100 E. Ocean Avenue
Woodrow L Hay, Vice Mayor (District II)
Angela Cruz, Commissioner (District I)
Thomas Turkin, Commissioner (District III)
Aimee Kelley, Commissioner (District IV)
Shawna Lamb, City Attorney
Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk
To create a sustainable community by providing exceptional municipal services, in a financially responsible manner.
Welcome
Thank you for attending the City Commission Meeting
Thank you for attending the City Commission Meeting
General Rules & Procedures for Public Participation at
City of Boynton Beach Commission Meetings
The Agenda:
There is an official agenda for every meeting of the City Commissioners, which determines the order of business conducted at the meeting. The City Commission will not take action upon any matter, proposal, or item of business, which is not listed upon the official agenda, unless a majority of the Commission has first consented to the presentation for consideration and action.
- Consent Agenda Items: These are items which the Commission does not need to discuss individually and which are voted on as a group.
- Regular Agenda Items: These are items which the Commission will discuss individually in the order listed on the agenda.
- Voice Vote: A voice vote by the Commission indicates approval of the agenda item. This can be by either a regular voice vote with "Ayes & Nays" or by a roll call vote.
Speaking at Commission Meetings:
The public is encouraged to offer comment to the Commission at their meetings during Public Hearings, Public Audience, and on any regular agenda item, as hereinafter described.
City Commission meetings are business meetings and, as such, the Commission retains the right to impose time limits on the discussion on an issue.
- Public Hearings: Any citizen may speak on an official agenda item under the section entitled "Public Hearings."
- Public Audience: Any citizen may be heard concerning any matter within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Commission - Time Limit - Three (3) Minutes.
Regular Agenda Items: Any citizen may speak on any official agenda item(s) listed on the agenda after a motion has been made and properly seconded, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items that have not been pulled for separate vote, reports, and presentations. - Time Limit - Three (3) Minutes.
Addressing the Commission: When addressing the Commission, please step up to either podium and state your name for the record.
Decorum: Any person who disrupts the meeting while addressing the Commission may be ordered by the presiding officer to cease further comments and/or to step down from the podium. Failure to discontinue comments or step down when so ordered shall be treated as a continuing disruption of the public meeting. An order by the presiding officer issued to control the decorum of the meeting is binding, unless over-ruled by the majority vote of the Commission members present.
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1. Openings
A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton
Roll Call.
Invocation given by Pastor Roberts, Calvary Chapel Boynton Beach.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Rebecca Shelton.
Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
2. Adoption
2. Other
A. Information Items by members of the City Commission.
City Commissioners to disclose any informational items to the public.
3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations
A. Proclamation- Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month.
Mayor Shelton will read the proclamation into the record declaring May as Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month to encourage awareness, understanding and action surrounding mental health, trauma and trauma-informed care. The proclamation will be accepted by Boynton Beach Mental Health Committee founder Gerda Klein.
B. Proclamation- National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Mayor Shelton will read the proclamation into the record declaring May 11th through the 17th, 2025 as National Police Week, and Thursday, May 15, 2025, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The proclamation will be accepted by Police Chief Joseph DeGiulio.
C. Presentation by S. Lizabeth Martin of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics.
The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics Education and Communication Manager S. Lizabeth Martin will give a brief overview of the independent watchdog agency and how the community can contact the staff. The commission was created to foster integrity in public service, promote the public's trust and confidence in that service and prevent conflicts between private interests and public duties.
4. Public Audience
Public Audience: Any citizen may be heard concerning any matter within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Commission. 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).
5. Administrative
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-105- Appoint a City Commission representative and alternate to the Transportation Planning Agency (Formerly known as the MPO, Metropolitan Planning Organization).
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-105.
C. Advisory Board Appointments.
City Commission to reappoint and appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City Advisory Boards.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-106- Grant authority to the Mayor or City Manager to sign Minor Development Applications, Major Development Applications, Building Permit Applications and associated forms.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-106.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-107- Approve Task Order No. GESUT-2G-02-25 with GHD Services, Inc., to conduct a living shoreline assessment in an amount not to exceed $59,945.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-107.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-108- Awarding Request for Proposal No. PD25-015 for Towing and Storage Services to Kauff's of Palm Beach, Inc., and Becks Towing and Recovery, Inc., and approving agreements with both Contractors.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-108.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-109- Approving and authorizing the assessment and recording of nuisance abatement liens against properties in the public records of Palm Beach County.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-109.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-110- Approve the temporary lane closures in the right lane of State Road 5 (Federal Highway) from NE 15th Avenue to Gateway Boulevard and approximately 400 feet of the left lane heading Southbound from Gateway Boulevard on State Road 5 (Federal Highway) on Friday, July 4, 2025 for the annual 4th of July event, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for the State permit for the temporary road closure.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-110.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-111- Authorizing the City's application for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) FY24-25 Drone Replacement Grant Program, and ratifying the Drone Replacement Program Financial Assistance Agreement between the City and FDLE.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-111.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-112- Approve the purchase of additional services for General Financial and Rate Consulting from Ryper Water Analytics, as a professional service, acquired by Purchase Order, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $70,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-112.
H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-113- Ratifying the Conflict of Interest Waiver relating to Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A., representing the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Board as General Counsel.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-113.
I. Proposed Resolution No. R25-114- Approving the Conditional Settlement and Release of Claim in the matter of Joshua Bernstein v. City of Boynton Beach, totaling $150,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-114.
J. Proposed Resolution No. R25-115- Approve the final ranking for RFP No. PLDEV25-012R Public Art Master Plan Review (Consultant) as recommended by the evaluation committee and allow negotiations to begin with the top-ranked proposer Machinic, LLC, Future Forms, and if negotiations fail to culminate into an agreement with the top-ranked proposer, enable staff to terminate negotiations and allow negotiations to begin with the 2nd-ranked proposer Designing Local, LLC.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-115.
K. Proposed Resolution No. R25-117- Ratifying the City's application for the Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Advocacy and Grants Management- FY 25-26 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program, and if awarded, authorize the City to accept the Grant and authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents associated with the Grant subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-117.
L. Commission Meeting Minutes.
Approve minutes from the April 1, 2025 City Commission Meeting, and April 8, 2025 Special Commission and CRA Joint Meeting.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-119- Approving a sole source agreement with CROM Coatings and Restorations, a division of CROM, LLC, for Drinking Water Storage Tank Inspections and Repairs services on an as-needed basis in an annual amount not to exceed $350,000 annually.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-119.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-120- Award Invitation to Bid No. PWE25-022B for the Boynton Beach Fire Station #5 EOC Re-Roofing, Waterproofing & Painting Project to Best Roofing Services LLC, and approve the Agreement with Best Roofing Services LLC in an amount of $408,451.58, plus a 10% contingency of $40,845.15 for a total not to exceed $449,296.58. Proposed Resolution No. R25-121- Approve a budget amendment amending CIP 303 Fund, increasing the budget from $375,000 to $449,297, utilizing $72,297 of the fund balance.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-120 and Proposed Resolution No. R25-121.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-122- Approving Amendment No. 1 (with 100% principal forgiveness) to the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Planning and Design Loan Agreement DW501300 to develop the Water Treatment plant(s) planning and design project(s) intended to address drinking water compliance with proposed regulations related to emerging contaminants, to increase the loan amount by $232,821 and provide a one-year extension through August 15, 2027.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-122.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-123- Award Request for Proposals No. PLDEV25-011R for Comprehensive Plan Review Professional Services to Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., and approve an Agreement between Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., and the City in the amount of $148,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-123.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-124 Approve a Piggyback Agreement with RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. A/K/A BROWN & BROWN PUBLIC SECTOR through the Town of Jupiter RFP HR001-2023 for Property and Casualty Insurance.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-124.
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.
9. City Manager’s Report
10. Regular Agenda
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-005- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach Florida, repealing and replacing Part II, Chapter 18, Article II, Division 5, Section 18-145 "City of Boynton Beach Investment Policy for General Employees' Pension Fund," to enable the Pension Plan Trustees to adopt and modify a City of Boynton Beach Investment Policy for the General Employees' Pension Fund; providing for codification; providing for severability of provisions; repealing all Ordinances and Resolutions in conflict herewith and providing for an effective date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-005, on First Reading.
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-006- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Part II, Chapter 27, Article I, Section 27-2 "Board or Committee Member Selection; Organization; Qualifications; Term," establishing limited authority to waive certain appointment requirements; providing for codification; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-006, on First Reading.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-007- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, repealing Article XIII, Section 15-134 through 15-137 of Chapter 15 and any amendments thereafter which established and revised the prohibition of conversion therapy on minors in the City of Boynton Beach; providing for conflicts; severability; and an effective date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-007, on First Reading.
D. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-008- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Repealing Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-19 of the City Code of Ordinances entitled "Drug Free Work Place;" Renaming Chapter 2, Article X to be entitled "Employee Handbook," Renaming and Amending Section 2-151 entitled "Personnel Policy Manual Adopted by Reference" to rename the section "Employee Handbook and Drug Free Workplace Adopted by Reference;" Providing for Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-008, on first reading.
E. Capital Improvement Plan quarterly project update.
Fiscal Year 24-25 Capital Improvement Plan Quarterly project update presented by Rick Hoffer, Assistant Director of Public Works.
F. City Attorney update and discussion requested by Commissioner Turkin regarding campaign filing fees, sign bonds, and petitions.
Discuss and provide final direction to City staff.
G. City Attorney request for Shade Meetings.
City Attorney Lamb will be requesting two shade meetings. Consensus on time and dates will be needed from the Commission.
11. Future Agenda Items
A. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
B. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
C. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control - TBD
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
D. Discussion regarding fluoride in the water.- Pending proposed State Legislation, Senate Bill 700.
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
E. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board Appointments.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Kelley
Requested by Commissioner Kelley.
F. Discussion regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. - Kickoff meeting pending the award of the RFP.
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
G. Discussion in regards to an additional area that might be available as a future cemetery.- Pending meeting with City Real Estate Manager.
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
H. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable housing.- Pending Joint Meeting with the CRA.
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
I. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
J. Discussion on Animal Control position in Police Department.- Scheduled to be heard with Budget Workshop.
Requested by Commissioner Kelley.
12. Adjournment
Notice
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