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Minutes 03-05-19MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN THE INTRACOASTAL PARK CLUBHOUSE 2240 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019, AT 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Steven B. Grant, Mayor Christina Romelus, Vice Mayor (arrived 6:40 pm) Mack McCray, Commissioner Justin Katz, Commissioner Absent Aimee Kelley, Commissioner 1. OPENINGS A. Call to Order Mayor Grant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation Mayor Grant gave the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance Lori LaVerriere, City Manager James Cherof, City Attorney Judith Pyle, City Clerk 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 McCray moved to approve as presented. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 2. OTHER A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission Commissioner Katz had nothing to disclose. Commissioner McCray had nothing to disclose. Mayor Grant indicated he attended the Race to Equity Summit, sponsored by Palm Beach County My Brother's Keeper. It was very informative to hear Jane Elliott the creator of the Brown eye/Blue eye experiment. February 21St attended the Palm Beach County Transportation Agency meeting. Announced the TPA funded Palm Tram updated payment system. Soon everyone would be able to use the bus using a credit card. Additionally he attended the Avita Nova event helping to keep homeless teens off the streets. February 23rd he attended the Boynton Barkfest at Crowder Dog Park. Also attended Law Day at the Palm Beach County courthouse. In attendance was Officer Shalk and the K-9 Hero. Attended the Bless the Badge event. Discovered more about Sgt. John Palmer who passed away in Serbia. Attended the Mayor's Ball to support the Homeless Coalition's mission to end homelessness. February 24th attended the Commander Breakfast at the American Legion 164. Conducted the Gold Coast Band. Next year Mayor Grant requested light show could be coordinated with music. Attended the International Mother Languages book fair at Boynton Beach Community High School. February 25th attended the Safe Street Summit in Miami and learned about the equality in transportation and roads from Former Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx. February 26th had a meeting with Hack Lab. Attended Chief Harris' retirement and spoke at Imagine Chancellor Schools. February 27th attended the League of City meeting in Atlantis regarding the 20/20 census. Explained the City receives up to $1,400 per person counted. In addition, he attended Healthier Boynton Beach's caregivers 911 at the Carolyn Sims Center. Attended the mandatory HUD training. February 28th attended Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence Heart of Women Luncheon, also attended the Palm Tram Service Board. March 1 st he was the MC at Poinciana Talent Show, which raised more than $4,000 to get a new bulb for the only planetarium in a school in Palm Beach County. March 2nd he attended Yoga in the Park sponsored by Boynton Beach Mental Health Committee. Attended the tennis festival at Barrier Free Park. Attended the Palm Beach County Association of the Deaf to speak about how the City of Boynton Beach could work together. The Boynton Beach Sister City received an award for Communication, which they have with the Sister City in Les Cayes Haiti. March 3rd attended a midnight Sun festival in Lake Worth and saw the wife -carrying contest. March 5th he attended the Hispanic Bar Association board meeting, and met with representatives from U.S. P51 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 Homeland Security and American for Immigrant Justice. Announced there will be an extension of the TPS because of a Federal lawsuit filed. Vice Mayor Romelus had nothing to disclose. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Announcement by Susan McGill of Forest Park Elementary concerning this year's performance of Aladdin. Susan McGill, Teacher at Forest Park Elementary, introduced her students that would perform. Palm Beach County School received a three-year grant to perform Disney themed stories. The students performed a skit from Disney's Aladdin. B. Announce the following: Municipal Election - Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 7:OOAM - 7:OOPM for: Mayor, District I, District III, Special Election for District IV Mayor Grant announced the upcoming election March 12, 2019, for the following districts: District I, District III, Mayor and Special Election for District IV. Commissioner McCray wished all those running good luck. C. Announcement of the Boynton Beach CRA 5th Annual Blarney Bash by Mercedes Coppin, CRA, Business Promotions and Events Manager. Flyers are available on the table near the door. Mercedes Coppin, CRA, Business Promotions and Events Manager, announced Saturday, March 16, 2019 the CRA would host the fifth annual Blarney Bash at Dewey Park. The event includes the surrounding area along East Ocean Avenue and NE 4th Street. Ms. Coppin stated there would be free parking. Encouraged everyone to come out in his or her festive St. Patrick day attire. Announced there would be a shamrock contest, live music, craft beer, cocktails, kid's activities, Leprechauns and more. There would be merchandise vendors and CRA businesses having products for sale. This event will take place rain or shine. Mayor Grant requested to reconsider the agenda and add a proclamation for Palm Beach Leisureville. Also requested an update on the officer injured in the car accident from Police Chief Gregory. 3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida Motion March 5, 2019 Commissioner McCray moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Vice Mayor Romelus. IT=0 :I The motion unanimously passed. D. Proclaim March 2019 as Florida Bicycle Month in the City of Boynton Beach. Mayor Grant proclaimed March 2019 as Florida Bicycle Month. Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator, indicated National Bike month was in May. South Florida has such great weather the City was doing this for the whole month of March. Indicated there are so many benefits of biking; it was good for the earth and cheaper than driving a car. Be safe and wear a helmet. Julie Oldbury, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, explained the "Let's Move" Campaign. Encouraged all to participate in some physical activity. Provided a listing of events: walking Wednesday, Stretching with Sierra Kahn a Certified Yoga instructor. Mayor Grant inquired if the City posted this information on social media. Ms. Oldbury replied yes. Mayor Grant asked if there was an upcoming event. Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications and Marketing Director, responded Community Caring Center was hosting a Family Fitness Day at Veteran Park as well as at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse. She provided some details of the event. The event begins with a 2 -mile walk to the beach; there will be a shuttle to bring the participants to the Intracoastal Park for the Family Fitness Day. Saturday, March 9, 2019 beginning at 7 am until 2 pm. The Community Caring Center was hosting a day of family fun, which features health screenings, exercise and fitness activities, healthy foods, breakfast, prizes, walks, runs, music and dancing. E. Chief Michael Gregory update on officer Police Chief Gregory provided an update on the Officer injured in the incident on Gateway Blvd. The officer was improving every day. The family was appreciative of the support they were receiving from the City and staff. Il Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 F. Proclamation of Palm Beach Leisureville 50th Anniversary, Sunday, March 10, 2019. Mayor Grant read the proclamation for Palm Beach Leisureville's 50th Anniversary. A representative from Palm Beach Leisureville accepted the proclamation. Thanked the City and would like to invite everyone to the festivities. The committee has been planning this event for the past two years. Indicated there would be a laser -light show with music. Resident from Leisureville indicated he was very excited about the parade. Commissioner McCray remembered when they broke ground for Leisureville. 4. PUBLIC AUDIENCE INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS W ILL 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) Dr. Stephanie Hayden-Adeyemo, 2181 SW 15 Ave, N102, formally introduced herself and stated she was running for Mayor of Boynton Beach. A City resident, Karen, owns a unit at Norwood, and wanted to enter into the record there was fraudulent court documents filed regarding her mother. She wanted to make people aware there was criminal activity going on in the United States. Mayor Grant Inquired if she had contacted the Florida Bar Association and she indicated she had and stated a letter was received from the Florida Bar Association. Thuy Shutt, Assistant Director CRA, publicly invited, the Community for a public input meeting regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. Development Corridor and the Cottage Infill Housing Development district. She noted the first is meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. The second meeting was scheduled for March 13, 2019. Letters of notifications went out to the affected community as well as flyers to local churches, posted in all public buildings, as well as on social media. Commissioner McCray inquired how many letters went out to the Homeowner Associations. Ms. Shutt responded she would forward that information to the Commission. Michael Greenberg, Ridge Lane received about 4 inches of rain in 4 hours. The weed line was 42 feet up his driveway. He tried to reach his Commissioner. He contacted the building department and spoke with the Assistant City Manager. He felt like he was getting lip service. He received no response. Requested a copy of the drainage plan, and he was told he could not have a copy. Clarified he received a call from the City Engineer and was confident the City Engineer would work with him. 5 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 Mayor Grant asked if this was the first time this had happened. Mr. Greenberg replied he has been in Boynton Beach for 20 years and this has never happened. Mayor Grant said there could be some new developments in the area. Mr. Greenberg stated two houses are under construction in the area. Mayor Grant stated the City Engineer would follow up. Commissioner McCray asked for an update from Mr. Groff. Mr. Groff indicated they were working with the resident to correct the problem. Vice Mayor Romelus interjected he was not being given lip service. She had spoke with him at the Chapel Hill meeting and his request was forwarded to the Assistant City Manager who works with the Engineering Department. Andrew Prodray, 800 North Road, owner of Casa Costa Commercial units. He wanted to update the Commission on the latest code violation; this adds up to 4 within the last three months. Explained he met with the building officials and reached an agreement. Then a month goes by and again Mr. Prodray was cited for the same violation but a different code. Mr. Prodray read the code violation regarding condensation. He was requesting clarification regarding condensation creating a nuisance. His concern with nuisance was it was a suggestive term. He stated combustible material was being stored under the building. He believed this has to deal with the firewood. He explained he had some potted plants near the firewood for concealment. Again, cited. He believed the City wanted him to build an enclosure. Mr. Prodray indicated he would be spending more time at the City of Boynton Beach than at his property. Explained he was one unit away from being fully occupied. The violation notice came from the Fire Department, which cited him for not having a permit. He complied within 24 hours. This was harassment. Commissioner McCray requested the Fire Chief and the Assistant City Manager coordinate and solve this problem. Susan Oyer, 140 E 27th Way, thanked the Commissioners for being so helpful. Indicated residents are planting Northwick Pines. Informed the Commission the trees grow up to 200 feet tall, but was not on the prohibited tree list. Maybe this was something the City should address. On SE 1St Place between 27th Ct and 27th Way, they had 8-10 inches of standing water. Salvatore Falcha, 606 Buttonwood Lane, present for a Code Violation for the Sandalwood Homeowners Association. He was the President of Sandalwood Homeowner Association. He met with the City Code department. The City was unable to explain the violation. The sidewalk goes from Congress Avenue to Miner Road. This was a community of 332 townhomes. Mr. Falcha believed the sidewalks are municipal. The City has always taken care of the sidewalks. The City is asserting the sidewalks are now the responsibility of the HOA. What he was requesting was time to check to see if this was a municipal sidewalk or the HOA sidewalk. I Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida ................. March 5, 2019 Mayor Grant asked how many days since they received the notification. Mr. Falcha responded January 28, 2019. Mayor Grant stated Mr. Falcha was requesting an extension as well as clarification as to whether this was a municipal sidewalk. If the City put in the sidewalk was the City responsible for the work for the sidewalk. Mr. Falcha noted the City has been repairing the sidewalks at least for the past 12 years. Explained he spoke with Palm Beach County, which informed him that it was a municipal sidewalk. Mayor Grant noted staff would investigate the ownership of the sidewalks. Mayor Grant stated staff would work with the Association and if an extension was needed it would be issued. Mr. Falcha asked if City staff would contact him. Mayor Grant requested Mr. Falcha to provide his contact information to Assistant City Manager Colin Groff and he will have staff contact him. Commissioner McCray inquired if necessary could the 1 -cent sales tax be used to repair the sidewalk. Assistant City Manager Groff indicated Code needed to revisit this issue. The 1 -cent tax may be an option. Dr. Shantel Hamilton, Florida Career College at 1743 North Congress Avenue, indicated students are here in the audience to see how to conduct a business meeting. Dr. Piotr Blass 113 Tarra Lakes West, loves this City and he loves the Commission. The City needs to get energy from the Gulf stream. The City can now build the tallest building and have affordable housing. He was in favor of a sanctuary City Michelle Abderhalden, 6 Aspen Court, moved to Boynton Beach for the beach. She has been disappointed year after year. She has contacted the Boynton Beach Recreation Department and they did not seem at all interested in what she had to say. Every morning CBS news takes a picture of a Florida beach, how embarrassing if CBS news showed a picture of Boynton's Beach. The maintenance at the beach was nil. She said she has seen the beach rake machine miss the trash each morning. She would like to know how to pursue this farther. Ms. Abderhalden asked for a copy of the Recreation budget. Mr. Howard responded the budget for the Recreation Department was online. Mayor Grant asked if the beach was raked on a weekly basis, and if this was being done by an outside vendor or by staff. Mr. Groff responded this was done by an outside vendor twice a week. Mayor Grant stated something would be done now that the resident was before the Commission. Ms. Abderhalden indicated last year she sent a letter explaining the same issue. Commissioner McCray indicated residents have been presenting complaints and have reached out to City staff without closure. Staff needs to tighten up on the communication. Requested staff to keep the Commission in the loop. 7 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March5, 2019 ..............................................I............................ Mayor Grant, seeing no one else coming forward, 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: Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals Education and Youth Advisory Board Historic Resources Preservation Board Library Board Senior Advisory Board Mayor Grant announced openings on each board. He indicated there were two applicants. Motion Vice Mayor Romelus nominated Kathleen Wilkinson as a Student member of the Education and Youth Advisory Board. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed Motion Vice Mayor Romelus nominated Betty Pierce -Roe as a Regular member of the Recreation and Parks Board. 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. R19-024 -Authorize the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Palm Beach County for participation in E:3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 the Drowning Prevention Coalition's (DPC) Learn to Swim Program, which provides vouchers to the public that may be redeemed for swimming lessons at the John Denson Pool. B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-025 Authorize the City Manager to sign and interlocal Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County, for the use of ems Grant Funds for Emergency Medical Services Equipment for one (1) Lucas Chest Compression Device in the amount of $10,876.00. The purchase will be made through Physio -Control Corporation of Redmond, WA. C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-026 - Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to amend the lease agreement between Palm Beach County and the City of Boynton Beach Golf Course (The Links at Boynton Beach). D. Approve the "Casa Del Mar Replat" record replat, conditioned on the approval being the certification of the plat documents by the City Engineer. E. Approve an increase to the estimated annual expenditure to Lou Bachrodt Freightliner from $55,000 to $95,000 per City Bid # 068-1412-17/MFD. F. Approve the minutes from City Commission meetings held on February 19, 2019. Mayor Grant asked for 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. Vice Mayor Romelus thanked the members of the Golf Board for their services. 7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000 A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-027 -Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Johnson -Davis, Inc. for the New Palm Way & Lake Street Stormwater Improvements project, Bid No. 007-2821-19/TP in the amount of $199,990.00 plus a 10% contingency of $20,000 if needed for staff approval of change orders for unforeseen conditions for a total expenditure of $219,990. 0 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, FloridaMarch 5, 2019 Mayor Grant read Proposed Resolution No. R19-027 Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Vice Mayor Romelus seconded the motion. Mayor Grant requested the location of the Stormwater Improvement project. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, responded the project was located on the east side of Federal Highway, south of North South Road. This intersection has a lot of flooding. Joe Paterniti, Utility Director, indicated this project was south of the Harvey Oyer Park, Palm Way and Lake Street. The project includes removal of four existing drainage structures, new stormwater piping, and connection to the existing stormwater outfall. This area was prone to water ponding and flooding during an actual rain event. Once the project was completed, there would be a reduction in nuisance flooding and an improved level of service to the residents of the neighborhood. Mayor Grant inquired as to the start and finish dates. Mr. Paterniti responded about a month after the signed agreements and would last about 120 days. Commissioner McCray asked if the community affected would be contacted. Mr. Paterniti responded once the contractors are onboard, staff would schedule public input meetings to address the concerns and update the residents. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 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. A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.19-004 - SECOND READING - Approve Boynton Beach Mall Future Land Use Map Amendment from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Mixed Use Low (MXL). Applicant: City -initiated. (TBD upon return with State approval) PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.19-005 - SECOND READING - Approve the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element text amendment to delete the Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 Boynton Beach Mall DRI from the list of DRI -classified sites. Applicant: City - initiated. (TBD upon return with State approval) B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-001- FIRST READING - Approve Country Trail PUD annexation (ANEX 19-001) Applicant: M2D Country Trail, LLC (Applicant request postponement to March 19, 2019) PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-002 - FIRST READING - Approve Country Trail PUD Future Land Use Map amendment from Palm Beach County's Medium Residential with a maximum density of 5 du/acre (MR -5) to Low Density Residential (LDR) with a maximum density of 7.5 du/acre. Applicant: M2D Country Trail, LLC (Applicant request postponement to March 19, 2019) PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-003 - FIRST READING - Approve Country Trail PUD rezoning from Palm Beach County's AR, Agricultural Residential, to PUD, Planned Unit Development. Applicant: M2D Country Trail, LLC (Applicant request postponement to March 19, 2019) C. Approve Country Trail PUD New Site Plan to construct a new development with 26 two-story single-family residences and associated site improvements on a 5.17- acre site. Applicant: M2D Country Trail, LLC. (Applicant request postponement to March 19, 2019) 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Review and discuss the Boynton Beach Green Business Recognition Pilot Program presented by Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator. Tim Howard, Assistant City Manager explained this was a Pilot Program put together by staff based on discussion with the Commission Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator discussed the Boynton Beach Proposed Pilot of Green Recognition Program. The Commission requested an incentive -based program, this program addressed the issue of single use plastic holistically, Data collection on economic impacts as part of the program, incorporate into economic development grants directed staff to move forward with developing a Green Business Recognition Program. Commissioner McCray asked if the City met with the businesses affected. Ms. Harvey indicated she met with businesses and indicated she would like to add more actions. Staff decided to move forward focusing on restaurant and food service operators in the first year with plans to expand to all types of businesses. 11 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 Ms. Harvey provided some benefits of the program such as a monthly discount on recycling fees of 10%. The participants would receive green business decals. She provided the three steps to participate in the program. The program was expected to increase participation in the City's recycling services and other City programs (e.g., Energy Edge Rebate Program, Property Assessed Clean Energy financing, Adopt -a -Park program). Businesses need to complete an online application. Five actions are required: Commit to distribute plastic straws only upon customer request. The City would confirm the businesses are using at least one recycling service, complete a plastic footprint calculation using an online tool, complete an inventory management checklist. This was a voluntary green initiative action program. The businesses must choose at least five voluntary green actions to complete within six months. City staff would conduct a six- month site visit to confirm the businesses have met their commitments and present them with the recognition. Ms. Harvey indicated the business participants must demonstrate continual improvement of implementing at least one additional green action per year to remain in the program. Mayor Grant inquired how many actions were required. In the back up there were waste reduction, recycling energy conservation, water conservation, general green business practices. Ms. Harvey replied she made some changes to the actions since the draft. Mayor Grant indicated there were 40 different actions. Ms. Harvey indicated there was changes as well. This was a fluid document. Mayor Grant inquired if a business was already in compliance would the business get credit. Ms. Harvey responded they would. Ms. Harvey stated staff could announce participants within a month, then quarterly. Commissioner McCray inquired why the City logo was not incorporated into the advertisement. Ms. Harvey responded this could be done. Commissioner McCray indicated this was Boynton Beach and it should have the Boynton Beach Logo. Mayor Grant suggested adding the logo to the right of the Green logo. Commissioner Katz thanked staff for putting together this Pilot Program. There was a House Bill, which if passed in the Senate would make it illegal for Cities to have a mandatory ban on single use plastic products. Indicated in the House Bill language of as it was currently worded, indicates if a City has previously enacted a ban on plastic straws and single use products and try to enforce the ban the City would be charged a $25,000 fine. Indicated any businesses which sues the City for enforcement of the plastic straw/products ban, if the business prevail in court and should this law pass, the business would be entitled to attorney fees. Indicated this was a good compromise between mandatory prohibition and allowing people to do what was good for the environment. Commissioner Katz indicated he likes the flexibility of the pilot program, which would allow different types of businesses to decide how they would like to participate. 12 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 Vice Mayor Romelus asked if they had a number value to encourage businesses to participate in the program. Ms. Harvey stated they could put together some numbers to estimate cost savings for the businesses. Mayor Grant remembered in 2016 regarding the decal program for businesses, which recycled was not implemented. He thanked staff for creating and implementing the green programing. Motion Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approved. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve the request of Vice Mayor Romelus to distribute $250 of her Community Support Funds to Scholar Career Coaching. Ms. Lynne Gassant will be present to make a brief 10 -minute presentation. (Tabled to March 19, 2019) 12. LEGAL A. Discuss adoption of anti -lobbying ordinance applicable to City Board Members. (Tabled to March 19, 2019) B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 19-010 - FIRST READING - Amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" creating Section 14- 13 entitled "Motorized Scooters". (Tabled to March 19, 2019) C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-011 - FIRST READING - Approve ordinance amending Part III, Chapter 2, Article I, Section 5 of the Land Development Regulations to update the City's Green Building Program. Attorney Shana Bridgeman, read Proposed Ordinance 19-011 on first read by title only into the record. Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator explained the ordinance related to certifying green buildings. The City of Boynton Beach Green building program was based on the International Green Construction Code (IGCC). She provided a history of the Green Construction Codes and provided incentives, expedited permitting, fees and tax 13 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida March 5, 2019 ................. incentives, . incentives, Green Building fee and created a fund. There were changes amending the ordinance and providing incentives for green building certification for private buildings, incentives for energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy in private building, expansion of electric vehicle ( EV) infrastructure, bicycle pedestrian facilities or transit options for community use. Incentives for private sector recycling, composting or waste reduction activities, development of green infrastructure Motion Vice Mayor Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Clerk Pyle called role. Vote 4-0 (Commissioner Kelley absent) D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-028 - Accept the conveyance of vacant lot on NE 11th Avenue from the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency via Quit Claim Deed. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Mayor Grant requested a discussion on the Corner Stone for the Free Mason at the April 2, 2019 meeting. Commissioner McCray thanked the instructor from Florida Career College for attending the meeting. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Department to give brief presentation of their operations Police - April 2019 Fire - May 2019 B. Staff to review Development Department's plan review processes to identify efficiencies and technologies to assist with timely review of plans/projects - March 2019 14 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida _......................................................................._............................. March 5, 2019 C. Mayor has requested a discussion concerning a Community ID Program - March 19, 2019 D. Commission wants to discuss public safety as it relates to the Town Square Redevelopment — June 2019 E. Modification of parking ordinance to prohibit parking of tractor trailers in residential neighborhoods — TBD F. Approve Ocean Breeze East Major Site Plan Modification for multi -family residential (rental apartments) consisting of 123 dwelling units within four, three-story buildings, a clubhouse, community space, and associated recreational amenities and parking on 3.95 acres. Applicant: Paul Bilton, Centennial Management - March 19, 2019 G. Approve Conditional Use and Major Site Plan Modification for the construction of a 1,927 square foot Taco Bell Restaurant, drive-through and related site improvements, located in a C-3 (Community Commercial) zoning district. Applicant: Raymond Funk, Coastal QSR, LLC — March 19, 2019 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner McCray moved to adjourn. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. (Continued on next page) 15 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida ATTEST Lz' A e � JuditfYA. Pyle, CMC City Clerk eenester Ni ves Deputy City Clerk 16 March 5, 2019 Mayor - Steven B. 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