05-23-2017 City Commission Workshop Minutes FINALTuesday, May 23, 2017
5:00 PM
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Delray Beach City Hall
City Commission
Minutes - Final
Workshop Meeting at 5:00 PM
May 23, 2017City Commission Minutes - Final
Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter of the City of Delray Beach the Mayor has instructed me to
announce a Workshop Meeting of the City Commission to be held for the following purposes:
WS.1.17-490 JOINT SESSION WITH THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(DDA):
A. DOWNTOWN SECURITY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
B. CITY COMMISSION'S EXPECTATION OF THE DDA
C. DOWNTOWN PARKING PLAN & URBAN RETAIL & BUSINESS
ANALYSIS
DDA Presentation Security Ambassador Program for City
Commission 5.23.17_
320_PROPOSAL_NEW DEPLOYMENT INCLUDED
Weekly Status Report_2-20_2-26_
Weekly Status Report_3-6_3-12_
Downtown Security Ambassador Program request City Commission
5.23.17
Ambassador Survey Results
Ambassador Letters of Support
Attachments:
The Joint Workshop with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and
City Commission was called to order at 5:02 p.m. on May 23, 2017 in the
1st Floor Conference Room.
Members present were:
Mayor Glickstein
Vice Mayor Chard
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson
Commissioner Katz
Other staff present:
Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
Caryn Gardner-Young, Asst. Cty Manager
R. Max Lohman, City Attorney
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk
1. JOINT SESSION WITH THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (DDA)
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Laura Simon, DDA Executive Director gave opening comments about who
the DDA and asked each Board member to introduce themselves.
Mr. Alan Costilo of Big Al's Steak gave a brief explanation about the DDA
Board and why it exists.
Mr. Frank Frione commented that he spent a year evaluating the board
before joining and asked what needs to be done to streamline the process.
He commented that he would like to see more collaboration between the
DDA and the City Commissioners.
Albert Richwagen expressed concerns that our City Commission needs to
be a part of their process and he's very proud of their accomplishments.
Peter Arts commented on the successes that they have accomplished. He
mentioned the cluster study and partnering with others for economic
development.
Ms. Bonnie Beer commented on the successes that the merchants bring to
the downtown area. She feels there is a bit of disharmony.
Mark Denkler expressed that as partners, they need to talk more with the
City Commission.
Commissioner Katz explained that the DDA Board reviews plans before it
comes before the City Commission then comes as a quasi judicial hearing
for the record.
Vice Mayor Chard commented that this is a process that must be followed.
Mayor Gllickstein commented that advocacy creates relevance for the
organization. He commented about the pedicabs and that there was no
representation.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson commented about Commissioners being
present at the Board meetings and felt it was a good idea. She expressed
that not only with the DDA Board, but there is a break down or lack of
communication with other boards.
Mayor Glickstein addressed the DDA Board. He asked what is the DDA
doing to address parking? He's looking for the DDA to set policy for the
Downtown area.
Laura Simon gave a presentation on the Security Ambassador Program.
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Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson commented that the Ambassador Program
invites the homeless to Delray.
Mayor Glickstein wanted to know what the ask was from the DDA.
Mr. de Jesus clarified funding for capital projects within the CRA due to the
massive list of capital projects. THe Police Chief and Fire Chief does not
see how it translates to dollar savings for the City. He stated that Fire says
there is an increase in calls due to non-responsiveness of the homeless.
Vice Mayor Chard commented that this is not a homeless program and that
a uniformed officer would be better to enforce the program.
Peter Arts commented that this is a test program and on June 4, 2017,
there will be a new test.
Mr. Lohman expressed that loitering and panhandling is the right of a
citizen, but every citizen has a right to say, no.
Mayor Glickstein stated that all stakeholders need to be informed. He
asked does the DDA have a policy on paid meters.
Alan Costilo of Big Al's Steaks stated that they don't know the plan.
Mark Denkler made comments about making employees park in the
garage when they can park in front of his and other's businesses.
Mr. Chard explained the reason for having the Workshop. He also
mentioned pedicabs.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05
p.m..
WS.2. Commission Comments
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