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Agenda 12-01-25CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING December 1, 2025 2:00 P.M. COMMISSION CHAMBERS 100 EAST OCEAN AVENUE BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33435 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ATTENDANCE IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES VI. PRESENTATIONS VII. PUBLIC INPUT (Comments limited to 3 minutes and 1 Turn) VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1) Board Members Report on any Community Events Attended (Veterans' Memorial, Lawrence Road Improvement Town Hall Meeting, Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2045) 2) Presentations from any Board Members with a submission concerning survey development for seniors in the community. 3) LWBPBC update on presentation 4) Request for board members willing to commit to other outreach opportunities IX. NEW BUSINESS 1) Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan 2045 (Synopsis provided by Charlotte Novak) Proposal to Commit Board Members to complete Comprehensive Plan Questionnaire. 2) Discuss and execute a plan involving board members to actively reach out to the Senior Community to secure participation in the resident questionnaire. Vote on a measurable number of people for the board to reach before the deadline (ex:100, 200....500?) 3) Discuss a plan to develop a 2026 list of proposals to benefit the senior community of Boynton Beach to be compiled in a report to be submitted to Commission in September of 2026. Quarterly updates can be submitted by Chairman/Vice Chair 4) Develop action items for the December Meeting X. NEXT MEETING ...................... January 5, 2026, Agenda items are due by Monday December 22, 2025. XI. ADJOURNMENT THE BOARD (COMMITTEE) MAY ONLY CONDUCT PUBLIC BUSINESS AFTER A QUORUM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. IF NO QUORUM IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN FIFTEEN MINUTES OF THE NOTICED START TIME OF THE MEETING THE CITY CLERK OR DESIGNEE WILL SO NOTE THE FAILURE TO ESTABLISH A QUORUM AND THE MEETING SHALL BE CONCULDED. BOARD MEMBERS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE FURTHER EVEN WHEN PURPORTEDLY ACTING IN AN INFORMAL CAPACITY. NOTICE IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. (F.S. 286.0105) THE CITY SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A SERVICE, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CITY. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, (561) 742-6060 OR (TTY)1-800-955-8771, AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. it 6w", r rj-, Bato ynn Beach ACHIEVEMENT... A sense of COMMUNITY... CONSERVATION of our natural treasures... ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT... Florida's FUTURE... Good HEALTH... Ties to our HERITAGE... Respect for NATURE... IT STARTS IN PARKS! PUBLIC ART FOR EAST WATER TREATMENT PLANT Strategic Pillars to consider for 2026 1) Health,Wellness & Life Skills • Health & Healthcare Seminars: (Alzheimer's awareness, End of Life (Palliative Care), Caregiver Support & Daily Living Skills, Fitness & Nutrition • Technology Seminars: Computer&Smart Phone skills, Cybersecurity& Fraud Protection, Fintech: Online banking& digital payments 2) Social, Cultural& Recreational • Day Trips (Excursions) and Social Events • Sports &Sport Activities: Spring Training Baseball, Pickle Ball, Marlins Baseball • Nature Activities: Green Cay Nature Center, Sugar Cane Tour, Butterfly World, Palm Beach Zoo, Morikami Gardens, • Arts & History: Flagler Museum, Norton Museum of Art • Social Events: Senior Prom, Visiting Sick&Shut in seniors, Volunteering opportunities 3) Advocacy, Housing, Infrastructure • Housing&Transit: Affordable Senior Housing, Collaboration with/Support of City Planning • Senior Transportation: Collaboration with/Support of Senior Planning • Basic Needs Support: Farm Share (Food distribution assistance at locations throughout the city.) 4) Civic Engagement, Education & Outreach • Community Integration: Engagement on City Events (Hosting a Table/Booth at selected festivals & activities) • Volunteering: Look for opportunities to give back, Service support at City of Boynton Beach functions (Holiday parade Saturday, December 6th, First Friday Events each month DRAFT: 2026 Senior Priorities Survey City of Boynton Beach Senior Advisory Board We want your voice to shape our future! The Senior Advisory Board is planning our focus for the 2026 calendar year. To ensure we are working on the issues that matter most to you, please help us prioritize our efforts. Instructions: Please review the list below. Place a checkmark (v') next to the TOP 3 areas you believe the Board should focus on in 2026. D1. Technology& Digital Literacy (Workshops on computer basics, smartphones, cybersecurity, and online banking) ❑ 2. Affordable Housing Advocacy (Working with City Planning to support affordable housing initiatives for seniors) ❑ 3. Transportation Solutions (Improving senior transit options and accessibility throughout the city) ❑4. Health &Wellness Education (Seminars on Dementia, Caregiving, Palliative Care, and Fitness) ❑ 5. Cultural& Recreational Excursions (Organizing group trips to museums, ball games, gardens, and local attractions) ❑ 6. Social Events &Celebrations (Large gatherings like the Senior Prom to build community) ❑7. Food Security(Farm Share) (Ensuring seniors have access to nutritious food programs) E 8. Information & City Services Access (Helping seniors navigate City Hall and access available municipal services) ❑ 9. Volunteering&Civic Engagement (Creating opportunities for seniors to volunteer and be visible at City events) a Optional: Tell us more Is there a specific destination you would love to visit, or a specific technology skill you want to learn? About You (Strictly Confidential) For statistical purposes only. Age Group: ❑ 55-64❑65-74❑ 75-84❑ 85+ Zip Code: Thank you for helping us make Boynton Beach a better place to age! List of Potential Partnerships for 2026 Here is a breakdown of potential partnerships by department and how they fit into the Senior Advisory Board's classification matrix. Formalizing partnerships with these departments can allow the Senior Advisory Board to support & leverage allocated funds and amplify programs. 1. The Boynton Beach City Library • Strategic Pillar: Technology& Digital Literacy/ Health &Wellness • Why Partner:The library is already the city's hub for digital inclusion. They likely have "Tech Mentors" or existing contracts with digital literacy educators. • Specific Partnership Ideas: o Host Venue: Use their computer labs for the "Technology Seminars" so you don't have to rent laptops. o Content Expert: Ask their "Archives" or"Local History" librarian to give a talk as part of a cultural event. o Accessibility: Collaborate on promoting their "Talking Books" service for visually impaired seniors. 2. Boynton Beach Fire Rescue (BBFR) • Strategic Pillar: Health, Wellness & Life Skills (Safety Focus) • Why Partner:They have a vested interest in preventing senior falls and medical emergencies before they happen. • Specific Partnership Ideas: o "Vial of Life" Program: Partner to distribute these life-saving kits (medical info stored in the fridge for paramedics) at your events. o Fall Prevention Workshops: Have a Public Information Officer (PIO)speak at a healthcare seminar about "Fall-proofing your home." o Emergency Access Program: Promote their registry where seniors can provide door codes/hidden key locations to dispatchers so forced entry isn't needed during a 911 call. 3. Boynton Beach Police Department(BBPD) • Strategic Pillar: Life Skills /Safety • Why Partner: Senior fraud and safety are major concerns for law enforcement. • Specific Partnership Ideas: o Fraud & Scam Seminars: The Community Policing Unit often has presentations ready on "Grandparent Scams," IRS imposter scams, and cybersecurity. o S.A.L.T. Council(Seniors And Law Enforcement Together): If this doesn't exist yet, the Board could propose starting this advisory group. 4. Utilities Department • Strategic Pillar: Housing& Infrastructure • Why Partner: Utility bills are often a senior's largest volatile expense. • Specific Partnership Ideas: o Conservation Audits: Organize a program where the city provides free water/energy audits specifically for low-income seniors to help lower their bills. o Bill Assistance Awareness: Collaborate to ensure seniors know about city or county programs (like LIHEAP)that assist with utility payments during financial hardship. 5. Public Works / Sustainability • Strategic Pillar: City Services Support • Why Partner:They manage the physical environment seniors navigate daily. • Specific Partnership Ideas: o "Backdoor"Trash Service: Ensure seniors know about any "hardship" services where city staff collect bins from the house for those physically unable to drag them to the curb. o Sidewalk Audits: Create a "Senior Walkability"volunteer event where seniors report cracked sidewalks or poor lighting directly to Public Works. 6. Planning&Zoning • Strategic Pillar:Affordable Senior Housing/Transportation • Why Partner:They hold the long-term vision for the city's layout. • Specific Partnership Ideas: o ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Education: Host a seminar on the rules for building"Granny Flats" or mother-in-law suites, which is a huge topic in affordable senior housing. o Transit-Oriented Development: Invite a planner to explain how future city projects will improve access to bus stops or rail lines. ..„,,,s....... 111111/ . _. A LOOK INSIDE Library THE BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY! NIO V __,__. 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