03-30-06 Minutes Org
MARCH 30. 2006
DELRAY BEACH CITY COMMISSION
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(1) Call to Order/Roll Call.
The annual organizational meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida was called to order by Mayor Jeff Perlman in the Commission Chambers at City Hall
at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006.
Roll call showed:
Commissioner Patricia Archer
Commissioner Rita Ellis
Commissioner Jon Levinson
Commissioner Alberta McCarthy
Mayor Jeff Perlman
Absent:
None
Also present were:
David T. Harden, City Manager
Susan Ruby, City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
(2) The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
At this point, Commissioner McCarthy and Commissioner Archer were presented with
farewell plaques by Mayor Perlman, and each gave their outgoing comments.
(3) Oath of Office administered to Newly-Elected City Commission Members.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Fred B. Fetzer (Seat #2),
and Commissioner Brenda B. Montague (Seat #4).
(4) Roll Call Newly Sworn-In Commission.
The City Clerk called the roll of the Commission after newly-elected City Commission
Members were sworn in.
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Roll call showed:
Commissioner Rita Ellis
Commissioner Fred B. Fetzer
Commissioner Jon Levinson
Commissioner Brenda B. Montague
Mayor Jeff Perlman
Absent:
None
(5) Selection of Vice-Mayor (for the term March 31,2006 through March 29,2007).
Commissioner Levinson moved to appoint Commissioner Ellis as Vice-Mayor of the City of
Delray Beach for the term March 31, 2006 through March 29, 2007, seconded by
Commissioner Montague. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner
Fetzer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes; Commissioner Montague - Yes; Mayor
Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Ellis - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
(6) Selection of Deputy Vice-Mayor (for the term March 31, 2006 through March 29,
2007).
Commissioner Ellis moved to appoint Commissioner Fetzer as Deputy Vice-Mayor of the
City of Delray Beach for the term March 31, 2006 through March 29, 2007, seconded by
Commissioner Levinson. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner
Levinson - Yes; Commissioner Montague - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Ellis
- Yes; Commissioner Fetzer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
(7) Review and Acceptance of regularly scheduled City Commission Meeting dates for
the period April 2006 through March 2007.
Commissioner Ellis moved to reschedule the July City Commission Meetings to July 11,
2006 for the 1st Regular Meeting, July 18,2006 for the Workshop Meeting, and July 25, 2006
for the 2nd Regular Meeting; this would avoid a Commission meeting falling on the July 4th
holiday, seconded by Commissioner Fetzer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Commissioner Montague - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Ellis - Yes;
Commissioner Fetzer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
o vote.
It was the consensus of the Commission to revisit the March 6, 2007 meeting date at a later
time, pending the scheduling of Palm Beach County Days.
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(8) Establish a date for the 2007 Goal Setting Session.
Commissioner Ellis moved to select Wednesday, April 11, 2007 as the date the Commission
will meet with Lyle Sumek for the 2007 Goal Setting Session, seconded by Commissioner
Levinson. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman - Yes;
Commissioner Ellis - Yes; Commissioner Fetzer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes;
Commissioner Montague - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
(9) Review and Adoption of Rules of Procedure - Dekay Beach City Commission (Local
Rules).
Commissioner Ellis moved to approved the Rules of Procedure (Local Rules) as submitted,
then amended her motion to include the amended portion of Section II.A.8.g to state ''when
agreed by consensus of the City Commission", seconded by Commissioner Montague.
Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner Ellis - Yes; Commissioner
Fetzer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes; Commissioner Montague - Yes; Mayor
Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
(10) Review and Adoption of Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings.
Commissioner Levinson moved to adopt the Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Ellis. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Commissioner Fetzer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes; Commissioner
Montague - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Ellis - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 5 to 0 vote.
(11) Review of City Commission Liaison Appointments to various Advisory Boards and
outside agencies.
Commission reviewed the assigned liaisons from Boards and Outside Agencies and amended
the liaison appointments (a copy of the amended assignments is attached as part of the
minutes).
Mr. Harden, City Manager noted Commissioner Archer had requested a formal replacement
be selected for the Drug Task Force.
(12) RESOLUTION NO. 17-06: Approve Resolution No. 17-06, a written notice of objection
to the Palm Beach County requirement that in order to qualify for Traffic Performance
exceptions, workforce housing must be provided in accordance with County requirements.
Commissioner Levinson explained the reasons behind Resolution No. 17-06 in that the City
of Delray Beach is objecting to the possibility Palm Beach County could dictate the City's
Land Use.
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Commissioner Levinson moved to approve Resolution No. 17-06, seconded by
Commissioner Ellis. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner
Levinson - Yes; Commissioner Montague - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Ellis
- Yes; Commissioner Fetzer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
(13) Commission Comments.
Commissioner Ellis welcomed the new Commissioners and then stated she had enjoyed
working with both Commissioner Archer and Commissioner McCarthy, and she will miss
them.
Commissioner Levinson thanked both Commissioner Archer and Commissioner McCarthy,
wished them well, and welcomed the new Commissioners.
Commissioner Fetzer stated he was honored to be on the City Commission, and extended
his appreciation to Commissioner Archer and Commissioner McCarthy for their
accomplishments. He expressed his appreciation to those who provided support during his
campaign, especially his wife Paulette.
Commissioner Montague expressed her appreciation to all that helped her in her candidacy
and to her husband Rod Montague. She promises to do as much as she can for as long as
she can to the best of her ability, and is honored to be a Commissioner for the City of
Delray Beach.
Mayor Perlman stated he would like to welcome both new Commissioners. He commented
on issues within the City. The Park Bonds are still being implemented; there are very
interesting plans for Congress Avenue, as well as, an exciting future cultural plan for the
City. One of Mayor Perlman's concerns is a need to improve communication, and he
advised the new Commissioners to expect the unexpected. He is looking forward to the
new April Goal Setting Session in order to come up with a game plan and finish off some of
the projects Commissioner Archer and Commissioner McCarthy helped the City achieve.
He then welcomed both new Commissioners.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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City Clerk
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ATTEST:
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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 Annual Organizational Meeting of the City Commission held
on March 30, 2006, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission
on April 4, 2006
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City Clerk
NOTE TO READER: If the minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above,
this means they are not the official minutes of the City Commission. They will become official only
after review and approval by the City Commission which may involve amendments, additions or
deletions to the minutes as set forth above.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Commissioners
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk@
SUBJECT:
CITY COMMISSION LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
DATE:
March 31, 2006
Below is the list of City Commission Liaison assignments as amended at the March 30, 2006 Annual
Organizational Meeting.
BOARD
LIAISON
Community Redevelopment 1\gency
Commissioner Levinson
Primary Member
Commissioner Montague
Alternate Member
Public Art Advisol;y Board
4th Monday at 5:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Commissioner Montague
Dekay Beach Public Schools
City Commissioners adopt a Delray Beach Public School and sit on that School's Advisory
Committee. The Schools are:
Banyan Creek Elementary School
Spady Elementary School
Plumosa Elementary School
Pine Grove Elementary School
Orchard View Elementary School
Village Academy
Carver Middle School
Atlantic High School
Mayor Perlman
Commissioner Ellis
Commissioner Ellis
Mayor Perlman
Commissioner Montague
Commissioner Fetzer
Commissioner Fetzer
Commissioner Levinson
Downtown Development Authority
2nd Monday at 12:00 Noon
Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner Ellis
Education Board
llt.Monday at 5:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Commissioner Fetzer
Primary Member
Mayor Perlman
Alternate Member
Drug Task Force
3ad Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Chiefs Conference Room, Police Department
General Employees Retirement
Committee
Meets as needed
Downtown Marketing Cooperative
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2 Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers
Parking Management Advisory Board
4th Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Police & Fire Board ofTmstees
3ad Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. in
Training Room at Fire HQ or
Police Chiefs Conference Room
Sister Cities Committee
lit Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
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Commissioner Ellis
Tom Lynch to continue
as Commission appointee
Commissioner Ellis
Commissioner Montague
Mayor Perlman
(!be Mayor is a sitting member
Section 33.65 of the City Code)
Commissioner Fetzer
OUTSIDE AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc.
Governmental Center
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach 33402
Contact James Titcomb, Exec. Director
(561) 355-4484
David T. Harden, City Manager
Board of Directors; Transportation/
Legislative Sub-Committee Chair
Commissioner Jon Levinson
Alternate Member
The Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc. was chartered in 1969 as a non-profit corporation.
The purpose of the Palm Beach County League of Cities is to promote and advance the collective
interest of the municipalities of Palm Beach County; to study municipal issues and seek desired
results through cooperative efforts; to respect the principles of Home Rule; and to encourage and
enhance the quality of life of citizens of Palm Beach County.
The General Membership meets once per month (normally the 4th Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m. at
different host cities around the county. The Board of Directors meets once per month (normally
the 2nd Wednesday) at 10:00 a.m., 12th Floor Conference Room at the Governmental Center in West
Palm Beach.
Florida League of Cities. Inc.
301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 (32301)
Post Office Box 1757
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757
Contact Scott Dudley, Sr. Legislative Advocate
(850) 222-9684
David T. Harden, City Manager
Transportation & Urban Administration
Policy Committee Member
Mayor Perlman
Florida League of Mayors
Member
Approved Liaison Assignments 3-30-06
Metropolitan Planning Or~nization
Of Palm Beach County
160 Australian Avenue, Suite 201
P. O. Box 21229
West Palm Beach 33416
Contact: Randy M. Whitfield, P.E. Director
(561) 684-4170
or Paul Dorling (City staff)
(561) 243-7040
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Commissioner Levinson
Primary Member
Commissioner Montague
Alternate Member
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County was created pursuant to Chapter
339.175 of the Florida Statutes. Their objectives are to encourage and promote the safe and
efficient management, operation and development of surface transportation systems that will serve
the mobility needs of people and freight within the trough urbanized areas of Palm Beach County
while minimizing transportation related fuel consumption and air pollution. The MPO is charged
with the development of short-range (5 year) and long-range (20 year) transportation plans and
programs.
MPO Board (elected officials) meets on the 3ad Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m., 12th floor
Conference room at the Governmental Center. Technical Advisory Committee (fAC, staff
subcommittee) meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at 160 Australian Avenue in
the 3ad floor Conference Room.
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Liaison to State Representatives
Anne Gannon, District 86
Adam Hasner, District 87
Liaison to State Senators
Jeffery Atwater, District 25
M. "Mandy" Dawson, District 29
Ron Klein, District 30
Liaison to United States Representatives
E.Clay Shaw, Jr., District 22
Robert Wexler, District 19
Alcee L. Hastings, :Oistrict 23
Intergovernmental Coordination Issues
Forum
Lantana Council Chambers
500 Greynolds Circle
Lantana, 33405
Contact: Ana Yeskey
9835-16 Lake Worth Road, Suite 223
Lake Worth 33467
(561) 434-2575
Mayor Perlman
Mayor Perlman
Commissioner Ellis
Commissioner Montague
Mayor Perlman
Mayor Perlman
Commissioner Levinson
Commissioner Montague
Commissioner Levinson
Primary Member
Mayor Perlman
Alternate Member
Paul Dorling
City Staff Member
Approved Liaison Assignments 3-30-06
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The Intergovernmental Coordination Issues Forum reviews and makes recommendations on issues
of multi-jurisdictional significance, such as school concurrency, county wide fire rescue services, and
countywide library services. The intent is to have municipalities work together on issues of
countywide concern or impact and to assist in the resolution of any disputes which may arise
between local governments. The Issues Forum meets on a quarterly basis. The meetings are
scheduled for March 30, 2006; August 31, 2006; and November 30, 2006.
The Executive Committee meets at 9:30 a.m., Issues Forum at 10:30 a.m. and IPARC at 1:30 p.m. in
the Lantana Council Chambers.
SI Ag<nda '10061 Approved LQison Anignmcn.. Amended
Approved Liaison Assignments 3-30-06