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March 25 2021 Annual Organizational City Commission Meeting Minutes - FINAL with signature pageCity of Delray Beach 100 NW 1st Avenue - Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Phone: (561) 243-7000 - Fax: (561) 243-3774 www.mydelraybeach.com Minutes - Final Thursday, March 25, 2021 4:00 PM Annual Organizational Meeting/Regular Meeting at 4:00 PM https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc2j0JhnR8Hx0Hj13RhCJag/v Delray Beach City Hall ideos?view=2&live_view=501 City Commission Mayor Shelly Petrolia Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson Commissioner Adam Frankel Commissioner Juli Casale March 25, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL The Annual Organizational/Regular Commission Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. The roll call was taken by Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, and the following were present: Present: 5- Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Adam Frankel, Vice-Mayor Ryan Boylston, and Commissioner Juli Casale Others present were: Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager Lynn Gelin, City Attorney Katerri Johnson, City Clerk 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 4. AGENDA APPROVAL Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve the agenda. It was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Adam Frankel, Vice-Mayor Ryan Boylston, and Commissioner Juli Casale 5. PRESENTATIONS: 5.A.PRESENTING AMANDA SKEBERIS, CLEAN & SAFE ADMINISTRATOR, WITH EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 2020. Body:Recommended Action: Recommendation:Motion to present Amanda Skeberis, Clean & Safe Administrator, with Employee of the Year 2020. Sponsors:Human Resources Department Agenda Cover Report Amanda Skeberis Attachments: Duane D’Andrea, Human Resources Director, presented Amanda Skeberis, Clean & Safe Administrator, with the Employee of the Year Award for 2020. Mr. D’Andrea recognized Ms. Skeberis for her tremendous leadership, work ethic, and commitment to excellence and safety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Page 1City of Delray Beach Printed on 4/21/2021 March 25, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final Ms. Skeberis accepted her award and twenty-four hours of time off with pay. 6. 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 Merrily Nestler, residing at 7340 Amberly Lane, Delray Beach, expressed her concerns regarding the 2020 Delray Affair Event. Kelly Barrette, residing at 1201 Seaspray Avenue, Delray Beach, congratulated the Commissioners on their successful re-elections and recognized Mayor Petrolia as the first female mayor to serve two terms in the City of Delray Beach. She recommended addressing Political Action Committees in future elections. 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Casale requested to have a conversation about the budget in April. She asked for an update on the pool, tennis courts, and all-purpose field in Pompey Park. Commissioner Casale asked for consensus to enhance the Dune Program and implement a Coastal Habitat Conservation Plan. There was consensus to add the budget as a discussion item in April and to implement a Coastal Habitat Conservation Plan. 8. SWEARING IN - OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS 8.A. COMMISSIONER - SEAT #1 - THREE (3) YEAR TERM Jordana Jarjura swore in Commissioner Adam Frankel. Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, presented Commissioner Adam Frankel with the Certificate of Election. Page 2City of Delray Beach Printed on 4/21/2021 March 25, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final 8.B. COMMISSIONER - SEAT #3 - THREE (3) YEAR TERM Jennifer Jones swore in Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston. Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, presented Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston with the Certificate of Election. 8.C. MAYOR - SEAT #5 - THREE (3) YEAR TERM Reverend Howard Barr swore in Mayor Shelly Petrolia. Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, presented Mayor Shelly Petrolia with the Certificate of Election. 9. ROLL CALL FOR NEWLY SWORN-IN The roll call was taken by Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, for the newly sworn in Commissioners and the following were present: Present: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Adam Frankel, Commissioner Juli Casale. 10. SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR AND DEPUTY VICE MAYOR FOR THE TERM MARCH 25, 2021 - MARCH 31, 2022 10.A. VICE MAYOR SELECTION Commissioner Frankel nominated Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson for Vice Mayor. It was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Boylston, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Adam Frankel, Commissioner Juli Casale. 10.B. DEPUTY VICE MAYOR SELECTION Vice Mayor Johnson nominated Commissioner Adam Frankel for Deputy Vice Mayor. It was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Adam Frankel, Commissioner Ryan Boylston, Commissioner Julie Casale 11. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval Page 3City of Delray Beach Printed on 4/21/2021 March 25, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. It was seconded by Commissioner Boylston. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Shirley Johnson, Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel, Commissioner Boylston, Commissioner Casale. 11.A.CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Body:Recommended Action: Recommendation:Motion to approve meeting minutes as listed below: February 18, 2021 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Proposed Panhandling Ordinance March 2, 2021 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes March 16, 2021 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes Sponsors:City Clerk Department Agenda Cover Report February 18, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Proposed Panhandling Ordinance March 2, 2021 City Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT March 16, 2021 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Attachments: 12. REGULAR AGENDA: 12.A.CITY COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR 2021-22 Body:Recommended Action: Recommendation:Motion to approve City Commission Meeting Dates for 2021-22. Sponsors:City Clerk Department Agenda Cover Report City Commission Meeting Dates 2021-22 Attachments: 12.B. Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel made a motion to approve the 2021 Commission Meeting Dates as amended. It was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Shirley Johnson, Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel, Commissioner Boylston, Commissioner Casale. APPROVED PROCLAMATION LIST 2021 Page 4City of Delray Beach Printed on 4/21/2021 March 25, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final Body:Recommended Action: Recommendation:Motion to approve Proclamation List 2021. Sponsors:City Clerk Department Agenda Cover Report Proclamation List revised 2021 Attachments: Commissioner Boylston made a motion to approve the 2021 Proclamation List. It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Shirley Johnson, Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel, Commissioner Boylston, Commissioner Casale. 12.C.NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE EDUCATION BOARD Body:Recommended Action: Recommendation:Motion to approve nominations for appointment on the Education Board is needed for one (1) regular member to serve an unexpired term ending July 31, 2022. Sponsors:City Clerk Department Attachments: 12.D. Agenda Cover Report 03152021 Exhibit A Education Board 2021 4 ATTENDANCE RECORDS 2020 Cherelus Cruz Lapierre Newbold Purdo Talley Van Horn Mayor Petrolia nominated Donna Van Horn to the Education Board. It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Shirley Johnson, Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel, Commissioner Boylston, Commissioner Casale. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF RULES OF PROCEDURE-DELRAY Page 5City of Delray Beach Printed on 4/21/2021 March 25, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final BEACH COMMISSION (LOCAL RULES) Body:Recommended Action: Recommendation:Motion to Review and Adopt the Rules of Procedure--Delray Beach City Commission. Sponsors:City Attorney Department Agenda Cover Report Local Rules 2021 FINAL 3-25-2021 Attachments: Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, highlighted the following changes to the local rules: ▪Only one Commissioner is required to sponsor a privately initiated text amendment. ▪Keep public comments to a twenty-person maximum. ▪Public comments will be allotted for one hour. ▪First Readings will no longer have presentations. Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel made a motion to adopt the new Local Rules and Procedures. It was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Johnson, Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel, Commissioner Boylston, Commissioner Casale. 13. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: A. City Manager Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager, acknowledged John Lege, Finance Director, and Duncan Tavares, Assistant City Manager, as the City’s two newest Executive Team members. Additionally, she congratulated the Mayor and Commissioners on their re-elections. B. City Attorney Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, congratulated Mayor Petrolia, Commissioner Boylston, and Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel on their re-elections. C. City Commission Commissioner Boylston thanked the City of Delray Beach for re-electing him and looks forward to completing projects remaining from his first term. He requested a Shade Meeting to discuss litigation strategies for the Coleman and Stewart cases. Page 6City of Delray Beach Printed on 4/21/2021 March 25, 2021City Commission Minutes - Final The Commissioners and Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, engaged in a discussion about the matter. Commissioner Boylston made a motion to approve a virtual Shade Meeting to discuss litigation strategy for Coleman and Stewart cases on April 13, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel. The motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5 - Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Vice Mayor Johnson, Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel, Commissioner Boylston, Commissioner Casale. Vice Mayor Johnson stated she would do her best over the next two years to complete her list of priorities. She voiced her concern regarding the upcoming trial of former City Manager Mark Lauzier. Vice Mayor Johnson discussed administering COVID-19 vaccines at the local and state level. Additionally, she provided an update on The League of Cities advocacy and the legislature’s recent vote on Short Term Rentals. Commissioner Casale congratulated her colleagues. Deputy Vice Mayor Frankel thanked Menin Development and Click Hospitality Group for making Delray Beach a premier destination. Mayor Petrolia thanked Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, and Delores Rangel, Executive Secretary, for their assistance; congratulated her colleagues, and thanked her family and Ms. Barrette for their support. She is committed to moving forward to make a difference in the town. Mayor Petrolia recommended a better way to have election signage out without polluting the environment and expressed her concern about the impact that Political Action Committees had on the recent election. There being no further business to discuss, the Annual Organizational Meeting/Regular Meeting was adjourned at 5:14 p.m. Page 7City of Delray Beach Printed on 4/21/2021 ATTEST: NOTE TO READER: If the Minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, this means they are not the official Minutes of the City Commission. They will become the official Minutes only after review and approval which may involve some amendments, additions or deletions as set forth above. The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the Minutes of the March 25, 2021 Annual Organizational/Regular Commission Meeting held on March 25, 2021 which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on April 20, 2021.