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05-09-06 Minutes Spec/WS SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP MAY 9,2006 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 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Roll call showed: Present - Commissioner Rita Ellis Commissioner Fred B. Fetzer Commissioner Jon Levinson Commissioner Brenda B. Montague Mayor Jeff Perlman Also present were - David T. Harden, City Manager Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk Mayor Perlman called the meeting to order and announced that it had been called for the purpose of considering the following items: SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 1. AGREEMENT/COLETTA AND COMPANY: Consider an agreement with Coletta and Company in the amount of $23,750.00 plus travel expenses for the implementation of the Creative City Collaborative. Funding is available from 001-1111-511-34.90 (General Fund/Other Contractual Services). The Commission discussed the proposal from Coletta & Company to implement the Creative City Collaborative as presented via a recommendation in the Cultural Plan. The Arts Cabana and the Narration Project will not be included at this time. The City Attorney will draft a contract. Mrs. Montague moved to approve the agreement with Coletta & Company subject to Staff drafting a contract incorporating the items in the proposal, seconded by Mr. Levinson. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Fetzer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Mrs. Montague - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; and Mrs. Ellis - No. Said motion passed 4-1. Mayor Perlman adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:22 p.m. WORKSHOP AGENDA 1. Joint Meeting with the Education Board Janet Meeks, Education Coordinator, and Debra Kaiser, Chair of the Education Board, presented a PowerPoint Presentation concerning the accomplishments, demographics, academic trends and the Board's proposed 2006/2007 plan. Concurrence and feedback from the Commission was requested. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Education Board was doing an incredible job and was providing a great service to the community. 2. Joint Meeting with the Historic Preservation Board Susan Ruby, City Attorney provided background information concerning proposed guidelines for the historic districts in the City of Delray Beach. The Commission has the authority to regulate those properties. It was the consensus of the Commission that once the agreement concerning guidelines and rules for the historic districts are approved, the Historic Preservation Board will have better clarity for their review and approval process. 3. Presentation of the development at the Florida Adantic University (FAD) Campus - Shelley Binegar. Assistant Director. Inter College Athletics Mayor Perlman noted item number three (3) has been postponed until the June 13, 2006 Commission Workshop. 4. Review of possible names for New Parks Joe Weldon, Parks and Recreation Director provided suggestions on various names for new City parks located at Bexley Park, Mount Sinai, the Western Community Center (Senior Center) and Lake Ida. It was the consensus of the Commission to choose the names of Eagle Park for the Temple Sinai park located in front of Adantic High School; the name of Bexley Trail Community Park for the Bexley Park location; establish a community contest for naming the park at the Western Community Center; and the name of Lakeview Park for the Lake Ida location. 2 May 9, 2006 5. Discussion regarding disposition of City owned property adjacent to Bexley Park Paul Dorling, Planning and Zoning Director provided background information concerning five (5) acres east of the Bexley Park Subdivision which the City owns. Staff recommends annexation of this area prior to selling the property, and is seeking direction as to the appropriate land use and eventual City Zoning. There are five (5) acres with three (3) homes per acre which would allow for fifteen (15) homes. Other Enclaves in the surrounding area could also be annexed. It was the consensus of the Commission to proceed with the annexation and eventual City Zoning, and to request the future developer to provide for a number of affordable housing within the development. 6. Proposed increase in Stormwater Utility Assessment Randal Krejcarek, City Engineer provided background information on the City of Delray Beach's Stormwater Utility Fee Analysis prepared by Mathews Consulting, Inc. It was the consensus of the Commission to approve an increase of $5.33 for each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) per month for an annual assessment of $64.00 year. 7. Discussion of Fire Service Fee David T. Harden, City Manager provided background information and requested direction in exploring appropriate revenue opportunities to offset the ongoing increased costs of operating Fire Services in Delray Beach. It was the consensus of the Commission not to make a commitment but to study a proposal which will be provided by the City Manager. It was hoped the millage rate would not be increased. 8. Discussion of Community Policing Larry Schroeder, Chief of Police reported on some of the outstanding work preformed by members of the Delray Beach Police Department, as part of our community policing philosophy. He noted, through community involvement with residents and business owners, and attendance of homeowner and business association meetings, relationships are 3 May 9, 2006 built through discussion of issues and concerns within the community. With these community contacts, officers formulate policing strategies that are unique to the issues defined by the neighborhoods or businesses. In attendance with Chief Schroeder were Captain Craig Hartmann and the three (3) District Commanders who are responsible for the majority of the community policing; Captain Joe Milenkovic, Captain Toni Strianese, and Major William McCollom. There are approximately five hundred (500) members on the volunteer force. It was the consensus of the Commission the Community Policing program provided a positive image for the community, and it is a work in progress. 9. Discussion of proposed tree ordinance revisions Terrill Barton, Assistant City Attorney and Nancy Davila, Community Improvement Department Horticulturist, provided information concerning the proposed ordinance repealing Section 2.4.6 (E) and 4.6.19 of the City's Land Development Regulations and enacting a new Section 4.6.19 "Tree Ordinance" to regulate the pruning, removal, and protection of trees in the City of Delray Beach. Ms. Barton stated Staff will continue to work on the ordinance and bring it to Commission for approval. It was the consensus of the Commission to the proposed revised Tree Ordinance will be beneficial to the enhancement to the community. Mayor Perlman adjourned the Workshop at 9:11 p.m. ~~- ~.~,~~ City Clerk ATTEST: $4; l 4. 4 May 9, 2006 The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the Minutes of the Special/Workshop Meeting of the City Commission held on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on Kay 16, 2006 ~a._~~.~,~~~ 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 the official Minutes only after review and approval, which may involve amendments, additions or deletions to the Minutes as set forth above. 5 May 9, 2006