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Minutes 08-19-20MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ONLINE VIA THE GOTOWEBINAR PLATFORM BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020, AT 5:30 P.M. Steven B. Grant, Mayor Ty Penserga, Vice Mayor Justin Katz, Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay, Commissioner Christina Romelus, Commissioner 1. Openings A. Call to Order Mayor Grant called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager James Cherof, City Attorney Crystal Gibson, City Clerk John McNally, Information Technology Director, provided information regarding how to participate in the live stream online meeting. Invocation Pastor Amalie Ash of First Presbyterian Church provided the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Woodrow L. Hay led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call City Clerk Gibson called the roll. There was a quorum. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections Mayor Grant requested to add item 3-C for a proclamation regarding ending systemic racism and item 7-A regarding the City of Boynton Beach employee group insurance plan renewal. 2. Adoption Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 2. Other A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission Vice Mayor Penserga and Commissioner Katz had no disclosures. Commissioner Romelus had no disclosures. She wished congratulations to all the individuals from last night's election. Commissioner Hay noted on Friday, August 14th, he attended a ribbon cutting at Guaca Go restaurant at 500 East Ocean Avenue. August 15th, he attended a beautiful celebration at the Sara Sims Park, to honor former Deputy Fire Chief Latasha Clemons. On August 16th, he participated in the drive to the polls caravan from one of the local churches to the Ezell Hester Center. He thanked Chief Gregory for the police protection. On August 19th he attended the Special Magistrate hearing and found it interesting. Also attended Organic Kitchen and Mercantile grand opening at 640 East Ocean Avenue. Mayor Grant noted on August 6th, he attended a Zoom call with the Education Foundation and spoke with a representative with the Palm Beach County School District. August 13th, he attended Boca Raton's State of the City event. Spoke with Steve Abrams and the South Florida Regional Transit Authority about a Boynton Beach train station. On August 14th, VJ Day Anniversary was celebrated at the Tom Kaiser Veterans Park. Thanked everyone for the placement of the sign at the park. Attended the Guaca Go ribbon cutting. On August 15th, attended an event honoring former Deputy Fire Chief, Latasha Clemons. August 17th, attended the QPOD meeting and spoke with Alley Sewel of Go Brightline. August 18th, attended Boynton Beach Community High School for their distributions for the juniors and seniors for their laptops. He had conversations with the principal regarding collaborating with the schools. Mayor Grant stated he was asked to move up 9-13 after Public Audience. Motion Commissioner Romelus moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. 3. Announcements, Community and Special events and Presentations. A. Presentation of the 21st annual "Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year" award by members of the Education & Youth Advisory Board. Mayor Grant presented the 21St annual Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year Award with Greg Murphy, a member of the Education and Youth Advisory Board. He explained the award was created in 2000 to recognize a graduating high school senior who best 2 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 epitomizes the spirit of volunteerism and giving to the community as exemplified by the late Bob Borovy, a United States Veteran and former advisory board member who was an active citizen of the community for many years. The recipient will receive $1,000 and have his/her name placed on a permanent plaque. This year the honoree is Ashley Bassett who graduated from the IB Program and performed over 400 hours of community service. She is described by one of our teachers as one of the most gracious, graceful, and grateful students they have had the good fortune to teach. Member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars. Received numerous accolades, including Atlantic Community High School Student of the Month, Rotary Clubs, President Volunteer Service Award, and Girl Scouts of America Gold Award among many others. Her extensive and varied community service activities include sorting, organizing food to feed the hungry at Feeding South Florida and gleaning food from local farms to provide those in need. Served as a student ambassador for Sister Cities Boynton Beach, both hosting an international student and representing the organization by traveling to Japan. Ashley Bassett thanked the City of Boynton Beach and said she loved to volunteer in her community. Commissioner Hay congratulated Ashely Bassett. B. Proclaim August 31, 2020 as International Overdose Awareness Day. Mayor Grant proclaimed August 31, 2020 as International Overdose Awareness Day, dedicated to creating a wave of awareness through education in our communities and providing peer support for those affected by Substance Use Disorder. Provided a phone number to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. C. Proclamation encouraging all citizens to honor June 19 through August 25, 2020, as a period of reflection, cultural and public education, earnest assessment, planning and commitment to end systemic racism and all forms of dehumanization which threaten equality and freedom for all. Mayor Grant encouraged all to honor June 19th — August 25, 2020. Tory Orr, 407 NE 17th Ave, said that Boynton Strong is proud to accept this proclamation. Darryl Sanders, 2001 NW 3rd Street, thanked the City of Boynton for acknowledging Juneteenth; look forward to collaborating with the city to celebrate Juneteenths. Mayor Grant requested a consensus to start planning with community leaders and members, for upcoming events: The Day of Service, Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance, African American History, and Juneteenth celebration in coordination with the city. 3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 There was a consensus. Commissioner Katz inquired about the position for the marketing department. He is cognizant of worker responsibilities and workloads. If the city does not have the support, he asked is there a timeline or expectation for additional assistance. Mayor Grant stated the city might not be the host, but a partner, working with volunteers. D. Announcement of Flag Distribution Events to be held in September by Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications & Marketing Director. Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications & Marketing Director, explained that multiple planned Veteran Events are cancelled (due to COVID-19) and the City's continual efforts to assist our local restaurants, Free Flag Distribution Events held: Mission BBQ on Memorial Day, Boardwalk Italian Ice & Creamery on D -Day, Common Grounds Brew & Roastery on Flag Day, Boynton Diner on July 4th. Bond Street Ale and Coffee on July 4th, Green Owl Restaurant on July 4th. Jupiter Donuts on July 4th, 500 flags have been distributed to -date at these restaurants. In September, two additional Flag Distribution Events scheduled as follows: September 2nd at Prime Catch (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) Recognizing VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) September 7th at Brooklyn Water Bagel (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) Recognizing Labor Day. Encouraged the public to follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Next Door for additional details and updates. E. Dr. Adam Miller, Director of Educational Technology, and James Gavrilos, President & CEO, Education Foundation of PBC, will give a presentation on the Digital Inclusion Initiative. Dr. Adam Miller, Director of Educational Technology, provided the School District of Palm Beach County's vision and mission. The goal was to ensure each student and teacher has access to a laptop with a camera for distance learning. The mission is to grant all students, regardless of zip code, access to reliable internet service in their neighborhoods. The challenge is to ensure equitable access to in-home broadband internet for all students to reach their potential, fully participating in education and community engagement opportunities. Commit and collaborate with public and private partners to identify a series of solutions to bridge the divide to access sustainable in-home broadband internet. The School District's other mission is to empower each student to reach his or her highest potential. In addition, this initiative focused on ensuring that occurs. Students in schools in Boynton Beach: the percentage goes from 8% to 25% do not have internet in the home. Suggested two short-term solutions: internet sponsorships and hotspots. Comcast internet essentials is $9.95 per month. Recently, Comcast expanded the program to allow sponsorship to occur; any organization can purchase Comcast essentials for families. The School Board of Palm Beach County purchased 15,000 sponsorships, which would 4 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 cover 6 months of internet service and also purchased 5000 T -Mobile hot spots to allow unlimited data for one year. A long-term solution is Wi-Fi mesh coverage in areas of highest need. The Wi-Fi mesh cover is not new; this was done in West Palm Beach and Delray about 10 years ago. A proof of concept was done, the county laid fiber with access points mounted on traffic signals, FPL poles and students were given devices. Those two networks are still up and need to be refreshed. Palm Beach County received CARE funds and has allocated $10M of those CARE funds to building a Wi-Fi Mesh coverage area in the county. Noted the funds must be expended by December 2020. They are going to create a Wi-Fi mesh, lay fiber optic cable, connect fiber to root radios, root radios connect to mesh radios, root and mesh radios create Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi extenders capture Wi-Fi mesh signal and then a family enjoys Wi-Fi. The countywide need provided a map of families, which are living on free lunch and the focus is on the municipal red areas. The county wants to come in and place the Wi-Fi mesh in Boynton Beach. James Gavrilos, President and CIO of the Education Foundation of PBC, stated Palm Beach County is investing $20M, which includes the fiber, radios, poles, and design saving. The School District of Palm Beach County invested $45M, Community Partners $1 M. The Education Foundation was able to raise more than $650,000, which purchased Chromebooks for immediate need. The partnerships with United Way of PBC, Town of Palm Beach United Way and the Quantum Foundation, the Education Foundation was able to purchase hotpots. Mr. Gavrilos stated there is a digital divide in Palm Beach County; this program is not about education, it is about digital inclusion. Until there is total digital inclusion countywide, the people would suffer. Increase neighborhood technology access points to students. There is a need for 25,000 network expanders. He explained from the Palm Beach County School District survey, there is roughly 25,000 children in the School District now who cannot connect to the internet, which means their families cannot connect to the internet. He stated the Coronavirus was a catalyst for the Education Foundation and as a community. Noted this should have been done 10 years ago, to make sure that every citizen of Palm Beach County has access to the Internet. Noted what was needed from Boynton Beach is vertical assets with electricity for Wi-Fi radio placement. Installation of Wi-Fi radio on now municipal construction projects support HB 969 to allow local government to be ISP. Refer to IPARC to identify Planning and Land Use Regulation strategies to further the reach of Wi-Fi coverage, identify and engage local business partners to support families. The Quantum Foundation is committing their own resources, and they are inviting partners to collaborate with them to raise $450,000 that would fund navigation. Commissioner Katz stated the Education Foundation does an excellent, great job. 5 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 Mr. Gavrilos stated the Wi-Fi extenders and Wi-Fi mesh would give the families at least five years of access. Mayor Grant inquired how to donate to have the Wi-Fi extender. Mr. Gavrilos replied yes, place in the comment's digital inclusion. Commissioner Hay stated he was pleased with the Education Foundation. From a technical standpoint, he was having a similar problem, is it more cost effective and how was this chosen? Mr. Gavrilos replied there was lots of research done on the quality of the extenders. Vice Mayor Penserga inquired about if this project is not coming to Boynton Beach until much later. Mr. Gavrilos replied this was happening now; deploying those to the schools and to the families. They are identifying students to get them the resources prior to the start of schools. Vice Mayor Penserga asked if the donation could be specific. Dr. Miller replied when a donation is made, the donor can be specific. Vice Mayor Penserga asked what happens in the summer time, and what happens to non -students, just the general residents. Dr. Miller replied there would be access to the internet; it brings the internet to the family. Commissioner Romelus thanked the Education Foundation and stated she would like to dedicate her next $2,000 in Community Support Funds to the Education Foundation for the Wi-Fi extenders. F. Regular Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 at 5:30pm (Location TBD) Tuesday, September 8th at 5:30pm — First Public Budget Hearing to adopt the Proposed Budget and to adopt the Final Fire Assessment Rate Resolution (Location TBD) Regular Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:30pm (Location TBD) Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30pm - Second Public Budget Hearing to adopt the Final Millage Rate and Final Budget (Location TBD) Mayor Grant announced the upcoming meetings listed above. He stated he would like to continue using the Community Room for the Commission Meetings. Are we going to receive updated numbers? L Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, replied yes. They are getting updated numbers from the Department of Revenue. 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) Darryl Sanders, 2001 NW 2nd Street, interested in collaborating with the Education Foundation. Mayor Grant stated he would get Mr. Saunders the information for the Quantum Foundation and the Education Foundation. Susan Oyer 140 SE 27 way interested in getting in touch with the Education Foundation. Requested a copy of the Education Foundation presentation. Greater Boynton Beach Sister City Event, August 31St, from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm, Trivial Festival. Noted there is no security for the art, in the Cultural Center. Comments: Yvonne Savon 3050 North Federal Highway, Apartment 1405, requested to have the Education Foundation information on the City's website. Public Audience was closed. Item 9-13- Being Heard out of Order. B. Discuss direction to City staff for the 2021 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and possibly consider Resolution No. R20-086 - Authorizing the City Manager to sign a proposal and purchase order for Zucker & Lewis Media Group, LLC to manage and promote the event, currently scheduled for February 6-7, 2021. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, discussed the vacancy of the Arts Director and COVID- 19. Noted there are interviews for the Arts Director. Stated there is a lot of work planning the Kinetic Art Exhibit, asked the Commission to either delay or have something smaller. Stated the 40,000 is not funded, and the city does not know what next year would bring. Mayor Grant asked what is in the budget for the Public Arts. Ms. LaVerriere answered that the budget is about $80,000 for Public Arts. Mayor Grant stated he would like to see the Kinetic Art in Boynton Beach in February; he would like to move forward with the event. Noted having the Kinetic Arts events brings 7 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 artists to Boynton Beach. He is in favor of moving forward with the International Kinetic Art Event, except for the three -night event and also, Arts on the Avenue. Ms. LaVerriere responded that was a separate program, which is funded in the Public Arts program - once a year annual exhibits. We have all the pads moved in Town Square. Noted Kinetic Art was here for a short period. Mayor Grant stated he wanted to have the Kinetic event for 2021. He would like to see the sculpture in Boynton Beach. Vice Mayor Penserga indicated he would like to have the event; he believed the challenge and concern would be to spend money for an event, planning for an event which the City may not have. Expressed there will be an opening of the Cultural Center. Can the city have the Kinetic event to coincide with the opening of the Cultural Center? Ms. LaVerriere stated because of COVID-19, there is no hard opening. The building is staff occupied. By October, the building should be ready. Ms. LaVerriere stated maybe a smaller event may be available, finding the artists and getting interest. Kathryn Matos, Assistant City Manager, stated that four artists have committed to the event. Vice Mayor Penserga asked if the Kinetic event could go on with only four artists. Commissioner Hay said he would like to have the Kinetic event and suggested delaying until the following year. He would hate to do a half job, said majority of the artists understand where the City of Boynton stands. He is in favor of Arts on the Avenue. Commissioner Romelus agreed with Commissioner Hay. She does not want to spend $40,000 for a consultant. Suggested using the Cultural Center later next year. She would not forgo the event. There was a consensus not to hire a consultant. Once there is a Public Arts Director, there could be a discussion Vice Mayor Penserga stated there are not enough artists committed. Once we have an Art Director, there should be some type of planning for the Kinetic event. Suggested some possible uses for the $40,000 for the consultant could be used for the Wi-Fi extenders. Mayor Grant stated the $40,000 is not funded. The city would need to find the money elsewhere. Courtlandt McGuire, Arts Commission Chair, stated this event was very important, and is a free event. The art show is an international event and attracts international people. He found it paramount and a signature community event. He does not believe delaying a 9 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 year is important. Last year was the busiest year. There was never a club atmosphere; this is a good way to use the Cultural Center. He believes a delay is needed; we can operate the Kinetic event during COVID-19. Stated the theatre can accommodate 500 people. The City should not worry about five committals of artists. The Arts Commission requested 10 pieces for the walking portion of the event, and the Arts Commission received 13 committals. He does not think 40,000 is a lot of money to kick start this event. Mayor Grant asked if the Commission wanted to hear from the Zucker & Lewis Media Group, LLC. There was a consensus. Valarie Zucker, Zucker & Lewis Media Group, LLC provided an overview of the communication agency. Noted they were involved in major events such as the Miami Beach Air and Sea Show, the Boca Raton Concours d'elegance and had gotten on the national radar for that. Art Basel, many things in Art Basel many prestigious things, as well as the Tribeca Park in New York City, the sculpture that was dedicated to diversity, and that diversity happened to be transgender. One of the focuses our group is known for is diversity and involving the whole community, because that is what it is all about, especially today. Noted because of COVID-19, the air and sea show was cancelled. The company pivoted, noted many of the community may remember hearing fighter jets flying over homes, and there was an opportunity to walk outside. The air and sea show was taken out of Miami Beach, working with the government and was turned into a national event. Noted her company can bring in artists as well if that is an issue. There are options such as meet the artists on a Facebook Q and A series. They can do a mini event, as the doors open for comfort. They are on point with being able to strategically plan at the last minute. This event may be done a little differently, but we can also make the community a part of what is being done. Mayor Grant stated he was not aware that the city has the artists for Arts on the Avenue. Expressed he was in favor of having the event, and team with Parks and Recreation. COVID will not last forever. Indicated he hopes that the money could be found for the consultant. Commissioner Hay agreed the Kinetic Art event was part of a key event for the City of Boynton Beach. Ms. LaVerriere asked if the Kinetic Arts could be done by February 2021. Valerie Zucker replied yes, she would need to clarify what the city wants, and then add some creative ideas. In addition, unbelievably, it can actually give birth to a completely new dimension of this event. Ms. LaVerriere stated the Kinetic event would look different. 0 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 Vice Mayor Penserga stated if it is achievable and practicable and maybe scaled down. Asked what happens if the event is planned and could not be achieved? What happens to the funds? Mayor Grant asked if in February 2021, Palm Beach County is still in Phase One, what happens? Ms. Zucker stated there needs to be some tight conversation about the expectations based on the number of artists and what additional supplements to bring to the table. The answer is yes; want there to be a broad understanding of the dynamics this year. Her staff can quickly plan an infrastructure of what is concrete. If Phase One continues until next year, she would look at situation by situation and somewhere in the neutral ground. Noted there are a lot of digital platforms, a lot of community involvement. Commissioner Hay asked Ms. Zucker if she has a listing of artists, which can be engaged. Ms. Zucker replied yes. Commissioner Romelus asked if the City does not have the event because of COVID, what happens. Mayor Grant stated the consultant is planning based on the phase in Palm Beach County. Ms. LaVerriere asked if there was conversation while working on the contract, about phasing of the payments as the event moves forward. You pay as you go on the work, and then if you end up canceling the event, is there a cancelation clause in the contract? Kathryn Matos, Assistant City Manager, answered it has the standard language of our appeals. The idea was, we pay on a month-to-month basis, and that way if we do call it quits at some point, then the payments would stop at that point. Commissioner Romelus wanted a confirmation regarding the city is having a physical in- person event in February, where people would be coming to the Cultural Center to go look at these art pieces. Because, she did not want a virtual version of this event. She believed it would be a waste of time. Asked again are there going to be art pieces, and are people going to be allowed to walk through the venue and go look at these art pieces? Ms. Matos replied yes. She believed this can be done safely. Mayor Grant stated he was for the Avenue of the Arts with kinetic sculptures. Whether the event is digital or physical, there will be an event. The event may be smaller, but the impact should not be. Commissioner Romelus asked if the event would be at the Cultural Center or on Ocean Avenue or is it both. Mayor Grant stated it was both. The three-day indoor event would be scaled down. 10 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 Ms. LaVerriere stated Avenue of the Arts is a separate program than the international kinetic event. Inquired of the Chair of the Arts Commission, in terms of procuring artists for the yearlong exhibit. Inquired how many artists have committed and is Art on the Avenue going to kinetic themed? Courtlandt McGuire stated Avenue of the Arts is basically a street long avenue where all the new renaissances for downtown Boynton Beach is happening and currently opening. It has all types of curves through the mangrove park; there are roughly 13 pads that affix, vertical sculptures that are the size of a person or bigger. Noted those sculptures are switched out in October. They have secured art for those pads, per the Commission's direction. The Arts Commission only needed 7 to 10; they as of today they have accepted 13. The indoor kinetic has 5, but he was not concerned, because it can be easily increased. Noted in the past, the quota was not met, the Art Commission switched out what they had. Expressed it was important to change, in particular for the Art on the Avenue, because the pedestrians and the community come to congregate, and the children run around - no bikes. Just a reminder, this is a biannual kinetic show. This year it happens to be kinetic. Next year it may be something else. Kinetic art is placed for that year-long exhibit. Staff would secure another 10 to 25 artists to display their work internationally. He is sure there are no fees associated with using our own facilities. The last event there were costs associated with the rental of tents, air conditioning and trucks. The event is going to be in the Cultural Arts Center, and he is confident the event can happen. If there is a delay for a few months it would be ok, but he did not believe it would be necessary. Ms. LaVerriere replied to answer Commissioner Romelus' question, it will be both. Commissioner Romelus heard the city over recruited for Avenue of the Arts. She understood there were only five artists recruited for the indoor kinetic arts event. Ms. LaVerriere asked Mr. McGuire if he believed getting artist for the indoor kinetic event was easier. Commissioner Romelus asked do we have enough time to secure the artists before the February 2021 event. Mr. McGuire replied he believed this was possible. If there are any issues, they would move it 30 to 45 days. This is an outdoor walking event. This is an open-air event. Commissioner Hay asked if we vote to move forward, is Valerie Zucker going to be the new Art Director? Ms. LaVerriere replied Ms. Zucker is going to be a consultant. Kathryn Matos replied the hiring salary range is between $60,000 to $90,000. Motion 11 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 Vice Mayor Penserga moved to approve Resolution No. R20-086 and there may be a scaled down event. Seconded by Commissioner Romelus, which unanimously passed. 9-C Heard out of order C. Presentation by Staff on the parameters of SHIP and CDBG programs to provide home ownership assistance for residents. LaShea Brooks, Interim Community Development Manager, noted the City of Boynton Beach has two housing programs. The City received funding from State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program. The other program is the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Florida Housing administers the SHIP program, which provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships that produce and preserve affordable homeownership and multifamily housing. The program is designed to serve very low, low and moderate -income families. She explained in order to participate in the program, the City of Boynton Beach had to establish a local housing assistance program by ordinance. The City developed a local housing assistance plan and housing incentive strategy; amended land development regulations or establish local policies to implement the incentive strategies. They had to form partnerships and combine resources in order to reduce housing costs; and ensure that rent or mortgage payments within the targeted areas do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income (AMI) limits, unless authorized by the mortgage lender. SHIP dollars may be used to fund emergency repairs, new construction, rehabilitation, down payment and closing cost assistance, impact fees, construction and gap financing, mortgage buy -downs, acquisition of property for affordable housing, matching dollars for federal housing grants and programs, and homeownership counseling. SHIP funds may be used to assist units that meet the standards of Chapter 553. A minimum of 65 percent of the funds must be spent on eligible homeownership activities. A minimum of 75 percent of funds must be spent on eligible construction activities; at least 30 percent of the funds must be reserved for very -low income households (up to 50 percent of the AMI); an additional 30 percent must be reserved for low income households (up to 80 percent of AMI); and the remaining funds may be reserved for households up to 140 percent of AMI. No more than 10 percent of SHIP funds may be used for administrative expenses. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally to low and moderate -income persons. The program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93- 383. CDBG funding through the City. Services our sub -recipients provide are education, youth violence prevention, homeownership counseling and housing production/rehab, emergency needs, nutritional education, fair housing education, outreach activities and 12 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 enforcement, alleviate poverty, family self-sufficiency education, job training and Boynton Beach Faith Based CDC which provides special services. The City of Boynton Beach is an entitlement city meaning that the City receives funds directly from the Federal Government, from HUD or some of the other sources. Ms. Brooks provided a summary of ineligible activities for the CBDG funds and explained reporting requirements. Noted the City must file annual reports, as well as extensive three-year Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluations. Michael Rumpf, Development Director, stated there are opportunities to administer the grant and present the internal policies to administer the program. Mayor Grant thanked Ms. Brooks for the presentation. Expressed there has been constituents requesting assistance and Ms. Brooks has always provided assistance. Commissioner Romelus indicated some of the population in Boynton Beach have language barriers. Dose the city have anyone within the department that is Creole or Hispanic speaking? Ms. Brooks responded the city provides both Spanish and Creole speaking staff. Vice Mayor Penserga asked about the sub -recipients reports or accountability. Ms. Brooks stated the funds are reimbursement funds. She explained the funds must be spent first by the sub -recipient. The city conducts site monitoring; additionally, the sub - recipient must demonstrate funds availability. The City requests tax returns and an audit statement annually. Ultimately, the city is in control. When the reimbursement is submitted, measures are in place to monitor the funding process. Mayor Grant pointed out on the city's website there is a globe where the viewer is able to choose a language. (Haitian Creole and Spanish). 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. Motion Commissioner Katz nominated Marcia Levine to the Library Board (Reg). Commissioner Hay seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. 13 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 6. Consent Agenda Mayor Grant pulled item 6-A 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 A. Accept the written report to the Commission for purchases over $10,000 for the month of June 2020. Mayor Grant noted in June of 2020, under item 10, Group Broadcast Systems, the Police Department ordered 12 monitors for the real-time Crime Center. Also inquired as to the process for businesses to share their IP address to have a feed within the City of Boynton Beach Police command center. Police Chief Gregory provided an update on the command center construction. The monitors are currently being installed in the facility. The software for the Motorola Command Center is being configured. The system is live and operational. The video wall which would drive the monitors has been delayed. He explained the process of receiving IP addresses from businesses. Staff are planning two methods. The first method is registration on the website. The second method would be to actually have a live connection to a camera feed at the local business or residence Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve. Vice Mayor Penserga seconded the motion, which unanimously passed. B. Accept third quarter report on operations of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center for FY19/20. C. Approve and authorize the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $16,900 to TranSystems Corporation by utilizing the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Contract #C -A548 for a total expenditure of $45,800. The FDOT contract satisfies the City's procurement requirements. D. Proposed Resolution No. R20-080 - Approve Award of and authorize the City Manager to sign the EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT between Tanner Industries, Inc. ("Lessor") and The City of Boynton Beach ("Lessee). 14 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 E. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/ or piggybacks for the procurement of services and/or commodities as described in the written report for August 19, 2020 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks." F. Approve revisions to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 approved surtax projects. G. Proposed Resolution No. R20-081 - Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the Pay for Parking Services Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Park mobile. H. Proposed Resolution No. R20-082 - Ratify the actions of the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board at their July 27, 2020 meeting and give authorization to do the following: 1. Establish wastewater user rate at 1.11/1,000 Gal (O&M rate of $1.06/1,000 Gal and R&R Reserves Rate of $0.05/1,000 Gal) to Delray Beach and Boynton Beach for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; 2. Establish reclaim user rate at $0.18/1,000 Gal to consumers Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and South Central Regional for Fiscal year 2020/2021; 3. Authorize the Fiscal year Capital Improvement Plan and Associated Funding Plan for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; 4. Accept the 2020/2021 Wastewater and Reclaim O&M Budgets. I. Review of legal invoices. No action by Commission. J. Approve minutes from the City Commission budget workshop/special meeting on July 13, 2020 and the City Commission meeting on August 4, 2020. Motion Vice Mayor Penserga moved to approve the remainder of the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hay, which unanimously passed. 7. Bids and Purchases Over $100,000 Mayor Grant pulled item 7-C A. Approve the employee group insurance plan renewals and recommended employer subsidies for FY20-21 and authorize City Manager to sign any required documents. B. Proposed Resolution No. R20-083 - Authorize the City Manager to sign the proposal for the purchase of 2 Diesel Generators from TAW Power Systems, Inc. of Pompano Beach, FL, a Kohler Generator Systems Distributor, for the 15 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 sum of $687,644.00 through the national Sourcewell Contract #120617 - KOH. Sourcewell procurement process satisfies the City's competitive bid requirements. C. Proposed Resolution No. R20-084 - Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for required water main adjustments and associated utility work for the intersection improvements at Gateway Boulevard and High Ridge Road. The total construction amount for the City's portion is $164,131.81, which includes 20% contingency. D. Proposed Resolution No. R20-085 - Approve utilizing the Polk County bid for utilities construction services (BVP #14-156) with Killebrew, Inc. of Lakeland , FL and authorize the city manager or designee to issue a purchase order for work that includes directional boring a 8" pre -chlorinated potable water main to connect to existing water distribution system in Half Moon Bay (Hypoluxo), plus a second connection to an existing watermain on Hypoluxo Road, in the amount of $260,597.55 plus a 10% contingency of $26,059.75 if needed for staff approval of change orders for unforeseen conditions for a total expenditure of $286,657.30. Mayor Grant requested a timeline on the construction and how long will it take to complete the construction. Andrew Mack, Director of Public Works and Engineering, noted in regards to the timeline associated with the development of High Ridge and Gateway, staff reached out to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Palm Beach County. Both have projects in this area. The FDOT project began back in January 2020. The project is slated to be completed September 2020. Once done, Palm Beach County would come in and complete their project. The bid is scheduled to be awarded by Palm Beach County September 15, 2020. According to the county, they have 120 days to complete the project once awarded. Hard Drive was the apparent low bidder. Motion Vice Mayor Penserga moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. E. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/or piggybacks for the procurement of services and/or commodities as described in the written report for August 19, 2020 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks Over $100,000." F. Approve Purchase of Furniture from JCWhite Architectural Interior Products for a not to exceed price of $184,575.37 for the Cultural Center and a not to exceed price of $140,626.55 for City Hall utilizing Florida State Contract: #425-001-12- 1 & #56120000 -19 -ACS. 16 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 Mayor Grant asked for different height for seats, under the current contract. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, replied staff reached out to JCWhite regarding the height of the chairs. Motion Vice Mayor Penserga 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 20-029 - Second Reading Approve request for Abandonment of a portion of a ten (10) foot wide Utility Easement (ABAN 20- 008) located at 2735 SW 23rd Cranbrook Drive, Cranbrook Lake Estates PUD. Applicant: David LaMaster. Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 20-029 into the record by title only on second reading. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to approve. Vice Mayor Penserga seconded the motion which passed unanimously. City Clerk Gibson called the roll. The vote was 5-0. Opened to public comment. Seeing no hand raised pubic comment closed. B. Proposed Ordinance 20-030 - Second Reading - Adoption of an ordinance allowing for virtual City Commission meetings by communication media technology. (The City Attorney is requesting to table this agenda item.) Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 20-030 into the record by title only on second reading. Requested the item to be tabled. This item could be brought back if needed. Attorney Cherof noted this ordinance was added at the last Commission meeting in an abundance of caution because of an order of the Governor, which allowed for virtual meetings. The order made a distinction between the budget meetings that are coming up 17 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 in September and regular City Commission meetings. The former would be permitted to be conducted virtually. The latter would not be. The Governor has been kind enough to issue a subsequent executive order which resolves the conflict. Noted both budget hearings and regular City Commission meetings are approved should be conducted by virtual meeting until September 30th. This ordinance is not required at this time, but rather than set it aside forever, he was asking that it be left at first reading, and we'll bring it back on second reading. Mayor Grant asked if the Governor is allowing special set meetings to be virtual. Attorney Cherof replied yes. Motion Commissioner Hay moved to table. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Opened to public comment. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 1271 h Way, inquired if this fee was for boaters. City Clerk Gibson called the roll. The vote was 5-0. 9. City Manager's Report A. Hear a presentation of the proposed City Hall Innovation Centre and Hospitality Amenities solicitation(s) by Mark Hefferin, President, E2L Real Estate Solutions and provide direction. David Scott, Director of Economic Development, presented the Boynton Beach City Hall Innovation Center and hospitality amenities. Those two hospitality amenities refer to the two -cafe spaces planned. The two spaces would be one for City Hall and one for the Cultural Center. Provided an overview of Town Square, which is a 16 -acre site in downtown Boynton Beach. The project includes the renovation of the historic Boynton Beach High School into a functional Cultural Center. The City of Boynton Beach supports small businesses and startups. Staff understands working with startups that requires an innovative, entrepreneurial ecosystem. Staff will try to identify those startups. The city issues grants for incubation of small businesses. Staff connects the start-up and small businesses with networking spaces, and again provide workshops, support and linkages. The process is streamlined. The City of Boynton Beach issued 50 grants totaling over $60,000 worth of grants. The CRA issued almost a million dollars' worth of grants. Currently working with our CDBG funds to provide grants in that area. Connecting the resources. These graphics talk about how the innovation space fits into our support network for entrepreneurs. The Boynton Beach Library provides not only services to the W. Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 community but would be tied to the makerspace. Technology providing resources and programs around small businesses, and startups, and will also have certain equipment available for startups, such as 3-D printers, as well as other facilities. Again, the City of Boynton Beach plays a role along with the CRA in providing incentives for location assistance, whether that is the reimbursement, or fagade improvement grants: Provide a pipeline for success for small businesses, and startups to take advantage of the Innovation Center. Financially, staff helps and incentivizes locations within Boynton Beach brick and mortar locations. Mr. Scott said he would be requesting a line item to support a retail sector study for small businesses that will help staff understand the current retail and restaurant economic condition. Also, the study would help vendors recruit new retailers, restaurants and retain existing retailers and restaurants. Many businesses are having to retool/rethink how they approach the market sector. Mark Hefferin, President E2L Real Estate Solutions, said with this design- build process with the city, it was all about the innovation and the future of Boynton Beach and part of that concept was to create an innovation center. Staff has been working with Avison Young, with the conceptual process of the design, coupled with ideas and innovation received from Colin Groff and other city staff, regarding how to incubate and create new business for the City of Boynton Beach. Coupled with the incubator space is also what is shown as the direct access to the community center. Mr. Hefferin stated with the completion of City Hall the space is ready for occupancy. The space could be used for business training, mailbox pick up, physical address, co -working subject matter experts, office managers, all that are noted here, are now available to the city. Mr. Hefferin stated they have 3 opportunities which has been envisioned for the Boynton Beach Town Square: the Innovation Centre -Aspiration U, Cafe Sitee, and SnackShak. The Cafe Site is Located off the main lobby, the space provides alfresco seating along the northeastern front of the building. The City is looking for an experienced proprietor for breakfast and lunch with the ability to cater functions in City Hall, the Cultural Center, and events at the Children's Museum and Amphitheatre. While there will be no on-site cooking facilities, there will be an opportunity to serve beer and wine. A drop box for plans and property owner work letter will be incorporated in the RFP. The Innovation Center has 1610 square feet of direct access to conference space available for rental accessible 7 days a week with free Wi-Fi and parking. Also access to public spaces and cafe, which could be for Business training, education, mail/physical address, co -working space, subject matter experts, onsite office manager. The SnackShak located within the restored historic Boynton Beach High School, now the Boynton Beach Cultural Center at Town Square, the City envisions a healthy focused enterprise that specializes in smoothies, salads, wraps, bowls, for a pickup on the run for 19 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 visitors of the Children Museum and park. A Drop Box link for plans and property owner work letter will be incorporated in the RFP. Mr. Hefferin provided a timeline: RFP completed by August 30th, includes database of prospects, outbound marketing plan, and media strategy. Launch RFP Sept. 7th Deadline October 9th for Submittals allowing 24 business days. Shortlist candidate interviews announced on October 16th. Interviews to take place October 19th -23rd. Select top 3 on October 28th after evaluation with BBTS Team. Final interviews on October 30th with winner's announced November 6th. Explained the operator would be a College/University with expert support, network of volunteers, mentors, and business resources, which fosters entrepreneurial spirit. Private operators, with experienced growing and operating innovation spaces, bother virtually and physically. Keith McDonald, AvisonNoung, indicated his staff has been working actively for a couple of months and evaluating how to best go to market. Provided a summary of the company and experience with renovating and redeveloping spaces. Mayor Grant stated he looked forward to seeing the RFP and the three different entities of the Incubator. He would like to provide an opportunity for the businesses to have an input regarding the SnackShak and Cafe Sitee. He did not hear about the makerspace and the Library. Inquired about the coordination of that makerspace with this innovation area. His concern is there was a dearth of skills within the City of Boynton Beach. Noted moving forward with an entrepreneurship center has him concerned. Stated most entrepreneurs fail. Inquired if the Commission wanted to work more on career skills and education with Makerspace, or does the city want to try helping start businesses in the City of Boynton Beach that may not necessarily succeed? Noted he would like to collaborate more with the library, and institutes of higher education, or career skills and education, rather than for businesses. Expressed this is a public space, not necessarily a private space. Questioned if this was the correct path using taxpayers' dollars to help businesses in this manner. He would definitely want to curtail the RFP. The city does not have any corporate office locations. Mayor Grant asked what was the goal of the Commission. Is it for Economic Development for the businesses or the economic development to provide earning capabilities for residents? Noted he is for earning capabilities for the city residents, whether it is owning their own business, or having the ability to work for someone else and grow their business. Mr. Hefferin replied his staff has spent the last three years working with the Building Wealth in the Community program. Staff has spent the last 90 days working with Craig Clark, Library Director, and preparing the makerspace. This space includes the education, the workforce, and the well-being of businesses. The Library has two 3-D printers already. There is already laser cutters and other equipment. It is the intent to attract, not only grow, but also incubate businesses to become the place that grows beyond just the 6,000 square feet. We really want to bring the businesses to Boynton Beach. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, re -iterated the library is definitely part of this incubator space conversation. It is called an incubator space, but it is a space for the 20 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 citizens of the city to use to grow new businesses, or to grow existing businesses. In addition, using the technology that is in the library and all the knowledge in library, and well as having access to the Library staff. It is tying all of those things together and having an operator is what it is about. Offering residents to do multiple things. It is not just a new business, but it is people who need to learn. However, the library has great programs like that, that are going to expand. Mayor Grant stated it is not just the innovation space. It is our downtown, and that also leads to the question of the branding. In October, the City Commission decided to have the option of branding our downtown. Mayor Grant inquired of the City Manager what happened to the branding. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, stated it is on Eleanor Krusell's to-do list. It is a major undertaking. Mayor Grant stated there should be a conversation regarding the branding and the RFP should include the branding information. Eleanor Krusell, Public Communications and Marketing Director, stated the branding of the City's downtown is in the City's strategic plan for next year. Ms. Krusell stated the city definitely will get the community together and have branding groups to determine what the branding would look like. Mayor Grant stated the aspect of using not only the commercial locations, but also the industrial locations, he wanted to focus on because the city has an abundance of industrial land in the heart of Boynton Beach that needs redevelopment. In addition, there is very few M-1 spaces as affordable in the Heart of Boynton Beach. David Scott, Economic Director, requested clarification regarding branding to be included in the RFP. Mayor Grant stated the City's branding is not set in stone. Mr. Hefferin indicated E2L would love to work with Boynton Beach beyond just the Town Square project. Commissioner Romelus expressed she wanted to touch a little on what was being said, regarding the makerspace. The city objectives and mindset are geared towards building community wealth and changing the trajectory in the future of how the community operates. The numbers from the Utech Runaway website indicated over $275M revenue generated, over $113M of funds invested into the businesses and entrepreneurs that have gone through their process. Continued to say 101 intellectual property rights have been created, 587 new jobs have been created, 199 internships have been cool, and the average full-time salary of these jobs are about $80,000. When you think of what we're trying to do here and point in how the city is trying to make sure the city provides opportunities to our residents and put something that is right in their backyard right here, in our city hall. Noted those numbers speak for themselves. In terms of co -working spaces and an incubator space, having businesses leave the city in order for them to find 21 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 other co -working spaces or incubator spaces, creating one and making it affordable and making it right here within the Town Square within the downtown, attracts all those things. This helps to expand the city's vision and where the city is trying to go. She is 100%, maybe even more in favor of what is being done and the direction and trajectory that she believes it will take the residents and the community in the near future. This is just one more step towards that process and would not do anything to deter from that. She said she provided the information because she believes it is relevant. B. Discuss direction to City staff for the 2021 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and possibly consider Resolution No. R20-086 - Authorizing the City Manager to sign a proposal and purchase order for Zucker & Lewis Media Group, LLC to manage and promote the event, currently scheduled for February 6-7, 2021. (Heard earlier in the Meeting) C. Presentation by Staff on the parameters of SHIP and CDBG programs to provide home ownership assistance for residents. (Heard Earlier in the Meeting) 10. Unfinished Business (none) 11. New Business- None A. Proposed Resolution No. 20-087 -Authorize the Mayor to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC., for a City owned parcel known as the Nickels property. Mayor Grant read the proposed Resolution No. R20-087 into the record by title only. Mayor Grant asked about the timeline. What are the time dates for funding? Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, responded the Pulte Group has already deposited a down payment to help cover the city's legal costs. Noted the deposit is nonrefundable. As of today, if the resolution is authorized, the Pulte Home Company, LLC will have 90 days to collect information on the land; this is called due diligence. Once this is done, they will have 360 days or one yes to receive all development approvals. Once the Pulte Home Company receives all the development permits, at that time the property will close and the remaining balance must be paid to the city. Mr. Groff stated the money that they're paying upfront is non-refundable, that covers our costs. If they terminate the contract, you know the purchase and sale sometime before they close, they carry all the cost. If the city chooses to, after the 90 days the city chooses not to follow through with the contract, then the city would be responsible for the cost. Staff recommends approval of this, because the property, again, as you all are aware, is outside the City limits. It will have annexation agreements in place, when such time it can be annexed it will be. They will also be water and sewer customers' revenue. 22 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 Motion Vice Mayor Penserga moved to approve Resolution No. R20-087. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 12. Legal A. Proposed Resolution No. R20-088 - Approval of Settlement Agreement Between the City of Boynton Beach and Eckols '76 LTD and Eckols '86 LTD and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's Designee to execute the Settlement Agreement. Mayor Grant read the proposed Resolution No. R20-088 into the record by title only. Attorney Cherof stated this is a settlement offer in a foreclosure action. The City has liens on the property in the $850,000 range. The property is worth in the $250,000 range. The defendant, Eckols'76LTD and Eckols 86, has decided that would rather settle the case than to litigate. The subtle end result would be the city would own the property. The property is free and clear of any encumbrances, and the city is encouraged to take it on that condition. Mayor Grant said he believes it would have other encumbrances. Attorney Cherof indicated the city title search indicates the property does not have any encumbrances on it. Mayor Grant asked other than the City liens? Attorney Cherof stated that was correct. Those liens would be merged into our ownership, and the lawsuit for foreclosure would be dismissed with prejudice. Mayor Grant asked if the city would receive a quick claim deed or a warranty deed. Attorney Cherof responded the city would receive a Warranty Deed. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve Resolution No. R20-088. Vice Mayor Penserga seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Grant announced some sad news regarding the Grand Marshall for 2017, Enrique Zanada passed away, CEO of the Soup Kitchen on West Boynton Beach Boulevard. Mayor Grant indicated he spoke with staff regarding the Urban Tree Canopy Study and requested a discussion regarding ways of funding for sustainability of trees, a tree fund for developers, a utility sustainability program and a memorial tree fund. He heard the city had it on the books. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, stated the City received donations sporadically in the past. Set up a 691 fund and there is no balance. Indicated the structure is ready to accept 23 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 funding. Noted September 1, 2020, the Commission will hear an item regarding the Tree Canopy. Mr. Groff stated there will be a presentation regarding the Tree Canopy study. Mayor Grant requested an update on the Future Agenda Items. Commissioner Hay stated during the voting he had to help more than 30 cars, which were in the wrong area; asked to work with the Supervisor of Election (SOE) regarding having better signage and having the Ezell Hester as a voting site. Mayor Grant stated he spoke with SOE Wendy Link regarding Ezell Hester as a voting site. Ms. Link stated this was an early voting site and all voters were mailed out voters registration cards. Voters had 14 days to vote at the Ezell Hester Center. Vice Mayor Penserga requested to have a discussion on a Mural program for the city. Mayor Grant wanted to wait until the Art Director was hired. Attorney Cherof stated there is a discussion on Town Square for the September 1, 2020 Commission meeting. Staff expected to receive a revised proposal from JKM. He understood the proposal was forthcoming, but as of today the City does not have them. Noted it would be challenging to analyze what is contained in the amended proposals, possibly have a conference with the representatives of JKM, and then be in a position to fully discuss it with the Commission on September 1St Mayor Grant stated he agreed. If the documents are not received by Thursday it does not give adequate time to review the easements. Attorney Cherof stated the easement part is easy, it is all the other aspects of the project moving forward. Commissioner Hay concurred regarding if it is not received by Thursday. He asked would John Markey be notified. Commissioner Katz asked if it was possible to have someone reach out to him if it is the will of the board of tomorrow? Contact his office and ask for an update on the status and an expected delivery date. Attorney Cherof stated certainly. Commissioner Katz commented if the party intends to come to the Commission meeting and speak to us having not obliged the Commission's previous request, he personally will take exception to that and have no interest in a public dialog. If JKM refused to comply with the very simple request to explain, which is an alternative plan to the contract 24 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 conditions where there is a potential breach. Commissioner Katz stated he hopes there is no intention behind this delay, which may lead to an attempt to circumvent the request and come speak to us directly when it was made clear what was wanted. There was a consensus to reach out to JKM. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, inquired about the Nickels property. Is the city keeping this property within Boynton Beach city limits? Noted the City should acquire properties; do not give them away. Mayor Grant stated the comment that it is not in the city limits and that a power of attorney is going to go with the purchase and sale agreement so that any annexation of the property will not be objective upon if there is a connection to that property. 13. Future Agenda Items A. Mayor Grant requested staff present information on internship programs — TBD. B. Mayor Grant requested a discussion regarding interviewing City staff about their positions and a City Career Fair — TBD. C. Mayor Grant requested a discussion regarding education in Boynton Beach - TBD D. Discussion on status of Town Square easements and overall project status — September 1, 2020. 14. Adjournment Motion There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Hay moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katz, which unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. John McNally, Information Technology Director, stated as a reminder, a recorded version of this session would be posted to the City of Boynton Beach's YouTube channel. Links to that channel are available on the City of Boynton Beach's website, at www. Boynton Beach. Or g. This concludes tonight's meeting. 25 Meeting Minutes City Commission Meeting Boynton Beach, Florida August 19, 2020 CITY OF BOY► TON BEACH L ayor - Steven B. Grant Vice ,0: 1 "-nserga Corn 'ssioner Justin Katz Commissioner—Wo� ow L. Hay 411111r1 Commissio / — Christina Romelus ATTEST: 4 Crygtal Gibson, MMC City Clerk Q - -enester Nieves, CMC Deputy City Clerk 26