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.
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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.
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1. Openings
A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton
Roll Call.
Invocation given by Pastor Hutson, Christ Fellowship Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay.
B. Closed Attorney-Client Shade Meeting In Accordance with Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with section 286.011(8) Florida Statutes, the City of Boynton Beach Commission will hold a Closed Attorney-Client Shade Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, at the City of Boynton Beach City Hall, Room 440, located at 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435, to discuss the following litigation case:
E2L Real Estate Solutions, LLC, Appellant v. City of Boynton Beach, et al., Appellees, Fourth District Court of Appeal, Case No. 4D2025-0505, Lower Tribunal Case No. 502022CA006010.
Following the commencement of the City Commission Meeting, the City Commission will move into a Closed Attorney-Client Shade Meeting. The meeting will be attended by Mayor Rebecca Shelton, Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay, Commissioner Angela Cruz, Commissioner Aimee Kelley, Commissioner Thomas Turkin, City Manager Daniel Dugger, City Attorney Shawna G. Lamb, Outside Counsel Kathryn Rossmell, and a Court Reporter. Some participants may attend telephonically or by communications media technology. Approximately 60 minutes will be needed.
Following the conclusion of the Closed Attorney-Client Shade Meeting, the City Commission will resume its regularly scheduled meeting, at which point public business will be concluded and the meeting adjourned.
C. 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. Legislative Update by Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello.
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello will be giving an update on the Legislative Session.
B. Presentation by Sherri Claude, Recreation Administrator and Education & Youth Advisory Board Liaison, of the "Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year" award.
Presentation of the "Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year" award. The award recipient will receive a $1,000 award and have his/her name placed on the perpetual plaque.
C. Announcement by Joe Matthews, Division Director of Solid Waste- Tire Amnesty Week June 2nd - 6th, 2025.
Announce that the Solid Waste Division will be having Tire Amnesty Week for the city residents the first week of June 2nd - 6th, 2025.
The City will be hosting a Tire Amnesty Week that begins June 2nd through June 6th, 2025 to assist residents in the proper disposal of unwanted car and passenger tires. This initiative aims to support neighborhood cleanliness, prevent illegal dumping, and promote environmental responsibility.
- Residents may place up to eight (8) car and/or passenger tires (with or without rims) for pick up.
- Tire collection will occur on the resident's scheduled bulk trash day during the week.
- Tires must be placed at the edge of the road, at least three (3) feet away from garbage carts and fixed objects such as telephone poles and mailboxes.
- Tires must be kept separate from any vegetation or other debris to ensure proper handling.
Information will be shared through the City's website, social media channels, and direct community notifications.
Resident with questions may call (561) 742-6200, option 1, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
D. Announcement by Events Division Manager Gabrielle Favitta regarding the Flag Planting ceremony and the Memorial Day Veterans ceremony.
The Boynton Beach Veterans Task Force will host a flag-placing ceremony during which task force members will place flags at the graves of veterans who have been laid to rest at the park. Volunteers are invited to assist with flag placements. The event will begin at 8 A.M., Friday, May 23, at the Boynton Beach Memorial Park, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd.
The annual Memorial Day Veterans ceremony, hosted by the Boynton Beach Veterans Task Force and the City of Boynton Beach, is scheduled for 2 P.M., Sunday, May 25, at Boynton Beach Memorial Park, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd. It is free and open to the public.
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. Ratify Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board.
Ratify the selection of Alexandria Lopresto as Community Redevelopment Advisory Board Chair and Thomas Ramiccio as Community Redevelopment Advisory Board Vice Chair. The Community Redevelopment Advisory Board voted during their May 1, 2025 Board Meeting to appoint the positions.
B. 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).
This item was tabled at the May 6, 2025 City Commission Meeting. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-105.
C. Community Support Funds.
Approve Community Support Fund requests from Commissioner Kelley, Commissioner Turkin, and Commissioner Cruz.
D. Advisory Board Appointments.
The Senior Advisory Board Appointment was tabled at the May 6, 2025 City Commission Meeting. City Commission to reappoint and appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City Advisory Boards.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Accept report of purchases over $10,000 up to $50,000 from August 2024 to May 2025; staff will publish these reports on the City's website moving forward.
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Accept the written report to the Commission for purchases over $10,000 to $50,000 from August 2024 to May 2025.
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B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-125- Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a land use agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and 3301 Quantum Owner, LLC for the 2025 Boynton Beach July 4th event on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-125.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-126- Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Tiresoles of Broward, Inc., d/b/a Elpex Tire, an authorized vendor of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, for the purchase of recap/retread tires for the City's Fleet for five years with an annual expenditure of $90,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-126.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-127- Approve the release of performance bond No. SU 40079, for the completion of construction work and required public improvements in association with Casa Del Mar-Dimick Road Improvements, in the amount of $186,256.40.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-127.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-128- Approving Modification No. 1 to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Contract No. H0712 between the City and the Florida Division of Emergency Management to reinstate and extend the term until December 31, 2025, and increase the Federal Funding by $632,972.75 for a total funding of $1,433,724.75.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-128.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-129- To ratify a change order to purchase order No. 251240 with RMJ Contractors, Inc. for the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, Pavilion, and Bathroom Exterior Painting Project - RP2518, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $57,200, due to unforeseen building conditions.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-129.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-130- Approving a consent agreement with Crown Castle (Old Sprint Spectrum) for the modification of equipment at the wireless communication facility located at 222 NE 9th Ave.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-130.
H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-131- Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to sign documentation related to the SHIP Program Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP).
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-131.
I. Proposed Resolution No. R25-116- Approving an Expenditure and Revenue Mid-Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adjusting the General Fund, Building Fund, Risk Management Fund, and for All Other Purposes.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-116.
K. Approve budget transfer within the Utility 403 accounts for the East Water Treatment Plant Generator replacement project. Money was inadvertently not encumbered and rolled over, necessitating the budget transfer.
Staff recommends approval of the budget transfer.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Approve the renewal and annual expenditure for the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/or piggybacks for the procurement of services and/or commodities over $100,000 as described in Exhibit A for May 20, 2025 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks."
Staff recommends approval of the renewal and expenditure report.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-132- Approve the lease buyout of thirty (30) 2021 RXV Elite Golf Cars in the net amount of $37,754.40; and purchase ninety (90) new carts for $220,073.15 utilizing the National OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract No. R210201 and issue a purchase order to EZGO Division of Textron, Inc.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-132.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-133- Approving a Third Amendment to the Master Services Purchase Agreement with AXON Enterprise Incorporated to modify the existing purchase agreement in order to procure equipment and services needed for the Police Department in an amount of $8,756,637.51 over a 120-month term/10 years.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-133.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-134- Award Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. PWE25-026B Boynton Beach Oyer Park Fire Boat Lift Project, also known as Boating Safety Program PH II, to Seaside Marine Contractors and approve an Agreement with Seaside Marine Contractors in an amount of $178,017.50, plus a 10% contingency of $17,801.75 for a total not to exceed $195,819.25.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-134.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-136- Approving a Shared-Site Service Agreement with CareATC Inc., for professional health administration to employees, spouses, dependents, and retirees through its shared-site network health centers.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-136.
8. Public Hearing
6 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits. The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission.
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-003- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Part III 'Land Development Regulations," Chapter 1 "General Administration," Article II "Definitions;" amending Chapter 2 "Land Development Process," Article II "Planning and Zoning Division Services," Section 5 "Permit Applications;" amending Chapter 3 "Zoning," Article V "Supplemental Regulations," Section 3 "Common Building Appurtenances, Freestanding Structures and Site Amenities, Excluding Walls and Fences;" amending Chapter 4 "Site Development Standards," Article VIII "Utility Infrastructure Design Standards," Section 3 "Standards;" Establishing Regulations for artificial turf; providing for codification; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date.
This item was tabled at the May 6, 2025 City Commission Meeting. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-003, at second reading.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-005- Second 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, at second reading.
D. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-007- Second 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, at second reading.
E. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-008- Second 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, at second reading.
F. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-009- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Part III "Land Development Regulations," Chapter 2 "Land Development Process," Article VI "Impact and Selected Fees" for the removal of Palm Beach County Park Impact Fees from Land Development Regulations.
Staff recommends approved of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-009, at first reading.
G. Public Hearing and Approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-135- Declaring the City-owned properties PCN #00-43-45-19-04-008-0200 (0.8149 Ac.), PCN# 00-43-45-19-04-006-0260 (5.7071 Ac.), PCN # 00-43-45-19-00-000-3010 (1.6572 Ac.), and PCN # 00-43-45-19-03-006-0080 (6.8470 Ac.), totaling 15.03 Acres, as surplus and directing the method of disposition.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-135.
9. City Manager’s Report
10. Regular Agenda
A. City Attorney update and discussion requested by Commissioner Turkin regarding campaign filing fees, sign bonds, and petitions.
This item was tabled at the May 6, 2025 City Commission Meeting. Discuss and provide final direction to City staff.
11. Future Agenda Items
A. 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.
This item was tabled at the May 6, 2025 City Commission Meeting. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-006, on First Reading.- July 15, 2025
B. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
C. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
D. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control - TBD
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
E. Discussion regarding fluoride in the water.- Pending proposed State Legislation, Senate Bill 700.
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
F. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board Appointments.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Kelley
Requested by Commissioner Kelley.
G. Discussion regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. - Kickoff meeting pending the award of the RFP.
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
H. 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.
I. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable housing.- Pending Joint Meeting with the CRA.
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
J. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
K. Discussion on Animal Control position in Police Department.- Scheduled to be heard with Budget Workshop.
Requested by Commissioner Kelley.
L. Discussion regarding City website- TBD.
Requested by Mayor Shelton.
12. Adjournment
Notice
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