Agenda 02-14-22 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Monday, February 14, 2022 TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE: Commission Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue
1. Call to Order
2. Agenda Approval
3. Approval of Minutes— December 13, 2021
4. Communications and Announcements
5. Old Business:
A. Historic Plaque Update — Update on implementation of the program to identify historic sites with
a historic plaque.
B. Historic Preservation Programming — Staff will continue facilitating the Board's establishment
of a strategic plan or work program with continued discussion on goals, priorities, tasks and/or
related implementation needs and strategies.
6. New Business:
A. Naming of Fire Station No. 1 — Consider and advise City Commission regarding request
for renaming of Fire Station No. 1 the "Deputy Chief Latosha Clemons Fire Station 1".
7. Other
8. Comments by members
9. Public comments relative to historic preservation
10.Announce date of next meeting —April 11, 2022
11.Adjournment
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Minutes of the Historic Resources Preservation Board Meeting
Held on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
In City Hall, Commission Chambers
100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida
Present:
Barbara Ready, Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Administrator
Thomas Ramiccio
Michael Wilson
Tiffany Crump
Rhonda Sexton, Alternate
1. Call to Order
Chair Ready called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Motion
Mr. Ramiccio moved to approve. Ms. Sexton seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes — October 11, 2021
Motion
Mr. Wilson moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Ramiccio seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
4. Communications and Announcements
Mike Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Administrator, advised he submitted the Certified
Local Government(CLG)Annual Report to the State that was due in November. The City
received CLG Certification and the annual report maintains the status of the certification.
He also administratively processed a Certificate of Appropriateness review which is when
something would alter or impact a building. In this instance, the City is replacing the doors
on the Schoolhouse Children's Museum with doors of a different material, but the right
design. This is the third of fourth time the doors were replaced and the doors at the Old
High School were changed as well.
5. Old Business:
A. Historic Plaque Update — Update on implementation of the program to
identify historic sites with a historic plaque.
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Mr. Rumpf explained over the past few years the Board started a plaque program for
historic properties, as properties locally or nationally designated are often identified as
such with a marker or a plaque. They picked up on a program that was left off in the
past, found a design, fabricator, finalized a design, ordered them and will receive them.
The Board selected a larger plaque for institutional uses and Mr. Rumpf is still working
on getting the national marker for the Schoolhouse Children's Museum. They have
local markers for the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Old High School ready to be
mounted. Mr. Rumpf advised he can take pictures for promotional purposes for the
website for the event and can coordinate with the City marketing director for social
media and website.coverage. Ms. Sexton suggested the Coastal Star may do a story on
it. She noted Boynton is coming along in historic preservation and it would be a great
lead in to some of the controversy they may hear about the Oyer property. There is a
historic element in the City. Mr. Wilson agreed. Ms. Sexton also has a contact at the
newspaper there and could set up a time to mount the plaques. Mr. Rumpf would
coordinate with Ms. Krusell and the City Commission. It would be nice to make a
presentation to the City Commission in January. The Board Members agreed. Chair
Ready will assist Mr. Rumpf.
6. A. LGBTQ Pride Intersection memorial plaque— Consider and advise City
Commission regarding request from Palm Beach County Human Rights
Council to install a plaque at the LGBTQ Pride Intersection. (Heard out of
Order)
Gemma Torcivia, local attorney, was present on behalf of the Palm Beach
County Human Rights Council (HRC) being seated on the Board of Directors and
thanked the Board for the opportunity to discuss the matter.
Attorney Torcivia reviewed the City dedicated and had a ceremony for the
LGBTQ intersection on the road. It was promoted and well attended and it was
an exciting thing for the City. Delray Beach did a similar thing on their roadway
and a young man defaced that section of the road with his truck and posted it on
Facebook. The State Attorney is working with Delray Beach to determine the
appropriate way to prosecute that individual. The current hate crime statute does
not provide the teeth to effectively prosecute without the City dedicating and
creating a memorial and have a memorial plaque to dedicate that road way, so if
later the road is purposely defaced or damaged, the individual can be held
responsible via the courts to pay to repair or replace the roadway. The Board
drafted a resolution the HRC is recommending that has all the requirements in
the statute to dedicate it as a memorial to give it protection under the hate crime
act and related laws.
Chair Ready asked if the State Attorney said they could not prosecute the person
because the intersection in Delray was not designated or dedicated. Attorney
Torcivia explained they were not able to use the law that was intended for hate
crimes and used a lesser law that did not have the same effect. Under the hate
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crime law, not only would the individual have to pay to replace or repair the
roadway segment, but they would also receive a felony charge. Attorney Torcivia
advised they are going to other cities requesting they take these steps. The State
can prosecute and the City can recoup the loss.
The State Attorney worked with the Human Rights Council to create the
language which they provided to the City. There must have some sort of physical
marker or even an engraved stone. Chair Ready asked if the road segment
needed a plaque to designate it, but Attorney Torcivia was unsure. There needs
to be physical designation and a corresponding City Act to dedicate the
intersection. The specific language provided by the State Attorney being
recommended was included in the meeting materials, which the HRC strongly
recommended be used. Chair Ready asked if the City instituted a monument
program on their own to designate special things, with or without a plaque, would
suffice. Attorney Torcivia did not know and offered to find out. Chair Ready
suggested researching if the City wrote an ordinance that covered the
designation and the punishment, giving the State Attorney the power to pursue
individuals for prosecution would be sufficient.
Chair Ready explained the matter is not really a historic item, but the issue was
referred to the Board by the City Commission and they would make a
recommendation, but the recommended wording concerns her. Once they start
putting up plaques honoring specific people for specific things, they are liable to
having all kinds of people come forward asking for a plaque to honor themselves.
Attorney Torcivia reviewed the language and clarified, it could be a plaque,
statue, marker, flag, banner, cenotaph, a religious symbol, a painting, seal,
tombstone, a structure name or display that is constructed and located with the
intent to be permanently displayed or perpetually maintained, is dedicated to a
historical person, entity, event, or series of events. It could be a small seal, like a
metal disc in the cement. The statute gives a lot of different options.
Mr. Ramiccio asked Mr. Rumpf if there could be some confusion as lots of times
when a City does a dedication for an intersection, attorneys will say it needs to
be memorialized to be legitimate or on the books. He queried if they want the
City to take official action memorializing what they are trying to do, rather than
put up a plaque. No matter what they do with this ordnance as far as a hate
crime, this would be a crime against pavement versus a crime against a person.
He asked if that was why it should be dedicated to a specific person so they can
say it was against an individual. He thought they were really stretching it to try to
make something fit into something that may not be necessary. Mr. Rumpf
commented from what he read and referenced in the request, it was unclear to
him what was wanted. It gave two options, a historic site, which is a typical City
process, or dedication to a person. Mr. Ramiccio thought if the end result is
restitution for the person to fix the damage, it could be treated like any other
vandalism. He thought it was a stretch to get to the hate. He suggested they
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have to be careful how they apply this through the Code of Ordinances to social
issues.
Mr. Wilson commented as he read it, there are two issues: is the intersection a
historic site or is the intersection dealing with a specific person of historic interest
to make the wording of the statute legitimate. He understood a local resident
was suggested to be memorialized. He noted there were other roads in the City
such as Ocean Avenue, Seacrest Boulevard, and A1A that are historic. In his
view, the subject intersection was not historical at all. He understood a request
was made to memorialize a specific person or make it a historic site and agreed
with the Chair, if you start memorializing individuals or group, it is for the City
Commission to discuss, and it opens up a Pandora's Box.
The Statute designates both historic or memorial, but the HRC is focusing on a
memorial. The act of painting an intersection in a City in America a memorial.
Not every other City has done this so it is a historic act. A memorial can be to a
person, entity, event, or a series of events. The event could be the vote of the
Boynton Beach Commission to paint the intersection and take a public and
positive stand towards the LGBTQ community. Attorney Torcivia explained if the
first black lawyer in Florida was from Boynton Beach and his childhood home
was in the City and his family later requested the house be memorialized,
Attorney Torcivia hoped the City would do so. Anything in the City can be of
note. Attorney Torcivia hoped if kids came with hammers and went after a
plaque, there should be more than restitution. The Legislature went forward to
pass this act and made it clear what it would cover, they gave the opportunity to
the cities if something was memorialized and vandalized, they could be
prosecuted with a felony. The representation they are requesting is very tiny
perhaps 1% of the actual painting of the intersection. It appears the City already
took the bold historic act and this just gives the City the opportunity to work with
the Legislature and the State Attorney if something occurred.
Ms. Crump empathized, and thought it was great the City painted the intersection
and put on the display. Attorney Torcivia made a good point with legalization of
gay marriages, but she is more confused how this would move forward or if it is
something the Board has to approve, or discuss more with the City Commission
David Katz, 67 Midwood Lane, stated 28 years ago in August 1993, he and
another Commissioner tried to pass a Human Rights Ordinance in Boynton and
Mr. Katz still has the plaque presented by Rand Hoch and Richard Giorgio as
someone who fought for human rights. He disagreed with the plaque. The
intersection in Delray that was desecrated was paid for by the County HRC and
AIDS Healthcare Foundation. The one here in Boynton Beach was paid for by
the City. He did not know why Boynton had to pay for the painting and Delray
Beach did not According the Palm Beach Post, the perpetrator has the
possibility to get six years in prison, so to say that nothing would happen to him is
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not true, but Mr. Katz thought they would look for restitution in terms of
prosecution. Another thing in the article is Rand Hoch likened this to painting a
swastika in front of a kosher deli. Someone on Mr. Katz's father's side, who lost
people in the camps said this is nothing like what happened then. It is
vandalism, but for the Palm Beach County HRC to portray it in the same light,
and Mr. Hoch speaks for everyone, is horrible and offensive to him. He
understood the person in the backup is Allan Hendricks. Mr. Katz noted Norman
Aaron lived in Boynton Beach in the 70s, 80s and 90s who fought for human
rights in the City, County and Country. He thought to put Allan Hendricks as the
person was also obscene. He thought if the City Commission decides to create a
plaque to memorialize this intersection, it better be Norman Aaron than Allan
Hendricks because Mr. Hendricks has done nothing compared to Mr. Aaron. He
thought they were creating a solution to a problem for something that does not
exist. He thought it was bad enough the intersection was paid for with
unbudgeted funds when two other organizations paid for the one in Delray. He
noted that was not really the issue, but he wanted to put it on record because
odds are the City Commission will read the minutes to see what he had to say,
but if it comes before the Commission he will say the same thing.
Ms. Sexton asked if this is an exact example of a historic marker that a group
wants to have established at this intersection. She asked if there any other
examples of historic markers in Boynton Beach that have a similar effect in
Boynton Beach, such as for a pioneer of something. She was aware they have
buildings and sites, but asked if they have anything like this where they are
dedicating an intersection or specific place in town that this would relate to, as far
as restitution or vandalism. Mr. Rumpf understood it is intersection specific and
what is requested is for that site and for that purpose. Ms. Sexton asked if there
were any other historic sites that have a plaque or marker and if the City was
fearful that what happened in Delray would happen in Boynton. Mr. Rumpf
responded they are really establishing some of the first historic site markers, and
the Code of Ordinances has provisions on defacing public property. This is
associated with a state statute that would be applicable, but the City has its own
rules.
Mr. Wilson understood if the intersection was defaced as occurred in Delray,
what was brought up at the meeting is the plaque and the wording would allow
the City to receive financial restitution from the perpetrator. The statutes on the
City books deal with defacing any property and there would be a way for the City,
if on City property or something the City applied on this intersection, The Code of
Ordinances would protect the City where they would be able to ask for financial
compensation against the person committing the crime. Mr. Rumpf stated in the
past, but not recently. He did not believe it was a factor of the damage of the
product, it was more of a flat rate penalty up to a certain amount in Court. Not
restitution.
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Attorney Torcivia explained there is a historical trail and historical markers in
Palm Beach County, but in Boynton Beach, there are three on the Palm Beach
County Trail: the 1913 Schoolhouse, the Boynton Beach Woman's Club and
Bethesda Hospital. Mr. Wilson commented each place that was referenced has
historic significance of being 50 years old or older and designed by Mizner.
Those locations have a wealth of historic information on them, but there is none
for this intersection. Mr. Ramiccio commented Tom Kaiser Memorial Park comes
to mind and there are some locations, but he agreed with the Board to deal with it
just on face value. It is recognition to a group of residents that live in a
community, that wanted to receive recognition by dedication of the Pride Flag at
the intersection and the City Commission did that. The difference is the State
Attorney is looking to prosecute and needs something to grab onto to prosecute
and it is a different area. He thought it was vandalism to a certain intersection
and he understood it is a personal attack. From a City standpoint, it is not
applicable to law. Even the State Attorney, once it is memorialized, the State
Attorney cannot prosecute that person anymore because it was not a hate crime
against an individual or group of people unless it could be proven it is intentional.
When the City dedicated the new City Hall, they could say it was a historic day,
but for historic purposes, statutorily, it is not recognizable until 50 years from
now, because it is not considered historic until it is 50 years old.
Chair Ready did not believe they can recommend they move forward with a
plaque honoring Allan Hendricks, but would recommend to the City Commission
that they could dedicate it. She did not understand why having a ribbon cutting
and painting does not prove its significance. Attorney Torcivia commented if they
had known it before it was painted and the City had its ceremony and some sort
of physical marker, the matter would have been solved. Mr. Ramiccio suggested
working on a resolution because on law, it is more binding than a plaque. A
plaque gives no legal authority or entity validity, historically or hate/crime wise.
Chair Ready noted a resolution from the City Commission could memorialize it.
Attorney Torcivia explained the distinction is it needs to be a memorial for this act
to apply, in order to take stronger action. Chair Ready inquired if potentially
spending six years in jail is sufficient punishment for tire tracks. Attorney Torcivia
commented she heard it was a misdemeanor and the perpetrator had offered to
pay the repair, which had not been requested. Attorney Torcivia had not heard
about six years and noted misdemeanors typically have light penalties.
Attorney Torcivia commented Boynton Beach is wonderful city and has done
incredible things. There are a lot of LGBTQ everywhere that have had terrible
things done. It is a different thing to do tire tracks on LGBTQ and on a piece of
asphalt because it is intentional. The goal is to say we do not agree. When
people commit violent acts against a group, and nothing is done, it empowers
other people to commit atrocities. She recalled a young person who went to a
church in South Carolina and killed them after he worshiped with them. Attorney
Torcivia thought it was not the same.
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Ms. Sexton noted Attorney Torcivia is not looking for a historic designation, but
rather a memorial, but it is not within the Board's purview. The City Commission
is seeking the Board's recommendation and Chair Ready thought a
recommendation should be given. Mr. Wilson commented the Ordinance
suggested a historic person which is why the City Commission referred it to the
Board. Chair Ready thought someone may want to research the individual
referenced by Mr. Katz and see what they did for the City years ago as he may
be someone worthy of a plaque. Mr. Wilson inquired what Delray did about this.
It was noted the same letter was sent to Delray Beach. The statute references a
historic site and/or historic person. Attorney Torcivia noted it also says or the
past of present public service of a resident of the geographic area of the state or
United States and it lists several memorials.
Mr. Katz commented if the Board decides to make a motion to send it back to the
City Commission with a recommendation of no, but if in the motion, if the
Commission is going to look at some sort of memorial or plaque honoring a
person, that they could look at other people other than one person. It could be for
other residents. If Rand Hoch and the Palm Beach County Human Rights
Council decides to use the name of Norman Aaron and pay for the memorial, Mr.
Katz would support the, but if not, there would be a problem. Attorney Torcivia
offered to pay for the plaque.
Motion
Mr. Ramiccio moved the Historic Resources Preservation Board recommend to
the City Commission they draft a resolution memorializing the intersection so it
has the teeth the State Attorney needs to enforce the laws that he sees fit. Ms.
Sexton seconded the motion. Mr. Ramiccio commented this would be done in a
legal way. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Historic Preservation Programming — Staff will continue facilitating the
Board's establishment of a strategic plan or work program with continued
discussion on goals, priorities, tasks and/or related implementation needs
and strategies.
Mr. Rumpf commented the past few meetings, the members discussed the long-range
plan. Mr. Rumpf identified six different priorities, which were:
• Program staffing
• Updating and maintaining current inventory of historic sites. Mr. Rumpf
explained there has been a couple inventories of historic sites in the City. The
properties have to be 50 years or older to be eligible for historic designation. The
Board had also previously spoken about using internships to assist with these
tasks. It is a prerequisite for historic designation and historic districts.
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• Identification of Historic Districts. There was one attempt in the past. It requires
a vote from the property owners in the district with 51% supporting the
designation.
• Program promotion and education was supported
• Fundraising and budget allocation cost money to hire staff and operate some of
the program. State Grants are limited in terms of what they can be used for. The
members discussed fees such as developer related fees, a CRA partnership to
use some of their funding resources and request City funding through the budget
process. The first propriety is staffing. Mr. Rumpf explained he is filling in for the
Historic Resources Preservation Planner, but he is not a Historic Resources
Preservation Planner.
• Paint-up, fix-up program - incentives, grants or other funding sources.
Mr. Rumpf explained the budget for 22/23 cycle starts in the early part of the year.
Their next meeting falls in February, which is the beginning of the kick off. When
notified the budget process is beginning, the first deadline they are given Is two or three
weeks later and it is a request for changes in personnel. They will discuss this internally
with staff by January 2 because they do not know when the schedule is given to
department heads.
Mr. Rumpf reviewed program staffing. There was consensus the Board wanted a full-
time planner. He advised he introduced on of the planners in the department to the
historic preservation program and he may start coming to meetings. A Historic
Preservation Planner will have someone on staff to supervise. There could be some
cross training.
Motion
Mr. Ramiccio moved to support hiring a full-time historic preservation planner. Ms.
Sexton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Sexton asked if they can request the City Commission budget funds to promulgate
a historic resource survey. They do not have a current survey. It was noted Dr. Lowe,
who is in charge of the History Department at FAU, offered FAU interns to come and
help with the update. The inventory has not been updated since 1996. They need
funds for this. Mr. Ramiccio thought $150K to $200K with benefits was appropriate. Mr.
Rumpf noted there is competition for funds and other needs are keen. He will have to
strategize how it will fit into the department. There is staff turnover planned, including
his retirement, and a position was eliminated so they are waiting to see if it would be
reinstated. There is discussion of a Transportation Planner for the Complete Streets
and Mobility Plan. The Board had discussed putting something in writing and sending it
to the City Commission. They will also have new elected officials in 2022.The top
priority is a full-time planner, and funding the plaque program.
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Chair Ready pointed out their potential Historic District is endangered as the Florida
Department of Transportation is coming down Boynton Beach Boulevard and will likely
take one of the homes. Ms. Sexton had a property there and three years ago FDOT
stated what they were going widen Boynton Beach Boulevard and discouraged any
designation. Discussion followed about the plans for the road. Mr. Wilson recalled
there was a beatification plan from FDOT from 1-95 to Federal. Ms. Sexton commented
the plan she was shown was they pushed the streets to where the buildings are now on
Boynton Beach Boulevard and took the intersection and made it a grand boulevard
entrance. Mr. Wilson believed there was supposed to be a landscaped median there,
but he believed the plan was only supposed to be four lanes. The lanes would be
squeezed to accommodate the median and bike lanes. It was also noted the CRA owns
a lot of land on the north side. Mr. Rumpf commented Mr. Wilson was discussing a
CRA Streetscape design. They were finalizing it, but the Mayor influenced a
modification to introduce a bike lane. He believed it would be moving forward and he
will look for the right of way drawings as one or two homes will be significantly impacted.
This would be west through 8th and east, but the closer to Seacrest, the less impact
there is and the streetscape improvement plan will be the remainder of that. It will be
coordinated with the Town Square frontage, sidewalk and concrete beautification. They
were contacted by one or two business owners as there is a taking process. In the
newest CRA plan for the redevelopment area, thee is a recommendation for a district.
He reviewed the Cottage District and the proposed Historic District. The Cottage
District project is a CRA project between 4th and 5th Avenues and to the south of that is
earmarked for a proposed historic district. The area has not been surveyed, but it was a
recommendation in the CRA plan. Mr. Rumpf can bring plans, they want the homes to
meet the minimum standards. A developer for the Cottage District has been selected
by the CRA. The members would like to encourage historic facades. Mr. Rumpf
explained they will at one point get a final submittal and bring them to the Board.
Mr. Wilson stated there are a few wood framed homes from the 30's and the 40's and
some historic homes on NE 3rd Avenue.
6. New Business:
A. LGBTQ Pride Intersection memorial plaque — Consider and
advise City Commission regarding request from Palm Beach
County Human Rights Council to install a plaque at the LGBTQ
Pride Intersection.
This item was previously addressed.
7. Other
Chair Ready asked for updates for the Magnuson House. Mr. Rumpf explained
the top candidate is Troy's Barbeque and they are partnering with another
restaurant operator. They hired an architect and landscape architect. Because it
is a historic structure, the building may require significant upgrades. The majority
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of the repairs would be to the exterior and they would use containers. The project
can comply with building codes with the containers. It would have to go through
the Certificate of Appropriateness process and come before the Board.
8. Comments by members
Chair Ready announced the Historical Society is having its Third Annual Dinner on
January 15th, with the Florida Highwaymen Art Show and Sale at the Old High School.
9. Public comments
10. Announce date of next meeting — February 14, 2022
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Ready adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
TO: Chair and Members,
Historic Resources Preservation Board
FROM: Michael Rumpf,
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Board Liaison
DATE: February 9, 2022
RE: Historic Resources Preservation Board
Regular meeting of February 15, 2022
Staff Report
This report and accompanying exhibits represent the combined back-up for the subject agenda.
Item 4. Old Business
A. Historic Plaque Update —Two of the large (A05) plaques have been fabricated and received.
A larger plaque (10 '/2" x 20") was selected for the public sites and the smaller plaque is
intended for marking the locally-designated, historic houses. The two plaques have been
designed for the historic Boynton School (a.k.a. School House Children's Museum), and the
historic Boynton High School (a.k.a. Arts & Cultural Center). The plaques are ready to be
mounted to the facades of the two buildings and the promotional opportunity will be taken
advantage of starting with showcasing the program before the City Commission on Tuesday.
All Board members are encouraged to attend the February 16th meeting.
B. Historic Preservation Programming — Staff will continue facilitating the Board's efforts to
develop a strategic plan, with continued consideration of goals and priorities, as well as
prioritizing or phasing tasks or projects with an emphasis on feasible initiatives based on
available resources. Staff will update the Board on the City's budget preparation process and
discuss priority tasks or projects under different outcomes in the budgeting process while
emphasizing the need to properly plan for the use of intern resources.
Item 5. New Business
A. Naming of Fire Station No. 1 — Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article I, Section
2-22 represents the City's policy and process for naming of City facilities, which involves the
City Commission, the City Manager, staff reviewers, and an "advisory committee". City parks
and memorial sites have been named after a past elected official as well as recognized local
citizens.
At the last City Commission meeting the Commission acted to initiate this process to consider
the naming of the new Fire Station No. 1 after retired Deputy Fire Chief Latosha Clemens. At
the Mayor's recommendation, the Historic Resources Preservation Board would fulfill the role
of the advisory committee in this process.
The standard duties and responsibilities of this Board as enabled by the Land Development
Regulations, Chapter 4, Article IX, do not provide guidance for the subject review. However, to
guide the Board's response, staff has attached the above-referenced Section 2-22 which
includes, in part, the objective and criteria for considering and advising the City Commission
on matters involving naming of public facilities.
Also aiding this review are documents describing the achievements of, and contributions to the
community by Ms. Clemens. The subject documents are attached hereto, as well as made
available for viewing using this link:
https://Ifr)ub.bbfl.us/WebLink/browse.asox?id=919613 dbid=2&repo= evelor)ment.
The City Commission requests a recommendation on this matter to allow their final action to
occur at their March 1 sc meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
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Naming of Fire Station No . 1
Policy & Procedure for naming city facilities
Code of Ordinances, Part 11, Chapter 2, Article I
Sec. 2-22. Policy for naming city facilities.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the
official naming of streets, parks and recreational areas and other public facilities, buildings and rooms
in buildings.
(b) Objectives:
(1) Ensure that streets parks, recreational areas and facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings
are easily identified and located;
(2) Ensure that given names to streets, parks, recreational areas, facilities, buildings and rooms in
buildings are consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood served;
(3) Encourage public participation in the naming, renaming and dedication of streets, parks,
recreation areas, facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings;
(4) Encourages the dedication of lands, facilities, or donations by individuals and/or groups; and
(5) Encourages long term monetary sponsorship.
(c) Definition.
Facilities means parks, recreation areas, streets, buildings, rooms in buildings and other facilities,
or parts thereof, which operate for the benefit of the public and includes all property under the city's
ownership, administration or control including buildings, structures, open spaces, public parks,
natural areas, wetlands, environmental habitat and land, or parts thereof.
(d) Criteria.
(1) The policy of the city is to name facilities through an adopted process utilizing established
criteria emphasizing community values and character, local history, geography, environmental, civics,
monetary support and service to the Boynton Beach community.
(2) The following criteria shall be used in determining the appropriateness of the naming
designation:
a. Geographic location (neighborhood, significant areas, etc.);
b. Natural features;
c. A person or place of historical or cultural significance;
d. A person, group, or feature particularly identified with the land or facility; or
e. Commitment for monetary sponsorship.
(3) The process to name facilities commences with a recommendation of the City Manager,
Mayor or a City Commissioner that a city facility be named or renamed.
(4) Conditions of property donation as agreed upon by the donor and the city shall be honored
regarding the naming of the facilities subject to these adopted policies.
(5) Names that are similar to existing facilities in the city should not be considered in order to
minimize confusion.
(6) The city reserves the right to change the name to maintain consistency with these policies.
(e) Procedure.
(1) Naming or renaming of facilities.
a. A request for naming of a facility shall be initiated by a request by the City Manager to the
City Commission or by request of any member of the City Commission through the City Manager.
b. City staff as designated by the City Manager will review the proposal for adherence to the
stated criteria and authentication of statements relative to contributions in the case of an individual
before forwarding to an advisory committee of five (5) persons appointed by the City Commission.
c. The advisory committee shall review the proposed naming or renaming and will offer the
opportunity for public input on the proposed naming.
d. The advisory committee shall forward their recommendation to the City Commission for final
decision.
(2) Renaming of parks, recreation areas, facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings. Renaming of
facilities carries with it a much greater burden of process compared to initial naming. Tradition and
continuity of name and community identification are important community values. Each suggestion
or request for renaming must meet the criteria in this policy, but meeting all criteria does not ensure
renaming.
(Ord. No. 06-078, § 2, 10-17-06)
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January 31, 2022
To The Governing Body:
Mayor Steven B. Grant
Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay
Commissioner Justin Katz
Commissioner Christina Romelus
Commissioner Ty Penserga
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the mayor and the commission for
considering and recognizing myself as a Legacy Leader in the City of Boynton Beach. I
am honored, grateful and humbled to have my name be in recognition of such an honor.
I became aware of this recognition and would like to share my background not only with
regards to my employment with the City of Boynton Beach but my upbringing and how I
even reached such a level to have such a prestigious honor presented for your
approval.
This recognition is much bigger than me. If you took a glimpse at Latosha Clemons, you
would notice her humble beginnings, born and raised in Boynton Beach, specifically,
Cherry Hill a place known for low socio-economic residents and during my youth, drug
and pre-teen trauma inflicted circumstances. Based on the statistics, the odds were
against me, yet, with the love and support of family, coaches, friends, and Former Chief
Floyd Jordan, I became the First Black Female Firefighter in Boynton Beach.
To date, there are 10 Black Female Fire Chiefs in the United States, although we have
been instrumental in the Fire Service, our faces are not seen and many of us continue
to face challenges every day. Having an Orchard Garden named after me is quite an
honor, and having Latosha Clemons on the Fire Station, "that" would have even a
greater impact as it would represent strength, perseverance, honor, and triumph. My
name on the building would not only represent my accomplishments, but for those
young girls looking at the possibility of ever becoming a Firefighter as a career path to
model. Having my name on the Fire Station, is a statement of hope.
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I would be honored to have the Orchard Garden named after me, but I feel a more fitting
venue would be the fire station as I was the first African American female firefighter
hired by the city, the first Lieutenant, the first Captain, the first Battalion Chief and the
first Deputy Chief. Today, the American Fire service is still only 4% female, many young
girls still do not know that a female can become a firefighter and with hard work and
dedication, a Chief. Having my name (and Picture) represented will give hope to all girls
who see this and realize that they too can dream of becoming a firefighter and serving
the city.
Who am I? I am Latosha Denise Clemons, a 48-year-old female who was born and
raised in the great City of Boynton Beach. My entire family, including both parents were
also born and raised in Boynton Beach. Many of my family still reside in the city. I had
quite an interesting childhood. My parents like many parents did the best they could to
be good parents but faced challenges. During my younger years, I faced my own set of
challenges like many others have. However, I attended school every day, from Rolling
Green Elementary, Congress Middle and graduating from Santaluces High School in
1991.
Yet, I did not do this alone. Along the way I had many mentors and concerned people
watching out for me, looking back, I am so grateful for people like Mrs. Carolyn Sims
and Mr. Clyde Harris, who played an integral role during my teenage years. To this day,
I still recall my swimming lessons at the Wilson now Denson Pool with Mr. John
Denson, where I spent most of my teenage years, attending the Wilson Center now the
Carolyn Sims Center, I was able to become a camp counselor, you see at the time I
didn't realize that this was allowing me to give back to my great community and help
influence young members of the community. I spent many hours with Mrs. Sims who
became like a mother to me and many others in the community. I aspired to play
softball, since my mother had played the sport. Mr. Harris challenged me to gather ten
girls so that he could coach his "first" ever girls' softball team and I accomplished that
within 24 hours. You see even without realizing it at the time I was meant to lead and
inspire.
As I mentioned, I played softball in high school. After playing high school softball, I
received a two-year softball scholarship to attend Santa Fe Community College in
Gainesville Florida where I had the best two years of my life. However, financially, life
took a turn and I had to come back home to find other opportunities. Again, thank God
for Mrs. Sims for helping me obtain employment with the city in the Recreation
Department as a Counselor and Latch Key Teacher at Rolling Green Elementary, the
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same school I had attended as a young child. I always enjoyed working with children
and this was my opportunity to do so. Moving forward, the City of Boynton Beach had
hired the First Black Fire Chief, Mr. Floyd Jordan, and I was encouraged at some point
to meet with him to discuss the career as a firefighter. Me. Latosha Clemons all 5 feet 1
inch. It was one of the best decisions of my life. Chief Jordan wrote me a
recommendation Letter to attend the South Tech Fire Academy. After graduating from
Fire School and completing Emergency Medical Training (EMT), I was blessed to be
hired with the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department in 1996, my home city fire
department. Looking back, a girl from Cherry Hill, now with an opportunity that no one in
my family ever had, more importantly, a Black Women. As I mentioned no Black female
had ever been hired with the Boynton Beach Fire Department making me the first, the
first of many firsts in my career with Boynton Beach Fire Rescue. I did not know how
significant that was at the time but as time went on and I began taking Organization and
Professionally Development classes, I learned the impact that this had for many to see.
I did my best to serve the city well, always trying to dodge the pitfalls and there were
many. I always strived to represent the city in a positive light. I understood the
importance of Community involvement and community service early and I brought that
passion and energy with me. I attended numerous Community and City Events.
Volunteering my time at all levels. I put myself on display as Sparky at the Public Safety
Events, built homes with Habitat for Humanity, cleaned, picked up trash and painted
homes for MLK Service Day. I also served on the MLK Committee and was honored to
be appointed the Vice President by Mr. Norwood,
While partnering with Mr. Frank Ireland and the recreation department I was
instrumental in implementing the first ever Junior Fire Academy as well as re-igniting the
Explores program with (Lieutenant Greg Jackson). I was Chief Advisor of the Explorers
Program. I had oversight of the "first" ever Recruitment and Diversity Program
implemented by Former Chief William Bingham. This program was intended to recruit
diverse members to the department to represent the communities we serve. I was
instrumental as a panelist of the hiring committee to ensure representation at all levels. I
coached, counseled, and mentored many aspiring firefighters, "internally and
externally".
With the Boynton Beach Fire Department, I was Promoted through the ranks. I always
placed a high value on education and professional development and because of this
and my hard work and dedication to the profession and the city of Boynton Beach I
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placed in the in the top three (3) from Probation to Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion
Chief. I was then promoted to Deputy Chief.
The City of Boynton was my dream department and designation. There was not a thing
that I would not have done to have the department and the city become a world class
department. I upheld the vision, mission, and the values of the department while on duty
as well as off duty. The values of the Fire Department are what I live by "Diversity,
Integrity, Stewardship and Creativity." If you would ask any former or current
members of the department, they would tell you that I always treated everyone with
dignity and respect. Whether I was responding to an emergency incident, dealing with a
citizen or the deputy chief dealing with members of the council and mayor I did so with
the upmost respect. I was proud to put on my uniform to represent the city of Boynton
Beach. It is many firefighters dream to be able to work for the city that they grew up in
and call home. I was blessed to have the opportunity to be hired by not only my
hometown city but the city that helped raise me and make me the person I am, today.
I am asking that you all realize the impact that I have had not only in the fire department
but the city and that you all truly consider change of venue to name the fire station after
me, Latosha Clemons.
Again, I am truly honored and grateful for even being considered. My heart will always
be in Boynton Beach, and it will lead me back to Boynton Beach. Before I left the city, I
had stated that I wished to start a girl's fire camp and it is still my passion to do so.
Having the station named after me would allow young girls to aspire to dream to be the
best person they can be and that the career of a firefighter is attainable.
I have worked hard to obtain the position I am in today. As I mentioned I have not done
this alone, I have had many great mentors along the way, and I am forever grateful for
them.
Sincerely,
Latosha Clemons
Phone : (561)436-50929 E-Mail : Iclemons134@gmail.com
Attachment:Accomplishments and Community Service as a Boynton Beach Fire Rescue member
- 2004 Save of 3-year-old Jake King son of Mr. Brian Edwards (my Inspiration)to serve
- 1998 Black Awareness Parade
- Car Seat Tech for Boynton Residents
- Influenza Vaccinations for Boynton Residents
- Muscular Dystrophy Supporter for Boynton Beach
- Provided Holiday Cheer to families at The Lords Place Boynton Beach
- 2000 Employee of the Month
- 2004 Employee of the Month
- 2015 Employee of the Year
- 2012 Fire Chiefs Value Award
- 2015 Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year
- 2015 Masonic Lodge Public Safety Award
- 2013 Letter of congratulations from Former Congressman Alcee Hastings
- 2004 Letter of Congratulations from Palm Beach County Commissioner Addie Green
- 2020 Greater St Paul AME Church African American Trailblazer Award
- 2018 Greater St Paul AME Church Selfless Service Award
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Historic Preservation Prooram00ing
#1 program Staffing
• Full-time
• Part-time
• Contractual Services(solo or in combo with)
#2 Lpcating/MaintGiningHistoric Property Survey
• A core function of a CLG
• Intern support
• Prerequisitefor historic districts consideration
• Prerequisite local designations
#3 Identification of Historic
#4 Pro qram Promotion/Education
• "Top 10 List"to spotlight/target preservation efforts
• Update of City's HRPB Webpage
• Research,create,&produce stories about Boynton's history
• Establish Historic walking tours
• Visitor's Center
• Program special events/celebrations
• Update brochures,videos and create a high-quality website
• Target educating the City Commission on HP importance
• "Pilot program"to encourage homeowners to preserve
• History wall at Old Boynton HS(from prior discussion)
#5 Fundraising&Budget Allocation
• Regularly seek program funds/sources
• Grants
• Fees(subject to applicable rules)
• Partnership with the CRA
• Request city funding
#6 Paint-up, fix-up Program
• Incentives,grants or other funding sources
• Promote rehab or other home improvements over demolition