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Minutes 06-18-2025 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY STANDARDS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION HEARINGS HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVE. BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M. PRESENT: Hilary Zalman, Esquire, Community Standards Special Magistrate Candice Stone, Community Standards Director Tanya Guim, Community Standards Administrative Supervisor Isis Sablon, Community Standards Associate Madison Giannoutsos, Community Standards Associate Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime, Community Standards Specialist Emily C Vasquez, Community Standards Specialist Emmanuel Rivera, Community Standards Specialist Luney Guillaume, Community Standards Specialist Marcus Allen, Community Standards Specialist Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor Crystal Brown, Fire Prevention Inspector I. CALL TO ORDER Hilary Zalman, Community Standards Special Magistrate, called the Hearings to order at 9:06 a.m., and explained the Magistrate's role and the procedures. Pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, all orders are appealable only to the Circuit Court in Palm Beach County and not to the City Commission. Also, a fine will be imposed if the violation(s) are not corrected by the deadline. II. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF WITNESS Community Standards Associate, Isis Sablon, administered an oath to all those intending to testify. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA #5 Case No.: 25-846 #6 Case No.: 15-947 - 101 NE 5th Ave —just paid waiting for receipt #7 Case No.: 25-1058 - 417 NW 13th Ave — complied #3 Case No.: 25-0687 - 17 Westgate Lane #8E — removed #10 Case No.: 25-828 — 512 SE 20th Ave - removed NEW BUSINESS Case No. 24-665 Sanchez Juan Property Address: 413 SE 20th Court Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): SEC 13.6, 13.94 obtain application for standard rental and renewal, application Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 and fees for Certificate of Use, Inspection and Business Tax Receipt. Lionel Mesadieu, Business Compliance Officer, stated that the hearing was on May 15, 2024, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by June 18, 2024 or incur a fine of$75 a day, plus administrative fees. Service for the hearing was via posting on June 4, 2025. The property was inspected on June 17, 2025, and violation still exists having 364 days of non-compliance at $75 per day. Juan Sanchez was present Judge Zalman stated that this is a fine certification hearing and at this point, they certify the fine and when remedied, he should contact the officer to close the case, stop the accruals, and they can request a lien reduction or pay the fine. Mr. Sanchez said that he paid the fine in November 2024, and that he reached out numerous times to Officer Redondo, but he was no longer in the department. He commented that was a month and a half ago. Mr. Sanchez advised he paid $384,12. Judge Zalman explained those were administrative fees and costs, which all hearings are assessed, but he still has $75 a day accruing and she asked how will it be resolved. Mr. Sanchez said that the property was inspected. Judge Zalman commented that the fine was $27,300 and it was accruing daily. Mr. Sanchez asked what the next steps were. Mr. Mesideau advised that he needs to pay $225 for a Business Tax Receipt and he will need to have a new inspection. Mr. Sanchez said that Mr. Redondo was the one who conducted the inspection Judge Zalman recommended that when the case is closed out, he should request a lien reduction and bring a timeline of when inspections and payments were made to get this reduced. She said that there appeared to be some miscommunication. She advised that he can pay for the BTR at the development department and that an order will be sent saying she is certifying the fine at $75 a day, but the order will include that the fees are paid. Case No.: 25-846 Shandra Frazier Property Address: 542 NW 9th Ave. Property Type: MULTI-FAMILY Violations: CO CH4, SEC 4.4.a. Conditions of Care 2 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Ms. Frazier was put under oath. Manny Riveria, Community Standards Specialist, stated that the case arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was April 22, 2025, and written notice was sent April 22, 2025, giving 5 days to comply. Notice was sent by certified mail on April 20, 2025 and the green card was signed May 2, 2025. Notice was posted on the property and City Hall on June 3, 2025, for the hearing. He said a discussion was held with the owner how to comply. The property was last inspected on June 13,2025 and the violation is a health and safety hazard. He said staff recommends a compliance date of June 25, 2025, and fine of $100 a day, plus administrative fees of $384.12. He stated this is an animal case regarding vaccines and county tags for the animals, and the animals need to be removed from the one cage they were in, which complied, but the vaccines and tags were not provided. Shandra Frazier stated the pitbulls are in the house, and they are in the cage a short time for air, but they are in the house 24/7. She said she has the vaccines and tags. Judge Zalman said that she has until June 25, 2025, to provide it and that she will get an order in the mail, and when it is closed, it will be fine. She asked if she had leashes and that $384 in administrative fees will be assessed. Ms. Frazier said that she was not notified. Mr. Riviera said that he spoke to her, she received a notice and then there was a hearing. Officer Rivera stated that he had stopped by with the new animal control officer and the property was posted. He said he was told that her work hours did not accommodate an inspection. Ms. Frazier said that she complied and she was not told to come in when the case complied. Judge Zalman said that an order will be sent. Case No.: 24-3234 Aguirre Calvillo Francisca Property Address: 143 NW 14th Ave. Property Type: Single family/Homesteaded Violations: CO CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1.a CO CH15 SEC 15-120(D)1.d Remove outside storage including the carport area, and resod or reseed dead and bare areas. Brandon Chevalier Bien-Amie, Code Compliance Specialist, stated that the case arose from a routine inspection on December 4, 2024. The owners are not repeat violators. The 3 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 initial notice was sent December 10, 2024, via written notice giving 30 days. The date notice was sent certified mail was May 13, 2025, and the signed green card was May 23, 2025. He reported that no attempts were made to comply. The property was last inspected on June 13, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date of July 22, 2025, and a fine of $75 a day and administrative fees of $384.12. The violation is not a health and safety hazard and the owner, this morning, showed he started on sodding the bare areas. Mr. Francisca was present. He said he will do what Officer Bien Arnie said and that he was fine with the July 22, compliance date. Judge Zalman said that an order will be sent with a deadline of July 22, 2025, and said when it is done, he should contact the Officer to document and close the case. She noted that the Order will come in a few weeks and there are administrative fines of$3384.12. Case No. 25-224 Martinez Kevin J Property Address: 1056 SW 27th Place Type of Property: Single-family/Homestead Violations: CO Remove pavers from both sides of the driveway. Luney Guillaume, Community standards specialist, presented the case as noted above. The case arose from a citizen complaint and the initial inspection date was February 10, 2025. Written notice was sent giving 30 days to comply and the notice was posted on the premises and at City Hall on June 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 11, 2025. Staff recommends a compliance date of July 22, 2025, and a fine of $100 a day plus administrative fees of$384.12. The violation is not a health and safety hazard.. Kevin Martinez present and stated that he hired a general contractor to pull the permit. He requested a deadline of August 22, 2025. He also stated that he has to do something with the fence, Judge Zalman commented that the fence was not on the notice and that when he is finished he should notify the City. She suggested that as August 22, 2025, approaches, if he needs more time, he should contact Officer Guillaume to request an extension. She announced that the fine is $100 a day and that he will receive an order in a couple of weeks. Case No.: 23-168 Kirlew Janel S Property Address: 3250 E Palm Drive Type of Property: Single-family/Homesteaded Violations: CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1.d Sod all bare areas on lawn and swale 4 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Marcus Allen, Community Standards Specialist, presented the case as noted above. He said that the case arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was January 20, 2025, The owners are not repeat violators. The initial notice was sent January 25, 2025, giving 30 days. Proof of Service was on May 27, 2025, notice of hearing was sent via Certified and posted on June 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 16, 2025. Staff recommends a compliance date of July 7, 2025, a fine of $75 a day, and administrative fees of$384.12. Janelle Kirlew was present and stated that the violation complied in June 2022. The driveway was just done in June 2022 after she received a notice to address the driveway. She said that the permit is still open and the contractor worked on the driveway, but because she had this hearing, she put the sod down. She showed Officer Allen and Judge Zalman photographs. It was noted that there was less than 50 square feet of sod remaining to be installed and she said that will be done on the weekend. Ms. Kirlew stated that the driveway was done in February 2022, and the case was complied from June. She said that this is a new case from June, not June 2022. She said that Miranda was supposed to close it out. Officer Allen stated that in April 9, 2024, she was given an extension of six months to a year and she had explained to him that to do the driveway, you can't have grass. He said six months to a year is April 2025, when he did his first inspection, the driveway was done, but there was still no grass. He did not conduct another inspection until a month after that extension and the grass was still not addressed. That is why the case was presented. He said that he thought she tried to explain to him the reason why there was no grass was because the driveway was being done, but the driveway is done in the allotted time, but and there was no grass done outside of the year extension she was given. Ms. Kirlew said that the sod will be installed by Saturday. Judge Zalman explained that she has until July 7, 2025, to install the grass and that when she is done, she should contact the Officer to close the case. She said that she will receive an order in a couple of weeks to comply by that date, and then there won't be a fine, but the administrative fees of $384.12 will apply. Case No.: 24-3149 Lois and Raymond Marcinkowski Trust Property Address: 509 Industrial Avenue. Property Type: Commercial Property Violation(s): CH 15 SEC 15-120(D01.d LDR CH2, ART IV, SEC 2.a.2 Sod bare areas and remove pavers on swale 5 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Officer Allen presented the case as noted above, which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 18, 2024. The owners are not repeat violators. Notice was sent on November 19, 2024, giving 30 days to comply. Notice was sent via certified mail on May 12, 2025, and the green card was signed on June 2, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 2, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date and fine of July 22, 2025 ,and $100 a day and administrative fees of $384.12. The pavers need a permit, so they would need to be removed and there are areas close to the building that are bare. Mr. Marcinkowski was present. Judge Zalman explained that he has to remove the pavers. Mr. Marcinkowski said that he has been at that location for over 50 years and there has never been a problem until the City came in and made changes to the two way street into a one way street. He said he had nothing to do with that and he asked why he is being held responsible. He said the driveway from his neighbor cut across his property which is not right either. He said he is trying to do what is right and he is getting blamed for all the things the City did. Judge Zalman said that she cannot change the Code and he can attend a City Commission meeting and address the issues. She can only address the violations. She said that he needed to remove the pavers and he had until July 22, 2025, to do so. Mr. Marcinkowski said that he covered them over with rocks so the water will drain. Officer Allen said he cannot cover the pavers with rocks. Judge Zalman recommended he speak to Officer Allen and said that all must be done to Code. Officer Allen recommended speaking to Planning and Zoning about it. Mr. Marcinkowski said he wants someone to look at the location. Judge Zalman said that the second issue is bare areas. Officer Allen said that the grass by the building must be maintained and to put sod in bare areas. Mr. Marcinkowski asked why he was being treated differently than his neighbors. Judge Zalman said that if the City says it's a Code violation, she has to tell him to comply. She said that he has until July 22, 2025, to come into compliance. She extended the deadline to August 22, 2025. 6 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Officer Allen stated that there were other violations he complied with and he inherited the case. He had no objection to the extension. Judge Zalman said he will get an order and if he needs more time, he should contact Officer Allen before the deadline, the fine is $100 a day and $384.12 in administrative fees were assessed. Case No.: 24-3338 Roseus Garlenchat & Bertha Decayette Property Address: 3039 E Palm Drive Property Type: Single-family/Homesteaded Violations: LDR CH2 ART 4 SEC 2.a.2 CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1.a CH 15 SEC 15 120(D)1.d Permit needed for shed, remove outside storage, sod bare spots and swale. Officer Allen presented the case as noted above. The case arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 16, 2024, The owners are not repeat. The initial notice was sent December 23, 2024, giving 30 days to correct the violations. Certified mail was sent on May 14, 2025, and was posted on the property on June 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 16, 2024. Staff recommended a compliance date of July 22, 2025, and a fine of$75 a day plus $384.12 in administrative fees. Bertha Decayette was present. Judge Zalman explained what needed to be done. Ms. Decayette said that she needs two months. Judge Zalmam extended the compliance date to August 22, 2025, and said she should contact the Officer when it is done to close out the case. She advised that an order will be sent to comply by the deadline and that $384.12 in administrative fees will be charged. The following are Fine Certifications: Case No.: 24-3115 Figueroa Maria C Property Address: 1630 NW 3rd Lane Property Type: CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D)1.d Violations: CO City Hall 15 SEC 15-120(D)1.a Sod bare areas and swale, remove outside storage including carport area 7 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Officer Arnie presented the case and stated that the hearing took place on April 16, 2025, and no on appeared. The compliance date was May 20, 2025, and a fine of$75 per day and administrative fees. Notice was via posting the property and in City Hall on June 4, 2025, and the violation still exists. The property was last inspected on June 11, 2025, having 29 days of non-compliance and the fine is accruing at $75 per day. He said that the owner applied for an extension to September 29, 2025, but still owes administrative fees. He said that the extension was a written request. Ms. Figueroa was present. Judge Zalman stated that an order will come in the mail and she would need to pay the $384.12 in administrative fees, but that she amended the original order to reflect the new compliance date of September 29, 2025. Case No.:22-2448 2219 SE 3rd Street LLC Property Address: 2219 SE 3rd Street Property Type: Violation(s): LDR CH 2, ART 4 SEC 2.8.2 Unpermitted Tiki Hut Officer Guillaume presented the case as noted above. He said that the hearing was June 26, 2024, and the compliance date and fine was to comply by October 7, 2024, or incur a fine of $100 a day, plus administrative fees of $384.12. He said that the property was posted on May 5, 2025, and was last inspected on May 15, 2025. He reported that the violation complied, having 218 of non-compliance at $100 a day, and that the property owner applied for an extension and paid the administrative fees. He said that he had no objections to the extension. Richard Kiglahas, co-owner was present. Judge Zalman Hillary stated that he had a case pending and there were several weeks of negotiations and an impasse reached. She said that both sides submitted documents, and there was an accrual ongoing during that time. She agreed with the request for an extension and a written extension is on record which addresses those issues while waiting for the case, but to her it was concluded. She said that she will amend the original order to extend the compliance date to May 15, 2025, include that the administrative costs were paid and it will say they had that date to comply, it did and it will be wiped out. She commented both parties were working together in good faith to try to settle, so there were no accruals during that time. Case No.:24-922 Castellon Francisco & Property Address: 719 SW 25th Avenue Property Type: Violation(s): LDR CH 2, ART 4, SEC 2.a.2. 8 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Permits needed for new windows and doors Gabriel Bodner, Esq., of NBEE Properties LLC and for the owner, Francisco Castellon, stated he was an authorized representative of NBEE Properties. Officer Guillaume presented the case as noted above. The case was heard on April 16 ,2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by May 20, 2025, and incur a fine of$150 a day plus administrative fees of$384.12. The property was posted on June 4, 2025, and last inspected on June 16, 2025. The violations still exist having 28 days of non-compliance. Judge Zalman commented that the fine is still accruing and the administrative fees of $384.12 have not yet been paid. Mr. Bodner stated that they got permits for the pavers and they paid for the permits for the windows, but the company did not pull them. They contacted the contractor who was supposed to take care of it, but contractor still did not. His contacted his own contractor who said that he would pull the permit expeditiously, so they are still waiting. Judge Zalman explained this was a fine certification hearing and the fines are accruing. She said that the liens do not go away, but there can be a reduction, so the sooner the matter is addressed, the better it will be. She said with his testimony, it will likely be reduced and that he should put a timeline of the facts together. She commented that from his testimony and the mitigating circumstances, he can appeal for a lien reduction.. She pointed out that to apply for a reduction, the administrative fees must be paid He will ensure all will be done as soon as possible. Judge Zalman said that today she will submit an order certifying the fine and it is still accruing. Case No.: 24-2210 Advenir@LaCosta LLC Property Address: 7201 Mahogany Drive Property Type: Commercial Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART 4. SEC 2.a.1 Complete all repairs as noted in the Red Tag. Permit required. Officer Allen presented the case as noted above. He stated that the Hearing was on April 16, 2025 and a representative appeared. The compliance date and fine set was to comply by May 20, 2025, and a fine was $150 a day. Service was via certified mail on June 10, 25. The property was last inspected on June 17, 2025, and the violation still exists. He noted that the owner applied for a permit, but it was rejected and there were 29 days of non-compliance and fine at $150 a day 9 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Chris Miller was present. Judge Zalman stated that she would certify the fine for the 29 days of non-compliance at $150 a day, and would note that the administrative fees of $384.12 were paid. She said that when the property is in compliance to contact Officer Allen and that about $4350 has accrued to-date. Mr. Miller commented that the permit was rejected because they needed a bill of sale, but the work was completed months ago. He asked when all was resolved, but he could apply for a lien reduction. She said that commercial properties usually and usually those get 20% to 30% of the lien. She said that an order certifying the fine and indicating the administrative fees been paid. Judge Zalmon recessed the meeting fora short break at 10:12 a.m., and was reconvened at 10 16 a.m. Case No.: 24-3317 Narcisse Yvick Property Address: 325 NE 15th Court Property Type: Single Family/non-homesteaded Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO SEC 13 CH 13-7 Inc. Obtain Business Tax Receipt, Certificate of Use for rental property. Officer Bien-Amie presented as noted above. The case arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 12, 2024. The owner is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was written notice sent December 18, 2024, giving 30 days to comply. Certified mail was sent May 23, 2025. Notice was posted on the property and in City Hall on June 4, 2025, and was last inspected on June 11, 2025. The violation is not a health and safety hazard. Staff recommended a compliance date of July 22, 2025, a fine of$75 a day plus the administrative fees are $384.12, He said that he did speak with the property owner. There was a for rent sign on the property. Mr. Narcisse, 2596 S. Emerson Drive, Palm Bay, Florida, was present. Judge Zalman stated that the owner needs to obtain a Business Tax Receipt and Certificate of Use.. Mr. Narcisse said that he lives at the property and it is not for rent. Judge Zalman inquired if it was his primary residence. 10 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Mr. Narcisse responded that his drivers license has this address and that he has a house in Palm Bay that is paid off so he removed the homestead from the Palm Bay house and will put it on this home. Judge Zalman commented that he only has one home and the other is a rental. Officer Bien-Amie said the issue was the for rent sign was there. Mr. Narcisse explained that he removed the sign and the home is not rented. He fixed the grass and other items and asked his family member that was living there to remove the sign and he forgot to do it, but the sign was removed. Judge Zalman explained that Chapter 83, Part II, specifies that there can be a verbal or written lease. She said that if people live there and pay rent,he needs a license. Mr. Narcisse responded that the family members are not working, so they are not paying rent and it is his primary residence. Officer Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, requested clarification the primary residence is the home that has the homestead. Mr. Narcisse said that he rented the Palm Bay home. He gets his mail at the Boynton house and the Boynton address is on his drivers license. Judge Zalman requested to see it. She said for the record, she has a dl showing this address and he lists this as his home address and mail is coming here and he removed the for rent sign and not getting payment or rent, and he will switch his homestead to this house. Mr. Narcisse confirmed that was his plan. Judge Zalman tabled the case for 60 days to see if there is any indication of rental and when the homestead is changed to notify Officer Bien-Amie. If there is no indication, she will close the case as she has verbal testimony. If not she will bring the case back. Judge Zalman said that in the future, if he does rent the home, he should get the Business Tax Receipt and Certificate of Use, first and then notify the Code Officer. Officer Hart said that in the future, even if family is moved in, he will still need to verify with the Building Department the criteria and if he will need a Business Tax Receipt. Case No.: 24-1832 Exsorro One Inc/First Financial Plaza Condo Property Address: 639 E Ocean Avenue Property Type: 11 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Violation(s): FBC 08 Ed 110.1.1 please furnish Boynton Beach Official with recertificaiton report. Officer Guillaume presented the case as noted above. The hearing date was January 15, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was February 18, 2025, and $500 a day, plus administrative fees of$384.12. He said that the green card was May 19, 2024. The property was inspected May 14th and the property complied having 86 days of non-compliance at $500 a day. The administrative fees of $384.12 have not been paid Christopher Brebbia stated that he had a notarized letter authorizing him to appear. Judge Zalman stated that the case complied, the administrative fees of $384.12 were not paid and the fine is $43K. She said that she certifies the fine and they either pay or apply for a lien reduction hearing. That is when they can present their circumstances which they take into consideration and the City usually gives an offer to reduce, and they can present a counter offer or pay the fine first and it is reduced, but they have to pay the administrative fees first. Mr. Brebbia said that they paid $403, $217, and for getting the recertification. Judge Zalman explained that they had an original hearing where the administrative fees were assessed. She said that this is the second hearing, and she explained the code process. Mr. Brebbia said that all was done over a year ago. He said that they received a violation notice which they gave to their engineers. Judge Zalman stated that the notice gave a time certain to comply and if not there will be a hearing and fine. Mr. Brebbia commented that the City's website recertification process says it is a residential program. Officer Guillaume said it was a Building Department matter. He said the only explanation they got from their design professionals was why the process and that the City was looking at residential. He said based on the city website, this is not necessary and he read page 1 of the building Recertification Explanation "In response to the tragic Surfside collapse, the City of Boynton Beach created a building recertification program modelled after Miami/Dade County's program, which has been in effect since 1975 . . . mandatory structural inspections requirements for milestone inspections of residential condominium and residential cooperative association buildings that are three stories and taller." 12 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Mr. Brebbia said the building is zoned commercial, but when constructed, it may have had a residential designation. He said the building has 35 commercial offices and that BK Engineering Group conducted the recertification, which was inspected by Mr. Cutowski, an engineer, Mr. Suazrez, who conducted the thermographic inspection, and Mr. Vitech, the principal architect who was formerly with McNamara and Salvia, structural engineers. Judge Zalman suggested speaking to the building. Mr. Brebbia commented that they already paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to do the work, which was done on May 6, 2024, and stunned to find out they did not file the required paperwork, because they use all licensed professionals. At 10:37 A.M., Judge Zalman continued the case until the building official was present. Judge Zalman recalled the case at 10:40 A.M. John Kuntzman, Building Director and Building Official for the City. Judge Zalman explained this case had a recertification done and there was a violation, but it is a commercial building that may have previously been residential. The question was posed if the recertification was necessary because its commercial. Mr. Kuntzman said that the City's Building Safety Program includes requirements by the states for condominiums three stories or higher. The City has made the program more restrictive by including electrical recertification and recertification of all threshold buildings, which are buildings that is over three stories or 50 feet.. Judge Zalman said that the building falls under it as City has a more restrictive code. Mr. Kuntzman said that Chapter 1 states condominiums three stories or higher and threshold 3three stores or assembly over 5K square feet and 500 occupants. He said that It is a threshold building. Judge Zalman said if they would like, they can apply for a lien reduction. She said an Order will be issued certifying the lien, and the fine is not accruing and the $384.12 is still owed. She recommended he bring her costs of what was spent on the property and it will help mitigate the reduction. Case No.: 24-131 Dor Marie Estate Property Address: 915 SW 3rd Street Property Type: Single-Family/Homesteaded Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1d Sod or see all bare areas of lawn and swale. Emily Vasquez, Code Compliance Specialist, presented the case as noted above. The case arose from a citizen complaint initial inspection date was January 19, 2024, the owner 13 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 is not a repeat violator. The initial notice date was January 19. 2024, via verbal discussion giving 30 days Proof of service was via certified mail on May 14, 2025, and date notice was posted on the property and at City Hall on June 5, 2025. Multiple extensions were given and the violations are not a health and safety hazard. Property was last inspected 6-17-2025. Staff recommends compliance date of July 22, 2025, and a fine of$75 per day and administrative fees of$384.12. The property owner was not present. Judge Zalman agreed to the recommendation. The following are Lien reduction cases: Case No.: 06-1046 John W. Fields, Jr. Property Address: 311 Ocean Parkway Type of Property: NON HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15, ART 9 SEC 15.120 (D) 1, INC. Property must be kept mowed and free of loose trash and debris Tanya Guim, Code Compliance Administrative Supervisor, explained the same property manager handles this and the next four cases. Judge Zalman stated that the city will present the cases and then they will discuss any reductions. Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented the case as noted above. The notice of violation was issued on April 24, 2006. The property was posted on June 27, 2006, for the hearing.on July 19, 2006, and no one appeared. The fine certification date was August 16, 2006, and no one appeared. Service for the hearing was via posting on August 2, 2006. The fine was set at $25 a day and administrative fees $634.12. The property came into compliance on September 18, 2007, accruing a fine of $10,375, plus administrative costs of $634.12, totaling $11,009.12. Staff recommended a reduced fine of $1,100.91, and administrative fees. Martina Nunez, Property Manager, was present. Judge Zalman noted that the City reviewed and recommended a reduction down to 10% and commented this reduction is generally much lower than the usual recommendation. Case No.: 08-2340 John W. Fields, Jr. Property Address: 311 Ocean Parkway Type of Property: NON HOMESTEADED 14 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Property Violation(s): CO CH 15, SEC 15.120 (D) 1, INC. Property must be kept mowed Officer Hart presented the case as noted above. The notice of violation was sent on August 11, 2008, The hearing date was September 17, 2008, and no one appeared. Notice of the hearing was via posting the property on August 28, 2008. Notice for the fine certification hearing was October 15, 2008, and no one appeared. Notice for the Fine Certification hearing was via posting on October 2, 2008. The compliance date and fine was set for September 27, 2008, at $100 per day and administrative fees of$634.12. The property was last inspected on May 1, 2009, and was found to be in compliance, having 216 days of non-compliance at$100 a day and administrative fees of$634.12. The current total was $22,234.12. He said that staff recommends a reduced fine of $2,223.41 and administrative fees. Judge Zalman noted the recommended reduction results in a 10% fine. Case No.: 08-3861 John W. Fields, Jr. Property Address: 311 Ocean Parkway Type of Property: NON HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15, SEC 15.120 (D) 1, INC. Property must be kept mowed Officer Hart presented the case as noted above and stated that the notice of violation was issued December 15, 2009. The hearing date was January 21, 2009, and notice was made via posting on January 9, 2009. No one appeared. The fine certification hearing was February 18, 2009, and notice was made via posting on February 5, 2009. No one appeared. The compliance date and fine set was January 31, 2009, at $100 a day. The property was last inspected and in compliance on April 2. 2009, having 79 days of non- compliance at $100 and administrative fees of $634. $12. The current fine is $7,900 and administrative fees of $634.12, totaling $8,534.12 and administrative fees. which staff recommended. Judge Zalman inquired why the different violations were not one continuing violation. Officer Hart responded that the property goes in and out of compliance. He noted there were quite a few cases cited as a public nuisance that were mowed that are not eligible for lien reductions, although the fine was already paid. Case No.: 10-1785 John W. Fields, Jr. Property Address: 311 Ocean Parkway Type of Property: Non Homesteaded Property Violation(s): CO CH 10, SEC 10-52, City Hall 10 SEC 10-2. 15 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Property must be kept mowed. Remove or trim Florida Holly Officer Hart presented the case as noted above and said that the notice of violation was sent on June 14, 2010. The hearing date was July 21, 2010. Service was made by posting on July 7, 2010, and no one appeared. The fine certification hearing was September 15, 2010. Service was made via posting on August 8, 2010. No one appeared. The compliance date and fine set was to comply by July 31, 2010, and a fine of $100 a day plus administrative fees of $643.12. The property was last inspected on February 28, 2012, and was found to be in compliance. There were 577 days of non-compliance at $100 a day for a total of$57,700 and administrative fees$634.12 for a total of$58,334.12. Staff recommended the fine be reduced to $5,833.41, plus administrative fees. Judge Zalman stated for the record this case, the reduction included the administrative fees. She noted the reductions are at 11% or 12% plus the fees.. Case No.: 10-3542 John W. Fields, Jr. Property Address: 311 Ocean Parkway Type of Property: Non Homesteaded Property Violation(s): CO CH 15, SEC 15.120 (D) 1, INC. Property must be kept mowed and free of loose trash and debris Officer Hart presented the case as noted above. The notice of violation date was December 9, 2010. The hearing date was February 16, 2011. Notice of the hearing was via posting on January 31, 2011, and no one appeared. The fine certification hearing date was April 11, 2011. No one appeared. The hearing notice was via posting on April 5, 2011. The compliance date and fine was February 26, 2011, and a fine of$200 a day and administrative fees of $634.12. The property was last inspected on February 28, 2012, and was in compliance having 367 days of non-compliance. The current fine is $73,400 plus administrative fees of $634.12, totaling $74,034.12. Staff recommended a reduced fine of $7,403.41 and administrative fees. Judge Zalman spoke about the reductions and noted that all of the recommendations totaled $17,413. She inquired about the history of the property. Ms. Nunez stated that they purchased the property at the end of 2018. It was an abandoned lot and it was a mess. She said that since then, there was no issue, they cleaned it up to build an affordable home. She said all of the liens are over 15 years old from the prior owner. She said the prior owner was not aware of the liens and they are now trying to sell the house. She did not know the value of the home and she found out about the municipal liens, which they paid totaling $23K, for lot mowing fees and other prior cases. She pointed out that there are no reductions for municipal liens and that she had a spreadsheet of all they invested and photos of the current state of the home. 16 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Judge Zalman had a brief discussion of the reduction amounts. Officer Hart commented he was fine with the reduced amounts. Ms. Nunez said that she did not anticipate paying over 5% and all the fees were about $170K to $175K for everything. She said that given that they paid the $23K last month, the hope was to not pay over 5%. She clarified that there were 12 municipal liens for trash and debris removal, lot mowing liens, and a demolition, when the City had an abatement. Judge Zalman made the following rulings per each case. #28, Case No.: 06-1046 was reduced to $1,000 #29, Case No.: 08-2340 was reduced to $1,500 #30, Case No.: 08-3861 was reduced to $1,000 #31, Case No.: 10-1785 was reduced to $3,500 #32, Case No.: 10-3542 was reduced to $3,700.35 Judge Zalman recommended writing one check with the last four digits of each case number in the memo for $10,700.35 including administrative fees since they had just paid a very large amount. Case No.: 25-415 Bittencourt Marcondes Property Address: 624 S Seacrest Boulevard Type of Property: Single-family Non-homesteaded Violation(s): CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1 CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D)1.d , CH 20 SEC 20-6, LDR CH 2 ART 4. SEC 2.8.2 Repair wood fence, Permit may be needed. Sod or seed dead areas and swale. Permit needed for pavers. Trailer must be parked on a hard surface or behind the front roof line Officer Guillaume presented the case as noted above.. The case arose from a citizen's complaint. The initial inspection date was March 7, 2025. The owner is not a repeat violator, Courtesy notice was sent giving 30 days to correct the violation. The green card was signed May 30,2025. The property was last inspected on June 11, 2025. Staff recommends a compliance date of July 22, 2025, and a fine of $100 a day and administrative fees of$384.12. Judge Zalman noted the owner was not present and agreed to the staff recommendation. Case No.: 24-3341 Flores Ivan J Property Address: 3169 E. Palm Drive 17 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Type of Property: Single family homesteaded Violation(s): City Hall 15 SEC 15-120(D01.d Sod all bare areas on the lawn and swale. Officer Allen presented the case as noted above. The case arose from a routine inspection on December 16, 2024. The owner is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was sent January 28, 2025, giving 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified May 28, 2025. Notice was posted on the property on June 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 16, 2025, and the violations still exist. Staff recommends a The compliance date and fine of July 22, 2025, and a fine of $75 and administrative fees of $384.12. Judge Zalman noted the owner was not present and agreed with the recommendations. Case No.: 25-184 Camarata Joseph J Property Address: 19 Lawrence Lake Drive Property Type: Violation(s): CO City Hall 10 sec 10-56D Replace pool screens in disrepair. Officer Bien-Amie presented the case as noted above. He said the magistrate hearing was April 16, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was April 30, 2025, and a fine of$150 a day and administrative fees of$384.12. Notice was posted on the property and in City Hall on June 4, 2025, and the violation still exists. The property was last inspected on June 11, 2025, having 49 days of non-compliance at $150 a day. The City abated the violation and the pool abatement charge was $1,200. The other violations are still existing. Judge Zalman certified the continuing daily fine of$150 a day, the administrative fees of $384.12, and reimbursement fees for the pool abatement costs of$1,200. Case No.: 23-3345 Mercier Beverly K Property Address: 115 SW 4th Street Property Type: Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15-120€2.c Repair windows/patio door screens in disrepair. Install missing window screens. Officer Vasquez presented the case as noted above. The Magistrate hearing was held on April 16, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by May 20, 2025, and a fine of$75 a day. Notice was posted on the property and in City Hall on June 5, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 9, 2025, and the violation 18 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 still exists, having 28 days of non-compliance. She said that the owner came to City Hall to put it on the record, that she now understands what is occurring and she will attempt to correct it. Judge Zalman noted that the owner was not present. She entered an order to certify the fine, the violation still exists and $384.12 is due. Case No.: 24-2053 Beyer Lester C Jr. Property Address: 431 SW 3rd Ave Property Type: Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1.e. Maintain lawn. Grass should not exceed 12 inches. Officer Vasquez presented the case as noted above. She said that the Magistrate Hearing was held on January 15, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by February 28, 2025 and a fine of $150 a day plus administrative fees.. Notice was posted on the property and a t City Hall on June 5, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 9, 2025, and the violations were corrected on March 5, 2025. She requested including the certified lot mowing abatement costs of $285 plus the 25 days of non-compliance at $150 a day plus the administrative fees of$384.12. The daily fine stopped on June 26, 2025. The reason the days are the way it was because she read the dates incorrectly last time. Judge Zalman stated that she was entering an order certifying the fine of $3750, plus $285, plus the administrative fees of $384.12 and that it is complied now. Case No.: 24-2866 James Issac Property Address: 215 NW 7th Court Property Type: Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1 CO CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1.a Trim tree overhang from street, remove outside storage Officer Rivera stated that the Magistrate Hearing was held on March 19, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by April 22. 2025, and a fine of $75 a day, plus administrative fees. Notice was posted on the property and City Hall on June 3, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 13, 2025, and the violation still exists having 57 days of non-compliance with the fine continuing to accrue. He said that in discussion, the owner does not seem motivated or concerned. He only removed the truck. Judge Zalman certified the fine. 19 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Case No.: 25-266 Exsorro One Inc Property Address: 415 SE 5th Ave Property Type: Violation(s) CH 10 sec 10-56 H. Remove or relocated bees Officer Guillaume presented the case as noted above. The Magistrate Hearing was on April 16, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by April 25, 2025, and a fine of $250 a day, plus administrative fees of $384.12. Notice of the hearing was by posting on May 27, 2025. The property was last inspected on May 8, 2025, and the violation was corrected having 14 days of non-compliance at $250 a day. He requested a certification of he bee abatement costs of $285 along with the daily fine of $250 a day and administrative fees of $384.12. He said that the daily fine stopped accruing on May 8, 2025. Judge Zalman certified $3,500, plus $285, plus $384.12 for fees and costs. Case No.:24-1180 Jean Pierre Peterly & Tashina Nelson Property Address: 2720 NW 2nd Street Property Type: Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (d) CO CH 15 SEC 15-120(d) 1.d. Install required four inch address numbers on structure on contrasting colors. Sod bare spots including swale Officer Allen presented the case as noted above. The Magistrate Hearing was on November 20, 2024, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by December 4, 2024, and a fine of $75 a day, plus administrative fees. Notice was by posting the property on June 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 16, 2025, and the violations still exist, having 176 days of non compliance, with the fine continuing to accrue, plus administrative fees. Judge Zalman noted that the owner was not present and she agreed to certify the fine. Case No.: 24-2610 Allen David B Property Address: 2740 NW 2nd Street Property Type: Violation(S): CH 13 SEC 13-7 Inc. CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1.a CH13 SEC 13-16 CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1.b CH 15 ART 9 15-120(E)2.c. 20 Hearing Minutes Community Standards Special Magistrate Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida June 18, 2025 Business Tax Receipt and Certificate of Use needed for rental property. Remove all outside storage from property, repair fence install screens Officer Allen presented the case as noted above. He said that the Magistrate Hearing was on February 19, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by March 25, 2025, and a fine of$75 a day plus administrative fees. He said service was the signed green card on June 2, 2025. The property was last inspected on June 16. 2025, and the violations still exist having 85 days of non-compliance. Judge Zalman noted the property owner was not present and she certified the fine. Tanya Guim, Community Standards Associate Administrative Supervisor, stated that staff is requesting the lien order for the below case be rescinded due to it being cited incorrectly. Staff received an email from the Building Department with a prior date saying the property was in compliance. Instead of complying the case, they certified the fines, so staff is requesting the order be rescinded so staff can release the lien. Case No.: 24-1424 Property Address: 714 Presidential Drive. Judge Zalman stated per the City request, they put into evidence they received corn that the violation was in fact cured. The communication was found and therefore she agreed to the recommendation to rescind the Order imposing lien dated April 18, 2025, which will then close this matter. She noted the communication was prehearing and the case was moot from the beginning therefore she will release the lien and all costs associated There being no further business before the Court, Judge Zalman adjourned the hearings at 11:38 a.m. aatiu Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 21