05-18-10 Workshop Meeting MinutesWORKSHOP MEETING
MAY 18, 2010
A Workshop Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., on
Tuesday, May 1 S, 2010.
Roll call showed:
Present - Coininissioner Gary P. Eliopoulos
Commissioner Fred B. Fetzer
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Commissioner Angeleta E. Gray
Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie
Also present were - David T. Harden, City Manager
Brian Shutt, City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie called the workshop meeting to order and announced that it had been
called for the purpose of considering the following Items.
1. POLICE VEHICLE AND SEIZED WEAPONRY PRESENTATION
Mayor Nelson 5. McDuffte stated this item will be conducted outside. Chief Tony Strianese
introduced this item; anal Auxiltary Police Officer Jeff Rubenstein explained the equipment and
technology advancements along with cost savings efforts that are being deployed into the new police
patrol vehicles. Two vehicles were displayed: One was the traditional police patrol Ford Crown
Victoria and the second was the smaller new Chevy Impala that is being utilized by Community
Patrol Sergeants with no prisoner transport separation installed. Some recently seized firearms were
also displayed. Commission stated this was a good presentation.
2. PRESENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30 2009
Mr. Scott Porter of Caler, Donten, Levine, Druker, Porter & Veil, P. A., provided a fuiancial
overview of the City of Delray Beach, Florida Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal
pear ended September 30, 2009. Commission asked questions regarding the expenditures of the
Community Development Block Grant and the general £und balance. Commission commended staff
for a job well done.
3. PRESENTATION BY THE BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
BPOA OF A BEACH MASTER PLAN
Mr. Andy Katz, Beach Property Owners Association (BPOA), introduced Mary Renault, President
of the BPOA (who handed out presentation booklets to the Commissions and Former BPOA
President Bob Victoria. Mr. Katz gave a PowerPoint presentation and discussed the elements
regarding design and landscaping, etc. of the proposed Beach Area Master Plan.
He stated the BPOA held a follow-up meeting in March and also conducted meetings with city staff:
Richard Hasko, Linda Karch and Alberta Gaum. He stated the city as a whole was invited to both
the charrette and follow-up meetings. Mr. Victorin stated this plan has come a long way and can act
as a template for future areas. The Commission commented about the prioritization of the plan,
images created from the charrette as well as safety rules that should be look at immediately regarding
garbage pick-up times, sidewallis and signage.
They inquired as to what the next steps would be regarding acceptance and adoption of this
proposal as a master plan; and thanked the Beach Property Owners Association for doing such an
incredible job and for being sensitive to the city's budget.
4. PRESENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
Mr. Francisco Perez-Azua, Economic Development Director, discussed the Community
Redevelopment Agenc~s (CRA) Economic Development Incentives via PowerPoint. He began by
relaying the mission of the CRA. The background for the incenttves was derived from the
Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan, Cluster Study and CRA plan. The incentives include Job
Creation Bonus, Real Estate Development Partnership, Relocation & Development Incentive, Land
Value Investment, Capital Improvement Incentive and Commercial Building Infrastructure
Assistance Programs. He discussed each program in detail. Carrirnission asked questions and made
comments regarding the length of leases, CRA mission, development of West Atlantic Avenue and
Congress Avenue, how many incentives we offer and the depth of the incentives and our
competitiveness with offering incentives as far as what other municipalities offer.
It was their consensus that this is a great start and reflects on the CRA's behalf as well as Mr. Perez-
Azua.
5. PRESENTATION OF THE DINT PARTICIPATION PRO ECT AT LITTLE
FENWAY PARK
Mx. Richard Hasko, Environmental Services Director, introduced this item and Jose Aguila and Jess
Sowards of Currie Sowards Aguila Architects. Jose gave a brief introduction of Gil Gilbert and
Larey Hoskin, Bucky Dent Baseball School representatives, who stated the park is unbelievably
beautiful, a spectacular facility. He stated Bucky Dent may need an additional building in the future
that could serve as a recreational center for the city as well. The Commission stated we are
interested in developing Public/Private partnerships and would love to work with Bucky Dent
Baseball School regarding this. The commission stated the Miracle League Ribbon Cutting
ceremony was amazing and discussed ensued regarding the funding for this future facility, designs
and construction costs. David T. Harden, City Manager, asked a question regarding elevator
exemptions. Jess Sowards stated he had spoken with the building department about this. Mr.
Hasko informed the Commission that it is a possibility that this would have to be rebid depending
on the timeframe for hearing back from Bucky Dent regarding their ideas. It was the consensus of
the Comxxaission to work with Bucky Dent.
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6. STATUS REPORT ON WASTE MANAGEMENT REVIEW
Mr. Richard Reade presented this item stating that he will highlight bulleted points from the staff
memo. He stated staff will begin implementation of suggestions from the commercial analysis and
staff is drafting policies and procedures. In addition, the Finance and Community Improvement
Departments will increase communication with each other regarding billing, etc. Coxnrxaission asked
questions regarding whether ox not the commercial analysis is done. Richard Reade stated once the
reporting issue is clarified the commercial issue will be complete. Regarding the residential analysis,
staff stated that there are 500 units where the city disagrees with Waste Management regarding the
classification (types of service} for the units. The commission feels that certain issues that have
arisen during this process should be a part of the contract negotiations in the future. It was the
consensus of the Corntnission to have a Joint Meeting with the Financial Review Board on July 13,
2010 and will settle all remaining issues with Waste Management at that time.
Mayor McDuffie adjourned fhe Workshop Meeting at 9:03 p.m.
City Clerk
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information
provided herein is the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Commission held on Tuesday, May
18, 2010, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Coixamission on May 25,
2010.
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