Minutes 05-16-23 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, May 16, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Ty Penserga Daniel Dugger City Manager
Vice Mayor Thomas Turkin Mike Cirullo, City Attorney
Commissioner Angela Cruz Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk
Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay
Commissioner Aimee Kelley
1 . Openings
A. Call to Order - Mayor Ty Penserga
Mayor Penserga called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call
Deputy City Clerk Tammy Stanzione called the roll. A quorum was present.
Invocation by Commissioner Woodrow Hay.
Invocation was given by Commissioner Woodrow Hay.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Angela Cruz.
Commissioner Angela Cruz led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Agenda Approval:
1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections
2. Adoption
Commissioner Hay requested to move Item 12B before Consent Agenda.
Vice Mayor Turkin requested to move Item 3D after Information Items.
Commissioner Cruz requested to add the creation of a grant program to help HOAs with
street-calming initiatives to Future Agenda.
Mayor Penserga requested to add a discussion about repealing three historical Ordinances
to Future Agenda. He noted that they are Ordinance 37, Ordinance 47, and Ordinance 136
and further summarized each Ordinance.
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Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Vice Mayor Turkin
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Other
A. Informational Items by members of the City Commission.
Commissioner Cruz had no disclosures.
Vice Mayor Turkin had no disclosures. He stated that he attended the Awards Ceremony at
Boynton Beach High School.
Commissioner Hay stated that he also attended the Awards Ceremony at the Boynton Beach
High School. He announced the unveiling of the monument in the park off MLK Boulevard.
Commissioner Kelley described the Business Over Brews networking events and thanked
Mr. Durgan for starting to program. She stated that she attended the ribbon cutting for a new
executive suites, opened by two Boynton Beach sisters.
Mayor Penserga said that he attended the events previously mentioned. He thanked the
Boynton Beach High School and Choir. He mentioned that he attended an Asian American
Heritage Month event at the White House. He recognized the work of Community Standards
Specialist Calim Estime. He read an email from a resident regarding Mr. Estime.
Mr. Estime thanked the Commission for the recognition.
3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations
D. Presentation - 2023 Florida Legislative Session Updates.
Legislative update by Florida Senator Lori Berman, District 26, and Florida House
Representative Joseph Casello, District 90.
Heard out of order.
Senator Berman provided an update on the Legislative Session. She said that the Florida
budget is $117B, it was voted on unanimously, and she reviewed some highlights. She noted
that the Boynton Beach appropriation, for the Fire Rescue Alerting upgrade for $800,000,
remained in the budget. She summarized the tax bill and reserves. She expressed concern
about the school voucher bill and its effect on public schools. She described the Live Local
Act and Hometown Heroes Program. She said that she was concerned about the Permit-
Less Carry bill.
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Representative Casello stated that $41B of the $117B budget came from the Federal
government. He said that there were 1 ,828 bills filed and the legislature passed a little over
300 bills. He summarized the following bills: HB 359 and SB 540; HB 653 and SB 718; HB
37 and SB 774; HB 89 and SB 512; and HB 1407.
Commissioner Kelley said that it has been a troubling session. She stated that every year
they fight for Home Rule. She thanked Senator Berman and Representative Casello for their
work.
Representative Casello further spoke about unions.
Commissioner Hay asked if there has been discussion at the State level concerning
homelessness.
Representative Casello responded no.
Senator Berman agreed and said that the homeless crisis was not discussed once.
Commissioner Hay asked about the topic of building height.
Senator Berman said that if affordable housing is included in a commercial or industrial zone
building, there are no restriction on building height.
Vice Mayor Turkin spoke about how SB 798 would have eliminated jobs and impacted the
City's budget.
Commissioner Cruz said that she is sad about SB 102 and local officials should be making
local decisions. She asked if anything could be done to undue the preemption part of the bill.
Senator Berman said that laws can always been repealed, but they need 51% of the
Legislature's vote.
Mayor Penserga thanked them for the presentation.
A. Proclamation of Haitian Flag Day and Haitian Heritage Month.
Acknowledge and honor the Haitian residents of Boynton Beach by proclaiming
Haitian Flag Day and Haitian Heritage Month. The proclamation will be accepted
by Dayana Rios, from Plumosa School of the Arts.
Mayor Penserga read the Proclamation. The Proclamation was accepted by Dayana Rios
from Plumosa School of the Arts.
B. Announce Spinning for Safety Bicycle Safety Event.
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In recognition of Bicycle Safety Month, the Recreation and Parks Department is
partnering with the Boynton Beach Police Department to host Spinning for Safety
on Saturday, May 20th, starting at 9:00 AM at the Ezell Hester Jr. Community
Center at 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. This event is free and open to the public.
Mayor Penserga announced the event.
C. Announce the Flag Placing Ceremony and the Memorial Day Veterans Ceremony.
The Boynton Beach Veterans Task Force will host a Flag Placing Ceremony on
Friday, May 26, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. at the Boynton Beach Memorial Park at 1611 S.
Seacrest Blvd. The Task Force will be placing flags at the graves of all veterans
currently laid to rest at the park. Volunteers are welcome to assist with flag
placements.
The Memorial Day Veterans Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, 2023 at
2:00 P.M. at Boynton Beach Memorial Park located at 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd. This
event is hosted by the Boynton Beach Veterans Task Force and the City of Boynton
Beach and is free and open to the public.
Mayor Penserga announced the two ceremonies.
E. Presentation - Senior Advisory Board Annual Report.
Boynton Beach Senior Advisory Board to provide annual board report to the City
Commission.
Marcia Levine, Boynton Beach Senior Advisory Board Chair, introduced herself and invited
the other Board members to the podium for introductions. She recognized the passing of
Board Member Judi Lyman.
Ms. Levine reviewed the 2023 Senior Advisory Board Members and Alternates. She spoke
about the following 2022-2023 accomplishments: The Senior Resource List; Senior Citizens
Day Proclamation; Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Elder Care
Program funding; 2023 Martin Luther King Day Service and Celebration participation; 2023
Annual Black History Luncheon participation; Pride Trip's LGBT+ Elder Health, Wellness and
Resources Expo participation; Community Outreach; and Juneteenth participation. She
reviewed the following Future Initiatives: First Friday Music; Senior Dance Party; Senior Art
Event; "Signature Event"; and Senior Discount Offers List. She said that all initiatives have
been done without a budget. She invited the City Commission to a Board Meeting to provide
thoughts and feedback.
Mayor Penserga commended the Board.
Commissioner Cruz thanked them for the presentation and for honoring Judi Lyman. She
stated that she requested a budget amendment to add funding to the Senior Center.
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Vice Mayor Turkin thanked the Board and said that they are setting the example of what the
City's Advisory Boards should be doing. He said that he would support a budget for their
initiatives.
Commissioner Hay said that he will try to make an upcoming Advisory Board Meeting. He
also said that he supports a budget request.
Commissioner Kelley thanked the Board for their report. She said that her hope is that the
Senior Center will start partnering with them, since the funding is there. She said the Senior
Center's goal should be looking outward and the gap needs to be bridged. She said that they
discussed having daytime events during the week at their Strategic Planning Workshop.
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)
Cindy Falco DiCorrado read the rules of flag raising and said that the American flag needs
to always be on top. She read a portion of the Second Amendment. She distributed copies
of the Constitution to the dais. She said that she reached out to the City months ago about
putting an emblem on the road and received a sassy response back from the City Clerk. She
said it was disrespectful and she did not receive an answer.
Harry Woodworth gave kudos to the City Manager for responding to INCA calls. He said that
the recent meeting re-established some trust. He stated that the workorder software works.
He noted that he attended the Strategy Workshop on Saturday and they had to complain to
have the agenda modified to include public input. He said that there is no point of having a
meeting with no public input and encouraged them to do better for the next meeting.
Brother Victor Norfus introduced himself as a member of the Historic Preservation Board. He
noted that they are approaching the 100-year anniversary of segregation and asked for a
historical park. He asked for an area behind Veteran's Park to recognize significant Boynton
Beach residents, specifically past resident, Reverend Butler.
Thomas Febu, AKA Nature, said that he is the owner of the plantation and spoke about
paradise.
Steven B. Grant joined virtually. He spoke about the budget for the upcoming year. He
commented on Ordinance 316.212 regarding golf carts. He said that they need more safe
avenues for e-mobility travel. He asked if the Quantum Park District is still inactive. He said
that it has been a few years and there is not enough funding in the City budget for that district.
He suggested working with a non-profit to develop Eco Park. He asked if the City is doing
anything for Armed Forces Day. He spoke about the renaming of Fire Station 1 .
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Mayor Penserga closed Public Audience.
5. Administrative - None
Vice Mayor Turkin asked the next Strategic Planning Workshop to include public input.
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B. Proposed Ordinance No. 23-010- First Reading- Historical Designation of 413 NE
12th Avenue.
Approve the request from Dr. Martha Light Meeks, the property owner for the
designation of 413 NE 12th Avenue, and the addition of the c.1941 Wood Frame
Vernacular, one-story single-family house to the City's Local Registry of Historic
Sites.
Heard out of order.
City Attorney Cirullo read the title into the record.
Jae Eun Kim, Principal Planner, provided an overview of the Historic Preservation Program.
She reviewed the following information: character features; additions/alterations; and
qualification for designation.
Commissioner Kelley asked about the benefits of designating a home as historic.
Ms. Kim said that indirect benefits could be increased tourism and local schools studying
historical the elements of the home. She stated that the LDR gives some additional flexibility
concerning land development. She added that grants and funding are available for
restoration.
Commissioner Hay asked if the location meets the requirements.
Ms. Kim responded yes.
Vice Mayor Turkin asked about tax advantages.
Ms. Kim said that they can apply for property tax exemption.
Mayor Penserga stated that he supports this item. He noted that the Second Reading will
include public input.
Motion:
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Commissioner Hay moved to approve Ordinance No. 23-010. Vice Mayor Turkin seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Proposed Resolution No. R23-054- Nuisance Abatement Lien
Assess the cost of nuisance abatement on properties within the City of Boynton
Beach.
B. Sole source purchase of Yokogawa meters and meter components from Classic
Controls, Inc.
Authorize spending for the amount of $96,800 with Classic Controls, Inc. as the
sole source supplier of Yokogawa meters and meter components for Water
Treatment Plants and Water Wells.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R23-055- Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach
County First Responders related "PSAP" (9-1-1 public safety answering point).
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Interlocal
Agreement between Palm Beach County First Responders related "PSAP" (9-1-1
public safety answering point).
D. Proposed Resolution No. R23-056- Boynton Beach Fire and Police Dock Phase 2.
Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution with Florida Inland
Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program for Phase 2 of the Boynton
Beach Fire and Police Dock.
E. Task Order No. CRSUTL-01-2023 for Community Rating System 2023 Annual
Recertification.
Approve Task Order No. CRSUTL-01-2023 with Lori Lehr, Inc. in the amount of
$78,500.00 in accordance with RFQ No. UTL23-001 , Community Rating System
(CRS) and Climate Resilience Planning Professional Support Services awarded by
City Commission on May 2, 2023 for tasks associated with the Community Rating
System 2023 yearly recertification.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R23-057- Award RFP No. EV23-023 - Fireworks
Displays. Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with
Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Co. of Boca Raton, FL as a result of RFP No.
EV23-023 for the Fourth of July Fireworks displays for 2023 and 2024, with an
additional three (3) one-year options to renew.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R23-058- Police Department Security Agreement with
The School Board of Palm Beach County
Approve and authorize the proper City officials to sign a security agreement and
Addendum concerning "Student Information", between The School Board of Palm
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Beach County and the City of Boynton Beach. The agreement provides Boynton
Beach Police Officers at designated schools within the City of Boynton Beach while
the School District works to hire additional full-time school Police Officers.
H. Purchase of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for the East Water Treatment Plant.
Approve the purchase of two (2) variable frequency drives (VFDs) from Graybar
Electric, Inc. in the amount of $88,720.00 through OMNIA Partners/Insight Public
Sector government pricing for the East Water Treatment Plant - High Service
Pumps No. 5 & 6 Improvements project.
I. Proposed Resolution No. R23-059- Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County
for Joint Participation - Highview Road from Summit Road to Overlook Road.
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement
for Joint Participation with Palm Beach County for the relocation of utilities and the
construction of utility adjustments on Highview Road from Summit Road to Overlook
Road in the amount of $82,281.25, which includes a 25% contingency.
J. Proposed Resolution No. R23-060- General Consulting Services - Amendment and
Extension.
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendments with the Eleven
Consultants as a result of RFQ No. 046-2821-17/TP for General Consulting
Services, and approve an extension of no more than 180 days with each Consultant
or until new RFQ is executed whichever is less.
K. Proposed Resolution No. R23-061- Land Use Agreement- Journey Church Parking
Lot (July 4, 2023).
Authorize the Mayor to sign a land use agreement between the City of Boynton
Beach and Journey Church for the 4th of July event on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
L. Proposed Resolution No. R23-062- Land Use Agreement - 3301 Quantum Parking
Lot (July 4, 2023).
Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a land use agreement between the City
of Boynton Beach and 3301 Quantum Owner LLC for the 4th of July event on
Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
M. Rankings for RFQ No. UTL23-007 for Town of Hypoluxo Septic to Sewer -
Progressive Design Build (PDB) - Grant Funded.
Approve the rankings as recommended by the Selection Committee and authorize
City staff to conduct negotiations with Foster Marine Contractors, the recommended
top ranked proposer in response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No.
UTL23-007 for Town of Hypoluxo Septic to Sewer- Progressive Design Build (PDB)
- Grant Funded. At the completion of negotiations, the contract will be brought back
to the Commission for approval.
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N. Sole source purchase of Polyphosphate Corrosion Inhibitor from American Water
Chemicals, Inc.
Authorize spending for the amount of$79,000 with American Water Chemicals, Inc.
as the sole source supplier of AWC A-782 Polyphosphate Corrosion-Inhibitor for
Water Treatment Plants.
0. Single source purchase of Antiscalant for nanofiltration water treatment from
American Water Chemicals, Inc.
Authorize spending for the amount of$66,000 with American Water Chemicals, Inc.
as the single source supplier of AWC A-102-Plus Antiscalant for the West Water
Treatment Plant.
P. Proposed Resolution No. R23-065- Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
City and SEIU Florida Public Services Union, CTW, CLC, and Blue Collar
Bargaining Unit.
The City Manager recommends approval for Commission to ratify SEIU Collective
Bargaining Agreement for May 1 , 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Q. Proposed Resolution No. R23-066- Grant Agreement for the Marketing and Digital
Connectivity Small Business Grant Program, for Mancave for Men Boynton Beach
LLC.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Grant Agreement for the
Marketing and Digital Connectivity Small Business Grant Program funding in the
amount of $2,500 for Mancave for Men Boynton Beach LLC.
R. Drive Safe Boynton
Approve six (6) Drive Safe Boynton installations with Atlantic Southern Paving in
the amount of $80,153.30, in accordance with the Asphalt and Sidewalk
Rehabilitation Contract Bid No. PWE22-008, awarded by Commission on April 5,
2022, to provide permanent speed humps and pavement markings.
S. Purchases for over $10,000 for April 2023.
Accept written report to the Commission for purchases over $10,000 for the month
of April 2023.
T. Commission Meeting Minutes.
Approve minutes from the April 18, 2023 City Commission Meeting.
Mayor Perserga pulled Items 6P and 6R.
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Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
P. Proposed Resolution No. R23-065- Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
City and SEIU Florida Public Services Union, CTW, CLC, and Blue Collar
Bargaining Unit.
The City Manager recommends approval for Commission to ratify SEIU Collective
Bargaining Agreement for May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Tennille DeCoste, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, noted that a
significant change is the change from October — September to May 1 — April 30, 2026. She
said that paid parental leave will go in effect this May. She reviewed changes to the
agreement and budget impact.
Commissioner Cruz said that she is happy to see the changes, especially for the blue-collar
workers.
Vice Mayor Turkin said that this makes the City marketable. He stated that he liked the front-
loaded increase in the first year and increase in allowances, and that this is a win-win.
Commissioner Hay asked how they compare to other cities after the changes.
Ms. DeCoste responded that there is still work to be done, but they need to work within their
budget. She said that there are other cities that are higher, but it is a step towards fixing what
should have been fixed a long time ago.
Commissioner Kelley agreed that the City should continue to make changes and take steps
forward, to show the employees how much they are appreciated.
Mayor Penserga said that he is happy about the changes and correcting the past.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to approve Resolution No. R23-065. Vice Mayor Turkin seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
R. Drive Safe Boynton
Approve six (6) Drive Safe Boynton installations with Atlantic Southern Paving in
the amount of $80,153.30, in accordance with the Asphalt and Sidewalk
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Rehabilitation Contract Bid No. PWE22-008, awarded by Commission on April 5,
2022, to provide permanent speed humps and pavement markings.
Mario Guzman, Director of Public Works, stated that this is to approve six (6) different
applications, including 16 additional speed humps, additional markings, and ADA crosswalks.
He reviewed the locations and stated that they were vetted through the Drive Safe Program.
Commissioner Cruz said that she is happy to see two of the projects in District I. She stated
that they need more, but thanked him for the work so far.
Vice Mayor Turkin thanked the staff. He asked how many speed humps will be on SE 31st
Mr. Guzman responded that he will get the exact answer for Vice Mayor Turkin.
Vice Mayor Turkin said that he is still getting feedback that the temporary speed hump is not
resolving the issue.
Commissioner Hay said that it is long overdue. He asked about the goal.
Mr. Guzman said that it is resident-driven but limited by the budget. He mentioned that there
is an immediate impact in slowing down vehicles.
Commissioner Hay asked how high the speed humps are in the middle and noted that some
of them are smooth and cars go right over them. He said that the temporary ones are more
effective than the permanent speed humps.
Mr. Guzman said that the middle of speed humps is 5 inches tall.
Commissioner Kelley said that the Drive Safe presentation was helpful at the last meeting.
Mayor Penserga thanked staff for the good work and reiterated that this is resident driven.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Item 6R. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Proposed Resolution No. R23-063- Operational purchase of NAPA for
vehicle/equipment parts.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement for the operational
purchase of a source of supply for certain auto, truck, and bus parts by Genuine Parts
Company, in accordance with the terms & conditions set forth in the Sourcewell and
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NAPA Contract No. 110520-GPC, in the amount of $892,588 with an annual
expenditure of $1,200,000 for the length of the contract. The Sourcewell Contract
satisfies the City's Procurement requirements.
B. Verizon Connect Telematics System for City Vehicles.
Approve an annual blanket purchase order with Verizon Connect for telematics on City
vehicles, piggybacking the State of Florida Department of Management Services
Contract #DMA-19/20-006C for the length of contract term which expires on August
23, 2026, with an estimated annual expenditure of $225,000.
C. Approve a purchase order for the Boynton Beach Blvd. 20-inch Sanitary Sewer Project
Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining.
Requesting Commission to approve expenditure with Granite Inliner, LLC as the lowest
pre-qualified bidder as determined by review of bids submitted on April 7, 2023 for the
Boynton Beach Blvd. 20-inch Sanitary Sewer Project in response to the Request for
Bids for Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining, (Bid No. ITB 01-CIPP2-23) in the amount of
$699,780.00 plus a 10% contingency of $69,978.00 if needed for staff approval of
change orders for unforeseen conditions for a total expenditure of $769,758.00 based
on unit costs provided by Granite Inliner, LLC.
D. Purchase Order for 8-inch Sanitary Sewer Repair.
Approve a Confirming Purchase Order for $297,352.00 issued to Johnson-Davis Inc.,
for the emergency repair of an 8-inch gravity sewer main.
E. Resurfacing and Traffic Calming on North Railroad Ave, NE 11th, 12th, and 13th
Avenues.
Approve Task Order 158 with Atlantic Southern Paving in the amount of $337,382.70
in accordance with the Asphalt and Sidewalk Rehabilitation Contract (Annual Contract)
Bid No PWE22-008, awarded by Commission on April 5, 2022, to provide asphalt and
sidewalk rehabilitation to NE 11th Ave, NE 12th Ave, NE 13th Ave and N Railroad Ave
between Seacrest Blvd and the FEC Railroad.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R23-064- Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton
Beach and the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for the Use of Unit
8 at The Heart of Boynton Shops for the Neighborhood Officer Policing (NOP) Program
and associated Lease Agreement with Wells Landing Apartments, LLC for Unit 8.
Approving and authorizing the proper City officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency for the Use of Unit 8 at The Heart of Boynton Shops for the
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Neighborhood Officer Policing (NOP) Program and the associated Lease Agreement
with Wells Landing Apartments, LLC for Unit 8.
G. Piggyback of Buyboard Contract with Boundtree Medical for the City's medical
supplies.
Approve piggyback of Buyboard Contract 704-23 with Boundtree Medical for the City's
medical supplies on an as needed basis with an estimated annual purchase of
$150,000. The Buyboard procurement process satisfies the City's competitive bid
requirements.
H. Task Order UT-3E-07 for West Architecture + Design, LLC to complete design for the
Utilities Administration building renovations at 124 East Woolbright Road.
Approve Task Order UT-3E-07 for West Architecture + Design, LLC to provide
Architectural and Engineering (Structural and MEP) services to renovate the existing
Utilities Administration Building, 124 E. Woolbright Road in the amount of$130,290.00.
Commissioner Hay pulled Item 7A.
Motion:
Commissioner Cruz moved to approve the remainder of Bids and Purchases over $100,000.
Vice Mayor Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7A. Proposed Resolution No. R23-063- Operational purchase of NAPA for
vehicle/equipment parts.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement for the operational
purchase of a source of supply for certain auto, truck, and bus parts by Genuine Parts
Company, in accordance with the terms & conditions set forth in the Sourcewell and
NAPA Contract No. 110520-GPC, in the amount of $892,588 with an annual
expenditure of $1,200,000 for the length of the contract. The Sourcewell Contract
satisfies the City's Procurement requirements.
Mr. Guzman explained the supply chain issues. He said that the opportunity costs will be
greater through this agreement. He commented that this will free up the time for City staff.
Commissioner Hay asked about the square footage.
Mr. Guzman said that they will be housed within the existing shop. He noted that they will no
longer own the inventory and NAPA will be buying their current inventory.
Commissioner Kelley asked about the agreement terms.
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Mr. Guzman said that he believes it is three years with two one-year renewals, but he will
confirm via email.
Commissioner Kelley said that it is good to save money and be more productive.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to approve the Resolution R23-063. Commissioner Kelley
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Cruz stepped away from the
dais.
10. Unfinished Business
A. Continue discussion & selection of Ukraine Sister City. Tabled from the April
18, 2023 City Commission Meeting.
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to remove the item from the table. Vice Mayor Turkin seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Vice Mayor Turkin said that he is comfortable moving forward and mentioned his preferred
option of Chornomorske.
The rest of the Commission agreed with Vice Mayor Turkin's recommended City.
Mayor Penserga opened public audience. No one came forth. He closed public audience.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approved Item 10A. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Matos clarified the next steps.
11. New Business
A. Discussion regarding Ordinance for giving preference to local businesses.
Discussion requested by Commissioner Cruz.
Mara Frederiksen, Director of Financial Services, said that her and Kristeena Pinto,
Purchasing Manager, do not have a presentation but are available to answer questions.
Commissioner Cruz said that she was speaking to local business owners and was asked
about why there is preference in Delray Beach but not in Boynton Beach. She reviewed the
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policy language and proposed a 30% preference. She asked how many local businesses the
ordinance has helped secure government contracts.
Ms. Pinto spoke about a recent award to a local business for the Hester Center. She said
that they awarded $1.7M to local businesses in 2022 and $2.2M this year, to date. She said
that she is working with the ITS department on a database.
Commissioner Cruz asked about the bid process.
Ms. Pinto said that their department would receive three quotes and the lowest would be
selected for goods and services, for bids under $50,000.
Commissioner Cruz asked about advertising.
Ms. Pinto said that the Procurement site links to the bidding platform for formal solicitations.
Commissioner Cruz read the ordinance policy language under 2D and asked for clarification
on "purchasing requirements."
Ms. Pinto explained the required documents.
Commissioner Cruz asked how a local business would know a contract is available to bid.
Ms. Pinto replied that they would not know, which is why they are trying to create a database,
so the Departments have a list of vendors.
Commissioner Cruz read her proposed language change for the policy. She asked how
effective the 5% preference has been.
Ms. Pinto said that not many and noted that only 45 businesses are receiving solicitations in
their current system.
Commissioner Cruz requested increased advertising to local businesses and supporting the
local economy.
Vice Mayor Turkin said that he disagrees with a 30% preference. He stated it is not financially
responsible, but supports an increase over 5%, and that he likes the idea of a streamlined
database.
Commissioner Hay agreed with Vice Mayor Turkin. He asked how often a local vendor is
close to the 5%.
Deputy City Andrew Mack said that he has not seen it often on larger projects. He noted that
they can do a better job advertising the opportunities.
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Commissioner Kelley said that the focus should be under $50,000. She stated that the
database is great, and encouraged continued outreach to local businesses to bid. She
mentioned that she is not comfortable changing the percentage for opportunities over
$50,000.
Commissioner Cruz said that her 30% recommendation was taken out of context. She noted
that she was proposing a tangible way to better support local businesses.
Deputy City Manager Mack said that they could host a popup event for local vendors.
Ms. Frederiksen shared that in FY22 they awarded 40 local vendors and in FY23 they
awarded 30 vendors.
Ms. Pinto said that they also participated in a recent vendor event in Palm Beach Gardens.
Mayor Penserga said that staff has sufficient direction to come back with an update.
City Manager Dugger said that they should focus on contracts under $50K.
Mayor Penserga asked Counsel for next steps.
City Attorney Cirullo said that City Manager Dugger can bring back a redlined policy for the
Commission to review. He stated that it is not codified as an ordinance.
Commissioner Cruz said that she would like to have a specific ordinance.
Vice Mayor Turkin agreed with proposing an ordinance. He suggested creating a tier system
with a dollar amount so there is not a huge increase in cost to the City.
Commissioner Hay supports an ordinance.
Commissioner Kelley said that she would like to hear from Ms. Frederiksen what makes
sense financially.
Ms. Frederiksen said that they can bring that information back.
B. Discussion Regarding Minimum Unit Size.
Staff has completed a preliminary review of near-by municipality regulations as they
relate to minimum unit sizes for multifamily and mixed-use projects, requested by
Commissioner Cruz.
Amanda Radigan, Planning and Zoning Director, introduced the item. She summarized the
other municipalities they looked at and reviewed the commonalities. She reviewed the
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recently approved projects including 500 Ocean, Casa Costa, Monteverde/Renaissance
Commons, and Cortina Sea Lofts.
Commissioner Cruz said that the units are getting smaller and less comfortable. She
referenced SB 102.
Commissioner Kelley said that size does not always matter and the City should be offering a
wide variety of options. She asked staff for their recommendation.
Ms. Radigan said that they are not getting a lot of waste and flexibility is important with
affordable housing. She said that the average is appealing since it provides options. She
noted that a vast majority of cities they looked at had 400 sq. ft. as a minimum. She mentioned
all cities they looked at, except for two that did not regulate micro-units.
Commissioner Hay stated that he likes the flexibility of using an average square footage. He
said that he does not know if he has enough information to decide at this point.
Ms. Radigan said that she could calculate the existing average from past approvals to make
a recommendation.
Mayor Penserga said that he would like more information.
Vice Mayor Turkin commended Commissioner Cruz and said the idea is genius. He stated
that they are responsible for the quality of life for residents and not the bottom line of
developers. He mentioned that he believes 700 or 750 square feet is a start.
Mayor Penserga said that he would like to see a hard limit but flexibility throughout the range.
He mentioned that he is intrigued by the averaging method. He asked Commissioner Cruz
what she is interested in proposing.
Commissioner Cruz said that she wants to propose a minimum size for one, two, and three-
bedroom units but is open to Commission input. She asked staff to bring back some options.
Ms. Radigan said that the primary options are included in the presentation. She noted that
400 square feet is the lowest minimum. She commented that she would be happy to bring
back options for averaging.
Mayor Penserga said that it would be prudent for staff to bring back several scenarios before
they move on to an ordinance.
8. Public Hearing
6 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits. T he City Commission will
conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and
City Commission.
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9. City Manager's Report
12. Legal
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 23-009- First Reading- Towing Services Administrative
Charge.
Amending Chapter 14 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" by creation of Section 14-5.1 .
Title "Towing Services Administrative Charge."
City Attorney Cirullo read the title into the record.
Chief Joe DeGiulio provided background on the item. He reviewed the statute.
Vice Mayor Turkin said that he had no questions on the item but would like an update on
recruitment efforts.
Motion:
Commissioner Cruz moved to approved Item 12A. Commissioner Kelley seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Vice Mayor Turkin shared a recent personal experience he had with a vacation rental
confrontation and Police response.
Chief DeGiulio provided an update on recruitment. He acknowledged that they do have
vacancies, but they are putting forth all efforts to make sure they are in single digit numbers
by June.
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 23-010- First Reading- Historical Designation of 413 NE
12th Avenue.
Approve the request from Dr. Martha Light Meeks, the property owner for the
designation of 413 NE 12th Avenue, and the addition of the c.1941 Wood Frame
Vernacular, one-story single-family house to the City's Local Registry of Historic
Sites.
This item was previously heard.
13. Future Agenda Items
A. Advisory Board Annual Reappointments and Appointments.- Tabled from April 4,
2023.-TBD
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B. Discussion for Ordinance regarding tints for paraphernalia shops. -TBD
Discussion requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
C. Discussion regarding future cemetery lots in Boynton Beach. -TBD
Discussion requested by Commissioner Hay.
D. Discuss and review Advisory Board Ordinance changes- first reading.-TBD
Discussion requested by Commissioner Kelley.
E. Consider revised local rules for approval.-TBD
Discussion requested by Mayor Penserga.
F. Discussion regarding downtown parking master plan. TBD
Discussion requested by Mayor Penserga.
G. Discussion regarding changing minimum requirements for traffic studies.-TBD
Discussion requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
H. Discussion regarding bringing more jobs to the City at former ToysRUS.-TBD
Discussion requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
I. Discussion regarding housing for the homeless in the City.-TBD
Discussion requested by Commissioner Hay.
14. Adjournment
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Mayor Turkin seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 P.M.
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