11-14-06 Minutes Workshop
WORKSHOP MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
A Workshop Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to
order by Mayot Jeff Perlman in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., on
Tuesday, November 14,2006.
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
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant 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:
WORKSHOP AGENDA
1. Historic Preservation Design Guidelines - REG Architects. Inc. & Urban Design Studios
Rick Gonzalez from REG Architects, Inc., and Jon Carleen from Urban Design Studios,
presented a PowerPoint Presentation overview of the Delray Beach Historic Preservation
Design Guidelines. The Guidelines identify all of the historic districts and the prevalent
styles in each. Also within the Guidelines, recommendations were made for: Rehabilitation
treatments for exterior surfaces; additions to existing structures, infill buildings, and new
construction, paving materials, parking, access of structures, signage, fences, walls and
hurricane preparedness. Approval matrixes to differentiate between what issues require
Historic Preservation Board (HPB) approval versus administrative approval; and demolition
regulations for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) were provided. District impact studies
would also be conducted.
After discussion, and multiple questions, it was the consensus of the Commission that ~ <]_
setting historic guidelines, for the different neighborhoods, was a challenging task which had
been presented very well. The advice and guidance from REG Architects, Inc., and Urban
Design Studio was very helpful in determining historic preservation guidelines for the City of
Delray Beach.
2. Update on Delray Beach Historical Society Archives Relocation Project
Robert Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, introduced Robert "Bob" Ganger, President Elect
of the Delray Beach Historical Society Board. Before proceeding with the actual project, Mr.
Ganger was present to request feedback from the Commission on potential community
support for plans to relocate the Delray Beach Historical Society (DBHS) from the Cornell
Museum at Old School Square (aSS) to a new facility on the Cason Cottage Campus. The
proposed plan is to relocate and restore a house built circa 1918, currendy located at 124
N.E. 5th Avenue, to the Cason Cottage Campus. A four hundred and fifty (450) square foot
Archival Storage Building would be constructed in the rear of the new location, and would
be designed to blend with the cottage and adjacent structures. The entire facility would be
utilized as a Research and Archival Storage Center. The initial capital cost estimate for the
project is in the range of approximately $500,000. A Project Task Force will be created by
the Historical Society to manage the process. If go-ahead plans are approved by the
Commission, the Historical Society will embark upon a Capital Campaign to finance an
operating endowment necessary to cover incremental costs associated with the Research
Center.
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Karen Preston, Executive Director of the Delray Beach Historical Society, and Dorothy
Patterson, Archivist for the Delray Beach Historical Society were also present.
It was consensus of the Commission to support the next step of the proposed project,
explore grant potential, and provide funding on a matching dollar for dollar basis.
3. Legislative Agenda for 2007 - (Kathleen Daley will be present to give her perspective)
Kathleen Daley, Governmental Consultant and Lobbyist for the City of Delray Beach, from
Kathleen E. Daley & Associates, Inc., provided an overview of the Legislative Agenda for
2007; touching on beach restoration, the housing market, affordable property insurance, and
a suggestion of sending a Delray Beach contingency to Tallahassee to lobby for local issues
of concern.
It was the consensus of the Commission to provide information to Ms. Daley for
Tallahassee Committee Week in January, and appreciation was expressed for her report.
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4. Participation in Palm Beach County Days - March 6-7. 2007
Staff is seeking direction as to which Commissioners plan to attend the Palm Beach County
Days in Tallahassee scheduled for March 6-9, 2007, and whether the City would participate
as a sponsor. The Palm Beach County League of Cities has opted out from participating in
Palm Beach County Days in Tallahassee. The dates conflict with Palm Beach County
Municipal Elections. Individual cities are free to participate.
It was the consensus of the Commission not to be a sponsor this year and any participation
would be on an individual level.
5. Proposed Master Parking Plan
Scott Aronson, Parking Management Specialist, provided a PowerPoint Presentation to re-
review the Master Parking Plan and the parking challenges in the Downtown area. Previous
parking studies, completed tasks, locations of parking facilities to meet current needs, and
potential financing options were discussed. The Plan will go before the City Commission
for formal adoption.
It was the consensus of the Commission that site signage announcing future parking garage
sites would be a good idea. Appreciation was expressed to Mr. Aronson for his
presentation.
6. Proposed Ordinance addressing recreational facility rules and smoking on the beach
Susan Ruby, City Attorney, presented proposed Ordinance No. 66-06 addressing Chapter
101 in the Code of Ordinances concerning trash, litter, and smoking on the beach, as well as,
other Park, Beach and Recreational Facility rules enforceable by the Civil Citation System.
Ordinance 66-06 would come before the City Commission for formal adoption.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the City Attorney should proceed to place
proposed Ordinance No. 66-06 on the Regular Commission Meeting Agenda, and that
smoking on the beach needed to be addressed.
7. Review of Civil Penalties for Code Violations
Susan Ruby, City Attorney, presented proposed Ordinance No. 65-06 providing a $100.00
penalty for all violations of Section 101 of the Code of Ordinances, concerning Park Rules;
with the exception of Sections 101.27(B) and 101.36(E)1, which govern pets and a $50.00
fine. A change of the wordage from ((Business Tax" to "Occupational License Tax" in order
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to conform to state law was requested. Commission was requested to peruse all the fines to
make sure they ar~ appropriate. Ordinance 65-06 would come before the City Commission
for formal adoption.
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It was the consensus of the Commission that the City Attorney should proceed to place
proposed Ordinance No. 65-06 on the Regular Commission Meeting Agenda.
8. Proposed Seating Changes at the Tennis Stadium
David T. Harden, City Manager stated the seating changes was a misnomer, and should be
referred to as site improvements.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, provided background information concerning
the proposed site improvements and costs for 2007, which the City received from Match
Point, Inc. The improvements included maintenance work by City Staff, and contracted
work for various replacements and upgrades throughout the tennis stadium. The total cost
is approximately $256,585.00.
Mark Baron, President of Match Point, Inc., and John Buder, Executive Director of Match
Point, Inc., were present and provided additional information.
It was the consensus of the Commission to proceed with the proposed site improvements.
9. Status of Pompey Park Security and Police Volunteer Programs - Chief Larry Schroeder
Delray Police Chief Larry Schroeder introduced Major Craig Hartman who presented a
PowerPoint Presentation on the Pompey Park Security Plan, and Major Tony Strianese and
Officer Andy Arena who presented a PowerPoint Presentation for the Delray Beach
Volunteer Program. Captain Tina Heysler, Lieutenant J avaro Sims and Officer Chuck
Jeroloman were also present.
It was the consensus of the Commission the programs presented by the Police Department
were of great value to the City, and they were pleased with the work being accomplished to
clean up targeted areas. They expressed appreciation to the Police Department volunteers.
Mayor Perlman adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 10:10 p.m.
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ATIEST~ l ~
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City Clerk
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,
November 14,2006, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission
on November 21, 2006
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