General Rules & Procedures for Public Participation at
City of Boynton Beach Commission Meetings

• 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.

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.

Please turn off all cellular phones in the City Commission Chambers while the City Commission Meeting is in session.

The City of Boynton Beach encourages interested parties to attend and participate in public meetings either in-person or via communications media technology online. To view and/or participate in the City Commission meeting online you have the following options:

     1. Watch the meeting online, but not participate:

You may watch the meeting via the GoToWebinar platform. Visit the City's website at www.boynton-beach.org to access the up-to-date link to the meeting.

     2. Watch the meeting online and provide public comment during the meeting:

To request to speak during the meeting, you can electronically "raise your hand" or type a question using the GoToWebinar platform. The meeting moderator will announce when it is your turn to speak or have your question addressed. Please note that time limits will be enforced so comments must be limited to no more than 3 minutes.

For additional information or for special assistance prior to the meeting, please contact Maylee De Jesús, City Clerk at cityclerk@bbfl.us or (561) 742-6061.

Roll Call.

Invocation by Pastor Nate Santos, Living Waters Church. 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Thomas Turkin.

Agenda Approval:

     1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections

     2. Adoption

City Commissioners to disclose any informational items to the public. 

Read and present the proclamation naming September 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month to the following: Juan Pagan, President of the Florida Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce; Laura Hanley and Virginia Savietto from the Latino Leadership Alliance Government Relations Committee; and City Clerk Maylee De Jesus, incoming President for the Florida Chapter of the Local Government Hispanic Network.

Read and present the proclamation to Megan Weinberger, from Rescue Life, naming October 2024 as Animal Welfare Month. 

The Semi-Annual Senior Health Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 15th from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center located at 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

This event is free to the public providing health resources and services from healthcare providers for Seniors and their caregivers along with free health screenings, fitness demonstrations, and door prizes.

For more information contact the Boynton Beach Senior Center at 561-742-6570. 

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).

City Commission to reappoint and appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City Advisory Boards.

Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley. Jeanne Heavilin, from Sister Cities, will be in attendance to answer any questions. 

Staff recommends approval of proposed Resolution No. R24-216.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-225.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-226.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-227.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-228.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-229.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-230.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-231.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-232.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-233.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-234.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-235.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 24-018, on second reading.

Pursuant to the City Manager's appointment agreement, the City Commission will provide the City Manager with a performance evaluation no less than annually.  This will be Mr. Dugger's second performance evaluation and his current base salary is $215,250.

Discussion item requested by City Attorney.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 24-020, at first reading.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 24-021, on first reading.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-236.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R24-237.

Requested by Mayor Penserga.

Requested by Commissioner Turkin.

Requested by Mayor Penserga.

Requested by Commissioner Hay.

Requested by Mayor Penserga.

Requested by Mayor Penserga and Commissioner Cruz.

Requested by Mayor Penserga.

Requested by Commissioner Cruz.

Requested by Commissioner Cruz.

Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley.

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)

The City shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact the City Clerk's office, (561) 742-6060 or (TTY) 1-800-955-8771, at least 48 hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably accommodate your request.

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.