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05-20-03MAY 20~ 2003 A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Jeff Perlman in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2003. 1. Roll call showed: Present - Commissioner Patricia Archer Commissioner Bob Costin Commissioner Jon Levinson Commissioner Alberta McCarthy Mayor Jeff Perlman Absent - David T. Harden, City Manager Also present were - Robert A. Barcinski, Acting City Manager Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney Barbara Garito, City Clerk 2_ The opening prayer was delivered by Rabbi Dr. Howard Meridy, Chaplain for the Delray Beach Police Department and Delray Beach Fire Rescue Department. o The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was given. o AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Perlman stated the applicant has requested that Item 9.B., Resolution No. 32-03 be postponed until June 3, 2003. Mayor Perlman stated the applicant has requested that Item 9.D., Request for Funding/Community Neighborhood Helping be removed from the agenda. Mayor Perlman requested that a "motion to rescind" be added to Item 9.F. Appointments to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team. Mr. Costin moved to approve the Agenda as amended, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2003, seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Mr. Costin moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 13, 2003, seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. o PROCLAMATIONS: 6oAo Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week- June 2-7~ 2003 Mayor Perlman read and presented a proclamation hereby proclaiming June 2-7, 2003 as Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week. Janet Meeks, Education Coordinator, came forward to accept the proclamation. ° PRESENTATIONS: 7oAo City of Delray Beach Residents Academy Certificates - Janet Meeks Janet Meeks, Education Coordinator, stated she is here this evening to present certificates to the fourth graduating class of the Residents Academy and noted that once again this was a great group of residents who completed the academy. In addition, Mrs. Meeks stated Ms. Butler asked her to personally thank all the Department Heads for their participation and enthusiasm in the program. Mrs. Meeks and Mayor Perlman presented the following individuals with City of Delray Beach Residents Academy Certificates: Mary Alford Chris Andrews Bob Chesla Reginald Cox Mike and Lisa Gorski John and Charlotte Grove Jeffrey Johnson Suzanne Katz Michael Keegan Jeanne Lefkowitz Dale Medeiros Brent Metz Andrea and Tom Rutherfoord Patricia Schill Dan and Donna Marie Sloan Teresa Travatello Edrise Turner Al Williams -2- 05/20/03 7.B. "I Love My Mom" Contest Winners - Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department On behalf of the Parks & Recreation Department, the Out School Program and all the children and parents, Rodger Ribeiro thanked the Commission for the quarterly presentation on the essay contest, the drawing, and the coloring contest for "I Love My Mom" for Mother's Day. Mr. Ribeiro introduced the following essay contest winners for April 2003 and they each read their winning essays into the record. Essay Contest Winners - April 2003: Valera Mandujano (Community Center), Krystina Wright (Pine Grove), and Chanteira Perry (Pompey Park) Mayor Perlman introduced the following drawing and coloring contest winners for April 2003: Drawing Contest Winners - April 2003: Community Center Nancy Aguirre Bianco Pierce Acora Crawford Ashley Gholston Kattreona McGriff Brittany Roxbury Mikayla Holmes Pine Grove Nad De Rodriguez Angela Noel Eric Beauford Juan Gonzales Andrea Antoine Chante Garrett Estefania Marvin Pompey Park Jemer Braswell Charles Sprenkel Darien Witherspoon Jason-Ray-Swaby Carissa Lloyd Todney Evans Judeline Mesidor Coloring Contest Winners - April 2003: Community Center Maria Saucedo Jennifer Maldonado Suxein Mendoza Kimberly Hobour Alexis Mendoza Pine Grove Novmon Hippih Francisca Dieubon Ismael Exahtus Tayla Allen Frank Barker Pompey Park Justin Elien Harry Davis Evena Elistin Jerry Altemar Brandi Peele At this point, Mayor Perlman read all the remaining participants of the essay contest. 7.C. Hamlet Country Club support of Delray Police and Fire-Rescue Departments - Perry DonFrancisco Perry DonFrancisco, President of Delray Citizens for Delray Police, stated the Hamlet Country Club has long been supporters of the Delray Beach Police Department and the Fire-Rescue Department, Delray Citizens for Delray Police, along with the Delray Beach Public -3- 05/20/03 Library and Hospice by the Sea. Mr. DonFrancisco stated the 22nd Annual Charity Event was held this past February 7-9, 2003 and the fundraising was supported by member participation events of golf, tennis, softball, a walk-a-thon, and an awards dinner. In addition, Mr. DonFrancisco stated this year they solicited ads from merchants and members which are being printed and added to their member directory. Marcia Spear, 215 Hamlet Drive, Delray Beach (Co-Chair of the Annual Charity Days), gave a brief presentation and presented checks to the following: Major McCollum/Delray Beach Police Department - $12,500 Chief Kerry Koen/Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department - $12,500 Perry DonFrancisco/Delray Citizens for Delray Police - $2,500 John Callahan, Director/Delray Beach Public Library - $5,000 Hospice by the Sea - $7,000 go CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval. 8.A. FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL/DELRAY OUTPATIENT PROPERTIES PLAT: Approve the boundary plat for Delray Outpatient Properties, located on the north side of Linton Boulevard, approximately 640 feet east of Military Trail. 8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 36-03: Approve Resolution No. 36-03 assessing costs for action necessary to abate nuisances on seventeen (17) properties throughout the City. The caption of Resolution No. 36-03 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND PROVIDING THAT A NOTICE OF LIEN SHALL ACCOMPANY THE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON ASSESS- MENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS. 8.C (The official copy of Resolution No. 36-03 is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT/LAKE IDA CHURCH OF CHRIST: Approve and accept an easement agreement associated with the extension of a water main for Lake Ida Church of Christ, located at the southwest corner of Lake Ida Road and -4- 05/20/03 Roosevelt Avenue. 8.D DELRAY BEACH HOUSING RENAISSANCE PROGRAM/FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS/SWINTON GARDENS: Authorize and approve the execution of warranty deeds with eleven (11) first time homebuyers for the construction of affordable single-family homes in the Swinton Gardens Development; and the payment of developer's fees in the amount of $28,000.00 for the eight (8) low-income applicants from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Funding is available from 118-1924-554-83.01 (State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program). 8.E. HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT\CONTRACT AWARDS: Approve Housing Rehabilitation grant\contract awards through Community Development Division in the amount of $14,910.00 to Preston Construction (129 S.W. 11th Avenue) and $19,136.25 to Craftsman Plus, Inc. (1327 Preston Street). Funding is available from 118-1963-554-49.19 (Community Development Block Grant) and 118-1924-554-49.19 (SHIP Housing Rehabilitation Grant). 8.F. HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT\CONTRACT AWARD: Approve Housing Rehabilitation grant\contract award through Community Development Division in the amount of $25,000.00 to Henry Haywood (413 S.W. 2nd Street). Funding is available from 118- 1963-554-49.19 (Community Development Block Grant). 8.G. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. IO/CH2MHILL: Approve Service Authorization No. 10 to CH2MHill in the total amount of $100,400.00 for the design of hardscaping/landscaping and water main improvements along SW/NW 5th Avenue from S.W. 1st Street to N.W. 2nd Street. The CRA will contribute $89,000.00 and the City will pay the remaining balance of $11,400.00. Funding is available from 442-5178-536-63.50 (Water Line Upgrades) for $11,400.00. 8.H. GRANT APPLICATION TO CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL: Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the Children's Services Council (CSC) for funding in the approximate amount of $275,215.00 for the City's out of school program, day camps and summer camp programs. 8.I. PALM BEACH COUNTY SENIOR AIDES TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Approve a contract between the City of Delray Beach and Palm Beach County allowing the City to participate as a host agency for the County's Senior AIDES Training and Employment Program at no cost to the City. g.J. AMENDMENT NO. 1/NAMING RIGHTS CONSULTING AGREEMENT/COCA-COLA AGREEMENT: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the naming rights consulting agreement between the City of Delray Beach and Superlative Group, Inc. providing for a ninety (90) day extension and approve Amendment No. 1 with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. for the same. g.K. ITEM REMOVED. -5- 05/20/03 8.L. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS: Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development Boards for the period May 5, 2003 through May 16, 2003. 8omo AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS: ° ° ° ° ° o Purchase award to Pierce Manufacturing/Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $551,311.00 for a 105-foot replacement aerial apparatus. Funding is available from 501-3312-591-64.20 (Garage/Automotive). Purchase award to Insight Public Sector in the amount of $23,534.00 via the Florida State Contract #250-000-03-1 for a one (1) year warranty extension for eighty-two (82) Police Department laptops. Funding is available from 001-2113-521-46.20 (Equipment Maintenance). Contract award to TLC Diversified, Inc. in the amount of $263,859.00 for the Rehabilitation of Lift Stations 19, 57, and 80. Funding is available from 442-5178-536-61.83 (Lift Station Conversion to Submersible). Purchase award to Atlantic Environmental in the amount of $22,995.00 for the purchase of electrical control panels associated with the rehabilitation of Lift Stations 19, 57, and 80. Funding is available from 442-5178-536- 61.83 (Lift Station Conversion to Submersible). Purchase award to Southeastern Pumps in the amount of $21,312.00 for the purchase of submersible wastewater pumps and equipment associated with the rehabilitation of Lift Stations 19, 57, and 80. Funding is available from 442-5178-536-61.83 (Lift Station Conversion to Submersible). Purchase award to Data Flow Systems in the amount of $38,285.00 for the purchase of telemetry components associated with the Rehabilitation of Lift Stations 19, 57, and 80. Funding is available 442-5178-536-61.83 (Lift Station Conversion to Submersible). Purchase award to GameTime in the amount of $60,859.11 via Florida State Contract #650-001-01-1 for playground equipment for Barwick Park. Funding is available from 334-6112-572-64.33 (General Construction Fund/Replace Playground Equipment) and 115-4101-572- 63.63 (Special Projects Fund/Veterans Park Playground). Purchase award to multiple vendors in the amount of $92,000.00 for medical/drug supplies for the Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department. Funding is available from 001-2315-526-52.20 (General Operating Supplies). Prior to the vote, Mr. Levinson commented about the SHIP Program and noted that the City of Delray Beach leads the State in the SHIP Program. Mr. Levinson stated this is one of the areas that the Governor is getting ready to cut in the State legislature budget. Furthermore, Mr. Levinson stated this is an unfortunate situation and it will have a large impact on the City of Delray Beach. -6- 05/20/03 Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. o REGULAR AGENDA: 9oAo INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Consider approval of a proposed interlocal agreement between the City of Delray Beach and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) providing for the repayment of advanced funding in the amount of $12,750.00 in support of the interim management assistance to the Village Foundation. Mr. Levinson moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Delray Beach and the CRA providing for the repayment of $12,750 advanced funding in support of the interim management assistance to the Village Foundation, seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 9.B. RESOLUTION NO. 32-03: Consider approval of the abandonment of a portion of Wallace Drive right-of-way (formerly Germantown Road), located on the west side of S.W. l0th Avenue, between S.W. l0th Street and Wallace Drive. The caption of Resolution No. 32-03 is as follows A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF WALLACE DRIVE RIGHT- OF-WAY (PREVIOUSLY GERMANTOWN ROAD) LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF S.W. 10TM AVENUE, BETWEEN S.W. 10TM STREET AND WALLACE DRIVE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, BUT RESERVING AND RETAINING TO THE CITY A UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE ENTIRE AREA THEREOF, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. (The official copy of Resolution No. 32-03 is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) At the applicant's request, this item has been postponed to the regular meeting of June 3, 2003. 9oCo OCEAN RESCUE CONTRACT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING~ LOCAL 1842~ IAFF: Approve the Ocean Rescue Contract and Memorandum of Understanding requested by the Local 1842, IAFF effective October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2003. -7- 05/20/03 Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Ocean Rescue Contract and Memorandum of Understanding requested by the Local 1842, IAFF effective October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2003, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 9oDo REQUEST FOR FUNDING/COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD HELPING: Consider approval of a request from Community Neighborhood Helping for financial support in the amount of $2,500 for their Glory Awards Event to be held on June 6, 2003. At the applicant's request, this item has been removed from the regular agenda. 9.E. RESOLUTION NO. 28-03 (MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT): Consider approval of a resolution making mid-year adjustments to the adopted budget for FY 2003. The caption of Resolution No. 28-03 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 77- 02 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, WHICH MADE APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL NECESSARY EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003, BY SETTING FORTH THE ANTICIPATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATING FUNDS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT HEREWITH. (The official copy of Resolution No. 28-03 is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Joseph Safford, Finance Director, explained the changes that are needed to supplement the budget at mid-year in order to balance the budget with transactions that have occurred during the first six months of the year. Mr. Safford stated there is a $19 million adjustment with a little over $18 million of this due to the refunding bond issue. Mr. Safford stated overall the city has a net present value savings of approximately $2 million. He also noted the city has generated approximately $1,257,000 in cash used for various purposes. Mr. Levinson stated he feels the city is in great shape partly because the city has received additional grants and budgeted very conservatively. Mr. Safford stated whenever the city receives a grant in the middle of the budget year that is not anticipated, the grant revenues have to be increased along with the grant expense. With regard to grants, Mr. Safford explained if looking at "revenues" you would see half and would have to look in "expenses" to see the offset. -8- 05/20/03 Mayor Perlman inquired about the parking fines decreasing. In response, Mr. Safford stated this fluctuates quite a bit and the decrease could be in part due to the collection effort. Mr. Safford the City of Delray Beach has been working on finalizing a contract for a collection agency to take all the delinquent parking tickets and to go after the collection of these tickets. Mr. Costin moved to approve Resolution No. 28-03, seconded by Mr. Levinson. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 9.F. APPOINTMENTS TO THE OLD SCHOOL SQUARE MASTER PLAN TASK TEAM: Appoint seven (7) members to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team. According to Resolution No. 33-03, each member of the City Commission will appoint members to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team. Based on the rotation system, the appointments will be made by Commissioner Costin (Seat #1), Commissioner Archer (Seat #2), Commissioner Levinson (Seat #3), Commissioner McCarthy (Seat #4), and Mayor Perlman (Seat #5). Prior to the vote, brief discussion by the Commission ensued: Mrs. Archer asked for clarification about the motion to rescind Resolution No. 33- 03. In response, the City Attorney stated the first motion would be to rescind Resolution No. 33- 03 which was previously enacted and the second motion would be whether to approve additional resolutions or not. Mr. Levinson stated he spoke to the City Attorney when the issue of the property owners creating a conflict was brought to his attention. Mr. Levinson stated the original intent of Old School Square was to look at their Master Plan specifically as it related to the adjacent property owners and how they would either expand to those properties or how they would utilize those properties. Mr. Levinson stated he does not see that creating a task force for that purpose provides anything that they cannot do on their own. Mr. Levinson stated that Old School Square can meet with the property owners at any time with or without the direction of the Commission and reiterated he does not feel a task force is necessary. Mr. Costin moved to approve to RESC1ND Resolution No. 33-03, seconded by Mr. Levinson. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Prior to the second motion, Mrs. Archer asked for clarification regarding this motion and how it would approve a task team without the addition of property owners from Old School Square. Mrs. Archer stated since she was not at the Special Meeting where this was discussed, she inquired about the original intent of establishing the task team. In response, Mr. Levinson stated originally Old School Square requested the task team as a way to move forward their Master Plan process. Mrs. Archer stated she can see a viable reason why Old School Square may want to have such a task team because it would provide an opportunity for additional -9- 05/20/03 input through other boards throughout the city. Since Old School Square receives much of its funding from the city, she can see why it would be an opportunity from them to have input from other individuals. Mrs. Archer stated she is not in favor of abolishing the team but whether or not the city would want to have input from individuals who own businesses in the city. If Old School Square wanted some sort of input from individual business leaders her premise would be to select business leaders that did not have any impact of where the location of the garage would be. Mr. Levinson stated the Master Plan is not about only constructing a garage it is about Old School Square's expansion of city owned land and how that would happen. Mr. Costin stated this will not preclude the property owners from making a presentation to the task force as to what they envision with their properties. Furthermore, Mr. Costin stated he does not feel the property owners should be a part of the decision making process that will guide the vision of Old School Square. However, Mr. Costin stated he feels they should come in rather as outsiders and make a presentation to the task force as to how they see the block developing. Dr. Jay Alperin, Vice President of Old School Square, stated the reason Old School Square brought this request to the Commission to form a task force is because they did not feel they had the impact necessary to create the kind of unity and group to make this happen. Dr. Alperin continued to state that by having a task force with people who are appointed by the City Commission, they will most likely attend on a regular basis. Dr. Alperin stated Old School Square needs the support of the city because there will be a need to acquire certain pieces of information that is going to be more difficult for an individual or organization to obtain. Dr. Alperin stated the project involves a parking garage, a park, and museum which is a major impact for the downtown and the entire city. Dr. Alperin stated he feels this needs to be a city driven task force so that Old School Square has the full support of the Commission and the people. Mr. Costin moved to approve Resolution No. 38-03 establishing the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team without business representation, seconded by Mrs. Archer for discussion. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - No. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote. Mr. Costin moved to appoint Howard Ellingsworth as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) representative to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team, seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Mrs. Archer moved to appoint Rita Ellis as the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) representative to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. -10- 05/20/03 Mr. Levinson moved to appoint Jay Alperin as the Old School Square representative to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Ms. McCarthy moved to appoint Nancy Stewart as the Pineapple Grove Main Street representative to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team, seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Mayor Perlman stated he wished to appoint Robert A. Barcinski (City staff) as a member to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team. Mrs. Archer so moved, seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Mr. Costin moved to approve to waive the conflict that may arise by having Mr. Barcinski (City staff) as a member to the Old School Square Master Plan Task Team, seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. At this point, the time being 7:20 p.m., the City Commission moved to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the Agenda. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 10.A. ORDINANCE NO. 6-03: An ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations Section 4.4.13 (G)(1)(e), "Supplemental District Regulation" within the Central Business District and Section 4.6.9, "Off-Street Parking Regulations" to provide regulations for the location and accessibility of guest parking spaces. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time. The caption of Ordinance No. 6-03 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUS1NESS (CBD) DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (G), "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS"; SECTION 4.6.9, "OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS", SUBSECTION (C), "NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED", SUB-SUBSECTION (2), "REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES", TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR -11- 05/20/03 THE LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF GUEST PARKING SPACES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Ordinance No. 6-03 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. Mayor Perlman declared the public hearing open. There being no one who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 6-03, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Costin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 6-03 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 10.B. ORDINANCE NO. 15-03 (FIRST READING/FIRST PUBLIC HEARING): An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7-03 amending Chapter 4, "Zoning Regulations", of the Land Development Regulations by amending Section 4.4.9 (G)(2), "North Federal Highway Overlay District" to add self service storage facilities as a conditional use and provide specific regulations, LDR Section 4.4.9 (G)(2)(c), for these facilities. If passed, a quasi-judicial second public hearing will be scheduled for June 3, 2003. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance a first reading/first public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time. The caption of Ordinance No. 15-03 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7-03, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER FOUR, "ZONING REGULATIONS", ARTICLE 4.4, "BASE ZONING DISTRICT", SECTION 4.4.9, "GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (G)(2), "NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT", TO ADD SELF SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES AND ADDING SUB SECTION (c) PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR SELF SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. -12- 05/20/03 (The official copy of Ordinance No. 15-03 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated on April 15, 2003, the City Commission approved Ordinance No. 7-03 and directed staff to review the parking requirements which was proposed at zero spaces in the original ordinance. Staff conducted a review of the national parking requirements for self service storage facilities and determined that a more accurate way to judge the required parking spaces would be to base it on the number of storage units as they will directly affect the traffic demand. To further support this recommendation staff reviewed the traffic generation rates contained in the sixth edition of the Institute for Traffic Engineers Manual. As indicated in the City Commission documentation, the traffic generation ranges between 13.5 and 48 trips per hour. Mr. Dorling stated given these numbers the provision of 1 space per 50 storage units appears reasonable (24 spaces in this case). Mayor Perlman declared the public hearing open. Jason Mankoff, Attorney with Weiner & Aronson representing the applicant, stated they reserve all rights this evening and will address the quasi-judicial hearing on second reading (June 3, 2003). There being no one who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 15-03, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Costin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 15-03 on First Reading/First Public Hearing, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 10.C. ORDINANCE NO. 10-03: An ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations Section 4.5.1 (M), "Tax Exemption for Historic Properties" to provide clarification to the tax abatement process/applicability and to be consistent with the Florida Administrative Code. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time. The caption of Ordinance No. 10-03 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING -13- 05/20/03 REGULATIONS", SECTION 4.5.1, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION SITES AND DISTRICTS", SUBSECTION (M) "TAX EXEMPTION FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES", TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION TO THE TAX ABATEMENT PROCESS AND APPLICABILITY, AND TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Ordinance No. 10-03 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this ordinance closes some of the "loop holes" with respect to what qualifies for tax abatement to limit it to contributing structures and contributing accessory structures. Mayor Perlman declared the public hearing open. There being no one who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 10-03, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Levinson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 10-03 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 10.D. ORDINANCE NO. 11-03: An ordinance amending Chapter 91, "Animals" of the City's Code of Ordinances by amending Section 91.02, "Livestock and Poultry", Section 91.25, "Vicious Dogs; Muzzles", Section 91.26, "Report of Dog Bites Required", Section 91.28, "Impoundment; Disposition", and Section 91.42, "Impoundment Authorized; Disposition" to accurately reflect the department/designees responsible for handling animal complaints and impoundment issues; and provide for an impoundment fee of $10.00. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time. The caption of Ordinance No. 11-03 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING TITLE IX, "GENERAL REGULATIONS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 91, "ANIMALS", SECTION 91.02, "LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY; IMPOUNDMENT", PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR AGRICULTURE -14- 05/20/03 ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 91.25, "VICIOUS DOGS; MUZZLES", AMENDING SECTION 91.26, "REPORT OF DOG BITES REQUIRED", AMENDING SECTION 91.28, "IMPOUNDMENT; DISPOSITION"; AMENDING SECTION 91.42, "IMPOUNDMENT AUTHORIZED; DISPOSITION", PROVIDING FOR REFERENCES TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER INSTEAD OF CITY; PROVIDING FOR REFERENCES TO CATS AND DOGS INSTEAD OF ANIMALS AND INCREASING THE DISPOSAL FEE FROM $5 TO $10; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Ordinance No. 11-03 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. Mayor Perlman declared the public hearing open. There being no one who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 11-03, the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Archer moved to adopt Ordinance No. 11-03 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 10.E. ORDINANCE NO. 12-03: An ordinance amending Chapter 35, "Employee Policies and Benefits" of the City Code of Ordinances by amending Section 35.056 "Designation of Personnel as Critical to Security" to provide for fingerprinting and background checks for all unescorted private contractors, vendors, repair, and delivery personnel with access to publicly operated facilities within municipalities designated as critical to security. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time. The caption of Ordinance No. 12-03 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, "EMPLOYEE POLICIES AND BENEFITS", BY AMENDING SECTION 35.056, "DESIGNATION OF PERSONNEL AS CRITICAL TO SECURITY", TO PROVIDE FOR FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL UNESCORTED PRIVATE CONTRACTORS, VENDORS, AND REPAIR AND -15- 05/20/03 DELIVERY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACCESS TO ANY PUBLICLY OPERATED FACILITIES, WHICH ARE DESIGNATED AS CRITICAL TO SECURITY; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Ordinance No. 12-03 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. Mayor Perlman declared the public hearing open. There being no one who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 12-03, the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Archer moved to adopt Ordinance No. 12-03 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 11. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC-IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARINGS. 11.B. From the Public. ll.B.1. Terrence Rothman, (homeless), referred to the fact that the City Commission Meeting was opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mr. Rothman stated he was arrested in the Delray Beach Public Library and spent 19 days in the Palm Beach County Detention Center. Mr. Rothman stated he did not create a disturbance and noted the charges were dropped. Mr. Rothman stated he feels his civil rights were violated and suggested the city initiate a "Mediation Board" to help prevent incidents such as this from happening. ll.B.2. Kenneth Gray, 696 Udell Lane, Delray Beach, stated on Lake Ida Road from Military Trail to Congress Avenue the speed limit is 35 mph and commented since the new construction has been completed about 8 out of 10 cars exceed the speed limit. Mr. Gray urged the city to enforce the speed limit to help slow people down and prevent them from speeding. Secondly, Mr. Gray stated with regard to the relocation of Atlantic High School the residents of Delray Shores and Sudan are concerned about how the school will impact their neighborhoods. Mr. Gray reiterated that the residents of Delray Shores and Sudan do not want to inherit any problems from the school being relocated. ll.B.3. Joyce Parker, 210 Davis Road, Delray Beach, (2 houses from Owens Barker Road) stated there will be night school at Atlantic High and other activities and commented that some students will be driving to school. Ms. Parker stated she feels that Davis Road is too -16- 05/20/03 narrow and expressed concern for the safety of the children who play in the neighborhood. Ms. Parker inquired whether or not the buses and other traffic will be traveling on Davis Road. Mr. Levinson stated the buses will travel on Davis Road and the students will be access the school off the Atlantic Avenue entrance and the buses will access the north from the north end. Mr. Levinson stated the total number of buses is not yet known but it will be some number less then are currently there. ll.B.4. Patricia Wright~ 255 N.W. 14th Avenue~ Delra¥ Beach~ stated she believes that the property on the corner of N.W. 3rd Street and N.W. 15th Avenue belongs to the City and would like to know why this property is never cleaned. ll.B.5. Alice Finst~ 707 Place Tavant~ Delra¥ Beach~ stated Lake Ida has never been finished and commented that she has requested reflectors be placed on the ends of the medians. Mrs. Finst continued to state that while driving in one direction people are flashing their high beams from the opposite direction and she feels it is not safe. Mrs. Finst stated Lake Ida Road is a moving parking lot between the hours 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and concurred with comments expressed by Mr. Gray regarding the speeding on Lake Ida Road. Mrs. Finst stated something needs to be done to enforce the speed limit in this area. Secondly, Mrs. Finst inquired about the landscaping on Lake Ida Road. Mrs. Finst stated during the process of the road widening at Lake Ida Road and Barwick Road the pedestrian lights were taken out. Mrs. Finst stated a young child has requested that signal lights be put back in so that someone can have safe access to the park. Mayor Perlman stated there has been correspondence sent to Mrs. Finst and noted that Lake Ida Road is a county road and urged Mrs. Finst to contact her County Commissioner. Mayor Perlman stated he is in constant contact with both the Palm Beach County Commissioner and the Palm Beach County Engineer along with anyone he can get in touch with on a regular basis trying to move this along. However, Mayor Perlman stated there is nothing he can do to (i.e. landscape medians, install reflectors) and he is trying to lobby the County to complete this project. Mayor Perlman stated that Mrs. Finst contact Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty or Palm Beach County Commissioner Addie Greene. ll.B.6. John Bennett~ 137 Seabreeze Avenue~ Delra¥ Beach~ stated he has been asked to provide the Commission with reminders of invitations that they should have already received and to also invite others to various events in connection with Memorial Day. Mr. Bennett stated there will be a Memorial Day Picnic on Saturday, May 24, 2003 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. with live music from 4:00-8:00 p.m. hosted by American Legion Post 65. Mr. Bennett stated on Monday, May 26, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. there will be a Memorial Day observance at the Delray Beach Memorial Cemetery which will be hosted by the American Legion Post #65 8: #188. Mr. Bennett stated at Veteran's Park at 11:00 a.m. there will be an observance hosted by the Veteran's of Foreign Wars and at Noon a spaghetti dinner at American Legion Post #65. Mr. Bennett stated the significance of Memorial Day was originally set aside to honor those who gave "their last measure of devotion to their country" (quote from Abraham Lincoln). Mr. -17- 05/20/03 Bennett read into the record names of those soldiers who lost their lives in war (a copy is attached hereto and made an official part of the minutes). ll.B.7. Zsa Zsa Miller ~ 351 Ross Drive~ Delray Beach~ stated currently there is only one way in and one way out of the Sudan neighborhood and asked when there will be another exit. Ms. Miller stated she foresees that by bringing the buses through the neighborhood via Davis Road this could potentially cause a number of problems. Ms. Miller stated currently there is no red light to help control the traffic entering and exiting Davis Road and she would like to know what is going to be done about this because she feels the neighborhood will be substantially impacted by the relocation of the high school. Mayor Perlman suggested that Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, meet with the homeowners' associations for Delray Shores and Sudan neighborhoods to see what the full impact will be, how many buses will traveling via Davis Road, what the entrance points will be, share the site plan with the residents, and address their questions and concerns. Mayor Perlman stated he will be more than happy to accompany Ms. Butler. ll.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries. With regard to prior concerns expressed by Mrs. Finst about Lake Ida Road, the Acting City Manager stated Lake Ida Road is still under Palm Beach County contractor's control which includes the median. The City of Delray Beach cannot start the landscaping until Palm Beach County has finalized the road project and release the contractor. The Acting City Manager stated the city is ready to begin landscaping as soon as Palm Beach County finalizes the road project. In addition, the city understands FPL is going to begin their street light upgrading on the existing lights and will increase the lumens and this work will start in the next couple of weeks. 12. FIRST READINGS: None. 13. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. 13.A. City Manager. Robert Barcinski, Acting City Manager, stated as a follow-up to comments expressed by Mr. Levinson at the meeting of May 6, 2003, the City has contacted Autobahn Motors and will present them with a proclamation at the regular meeting of June 3, 2003. 13.B. City Attorney. The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries on non-agenda items. -18- 05/20/03 13.C. 13.C.1. City Commission. Commissioner Archer With regard to Item 9.B., Abandonment of a portion of Wallace Drive, Mrs. Archer stated she happen to be in the proximity twice and both times saw an individual cut down the right-of-way that is not in use because of traffic build up. Mrs. Archer suggested that the City put a barrier there so that the appropriate road is used rather then the cut-through by the convenience store. Secondly, Mrs. Archer stated she was in Philadelphia for a family reunion and everyone knew where Delray Beach is located. 13.C.2. Commissioner Costin Mr. Costin stated he attended the Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast and commented that it was extremely well attended and the Mayor's presentation was very touching. Secondly, Mr. Costin stated he had the opportunity to go by the Courthouse where the county had a representation of artists to look over the site for the artwork that is to be commissioned for the Courthouse. Mr. Costin stated there were approximately two dozen artists there and he feels confident with the help of Mr. Weiss and Palm Beach County that there will be something forthcoming for that piece of artwork that will be significant for the entire community. Mr. Costin stated he attend the Fishing Derby at Lake Ida and commented that this is a great program for the children. Mr. Costin stated he attended the Haitian Flag Day celebration and noted that the event was attended by thousands of people. Mr. Costin stated he is extremely impressed with the young people who take exception to celebrate their heritage. Mr. Costin stated he attended the event at the Ritz Carlton where former Commissioner David Randolph was honored. Mr. Costin stated this event was very well organized, well attended, and commented that the entertainment was wonderful. 13.C.3. Commissioner McCarthy Ms. McCarthy apologized for missing the Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast and stated she has heard rave reviews. Ms. McCarthy stated she too attended the "Man of the Year Award" event held at the Ritz Carlton where they were recognizing among others a former Commissioner and Vice Mayor David Randolph. Ms. McCarthy stated during the next quarter the TED Center in Delray is going to be competing with other non-profit organizations through the National Organization of Realtors -19- 05/20/03 and will be looked at to see if they will be used for creative ventures such as creating diverse housing and incorporating commercial with residential. Ms. McCarthy stated when the new construction began on Lake Ida Road one of the entrances/exits for the Sudan neighborhood was closed. Ms. McCarthy stated the high school was not approved and in place and noted that the high school came into play afterward. Therefore, Ms. McCarthy stated this has changed the dynamics with regard to the number of trips for the Sudan subdivision. Ms. McCarthy suggested reviewing the new dynamics that have been created due to there originally being two entrances and now there is only one. Mr. Levinson stated the Palm Beach County Engineering Department has already scheduled a traffic count study. 13.C.4. Commissioner Levinson Mr. Levinson stated he too attended the Haitian Flag Day celebration and commented that thousands of people were there and he feels the event was a great success. Mr. Levinson stated the skate park is looking neat and this will be exciting once this is up and running. Mr. Levinson stated the Chatelaine Strategic Task Team seams to have gotten bogged down in talking to staff. Mr. Levinson stated he has been receiving telephone calls from other neighborhoods who would like to be in place of Chatelaine in terms of the order of priority. Mr. Levinson stated there are neighborhoods that were not in the first five that would like to get the money or have at least implied that their neighborhood associations are ready to work together to get things done. Mr. Levinson stated it may be time to allocate some additional neighborhoods and asked staff to let the Commission know the status of this. Mr. Levinson stated he previously suggested the city should have a "rumor control hotline" and stated one of the reasons that Sudan and Delray Shores is having some problems in terms of understanding what is going on is because he has been told by some residents that some people have been knocking on doors alarming residents about alleged problems that are going to happen as a result of the Atlantic High School relocation. Mr. Levinson suggested that the "rumor control hotline" be enacted so that people from any neighborhood or business can pick up the phone and call and get a human voice that will then refer them to someone who can accurately answer their questions and/or concerns in a timely manner. Mr. Levinson suggested that this be reviewed for the website and City Hall. Mr. Levinson thanked Connie Barcinski for giving up her 31st Wedding Anniversary dinner for her husband Robert Barcinski to attend the meeting this evening. Mr. Levinson stated the City Manager today celebrates his 13th anniversary with the City of Delray Beach. -20- 05/20/03 13.C.5. Mayor Perlman Mayor Perlman stated EPOCH held its first Annual Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast this morning and what they wanted to do was bring the pastors from throughout the community to inform them about what is happening at the Spady Museum and encourage the churches and synagogues to become members of the museum and also encourage their parishioners to become involve. Mayor Perlman stated the breakfast was very well done and well attended. Mayor Perlman announced that Reverend John W.H. Thomas, Jr. from St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating 44 years with the congregation and suggested that he be recognized with a proclamation. Mayor Perlman stated he attended the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Conference in Daytona and commented next year this conference will be held in Delray Beach. Mayor Perlman congratulated Glenn Weiss who was married Friday. Mayor Perlman stated a group of people from Broward, St. Lucie, Martin, Brevard and Palm Beach County came to Delray last week and noted that this was coordinated by FAU. Mayor Perlman stated these people took a walking tour and were very impressed with the downtown. Mayor Perlman stated the CRA has put up approximately $36,000 to do a community outreach effort for the Downtown Master Plan. Mayor Perlman stated as large of a turnout that there has been in terms of people being involved in the Charrette, there is still a great many people who do not know about the Downtown Master Plan. Mayor Perlman stated applications have been submitted by several firms and a decision will be made in June. Mayor Perlman thanked Vice Mayor Levinson and Commissioner Costin for attending the Haitian Flag Day celebration because he was in Daytona. Mayor Perlman thanked everyone for putting forth their names for the Leadership Summit in June. Mayor Perlman stated he was contacted by a group called the Commercial Real Estate Women Crew and commented that they will be coming to Delray Beach in June or July and will do a panel at the Marriott. Mayor Perlman stated there will many people who are in commercial real estate wanting to know the "Delray Principles". Mayor Perlman commented about the Boy Scouts that have been attending the last few Commission Meetings and was informed the Boy Scouts are attending these meetings because this is one of the requirements for them to obtain their merit badge. Mayor Perlman stated he met with Congressman Shaw's office last week regarding some federal funding for the city and stated the advice he was given was that there are certain things that can be done such as letters and telephone calls. For next year, Mayor Perlman -21- 05/20/03 stated Congressman Shaw's advice was to have elected officials in Washington, D.C. in February because this is when the appropriations process begins. Although Langton & Associates is doing some things for the city, Mayor Perlman stated he was informed it is still good forum for the elected officials to introduce themselves and build a report with the Congressman. at 8:20 p.m. There being no further business, Mayor Perlman declared the meeting adjourned City Clerk ATTEST: MAYOR The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held on May 20, 2003, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on City Clerk 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. -22- 05/20/03 stated Congressman Shaw's advice was to have elected officials in Washington, D.C. in February because this is when the appropriations process begins. Although Langton & Associates is doing some things for the city, Mayor Perlman stated he was informed it is still good forum for the elected officials to introduce themselves and build a report with the Congressman. There being no further business, Mayor Perlman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. City Clerk ATTEST: The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held on May 20, 2003, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on June 3, 2003 City Clerk 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. -22- 05/20/03