Agenda 11-23-20CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
RECREATION & PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
November 23, 2020 - 6:30 PM
“ZOOM ONLINE MEETING”
AGENDA
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this zoom link – Recreation & Park Board Zoom Link The agenda, electronic link for the meeting and access
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL – NOVEMBER 23, 2020
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – OCTOBER 26, 2020
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. MANGROVE EXTENSION
VII. NEW BUSINESS
a. NAMING OF NEW FACILITIES
i. BOYNTON BEACH CULTURAL CENTER
ii. TOWN SQUARE PLAYGROUND
iii. TOWN SQUARE AMPHITHEATRE
b. HOLIDAY PARADE UPDATE
VIII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
IX. ITEMS FOR THE CITY MANAGER’S ATTENTION
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a. PARKS SUPERINTENDENT
b. HESTER CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
XI. NEXT MEETING – JANUARY 25, 2021
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The Board (Committee) may only conduct public business after a quorum has been established. If no quorum is established within twenty
minutes of the noticed start time of the meeting the City Clerk or designee will so note the failure to establish a quorum and the meeting shall be
concluded. Board members may not participate further even when purportedly acting in an informal capacity.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
RECREATION & PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
“ZOOM ONLINE MEETING”
OCTOBER 26, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: STAFF:
Julie Mondello, Chair Kacy Young, Assistant Recreation & Parks Director
Betty Pierce-Roe, Vice Chair Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, Public Services
Eugene Fagan Kathryn Matos, Assistant City Manager
Charles Kanter Jamie Opperlee, Prototype, Inc.
Tory Orr
Brian Bonnell (alternate)
Jacob Schwartz (alternate)
ABSENT: GUESTS:
Charles Frederick Diane Valentini, President of the Cultural Center
Joshua Van Leuven
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mondello called the Zoom online meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ATTENDANCE
Quorum was present.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 28, 2020
Correction: Mr. Young stated last day of work for the Parking Attendants was September 27, not
31.
Motion by Mr. Kanter, seconded by Mr. Fagan to approve the minutes for September 28, 2020.
In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Young asked to make changes to Agenda; order of new business as follows in these minutes:
A. New Board Member Introduction
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Chair Mondello welcomed new Board Member Tory Orr, who gave a brief introduction of himself,
specifically about Boynton Strong and finding better ways to make this “One Boynton,” joining
the East and West. Mr. Kanter offered to make a presentation on how and why the division grew
and who the players are.
D. Oceanfront Bark Announcement
Diane Valentini, Manager of the Cultural Center is heading up the Oceanfront Bark Event this
year. As last year, the event will span November/December/January/February on the third
Saturday of every month. The first event is November 21, 9:00-12:00. The south portion of the
beach is sectioned off with orange fencing; this year there will be a maximum of five pet -related
vendors ($25 per booth). So far the interest is a bakery, a groomer, pet supermarket, and a trainer.
A mobile grooming unit will also attend. Agencies involved are the Parks Superintendent, Ocean
Rescue, and Staff/Volunteers. The name of the event is “Bring Your Dogs to the Beach,” and has
been in the City Fanfare magazine and on digital marquees throughout the City.
Postcards for the event will be distributed to businesses in the area, all the Recreation & Parks
centers, and the community as much as possible, as well as social media and the dog park. This is
the only time dogs are allowed on the beach and rules include: vaccines, tags, leashed until
reaching the fenced-in area. Attendees encouraged to sign in for a raffle and other swag. Staff
will be present to make sure everyone plays nice and to pass out doggie bags for cleanup. Board
Volunteers are welcome; also a Canine Officer is coming.
C. Mangrove Extension
[presenter unavailable, tabled item to next month]
B. Quantum Park Presentation
Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, Public Services, made a presentation on the proposed Eco
Park. The existing 23 acres is undeveloped, full of invasive species, trash, and garbage. The other
side is owned by Quantum Park which includes the lake, which now totals about 60 acres. The
project looks to maintain the pine scrub environment and its animals. What is needed now is a
concept plan for development so that people can enjoy it without damaging the environment.
Feedback is needed on the following points:
Parking lot: Average visitors over weekends is projected upwards of 200 people.
Eventually turn FOP Lodge into an educational center.
Private partner has donated a nearly-finished parking lot; approximately three-quarters
of the lot is used during business days. The value of the lot is estimated at $800,000.
The Commission approved the public/private partnership a year ago.
Proposed paved path (ADA-accessible) connecting to another small parking lot off
Miner for such uses as a gazebo/picnic shelter and a floating kayak launch or maybe
just a dock, with restrooms off to opposite sides of the park.
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Mulched nature trails so as not to disturb environment. Maybe some small shelters for
educational meetings or even picnics.
Keep the park passive as possible and protect the environment.
Ideas/concept include:
o Put people outside enjoying the water with kayaks/canoe launch.
o Walk through park on passive trails.
o No lighting (to not disturb animals), so parts will be closed to public at dusk.
o Paths that are lit will have security cameras, as well as parking lot, to make the
park as safe as possible.
o Possibly sidewalks or gated entry closed at dusk.
Already approved for installation at this park is a Miracle Bridge playground (a California
company) will make this the first of its kind on the East Coast. It will be placed where it will not
disturb the natural environment (preserving tortoises, indigo snakes, pine scrub vegetation). Of
note, all of the invasive in the park will need to be removed to bring back the pine scrub
environment. Efforts will be made to keep the trails away from the residential areas.
Funding considerations:
Phase 1, parking lot, has been funded and built.
Quantum Park Overlay Development District, residents are paying into a fund which
should accumulated somewhere between $500,000-$700,000 by next year toward this
park.
Other funding sources are being sought. A plan similar to this one, with these kinds of
features, would be about $1.5 million; therefore, about $800,000 is still needed.
Chair Mondello loves it, especially the kayak launch, and wonders if there is a way to begin the
project without all the funding in place. Mr. Groff said it can be done in phases; the funding from
the Quantum Park Overlay Development District will be available very shortly. Once the public
meetings are held and the design is in place, that funding will be available. Unfortunately, the next
phase, the 23 acres clean-up, will be fairly expensive at $200,000-$300,000. When that is done,
though, it will be easier to maintain the scrub annually by a professional maintenance company.
Then the trails and the north parking can become Phase 3 and the park can become useable. Chair
Mondello asked if volunteers can help with the removal of the invasive species; Mr. Groff said
absolutely, that is one of the plans to help save money. It could be an excellent way for kids to get
their volunteer hours; also, there is an estimated 30-40 tons of trash that needs to be hauled away.
Mr. Bonnell asked about lighting along main, paved path, but after dark the rest of the park being
close; how would the closure be enforced? Mr. Groff said there would be gates at the entrances/
parking lots and there now is a new Park Ranger program; some dim lighting would be along the
main path to help the Park Rangers and facilitate the security cameras.
Mr. Young gathered comments from Board Members: Mr. Fagan stated he would like to keep it
as natural possible; Ms. Pierce-Roe suggested that perhaps buckets could be donated so that, like
Oceanfront Park, visitors can pick up garbage as they walk.
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Chair Mondello noted all high school kids need volunteer hours towards graduation and suggested
working with high schools promoting this ongoing volunteer event. Mr. Groff added that the park
will need permanent volunteers for tours and more to keep it in great shape. Additional ideas
should be forwarded to Mr. Young. The design phase won’t begin until a lot of input has been
gathered through public meetings so there is a good idea of what people want. At the moment, the
design plans are fluid, just there as a concept and not indicative of an actual plan. Ms. Pierce-Roe
suggested the Eco-Park could be added to the Adopt-a-Park program. Another Staff idea is a
naming-rights opportunity – e.g., Publix Eco Park – for a $150,000 annual contribution towards
maintenance.
Mr. Kanter asked Mr. Young and Mr. Groff if they have all of the information he had previously
compiled about volunteers, including the Boy Scout troops. Mr. Groff said he has every bit of it
in his files waiting for the right time to put it to good use. Also, the ideas Mr. Kanter had for the
entrance to that parking lot are going to be implemented (striping and speed bumps and U-turn
restrictions) as part of upgrades to Quantum Park Boulevard in coming months. Commissioner
Penserga has this as one of his special projects and is available for input to get this project done.
F. Department Update
Mr. Young gave an update to Board on dealing with Covid-19 and plans to move forward as
restrictions for transition to Phase 3 for the County are being changed. Regarding recreation
centers, the Hester Center is closed for renovations (new roof and gym floor, renovations to locker
rooms, game rooms, and restrooms). The center has only been opened up for use as an early voting
site; once voting ends, the projects (including renovation of computer lab) will resume with
completion expected for early December.
Early voting has taken place at Hester Center and polling places on November 3rd will open at the
Sim Center, the Senior Center, and Coast Guard Building at Oyer Park. Feeding South Florida
has been constant at the Hester Center on Thursday from 8:00 to 11:00, with one change to the
Boynton Beach Mall in partnership with Christ Fellowship for distribution of food boxes (fourth
Saturdays of each month). The need still is very much evident. Feeding South Florida will return
to the Hester Center the first Thursday in November, at least until Thanksgiving.
Carolyn Sims Center is currently open for the onsite learning program providing virtual learning
labs for Palm County students and for City employee’s students who have not returned to campus;
hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Now that Phase 3 is in effect, hours will be extended
to the public for the onsite learning program. The game room, however, will remain closed
indefinitely. Chair Mondello explained that the Covid-19 re-openings have happened so quickly
that the services and availability of the facilities have been difficult to coordinate for the public.
Mr. Young finished with announcing the pavilion rentals will be available the beginning of
November, provided well-known CDC guidelines are observed; while the numbers attending will
not be limited, groups larger than 10 will require face coverings to prevent the spread or outbreaks
of Covid-19.
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E. November/December Meeting Schedule
Chair Mondello noted the next scheduled meeting would be November 23rd (Thanksgiving week)
and typically there would not be a December meeting. The Board Members agreed with their
availability for November 23rd, and no meeting for December.
VII. ITEMS FOR THE CITY MANAGER’S ATTENTION – None
VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Parks Superintendent
B. Mangrove Extension
IX. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on November 23, 2020.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business, Chair Mondello adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation Quantum Park/Eco Park
[Minutes transcribed by M. Moore, Prototype, Inc.]
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
11/4/2020
f City of Boynton Beach
Agenda Item Request Form
Commission Meeting Date: 11/4/2020
Requested Action by Commission: Discuss naming city facilities in the Town Square Project in downtown
Boynton Beach.
Explanation of Request:
As completion of the public facilities in the Town Square project in downtown Boynton Beach nears, it is now
time to consider naming the new facilities. Ordinance 06-078 outlines a procedure that guides how city
facilities are named. The ordinance is attached. Staff recommends naming the open space park area by the
new amphitheater, the renovated high school building and the open space park immediately west of the high
school where the historic Kapok tree sits.
Staff is recommending the following names for these facilities:
Centennial Park - for the park space by the amphitheater - built during Centennial - 100th birthday
Kapok Park - for the open space west of the high school - for historic Kapok tree
Boynton Beach Arts and Cultural Center - for the renovated high school - which will now be utilized for
arts and cultural programs, events, weddings, lectures, art exhibitions, community programs and concerts. All
of these names meet the criteria outlined in the ordinance.
As the Commission is aware, an active naming rights campaign is underway. Should the city receive funds
for any of its facilities included in the campaign, they will be renamed accordingly. In the meantime,
marketing materials are being produced to advertise the amenities and spaces and appropriate names for the
facilities listed above are needed.
Per the ordinance, the Commission sends the naming suggestions to a five member committee. Typically, the
Commission has asked the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board to sit in this capacity. The advisory board
will then consider and discuss the naming suggestions and seek public input at their meeting. Ultimately they
will provide a recommendation back to the City Commission for adoption.
How will this affect city programs or services?
Fiscal Impact:
Alternatives:
Strategic Plan:
Strategic Plan Application:
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CLIMATE ACTION APPLICATION:
Is this a grant?
Grant Amount:
ATTACHMENTS:
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ORDINANCE NO. 06- 078
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR NAMING
CITY FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT
OF A COMMITTEE TO ACT IN AN ADVISORY ROLE TO
THE CITY COMMISSION ON THE NAMING OF CITY
FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is advantageous to have a
uniform procedure for naming City facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it would be beneficial to have committee
designated to evaluate suggestions and proposals for naming of City facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confined as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance upon adoption
hereof.
Section 2. The following policy is established for naming City parks, recreation
facilities, streets, and facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings:
P ose:
The purpose of this policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the official
naming of streets, parks and recreational areas and other public facilities, buildings and rooms
in buildings.
Objectives:
• Ensure that streets parks, recreational areas and facilities, buildings and rooms in
buildings are easily identified and located.
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Ensure that given names to streets, parks, recreational areas, facilities, buildings and
2 rooms in buildings are consistent with the values and character of the area or
3 neighborhood served.
4 Encourage public participation in the naming, renaming and dedication of streets,
5 parks, recreation areas, facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings.
6 • Encourages the dedication of lands, facilities, or donations by individuals and/or
7 groups.
8 • Encourages long term monetary sponsorship.
9 Definition:
10 FaciUties means parks, recreation areas, streets, buildings, rooms in buildings and other
11 facilities, or parts thereof, which operate for the benefit of the public and includes all property
12 under the City's ownership, administration or control including buildings, structures, open
13 spaces, public parks, natural areas, wetlands, environmental habitat and land, or parts thereof.
14 Criteria:
15 The policy of the City is to name Facilities through an adopted process utilizing established
lb criteria emphasizing community values and character, local history, geography,
17 environmental, civics, monetary support and service to the Boynton Beach community.
18 The following criteria shall be used in determining the appropriateness of the naming
19 designation:
20 1. Geographic location (neighborhood, significant areas, etc.)
21 2. Natural features
22 IA person or place of historical or cultural significance.
23 4. A person, group, or feature particularly identified with the land or facility
24 5. Commitment for monetary sponsorship
25 The process to name Facilities commences with a recommendation of the City Manager,
26 Mayor or a City Commissioner that a City Facility be named or renamed.
27 Conditions of property donation as agreed upon by the donor and the City shall be honored
28 regarding the naming of the Facilities subject to these adopted policies.
29 Names that are similar to existing Facilities in the City should not be considered in order to
30 minimize confusion.
31 The City reserves the right to change the name to maintain consistency with these policies.
32 Procedure:
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1. Naming or Renaming of Facilities
a. A request for naming of a facility shall be initiated by a request by the City
Manager to the City Commission or by request of any member of the City
Commission through the City Manager.
b. City staff as designated by the City Manager will review the proposal for
adherence to the stated criteria and authentication of statements relative to
contributions in the case of an individual before forwarding to an advisory
committee of five (5) person appointed by the City Commission.
c. The advisory committee review the proposed naming or renaming and will
offer the opportunity for public input on the proposed naming.
d. The advisory committee shall forward their recommendation to City
Commission for final decision.
2. Renaming of Parks, Recreation Areas, Facilities, Buildings and Rooms in Buildings
Renaming of facilities carries with it a much greater burden of process compared to initial
naming. Tradition and continuity of name and community identification are important
community values. Each suggestion or request for renaming must meet the criteria in this
policy, but meeting all criteria does not ensure renaming.
Section 3. Each and every other provision of the Code of Ordinances not herein
specifically amended, shall remain in full force and effect as originally adopted.
Section 4. All laws and ordinances applying to the City of Boynton Beach in
conflict with any provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion
thereof be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not
affect the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
FIRST READING this day of , 2006.
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7 REGULARS & 2 ALTERNATES Established per Ordinance No. 61-2
Staggered Two-year terms for all members
2020
RECREATION & PARKS BOARD
MEMBER EXPIRES PHONE PROFESSION
MONDELLO, Julie, Chair
122 Lancaster Road (33426)
12/20
Appt’d 7/7/20
561-356-9466
Juliemondello@yahoo.com
Information
Security Project
Manager
FREDERICK, Charles
1413 N. Seacrest Blvd. (33435)
12/21
Appt’d 11/5/19
702-3219
cfreerick@yahoo.com
Teacher
PIERCE-ROE, Elizabeth (Betty) Vice Chair
637 Oak St (33435)
12/21
Appt’d 4/4/10
436-8420
coupleabuckshuntclub@gmail.com
Self-Employed
Realtor/Bookkeeper
KANTER, Charles 2905 South Greenleaf Circle (33426) 12/21
Appt’d 9/7/10 369-7828
charlesekanter@gmail.com
Writer, Marine
Surveyor
VAN LEUVEN, Joshua
350 N. Federal Hwy. #713 (33435)
12/20
App’d 8/6/19
561-633-3095
jvanleuven@gmail.com
Sales Admin
FAGAN, Eugene
101 S. Federal Highway Apt 319
(33435)
12/20
Appt'd 12/4/18
561-385-4514
Eugene@FaganArchitect.com
Architect
ORR, Tory
407 NE 17th Ave. Apt. 101 (33435)
12/21
Appt’d 10/21/20
561-703-1098
Boyntonstrong561@gmail.com
Laborer
ALTERNATES:
BONNELL, Richard
3504 SE 2nd St. (33435
12/20
Appt’d 5/21/19
678-428-8868
r.brian.bonnell@gmail.com
Aviation Tech
SCHWARTZ, Jacob
7075 Chesapeake Circle (33436)
12/21
Appt’d 7/7/20
765-438-2878
Ja_schwartz@hotmail.com
Landscape
Distribution
CITY EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE: YOUNG, Kacy – Assistant Recreation & Parks Director-742-
6236
Updated: 7/10/2020
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