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Minutes 04-16-2025 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, April 16, 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 Rodney M Patrick, Community Standards Specialist Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor I. CALL TO ORDER Hilary Zalman, Community Standards Special Magistrate, called the Hearings to order at 9:15 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 None IV. NEW BUSINESS Case Hearing Case No. 24-0449 HOLLAND SYDNEY M Property Address: 410 NW 8TH CT Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): LDR CH2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2 Officer Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was February 22, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued February 26, 2024, via written notice, with 60 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on February 3, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall April 4, 2025. Property has applied for permits however permits are in the disapproved status. Property last inspected April 11 , 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Ms. Sydney Holland, respondent, was present. Ms. Holland explained that she has attempted to comply on her own and has sent in the required forms for the permit. She plans on making an appointment with the Building Department to get a better understanding of what is needed. Magistrate Zalman inquired when the disapproval was sent back. Ms. Holland answered that she believes it was last year. Magistrate Zalman inquired how much time the respondent believed she needed to comply, if 60 days was enough to set up a meeting and finish the permit process. Ms. Holland agreed to 60 days. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 20, 2025, or a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-3091 TAYLOR ROLAND E Property Address: 140 NW 21ST AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH10 SEC 10-56 (D) Officer Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 13, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 24, 2024, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on February 4, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall April 4, 2025. Attempts have been made to contact Officer Bien-Aime by the respondent, however violations remain. The property was last inspected April 11 , 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. 2 Mr. Casey Mitchell was present on behalf of respondent. He is the grandson of respondent and he is currently in probate for the property. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the violations. Mr. Mitchell advised that he pressured cleaned the car port the day before. Magistrate Zalman inquired how much time the respondent needed to comply with the violations. Mr. Mitchell answered that we would require 60 days to paint and 30 days for the sod. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the 60-day request. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-3115 FIGUEROA MARIA C Property Address: 1630 NW 3RD LN Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A Officer Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 14, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 14, 2024, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on February 4, 2025. Signed greed card dated February 10, 2025. No attempts have been made to contact the Community Standards Department in reference to these violations. The property was last inspected April 11, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20. 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. 3 Case Hearing Case No. 24-3202 GONZALES JENNIFER Y C & Property Address: 1601 NE 4TH ST Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A Officer Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 26, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 26, 2024, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on March 12, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall April 4, 2025. No attempts have been made to contact Officer Bien-Aime in reference to these violations. The property was last inspected April 12, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Ms. Jennifer Gonzales, respondent, was present. Magistrate Zalman inquired how much time the respondent needed to resolve the violations. Ms. Gonzales asked questions regarding the violations. After receiving answers to her questions, she requested 60 days to comply. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the 60-day request. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 20, 2025, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 25-0039 FLORENIE JACQUES Property Address: 618 SW 3RD AVE Decision The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 25-0184 CAMARATA JOSEPH J Property Address: 19 LAWRENCE LAKE DR 4 Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (C) CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) Officer Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a citizen's complaint. The initial inspection date was February 18, 2025. This is nota repeat violator. The initial notice was issued February 14, 2025, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on March 24, 2025. Date notice was posted at property April 4, 2025. No attempts have been made to contact the Community Standards Department in reference to these violations. The property was last inspected on April 9, 2025. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by April 30, 2025, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Officer Bien-Aime also requested an Abatement Order for the pool. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the Abatement Order and the City's recommendation. Decision Magistrate Zalman approved an Abatement Order and ordered a compliance date of April 30, 2025, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 25-0491 JEFFREY C HESTER Property Address: 58 VISTA DEL RIO Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 4 SEC 4-32 Officer Brandon Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a citizen's complaint. The initial inspection date was March 18, 2025. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued March 18, 2025, via written notice, with 5 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on March 27, 2025. Date notice was posted at property April 3, 2025. Neighbor has signed a nuisance animal affidavit and will testify. The property was last inspected April 11 , 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends immediate compliance and a fine of $150.00 per occurrence, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Officer Bien-Aime also requested a Cease-and-Desist Order. Mr. Jeffrey Hester, respondent, and Mrs. Valery Hester were present. Magistrate Zalman inquired what kind of animal Mr. Hester has. Mr. Hester responded that he has a German Shepherd and that it is a service animal. 5 Mr. Hester explained that his German Shepherd has never been off leash off his property. However, he stated that the neighbor's dog has been on his property off leash. Magistrate Zalman inquired what type of animal his neighbor has. Mr. Hester answered that he believes it is a Shih Tzu. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the nuisance animal affidavit. Mr. Hester explained that what was written is not true. He stated that he has a 10-foot variance behind the fence that is his property. Mrs. Hester explained that their neighbor moved in January of last year and has used the police over a dozen times for issues that are of no concern to the police. Also, the neighbor has filed 36 items with the City of Boynton Beach for just harassment reasons. She is requesting relief from the City for this to stop. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City would like to ask his witness any questions. Officer Bien-Aime asked his witness if he would like to give more information in reference to the complaint. Mr. Mike Kneuer explained that this has been going on for a year. He stated that in February of 2024 animal control provided his neighbors with official notice. He advised that he has numerous time stamped videos of his neighbor's dog off leash running around the property, playing fetch. He provided the dates of each incident. Magistrate Zalman inquired if he had any of the videos and photos with him today. Mr. Kneuer advised he emailed them to Code Compliance however he also has them on his phone. Magistrate Zalman asked if this was a violation of the City Code and Ordinances. Officer Bien-Aime answered that it was a violation, the dog would need to be on a leash if it leaves the property. Mrs. Hester responded that they are responsible for maintaining that property. Additionally, their property does not end at the fence, they have an additional 8 to 10 feet. She informed the Magistrate that their dog was present with them at the hearing. Community Standards Supervisor Patrick Hart explained that the way the code reads is that the dog must be on a leash outside of a contained area. 6 Mr. Hester explained that he has contacted the City numerous times because he would like to resolve the violation however, he gets a different story each time. Magistrate Zalman advised that she appreciates the testimony, the issue is she has no authority to change the code. Magistrate Zalman reviewed a video provided by the neighbor. Magistrate Zalman requested that the code be read again. Officer Bien-Aime read the code as requested. Mrs. Hester explained that her dog is under control: she is a service dog. Mr. Hester stated that there are tasks that she performs that she needs to be off leash. Mr. Hester restated that his neighbor's dog wanders off leash around his property. Magistrate Zalman asked Mr. Kneuer what kind of pets he had. Mr. Kneuer advised what kind of pets he had. Magistrate Zalman inquired if there is any further interpretation on restraint or control. Ms. Liz Roehrich, Animal Cruelty Investigator Boynton Police Department, was present. Ms. Roehrich explained that the entire code was not read by Mr. Bien-Aime, there was an additional sentence. She stated that the real violation was that all dogs, cats, and household pets be securely confined to the owner's real property. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the respondent was willing to extend their fence. Mrs. Hester answered that they were not allowed to because it's the Lake Worth Drainage District, it must stay clear. Ms. Roehrich explained that easements are required to be maintained, however they don't own them. Magistrate Zalman explained that if the Hester's want the German Shepard to run around, it will have to be on a long-extended leash. Mr. Hester advised that she is no longer entering the easement, she stays behind the fence. Magistrate Zalman explained that she will enter a Cease-and-Desist Order, the administrative fees of $384.12, and not the $100.00 fine now. If it happens again, there will be a fine per occurrence. Decision Magistrate Zalman approved a Cease-and-Desist Order plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. No fine was incurred, however if the violation happens again, there will be a fine per occurrence. Case Hearing Case No. 23-1556 NAVES CATARINO Property Address: 208 SW 3RD AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/ HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2 LDR CH 2 ART IV 110.10.1 Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was May 12, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued April 23, 2024, via door hangar, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on February 12, 2025. Signed green card on February 15, 2025. No contact made by the owner regarding this case. The property was last inspected on April 9, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$100.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of$100.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-2254 SANDOVAL SERGIO C Property Address: 444 W OCEAN AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was July 28, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued April 26, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent 8 certified mail on March 4, 2025. Signed green card on March 12, 2025. No contact made by the owner regarding this case. The property was last inspected on April 9, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Mr. Sergio Sandoval, respondent, was present. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the violations and inquired what the status of the violations were. Mr. Sandoval advised that the status is still pending. He explained that the current family members that are occupying the house are in the process of purchasing the home. Mr. Sandoval requested 90 days to comply with the violations. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City had any objections to the 90-day request. Officer Vasquez answered she did have an objection as she had not received any contact from the respondent since the violations were originally cited. She stated that she would agree to 60 days. Magistrate Zalman agreed to a 60-day compliance date. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-3345 MERCIER BEVERLY K Property Address: 115 SW 4T" ST Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 ART 15-120 (E) 2 C Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 2, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 7, 2023, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on March 10, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. Given multiple extensions to the owner. The property was last inspected on April 15, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the recommendation. 9 Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0970 MATIAS IRIS Property Address: 451 W OCEAN AVE Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1104 MOORE JENNIFER Property Address: 122 SE 27TH CT Decision The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1567 ARMATAS ELSA Property Address: 1102 SW 1ST ST Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D LDR CH 3 ART II SEC 2 LDR CH 4 ART V SEC 2 A4 B Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was June 28, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued July 5, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on February 13, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. Spoken to property owner multiple times and provided multiple extensions. The property was last inspected on April 9, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Ms. Elsa Armatas, respondent, was present. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the City's recommendation. Ms. Armatas explained that she has not been at the property as she was working in Georgia, but she has now returned. She stated she has started working on the violations. io Magistrate Zalman inquired if the respondent understood what needed to be done. Ms. Armatas confirmed that she understood and advised that she would probably need 30 days to comply. She explained that her brother would be arriving to help her. Magistrate Zalman advised that she will enter a compliance date of June 20. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2209 FRANSWORTH STEVEN Property Address: 305 SW 3RD ST Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was August 16, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued August 20, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on February 12, 2025. Date notice was posted at property was April 4, 2025. Community Standards received a copy of the application from the Building Department, which shows that the tenants have subleased and are attempting to become a group home. The property was last inspected on April 9, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the application was for the Certificate of Use & Occupancy. Officer Vasquez explained that it was an application submitted to Building to become an adult congregate living facility. There are different requirements that will prevent passing the COU inspection. Magistrate Zalman inquired when the application was submitted to Building. Officer Vasquez answered that the only information she has is the business start date of August 1st, 2024. Mr. Christopher Tapia, authorized agent for Fransworth, was present on behalf of respondent. Mr. Tapia explained that the tenant was attempting to file for a Business Tax Receipt. 11 Magistrate Zalman recommended a compliance date for June 20, 2025. Mr. Tapia requested more time as it could take time to fix the property. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City had any objections to a 90-day compliance date. Officer Vasquez indicated that she preferred the compliance date of June 20, 2025, and they can request an extension. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the compliance date of June 20, 2025, and explained the extension request process to Mr. Tapia. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-3296 DG PELICAN POINT LLC Property Address: 536 SW 1ST ST Type of Property: MULTI FAMILY Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 10, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued December 12, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on March 21, 2025. Date notice was posted at property was April 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on April 10, 2025. Officer Vasquez has a copy of the failed COU inspection that was conducted that day. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Mr. Gary Pachet, representing Pelican Point, was present on behalf of the respondents. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the violations. Mr. Pachet explained that the client is working diligently with Officer Vasquez and the City of Boynton Beach to rectify things. Magistrate Zalman inquired if Mr. Pachet had specific feedback on each property. Mr. Pachet explained that he is working with Officer Vasquez and that he requested she come to the property to inspect it so that they can begin to rectify and cure any of the issues found. 12 Mr. Pachet requested a 60-day extension for all 4 units as the inspections were just recently completed. Magistrate Zalman inquired if there were people living in the unit. Officer Vasquez answered that the unit was just vacated. She also indicated that she preferred that the Magistrate maintain the 30-day compliance date and if needed the respondent can request an extension due to the condition and health and safety issue. Magistrate Zalman advised that she doesn't have a problem approving 60 days for the interior work but 30 days for the smoke detectors. Mr. Pachet agreed to the compliance dates. Community Standards Supervisor Patrick Hart explained where the smoke detectors were to be located. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, for the smoke detectors and a compliance date of June 20, 2025, for all other violations, or a fine of $150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-3300 DG PELICAN POINT LLC Property Address: 200 SW 3rd AVE Type of Property: MULTI FAMILY Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 10, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued December 12, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on March 18, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on April 10, 2025. Officer Vasquez has a copy of the failed COU inspection that was conducted that day. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of $150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Magistrate Zalman inquired if there were tenants in this unit. Officer Vasquez answered there were tenants occupying the unit. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the violations. Mr. Gary Pachet, representing Pelican Point, was present on behalf of the respondent. 13 Magistrate Zalman agreed to a compliance date of May 20, 2025, as the respondent is receiving income from this unit and things are not working. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-3301 DG PELICAN POINT LLC Property Address: 202 SW 3rd AVE Type of Property: MULTI FAMILY Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 10, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued December 17, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on March 18, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. The property was last inspected April 11, 2025. Officer Vasquez has a copy of the failed COU inspection that was conducted that day. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the violations. Magistrate Zalman inquired if there were tenants in this unit. Officer Vasquez answered there were tenants occupying the unit. Mr. Gary Pachet, representing Pelican Point, was present on behalf of the respondents. Mr. Pachet explained that one of the issues is that the owner purchased the property with the tenant already living in the unit. He feels that his client is unjustly being charged for their inherited clients. With 56 units they will incur almost $15,000.00 to $18,000.00 in fees. He requested some leniency as they try to get the community in shape. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City has any objection to a June 1St compliance date. Officer Vasquez answered that she did not have any objection. Magistrate Zalman advised she will extend from May 20, 2025, to June 1, 2025. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the previous owner was under violation. 14 Officer Vasquez answered that the prior owner had active violations, however once a new owner takes over, they would need to comply. Mr. Pachet added that he respectfully understood that part. He explained that the owner acquired the property in October of last year however it's a work in process. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City had any objections to waving two of the fees and keeping two of the fees. Community Standards Director Candice Stone answered that the City does object to waving the fees. She explained that the respondent waited until a week ago to contact Officer Vasquez regarding these violations. Moving forward as long as the respondent continues working towards getting the other units put up to code and continues to communicate with Officer Vasquez, additional time will be allowed. Magistrate Zalman advised that she cannot waive the fee at this time as she received an objection to the fee waiver. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 1 , 2025, or a fine of $150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-3302 DG PELICAN POINT LLC Property Address: 204 SW 3rd AVE Type of Property: MULTI FAMILY Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was December 10, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued December 17, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on March 18, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. The property was last inspected April 11 , 2025. Officer Vasquez has a copy of the failed COU inspection that was conducted that day. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Officer Vasquez explained that this is the unit with the rodent infestation and missing smoke detectors. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the violations. Officer Vasquez informed that there are tenants occupying the unit. 15 Mr. Gary Pachet, representing Pelican Point, was present on behalf of the respondents. Magistrate Zalman indicated that unless there is an objection, she will enter a compliance date of May 20, 2025, for the smoke detectors and rodents and a compliance date of June 20, 2025, for the remaining violations. Mr. Pachet advised that the respondent has a monthly pest control service and that he had copies of the receipts with him to show. Magistrate Zalman advised that to bring into compliance within the next 30 days, the respondent can show a receipt that they have requested a special visit specifically for rodents. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, for the smoke detectors and rodent infestation and June 20, 2025, for all other violations, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 25-0185 SUN COST VILLAS LLC Property Address: 115 SW 1 ST AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 ART 10-24 (A) 1 Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was February 5, 2025. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued February 10, 2025, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on March 24, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. No contact has been received regarding this property. The property was last inspected on April 9, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by April 16, 2025. The city is also requesting a Cease-and- Desist Order effective April 16, 2025, and a fine of $150.00 per occurrence and each occurrence after, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman inquired what the Cease-and-Desist Order was for. Officer Vasquez answered that the owners are not putting away the garbage cans. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City is requesting $150.00 ordered today. Officer Vasquez confirmed they did. 16 Magistrate Zalman will enter a Cease-and-Desist Order dated today, April 16, 2025, including $150.00 due for the first occurrence and $150.00 for each additional occurrence. Tanya Guim, Community Standards Administrative Supervisor, commented on including time and cost. Decision Magistrate Zalman entered a Cease-and-Desist Order dated April 16, 2025, and ordered $150.00 due for the first occurrence and $150.00 due for each additional occurrence, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0332 BOATLEY JUANITA Property Address: 1591 NW 3RD ST Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D LDR CH 2 ART IV 110.10+.1 CO CH 10 SEC 10-57 (B) CO CH 10 SEC 10-59 (E) CO CH 10 SEC 10-58 (D) CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (E) CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B Officer Emmanuel Rivera presented this case, which was a City department referral. The initial inspection date was February 9, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued February 12, 2024, via notice of violation, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on February 13, 2025. Signed green card date February 28, 2025. Several verbal conversations with the property owner have taken place regarding what needs to be done in order to comply. The property was last inspected April 11 , 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025. or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman inquired what the property owner had to say regarding the violations. Officer Rivera discussed his interactions with the property owner and family. A follow-up inspection was completed, and no progress has been made. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City had an objection to a June 20, 2025, compliance date. Officer Rivera had no objection. 17 Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day. plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2917 L & E BB LLC Property Address: 100 NE 10T" AVE Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 10 SEC 10-25 INC LDR CH 4 ART VI SEC 4 C Officer Emmanuel Rivera presented this case, which was a City department referral. The initial inspection date was October 28, 2024. This is a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 13, 2024, via notice of violation, with 30 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on February 25, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. Several verbal conversations with the property owner have taken place regarding what needs to be done in order to comply. The property was last inspected April 11, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of $150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman inquired why the property owner has not thrown the items away. Officer Rivera answered that he has told the owner several times they cannot store the cardboard in the parking lot and owner refuses to clean it up. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of $150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2990 EGLISE ASSEMBLEE EVANGELIQUE Property Address: 1115 N FEDERAL HWY Type of Property: COMMERCIAL Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 10 SEC 10-52 Officer Emmanuel Rivera presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 1 , 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 8, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on February 13, 2025. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was March 24, 2025. Several verbal conversations with the property owner have taken place 18 regarding what needs to be done in order to comply. The property was last inspected April 11 , 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the violations. Mr. Dumond Pierre, respondent, was present. Magistrate Zalman inquired how long the respondent needed to remove the white van. Mr. Pierre answered that he could remove it between today and tomorrow. Mr. Pierre stated that he wasn't aware that he did not know he could not have the outside storage containers. Mr. Pierre requested more time to comply. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City had an objection to extending the time for the storage containers if the respondent complied with the other violations. Officer Riviera answered that he did not have an issue to extend the time. He stated that he has been trying to work with the respondent however no progress has been made. Magistrate Zalman advised that the car, garbage and tree trimmings would need to be cleared by May 20, 2025. The storage containers would need to be moved by June 20, 2025. Mr. Pierre agreed. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of June 20, 2025, for the removal of the storage containers and May 20, 2025, for all remaining violations, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0922 CASTELLON FRANCISCO Property Address: 719 SW 25TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D 19 CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) Officer Luney Guillaume presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was April 10, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued April 19, 2024, via written notice, with 45 days to comply. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on April 14, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of $150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-3079 COASTAL BAY HOA INC Property Address: 2505 COASTAL BAY BLVD Type of Property: MULTI FAMILY Property Violation(s): LDR CH 4 ART VI SEC 3 G Officer Luney Guillaume presented this case, which was a City referral. The initial inspection date was November 12, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 13, 2024, with 30 days to comply. Signed green card on March 21, 2025. The property was last inspected on April 14, 2025. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$100.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Attorney Lisa Reves of Becker & Poliakoff, representing Coastal Bay HOA, was present. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the City's recommendation and inquired if the respondent had any objections to the date. Attorney Reves answered that she did have an objection and would like to give a presentation as to why this is an invalid Notice of Violation. She had exhibits she wanted to present to the Magistrate. City Attorney Shawna Lamb for the City of Boynton Beach presented herself for the record. Magistrate Zalman inquired what the exhibit was. 20 Attorney Reves answered that it is an email dated December 12, 2024. Magistrate Zalman inquired when the original notice was issued. Attorney Reves advised that her argument is that they never received a notice from the AHJ that the curbing needed to be painted. What they received was a Notice of Violation. Attorney Reves explained that the code requires, because it's not mandated by the NFPA that every curb be painted, that a notice must be provided to the offending party that the curbs needed to be painted before they can be issued a Notice of Violation. She advised this did not occur in this situation. Magistrate Zalman requested a response regarding the notice issue and the date as well. Attorney Shawna Lamb had emails and aerial photographs that she would like to submit that have been shown to the opposing counsel. City Attorney Lamb explained that the City has an LDR that was enacted in 2010 that says the AHJ, or Fire Marshall in this case, is the authority with jurisdiction. Magistrate Zalman inquired what the LDR was. City Attorney Lamb stated that the City has adopted the NFPA standards. However, they also have an Ordinance, chapter 4 section 3, which requires that the Fire Marshall may be allowed within the community. The respondent has been on notice of this, she has the communications since January of 2025. Magistrate Zalman inquired what the original notice stated. Attorney Reves advised that they were never noticed by the AHJ that the curbs needed to be painted. She has an email from opposing counsel stating that they had no documentation that they were ever noticed. Magistrate Zalman explained that when there is a violation, the City issues a notice. Attorney Reves commented that in Fire it starts with the NFPA that says an AHJ may issue a notice of requirement to paint the curbing before the notice of violation. The AHJ never issued notice in this matter. 21 City Attorney Lamb indicated that the original violation specifically cites LDR CH 4 ART VI SEC 3 G. This was posted on November 12, 2024. Magistrate Zalman requested to see the original violation. City Attorney Lamb explained that in regard to the markings, on February 19, 2007, there were no yellow curbs within the community. The City then passed the Ordinance in 2010. In an aerial dated January 16, 2012, it shows that the curbs were painted yellow. Since then, the respondent has repaved the roads and took away all the markings. The City is requesting that the respondents put it back to the way it was before. Magistrate Zalman advised that the notice presented to her was not what was posted. She requested a copy of the notice of violation. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the notice of violation. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the respondent is objecting that the notice of violation was not served. Attorney Reves explained that an AHJ did not provide notice that there was a requirement to paint the curbing as the NFPA requires. Magistrate Zalman inquired how the City would like to respond. City Attorney Lamb replied that they had to comply with the Ordinance. Attorney Reves stated that the community was constructed in 2004, and the Ordinance went into effect in 2012, it is not retroactive. City Attorney Lamb responded that in 2010 was when the Ordinance went into effect. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the notice of violation. City Attorney Lamb indicated that they previously had it painted (the curbs) and they later painted it black. The LDR states that Fire Marshall can require, and the Fire Marshall had required it because she has photos that show they were painted. Attorney Reves stated she had documentation from City Counsel that indicated they had no documentation that it was required for their community. (Email correspondence chain presented dated April 1 , 2025, was presented for the record.) 22 City Attorney Lamb indicated that the paintings were in 2011-2012. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City is arguing that in 2011 or prior that the AHJ gave notice. City Attorney Lamb answered that it was either through the AHJ or through the adoption of the Ordinance. Magistrate Zalman inquired what the Association status of getting this done. Attorney Reves answered nothing at the moment. Magistrate Zalman inquired if there was an objection that if they never noticed in 2011 or 2012, that they would need to have notice now by the AHJ. City Attorney Lamb indicated that there was no testimony that they haven't been noticed. Attorney Reves answered that there is no testimony that they have. City Attorney Lamb explained that they have witness testimony that the fire trucks are unable to access the community because there are people parking on the curbs which is a health safety welfare issue. Magistrate Zalman requested the testimony. City Attorney Lamb called Anthony Calvin Simmons, Fire Inspector with the City of Boynton Beach. Questioning ensued between City Attorney Lamb to Fire Inspector Simmons. Questioning ensued between Attorney Reves to Fire Inspector Simmons. Questioning ensued between City Attorney Lamb to Officer Luney Guillaume. Magistrate Zalman requested what was needed to bring violation into compliance. City Attorney Lamb answered that paint and the blue reflectors. Further discussion ensued between Magistrate Zalman and all parties regarding the Notice of Violation and compliance. 23 Attorney Reves called Nick Gawson, Treasurer of the HOA Board, at which time he was also sworn in. Questioning ensued between Attorney Reves to Nick Gawson. Questioning ensued between City Attorney Lamb to Nick Gawson. Magistrate Zalman asked Mr. Gawson if the Board is in the process of bringing this into compliance. Mr. Gawson answered that he would need to be explained what was not in compliance. Fire Inspector Simmons explained what needed to be done to bring the violations into compliance. Mr. Gawson stated that there is a discrepancy in what the City is stating needs to be done and what was communicated. Magistrate Zalman explained that this is a health and safety hazard. Magistrate Zalman inquired how much time the respondent needed to bring up to code. Mr. Gawson answered 90 days. City Attorney Lamb objected to 90 days. Further discussion ensued between all parties regarding the health and safety hazard and what needed to be done to bring the violation into compliance. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the City's recommendation. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of $100.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 25-0266 EXSORRO ONE INC Property Address: 415 SE 5TH AVE Type of Property: VACANT 24 Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (H) Officer Luney Guillaume presented this case, which was a City department referral. The initial inspection date was February 14, 2025. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued February 26, 2025, via written notice, with 10 days to comply. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall was April 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on April 14, 2025. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by April 25, 2025, or a fine of$250.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. City is requesting an Abatement Order. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agreed to the City's recommendation. Decision Magistrate Zalman entered an Abatement Order and ordered a compliance date of April 25, 2025, or a fine of$250.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 25-0376 GEORGE F. AKL Property Address: 1909 SW 13TH WAY Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-123 + 124 Officer Luney Guillaume presented this case, which was a City department referral. The initial inspection date was March 3, 2025. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued March 4, 2025, via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was hand delivered on March 4, 2025. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 5, 2025, or a fine of $250.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Magistrate Zalman inquired what the City was specifically asking for. Officer Guillaume answered that the sexual offender to be removed from the property. Mr. Geoge Akl, property owner, and Mr. Antoine Akl, offender, were present. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the violation. Mr. George Akl explained that his brother. Antoine Akl, has not broken any laws. Magistrate Zalman inquired how this particular property was under violation. 25 Community Standards Supervisor Patrick Hart answered that there are 6 school bus stops and a school or park that are within 2500 feet of the property. Mr. Geoge Akl stated that they measure the distance from the school and the property, it is more than 2500 feet. Magistrate Zalman asked the City to indicate what it is exactly that Mr. Akl is in violation of. The City provided a map and the Ordinance as evidence. Magistrate Zalman asked Mr. George Akl how long his brother has resided with him and what the plan was. Mr. George Akl indicated that his brother has stayed with him for about 5 to 6 months. Magistrate Zalman read the Ordinance, Sec 15-123 B. Magistrate Zalman explained that the issue is the Ordinance indicates 2500 feet from a school bus stop and the property is within 2500 feet from a bus stop. His brother would not be able to reside there. Mr. Antoine Akl stated that he could not afford to live on his own and his brother is helping him. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the City's recommendation. Mr. George Akl stated that he is helping his brother to get on his feet. They have tried to look for alternative places, however everything is expensive. Magistrate Zalman explained that his brother could not stay at the property and that he had until May 5, 2025, to move out. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 5, 2025, or a fine of $250.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2210 ADVENIR@LA COSTA LLC Property Address: 7201 MAHOGANY DR Type of Property: MULTI FAMILY Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2 CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (E) CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 (E) 2 C 26 Officer Marcus Allen presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was August 19, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued August 27, 2024, via courtesy notice, with 21 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on February 6, 2025. Signed green card on February 21 , 2025. Property originally cited for leaks and damages and repairs were done without a permit. The property was last inspected on April 10, 2025. The City would like to enter evidence photographs which are true and accurate depiction of the violations. This is a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 5, 2025, or a fine of $150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Magistrate Zalman inquired if there are tenants living on the property. Officer Allen answered there are not currently any tenants living on the property. Magistrate Zalman inquired what was the health and safety hazard. Officer Allen answered that there was mold in the apartment. Mr. Chris Miller, Community Manager, was present on behalf of the respondent. Mr. Miller explained that all the work has been completed in the apartment. He did not realize a permit needed to be pulled by the contractor. He is in the process of having the contractor initiate the permit. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the City's recommendation. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the City would mind providing an extension since the respondent is in the process of obtaining a permit. Community Standards Supervisor Patrick Hart stated that they would need to provide a report stating that the mold was also remediated. Mr. Miller stated they had the report. Magistrate Zalman inquired how much time the respondent needed. Mr. Miller stated that the contractor will be securing the permit this week. Magistrate Zalman provided a compliance date of May 20, 2025. Mr. Miller agreed to the new compliance date. Officer Allen stated that the previous tenant, who was in attendance, would like to testify. Magistrate Zalman inquired if Officer Allen had any need for the witness to testify as the City's request was granted. 27 Officer Allen answered he did not. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of$150.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-3128 RHC ASSOCIATES Property Address: 1317 S FEDERAL HWY Type of Property: COMMERCIAL Property Violation(s): LDR CH 4 ART VI SEC 4 C Officer Rodney Patrick presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 15, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 22, 2024, via posting, with 14 days to comply. The notice was sent certified mail on February 24, 2025. Signed green card on March 3, 2025. The property was last inspected on April 9, 2025. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by May 20, 2025, or a fine of$75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Mr. Kaushal Desai, respondent, was present. Mr. Desai explained that he has been 37 years at the property, and this is the fourth time the post has been stolen. Magistrate Zalman inquired if the respondent was fine with the May 20th compliance date. Mr. Desai answered that it was. Decision Magistrate Zalman ordered a compliance date of May 20, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-2053 BEYER LESTER C JR Property Address: 431 SW 3RD AVE Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 E Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was January 15, 2025, and no one appeared. A second case hearing was held on February 15, 2025, and the owner did appear. The hearing was called for a lot mowing abatement. 28 A compliance date was set for March 3, 2024, or a fine of $75.00 per day plus administrative fees. (Case was tabled for 5 minutes) The abatement amount for lawn mowing was $285.00 and violation has complied. Date notice was posted at property and City Hall on April 4, 2025. The property was last inspected on April 9, 2025, and the outside storage violation still exists. There are 42 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at$75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman confirmed if the City was requesting a fine certification of $75.00 per day for 42 days, continuing to accrue, plus $384.12 and $285.00. Officer Vasquez confirmed the fine certification. Magistrate Zalman agrees to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Magistrate Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12 and the abatement of $285.00. Fine Certification Case No. 24-3244 3103 BOYNTON DEVELOPMENT LLC Property Address: 3103 S FEDERAL HWY Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 H Officer Luney Guillaume presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was February 19, 2025, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for March 5, 2025, or a fine of $75.00 per day plus administrative fees. Signed green card dated March 11 , 2025. The property was last inspected on April 14, 2025, and the violation still exists. There are 70 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agrees to certify the fine. 29 Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Magistrate Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-0934 TRUE NORTH PROPERTY OWNER B LL Property Address: 815 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD 8203 Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (E) 2 C LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 Officer Marcus Allen presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was November 20, 2024, and respondents did not appear. A compliance date was set for January 23, 2025, or a fine of $100.00 per day plus administrative fees. Signed green card on February 24, 2025. Property complied with violations on April 8, 2025, and is no longer in violation. There are 76 days of non-compliance, that accrued at $100.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agrees to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Magistrate Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1424 DEMAKES IRREVOCABLE BUSINESS T Property Address: 714 PRESIDENTIAL DR SFHA Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2 Officer Marcus Allen presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was January 15, 2025, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for February 18, 2025, or a fine of $100.00 per day plus administrative fees. Signed green card on March 26, 2024. The property was last inspected on April 3, 2025, and the violation still exists. There are 57 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $100.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. 30 The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agrees to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Magistrate Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1768 DE JESUS AIDA L AND Property Address: 2651 NE 4T" CT Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 (E) 2 C CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 E CO CH 10 SEC 10-60 (B) Officer Marcus Allen presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was December 18, 2024, and the respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for January 21 , 2025, or a fine of$75.00 per day plus administrative fees. Signed green card on May 26, 2024. Property complied with violations on February 4, 2025, and is no longer in violation. The property was last inspected on April 4, 2025. There are 14 days of non- compliance, that accrued at $75.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agrees to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Magistrate Zalman certified the fine for 14 days, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1950 REGENCY CENTERS INC Property Address: 4740 N CONGRESS AVE Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (A) CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (B) 1 31 LDR CH 4 ART II SEC 4 (A) 13 Officer Marcus Allen presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was January 15, 2025, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for February 3, 2025, or a fine of $100.00 per day plus administrative fees. Signed green card on March 4, 2024. The property was last inspected on April 8, 2025 and the violation still exists. There are 72 days of non-compliance, that accrued at $100.00 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Magistrate Zalman agrees to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Magistrate Zalman certified the fine for 72 days, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 18-0506 72 & SUNNY LLC Property Address: 121 W OCEAN AVE Property Violation(s): CO CH10 SEC 10-60(D) CO CH10 SEC 10-60(B) Officer Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on March 30, 2018. The original Magistrate hearing date was June 20, 2018, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail with signed green card on May 20, 2018. The fine certification hearing was on August 15, 2018, and Dayan Abraham appeared. Service by certified mail on June 20, 2018. The compliance date set by the Magistrate was June 17, 2018, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $50.00 per day, plus $634.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on November 7. 2018, and the violation has complied. There have been 113 days of non-compliance at $50.00 per day for a total amount of $5,650.00, plus the $634.12 administrative fees for a total of $6,284.12. Officer Hart stated that the City is recommending a reduction to $1,256.82, plus administrative fees. Ms. Eden Sherman was present on behalf of respondent. She is the Real Estate agent and fiancé of the property owner. Ms. Sherman explained that the current property owner lent the previous property owner money for a construction loan in 2017. The previous property owner did not make a loan 32 payment and was not making any progress on construction. Ms. Sherman's fiancé then foreclosed on the property and became the new property owner. Ms. Sherman further explained that upon her fiance gaining ownership of property, they chose to demolish the building due to its condition which cost around $26,000.00. Upon receiving the demolition permit, they were not informed that there were open permits from the previous property owner. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the lien and recommended reduction. Ms. Sherman stated that the violations were during the previous owner's time. Magistrate Zalman advised that the violations were inherited. However, she continued to explain that due to the circumstances, the City recommends reducing the lien to $1 ,256.82. Ms. Sherman accepted the reduction. Decision Magistrate Zalman agreed to the City's recommendation and reduced the fine to $1 ,256.82 total for Case No. 18-506 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 18-1164 72 & SUNNY LLC Property Address: 121 W OCEAN AVE Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2(A)2 CO CH15 SEC 15-120(D)1 Officer Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on May 23, 2018. The original Magistrate hearing date was August 15, 2018, and Dayan Abraham appeared. Service by certified mail on August 1 , 2018. The fine certification hearing was on November 21 , 2018, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail on October 27, 2018. The compliance date set by the Magistrate was October 9, 2018, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $150.00 per day, plus $634.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on February 3, 2025, and the violation has complied. There have been 2,309 days of non-compliance at $150.00 per day for a total amount of$346,350.00, plus the $634.12 administrative fees for a total of $346,984.12. Officer Hart stated that the City is recommending a reduction to $37,251 .82, plus administrative fees. Which would be 20% of the appraised property value from the property appraiser. 33 Ms. Eden Sherman was present on behalf of respondent. She is the Real Estate agent and fiance of the property owner. Ms. Sherman inquired why these violations were not brough up when they applied for the demolition permit. Officer Hart replied that it would be something to be addressed with the Building Department as they issue and oversee the permits. Ms. Sherman explained that it would have helped if they were informed of the violations during that time. Magistrate Zalman acknowledged that the owner spent $26,000 to demolish the building and inquired what the plan is for the property. Ms. Sherman replied that they are hoping to build a single-family home themselves or just sell the property. Magistrate Zalman inquired if they planned to live there as possibly their homestead. Ms. Sherman replied that they did not. Magistrate Zalman advised that Ms. Sherman is welcome to counter the offer made by the City. Ms. Sherman explained that they have put $88,000.00 into the property aside from the purchase of the property. Ms. Sherman made a counteroffer of $18,000.00. Officer Hart stated that he had no objection. Magistrate Zalman stated that she had no objection. Decision Magistrate Zalman agreed to reduce the fine to $18,000.00 total for Case No. 18-1164 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 21-2963 ZENY ESTATE LLC Property Address: 1908 PALMLAND DR A Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2(A)2 CO CH13 SEC 13-7 INC CO CH13 SEC 13-16 34 Officer Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on November 22, 2021. The original Magistrate hearing date was March 16, 2022, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail on January 12, 2022. The fine certification hearing was on June 15, 2022, and no one appeared. Service by posting on June 1 , 2022. The compliance date set by the Magistrate was April 15, 2022, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $150.00 per day, plus $384.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on July 27, 2022, and the violation has complied. There have been 103 days of non-compliance at $150.00 per day for a total amount of$15,450.00, plus the $384.12 administrative fees for a total of$15,834.12. Officer Hart stated that the City is recommending a reduction to $3,166.82, plus administrative fees. Mr. Emmanuel Camisson, respondent, was present. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the lien and recommended reduction. Mr. Camisson requested a reduction to $1,000.00. Magistrate Zalman inquired how much he has spent to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Camisson answered that he has spent a lot of money. He has repaired the a/c, fence and patio. Magistrate Zalman inquired if there were tenants in the home. Mr. Camisson answered that there was not and that he sold the home. Magistrate Zalman inquired when the home was sold. Mr. Camisson answered that it was sold last month. He explained that he would be paying for the lien. Mr. Camisson also explained that he has been in the process of divorce for the past 2 years and due to funds, $1 ,000.00 would be a good amount for him to pay. Officer Hart stated that he would go with the Magistrate's recommendation. Magistrate Zalman proposed a reduction to $1 ,583.41. Mr. Camisson agreed to the reduction. 35 Decision Magistrate Zalman agreed to reduce the fine to $1,583.41 total for Case No. 21-2963 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 22-2895 JWC BERMUDA CAY LLC Property Address: 621 E WOOLBRIGHT RD B107 Property Violation(s): CO CH13 SEC 13-7 INC CO CH13 SEC 13-16 LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2(A)2 Officer Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on October 25, 2022. The original Magistrate hearing date was June 21, 2023, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail on April 28, 2023. The fine certification hearing was on July 17, 2024, and a representative appeared. Service by certified mail on June 7, 2024. The compliance date set by the Magistrate was July 25, 2023, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $100.00 per day, plus $384.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on September 24, 2024, and the violation has complied. There have been 427 days of non-compliance at $100.00 per day for a total amount of $47,000.00, plus the $384.12 administrative fees for a total of $47,384.12. Officer Hart stated that the City is recommending a reduction to $9,476.80, plus administrative fees. Ms. Jenissa Mohammed, Regional Manager for the property, was present on behalf of the respondent. Magistrate Zalman inquired why it took so long to bring the property into compliance. Ms. Mohammed explained that they had they had to hire a new vendor as their original vendor had disappeared. Within two months of obtaining a new vendor they were able to bring the property into compliance. Ms. Mohammed wanted to inquire regarding an email she received from Tanya Guim that stated a lien total amount of $42,984.12 and was provided a different number by Officer Hart. Officer Hart reviewed the compliance date and fines. Magistrate Zalman found the error and provided the current lien amount of $43,084.12. After reductions, the new City recommendation would be $8,540.00. Ms. Mohammed accepted the reduction of$8,540.00. 36 Magistrate Zalman proposed a new reduction to $7,500.00 as the respondents did their best to comply. Decision Magistrate Zalman agreed to reduce the fine to $7,500.00 total for Case No. 22-2895 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 23-584 CASABLANCA ISLES ASSOCIATION INC Property Address: 815 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART 2 SEC 2F1 B3 LDR CH 4 ART 7 Officer Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on February 21 , 2023. The original Magistrate hearing date was December 13, 2023, and a representative appeared. Service by posting on November 29, 2023. The fine certification hearing was on June 26, 2024. and a representative appeared. Service by posting on June 5, 2024. The compliance date set by the Magistrate was March 25, 2024, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $100.00 per day, plus $384.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on January 31, 2025, and the violations have complied. There have been 312 days of non-compliance at $100.00 per day for a total amount of $31 ,200.00, plus the $384.12 administrative fees for a total of $31 ,584.12. Officer Hart stated that the City is recommending a reduction to $6,316.82 plus administrative fees. Lora Esau, Esq. and Dale Schley, Esq., from Laing, Weicholz, Schley, were present on behalf of respondent. Magistrate Zalman reviewed the recommended reduction. Attorney Esau explained that it was difficult to find contractors and architects to submit a bid for the work. The association paid over $130,000.00 to remedy the violation. Magistrate Zalman inquired what type of work was done. Attorney Esau stated that the Association had to replace a high number of trees. They also had to hire an architect to have a site plan modification done for the property and hire a contractor to perform the landscaping work. Attorney Esau continued to explain the circumstances behind the delay in the project. 37 Attorney Esau requested that the lien be reduced to 0 given that it is an association comprised of volunteers and owners. The association has a budget and do not want to assess the homeowners. Magistrate Zalman declined the offer. She inquired if the City has a counteroffer. Officer Hart stated that the City did not have a counter. He advised he would go with the Magistrates recommendation. Magistrate Zalman acknowledged that the matter was not ignored by the respondent. Attorney Schley presented a request to reduce the lien to $3,500.00 as the association has now spent about $150,000.00 with legal fees to remedy the violation. Magistrate Zalman replied that she believes a fair amount would be a reduction to $3,158.41. Decision Magistrate Zalman agreed to reduce the fine to $3,158.41 total for Case No. 23-0584 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Rescind Request Case No. 24-0669 SOUTH FLORIDA PROPERTY VENTURES LLC Property Address: 200 KNUTH ROAD Community Standards Administrative Supervisor Tanya Guim presented this case. The Special Magistrate Order was issued on February 19, 2025. At that time, they were provided until March 25, 2025, to comply at $100.00 per day. The City is requesting the Order be rescinded. The owners are working with the City to obtain permits. Magistrate Zalman agrees with City's recommendation; the order will be rescinded. Decision Magistrate Zalman agreed to rescind the Order as requested. (Minutes by M. Clavel, Administrative Coordinator I) 38