Minutes 11-05-19 MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN THE
INTRACOASTAL PARK CLUBHOUSE
2240 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Steven B. Grant, Mayor Lori LaVerriere, City Manager
Justine Katz, Vice Mayor James Cherof, City Attorney
Mack McCray, Commissioner Crystal Gibson, City Clerk
Christina L. Romelus, Commissioner
Ty Penserga, 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 Mack McCray gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Ty Penserga
Roll Call
City Clerk Gibson called the roll. A quorum was present.
Agenda Approval:
1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections
Mayor Grant moving some items around on the agenda. Items 9-A, 11-A, and 12-F before
public audience.
There was a consensus to move items before public audience.
Vice Mayor Katz requested clarification on Future Agenda items added as To Be
Determined.
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Motion
Commissioner Penserga moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner
McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
2. OTHER
A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission
Vice Mayor Katz spoke with State Representative Joe Casello.
Commissioner McCray attended the mandatory Ethic Training for Palm Beach County
elected officials. Spoke with State Representative Joe Casello. Indicated when referring
to the City Manager please do not refer to her as the CEO.
Vice Mayor Romelus received a call from State Representative Joe Casello regarding the
park.
Commissioner Penserga received a call from State Representative Joe Casello regarding
the park. Acknowledged former Mayor Jerry Taylor in the audience.
Mayor Grant acknowledged State Representative Joe Casello and former Mayor
Woodrow Hay in the audience. On October 17, he attended the Transportation Planning
Agency (TPA) for Palm Beach County. He stated the TPA are in discussion for the long-
range transportation plan for the County; this is the 20/45 plan. October 18th he attended
Habitat for Humanity CEO Build, on NW 11th Avenue. October 19th he attended the
renaming of the Michael J. Metcalf VFW post 5335; he thanked the sponsors Buds
Chicken and Mission Barbeque. October 21st he was in Baltimore and toured City hall,
built in 1867. October 22-25 attended the Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting
and learned a lot about transportation needs. October 26th he attended the Heart of
Boynton Beach Association with the American Red Cross for Unity in the Community.
October 27th he attended the City of Boynton Beach Pirate Feast. October 28th he
attended the South Central Regional Waste Water Treatment board meeting. October
29tH Mayor Grant was in Orlando for the Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory
Council. He attended the Ethic Training for Palm Beach County elected officials. In
addition, he chaired the Transportation disadvantaged local Coordinating Board. He
explained the purpose of this board. He attended the quarterly orientation for the City of
Boynton Beach. November 3rd he attended Boynton Cares, Intracoastal Park Clean-up.
November 5th spoke with representatives of Urban STK, about creating a dashboard for
the City of Boynton Beach of the different datasets. In addition, spoke with State
Representative Joe Casello.
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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Announce that the November 19, 2019 City Commission Meeting has been
cancelled.
Mayor Grant announce the November 19, 2019 Commission meeting has been canceled.
B. Announce the dates for "Read for the Record" event by John Durgan,
Economic Development Specialist.
Mayor Grant announced the Read for the Record.
John Durgan, Economic Development Specialist announced the City would again read
for the record campaign again this year. Indicated this event bring local awareness to
child literacy.
Commission McCray suggested the City could mirror the City of Delray and have a
breakfast prior to the reading event. Mr. Durgan replied this was a good idea.
Commissioner Romelus invited everyone to the Boynton Beach Library where she would
be reading for the record at 10:00am Thursday.
C. Announcement by Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications and Marketing
Director, regarding the 49th Annual Holiday Parade and upcoming deadline
for parade entries.
Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications and Marketing Director, announced the 49th
annual Holiday Parade. Saturday December 7th, beginning at 4pm. Ms. Krusell stated
they are seeking entries to participate in the parade. The entry deadline is November 15th
at 5:00 pm, all organization encouraged to participate and there is no entry fee. This year
there are new categories. After the parade, the CRA is sponsoring light up the park event
Ocean and NE 4th, at Dewy Park.
D. Announcement by Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications and Marketing
Director, regarding the 2020 Calendar.
Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications and Marketing Director, announced the City of
Boynton Beach would be celebrating its centennial in 2020. Requesting the residents to
submit postcard regarding the City of Boynton Beach, the post card selected would
receive $100. Entries will appear in the City of Boynton Beach 2020 calendar. If anyone
need help scanning the post cards please go to the City of Boynton Beach Library, they
are prepared to help upload the post cards.
Mayor Grant asked if the submission must be on a postcard. Ms. Krusell replied yes.
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Commissioner McCray asked what account the $100 would be paid. Ms. Krusell stated
the calendar marketing account.
E. Announcement by Aquatics Supervisor Crystal Quesada about SWIMENA,
which will be held at the John Denson Pool on November 8, 6:30 PM to 8:00
PM.
Crystal Quesada, Supervisor of Aquatics, announced the SWIMENA held at the John
Denson Pool on November 8, 2019. Combining two favorite activity, swimming and
movies. She noted snacks and drinks would be available for purchase.
Commissioner Romelus asked if emails were sent out.
Ms. Quesada indicated she was not sure if the emails went out, but it is online.
Commissioner McCray thanked staff for the fence around John Denison pool.
F. Announcement by Recreation & Parks Director Wally Majors about
Oceanfront Bark, which will be held at Oceanfront Park on Saturday,
November 23, from 9am — Noon
Wally Majors, Director of Recreation and Parks Director invited everyone to Oceanfront
Bark, on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9:00 am until Noon. Noted additional dates
for Oceanfront Bark scheduled for January and February 2020. Fees waived from 9:00
am until Noon.
Commissioner McCray asked if this was voted on for three times a year. Mr. Major replied
in the affirmative.
Mr. Major announced there would be a grand reopening of Sara Sims Park, Saturday,
November 9, 2019 from noon to 4:00 pm.
Commissioner Penserga asked where they were in the ADA compliance for the
beach/park. Mr. Majors replied staff is in the process of installing the accessible matting
within the next few weeks.
Commissioner McCray pointed out this would be the official grand opening. As the park
is already in use by the citizens.
G. Announce the Solid Waste Division will be having Tire Amnesty Week for the
City residents from December 2nd through December 6th, 2019.
Davidson Monestime, Solid Waste Manager, introduced Joe Josemond.
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Joe Josemond, Administrative Associate announced the Solid Waste Division Tire
Amnesty Week for City residents from December 2nd through December 6th, 2019.
Requested residents to separate the trash from the tires, three feet from the garbage
cans.
Mayor Grant asked if it was necessary to call prior to placing the tires on the curve. Mr.
Josemond replied there are some communities, which need to call to schedule the
pickups, but most communities do not need to call. He indicated to place the tires out on
the bulk trash day.
Commissioner McCray asked what happens to the tires that are on private property. Mr.
Monestime indicated the City was not able to access private property without permission.
Commissioner McCray indicated he was concerned with tires in the right of way. Mr.
Monestime responded tires will be picked up, if there were any question 561-742-6200
call for additional information, the hours of operations are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
H. Presentation of an update on the Town Square project by Mark Hefferin, E2L,
John Markey, JKM Developers and City staff.
Mark Hefferin, E2L, provided some updated pictures regarding the town square project.
The roofing completed up to the fourth floor. Showed nighttime view of the Cultural Center
and City Hall. Noted Ocean Avenue opened to the public. Provided some inside views of
the cultural center.
Commissioner McCray asked how many elevators would be in the cultural center. Mr.
Hefferin replied there would be two elevators, one in the front and one in the back.
Showed inside of the City hall building. The district energy system. The swing chiller is in
place ready for startup. The roof decking scheduled for the chambers within the next two
weeks. Showed inside the electrical and sanitary systems. Mr. Hefferin showed the beam
which was signed by City employees. The generator has been tested and is running well.
Commissioner Romelus asked when would the fire station come online.
Mr. Hefferin stated the station would be completed in January and move in February.
Showed a picture of the storage bay for the police station.
Commissioner McCray asked when the police department could use their building.
Mr. Hefferin responded in in April. In addition, Mr. Hefferin stated the furniture ordered
and scheduled for February delivery.
Commissioner Romelus asked about the electrical pole indicated she was under the
impression there would be underground electric. Mr. Hefferin responded there would be
underground electrical from the power pole.
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Mr. Hefferin stated the move in dates for the police department was March, April and May
2020.
Commissioner McCray requested a schedule of departmental moves. Mr. Hefferin
responded E2L publishes a monthly report and these dates would be included on the
report.
John Markey, Private Sector Developer. The turnover for the parcel development. The
sites are cleaner, so we can began the construction for the building. They are excited,
E2L parking and staging on their property. The north garage is essential to this project.
Vice Mayor Katz thanked Mr. Markey and Mr. Hefferin for the monthly updates. The last
time they were close to closing on the loan to help finance the project.
Mr. Markey stated they needed to get the guaranteed maximum price. They have an
existing loan on the property had many banks visit the property. The financing is under
way; they have had many banks viewing the property. Vice Mayor Katz asked if there was
a date certain for the financing. Mr. Markey stated it should be around the first of the
year. There is motivation for the bank to close on the property before the end of the year.
Vice Mayor Katz asked about the anticipated construction date for the south garage.
Asked was the date for the garage the same as the opening of the new City Hall or the
projected date is the same as the parking garage. Mr. Markey responded this was a
practical temporary Certificate of Occupancy date. Vice Mayor Katz asked would they be
able to use the space when City Hall opens. Mr. Markey stated he would be able to
provide parking if financing is not ready at the time.
Vice Mayor Katz inquired if the garage is not finished at the time and City has was to
open, what is plan B.
Mr. Markey stated they would use their property. Vice Mayor Katz asked would the City
need to sign an agreement. Mr. Markey noted this is addressed in the agreement.
Attorney Cherof stated everything covered in the agreement.
Vice Mayor Katz thanked staff, Mr. Hefferin and Mr. Markey for the update.
I. Motasem Al-Turk, Director, Traffic Division, and Palm Beach County
Engineering & Public Works Department will announce Palm Beach County's
activation of phase 1 of the Flashing Yellow Arrow left turn traffic signals.
Mellissa Ackert, P.E., Traffic Division Assistant Director, provided an overview of the
flashing yellow arrow and benefits. Showed a video from the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT). Provided history of the Flashing Yellow Arrow(FYA). The testing
began in the early 2000s. The flashing yellow light has become a standard with FDOT.
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The FYA has been implemented in many cities and counties throughout Florida. It is a
standard in FDOT D7, Pinellas County, and in other states such as Georgia, South
Carolina and Virginia.
Rasem Awwad, P.E. Traffic Signal Systems Manager, provided some safety benefits and
the capacity benefits. Mr. Awwad provided some road capacity benefits such as
additional options for signal phasing patterns, provides more opportunities for left turns
that are currently prohibited because of a shared signal head. This would have the option
of protected left turn based on time of day; Improves signal synchronization. FYAs are
found to have a high level of understanding and correct response by left turn drivers.
Improves pedestrian safety in crosswalks. FHP has established the FYA reduces
crashes. The FYA found to have a high level of understanding and correct response by
left turn drivers; Improves pedestrian safety in crosswalks. Provides for the flexibility to
prevent left turns during times with higher probability for left turn crashes. The FYA is in
alignment with the Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) and the West Palm Beach
Vision Zero. (Additional video shown.)
Mayor Grant asked would there be a FYA with a green walking man. Mr. Awwad replied
there was flexibility. Mayor Grant clarified it could be red or it could be flashing yellow
and pedestrians could be walking in the crosswalk. Mr. Awwad replied yes.
Mr. Awwad indicated the initial phase would include eight intersections along Congress
Avenue: Catalina Drive and Renaissance Drive, Boynton Beach Mall D and E, Old
Boynton Road, Ocean Drive, SW Congress Blvd, Golf and Boynton Beach Boulevard and
Winchester Park Blvd.
Commissioner Penserga inquired of the effects for Red Light Camera violators. Mr.
Awwad replied it does not have an effect. In addition, Palm Beach County does not
monitor the red light cameras.
Commissioner Romelus asked if this program fall within the jurisdiction of the Red Light
Camera program. Attorney Cherof stated FYA would be completely independent of the
Red Light Camera program.
Commissioner Romelus inquired about the installation date of the flashing yellow lights;
Mr. Awwad stated the end of November 17, 2019.
Commissioner McCray inquired where this Flashing Yellow Light in Palm Beach County
were. Mr. Awwad indicated Boynton would be the first municipality to have the installation.
Ms. Ackert noted they have created a tip card for Boynton Beach citizens.
Commissioner McCray asked if the insurance companies were onboard. Ms. Ackert
stated it was in the manual of uniformed traffic control devices. Commissioner McCray
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stated there are many older residents and those from out of State. Indicated there are
mane
Commissioner Romelus asked if they spoke with Mayor Mack Bernard. Ms. Ackert replied
information presented at the department heads meetings and there were several
meetings with the commission level and executive leadership.
Commissioner Romelus asked why Boynton Beach was the first municipality in Palm
Beach County to go through this program. Ms. Ackert responded the Congress Avenue
Corridor has various features, used to prioritize other areas for implementation.
Commissioner Romelus asked if the objective is to see less congestion in these
intersections. Ms. Ackert indicated this was one of the benefits. During peak periods, the
flashing yellow arrow can be turn off or on.
Commissioner Romelus asked how the County would analyze the data. Mr. Awwad
replied the County uses the traffic management system to monitor and collect data.
Commissioner Romelus inquired as to the timeframe of the study. Mr. Awwad replied he
expects six months for the analysis.
Commissioner Romelus requested a follow-up after the study. Mr. Awwad agreed.
Mayor Grant inquired if the County runs all the signals in Boynton Beach. Mr. Awwad
replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Grant noted the County is replacing the traffic signal at the county cost. His concern
was congress middle school. He asked during the opening and closing of school hours,
he requested not to have the flashing yellow lights. Mr. Awwad noted he would keep that
in mind.
Vice Mayor Katz indicated he was happy about the FYA, with the increase density and
population, but increasing the efficiency is the way of the future.
Commissioner McCray in regards to the new system is the City equip within the city for
additional citations given.
Michael Gregory Police Chief stated it appears this is already in happening and moving
forward. Chief Gregory stated this was the first briefing he has received and the
department needs to get up to speed. Commissioner McCray stated the City should have
had this information sooner.
Commissioner Romelus indicated she does not like how the FYA being rolled out. She
was disappointed to hear the City of Boynton Beach Police Chief was unaware this
program was being implemented. She inquired how this item was able to get on the
agenda. She was troubled and perplexed the police chief was not aware of the program
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Mayor Grant stated the County have control of the traffic signals, this was informative this
is the county telling us what they are going to do.
Commissioner Romelus acknowledged these are county roads. The County has the
responsibility to the City of Boynton Beach municipality, when changes made, which could
affect the citizen of Boynton Beach. The county obligation is to should better educate the
City and inform the City and not come to the City 2-3 weeks prior to implementation of a
program. This program could change the way the city move cars within the main
thoroughfare within the City. Commissioner Romelus pointed out she hoped in future
there could be better communication between Palm Beach County and the City of
Boynton Beach. She noted the City could have collaborated with the County for this FYA
rollout.
J. The City's FY18/19 Budget Document has been awarded the Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers
Association.
Mara Frederiksen, Director of Financial Services, announced the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award, for the fiscal year 2018/2019 budget year document, by the
Government Finance Association. Ms. Frederiksen indicated the budget document is
reviewed and rated and is judged on 27 criteria. She noted there were more than 1000
application for this award. Expressed this was the 8th year the City has received this
distinction. Thank Anthony Davidson, Budget Manager for his leadership.
K. Presentation of a Citation to Sandra Raffaelli, President and founder of aZul
For Better Living, Inc., recognizing her for providing creative design programs
for individuals with disabilities.
Mayor Grant presented a citation to Sandra Raffaelli, President and founder of aZul for
better living,
Sandra Raffaelli, President and Founder of Azul thanked the Commission for the citation.
She is looking forward to offering opportunity to those with disabilities.
L. Proclaim the month of November as National Caregivers Month. Vontell Mills
of Healthier Boynton Beach will accept the proclamation.
Mayor Grant proclaimed the month of November as National Caregivers month.
Vontell Mills of a Healthier Boynton Beach thanked the Commission for the recognition.
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M. Proclaim November 17-23, 2019 as National Hunger and Homeless
Awareness Week. Shea Spencer, Chief Executive Officer with the Homeless
Coalition of Palm Beach County, will accept the proclamation.
Mayor Grant proclaimed November 17-23, 2019 as National Hunger and Homeless
Awareness Week.
Shea Spencer, Chief Executive Officer, thanked the City for the proclamation. Indicated
hunger and homelessness is a national issue. More than 30,000 families experience
homelessness and hunger. Ms. Spencer noted every person deserves a place to live.
N. Proclaim November 18th — 24th 2019 as "Global Entrepreneurship Week" for
the City of Boynton Beach. Connor Lynch, COO, Plastridge Insurance, will
accept the proclamation.
Mayor Grant proclaimed November 18-24th, 2019 thanked the City of the proclamation.
Connor Lynch, COO, thanked the City for their partnership. Global Entrepreneurship
Week (GEW) is an international initiative that introduces entrepreneurship to young
people in six continents. GEW emerged in 2008 because of Enterprise Week UK and
Entrepreneurship Week USA 2007. Since its creation, more than 10 million people from
roughly 170 countries have participated in entrepreneurship-related events, activities and
competitions during GEW.
Mayor Grant noted Fire Stations #5, there would be business over coffee, with staff from
Economic Development.
O. Proclaim December 1, 2019 as World AIDS Day.
Mayor Grant proclaimed December 1, 2019 as World AIDS Day.
P. Present Certificate of Completion to Commissioner Ty Penserga for
completing the Advanced Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.
Mayor Grant presented a Certificate of Completion to Commission Ty Penserga for
completing the Advanced Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.
Commissioner Penserga thanked the commission for the opportunity to attend the
training. He is looking forward to growing his role as an elected official.
Commissioner McCray said he wished Commissioner Penserga the best.
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Mayor Grant Indicated on November 11 , 2019 City Hall and the Library would be closed
for Veteran's day. Schedule for the garbage pick is the same.
11. New Business-
(Heard out of sequence)
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-140 - Approve and ratify the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Police Officers and
Detectives unit of the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association
(PBA).
Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution No. R19-140 into the record by title only.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Commissioner Penserga indicated he was in support of this resolution.
Vice Mayor Katz stated everyone came together to make this agreement happen.
Commissioner McCray supported the resolution.
Commissioner Romelus stated this would bring the City of Boynton Beach salary scale
from the lowest to the third highest. Thanked all the men and women who wear the blue
Mayor Grant thanked the Police department and city staff. They are looking for great
things with Boynton Beach. This has been a long journey and happy for the future.
Daniel Dugger, Sergeant Detective Bureau, City of Boynton Beach Police Department,
has been a member of the police department for 15 years. He is part of the Palm Beach
County Police Benevolent Association (PBA). Thanked all who helped to make this
negotiations happened.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-141 - Approve and ratify the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Police Sergeants unit of the
Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association (PBA).
Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution No R19-141 into the record by title only.
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Motion
Commissioner Penserga moved to approve with discussion. Commissioner McCray
seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
12. Legal (Heard out of order)
F. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-143 - Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement between the City of
Boynton Beach and Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County to
convey three (3) vacant lots in the Heart of Boynton, subject to final approval
by the City Attorney.
Mayor Grant read proposed Ordinance No. 19-143 into the record on the first reading
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (Heard before the consent agenda)
A. Consider the recommendation from the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
concerning renaming Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Tom Kaiser.
Wally Majors, Parks and Recreation Director, recently received a recommendation from
Representative Casello to rename the Veteran Memorial park in honor of Tom Kaiser Per
the established policy; the recommendation forwarded on to the committee and reviewed
for appropriateness, than forward to the City Commission. The Recreation and Parks
committee recommended not to rename the park, but was passionate about making sure
that they recognized the significant contribution which Mr. Kaiser made to the park, they
looked to find a way to Mr. Kaiser is recognized, they felt the park should recognized all
veterans. The park should be there to recognize all veterans. He stated it was very
important the City recognize Mr. Kaiser.
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Mayor Grant opened for the public
Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, agreed with the Park and Recreation board keep the
name Veteran Park. The City need to honor Mr. Kaiser, but not by renaming the park.
Suggested a permanent structure.
Florida State Representative Joe Casello stated this park would honor all veterans.
Noted there are 28 monuments at the park. Provided some background information on
the original name was Bicentennial Park, in 2011 the Commission approved the named
park as the Veteran Memorial Park. The veterans built the park, but Mr. Kaiser kept the
memories of the unsung heroes alive. Representative Casello asked the City Commission
to rename and rededicate the park to include Mr. Kaiser's name.
Jerry Taylor, 1086 SE 26 Avenue, remembered the inception of the park. Mr. Kaiser
used funds out of his pocket to help with everything regarding the park. Mr. Taylor stated
he would be proud to have the park named Kaiser Park to recognize and honor Mr. Kaiser.
He stated the Park and Recreation committee just make recommendations, it was up to
the Commission to make the final decision. Mr. Taylor said he was 100% behind renaming
the park Kaiser Park.
Stanley Gavlick, 15815 Vivanco Street Delray Beach, commander of the Korean War
veteran, chapter 17. Indicated they are the only Korean chapter in Palm Beach County.
The membership of the Korean War Chapter 17 is in favor of renaming the park. The
dream of establishing a veteran's park was a dream of Mr. Kaiser. Mr. Kaiser has been
involved with the veteran's group since 2008.
Larry Blocher, 5420 Laurel Oak Street, Post commander of the PFC Michael J. Metcalf,
VFW Post 5335. He was a retired disabled combat veteran. He support all veterans for
what they have done, this would not diminish any veteran. This park represent all the
veterans.
Kurt, a veteran, provided some background information on Mr. Kaiser. Indicated Mr.
Kaiser never stops working. This would be a great thing to name the park in honor of Mr.
Kaiser.
Anthony Skura, 96-year-old veteran, pointed out Mr. Kaiser has dedicated his life with
helping veterans. Indicated it was very feasible to name the park after him. Noted Mr.
Kaiser has dedicated his life for veterans.
Paul, Honor Society of American Veterans. Bona Road Past Commander of Jewish War
Chapter. Mr. Kaiser was on one of the first to work on the monuments
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James Czizik, 705 SW 15 Street, has experience working with Mr. Kaiser. Mr. Kaiser is
a tireless worker. He understand the pressure, the bigger concern was naming the park
after only one individual.
Charley Fox opposed placing any name on the park. The dedication of the park should
be to all veteran. He supports the recommendation of the Recreation board opinion.
Minister Bernard Wright, CEO Real Talk Radio, noted he has no problem with Mr.
Kaiser receiving the recognition and honor to have the park name in his honor.
Tom Kaiser stated he put in eight years on the Veteran park project. He decided to take
the project on when he was 80 years old. This park has been a labor of love. He said he
was 92 years old, this was something which as planned day one. He indicated all the
monuments dedicated to those who have fallen in wartime. Whatever he does for the
veteran is done out of love and respect. Until the day they close the box, he will be working
for all veterans.
Commissioner Romelus requested clarification regarding ownership of the property.
Commissioner McCray stated this was city property.
Vice Mayor Katz stated he was not a veteran, so he takes the word of veteran. Stated if
someone provided money to the City could have his or her name placed on a building,
why not have a person who served our country. The item does not have a specific name;
he would request the city would work with the veterans and Mr. Kaiser. He support the
ideal of incorporating the name in the park. Mr. Kaiser placed effort instead of money.
Commissioner McCray provided history of the park. Originally, the park built as a passive
park. Mayor Taylor stated Mr. Kaiser took the charge for the park. Commissioner McCray
indicated they might have forgotten about Commissioner/Vice Mayor Bob Ensler, who
took charge and brought the park before the Commission. The Commission voted on the
Boynton Beach Veteran's Memorial Park. He congratulated the Parks and Recreation
Board.
Commissioner Penserga noted many spoke beautifully regarding the Veterans Park.
Many have also stated, when someone honored, it does not take away from the
successes of other people. It was possible to honor our heroes, without it taking away
from the work from others. The ideal when you honor one person, it does not take away
from successes of others. Commissioner Penserga stated it is possible to honor a person,
which has made significant contributions to a cause. He was happy to honor Mr. Kaiser
with placing his name on the park.
Mayor Grant stated he only missed one veteran's event. Mr. Kaiser has always been
there, he was always honoring the veterans. Mayor Grant stated this was not the originally
Veteran's park. He suggested the name should be the Thomas Kaiser Veterans Memorial
Park. Asked for a motion to rename the park as well as provide some of his community
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support funds. He stated we need to realize not everyone come back from war. The
Commission need to recognize what Mr. Kaiser has done for the City as well as the
veterans. The City of Boynton Beach are the first to give the honor to Mr. Kaiser.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus made a motion to name the park, Boynton Beach Veteran Park
in Honor of Tom Kaiser. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Katz noted he fully supported renaming the park, but preferred to name
Veteran Park honoring Tom Kaiser He does not think one month would make a different.
Request was for the motion to include the incorporation of Thomas Kaiser name into the
park, subject to coming up with some different names. He did not want to name the park
at this time.
Mayor Grant stated the only way the Commission could get a recommendation was to
send it back to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Vice Mayor Katz, stated staff could make recommendation on the verbiage. Requested
staff to work with Mr. Kaiser to come up with a name, which is acceptable to staff and Mr.
Kaiser. Vice Mayor Katz asked if this item needed to go back to the Parks and Recreation
Board.
Attorney Cherof stated he does not have the regulations regarding the naming of the
facilities.
Mr. Majors stated the recommendation could come from anyone; it is filtered through
either the Commission or the City Manager who refers it to the advisory board, which
allows for public comment who ensure that it is appropriate.
Commissioner Romelus asked the current name of the park. Mr. Majors replied Veterans
Memorial Park.
Commissioner Romelus stated she would like to maintain Veterans Memorial Park in
Honor of Tom Kaiser.
Commissioner McCray withdrew his second to the motion.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to name the park Boynton Beach Veterans Park in Honor
of Tom Kaiser. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
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Vote
There was discussion and no vote was taken on the motion.
Motion
Vice Mayor Katz made a motion to have city staff select an appropriate name, move
forward with renaming the park to incorporate Tom Kaiser's name, and bring back naming
ideas, while ensuring concerns are taken into account. Commissioner McCray seconded
the motion to be brought back to the Commission meeting at the December 3rd meeting.
Commissioner Romelus asked about the monuments in the park. Mr. Majors responded
the City would need to contact a vendor, to determine what is required, and ensure the
mounting area could handle the new sign. He indicated the cost maybe about $500-$750
dollars. He was unsure if the board could withstand taking down the board .If that was not
a viable alternative, the sign would need replacement. Commissioner Romelus asked for
the cost of the sign. Mr. Majors indicated the cost of a new sign could be about $7000.
Mr. Kaiser indicated each piece in the park was granite. He has already spoke with the
monument place, which would be sitting upfront. He mentioned the yellow thing, which
was a distraction. Please do not spend money, he stated at his expense he would buy
this monument and have it placed in a proper place.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
4. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (at
the discretion of the Chair, this is 3-minute allowance may need to be adjusted
depending on the level of business coming before the City Commission)
Christin Eldo, requested Boynton Beach stand with 91 other municipalities against
offshore oil drilling. Oceana protect the Oceans. He asked the City Commission to pass
a resolution against offshore oil drilling. Indicated HR1941 passed, which is a permanent
moratorium on oil drilling. He pointed out the BP oil disaster happening within 12 miles
off the shore and the spill is still being felt today. Protecting our coastlines, when we drill
we spill. Requested to place a resolution on the upcoming agenda.
Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, provided a package to the commission. There is a
wonderful program, called Red Paw. Red Paw responders recued more than 1,000 pets
in 2018. She wanted to impress upon the commission there is a loss of birds in the
environment.
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Tory Ore, 407 NE 17 Avenue, speaking about the Sara Sims Park, noted this park is for
everyone. This Saturday Park would have its official grand re-opening. We would love to
have one of the Commissioners at the opening of the park. Last Saturday they had a flea
market for the neighborhood and want to have it once a month. He hope to see the Mayor
and Commissioner there.
Commissioner Romelus requested an email so the event can be placed on the calendar.
Minister Bernard Wright, CEO of Real Talk Radio, Robbie Wells Foundation, currently
running for Commissioner in District 2. There would be a cultural center. Minister Wright
pointed out his great grandfather came to the United States in the 1890's, and at that
time, this area was called South Lake Worth. The City of Boynton Beach has a history of
diversity. The residents talked about a splash party. He asked to recognize and honor
the people of the community and said the City needs to include the residents. He was a
homeowner and a parent; no one has included him in the grand reopening of Sara Sims
Park. No one has included the people who live in the area. He said the people in the Heart
of Boynton have not been included in the opening of the park in their neighborhood and
this should be done out of respect.
Commissioner Romelus invited Minister Wright to speak with Eleanor KruseII.
Mayor Grant, seeing no one else coming forward, closed Public Audience.
5. Administrative
A. Approve the request of Mayor Grant to distribute $200 of his Community
Support Funds to Young Men of Distinction, Inc.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner Penserga seconded the
motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Jacoby Waters, CEO of Young Men of Distinction is a non-profit organization, which
cater to middle school young men. Currently Young Men of Distinction are in three areas
of Palm Beach County. It has been a vision to give back to the community. Next year
they are launching Jr. Young Men of Distinction.
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Commission Romelus asked which area where the Young Men of Distinction service. Mr.
Waters replied John R. Leonard, Turning Points Academy, J.A.Y. (Jesus and You)
Outreach Ministry.
Commissioner Penserga asked how many young men are involved with Young Men of
Distinction. Mr. Waters estimates 25 young men.
B. 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: 1 Reg
Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals: 1 Reg and 2 Alts
Education and Youth Advisory Board: 2 Stu
Historic Resources Preservation Board: 1 Alt
Library Board: 1 Alt
Recreation and Parks Board: 1 Alt
Senior Advisory Bd: 1 Alts, 2 Reg
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to appoint Charles Frederick to the Recreation and Parks
Board (Alt). Vice Mayor Katz 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
Mayor Grant requested to pull items D, V and Z
Commissioner Romelus requested to pull items F, L, N, 0, R and U.
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-116 - Assess the cost of nuisance
abatement on properties within the City of Boynton Beach.
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B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-117 - Approve Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the IAFF Local 1891 Boynton Beach
Firefighters and the City, which amends language in Article 8 and in Article 44
of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-118 - Authorizing Mayor Grant to sign
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant Agreement
No. LBSP1 (Land-Based Sources of Pollution) for the implementation of three
rain gardens and/or bio-swales demonstration projects, obligating federal and
state funds for the amount of $70,000. The period of performance is upon
execution through June 30, 2020.
D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO R19-119 -Award RFP#018-2413-19/IT and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year agreement with
Parkmobile for Metered Parking for Oceanfront Park, Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park
and future locations that may require metered parking.
Mayor Grant stated this agreement is to create a metered parking system within the parks.
Andrew Mack, Director of Public Works, noted this is an RFP; the City has selected a
vendor. Pointed out this program would be deployed at Oceanfront Park and Harvey E
Oyer Jr. Park. The City may expand the scope to include future parking garages proposed
as part of Town Square and other city-owned spaces. The services include collection of
fees as well as enforcement.
Mayor Grant stated the Ocean Front Park is in the Municipality of Ocean Ridge. Would
that affect anything done with Park-mobile? Mr. Mack stated this is step one of the
process.
Commissioner McCray noted although Oceanfront Park is in Ocean Ridge, the park
belongs to the City of Boynton Beach.
Commissioner Penserga inquired what happens to staff currently assigned to Oceanfront
Park. Mr. Mack replied the position would become full-time and the position would
become a Park Ranger. This would help bolster the positon.
Commissioner Penserga restated the City is repositioning the position.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Vice Mayor Katz seconded the motion.
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Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Commissioner McCray requested the reporting department of the Park Ranger. Mr. Mack
replied the Park Rangers report to Wally Majors, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Commissioner McCray noted the bathrooms are closed at Sara Sims Park. Mr. Mack
replied that issue has been resolved.
Susan Oyer 140 SE 27th Way, believed this was horrendous. Indicated the parking was
free at Harvey Oyer Park. There is going to be a parking tax.
Commissioner Romelus requested clarification regarding the parking fees.
Lori LaVerriere noted this would be an expansion of paid parking throughout the
community, the only focus is on Oceanfront Park as well as Harvey Oyer Park, and there
is no plan to expand further.
Commissioner Romelus indicated the reason she voted for this because the City was
already collecting a fee at Harvey Oyer Park as well as Oceanfront Park. She stated there
would be no charge for parking for cars.
E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-120 - Approve the "Riverwalk Plaza"
record plat, conditioned on the approval being the certification of the plat
documents by the City Engineer.
F. PROPOSED AMENDED RESOLUTION R19-121 - Authorize the City
Manager or Police Chief Michael Gregory to sign all documents with Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office associated with the
grant acceptance and grant agreement in the amount of $50,000 subject to
the approval of the City Attorney for the Boynton Beach Impaired Driving
Enforcement Program.
Commissioner Romelus requested clarification of grants received.
Police Chief Michael Gregory stated this grant provided by Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office, used for DUI enforcement. The goal was to
create traffic safety enhancement.
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Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
G. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-122 - Approve and authorize the City
Manager (or designee) to apply for the State permit necessary to temporarily
close Federal Highway on Saturday, December 7th, for the 49th Annual
Holiday Parade.
H. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-123 - Approve and authorize
the Mayor to sign a land use agreement between the City of Boynton Beach
and Journey Church for the 49th Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday,
December 7, 2019.
I. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-124 - Approve and authorize the City
Manager to sign a land use agreement between the City of Boynton Beach
and Ocean One Boynton, LLC for the 49th Annual Holiday Parade to be held
December 7, 2019.
J. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-125 - Approve and authorize the City
Manager to sign a land use agreement between the City of Boynton Beach
and Chase Bank for the 49th Annual Holiday Parade to be held December 7,
2019.
K. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-126-Approving and adopting the Local
Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Plan 5-year update, titled LMS2020, allowing the
City to continue to be eligible for mitigation funding from federal and state
agencies.
L. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-127 - Authorize the Mayor to sign the
tri-party interlocal agreement between the Cities of Boca Raton, Delray
Beach and the City of Boynton Beach for the purpose of operating a Biology
Processing Laboratory (BPL) to pre-process DNA samples obtained by
Boynton Beach Police Department pursuant to criminal investigations.
Chief Gregory stated the current technology there is a challenge in processing DNA
samples. The Biology Processing Laboratory (BPL), preprocess the DNA samples, this
reduces time for the Palm Beach Sheriff department to process the samples. Chief
Gregory indicated the department would like to continue this service.
Mayor Grant stated this helps with the chain of evidence and removed the contamination.
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Chief Gregory stated this process does not involve the chain of custody. He pointed out
the process takes away extra steps that the Palm Beach County Sherriff department need
to do, the BPL speeds up the process.
Commissioner Romelus believed this is important, and doing this would allow to bring
evident time from months to days and he was in full support bring
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
M. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-127 - Authorize the Mayor to sign the
tri-party interlocal agreement between the Cities of Boca Raton, Delray
Beach and the City of Boynton Beach for operating a Biology Processing
Laboratory (BPL) to pre-process DNA samples obtained by Boynton Beach
Police Department pursuant to criminal investigations.
N. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-129 - Authorize the City Manager
or Police Chief Michael Gregory to sign all documents associated with the
acceptance and grant agreement for Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Office of Criminal Justice Grants, Identity Theft and Fraud Grant
Program subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Michael, Gregory, Police Chief, indicated the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
(FDLE), Office of Criminal Justice Grants, has awarded the Police Department
the Identity Theft and Fraud Grant for the 2019-2020 funding cycle for $9,949. Approval
of this award would allow the funds to support the continued efforts in solving identity theft
and fraud crimes victimizing the elderly in the community. A portion of the funds will go
towards additional training for the detectives
Commissioner Romelus stated this was valuable program.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
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O. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-130 - Authorize the City Manager to
sign an Interlocal Agreement for a multi-jurisdictional Climate Change
Vulnerability Assessment, and a Grant Agreement with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection for a Resilience Planning Grant of
$75,000.
Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator, this grant is for a project assessing climate
change. The City of Boynton Beach led the initial planning phase of the collaboration from
January to June 2019 with a FY 18/19 Resilience Planning Grant of $72,000 from the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)/Florida Resilient Coastlines
Program. The partnership was awarded a second (FY 19/20) Resilience Planning Grant
of $75,000 to engage stakeholders and complete the initial steps of a multi-jurisdictional
climate change vulnerability assessment (CCVA).
Ms. Harvey explained the CCVA scope of work, which includes five tasks. Explore
Climate Threats, Identify and Evaluate Community Assets, Assess Vulnerabilities and
Risks, Investigate Potential Adaptation Strategies, Prepare summary reports for each
task of the scope of work. A CCVA executive summary, and a CCVA final report, as well
as a GIS-based interactive mapping tool, that will be distributed to the Working Group
members. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, through the Florida
Resilient Coastlines Program, awarded a FY 19/20 Resilience Planning Grant of$75,000
to the City of Boynton Beach on behalf of the eight Participants.
Commissioner Romelus one of the most imperative issue is sea-level rise.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner Penserga seconded the
motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Commissioner McCray stated grant money is not free, it come with strings attached
P. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-131 - Authorize the City Manager to
sign amendment 3 to Task Order No. R13-063-09 to CH2M Hill for Boynton
Beach Landfill Post-Closure Maintenance Assistance in the amount of
$25,338. The current task order is $235,046.94; amendment 3 will increase
the task order to $260,384.94.
Q. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-132 - Approve and authorize the
Mayor to sign a Promissory Note and Loan Agreement, First Amendment to
Purchase and Development Agreement, Subordination Agreement, and any
other agreements or related documents associated with the loan to Ocean
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Breeze East Apartments, LLC, securing the Local Government Contribution
of $567,500.
R. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-133 - Authorize the City Manager or
Police Chief Michael Gregory to apply for, accept, and execute all grant
documents, including the Grant Agreement, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney.
Michael Gregory, Police Chief, indicated this grant was from the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office has selected the City of Boynton Beach to
receive $50,000 in sub-grant funding for the 2019-20 funding cycle under the speed &
aggressive driving priority area. Approval of this award would allow agency to conduct
enforcement operations in high frequency crash fatality locations. With rapid growth and
expansion there comes a need to further enhance our efforts to reduce traffic crashes,
fatalities and injuries that are related to speed & aggressive driving through enforcement
and education. The Boynton Beach Police Department will review crash data to determine
high frequency locations and conduct enforcement operations. The Boynton Beach Police
Department will also conduct education initiatives to raise awareness in regards to traffic
safety, speed and aggressive driving.
Mayor Grant they had access to the waves data, asked if they Urban STK which had
access to data from waves and FDOT data, to finger out where the hotspots are.
Chief Gregory responded their data is coming from the actual crashes, which happen in
Boynton Beach. The City of Boynton Beach data is coming from the actual police officers.
Mayor Grant inquire the data has access from wave and does a time study and that was
another way in which technology could be used. Chief Gregory noted he was not aware
if this grant could be used to find new datasets. Explained the city could explore many
options, there are different measurement options. Chief Gregory pointed out some of the
social media crowd sourcing may not be accurate.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
S. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-134 - Authorize the City Manager to
enter into an agreement with W.W. Grainger utilizing the City of Tucson
Contract # 192163 with Omnia Partners for the purchase of hardware and
safety supplies for an estimated annual expenditure of $70,000. Omnia
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Partners procurement process satisfies the City's competitive bid
requirements.
T. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-135 - Approve and authorize the City
Manager to sign a contract with Transource Services Corp based on a piggy-
back of a State of Florida Alternate Contract #43211500-WSCA-15-ACS for
the purchase of Datrium ControlShift SaaS software from Transource
Services Corp in the amount of $35,430.30.
U. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-136 - Approve and authorize the City
Manager to sign the Developer's Agreement with Knuckles, LLC for the
granting of a ten (10) ft. public utilities easement along SE 23rd Avenue on
the developer's property and a twenty (20) ft. by twenty (20) ft. public utilities
easement located adjacent to SE 23rd Avenue on the southwest corner of Lot
5 of the developer's property for the City's construction of sanitary sewer and
lift station improvements as required by the Conditions of Approval for the
Taco Bell project located at 2319 Federal Highway.
Mayor Grant inquired if the City of Boynton Beach is spending money for a lift station,
underneath Federal Highway.
Collin Groff, Assistant City Manager, indicated the lift station is being moved from
underneath Federal Highway, which is currently located within the roadway of SE 23rd
Avenue, onto the developer's property at the City's expense.
Commissioner McCray noticed work on SE 23rd avenue; it seems that the work has begun
without approval from the Commission.
Mr. Groff replied the private developers are working, and the site plan has already been
approved. This was the easement approval and the work would come back to the
commissioner for approval.
Commissioner Romelus indicated she was not in opposition to the lift-station, but she was
in opposition to this project.
Motion
Commissioner Penserga moved to approve. Vice Mayor Katz seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion passed 3-2 (Commissioner Romelus and Commissioner McCray dissenting)
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V. Declare forty-one (41) vehicles/equipment as surplus and approve the
disposition of these items submitted by Fleet Maintenance Division using
various means such as JJ Kane live auction, JJ Kane on-line auction, and
GovDeals.com.
Mayor Grant would like to offer one vehicle per school, which has a maintenance
academy.
Commissioner McCray, which school. Mayor Grant replied South Tech Academy and
Park Vista, which has a maintenance academy.
Commissioner Penserga stated this was a good use of resources for educational
purposes. There are people who are struggling to get a car, asking if the City could
expand to other groups.
Mayor Grant stated, unless another organization comes forward, he was not in support
for an unknown organization. JJ Kane is in Riviera Beach and the next Public Auction is
on November 23rd
Commissioner Penserga asked if there were any legal ramification to provide cars to other
organization other than schools. Attorney Cherof replied paper work could be drawn up
to eliminate any city liability.
Commissioner Penserga suggested there was other ways to give other than educational.
Motion
Mayor Grant moved to approve. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
W. Accept the written report to the Commission for purchases over$10,000 for the month
of September 2019.
X. Accept the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Status Report of the General Fund
and the Utilities Fund for the twelfth (12)-month period ended September 30,
2019, Unaudited.
Y. Accept fourth quarter and yearend report on operations of the Schoolhouse
Children's Museum and Learning Center for FY 18/19.
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Z. Approve Award of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 038-2821-19/TP as
recommended by the Selection Committee and authorize staff to conduct
negotiations with the recommended top ranked proposers to establish
contracts in accordance with for General Consulting Services and as per
Florida Statute 287.055, otherwise known as the Consultants' Competitive
Negotiation Act (CCNA). At completion of negotiations, contracts will be
brought back to the Commission for approval.
Mayor Grant requested clarification on this item.
Michael Low, Utility Deputy Director/Manager of Technical Services, explained the
concept of the RFQ. This RFQ was issued seeking qualifications from firms interested in
providing system programming, preventive maintenance and repair services to the City.
Systems integrator to assist with the modernization of the City of Boynton Beach system.
The City vision includes the implementation of data interoperability between software
packages such as CMMS and GIS, and using SCADA collected data to make sound
operational decisions. Our team of dedicated, responsive professionals is fully prepared
to guide you through the best options available for your SCADA needs. This would cover
the water plant, pumping station the lifting stations
Mayor Grant asked if McKim & Creed, Inc., ranked number one. Mr. Low responded in
the affirmative.
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to approve the ranking. Commissioner Penserga
seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
AA. Approve the minutes from City Commission meeting on October 15, 2019.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve the remainder of the consent agenda.
Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
7. CONSENT BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000
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Commissioner Romelus pulled item A.
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-137 - Authorize the City Manager to
accept the award and sign all documents associated with the EMW-2018-FO-
000546, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for FY 2018, through the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security. The award is in the amount $481 ,165.45
which requires a 10% match of $48,116.55 by The City of Boynton Beach (for
a total project budget of $529,282)
Glen Joseph, Fire Chief explained the City has 13 advance life support cardiac monitors,
which are at the end of their manufacturers suggested service life. Accepting this grant
award will cover the cost of refreshing our inventory of cardiac monitors and provide the
newest and most advance monitoring technology to our emergency responders. These
technologies will allow our responders to non-invasively monitor electrocardiograms,
monitor vital signs, detect trace amounts of the very toxic carbon monoxide in the blood,
and measure and chart expired carbon dioxide —which are all essential assessment tools
and capabilities. Chief Joseph indicated the cost was about $30,000 to 40,000 each to
replace.
Commissioner McCray stated it was not free money. Commissioner Romelus stated it
was free; the City was awarded $481 ,165.45 for equipment.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner Penserga seconded the
motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-138 - Authorize the Piggy-Back of the
Palm Beach County Term Contract 18055A for the purchase and installation of
fiber optic cabling between Rolling Green Tower and Fire Station #5 by
Precision Contract Services in the amount of $300,000 and authorize the City
Manager to sign applications for permitting the installation and a piggy-back
contract. The City is allowed to purchase from Palm Beach County Term
Contract.
C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-139 - Approve award of BID NO. 001-
2511-20/EM for New Fencing, Repairs, and Gate Operators on a primary,
secondary & third basis to the lowest, most responsive, responsible bidders
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who met all specifications to Martin Fence Co., Tropic Fence Inc., and Alpha
Fence, respectively, with an estimated annual amount of $250,000 to be used
on an "as needed basis". The initial term of the contract awarded shall be for
two (2) years with three (3) additional one (1) year renewable periods.
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to approve the remainder of the consent agenda.
Commissioner Penserga seconded the motion with discussion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
8. Public Hearing
7P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS AGENA PERMITS
The City Commission will conduct these public hearing in its dual capacity as
Local Planning Agency and City Commission.
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-038 - SECOND READING - Approving
BIRD Property Future Land Use Map amendment (LUAR 19-004) from the
Palm Beach County's Industrial (IND) classification to the City's Industrial
(I) classification. City-initiated.
Attorney Cherof read the proposed ordinance no. 19-038 on second reading into the
record by title only.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Mayor Grant asked for any comments from the audience. Seeing none, he asked for a
Roll call
Clerk Gibson called the roll.
Vote
5-0
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-039 - SECOND READING - Approving
Bird Property Rezoning (LUAR 19-004) from the Palm Beach County's
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Light Industrial (IL)zoning district to the City's M-1 Light Industrial zoning
district. City-initiated.
Attorney Cherof read the proposed ordinance no. 19-039 on second reading into the
record by title only.
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion.
Mayor Grant asked for any comments from the audience. Seeing none, he asked for a
roll call.
Clerk Gibson called the roll.
Vote
5-0
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Consider the recommendation from the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
concerning renaming Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Tom Kaiser. (Heard
before the consent agenda)
B. Reconsider the issuance of special event permits at Sara Sims Park.
Commissioner McCray requested to reconsider the special event permits at Sara Sims
Park and allow the community to use the park.
Mayor Grant this would mean there would be allow to have amplified music until 10:00
pm.
Commissioner McCray stated there was a noise ordinance.
Mayor Grant stated the event should end at 9pm on the weekends and 8pm on the
weekdays. Commissioner McCray stated to give the citizens a chance to have fun at the
park.
Vice Major Katz requested information from staff, asked if the parks governed by time or
dusk to dawn.
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Lori LaVerriere, City Manager replied the parks with lighted facilities such as tennis,
basketball, and racquetball courts open until 10:00 pm based on trends. Those parks are
allowed to remain open indicated it depends on usage trends.
Vice Mayor Katz asked what would be the anticipated time of closure of Sara Sims Park
as this park has different components, per the concern of the Mayor regarding loud noise
past a certain hour. Vice Mayor Katz inquired as to the time of park closure.
Wally Majors Recreation and Park Director responded there are several parks with lighted
amenities, in which case they are open until 10pm. The City does not allow amplified
music in any of the parks, if there is any event, which request for amplified music, they
would need to apply for a special permit.
Vice Mayor Katz stated shared similar concerns, he does not have a problem to have a
wait and see what will happen, subject to the guidelines of any other parks.
Mr. Major stated there are signs, which indicate no amplified music. If there were an event
which would require music, staff would review. Mr. Major provided some special event
examples.
Ms. LaVerriere stated the City does not typically allow amplified music after 10:00 pm.
Commissioner McCray stated all the same governance apply to all the parks.
Commissioner Penserga stated he support Commissioner McCray.
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to reconsider the special event permits at Sara Sims Park
and lift the restrictions. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
C. Discuss design and location of Community Greening's Urban Orchard for the
Heart of Boynton.
Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator honored to collaborate with community
greening. Community Greening is an urban forestry non-profit based in Delray Beach that
has quickly expanded their work throughout Palm Beach County. Since 2016, they have
planted more than 3,000 trees with 3,000 volunteers of all ages in parks, schoolyards,
residential yards, and urban orchards from West Palm Beach to Boca Raton. In 2018,
Community Greening was named the Tree Advocacy Group of the Year by Florida's
Urban Forestry Council, and in October 2019 the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of
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Commerce named them Non-Profit of the Year. Ms. Harvey stated trees have enormous
benefits, infrastructure, cleaning our water, there are many programs such as public park
school planting urban orchards, and neighborhood and residential planting tree give
away.
Commissioner McCray asked what type of trees would be place. Matt Shipley, Co-
Founder of Community Greening responded there would be soursop, sugar apple,
mangoes, starfruit, there are usually about 50 trees in the grove.
Mayor Grant stated there are a couple of parks, in the Heart of Boynton such as Palmetto
lanner and Barton Park, if they find found funding ask if the commission was in favor or
planting trees at these parks.
Commissioner McCray stated Barton Park was a passive Park. When they start planting
trees the fruit will drop.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
D. Presentation of staffs recommendations for the 2020 Entrepreneurship and
Business Incubation Grant Program.
John Durgan, Economic Development Specialist, announced some changes from last
year. The Grant components from last year, there were two incubators and four
workgroups. There were two incubators, one for new incubator and four for workgroups,
which include women, youth, technology, and regional. The funding amount would be
four $10,000 incubators grants and four $2,500 Working Groups Entrepreneurship
Grants. The Boynton Beach Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation Grant Program
provides funding for $50,000 to business incubators and working groups on
entrepreneurship to undertake startup growth activities and studies. This grant year, the
City is seeking to support business incubators located within the City of Boynton Beach
that focus on helping youth, women, technology, and minority businesses. The City will
also support working groups on entrepreneurship that focus on tourism and hospitality,
sustainability, health, and the "gig economy".
Commissioner Romelus stated her hesitation from moving forward, she was not sure of
the first allocation of funding and what reported from that entity funded. Inquired is the
City paying the entity to create research? What is the City doing to make these things
happened. Mr. Durgan stated staff received the final reports and would come back to the
Commission with a report.
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Lori LaVerriere, City Manager explained the grant process. Noted the final report just
received. Based on the feedback from the previous awards, there were concern regarding
allocating $20,000 grants only two candidates. Ms. LaVerriere explained funds would are
not awarded until a report is received by the grant recipient.
Commissioner McCray stated when approved, the Commission requested report.
Commissioner Penserga asked if in the discussion, if different formats been considered.
Inquired if the Economic Development team considered a citywide completion.
Commissioner Penserga said he would like to see larger number, which would make a
larger impact. Asked what are the matrix being measured. How does the Commission
know that they are doing well?
Mr. Durgan replied this has been discussed. The Commission budgeted $50,000 to
Economic Development.
Commissioner McCray asked how many people work on this. Mr. Dugan stated he and
Mr. David Scott.
Commissioner Penserga inquired how the Commission know this is working. Mr. Dugan
stated all of the award recipient put in some Key Performance Indicators (KPI), to show,
monitor and measure effectiveness of the business.
Mayor Grant stated he was in favor of the new group and sharing the wealth. The
Economic Develop department will provide a report at the December 3rd meeting.
Commissioner Romelus wanted to clarify, what is the 10,000 going to fund. Mr. Dugan
stated the business incubator helps new and startup companies grow and develop by
providing resources such as physical space, access to financing, legal support,
accounting/financial management, It infrastructure, networking opportunities , marketing
and business operations.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
E. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate a Purchase and
Sale agreement with Pulte Group for vacant City-owned property known as
the "Nickels Property".
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Motion
Vice Mayor Katz moved to approve with discussion. Commissioner Romelus seconded
the motion.
Commissioner McCray requested staff to inform the citizens where this property is
located.
Lori LaVerriere, City Manager responded the property is located on the outside of the
corporate limits of the City of Boynton Beach, west of Boynton Beach Mall, immediately
north of Boynton Beach Boulevard. Pulte Home submitted a letter of interest. If the
Commission was interested in selling, the City Attorney and she could negotiate with Pulte
Homes. There are several deed restrictions on the property.
Vice Mayor Katz indicated he was in support of allowing the City Manager and the
Attorney to speak with would Pulte regarding the land. He continued to say if Pulte Group
cannot take the restriction off the property, he does not want them to come and try to
return the parcel and request a refund. He does not want to fund their venture.
Collin Groff, Assistant City Manager, the Pulte Group sent a letter of interest for the
Nickels Property; and provided a schedule. The price for the property is an estimate of
$2,275,000 based on an assumed entitlement of 91 units. There would be a first deposit
of $10,000, which is due within five-business day after the parties execute a mutually
acceptable contract and the deposit is non-refundable.
Vice Mayor Katz asked what it this process takes 24 months. Ms. LaVerriere stated this
can be renegotiate more. Vice Mayor Katz indicated he does not want the city to lose any
money.
Mr. Groff stated the schedules must be followed. The second deposit, after the end of the
inspection period the buy will deliver and additional deposit to escrow agent for 5% of the
purchase price less the first deposit, which equals $104,000. The second deposit credited
towards the purchase price at closing. The Pulte Group requires 90 days from signing of
the contract to investigate the property at buyer's expense. Pointed out there would not
be a transfer to the Pulte Group until all conditions from the letter of agreement are made.
Mr. Groff stated any type of purchase and sale agreement must come back to the
Commission.
Mayor Grant read the Letter of Interest to the public. Inquired if the City is precluded from
negotiating with anyone else who wanted to pay more for the property.
Ms. LaVerriere replied they are not bound to these terms, this is a letter of interest, the
only action tonight would be authorization, one you are interested in selling the property
and she and the City attorney can speak with the Pulte Group. The City is not bound to
the terms of the LOI.
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Mayor Grant states they could take less money for the property, if the Pulte Group could
offer workforce housing.
Commissioner McCray stated this is worthless land. He believed the Mayor is placing too
many restrictions.
Vice Mayor Katz stated to make it as clean as possible, he has no problem with selling
the property. He does not think the City could imposed restrictions. He indicated what can
be done was lower the selling price and the developer could agree to sell at a reduced
cost. He does not feel comfortable saying the City would sell them the land, he does not
think they are doing this to build affordable housing. This property is not in the City of
Boynton Beach city limits. The County has the mechanism to lift the deed restrictions.
Commissioner Romelus asked if the City owned the Nickels Property. Mayor Grant
responded the City owns the land, but does not have the ability to approve the
development. Vice Mayor Katz indicated all the approvals must go through the County.
Commissioner Romelus asked if the Commission should consider annexing this land.
Mr. Groff indicated one conditional in one of the provision of sale is annexation at such
time when it was lawful and legal. At this time, the parcel was not adjacent to the City of
Boynton Beach.
Motion
Vice Mayor Katz moved to authorize the City Manager to meet with the Pulte Group and
bring back terms. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None
11. NEW BUSINESS (Item Heard Before Consent Agenda)
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-140 - Approve and ratify the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Police Officers and
Detectives unit of the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association
(PBA).(heard before consent)
Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution No R19-140 into the record by title only.
Commissioner Penserga indicated he was in support of this resolution.
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Vice Mayor Katz stated everyone came together to make this agreement happen.
Commissioner McCray supported the resolution.
Commissioner Romelus stated this would bring the city salary scale from the lowest to
the third highest.
Mayor Grant thanked police department and city staff. They are looking for great things
with Boynton Beach.
Chief Gregory thanked the members of the police department as well as staff.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve with discussion. Commissioner seconded the
motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-141 - Approve and ratify the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Police Sergeants unit of the
Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association (PBA).
Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution No. R19-141 into the record by title only.
Motion
Commissioner Penserga moved to approve with discussion. Commissioner McCray
seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
12. LEGAL
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-040 - FIRST READING - Approve
proposed amendments to Part II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Article II,
Refuse, Garbage and Trash, Section 10-23 & Section 10-24, Amending
definitions and codes clarifying mandatory service charge to curtail illegal
dumping.
Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 19-040 into the record by title only on the
first reading
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Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner Penserga seconded the
motion.
Clerk Gibson called the roll.
Vote
5-0
B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-041 - FIRST READING — Approving
amendments to Part II, Chapter 15. Offenses-Miscellaneous of the Code of
Ordinances, and Chapter 1 , Article I. General Provisions and Chapter 3, Article
I. Overview of Part Ill of the Code of Ordinances (i.e. Land Development
Regulations) declaring that when there is a conflict between measures of a
Chronic Nuisance Corrective Action Plan and the Land Development
Regulations, the measures of a Chronic Nuisance Corrective Action Plan shall
prevail.
Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 19-041 into the record by title only on the
first reading.
Motion
Vice Mayor Katz moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Clerk Gibson called the roll.
Vote
5-0
C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19-042 - FIRST READING - Approving the
partial abandonment of three (3) separate platted utility easements within the
Cortina PUD plat, as part of the Alta Cortina project development, located at
1100 Audace Avenue, in Boynton Village and Town Center. Applicant: Henry
Pino, ALTA Boynton LLC.
Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 19-042 into the record by title only on the
first reading.
Motion
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Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Penserga seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Katz stated the dog park, which exist in this area, adjacent to Renaissance
Common and Cortina, is in disrepair, this item give access to land to the people who are
not fulfilling their obligation to the City to maintain that park, this is a City park, but it is
their responsibility to maintain the park. This is a Property Owners Association, which
should maintain the property. The people who are running the park are a disgrace; plants
are dead, massive hole, at the end of the meeting he would like to have staff bring back
the language of the agreement to maintain that park. The same people who are building
are neglecting their responsibility.
Mayor Grant asked the City Manager if the City has any recourse, to have Community
Standards to look at the park and possibly site them. Ms. LaVerriere stated it would be
more of a legal remedy. This is a City park and would in essence the City would city itself.
Suggested going back to the maintenance agreements of the original transaction.
Mayor Grant inquired if the City maintenance agreements states they must fix it and
maintain it according to whose standard. Ms. LaVerriere replied according to the City
Standards. The developer is not doing that, the City staff has met with John Markey and
working on getting some representation on the board, of the CDD. They are working with
Attorney Cherof to see what legal remedy the City has.
Mayor Grant indicated the next step is to see if the funds could be given directly to the
City for maintenance of the park. Ms. LaVerriere replied this could be considered.
Clerk Gibson called the roll.
Vote
5-0
D. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 19-037 - SECOND READING - Approval of an
Ordinance of the city commission of the city of Boynton amending chapter 18,
pensions and retirement, of the code of ordinances to create a new article xi,
"deferred retirement option plan" providing for uniform deferred retirement
option plan benefits for all city employees; amending conflicting provision of
drop benefits contained in the general employee, fire and police pension plans;
providing for delayed implementation to accommodate collective bargaining or
waiver of bargaining.
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Motion
Commissioner McCray motion to remove from the item from the table. Commissioner
Penserga seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed
Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 19-037 into the record by title only on the
second reading.
Mayor Grant stated he was not going to vote against this, because they have already had
the police contract. He believes staff let the Commission down. Nothing has changed to
the DROP. Mayor Grant indicated some of the terms are ambiguous. He hope the next
time for bargaining agreement this can be revisited
Motion
Vice Mayor Katz moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Clerk Gibson called the roll.
Vote
5-0
E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-142- Consent to the termination of the
Declaration of Protective Covenants of Quantum Park at Boynton Beach.
Mayor Grant read proposed Ordinance No. 19-142 into the record by title only on the first
reading.
Mayor Grant inquired as to what were the protected covenants.
Attorney Cherof stated these are the basic ground rules for managing the property, which
comprised of Quantum Park from its inception, dealing with issues regarding roads,
common area, drainage all of which were turn over to the City or the QPOD. The need
for those protected covenants are no longer necessary. The life expectancy of the
property owners association has ended.
Gary Maclin, Attorney for Quantum Park Property Owners Association, Tripp Scott 110
SE 6 Street. Indicated this association does not serve a purpose. The common areas
have been conveyed to the Quantum Park Overlay District and to his understanding to
the City of Boynton Beach. Currently the association only collects fees and conducts
articular reviews; it was a restrictive covenant would remove for the assessment to be
collected. It would create a more streamline situation.
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Major Grant asked what are the fees associated with the POA. Mr. Maclin explained
there was a previous board that had bloated management fees. The impetus was to
reduce the amount of fees.
Vice Mayor Katz stated he was in support of this item. The same people who were
defrauding people on the QPOD and the POA board are gone. He pointed out when new
members were elected on the POA the budget was slashed in half and almost eliminated.
This is the progression of getting rid of the ills.
Mr. Maclin indicated prior to going to the City Commission the association had gone to
the developers.
Mayor Grant we do not have the right to dissolved, we have the right to vote the shares.
Mr. Maclin stated the City of Boynton Beach are written into the POA documents, which
is extremely unusual.
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Penserga seconded the
motion.
Susan Oyer 140 SE 27th Way inquired if this area would be retained by the City and
would encompass the scrub area.
Vice Mayor Katz replied this has to do with QPOD.
Ms. Oyer indicated there are bald eagles in this area and wanted to make sure it is
protected.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
(Heard prior on the agenda)
F. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R19-143 - Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement between the City of
Boynton Beach and Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County to
convey three (3) vacant lots in the Heart of Boynton, subject to final approval
by the City Attorney.
Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution No. 19-143 into the record on the first reading.
Motion
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Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Commission to discuss a legislative Priority List for the 2020 Legislative Session
Mat Forrest, City lobbyist, will be in attendance. — December 3, 2019.
B. City Manager Annual Evaluation. — December 3, 2019.
C. Quarterly Census update by Laura Lansburgh, Marketing Manager.
December 17, 2019
February 18, 2020
D. Commissioner Romelus has requested the City Commission consider approval of
the attached resolution opposing offshore drilling including seismic air gun blasting.
- December 3rd
Vice Mayor Katz, requested clarification regarding items being placed on future agenda.
He stated the majority of Commissioners on the dais must agree for the item to be placed
on the agenda. Clarified no one has the authority to place anything on the future agenda
unless voted on. Asked if the item in question was voted on. Mayor Grant stated the
Commission did not vote on this item.
Mayor Grant asked how did this happen.
Commissioner Romelus replied this item emailed to her and she forwarded this
information to Mr. Colin Groff and the City Clerk and asked the Commission to have a
discussion. It was not she was trying to place it on the agenda. She would like to revisit
how items are placed on the agenda. There must be a better way to have items placed
on the agenda.
Ms. LaVerriere stated this was the reason the item was placed on the Future Agenda to
have the ability to discuss. Past discussions by the Commission was to bring it up under
agenda approval.
Mayor Grant stated the difference is that the resolution language should not have been
attached to the agenda item.
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Ms. LaVerriere indicated staff wanted the Commission to see if the item should be placed
on the agenda.
Commissioner McCray stated the way in which things were done are working. If an item
needs to go onto the agenda it should go to the City Manager. Commissioner McCray
said not to send to Colin Groff or the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Katz stated if he wanted to place something on the agenda, then it is important
enough for him to remember. It could be weeks, but you cannot create a gray area. It
cannot be placed on the agenda, because it is already on the agenda. It is our individual
responsibilities, it is a system, which works well and protects all on the dais. They have
a rule in place, which works. It was a matter of bringing the item up at a meeting. He
does not want to open this door, and state they want something on the agenda.
Ms. LaVerriere stated in future, if a request is received, it would be handled under agenda
approval by the board. Spoke about options to place on the agenda.
Mayor Grant requested to place on the agenda the Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO), if the board would be a resolution for a vision zero city. The City does not want
anyone dying on the roads or sidewalks.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner Penserga seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Katz stated he has growing concerns with resolutions placed on the agenda.
Mayor Grant asked if Vice Mayor Katz was afraid of having a conversation. Vice Mayor
Katz responded he was afraid of individual elected officials high jacking the agenda to
pursue their own personal political agenda. He does not want to see so many resolutions.
He does not want to vote on things, which is not relevant.
Commissioner Romelus requested clarification as where the line would be drawn
regarding when an item can be brought forward.
Vice Mayor Katz stated the Mayor is exercising his right to request an item to go onto the
agenda and he is exercising his requesting his right to oppose. He stated resolution in
his opinion has taken a political tinge that in some cases is not germane to the City.
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Commissioner Romelus stated he is not opposing the process. Vice Mayor Katz stated
publicly he has a concern, he believed resolutions needs to be germane to municipal
activities.
Commissioner Penserga said the motion was about the road safety issue.
Ms. LaVerriere stated this item would be placed on the December 3rd meeting.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Motion
Commissioner Romelus motioned to add to the Future Agenda a resolution opposing
offshore drilling including seismic air gun blasting. Commissioner Penserga seconded the
motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Ms. LaVerriere stated the item would be placed on the December 3rd meeting.
Vice Mayor Katz requested approval for staff to bring back language regarding the land
swap. That led to the dog park creation and the rules, which govern the maintenance. If
the developers are not in compliance, what are the City's options?
There was consensus.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Motion
There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Romelus moved to adjourn.
Commissioner McCray seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 11 :15 p.m.
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