01-09-07 Minutes Workshop
WORKSHOP MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2007
A Workshop Meeting 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, January 9, 2007.
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:
WORKSHOP AGENDA
1. Joint Meeting with the Public Art Advisory Board
Sharon Koskoff, Chairman of the Public Art Advisory Board (P AAB) was present and
introduced her Board members: Carolyn Pendelton Parker an Architect and Designer,
Vince Dole, Penny Smith who is Active in the community and the arts, and Kevin Rouse
who just bought a gallery south of Pineapple Grove. Art for the Adantic Avenue Bridge
Underpass was discussed. Artist Michiko Kurisu a local Delray Beach artist, was
commissioned to do the art work which will be a light panel that changes colors to the waves
of the Intracoastal Waterway, or to music. The cost would be approximately $35,000.
Art in the bus shelter at Old School Square and visions of bus shelter art throughout Delray
Beach was discussed. A kid's art contest was initiated. The winner was Drake Shutt, and
his art work will be displayed at the bus shelter at Old School Square.
It was the consensus of the Commission the art in bus shelters was a great idea. They 'f]
complimented the artist for a beautiful rendering; and suggested the bus shelter at Old
School Square be a test shelter for the art work.
The Public Art Advisory board submitted two (2) applications for approval to the Palm
Beach County Grant Program for art projects within the City. Knowles Park and City Hall
were the locations selected. Palm Beach County is offering a $100,000 matching funds of
which the amount per municipality has not been determined.
It was the consensus of the Commission to send out a Call to Artists. lbis item will appear
on the January 16, 2007 City Commission Meeting.
The NE 2nd Avenue Dixie Boulevard Call to Artists will incorporate art into the landscape,
and the landscape being the art. . Lighting will be included.
The Public Arts Advisory Board requested that they be considered to submit ideas prior to
any beginning designs, or in early design phases, of any City Projects where an art element
might be integrated. A part-time staff person was also requested.
It was the consensus of the Commission to include the Public Arts Advisory Board for
future City projects. A request for a part-time staff person would have to be submitted to
the City Manager during budget time.
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Mayor Perlman commented on the development phases of the Creative City Collaborative
Board.
2. Alternative Construction Delivery Methods
Richard Hasko, Director of Environmental Services introduced Bill Branning, President of
BSA, Corporation, who was present to answer questions concerning the three alternative
methods of construction delivery. Mr. Branning explained the advantages of the three
proposed common project delivery methods; the traditional Design/Bid/Build, the
Design/Build, and the CM at Risk options.
It was the consensus of the Commission the information was great and to allow Richard
Hasko to conduct further research and return with a progress update.
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3. Presentation on improving Police & Firefighters' Retirement Investment Performance -
Bogdahn Consulting. LLC
Delray Police Officer Charles (Chuck) Jeroloman, Chairman of the City of Delray Beach
Police & Firefighters' Retirement System, introduced Joe Bogdahn, Mike Welker and Dave
West from Bogdahn Consulting, LLC., who presented background information concerning
certain asset classes which had been omitted from the overall asset allocation of the Police
and Firefighter's Pension Plan; and, their proposed plan that will enhance the overall
performance of the fund.
It was the consensus of the Commission to widen the playing field of other investment
vehicles and have staff work on the language for an ordinance.
4. Presentation regarding the redevelopment of the Sundy House - John Szerdi
John Szerdi, Architect with Living Designs Group, and Alain Dezii, Project Manager for
Living Designs Group provided a project narrative concerning the main goal of the Sundy
Lane Master Plan of Historical Swinton Avenue and the Sundy House to create an adaptive
re-use of historic houses on and near South Swinton Avenue which would result in a clear
identifiable commercial cluster to be known as "Historic South Swinton Avenue". The plan
is proposed to help generate the customer base to financially support new enterprises by
responding to the increased demands for amenities and accommodations at the Sundy
House.
It was the consensus of the Commission that restoration of the Historic Swinton Avenue
and the Sundy House was a needed project.
The Commission rescheduled the Tuesday March 6, 2007, City Commission Meeting to
Monday March 5, 2007, to allow for attendance at the Palm Beach County Legislative Days
in Tallahassee.
Mayor Perlman adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 8:49 p.m.
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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 Workshop Meeting of the City Commission held on Tuesday,
January 9, 2007, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on
January 16, 2007 .
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