100 E. Ocean Avenue
Aimee Kelley, Vice Mayor (District IV)
Angela Cruz, Commissioner (District I)
Woodrow L Hay, Commissioner (District II)
Thomas Turkin, Commissioner (District III)
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.
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 Ty Penserga
Roll Call.
Invocation by Commissioner Woodrow Hay.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Ty Penserga
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. Announcement- 2025 International Kinetic Art Experience.
The City of Boynton Beach is pleased to announce that the 2025 International Kinetic Art Experience in Boynton Beach will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, February 1, and from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. Sunday, February 2. Both the outdoor and indoor experiences will highlight meaningful, eye-catching, interactive art by prominent kinetic artists whose work uses movement or perceived movement to achieve its effect. The event will feature works by artists from around the world, reflecting a variety of styles and modes of movement.
The indoor installations will be located on the second floor of the Arts & Cultural Center. The outdoor installations are accessed via an easy-to-walk, self-guided tour through downtown Boynton Beach along Ocean Avenue. The indoor portion will close at 4 p.m. both days.
There will be an “Artists’ Talks” symposium, an artisan market, children’s art activities, live music and food trucks throughout the family-friendly cultural experience. This event is a FREE event that is open to the public.
For more information, please visit kineticboyntonbeach.com.
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. 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. R25-017- Approve a Sub-Merchant Application & Agreement with Wonderware, Inc., d/b/a CORE Business Technologies, to accept electronic payments.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-017.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-018- Approve the auction of the vehicles/equipment submitted by the Fleet Maintenance Division for disposal by using the online auctioneer JJ Kane Auctioneers.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-018.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-019- Approve calling for a General City Election to be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, for the purpose of electing one City Commissioner for District I, one City Commissioner for District III, and one Mayor, and calling for a general City Run-Off Election to be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, if necessary. Proposed Resolution No. R25-020- Approving the 2025 Municipal Election(s) Vote Processing Equipment Use and Elections Services Agreement between the City and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-019 and Resolution No. R25-020.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-021- Designating a Canvassing Board for the March 2025 Municipal Election.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-021.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-022- Ratifying the Conflict of Interest Waiver relating to Weiss Serota, et al's representation of the City of Boca Raton in connection with MELISSA LAVAGLIO v. CITY OF BOCA RATON, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, ET AL., Case No. 9:24-CV-81352, in the United States District for the Southern District of Florida and waive any claim of conflict arising from such representation.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-022.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-023- Authorize the City to apply for the Site Rehabilitation of Petroleum Contamination & Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program (PCPP) for the cleaning of petroleum contamination and rehabilitation at the Public Works Compound, and if awarded, accept and execute a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-023.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-024- Ratifying a Right of Entry and Release Agreement for Training on Private Property with FED27, LLC.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-024.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-025- Approve an Amendment to the Construction Contract for ITB UTL24-019 East Water Treatment Plant High Service Pumps 5 & 6 Improvements Project with Florida Design Drilling, LLC, adding a 10% Contingency Funding in the amount of $45,862.50, for staff-authorized change orders to address unforeseen conditions, bringing the total not-to-exceed purchase order amount to $504,487.50
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-025.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-026- Award Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. PWE24-024 for the Fire Station #5 Emergency Generator Replacement Project to J.T. Equipment Service Co. and approve an Agreement between the City and J.T. Equipment Service Co. for an amount of $744,307 plus a ten percent contingency of $74,430.70 that will be utilized for unforeseen conditions totaling $818,737.70 pending legal approval of the final contract.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-026.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-027- Awarding Request for Qualifications No. UTL24-031 for East and West Water Plant Upgrades and Treatment Options Evaluation, Planning, and Design for Emerging Contaminants Removal- Engineering Services to Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., and approving an Agreement between the City and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in the amount not to exceed $5,400,000. Proposed Resolution No. R25-028- Approving an amendment to the Utilities CIP Budget to use Utility Reserve funds for $5,400,000 until the City receives reimbursement from the State Revolving Funded (SRF) Loan for East and West Water Treatment Plant upgrades and treatment Operations Evaluation.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-027 and Resolution No. R25-028.
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. Discussion regarding Recreation and Parks fees and approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-029- Amending the current Recreation and Parks Division fee schedule, specifically the pickleball and pool admittance fees previously approved on November 19, 2024, Resolution No. R24-290.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-029.
B. Procurement Policy Update and Our Roadmap to Future Codification our City's New Procurement Code.
Presentation by Andrew Rozwadowski
C. Year-end Red Light Camera Presentation.
Boynton Beach Police Department's Traffic Unit will present year-end Red Light Camera data to the City Commission.
11. Future Agenda Items
A. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
B. Discussion on additional paving in fiscal year 24-25 - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin
C. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Hay.
D. Discussion regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
E. Discussion regarding how to attract more affordable housing within the City.- TBD
Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley.
F. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board Appointments.- Pending meeting with Vice Mayor Kelley
Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley.
G. Discussion regarding Hazard Pay for Community Standards.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
H. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
I. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable housing . - Pending meeting with Mayor Penserga
Requested by Mayor Penserga.
12. Adjournment
Notice
If a person decides to appeal to any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, He/She will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, He/She may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (F.S. 286.0105)
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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.