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Agenda 12-20-21 City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Advisory Board City Hall Commission Chambers 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach December 20, 2021 - 6:30 PM AAgenda L Call To Order IL Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Agenda Approval—December 20, 2021 V. Approval of Minutes —November 22, 2021 VI. Unfinished Business VII. New Business a. New Member Introduction: Dan Winters, Sr. b. Ne Member Introduction: Geoffrey Campbell c. Franky Lazo, Assistant Director Introduction d. Slash Pine Tree Seedling Planting Project e. Quantum Park Overlay Presentation by Charles Kanter VIII. Public Audience IX. Items For The City Manager's Attention X. Future Agenda Items XI. Next Meeting—January 24, 2022 XII. Adjournment The Board(Committee)may only conduct public business after a quorum has been established. 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ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE.INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. yy {{¢ k I CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH RECREATION& PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach November 22, 2021, 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: STAFF: Julie Mondello, Chair Mary DeGraffenreidt, Events & Program Mgr. Elizabeth Pierce-Roe, Vice Chair Guerdy Elcine, Adm. Asst. Parks & Recreation Charles Kanter Eleanor Krusell, Director of Marketing & Events Eugene Fagan Jennifer Oh, Prototype, Inc. James Jenkins (Arrived at 6:43 p.m.) Fernando Patterson Sean Conklin (Arrived at 6:37 p.m.) ABSENT — None. I. Call to Order Chair Mondello called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call Roll was called and a quorum was present. IV. Agenda Approval — November 22, 2021 Chair Mondello added an item under New Business for the Boynton Inlet pump house painting. She also added an item under Unfinished Business for discussion regarding the location of incoming trees. Motion made by Mr. Fagan, and seconded by Ms. Pierce-Roe, for the November 22, 2021, agenda approval with changes. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5- 0). NOTE: Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Conklin were not present for the vote. V. Approval of Minutes — October 25, 2021 Motion made by Mr. Kanter, and seconded by Mr. Patterson, for the October 25, 2021 meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0). NOTE: Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Conklin were not present for the vote. VI. Unfinished Business a. Discussion regarding the location of incoming trees Meeting Minutes - Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida October 25, 2021 Mr. Fagan mentioned that the Board asked Mr. Young to talk to the City Departments to see where the different trees could go. He understood someone from Community Greening might be at this meeting. Chair Mondello questioned if the Board wanted to talk about this now or wait until they get to the Boynton Lakes Tree Planting Event. Mr. Fagan replied they could wait. Chair Mondello advised they would put that as a sub-item under the Boynton Lakes Tree Planting Event. VII. New Business a. New Member Introduction: Sean Conklin Mr. Conklin introduced himself and stated he has been in and out of Boynton for about seven years. He is in Public Administration at FAU and is passionate about all kinds of public service. Mr. Kanter requested a discussion regarding manatees. Chair Mondello researched manatees and mentioned a Visit Our Manatee Tracking page, which tracks many manatees in the area. They also have a Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership, and it shows where to report sick, injured, dead, or tagged manatees. She provided a phone number with FWC, Wildlife Alert, 1-888-404-3922. b. Boynton Lakes Tree Planting Event Presentation by Community Greening Rebecca Harvey, Sustainability Coordinator and Dondre McCrary, Community Greening, provided a presentation on the Tree Canopy Program. Ms. Harvey indicated in September 2020, the City Commission unanimously passed Resolution R20091, Adopting a Tree Canopy goal. They assessed their canopy, which is currently 16.1%, and set a goal of expanding it to 20% by the year 2035. This is part of their Climate Action Plan Urban Forestry Initiative. A grant was received in 2019/2020 for Community Greening, and 713 trees were planted in 2020; 887 trees were planted this past fiscal year, which includes planted I the ground s well as trees that were given away to community tree giveaways. She noted there is a list of parks where the trees were planted. Currently, they are advertising an RFP to do a public lands tree inventory. A three-year grant was received from the State Forest Service. Year one is to do a tree inventory collecting data on all the trees in parks, rights-of-way, and natural areas to the extent their budget allows. Year two is to develop an Urban Forestry Management Plan, and year three is to plant more trees. 2 Meeting Minutes - Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida October 25, 2021 Mr. McCrary explained that Community Greening tailors to the communities in which they work in, specifically in the heart of Boynton, and minority neighborhoods. They like to start in those neighborhoods by finding out what the community's want. Someone at the Commission meeting mentioned they would like to see beautiful trees put in front of the memorial because it is where their family is from. They were able to put three beautiful trees in front of the memorial, which will have pink flowers. Their goal and mission are always to get within those neighborhoods and figure out what can be done to make it inclusive for the community. Volunteers and people from the neighborhood help plant the trees. Tree canopy can help from rainwater storage to climate change, and even the 50 fruit trees they planted at Sara Sims Park. They work with different Cities, governments, non-profits, and different community-based organizations to achieve this goal. He mentioned the KBJ planting at Boynton Lakes Park and showed a map of the species. This park floods a lot, so there are always two species that fit into the park and can absorb more water than the average tree. The trees will shade most houses on the east side as well as the lake. Shade brings community and wildlife and beautifies the park. This project will be done with 120 volunteers, and he thinks the bigger the plantings, the more of a challenge it is for the community and the more they take on. There were 120 trees at Harvey Oyer Park and 150 volunteers came out for that project. To make this a family gathering for everyone, they bring in a DJ and tent, so everyone has fun. Mr. Fagan advised that 1,200 Slash Pine seedlings are being delivered on Saturday, December 15, 2021, and they would like to put them in Quantum Park and hoped to have an area to put them in so they are not put in places where they would be taken out later. There are plenty to go around in other parks in the City. Chair Mondello commented that they are trying to figure out how they should distribute the seedlings and where they could be used. Mr. McCrary stated when planting trees, they always aim for right tree, right place guidelines. He noted every tree planted so far has been planted in the right place. Ms. Harvey thought they were on the right track with the Quantum Park being the top choice. She is on the Committee to renovate Quantum Park, so she will be in touch with Mr. Young, the Board, and Community Greening, to talk about locations. Ms. Harvey stated that 97 trees would be planted soon, and they are being promoted by Radio Station 97.9. They will be talking on the show, and it will air on Sunday, December 12, 2021, between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Mr. Fagan commented that about a year and a half ago, the City Manager of Boynton Beach mentioned a greening project he would like to see along the railroad tracks. Mr. McCrary stated it takes more than just the City to get project approval because there are several entities involved. 3 Meeting Minutes - Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida October 25, 2021 c. Holiday Activities Eleanor Krusell, Director of Marketing and Events announced the following events: • 50th Year Holiday Parade. There will be entertainment the night before, on December 3, 2021, with tree lighting and beside it will be a handmade Kenorah and Menorah between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The next day, the parade starts at 4:00 p.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m.; everyone is encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. This year the public is voting on a Grand Marshal and the winner will appear on the website, HolidaysinBoiynton.com. • Children can create a snowflake and send it in by email; those will be on the doors facing east behind the Christmas tree and will be on display for the entire month. • The Grinch will be played at the Friday Flicks, which is a free event with food trucks, activities, and entertainment. • There will be a Snap and Share anytime during the month of December because the Banyan trees and Kapok trees lit last year will be lit. Snap a picture with your family, put it on Face Book, and the winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to a local Downtown business. Posters and postcards will be left on the desk, and it would be wonderful if anyone has a place to display them. In response to Chair Mondello, Ms. Krusell stated there are 54 entries, which includes nine bands. The parade route is still on Federal Highway; south to north, and staging is at the same area where they perform. The route will be a little shorter, and it starts at 8:00 p.m. Chair Mondello questioned if Parks and Recreation would judge the entries this year. Ms. Krusell stated last year, media representatives judged entries that came in and this year, they are discussing it at a level, but they have not selected. d. December 27, 2021, Meeting Discussion Chair Mondello advised that December 20, 2021, is being considered as a tentative meeting date, pending direction from Mr. Young. VIII. Public Audience Ernest Mignoli, resident, 710 NE 7th Street, Apt. 407, Boynton Beach, FL 334357 commented that he attends many Board meetings around the world, and it is important that the public is asked if they want to comment. He mentioned the terrible condition of the parks, trees, and streets throughout the City and questioned the tree removal process. Chair Mondello indicated this is an Advisory Board comprised of volunteers to help when things can be done for Parks and Recreation. This Board can make suggestions, but he would probably get the best results by going to a City Commission meeting. 4 Meeting Minutes - Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida October 25, 2021 Mr. Mignoli advised he travels all over the world and whenever he goes to a country or a municipality and they do not have major religions represented, he usually donates to the City. The City Marketing person said they are putting up the holiday tree, a Kenorah, and a Menorah, but he questioned if there was going to be a nativity scene. His donations usually cost between $600 and $1,200. He buys them, as long as the City agrees, and donates them to the City and it is their responsibility to store and put it up each year. Last year, he noticed there were not any nativity scenes, and he does not think that is representative of the City. He will leave his contact information and as soon as approval is given, he will purchase a nativity scene that could be added to the tree, Kenorah, Menorah, and the holiday tree. The way there is a Christmas tree is if there is a nativity scene nearby. The idea is if there is a Menorah, a nativity scene, and a holiday tree, only 90% of the religions are represented. Chair Mondello stated as an Advisory Board they do not have the right to give approval. They can put the comments as items for the City Manager's attention because it would need to be brought in front of other people. Mr. Mignoli concluded by saying he does not appreciate the emphasis on alcohol, marijuana, and other things going on at recreational events for the City. He would like the City to de-emphasize the alcohol and marijuana. Chair Mondello advised that was something to bring to the attention of the City Manager. IX. Items for the City Manager's Attention Chair Mondello advised the following are items for the City Manager's attention: • Discuss the purchase and donation of a nativity set from Mr. Mignoli. • De-emphasize the use of alcohol and marijuana at City events. X. Future Agenda Items • Tree locations for the seedling plantings. • Mr. Kanter will provide a presentation of the Quantum Park overlay. XI. Next Meeting — December 27, 2021/December 20, 2021, tentative date VII. Adjournment With no further business to discuss, upon motion duly made and seconded, Chair Mondello adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. [Minutes transcribed by C. Guifarro, Prototype, Inc.] 5