awareness Walk $0.00 $50.00 $300.00 10/24, 25, 26, 27, 28/2018 5 CRA Pirates Fest $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $23,890.00 10/26/2018 1 jJason Hurwitz (BB Food Truck Village) $50.00 $0.00 10/27/2018 1 Anita Znaor Brayden Benefit Wheels for Kids $50.00 $0.00 10/28/2018 1 Ana Valentina Guevarra Yes on 4 Early Voting $50.00 $0.00 11/3/2018 1 Pathways To Prosperity (P2P) 5K Race $50.00 $0.00 $150.00 11/3/2018 1 Jason Barkey Birthday Party $50.00 $0.00 11/4/2018 1 Souls to Polls Voting March & Cookout-Mathie Magilan $50.00 $0.00 11/24/2018 1 C. Ron Allen Kids Fun Day $50.00 $0.00 12/1/2018 1 ICity Holiday Parade $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $14,720.00 12/1/2018 1 ICRA Light Up The Park Event $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $1,620.00 12/1/2018 1 Get to Know Your Neighbor $50.00 $0.00 12/1/2018 1 Lighthouse Academy & Child Development Center $50.00 $0.00 12/8/2018 1 CRA Rock The Plaza Event $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $900 12/8/2018 1 NOBO Brewery $50.00 $0.00 1/5/2019 1 Meet Your Neighbor Candidate for Mayor $0.00 $50.00 1/12/2019 1 MLK Jr Celebration Event $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $1,820.00 1/19/2019 1 CRA Art Walk $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $400.00 2/1/2019-2/3/2019 3 Debby Coles-Dobay 4th Biennial Kinetic Art $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $7,540.00 2/3/2019 1 Iryna Panyukova- Smoothie King Grand Opening $50.00 $0.00 2/9/2019 1 ICRA Rock The Plaza Event $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $1,040.00 2/16/2019 1 R.E. Wells $175.00 $0.00 2/22/2019 1 Edward Boylan BB Food Village $50.00 $0.00 3/9/2019 1 Arturo Wittman 2019 Boynton Family Fitness Day 5K Run $50.00 $0.00 3/10/2019-3/18/2019 9 Leisureville 50th Jubilee $50.00 $0.00 $4,680.00 3/16/2019 1 CRA Blarney Bash $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $6,960.00 3/22/2019 1 Edward Boylan BB Food Village $50.00 $0.00 3/30/2019 1 lCopperpoint Brewing Company Event $50.00 $0.00 $350.00 4/6/2019 1 Boynton Beach Fire Dept. Fishing Tournament $0.00 $50.00 CM Office e 4/18,19,20/2019 3 ALDI Florida Grand Opening Event $50.00 $0.00 $4,350.00 4/19/2019 1 Edward Boylan BB Food Village $50.00 $0.00 4/21/2019 1 BB Ministerial Assoc. Easter Sunrise Community Service $50.00 $0.00 4/27/2019 1 C. Ron Allen Anti -Bullying Rally $0.00 $0.00 5/4/2019 1 Eric Ammon Get to Know Your Neighbor BBQ $50.00 $0.00 5/15/2019 1 Poinciana Elem. Things That Grow Fair/Career Day $0.00 $50.00 CM Office 5/17/2018 1 Edward Boylan BB Food Village $50.00 $0.00 5/18/2019 1 Copperpoint Brewing Company 4th Year Anniversary $50.00 $0.00 $400.00 5/26/2019 1 Christ Fellowship Baptism $50.00 $0.00 6/5,6/12,6/19/2019 3 Irwin Cineus Boynton Strong Com Games $50.00 $0.00 6/21/2019 1 jJason Hurwitz (Oyer Park Food Truck Village) $50.00 $0.00 6/29/2019 1 Commissioner Romelus-Meet Your Neighbor Picnic Gathering $50.00 $0.00 Month of July, 2019 4 Boynton Strong $0.00 $50.00 CM Office 7/4/2019 1 4th Of July Celebration Event $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $9,920.00 Fiscal Year Total: 1 $1,200.00 $550.00 $51,054.00 $150.00 FY 2019-2020 October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 Date: Event Days Name: Amount Paid Amount Waived Fee Waiver Approval Security Detail Security Detail Paid Amount Amount Waived 10/5/2019 1 Haitians & Friends United Against Breast Cancer $50.00 $0.00 $300.00 10/18/2019 - 3/30/2020 1 Boynton Beach Mall Food Village $150.00 $0.00 10/19/2019 1 VFW Renaming Event $50.00 $0.00 10/26/2019-10/27/2019 2 Pirate Fest $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $16,500.00 11/2/2019 1 Edward Boylan Dia de los Muertos Event $50.00 $0.00 11/2/2019 1 Cranksgiving Arthur Wittman $50.00 $0.00 $800.00 11/2/2019 1 Pathways to Prosperity 5K Walk/Run $50.00 $0.00 11/2/2019 1 William Smith (Beach Wedding) $50.00 $0.00 11/24/2019 1 Golfview Harbour Susan Geery $50.00 $0.00 11/29/2019 1 Amore for Italy $0.00 $50.00 CM Office 12/7/2019 1 Holiday Parade $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $17,760.00 12/7/2019 1 CRA Light Up The Park $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $750.00 12/7/2019 1 Petco Winter Wonderland Pet Adoption- Peter Torres $50.00 $0.00 12/13/2019 1 ICRA Boat Parade $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $1,620.00 12/14/2019 1 Vanessa Perez Christmas Graduation $50.00 $0.00 12/14/2019 1 Our Lady of Peach Chapel Car Wash $50.00 $0.00 1/6/2020-1/7/2020 2 Smile Direct Club $50.00 $0.00 January - February 2020 8 Davis Family Fundraiser $50.00 $0.00 1/18/2020 1 CRA Art Walk $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $150.00 1/20/2020 1 MLK Celebration $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $7,470.00 1/24/2020 1 CRA Rock The Plaza $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $700.00 1/25/2020 1 South Florida Marine $50.00 $0.00 1/25/2020-2/9/2020 1 Circus Kirkus $50.00 $0.00 $2,000 2/8/2020 1 Barrier Free Park 5k Event $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event $1,204 2/12/2020, 2/19/2020, 2/26/2020 3 Boynton Strong Comm. Games $50.00 $0.00 $900.00 2/15/2020 1 Robert E. Wells Day Celebration $50.00 $0.00 $150.00 $150.00 2/22/2020, 5/23/2020, 8/22/2020 3 Christ Fellowship Community Fun Day $50.00 $0.00 2/23/2020 1 International Mother Lang Day $50.00 $0.00 $300.00 3/6/2020 1 Rachel Flecher Beach Wedding $50.00 $0.00 3/14/2020 1 Calvary Chapel Church $50.00 $0.00 $450.00 3/27/2020 1 Community Census Celebration $0.00 $50.00 City Sponsored Event 4/18/2020 1 1 IMangrove Park Wedding- Stephanie Martin $50.00 $0.00 4/18/2020 1 1 1 Boynton Beach Fishing Tournament 1 $0.00 $50.00 1 CM Office Fiscal Year Total: 1 $1,200.00 $550.00 $51,054.00 $150.00 1 _ �uy,k AM� f3m� Fee, ��' SCL.�r+1y f�2irs+1 Secun+y Deiro.�\ A -44 _ 1--J 7/16/2019 f Edward Boylan BB Food Village Red, White, & Brew $50.00 $0.00 7/22/2018 1 St. John Missionary Baptist Church 2019 Congress of Christian Educ. $50.00 $0.00 8/3/2019 1 Patricia Conteras Beach Wedding $50.00 $0.00 8/3/2019 1 St. John Missionary Baptist Church Back to School Event $50.00 $0.00 8/10/2019 1 Brianica Mclaurin Celebration of Life BBQ $50.00 $0.00 Sept '19 - Sept '20 BB Art Walk $150.00 $0.00 9/20/2019-9/21/2019 2 POW MIA Remembrance Vigil $0.00 $50.00 R & P Director 9/21/2019 1 Feeding South Florida $0.00 $50.00 CM Office 9/22/2019 1 St. John Missionary Baptist Church Annual Picnic $50.00 $0.00 9/28/2019 1 Diane Davant (The Mile That Matters for Pancreatic Cancer) $50.00 $0.00 $450.00 10/19-2/20 Love 94 Arts & Crafts Event $50.00 $0.00 Fiscal Year Total: 1 $2,075.00 1 $850.00 1 1 $79,790.00 1 $0.00 (� Login Videos Art Photography Animals Travel Illustration DIY Funny Parenting Challenge DESIGN 3 YEARS AGO Poland Unveils Glow- In - The - Dark Bicycle Path That Is Charged By The Sun 437K views Like Bored Panda on FB: LMA Community member Cycling is one of the most eco -friendly ways to travel, and thanks to this solar -powered glow in the dark bike lane, it just got even more so. 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