January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes - Final with signature pageTuesday, January 5, 2021
4:00 PM
City of Delray Beach
100 NW 1st Avenue - Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Phone: (561) 243-7000 - Fax: (561) 243-3774
www.mydelraybeach.com
Virtual Meeting
City Commission
Mayor Shelly Petrolia
Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston
Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Commissioner Juli Casale
Minutes - Final
Regular Meeting at 4:00 PM
January 5, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final
1. ROLL CALL
The City Commission Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
The roll call was taken by City Clerk Katerri Johnson, and the following
were present:
Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson, Commissioner
Adam Frankel, Vice-Mayor Ryan Boylston, and Commissioner Juli Casale
Present:5 -
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Others present were:
Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, requested on behalf of Bonnie Miskel, to pull
item 9.B. from the agenda.
There was consensus to pull item 9.B.
Vice Mayor Boylston requested to add a COVID-19 discussion to the
beginning of the meeting.
Mayor Petrolia agreed to add the conversation to the agenda under
presentations.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel, Vice-
Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
4. PRESENTATIONS:
4.A. None
Vice Mayor Boylston suggested the City of Delray Beach draft a letter to
the Governor and U.S Congress asking for the flexibility to implement
COVID-19 precautions.
Mayor Petrolia recommended partnering with organizations and
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municipalities for a collective effort.
Commissioner Frankel asked if the City could post a notice on the website
stating the COVID-19 regulations the Commissioners could enforce and
not enforce.
There was consensus to have Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, draft a letter.
5. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE
PUBLIC- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS:
A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries
None
B. From the Public
Serena Lurie, residing at 309 SE 4th Avenue, expressed her concerns
about Ordinance No. 03-21. She believed the Ordinance would not be the
best way to solve the affordable housing problem and asked the
Commissioners to vote no on this matter.
Lisa Quillian, residing at 925 SE 2nd Avenue, commented on item 9.B.
She asked the Commissioners to listen to the neighbors of the project who
spoke at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting before deciding on the
item.
James Quillian, residing at 925 SE 2nd Avenue, expressed his support for
item 9.B. and believed this was the perfect area for the project.
Alex Paladanko, residing at 617 SE 4th Avenue, voiced his support for
item 9.B.
Ava Hastings, residing at 211 SE 3rd Avenue, called to support item 9.B.
Orsini Heather, residing at 905 SE 2nd Avenue, commented in support of
item 9.B.
Elizabeth McHugh, residing at 732 SE 3rd Avenue, called in favor of item
9.B.
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Jahn Dollwet, residing at 729 SE 3rd Avenue, expressed his support for
item 9.B.
Gayle Caughey, residing at 613 SE 4th Ave, asked the Commissioners to
vote in favor of item 9.B.
Margaret Keller, residing at 729 SE 3rd Avenue, called in support of item
9.B.
Ingrid Lee, residing at 1441 E Bexley Park Drive, expressed her concerns
about the proposed building height of item 9.B. Ms. Lee worried the area
would welcome unwanted development. She believed the City could find a
better compromise in its effort to provide affordable housing in the City.
Ingrid Lee, residing at 1441 E Bexley Park Drive, commented on item 7.E.
She hoped the Commissioners would address crowded areas downtown
and implement COVID-19 precautions.
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, stated that public comments were concluded.
Mayor Petrolia asked if there was a way to limit indoor seating in
restaurants.
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, explained the City would need to collect data to
prove limited seating is a necessary precaution.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve the consent agenda. It
was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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6.A.CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve meeting minutes as listed below:
August 21, 2020 - Special Meeting Closed Attorney Client Session
September 10, 2020 - 1st Budget Public Hearing/Regular Meeting
September 22, 2020 - 2nd Budget Public Hearing/Regular Meeting
October 6, 2020 - Regular Commission Meeting
December 14, 2020 - Special Meeting Closed Attorney Client Session
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
August 21, 2020 Attorney Client Session - DRAFT
September 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
October 6, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes _ DRAFT
December 14, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
Attachments:
6.B.INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE DIGITAL INCLUSION INITIATIVE
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Community Redevelopment
Agency for the Digital Inclusion Initiative.
Sponsors:City Manager Department - Intergovernmental Affairs
Agenda Cover Report
Legal Review Checklist ILA with CRA for Wi-Fi extenders
CRA funding for Wi-Fi Extenders ILA
Attachments:
This Request was approved.
6.C.RESOLUTION NO. 07-21: APPROVAL OF STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, WHICH HAS THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO
DISBURSE FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS TO
PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES OF A REGIONAL DOMESTIC
SECURITY TASK FORCE (RDSTF).
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Staff recommends the approval of the State Homeland Security Grant
Program (SHSGP) agreement renewal to facilitate additional
reimbursement of funds to offset the expenses incurred by the City to
sustain and purchase specialized equipment for mitigating Hazardous
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Materials incidents.
Sponsors:Fire Rescue Department
Agenda Cover Report
Legal Review SHSGP Grant Agreement_
FY 2020 HSGP - Federally Funded SubGrant Agreement City of
Delray Beach (HM7C) R0279_new2
Resolution 07-21 Grant Agreement for SHSGP - updated
Attachments:
This Request was approved.
6.D.PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES COMBINED
OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTARY COOPERATION
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to Approve the Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Agencies
Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid
Agreement.
Sponsors:Police Department
Agenda Cover Report
Legal Review Checklist_ PBC Operations 2020
Mutual Aid Agreement Reviewed by Sims
Chief Approved Memo
Attachments:
This Request was approved.
6.E.APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO BAXTER & WOODMAN, INC.
FOR CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES
(CEI) FOR THE OSCEOLA PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $487,912 (PROJECT NO. 16-095).
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Baxter &
Woodman, Inc. for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services
(CEI) for the Osceola Park Project, in the amount of $487,912, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $983,865.
Sponsors:Public Works Department and Purchasing Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Amendment 001
Amendment 1 Exhibit A
Amendment 1 Exhibit B
Legal Review Checklist Amendment 1 to Osceola Park (1)
Agenda Cover Report CEI Osceola
2019-051 CEI Services for Osceola Park Neighborhood Improvements
Attachments:
6.F.
- FINAL
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO BAXTER & WOODMAN, INC.
FOR CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES
(CEI) FOR THE NE 2ND AVENUE SEACREST BEAUTIFICATION
PHASE 3 PROJECT (NE 22ND STREET NORTH TO GULFSTREAM
BOULEVARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 (PROJECT NO. 17-010)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Baxter &
Woodman, Inc. for additional Construction, Engineering, and Inspection
Services (CEI) for the NE 2nd Avenue Seacrest Beautification Phase 3
Project, in the amount of $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$380,222.
Sponsors:Public Works Department and Purchasing Department
Agenda Cover ReportAttachments:
6.G.
Legal Review Checklist Baxter Woodman re CEI services for Seacrest
Phase 3 am. 3
Vendor Signed - Amend 3 - 2019-029
Exhibit A to Amendment 03 CEI Contract 2019-029
Fully Executed - Amendment 1 to Agreement with Baxter &
Woodman Inc.
Amendment No. 2 - Baxter & Woodman_CEI Services for Seacrest
BLVD. Phase 3
APPROVAL OF SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 12-03.3 TO WANTMAN
GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,900 FOR ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION
SERVICES RELATED TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM 58A AND
87 FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Service Authorization No. 12-03.3 (Amendment No. 3 to
Service Authorization No. 12-03) to Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) in the
amount of $4,900 for additional construction, engineering, and inspection
(CEI) services related to the Sanitary Sewer System 58A and 87 Force
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Main Replacement Project (P/N 2014-039).
Sponsors:Public Works Department and Purchasing Department
Attachments:
6.H.
Agenda Cover Report
Legal Review Checklist service auth
LS 58A & 87 Forcemain SA
Amendment No.3 WGI
ITEM(S) A1, A2, B1 AND C1- ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEDICATION FOR 215 NE 7th Ave., ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT
OF-WAY-DEDICATION FOR 1225 S. OCEAN BLVD., ACCEPTANCE OF
A PERPETUAL SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 238 SW 6th
AVE. AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN UNDERGROUND
EASEMENT(BUSINESS) FOR 1725 NE 3RD AVE.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Consideration of the following items:
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED(S)
Items A
Item A1 - Motion to approve and accept a Right-of-Way dedication by the
owner(s) of 215 NE 7th Ave. to the City of Delray Beach.
Item A2 - Motion to approve and accept a Right-of-Way dedication by the
owner(s) of 1225 S. Ocean Blvd. to the City of Delray Beach.
PERPETUAL SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT(S)
Item B
Item B1 - Motion to approve and accept a Perpetual Sidewalk Easement
Agreement by
the owner(s) of 238 SW 6th Ave. to the City of Delray Beach
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT EASEMENT DEDICATION(S)
Item C1 - Motion to approve the dedication of a Utility Easement to
Florida Power and Light for 1725 NE 3RD AVE. from the City of
Delray Beach.
Sponsors:Public Works Department
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Attachments:
6.I.
Agenda Cover Report
Item (1) Legal Reviews -(4)
Item (A1a) ROW Deed - 215 NE 7th Ave
Item (A1b) Exhibit A Sketch - 215 SE 7th Ave.
Item (A2a) ROW Deed - 1225 S. Ocean Blvd.
Item (A2b) - Exhibit A Sketch - 1225 S. Ocean Blvd.
Item (B1a) - 238 SW 6th Ave. PSE
Item (B1b) Exhibit A Sketch - 238 SW 6th Ave. - Revised
Item (C1a) - 1725 NE 3RD AVE - FPL EASEMENT
Item (C1b) - 1725 NE 3RD AVE - EXHIBIT A
RETROACTIVE APPROVAL FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$125,943.90 FOR AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WITH TRANE
US, INC.
Body:Recommended Action:.
Recommendation:Motion to retroactively approve expenditures in the amount of $125,943.90
Trane US Incorporated, for air conditioning maintenance and repair
services for the Public Works Department.
Sponsors:Public Works Department and Purchasing Department
Agenda Cover ReportAttachments:
6.J. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.J.1.MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY PROCLAMATION
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to proclaim January 18, 2020 as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of
Service.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 2021
Attachments:
6.J.2.NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH PROCLAMATION
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to proclaim the month of January as National Mentoring Month.
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Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
National Mentoring Month - January 2021
Attachments:
6.K. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
6.K.1.REPORT OF APPEALABLE LAND USE ITEMS FROM NOVEMBER 9,
THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2020.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:By motion, receive and file this report.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover ReportAttachments:
Appealable Items Map
A - German Auto World and Tiles by Vali
B - Parks at Delray
C - Pierre Delray II
D - Delray Ford
E - Chocolato
F - Sofa
G - Ocean City Lofts Condominium
H - 905 SW 14th Street
6.L. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
6.L.1.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-21 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT
TO COMMERCIAL ENERGY SPECIALISTS, INC. FOR POOL
SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS; UTILIZING MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA
SOLICITATION NO. 2017-2927 - $30,000
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 01-21, to award an Agreement to
Commercial Energy Specialists, Inc. for pool solvents and chemicals in the
estimated amount of $30,000, utilizing the Martin County, Florida
Solicitation No. 2017-2927; and authorize the City Manager to approve
renewal options, in the amounts below, contingent upon appropriation of
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funds.
Sponsors:Parks & Recreation Department and Purchasing Department
Attachments:Agenda Cover Report
Reso 01-21 Commercial Energy Specialists Inc Piggyback
Martin County CES (1)
2927_Pool_Chemicals
Legal Review Checklist Commercial Energy Specialists piggyback
Martin County
Master Agreement
7. REGULAR AGENDA:
7.A.RESOLUTION NO. 25-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A WAIVER
REQUEST TO SECTION 4.3.4(H)(6)(b)(4) OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; APPROVING THE SPECIAL
LANDSCAPE SETBACK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LINTON
BOULEVARD FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1200 W. LINTON
BOULEVARD AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (QUASI JUDICIAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 26-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A WAIVER
REQUEST TO SECTION 4.6.7(E)(3)(a) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS; APPROVING THE SETBACK FOR THE EXISTING
FREE STANDING SIGN TO BE IN THE SPECIAL LANDSCAPE
SETBACK AT 0.56 FEET WHERE 10 FEET IS REQUIRED, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI JUDICIAL).
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 25-21, granting a waiver to the
special landscape setback in section 4.3.4(H)(6)(b)(4) of the Land
Development Regulations at 1200 W. Linton Boulevard.
Review and consider Resolution No. 26-21, granting a waiver to the
setback requirements in section 4.6.7(E)(3)(a) of the Land Development
Regulations at 1200 W. Linton Boulevard.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Res. No. 25-21 Special Landscape Waiver
Exhibit A Resolution No. 25-21
Res No. 26-21 Sign Waiver
Exhibit A Resolution No. 26-21
1200 W Linton Survey
Justification Statement
Legal Review Reso 25-21
Legal Review Reso 26-21
Attachments:
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, entered File No.
2021-031 into the record and notified the Commissioners the applicant
was present.
Mayor Petrolia read the Quasi-Judicial rules into the record. She asked her
colleagues for ex-parte communications, and the following was disclosed:
Vice Mayor Boylston: None
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: Spoke with Bonnie Miskel about the item.
Commissioner Casale: None
Commissioner Frankel: None
Mayor Petrolia none
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, swore in Daniel Skeehan who gave testimony
on this item.
Daniel Skeehan of Kimley Horn Associates gave a presentation on the two
proposed waiver requests for the Target Shopping Center.
Ms. Gianniotes provided a staff report to the Commission.
There was a five-minute recess from 4:42 p.m. - 4:47 p.m. to allow public
comments. When the Commission reconvened, Katerri Johnson, City
Clerk, reported there were no public comments submitted.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal pertaining to the presentation.
Commissioner Frankel motioned to approve Resolution No. 25-21. It was
seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The vote was taken, and the motion
carried 5-0.
Commissioner Frankel motioned to approve Resolution No. 26-21. It was
seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The motion carried by the following
vote:
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Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.B.RESOLUTION NO. 03-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MINOR
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FOR A FINAL PLAT THAT CONTAINS
NON-CONFORMITIES FOR A TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS
“BANYAN 2020”, WHICH IS A REPLAT OF LOT 39, DELRAY BEACH
SHORES PLAT, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE 167 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI JUDICIAL)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 03-21, a final plat for a two-lot
subdivision known as “Banyan 2020” Plat, located on the northwest corner
of White Drive and South Ocean Boulevard within the R-1-AA zoning
district, and determining that it is necessary and appropriate to create the
proposed nonconformities for Lot 2.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Banyan 2020 - Resolution No. 03-21
Banyan 2020 - Proposed Plat
Banyan 2020 - Request Letter
Banyan 2020 - Survey
Banyan 2020 Legal Review - Resolution 03-21
Attachments:
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, entered File No.
2020-269 into the record.
Mayor Petrolia asked her colleagues for ex-parte communications. The
following was disclosed:
Vice Mayor Boylston: Spoke with Bonnie Miskel and Matthew Scott about
the project
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: Had a meeting with Bonnie Miskel
Commissioner Frankel: Conversed with Bonnie Miskel about the item
Commissioner Casale: Spoke with Matthew Scott about the project
Mayor Petrolia: None
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, swore in Matthew Scott who provided
testimony on this item.
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Matthew Scott representing Dunay, Miskel, and Backman LLP, gave a
presentation highlighting the proposed Banyan House Condominium plat
project.
Anthea Gianniotes presented a staff report on Resolution No. 03-21 to the
Commission. She stated for the record that overflow parking is not required
for the condominium.
There was a five-minute recess from 4:58 p.m. - 5:03 p.m. to allow public
comments. When the Commission reconvened, Katerri Johnson, City
Clerk, played the following public comments:
Jenny Dibel, residing at 1018 White Drive, expressed her support for the
proposed properties on the Banyan lot. Ms. Dibel did not want the lots to
be designated for mixed use. She asked the Commissioners to repair and
elevate the seawall to prevent flooding in her neighborhood.
Roger Devil, residing at 1000 White Drive, commented in favor of the
proposed homes, landscaping renovations, and a new seawall.
Gustav Vandeskeven, residing at 1001 White Drive, asked the
Commissioners to repair the seawall to prevent flooding in his community.
David Ferguson, residing at 1225 S. Ocean Boulevard, asked the
Commissioners to vote in favor of items 6.H. and 7.B.
Tom McCauley, residing at 1225 S. Ocean Boulevard, expressed his
support for the project and for revitalizing Banyan House.
Gary Rice, residing at 1230 S. Ocean Boulevard, called to address the
construction hours and to ensure his home would not flood during
construction.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal pertaining to the presentation.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Resolution No. 03-21. It
was seconded by Commissioner Frankel. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.C.RESOLUTION NO. 05-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
ABANDONMENT OF INTEREST IN A PORTION OF THE CANAL
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING EAST OF THE INTRACOASTAL
WATERWAY AND ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 824
NE 2ND STREET, DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETY
ONE (4,891) SQUARE FEET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (QUASI JUDICIAL)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider the Resolution No. 05-21 for an Abandonment of
interest from the City in a portion of the Canal Street right-of-way.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Res. No. 05-21- Canal Street - 824 NE 2nd St
824 NE 2nd Street - Survey
Canal Street (subject area) - Survey
Canal Street - City Engineer Review
Canal Street - P & Z Staff Report
Army Corps of Engineers - Consent to Easement Application
Legal Review Reso No. 05-21
Attachments:
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, entered File No.
2021-006 into the record and announced the applicant was present.
Mayor Petrolia asked if her colleagues had any ex-parte communications,
and the following was disclosed:
Vice Mayor Boylston: Spoke with Mr. Costello and Mr. Schiller about the
project
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: Spoke with Mr. Costello and Mr. Schiller
about the project
Commissioner Frankel: Spoke with Mr. Costello and Mr. Schiller about the
project
Commissioner Casale: Spoke with Mr. Costello and Mr. Schiller about the
project
Mayor Petrolia: Spoke with Mr. Costello and Mr. Schiller about the project
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, swore in Jeff Costello and Neil Schiller who
provided testimony on this item.
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Neil Schiller, Attorney of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, representing
Maud Anderson the owner of the proposed property, and Jeff Costello
gave a presentation on the Canal Street Right of Way Abandonment
project.
Ms. Gianniotes presented a staff report to the Commission. She reported
the proposed project was consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Gianniotes informed the Commissioners that the Planning and Zoning
Board voted 7-0 in support of the project on November 16, 2020.
There was a five-minute recess from 5:35 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. to allow public
comments. When the Commission reconvened, Katerri Johnson, City
Clerk, reported there were no public comments submitted.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal pertaining to the presentation.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution No.
05-21. It was seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.D.RESOLUTION NO. 20-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4.13(C)(4)
(c)1. OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ALLOWING A
COMMERCIAL USE (OFFICE AND RETAIL) TO EXTEND BEYOND 150
FEET FROM WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE WITHIN THE WEST ATLANTIC
NEIGHBORHOOD SUB-DISTRICT FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS
“HATCHER BUILDING” LOCATED AT 20 AND 26 NORTHWEST 6TH
AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
(QUASI JUDICIAL).
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 20-21, approving a Conditional Use
request to allow a commercial use (office and retail) to extend beyond 150
feet from West Atlantic Avenue within the West Atlantic Neighborhood
Sub-District, for the properties located at 20 and 26 Northwest 6th Avenue.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Resolution No. 20-21
Hatcher Building PZB Staff Report
Hatcher Building Applicant Justification Letter
Hatcher Building Location Map
TPS Approval - Hatcher Office Building 9-22-20.pdf
Legal Review Reso 20-21
Attachments:
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, entered File No.
2020-229 into the record.
Mayor Petrolia asked if her colleagues had any ex-parte communications,
and the following was disclosed:
Vice Mayor Boylston: Spoke with Jeff Costello
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: Spoke with Jeff Costello
Commissioner Frankel: Spoke with Jeff Costello
Commissioner Casale: Spoke with Jeff Costello
Mayor Petrolia: Spoke with Jeff Costello
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, swore in Jeff Costello who provided testimony
on this item.
Jeff Costello of JC Planning Solutions, residing at 981 Delray Lakes Drive,
gave a presentation on the proposed Conditional Use Request on behalf of
the applicant Hatcher Construction.
Ms. Gianniotes presented a staff report to the Commissioners and
informed them the Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 in support of the
project on November 16, 2020.
There was a five-minute recess from 5:58 p.m.- 6:03 p.m. to allow public
comments. When the Commission reconvened Katerri Johnson, City Clerk,
reported there were no public comments submitted.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal pertaining to the presentation.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Resolution No. 20-21. It
was seconded by Commissioner Frankel. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.E.RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO
COVID-19 ACTIVATED UNDER CHAPTER 95 OF THE DELRAY BEACH
CODE OF ORDINANCES
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to Ratify the 39th, 40th and 41st Extensions of the State of
Emergency for COVID -19, Resolution No. 209-20 and Resolution 210-20.
Sponsors:City Attorney Department
Attachments:Agenda Cover Report
39th Extension Emergency Declaration - COVID 19
40th Extension Emergency Declaration - COVID 19
41st Extension Emergency Declaration - COVID 19
Res No. 209-20 - Curfew
Res. No. 210-20
Commissioner Frankel motioned to approve the ratification of the
Extensions of the State of Emergency for COVID-19 Resolutions. It
was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.F.NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
BOARD
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve the nomination for an appointment for three (3) regular
members to serve on the Code Enforcement Board for a term ending
January 14, 2024. Motion to approve the nomination for appointment of
one (1) alternate member to serve on the Code Enforcement Board for an
unexpired term ending January 14, 2022.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Exhibit A
Code Enforcement Board 4
Butera
Fontaine
Rose
Ruen
Schiff
Tito
Attachments:
7.G.
Commissioner Frankel nominated Michael Schiff to the Code Enforcement
Board. It was seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The vote was taken, and
the motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Casale nominated Stephen Butera to the Code
Enforcement Board as an alternate member. It was seconded by
Commissioner Frankel. The vote was taken, and the motion carried 5-0.
Vice Mayor Boylston nominated Nicole Fontaine to the Code Enforcement
Board. It was seconded by Commissioner Frankel. The vote was taken,
and the motion carried 5-0.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson nominated Courtney Tito to the Code
Enforcement Board. It was seconded by Commissioner Frankel. The vote
was taken, and the motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-21 AND RETRO APPROVAL
TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE AND EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND PALM
BEACH COUNTY TO BE REIMBURSED UP TO $619,000 FOR
PROCUREMENT AND EXPENDITURE RELATED GOODS
OR SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL
MUNICIPAL CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC
SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT) REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Approval of Resolution No. 24-21 and retro approval to apply for, receive,
and execute the Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County regarding
reimbursement of COVID-19 related expenditures eligible under the
Federal CARES Act Reimbursement program.
Sponsors:Finance Department
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Agenda Cover ReportAttachments:
PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPAL CARES ACT
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Palm Beach County Municipal CARES Reimbursement Program
Agreement
Resolution 24-21
Legal Review Reso 24-21
Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager, explained this item would ratify the
Commissioner’s decision to allow the City to apply for the Palm Beach
County COVID-19 relief grant.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Resolution No. 24-21. It
was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.H.DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY MANAGER HIRING
Agenda Cover ReportAttachments:
The Commissioners engaged in a discussion about Deputy Vice Mayor’s
Johnson’s proposal for hiring a new City Manager.
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, informed the Commission that all volunteers
involved in the hiring process would be subject to Sunshine Law.
Confidentiality would need to be disclosed to the applicant.
Further discussion ensued about how the City has hired City Managers in
the past.
The Commissioners expressed their ideas about how to improve the hiring
process and market the position.
There was consensus to schedule a Special Meeting to discuss the City
Manager hiring process on January 19, 2021.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.A.ORDINANCE NO. 61-20: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT
(SAD) DISTRICT TO SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT (SAD) DISTRICT
BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 30-18 TO UPDATE THE ADOPTED
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND AMENDING SECTION 4.4.25 (H)
(14) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO UPDATE THE
1690-2350 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE SAD TO IDENTIFY THE
SUBJECT ORDINANCE; SAID LAND LYING GENERALLY BETWEEN
OLD GERMANTOWN ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF CONGRESS
AVENUE AND THE PRESERVE AREA TO THE SOUTH; AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING THE “CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, ZONING MAP, JUNE 29, 2017”; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (SECOND
READING).
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to Review and Consider Ordinance No. 61-20, rezoning land
presently zoned SAD to SAD by amending Ordinance No. 30-18 to update
the adopted Development Standards for the 1690-2350 South Congress
Avenue SAD and identify the subject ordinance.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Ordinance No. 61-20 Parks at Delray
Proposed Changes to Development Standards
Ordinance No. 61-20: Exhibit E, Proposed Phasing Plan
Parks at Delray PZB Staff Report
Parks of Delray Applicant Justification Statement.pdf
Ordinance No. 30-18
Ordinance No. 30-18: Master Plan
Ordinance No. 30-18: Phasing Plan
Attachments:
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, read Ordinance No. 61-20 into the record.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, entered her
presentation from the first reading into the record and informed the
Commissioners the applicant was present.
Christina Bilenki of Dunay, Miskel, and Backman LLP, asked the
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Commissioners if they had any questions related to her previous
presentation.
There was a five-minute recess from 7:00 p.m. - 7:05 p.m. to allow public
comments. When the Commission reconvened, Katerri Johnson, City
Clerk, played the following public comments:
Lewis Carr, residing at 2535 SW 22nd Avenue, requested access to view
the presentation.
Ingrid Lee, residing at 1441 Bexley Park Drive, expressed her concern
regarding item 8.A. She believed rezoning needs to comply with the City’s
comprehensive plan to keep workforce housing at the required 20%.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, provided clarification
on the workforce housing percentage.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 61-20 on
Second Reading. It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel, and Vice-Mayor
Boylston
3 -
No:Mayor Petrolia, and Commissioner Casale2 -
9. FIRST READINGS:
9.A.ORDINANCE NO. 01-21: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, “ZONING
REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE 4.3, “DISTRICT REGULATIONS, GENERAL
PROVISIONS,” SECTION 4.3.4, “BASE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS,” SUBSECTION 4.3.4(J), “HEIGHT,” TO ADD THE
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE LINTON COMMONS OVERLAY DISTRICT TO
THE LIST OF PROPERTIES ELIGIBLE FOR AN INCREASED HEIGHT
OF 60 FEET; AMENDING ARTICLE 4.4, “BASE ZONING DISTRICT,”
SECTION 4.4.12, PLANNED COMMERCIAL (PC) DISTRICT;” TO
PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE LINTON COMMONS OVERLAY;
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AMENDING CHAPTER 4, “ZONING REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE 4.5,
“OVERLAY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS,”
ESTABLISHING SECTION 4.5.21, “LINTON COMMONS OVERLAY
DISTRICT;” AMENDING CHAPTER 4, “ZONING REGULATIONS,”
ARTICLE 4.7, “FAMILY/WORKFORCE HOUSING”, SUBSECTIONS 4.7,
“FINDINGS,” 4.7.1, “DEFINITIONS,” 4.7.2, “APPLICABILITY,” AND 4.7.5,
“DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS,” TO ESTABLISH WORKFORCE
HOUSING CRITERIA FOR THE LINTON COMMONS OVERLAY
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Ordinance No. 01-21, a privately-initiated request to
amend Section 4.3.4, Base Development Standards; Section 4.4.12,
Planned Commercial (PC) District; Article 4.5, Overlay and Environmental
Management Districts; and Article 4.7, Family / Workforce Housing, of the
Land Development Regulations (LDR), to establish the Linton Commons
Overlay District and provide supporting regulations related to workforce
housing requirements and height allowances within the overlay.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Ordinance No. 01-21, Linton Commons Overlay LDR
Ordinance No. 01-21 PZB Staff Report
Linton Commons Applicant Narrative
Simple Legal Review Approval Ord 01-21
Attachments:
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, read Ordinance No. 01-21 into the record.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, notified the
Commissioners the applicant was present.
Jordana Jarjura of Menin Development gave a presentation on the
proposed text amendment for Linton Commons.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, provided a staff
presentation to the Commissioners. She notified the Commissioners this
would be the first amendment that would provide equal distribution for all
workforce housing levels. Additionally, she informed the Commission the
Planning and Zoning board voted 6-0 in support of the project on
December 14, 2020.
The Commissioners discussed the project and complimented Menin
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Development for their contributions to the City.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
01-21. It was seconded by Commissioner Frankel. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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9.B.ORDINANCE NO. 03-21: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, “ZONING
REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE 4.4, “BASE ZONING DISTRICT,” SECTION
4.4.13, “CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT”, BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION (C), “ALLOWABLE USES,” TO EXPAND THE AREAS
WHEREIN AUTOMATED PARKING GARAGES ARE A PERMISSIBLE
USE; BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (D), “CONFIGURATION OF
BUILDINGS,” TO ADD THE RAILROAD CORRIDOR SUB-DISTRICT OF
THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AS AN EXCEPTION TO
STANDARD BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATIONS OF THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY AMENDING TABLES 4.4.13(B), “BUILDING
HEIGHT,” AND 4.4.13(C), “DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY CBD
SUB-DISTRICT”, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STORIES
ALLOWED IN THE RAILROAD CORRIDOR SUB-DISTRICT SOUTH OF
SE 2ND STREET; BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (H), “INCENTIVE
PROGRAM,” TO REQUIRE THE PROVISION OF WORKFORCE
HOUSING FOR A DENSITY INCREASE ABOVE 30 DWELLING UNITS
PER ACRE WITHIN THE RAILROAD-CORRIDOR SUB-DISTRICT SOUTH
OF SE 2ND STREET; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (FIRST
READING)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Ordinance No. 03-21 on First Reading,
privately-initiated amendments to the Land Development Regulations for
the portion of the Central Business District (CBD) Railroad Corridor
Sub-district located south of SE 2nd Street to increase the maximum
number of stories allowed from four to five within the current maximum
height of 54 feet, increase the maximum density from 30 to 70 dwelling
units per acre as part of a Residential Incentive Program that requires at
least 20 percent of the bonus density be provided as workforce housing
units (either on-site, off-site, or through monetary contribution), and expand
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the locations for Automated Parking Garages to include any Secondary
Street within the Railroad Corridor Sub-district.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Attachments:Agenda Cover Report
Ord. No. 03-21: CBD-Railroad Corridor LDR Amendments
Ord. No. 03-21: PZB Staff Report
Ord. No. 03-21: Applicant Narrative
Ord. No. 03-21: Applicant Supporting Documents
Legal Review Ord 03-21.docx
Item 9.B. was pulled from the agenda.
10. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
A. City Manager
Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager, informed the Commissioners
the City has received great media coverage regarding COVID-19
business relief grants. She also notified the Commission that a public
relations firm was hired to handle matters regarding the City’s water
quality. She would like the Commissioners to spend time with the new
agency.
Ms. Alvarez requested consensus on the following three items: Allow
Mr. Waldon to pay for seawall repairs near his home, coordinate a
ribbon cutting ceremony for City Marina in February, and create a
proclamation honoring the late activist Alfred Zack Straghn.
There was consensus on all items.
Ms. Alvarez informed the Commissioners that an Affordable Housing
workshop would be scheduled in February.
B. City Attorney
None:
C. City Commission
Vice Mayor Boylston asked the Commissioner to honor the second
Sunday in March as Alfred Zack Straghn day. He asked for an update
on the property next to Doc’s All American Restaurant.
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Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, informed the Commissioners that Mr. Schiller
reached out. Ms. Gelin is looking into creating a developer’s agreement
for reconsideration now that the Dunkin Donuts property and Doc’s All
American Restaurant has a unified owner. Ms. Gelin also informed the
Commissioners that the local rules and procedures would be ready by
the next meeting.
The Commissioners engaged in a discussion about the possibility of
reconsidering Mr. Schiller’s project.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to reconsider Ordinances No.
34-20 and No. 35-20 with no time certain. It was Seconded by
Commissioner Frankel.
Vice Mayor Boylston amended the motion.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to reconsider Ordinances No.
34-20 and No. 35-20. It was Seconded by Commissioner Frankel. The
motion carried by the following vote:
YES: 4 - Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel, Commissioner
Casale, and Vice-Mayor Boylston
NO: 1- Mayor Petrolia
Commissioner Frankel complimented the safety precautions at the
Tennis Tournament. He also congratulated coach Ryan Day and the
Ohio State Buckeyes who would compete in the National championship
game on Monday.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson congratulated Vice Mayor Boylston on his
involvement with the school district and wanted to work towards
improving schools in the area. She asked the Commission to consider
a proclamation or scholarship to recognize students in the future.
Additionally, she complimented Atlantic High School on their victory in
the Football Class A. State Championship Bracket.
Commissioner Casale suggested that Commissioners ask applicants
to contact all five Commissioners on matters of consideration and bring
up items for consideration at the beginning of the meeting. She also
asked for consensus if she could join a group of PFAS stakeholders
through the League of Cities.
There was consensus to allow Commissioner Casale to represent the
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City at the League of Cities’ meetings.
Mayor Petrolia asked if the City would have early voting for the
municipal election.
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, commented that she would work with
Wendy Link to figure out pricing and procedures.
Mayor Petrolia requested an update on accessibility of vaccinations in
the City.
Jennifer Alvarez, City Manager, notified the Commissioners that the
City asked Palm Beach County for the ability to vaccinate. She would
provide an update to the Commissioners once she receives a
response.
Mayor Petrolia requested updates on the bathrooms in Pompey Park,
the LBGTQ crosswalk, and the reclaimed water situation. Additionally,
she asked her colleagues if they were interested in participating in the
National Civic League’s All-American City Designation competition.
Commissioner Frankel recommended moving Commission comments
to item 5.C. The Commissioners agreed to open that matter for
discussion in the future.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
8:40 p.m.
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