03-25-04 Minutes OrgMtg MARCH 25, 2004
DELRAY BEACH CITY COMMISSION
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
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Call to Order/Roll Call.
The annual organizational 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 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2004.
Roll call showed:
Commissioner Patricia Archer
Commissioner Bob Costin
Commissioner Jon Levinson
Commissioner Alberta McCarthy
Mayor Jeff perlman
Absent:
None
Also present were:
David T. Harden, City Manager
Susan Ruby, City Attorney
Barbara Garito, City Clerk
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
Oath of Office administered to Newly-Elected City Commission Members
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Patricia Archer (Seat #2),
and Commissioner Alberta McCarthy (Seat #4).
Selection of Vice-Mayor (for the term March 26, 2004 through March 24, 2005).
Commissioner Archer moved to appoint Commissioner McCarthy as Vice-Mayor of the City
of Delray Beach for the term March 26, 2004 through March 24, 2005, seconded by
Commissioner Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner
Levinson - Yes; Commissioner McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner
Costin - Yes; Commissioner Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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Selection of Deputy Vice-Mayor (for the term March 26, 2004 through March 24,
2005).
Commissioner Costin moved to appoint Commissioner Levinson as Deputy Vice-Mayor of
the City of Delray Beach for the term March 26, 2004 through March 24, 2005, seconded by
Commissioner McCarthy. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner
McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Costin - Yes; Commissioner Archer
- Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Review and Acceptance of regularly scheduled City Commission Meeting dates for
the period April 2004 through March 2005.
Commissioner Levinson commented regarding the Innovations Conference in Reno,
Nevada to be held on June 10-12, 2004. Also, he asked if the Commission met on
presidential election night in November 2000.
Commissioner Archer suggested that the June meeting dates be changed from June 1st,
and 15~h to Regular Meetings on June 8~h and 22'~d with the Workshop on June 15~h due to
conflict in both her and the Mayor's schedule regarding the June 1st meeting. The
Commission will discuss the June meetings at a later date after a review of their calendars.
The Commission changed the December meeting dates from December 1Th and 21~t to
December 6~h (Monday) and December 1Th.
Commissioner Archer asked if the Commission would attend Palm Beach County Day in
Tallahassee scheduled for March 8-10, 2005 since three commission seats will be up for
election during this time and the election will be held on March 8, 2005 with the Special
Meeting to certify the results on March 10, 2005. It was the consensus of the Commission
to attend Palm Beach County Day and return for the Special Meeting.
Commissioner Levinson moved to approve the revised schedule, seconded by
Commissioner McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman
- Yes; Commissioner Costin - Yes; Commissioner Archer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson -
Yes; Commissioner McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Establish a date for the 2005 Goal Setting Session.
It was the consensus of the Commission to set the first week of April 2005 as the date the
Commission will meet with Lyle Sumek for the 2005 Goal Setting. Staff will set up the date.
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Review and Adoption of Rules of Procedure - Delray Beach City Commission (Local
Rules).
Commissioner Levinson motioned to accept the Rules of Procedure (Local Rules), seconded
by Commissioner McCarthy. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows:
Commissioner Costin - Yes; Commissioner Archer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes;
Commissioner McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Review and Adoption of Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings.
Commissioner Archer moved to adopt the Procedures for Quasi Judicial Hearings, seconded
by Commissioner Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner
Archer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes; Commissioner McCarthy - Yes; Mayor
Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Costin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Review of City Commission Liaison Appointments to various Advisory Boards and
outside agencies.
Commission reviewed the assigned liaisons from Boards and Outside Agencies and amended
the liaison appointments (a copy of the amended assignments is attached as part of the
minutes).
Commission Comments.
The City Attorney had no comments.
The City Manager had no comments.
Commissioner Costin had no comments.
Commissioner McCarthy stated she is honored to serve another two years with this worthy
city and is looking forward to it. She stated it has been quite an experience and very
fulfilling. In addition, she commented that it is amazing how many things the Commission
is responsible for and instrumental in helping to make sure the quality of life is one of the
best here in Delray.
Mrs. Archer stated the Turnpike Authority is meeting with all of the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) members to discuss the expansion and additional needs for access to
the turnpike. She stated Bill Austin, Planner with the Turnpike Authority/Pompano Office,
will bring Kent Price, Regional Planner/Administration of South Florida, and Michael Lewis
from Orlando with him to meet with her at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2004, here at City
Hall and extended an invitation to the other Commission Members to attend the meeting.
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In addition, Mrs. Archer stated that the Palm Beach County MPO will host local meetings
for long-range transportation planning throughout the county.
She stated she is starting her 6~h year as a commissioner now and is filled with the fact that
she is a commissioner for Delray Beach. She stated it has been a very wonderful ride
watching the city to see where we are going and how the city has evolved. She is very proud
to have been able to serve here thus far and wants to be sure to do the very best for Delray.
She thanked Barbara Garito, City Clerk, for her support and participation at every level and
stated she will miss her very much when she retires.
Commissioner Levinson congratulated Commissioner Archer and Commissioner McCarthy
and stated he looks forward to at least another year working with them.
Mayor Perlman congratulated Commissioner Archer and Commissioner McCarthy and
stated he is pleased they both returned for additional terms. He stated the Commission has
agreed with each other approximately 80-90% of the time and feels this is a healthy sign that
people can work together as a team and take the city forward. He stated that in going
forward, the challenge is to continue to keep this same philosophy; and as far as we have
come as a city, there is still more to do. He stated he has enjoyed working with the entire
commission and Commissioner Costin has been a wonderful addition.
Mayor Perlman stated this is his first anniversary as Mayor of the City of Delray Beach and
thus far he has logged 1,144 city-related meetings (22 meetings/week) in his calendar and has
received 13,000+ emails this year. He commented on the "Leadership on the Line" book
that Commissioner Levinson purchased for the Commission. He stated the Commission
has done a lot of big projects in the last 5 or 6 years such as the Downtown Master Plan, the
Southwest Neighborhood Plan, the Parks Plan, Parks Bond Issue, exploding
downtown/downtown housing issues, unique legal challenges and educational issues. Mayor
Perlman stated these are considered as adaptive challenges. He commented that the
challenge in going forward is to find reasonable people to willing to serve and willing to
agree to work together because there is much more to do and we cannot turn back.
Commissioner Archer stated we are at a very important turning point in the city in which we
are trying to sustain our redevelopment, manage our growth and handle the issues that come
with our success. She stated it is key that we manage the issues, understand what the issues
are, and work to try to keep a cohesive base to meet these issues as we move forward.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information
provided herein is the minutes of the Annual Orgarfizational Meeting of the City Commission held
on March 25, 2004, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on
April 13, 2004.
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 Comrmssion. They will become official only after
review and approval by the City Commission which may involve amendments, additions or deletions
to the minutes as set forth above.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Mayor and City Commissioners
Barbara Garito, City Clerk
AMENDED CITY COMMISSION LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
March 30, 2004
Below is the list of City Commission Liaison assignments as amended at the annual Organization
Meeting, March 25, 2004.
BOARD LIAISON
Communi .ty Redevelopment Agency
Commissioner Levinson
Primary Member
Commissioner Archer
Alternate Member
Delray Beach Arts Council In¢,
Commissioner Archer
Delray Beach Public Schools
City Commissioners adopt a Delmy Beach Public School and sit on that School's Advisory
Committee. The Schools are:
Banyan Creek Elementary School
Spady Elementary School
Plumosa Elementary School
Pine Grove Elementary School
Orchard View Elementary School
Village Academy
Carver Middle School
Atlantic High School
Mayor Perlman
Commissioner Costin
Commissioner Costin
Mayor Perlman
Commissioner McCarthy
Commissioner McCarthy
Commissioner Archer
Commissioner Levinson
Downtown Development Authori .ty
3`0 Wednesday at 12:00 Noon
Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner Costin
Education Board
1" Monday at 5:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Mayor Pedman
Primary Member
Commissioner Archer
Alternate Member
General Employees Retirement
Committee
Meets as needed
_loint Venture
2'd & 4th Thursdays at 8:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Farkin~_ Mana~ement Advisory_ Board
4' Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Police & Fire Board of Trustees
34 Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. in
Training Room at Fire HQ or
Police Chief's Conference Room
Sister Cities Committee
1't Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall
Tom Lynch to continue
as Commission appointee
Commissioner Costin
Commissioner Archer
Mayor Perlman
(The Mayor is a sitting member
Section 33.65 of the City Code)
Commissioner Archer
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OUTSIDE AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Palm Beach County. League of C/ties, Inc.
Governmental Center
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach 33402
Contact: James Titcomb, Exec. Director
(561) 355-4484
David T. Harden, City Manager
Board of Directors; Transportation/
Legislative Sub-Committee Chair
Conunissioner Jon Levinson
Alternate Member
The Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc. was chartered in 1969 as a non-profit
corporation. The purpose of the Palm Beach County League of Cities is to promote and
advance the collective interest of the municipalities of Palm Beach County; to study
municipal issues and seek desired results through cooperative efforts; to respect the
principles of Home Rule; and to encourage and enhance the quality of Life of citizens of
Palm Beach County.
The General Membership meets once per month (normally the 4* Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m.
at different host cities around the county. The Board of Directors meets once per month
(normally the 2~ Wednesday) at 10:00 a.m., 12m Floor Conference Room at the
Governmental Center in West Palm Beach.
Florida League of Cities, Inc,
301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 02301)
Post Office Box 1757
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757
Contact: Scott Dudley, Sr. Legislative Advocate
(850) 222-9684
David T. Harden, City Manager
Transportation & Urban Administration
PoLicy Committee Member
Mayor Perlman
Criminal Justice Policy Committee
Member
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Palm Beach County. Beaches
& Shores Council
PBC Planning, Zoning & Building Dept.
2nd Floor Conference Room
100 Australian Avenue 33406
West Para Beach
Paul Dorling
Planmng Director
Primary Member
Scott Pape
Senior Planner
Alternate Member
The Beaches & Shores Council meets on the 2~° Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Their
purpose is to provide recommendations to the Florida Department of Enx4ronmental
Protection on all proposed construction east of the coastal construction line and to serve as
a forum for discussion of coastal matters in Palm Beach County.
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Of Palm Beach County
160 Australian Avenue, Suite 201
P. O. Box 21229
West Palm Beach 33416
Contact: Randy M. Whitfield, P.E. Director
(561) 684-4170
or Paul Dorling (City staff)
(561) 243-7040
Commissioner Archer
Primary Member
Commissioner Costin
Alternate Member
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County was created pursuant to
Chapter 339.175 of the Florida Statutes. Their obiectives are to encourage and promote the
safe and efficient management, operation and development of surface transportation systems
that will serve the mobility needs of people and freight within the trough urbanized areas of
Palm Beach County while minimizing transportation related fuel consumption and air
pollution. The MPO is charged with the development of short-range (5 year) and long-range
(20 year) transportation plans and programs.
MPO Board (elected officials) meets on the 3'° Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m., 12e~
floor Conference room at the Governmental Center. Technical Advisory Committee ~FAC,
staff subcommittee) meets on the 1't Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at 160 Australian
Avenue in the 5* floor Conference Room.
Liaison to State Representatives
Anne Gannon, District 86
Adam Hasner, District 87
Mayor Perlman
Mayor Perlman
Liaison to State Senators
Jeffery Atwater, District 25
M. "Mandy" Dawson, District 29
Ron Klein, District 30
Commissioner Costin
Commissioner McCarthy
Mayor Perlman
Liaison to United States Representatives
E.Clay Shaw, Jr., District 22
Robert Wexler, District 19
Alcee L. Hastings, District 23
Mayor Perlman
Commissioner Levinson
Commissioner McCarthy
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Intergovernmental Coordination Issues
Forum
Lantana Council Chambers
500 Greynolds Circle
Lantana, 33405
Contact Aha Yeskey
9835-16 Lake Worth Road, Suite 223
Lake Worth 33467
(561) 434-2575
Commissioner Levinson
Primary Member
Mayor Perlman
Alternate Member
Paul Dorling
City Staff Member
The Intergovernmental Coordination Issues Forum reviews and makes recommendations on
issues of multi-jurisdictional siguificance, such as school concurrency, county wide fire
rescue services, and countywide library set. rices. The intent is to have municipalities work
together on issues of countywide concern or impact and to assist in the resolution of any
disputes which may arise between local governments. The Issues Forum meets on a
quarterly basis. The meetings are scheduled for April 29, 2004; July 29, 2004; and September
30, 2004.
The Executive Committee meets at 9:00 a.m., Issues Forum at 10:30 a.m. and IPAC at 1:00
p.m. in the Lantana Council Chambers.
Approved Liaison Assignments 3-25-04