Minutes 02-07-23 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, February 7, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Ty Penserga Daniel Dugger City Manager
Vice Mayor Angela Cruz Sean Swartz, Assistant City Attorney
Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk
Commissioner Thomas Turkin
Commissioner Aimee Kelley
1. Agenda Items
A. Call to Order - Mayor Ty Penserga
Mayor Penserga called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
Roll Call
City Clerk Maylee De Jesus called the roll. A quorum was present.
Invocation by Pastor Tim McNeil, St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Invocation was given by Pastor Tim McNeil.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Thomas Turkin
Commissioner Turkin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
Commissioner Turkin requested to add the following to Future Agenda Items: Staff to
research reducing or waiver the arts impact fee for small businesses; changing minimum
requirements for traffic studies; update for speedbumps for multiple locations; proposed
business where the old Toys R Us was located; efforts to bring more jobs to the City.
Commissioner Kelley requested to add an EcoPark update to Future Agenda Items.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner Hay
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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A. Informational items by the Members of the City Commission.
Vice Mayor Cruz and Commissioners Kelley and Turkin had no disclosures.
Commissioner Hay disclosed that he attended the opening of the Neuro Behavioral
Hospital, Kinetic Arts exhibits, and the First Friday Concert. He stated that he also
attended a community discussion at Sara Sims park. He acknowledged Black History
Month and provided historical background. He encouraged everyone to celebrate
Black History Month.
Mayor Penserga acknowledged Glenn Weiss, his team, and the Arts Advisory Board
for making the Kinetic Arts Event a success. He said that a local business owner
shared that they had their highest-grossing day, due to the event. He announced that
the Youth Enrichment Association for Academics and Athletics and has been
awarded a $250K grant for athletic field refurbishments, which will be a part of a park
improvement project.
3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations
A. Mayor and Commission to recognize the Boynton Beach Bulldogs 11U Youth
Tackle Football Team for winning the Battle Youth National Championship and
the 7U Cheerleaders for winning first place in the Grand Championship at the
American Youth League Cheer Competition.
Mayor Penserga recognized the Boynton Beach Bulldogs 11U Youth Tackle Football Team
and 7U Cheerleaders.
Coach Max Elwell said that he appreciated what the City has done to help the Bulldogs.
Coach Arius Constant acknowledged the players and noted how hard they work. He
encouraged everyone to come out and watch a game.
Commissioner Hay congratulated the Bulldogs and stated that he has been to many of the
games. He said that he used to coach the Rams and that they are doing an excellent job
working with the kids.
B. Mayor and Commission to recognize the Boynton Beach Fire Fighters who won
first place in the Rapid Intervention Team Competition at the Fire Rescue East
Conference in Daytona in January 2023.
Mayor Penserga recognized the Boynton Beach Fire Fighters for winning first place in the
Rapid Intervention Team Competition at the Fire Rescue East Conference in Daytona. He
named the members of the team.
Chief Bruder stated that the blessing is seeing men and women, who risk their lives every
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day, out in their community doing more than what is required.
Chief Oxendine thanked the City for congratulating them, and he explained what the
competition is, and what they go through. He said that to win something like this is a
testament of the training that they do across the department. He read a report of what
happened to a Fire Fighter that they honored, because he passed away while on the job.
C. Mayor and Commission to recognize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Pi
Omega Chapter for 40 years of dedicated service within the City of Boynton
Beach community.
Commissioner Hay recognized the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Pi Omega Chapter.
The Commission presented the certificate to the Chapter.
Duan Jackson Clayton thanked the Commission for the recognition and gave a history of
their Chapter. She announced different events that they assist with and mentioned an
upcoming awards event.
D. Hear State of Education report from District 4 School Board Member Erica
Whitfield and Edwin Ferguson.
Ms. Whitfield presented her State of Education Report and discussed the following: their
mission; core belief; score increases and decrease for schools in Boynton Beach; impacted
school subjects such as science; decrease in school suspensions; advanced placement;
and mental health impacts.
Mr. Ferguson stated that Boynton Beach was one of the highest cities that voted for him.
He thanked the Commissioners for their$100K to each school, and said that they will have
a plan ahead of time for spending that money. He spoke about the different subjects
passing rates in schools either decreasing or increasing; and the different schools scores
and their increase in performances. He spoke about enhancing their security measures in
the schools.
Ms. Whitfield asked that the Commission come and be recognized at a School Board
Meeting.
Commissioner Kelley thanked them for coming and asked about the status of ensuring that
there is access to the internet.
Ms. Whitfield thanked the City for giving money towards helping out with increasing internet
in the City. She explained what the money is being used towards to increase the internet
access.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he would like to sit with Mr. Ferguson about the Forest
Park Elementary School.
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Commissioner Hay asked what challenges the school board is seeing.
Ms. Whitfield spoke about Boynton Beach High School and people not wanting to go there.
She noted that there is more work that needs to be done for this school.
Commissioner Hay spoke about marketing what the schools in the area have, such as the
planetarium.
Mr. Ferguson stated that this district must be competitive, so the schools must prove what
they offer. He spoke about needing more help with students to be kindergarten ready, so
they can be ahead of the curve. He said that he would like to have more collaboration with
the municipalities to help with this.
Mayor Penserga stated that there are a lot of low income and homeless children and asked
what the school district is doing to help those students.
Ms. Whitfield explained what they do to help the homeless students. She mentioned the
different employees who are helping out with the homeless children. She spoke about the
emergency housing in the community and the number of kids that are living in vehicles.
Mr. Ferguson spoke about a meeting that they will be having to discuss the topic. He
congratulated Ms. Nancy Robinson, Principal at Forest Park Elementary School, on her
upcoming retirement.
E. Proclaim February 11-17, 2022, as 2-1-1 Awareness Week. Donald Earl, 211's
Director of Operations, will be accepting the proclamation.
Mayor Penserga read the proclamation into the record.
Mr. Earl accepted the proclamation. He stated that 211 is the only helpline that is 24/7. He
explained what 211 assists with, and how many Boynton Beach residents they have helped
out.
F. Announce the last Oceanfront Bark of the 2022-2023 season. The event is being
held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Oceanfront
Park located at 6415 N. Ocean Blvd. This is a free event for all well behaved,
licensed dogs and their owners to "paw-ty" on the beach. Dogs will be allowed
off leash in a designated fenced area. Parking is free during Oceanfront Bark
for all beach patrons from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Mayor Penserga announced the last Oceanfront Bark Event.
G. Announce the 2023 Joe DiMaggio Children's Health Specialty Center "Magic
Wheels" and Special Deals Inclusion Resource Fair on Friday, February 10th
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from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center located
at 125 E. Ocean Avenue. This is a free event for the entire family with inclusion
resource information, vendors, music, performances, and the "Magic Wheels"
unveiling. This year's recipient is 11-year-old Giovanni and the theme of the
Magic Wheel will be unveiled at the event.
On Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 AM, the Greater Boynton Beach Foundation
will host the 11th Annual Barrier Free 5K at Barrier Free Park located at 3111
S. Congress Avenue. For more information please visit
http://barrierfree5k.pbrace.com/
Mayor Penserga announced the 2023 Joe DiMaggio Children's Health Specialty Center
"Magic Wheels" and Special Deals Inclusion Resource Fair.
H. Announce the Gold Coast Band's "Music Making America" concert at First
Baptist Church located at 301 North Seacrest Blvd. on Sunday, February 19,
2023 at 3:00 PM. Admission is $10.00 for adults and free for children 12 and
under. Tickets are available to purchase online at www.goldcoastband.org or at
the door on the day of the concert.
Mayor Penserga announced the Gold Coast Band's "Music Making America" concert at
First Baptist Church.
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)
Mayor Penserga stated that if residents are here to speak on the three ordinances, there
are no public comments at that time, so they could use this time to speak on it, and will
have the chance to speak on it at second reading.
Susan Oyer stated that she is looking forward to getting input on the White Roof Project.
She spoke about changing the street names, especially where there are multiple similar
street names.
Karen Ho stated that her commercial house was stolen from her by the City of Boynton
Beach. She read from a transcript regarding the case, and spoke about the history of her
problem.
Harry Woodworth stated that he went to the P&D Meeting last night and said that it is a
professionally run meeting. He mentioned that there were a lot of presentations last night.
He spoke about the giant housing project being proposed in downtown and said that is
not what this City was looking for originally in a town square.
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Marsha Levine thanked everyone that attends the meetings. She said that she is here to
represent the Senior Advisory Board (SAB), and she stated what their mission is. She
mentioned that they are a small and mighty board, and spoke about their Senior Resource
List.
Thomas Thebo, AKA Nature, displayed proposals to the dais. He spoke about being in
harmony with nature. He proposed a design for all of mankind.
Sandra Watson, Chair of SAB, spoke about the collaboration between SAB and the Delray
Beach Art Garage. She described the process of free tickets she has for seniors in the City.
Robert Cannon spoke about Boynton Beach improving and it still being a livable City. He
asked the Commission not to make things worse and noted that they do not need to accept
the downtown proposals, because it will make it an unlivable City.
Linda Dixon stated that she is here on behalf of the Girl Scouts Troop 25514, and they are
asking for a donation. The group of girls spoke about what the donation will help out with.
They said that they would like to donate girl scout cookies to non-profit organization, to
send out in care packages.
Mayor Penserga asked that they leave their contact information with Eleanor.
Vice Mayor Cruz said that she is proud of the girls, and she would like to provide some
community support funds towards the girls, and they will do what they can to support them.
Steve Overture spoke about developments that were built in the past, and about density
and height of buildings.
Cindy Falco Di Corrado stated that she was called a name last week and that it should have
been addressed. She showed a symbol and said that she wants that painted on the road,
and explained what it means. She asked for her religion to be respected and asked how
she can get her project done. She spoke about the LGBTQ+ flag on the road and how
much has been spent on that flag. She referenced the minutes and said that there is
information missing.
Neil Richardson stated that he has been waiting patiently for Boynton Beach to figure out
what to build on this property. He said that the residents of SE 2nd Avenue are disappointed
and they need to figure out what they are going to do.
Barbara Ready stated that she chairs the Historic Resources Preservation Board (NRPB)
and she is the First Vice President and Programming Chair of the Historical Society and
spoke about a program coming up regarding Florida's underground railroad. She said that
she is concerned about the development that is being proposed for the downtown. She
commented that we do not need apartments, because people are not going to come here
for that.
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Mark Myer stated that he is the President of Inca and spoke about the reduced frontage
changes and inconsistencies. He spoke about the workforce housing amendment concerns
too.
Bradley Miller, Urban Design Studio, representing Time Equities, stated that from the
commercial standpoint, they have listened, heard, talked, and they have already started
talking about increasing to 70% commercial space through their plans. He stated that it is
going from 62 units per acre to 62.5 units per acre. He said that staff is doing a wonderful
job with workforce housing.
Robert Singer, with Time Equities, spoke about workforce housing and their proposal. He
said that they hear the residents and Commission and they want to deliver what the City
wants. He mentioned that they will be forced to reduce their residential units on the ground
floor. He commented that two of the ordinances are important, for the deal they currently
have.
Ernest Mignoli stated that he thinks that they are going to lose their building and the building
next door because of the code violations. He said that the City does not do anything about
it. He talked about the Special Magistrate meetings. He said that there are two cases
against him, and about employees making complaints about him.
No virtual comments.
5. Administrative
A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on
City Advisory Boards.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Cruz moved to table the Senior Advisory Board appointment. Commissioner
Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Penserga mentioned the openings in different Boards that are available.
Commissioner Turkin stated that we should not delay appointing someone because
of political reasons. He asked for the Clerk's Office to check if there is another position
available, because it was announced at last night's P&D Meeting that someone
resigned.
Assistant City Attorney Sean Swartz said that if a resignation of a position is confirmed
then the position would be available.
City Clerk De Jesus further explained the resignation process.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to appoint William Cwynar to the Alternate position on the
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Planning and Development Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
B. Continue discussion on rescheduling the Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Commission Meeting to Thursday, March 9, 2023 due to a scheduling
conflict with Palm Beach County Days taking place March 7-8, 2023.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to reschedule the Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Commission
Meeting to Thursday, March 9, 2023. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion.
City Manager Dugger stated that you usually get a day prior and after for travel. He
stated another alternate date is March 131h but noted that the City Clerk will have an
early day the next day, due to the election.
Mayor Penserga said that it is impractical to reschedule to March 13th since there are
two people on the Board that are up for election.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay motioned to change the Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Commission
Meeting to Thursday, March 9, 2023. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Proposed Resolution No. R23-013 - Amend the FY 2022-2023 budget to
adjust budgeted appropriations and revenue sources in order to revise the
spending authority for the General Fund Special Events, Marketing
Department and Public Information Department into three separate
divisions, and the Building Fund (130) will also be amended for
procurement of additional vehicles.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R23-014- Approve and authorize the City
Manager to sign the Urban Search and Rescue grant agreement between
the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management and the City of
Boynton Beach for the Urban Search and Rescue Grant.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R23-015 - Authorize the City Manager to sign
Agreement with Property Registration Champions, LLC., dba
PROCHAMPS for registration and monitoring services based on the
Request for Quote No. DEV23-021R Administrator of Record for
Abandoned, Foreclosed, Vacant Properties within the City.
D. Approve the purchase of site furnishings for Ocean Front Park from Upbeat
Site Furnishings, an Anova Company, as a sole source vendor. The
estimated expenditure is $67,143.96.
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E. Legal Expenses - December 2022 - Information at the request of the City
Commission. No action required.
F. Approve change orders to purchase 2023 vehicles from Duval Ford. These
purchases were previously approved by Commission for the purchase of
2022 model vehicles that have been discontinued.
G. Approve minutes from the January 17, 2023 City Commission Meeting.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Cruz moved to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Kelley
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Proposed Resolution No. R23-016- Approve utilizing GSA contract GS-
07F-173GA and Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with
Broadcast Systems Inc of Pompano Beach, FL. for the purchase of IT
services for support and maintenance for Citywide cameras, access
control, Real Time Crime Center technology and Fire Station 2, 3, 4, 5 -
Cameras CIP Project from Broadcast Systems, in the amount of up to
$211,635.00.
B. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/ or piggy-backs for the
procurement of services and/or commodities over $100,000 as described
in the written report for February 7, 2023- "Request for Extensions and/or
Piggybacks."
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to approve the Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000.
Vice Mayor Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
8. Public Hearing-None
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 Planning Agency
and City Commission.
9. City Manager's Report- None
10. Unfinished Business- None
11. New Business
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A. Consider the recommendation from the Recreation & Parks Advisory
Board to rename the Boynton Beach Tennis Center to the Boynton Beach
Tennis and Pickleball Center in order to highlight the addition of six
permanent pickleball courts installed at the Tennis Center.
Kacy Young, Recreation and Parks Director, gave an overview of the ordinance
regarding renaming City facilities. He explained why they would like to change the
name to what is being presented.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to approve the renaming of the Boynton Beach Tennis Center
to the Boynton Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. Vice Mayor Cruz seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Cruz asked for an update of what happened to the courts and what was
spent to update these courts. She asked if they have a new date for the ribbon cutting
ceremony.
Mr. Young explained what they did to change the courts over to the pickleball courts.
He said that they are looking at March 4, 2023 for the ribbon cutting.
Commissioner Kelley asked about the process to rename the center, what needs to
be changed and the cost.
Mr. Young said that the first step was consensus from the Commission, then getting
the word out on social media, and then they will work on changing signage.
Mayor Penserga asked Mr. Young if he will come back with more information about
the changes.
Mr. Young responded yes.
In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Turkin requested a 5-minute recess at 8:16 PM. The meeting reconvened
at 8:21 PM.
12. Legal
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 23-001 - First Reading - Approve modifications
to the existing methodology for the Payment in Lieu of Workforce Housing
Units program; to include an FAR bonus; and to clarify the receiving areas
for height, FAR, and density bonuses (CDRV 23-001) by amending LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 1 . Art II. Sec 2.C.11. In-Lieu and
Off-Site Options (related to the Workforce Housing Program).
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Attorney City Attorney Swartz read the ordinance into the record.
Ms. Amanda Radigan, Director of Planning and Zoning, spoke about the Workforce
Housing Payment in Lieu Amendment as follows: current workforce housing program;
challenges & proposed amendments; and questions.
Mayor Penserga stated that what he has heard so far is what he would support. He
spoke about the sliding scale.
Commissioner Hay stated that he is happy that the FAR went up only .5, not 50%.
He said that he does support this, because they do need more workforce housing.
Ms. Radigan said that they are using the County's AMI and said that it is industry
standards to do so.
Vice Mayor Cruz spoke about revamping this program, because it is not successful.
She asked what the current amount of money is in that fund.
Ms. Radigan said the last she heard, it was between $70K-100K, but she can get the
information.
Vice Mayor Cruz said that with $90K you cannot purchase property. She asked if this
is passed, that they are not actually building properties.
Ms. Radigan said that these funds could be used for whatever they want, such as
purchasing a property, etc.
Vice Mayor Cruz spoke about new language that is being proposed.
Ms. Radigan stated that this is not new, it is being reiterated.
Vice Mayor Cruz stated that in general, the Board needs to focus on the actual
problem. She asked how do we determine when a unit gets more density.
Ms. Radigan clarified that it is not part of this program and does not affect this
ordinance. She explained the density code.
There was discussion regarding density.
Commissioner Turkin thanked Staff for working on this project. He said that this is a
conversation that we need to go more in depth with.
Ms. Radigan spoke about grants that can help with building more properties. She
explained the additional .5 FAR.
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Commissioner Turkin spoke about discouraging density.
Mayor Penserga spoke about recognizing, protecting, and preserving our current
affordable housing stock.
Commissioner Kelley asked how we have a Comp plan that does not match our LDR.
Ms. Radigan explained the difference and said that it is designed that way.
Commissioner Kelley spoke about bringing in funding to the City that would be
beneficial. She spoke about figuring out what is working and what is not working.
Ms. Radigan spoke about doing a workshop, because there is a lot of information,
and it is complex. She spoke about having an increase on the in-lieu of fee.
There was further discussion regarding the in-lieu of fee.
Commissioner Hay asked to allow public comment on this item.
Mayor Penserga stated that he would rather stick to the rules.
Commissioner Turkin supported Commissioner Hay.
Mayor Penserga said there are not enough votes to open public comment and there
will be more times for them to speak. He noted they had a chance to speak earlier as
well.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to approve Ordinance No. 23-001 . Commissioner Kelley
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 23-002 - First Reading - Approve modifications
(CDRV 23-002) amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
Chapter 3. Zoning, to modify requirements for commercial frontage within
the Boynton Beach Boulevard Overlay.
Assistant City Attorney Swartz read the ordinance into the record.
Ms. Radigan spoke about the following: overview and current conditions; proposed
amendments; and questions.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he is not a fan of reducing the commercial frontage.
He said that the practical approach is to switch the percentages, which would make
sense. He mentioned that he would not support what is in front of him right now.
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Ms. Radigan spoke about the zoning in the area that they are speaking about.
Vice Mayor Cruz stated that she opposes this. She spoke about prioritizing the
downtown core and keeping their dollars here.
Commissioner Hay asked about the pedestrian zone.
Ms. Radigan responded that they are measured from the back of curb and are
required.
Commissioner Hay stated that he initially thought about changing it past Seacrest
and said he would support leaving it at 70% commercial and 30% active.
Commissioner Kelley said that it is too soon to make changes.
Commissioner Hay asked if the sidewalks are being widen.
Ms. Radigan stated as far as a different ordinance there is a different requirement,
but they are not being changed for this.
Vice Mayor Cruz asked if sidewalk sizes changes.
Ms. Radigan stated yes, depending on the areas, and she explained what the zones
are and what the sidewalk requirements are for the respective areas.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he would like to see the options for this area.
Ms. Radigan clarified what this ordinance is proposing to change.
There was further discussion regarding sidewalks.
Mayor Penserga said that he will not support this ordinance. He spoke about being
practical with the amendments.
Vice Mayor Cruz spoke about a survey that was done last year and the response was
that the residents want more restaurants and retail.
There was discussion regarding uses of the spaces in the downtown; Boynton Beach
Boulevard being a hurricane evacuation route; quantifiable percentage being the
same; pedestrian zone requirements; and flexibility.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Cruz moved to approve Ordinance No. 23-002. Commissioner Kelley
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion did not pass (0-5).
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C. Proposed Ordinance No. 23-003 - First Reading- Approve modifications
(CDRV 23-003) amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
Chapter 2. Land Development Process, Article II. Planning and Zoning
Division Services, Section 2. Standard Applications, to establish a process
for proposed Development Agreements.
Assistant City Attorney Swartz read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Radigan spoke about the following: overview; proposed amendments; and
questions.
Commissioner Turkin asked if this is only for sites with 15 acres+.
Ms. Radigan responded yes and mentioned the eligible properties.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he does not see an issue with this.
Vice Mayor Cruz asked if it is possible for a 15+ acre property to not secure a building
permit for 6 years.
Ms. Radigan responded no and explained the requirements.
Commissioner Hay said that he will support this item.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Ordinance No. 23-003. Commissioner Hay
seconded the motion.
Vice Cruz asked about line #4 and for legal clarification. She recommended adding to
language "up to 72 months" to secure a building permit for vertical construction.
Ms. Radigan clarified the code currently includes that language within the actual
standards.
In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
13. Future Agenda Items
A. Approval of Variance (ZNCV 23-002) of Part III, Chapter 4, Article II,
Section 4.B.3.c — Urban Landscape Buffer (Type 2), to grant a variance of
seven (7) feet from the required twelve (12) foot buffer, to allow for a five
(5) foot wide landscape buffer, and the elimination of the requirement to
provide a six (6) foot tall masonry wall. - Tabled until February 21, 2023
B. Continued discussion regarding a potential park in Leisureville and
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creating a Restrictive Covenant on this parcel, requested by Vice Mayor
Cruz. — TBD
C. Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Funds, requested by Mayor
Penserga — TBD
D. Continue discussion on adding a new sister city, requested by
Commissioner Turkin — TBD
E. Consider revised local rules for approval. -TBD
F. Discussion regarding installing a coral reef at Oceanfront Park, requested
by Commissioner Turkin — TBD
G. Review Advisory Board Ordinance, requested by Commissioner Kelley. —
TBD
H. Discussion regarding future cemetery lots in Boynton Beach, requested by
Commissioner Hay- TBD
I. Discussion for Ordinance regarding tints for paraphernalia shops,
requested by Commissioner Turkin - TBD Adjournment
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hay seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 PM.
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