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City 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, October 13, 2016 6:00 PM Workshop Meeting at 6:00 PM Delray Beach City Hall City Commission City Commission Minutes - Final October 13, 2016 Roll Call A Workshop Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Cary Glickstein in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 13, 2016. Roll call showed: Present - Commissioner Shelly Petrolia Deputy Vice Mayor Jordana Jarjura Mayor Cary Glickstein Absent - Vice Mayor Alson Jacquet Commissioner Mitch Katz Also Present: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager, Janice Rustin, Interim City Attorney, and Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk. Mayor Glickstein called the Workshop meeting to order and announced that it had been called for the purpose of considering the following Items. WS.1. 16-1027 HURRICANE MATTHEW DISCUSSION Donald B. Cooper, City Manager, provided an overview regarding Hurricane Matthew. He stated staff performed very well. He discussed the imposition of a curfew and stated the city will ask for reimbursement of approximately $1.7 million and provided the reasons for the request for reimbursement. Police Chief Jeffrey Goldman spoke regarding the storm and the Police Department shifts. He thanked the City Commission for their support of the curfew and stated it allowed them to help get people off of the streets for safety. Fire Rescue Chief Neal deJesus commended the City Commission for the support of the curfew and stated it keeps persons out of the storm. He spoke regarding the monitoring of the storm and stated they never vacated coverage of the barrier islands. Sergeant Steve Hynes, Emergency Management Director, discussed economic and emotional recovery from storms and stated it is critical. He stated there is a standardized return on investment and he will speak with the City Manager about this. City of Delray Beach Page 1 Printed on 1/23/2017 City Commission Minutes - Final October 13, 2016 Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura thanked both Chiefs, Mr. Cooper, Sergeant Hynes and all staff that were involved. She also thanked the residents and businesses for coming together to help each other. She thanked Mayor Glickstein regarding the curfew and stated she felt very safe with both of the city's Chiefs and management being involved. Commissioner Petrolia thanked staff and residents for coming together to help each other. She also thanked staff for the reports during the storm and referenced king tide. Mayor Glickstein echoed the sentiments and stated residents, if they were aware of the preparation behind the scenes, would be really proud of the performance of staff. He provided further comments regarding staff being very professional and stated everything was very orderly. Mayor Glickstein stated the city's facilities are woefully inadequate. Further discussion ensued between the City Commission and staff regarding the efforts during the storm. WS.2 16-1023 WORKFORCE HOUSING PLAN AND PROGRAM REVIEW AND DISCUSSION Sponsors: Planning & Zoning Department and Stiversm Attachments: City of Delray Beach Housing Assessment Study FINAL Mark Stivers, Senior Planner, Planning, Zoning and Building Department introduced this item. He stated the study gave staff the ability to update the city's data. David Cobb, Regional Director for metrostudy in south Florida, provided an overview of the company and stated the purpose of the study is to provide the city with a snapshot of where the city is currently regarding housing. Mr. Cobb discussed the study and some recommendations. Discussion ensued regarding the study and what other areas like Delray are doing with limited space, questions regarding what the city needs more of: townhomes or single family homes, maintenance of houses, disparity between home values, zip codes within the city, monies for affordable/workforce housing, incentives for developers to create the type of housing needed in the city, proper zoning, population growth and the city's comprehensive plan. The City Commission felt the report was very well done. Discussion ensued amongst the City Commission regarding the steering committee. City of Delray Beach Page 2 Printed on 1/23/2017 City Commission Minutes - Final October 13, 2016 Mr. Cooper provided comments regarding the results of the study. He stated the discussion surrounding the comprehensive plan has to be a robust one. Michael Coleman, Community Improvement Director, stated the next steps for the City Commission are to provide direction regarding UDAG funds and workforce housing. Mark Stivers conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Workforce Housing Task Force and goals. He referenced adopted redevelopment plans, neighborhood stabilization, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Area Map, Federal and State funds, Workforce Housing Units, Workforce Housing Fund Strategy and the Long Range Workforce Housing Strategy. Mr. Cooper discussed his intent regarding funds and reiterated a robust discussion is needed. Mayor Glickstein stated he appreciates all of the task force members. WS.3. Commission Comments Commissioner Petrolia stated there will be a gathering regarding King Tide at Saltwater Brewery on Monday. She also commented regarding the Leadership Summit and gulf stream waters and tide issues. She stated the volleyball courts are still not up at the beach. There being no further comments, Mayor Glickstein adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. City of Delray Beach Page 3 Printed on 1/23/2017