04-12-2017 City Commission Special Minutes FINALWednesday, April 12, 2017
6:00 PM
City of Delray Beach
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City Commission
Minutes - Final
Special Meeting at 6:00 PM
April 12, 2017City Commission Minutes - Final
Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter of the City of Delray Beach the Mayor has instructed the City
Clerk to announce a Special Meeting of the City Commission to be held for the following purposes:
The Special Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida was called to order by Mayor Cary Glickstein in the Commission
Chambers at City Hall at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
Roll call showed: Commissioner Shelly Petrolia
Vice Mayor James Chard
Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson
Commissioner Mitchell Katz
Mayor Cary D. Glickstein
Absent:
None
Also present were:
Caryn Gardner-Young, Assistant City Manager
R. Max Lohman, Interim City Attorney
Kimberly Wynn, Acting City Clerk
17-375 Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter of the City of Delray Beach the
Mayor has instructed the City Clerk to announce a Special Meeting of the
City Commission to be held for the following purposes:
ATLANTIC CROSSING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT -
EDWARDS CDS, LLC VS. THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH:
Recommendation:Motion to Approve the settlement agreement between Edwards CDS, LLC
and the City of Delray Beach related to the Atlantic Crossing development.
Settlement Agreement
Addendum 4.6.17
Attachments:
Mayor Glickstein requested a moment of silence in honor of Police Officer
Christine Braswell. He also wished for a speedy recovery for Officer
Bernenda Marc. Mayor Glickstein praised and thanked the Police
Department and the Fire Department for their service to the community.
At this point it was the consensus of the Commission to allow public
comments on the workshop item being presented.
Mr. Jamie Cole, Special Counsel for the City of Delray Beach, gave a brief
overview on the Atlantic Crossing Settlement Agreement. Mr. Cole
addressed the key concerns of the citizens while explaining the intent of the
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Settlement Agreement.
At this time, Mayor Glickstein called for public comments.
Public Comments:
1. Ms. Rita Rana read a letter in record on behalf on Mr. Bruce Leiner
which stated his support of the Settlement Agreement but asked for a
postponement if uncertain about agreement. and commended the Mayor,
Commissioners and City Attorney.
2. Ms. Justina Boughton, owner of the Colony Hotel, discussed the plans
and how they had not been changed for years by the Developer.
3. Mr. Alan Slossberg discussed his concern with the underground garage
and questioned the several subpoenas issued by the Developer.
4. Mr. Arlan Domnick thanked the Commission and read an email into
records.
5. Ms. Jill Schifferli thanked the Commissioners for their time and effort on
the project. She stated that the agreement addressed some issues, but
she looked forward to working with the Mayor and Commissioners.
6. Mr. Sandy Zeller thanked the Commissioners and City Attorney for
representing the city. He hoped that the Developer would accept the
addendum.
7. Mr. Dan Sloan gave comments and suggestions about the agreement.
8. Dr. Victor Kirson commented on the project.
9. Mr. Bob Gainger talked about the journey of the Atlantic Crossing
project. He commended the Mayor and Commissioners on their hard work
and patience.
10. Ms. Beatty (sp?) Scherer recognized the Commissioners for getting
the job done.
There being no further requests, Mayor Glickstein closed public
comments.
Mayor Glickstein spoke about a third party challenge. Commissioners
Petrolia and Katz thanked the residents for their hard work and dedication.
Vice Mayor Chard questioned Mr. Cole about the Florida Department of
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Transportation (FDOT) Agreement. He requested further clarification.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson applauded the residents for their time, energy
and resources in helping the city to get to this point and also thanked Mr.
Lohman. Mayor Glickstein addressed some of the comments and concerns
made during public comments. Mr. Lohman advised that the underground
garage is not city owned.
Further discussion ensued with the Commissioners.
It was the consensus of the Commissioners that the attorneys did a great
job.
approved
Yes:Mayor Glickstein, Vice-Mayor Chard, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson,
Commissioner Petrolia, and Commissioner Katz
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