02-12-13 Special/Workshop Meeting MinutesSPECIAL /WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
A Special /Workshop Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was
called to order by Mayor Thomas F. Carney, Jr. in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall at
6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Christina Morrison
Commissioner Alson Jacquet
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Commissioner Angeleta E. Gray
Mayor Thomas F. Carney, Jr.
Absent - None
Also present were - Douglas E. Smith, Interim City Manager
Brian Shutt, City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
Mayor Carney called the Special /Workshop meeting to order and announced that it had been called
for the purpose of considering the following Items.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
1. CONSIDER A CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF OLD SCHOOL
SQUARE GARAGE RETAIL SPACE: Consider approval of a Resolution and Contract for
Sale and Purchase of the Old School Square Garage Retail Space located on the S.W. corner of
Pineapple Grove Way and N.E. 1st Street; Resolution No. 08 -13 provides for the sale to the
Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga, P.A. and Resolution No. 09 -13 provide for the sale to
Schmier & Feurring Properties, Inc. (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Carney read a statement into record regarding the Old School Square Garage Retail
Space.
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission.
Ms. Morrison moved to postpone the consideration of approval of a Resolution and Contract
for Sale and Purchase of the Old School Square Garage Retail Space until April 16, 2013,
seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet — Yes;
Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor Carney — Yes; Ms. Morrison — Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
2. CONSULTING SERVICES /2013 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: EDUCATIONAL
COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Consider approval for a consultant to provide
educational communication regarding the proposed Charter Amendments as well as the
proposed Economic Development Property Tax Exemption for the March 12, 2013 Municipal
Election.
Mr. Richard Reade, Public Information. /Sustainability Officer, presented this item.
Mr. Frankel commented regarding amendments in last year's election. He asked about the
League of Women Voters' website and if information regarding the Charter amendments can be
placed on our website.
Mrs. Gray asked about the cost of the consultant. Mr. Reade stated the cost may be between
$20,000 - $30,000 for printing and mailing.
Mr. Jacquet also spoke regarding the cost and asked if the cost would be the same if we utilized
the League of Women Voters. He stated he is not in support of paying a consultant.
Ms. Morrison asked if the firm that handled the printing and mailing regarding Palm Beach
Gardens' amendments is available; and would it be helpful if the Commission set a cap. In
addition, she asked if the city has a publicist or staff that can do this.
Mr. Frankel complimented staff on the election signs and stated he would like to know a price
regarding a consultant.
Mrs. Gray stated the city could do this for a much cheaper price and she is not in support of
spending dollars on a consultant.
Mayor Carney stated he would like to know the price as well.
It was the consensus of the CoMinission that staff uses as many resources that would be free to
the city as they can and to contact the League of Women Voters.
Mayor Carney adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:48 p.m.
WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA
1. Presentation on Crime Statistics
Police Chief Anthony Strianese conducted a presentation. He showed the Part One Crime
Comparison (Uniform Crime Report -UCR) and the annual percentage change from 2008 -2012,
Violent Crime Reductions nationwide, Florida and Delray Beach.
Mr. Frankel stated every graph shows a decrease and asked what is the Police Department's
staffing level. He stated the Police Department should be recognized for their work and for
serving the community so well at a lower staff level.
Mr. Jacquet commended and thanked the Police Department. He stated gun violence is a major
problem all over the country and the city needs to do all it can to bring the numbers lower
regarding crime. He stated he has noticed an increase in police presence with community
policing. Mr. Jacquet stated he would like to see a person who speaks Haitian Creole at the front
desk in the Police Department.
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Mrs. Gray thanked Chief Strianese and the Police Department Staff. She asked how much does
mental health factor into the crimes here in Delray Beach.
Ms. Morrison thanked the Police Department for all they do and stated the numbers are
remarkable as far as 1995 -2012. She stated she met with the State Attorney and we have his
support. She asked if there are 137 sworn officers and is there someone on staff at the
department who can do safety checks in areas that are becoming a problem. Chief Strianese
stated this is completed through CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design).
Mayor Carney thanked Chief Strianese for meeting with him and Mr. Douglas Smith, Interim
City Manager. He stated the Police Department is very diligent and Delray Beach is well
protected. He asked Commission for authorization to write a letter regarding Lake Ida Park. He
stated although it is owned by Palm Beach County the city polices it. Mayor Carney stated he
would like to ask the county to allow our Police Department to install cameras.
It was the consensus of Commission to have the letter written to the county.
2. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to the Noise Ordinance
Ms. Janice Rustin, Assistant City Attorney, presented this item. She stated staff looked at the
City of Miami Beach's ordinance and discussed prima facie, the 100 feet, and graphs, etc. Ms.
Rustin discussed the meetings they had with the business owners.
Ms. Morrison thanked the City Attorney for tackling this issue and asked if the ordinance is for
the whole city; and how is reasonable and unreasonable measured.
Mr. Brian Shutt, City Attorney, stated there will be meetings and ttainings with the Police
Department.
Mr. Jacquet thanked the City Attorney for working on this and would like to see the times
pushed back on Fridays and Saturdays.
Mrs. Gray asked if the 11:00 p.m. time required by ordinance is applicable in neighborhoods as
well.
Mr. Shutt stated if the new ordinance is approved it would be enforced at all times regarding
persons being cited. He asked Commission if they want a standard for business and residential
neighborhoods.
Mr. Frankel thanked the City Attorney's Office, Downtown Development Authority and the
stakeholders for their involvement. He stated it has to be reasonable and he feels people have
different expectations. He asked Ms. Rustin about music going towards the ocean. Mr. Frankel
stated this should be a win -win.
Mayor Carney stated this is a good compromise and asked if most businesses are in agreement
with this.
Ms. Rustin stated they are with the exception of later times on Friday and Saturday.
Mayor Carney stated he has concerns as it relates to hours.
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Ms. Morrison offered a suggested time for the weekends.
Ms. Rustin asked for a clarification of times that the Commission would like to see in the
ordinance.
Mr. Jacquet thanked Ms. Rustin for the presentation.
3. Discussion regarding Public Comments on Agendaed Items
Ms. Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk, provided Commission with an overview of the Municipality
Survey regarding how public comments are taken in various cities within Broward, Miami -Dade,
Monroe and Palm Beach Counties.
Ms. Morrison and Mrs. Gray asked about the range in the size of the cities.
Mr. Smith stated if the Commission desires public comments can be moved to before the
Consent Agenda.
Commission discussion ensued. It was the consensus of Commission that the length of public
comment per individual be limited to 3 minutes and that the public can comment on agendaed
as well as non - agendaed items.
Mr. Shutt asked Commission if they would like to have the public comment before agenda
approval. He stated he will bring back the change to the local rules on February 19, 2013.
Mrs. Gray asked about workshop meetings being held in the Commission Chambers.
Mr. Frankel stated he concurs with Mrs. Gray regarding the workshop meetings being held in
the Chambers and having them video streamed.
Mr. Smith stated staff will check into installing a camera in the First Floor Conference Room
and stated if the meeting crowd is large then it could be shifted into the Chambers.
The Commission thanked the Clerk for the presentation.
4. Discussion regafding regarding Smoking on the Beach
Ms. Linda Karch, Parks and Recreation Director and Mr. James Scala, Ocean Rescue Supervisor,
presented this item. Mr. Scala stated he conducted a survey with other municipalities regarding
smoking on the beach; and provided a summary of that survey.
Mr. Frankel stated this should be put on our legislative priorities list and mentioned a possible
designated area. He stated it was very good information in the report.
Mrs. Gray mentioned this weekend's cleanup of the beach. She stated the students picked up a
lot of cigarette butts and she would like to see a designated area as well.
Mr. Jacquet agrees with comments that he has heard and asked about a designated smoking area
on the beach. He stated he is not confident that legislation regarding smoking on the beach will
pass and suggested that Commission speak with the lobbyists regarding this.
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He asked if the city can put up signs letting people know where they "should" smoke versus
where they "can" smoke. He stated the city should enforce the litter ordinances opposed to
anything that would take the lifeguards' time away from the beach.
Ms. Morrison stated she does not want lifeguards enforcing ordinances regarding smoking on
the beach.
Mr. Carney concurs with Mr. Frankel and the others on working with our legislators and the
League of Cities.
He commended Mr. Scala regarding the report.
5. Downtown Master Plan Discussion
At this time, Mrs. Gray and Mr. Jacquet both left the dais.
Mayor Carney discussed why he wanted this item to be placed on the agenda. He stated it has
been twelve (12) years since the plan has been reviewed.
Mr. Paul Dorling, Planning and Zoning Director, gave an overview of the plan, what has been
accomplished and what projects are underway.
Mayor Carney stated Mr. Dorling provided a great report.
Mr. Frankel stated staff should be congratulated and we have grown as a city.
Ms. Morrison thanked Mr. Dorling and stated that was a great report. She suggested that the
Community Redevelopment Agency boundaries be removed from the beach and feels the city
needs to recapture this area for tax purposes. She stated she is against narrowing Federal
Highway.
Mayor Carney thanked Mr. Darling. He spoke regarding density and differing views on how
much the city should have downtown. He feels that the plan should be reviewed since it is 12
years old.
6. Community Engagement: Live And Learn Program, Town Hall Meetings, and City
Publications
Mr. Jacquet returned to the dais.
Mayor Carney asked that we discuss the Town Hall Meetings and city publications; and that the
Live and Learn Program be discussed at another time.
Mr. Smith presented this item and commented on the Hometown Connection Newsletter.
Mayor Carney asked about placing information in the water bills.
Mr. Reade discussed the budget regarding publications and the different communication tools
the city was utilizing at one point.
Mr. Smith discussed possibly creating an electronic newsletter and then persons could sign up
for the subscription list.
Mr. Jacquet asked about the cost of placing information in the water bills. Mr. Reade stated it
costs approximately $10,000 - $11,000. Mr. Jacquet stated the cost is worth it to provide
information to the public.
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He stated he supports having information placed in the water bills and urged Commission
approval to do so.
Mr. Frankel stated he was present when this was cut out of the budget. He stated if the City
Manager can provide information to the Commission regarding funding for this then he
supports it. He stated he likes Doug's suggestion of an electronic newsletter and stated the city
has struggled with reaching out and getting people involved.
Mr. Sinith stated we may need to come back at mid -year to discuss staffing for things that the
Commission may want to start back up.
Mr. Reade mentioned the Annual Report.
Mr. Jacquet suggested that we use this method to inform residents regarding the Charter
Amendments instead of hiring a consultant.
Mr. Carney stated he would like to propose Town Hall Meetings be held in April and October.
Mr. Frankel asked if that was the reason Open City HaR was created.
Ms. Morrison and Mayor Carney stated they feel that the Open City Hall is not working the way
it should.
Mr. Jacquet stated the Town Hall Meetings are worth revisiting and discussed the format for the
meetings.
It was the consensus of the Commission to have a hybrid at the Town Hall. meetings with the
City providing information and the public being able to speak.
Mayor Carney adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 9:28 p.m.
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The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information
provided herein is the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of the City Commission held on Tuesday,
February 12, 2013, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on
April 2, 2013.
February 12, 2013
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