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Minutes 07-16-2025 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CODE ENFORCEMENT/LIEN REDUCTION HEARINGS HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVE. BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M. PRESENT: Hilary Zalman, Esquire, Community Standards Special Magistrate Candice Stone, Community Standards Director Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor 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, Outreach Coordinator Emmanuel Rivera, Community Standards Specialist Luney Guillaume, Community Standards Specialist Marcus Allen, Community Standards Specialist Johnathon Burson, Community Standards Officer Felipe Sangiorgi, Building 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. I. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF WITNESS Community Standards Associate, Isis Sablon, administered an oath to all those intending to testify. II. CHANGES TO AGENDA III. NEW BUSINESS Case No. 25-813 First Financial Plaza Condo Property Address: 639 E. Ocean Avenue Type of Property: Commercial Property Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2(A) 2, Obtain Permit for Stucco on soffit side and others. Red Tagged Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Luney Guillaume, Community Standards Specialist, presented the case and stated the case was a red tag. The initial inspection date was April 21, 2025, and thirty days was given to comply. The green card was signed June 25, 2025. The property was last inspected was July 4, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 15, 2025, and a fine of $100 a day, plus administrative fees of $384.12. The Building Inspector, Felipe Sangiorgi, stated it is not a safety violation, the façade needs to be maintained, per Code, but there are hanging wires that could be considered a safety hazard. Chris Brevia, authorized agent for First Financial Plaza, stated that he had provided a notarized statement at the last hearing authorizing him to speak. He explained that this case is intertwined with the building recertification and that this is delayed. He said that he has paperwork from a year ago that denied them a permit to work on routine stucco because it was not being done through the building recertification process. He said that the building recertification inspection was done over a year ago, and they complied nearly a year ago, but this was not on there, so he was unsure why the permit was denied. He stated the wires referenced in the violation are data cables and the roof was being done when the officer saw the wires. He commented that the roof was the major structural issue, and the cables should already be gone. Mr. Sangiorgi commented that there is a plan review cycle open that he received from him and it currently is disapproved. He said that when the plan review cycle is fully complied, the permit will be issued. He said that the recertification is separate and that it needs to be discussed with the building official. He said that there are comments in the plan review cycle, on the actual permit number that had the plan review where the comments explained why the plans were disapproved. Mr. Brevia stated that was not on the email. Judge Zalman stated that the issue is Mr. Brevia is stating he cannot do any work until the recertification is in process. She stated that something may be missing that needs to be resubmitted. Mr. Brevia said the document denies him a permit because of the building certification process. Decision Judge Zalman suggested Mr. Brevia speak with the building department. She set a compliance deadline of August 15, 2025, and then he should apply for a written extension. She set the fine at $100 a day and that $384 is assessed for today's hearing. She said that he will receive an order in a few weeks. Case No. 25-611 SAB Boynton Holdings LLC Property Address: 2298 N. Congress Avenue Type of Property: Commercial Property 2 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Property Violation(s): LDR CH 4, ART 3, SEC 11 — Repair parking lot apron at Congress Avenue entrance. Permit may be required. Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime, Community Standards Specialist, presented the case which, was a City Department referral. The Respondent is not a repeat violator, and the violations are not a health and safety hazard. The initial inspection date was March 31, 2025, and written notice was sent on April 2, 2025, giving 30 days to correct the violation. Certified mail was sent on June 10, 2025, and notice was posted on the property and at City Hall on July 1, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 10, 2025. He commented that staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, and a fine of $75 a day, plus administrative fees of$384.12. Daniel Mina, of Polla Tropical, a tenant, was present, and requested an additional 30 days to pull a permit for the concrete apron. He said they completed the other half of the repairs and said that notice to the property owner was sent to the business address in Canada and he did not receive it, but as the tenant, his lease requires him to make the repairs. He reported that they started the bid process, and the two contractors understand the need to submit the permit application timely. Staff had no objections to the extension to September 19, 2025, and the administrative fees of$384.12. Decision Judge Zalman agreed with the staff recommendation and the extension. She said that an order will be sent giving until September 19, 2025, to correct the violation and the fine is $75 a day plus administrative fees of$384.12. Case No. 25-998 Williams Lenora Property Address: 220 NW 20th Court Type of Property: Single-family Non-Homestead Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A, Remove outside storage including carport and back yard; CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B, Weed all fences on the property, including fence in the backyard; LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2, Obtain permit for framed walls built, creating additional rooms, permit required, red tagged. CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (E), Interior and equipment therein shall be maintained, structurally sound and in a clean and sanitary condition; CO CH 10 SEC 10-59 (C), Secure mechanical equipment, such as A/C window units. 3 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Officer Bien-Aime presented the case which arose from a complaint. The initial inspection date was May 5, 2025, for the above violations. The Respondent is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was sent May 7, 2025, giving 10 days to correct the violations. Certified mail was sent on June 6, 2025. Notice was posted on the property and at City Hall on July 1, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 14, 2025, and all of the violations remain. The violation is a health and safety hazard. Staff recommended a compliance date of July 20, 2025, a fine of$150 a day, and administrative fees of $384.12. Lenora Williams was present with Gilbert Derose, the property manager. Ms. Williams advised that the storage is all cleaned out. Officer Bien-Aime commented that this was a referral from the Police Department and that everything has to go as this is hurricane season. He explained what has to be removed. The complaint was people were living in the RV and there is an ac unit on the RV. He explained that the RV does not have a valid tag. Mr. Derose stated that they are in the process of getting the tag. Officer Bien-Aime said that if the RV has a valid tag, people can be there. He said that he has gone to the property numerous times, but he is not a building inspector. He said that when the Police came it was noted that it is a three bedroom house converted to 7 bedrooms, and a building inspector red tagged them based on the pictures provided, which was why the violation was added to the notice. Judge Zalman recommended they go to the building Department to ensure what needed to be done and see if a permit is needed. She said that if they need a permit, they can ask for a written extension for that issue before July 30, 2025. Saleica Brown, Development Services Division Director, stated that they oversee the Business Licensing and building permit processes. She said that the property was red tagged by a multi-disciplinary building inspector, under statute, and when they pull the permits, they will be assessed four times the fee, per state Statute and that they will revoke the Business Tax Receipt for the rental property as there are city and state violations with the criminal arrest on the property. She explained that they have to obtain a permit to remove the walls or keep them up and commented if the rental activity remains after the revocation, the City will cite them again, but after the issues are abated, they can reapply, but it was noted that there are three people renting. Mr. Derose said he understands what needs to be done and he reported that all the storage was removed except for the box. He said that the weeding was done. But more needed to be done along on his side of the fence. Judge Zalman repeated that the deadline is July 30, 2025, or a fine of $150 a day and $384.12 in administrative fees. 4 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Candice Stone, Code Enforcement Director, explained that with the Business Tax Receipt license revoked, the tenants have to leave, because it is a health and safety issue and they can return when the permit is obtained. Ms. Williams commented that the criminal activity had to do with a new tenant, and he is gone from the property and there is no continuous criminal activity. Ms. Brown said that is a separate order and the revocation will be done because the Code prohibits subleasing or renting rooms in any manner. Judge Zalman said that they will get a separate order regarding the revocation of the Business Tax Receipt She said that the other items are the violations before her. She said to speak with the Building Department and Code Enforcement about what she is and is not allowed to do. Decision Judge Zalman assessed a compliance date of July 30, 2025, administrative fees of $384.12, and said that if they need an extension for the permit, they should file a written request, and the RV has to go, as it is not tagged. Case No. 24-3304 Patricia Haynes Property Address: 2755 NW 2nd Street Type of Property: Single-Family Homestead Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B Repair fence, permit may be required. Marcus Allen, Community Standards Specialist, presented the case which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 10, 2024. The Respondent is not a repeat violator. Initial notice was sent on January 30, 2025, giving 30 days to correct the violation. Certified mail was sent on June 6, 2025, and notice was posted on the property on June 26, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 15, 2025. The violation is not a health or safety hazard. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, and a fine of$75 a day, plus $384.12 in administrative fees. Ms. Haynes said she put the fence up two or three times, but trucks keep backing up and knocking it down. She also said that there is a tree by the gate that the children hide behind to have fun at night and the fence never stays up. Discussion followed that it is a repair issue, but she said that she does not have the funds so she keeps trying to reinforce the fence. She said that she needs at least 30 days and her estimate to repair the fence was $600. It was noted that if she changed the style of the fence, she will need a permit, so she keeps buying steel posts to keep what she has up. 5 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Officer Allen asked how much time she would need to get an entirely new fence. Ms. Haynes did not want to remove the fence. When it was down, people hide stuff in her yard. She will ask for help from her daughter to do a section at a time. She said that she can try within the next two months to buy a section at a time. She tries to reinforce wood fence with steel posts. Officer Allen thought the best thing to do was to remove the fence and no permit is needed to remove the fence. Decision Judge Zalman stated that she should repair or remove the fence by September 30, 2025, or a fine of$75 a day will be incurred, as well as administrative fees of$384.12. Ms. Stone clarified that string pipes are not a proper repair for a fence repair, if they cannot properly repair it, they should use a contractor, and she will not need a permit to do one or two section. She will need 2x4 and new panels to be nailed in to stand and survive a bump. She said In 60 days and making progress, she should contact the Code Officer for an extension. Judge Zalman said that they can give her an extension if she needs so she does not get fine Case No. 24-563 Tetterton Madeline Property Address: 112 SW 5th Avenue Type of Property: Single-family Non-homestead Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A; remove outsie storage; CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D Sod or seed bare areas on lawn to maintain green appearance; LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2 Remove carport enclosure or obtain permit for enclosure Emily Vasquez, Community Standards Outreach Manager, presented the case, which arose from a routine inspection on March 6, 2024, for the above violations. The Respondent is not a repeat violator. Initial contact was made on March 7, 2024, via a doorhanger giving 30 days to correct the violation. Notice was sent certified mail on May 28, 2025, and the green card was signed on June 9, 2025. The Respondent has been in contact with the officer and the owner is trying to mediate the matter. The last inspection was July 10, 2025, and the violations are not a health and safety issue. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, a fine of $100 a day and administrative fees of $384.12. It was noted a permit is not required to remove the carport. 6 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Ms. Tetterton stated that they laid seed and the grass starts to grow back and when they place bulk items roadside, the crane picks up the grass with the items. She said she will place bulk items on her driveway and noted that it is expensive to sod. Judge Zalman commented they cannot store items there. Ms. Vasquez said that the carport has stuff in It and the owner is trying to correct it. Decision Judge Zalman said that if the enclosure is removed, any storage there will have to be removed. If the enclosure is permitted, she can store items. She noted that permits can take 30 days, and they can grant an extension. She said that she has to address the sod, storage or obtain a permit, and if not, all has to go. She said the fine is $100 a day and there are $ 384.12 for administrative fees. Case No. 25-770 DG Pelican Point LLC Property Address: 407 SW 1st Court Type of Property: Multi-Family home Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC, Certificate of Occupancy and Use and Business Tax Receipt is required for Rental; CO CH 13 SEC 13-16, Apply for and pass inspection for COU and Business Tax Receipt; CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (E); Repair and Remove all water Damage Material on the property. Permit may be required. Ms. Guim noted that there are three more cases and a fine certification. The first case is the regular case. Ms. Vasquez presented the case which arose from a citizen complaint for the above violation. The initial inspection date was April 15, 2025, for the above noted violations. The Respondent is not a repeat violator. Written notice was sent on April 21, 2025, giving 15 days to correct the violation. Certified Mail was sent May 13, 2025, and notice was posted on the property and City Hall on July 1, 2025. The Building Official, John Kuntzman, and she met with the homeowner and explained what had to be done because the water damage was so severe and the tenant was on the premises. She reported that this is a health and safety violation. Staff recommended a compliance date of July 30, 2025, and a fine of$150 a day and administrative fees of$384.12. 7 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Gary Pache, representing Pelican Point said that he thought Unit 407 was already taken care of and said that there were several inspections called in, which he believed were to take place the next day. Ms. Vasquez said that as far as she saw in SAGES no permit was applied for the work done. She said that work was done but no permit was called, which was what Mr. Kuntzman informed him about. Decision Judge Zalman said that they need to pull a permit and have it inspected. She gave a compliance date of July 30, 2025, for the permit and said he can apply for an extension in writing, and that an order will be sent saying he had until July 30, 2025, to close it out, or a fine of$150 a day will apply, plus the administrative fees of$384.12. The following three cases were presented together and then orders entered: Case No. 24-3300 DG Pelican Point LLC Property Address: 200 SW 3rd Avenue Type of Property: Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16, Apply for and pass inspection for COU and BTR for rental; CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Certificate of Use and Occupancy, and BTR is required for Rental Ms. Vasquez presented the case and said the original magistrate hearing was April 16, 2025. The Respondent did appear and the compliance date and fine was to comply by May 20, 2025, and a fine of$150 a day and administrative fees. Service was via a signed green card on June 23, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 14, 2025, having 56 days of non-compliance. Case No. 24-3301 DG Pelican Point LLC Property Address: 202 SW 3RD Avenue Type of Property: Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16, Apply for and pass inspection for COU and BTR for rental; CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Certificate of Use and Occupancy, and BTR is required for Rental Ms. Vasquez stated the Magistrate Hearing was April 16, 2025, and the Respondent appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by May 20, 2025, and a fine of $150 a day. Service was via the green card signed on June 23, 2025, and the property 8 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 was last inspected on July 14, 2025. The violations still exist having 56 days of non- compliance at $150 a day, plus administrative fees of$384.12 Case No. 24-3302 DG Pelican Point LLC Property Address: 204 SW 3RD Avenue Type of Property: Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16, Apply for and pass inspection for COU and BTR for rental; CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 Certificate of Use and Occupancy, and BTR is required for Rental Ms. Vasquez presented the case, which was heard on April 16, 2025. The Respondent appeared. The compliance date for the first Board order was to comply by May 20, 2025, and the violations were corrected. The compliance date for the second Board order was to comply by June 1, 2025, and the fine was $150 a day. Service was via green card signed on June 23, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 14, 2025, and the violations still exist pertaining to Board Ordre #2. There are 54 days of non-compliance at $150 a day for Board Order 1 that complied as of July 14, 2025. Judge Zalman asked if Board Order 1 had 54 days of non-compliance. Ms. Vasquez confirmed it did. Ms. Vasquez said there are 44 days of non-compliance with a fine continuing to accrue of $150 a day for Board Order#2, plus administrative fees of $384.12. Mr. Pache said that the client purchased the proper in October 2024. They did a lien searches and nothing came up, but since owning, there have been issues. He said that they are questioning the issues and the units were occupied at the time of sale. He questioned if there are annual or renewal inspections as the units were bought in bulk so there should have been some notice of compliance or lack of, and there were no current liens or violations. He said at some point the units were inspected and the condition of the units didn't all come to this point within eight months. Pat Hart, Code Enforcement Supervisor, stated that there are liens on the property and that there may have been over 100 violations over the past six or seven years and it was a continuous issue. It should show on the public record and they had gone through the lien reduction process. Ms. Vasquez said that when talking about yearly inspections, the prior owner applies for a Business Tax Receipt. There is nothing in the Ordinance that requires the units to be reinspected every year. They just have to renew the Business Tax Receipt. She said that each parcel control number has to have an active license. Decision Judge Zalman said regarding Case #22 (24-3300) the violation still exists with 56 days of non-compliance which is still accruing at $150 a day, until he contacts the officer to say it 9 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 complied. She certified the fine on that one and said that she assumed he will apply for a lien reductions for all of these. Mr. Pache said that the client had over 30 inspections and it has not passed one yet. Judge Zalman stated that when they come for a lien reduction, he should bring expenses for the repairs and a time line of the work done. Decision Judge Zalman certified, for Case #23 (24-3301) the fine of $150 a day having 56 days of non-compliance, which is still accruing, and $384.12 was assessed and not yet paid. Ms. Guim explained how payment of the administrative fees could be made. Judge Zalman commented on Case #24 (24-3302) that Board Order 1 complied after 54 days, at $150 a day, which will be certified. She said that the 2nd Board Order still exists, accruing at $150 a day for 44 days. Ms. Vasquez said that the second Board Order pertained to the Business Tax Receipt, the Certificate of Use, and the $384.12. It was explained they will need inspections. Judge Zalman stated that for each case, administrative fees of $384.12 are due. Case No. 24-3068 Jabr Kamal Property Address: 203 NE 11th Avenue Type of Property: Single-family Non-Homestead Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Certificate of Use and Occupancy, and Business Tax Receipt; CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 Apply for and pass inspection for COU and BTR Officer Rivera presented the case which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 8, 2024, regarding the above violations. The initial notice was issued on November 13, 2024, giving 30 days. Service was via Certified mail sent on June 11, 2025. Notice was posted on the property and City Hall on June 4, 2025. He stated that there were multiple conversations with the owner and an extension was granted. The property last inspected on July 9, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, a fine of $75 a day, and payment of administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. He noted that the Respondent has to pass the Business Tax Receipt and Certificate of Use inspection, and it is not scheduled. He said that some violations on the exterior were being worked on. Officer Rivera explained what needed to be done and said he could provide a copy of the list to Mr, Kamal. 10 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Mr. Jabar said that he was not aware of all that had to be done, and he can contact him to receive it and discuss it. He also advised that he never received anything about the case. Officer Rivera stated a courtesy notice was sent in November. Decision Judge Zalman entered an Order giving until August 19, 2025, and a fine of $75 a day, plus $384.12 in fees and costs. Case No. 25-304 Deale Leroy Estate Property Address: 304 NW 8th Avenue Type of Property: Single-family Non-homestead Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (E) 2 B Maintain exterior building, Repair roof and damage section of shed. Permit may be required Officer Rivera presented the case as noted above which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was March 18, 2025. The initial notice was sent on March 24, 2025, giving 30 days. Service was via certified mail on June 6, 2025, and was posted on the property and at City Hall on June 24, 2025. He said he had a discussion with the owner, and there has been no contact in over a month. The property was last inspected on July 11, 2025. The property is not a health and safety violation. Staff recommends and compliance date of August 19, 2024, a fine of $75 a day, and administrative fees of $384.12 Crystal Deale was present and stated her father is the owner and he is deceased. She requested an extension. She said that August 19, 2025, is not enough time to correct the violations and she asked for two or three months because she did not know she needed a permit. She said that the pool and gutters have been corrected. Officer Rivera had no objection to giving an extension on the shed to September 19, 2025. Decision Judge Zalman stated that if she applied for permit, she should contact Code to get a written extension. She granted the extension and explained how to proceed, and noted that she needs the $384.12 administrative fees paid. Case No. 25-505 Floyd Tydarus & Destiny Straghn Property Address: 225 NW 10th Avenue Type of Property: Single-family Non-homestead 11 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-52 Remove all Inoperable vehicle(s) stored in the backyard. Officer Rivera presented the case, which arose from a routine inspection on March 19, 2025. The initial courtesy notice was sent on March 24, 2025, giving 30 days to correct the violation. Notice was sent via , mail was sent on June 10, 2025, and notice was posted on the property and at City Hall on June 12, 2025. He said that the car belongs to the homeowner, He explained to the homeowner what to do to comply, but there has been no contact since. The property was last inspected on July 11, 2025, and the violation still exists. The violation is not a health and safety violation. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, a fine of $75 a day, and administrative fees of $384.12. Tory Floyd said that the vehicle was hit in the front, but it works, but she cannot afford insurance on two vehicles, so she turned the tag in until she can get around to fix it. She said that the car is not there anymore, it was moved on Thursday or Friday of last week. Officer Riveria said that he will inspect and comply the case if it is gone. Decision Judge Zalman said if she can provide a photo to her by the end of the hearings, she will remove the case, otherwise she has until August 19, 2025, a fine of $75 a day, and administrative fees of$384,12 will be assessed, and she will need a timestamped picture. Case No. 24-1480 James Ganther & Property Address: 403 SW 6th Avenue Type of Property: Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (B) 2, Remove modifications from the swale Ms. Vasquez presented the case. She said the initial hearing was on January 15, 2025, and the Respondent appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by March 3, 2025, a fine of$75 a day, and administrative fees. Notice was posted on the property and at City Hall on June 5, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 10, 2025, and the violation still exists having 134 days of non-compliance at a fine of $75 a day, and administrative fees of$384.12. Mr. Ganther was present and stated that people are driving on his property and that it costs him funds to maintain the property. Judge Zalman stated that it is $75 a day, and he is at $10,050 and that $384.12 was assessed that has not been paid yet. 12 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Ms. Stone said that Mr. Ganther can replace the pyramids in the swale with the round ones and that the City cannot control someone driving on the swale. Ms. Vasquez said that she and Officer Guillaume told him several times he cannot have the pyramids, only the round stones. Mr. Ganther said that he is being bullied and said that until the City addresses it, the pyramids will stay and that he has cameras, and a truck and school buses park in the swale. Ms. Stone commented that Ms. Vasquez can talk to bus drivers not to park on the swale. He said he will put his house up for sale. Judge Zalman noted that there will be a lien on the home. Case No. 24-332 Juanita Boatley Property Address: 1591 NW 3rd Street Type of Property: Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B Sod lawn and swale; LDR CH 2 ART IV 110.10.1 remove window covering; CO CH 10 SEC 10-57 (B), repair electrical issues; CO CH 10 SEC 10-59 (E) Repair electrical issues lighting plumbing systems and fixtures; CO CH 10 SEC 10- 56 (E) Repair interior doors Officer Rivera presented the case and stated the Hearing was held on April 16, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by June 20, 2025, and a fine of$75 a day, plus administrative fees. Service was via posting the property and City Hall on June 30, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 11, 2025, and the violations still exist having 26 days of non-compliance with a fine of$75 a day. Juanita Boatley,\was present with her daughter Felicia Boatley. She said that they moved the truck, cut the grass, they are painting the house, and the window coverings will be done Officer Rivera stated that he inherited the case from a prior officer, which was a referral from the Police Department. She said that she cannot do anything because there is a lien on the house. Judge Zalman stated that when this gets done, they can apply for a lien reduction and provide her with a timeline and what they did. Judge Zalman recommended that they document all they do and work as fast as they can. 13 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Officer Rivera stated he can discuss the matter with her. Decision Judge Zalman certified the fine of $75 a day and the administrative fees of $384.12 to pay and that the Respondent is trying to work on it. Case No. 24-816 Eglise De Dieu Agape Inc Property Address: 560 NW 10th Avenue Type of Property: Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART V SEC 2.A.2 Obtain permit for paving parking lot. Officer Rivera presented the case which was heard on March 19, 2025, and the Respondent appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by May 22, 2025, and a fine of$75 a day, plus administrative fees. Service was via posting the property and at City Hall on June 24, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 11, 2025, having 55 days of non-compliance at $75 a day. Sidney Fleur Dor stated he was the authorized agent. Judge Zalman certified the fine and administrative fees of $384.12. Mr. Fleur Dor stated that they are still working on an engineer to get the permit. Decision Judge Zalman certified the fine and said he can work to get this done and he could apply for a lien reduction. Case No. 24-2917 L & E Boynton Beach LLC Property Address: 100 NE 10th Avenue Type of Property: Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-25 INC Remove outside storage, containers from parking lot. Officer Rivera presented the case, which was heard on April 16, 2025, and no one appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by May 20, 2025, and a fine of $150 a day, plus administrative fees. Service was via posting the property and at City Hall on June 23, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 11, 2025, having 57 days of non-compliance at $150 a day. Paul Milton representing the owner deferred to the tenant, Mr. Fred Miller, District Manager for Dollar General. Mr. Miller said that he has an extra ruck coming to pick up the containers. He said that there has been a lot of growth in that area and there are 14 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 financial struggles. He commented that they have a small backroom and have no room to store. He said that every Monday he has an additional truck come just to pick them up. Judge Zalman certified the fine and said he will get an order in a couple of weeks. Ms. Stone commented that this has been a recurring issue for the last four years. She said that if the Respondent is a repeat violator, the daily fine is higher, and they have to figure out how to keep the items out of the parking lot, because Code gets complaints on it all the time. She said although the store is receiving more products, they have to figure out a way to address the issue. Mr. Milton asked how long they could be out there reasonably. Officer Rivera said that if they are actively doing work because the truck is coming in, that is fine, but once the work is complete, they cannot leave them outside for days. It was noted that some individuals arrived at the hearings. Ms. Sablon administered an oath to those intending to testify. Case No. 24-3108 Juvenal Suarez and Mirenal Suarez Property Address: 197 SE 27th Court Type of Property: Single-family Homestead Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2(A) 2 Remove structure. Obtain Permit for unpermitted structure on the rear side. CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) Install house number visible from the street minimum of four inches in contrast to the background. CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D Sod or seed bare areas on lawn and swale to maintain green appearance Ms. Vasquez presented the case which was a department referral. The initial inspection date was November 13, 2024, for the above violations. The Respondents are not repeat violators. The initial notice was sent on December 6, 2025, giving 30 days to comply. Notice was sent via certified mail on May 30, 2025, and was signed on June 9, 2025. The violation is not a health of safety hazard. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, and a fine of$100 a day plus administrative fees of$384.12. Juvenal Suarez was present. Judge Zalman explained what needed to be done. Mr. Suarez said he went to the City last week. He said he would need a couple of months to take it down or get a permit and he asked for more time. 15 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Judge Zalman advised that when Mr. Suarez was done, he should contact Ms. Vasquez to close the case otherwise a fine will start to accrue. Ms. Vasquez had no objections to giving a few more weeks. Decision Judge Zalman ordered a compliance date of September 1, 2025, a fine of $100 a day, and administrative fees of $384.12. Case No. 25-0351 Hernandez Levy Revocable Living Trust Property Address: 1135 SW 25th Avenue Type of Property: Single family Homestead Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2(A) 2 Obtain demolition permit to remove old structure. Ms. Vasquez presented the case, which arose from a department referral. The initial inspection date was February 27, 2025, regarding a demolition permit. The Respondent is not a repeat violator, nor is the violation a health and safety hazard. The initial notice was sent March 20, 2025, giving 30 days to comply. Service was via certified sent on May 20, 2025. Notice was posted on the property and at City Hall on July 1, 2025. She noted that the demolition permit was applied for yesterday. The property was last inspected on July 10, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, a fine of$100 a day, and administrative fees of $384.12 Isabelle Levy was present and said that the first notice of violation said to remove or obtain a permit. She said she made several visits to the City to see what she could do and she removed it. Ms. Vasquez said the subject structure was supposed to be an outdoor patio, which was enclosed, and when they visited the premises, she was told to cite them the way they did and she removed it. She said when she went back to the Building Department to ensure it would comply, Building advised that she needed a demolition permit, which was why she issued the updated notice of violation and she advised that the Respondent applied for the demolition permit. Ms. Levy stated that thought she had to hire a contractor to pull a permit. Judge Zalman stated that she did all she was supposed to do and is just waiting for a permit. She suggested tabling the matter. Ms. Stone rejected tabling the case as there were ongoing complaints. She said they can give a bit more time, and when the permit is approved, she can have extension. 16 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Ms. Levy commented many of the complaints against her are harassment against her. Mr. Hart said that he has witnessed harassment against the owner, but each time they visited the premises, the complaints are grounded. He said he and the building Official spoke with her and rather than Ms. Levy asking how to get the permit, she asked how to circumvent it, rather than find the solution, which was part of the problem. Decision Judge Zalman gave Ms. Levy to September 19, 2025, to comply, and said if something comes up, contact Ms. Vasquez to apply for a written extension. She ordered a fine of $100 a day and $384.12 in administrative fees. Ms. Levy said she was not trying to circumvent. Case No. 24-2990 Eglise Assemblee Evangelique Property Address: 1115 N Federal Highway Type of Property: Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A Remove outside storage and trash; CO CH 10 SEC 10-52 Remove inoperable vehicle(s); CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D Sod or seed bare areas on lawn and swale to maintain green appearance; CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) Remove storage containers in the parking lot Officer Rivera presented the case as noted above. The case was heard on April 16, 2025, and the Respondent appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by May 5, 2025, and a fine of $75 a day Notice was via posting the property and at City Hall on June 24, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 11, 2025, having 57 days of non- compliance with the fine accruing at $75 a day for Board Order#1. Officer Rivera presented the case which was heard on April 16, 2025. The compliance date and fine was June 20, 2025. The fine proposed per day was $75 a day and administrative fees. The property was last inspected on July 11, 2025, and the violations still exist having 26 days of non-compliance at $75 a day. Nicholson Jean Louis was present. Judge Zalman reviewed there are two Board orders and the violations. Mr. Jean Louis said they took care of garbage and pile, but they still have two storage containers. It is a church and they need storage. 17 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Judge Zalman said for the 1st Order, he should contact Officer Rivera to close out the order Decision Judge Zalman noted that the 2nd Order is being worked on and said that $384.12 is due. She certified both Board Orders and the fines will stop accruing when the Officer confirms the violations were corrected and he will close the cases and he can apply for a lien reduction hearing. Case No. 25-238 Clay Brenda Property Address: at 404 NW 8th Ave Type of Property: Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 Apply for and pass inspection for Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt for home rental; LDR CH 3 ART V SEC 3 (C) Uses Permitted in a Zoning District. Stop all mechanical work on the property. Officer Rivera presented the case as noted above. The case was heard on May 21, 2025, and the Respondent appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply May 30, 2025, and fine of $250 a day and administrative fees. Service was via posting on the property and City Hall on June 24, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 11, 2025, and the violations were corrected. There were 42 days of non-compliance. The administrative fees were not paid. Aaron Clay was present and stated his mother lives on the premises and he is lives there as well. She said that the violation complied and is closed, but $10,500 is due and $384.12 needs to be paid. She said they can come back and apply for Lien Reduction Hearing. She gave the next steps and said she will get an Order in the mail saying fine is Certified. She said to apply for the lien reduction, she should contact Code Enforcement and they will advise and that they will get an Order in the mail saying the fine is certified at $10,500. She said he could speak with the Code Officer, but could not speak to the court because he was not authorized to do so. Mr. Clay objected and said he spoke at the last hearing about the matter and he was not informed of this then. He said they did what they were told. Mr. Clay said the reason why they are here is because of mechanical work, and his trailer was parked on the side of the road. He was told if they stop the mechanical work and put the trailer in the yard, they would be fine and he called Officer Rivera to come by when it was done. He said that when Officer Rivera came by, he left a note the trailer had to be on concrete. He contended that they did not specify that at the last hearing, He said that the vehicles are his personal vehicles and one can see the trailer was on concrete and 18 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 has been for the longest time. He said that his mother left to go back to Jupiter and was not aware they were in non-compliance because they did what they were told to do. Judge Zalman commented he can discuss this at a lien reduction hearing, but the point was a violation had occurred. Officer Rivera said that during his last inspection, he said that he had other vehicles parked there in disrepair with storage in them and were being worked on and the trailer was elsewhere. He said he explained that to comply, he had to remove that stuff and put the trailer in there, remove the tools, equipment or anything or anyone doing anything to cars, which was why it complied at the last inspection, but prior to that, it was not complied. He said that this was explained to both of them several times and he has had numerous conversations with the mother who owns the property. Judge Zalman said saying that all he says it is true, the vehicles did not have tags and were in violation of the Code and he had a violation he had to correct. The issue is how many days was there a violation or not and she said that it could be discussed at a lien reduction because he was going to have a lien. He disagreed and said the Officer did not provide clear instruction the violations were corrected. Ms. Stone stated that the reinspection showed there was still evidence of ongoing mechanical work and she said that after that hearing, she still received complaints work was being done on the weekends. She said that staff will check the premises on the weekends and if work is ongoing, the case will be brought in immediately, there will not be a chance to comply and there will be daily fines. She clarified this was a fine certification hearing, not to challenge the violation. Judge Zalman said that the photos are dated and when he returns for lien reduction, he should bring her the approximate date when this was done. If he would have been told the trailer could not be on the grass. Manny there was a vehicle on the trailer and he did not comply and he should have called. Decision Judge Zalman certified the fine and commented he will apply for the lien reduction. Lien Reductions Case No.: 23-1536 Mustafa M. Gowad Property Location: 416 NE 12th Avenue. Type of Property: Non-Homestead Property Violation(s): CO City Hall SEC 13-7 Inc.: Certificate of Use needed for rental property, Apply 19 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 for and pass inspection with the Building Department; CO CH 13 SEC 13-1:Active Business Tax Receipt needed for rental property. Apply for and pass Inspection with the Building Department; CO CH SEC 1-120 (D)1.b.: Pressure clean driveway; CO CH 15 SEC 15-120(D) 1.h,:Trim dead palm fronds and remove vegetation debris; CO CH 10 SEC 15- 120(E)2.c.: Replace missing crawl space screens; LDR CH 2 ART 4 SEC 2.a.2: Permit required for fence installation. Contact the Building Department Angela Neely, Code Enforcement Supervisor, presented the case. The notice of violation date was August 2, 2023, for the above listed violations. The case was heard on October 18, 2023, and the owner appeared. Certified mail was sent on September-21, 2023. The fine certification hearing date was February 21, 2024, and no one appeared. Service was via Certified Mail January 10, 2024. The compliance date set by the Magistrate on December 21, 2023, was $100 a day, plus administrative fees of $384.12. The property was inspected and came into compliance on January 31, 2024, having 40 days of non- compliance at $100 a day and administrative fees of $384.12. The administrative fees were paid on December 4, 2023. The fine is $4K. Staff recommended a reduction to $800. Mustafa Gowad was present and said that he was fine with the reduction to $800. Decision Judge Zalman explained he had 90 days to pay the reduction amount after approval from the City Commission. She said that Ms. Guim will notify him via email how to proceed Case 23-80 Sidena & Elinor Bien-Amie Property Location: 639 W Ocean Avenue Property Type: Non-Homesteaded Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120(D)1.b, Repair, reseal asphalt driveway; CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 D, install four-inch house number. CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1.a. remove outside storage, CO CH 15 SEC 15- 120(D)1.d, sod all bare areas on lawn and swale, CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC. and CO CH 13 SEC 13-16, COU and Business Tax Receipt needed for rental 20 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 property, apply for and pass inspection from the Building Department Pat Hart, Code Enforcement Supervisor, presented the case. The notice of violation date was February 14, 2023. The case was heard March 20, 2024, and the owner appeared. Service was via posting on February 14, 2024. The fine certification hearing date was July 17, 2024, and the owner appeared. Service was via posting on June 28, 2024, and the compliance date and fine was to comply by May 23, 2024, and the fine was $75 a day and administrative fees of $384.12. The property was last inspected on June 28, 2024, and it complied, having 35 days of non-compliance at $75 a day and $384.12 in administrative fees. He stated the total fine was $2,625. Plus $384.12 in admin fees for 3,009.12. Staff recommended a reduction to $601.82 and administrative fees. Sinead Bien-Aime was present. Judge Zalman commented that the City recommends a reduction of the fine from $3009.12 to $601.82. Eddie Bien-Aime, the son of Mr. Sinead Bien-Aime was present with his father to speak on his behalf. He requested the fine be further reduced and he explained that they had to maintain the garden and yardwork and the backyard, plus the inside of the home. He explained they were trying to remove the lien and they spent $30K to fix the violations and the new concrete. He requested a reduction to $400. Decision Judge Zalman suggested a reduction to $451.37, which Sinead Bien-Aime agreed too. She explained that he had 90 days to pay, and he would receive the order in the mail. Judge Zalman recessed the hearings for a short break at 11:52 a.m. and reconvened the hearings at 11:56 a.m. Case No.24-1099 at 191 SE 27th Avenue was removed due to improper notice. Case No. 25-658 at 1590 NW 2nd Lane was removed. Case No. 24-1663 910 SW 27th Way LLC Property Address: 910 SW 27th Way Type of Property: Single family Non homestead Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) Install four- inch house number visible from the street in contrasting color, paint fascia; CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A, Remove outside storage including piano. 21 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Ms. Vasquez presented the case as noted above. The case arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was June 26, 2024, for the above violations. The Respondent is not a repeat violator. Initial noticer sent on July 20, 2024, giving 60 days to correct the violations. Service was by certified mail sent on May 28, 2025, and the green card was signed on June 9, 2025. She advised she inherited the case. The violations are not a health and safety hazard. The property was last inspected on July 10, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, and a fine of$75 a day and administrative fees of$384.12. Decision Judge Zalman noted the Respondent was not present and agreed with the recommendation. #6 Case No. 24-2312 Biamberini Hayley Property Address: 213 SW 12th Avenue Type of Property: Single family homesteaded. Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 A 2, Obtain permit for all permitted work including fencing and open air structure/gazebo CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A Remove all outside storage trash debris and miscellaneous items Ms. Vasquez presented the case as noted above, which arose from a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was August 27, 2024. The Respondent is not a repeat violator, and the violation is not a health and safety hazard. Initial notice was sent on August 28, 2024, giving 30 days to correct the violation. Certified mail was sent May 29, 2025, and the green card was signed on June 9, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 10, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 29, 2025, and $100 a day, plus administrative fees of$384.12. No one present agreed Case No. 25-0507 complied. Case No. 24-1898 Eden Enterprises 1 LLC Property Address: 727 SW 25th Avenue Type of Property: Single-family Non homestead Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC; Certificate of Use and Occupancy, and Business Tax Receipt is required for Rental; CO CH 13 SEC 13-16, Apply for and pass inspection for COU and Business Tax Receipt; CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A, 22 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Remove outside storage; CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D Sod or seed bare areas on lawn and swale to maintain green appearance, remove gravel; LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2.A.2 Obtain permit for additional driveway or return to original state; LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2.A.2 Obtain permit for air conditioner and hot water heater. Johnathan Burson, Community Standards Officer, presented the case which arose from a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was July 26, 2025, for the above violations. The Respondent is not a repeat violator. Initial notice was sent on August 1, 2024, giving 60 days to correct the violations. Certified mail was sent on June 12, 2025, and notice was posted on the property and at City Hall on June 25, 2025. He said that there has been no contact with the property owner. The property was last inspected on July 10, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, and a fine of $100 a day, plus administrative fees of$384.12. Decision Judge Zalman noted the Respondent was not present, and agreed to the recommendation. Case No. 25-1401 515 South Federal LLC Property Address: 420 SE 4th Street Type of Property: Multi-family vacant Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D, install sod in yard; LDR CH 2 ART V SEC 11, Repair, reseal and restripe parking lot. Officer Guillaume presented the case for the above violations, which arose from a City referral. The initial inspection date was June 5, 2025, giving 30 days to correct the violations. The Respondent is not a repeat violator. Notice was posted on the property and City Hall on July 1, 2054, and was last inspected on July 11, 2025. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, and a fine of $75 a day and administrative fees of$384.12. Decision Judge Zalman noted the Respondent did not appear and agreed with the recommendation. Case No. 24-3305 RRAH LLC Property Address: 2750 NW 2nd Street 23 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 Type of Property: Single-family Non homestead Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A, Remove outside storage and in carport area; CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D Sod or seed bare areas on lawn and swale to maintain green appearance; CO CH 10 SEC 10- 56 (D), Install house number visible from the street minimum of four inches in contrasting color; CO CH 10 SEC 10-60 (B) Open storm shutters to achieve an unobstructed means of egress; CO CH 13 SEC 13-16, Apply for and pass inspection for COU and Business Tax Receipt; CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Certificate of Use and Occupancy, and Business Tax Receipt is required for Rental Officer Allen presented the case which arose from a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 10, 2024, for the above violations. The initial notice was sent on January 30, 2025, giving 30 days to correct the violation. Service was sent via certified mail on June 6, 2025, and via posting the property on June 26, 2025. The Respondent is not a repeat violator but has done nothing to comply. The property was last inspected on July 15, 2025. The violation is not a health or safety hazard. Staff recommended a compliance date of August 19, 2025, and a fine of $75 a day plus administrative fees of$384.12. Decision, Judge Zalman noted the Respondent was not present and agreed with the recommendation. Case No. 25-259 Hoadley LLC Property Address: 420 Hoadley Road Type of Property: Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2, Obtain permit for door added on second floor above a flat roof at the rear of home, file permit application, secure permits and obtain inspections to close out permit; Red Tagged dated 2-25-25. Officer Bien-Aime presented the case as noted above. The case was heard May 21, 2025, and the Respondent appeared. The compliance date and fine was to comply by May 30, 2025, and a fine of $150, and administrative fees. Notice was via posting the 24 Hearing Minutes Code Enforcement Hearing Boynton Beach, Florida July 16, 2025 property and at City Hall on July 1, 2025. The property was last inspected on July 14, 2025, and the violations still exist having 47 days of non-compliance at $150 a day Decision Judge Zalmon noted the Respondent did not appear and certified the fine. There being no further business, Judge Zalman adjourned the hearings at 12:11 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 25