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06-13-06 Minutes Spec/WS SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP JUNE 13, 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, June 13, 2006. Roll call showed: Present - Commissioner Rita Ellis Commissioner Fred B. Fetzer Commissioner Brenda B. Montague Mayor Jeff Perlman Absent - Commissioner Jon Levinson 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. BENEFIT CALCULATIONS BY PLAN ADMINISTRATOR/CERTIFICATION PAY /POLICE/FIRE PENSION BOARD: Consider taking legal action regarding the Police/Fire Pension Board's change in benefit calculations to include certification pay. Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney provided background information concerning the proposed inclusion of certain types of compensation in the earnings of the more than 100 retired members of the Police and Firefighters Retirement System. This proposal was not included in the members' pensionable earnings at the time they retired. The change would result in a recalculation of the pension benefits and contributions of the retired members, to as far back as December 1, 1993. The issue was before the Commission for their decision to proceed with litigation. If the consensus of the Commission agreed upon litigation, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A., on behalf of the City, would bring suit to the Police and Firefighters Retirement System Board of Trustees. It was estimated that the change in calculation of pension benefits would increase the accrued liabilities of the retirement fund by $573,000, and would increase the cost of the plan by $37,000 per year, for 30 years. The City had not approved the change. -- Mrs. Ellis moved to initiate litigation on the pension calculation for certification lawsuit for declaratory relief; and the authorization to use Jim Linn of Lewis, Longman, and Walker, P.A., as the City's litigator, seconded by Mr. Fetzer. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Fetzer - Yes; Mrs. Montague - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; and Mrs. Ellis - Yes. Said motion passed 4-0. Mayor Perlman adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:03 p.m. WORKSHOP AGENDA Mayor Perlman modified the agenda and placed the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Presentation first (Workshop Item 4). 1. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Presentation Marcela Camblor, Director of Urban Design for the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and Dana Litde an urban designer for the Planning Council, provided background information on the proposed recommendations for redevelopment of Hotel Vista Del Mar, Adantic Plaza and South Swinton Avenue. Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney preceded with a statement for the public; that the individual decisions on these proposals will be made at quasi judicial proceedings and that this is a presentation of the findings of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Two previous public workshops had been held at the Old School Square Gym, one on Saturday, May 6, 2006 and the other on Thursday, May 25, 2006. It was the consensus of the Commission the presentation on the proposed concepts for the redevelopment of Hotel Vista Del Mar, Adantic Plaza, and South Swinton Avenue, were very well done. 2. Joint Meeting with the Housing Authority Dorothy Ellington, executive Director of the Delray Beach Housing Authority introduced the item and Gary Rosen, Chairman of the Housing Authority Board provided information regarding the redevelopment and revitalization activities underway relating to Carver Estates. The Board of Commissioners of the Delray Beach Housing Authority had appointed a committee comprised of Board member Dawn Guzzetta, Dorothy Ellington, the Executive Director, and Knox LaSister of Smart, Inc., to negotiate a contract with Auburn Development. The deal once negotiated will detail ownership, fee distribution, project management and other considerations for four (4) project components: Rental units, owner- 2 June 13,2006 occupied units, retail, and supportive services. Preparation is under way for an application to HUD for $20 million to be used to enhance the redevelopment efforts. A document of support was requested from the City Commission. The next public meeting will be held on June 19,2006 at 6:00 p.m. at Village Academy. It was the consensus of the Commission to support and encourage the Housing Authority to continue providing information, and to involve the community on the progress of the redevelopment. 3. Joint Meeting with the Old School Square Board Dr. Jay Alperin, President of Old School Square introduced Board Vice President Brian Cheslack, staff members Peggy Murphy, and Melissa Carter, and Joe Gillie, Executive Director of Old School Square. The Old School Square Board requested the opportunity to discuss the components to be included in the park being planned for the area east of Old School Square before consultants commenced work on a conceptual plan for the park's elements. Joe Gillie, Executive Director of Old School Square presented the proposed elements which included expanding festival and event use, multidisciplinary activities, a walking path, a Green Market, interactive game tables, an interactive garage feature, a water element, a leisure area, and a public art and sculpture area. David T. Harden, City Manager stated CH2M Hill has been engaged to assist the City in gaining input as to what elements should be included within the park. Once gathered, this information will be sent out for a Request for Proposal (RFP). It was the consensus of the Commission to continue with the research and developmental plans in order to keep Old Schools Square a vibrant part of the Downtown element. 4. F AU Campus Development Presentation - Shelley Binegar. Asst. Director. Inter College Athletics Ms. Shelley Binegar, Assistant Director of Inter College Athletics was not present. Craig Angelo, Athletic Director of Florida Adantic University (FAD) in Boca Raton presented a PowerPoint overview of a proposed domed football stadium (The Cultural Events Center) which could be utilized for multi-use events on the FAU campus. It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposal for the stadium was outstanding and they were in support of the project. 3 June 13,2006 5. Drug Task Force Update Mrs. Pat Archer, former City Commissioner and Liaison to the Mayor's Drug Task Force Committee introduced several Drug Task Force members, and provided background information on accomplishments of the Task Force, and requested input from the City Commission. Commissioner Ellis is the current Commission Board Liaison. Mr. Alton Taylor, Executive Director of the Drug Abuse Foundation provided a PowerPoint presentation focusing on the Annual Report and Mission Statement of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Assessment, Maintenance, and Support Programs. It was the consensus of the Commission that the presentation was appreciated and informative. The Commission agreed to provide any Task Force related information of interest to the Committee. 6. Discussion of Communications and Marketing Strategy David T. Harden, City Manager introduced this item as a follow up to the Commission's goal setting process, and requested Commission comments and suggestion concerning the proposed Communications and Marketing Strategy; and direction whether the City should engage a consultant, and if so, what tasks should be imposed. Lyle Sumek, of Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc., recommended Jane Converse of Converse Marketing. Converse Marketing has sent a proposal to Staff recommending a telephone survey and an extensive charrette process as part of the plan development. It was the consensus of the Commission that a survey was a good format but the survey cost from Converse Marketing was prohibitive. It was suggested to expand the Public Information Office (PIO) within the City, resource for the external marketing, and extend the community outreach into the stakeholders' hands. Mayor Perlman adjourned the Workshop at 9:41 p.m. ~~~. \j~ City Clerk ATIFS~ Z 4. 4 June 13,2006 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, June 13, 2006, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on June 20, 2006 ~A ~L:D. ~~ 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 June 13,2006