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Minutes 06-05-18MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018, AT 6:30 P.M. IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Steven B. Grant, Mayor Christina Romelus, Vice Mayor Justin Katz, Commissioner Mack McCray, Commissioner Joe Casello, Commissioner 1. OPENINGS A. Call to Order - Mayor Steven B. Grant Mayor Grant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation Lori LaVerriere, City Manager James Cherof, City Attorney Judith A. Pyle, City Clerk Pastor Kathleen Hawkins, B & K Ministry A Word Church, Inc. gave the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Mack McCray Roll Call City Clerk Pyle called the roll. A quorum was present. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve the agenda as revised. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 2. OTHER A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission Commissioner Katz met with Bonnie Miskel regarding the potential development of a Wawa Convenience store on Woolbright and Congress. Commissioner McCray advised he had no disclosures. He was challenged by three young men at the last Commission meeting, who asked how the information was disseminated in the City. Commissioner McCray informed the young men the information was given to the churches. They asked about those who do not attend church. Stated segments of the community are being missed. The City will step up to the plate and make sure information was being disseminated in other areas as well as the churches. Thanked the gentlemen for showing up and speaking up. Also indicated the Mayor requested someone to attend the Muslim interfaith dinner, he volunteered. He learned more than he expected. Vice Mayor Romelus noted residents of Chapel Hill and Mission Hill decided to come together and have a get to know your neighbor event. The gathering was at Forest Park. This was a great opportunity to meet and greet for the neighborhood. Attended a scholarship and award luncheon hosted by Scholars Career Hosting. This was an amazing opportunity to witness students' lives being changed. The organization provides career advice as well as mentoring. Commended the students on their accomplishments and again thanked the volunteers who are taking their time to mentor and help students. Commissioner Casello noted he had the opportunity to give the commencement speech to the 5th grade class at Freedom Shores elementary school. This was a challenging experience. The reward was to see the excitement in the children's eyes. Mayor Grant attended the Finnish American Chambers of Commerce breakfast on May 17th, sat on the Board of Palm Beach County Transportation Agency which met in Boynton Beach. Attended Boca Bearings regarding the Kinetic Art festival next year. Boca Bearing will be sponsoring a team from South Tech. He attended the opening of Senator Lori Berman's office at the Children Service Council building at High Ridge Road. May 18th attended the General Employees' Pension Trustee meeting. Attended the Police Remembrance event. May 20th conducted the Gold Coast band. May 21St attended the South Central Wastewater Treatment Board meeting. May 23rd Mayor Grant was inaugurated as the Palm Beach County League of Cities, Big City Board of Director. Attended South Tech graduation. May 24th attended Crosspointe Elementary business luncheon, attended Palm Tran Service Board meeting. Travelled to Stuart as part of the Panel for the Arts Council of Martin County regarding historic buildings. May 25th met with the new Director General of the Consulate of Taiwan. May 28th attended the Palm Beach Memorial for the Forgotten Solider Outreach Program. In the evening attended the Boynton Beach America Legion #164 barbeque. May 9th attended My Brother's Keeper tackfnrr.P mPPtinn AttPnriprl the City of Rnvntnn RParh nuhlir innut meetina. Mav 30th Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 Board, also known as Palm Trans Connections. Noted he will provide additional information regarding Palm Trams Connections at a later date. May 31St attended the Business Development Bureau upper level breakfast, and attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of You -Fit. Attended a ribbon cutting at Colonial Assisted Living, was part of the community conversation with the Criminal Justice Commission of Palm Beach County at St. John. June 1 st attended a presentation by Boynton Beach Dive Center on Lion Fish. Informed the Commission this was an extremely invasive species which the City needs to be the natural predator. June 2nd attended the Community Emergency response team training at the Rolling Green municipal complex. Attended a gun violence awareness day at Meadows Park. Also attended Chapel Hill get to know your neighbor. June 3rd went to Hadassah Florida Atlantic office for their Mezuzah hanging, and the scholar career coaching graduation. Attended the Vita Novo ribbon cutting, indicated David Scott was on the Board of Directors. Provided some background information on the agency. He also attended Community Cleanup with Habitat for Humanity and Boca Christian School at Sara Sims Park. Commissioner McCray noted this Sunday afternoon Queen Esther McClendon celebrated her 102nd birthday. The Commission will recognize her at the next Commission meeting. Vice Mayor Romelus was sadden regarding the small infant which was found in the Boynton Inlet was a tragedy. Wanted to empathize there are several options with no questions would be asked for parents which need assistance. Commended one of Boynton Beach Firefighter, Chris Lemu Lemieux, for bringing that to the police attention. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS A. Announce that the City is accepting applications for Community Representatives on the City Sustainability Team. Mayor Grant announced the City was accepting applications for the new Community Representative for the City Sustainability Team. Applications will be accepted through July 6, 2018. Information and applications are available at www.boynton-beach.org/go- green/sustainability-team-application. Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator was pleased to announce applications are available online for the City Sustainability team. Explained the role of the team was to advance the City sustainability and resiliency. They are excited to add more representatives to the team. The team's purpose is to advance environmental sustainability and resilience in City operations and throughout Boynton Beach. The team contributes to developing and implementing the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP), a living document that recommends and tracks progress on sustainable programs and policies related to energy conservation, water conservation, renewable energy, infrastructure Pffir.ianry rPrvrlinn PlPrtrir anri fitPl Pffir.iant vPhirlPs PnvirnnmPntal nrncurPmPnt_ Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 the communities may have more ideas which should be shared with all. Indicated the applications were online. B. Announcement Budget workshops dates and times: Budget Workshops at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse; Monday, July 16, 2018@ 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @10:00 A.AM. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 @ 2:00 P.M. Mayor Grant announced the budget dates and times. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, informed the Commission the meetings were scheduled to allow residents to attend. The major departmental budgets usually are first, the next day was Capital, the tentative millage was usually set on the second day, as well as discussing the fire assessment rates. Mayor Grant noted Police and Fire budgets should be completed on July 16, 2018. Ms. LaVerriere noted usually Police, Fire and Development are presented on the first day. The Utilities budget was usually the next day. 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) Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, recalled at the last Commission meeting she asked for a ban on plastic straws and Styrofoam. She still does not see it on the agenda. She believes the City should add a fee for plastic bags. Since the last time she brought this forth, there has been two horrible events which happened; a straw from a turtle nose, a dead whale from Thailand. Before the whale died the whale vomited out 40 plastic bags. Johnathan Doring, 5390 Rose Avenue, a Special Olympic Athletic, also a global messenger and a member of the special Olympic State Olympic State Congress Healthy athletic representative and an athletic leader, where he serves as Palm Beach County Athletic Council. He indicated he loves Special Olympics. He noted the sports he participated in was tennis, and golf. He has been playing at the City of Boynton Beach Tennis Center. Special Olympics has taught him many things, more than he can ever repay. He has had many dreams in his life. Each small success builds confidence. In 2009 he received an Associated Degree in Computer Science from Palm Beach State College. In 2011 he went to Athens, Greece and won the gold medal in men's tennis. In qni s attPndPri Snecinl Olvmnics Wnrld Games_ He completed 19 matches. This vear he Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 Charles Kanter, 2905 South Greenleaf Circle, thanked the board for completing the traffic study. It was so wonderful to see the completed product. Missed the festivities in Chapel Hill; that was a wonderful community. Kevin Homer, 2505 Lake Drive North, attended the Police Justice Forum at St. John. There was an attempt to guide and construct open conversation. He witnessed great frustration centered around trust. Without trust buy -in will not happen nor will positive change occur. During the meeting hostility and frustrations overshadowed the real message; which was the community's desire for better quality of life. This was where the City can help, in the simplest ways, by organically decreasing crime, by removing the trash, shopping carts, providing proper lighting and bringing in better stores. People are a product of their environment. There are too few options for repeat offenders. They are not given the tools to become responsible adults. Kelvin Ballard, a famous ex con, was an astute business man. He has power and influence to make a positive impact with the troubled people. The City needs to bridge the gap of the East and West. There is a huge disconnect. The churches can play a vital role, by being the liaison and continuing to promote open communication between residents and police. The community was concerned with traditional policing. Mike Fitzpatrick, 175 SW 2nd Street, with the Boynton Beach Intracoastal Group and the Sustainable City Initiative Political Action Committee was co -hosting a meet and greet political party for the August 28, party primary and non -Partisan election. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Cypress Creek Country Club. Mayor Grant asked if there was a link online. The Mayor will place on his Webpage. Belsheba Eden 1208 NE 2 street, noted God only made one set of people. God said we should care for one other. If we do not, God will deal with us. Read Psalm 9:2-9. God only made one race that was the human race. God Bless all of you. Dr. Stephanie Hayden, 2181 SW 15 Avenue condo N-102, spoke about lack of transparency. At the Library Board they were informed a decision was made regarding purchasing a church on Federal Highway for the temporary location for the Library. Read the City of Boynton Beach mission statement. She does not believe that was a responsible decision in purchasing the church. There was a recent death with Brightline that was very close to the location of the church. Federal Highway was a very high traffic area with different things going on. Children will also be attending the area at the temporary Library site. She indicated yesterday evening she was at an event where she believed the candidates would come out and speak with the community, as this being a part of the vetting process. Stated she stood before the Commission almost two years ago, when they were looking for a new attorney. She expressed at that time the Commission should look for a different Police Chief. The City was now looking for a new Police Chief. There are three male's candidates. The City currently has an acting chief, Xnihirh is fPmnla Rha nntari tha riPgirPri rnndirinte needs to make sure thev are steady Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 dependable, approachable, who would set a positive tone for the organization. She hopes the community would be included in the vetting process. Commissioner Katz indicated the meeting for the meet and greet has not taken place. The meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2018 at Fire Station #5, located at 2080 High Ridge Road, from 6-8:00pm. Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern, indicated on Memorial Day the President said the dead soldiers can rest well. This was one of the vilest things he has ever heard. What do you expect from fascist dictator? President Trump wants to be a dictator; he wants to patron himself. How the heck can people put up with all of this. The President was a racist. He is racist towards Blacks, Jewish and Puerto Ricans. Mr. Suss noted President Trump was playing by Hitler's playbook. Pastor Tommy Brown, New Disciple Worship Center, 239 NE 12 Ave, 813 Mystic Harbor Circle. met with the citizens in the community. He was the Vice President for the Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy. There was opportunity to gather our community together to hear their concerns about the selection of the new Police Chief. Change was needed, indicated change was not doing the same things was not change. Three things which were brought out, transparency, the community involvement, and lastly the fairness and the equality of all applicants. This has nothing to do with the race. They believe each district should have the opportunity to question and be able to know who the candidates are, and know the total process. Pastor Brown indicated he was asking the Mayor and the Commission to terminate the process until the community has a voice with this selection and this process. Based on the community concerns they are truly disturbed by this process and the undertaking by the office of the City Manager, in regards with the hiring of a new police chief. They feel as members of the community and as taxpayers, they are continually being unfairly excluded in the important processes which are taking place in the City. Minister, Dr. Charlotte Wilkins, 2604 NE 3rd Avenue, was not in agreement with the process in the nomination of the new Police Chief. We are requesting the meet and greet be cancelled. The citizens of the community need to have some type of say so, when things are out of order. They feel things are out of order. Also, the lack of transparency, the fairness and the equality of all applicants. Gloria Perkins, 1951 NW 1St Street, indicated she has lived in Boynton for more than 48 years. When she looked at the fairness and the transparency and the involvement with the community, the City has fallen short. Indicated they need to stop and seriously take a look at where we are and what we are doing. She indicated at the point of hiring a new Police Chief, let us as a community look at those which are chosen. Sandra Tolliver, 31 Crossing Circle, provided a definition of transparency and mmmi mitt' invnlvement_ The Heart of Bnvnton has been eliminated from Darticioatina in Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 When we have fairness of all to be considered as the Chief of Police, we should see their record. We need to take into the consideration it needs to be changed, whoever the charges are and able to treat the citizens fairly, not only Heart of Boynton. We do not want our City too die. We are requesting the meet and greet to be stopped. Stated we do not want our City to die, we need to consider what is best for all of Boynton Beach. Christy Ward, 101 Miner Road, stated we repeat what we do not repair. It seems to be many issues regarding transparency. Provided an example, dissatisfaction. She calls the police for assistance, no one showed up. She indicated she came to the station as was told since she lives in the Heart of Boynton it was her fault where she lived. It does not matter where you live, everyone wants to be safe. She was being asked for transparency, the people who are making these decisions, stated others should come in and provide an overview. It needs to be stopped and reanalyzed. There needs to be transparency and fairness of all applicants. We all live in this thing together, please hear our voice, please take it into an account. The City has already chosen a candidate. Evangeline Ward, 1518 North Seacrest Boulevard, said Boynton was dear to her. Those on the Commission cannot really testify to what Boynton used to be. The Commission knows the mall; we know the dairy farm. we did not just move into Boynton. It was stated the City Manager was the Jason Borne of City Managers. If the City Manager gets things done, let us do it for everyone. When they gave her a raise. Commissioner McCray gave the City Manager a 3 out of 5, because she treats District 2 like a step child. Yuora Diane Lester 2120 NE 1 Lane, asking for transparency, community involvement, and fairness, not only with the Police Chief, but within the City of Boynton Beach. she was a native of Boynton Beach. Stated we say we are going to change and be transparent. She has been in a meeting with the City Manager and with the Coalition. What they are asking for now was for action. Show us the City wants community involvement. Reach out to the community, where you are needed. not just those that; you have there. she loves the intercity, let's come together. Dwayne Smith, 10163 NE 44 Avenue, was here in support of the Boynton Beach Clergy Coalition. Through the meeting they had with the City Manager, they were shown a reckless disregard for some question regarding the selection process. The selection process has been narrowed down to three candidates. It was a reckless disregard to the clergy in that area of the City. Indicated the complaints are coming from District II it just so happened, is coming from the area which was represented by Commissioner McCray. They have a history of being mistreated and certain unfairness. Please think about this, and try to postpone the meet and greet. Pastor Benjamin Hawkins, 2760 NW 5 Court, understood there are some issues which concern all those in the City. He believes it was time the City come together. Noted we cannot make it better, if we continue to use the same bag with a hole in it. Stated we can nn Innner stand by and sav that will rin ThPv arp askinn nlPacP riicrPnarrl the mPPt a Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 Pastor Kathleen Hawkins 2760 NW 5 Court has been here all of her life. There was a meeting last night at the Carolyn Sims Park. They cannot play in the Park. There is a Park on Congress which is very nice, why can't District II have nice Parks. Indicated she wants the Commission to stop the meet and greet meeting. Mayor Grant replied the park near Congress was owned by the County. Pastor Javon Davis, 900 N. Seacrest Boulevard, expressed his as well as others deepest concern of the selection process for the new Boynton Beach Police Chief. Many of the residents stated their concerns and stated their desire to have a good relationship between the Boynton Beach Police Department. This community voice needs to be heard. The St. John Missionary Baptist Church has a signed petition with more than 200 signatures. The City along with the Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy need to have a conversation regarding the process. Rae Whitely, 223 NE 12 Avenue, spokesperson for the Black Vote Matters as well as Healing Hands Ministry, over the past several months, they have conducted the listening campaign. The campaign confirmed what was already known. The issues in District II have long been ignored. The one which they are speaking on tonight the relationship between the Police Chief and Community Leaders, because of the high crime rate in District II. This was why they inserted themselves in the project. Finding the Chief which would foster and build a relationship with the community leader is very important. He was concerned with the transparency. The best thing is to abandon this process of the selection of the Police Chief. Willie Akins 726 NE 1 Street, President of the Heart of Boynton advised the people have concerns with the process. The people are the Heart of Boynton. The Commission serves the people; all represent the people. The Commission have heard the people saying stop the process. This was not a threat against anyone. In this process of meet and greet, has any of the people toured the Boynton Beach area. The most important thing was to look at the people. We are asking that the process be abandon. Guarn fen Sims 230 South Seacrest Blvd, also a member of Boynton Coalition of Clergy, has seen and heard so much unrest. This was not an attack on any Commissioners. They respect the jobs which the Commissioner do. This was about challenging the decisions. Do not create further unrest in the City of Boynton Beach because we all support the healing and building, to have a fair and equitable process. Tory 407 NE 17 Avenue, noted Carolyn Sims and Ezell Hester Center cost was $500 for a child to attend summer camp. He stated only 2% of the neighborhood kids are going to the camp. Inquired about what are going to happen to the kids in the neighborhood. The Commission stated they were trying to get something on the agenda regarding the children for a while. Stated there was nothing free to the children of Boynton Beach. FvPrvthinn has to cin with mnnev HP cines not see qn\ thinn to do in District 11 for the City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 know what the City was going to do about the kids. He stated everything looks nice on Ocean Avenue, what about the other parts of Boynton. He wants to know what was going to happen this summer for the kids. Sandra Harvey 608 SW 3 Avenue, requested the Commission to please stop the meet and greet which will be held on June 11, 2018. All of Boynton was not taken into consideration Minister Bernard Wright, CEO of Bernard Wright Ministry, Robert E. Wells Foundation, was piggy backing on everything which has been said regarding the process of selection of the Police Chief. No single person should have the ability to choose the Police Chief. Florida has the highest incarceration rate in the nation, it was above the national average. Florida has one of the highest percentage of residents who are incarcerated. When there is conversation regarding choosing a Police Chief, law enforcement, it was vitally important to allow the residents to have a say in what goes on in the City of Boynton. It was a reality that law enforcement shooting down in cold blood, to stop this process, there is violence. He stated Ms. LaVerriere has never had a face to face with him in six years. He understands Ms. LaVerriere was not an elected position so she feels no threat, but she has been given a 6 figure income. Stated during the summer time the children in the neighborhood are not allowed to get a drink of water or use the restroom during the summertime. Stated they have been disenfranchised, racism and it cannot be swept under the rug. Let's eradicate the racism. Dr. Stephanie Hayden wanted to make a correction for the record. The Park the previous speaker was referring was Barrier Reef; Colusa Park was a County Park. Dr. Pitor Blass, 113 Tara Lakes West, said once he became Mayor he would invalidate the process. He was begging the Board to find the money now for the summer program. Let's have some programs this summer. The Haitian community needed to be integrated into the community. Woodrow Hay 427 NW 5 Avenue, emphasized this was not an attack on the City Manager, Mayor or the Commission. This was discomfort of how the community feels about the way in which the process was working. This was not unique just in District II. There was agreement at the beginning, which has not been fulfilled. As stated earlier the community has asked the Commission to postpone the meet and greet. Mr. Hay said the City needs to start over. Annette Grey, GBDC Entrepreneurial Institute, noted there are many youth programs in Boynton Beach. Stated her office is based in Boynton Beach. Her programs are supported by the Boynton Beach Police and Fire Department. She has the capacity to put together free programs for young people. 561-894-4510 David Merker, previously when the Police Chief was chosen and it was done without any input from the residents. He stated the process was not defined. Stated this way of i Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 choosing the Police Chief was the first time the door was opened so the people could be more involved. Mayor Grant seeing no one else coming forward, Public Audience was closed. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City advisory boards. The following Regular (Reg) and Alternate (Alt) Student (Stu) and Nonvoting Stu (N/V Stu) openings exist: Arts Commission: 2 Alt Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals: 2 Reg and 1 Alts Education and Youth Advisory Board: 1 Alt Employee Pension Board: 1 Reg Historic Resource Preservation Bd: 1 Reg Senior Advisory Bd: 2 Alts Mayor Grant read the open positions. Motion Commissioner Casello moved to nominate Anastasia Chandler to the Education and Youth Advisory Board (Alt). Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed B. Authorize City Commissioner to travel and hotel stay for the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL, August 16-18, 2018. Vice Mayor Romelus inquired how many staff were attending. Mayor Grant responded he applied for the registration without the hotel cost. Vice Mayor Romelus indicated she applied for the registration as well. Asked if anyone else was attending. Ms. LaVerriere stated she would be attending as well. Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida Motion June 5, 2018 Commissioner Casello moved to approve. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed C. Appoint Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference, August 16-18, 2018. Motion Commissioner Casello moved to nominate Mayor Grant as the Voting Delegate. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 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 accompanying material to become a part of the Public Record and subject to staff comments A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R18-074 - Authorize the City Manager to sign the First Amendment to the Inter -Local Agreement to issue a declaration of local state of emergency and upon request of the County, the City shall staff each emergency shelter located within its municipal boundaries. B. Proposed Resolution No. R18-075 — Approve the ranking as recommended by the evaluation Committee and authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with Gehring Group, Inc. of Palm Beach Gardens, FL for RFP No. 012-1610-18/IT for Employee Benefits Consulting Services, in the monthly amount of $6,650 for an initial period covering July 1,2018 thru December 31, 2019. The agreement allows for four (4) additional one-year renewal terms. The total amount of the initial eighteen (18) month term is $119,700 C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R18-076 - Adopting the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for Fiscal Years 2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21. Plan approval is for the continuation of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R18-077 - Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA for funding associated with the NW 11th Avenue Street and Utility Improvements as part of the Model Block Project. E. Requesting Commission approval to make a donation of up to $5,000 from the Federal Forfeiture Law Enforcement Trust Funds to GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute. F. Approve the grant adjustment for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) (2016 -DJ -BX -0603) and approve the purchase of desktop computers with the grant funds. G. Approve utilizing Ten -8 Fire Equipment, Inc. of Bradenton, FL as a sole source vendor to service the City's Pierce Fire Trucks for an estimated amount of $100,000 for FY17/18. H. Declare twenty-four (24) Vehicles/Equipment as surplus and approve the disposition of these items via auction using various means. I. Authorize utilizing the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Contract GS-35F-408AA with e -Builder, Inc. for annual renewal of licenses in the amount of $48,120 for the centralized Capital Project Management Software system used in the Utility Department. The City's procurement policies allow the use of GSA contracts. J. Accept second quarter report on operations of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center for FY 17/18. K. Approve the minutes from City Commission meeting held on May 15, 2018. Motion Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner McCrary seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000 A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. NO. R18-078 -Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Killebrew. Inc. of Lakeland. FL for construction of water Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida Motion June 5, 2018 shown in the attached drawing in the amount of $368,082.32 and a 10% contingency amount of $36,808 for unforeseen issues for a total cost of $404,890.32. Killebrew was awarded as Secondary Vendor as a result of Bid No. 036-2821-16/TP by the City on May 17, 2016. Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. 1y[•T1 The motion unanimously passed. B. Authorize utilizing the Palm Beach County Bid #17-005/ZG for Landscape Installation with A Cut Above Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. of Loxahatchee, FL for Public Works Forestry & Grounds Division to salvage and relocate existing trees and palms located within the Town Square project for an amount not to exceed $120,000. Palm Beach County's procurement process satisfies the City's competitive bid requirements. Mayor Grant opened to Public Comment. Mike Fitzpatrick, 175 SW 2nd Street, requested clarification regarding the $120,000 being spent on trees. Inquired as to the priority of trees. He stated he believes that native trees should be kept intact. Asked what about the under storage and scrubs, such as the butterfly plants. Spoke with Lisa Hanley, his wife and asked if there are no plans for those plants, she would organize a plant rescue, and take those plants out before the destruction. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27 Way, asked the status of the Kapok tree. Inquired if this tree was included in the $120,000 relocation. Commissioner Casello stated he believed this tree was earmarked to remain. Andrew Mack, Director of Public Works and Engineering stated the Kapok tree was not a part of the relocation plan. The City was working with the developer to preserve the Kapok tree. Mayor Grant asked if the City could have a community event where any shrubs slated to be moved can be taken. Mr. Mack stated staff are currently working with Risk Management. Ms. LaVerriere stated staff was currently working on a community event where the residents will pick up the plants. KAr KAark ctatinri hp Will rnntnrt Mr Fit7natrirk rannMinn a nlant rPsrue_ Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 Commissioner Casello asked if it would be more financially feasible to purchase the tree than to relocate the trees. Mr. Mack replied not the size the City was looking into relocating. If the City had to purchase these trees it could cost $4,000 per tree versus $2,000 to relocate the trees. Javarius Russ 235 NE 11 Avenue, asked with all of the information which the Commission has heard, what does the Commission feel about the decision regarding the Police Chief, about the community disagreement issue. Mayor Grant asked if the Commission would like to discuss the City Manager report, to have a conversation. Commissioner Katz noted the Commission had an opportunity to speak after public comment. No one elected to speak on that item. Mr. Russ asked if Commissioner Katz was speaking for the entire Commission. Mayor Grant stated Commissioner Katz was speaking for himself. The Commission are not having discussion in the Sunshine regarding the Police Chief selection. Mayor Grant stated there was no further discussion, requested a motion. 2. Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 8. PUBLIC HEARING - None 7 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 A Ai ithnri7P the FinnnrP nPnartmPnt to rPrli ira the A1nwanr.P fnr l 1nrn11Pctih1P Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 due amounts on 2,593 customer accounts for the period between July 2014 through November 2017. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R18-079 - Authorize issuance of $11,065,000 principal amount of Utility System Revenue Bond, Series 2018 in order to pay for capital improvements to the City's Utility System and to pay for certain costs of issuing the Series 2018 Bonds. Mayor Grant read Proposed Resolution No. R18-079 into the record, by title only. Commissioner McCray noted a discussion was needed to inform the public why the City was spending $11 M. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, advised the City was creating a new District Energy Plant. A Bond was to being issued to build the District Energy Plant. This project was being designed to service Town Square as well as other private developments. The District Energy Plant has a 2,400 -ton capacity, expandable to 3,600 -tons to service new developments. Mr. Groff informed the Commission the cost would be paid by utility customers. The cost was approximately 5-7% less than traditional cooling costs. The energy plant should operate with a positive cash flow by 2020 when Town Square is complete. The energy plant will eliminate the requirement of individual cooling systems for each building while providing a reduced carbon footprint. Mr. Groff stated the first customers would be City Hall, Cultural Center, Fire Station #1, Town Square South Residential Apartments, Town Square North Commercial and Residential Units, the 140 room hotel, restaurants and parking garages. Other potential customers are the Villages and Ocean One. Mr. Groff stated the utility was self -funding. Commissioner Casello inquired as to the noise level of the building. Mr. Groff explained all of the mechanical equipment would be on the inside of the building and are insulated for sound. The plan is the keep the noise within the building. The building was designed to be quiet and out of the sight of the public. Mayor Grant inquired was it possible to have energy from the energy plant to reach Ocean Breeze East. Mr. Groff explained it depends on many different things. He believed Ocean Rraa7a Fact Xniac clnca anni inh Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 Mayor Grant said NE 1 Avenue has been ripped up a couple of times. The chilled water plant connects with the Fire Department, will there be a problem with the noise. Mr. Groff replied the building has been designed with a double wall, as well as stairway and mechanical area before the Firefighters sleeping area. Commissioner McCray asked what would happen if the noise attenuation does not work. Mr. Groff stated they could place more sound attenuation within the building. Commissioner McCray asked if additional funds would be needed. Mr. Groff explained there is some contingency built into the budget for items such as these. Vice Mayor Romelus asked if this would cost the taxpayers additional tax dollars. Mr. Groff responded the energy plant would be funded by the rate payers. Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 12. LEGAL A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 18-009 - FIRST READING - Approve proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article VIII, Chronic Nuisance Property Code to clarify certain sections. Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 18-009 by title only on first reading. Indicated this was a legislative amendment. Mayor Grant requested additional information for the second reading. Motion Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. City Clerk, Judith Pyle called the roll Vote 6T11 B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 18-007 - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING - Annrnve Amendments to Ahandnned PPrsnnal anti RPM PmnPrty Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 CONDITIONS, Chapter 10, Article III, Abandoned Property, Section 10-51.5; to clarify the definitions used to enforce the ordinance and to clarify the process for registering abandoned property. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to take off of table. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 18-007 into the record by title only on second reading. Vice Mayor Romelus requested clarification. Ms. LaVerriere stated this would finalize some language in the ordinance. Christy Ward, 101 Miner Road, requested clarification regarding the Chronic Nuisance Property Code. Mayor Grant noted this was a first reading. There will be a second reading at the June 19th Commission meeting where the language will be finalized. Ms. Ward asked if there was any place where the public can view the information. Commissioner McCray advised Ms. Ward to contact Mr. Mark Woods, Director of Community Standards. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. City Clerk, Judith Pyle called the roll Vote C. Pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, the City Attorney is requesting a private attorney-client session of the City Commission to discuss pending litigation in the fnllnwinn cacP- Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 GAIL JENKINS AND LEON L. JENKINS, Plaintiffs/Counter Defendant vs. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, Defendant/Counter Plaintiff vs. MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC and ALL OTHERS IT MAY CONCERN, Defendants — Case No. 50 2015 Congress Avenue 000742XXXXXXMD AH Attorney Cherof requested a private attorney-client session, discuss strategy. He would like to schedule this closed door session at the CRA meeting, June 12, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed Commissioner Katz informed the Commission he had a scheduling conflict and was unable to attend the July 3rd Commission meeting. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Staff to review PBC Ordinance on Panhandlers — June 2018 B. Agreement for Textile Recycling Franchise Agreement with FLSC, LLC dba Florida Textile Recycling Program for an exclusive City -Wide program - June 2018 C. Staff to report on the possibility of the City beginning a Bike Share Program - June 19, 2018 D. Approve Gas Station Regulations (CDRV 18-002) - Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR), Chapter 3. Zoning, Article IV. Use Regulations, Section 3.D, Use Matrix and Notes to increase eligible locations for gas station siting in appropriate areas of the City. City initiated. - June 19, 2018 E. Approve Wawa Future Land Use Map Amendment & Rezoning (LUAR 18-001) to reclassify property from Office Commercial (OC) to Local Retail Commercial (LRC) and Rezone from C-1 Office Professional to C-3, Community Commercial. Applicant: Bonnie Miskel, Dunay, Miskel & Backman, LLP. - June 19, 2018 F. Approve Wawa Gas Station Conditional Use and Major Site Plan Modification requests (COUS 18-001/MSPM 18-002) to construct a gas station to include a 6,119 square foot convenience store, a 7,830 square foot canopy over nine (9) pump stations, and related site improvements, located in a C-3 Community Commercial 7nninn district_ Annlicant- T_ Austin Simmnns_ Rrinhtwnrk Real Fstate Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 Inc., VP / Agent: Bonnie Miskel, Esq., of Dunay, Miskel and Backman, LLP. - June 19, 2018 G. Approve Dog Activity World Group Conditional Use request (COUS 18-002) for a Pet Care (Boarding and Daycare) facility in an existing 20,000 square foot tenant space, located in the Shoppes of Woolbright at the northeast corner of Woolbright Road and SW 8th Street, within the PCD (Planned Commercial Development) zoning district. Applicant: Hannah Wickins. - June 19, 2018 H. Approve Zoning Use Amendments (CDRV 18-003) Amending the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 1, Article 11. Definitions, and Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D. (Zoning Matrix and Notes), to increase provisions for contractor's offices, offices for civic/fraternal organizations, the sale of recreational boats and vehicles, diet and nutrition counseling services, cremation services, truck rental, and the sales of motor vehicles manufactured or assembled on-site. City initiated. - June 19, 2018 Approve Municipal Services & Infrastructure Site Standards (CDRV 18-004) Amending the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 3, Zoning, Article 11. General Provisions, to exempt municipal emergency and support facilities, including essential services and infrastructure from certain building and site standards, facilitating the expeditious siting, design and construction of new and replacement of public improvements. - June 19, 2018 Staff to bring information concerning the following land parcels for the Commission to review - TBD K. Commissioner Katz has requested the City Attorney to provide update on legal issues with QPODD — TBD L. Staff to bring back to Commission results of negotiation with property owner a real estate purchase and sale agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Brittany Bumgardner for a vacant parcel at the end of SW 24th Avenue adjacent to 1-95. — TBD M. Discuss possibility of trolley service within the City — TBD N. Commission wants to discuss public safety as it relates to the Town Square Redevelopment — TBD O. Announce Budget Workshop dates and times: Budget Workshops at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse; Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 5, 2018 Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @10:00 A.AM. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 @ 2:00 P.M. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner McCray moved to adjourn. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. (Continued on next page) Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida ATTEST Judith. Pyle, CMC City C erk Queenester Nieves Deputy City Clerk 21 June 5, 2018 r - Steven E�` Vic ori ristina Ro el Co mis — us' atz Commissioner — Back McCray mmissioner - Joe Casello