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Minutes 07-17-18MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 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 Commissioner McCray gave the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Mayor Grant led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call City Clerk Pyle called the roll. A quorum was present. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections Lori LaVerriere, City Manager James Cherof, City Attorney Judith A. Pyle, City Clerk Attorney Cherof requested to add Item C to Legal, the re -adoption of Resolution R18-095 regarding the millage rate. Mayor Grant requested to moved item 9-A, City Strategic Plan by Trainovation before the Consent Agenda. Also request items 11-13 and C, the Community support funds request to go before of the Consent Agenda. Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve the agenda as amended. Vice Mayor Romelus Casello seconded the motion. Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida Vote The motion unanimously passed. 2. OTHER A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission Commissioner Katz had nothing to disclose. Julv 17. 2018 Commissioner McCray had nothing to disclose. Thanked staff for the July 4th celebration. Vice Mayor Romelus had no disclosures. Commissioner Casello had nothing to disclose. Mayor Grant .noted on June 6th attended the Healthy Aquatic Marine Institute. July 10th attended the swearing in of the New Police Chief along with the quarterly awards. July 11th toured to the Solid Waste Authority Recycling and Incineration Plant. Understands Broward County was no longer recycling because of lack of separation of paper and plastic. July 13th attended the opening of the Easy Dock at the Harvey Oyer boat ramp park, which allows people the ability to get in and out of a kayak through a dock system. Thanked Paddle Away Sports for providing kayaks, paddleboards to City staff and campers for the day. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS A. Announce the Summer Youth Institute Internship Program held at Boynton Beach Utilities, Pathway to Prosperity and Genesis Community Health. Sponsored by Healthier Boynton Beach. Mayor Grant announced the Summer Youth Institute Internship Program held at Boynton Beach Utilities. Sponsored by Healthier Boynton Beach. Michel Low, Deputy Utilities Director, advised the Boynton Beach Utilities was able to partner with a Healthier Boynton Beach initiative. Ricky Petty, Program Manager, provided a short presentation regarding a Healthier Boynton Beach initiative of the Palm Health Foundation. The initiative has three objectives; raise awareness, educate people within the neighborhood, promote the health and wellness of the community. This was a community -driven, resident -led initiative, with the goal of improvement to the health outcome of family caregivers of Boynton Beach. 2 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Mr. Petty indicated the Summer Youth Institute incorporates a youth component which aims to instruct the students about the City and provide resources which will enable them to become a positive influence on others. Noted the program provides training in life skills, financial literacy, budgeting and resume building. While at the Utility Department they are able to rotate through various divisions and experience all of the different possible careers within the department. The students are required to complete a community service project. Commissioner McCray asked for an update of the young people which participated in the project from last year. Mr. Petty indicated two of the young people will be attending university, six are still in the program. Mr. Petty noted the program was designed for youth 16-18. B. Announce Announcement by Glenda Hall, Forestry & Grounds Manager, regarding the Plant Giveaway on Thursday, July 19, 2018 Mayor Grant announced the City will be having a plant giveaway Thursday, July 19, 2018. Glenda Hall, Forestry & Grounds Manager, announced Thursday, July 19, 2018 between the hours of 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm at the Civic Center the City will be providing plant cuttings and plant divisions from the plants which surround the City Hall complex. The cuttings of the oriental Crotons, Frangipani, and Gumbo Limbo plant will be available for the public. Mayor Grant asked if the community needed to bring pots or anything to receive the plants. Ms. Hall explained these are cuttings and plastic bags will be provided. Explained the Frangipani needs to be cut and dried for three to five days before planting. Informational handouts will be available. C. Proclaim the month of August as Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month. Ms. Nadine Kirby will be present to accept the proclamation." Mayor Grant proclaimed the month of August as Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month Nadine Kirby, thanked the Commissioner for the proclamation. Provided a copy of the events for Muscular Dystrophy 2018. Requested the City light the Water Tower on August 8, 2018. 3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Vice Mayor Romelus asked if the Water Tower will be lit. Mr. Groff indicated it would be. D. Recognize Queen Esther McClendon on her 102 years of life Mayor Grant recognized Ms. Queen Esther McClendon on her 102 years of life. Mrs. McClendon and family accepted the proclamation. Commissioner McCray thanked the Commission for this proclamation. Expressed his gratitude to Ms. McClendon and explained when he was 6 years old a seed was planted by Ms. McClendon. As he sits on the dais, he said he now understands why some things happen. Ms. McClendon's family thanked the Commission. E. Recognize Jonathan Doring for his accomplishments at the Specials Olympic U.S. A Games in Seattle, Washington. Mayor Grant invited Jonathan Doring to the podium to recognize his accomplishments at the special Olympic U.S. A. games in Seattle, Washington. Jonathan won the Gold medal in men's high performance singles and the bronze medal in men's up doubles. Jonathan Doring, thanked the Commission, he was happy and excited for another opportunity to speak before the Commission. Noted he won the gold in the men's high performance tennis, also brought home the bronze medal for the men's doubles with Santiago Castro. He congratulated Brittany Tagliareni who won the Gold in women division, Ryan Smith from Manatee County won in the men's singles. This was a full gold medal singles sweep for Florida players. Special Olympics instilled in him to set realistic goals. Noted Special Olympics has given him more than he can ever repay. Mr. Doring thanked his parents, his big brother, nephew, friends and the City of Boynton Beach Recreation Department for being there for him and lighting of the water tower in his honor. Presented the gold medals to the Commission. Mrs. Doring thanked the City of Boynton Beach on behalf of her family. The theme of the games was "Rise with Us". She thanked the City of Boynton Beach for allowing participation at the Recreation Center. Commissioner McCray requested Chief Michael Gregory introduce himself to Police Chief Gregory introduced himself to the community and he came forward and provided some background information regarding growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, along with his educational background. rd Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 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) David Katz, 67 Wood Lane, read an article regarding a Texas election and read a response from Mark Karageorge referring to Boynton and Haitians, Laugh out Loud. Mr. Katz indicated Mr. Karageorge was a former member of the CRA Board, a board member of Pathway to Prosperity and an active member of the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Karageorge also serves as an ambassador to the Chamber of Commerce. His remarks were insulting to the Haitian community in Boynton Beach and should offend all of Boynton Beach. The Haitian community in Boynton Beach is vibrant and contributes greatly to our City. Considering who are the partners with Pathway to Prosperity and the members of the Chamber of Commerce represents, it was his opinion, both organizations should reevaluate their relationship with Mr. Karageorge. As the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA are members of the Chamber of Commerce, he asked that the City Commission, direct the City Manager, and the CRA Board to direct the CRA Director to cancel their memberships, unless the Chamber of Commerce revokes his membership and affiliation with the Chamber. Andrew Prodray, 800 North Road, thanked the Commission for his appointment with the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Explained he was requesting the Commission to have an organizational meeting for the board. Mayor Grant requested clarification as to how the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeal was formed. Attorney Cherof informed the Commission the board was created by the City Commission originally, but the terms of the board are dictated by State Statues regarding appointments. Mayor Grant inquired if this was something which could be accomplished by the City. Attorney Cherof believed this was possible and would look into this situation and get back with the Commission. Herb Suss, 1711 Wood Fern Drive, stated he was drafted and served his time in the military. President Trump bowed out of service. He continues to knock John McCain as a coward. Indicated what the President has done boarders on treason. Stated he believes Russia must have something on President Trump. The Republicans had the opportunity to speak out but refused. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, noted black plastic does not recycle well and is very toxic. Because it does not recycle, it gives off some type of chemical and heavy metals. 5 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 She provided a list of issues including reproductive and thyroid diseases to mention a few. Please stop using black plastic. Alex Stephen, Catholic Charity Associate Director, 212 E. Boynton Beach, noted Catholic Charity has a Pregnancy Care Center within 80 feet from the new District Energy Plant. Stated the issues were addressed but he wanted to have it on the record. Kevin Homer, 2505 Lake Drive North, understands all trash and pollution cannot be eliminated. Met with Mark Woods, Community Standards Director and stated they had a conversation regarding a single Boca Raton business placing 49 illegal signs in the City of Boynton Beach well -manicured swales and mediums along Federal highway and Congress. The visual pollution was not only ugly, but also a distraction to the driver. These businesses are not contributing to the City. He wanted to publicly thank the Community Standards Department. Invited all to come out and join Boynton Cares to clean up August 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Sonny Garcia, 1631 NW 3rd Lane, provided an update on the Coach of Boynton United. Stated the Kids played their hearts out for the City of Boynton Beach. Jamie Cano, 903 North 8t" Street, thanked Vice Mayor Romelus for the generous donation on behalf of Boynton United. Informed the Commission they came in 3rd place. The Children played very well and he was very proud of his kids and thanked everyone for their support. Vice Mayor Romelus clarified they were third out of 122 teams. This was a very big accomplishment. No one else coming forward, Mayor Grant closed Public Audience. 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 Alts Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals: 1 Regs and 2 Alts Planning & Development Bd: 1 Reg Police Pension Trust Fund Bd: 1 Reg Senior Advisory Board: 1 Reg Mayor Grant advised of the openings on the boards. Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Motion Commissioner Katz moved to nominate Malcolm Gropper to the Planning and Development Board (Reg). Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to nominate Sgt. Daniel Dugger to the Police Pension Board (Reg). Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Clerk Pyle indicated this was the first time she has ever seen this few openings on the boards, which speaks remarkably of the volunteers which serve on the boards. Mayor Grant inquired about the volunteer dinner. Ms. LaVerriere indicated the dinner was being scheduled for late September. Mayor Grant noted the next item would be a presentation by Trina Pulliam of Trainnovations. A. Presentation of the City's Strategic Plan by Trina Pulliam of Trainnovations. Trina Pulliam of Trainnovations, noted this was her third year as a Consultant for the City Strategic Plan. Provided an overview of the process, stated this was a systematic data driven, documented process. It involved a strategy analysis and report to the Commission, and Commissioner engagement such as the Commissioner interviews. There is input from the staff regarding objectives and initiatives, at which time the initiatives are prioritized and adopted through a Commission workshop. There is a fiscal year budget and funding of the strategic plan with a line item within the budget. The plan is prioritized and adopted. The City vision statement was to be a welcoming, progressive, coastal community which celebrates culture, innovation, and business development. The City Mission Statement adopted was: "The City of Boynton Beach is a vibrant and sustainable community which provides exceptional services." Ms. Pulliam indicated the City has defined 8 strategic priorities; safe and livable communities, district downtown, connected and engaged community, balanced and management, strong local economy, transportation and mobility, financial excellence and 7 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 sustainability, High performing organizations. Indicated 57 initiatives. The City has gone beyond to complete several of the initiatives. Ms. Pulliam provided a breakdown of the current progress for fiscal Year 2018. Ms. Pulliam provided a list of 18 projects for FY 19, including Town Square Management, Boynton Beach Mall, the Trolley system, and Climate action plan to name a few. Ms. Pulliam inquired if the Commission needed clarification. Requested approval of the Strategic Plan. Mayor Grant asked for a motion to approve. Motion Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Mayor Grant inquired as to the next step. Ms. Pulliam noted the next step was for the staff to perform an action plan for each item, the staff will have delegated tasks. Commissioner McCray understands this was a three-year strategic plan. Requested the amount which, has been spent in total for these strategic plans? Ms. LaVerriere stated she will get the information to the Commission. Items moved from New Business being heard. 12-B Approve the use of $500 of Vice Mayor Romulus's community support funds to assist Boynton United Florida soccer team. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 12-C Approve the use of $600 of Mayor Grant's Community Support Funds to assist GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute. LV Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida Motion July 17, 2018 Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray 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. R18-092 -Authorize the City Manager to sign the 2018 update of the Florida Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R18-093 - Approve extension of a contract between the City of Boynton Beach and B & J Catering Inc, DBA Culinary Solutions, for a commissary to provide food for city employees in the event of a hurricane. C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R18-094 - Approve the ranking as recommended by the Evaluation Committee and a Ratify the actions of the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board at their May 21, 2018 meeting and give authorization to do the following: 1. Establish wastewater user rate at 1.09/1,000 Gal (O&M rate of $1.04/1,000 Gal and R&R Reserves Rate of $0.05/1,000 Gal) to Delray Beach and Boynton Beach for Fiscal Year 2018/2019,- 2. 018/2019;2. Establish reclaim user rate at $0.17/1,000 Gal to consumers Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and South Central Regional for Fiscal year 2018/2019; 3. Authorize the Fiscal year Capital Improvement Plan and Associated Funding Plan for Fiscal Year 2018/2019; 4. Accept the 2018/2019 Wastewater and Reclaim O&M Budgets. Authorize the D. Approve the purchase of a stationary, emergency backup dry prime pump for Pence Park Lift Station No. 213 supplied by Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. in the amount of $95,430.00 per NJPA Contract No. 012418 -TPM. N Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 E. Approve the acceptance of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). Our agency was awarded $30,300 (2017 -DJ -BX -0745). The funds have been allocated towards large display monitors to create a video wall which will be part of a Real Time Crime Center. (RTCC). F. Approve the rankings as recommended by the Selection Committees and authorize City staff to conduct negotiations with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., the recommended top ranked proposer in response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 023-2821-18/IT for Hydrogeological Consulting Services and in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055, otherwise known as the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). At completion of negotiations, a contract will be brought back to the Commission for approval. G. Approve utilizing the State of Florida Contract DMS -12/13-001H with Jade Communications, Inc. of Boca Raton, FL for Telecommunications infrastructure needed at the interim Library Building in the approximate amount of $25,878.40. The City is allowed to utilize the State of Florida contracts in accordance with City's procurement procedures. H. Accept the written report to the Commission for purchases over $10,000 for the month of June 2018. I. Outside counsel has not provided the June 2018 invoices to Risk Management and therefore the May 2018 statements are included. J. Approve the minutes from City Commission meeting held on July 3, 2018. Mayor Grant requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000 A. Approve utilizing the National IPA Cooperative Contract No. R161101 with EZGO Division of Textron, Inc. for the purchase of Ninety (90) 2018 TXT Electric Golf Cars, One (1) 2018 Cushman Hauler 800X Electric Utility Vehicle and Seven (7) 2018 Cushman Hauler 800X Gasoline Utility Vehicles. 10 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Mayor Grant inquired about the differences between the 2018 and the 2014 vehicles. Ron Tapper, Golf Course Manager, responded the City has the 2013 Yamaha which the City would receive $1400 as a trade in. Noted the seven other vehicles being replaced are 15 to 20 years old. Mayor Grant asked if the GPS tablet would still be available. Mr. Tapper stated the GPS agreement was waiting for a signature and would be transferred to the new carts. Vote The motion unanimously passed. B. Approve the purchase of seventeen (17) police replacement vehicles as proposed in the FY18/19 Fleet Division vehicle replacement budget in the estimated amount of $547,949.61 from Alan Jay Fleet Sales of Sebring, FL, by utilizing the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #FSA17-VEL25.0 for Police vehicles. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve with discussion. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Commissioner McCray asked if all of the vehicles were the same. Andrew Mack, Director of Public Works and Engineering, responded all of the vehicles are 2018 SUV's. Commissioner McCray noted the City was going from cars to SUV's. Mr. Mack indicated in the affirmative. Commissioner McCray asked if this was the trend for other municipalities. Mr. Mack indicated this was correct. Commissioner Casello asked if the vehicles were four-wheel drive. Mr. Mack responded they were all -wheel drive. Commissioner McCray inquired if it was more difficult placing a person into the SUV than a regular police car. Assistant Chief Harris indicated it was easier to place a person in the SUV than in a police car. 11 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Vote The motion unanimously passed. C. Approve the purchase of an automated side loader sanitation truck from Scranton Manufacturing Co., Inc./New Way in the amount of $259,774.45 by utilizing the following contract: Sourcewell, formerly National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) contract # 112014-NWY. Motion Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approve with discussion. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Romelus wanted to insure the City would not have a repeat of what happened a few years ago when the City purchased a lemon. Mr. Mack noted all the vehicles are inspected and they are under a manufactory warranty. Vice Mayor Romelus asked if the vehicle (the lemon) cost was refunded. Mr. Mack stated to his knowledge he believed so. Commissioner Casello inquired was this the same type of truck which recently tipped over. Mr. Mack stated it was. Commissioner Casello asked if the vehicle which tipped over was being refurbished or used as a spare. Mr. Mack replied the vehicle was totaled and the insurance proceeds will be used to pay for a portion of the new vehicle. Vice Mayor Romelus asked if the driver was ok. Mr. Mack stated in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Romelus asked if the driver had returned to duty. Mr. Mack informed the Commission the driver has not yet returned to active duty. Commissioner McCray asked for a meeting one-on-one regarding the accident. Vote The motion unanimously passed. D. Award Bid No. 024-2710-18/IT for Public Works Complex Canopy Addition, and authorize the City Manager to issue a Purchase Order to Anzco, Inc. of Boca Raton, FL as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the total amount of $216,557.00 plus a 10% contingency of $21,655.70 for a total approved amount of $238,212.70. Award is contingent upon the receipt and approval of insurance and performance and payment guaranty. 12 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve with discussion. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Commissioner McCray inquired if the canopy would take the mechanics out of the heat and other weather conditions. Mr. Mack indicated this was needed and long overdue. This would facilitate the mechanics being in the shade and out of the elements. This was a much needed improvement to the facility. Commissioner McCray asked what was being done with air being circulated within the facility. Mr. Mack responded staff was working on an agreement with a fan company. Vice Mayor Romelus asked how long has the employees been in this environmental situation. Mr. Mack stated since the facility was built. Commissioner Casello inquired as to how the canopy secured for hurricanes. Mr. Mack stated the canopy were built to withstand 170 mph wind per Florida Building Code. Mayor Grant asked what the square footage of the canopy covers. Mr. Mack stated he would need to get that information to the Commission at a later date, but indicated it covers the three bays. Mayor Grant stated seeing no farther discussion, asked for a vote. Vote The motion unanimously passed. E. Approve utilizing the Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Contract #031517 -TIS with Johnson Controls Security Solutions for security systems needed at the interim Police Facility, interim City Hall, interim Library, and interim Customer Service Building in the approximate amount of $123,447.32. The City is allowed to utilize the Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) contract in accordance with City's procurement procedures. Mayor Grant requested a motion to approve. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve with discussion. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Commissioner McCray asked if this security system would be used for all four buildings. Mr. Mack responded in the affirmative. 13 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida Vote The motion unanimously passed. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 7 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS July 17, 2018 The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission. A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 18-018 — FIRST READING - Approve amendments to the Land Development Regulations Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D. (Zoning Matrix and Notes) thereby removing the "pilot" program status. City - initiated. Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 18-018 by title only on first reading. Mayor Grant asked for a motion. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Mayor Grant opened to public comment. No one came forward. City Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote 5-0 Mayor Grant requested a motion to remove items D and E from the table. Motion Vice Mayor Romelus moved to remove from the table items D and E. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. B. Approve Boynton Beach Fire Station #1 (NWSP '17-002) to allow construction of a two-story, 9,700 square foot fire station and 5,630 square foot District Energy Plant 14 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 with associated site improvements on a 0.65 -acre parcel, located at the NE corner of NE 1St Street and NE 1St Avenue in an R-3 (Multifamily) zoning district. Applicant: City of Boynton Beach Mayor Grant requested a motion. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Amanda Bassiely, Senior Planner, Urban Designer, indicate.the proposed site area totals 0.65 acre and is located directly adjacent to the Town Square project. The proposed site plan shows the placement of a 9,700 square foot fire station building with an attached 5,630 square foot District Energy Plant. The fire station contains three (3) bays for vehicle storage, office space, sleeping quarters and amenities for employees. Indicated this was City -owned property which was undeveloped land, within the TOD, the FLU was HDR, the Zoning category was R-3. Ms. Bassiely indicated the proposed fire station is designed as a two-story, tilt wall structure with contemporary clean line architecture. The proposed building elevations depict the typical roof deck height of the building at 28 feet, with typical parapet walls at 34 feet. Ms. Bassiely informed the Commission that a concurrent application regarding the screening of rooftop equipment which was visible within 600 feet has been submitted. Indicated this request was relative to the cooling towers, which is vital to the operation of the District Energy Plant. Provided an explanation of the standards of the equipment which was approximately 12 feet in height and extended approximately six (6) feet above the height of the parapet. The equipment will not be visible from any of the abutting rights -of -ways and has limited visibility from Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. The color scheme has yet to be determined. Commissioner McCray needed clarification on the top of the structure. Ms. Bassiely responded it was an eyebrow awning, a roof structure. Ms. Bassiely stated staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval. Commissioner Casello stated this building was being constructed in the middle of the downtown and it did not motivate him at all. Commissioner Casello said this looked like a tire store. Mr. Groff responded this design was similar to the police station. This is a City project; this will be brought back to the Commission for more discussion as they move through the design. They must follow the permitting and design process for approval. Informed the Commission if there are any ideas they can be incorporated into the building. This was a Fire Station. It was a square building. He believed color and landscaping would 15 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 make a big difference. Commissioner McCray asked if this would be compatible with the new City Hall. Mr. Groff replied it would be compatible. Commissioner McCray noted if there were better pictures with color or different angles, maybe it would be better. Mr. Groff suggested they needed to bring back better renderings of the building, which would include color and landscaping. Mayor Grant asked the hurricane rating. Mr. Groff responded the buildings were rated at a Category 4. Commissioner Casello asked if the drawings were preliminary renderings. Mr. Groff indicated it was just the preliminary. . Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. C. Approve Boynton Beach Fire Station #1 Community Design Appeal (CDPA 17- 004) from Chapter 4, Article III, Section 3. 1.1., screening of rooftop equipment visible from within 600 feet, to allow rooftop cooling towers as designed for a District Energy Plant. Applicant: City of Boynton Beach. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion with discussion. Vice Mayor Romelus requested clarification regarding issues with the location being too close to the Pregnancy Center. Mr. Groff indicated his office received an email regarding the Power Plants being too close to the Pregnancy Center. The owners, Catholic Services were concerned about overspray on to their building. Mr. Groff indicated the building was directly north of the Chiller Plant. Explained the equipment would be inside the building and chillers would be located on the roof. The cooling towers are enclosed. Mr. Groff stated staff provided plans to the owners and the owners were satisfied with the design. Commissioner Casello asked if the equipment would extend 6 feet above the parapet. Mr. Groff stated that was correct, there was a gap at the top and bottom, and there would be a limited view in a very small area. Commissioner Casello stated there have been many projects coming before the Commission because of rooftop equipment. Now the City was coming before the Commission asking for a variance. Remember, this may be setting a precedent when we are going down the road. Vice Mayor Romelus stated the City was within the height limits. T Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Mr. Groff responded the plans would not exceed any height limits. Commissioner Casello noted the issue was hiding the equipment on the roof. Mr. Groff stated when anyone looks at the building, the equipment cannot be seen. Commissioner McCray asked if Fire Chief Joseph was in agreement with the design. Fire Chief Glenn Joseph, indicated he reviewed the designs. Explained he was concerned about the function of the buildings as well as the 3 bays. The outside designs were limited by funds. Commissioner McCray requested clarification as to what was limited by funds. Fire Chief Joseph explained he received everything he needed. Vice Mayor Romelus inquired if the Fire Station would accommodate the influx of growth expected within the new downtown area. Fire Chief Joseph replied this was why he fought for 3 bays. Explained if the Fire Station needed to expand in the future, which he believes is a possibility with the population density increase, the building could easily be expanded to accommodate the growth. Vote The motion unanimously passed. D. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 18-011 - SECOND READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 18-011 - SECOND READING - Approve Wawa Future Land Use Map Amendment (LUAR 18-001) to reclassify property from Office Commercial (OC) to Local Retail Commercial (LRC). Applicant: Bonnie Miskel, Dunay, Miskel & Backman, LLP. Attorney Cherof read the Proposed Ordinance No. 18-011 and No. 18-012 into the record by title only. Attorney Cherof stated that item E will be presented along with the request. Asked for the approval of the applicant's representative. A visual nod from the applicant's representative in agreement. Bonnie Miskel, Dunay Miskel & Backman, LLP. Bonnie Miskel, of Dunay, Miskel & Backman, LLP representing the applicant, explained the request was to amend the Future Land Use from office commercial to local retail commercial, the second was to rezone the property from the C1, office professional, zoning district to the C3, community commercial. The majority of parking was on the east side; an extensive buffer has been provided. Ms. Miskel provided a proposed elevation and pictures from other Wawa facilities. The City staff has reviewed the proposed FLU and was recommending approval. Ms. Miskel indicated they met with the Leisureville community members on three separate occasions. 17 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Commissioner Casello asked if they were going to put the mom and pop stores out of business. Ms. Miskel indicated it forces the other gas stations to up their game to become more competitive. Commissioner Casello asked why were these canopies so expensive, what was the difference from other canopies. Mark Hamilton, representative of Wawa, indicated the design of the canopy made the difference. Explained there was a lot of steel and the angle roof and brick at the base of the columns. Commissioner Casello, indicated he was in favor of Wawa. Vice Mayor Romelus related her story of Wawa and was excited to have them in Boynton Beach. Commissioner McCray wanted to know the location of the nearest Wawa which was in Lantana. Inquired if there had been any complaints and none were noted. He was in favor of Wawa. Mayor Grant inquired if the tank installation was done by State or Federal law. Mr. Hamilton explained in terms of the tanks, there are both State and Federal laws which have to be adhered. Wawa has double walls, pressurized and monitored in the store as well as at a central control center offsite. The family has gone beyond what was required by law. Mayor Grant opened to public comment. Herb Suss, 1711 Wood Fern Drive, stated it was about- time. It was a wakeup call for the other gas stations in the area. Mayor Grant, seeing no one else coming forward, closed public comment. Motion Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. City Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote 5-0 im Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 18-012 - SECOND READING - Approve Wawa Rezoning (LUAR 18-001) from C-1 Office Professional to C-3, Community Commercial. Applicant: Bonnie Miskel, Dunay, Miskel & Backman, LLP Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Mayor Grant opened to public comment, seeing no one coming forward, public comment closed. City Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote 5-0 E. 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 islands, and related site improvements, on property proposed to be rezoned to the C-3, Community Commercial zoning district. Applicant: T. Austin Simmons, Brightwork Real Estate Inc., VP /Agent: Bonnie Miskel, Esq., of Dunay, Miskel and Backman, LLP Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. F. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 18-013 - SECOND READING - Approve Zoning Use Amendments (CDRV 18-003) Amending the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 1, Article II. 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. Mayor Grant requested a motion to remove from the table. 19 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Motion Commissioner McCray moved to remove from the table. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 18-013 by title only on second reading. Mayor Grant asked for a motion. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion with discussion. Vice Mayor Romelus recalled there was an issue with the Ordinance. Attorney Cherof explained the City was close to closure. Indicated the content of the ordinance does not affect the outcome of the issues. The adoption fulfills the City's commitment to work with the entity. He hopes this would be reciprocal in the future. Mayor Grant opened to public comment; seeing no one coming forward, public comment closed. Mayor Grant asked for a roll call Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote We 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Presentation of the City's Strategic Plan by Trina Pulliam of Trainnovations. (heard earlier) 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R18-058 - Authorize City Manager or designee to sign a Franchise Agreement with FLSC, LLC, d/b/a Florida Textile Recycling Programs of Davie, Florida for a Textile Recycling Franchise, RFP No. 009-1210- 18/IT, for an initial three (3) year term. 20 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Mayor Grant read the Proposed Resolution No. R18-058 into the record by title only. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion with discussion. Vice Mayor Romelus indicated she expects full compliance from the entity. Expects these bins will be well-managed and well -taken care of regardless of the placement. Mayor Grant asked about the recycling market of the program. Mark Douglas, Florida Textile Recycling explained they will initially send mailings, a website will be set up, which lists various locations of the bins. Residents can enter their address to find the closest bin. Suggested the City place information on their website regarding the recycling bins and their locations throughout the City. Indicated with other municipalities they have also done print advertisements. Mayor Grant recalls Florida Textile Recycling have mobile units, stated the City and the CRA have special events and asked if Florida Textiles will be at the special events for the collection of textiles as well as for advertisement. Mr. Douglas replied they would like to participate with any events the City has, and the trucks will be made available. Commissioner McCray said since Goodwill was no longer in the running he was in favor of Florida Textile Recycling. Mayor Grant opened to public comment, seeing no one coming forward, public comment closed. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. The Mayor has asked for the Commission to have general discussion of possibility of looking into a Trolley System from the Mall to the Beach. Mayor Grant said he requested the Commission discuss looking into the possibility of having a trolley system from the Boynton Beach Mall to the Beach. Indicated he was on the Board of Palm Tram Connection Service Board and the Palm Tram Service Board. He was asking to look into a small trolley system available on weekends. Indicated he 21 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 spoke with the manager at the mall and the manager was willing to provide a designated area as a pickup/drop-off. Explained he does not see it as a free ride. Commissioner Katz indicated this was premature, pending potential redevelopment of the mall. He believed connecting the beach and the new downtown would be a great amenity for everyone. Stated with the renovation of the downtown area and the potential changes in the mall, it would lack the usage to cover the cost even if there was a charge. Commissioner Katz said he would be remiss to do more than just look into the trolley system for ideas only. He does not want to dedicate time to this item. Vice Mayor Romelus stated she believes the influx of residents coming into downtown, the proposed changes to the mall and the remodeling at the beach there are a lot of changes which need to be pinned down before the City could move forward with the trolley system. She said it was a good idea to allow for the interconnectivity in our City. The City would be adding the bike share program, to reduce riders and drives and increase the pedestrian population. She would be willing to look at this at a future date. Commissioner McCray was in agreement with the Commissioner Katz and Vice Mayor Romelus, with the major construction of Town Square, the City does not need to be adding a trolley system at this time. In the future he would be in agreement, there could be three major components, the Mall, Town Square and the Beach. Commissioner Casello noted he was in favor of having a Request for Information for a vendor, if there was a private vendor willing to take this on without any cost to the City. Noted he does not believe the City was in the position to get the trolley up and running. Mayor Grant indicated he was trying to be proactive. Stated the parking lot at the beach has been full and not able to accommodate the residents. The point of the trolley system was it was a 10 to 15 -minute ride from/to the beach. His goal was to have more access to the beach. He was not requesting money; he was asking for a Request for Information. Mayor Grant explained he was trying to be proactive. Commissioner McCray said the City needs to look at all avenues. The City sells Beach decals and the revenue may decline if there was a trolley system. Commissioner Katz asked if Mayor Grant would be amenable to direct staff to provide a cost benefit analysis. Mayor Grant explained it would be better to work with a private entity. Vice Mayor Romelus asked if the Mayor was proposing a consultant in the following year's budget to look into the trolley system. Mayor Grant explained he was suggesting a request for information to the trolley and bus company for next year's budget. Commissioner McCray stated there was no money placed in the budget for a consultant. If they want to come in and give a free quote, he was ok with it 22 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Commissioner Casello indicated this was just a request for information. Mayor Grant asked if this was something which could be done. Wally Majors, Recreation Director, explained staff was discussing finding a vendor to apply for a grant and administer the grant, which would not cost the City. Commissioner McCray noted he wanted to make sure it does not reduce the sale of the beach decals. Mr. Majors indicated staff needed time to review this item. Mayor Grant asked what was needed was a consensus. Vice Mayor Romelus stated as long as the City was not allocating funds or taking away staff time. Vice Mayor Romelus indicated Palm Tram made a presentation with potential route changes with the potential of adding the tri -rail station to Palm Tram route. Suggested Palm Tram could possibility be a source for the trolley system. Mayor Grant indicated the mall was a hub as well for Tri -Rail for County, State and Federal grants. There was a consensus. B. Approve- the use of $500 of Vice Mayor Romulus's community support funds to assist Boynton United Florida soccer team. (Item heard earlier) C. Approve the use of $600 of Mayor Grant's Community Support Funds to assist GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute. (item heard earlier) 12. LEGAL A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 18-016 — SECOND READING - Approve Amateur Radio & TV Antennas (CDRV18-001) amending Chapter 3. Article V. Section 12 of the Land Development Regulations to update terminology, restrict the number of towers allowed, establish height limits and setbacks, while maintaining consistency with preemption regulations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). City -initiated. (Tabled) B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 18-017 - SECOND READING - Approve Wireless Communication Facilities (CDRV 18-001) amending Chapter 3. Article V. Section 13 of the Land Development Regulations to implement regulations consistent with State legislation known as the Advanced Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Act that regulates WCF within public rights-of-way. City -initiated. (Tabled) Attorney Cherof indicated 12-A and 12-B should remain tabled. 23 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 Motion Commissioner McCray moved to retable items 12-A and 12-B. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. C. The re -adoption of Resolution R18-095 regarding the General Operating Budget with the corrective millage rate. The millage rate of 7.9000 and the recalculated rollback rate of 7.4836. Attorney Cherof read Resolution R18-095 into the record by title only. Attorney Cherof stated the first Public Hearing budget meeting will be September 6, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 North Federal Highway. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Mayor Grant asked if there are any questions for the Future agenda item. Commissioner Casello noted he would like to have direction and guidelines for the City Commission and the CRA Board when Commissioners are approached by developers who are interested in doing business/lobbying. Mayor Grant stated currently the City adheres to the Palm Beach County Lobbyist Ordinance. Asked if Commissioner Casello was looking to create one specifically for Boynton Beach or tweaking the one from Palm Beach County. Commissioner Casello indicated he was interested in creating one specifically for Boynton Beach if possible or tweaking the one from Palm Beach County. Commissioner Katz asked if there were any expectation the Commission could receive some information regarding the Quantum Park Overlay district. Attorney Cherof indicated he has been informed there should be a document delivered next week which would set the parameters.for discussion. Mayor Grant inquired about Item E on the Future Agenda Items. Indicated this item has been on the future agenda for about 3 months. Stated if the resident has not contacted 24 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida July 17, 2018 staff by the next Commission meeting this item needs to be removed from the Future Agenda. Commissioner Katz stated Item C, with regard to the property east of Leisureville fell to the wayside. There was no intent to proceed because of work from City staff. Mayor Grant indicated he would like to continue with item C. Directed staff to utilize as much of the City Owned land as possible. Mayor Grant provided an example of the Rolling Greens, which he calls "the dumpster graveyard". 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Update from staff on status of allowing dogs on the beach - August 2018 B. Commission wants to discuss public safety as it relates to the Town Square . Redevelopment - TBD C. Staff to bring information concerning the following land parcels for the Commission to review - TBD Nichols Property Rolling Green Girl Scout Park D. Commissioner Katz has requested the City Attorney to provide update on legal issues with QPODD-TBD E. 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. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner McCray moved to adjourn. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. (Continued on next page) 25 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida ATTEST Judi A. Pyle, CMC CityLClerk �ueenester Nieves Deputy City Clerk 26 July 17, 2018 CIT O B N EACH c Mayor - Steven B, Grant Vice MOV- Christina Mack McC mmissioner - Joe Casello