January 19 2021 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - FINAL with signature pageTuesday, January 19, 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 19, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final
1. ROLL CALL
The Regular City Commission Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
The roll call was taken by City Clerk Katerri Johnson. 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
Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson, Commissioner
Adam Frankel, Vice-Mayor Ryan Boylston, and Commissioner Juli Casale
Present:5 -
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Others present were:
City Attorney, Lynn Gelin
Interim City Manager, Jennifer Alvarez
City Clerk, Katerri Johnson
Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve the agenda. 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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4. PRESENTATIONS:
4.A.PRESENTING MOLLY DALY, ASSISTANT SUSTAINABILITY PLANNER,
WITH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2020.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to present Molly Daly, Assistant Sustainability Planner, with
Employee of the Month for August 2020.
Sponsors:Human Resources Department
Agenda Cover Report
Molly Daly Nomination Form.pdf
Attachments:
LeShay Ferguson, Human Resources Generalist, recognized Molly Daly as
Employee of the Month for August 2020.
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Kent Edwards, Sustainability Officer, commended Ms. Daly for her
exceptional work.
Ms. Daly accepted her award and received eight hours off with pay.
4.B.PRESENTING BRIAN RUSCHER, TRANSPORTATION PLANNER, WITH
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER 2020.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to present Brian Ruscher, Transportation Planner, with Employee of
the Month for September 2020.
Sponsors:Human Resources Department
Agenda Cover Report
Brain Ruscher Nomination Form.pdf
Attachments:
LeShay Ferguson, Human Resources Generalist, recognized Brian
Ruscher, Transportation Planner, as Employee of the Month for September
2020.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, shared how valuable
Mr. Ruscher is to the department.
Mr. Ruscher accepted his award and received eight hours off with pay.
4.C.PRESENTING JOHN WAGNER, FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC, WITH
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2020.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to present John Wagner, Firefighter/Paramedic, with Employee of
the Month for October 2020.
Sponsors:Human Resources Department
Agenda Cover Report
John Wagner Nomination Form.pdf
Attachments:
LeShay Ferguson, Human Resources Generalist, recognized John
Wagner, Firefighter/Paramedic, as Employee of the Month for October
2020.
Battalion Chief Beardsley gave a few words about Mr. Wagner going
above and beyond his role to assist the Fire Department.
Mr. Wagner accepted his award and received eight hours off with pay.
4.D.PRESENTING PAULA WOLFE, SENIOR CLAIMS SPECIALIST, WITH
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 2020.
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Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to present Paula Wolfe, Senior Claims Specialist, with Employee of
the Month for November 2020.
Sponsors:Human Resources Department
Agenda Cover Report
Paula Wolfe Nomination Form.pdf
Attachments:
LeShay Ferguson, Human Resources Generalist, recognized Paula Wolfe,
Senior Claims Specialist, as Employee of the Month for November 2020.
Eddie DeMicco, Risk Manager, shared how Ms. Wolfe thinks outside of the
box and that she is a tremendous asset to her department and the City.
Ms. Wolfe accepted her award and received eight hours off with pay.
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
Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager, reported that she had not received
any official notice from the Department of Health regarding the City’s water.
Vice Mayor Boylston expressed concern about how a draft letter about
water contamination allegations had circulated the internet and media,
before notifying any City Official.
The Commissioners expressed their concerns and engaged in a
discussion with Ms. Alvarez and Ms. Gelin about how to address this issue.
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, stressed that the article was a draft, and a final
product was not received by outside counsel. She informed the
Commissioners that the City can exercise their right to contest the findings
of the final product.
Ms. Alvarez reported she had received a phone call from Mr. Rafael Reyes
from the Florida Department of Health where he confirmed there has not
been any fine submitted to the City of Delray Beach. Ms. Alvarez assured
the Commission that she would be working with the Public Information
Officer to clear up any misinformation.
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B. From the Public
Mavis Benson, residing at 800 Greenwood Court, Delray Beach, asked the
Commissioners for consideration to discuss hours of usage for the
downtown standalone bars.
Neil Schiller, Attorney with Saul, Ewing, Arnstein, and Lehr, residing at 515
N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, requested the Commission to expand the
hours of operation past 9:00 p.m. for outside restaurants and bars in the
City of Delray Beach.
Peter Arts, Chairman of the Downtown Development Authority, residing at
1746 Fern Forest Place, Delray Beach, urged the Commission to allow
standalone bars to utilize their outside patios for patrons during all hours of
operation.
City Clerk, Katerri Johnson, stated that concluded public comments.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval
Vice Mayor Boylston motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. It was
seconded by Commissioner Frankel. The motion carried by the follow 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:
October 13, 2020 Workshop Meeting
October 20, 2020 Regular City Commission Meeting
November 10, 2020 Regular City Commission Meeting
November 17, 2020 Regular City Commission Meeting
November 20, 2020 Special City Commission Meeting
December 1, 2020 Regular City Commission Meeting
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
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Agenda Cover Report
October 13, 2020 Workshop Meeting Minutes _ DRAFT
October 20 2020 Regular Commission Meeting - DRAFT
November 10 2020 - Regular Commssion Meeting Minutes -DRAFT
November 17 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
November 20 2020 Special Commission Meeting - DRAFT
December 1 2020 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
Attachments:
6.B.RESOLUTION NO. 08-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A
NONPARTISAN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 09,
2021; AND A SECOND NONPARTISAN ELECTION, IF NECESSARY,
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021; SUCH ELECTIONS TO BE HELD FOR
THE ELECTION OF TWO CITY COMMISSIONERS AND A MAYOR;
APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK, THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK, AND THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, OR
DESIGNEE, AS ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH CANVASSING BOARD TO CANVASS ALL ABSENTEE
BALLOTS; TO CANVASS THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ALONG WITH
THE CITY'S CANVASSING BOARD; AND TO CONDUCT THE LOGIC
AND ACCURACY TESTING FOR ALL ELECTION MACHINERY;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CONDUCT THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION; PROVIDING THE TIME,
MANNER, AND MEANS OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 08-21.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
RESOLUTION NO 08-21 - Notice of Election Canvassing Board rev lg
rev
Simple Legal Review Approval 08-21
Attachments:
6.C.APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 22-21 AUTHORIZING A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,211,945 FOR MANAGEMENT OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH’S (CITY) SHORE PROTECTION
PROJECT (PROJECT NO.17-081)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 22-21 authorizing a Grant Agreement
with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for
assistance with funding the City’s Shore Protection Project (Project No.
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17-018) in amount of $3,211,945.
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Agenda Cover Report
Resolution 22-21 1-19-21
Legal Review DEP State Grant Agreement Res 22-21
21PB2_Delray Beach Shore Protection Project
Attachments:
6.D.WORKFORCE HOUSING COVENANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH AND ETHAN JOSEPH HOMES, LLC
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve the Workforce Housing Covenant between the City of
Delray Beach and Ethan Joseph Homes, LLC
Sponsors:City Attorney Department
Agenda Cover Report
Delray Ethan Homes Workforce Covenant
Attachments:
6.E. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.E.1. None
6.F. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
6.F.1.REPORT OF APPEALABLE LAND USE ITEMS FROM DECEMBER 14,
THROUGH DECEMBER 28, 2020.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:By motion, receive and file this report.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Appealable Items Map
A - 105 NE 6th Street
B - 53 SE 7th Ave
C - 142 S. Ocean Blvd
Attachments:
6.G. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
6.G.1.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 33-21 TO RATIFY AGREEMENTS
WITH RED WING SHOE STORE AND SAFETY SHOES DISTRIBUTORS,
LLP FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFETY FOOTWEAR
PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED BY THE CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO
THE EMERGENCY PURCHASING AND PROCUREMENT
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PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN RESOLUTION 76-20 AS WELL AS
CHAPTER 95 OF THE DELRAY BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 33-21 to ratify agreements with Red
Wing Shoe Store and Safety Shoes Distributors, LLP for the supply and
delivery of safety footwear previously executed by the City Manager
pursuant to the emergency purchasing and procurement procedures
outlined in Resolution 76-20 as well as Chapter 95 of the Delray Beach
Code of Ordinances in the estimated amount of $52,500; and authorize the
City Manager to approve renewal options, in the amounts below, contingent
on the appropriation of funds.
Sponsors:Purchasing Department
Agenda Cover Report
Legal Review Checklist Safety Footwear Red Wing Shoes Store
Legal Review Checklist Safety Footwear Safety Shoe Distributors LLP
Red Wing Shoes Executed Agreement
Safety Shoe Distributors LLP Executed Agreement
Red Wing Shoe Ratification Resolution
Emergency Contracts pursuant to Reso No. 76-20
Attachments:
7. REGULAR AGENDA:
7.A.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 42nd and 43rd Extensions of the State of Emergency
for COVID -19.
Sponsors:City Attorney Department
Attachments:Agenda Cover Report
42nd Extension Emergency Declaration - COVID 19
43rd Extension State of Emergency - COVID-19
Commissioner Casale made a motion to approve the ratification of the
42nd and 43rd Extensions of the State of Emergency for COVID-19. 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.DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE HANDLING OF
REQUEST RECEIVED FOR EXCUSAL OF PAYMENTS BASED ON
INVOCATION OF FORCE MAJEURE CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Staff seeks direction regarding the handling of requests received for
excusal of payments based on invocation of force majeure contractual
provisions.
Sponsors:Finance Department
Agenda Cover Report
Delray Yacht Cruises 12.2020 Letter
Delray Intracoastal Cruises March 2019-October 2019 and March
2020-October 2020 (1) (1)
Delray Intracoastal payment schedule
RFP 2018-031 FULL
Delray IntraCoastal Cruises Executed Agreement 2018-031
Attachments:
Missie Barletto, Public Works Director, gave an overview of the request
submitted to the Commission by Delray Intracoastal Cruises.
Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager, suggested bringing this item back
to the first Commission Meeting in February when further facts are
gathered.
Mayor Petrolia gave her approval to postpone the item until February.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.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;
AMENDING CHAPTER 4, “ZONING REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE 4.5,
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“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. (SECOND 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:
Mayor Petrolia read the Quasi-Judicial rules into the record.
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, swore in Jordana Jarjura who provided
testimony on this item.
Mayor Petrolia asked her colleagues if they had any ex-parte
communications, and the following was disclosed:
Vice Mayor Boylston: Had a discussion with Ms. Jarjura
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: None
Commissioner Frankel: Spoke with Ms. Jarjura
Commissioner Casale: Disclosed she spoke to Ms. Jarjura about the
project
Mayor Petrolia: Conversed with Ms. Jarjura and Mr. Menin
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, read Ordinance No. 01-21 into the record.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, read File No.
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2021-0116 into the record.
Ms. Jarjura entered the video recording of item 9.A. from the January 5,
Commission Meeting into the record.
Ms. Gianniotes reported a scrivener error in the ordinance on the bottom of
page 3, “Purpose and Intent Statement”. She informed the Commissioners
the Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 in support of the project on
December 20, 2020.
There was a five-minute recess from 5:06 p.m. - 5:11 p.m. to allow public
comments. When the Commission reconvened, Katerri Johnson, City
Clerk, played the following public comments:
Edward Cooperman, residing at 950 Egret Circle, Unit 5102, Delray
Beach, expressed his concern that traffic would worsen on Linton Blvd
should this project be approved.
Steve Goldsmith, residing at 950 Egret Circle, Unit 5310, Delray Beach,
requested the Commission not to approve this project due to the traffic on
Linton Blvd.
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, stated that concluded public comments.
There was no cross-examination pertaining to the presentations. Ms.
Jarjura offered rebuttal advising the Commission that a traffic study was
performed and approved by Palm Beach County.
Commissioner Frankel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 01-21. 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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8.A.1.RESOLUTION NO. 28-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4.12(D)(1)
AND 4.4.9(D)(10) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; TO
ALLOW A FREE-STANDING MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS “THE LINTON”
LOCATED AT 510 WEST LINTON BOULEVARD, AS MORE
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PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING)
RESOLUTION NO. 29-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4.12(G)(7)
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING A
DENSITY BONUS IN EXCHANGE FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING FOR
THE PROJECT KNOWN AS “THE LINTON” LOCATED AT 510 WEST
LINTON BOULEVARD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING)
RESOLUTION NO. 30-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.3.4(J)(4)(b)
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 60 FEET FOR THE PROJECT
KNOWN AS “THE LINTON” LOCATED AT 510 WEST LINTON
BOULEVARD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE.
(QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 28-21, granting a conditional use to
allow a free-standing multiple family residential development, pursuant to
LDR Sections 4.4.12(D)(1) and 4.4.9(D)(10), for the project know as "The
Linton" located at 510 West Linton Boulevard.
Review and consider Resolution No. 29-21, granting a conditional use to
allow a density bonus in exchange for workforce housing, pursuant to LDR
Sections 4.4.12(G)(7), for the project know as "The Linton" located at 510
West Linton Boulevard.
Review and consider Resolution No. 30-21, granting a conditional use to
allow a maximum building height of 60 feet, pursuant to LDR Sections
4.3.4(J)(4)(b), for the project know as "The Linton" located at 510 West
Linton Boulevard.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Resolution 28-21 (Use)
Resolution 29-21 (Density)
Resolution 30-21 (Height)
PZB Staff Report
Location Map
Site Plan
Applicant Justification (Use)
Applicant Justification (Density)
Applicant Justification (Height)
SCAD Letter
Attachments:
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, read file numbers
2021-004, 2021-046, and 2021- 047 into the record.
Mayor Petrolia asked her colleagues if they had any ex-parte
communications, and the following was disclosed:
Vice Mayor Boylston: Spoke with Ms. Jarjura
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: Had no additional communication since the
last presentation
Commissioner Frankel: Spoke with Ms. Jarjura
Commissioner Casale: Had no additional communication since the last
presentation
Mayor Petrolia: Had no additional communication since the last
presentation
Jordana Jarjura, Vice President of Menin Development, entered the
following items into the record the narratives from September 28, 2020,
The Planning and Zoning Board staff report, hearing report, and vote from
December 14, 2020, and the City’s staff report presentation tonight. Ms.
Jarjura then gave her presentation on the proposed resolutions.
Mayor Petrolia left the meeting at 5:56 p.m.
There was a five-minute recess from 5:56 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 presentations.
Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve Resolution No. 28-21. It
was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The vote was taken, and the
motion carried 4-0.
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YES: 4 Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson,
Commissioner Adam Frankel, Commissioner Juli Casale
ABSENT: Mayor Petrolia
Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve Resolution No. 29-21. It
was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The vote was taken, and
the motion carried 4-0.
YES: 4 Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson,
Commissioner Adam Frankel, Commissioner Juli Casale
ABSENT: Mayor Petrolia
Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve Resolution No. 30-21. It
was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried by the
following vote:
YES: 4 Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson,
Commissioner Adam Frankel, Commissioner Juli Casale
ABSENT: Mayor Petrolia
9. FIRST READINGS:
9.A. None
10. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
A. City Manager
B. City Attorney
Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager, expressed her appreciation to
staff for their safe execution of the Delray Beach Open Tennis
Tournament. She also commended the Fire Department on an
excellent job organizing and administering the COVID-19 vaccines that
the City received.
The Commissioners and Ms. Alvarez discussed vaccination regulations
and working towards bringing more vaccinations to Delray Beach.
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, requested the Commission to approve the
extension of the interlocal agreement with the Community
Redevelopment Agency for the wi-fi expanders.
Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve the extension of the
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C. City Commission
interlocal agreement. It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson.
The motion carried by the following vote:
YES: 4 - Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson,
Commissioner Adam Frankel, Commissioner Juli Casale
ABSENT: Mayor Petrolia
Ms. Gelin asked for consensus to conduct three Special Meetings
about panhandling in the Commission Chambers. She requested to
add the Bus shelter Pilot Program to the next agenda. Additionally, she
informed the Commissioners that she would be meeting with them
individually to discuss the new local rules.
There was consensus.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson expressed her concern about the public
comments related to bars and COVID-19. She wanted everyone to
recognize the City of Delray Beach is complying with state guidelines
for social distancing. She believed that businesses that do not comply
with the City’s regulations should not be granted leniency in the future.
Commissioner Frankel agreed with Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson’s
stance about businesses not following safety regulations. He also
complimented Ms. Farrington with the Spady Museum for the excellent
Martin Luther King Jr. Day program.
Vice Mayor Boylston reported that he had met with two entrepreneurs
who opened a pop-up pizza stand. He requested advice for creating a
pilot program for pop-up food stands and small businesses on West
Atlantic. He wanted the City to continue to provide businesses a
helping hand.
A discussion ensued among the Commissioners and Anthea
Gianniotes, Development Services Director, on how to proceed with
implementing a pop-up program. The City will consult Laura Simon,
Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority. They also
discussed the balance of providing aid to business operations and
enforcing safety restrictions downtown.
Laura Simon, Executive Director of the Downtown Development
Authority, implored the Commissioners to provide aid and the ability to
expand outside dining opportunities.
There being no further business to discuss, Vice Mayor Boylston
adjourned the Regular Commission meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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