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Agenda 02-22-21 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH RECREATION& PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING February 22, 2021 - 6:30 PM "ZOOM ONLINE MEETING" AGENDA IMPORTANT NOTICE: This public hearing will be conducted using means of communication media technology. If you wish to join the meeting using a computer or smart phone you will need to join the meeting using this zoom link—Recreation&Park Board.The agenda,electronic link for the meeting and access instructions will be available at the Ci1y's web site within two days of the meeting.If you cannot join the meeting,written comments can be e-mailed to youngk(c),bbfl.us which will be read into the record by City staff. L CALL TO ORDER 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. AGENDA APPROVAL-FEBRUARY 22,2021 V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-JANUARY 25,2021 VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS a. HESTER CENTER IMPROVEMENTS b. KINETIC ART EXHIBIT PRESENTATION VIII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE IX. ITEMS FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S ATTENTION X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XI. NEXT MEETING-MARCH 22,2021 XII. ADJOURNMENT The Board(Committee)may only conduct public business after a quorum has been established. If no quorum is established within fifteen 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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ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CITY S WEB SITE.INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CITY S WEB SITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH RECREATION& PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING "ZOOM ONLINE MEETING' JANUARY 25, 2021, 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: STAFF: Julie Mondello, Chair Kacy Young, Recreation &Parks Director Betty Pierce-Roe, Vice Chair Franky Lazo, Parks Superintendent Joel Barsky Stephanie Soplop, Recreation & Victor Gaud-Cabrera Assessment Specialist Charles Kanter Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc. Jacob Schwartz (alternate) ABSENT: GUESTS: Eugene Fagan Jim Czizik, Veterans Task Force Joshua Van Leuven Brian Bonnell (alternate) Mr. Young gave the introductory statement for this Zoom Online Meeting. L CALL TO ORDER Chair Mondello called the Zoom Online Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL Quorum was present. IV. AGENDA APPROVAL -- January 25, 2021 Motion by Mr. Kanter, seconded by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe to approve the Agenda for January 21, 2021 In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 26, 2020 Motion by Mr. Kanter, seconded by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe to approve the Minutes for October 26, 2020. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Meeting Minutes Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida January 25, 2021 Chair Mondello reported on a committee that nominated City businesses and leaders for awards to be presented at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at the City Hall with the Mayor. The following awards were given: • Community Leader of the Year-- Tori Orr from Boynton Strong • Business of the Year -- Pyramid Books • Educator of the Year-- Rita Simmons • Non-Profit-- Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy • Youth of the Year -- Jeremiah Young Another event is planned for August, the anniversary of the"I Have a Dream" Speech. Volunteers are welcome, if anyone is interested in joining. Mr. Young noted the Covid restrictions this year that kept the function low-key and hoping that the August event will be in-person. There will be meetings each month leading up to that event. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Introductions of New Board Members Mr. Young welcomed the new board members, Joel Barsky and Victor Gaud-Cabrera,who in turn introduced themselves to the Board and public. B. Parks Superintendent Introduction Mr. Young gave background on the Parks Superintendent position as a liaison between the Public Works Department and the Recreation & Parks Department for management of projects in the parks. Some of these projects are the parking lot lights at Oyer Park and the field renovations at Little League Park for the upcoming season. Mr. Young introduced Franky Lazo, Parks Superintendent. [Mr. Kanter left the meeting at 6:45] Mr. Lazo gave his background experience, his Master's Degree in Park Management, and his familiarity with programming and activities in the parks. Some highlights discussed were: • Lights, retrofitting with LED • Playgrounds and maintenance cycles • Refurbishing park signs with funding from CIP • Fencing work at Seacrest and Kapok Park • Working toward standardizing parks o Mismatched fencing, benches,picnic tables o Landscape architecture o Use of aluminum fencing near salt water o Recycled plastic for sustainability 2 Meeting Minutes Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida January 25, 2021 The standardization of the parks was discussed, the work will be accomplished bit by bit across the City throughout the year as budgets allows, that a 7-10 year life cycle is expected on the renovations, and that mix-and-match is harder than standard fixtures used throughout the City. The fixtures are being put out to bid to get what is specifically wanted and to buy directly from manufacturer. Mr. Lazo is making rounds and evaluating facilities to begin renovations as soon as possible (Betty Thomas is currently underway with benches,tables, trashcans, trees). Hester is next, and the football field. Each park is being considered individually to remain openminded and not caught thinking inside a box. Regarding Little League Park renovations: Working on getting all the fields up to the standards where they should be, replacing mismatched outfield fences and rebuilding the mounds. Funding from CII' is expected for more work to be done in the summer. Mr. Young commended Mr. Lazo's ideas and efforts dealing with both sides of the Department. Ms. Pierce-Roe noticed a big sign about renovations at Oyer Park;wondering if this might include some sort of fish cleaning stations which most boat ramps have or at least water available to wash things off. Also, regarding dredging the channel every 7-10 years, where are we on this? Mr. Young said the dredging is scheduled for this year as part of Palm Beach County's efforts to dredge the entire channel. Ms. Roe also wondered if solar panels could be used for lighting the channel markers. Mr. Young had no information on that,but will definitely bring it to the table for moving forward with the channel, along with a couple other grants like the one for renovating Oyer Park and the Boat Ramp. Mr. Lazo added that the fish cleaning station is something he can put in with the Director of Public Works. Ms.Roe noted that fishing pier gets used a lot by families, especially in times of Covid when many places are closed down. Mr. Lazo closed with update on Ocean Front Park, where trimming of sea grapes has begun to accomplish a full view to the beach from all areas. Permits have been received to complete clearing the ridge for a full view of the bridge and sand from up top. C. Magic Wheels & Special Deals Special Event Stephanie Soplop gave a PowerPoint presentation for the event(see attached) scheduled for: • Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Barrier Free Park, 3111 S. Congress Ave. • Magic Wheels: people volunteer to build a custom design around a child's wheelchair or other adaptive equipment to be mobile. o Local child selected: 2-1/2 year old girl named Zoe, who has Cerebral Palsy • Theme determined, but no spoiler alert! It will all be a surprise at the event. • Volunteers have begun construction. • Led by Valerie Mathew of Chariots of Love, organization donates adaptive wheelchairs to children and young adults (a $32,000 wheelchair had been donated that week). • Previous years magic wheelchairs: 0 2016 —Bella's Cinderella's Carriage 0 2017 —Emma's Purple Camaro 0 2018 —Josh's Lightning McQueen 3 Meeting Minutes Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida January 25, 2021 0 2019 —Nathan's Cool Blue Truck 0 2020 —Amir's Black Panther Throne • Special Deals: o Vendors will be onsite o Virtual social media posts for vendors unable to participate in person ■ Will be included on Boynton Facebook Page o Non-profit organizations and Micro-enterprises support people with disabilities or made by people with disabilities o Safety First: ■ Practicing social distancing ■ Staff and vendors wearing and handing out masks to those who need one ■ Hand-sanitizer available onsite Ms. Roe asked about food trucks. Ms. Soplop said they are awaiting confirmation from a food truck. General discussion followed on this and other upcoming events coping with Covid restrictions. Mr. Young asked if the Board approves of moving events to Centennial Park in 2022; general consensus was given. Other ideas were launched, such as incorporating green markets and a blood draw/antibody testing. Ms. Soplop said her group has been considering both of these, especially the Blood Mobile at the drive-through Earth Day Event. Ms. Roe and Mr.Young discussed several ideas for plans to continue promoting Barrier Free Park. Mr. Young asked for input/recommendations for community sponsor(s) for the 5K Run Barrier Free Park this year. Several suggestions (Joe DiMaggio and Realtors Association) were made. Again, ideas in general discussion followed. Ms. Roe asked for an email to the entire Board for the fees for the different sponsorship levels; Mr. Young will follow through. VIII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE • Jim Czizik, Veterans Task Force, promoted the Four Chaplains Event, Wednesday, February 3, at Tom Kaiser Memorial Park at noon. The Four Chaplains is a traditional annual memorial since 1943, recognizing the four chaplains giving comfort during a torpedoed troop ship who gave up their life jackets and perished. It is a short service, less than an hour. Normally held in churches, this year due to Covid it will be held in Tom Keiser Park. Mr. Young added that Mr. Czizik and Veterans Task Force have done an excellent job organizing events at Tom Kaiser Park and that the Veterans Day event was well attended. IX. ITEMS FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S ATTENTION -- None Update on the Little Library Project: First ones were installed on January 22nd at Ocean Front Park,Barrier Free, and Sara Sims. The Little Library is a partnership between Recreation&Parks and the Library, take a book or donate a book. Goal is to choose locations where people could come and use the area to sit and read. Depending on the response to these first three, the project will look at other parks to bring before the Board for suggestions on locations. 4 Meeting Minutes Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida January 25, 2021 Ms. Roe suggested Little Libraries over near Intercoastal Park and the Little Amphitheater by the Library, and noted a private one over near East Ocean Avenue at the beach; also she has noticed where people have done this idea with snacks in some communities. Mr. Lazo added that Hollywood started doing the Little Libraries in Community Centers. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Hester Center Improvements Mr. Young said a report is still to be determined as the plans are still being finalized. Once past the idea phase, a report will be brought to the Board. Plans are in the works to renovate Palmetto Linear Park, so this, too, will be brought to the Board for their ideas. B. Eco Park Workshop As a reminder,Mr. Young noted this Board's Eco Park Workshop to be held on January 27 at 6:00 p.m. to open up discussions with the community for ideas for Eco Park. A grant for additional funding from the Quantum District for development of the park is in progress. Currently it is only a parking lot, recently built in partnership with business across the street. This 60 acre site is themed as a nature preserve, but still room for kayaks, walking trails, and bike trails. Chair Mondello gave the new Board Members a quick overview of this new park and the plans for the site, with Mr. Young and Mr. Lazo adding background. General discussion followed, especially how this park could contribute to the High Schools' volunteer hours program as it's out of doors. Mr. Young mentioned that on January 22nd the Senior Center turned into a POV (Pod of Vaccination) and were able to provide vaccinations to Seniors 65+, administered by the Fire Department, and serving 170 seniors. All hands on decks among Recreation & Parks, the ADA, Police Department, ITS, and Fire Department. It was a seamless event, by appointment only, and all we very well,very well organized,and a lot of compliments received. Boosters will be provided as a follow-up in 28 days. Appointments were made through the City's website. And speaking of the Senior Center, AARP has been approached to provide free tax services, though a start date has not yet been set nor has a Covid safety environment been finalized. Senior lunches are available daily 11-12:30 as a drive through. Staff continues to call seniors to check in and let them know they are being thought of. XI. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 22, 2021. VII. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business, Chair Mondello adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation: Magic Wheels & Special Deals Event [Minutes transcribed by M.Moore,Prototype,Inc.] 5 7 REGULARS&2 ALTERNATES Established per Ordinance No. 61-2 Staggered Two-year terms for Regular Members Amended per Ordinance No. 20-016 One-year Term for Alternate Members 2021 RECREATION & PARKS BOARD MEMBER EXPIRES PHONE PROFESSION MONDELLO,Julie, Chair 03/21 561-356-9466 Information 122 Lancaster Road (33426) Appt'd 7/7/20 Juliemondello@vahoo.com Security Project Manager Barsky,Joel 03/22 561-735-1420 Assistant Program 1901 W Woolbright Rd Appt'd 1/5/21 Joel.barsky87@gmaiI.com Dirctor Apt A104 (33426) PIERCE-ROE, Elizabeth (Betty) Vice Chair 03/22 436-8420 Self-Employed 637 Oak St (33435) Appt'd 4/4/10 coupleabuckshuntclub aQgmail.com Realtor/Bookkeeper KANTER, Charles 03/21 369-7828 Writer, Marine 2905 South Greenleaf Circle (33426) Appt'd 9/7/10 charlesekanteraggmail.com Surveyor VAN LEUVEN, Joshua 03/21 561-633-3095 Sales Admin 350 N. Federal Hwy. #713 (33435) App'd 8/6/19 jvanleuven@gmail.com FAGAN, Eugene 03/21 561-385-4514 Architect 101 S. Federal Highway Apt 319 Appt'd 12/4/18 Eugene agFaganArchitect.com 33435 Gaud,Victor 03/22 954-242-7187 Internal Auditor 253 Lake Monterey Cir (33426) Appt'd 1/5/21 vm aq ud@ maiq Icom ALTERNATES: BONNELL, Richard 03/21 678-428-8868 Aviation Tech 3504 SE 2nd St. (33435) Appt'd 5/21/19 r.brian.bonnell@gmail.com SCHWARTZ, Jacob 03/22 765-438-2878 Landscape 7075 Chesapeake Circle (33436) Appt'd 7/7/20 Ja schwartz@hotmail.com Distribution CITY EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE: YOUNG, Kacy—Recreation &Parks Director-742-6236 Updated: 1/7/2021 S:\CC\WP\BOARDS\LISTS\2021 Board Lists\RECREATION&PARKS BD.docx