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.
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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 Woodrow Hay.
City Clerk De Jesús announces the results of the certification of the Supervisor of Election's Office from the March 11, 2025 Municipal Election.
Swearing in of Incumbent Angela Cruz, as Commissioner District I, by City Clerk De Jesús.
Swearing in of Incumbent Thomas Turkin, as Commissioner District III, by Judge Lourdes Casanova, 15th Judicial Circuit Court Judge.
Swearing in of Rebecca Shelton, as Mayor, by Judge James Martz, 15th Judicial Circuit Court Judge.
Present Plaque to 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. Proclamation- Women's History Month.
Vice Mayor Kelley will read the proclamation into the record. The proclamation will be accepted by Ashley Cacicedo Surdovel, Vice President and Co-Chair of Government Affairs Committee, and Rosa White, Board Member and Chair of the Membership Committee, for the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County.
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. City Commission to appoint a Vice Mayor to serve until March 2026.
Nominate a Vice Mayor to serve until March 2026.
B. Advisory Board Appointments.
City Commission to reappoint and appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City Advisory Boards.
C. Ratify Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Board Chair and Vice-Chair.
Ratify the selection of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Board Chair and Vice-Chair, Kerry Clinton and Tara Okler.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/or piggy-backs for the procurement of services and/or commodities under $100,000 as described in the written report for March 18, 2025 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks."
Staff recommends approval of the renewals listed in the March 18, 2025 written report.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-053- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. CS24-053 and change All Counties Painting, LLC d/b/a People's Choice Pressure Cleaning & Painting business name to Peoples Choice Painting, LLC d/b/a All Counties Painting.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-053.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-054- Approve Amendment No. 1 to amend Contract No. CS24-053 for the Citywide Painting & Coating Services and change the business name from Mario's Painting and Services, Inc. to Mario's Painting and Construction, Inc.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-054.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-055- Approve the auction of the vehicles/equipment submitted by the Fleet Maintenance Division for disposal by using the online auctioneer JJ Kane Auctioneers piggybacking Sourcewell RFP 110421.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-055.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-056- Approve a Purchase Order to Robert Half International, Inc. to provide Temporary Staffing, Direct-Hire, and Other Employer Services to the City on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-056.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-057- Approving an Amendment to an Agreement for Public Relations Services, Event Management, and Event Marketing between the City and Zucker Media Group, LLC increasing the fee payable by $679.35 for a new total payment amount not to exceed $50,678.35.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-057.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-058- Approve the renewal and purchase of insurance policies for flood insurance coverage with Wright Flood for the policies with effective dates of March 6, 2025.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-058.
H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-059- Adopting the 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Housing Incentives Report and providing an effective date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-059.
I. Proposed Resolution No. R25-060- Approve a temporary On-The-Job Training Agreement with Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-060.
J. Proposed Resolution No. R25-061- Ratifying the City's application for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Online Sting Operations Grant Program, and if awarded, authorize the City to accept the Grant and authorizing the Mayor or Chief of Police to sign all documents associated with the Grant subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-061.
K. Proposed Resolution No. R25-062- Approve the release of Performance Bond No. SU1122232 in the amount of $540,662 for the completion of construction work and required public improvements associated with Raising Cane's Restaurant.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-062.
L. Proposed Resolution No. R25-063- Approve the Amendment to the Parking Lease Agreement for the North Garage between the City and Boynton Beach Town Center Apartments, LLC and approve the Amendment to the Parking Lease Agreement for the South Garage between the City and Boynton Beach Town Center Apartments, LLC.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-063.
M. Proposed Resolution No. R25-064- Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County and the City of Boynton Beach to re-determine, re-adopt, and ratify the existing distribution formula for the six (6) cent Local Option Fuel Tax.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-064.
N. Proposed Resolution No. R25-065- Approve the final ranking for RFP No. PLDEV25-011R Comprehensive Plan Review Professional Services (Consultant) as recommended by the evaluation committee and allow negotiations to begin with the top-ranked proposer Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., and if negotiations fail to culminate into an agreement with the top-ranked proposer, enable staff to terminate negotiations and allow negotiations to begin with the 2nd-ranked proposer Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-065.
O. Proposed Resolution No. R25-066- Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Stryker Medical ProCare Services, a Sole Source vendor and the original equipment manufacturer of Stryker Medical, for parts and equipment maintenance for four years, with an expenditure of $81,931.52, and authorize the Mayor to sign a vendor proposal.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-066.
P. Proposed Resolution No. R25-067- Amending the FY2024-25 Capital Improvement Budget to adjust budgeted appropriations and revenue sources and provide spending authority for the Galaxy Park Field Lighting Project in the amount of $567,482.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-067.
Q. Proposed Resolution No. R25-068- Approve the "Villages at East Ocean Avenue Plat 1" record plat in association with the Villages at East Ocean North project, on the condition that the City Engineer has certified the plat.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-068.
R. Commission Meeting Minutes.
Approve minutes from the February 4, 2025 and February 18, 2025 City Commission Meetings.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Approve the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/or piggy-backs for the procurement of services and/or commodities over $100,000 as described in the written report for March 18, 2025 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks."
Staff recommends approval of the one-year extension for RFPs/Bids and/ or piggy-backs for the procurement of services and/or commodities over $100,000 as described in the written report for March 18, 2025 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks."
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-069- Approve an annual expenditure increase to the service agreement with Catalis Payments, LLC for billing, mailings, electronic bill presentment, and payment for an updated expenditure of $420,000 per year.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-069.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-070- Approve the Piggyback Agreement with The Ware Group, LLC d/b/a Johnstone Supply, LLC for the purchase of HVAC equipment, parts, supplies (OEM), and services, piggybacking Palm Beach County (PBC) IFB #18-091/HS Contract #18091, with an annual total not to exceed $150,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-070.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-071- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the purchase and installation of emergency equipment on an "as-needed basis" for all City of Boynton Beach Departments, with an annual expenditure of $470,000, utilizing the Bradford County Sheriff Contract No. BCSO219-01, which expires on July 14, 2029.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-071.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-072- Approving a piggyback contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. piggybacking the NASPO 187962 & State of Florida Contract #44100000-24-NASPO-ACS that expires on July 31, 2026, for Multi-Function Devices, Copiers, and Related Software and Services Citywide for an annual expenditure of $120,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-072.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-073- Approve a Piggyback Agreement between the City and Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for City-wide Mobile Communications Services and high-speed wireless data services in an amount not to exceed $630,000 per year, utilizing the State of Florida Contract with Verizon Wireless (Contract No. DMS-19/20-006C). This amount includes all departments and divisions within the City that currently use Verizon Wireless.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-073.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-074- Approve a Piggyback agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Carahsoft Technology Corp. to piggyback NASPO contract 43230000-NASPO-16-ACS in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year to procure technology hardware and software from BlueAlly Technology Solutions and other authorized resellers as needed.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-074.
H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-075- Approve Task Order No. GESUT-1G-01-25 with EXP U.S. Services, Inc., to develop the Citywide Adaptation Plan funded by the Resilient Florida Program in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-075.
I. Proposed Resolution R25-076- Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between South Florida Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the purchase of parts, equipment, maintenance, and repair of Sutphen Fire trucks and ambulances increasing the annual expenditure from $100,000 to $200,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-076.
J. Proposed Resolution No. R25-077- Approve a Cooperative Acceptance Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 2 and issue Purchase Orders to Cintas Corporation No. 2 by piggybacking OMNIA cooperative contract, number 00129, which expires May 31, 2028, to provide Workplace Solutions to the City of Boynton Beach on an as-needed basis for an annual expenditure of $65,000.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-077.
K. Proposed Resolution No. R25-079- Approve the First Amendment to an Agreement between the City and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for CentralSquare Solutions extending the Agreement through March 31, 2026, and establishing the fee during the renewal term to an amount not to exceed $269,943.78.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-079
L. Proposed Resolution No. R25-080- Approval of a Piggyback Agreement between the City and International Sweeping, Inc. d/b/a Facilities Pro-Sweep for Street Sweeping Services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-080.
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
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-078- Approve the Waiver of Procurement Procedures exemption and authorize the purchase of two (2) ADA-compliant five-station portable restroom trailers from Elk Creek Trailers for an amount not to exceed $139,460.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-078.
11. Future Agenda Items
A. Appoint Mayor and Commissioners as representatives to various boards.- April 1, 2025
Appoint representatives and alternate representatives for the following boards: Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Program; Coalition of Boynton West Residents Association (COBW RA); Palm Beach County League of Cities; Transportation Planning Agency.
B. Discuss and provide an update on Fire Station #3, to also include a State of the Fire Department.- April 1, 2025
Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley.
C. Discussion regarding taking a Legislative Summer Break. - April 1, 2025
Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley.
D. Discussion on Animal Control position in Police Department. - April 1, 2025
Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley.
E. 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.
F. 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.
G. First Reading of an ordinance regarding construction hours near residential locations and decibel levels .- April 15, 2025
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
H. Discussion regarding ethics and behavior of the Commission. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Hay.
I. Discussion regarding fluoride in the water.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Hay.
J. Discussion regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
K. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
L. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control - TBD
Requested by Commissioner Hay.
M. Discussion in regards to an additional area that might be available as a future cemetery.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Hay.
N. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board Appointments.- Pending meeting with Vice Mayor Kelley
Requested by Vice Mayor Kelley.
O. Discussion regarding Hazard Pay for Community Standards.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
P. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
Requested by Commissioner Cruz.
Q. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable housing.- TBD
Requested by Commissioner Hay.
12. Adjournment
Notice
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