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C ITY OF B OYNTON B EACH
C ITY OF B OYNTON B EACH
R ECREATION & P ARKS B OARD M EETING
R ECREATION & P ARKS B OARD M EETING
March 26, 2012
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AGENDA
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER
II.ATTENDANCE
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
V.NEW BUSINESS
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A.Potential Future Park Site (Between SW 1 and SW 2 Ave. & Seacrest Blvd. and SW
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1 Street.
B.Parks Tour
VI. Items for the City Manager’s Attention
VII. NEXT MEETING: April 23, 2012
VII.ADJOURNMENT
THE BOARD (COMMITTEE) MAY ONLY CONDUCT PUBLIC BUSINESS AFTER A QUORUM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. IF NO
QUORUM IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN TWENTY MINUTES OF THE NOTICED START TIME OF THE MEETING THE CITY CLERK
OR HER DESIGNEE WILL SO NOTE THE FAILURE TO ESTABLISH A QUORUM AND THE MEETING SHALL BE CONCLUDED.
BOARD MEMBERS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE FURTHER EVEN WHEN PURPORTEDLY ACTING IN AN INFORMAL CAPACITY.
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE/SHE
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. (F.S. 286.0105)
ACHIEVEMENTCOMMUNITY
… A sense of …
CONSERVATION
of our natural treasures…
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFUTURE HEALTH
… Florida’s … Good…
HERITAGENATUREIT STARTS IN PARKS!
Ties to our … Respect for …
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. ; people of all ages and abilities. Not only do we continue to offer exciting programs that make life
1 Our community's residents each day, but several special projects have been completed or are
the replacement of the boardwalk and renovation of the buildings at Oceanfront Park and the
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.ovation of Boat Club Park was completed that included the replacement of the public restrooms. This may
Somewhat trivial; after all, what's the big deal about public restrooms? For one thing, these facilities serve
thousands of boaters and fishermen annually, and providing them with facilities that are designed to meet modern
standards is very important. Boat Club Park is one of the busiest boat launching facilities in southeast Florida, as it
provides convenient access to some of the best fishing in the state. However, what made this project really special was
the wall mural in front of the restrooms and the restoration and painting of the building at the entrance to the park. The
theme, on both the wall mural and building, centers on marine life, and both murals depict elements of what makes
fishing such an important part of Boynton's culture. Ultimately, what this showcases is the Department's continued
commitment towards making Boynton Beach the best place to live, work and play in South Florida.
Some people may wonder how we can think about playing games and recreating at a time when our country is dealing
with so many issues: a floundering economy, high unemployment, terrorism, etc. But it is during these arduous times
that providing our community with some relief, some fun and some form of distraction from the issues of the day is more
important than ever.
I recall learning about our 32nd President, Franklin Roosevelt, who served four terms. During much of that time,
President Roosevelt was leading a country that was dealing with tremendous strife, including millions of unemployed
Americans and a world at war. In January 1942, he received a letter from Judge Kenesaw Landis who served as the first
Commissioner of Baseball and became infamous for expelling members of the Chicago White Sox for conspiring to lose
the 1919 World Series and repeatedly refusing their reinstatement requests. He was renowned for his firm actions and
iron rule of the game. However, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, and the subsequent
.i in World War II, Judge Landis struggled to decide whether it was appropriate to play baseball that season.
resident Roosevelt's response was that not only "it would be best for the country to keep baseball going as there will be
fewer people unemployed and everybody will work longer hours and harder than ever before," but also that people
"ought to have a chance for recreation and taking their minds off their work even more than before."
Consequently, play is much more than just having fun. Play, whether it's attending a baseball game or participating in
activities offered by the Recreation & Parks Department, such as an art class, tennis league, swimming, dance or family
event, is an important component of our social well- being. These programs have a significant economic impact by
providing jobs to the instructors, and support merchants in the community that provide the equipment and supplies
needed to maintain the programs. They also create opportunities for better health by reducing stress and giving people a
distraction from many of our daily challenges.
In concluding his response to Judge Landis, President Roosevelt indicated that baseball players in 1942 "are a deforilltd a
recreational asset to at least 20,000,000 of their fellow citizens — and that in my judgment, is thoroughly wort , ;F , ,i" 4
you consider the thousands of people who visit our parks and participate in recreation programs each day in i] " ;p
Beach, we can certainly echo President Roosevelt's opinion that participation in these activities is thorn s a,.�'' , j,
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e Department is proud to be a nationally accredited. agency. Accreditation was initially conferred on October 10, 2006
d reaccreditation was granted on November 2, 2011 by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
encies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires recreation and park agencies to respond to 144 standards
presenting elements of effective and efficient recreation and park operations. To become accredited, agencies must
monstrate their ability to meet 36 fundamental standards and 85% of all other standards. The City of Boynton Beach
et all required standards and 140 or 97% of total standards. The City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Department
one of only 101 agencies in the nation and 23 agencies in the state of Florida to have gone through the process and
ceived national accreditation.
Recreation Facilities
There are seven recreation centers and one community pool that serve the needs of all age groups and all sectors of the
city. While residents pay a reduced fee for programs and services, all are welcome to participate in recreation activities,
at any of the centers, each of which has its own unique features. The Tennis Center, for example, boasts 17 Har -Tru
courts and 4 composite courts - more well maintained courts at one park site than at any other park in Palm Beach
County. The Senior Center has a weekday meal program and many free or low cost wellness programs for folks over 55
years young.
• Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Avenue, features a pottery studio, art and craft classrooms
• Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Avenue, features a full size auditorium, classroom and dance studio
• Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Avenue, features splash buckets, slides, lap lanes and deck space
• Hester Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd., features a park, playing fields, tennis courts and a playground as well as an
indoor gymnasium, weight room and a game room
• Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., features classrooms, an event room and catering kitchens with a
10' wrap- around deck on the second floor
• Senior Center, 1021 S. Federal Hwy., features a fitness, meeting, multipurpose rooms and a computer lab
• Sims Center, 225 NW 12th Avenue, features a large catering kitchen, meeting rooms, classrooms and game room
• Tennis Center, 3111 S. Congress Avenue, features 17 Har -Tru and 4 composite courts and a Pro Shop
Parks
The City can boast of beautiful and well- maintained neighborhood, community and waterfront parks.
Barton Park, historical cemetery Kiwanis Sierra Park
passive park
Betty Thomas Park, neighborhood park Knollwood Park, passive neighborhood park
Boynton Beach Memorial Park, cemetery Laurel Hills Park, neighborhood park
Boynton Lakes Park, passive neighborhood park Little League Park, ball fields
Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park, regional park Mangrove Nature Park, mangrove preserve
Edward F. Harmening Park, passive park Meadows Park, neighborhood park
Ezell Hester, Jr. Park, regional park Oceanfront Park, waterfront park
Forest Hill Park, neighborhood park Palmetto Greens Linear Park, waterfront park
Galaxy Park, neighborhood park* Pence Park, neighborhood park
Harvey E. Oyer, Jr. Park, waterfront park (formerly Boat Club Park) Pioneer Canal Park, neighborhood park
Heritage Park, passive park Rosemary Scrub Natural Area
Hibiscus Park, passive park Sara Sims Park, neighborhood park
Intracoastal Park, waterfront park Seacrest Scrub Natural Area
Jaycee Park, waterfront park Veterans Memorial Park, memorials
Kids Kingdom Playground, playground area Veterans Park, passive park
*Galaxy Park is adjacent to the Galaxy Elementary School, Wilson Park, neighborhood park
which is currently being reconstructed and will reopen in 2012
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rse, ever- changing neighborhoods and communities in discovering the distinctive, unique
exceptional, essential recreation facilities, programs and opportunities available in Boynton
Recreation and Parks Department will inspire patrons to create lifetime memories and provide
+ and outdoor recreation experiences while preserving the history of the community and embracing its
The Department will conduct its recreation programs and preserve and maintain parks, open spaces and
s and contribute to the economic development, environmental sustainability and social well -being of our broad
cornrnunity while making life fun for all citizens. We are community driven. Together and in partnership with other
organizations, we:
Contribute to Economic Development
Developing and providing enriching programs helps to create healthy communities, reduce crime and vandalism, foster
business retention and expansion, and enhance tourism. Recreation and Parks is good for the entire community! The
Department will strive to expand its marketing program in order to better communicate with citizens.
Contribute to Environmental Sustainability
We strive to make the importance of recreation and parks more evident to the public, by promoting parks as the center
of communities and seeing City facilities as safe havens. The Department will continue to serve as stewards by
maintaining and preserving parks, open spaces and natural areas while addressing accessibility for all. It is vital to
encourage environmental and natural resource management — through public awareness and preservation.
Recreation programs and parks enrich our human and natural resources.
Contribute to the Social Well Being and Safety of the Community
Residents have long valued neighborhood and community parks as special natural places where they can relax, walk,
meditate, play, enjoy family time and seek spiritual renewal. As our quality of life has changed and grown, the Boynton
Beach Recreation and Parks Department has formed partnerships with many other organizations including the Palm
Beach County School District, The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and community -based
organizations and businesses to provide services to increase community stability.
One objective of Recreation and Parks staff is to have an impact on others, and ultimately the world in which we live, in
a positive way. Our humanity — our children's future — depends on the choices we make today. Reaching out to people
who care about recreation and parks, and who care about their community, is our job.
Everyone can benefit from physical activity, time spent in nature, and revisiting their heritage. Providing informatio
and services to the citizens of our community, as well as the businesses in our community, helps build strong re
for recreation and parks.
Mission Statement
Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life and nurtures the health and well being of our communit -"
and environment.
Slogan
We Make We Make Life Fun!
Life Fun!!
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the Waterway event for 2012. Area businesses are
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esurfaced 4 Har -Tru courts at Tennis Center.
esurfaced gymnasium floor at Hester Center. e - ;" "
onstruction continued on Congress Avenue Barrier -Free Park, a 13 Y2 acre V Cy ' ;'.t , !•'
•arcel located south of the Tennis Center. Completion is expected in early � ''
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2012. When completed, this park will be a barrier free place to play and '' = -
socialize for people of all ages and abilities._, p°
• Improvement to the buildings along the Oceanfront Park boardwalk are \s�A, „,ai " to
being made to upgrade the public restrooms, lifeguard headquarters and ° 17 1
snack bar areas. - ° ,
Contribute to Environmental Sustainability
• In its first year, the Adopt -a -Park program had seven park adopters. Parks adopted are ,
Meadows, Oceanfront, Jaycee, Intracoastal, Forest Hills, Knollwood and Boat Club.
• Jaycee Park Interpretive Art Markers, which consists of 8 interpretive stations that display
the relationship between the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean to the history '
and cultural development of Boynton Beach, were installed and the ribbon cutting _
ceremony held on March 9, 2011. , .�;, ,
• Beach Boardwalk project completed and grand reopening activities held on ''
February 5, 2011. i ;
• Boat Club Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for public art project and Florida Fishing s , 1
Academy headquarters held with former Governor Michael and Kitty Dukakis in - ,,
attendance, along with Mayor, City Commission and other city dignitaries on
II April 16, 2011.
• The Hester Center and Park Energy Retrofit project was completed in 2011.
'� ' ' ._,. ` • $372,042 in Energy Block Grant Funds was spent to change out inefficient light bulbs in
- the center and on the ball fields to new energy- efficient lighting and to install motion
'! '' .. s � t >`'' sensors in all interior rooms. Old appliances were also replaced with Energy Star
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1 „, • The Palmetto Greenway Expansion and Barton Greenway were substantially
\ , � - completed in 2011. The project connects two elementary schools (Poinciana and
\ Galaxy) and four parks (Palmetto Greens, Wilson, Barton and Galaxy) to expand th -„ -.
greenway /bikeway system.
• Continued to maintain the 88.3 acres preserved for
education, habitat preservation and passive recreation.
• Over 750,000 annual visits are made to area parks where people have access to the -
environment and use walking paths and trails, play on the playgrounds, use open
space for passive and active recreation purposes and have access to inland waters, ,,.,-
the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. '
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' ' ry e t , ' offered a variety of programs for youth and teens including sports, fitness and enrichment
. Programs such as gymnastics, soccer, ballet and tap, specialty and summer camps and quality, licensed
5 „a. programs help to keep kids active and healthy throughout the year An estimated 5,000 children were
t. L” '. 3 n registered recreation programs.
' , • 1,000 adults participated in registered recreation programs to improve their physical
-L and mental health and wellness at all eight recreation centers. Over 15,000 adults
'' ti participated in open recreation programs like orchestral dances, daily tennis play, and
, - , . .s walk-in basketball and fitness programs.
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fr.. • Over 1,100 seniors participated in social, health and wellness programs at the
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• Our workforce was supported by volunteer and community service assistance
equivalent to over 19,000 staff hours.
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• At Oceanfront Park, there were 4,775 preventive actions which helped prevent
k.„„ t potential drownings and /or injuries; first aid was administered to 1,125 patrons; 15
swimmers were aided to help them avoid dangerous situations such as rip currents. This
,, averages out to 13 preventive actions each day.
0 Held a variety of events for the community, many of which were free, k ` fi
' including the Easter Egg - Stravaganza, the Daddy /Daughter Dance,
the Annual Craft & Treasure Sale, Tennis Night in America, Senior ,,
Health Fair, Fun Day at Mall and Tot Olympics at Pence Park. 1 , .4
` • • The Boynton Beach Tennis Center was the host of three major .. s7
• tournaments this past year including the Boynton Beach Tennis {
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Classic, the NTRP and the Gulfstream Junior Doubles, all USTA
sanctioned events. Almost 400 spectators and players visited
,. Boynton Beach and played at the Tennis Center. i
" Awarded $11,612 in scholarship assistance to local families so
children could attend summer camp.
• Provided swimming lessons to 659 children.
• Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission was awarded a $324,901 grant
from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance the county's existing community -
based comprehensive anti -gang strategy. On October 1, 2010,
the City received $71,352 of that grant award in support of the
Youth Empowerment Center. As part of that grant a part time
, case manager was hired to work with the targeted youth, YEC
staff, parents, school, the juvenile justice system and other
.' service providers to enhance and assist teens in need by
connecting them to basic services so they can focus on sty; . n °
school and avoiding negative influences. -. ,
• Seven staff members studied to obtain their Director's credentials to operate afterschool ..
programs as designated by the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.
• Added new ways for people to enjoy fitness and wellness in the outdoors including Carciio , °'
Tennis and Spin® classes at Oceanfront Park.
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FY 2010 -11 FY 2009 -10
# • " " ` ecreation Classes Held 682 650
isitors to Oceanfront Park 220,412 265,094
"feguard Actions 6,014 5,421
. olunteer Hours 19,452 18,392
Value of Volunteer Hours $321,972 $311,767
Iue of Donations /Sponsorships $20,408 $23,500
Number of Beach and Boat Decals Sold 3,845 4,054
Tennis Center Daily Fee Visits 2,785 2,690
Number of Tennis Permits Sold 206 199
Number of People Utilizing Rented Park Pavilions 14,688 14,077
Number of People Utilizing Rented Recreation Facilities 56,351 63,911
Revenue Generated by Type - $1,310,540 total
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F 1 . , All three of my children have "1 attend chair exercise on
benefitted from these excellent Monday and Friday of every
and professionally taught week. After I finish, I feel very
children's programs. As a parent, t energetic and notice that my
teacher and taxpayer of the City 1 * mobility improves. 1 know • a of Boynton Beach, these essential that I burn calories and
children's programs help to 1 ♦ maintain my weight. I am
A develop our future Boynton Beach very pleased that these
., ' community leaders." exercises are available for all
Kristine McCall, Tot Tumbling, ,, N senior citizens."
Dance Trends, Kindermusik and Zaida Gonzalez, Senior
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"1 have been coming to the Youth Empowerment Center
for two years. I think that it is a great place for kids like
me and my brothers to be because it is safe and there are "I started this program after my
lots of great things for us to do here rather than hanging husband died — it gave me a reason
out in the wrong places which could get us in trouble." to live again and the friendships of
Infinatee Hall, YEC Participant our class have seen me through
breast cancer and the death of my 2
sister. We are more than an art "Oceanfront Park has given
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if groups for each other which is volunteers and family
especially important for many of us members many sweet, fun
who have no family here." memories. We have kicked
Joyce Chalk, Water Media class at off our Collegiate
Intracoastal Park Clubhouse Challenge Spring Breaks for .
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picnic; the staff has been
"This program is a great way very accommodating and
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Lauren Garmon, Art Center's South Palm Beach County
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Mayor Jose Rodriguez
Vice Mayor William Orlove
Commissioner Woodrow Hay
Commissioner Steven Holzman
Commissioner Marlene Ross
Lori LaVernere, Interim City Manager , d . INN
Carisse LeJeune, Interim Assistant City Manager
Kurt Bressner, Past City Manager
Recreation & Parks Senior Staff i (^
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Wally Majors, Director y� e `,/ ;
Sherri Claude, Assistant to the Director , � a
Virginia Shea, Senior Recreation Manager
Mary DeGraffenreidt, Senior Recreation Manager ,674.4wtel%
Tom Balfe, Parks Manager .;, A
Recreation and Park Advisory Board
Charles Kanter a.
Robert Lapin
John McVey � '
Elizabeth Pierce -Roe
Catherine Scantlan
frit Janelle Sloan "
Senior Advisory Board
Lillian Bruzzese ! #
Denise Chamberlain
Katherine Cregan _
Katharine Lynch $.
Virginia O'Connell
Betty Spinelli
Jean Young
Education & Youth Advisory Board
Khadijah Davis, Student
Myra Jones
Carol Lundquist
Hattie Miller
Mary Morera
Dr. Tiffany North
Libby Stroud
Steve Waldman'"""""""'`
Lori Wilkinson
Graphic Design and Editing:
Virginia H. Shea, Senior Manager
Sherri Claude, Assistant to the Director
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