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.
Welcome
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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 Commissioner Angela Cruz.
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- Recognition of the Boca Raton Bowl and its positive impact on the City of Boynton Beach.
Proclamation submitted by the Recreation and Parks Department and will be accepted by Boca Bowl Executive Director Doug Mosley and Director of Events and Media Paige Kornblue.
B. Announcement- The Magic Wheels & Special Deals event.
This is an announcement of the Magic Wheels & Special Deals event, which includes a disability services resource fair, music, live performances and the “Magic Wheels” unveiling. This free, family-friendly event is from 5 - 8 P.M. Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. It his hosted by Recreation and Parks.
C. Announcement- Boynton Beach's Dog "Paw-ty" on the Beach.
Boynton Beach's Dog "Paw-ty" on the Beach from 9 A.M. to Noon on Saturday, February 15, at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd. This is the final Oceanfront Bark event of the season. This month's theme is "Puppy Love." Dogs and their owners are encouraged to dress up in Valentine's Day attire and enjoy giveaways, a photo contest sponsored by Raising Canes and more. This event is free for all well-behaved, licensed dogs and their owners. Dogs will be allowed off-leash in a designated, fenced area. Parking at Oceanfront Park is free for all beach patrons for the duration of the event. This event is hosted by the Recreation & Parks Department. For more information, visit the city's website Boynton-beach.org.
D. Announcement- 13th Annual Barrier Free 5K.
This is an announcement of the 13th annual Barrier Free 5K on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event helps raise money for the expansion of the park, which was designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing a place to play, laugh and live without limits. The 5k, which is hosted by the Greater Boynton Beach Foundation and the Recreation & Parks Department, will start at 7:30 A.M. at Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park, 3111 S. Congress Avenue. For more information and 5K registration, visit barrierfree5k.pbrace.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. R25-030- Approve a Letter of Commitment for the City of Boynton Beach to become an Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Charging Smart designated community.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-030.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-031- Approving a Piggyback Agreement with Kone, Inc. to supply Citywide elevator maintenance and repair services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, piggybacking Omnia contract #EV2516, which expires 11/30/2029.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-031.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-032- Approve a temporary On-The-Job Training Agreement with Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-032.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-033- Approve and award ITB# REC25-013B- Galaxy Park Field Lighting Project with Davco Electrical Contractors Corporation to complete the installation of field lighting at Galaxy Park project for $515,892.88 plus a contingency of 10% or $51,589.29 bringing the total potential project allocation to $567,482.17.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-033.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-034- Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA for the reimbursement of construction costs associated with the Neighborhood Officer Policing Program located within the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Area.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-034.
F. FY2023-24 Financial/Budget Status Report for General Fund and Utility Fund Year-End at September, 2024.
Accept the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Status Report of the General Fund and the Utilities Fund for the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2024, unaudited.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-035- Approve Task Order No. GESUT-2C-04-25 with CDM Smith, Inc. to assist the City in reviewing, refining, and updating its base construction contract specifications, for a not-to-exceed amount of $65,791.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-035.
H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-036- Adopt the City of Boynton Beach Mobility Fee Technical Report with Updated Mobility Plan Projects.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-036.
I. Proposed Resolution No. R25-037- Approve the Settlement and Release for $200,000 in connection with claim nos. 0636004 and 06370097 for Workers Compensation injuries that occurred on October 23, 2022 and September 21, 2024.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-037.
J. Proposed Resolution No. R25-038- Authorizing the City to apply for the Climate Smart Communities Initiative's Grant Program to advance community-based climate resilience efforts in the amount of $100,000, and if awarded, authorizing the City to accept the grant and authorizing execution of all future documents associated with the grant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-038.
K. Proposed Resolution No. R25-039- Approve Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant FY 2022.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-039.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-040- Approve single-source purchase and issuance of a purchase order for a Vapex Radical Odor Control System for Master Lift Station # 317 from Vapex Environmental Technologies, LLC for an amount of $169,750.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-040.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-041- Approve Task Order No. GESUT-3C-03-25 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to update and calibrate the City's wastewater model and the City's potable water model and services to convert the wastewater model from Innovyze InfoSWMM to Bentley SewerGEMS and the potable water model from Innovyze InfoWater to Bentley WaterGEMS, for a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-041.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-042- Approving First Amendment to Piggyback Agreement between the City and Centerline Drilling, Inc. for continuing well maintenance and rehabilitation services increasing the annual not to exceed expenditure amount from $200,000 to $300,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-042.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-043- Award Request for Proposal No. BD25-014R for Supplemental Building Inspections and Plan Review Services to C.A.P. Government, Inc., GFA International, Inc. d/b/a Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc., and Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., and approve Professional Services Agreements for a three-year term with the option to renew for one additional two-year term with the awarded Consultants who will be utilized on an "as needed basis" with an annual expenditure not to exceed $400,000 in the aggregate.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-043.
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. 25-001- First Reading- An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, approving the abandonment of the twenty-foot (20') wide alley abutting the approved Villages of East Ocean (north) mixed-use development as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 23 of the public records of Palm Beach County; authorizing the City Manager to execute a disclaimer, which shall be recorded with this ordinance in the public records of Palm Beach County, Florida; and providing an effective date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-001 on First Reading.
9. City Manager’s Report
10. Regular Agenda
11. Future Agenda Items
A. Discussion regarding how to attract more affordable housing within the City.- February 18, 2025
Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley.
B. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
C. Discussion on additional paving in fiscal year 24-25 - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin
D. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Hay.
E. Discussion regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
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
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