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
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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 Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Thomas Turkin.
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. Update on dredging project at Harvey E. Oyer Park.
Andy Studt from PBC Environmental Resources Management office will provide an update on the dredging project at Harvey Oyer Jr. Park.
B. Announcement- Pre-hurricane prep and Vegetation Amnesty Week.
Announce that Hurricane Season begins June 1st and the Solid Waste Division is urging residents to do their part by conducting tree trimming early in preparation for the Hurricane Season.
The City will be having a Hurricane Vegetation Amnesty Week that begins May 5th – May 9th, 2025.
- Residents may place more than the three (3) cubic yards of vegetation only out for pickup on their scheduled bulk day during that week.
- Fees will be waived during amnesty week only.
- All guidelines must be followed for pickup.
C. Announcement- Art and Autism Expo.
The City of Boynton Beach is partnering with FAU's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities for the fifth annual Art & Autism Expo, where art will be displayed throughout April in the Arts and Cultural Center, 125 E. Ocean Ave. There will be a special gallery opening event from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., on Tuesday, April 8, during which attendees can see performances, meet the artists, enjoy treats from The Chocolate Spectrum and make candles with ScentsAbility Candles!
D. Presentation- 2024 Year-End Crime Report by the Boynton Beach Police Department.
Review the crime statistics from 2024.
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. R25-081- Appoint a City Commission representative and alternate to the Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Program.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-081.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-082- Appoint a City Commission representative and alternate to the Coalition of Boynton West Residents Association (COBWRA).
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-082.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-083- Appoint a City Commission representative and alternate to the Palm Beach County League of Cities.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-083.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-084- 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. R25-084.
E. 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. R25-085- Approve a Piggyback Agreement between the City and Blue Iguana Pest Control, Inc. d/b/a Iguana Control for reptile control services in an amount not to exceed $80,080.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-085.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-086- Approving a Collocation Agreement between the City and Dish Wireless, LLC, and a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Dish Wireless, LLC to allow for ground equipment and co-location on the existing telecommunications tower at 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. with a lease area of 35 square feet.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-086.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-087- Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Use of Property Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach for the 2025 Taste of Boynton Beach event on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-087.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-088- Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Use of Property Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and 315 South Federal LLC for the 2025 Taste of Boynton Beach event on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-088.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-089- Authorizing the City to apply for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant for the amount up to $48,500, and if awarded, authorize the City to accept the Grant, and authorize the Mayor to execute all documents associated with the grant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-089.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-090- Approving a First Addendum to the Security Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County renewing the Agreement through July 31, 2026.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-090.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-091- Approve an Order Form with FLOCK Group, Inc. to purchase and maintain a Drone First Responder Program in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for the initial term utilizing the Sole Source procurement exemption.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-091.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-092- Approving an annual service agreement with Motorola, Inc. for the continued maintenance and repair of the city's P25 radio telecommunications systems as a sole source vendor with an expenditure not to exceed $165,000 annually for the next four years.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-092.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-093- Approve the Piggyback Agreement between the City and Honeywell International, Inc., utilizing pricing from National Purchasing Partners ("NPPGov") through LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES contract for the purchase of a Fire Station Alerting system for the budgeted amount of up to $800,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-093.
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 Resolution No. R25-094- Approve naming the entry road to Boynton Beach High School as "Lamar Jackson Way" in honor of Boynton Beach High School Alumnus Lamar Jackson for his outstanding athletic achievements and contributions to the community.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-094.
E. Discussion on waiver process to allow continued service on advisory boards.
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
F. Request for a joint meeting with the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Select date and time for a joint meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City.
11. Future Agenda Items
A. Discuss and provide an update on Fire Station #3, to also include a State of the Fire Department.- April 15, 2025
Requested by Commissioner Kelley.
B. First Reading of an ordinance to amend the City’s Land Development Regulation regarding standards for Artificial Turf.- April 15, 2025
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
C. First Reading of an ordinance to amend the City’s Land Development Regulation regarding expanding the uses of Public Art Fees.- April 15, 2025
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
D. First Reading of an ordinance regarding construction hours near residential locations and decibel levels .- April 15, 2025
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
E. Discussion regarding fluoride in the water.- TBD
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
F. Discussion regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
G. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
H. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control - TBD
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
I. Discussion in regards to an additional area that might be available as a future cemetery.- TBD
Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.
J. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board Appointments.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Kelley
Requested by Commissioner Kelley.
K. Discussion regarding Hazard Pay for Community Standards.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
L. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
M. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable housing.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Hay.
N. Discussion on creating a charter review committee. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
O. Discussion on creating a code enforcement review board. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
P. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
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.