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Minutes 01-04-22 Minutes of the City Commission Meeting Held Online Via the GoToWebinar Platform and In-Person at the City Hall Commission Chambers 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 5:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Steven B. Grant Lori LaVerriere, City Manager Vice Mayor Woodrow L. Hay James Cherof, City Attorney Commissioner Justin Katz Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk Commissioner Christina L. Romelus Commissioner Ty Penserga 1. Openings A. Call to Order - Mayor Steven B. Grant Mayor Grant called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Tammy Stanzione called the roll. A quorum was present. Invocation by Pastor Jose Rodriguez, First Baptist Boynton The Invocation was given by Pastor Jose Rodriguez, First Baptist Boynton. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Romelus Commissioner Romelus led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption Commissioner Katz requested that Public Audience be moved up and heard before Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations. Vice Mayor Hay agreed with Commissioner Katz. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve moving Public Audience before Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, requested that an item regarding the events being held over the weekend be added to the agenda. Mayor Grant stated that City Manager LaVerriere's request will be added to the agenda as Item 9B. Motion Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Other A. Informational items by the Members of the City Commission. Commissioner Katz had no disclosures. Commissioner Romelus commented that although this is a somber time for the City, she would like to wish everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year 2022. Commissioner Penserga had no disclosures. Vice Mayor Hay disclosed that he did meet with Centennial regarding the job fair that he attended. He also attended the Fernando Jones Blues Kids Camp performance that was held at the Children's Museum. Mayor Grant disclosed that on December 26th he made comments at the Stanley Davis's, Jr. (SJ) dirt bike incident that he would like to clarify for the record. First and foremost, his heart goes out to the family and friends of Stanley Davis, Jr. and everyone involved; second, he apologizes to the City Community and the Police for his incomplete statement as the media and press took his words out of context, creating an untrue statement. The City and Police are responsible for a thorough and a diligent investigation. There needs to be transparency and accountability. Our community must put safety and education first. He apologized for any negativity that came from his statements. He looks forward to working with everyone for a better Boynton Beach. Commissioner Romelus expressed her condolences to the Davis Family. As a mother of two young boys, she cannot imagine what the family is going through. Her thoughts and prayers are with the family. When we are grieving, thoughts and prayers sounds so empty. From one mother to another mother and the parents, she sends her sympathy, condolences, and a warm embrace to the family. Commissioner Penserga stated that he wanted to speak on the topic and he has put something together to make sure he expresses how this has impacted all of us. Stanley Davis, Jr. (SJ), is a son of this City, the Son of Boynton. He is one of our own. SJ has a 2 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 family who loves him, friends and teammates who believe in him, that entire community, that is standing with him. He was taken away from us, and as a community, we stand here today not only to grieve a loss but also to let the world know who SJ was. Also, to say that we will not let his death be in vain. They say that there is no greater pain when a parent loses a child. He saw that firsthand at the vigil, his mother crying, heartbroken by the loss of her son. It was unbearable, and the sorrow, the frustration, the anger, was felt and shared by everyone. He expressed to Ms. Thompson that although there is nothing he can say to her to take away her pain, to bring SJ back, he wants her to know that his prayers are with her and her family. He took her words to heart that night. She said she did not want anything, but for the community to stand by her. He said he is standing by her. With prayer, family, and the truth, our community can begin to heal. He addressed the audience and said like many of them, he has so many unanswered questions. That is why we are going to see this investigation through so we know exactly what happened and prevent this from ever happening again. That is how we bring justice for SJ. This investigation must be swift, decisive, thorough, and impartial, and we will accept the conclusions wherever the facts may fall. Nothing will be swept under the rug. That is his commitment to Ms. Thompson and to the community, and we will let justice run its course. He said he prays for SJ and his family, that healing comes to all of us, born out of the truth of justice of transparency and accountability and through the outpouring of love of so many of you that we can see here today by the entire community. He once again extended condolences to Ms. Thompson and her family. Vice Mayor Hay commented that he echoes everything that Commissioner Penserga said, his heart bleeds. His heart goes out to the parents of SJ. He extended his prayers and condolences to SJ's father Mr. Stanley Davis, Jr., SJ's mother Ms. Shannon Thompson, his grandmother Ms. Tina Hunter, and SJ's Godmother Ms. Mary Barbra Nelson. He also lost his only son at an early age. Our community is grieving and upset that a 13-year-old life was lost, a 13-year-old who had so much potential. Commissioner Penserga stated that we will get to the bottom of this. We all want answers about what led up to this crash. He encouraged everyone to let the investigation run its course. This is an open investigation; Florida Highway Patrol Agency will find the facts. He wants peace in our City between the community and the Police Department. We do want justice, accountability, and transparency. We are going to follow the facts and not get ahead of ourselves. Let us continue to work together. God bless you, and his prayers are with you. Shannon Thompson, 425 SE First Street, Pompano Beach, clarified that her son's name is Stanley Dale Davis, III, not junior. We are here for justice for all. We would like some accountability, some transparency, and we would like a thorough investigation. This disconnect between the community and the police force has been going on for far too long. We would like to unite as one. There is no reason why our children should fear law enforcement or even particular law officers. She wants to be assured that the policy law enforcement has in place is being obeyed. There have been other incidents before this, where it seems as if law officials have policies and procedures and regulations in place for a reason. If law officials are not going to abide by, how can we ask that the citizens abide by them? Things have been ignored that need to be brought to justice. Her son will 3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 bring forth alot of things that have been swept under the rug for far too long and dismissed. Probably some police officers feel that they have been getting away with it for too long because they have not had to answer some of their unjust actions and behaviors. This is going to bring light and shed light on some of the malpractices that have been displayed within the community. Tina Hunter commented that when that cop saw SJ getting his gas he knew that was a child right there and then. Why did the cop not question SJ right there? All of this could have been avoided. She feels that the cop did exactly what he wanted to do, chase him to his death. Harassment from the City did not start with SJ's death, it started years ago. She stated when redneck people on my corner were busted for drugs, the police came into the community and starting blaming the neighbors. As a kid, SJ could not go outside and play because the cops ride up and down trying to chase them back into the house. The harassment is still going on today even though those white people left the neighborhood. Her family has been harassed for 34 years. Lucile Brown, 112 NE 16th Avenue, stated that she is SJ's auntie. Where is the justice for SJ? The officer is protected by Marcy's law, yet SJ's name is posted all over the news. She does not believe that the investigation is going to be thorough. Her nephew is lying in his grave. She said it has not hit home for you because you do not deal with the daily harassment of the Boynton Beach Police Officers. Bishop Bernard Wright, CEO of Bernard Wright Ministries, Real Talk Radio with Minister Bernard Wright and the Robert E. Wells Foundation. We should not be here and this should have never happened. Mark Sohn should have been off the force a long time ago. Procedures need to be changed. We are talking about equity. We are talking about systemic racism. Let us call it what it is. We are talking about now giving Latasha Clemons an orchard and we should have given a name on the fire department. Why did it take Georgia to make her Chief, when she should have been Chief here in Boynton? We are looking over everything but what is here and that is racism in this City. We need effective leadership. He said his heart goes out to the family, we are grieving but it should stop now. Yes, swiftly we shall see transparency, justice, and total, absolute accountability individually, respectively, from him to the department, to the City. We need to revamp this whole dais. What we see is a show of community support and love as we have never seen it before. Unfortunately, we see what it is called real revival, the Spirit of God moving inside of Boynton Beach. It is time now to change your state of mind about people. Love one another as He loved us to the point of death. We are here today to show our collective force, to see change for the better, for the people in Boynton Beach. To God be the glory and God bless. Ernest Mignoli, 710 NE 7th Street Unit 407, stated that he has spent at least ten hours a day with public records and contacting the Boynton Beach Police, the Inspector General, trying to the reach the Florida Highway Patrol, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and City Commissioners. Not one person on the dais is willing to respond to him. Not one person including the Public Information Officer for the Boynton Police. The Public 4 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Information Officer is not allowed to pick what press they are going to talk to. In his opinion, Florida Highway Patrol should not be on this case. This case belongs in a federal investigation. Pastor Rae Whitely, 223 NE 12th Avenue, stated that the Boynton Beach Coalition stands in solidarity with the Davis family and their pursuit for justice for Stanley Davis, Ill. Pastor Whitley read a letter from the NAACP into the record. Happy New Year and greetings from the South Palm Beach County chapter of the NAACP. This time of year is always filled with the hope that we look forward to the promise of a prosperous new year. In that vein, we join the City of Boynton Beach and share the excitement of what the new year offers, in terms of working towards a more unified and tolerant Boynton Beach. However, we cannot enjoy the fruit of what is to come in 2022 until we have unplanted the seeds of sorrow that were sowed in 2021. Unfortunately, one such seed of sorrow was planted on December 26, 2021, when the life of a young Stanley Davis, Ill, a Boynton Beach son, tragically ended after being followed by an on-duty Boynton Beach Police officer doing an alleged traffic stop. While we are mindful of policies and procedures in place that the City has to follow as it investigates the event of December 26 and the officer's involvement, we as a community and organization simply ask that the City of Boynton Beach conduct a thorough and transparent investigation. All too often, these investigations are merely a rubber stamp by officials seeking merely to meet the most minimal standards. We are asking the City of Boynton Beach to rise above the bureaucratic red tape and do what is just, equitable, and right. There are some organizations whose interests are not aligned with transparency and accountability. These organizations seem to seek to use their political and financial influence to pervert truth and distort this narrative. To counter these influences, the South Palm Beach County Chapter of the NAACP has joined with the Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy based in Florida, the Palm Beach County Black Caucus, and Unify the Palm Beaches and collectively raise our voice as a supporter of truth and justice, and seek to work with City staff and officials to prevent any actions that may hinder transparency. By reviewing police union contracts with the city and weighing them against city personnel rules and policy along with state statutes. To find ways to prevent the union contract from blocking the accountability process. Reviewing the City Police Department's policies and procedures and practices to make recommendations will lead to improved relations between the police department and the black community. We want to ensure this is not influenced by any entity at all. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to forging a meaningful working relationship with the City of Boynton Beach and we seek to maintain peace and unity. Shamar Davis stated that it is utterly disgusting how Mark does not want his name mentioned. We will forever know the actions he took on December 26th, we will dwell on them for years to come. Ms. Davis said she did not want to discuss the negative stuff. She preferred to discuss her cousin's life. She recalled Stanley, known as SJ, as a very happy child who had a contagious laugh that made you laugh even at his bad jokes. SJ was his own person. He listened to music that nobody else knew. SJ was just starting to develop his own personality and beginning to notice girls. SJ was a very funny and 5 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 loving guy. He did not deserve this, he had a higher and greater purpose in life. It is unfortunate that we have to recognize it this way. Corye Readon, 631 Evergreen Drive, Lake Park, stated that he is the father of Jaden Readon who was lost in an accident on Miner Road in February of 2016. This is very upsetting to hear that the same officer is involved. We the people have questions and we need answers. This is the third incident with the same police officer. This needs to stop. Reverend Javan Davis, Pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, stated that he represents the P.E.A.C.E. Organization of Palm Beach County that consists of 20 churches to ensure social justice needs are met. There must be a thorough investigation in regards to this tragedy. This is a tragedy that should have never happened. This young man should still be here. We want to be certain that another SJ does not lose his or her life because of senseless behavior. He does not want to see another child rolled into St. John Missionary Baptist Church because of the relationship between police and the community. As an organization, we have been adamant about making certain that this relationship is one in which the community and the police can trust one another. The slogan is that police are here to protect and serve, not protect and control. It would be a beautiful thing if we can all just work together if we can get along with one another. We can be certain that the policies and procedures that are in place are followed by everyone, not just for us in the community but even those who are called on to enforce the policies and procedures. He is asking the Commission to join this community, as we cry out for your help as we cry out for you to stand alongside us, in our efforts, to make sure justice rolls down like a mighty stream. Wesley Shuler, 606 W. Atlantic, stated that the Boynton Beach Police are out of control. Mr. Shuler said he dealt with them when he was 20 years old. He knows that the Chief just came on board, but he needs to clean house. He does not believe the investigation will be thorough. He claimed that this does not happen in Delray. When the Miller boy was killed, the Chief got rid of the police officer involved. Mercedes Morris, 112 NE 16th Avenue, stated that she was the second cousin of Stanley Davis, Ill. She finds it disgusting that the City is asking the family to pay for the event they are going to have at the Ezell Hester Center. We are grieving; the entire city is grieving. We should not have to pay for anything. Priority Towing gave her cousin a hard time to retrieve the dirt bike from them. They had to pay $500 to get his dirt bike. Mayor Grant stated that he is in favor of the City using Community Support Funds or Community Enrichment Funds to help alleviate any cost to the family. David Ramming, West Palm Beach, said he is a community organizer here to show solidarity and support to not only the City of Boynton Beach and our community but the family. Tonight, we have heard from parents who have lost children. This is a severe 6 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 situation. You have a community that is reaching out and asking for swift diligent justice. Our babies are being murdered. The way that this occurred was just a blatant misuse of power. A blind man could see that pursuit was not warranted. Your policy states that pursuit is only justified if you think that he has committed a violent act. He is a 13-year- old boy. What did he do? We need to see swift justice. I appreciate you saying you are going to cover costs. That is a stand-up action. The next stand-up action is this dude is off the streets and prosecuted to the full extent of the law because if he did that, he would be in jail. We have an opportunity to build a bridge and make amends. You have seen a unique community here that is speaking out in unity. We have to show them that this works, because when this does not work, we go out there, and out there, none of us want to see what happens when we are angry. I know that you are concerned with your city. A 13-year-old black boy is a young black man in America. We matter. There is only so much we can take. Young brothers and sisters need to know that this process works. People here are enraged. Hear what they are saying, focus on his family and friends. This is a waste of talent. This is a waste of energy. This is a waste of life. Do not let this be in vain. He is asking you all to care because if you do not, we are going make you care, and that is not a threat; it is a promise. Robert Pasch, 13819 Wellington, stated that he has been an attorney in Palm Beach County for almost 23 years. He is friend of Stanley, Jr. and their sons were friends. SJ was a good boy. How do we make sure this never happens again? He thinks the only way to answer this question is for the Commission to find out what is the true philosophy, in policing for the Boynton Beach Police Department employees. Do they subscribe to the philosophy of traditional policing, where it is an us versus them mentality, a war against your community? Or is it what we strive for community policing, where they believe that they are a part of the community, and want to make the community better? They love their neighbors. He has met with many Boynton police officers over the years, and some of them are fine. Some of them do wonderful work, but we know that not all of them do. The philosophy can never be us versus them, it cannot be a war. It should never feel that way. He said based on what he knows about what happened on December 26th, that officer was not community policing. If the officer believes that Stanley, Jr. had done something wrong, he could have gotten that license plate off the back of that bike at that gas station. The Officer could have gone to his parents. That is what community policing is. It is reaching out to your community and speaking to them, making sure that if they believe something wrong has occurred, it does not happen again. But that is not what the officer did. He was not community policing. He created a dangerous and unnecessary situation that resulted in the death of a boy. He truly does not know the policing philosophy in Boynton Beach. He would like to believe it is a community, but he did not see that on December 26th. He said he prays the City Council, and now Boynton Beach Police Chief adopts a zero-tolerance towards the type of policing that occurred on December 26th. He prays that every Officer in Boynton Beach truly and honestly with an open heart embraces real community policing, otherwise, our community will never be in peace. Liliana Patrone, stated she received a telephone call from her friend on December 26th telling her that her best friend past away. SJ just wanted to ride his bike and hang out 7 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 with his friends. He was over protective of his friends and family. She spoke to him that morning and he was so excited that he got a dirt bike. He got to ride that bike twice. He did not do anything wrong. If Stanley was white it would have been a different story. The police would have stopped him at the gas station or possibly say nothing. That cop has killed three people, two of them children. The Commission has to use the power they have to make a difference. If not, more people are going to die. Vice Graham, 2nd Vice President for National Action Network under the leadership of Reverend Al Sharpton, 4330 Community Drive, stated we have come here tonight about making this a race war. This is not a race war; it is an accountability war. When you let your officers violate policy more than once, you will hear from our community. The day after Christmas, Stanley Davis, a 13-year-old child did not deserve to be pursued and killed the way he was. Put yourself in his mother's shoes and if that was your child that was pursued the way Stanley Davis was, a 13-year-old child, how would you feel? Tonight, you hear a community that is outraged about how you treat our people. Tonight, we have come to tell you in the City of Boynton Beach that enough is enough. Check the records on how many times he has violated people, he is sure it is more than three. We need a plan of action. If the City of Boynton Beach does not have a Citizen Review Board, get one. Allow the citizens to review what is going on in this City. We will not back down until we get justice, accountability, and transparency in this City. The searchlight is on. Prenal Davis, 832 NW 8th Avenue, commented that SJ is his nephew. The Davis family was happy about what the Mayor said on the day of the incident. Yet to come here tonight and hear you back track, now we are not sure where you stand. This is the same stuff that we deal with as a nation. People say the right thing long enough to get our vote, to get our power then it is back to the same thing. He was at the scene of the pursuit that resulted in his nephew's death. Tory Orr, 106 Ocean Breeze, stated that Boynton Beach is hiring bullies, the bullies that have been here over 17 years. Why is the police officer not fired yet? He will be prosecuted. We need justice and we want accountability now. Kela Franklin stated that she is a teacher with the Palm Beach County School District. With this situation, she does not want to go back to work. We tell our students to abide by the law, but a situation like this makes them not want to listen. If he was to stop, he probably still would have been killed. Make this man pay for what he did. He had no business chasing SJ. Jay Morris stated that she was there tonight about dash-cams and that there was none in that particular vehicle. She does not understand why that is okay. If it was an officer that was killed, there would have been a dash-cam. She does not like the way SJ is being criminalized. He is 13 years old. The biggest crime he committed that day was not being knowledgeable about his bike being on the road. He is not a criminal. The criminals are the police, they are doing whatever they want to do. They are supposed to protect and serve us. They are not protecting us, they are protecting each other. It makes no sense 8 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 to her to add more police to the case. Police are going to protect other police. This can not happen again. If it does happen again, you will see even more outrage. Charday Hunter, 12400 NW 15th Street, Sunrise, stated that she will have to live with trauma from seeing her nephew laying on the ground like his life did not matter. She cannot get that image out of her head. She is a psychotherapy nurse and she will need therapy. Bishop Kenneth B Jones, 135 NE 7th Avenue, stated that his heart breaks to know that this not the first or the third infraction of this officer. The problem is not with the police department, it is with the Commission. To know that he has had these infractions and to give him a pass, it is not the police it is the Commission. You have the power and the authority to not let this happen again. We are calling for accountability. You hear the cry of the community. Let us not sweep this under the rug. He said he has family in law enforcement so he is not against officers. He is against officers holding them accountable. When you make a mistake, you have to pay the piper. As Commissioners, you have to do something about it. Not just this one, you need to do something about all of them. Tiffany Frederick, 510 NW 9th Avenue, stated she is here to stand with the Davis family. SJ was at her home the last two hours of his life before he was run down like a dog. This is not the first the dash-cams have not been working. A few years ago, her son was pulled over with guns drawn by three or four Boynton Beach Police Officers. She told the Chief she wanted to see the video. After a year, the Chief apologized and said there was no dash-cam in the vehicle. She said if she had a lawyer, she probably would own the City of Boynton Beach; she would be the City Manager right now, but she did not and that is the problem with a lot of us black people - we do not have money to get lawyers the way white people do. She said we need justice for SJ today. Yolanda Bird Davis, 832 NW 8 Avenue, stated that she is Stanley's aunt. In a post it stated that he was observed breaking the law. SJ was raised with standards, he was raised right. What you saw on the video was a child in fear of his life. SJ's friends call the officer "dog man". Her nephew has told her that when he sees dog man he gets off his bike because he chases them constantly. He is an antagonist in the community. He ran him down. This is a son that has been honored in this community for years for showing leadership in the classroom. He has scholarships in his name. He was not your ordinary child. How he is being portrayed in the media is absurd. By the same community that has praised him for years. For you to try and demonize him on the behalf of an officer who has had coined the term rogue officer in the community. Katherine Edwards, 1098 Seagrape Road, Lantana, commented that she grew up on Cherry Hill and she saw this injustice go on. The Davis family grew up in the Cherry Hill area. They were like a close-knit family. It is amazing to her that this can be going on for so long. The same incident happened to her son. The night her son was in the accident off of Miner Road it was raining and he hit a tree. The first person on the scene was a police officer. How can that be? He was there within seconds. The man across the street 9 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 came, looked out his door and saw that the police were there. How is it that he hit a tree and the police are right there? She has asked so many questions and she still has so many unanswered questions. She said she just prays that you see what is going on and do something to make this change. Quin Jenkin, 681 SW 12th Court, recalled good times watching SJ growing up. SJ was a great kid and obviously too great for this world. She stated that SJ was scared for his life and was trying to get back to his dad that day. She knows one thing for certain that police officers of the black community terrorize the black often. We as a black community are tired, we are angry and she cannot believe in the 21st Century fighting for justice. Keyla Palmer, 509 NE 2nd Street, stated that she has been a Boynton resident for 45 years. Every year between December 25th and January 3rd, these kids ride these bikes. The police are well aware of this. She does not believe that SJ intentionally started the chase, he was more scared than anything. We teach our kids if they are threatened by the police, get home. Get to where someone can see them and watch what is going on. The officer did what he wanted to do. Now he is sitting home drinking beer. It is not fair. Travis Harvey, 4802 Southern Place, Lake Worth, stated that all police officers who have done wrong should be brought to justice. He stated that the community should be investing within the community and community businesses. The community should give businesses an ultimatum of hiring from within the community or no one will shop there. Then invest the money back into a political organization so instead of asking for justice, we can demand it. Stanley Davis, Jr., 832 NW 8 Ave, stated that he is Stanley's father. His son was awesome, he was never in trouble. Mr. Davis commented that he is not against the police. He does not have anger or hatred towards the police. At this moment there is a lot of hurt inside him. His son is a well-mannered kid. What tears him apart is his son's final moments. He was alone, he was afraid. He knows that his son was trying to get to him so he could protect him and that is eating him up as a father that he was not there to protect him. He has to live with that. He asked the Commission to do what was right. He is okay with rejection, he understands that everything he wants will not go his way. That is life. He asked the Commission to step outside of their roles in the Community and be him for that moment where he was holding his son's lifeless body. He is asking for the right thing to be done, not only for his son but for the Community. If he was that individual, he would be held accountable and he is okay with that. For every mistake he has made, the community has held him accountable. Pastor Tony Drayton, Faith in Florida, 1500 6th Street, West Palm Beach, stated that his prayers are with the family and the community. We stand in solidarity with those seeking total transparency, accountability, and justice. No person this young should be unjustly criminalized by the press. As strong as the blue code may be, there is a higher code in God's name. 10 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Faith in Florida connects with those who are seeking justice in this matter. Again, our prayers are with the community and the family. Ms. Webster, 205 NE 13th Avenue, stated that she is heartbroken and angry. The same officer did the same thing to her son. She has four sons who have been riding dirt bikes since they could walk. They ride in the community. Officer Sohn chased her son on his dirt bike. Officer Sohn ran his vehicle into the dirt bike. Officer Sohn got out of his car and told her son to stop running before he shoots him. Why did the officer feel that he needed to shoot him? Tyler Glock stated that he is not a resident of Boynton Beach. He is a rider, he rides dirt bikes. He is 36 years old and he has never had to ride his bike in fear that he was going to be killed. Nobody ever turns around to follow him. He never gets chased. Everybody leaves me alone. It is a Honda, too. Just like that was. What do you think the difference is? Dione Brickson, 510 NW 9 Avenue, commented that SJ was anxious to ride his bike the day after Christmas. He was surprised to see SJ at that gas station. SJ told him he saw an officer and thinks he might chase him. Had he known it was this particular officer, he would have told SJ not to run or he would ride the bike for him. Gina Pierre stated that she is sorry that our young man in our community lost his life, however, there has to be accountability. If this officer is targeting black youths in our community, then justice needs to be served. She said all of you are accountable for what happened. It did not have to happen this way. The officer could have used a different tactic. If you are not from this community, you do not know that these kids ride these bikes with no tags on the street. There should be a place for these kids to ride these bikes since you know this is what they do. Please do something. Our community is hurting. Lakesha Vargas stated that she is the mom of one of SJ's friends. She prays that the officer is held accountable for his actions. Her son and SJ have been friends since they were five. It is sad that these kids are hurting. Her son is going to miss his friend. Ricky Bethal stated that a chase is only acceptable when a forceable felony has taken place. It is disturbing that this is a veteran officer who decided to chase someone on a motorcycle. He has faith in the community and that the right decision will be made. Brandy Ann stated that it is wrong that this officer has killed two people prior to this. It is odd that there is not video from that vehicle. Mayor Grant noted that comments were received and will become part of the record. Shamar Davis stated she had met the Mayor during the 2020 election and he said he would do the best he can do for the community. She asked the Mayor to tell her again that he is going to do the best that he can. 11 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Mayor Grant replied that he was there on Sunday and on Monday. As long he is the Mayor, he will do the best that he can to make sure there is justice for SJ. Lakesha Ramming stated that being born and raised in Boynton, she loves her City. The police are here to protect and serve and as residents, we should feel that. We want justice for SJ. Commissioner Katz thanked everyone who was there tonight to share their experience and their feelings. The mission is to ensure that a proper investigation gets to the root of what happened. Justice will be served based on those findings. Mark Johnson, 426 NW 12th Avenue, stated his son played football with SJ. SJ is a great kid. His character is not in question. We need to know the truth about what happened. The most important thing is that we get the truth about what happened. If the officer did not do anything wrong, then he has nothing to hide. It is strange that in 2022 that we have a police vehicle that is not equipped with a dash-cam. It is impossible, that on one of the busiest streets in Palm Beach County, that nothing was captured on camera. Mr. Johnson asked for a clear timeline for the investigation. Mayor Grant stated that everything is under investigation and there has been no updates. We know that there are cameras involved. He agreed that there should be updates on the investigation. Annette Gilbert stated that until the heart is touched, the eyes will never be opened. Until the heart is changed, there will be no change. Commissioner Romelus moved to approve a five-minute recess. Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion. Mayor Grant recessed the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Mayor Grant reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 3. Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations A. Announcement of the annual preventative maintenance and chlorination of the water supply from January 6, 2022 through January 26, 2022. Andrew Mack, Assistant City Manager - Public Services, announced the annual preventative maintenance and chlorination of the water supply fromJanuary 6, 2022 through January 26, 2022. This process happens annually and the customers may smell chlorine odor in their water. It is recommended to alleviate the odor to leave the water in an open container on the counter or in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Recommendations were also made for customers who have special equipment such 12 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 as dialysis or tropical fish aquariums, businesses who have holding tanks for shellfish to contact water professionals on how to remove residual chlorine from the water. Anyone with questions, please call our Utility Department at 561-742-6964. B. Announcement by Gabrielle Favitta, Events Manager, regarding January's Frist Friday @ 5 and Friday Flicks. Assistant City Manager Mack announced January's First Friday @ 5 is scheduled for Friday January 7th beginning at 5 p.m. and will be held at Centennial Amphitheater. The Grove and Funky Party band will perform. Food trucks will be on site. There will be a variety of children's activities. The January movie is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the event will take place on Friday, January 21st beginning at 5 p.m. Food trucks will be on site. There will be a variety of children's activities. C. Announcement by Chelsea Sanabia, Marketing & Events Coordinator, regarding the 2022 Rev.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Chelsea Sanabia, Marketing & Events Coordinator, announced the 2022 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will take place on Monday, January 17th at Sara Sims Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include youth performances, local choirs, a historical presentation, music and dancing, children's activities, food vendors, a showcase of nonprofits, and more. In addition, the Community is invited to participate in a day of service, a neighborhood clean-up, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Carolyn Sims Center. Additional volunteers will be needed to help to plan and execute the event. The upcoming MLK Committee meetings are scheduled for Thursday, January 6th, and Thursday, January 13th, beginning at 4:30 p.m. via zoom. Meeting details are posted on the City's home page at Boynton- beach.org\MLK or call 561-742-6034 for more information and/or to volunteer for the event. Mayor Grant stated that one of the MLK Committee members notified him that King's Center wants to move towards a commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He inquired if it was possible to change the word celebration to commemoration. He is very excited about this event. It is a family event that will expose children to voting rights and community involvement at an early age. 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) Heard earlier in the meeting. 13 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 5. Administrative A. Authorize the City Commission to travel to Tallahassee, FL to attend Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days on February 7-9, 2022. Motion Commission Penserga moved to approve the City Commission to travel to Tallahassee, Florida to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Appointment of eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City advisoryboards. Motion Mayor Grant nominated Sandra Watson as a regular member to the Senior Advisory Board. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 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 accompanyingmaterial to become a part of the Public Record and subject to staff comments. A. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/ or piggy-backs for the procurement of services and/or commodities under $100,000 as described in the written report for January 4, 2022 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks." B. Proposed Resolution No. R22-001 - Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment and Consent to Assignment of Professional Auditing Services Agreement in order to assign the current Agreement with Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A. to Marcum, LLP in accordance with Paragraph 13 of the Agreement. C. Proposed Resolution No. R22-002 - Approve revisions, deletions and additions to Planning & Zoning Division Fee Schedule to reflect current services and updated costs, and to correct general deficiencies. Effective Date: January 1 , 2022 Vice Mayor Hay pulled item Adam Temple, Director of Development, stated that the item is an update to the Planning and Zoning division fee schedules. That have not been updated for approximately eight years. The fees schedule was compared to neighboring municipalities and considering cost of living adjustments and inflation. We adjusted the fees to be in line and competitive with neighboring municipalities. 14 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Commissioner Romelus stated that in the future she would like to see a presentation. Mr. Temple provided a presentation on the item. Commissioner Romelus questioned why there was a fee associated with pre-application meetings. Mr. Temple responded that the pre-application meetings are required and any fee that is paid for during the pre-application be credited will be credit to their dark review. The fee is for staff time. Commissioner Romelus stated that she is concerned that the resident who has to pay for pre-application meetings would cause a block in the process. Mr. Temple replied that a resident can still meet with staff to discuss what they are planning to do without being charged. If they are going to go through land development process, pre-application, dark review and public hearings we are recommending a fee. Commissioner Romelus inquired how are the fees for this process determined. Mr. Temple stated that it is one fee for a one hundred dollars. Assistant City Manager Mack clarified that the pre-application meeting is a requirement for larger projects. Projects that would require site plans and land use changes. Motion Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R22-002. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Proposed Resolution No. R22-003 - Amend the FY 2021-2022 budget, which will adjust budgeted appropriations and revenue sources and provide spending authority for the Capital Improvement Fund (302). Amend the FY 2021-2022 Budget from $3,842,327 to $4,124,327.00. E. Proposed Resolution No. R22-004 - Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Special Warranty Deed with a restrictive covenant in connection with purchase and sale agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. Mayor Grant pulled item Mayor Grant thanked everyone involved in this process. He is very happy that the City will continue to have a Head Start program. 15 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Motion Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R22-004. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. F. Legal Expenses - November 2021 - Information at the request of the City Commission. No action required. G. Proposed Resolution No. R22-005 - Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with Hilary R. Zalman, Esq. to serve as Special Magistrate pursuant to Ch. 2, Article V of the City Code and Ch. 162 Florida Statute. H. Accept FY 20/21 fourth quarter report on operations of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum. I. Proposed Resolution No. R22-006 - Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Declaration of Unity of Control with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County for 127 &129 NE 12th Avenue to allow for a residential duplex on two separate parcels to be construed in compliance with local zoning requirements. J. Proposed Resolution No. R22-007 - Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Declaration of Unity of Control with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County for Lots 1118 & 1120 NE 2nd Street to allow for a residential duplex on two separate parcels to be construed in compliance with local zoning requirements. K. Proposed Resolution No. R22-008 -Authorize the City Manager to sign Grant Agreement No. 22RRE09 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and a Professional ServicesAgreement with Collective Water Resources, LLC, for the Coastal Resilience Partnership of Southeast Palm Beach County Vulnerability Assessment Update for a reimbursement amount ofup to $74,000. L. Accept the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Status Report of the General Fund and the Utilities Fund for the 12-month thru 13-month period which ended September 30, 2021, unaudited. M. Approve minutes from the November 30, 2021 City Commission special meeting, the December 7,2021 City Commission workshop meeting and the December 7, 2021 City Commission meeting. Motion 16 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Commission Romelus moved to approve the remaining items on Consent Agenda. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Consent Bids And Purchases Over $100,000 A. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/ or piggy-backs for the procurement ofservices and/or commodities over $100,000 as described in the written report for January 4, 2022 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks." B. Approve an increase to the estimated annual expenditure of the interlocal agreement between theCity of Boynton Beach and Solid Waste Authority for the delivery of municipal solid waste to a designated facility and municipal recycling program, increase not to exceed $2,600,000.00 annually. C. Proposed Resolution No. R22-009 -Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC as the lowest pre-qualified bidder as determined by review of bidssubmitted on November 18, 2021 for the Gravity Sewer Main Multiple Neighborhoods Project in response to the Request for Bids for Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining, (Bid No. ITB 04-CIPP-22/TP)in the amount of $347,952.60 plus a 10% contingency of $34,795.26 if needed for staff approval of change orders for unforeseen conditions for a total expenditure of $382,747.86 based on unitcosts provided by Insituform Technologies, LLC. D. Approve payment of $114,500.28 to the Florida East Coast Railway for repairs made on behalf ofthe City to the East Ocean Avenue rail crossing. E. Approve an increase to the estimated annual expenditure of the US Communities contract # EV2370 with Graybar Electric Company in the amount of $90,000, increasing the estimated annual expenditure from $60,000 to $150,000. Motion Commissioner Penserga moved to approve Consent Bids and Purchases over$100,000. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Grant requested that Item 9B discussion on fees for the Davis special event permit and fees be moved ahead of public hearing. 17 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Motion Commissioner Penserga moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. City Manager LaVerriere commented the City does not have a fee waiver process. She and the Commissioners are not authorized to waive fees. She suggested that the City use funding from the Community Enrichment Fund, which is a donation account, that is not restricted to cover the permitting and insurance fees for the event. Motion Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve the use of Community Enrichment Fund to cover the permitting and insurance fees for the event. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. City Manager LaVerriere stated that Mary DeGraffenreidt, Recreation Manager will reach out to Ms. Thompson to discuss final logistics. The Liability Insurance will be in Ms. Thompson's name and the City will pay the premium. 8. Public Hearing 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits. The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local PlanningAgency and City Commission. A. Proposed Ordinance No. 21-031 - Second Reading - Approving amendments to the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 4, Article IV. Sign Standards, that update the City's Sign Standards intended, in part, to increase allowable sign types; add flexibility to, and further incentivize the use of sign programs in multi-tenant and planned developments; add provisions forshared signage to increase awareness of secluded industrial businesses; decrease minimum sign setback requirements; and establish rules for "human" signs. Motion Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 21-031 - Second Reading. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. Mayor Grant thanked staff for their hard work. This will give City businesses more tools to advertise their businesses. Mr. Temple thanked Mike Rumpf and the City Attorney's Office. This has been a long project. By them working together, they saved the City money. Vote 18 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Deputy City Clerk Stanzione called the roll. The vote was 5-0. B. Proposed Ordinance No. 21-032 - Second Reading - Approving amendments to the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, revising Chapter 1, Article II. Definitions, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 1 . Operational Performance Standards, and Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D. Use Matrix and Notes as necessary to show compliance with, and implement new state laws applicableto Home-based Businesses. City initiated. Motion Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 21-032 - Second Reading. Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion. Mr. Mignoli commented that when you call the City to come out and enforce an ordinance, they do not. He claimed that Commissioner Hay has never responded to his emails. He asked what are you turning the City into with all these signs? He stated that we are going to have signs everywhere. No matter what you report to the City the City does not respond. Mayor Grant stated that this was preempted by the State legislature that requires the cities to do this or otherwise be sued, correct? Mr. Temple replied that included in the backup is the House Bill 403 that was adopted by the State legislature that went into effect July 1St. It essentially forced the City to change land development regulations to be in compliance with the statute. Vote Deputy City Clerk Stanzione called the roll. The vote was 5-0. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 22-001 - First Reading - Approving 3518 Ruskin Avenue request forAnnexation (ANEX 21-001) of a 0.8-acre parcel located at 3518 Ruskin Avenue. Applicant: Steven W. Siebert, Steve Siebert Architecture, Inc. Proposed Ordinance No. 22-002 - First Reading - Approving 3518 Ruskin Avenue request for Future Land Use Map Amendment from Palm Beach County's Medium Residential Classification with a maximum density of 5.0 dwelling units per acre (MR-5) to Office Commercial (OC). Applicant: Steven W. Siebert, Steve Siebert Architecture, Inc. Proposed Ordinance No. 22-003 - First Reading - Approving 3518 Ruskin Avenue request for Rezoning from Palm Beach County's Single-Family Residential (RS) District to Office Professional (C-1). Applicant: Steven 19 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 W. Siebert, Steve Siebert Architecture, Inc. Steven Siebert, Steve Siebert Architecture, Inc., gave a brief presentation on what he would like to do with the vacant lot. The firm is proposing putting in an office on the lot, for themselves, and to have the property annexed into the City. Mayor Grant stated that he is glad that the City of Boynton Beach is expanding and receiving a new tax base. He inquired if the City is going to run a sewer line to the location. Mr. Siebert stated that the are proposing a force main sewer extension. Mayor Grant inquired if this will help with getting sewer extensions to the adjacent properties. Assistant City Manager Mack replied that the sewer main that will be extended is to the South. It will not help convert the area from septic to sewer. There is infrastructure in the area will facilitate that. Motion Commissioner Romelus moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 22-001 - Second Reading. Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion. Vote Deputy City Clerk Stanzione called the roll. The vote was 5-0. Motion Commissioner Romelus moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 22-002 - Second Reading. Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion. Vote Deputy City Clerk Stanzione called the roll. The vote was 5-0. Motion Commissioner Romelus moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 22-003 - Second Reading. Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion. Vote Deputy City Clerk Stanzione called the roll. The vote was 5-0 20 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 9. City Manager's Report A. Approve Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for use of the City's American Rescue PlanAct (ARPA) funds for Non-Profit & For- Profit Subrecipient Grant Application, Small Business Grant Program, Small Business Technical Assistance Program and Boynton Beach ElementarySchool Program Partnership Initiative. Recommendations to be presented by Carisse LeJeune, ARPA Project Manager and John Durgan, Economic Development Manager for the City of Boynton Beach. Mayor Grant stated he wants a bike share program within the City. Dirt bikes and ATVs are being used in the City as micro-mobility. He would like the option to use other forms of legal transportation. We currently do not have an off-highway vehicles location in the City, however, if the City can partner with a nonprofit to transport residents to a location that allows off-highway vehicle capabilities would be beneficial to the community. He would like funding to go towards extra-curricular activities. Carisse LeJeune, ARPA Project Manager and John Durgan, Economic Development Manager gave a brief presentation on recommendations and the timeline of the application process. Mayor Grant asked that Mr. Durgan explain the Small Business Technical Assistance program. John Durgan, Economic Development Manager, explained that the Small Business Technical Assistance program is a partnership with FAU Tech Runway. The partnership will be a direct funding request to support local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and employees. The total asset of the program is going to be $60 thousand. The funding will go directly towards scholarships for 100 individuals to participate in two FAU Tech Runway training programs. The total cost to participate in both programs is $600 per person. We also request that the Commission approves a partnership with three of our local elementary schools. We asked each school to send us a Project Charter for their projects that are eligible for ARPA funding under the ARPA guidelines. Freedom Shores, Forest Park, and Citrus Cove Elementary schools responded. Freedom Shores submitted for a STEM Club. Forest park submitted for an enrichment program Citrus Cove submitted for a STEAM classroom. So, the total, the total amount we are requesting for these three projects is going to be $43,500. The breakdown of the costs and a detailed description of each project can be found in your backup. City Manager LaVerriere inquired if Poinciana Elementary School turned in a funding request for a drumline. She asked the Commission if they are willing to support adding Poinciana to the school partnership. 21 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Mayor Grant inquired if the School District also received ARPA Funds. City Manager LaVerriere stated she needs to rely on the conversations the Commission has had with the District. Mayor Grant commented that they understand that there is a finite aspect of funding. We want to try to find a way to maximize the City's funding with a partnership with the School District. He also inquired if the funding could be used to expand the outdoor learning areas at different public schools. Ms. Lejeune replied that if you can logically connect the dots that it is tied to mitigating the negative impacts of Covid, then yes, that educational opportunity would be eligible. City Manager LaVerriere asked if Freedom Shores is a Title One school. Mayor Grant stated with the exception of Citrus Cove, all of the elementary schools in the City are Title One. He commented that he would like to see an explanation line added to the Business Tax Receipt Exemption section of the application. Mayor Grant read a comment from Natalie Cromwell into the record. Citrus Cove Elementary would be very grateful for this funding to help students experience hands-on real-world experiences in a student classroom. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve notice of funding opportunities for use of the ARPA funds. Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Mignoli stated that he attends most of the City meetings. What he finds interesting is that the Commission is very concerned with all the entrepreneurs in Boynton Beach. We have a City Manager that makes a quarter of a million dollars a year. I'm sorry to say that. City Manager LaVerriere stated it's public. Mr. Mignoli replied he knows that he was at the meeting. He cannot believe the Commission approved that. City Manager LaVerriere commented she earned every penny. Thank you. Mr. Mignoli stated he would do that job for nothing for the City and he is sure he will do a good job. There are so many disadvantaged families and problems with housing. All you talk about is entrepreneurs and these bars and these clubs. Who cares? Why not care about the average people? That is where the money should go. He said you are a civil capitalist out of control. You think everything is about money. All you do is give money to all the bars and clubs around town thinking that is a way to help. 22 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 Mayor Grant stated a question was received asking if this Commission will be spending or allocating all of the ARPA funds. City Manager LaVerriere commented that is up to the Commission. Depending on the responses we get to the applications and the level of funding will be up to the Commission. Commissioner Katz inquired if the entrepreneurs are human beings that reside within the City of Boynton Beach seeking to start businesses. Mr. Durgan replied yes sir. Mayor Grant received a question from Monica Cleckley how do you access the application or funds for nonprofit only. Mr. Durgan stated that the application will be posted on the City's ARPA webpage that is Boynton-beach.org/ARPA. B. Discussion on fees for the Davis special event permit and fees Heard earlier in the meeting. 10. Unfinished Business - None 11. New Business - None 12. Legal - None 13. Future Agenda Items A. Discuss process and estimated costs for a Recreation & Parks Bond Referendum Question - January 18, 2022 B. FIU Presentation of Racial and Social Equity Community Needs Assessment Findings - January18, 2022 C. Climate Action Plan Annual Update - January 18, 2022 D. Tessy LaCroix, Grants Manager to present FY 2020/2021 Grants Report to the City Commission - January 18, 2022. E. Mayor Grant has requested a discussion regarding naming the urban orchard at Sara Sims Parkfor Latosha Clemons - January 18, 2022 F. Award Contract for Public Lands Tree Inventory, RFQ No. UTL22-006 - January 18, 2022 23 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 G. Mayor Grant has requested a discussion on creating a Citizens Review Committee for Police Department - January 18, 2022 H. Update on the City Hall Cafe RFP - January 18, 2022 I. Building Department staff will present an update on the implementation of the new SagesGovsoftware for permitting and inspections -TBD J. Discuss disposition of vacant 3.62 acre parcel adjacent to Leisurevillle and west of SW 8thAvenue -TBD K. Proposed Ordinance No. 21-025 First Reading. Approve Development Agreement Ordinance. (Tabled from the September 21, 2021 City Commission Meeting.) - TBD L. Mayor Grant has requested a discussion on JKM lawsuit-TBD M. Discuss Building Safety Inspection Program - (Pending outcome of 2022 legislative session) Mayor Grant requested the following items be added to the agenda. o Discussion regarding the Mayor's travel to Taiwan. —January 18, 2022 o Discussion regarding determining the acreage for density and if LDR rewrite is permissible at this time. — January 18, 2022 o Discussion regarding naming of a City facility after Latasha Clemons. —January 18, 2022 o An update on those who attended the ARPA pre-proposal workshops. — January 18, 2022. 14. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. 24 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, FL January 4, 2022 G. Mayor Grant has requested a discussion on creating a Citizens Review Committee for Police Department - January 18, 2022 H. Update on the City Hall Cafe RFP - January 18, 2022 I. Building Department staff will present an update on the implementation of the new SagesGov software for permitting and inspections -TBD J. Discuss disposition of vacant 3.62 acre parcel adjacent to Leisurevillle and west of SW 8thAvenue -TBD K. Proposed Ordinance No. 21-025 First Reading. Approve Development Agreement Ordinance. (Tabled from the September 21, 2021 City Commission Meeting.) - TBD L. Mayor Grant has requested a discussion on JKM lawsuit- TBD M. Discuss Building Safety Inspection Program - (Pending outcome of 2022 legislative session) Mayor Grant requested the following items be added to the agenda. o Discussion regarding the Mayor's travel to Taiwan. —January 18, 2022 o Discussion regarding determining the acreage for density and if LDR rewrite is permissible at this time. — January 18, 2022 o Discussion regarding naming of a City facility after Latasha Clemons. — January 18, 2022 o An update on those who attended the ARPA pre-proposal workshops. — January 18, 2022. 14. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. ATTEST: tal Gibson, Ci y Clerk 24