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Gardner said CJE Security has been operating for 10 years, has volunteered for neighborhood events and has experience connecting people to shelter resources. Multiple residents submitted written comments supporting the recommendation.

Commissioners and city staff discussed how such neighborhood security would be procured and funded. City Administrator Johnson said the existing security contract selected through a prior procurement covers city properties and areas — for example, parks and municipal sites — and did not specifically include neighborhoods such as Coleman Park. Johnson said the city followed a request-for-proposal (RFP) process when selecting the current firm, but there was not an RFP specifically for Coleman Park.

Johnson explained two procurement pathways: a one-time service below the $50,000 threshold could be arranged administratively under the mayor’s/manager’s discretion; an ongoing contract above $50,000 would require a competitive process. A city attorney present confirmed the $50,000 competitive threshold referenced by administration.

Commissioners expressed support for exploring options and asked staff to report back. Commissioner Lambert thanked Gardner for speaking and asked administration to provide updates on where security services are being deployed; Commissioner Fox said she would like to see the locations and consider expanding coverage during upcoming budget discussions. Administrator Johnson said staff would have internal discussions and return with recommendations on whether the contracted firm’s services can be extended to Coleman Park or whether a separate procurement is needed.

No formal action or contract award was taken at the meeting; staff committed to follow up with options for the commission to consider.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting | June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents urged the commission to appoint CJE Security Inc. for Coleman Park neighborhood patrols and the city administrator said staff will review procurement options to determine whether the firm can be added under existing agreements or whether a separate competitive process is required.","taxTitle","West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",4250,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186338,"West Palm Beach commission overturns historic board, approves moving 1920s house 30 feet for redevelopment",1275,331000,1606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077821-052cb957ab1667c1b9ebc810d72471e8&start=331&end=1606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077821-052cb957ab1667c1b9ebc810d72471e8/thumbnail_331000.jpg","/articles/6186338/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/West-Palm-Beach-commission-overturns-historic-board-approves-moving-1920s-house-30-feet-for-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186338-0dbc3e6ebf41204cee8b331f200f7681/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206179&Signature=B7oWpil1Gvf8mUh~V5hmmhhj41-INhy582I94ctbpaeCh11xV1KvCkD~QRLJo~g5XfZtezG64PGWI8T4HmdtJY9wt9u24cvDqLjImLdVQed4xglQLkzOdUTGUcwmdhPvF7VaAMDjfOYvYW2rACIplWmj3py8BJm~IgP6WgTSVt1tc7YcahHH56F3C~9S8-9DF~R~TtcrcSA1prsk0ChNw8x96l2H2DGMTGuUOxJ8lbQfymG7Smx5931RaHYUIpJql6izKJVWWaGHQSxmhsR69EZ9~ksiY~aJQ~MtIqHCQ4PoIvj5bofJfBEyknKTiig5M52pLmORPFGbMQSJpLFTOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Palm Beach City Commission unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness on a de novo hearing Monday to allow the relocation of an existing contributing structure approximately 30 feet west of its present location at 42630 Sixth Street, finding the relocation met applicable Secretary of the Interior standards and city relocation criteria.

Jack Rice, attorney for the appellant, said owner Emily Gutierrez would move the approximately 1923-era Doctor Daniel and Elizabeth Macintosh house 30 feet west to permit subdivision of the lot and construction of a new residence on the east portion. Rice told the commission the applicant obtained engineering letters and a declaration from an experienced historic-structure mover stating the house could be relocated safely if structural deficiencies were repaired before the move.

Sanamaria Ponti, assistant development services director, summarized staff’s review and said staff concurred with the applicant and recommended approval with conditions. Ponti said the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) heard the application in March 2025 and denied it by a 7–1 vote on the basis that the request did not comply with Standards 2, 3 and 6 of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Ponti said the commission’s review is de novo and must be based on the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing.

Commissioners discussed structural inspections, conditions and historic integrity. Ponti and staff explained that conditions tied to demolition and move permits would require the applicant to repair structural deficiencies and that preservation staff would inspect materials identified as original — for example, a porch entrance material flagged by staff for verification and conservation. Ponti said the relocation within the same site, with conditions, would facilitate renovation of a structure that has been vacant for an extended period and permit construction of a new house on the vacated area.

Commissioner Ward moved approval of the certificate of appropriateness, citing the staff report and finding that the relocation meets the Secretary of the Interior Standards for rehabilitation (section 94-49(c)(3)) and complies with the relocation standards in section 94-49(c)(4)(c) of the zoning and land development regulations. The motion passed unanimously; the commission did not give deference to the HPB’s earlier decision but reviewed the record and live testimony de novo.

Appellants provided diagrams showing the existing house centered on the lot and the proposed new lot lines (a 75-foot lot for the relocated house and a 100-foot vacant lot to the east). The applicant reported that City Engineering requested 25 feet of clearance from the edge of the median at an existing crosswalk, which contributed to the need to shift the house and adjust lot lines to accommodate a driveway and parking.

The approval is conditioned on compliance with historic-preservation permit requirements, structural repairs verified by staff prior to relocation, and HPB review of the design for the new building on the vacated portion. Staff said standard permitting steps — including demolition/move permits with conditions and inspections — will be enforced before any relocation occurs.

No recorded vote against the motion was made; the certificate of appropriateness was approved as moved.","After a de novo review, the City Commission granted a certificate of appropriateness to allow relocation of a contributing historic structure approximately 30 feet west at 426 30 Sixth Street, reversing a 7–1 Historic Preservation Board denial.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186343,"West Palm Beach commission adopts ordinance to streamline construction traffic and parking permits",147,182000,329000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077821-052cb957ab1667c1b9ebc810d72471e8&start=182&end=329","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077821-052cb957ab1667c1b9ebc810d72471e8/thumbnail_182000.jpg","/articles/6186343/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/West-Palm-Beach-commission-adopts-ordinance-to-streamline-construction-traffic-and-parking-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186343-de13a3919be9a75692d60beb02941c5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206179&Signature=EgT9y0-GXpZCn87cH1DyvxoAackrdXQNGkXNeMpL0kyR6KicTC0OtNkFvDWzn11K87xo91etAOtuTIiNTz~ezVDb~EphG121kYGAK2S4eW7-Jw5~VYCLdgK~6pp9N9Y7v7YgWz-sWoZDDsG5IC0ynefICqSqzCkRK729CKUlYHUu7y6M688m8a485psiYofZb2Rxz2PmRZX24lwKAj3DO1IjjVhb3IBrPN6ZoU~ENbIUZRBhnDdrjOA5vxeXFk56wNq3xIpogAWdJb9I2dYUpVZP63CrW2nP45k9UBpcrXpoeJ9pKQrgL~M4dEhKtCH33oUhSniDUGettx8og2w1XA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Palm Beach City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 5135-25 and Resolution No. 158-25 on second reading Monday, revising construction traffic management and construction parking permit requirements and adding a fee for review and administration of the program.

City Traffic Engineer Veronica Altuve told commissioners there were no changes from the first reading and summarized the ordinance as an amendment to chapter 86, articles governing stopping, standing and parking to delete section 86-245 (construction project parking) and amend section 86-246 (construction traffic management plan).

The vote on the motion to adopt the ordinance and resolution was unanimous. The motion, which included passage of the companion resolution that creates a fee in the comprehensive fee schedule, passed with no recorded opposition.

According to the ordinance text read into the record, the change revises plan requirements and the approval process for construction traffic management and construction parking plans, and adds a codification and separability clause. The resolution adds a fee for review and administration of the construction traffic management and parking permit program.

Altuve said there were no substantive changes from the first reading. No members of the public or commissioners requested amendments during the second-reading hearing, and staff did not present additional conditions beyond those in the published staff report.

The ordinance takes effect as provided in the ordinance text. City staff will apply the revised permit application and review process to future construction-related permit requests and collect the newly established administrative fee when applicable.

Commissioners completed the vote without further discussion and moved on to the next agenda item.","The City Commission approved Ordinance No. 5135-25 and Resolution No. 158-25 to revise construction traffic management and construction parking permit requirements and create an administrative fee for review and permit processing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186328,"Resident alleges pattern of misconduct in West Palm Beach code enforcement; commission hears claims",115,1663000,1778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077821-052cb957ab1667c1b9ebc810d72471e8&start=1663&end=1778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077821-052cb957ab1667c1b9ebc810d72471e8/thumbnail_1663000.jpg","/articles/6186328/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Resident-alleges-pattern-of-misconduct-in-West-Palm-Beach-code-enforcement-commission-hears-claims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186328-210801427184611378e7283324a6c9b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206179&Signature=NeLv3KbFxHEo9Xyggh5QKQplmhk-6c6iTSYEuodjLAShpmyLHJ58DSua1imi5n9rMJgCcWmbcRciYq0IFgVRSBBQgjElES2gjkBpTwPi9eO7n-Nd1kdPDoW8qCrsySPwQffNnorcP7hs-V8jmzy-iPNegupFH8FnYmDxU3eiMRP8eBZpLYkkPGK65vEvXpLyWy9aqdcOhFjXCWGlVdpRIO0J~OJBbLEN7S5W8f9VRwqPMDYsTwejlY4wE~WPgCfemSr9g96JW~N1ZUGj3prbzt5DebkHLBMJ8Ow-pTUOHjyzPc3xIolLnRwocYI9fXe5UhxbpYvaqdMh5HqLZ4JZtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Danielle Underwood told the City Commission Monday she was “here yet again” to raise concerns about ongoing problems in the code enforcement department, citing a Palm Beach Post report dated June 2 that she said detailed personnel actions and misconduct.

Underwood alleged that 1 code officer resigned after filing false discriminatory complaints; another officer was fired for spending extended time parked at home during shift hours; another was fired for unprofessional behavior toward a supervisor; and a fourth was suspended for extended lunch breaks. She said the incidents reflected inconsistent discipline and alleged retaliation. Underwood also alleged that one officer, Donald Williams, was investigated and found to have “sustained violations of stealing 124.65 hours, which was 87.93% of the time from August to January,” and that Williams remained employed while others were terminated for lesser offenses.

Underwood urged the commission to consider whether supervisors who trained staff in those practices should face discipline and asked whether suspensions should be reimbursed where officers were disciplined for actions they were allegedly trained to perform.

Commissioners thanked Underwood for speaking. No formal investigation update, disciplinary action or staff direction was reported in the meeting record beyond acknowledgement and a general invitation by commissioners to provide further information to staff. The commission did not vote or take formal action during the meeting on the allegations presented.

The assertions in Underwood’s remarks were presented as allegations and she cited a newspaper report; the commission did not make findings during the hearing. Any formal inquiry or personnel action would be handled under city investigatory and personnel procedures and is not reflected in this meeting record.","A resident told the commission she had reviewed a Palm Beach Post report and alleged multiple instances of misconduct and inconsistent discipline within the city's code enforcement department. Commissioners acknowledged the complaint and asked staff for updates but no formal action was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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