08-23-05 Minutes Special/WS
SPECIAL MEETING /WORKSHOP
AUGUST 23, 2005
A Special Meeting/Workshop of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was
called to order by Mayor Jeff Perlman in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall at 6:02 p.m.,
on Tuesday, August 23, 2005.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Patricia Archer (arrived at 6:05 p.m.)
Commissioner Rita Ellis
Vice-Mayor Jon Levinson
Commissioner Alberta McCarthy
Mayor Jeff Perlman
Also present were - David T. Harden, City Manager
Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney
Janet K. Whipple, Acting City Clerk
Mayor Perlman called the meeting to order and announced that it had been called for the purpose of
considering the following item:
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF NOMINATION FOR THE ANNUAL FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM: Consider approval of the nomination of
David T. Harden in the Category of City Manager of the Year for the Florida League of Cities
Excellence Awards Program. This approval is a new requirement this year. All nomination
packets must be received by the League by Friday, August 26,2005.
Mr. Levinson moved to place City Manager David T. Harden's name into nomination for the
category of City Manager of the Year for the Florida League of Cities Excellence Awards
Program, seconded by Mrs. Ellis. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Ellis -
Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed 4 to
o.
Mr. Levinson also moved to place Finance Director Joe Safford's name into nomination for the
category of Finance Officer of the Year for the Florida League of Cities Excellence Award
Program, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Ellis - Yes. Said motion
passed 4 to O.
Mayor Perlman noted Community Improvement Director Lula Butler had been selected as
Employee of the Year for the State of Florida, The City of Delray was a finalist for the City of
Excellence Award, and Mayor Perlman was one of six finalists for Mayor of the Year Award
during last year's program.
Mayor Perlman declared the Special Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
1. Discussion of Performing Arts Center Proposal
Mr. Harden provided information on a proposal for a Performing Arts Center. One
proposed location was on property adjacent to the Old School Square. The City of Delray
Beach had been awarded a grant for $2,006,000 from the Florida Communities Trust Fund
for acquisition of this property based on the City's plan to develop a park site. If a
Performing Arts Center were placed on this property, he felt the City might lose the grant.
The City Attorney noted the grant agreement would need to be signed by September 15th ,
so the item would have to be placed on the agenda for the September 6, 2005 Commission
Meeting for approval.
Discussion followed on location of, and whether a Performing Arts Center was desired in
the City of Delray Beach. Consensus of the Commission was to revisit the proposal with
another site location, and get advice from a consultant on feasibility.
2. Presentation of the Cluster Study - Blount Hunter
Mr. Blount Hunter presented the Downtown Delrqy Beach 2004 Patron Profile Cluster Anafysis and
Retail Development Strategy Update. He provided the Commission with a PowerPoint
presentation on different scenarios for each of the eight (8) clusters along Downtown
Atlantic Avenue.
Discussion followed with questions on types of businesses, hours of operations, and possible
residential opportunities within the cluster areas. Consensus of the Commission was
favorable to proceed with the proposal.
3. Discussion Regarding Proposed Budget for FY 2006
The Commissioners discussed where they were in their individual budget review process.
Each would meet with Mr. Harden with specific questions, and then concerns would be
brought to the City Commission Meeting on September 6, 2005 for discussion on the
tentative budget proposals.
Discussion followed on how improvements could be made for traffic enforcement and
control, new furniture for the City Manager's office, restoring the City Commission
Chambers and Lobby, and how Planning and Zoning could expedite the process for Site
Plans approval.
Mayor Perlman adjourned the Special Meeting/Workshop at 8:51 p.m.
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Acting City Clerk
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The undersigned is the Acting City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and
the information provided herein is the I\1inutes of the Special Meeting/Workshop of the City
Commission held on Tuesday, August 23, 2005, which I\1inutes were formally approved and adopted
by the City Commission on September 6, 2005.
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Acting Òty Clerk
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