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Minutes 06-02-20 MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ONLINE VIA THE GOTOWEBINAR PLATFORM BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020, AT 5:30 P.M. Steven B. Grant, Mayor Lori LaVerriere, City Manager Ty Penserga, Vice Mayor James Cherof, City Attorney Justin Katz, Commissioner Crystal Gibson, City Clerk Woodrow L. Hay, Commissioner Christina Romelus, Commissioner 1. OPENINGS A. Call to Order Mayor Grant called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. John McNally, Information Technology Director, provided information regarding how to participate in the live online meeting. Invocation Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay provided the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call City Clerk Gibson called the roll. There was a quorum. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections Mayor Grant requested to add a discussion under Legal regarding curfew as item 12-B; also add discussions under City Manager's Report regarding racial inequity, summer camps and employment opportunity. 2. Adoption Motion Vice Mayor Penserga moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 2. OTHER A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission Commissioner Katz thanked the police and participants of the events, which has taken place in the City of Boynton Beach. He acknowledged the citizens' rights to express themselves and the Police Department's facilitation of the residents' rights to do so. Commissioner Hay said his heart was heavy today because our country is in deep turmoil and chaos, trigged by events such as the pandemic and killing of a citizen. This should anger us as people. Commissioner Hay quoted the Bible, "Be angry but sin not" and challenged our nation to come together with solutions. Commissioner Romelus spoke with Bradley Miller of Miller Land Planning regarding two items on the agenda. Commissioner Romelus shared a prepared speech into the record regarding racism and her personal feelings on the matter being American, Woman and Black. Vice Mayor Penserga indicated he also spoke with Bradley Miller of Miller Land Planning regarding two items on the agenda. Indicated he wants to learn and grow, and to show up for everyone. He attended a protest and it was calm. He was worried how the media was portraying the citizens. Vice Mayor Penserga stated all Black and brown lives matter. Mayor Grant attended a Hispanic studies class through the Palm Beach County School District on May 20th . He was deposed on May 22nd by the Homing Inn regarding their freedom of speech lawsuit in Federal Court against the City of Boynton Beach. He participated with the American Legion on Memorial Day. On May 26th, he attended a Strategic Planning session. He was looking forward to having a discussion with the City Commission about strategic planning regarding the City of Boynton Beach moving forward. He also attended the National League of Cities. Informed the Commission he has a meeting with congressional leaders June 3rd to discuss the City of Boynton Beach and Federal funding. Attended the BDB Town Hall. Expressed his gratitude to Andre Thaddeus for reaching out to him to have a discussion. Expressed the Commission needs to address change, and pass resolutions and ordinances to help protect our residents, our visitors, businesses, and our tours. Spoke with Boynton Strong to work together. Informed the residents the Boynton Beach Police Department has the tools necessary to monitor social media, and that they are aware of any sort of posting. The police turned away 30 to 40 cars that they felt were looking to cause damage to the City of Boynton Beach. Wanted to commend the Police Department for doing their job and keeping the residents safe. 2 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 3. Announcements, Community and Special events and Presentations. A. Announcement of June Events by Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications & Marketing Director. Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications & Marketing Director, announced a Drive By at the new Fire Station #1 on June 3, 2020, from Noon until 1pm; the Firefighters will be giving out some goodies. Free play at the links Sunday, June 7th, the first tee-time: 6:55 am. Ms. Krusell stated the golf course was first opened on June 7, 1984. Currently 200 golfers have booked tee time. Saturday June 6th, between 2 pm until 4 pm, the City will celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at Boardwalk Italian Ice and Creamery. The City of Boynton Beach will be distributing 75 flags. The City will be celebrating Flag Day - Sunday, June 14th; the location and time are yet to be determined. Ms. Krusell noted to follow the City of Boynton Beach on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Next Door for updates. B. Announce FY 20/21 Budget Workshops dates and times. Mayor Grant announced the fiscal year 20/21 Budget Workshops dates and times. Budget workshops are scheduled to be held July 13-15, 2020 in the Police Station Community Room, 2100 High Ridge Road: Monday July 13, 2020: 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020: 2:00 p.m. The Commission adopts a Preliminary Fire Assessment Resolution and Tentative Millage Rate Resolution at these workshops. C. Proclaim Friday June 5, 2020 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Miriam Laing of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in American will accept the proclamation Mayor Grant read the proclamation into the record. Miriam Laing of Moms Demand Action for Guns Sense in America, thanked the City of Boynton Beach Commission and the people of Boynton Beach for supporting gun violence awareness. She spoke concerning her personal feeling about recent murders, racism and gun violence. She explained that the mission of Moms Demand Action of Guns Sense in America is to end gun violence, which is linked to a crisis that is centuries older. 3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 D. Update on Library by Craig Clark Library Director Craig Clark, Library Director, stated the Library is offering curbside service by appointment and will be discontinued on June 13, 2020. The Library will continue its Virtual Summer Reading Program for Kids and Teens, Virtual Storytime, and our virtual do it yourself craft videos. On July 24th, the digital library will be accessible from the Library webpage. All items which are currently checked out will be due back on August 3rd. Reminded all there are no late fines. 4. Public Audience Individual Speakers Will Be Limited To 3 Minute Presentations (at the discretion of the Chair, this 3-minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on the level of business coming before the City Commission) Mary Drago spoke about the Miraflor apartments. Concerned about the height of the wall and whether it was concrete. Indicated she sent in a petition to the City Commission and wanted to make sure the petition was received. Requested ideas on how the HOA can protect the pool area from nonresidents. Mayor Grant explained this information would be discussed later in the meeting. Carline Paul new resident of the Boynton Beach indicated her experience has not been positive. Her biggest concern is the corner of SW 5 and Seacrest. After each accident, she must clean up the street. She asked for positive guidance. Mayor Grant understands the frustration. He explained she may need to speak with Mack Bernard her County Commissioner, regarding Seacrest Boulevard. Informed Ms. Paul to speak with the Building Department. Commissioner Romelus stated she forwarded Ms. Paul email to the City Manager as well as Adam Temple, the Community Standards Director. City Clerk Gibson read comments into the record, by Eva Chavez, to establish a citizen police committee and other suggestions (see Attachment "A"). 5. Administrative A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City advisory boards. Mayor Grant announced openings for each Board. 6. Consent Agenda 4 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 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 the accompanying material to become a part of the Public Record and subject to staff comments Commissioner Katz pulled items C Commissioner Hay Pulled Items A and E Mayor Grant pulled item 0 A. Proposed Resolution No. R20-044 - Authorize Mayor to sign the Locally Funded Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Florida Department of Transportation for the design of a complete street and vision zero project of Boynton Beach Boulevard from NW 4th Street to Federal Highway (US-1). Commissioner Hay requested clarification and possibly be shown a picture of the project. His understanding was the CRA would be funding this project. Noted in the backup the City would pay and receive reimbursement from the CRA. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, explained this is a Complete Streets Project. This project began several years ago as an initiative of the CRA. Mr. Groff stated "complete streets" means all people could use, whether it is pedestrian, bicyclist, or other forms of transportation. The CRA funded the first phase, which was a 30% design phase. Encouraged Commissioner Hay to meet with CRA staff to review the project and see some photos and rendering of the completed concepts of Complete Streets Project. The CRA will initiate the project, and the City of Boynton Beach will coordinate with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to build the project. The CRA does not build projects, the City does. The City has an interlocal agreement with FDOT. This would be the next phase of the project, to go from the 30% design, to the final design. Commissioner Hay inquired if anything was being done from 1-95 to 4th Street. Mayor Grant interjected the City was working with FDOT, redoing that intersection. While the Town Square is being developed, they need not worry about ruining the streets in this area. Commissioner Hay stated Gateway would follow those guidelines. Mayor Grant noted the City does not have a Complete Street ordinance or resolution. However, FDOT is working on a new intersection at Gateway that he believes will come into effect in the next 2 to 3 years. Gateway is not set to be a complete street because the CRA was able to fund the initial phase. If the City wants to move forward with Gateway Boulevard, that would need to be a City initiative. Motion 5 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Commissioner Hay moved to approve. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. B. Proposed Resolution No. R20-045 - Authorize Mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA to fund the complete streets design and construction of Boynton Beach Boulevard between NW 4th Street and Federal Highway (US-1). C. Proposed Resolution No. R20-046 - Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the revised Dog Park Maintenance Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Boynton Town Center Master Association, Inc. for the perpetual maintenance of the Joseph Crowder Dog Park, subject to final approval of the City Attorney. Commissioner Katz acknowledge staff, stated the final stage of the Cortina is almost complete. Noted the dog park on the lake is the crown jewel of the area and was not being maintained. The City worked out a deal with the HOA, the City would take over and manage some aspect of the park. This is a great facility. Recognized staff working to make sure it is maintained properly. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Grant asked when the dog park would be opened. Andrew Mack, Director of Public Works, announced the park is still closed; staff is adding a fourth dog run. The POA is re-sodding the area of the dog runs. Indicated within the next 30 days the dog run should be opened to the public. D. Proposed Resolution No. R20-047 - Authorize Mayor to sign interlocal agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA to provide funding for the construction of the East Boynton Beach Boulevard Extension streetscape and parking improvements. E. Proposed Resolution No. R20-048 - Assess the cost of nuisance abatement on properties within the City of Boynton Beach. Commissioner Hay stated there were four properties on the Resolution No. R20-048 and he noted only one property was trying to comply. He wanted to know if the City had extended the courtesy to the property on Seacrest, they look like they put in new shrubby 6 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 and painted the building as well. Efforts are being made, the other three properties seem like nothing is being done, Mayor Grant suggested tabling the 816 Seacrest Boulevard property until next Commission meeting and move forward with the other three properties. Commissioner Hay agreed. Mayor Grant requested Mr. Temple to explain the costs nuisance abatement process. Adam Temple, Community Standards Director, explained regarding 816 North Seacrest, the city has expended funds. This is to recoup the cost to maintain the property. The property owner has been provided several opportunities to pay this. During COVID-19, the property owner contacted the Community Standards Department. Mayor Grant asked if there were additional liens on the property. Mr. Temple replied there are several liens on the property. This is a property, which was neglected for several years. The property owner has made improvements on the property and the process for applying for a lien reduction was explained to them. Motion Commissioner Hay made a motion to approve as stated. Seconded by Vice Mayor Penserga, which unanimously passed. F. Proposed Resolution No. R20-049 - Amend the fiscal year 2019-20 budget, which will adjust budgeted appropriations and revenue sources and provide spending authority for the Capital Improvement Fund (302) as it relates to the ILAs with the CRA to fund Boynton Beach Boulevard Extension streetscape and parking improvements and Boynton Beach Boulevard complete streets project. G. Proposed Resolution No. R20-050 - Authorize the City Manager to sign a Government Obligation Contract and related documents with Fleetwood Financial. Fleetwood Financial Leasing LLC is financing the purchase of the City's new Eventide playback/recording system purchased from Interaction Insight Corporation. H. Approve Task Order UT-3D-03 with Baxter & Woodman,Inc., in the amount of $94,561 in accordance with RFQ No. 046-2821-17/TP, General Consulting Services Contract, Scope Category D awarded by City Commission on August 7, 2018 for 30% civil engineering design plans and assistance with the City's 2021 Transportation Alternative Program grant application. 7 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 I. Approve revisions to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 approved surtax projects. J. Approve an increase of$83,120 to the existing purchase order for sulfuric acid with Shrieve Chemical Company utilizing the previously approved City of Lake Worth Bid No.17-109 which expires October 17, 2020. This will bring the total approved expenditure to $211,000 for the year. K. Proposed Resolution No. R20-051 - Approve Piggy Back of the Palm Beach County, FL Sole Source Solicitation SS150946/CC with Hach Company for Instrumentation Products, OEM Parts, Preventive Maintenance and Repairs with the same terms, conditions, specifications and pricing and authorize the City Manager to sign a piggy-back contract with Hach. The maximum anticipated annual expenditure under this contract is expected to be $100,000. Palm Beach County has complied with purchasing policies and considered this as a sole source provider of Products and Preventive Maintenance Services on Hach Products. L. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/or piggy-backs for the procurement of services and/or commodities as described in the written report for June 2, 2020 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks." M. Approve the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee and authorize staff to conduct negotiations with the highest ranked firm Globaltech, Inc. of Boca Raton, FL and establish contracts in accordance with the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 006-2821-19/TP East Water Treatment Plant Generator Replacement Progressive Design Build and per Florida Statute 287.055, Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). At the completion of each phase of the negotiations, the Contracts will be brought back to the Commission for approval. N. Approve the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee and authorize staff to conduct negotiations with the first ranked firm, Florida Technical Consultants, LLC. of Boynton Beach, FL. and establish a contract in accordance with the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 007-2821-20/TP for Geographic Information System (GIS) Engineering Services and Florida Statute 287.055, Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). At the completion of each phase of the negotiations, the Contracts will be brought back to the Commission for approval. O. Proposed Resolution No. R20-052 —Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a National Emergency Dislocated Worker Worksite Non-Financial Memorandum 8 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 of Understanding with CareerSource Palm Beach County to provide temporary jobs to assist with humanitarian aid, clean up and restoration activities due to COVID-19. David Scott, Director of Economic Development and Strategy, indicated his office was contacted by CareerSource Palm Beach County, to assist those that have lost their jobs, have been displaced by COVID-19 or for the long term unemployed. These grants provide resources to States to help with unexpected layoffs due to disasters or other types of events, such as COVID-19. These grant funds would cover the costs of employment of temporary workers to assist with COVID-19 related tasks. For the City of Boynton Beach, identified four positions and made them available for consideration: park rangers, janitorial services, facility support as well as outreach for some of the city businesses. This grant will support those humanitarian efforts. The employees will be hired through the Manpower agency, which is an independent agency. This grant supports these workers for approximately 2 to 3 months. They prefer positions that may lead to long-term employment. The grant pays up to $17 an hour for four positions. Upon approval of this item, the jobs will be posted on Employ South Florida's website. The recruiting will begin immediately. After about a month of screening, those candidates will be referred to the city for further consideration. These are 12-week assignments. Mr. Scott wanted to clarify the business outreach position is in no way considered a Compliance Officer. While it does have compliance, the title is more outreach and information for businesses as a shift, to opening and supports them in their efforts to comply with the Governor's Executive Order for social distancing. This is just our way of supporting our businesses as they re-open. With regard to the parks, it is to support social distancing, again, and communicate with those of our residents and visitors who attend our parks to explain or share some of our social distancing measures to help with that. Each, of these positions must be specifically COVID-19 related, and it is to support the Governor's Executive Order. Charles Duval, CareerSource, Assistant Vice President, stated he was excited to work with Boynton Beach in this upcoming project. Mayor Grant asked if Manpower was the preferred staffing agency. Mr. Duval indicated CareerSource has entered into an agreement with Manpower, CareerSource will function as the recruiting entity. He provided the criteria: being long-term unemployed and COVID-19 related unemployment. Mayor Grant requested CareerSource use their facility. Indicated the job fair did not work, he would like to have a present in Boynton Beach. Mr. Duval stated this would be taken into advisement. Mr. Scott provided the names of the position, which the city would be hiring. 9 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Mayor Grant asked to get this information out on the website. Vice Mayor Penserga asked about the outreach specialist. He asked after the specialist has visited a business and observed compliance, if the business is not in compliance, what would be done? Mr. Scott stated these positions are not code compliance; this is informational only. If the businesses need any help, support would be provided. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. P. Approve minutes from the City Commission meeting on May 19, 2020. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 7. Bids and Purchases Over $100,000 A. Proposed Resolution No. R20-053 - Authorize the City Manager to sign the proposal for the purchase of 5 Mobile Diesel Generators and one Mobile Parallel Box from TAW Power Systems, Inc. of Pompano Beach, FL, a Kohler Generator Systems Distributor for the sum of $332,960 through the national Sourcewell Contract#120617-KOH. Sourcewell procurement process satisfies the City's competitive bid requirements. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve the Consent Agenda for items over $100,000. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing 6 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. 20-011 - Second Reading - Approve Madison on the Avenue Future Land Use Map Amendment from Local Retail Commercial (LRC) to Special High Density Residential (SHDR). 10 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Attorney Cherof read the proposed Ordinance No. 20-011 into the record on second reading. Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning, Inc., on behalf of property owner Jarod Doros, requested to address all three items with one presentation. The subject 0.67-acre property is in the Federal Highway District (South) of the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). It comprises two parcels fronting SE 23rd Avenue, approximately 500 feet west of Federal Highway. The eastern parcel is developed with a single-family home, currently vacant, while the western parcel has a professional office housed in the 1966 structure. Currently, both parcels carry commercial land use and zoning designations. To support a proposed 10-townhouse project, the applicant is requesting that the property be reclassified to the residential category of Special High Density Residential (SHDR) and rezoned to the IPUD Infill Planned Development District. The applicant is requesting a Land Use amendment rezoning, and a Master Site Plan for the infill Planned Unit Development Zoning for a 10-unit project. The site is on the south side of south-east 23rd Avenue, which is the extension of Golf Road, west of Federal Highway, surrounded, by multi-family development all the way around on the south side, and east, and west, also across the road. Then there is some commercial spaces. The applicant is proposing to change the land use from a commercial designation of Local Retail Commercial (LRC), to a residential designation of special high density residential (SHDR). The zoning is the commercial zoning of C2 to the infill planned unit development, and the IPUD Zoning District. The unit's accesses, SE 23rd Avenue. There are two buildings, five units each. Mr. Miller showed a slide with the breakdown of the square footage. They are below the density. Mentioned, each unit has a two-car garage, the garages will be wired. There will be the capability for electric vehicles to plugin. There are recreational amenity and that south-west corner, which is a requirement to the IPUD that we exceed that. Indicated they have buffered all the way around the perimeter of the site. At the Planning and Development Board meeting, there were some conditions raised, and discussed at the May 19th Commission meeting about providing additional landscaping along the west facade and along the north facade of that front building, which is shown. After reviewing the information, applicant realize it was actually a rendering issue, which has been addressed. The Planning and Zoning Board mentioned that installing a fence along the front of the North building would give those unit owners a little more security and a little better screening from the road; the rendering has changed. Mr. Miller showed a comparison of the two that actually implements all of the plant material and it also implements the black rail fence along the front. Provided an enlargement that shows how that fence will run across the front, which gives a real nice feature, along the street frontage. Separates that front yard area of the units from the public sidewalk. 11 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Applicant is asking to eliminate both conditions 18 and 19. These are the conditions of approval that were coming from the Planning and Development Board. Mr. Miller said there was an error with the rendering. The West Facade is in good shape. Indicated some windows have been added on that side. The balcony will wrap around. Applicant has added Bahama shutter on that side. The West facade's is very well treated and does not need the additional landscaping for condition 18. Condition 19 to be removed and replaced with a new condition 20 that requires, prior to permit submittal revisions, to the plant to depict a 4-foot-tall aluminum Rail fence along the south side of southwest 23rd Avenue sidewalk, including pedestrian gates for each of the residential units. In conclusion, the exhibit shows how the site plan fits into the surrounding uses and community. Applicant is requesting a land use Amendment, to the Special High Density, the corresponding zoning, and the master site plan that goes with the IPUD Zoning. Applicant agrees with all other conditions, with those modifications summarized removing 18 and 19, and replacing those with condition number 20. Open to public: No one coming forward, Mayor Grant closed public comment. Commission for Comment: Commissioner Hay asked about the plants within the fence, would they grow higher than 4 to 5 feet. Mr. Miller stated it would be kept at 4 feet. Mayor Grant thanked the developer for building new residences for sale. He suggested seeing if there is any way the City of Boynton Beach could get this information to the residents. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve proposed Ordinance No. 20-011 removing conditions 18 and 19. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. Clerk Gibson called the roll. Vote 5-0 Proposed Ordinance No. 20-012 - Second Reading - Approve Madison on the Avenue Rezoning from C-2 Neighborhood Commercial to IPUD Infill Planned Unit Development. Attorney Cherof read the proposed Ordinance No. 20-012 into the record on second reading. Swore in all those wishing to speak. Motion 12 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Commissioner Hay moved to approve proposed Ordinance No. 20-012. Vice Mayor Penserga seconded the motion. Clerk Gibson called the roll. Vote 5-0 B. Approve Madison on the Avenue Major Site Plan Modification for the construction of a multifamily residential development consisting of ten (10) townhomes within two (2), two-story structures and the associated residential amenities, parking, landscaping, and lighting on a 0.67-acre property. Applicant: Jarod Doros, JWD Builders. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to remove from the table. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve Madison on the Avenue Major Site Plan Modification for the construction of a multifamily residential development. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion, which was unanimously passed. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 20-013 - Second Reading - Approve Miraflor Apartments Future Land Use Map Amendment from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density Residential (HDR). Attorney Cherof read the proposed Ordinance No. 20-013 into the record on the second reading. Bradly Miller, Miller Land Planning, informed the Commission the 3.87-acre lot was originally part of the Palm Beach Memorial Park, slated for a future expansion area of the cemetery. At the time of the Memorial Park sale, the expansion plans were abandoned, and the unused subject property was subdivided from the original cemetery parcel. The site was approved for 40 townhomes in 2007, but due to the economic downturn, the project was abandoned. Since then, the owners found an economically feasible use for the property, given its layout and the steadily rising land and construction prices. To increase development feasibility of the site, the applicant is requesting that the future land use of the property be amended to High Density Residential (HDR), and its zoning changed to Infill Planned Unit Development (IPUD), the district recently approved to be paired with the HDR category. The Applicant is requesting a land use amendment, rezoning, and master site plan based on the IPUD zoning. Noted this parcel is on the northern part of Seacrest Boulevard at the very northern border. The property spans between Seacrest Boulevard, and 1-95 to the north. Pine Point Villas Condos is to the South and then a single-family community to the east, the cemetery and the single-family 13 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 homes are in the county. Pine Point Villas are in the city. This parcel was separated and sold off by the cemetery back in 2006 to property owner, where it was annexed into the city. The applicant is proposing to increase the density to 58 units, which helps spread the cost out amongst more units, which makes it more marketable to a unit size and a price range that is more suited for the area. Showed the land use designation. Applicant is requesting that land use be changed from medium density residential, which is 11 units an acre to high density residential of 15 units per acre. Applicant is also requesting to modify the zoning from the R-3 zoning district to an infill planned unit development. The property is a little under four acres. It has a vehicular access point, that the County has required to be align with Mentone Road on the East side of Seacrest, which gives that little "S" curve as you come in. There are five different buildings. The buildings are going to consist of both three story and two-story units where the units stack on top of each other. The end portions of the building will be two-story. The middle of the buildings will be three-story components. There are 142 parking spaces, which exceeds parking requirements. Mr. Miller explained with the three-bedroom units, there is the potential of having three drivers in a unit. Those additional spaces would address the density of the 15 units per acre the land use designation. The unit sizes range there from around a 1000 to 1100 square feet per unit, there is a mix of three-bedroom, two baths, and two-bedroom, two baths. Mentioned the detention areas and the green space. The front of the property on the right side of the screen, there will be a bus shelter that would be added to the existing bus stop, people waiting for the bus will have a shelter. There are electric car charging stations that are distributed throughout the parking area, sidewalks, benches and bike racks, all throughout. A landscaped buffer around the entire perimeter of the property to the north side. An aluminum rail fence at six feet high to separate the property from the cemetery has been proposed. Applicant has worked with the cemetery owners on a condition that he would read into the record. The buffers on the East and West Sides are compliant with code, both in width, and in the landscape material themselves. There are some water tolerant trees that are included in the dry detention area. Noted on the south property line, that buffer is twice as wide as it needs to be in width. Indicated there was an easement in this area. There is an overhead power line. Mr. Miller indicated the property is adjacent to the Pine Point Villas buffer, which includes a six-foot-high hedge, and a chain link fence, which is on Pine Point Villas property and would remain there. The applicant is adding an additional buffer. There was discussion regarding activities for middle school aged children. A suggestion was made for a basketball court. Mr. Miller believes having a basketball court may have 14 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 some unintended results. The court may actually attract more people to the community than perhaps wanted. Mr. Miller provided some options, combined the tot lot and the pavilion. Added a multi- purpose play field, which was suggested by Vice Mayor Penserga, which it allows for soccer, softball, kickball, throwing, and provides some flexibility. The closest building to the property line, is 50 feet, there is additional 20 feet of separation from the common property line to the nearest Point Villas condo. Indicated there is approximately 70 to 75 feet of separation between the units, and with the transition, a two story on the ends and the three-story building, it gives a better visual separation. Applicant is requesting to eliminate condition 22, replaced by 24. The applicants in agreement with 23 adding the foundation plantings, which is already part of the code. Mr. Miller indicated condition 24 replaces the condition 22 to revise the plans depicting a consolidation of active recreational components to provide greater, open play areas within the designated usable open space areas. This is a modification to the recreational area, to shift the pavilion over to the West Play area and use larger area on the east side for an open, multi-purpose play area. Condition 25 was the condition, which the Mayor requested, and 26 to coordinate with the cemetery these were accepted the applicant. The condition worked out with the cemetery states the proposed site plan landscape planting plan, has a five foot wide landscaped buffer to be installed along the entire length of the north property line where adjacent to the existing cemetery the Buffer Shell consists of the following materials as a barrier: six foot high black aluminum rail fence as shown on the landscape planting plan. A red tipped cocoa Plum Hedge installed as shown on the landscape planting plan, with three-gallon plants, approximately two feet in height and two feet on center to create a continuous hedge. Hedge shall be allowed to grow and will be maintained at a height of six feet. There will be Fakahatchee grass on the landscape, including gumbo limo, live oaks and cabbage palm. Applicant has staff recommendation with conditions. Mayor Grant believe there was someone earlier, which had a comment regarding the fence along the border with Pine Point Villas. Mayor Grant believes the applicant answered, that there will be a six feet aluminum fence, surrounded by hedges. This should prevent children from cutting through and hopping the fence. Mr. Miller clarified, that is an existing chain link fence, which is a part of Pine Point Villas and will remain along that south property line. Mayor Grant asked if the applicant was going to be placing hedges along that chain link fence or leaving it open? Mr. Miller replied there is additional hedging that goes along that property line as well as additional trees. Their existing hedge is the 5 to 6 feet high and under their control. The applicant has a similar hedge that will grow on the applicant side of the property line plus additional ground cover and trees. 15 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Opened to the Public: Mary Drago asked if there was a possibility of a concrete wall. Indicated Pine Point Villas is an adult community. (Inaudible.) Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning, stated he believed the resident was requesting a 10 ft. high concrete wall. Mr. Miller indicated having a 10 ft. wall would violate the building code. He stated the chain-link fence and the landscaping provide a barrier and separation between the two properties. A concrete wall provides an avenue for vandalism. Mayor Grant asked the decimal level of 1-95 and Pine Pointe Villas. Mr. Miller indicated the highway could be heard from the property. There is a sound wall along the DOT right- of-way. There is a letter from the Department of Transportation (DOT) in regards to considering extending the sound wall. Mayor Grant asked if the management company would have any type of security camera to make sure uninvited guest do not enter the property. Mr. Miller stated this would be a trespassing issue. This is a good neighbor item. Mayor Grant asked if Mr. Miller was aware of any communities other than Pine Pointe Villas. Mr. Miller stated there are single-family homes to the north and east of the development of Pine Pointe Villas. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve proposed Ordinance No. 20-013, Miraflor Apartments Future Land Use Map Amendment from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density Residential (HDR) with the additional condition of approval for the applicant to apply for a pedestrian crossing from Palm Beach County. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. Clerk Gibson called the roll. Vote 5-0 Proposed Ordinance No. 20-014 — Second Reading - Approve Miraflor Apartments Rezoning from R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to IPUD Infill Planned Unit Development District. Attorney Cherof read the proposed Ordinance No. 20-014 into the record on second reading. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve proposed Ordinance No. 20-014 Miraflor Apartments Rezoning from R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to IPUD infill Planned Unit Development District. Vice Mayor Penserga seconded the motion. 16 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Clerk Gibson called the roll. Vote 5-0 D. Approve Miraflor Apartments Major Site Plan Modification for the construction of a multifamily residential development consisting of 58 rental apartments within five (5), two/three-story structures with associated residential improvements on 3.87 acres requested to be rezoned to IPUD. Randall K. Rush of Seacrest Properties, LLC. At their May 28th meeting the Planning & Development Board unanimously approved this request subject to staffs 21 recommended conditions of approval plus two additional Board conditions. Motion Commissioner Hay motion remove from the table the Miraflor Apartment Major Site Plan Modification. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve with the applicant's amendments. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. E. Proposed Ordinance No. 20-016 — Second Reading - discussion and direction regarding Advisory Board members and draft ordinance to consolidate and conform Boards. Attorney Cherof read the proposed Ordinance No. 20-016 into the record on second reading. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve proposed Ordinance No. 20-016 into the record on second reading. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. Public Comment: There was no public comment on the ordinance. Clerk Gibson called the roll. Vote 5-0 F. Proposed Ordinance No. 20-002 - Second Reading - Approving the Boynton Beach Mall Rezoning from C-3, Community Commercial, to SMU, Suburban Mixed Use. Applicant: Bonnie Miskel, Esq., of Dunay, Miskel and Bachman, LLP. (This agenda item has been continued to the June 16, 2020 Commission Meeting.) 17 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 G. Approval of the Master Plan Modification (MPMD 19-004) for the Boynton Beach Mall allowing for the phased conversion to a mixed use or life style center with the reconfiguration of retail space, and the addition of residential, hotel and office uses to the existing movie theater, fitness center and church uses. (This agenda item has been continued to the June 16, 2020 Commission Meeting.) 9. City Manager's Report A. Review and discuss staffs report on the City's Home-based Business Regulations and comparison with the Village of Wellington's home-based business standards. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, provided an update on the City of Boynton Beach home- based business regulation. Michael Rumpf, Development Director, provided an overview of home-based businesses, which has been accommodated and regulated since modern zoning regulations were established by local and county governments. The City's Land Development Regulations defines a "Home Occupation" (a.k.a. home-based business) as "the operation of an individual and/or members of the immediate family conducted inside a dwelling unit within a zoning district that allows for residential uses, when such dwelling unit is the principal use of the property and all the applicable conditions of this Code can be affirmatively evidenced and complied with". The criteria and standards are established to control the characteristics ("performance") of the business to prevent impacts upon the residential environment, as well as to prevent its existence from even being realized within the neighborhood. The regulations are primarily performance-based, in that they regulate the characteristics of the business rather than being zoning-based by specifying the permitted or prohibited uses. The Zoning Matrix, footnote #34, regulates such uses with both objective and subjective standards, including primarily those that address maximum area devoted to the business, the operators of the business (residents only), the equipment or machinery used, use of the home's garage, business signage, and parking and types of vehicles used for the business. In most cases, these regulations are adequate in achieving the intended peaceful co-existence within neighborhoods. However, staff has learned that there are few uses that have associated operational characteristics that create noise or that represent a greater commercial appearance for neighborhood compatibility, warranting the application by staff of additional regulating rules. Such uses would include landscaping contractors with on-site equipment trailers, towing companies, stretch limos, mobile venders, and moving companies. This review, as requested by the City Commission, has prompted a review of these processes for conformance with the standards, or for the possible need for amendments to these standards. 18 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 In comparison with the regulations of the Village of Wellington, staff describes the most notable differences as follow: The City's LDRs allow a maximum of 20% of the dwelling to be used for the business, verses 15% by Wellington; Both Cities allow residents of the home to operate the business; however, Wellington also allows one (1) nonresident to support the business. Boynton allows one (1) commercial vehicle consistent with the City's truck regulations, and Wellington more stringently sets a maximum of two vehicles at the property; Boynton does not require liability insurance, in contrast with Wellington which requires proof of liability insurance; The City allows one discreet business sign (non-illuminated, maximum 2 sq. ft.), whereas Wellington's doesn't allow any signage or external evidence of a business; Wellington's ordinance has several restrictions/provisions on personal instruction, which is attributed to the high equestrian activity at the Village. In summary, the City's requirements for home-based businesses are generally less stringent than Wellington's standards, except for Wellington's provision allowing one non- resident to assist with the business. Staff believes that the City's current standards described above from Zoning Matrix Note #34 are adequate to support a home-based business but recommends amending the regulations to allow one non-resident to be a part of the business. Mayor Grant stated the difference was to allow an additional employee on a trial basis and come back to the Commission in a year to make it permanent. There was consensus. Vice Mayor Penserga, asked how this applies to homes within a Homeowners Association (HOA). Mr. Rumpf stated that the HOA has authority to regulate on their own. B. Discussions on Racial Inequity, Summer Camps and Employment Opportunity. RACIAL INEQUITY: Mayor Grant stated the City Commission needs to create some ideas for plans to increase awareness of racial inequities and racial equality. Suggested a taskforce or advisory board. He also suggested having presentations from different departments and how we are combating racial inequities in the city. Commissioner Hay indicated he agrees to have a task force that would include our citizens, leaders from the community, as well as staff. Mayor Grant stated the task force would not be opened to everyone. Ms. LaVerriere requested guidance from the Commission on what is expected and what goals would the taskforce be expected to achieve. 19 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Mayor Grant asked all Commissioners to provide the City Manager with options. Requested the City Manager to have the item on the July 7th Commission meeting agenda. The Commission could move forward with the Racial Equity Taskforce. Ms. LaVerriere inquired as to who the stakeholders and participants on the taskforce would be. Requested criteria such as backgrounds, professional background, and community leadership. Mayor Grant stated the Commission heard the public comments, which were read into the record. Ms. Chavez had five different tasks that she wanted the city to implement. Working with the community activists and different leaders that the City Commission selected. Suggested no more than 10 different individuals to be on the taskforce. SUMMER CAMPS: Mayor Grant stated on the City of Boynton Beach Webpage, summer camps have been cancelled. Requested a presentation from the Parks and Recreation department and provide information on Palm Beach County school district is doing. He would like the city to promote both County and School District on the city website. Ms. LaVerriere stated the governor has released his Executive Order to allow organized sports. Explained, under Palm Beach County order, the city is not allowed to open recreational areas. Mayor Grant stated he was concerned about the children of Boynton Beach. Commissioner Katz suggested providing information to the School Board website. He was opposed to using the city facilities at this time because of the liability. Ms. LaVerriere indicated at the next emergency managers' meeting call, she will inquire how to proceed. Mayor Grant said he concerned about people without electronics or internet being left out. Ms. LaVerriere noted recently school Board member, Erica Whitfield reached out to her to talk about the issue of internet. Addressing the digital divide, obviously, the school district experienced this. The City of Boynton Beach is committed to work from the standpoint of wanting to do what it can to participate, perhaps, in some form of a partnership, to help eliminate the divide in the Boynton Beach Community. Commissioner Romelus inquired as to the re-opening of the Library. Ms. LaVerriere replied there is not an actual re-opening date, but it should be sometime in July. 20 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Commissioner Romelus remembers discussion of having internet access within the downtown area. Inquired if this was accomplished in the construction process? Colin Groff,Assistant City Manager, noted the City has the infrastructure, and the answer is yes, we will have a wireless Internet and free Internet connections in the downtown area. Commissioner Romelus inquired, what is the timeframe for implementation? Mr. Groff replied after staff moves into the new city hall. Stated construction is still going on, it is when the construction is complete, which would be several months, Mayor Grant inquired if there is any sort of Internet over at Sarah Simms or outside. John McNally, IT Director, said he believes that the Sara Sims Park renovation included wireless access points throughout the park. He believed that is currently online and available. There is Wi-Fi at that Carolyn Sims Center, but there may not be coverage throughout the building. This was not intended to cover the whole parking area or the recreational areas outside of that location. Mayor Grant indicated there is nothing for the fields at Ezell Hester. Mr. McNally indicated nothing currently at this point. Mayor Grant requested a report regarding Sara Sims and how much data the City is providing to the residents. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Mayor Grant noted as the Commission they could work with CareerSource; the Federal and State government has allowed the City the ability to hire some individuals through a staffing agency. As the Commission is aware, the job fair was not successful, with less than 10% people being hired. As a City and Commission need to learn who is the preferred staffing for the construction event. Secondly, he stated the City had an amazing speed hiring event where they partnered with Feeding South Florida. Requested the economic development strategy team to reach out to the local chambers and create a speed hiring event for the local businesses so that anyone who preregisters can get an interview, and that way we will hopefully have more of our residents employed. The City needs to make sure that people are working because unemployment benefits are not going to last throughout the summer. Hopefully, if the city receives any State or Federal funding, it can be direct towards speed hiring, with local businesses. Ms. LaVerriere stated once the City gets past COVID-19. Mayor Grant stated he does not want to wait until COVID-19 is over. He feels the need to have a pre-registry of applicants who are looking for work. Hopefully, the city being a 21 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 central location and have a database of people who want to work in the city, businesses can come to the city and possibly hire them. Commissioner Katz inquired if the city was going to have a speed hiring event for private businesses. Mayor Grant suggested the city would hold a speed hiring event for our residents. The city would become a clearing house. Indicated there are many people who are looking to work in Boynton Beach. If someone needs to hire an employee, they could possibly come to the city and use the database of interested residents. Commissioner Katz inquired which staff would be responsible for these activities? Mayor Grant indicated it would be the Economic Development staff. The City of Boynton Beach needs to make sure the residents are working. Mayor Grant stated he understands this is new territory for the City. Commissioner Katz stated he was not questioning the intent; he was trying to logistically understand. The City of Boynton Beach would become the job source within the city. Mayor Grant stated this was his hope. Commissioner Katz indicated he would need more information as to whether or not this has been tried before. Asked if this is the role of government versus allocation money to fund a job source. Inquired if there is a template, has this been tried before. Is there any research and outside of hiring for the City own internal purposes, for city positions? The ideal of the city to do the legwork and link private businesses with employees, an example to refer to. Mayor Grant replied no, the only example, is the city doing it for itself. The City had a job fair and many people were hired. Inquired of the 119 applicants which came to the City Career Fair or Job Fair in February of 2019 how many were hired. Commissioner Hay asked if this was an attempt to hold the private employee's hand? The objectives are not clear. Mayor Grant stated people that are missing information must start over, because something is missing in their application. The ideal is to help the people in Boynton Beach. If they hit a hurdle, not have them start the race over again. Mayor Grant stated he was happy to have a further discussion with city staff, and encouraged everyone to do something as well to see what the city can do to make sure the City of Boynton Beach residents are employed. He appreciates the comments from the Commission, and maybe staff could work more closely with a staffing agency, such as CareerSource. This was the reason he invited CareerSource to use the City of Boynton Beach's facility. CareerSource has an office in Delray and West Palm Beach; he believed this would mean the applicants 22 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 would come from Delray or West Palm Beach to work in the City of Boynton Beach. Mayor Grant stated he wants to make sure the residents of Boynton Beach could work in Boynton Beach. Vice Mayor Penserga stated he would reach out to the Chamber to see what has been done in the past; he does not want to reinvent the wheel. Commissioner Romelus commended Mayor Grant for thinking outside the box and said the willingness to be innovative is very important. Indicated she would like to hear from the small businesses within the city limits. Do they even need to be hiring people right now? Mayor Grant thanked the Commission for allowing for this discussion. Noted this is a very real concern. As everyone knows, during the last depression, the government helped out. When the city hit the recession, the City of Boynton Beach lost 40% of the property valuation, which leads to 40% lower taxes. He wants to make sure that people who want to live and work in Boynton Beach has an opportunity to do so. 10. Old Business - None 11. New Business-None 12. Legal A. Discussion and authorization to terminate Franchise Agreement with FLSC, LLC., for textile recycling program. Attorney Cherof indicated the City Manager has been in contact with representatives of the business, and they have asked for some extension of time to make their payments and some adjustment of their program. There is an issue of outstanding fees that are owed to the City of Boynton Beach. This needs to be part of the discussion. His understanding is that an offer was made by the company to pay 50% of what they owe to the City at this point. The balance will be paid off over an extended period. He indicated this could be amortized, because it is a significant amount of money currently owed to the city. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to remove from the table. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. Mayor Grant stated he was in favor of accepting the 50%, these are funds which could be used in the General Fund. He agreed with the year amortization. So long as the 50% payment is made. 23 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Commissioner Katz asked if there is any documentation regarding the revenue or the pound of product taken in. Asked the basis for the reduction, other than it was not working out. Ms. LaVerriere stated the company anticipated locating 50 bins throughout the city; they have only located 15 bins. Mark Douglas indicated FLSC, LLC made a proposal for a reduction to the City Manager. There have been some challenges since the beginning of the program. Thanked the Commission for allowing them to work with a smaller footprint. The number of bins and participation of business owners has been a challenge. There are only 15 bins within the City of Boynton Beach and the vendors who purchase the clothing are closed because of the pandemic. FLSC, LLC will pay $15,833 prior to the next commission meeting and pay the balance over a 12-month period. In addition to making regular monthly payments. Motion There was consensus to authorize the City Attorney to place the offer in writing as well the City of Boynton Beach receiving payment of $15,833, prior to the next Commission meeting. B. Discussion of a Curfew Mayor Grant stated having a curfew eliminates the freedom of assembly provided in our First Amendment of the Constitution. Asked for an explanation of when it would be implemented, why is a curfew allowed and how is it done. Attorney Cherof replied it was allowed because it is provided for in Florida statutes, in a chapter that ominously begins with the title of phrase riots an unlawful assemblies and it provides for the declaration of a municipal local state of emergency. Noted that declaration has with it, the right, amongst other rights, to impose a curfew. Obviously, that is a very strong process that has a lot of implications on a citywide basis. The Statute provides that type of declaration, and curfew is only good when declared by the City Manager, the Police Chief and the Mayor sign off on it. The curfew is only good for 72 hours unless it is extended by the City Commission as a whole beyond that particular time period. There are safeguards built-in that neither the City Manager, the Chief of Police nor the Mayor would act too hastily to protect the interest of the public, but it could be extended by the City Commission. Vice Mayor Penserga asked if there a recommendation that there be a curfew. Mayor Grant replied there are no recommendation for a curfew. He wanted to make sure the Commission knew the rules of a curfew. 24 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 Commissioner Hay asked if this could be addressed after the fact. Ms. LaVerriere indicated it could. Attorney Cherof stated the 72-hour period is the initial maximum time period. It does not need to last that long. The Statute allows those that have the right to sign the declaration, and order of curfew and have the right to rescind it as well before the 72-hour period. Mayor Grant stated he wanted to bring this to the Commission prior to this being enacted, if the city decided to impose a curfew. 13. Future Agenda Items A. Provide update on potential sale of the Nichol's property to Pulte Homes — TBD. B. Mayor Grant has requested a discussion on Lake Park's Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance —TBD C. Approve amendments to the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (CDRV 20-002), revising Chapter 3. Zoning: (1) Article III. Zoning Districts and Overlays, Section 1.B. and Sections 2.0 and 2.E., to set maximum building height consistent with Single-Family regulations and to modify development standards for selected non-conforming lots; and (2) Article IV. Use Regulations, Section 3.D. Use Matrix, to revise the locational criteria and regulations for Automobile Rental and to allow Professional & Technical Schools in Industrial (I) pods within Quantum Park, and to allow Self-Service Storage in the C-4 zoning district; and (3) Article V. Supplemental Regulations, Section 3.D. Swimming Pools and Spas, amending locational criteria, and to add Section 3.AA, In-ground Storm Shelters. - June 16, 2020Funding agreement with FDOT for Complete Streets design of BB Blvd. improvement project - June 16, 2020 14. Adjournment Motion There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Hay moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katz and unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. John McNally, I.T. Director, stated a recorded version of this session would be posted to the City of Boynton Beach's YouTube channel. He noted that links to that channel are available on the City of Boynton Beach website and this concludes the meeting. 25 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida June 2, 2020 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH M or - Steven B. Grant l� `r - Vice Ma 71 ---Penserga a• 'rig r— Justin Katz Commissi.. - ',l ow L. Hay -!///./I.- WV n* Commission-r — Christina Romelus ATTEST: Crotal Gibson, MMC City Clerk Queenester Nieves, CMC Deputy City Clerk T 26 June 2,2020 City Commission Meeting Minutes Attachment"A" Public Comment—June 2.2020 Commission Meeting Agenda Name Comments E-mail and/or Physical Phone Date/Time Method Item No(s). Address No. Received Received 1. Not On The Eva "Good Morning, echaleff3@gmail.com (727) 06/02/2020; E-mail Agenda Chaleff 729-0672 10:18am I would like to submit public comment for today's commission meeting,on a subject not yet addressed in the agenda. My name is Eva Chaleff and I am a working citizen in Boynton Beach. In view of the horrific racial discrimination and wrongful aggressive actions taken by the Minneapolis police officers against George Floyd,ultimately leading to his death,on May 25`^,2020,I am reaching out to you to enact change locally so this does not happen in our city.Here are the changes I propose: 1. Establish a Civilian Review System in Boynton Beach to establish independent and civilian-led investigations and establish police accountability. 2. Require the Standard Operating Procedure to include specific disciplinary actions for officers who engage in bias- based profiling and violate the policy. 3. Ensure highly restrictive Deadly Force Policies are in place for the police force,which should be enforced by community monitoring. 4. Require the police department to adopt and enforce a written policy governing the use of physical force,explicitly restricting it to narrow situations and requiring officers to file written reports after any use of physical force. 5. Aggressively pursue Equal Opportunity Employment in the police department,to increase integration of all peoples and equal protection of the law. I want my future children to grow up in a world where our city's police officers are truly our trusted servants.I want our city to be an example of anti-racism and help end this pattern of cruelty and intolerance in our nation. I respectfully ask you represent our people in standing for racial equality and the eradication of police brutality by pursuing written policy in support of such efforts. Thank you, Eva Chaleff"