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06-08-04 MinutesJUNE 8~ 2004 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, June 8, 2004. 1. Roll call showed: Present - Commissioner Patricia Archer Commissioner Bob Costin Commissioner Alberta McCarthy Mayor Jeff Perlman Absent - Commissioner Jon Levinson Also present were - David T. Harden, City Manager Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney Terrill Pyburn, Assistant City Attorney Chevelle D. Nubin, Acting City Clerk 2_ The opening prayer was delivered by Dr. Roger Richardson with Church of the Palms Congregational United Church of Christ. o given. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was o AGENDA APPROVAL. Mayor Perlman stated Item 9.A., Municipal Golf Course Management Agreement/BJCE~ Inc. and Item 9.B., Tennis Center Management Agreement/Dubin & Associates~ will be postponed to the meeting of June 22, 2004. The City Attorney stated the public hearing for Item 10.B, Ordinance No. 29-04 (First Reading/Transmittal Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2004-02) will be continued to June 22, 2004. In addition, Item 12.B., Ordinance No. 30-04 and Item 12.C., Ordinance No. 31-04 will be postponed to the meeting of June 22, 2004. 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; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 18, 2004, Mrs. Archer- motion passed Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes. Said with a 4 to 0 vote. PROCLAMATIONS: 6.A. Recognizing the Tzofim Friendship Caravan Tavor Mayor Perlman read and presented a proclamation hereby recognizing and commending Tzofim Friendship Caravan Tavor for helping to spread the message of peace, friendship and brotherhood though their performances. Shelly Weil came forward to accept the proclamation. Shelly Weil introduced the Tzofim Friendship Caravan Tavor and they performed two songs for the Commission. He invited everyone to attend "Israeli Night" on June 9, 2004 at Old School Square at 7:00 p.m. PRESENTATIONS: 7.A. Hamlet Country Club support of Delra¥ Police and Fire-Rescue Departments Arthur and Sandy Tobias, representing the Hamlet Country Club, presented a check in the amount of $13,000 to the Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department, a check in the amount of $13,000 to the Delray Beach Police Department, a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Delray Citizens for the Delray Police, a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Delray Beach Public Library, and $5,000 to Old School Square. At this point, the Commission moved to Item 8, Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval. 8.A. FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL/PJB L.L.C. PLAT: Approve the subdivision plat for PJB L.L.C., a two (2) lot single family minor subdivision, located at the northeast corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (N.W. 2nd Street) and N.W. 5th Avenue and associated waiver to the alley improvement obligation (LDR Section 6.1.2(A)(2)(a)) for one-half the cost of the alleyway. 8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 43-04/MORSE KIA AUTOMOTIVE: Approve Resolution No. 43-04 abandoning a twenty-six (26) foot strip of right-of-way, located adjacent to Dixie Highway and just north of Fladell Way, reserving an easement for utilities. The caption of Resolution No. 43-04 is as follows: -2- 06/08/04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF DIXIE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) LOCATED JUST NORTH OF FLADELL' S WAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, BUT RESERVING AND RETAINING TO THE CITY A UTILITY EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF THE AREA THEREOF, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. office.) 8.C. (The official copy of Resolution No. 43-04 is on file in the City Clerk's ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED/MORSE KIA AUTOMOTIVE: Approve and accept a right-of-way deed with Morse Operations, Inc. for a portion of land adjacem to Dixie Highway and just north of Fladell Way in order to provide a uniform right-of-way on Fladell Way. 8.D. RESOLUTION NO. 44-04: Approve Resolution No. 44-04 assessing costs for action necessary to remove junked and/or abandoned vehicles from eight (8) properties throughout the City. The caption of Resolution No. 44-04 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 90 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATING NUISANCES BY REMOVING JUNKED AND/OR ABANDONED VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING SAID COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN. office.) (The official copy of Resolution No. 44-04 is on file in the City Clerk's -3- 06/08/04 8.E. RESOLUTION NO. 45-04: Approve Resolution No. 45-04 assessing costs for abatement action required for the emergency board-up of an unsafe structure located at 709 S.W. 2nd Terrace. The caption of Resolution No. 45-04 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 7.8, "UNSAFE BUILDINGS", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORD- ING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE. office.) (The official copy of Resolution No. 45-04 is on file in the City Clerk's 8.F. RESOLUTION NO. 46-04: Approve Resolution No. 46-04 assessing costs for abatement action required to remove nuisances on twelve (12) properties throughout the City. The caption of Resolution No. 46-04 is as follows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office.) 8.G. (The official copy of Resolution No. 46-04 is on file in the City Clerk's ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED/PARADISE SALON STUDIOS: Approve and accept a right-of-way deed with Paradise Salon Studios, located at 140 N.E. 2nd Avenue. 8.H. ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED/EAST SIDE LOFTS: Approve and accept a right-of-way deed and landscape maintenance agreement associated with East Side Lofts (fka Antique Country Pine), located at 2050-2100 North Federal Highway. 8.1. FDOT GENERAL USE PERMIT & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/THE MERIDIAN: Authorize the City to act as the utility permit applicant for the construction of an eight (8) inch water main within the state right-of- way (located between S.E. 3rd Street and S.E. 4th Street on the east side of northbound Federal Highway) and approve a Hold Harmless Agreement with the developer (Mallory II, L.L.C.). 8.J. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 1/CH2M HILL, INC.: Approve Service Authorization No. 1 to CH2M HILL, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for construction management services relating to the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Well Rehabilitation Project. Funding is available from 442-5178-536-31.30 (Engineering/Architectural). 8.K. RESCIND CONTRACT AWARD/RSI OF FLORIDA, INC.: Rescind the contract award to RSI of Florida, Inc. for the Re-roofing of the Utilities Maintenance Building Project and postpone the project. 8.L. REJECTION OF BIDS/PALM TRAIL NEIGHBORHOOD WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT: Approve the rejection of all bids received for the 2003-011 Palm Trail Neighborhood Water Main Improvements Phase 1 Project due to the reallocation of funding to higher priority projects and authorize staff to re-bid in September, 2004. 8.M. CITY OF DELRAY BEACH SUB-RECIPIENT FUNDING AGREEMENT: Approve and authorize the execution of a funding agreement in the amount of $16,243.00 with one (1) sub-recipient (Delray Youth Vocational Charter -5- 06/08/04 School) under the Weed & Seed program for FY 2003-2004. Funding is available from 115-2125-521-83.01 (Weed and Seed Grants/Other Grants/Aid). 8.N. DISTRIBUTION OF FY 2005 DRUG CONTROL & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FUNDS: Approve the distribution of FY 2005 Drug Control & System Improvement (DCSI) funds (aka Byrne funds) in the amount of $726,880 as recommended by the Criminal Justice Commission; and authorize the Mayor to send a letter agreeing to the allocation of these funds. 8.0. LEASE AGREEMENT/MATCH POINT, INC.: Approve a lease agreement between the City of Delray Beach and Match Point, Inc. for the use of two (2) office spaces and six (6) phone lines, located at the north end of the City Attorney's office building. 8.P. RESOLUTION NO. 48-04: Approve Resolution No. 48-04 and the Interlocal Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation, Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach County Municipalities for the expansion of the membership of the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to include Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, and Wellington. The caption of Resolution No. 48-04 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CREATION OF THE PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION; EXPANDING ITS MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AS A MEMBER, AND THE CITY OF GREENACRES, AND THE VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH AS ANNUALLY ALTERNATING MEMBERS; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Resolution No. 48-04 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) 8.Q. RESOLUTION NO. 42-04: Consider approval of a resolution to set the public hearing date for the Pineapple Grove Way Special Assessment District Final Assessment Roll. The caption of Resolution No. 42-04 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING CERTIFYING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE PINEAPPLE GROVE WAY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; -6- 06/08/04 office.) 8.R. PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEAR1NG; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Resolution No. 42-04 is on file in the City Clerk's AMENDMENT #2 TO THE CLINICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT/DR. RANDALL WOLFF: Approve Amendment #2 to the Clinical Services Unit (CSU) Agreement between the City and Dr. Randall Wolff to provide for a 15% increase effective October 1, 2004 and enhancements to the Fire Fighter and Police Officer annual physical examinations. 8.S. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS: Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development Boards for the period May 17, 2004 through June 4, 2004. 8oTo AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS: ° Bid award to Integrity Well and Pump Company in the amount of $307,300.00 for rehabilitation of the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well. Funding is available from 442-5178-536-46.90 (Water & Sewer/Other Repair & Maintenance). Purchase award to Ferguson Waterworks at an estimated annual amount of $17,894.22 via the City of Hollywood Bid #F-3765-02- WG for the purchase of fire hydrants for the Water Sewer Division. Funding is available from 442-5178-536-61.77 (Water & Sewer/Renewal & Replacement/Fire Hydrant Replacement). Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. o REGULAR AGENDA: 9.A. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT/BJCE, INC.: Consider approval of a revised agreement between the City and BJCE, Inc. to provide for management services at the Municipal Golf Course and at the Lakeview Golf Course for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2009. This item will be postponed to the meeting of June 22, 2004. 9.B. TENNIS CENTER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT/DUBIN & ASSOCIATES): Consider approval of a revised agreement between the City and Dubin & Associates for management services at the Delray Beach Tennis Center for the period -7- 06/08/04 October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2009. This item will be postponed to the meeting of June 22, 2004. 9.C. VILLAGE FOUNDATION/INTEREST CHARGES: Consider a request from the Village Foundation to forgive interest charges in the amount of $532.00 for the late payment of a loan. Mr. Costin moved to approve the request from the Village Foundation to forgive interest charges in the amount of $532.00, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 9.D. DEFERRAL OF LICENSE FEES/FLORIDA TELEPORT: Consider approval of a deferral of license fees from Florida Teleport until 2006 due to title problems with their site in Delray Beach. Mr. Costin asked how far along Florida Teleport is with the project. Helmut Bader, co-owner of Florida Teleport, stated in the last three years he has invested time and money into this company. Mr. Bader stated there have been numerous legal issues relating to the purchase of the teleport facility at 1100 S.W. l0th Street which has forced Florida Teleport to reconsider the location of its teleport. Mr. Bader stated to ensure the survival of the company and to minimize the operating costs they provide to their customers, Florida Teleport is requesting a waiver to the yearly fee until 2006. Mr. Costin moved to approve the deferral of license fees from Florida Teleport until 2006 and authorize staff to prepare an amendment to the agreement, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 9.E. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST & RESOLUTION NO. 47-04/ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL: Consider a request for special event approval to allow the 27th Annual Roots Cultural Festival to be held between August 6th and August 8, 2004, and approve Resolution No. 47-04 in support of the event. Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, stated this item is Resolution No. 47-04 supporting and endorsing the 27th Annual Roots Cultural Festival and to grant a temporary use permit per LDR's Section 2.4.6(H) for the use of City facilities, rights of way and parking lots, to authorize staff support for security, traffic control, barricading, signage, and cleanup and trash removal and waiver of LDR's Section 4.6.7(C)(5)(a)(9) to allow banners and flags and to allow event signs to be put up more than one week before the event. Estimated overtime costs for this year's event are approximately $35,000 of which $28,600 is estimated for police overtime. Estimates include overtime costs for -8- 06/08/04 the final weekend, basketball tournaments, and youth parade. Per event policies, the event sponsor will be required to reimburse the City 50% of all costs over $10,000. Staff recommends approval contingent on receipt of a hold harmless agreement and insurance certificate. Mayor Perlman stated he understands Roots Cultural Festival was successful in obtaining money through the State legislature this year and asked if this money was vetoed. Elizabeth Wesley, 309 Lincoln Lane, Delray Beach, stated this money was vetoed. Mrs. Archer moved to approve Resolution No. 47-04 and the special event request to allow the 27th Annual Roots Cultural Festival to be held on August 6-8, 2004 per staff's recommendations, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 9oFo PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2/HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE~ INC.: Consider approval of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Horse Drawn Carriages, Inc. to allow them to continue to operate Thursdays through Saturdays until October 31, 2004. Staff recommends denial. Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, stated this is a request from Rebecca Learman with Horse Drawn Carriages, Inc. to continue operating the horse and carriage rides in the downtown on Thursdays through Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to midnight through October 31, 2004. On February 3, 2004, City Commission approved Amendment #1 to the original agreement to permit this service to continue through season ending May 2, 2004. Mr. Barcinski stated the Code was amended to allow horse drawn carriage rides as a temporary use during the holidays and season if sponsored by the City, CRA, or Joint Venture. The language in the ordinance does not accommodate private individual uses for special occasions such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, or anniversaries. Staff recommends denial of the request to extend through October 31, 2004. Mrs. Archer stated she feels during the summer it is too hot for the horses and she understands that Mrs. Learman may want to do this for special occasions. However, Ms. McCarthy stated if someone has an afternoon wedding it would be too hot for the horses. Mrs. Learman stated she would work if weather permits in the evenings from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. Mr. Learman stated these rides are generally very short lasting approximately 15 minutes. Mr. Costin stated he supports the activities of Horse Drawn Carriages, Inc. during the season and he feels it is good for the community. However, Mr. Costin expressed concern over the heat element particularly during the day. Mrs. Learman stated her primary concern is the horses and if it were too hot she would not work them. Brief discussion followed between the Commission and Mrs. Learman. -9- 06/08/04 Ms. McCarthy stated she applauds Mrs. Learman for the care of her horses and stated she is not in favor of extending this through the summer because of the heat factor. Ms. McCarthy stated this is a wonderful thing during the season because the seasons are cooler and it has been a nice addition to the downtown. It was the consensus of the Commission to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance concerning the use of private hire carriages for special occasions and other related concerns expressed by the Commission. Ms. Archer moved to approve proposed Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Horse Drawn Carriages, Inc., seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - No; Ms. McCarthy - No; Mayor Perlman - No; Mr. Costin - No. Said motion was DENIED with a 4 to 0 vote. At this point, the time being 6:45 p.m., the Commission moved to Presentations, Item 7.B. 7ogo Legislative Session Update - Senator Ron Klein Ron Klein, Senator, stated he represents nine cities and his district office is in Delray Beach. He gave a brief overview and update of the legislative session. Senator Klein stated the $56 billion state budget passed which covered road programs and education; however, K-12 level did not meet needs and took a substantial hit. He stated there are changes to some of the Election laws and there are now three different ways for people to vote: (1) absentee methodology (2) early voting which means 15 days before the August 31st or the November 2nd election you can vote at the Supervisor of Elections offices, and (3) early voting at City Hall buildings and libraries throughout the County. Senator Klein stated it will be required for the facilities to be open at least eight hours per day during weekdays and at least eight hours on the weekends. Senator Klein stated he will be meeting with Theresa LaPore, Supervisor of Elections next week and he would like to encourage everyone to make the eight hours from 11:00 a.m.-TOO p.m. or 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. so that people who work can have easy access to voting as well. Senator Klein commented about the high-speed rail and stated the first leg of this is being developed in Orlando which will be very costly. Senator Klein stated the traffic problem is when you approach Orlando or while approaching South Florida. He stated the billions of dollars that would be spent to develop something like this could much more properly be spent in dealing with local transportation. He stated Tri-Rail will be opening a series of new transportation facilities and commented that 1-95 will be grid- locked in approximately eight years. Mr. Costin inquired about Sales Tax Reform. Senator Klein stated there was an initiative which passed two years ago that was going to be a constitutional amendment requiring all sales tax exemptions to be brought back to the legislature. It was thrown out by the court and there is now a petition drive to put it back in and have the voters vote on it in the fall. -10- 06/08/04 Mayor Perlman commented about the Constitutional Amendment Reform and expressed concern over the Homestead Exemption Amendment. He stated polling on this shows approximately a 70% favorable rate and represents over a $3 million hit for Delray Beach. Brief discussion followed between Senator Klein and the Commission. Mayor Perlman also inquired about the CRA legislation. Senator Klein stated there is no update regarding the CRA legislation. For clarification, Ms. McCarthy stated she shops through catalogs and online and if this use tax passes, asked if she would actually incur double taxation. Senator Klein stated currently the use tax is in place and is paid by the user and the sales tax is collected by the vendor. He stated if this is enforced on a national level it would probably end up being data based collected where people would collect and remit to the state. Mayor Perlman thanked Senator Klein and asked when the best time would be to submit the City's list of priorities to the delegation. Senator Klein stated he will not go back into committees until after the November election. At this point, the time being 7:00 p.m., the Commission moved to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the agenda. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 10.A. ORDINANCE NO. 14-04 (FIRST READING/FIRST PUBLIC HEARING): An ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations by repealing Sections 2.4.6(D), "Permits for Individual Signs" and (E), "Permits for Master Sign Program", and Section 4.6.7 "Signs" and enacting a new single Section 4.6.7 "Signs", and amending Appendix "A", to update the definitions, to provide a single cohesive ordinance regulating signs and sign permits. If passed, a Second Reading/Second Public Hearing will be scheduled for June 22, 2004. The caption of Ordinance No. 14-04 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, AMENDING CHAPTER TWO, "ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS", BY REPEALING SECTIONS 2.4.6(D) AND (E) IN THEIR ENTIRETY; AMENDING APPENDIX "A", BY AMENDING ALL DEFINITIONS RELATING TO SIGNS AND ENACTING SOME NEW DEFINITIONS RELATING TO SIGNS; AMENDING CHAPTER -11- 06/08/04 FOUR, "ZONING REGULATIONS", BY REPEALING SECTION 4.6.7, "SIGNS", IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 4.6.7, "SIGNS", IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A SINGLE, COMB1NED AND UPDATED SIGN CODE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Ordinance No. 14-04 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. Janet Meeks, Education Coordinator, briefly explained the amendments to the sign code. Terrill Pyburn, Assistant City Attorney, stated the substitute ordinance has some minor changes and she briefly reviewed these changes. Mayor Perlman declared the public hearing open. Rob Algani, speaking on behalf of Diana Sullivan (President of the Beachside Business Association), stated there is no more effective means of communication than the sandwich board/portable signs and he feels the signs help bring the pedestrian traffic into the local stores. He stated some of the signs have been up for over twenty years without creating any hazard to date. Mr. Algani stated people moving into the area want to be in the metropolitan area with the downtown flavor and he feels the sandwich board signs add a unique characteristic to the downtown. Bernard Dahlem, 622 Seasage Drive, Delray Beach, Vice President of the Beach Property Owners' Association (BPOA), stated the BPOA does not feel that sandwich board/portable signs are consistent with the image and character of Delray Beach. Mr. Dahlem stated the BPOA believes there are other alternatives to accomplish this such as hanging a permanent sign underneath the canopy and this would accomplish the objective in an upscale way. Sarina Marillo, Andis Scentique, stated her business is located in the courtyard which is set back from Atlantic Avenue and therefore they thrive for the business from the sandwich sign that is placed outside. Ms. Marillo stated the business owners in the area have paid hundreds of dollars for their signs which were professionally created with the image in mind of Delray Beach, the village-by-sea. Ms. Marillo stated this is a creative way that the shop owners have engaged themselves to let the public know what they have to offer. -12- 06/08/04 Val Sanowski, works at the courtyard shops and stated it is easier for someone who is riding a bus for transportation and sees the sign to get off the bus and go to that business versus a sign that is fiat up against the wall. Mr. Sanowski strongly supports the sandwich board signs. There being no one else who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 14-04, Mayor Perlman closed the public hearing. Mrs. Archer stated overall she feels the sign code is very good. However, she believes there are some retail situations especially some remote locations that have an issue with trying to attract people into their establishments (i.e. courtyards, etc.). Mrs. Archer stated she feels there are some opportunities for retail establishments to use sandwich signs and she is in favor of having some way to allow them to have the sandwich board signs at least on a temporary basis. Mayor Perlman concurred with comments expressed by Mrs. Archer. Brief discussion followed between staff and the Commission regarding a pedestrian oriented pole mounted sign in the sidewalk. After brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to give direction to staff to amend the ordinance to include additional language regarding portable signs and to include additional language for residential real estate signs. Mr. Costin moved to approve Ordinance No. 14-04 with the proposed changes on First 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. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 10.A.1. POLICY STATEMENT: Consider approval of a Policy Statement allowing temporary portable signs in the public right-of-way during periods of major construction/redevelopment. Mrs. Archer moved to approve a policy statement to allow temporary portable signs in the public right-of-way during periods of major construction and redevelopment, seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 10.B. ORDINANCE NO. 29-04 (FIRST READING/TRANSMITTAL HEARING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-02): Consider on first reading an ordinance adopting Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2004-02 and associated Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendments, and authorize transmittal to the State Department of Community Affairs. Prior to consideration of passage of Ordinance No. 29-04 on First Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time. The caption of Ordinance No. 29-04 is as follows: -13- 06/08/04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-2 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT", FLORIDA STATUTES SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3243, INCLUSIVE; ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ENTITLED "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-2" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Ordinance No. 29-04 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. Amendment 2004-02 includes: 1. Text Amendments: Future Land Use Element - Modification of the description of the Medium Density FLUM designation to include provisions for increased density to approximately 24 units/acre within the boundaries of a special overlay district within the Southwest Neighborhood Area, subject to Conditional Use approval. This overlay district, located between the commercial area along West Atlantic Avenue and S.W. 2nd Street, from Swinton Avenue to Interstate 95, is being created to accommodate higher density residential development pursuant to the Southwest Area Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan; Future Land Use Element - Modification of the descriptions of the Commercial FLUM designations related to the West Atlantic Overlay Area; Co Future Land Use Element - Modification of FLUM category descriptions to reflect consolidation and elimination of unnecessary FLUM designations; -14- 06/08/04 d. Transportation Element - Revise Map #17, Intermodal Facilities; e. Transportation Element - Revision to policies under Objective D-3 to address and update timetables and the completion of tasks; Housing Element - Update Residential Neighborhood Categorization Map to reflect existing land use and boundary changes; go Public Facilities Element - Revisions to consider the regional water supply plan and include a 10-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan addressing water supply facilities necessary to serve existing and new development; ho Conservation Element - Amendment dealing with public recreation and boat ramps in conservation areas to achieve internal Plan consistency with the Open Space and Recreation Element; Conservation Element - Revisions addressing projected water needs and sources considering the South Florida Water Management District's Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan; jo Open Space and Recreation Element - Add policy stating that all park planning will be compatible with the adopted City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation System Master Plan; ko Intergovernmental Coordination Element - Add policy to ensure coordination of the Comprehensive Plan with the regional water supply plan; Capital Improvement Element - Modify Table CI-CIP (5-Year Capital Improvements Schedule for Projects>S25,000) to reflect implementation of the new $24 million Parks and Recreation Bond; m. Capital Improvement Element - Modification of Table SD-CIP. This table is the School District's Six Year Capital Improvement Schedule referenced in CIP Element Policy A-8.3; Public Schools Facilities Element - Updated Map Series for the School District. Replace Map PS 1.1; PS 2.1; PS 3.1: and PS 3.3. Eliminate Maps PS 3.2 and PS 3.4; o. Public Schools Facilities Element - Elimination of the appendices; po Public Schools Facilities Element - Minor text changes throughout the element to amend references to the updated Map Series; updated Six Year Capital Improvement Schedule; and the deleted -15- 06/08/04 Appendices; Public Schools Facilities Element - Amendments required to maintain consistency with the recently amended Interlocal Agreement · Add definition for "First FTE Student Count" to definitions section · Amend Policy A- 1.1 dealing with the level of service standard · Amend Policy A-3.1 dealing with intergovernmental coordination 2. Future Land Use Map Amendments: Privately initiated Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment from LD (Low Density Residential 0-5 du/ac) to MD (Medium Density Residential 5-12 du/ac) for The Cottages at Banyan Village, located at the southwest corner of Swinton Avenue and $.W. l0th Street. City initiated Future Land Use Map Amendment from GC (General Commercial) to CC (Commercial Core) for properties generally located on the north and south sides of West Atlantic Avenue, between NW/SW 1st Avenue (100 Block) and NW/SW 12th Avenue (1200 Block) within the West Atlantic Avenue Overlay District. Jeff Costello, Assistant Planning Director, stated the proposed amendment involves 28 text amendments and the most notable relates to an increase modifying a medium density land use description to increase the density for a portion of the Southwest neighborhood to allow an increase of 12 units per acre to a maximum of 24 as a conditional use. Mr. Costello stated there is also a City initiated petition which involves rezoning the existing West Atlantic Commercial Corridor to accommodate the Central Business District zoning and there is also a privately initiated Future Land Use Map amendment at the Southwest corner of $.W. l0th Street and Swinton Avenue to go from low density residential to medium density residential. Mr. Costello announced that the West Atlantic Avenue Task Team will hold a meeting at Old School Square on June 17, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed change in the City's Comprehensive Plan. In addition, Mr. Costello stated there will be a detailed presentation at the June 22, 2004 City Commission meeting. Mayor Perlman declared the public hearing open. No one from the public came forward to address the Commission. Mrs. Archer moved to approve to continue the public hearing to June 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. -16- 06/08/04 Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. At this point, the Commission moved to Item 11, Comments and Inquires on Non-Agenda Items from the City Manager and the Public. ll.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries. With regard to a concern expressed at the May 18th meeting about the rezoning from GC (General Commercial) to CBD (Central Business District) for properties north and south of Atlantic Avenue west of Swinton Avenue, the City Manager stated these changes will result in no change to the uses allowed as they are very similar under both GC and CBD districts. The City Manager stated the special regulations which currently exist for the West Atlantic General Commercial Overlay District will be adopted and incorporated into the CBD district. Secondly, with regard to a concern expressed by Mrs. Finst at the May 18, 2004 meeting about the missing guardrail at the intersection of Depot Road and Lincoln Lane, the City Manager stated this area has been used as a staging area by the contractor on the 1-95 project. As work on this project nears completion, the City Manager stated the restoration of the staging area will proceed and the guardrail will be replaced as part of the restoration of this area prior to completion of the 1-95 work. 11.B. From the Public. ll.B.1. Marcus Gould~ 1005 17th Street~ West Palm Beach~ thanked the Mayor and City Commission for their action with regard to the Roots Cultural Festival. Mr. Gould stated he reviewed the City's budget and feels it is very good. Speaking on behalf of MAD DADS, Mr. Gould stated in reading through the budget despite the number of programs being offered to young people throughout the community, he feels children from 14-19 years of age have been left out. Mr. Gould stated he spoke to the children and they did not feel that they were a part of the bond referendum so he wanted them to see the following: (1) what the priorities and objectives are, (2) to be receptive to those priorities and objectives, and (3) compromise and be inclusive in the process that governs the city. Mr. Gould urged the Commission to provide something for this age group to do especially during the summer and commented that the children will present a full plan to the Commission. ll.B.2. Jim Smith~ 1225 S. Ocean Boulevard~ Delray Beach~ thanked the Mayor, the Commission, and the City Manager for filing the application for the first bicycle lane on the first city street in Delray Beach. Mr. Smith congratulated Randal Krejcarek, City Engineer, for preparing the application and commented it is on its way to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for final approval and he urged the Commission to also consider sidewalks on both sides of Gleason Street. Mr. Smith commented about obesity in the United States and he feels it needs to be addressed in Delray Beach. -17- 06/08/04 ll.B.3. Alice Finst~ 707 Place Tavant~ Delra¥ Beach~ stated she received notification informing her that the main Post Office will be closing and that she should look for retail space. She stated there is a postal box operation at the Post Office located at 14280 Military Trail and she purchased a postal box for six months for $25.00. She stated she was informed that the availability of the postal boxes is extremely limited and that in approximately a month there could possibly be 500 more boxes available. Mrs. Finst suggested that a temporary pavilion be placed on City land in the downtown area to accommodate the 3,000 postal box holders. ll.B.4. Kevin Warner~ 248 Venetian Drive~ Delra¥ Beach~ inquired about the rolled-back rate for the City's current year budget. With regard to the upcoming budget year, he asked if there is any work expected to be done for analysis purposes on lowering the millage rate or what the rolled back rate would be for the upcoming budget. At this point, the Commission moved to ltem 9.G., Resolution No. 49-04. 9.G. RESOLUTION NO. 49-04 (COMMITTING TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS FOR FIRE/RESCUE): Consider approval of Resolution No. 49-04 committing to comply with minimum level of service standards for Fire/Rescue services. The caption of Resolution No. 49-04 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMITTING TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM FIRE-RESCUE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS. (The official copy of Resolution No. 49-04 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) The City Manager stated the City Attorney recommends for staff to remove any language that might be construed as binding the City irrevocably or making commitments because it could be established through some other body in the future. The City Manager stated staff recommends approval of the resolution with these changes. Mr. Costin moved to approve Resolution No. 49-04, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 9.H. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT/CIGNA: Consider approval of a settlement agreement between the City and CIGNA. Joe Safford, Finance Director, stated this is a settlement offer from Cigna and is a result of approximately 15 months of negotiations. Mr. Safford stated Cigna's original position was that over a two year period they had experienced what they defined -18- 06/08/04 as a loss and therefore there was no recovery of any funds to the City. Mr. Safford stated the City challenged Cigna and they later changed their position. Therefore, Mr. Safford stated the City will recover approximately $143,554.00. Prior to the vote, Mr. Costin commended staff for a job well done. Mr. Costin moved to approve the settlement agreement between the City and CIGNA, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 9.1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Appoint two (2) regular members and one (1) alternate member to the Civil Service Board for two (2) year terms ending July 1, 2006. Based upon the rotation system, the appointments will be made by Mayor Perlman (Seat #5), Commissioner Costin (Seat #1), and Commissioner Archer (Seat #2). Mayor Perlman stated he wished to appoint Kristin Christensen as a regular member to the Civil Service Board for a two (2) year term ending July 1, 2006. Mr. Costin so moved, seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. Mr. Costin moved to reappoint Leonard Friedman as a regular member to the Civil Service Board for a two (2) year term ending July 1, 2006, seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. Mrs. Archer moved to reappoint Morris Weintraub as an alternate member to the Civil Service Board for a two (2) year term ending July 1, 2006, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 9.J. APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: Appoint one (1) member to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board for a four (4) year term ending July 1, 2008. Based on the rotation system, the appointment will be made by Commissioner Archer (Seat #2). Mayor Perlman declared a conflict of interest and passed the gavel to Vice Mayor McCarthy. Mrs. Archer moved to reappoint Brenda Montague as a member to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board for a four (4) year term ending July 1, 2008, seconded by Vice Mayor McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Costin - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Vice Mayor McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote. -19- 06/08/04 9.K. APPOINTMENT TO THE DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY: Appoint one (1) regular member to the Delray Beach Housing Authority for a four (4) year term ending July 14, 2008. Based on the rotation system, the appointment will be made by Commissioner Archer (Seat #2). At this point, Vice Mayor McCarthy passed the gavel back to Mayor Perlman. Mrs. Archer moved to reappoint Joseph Bernadel as a regular member to the Delray Beach Housing Authority for a four (4) year term ending July 14, 2008, seconded by Mr. Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Mr. Costin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. At this point, the Commission moved to Item 12, First Readings. 12. FIRST READINGS: 12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 26-04: An ordinance amending Chapter 132, "Offenses Against Public Peace and Safety", of the Code of Ordinances by amending Section 132.09, "Skateboarding and the like Prohibited", to provide certain areas in which skateboarding shall be prohibited. If passed, a public hearing will be scheduled for June 22, 2004. The caption of Ordinance No. 26-04 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 132, "OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 132.09, "SKATEBOARDING AND THE LIKE PROHIBITED", TO PROVIDE CERTAIN AREAS IN WHICH SKATEBOARDING SHALL BE PROHIBITED; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Ordinance No. 26-04 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) This item has been postponed to the meeting of June 22, 2004. 12.B. ORDINANCE NO. 30-04: An ordinance rezoning from CF (Community Facilities) in part and R-1-A (Single Family Residential) in part to RM-10 (Medium Density Residential 10 units per acre) for an 8.96 acre parcel of land for The Cottages at - 20 - 06/08/04 Banyan Village, located at the southwest corner of Swinton Avenue and S.W. l0th Street. If passed, a public hearing will be scheduled for June 22, 2004. The caption of Ordinance No. 30-04 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED R-1-A (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT AND CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT TO RM-10 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-10 UNITS PER ACRE) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 10TM STREET AND SOUTH SWINTON AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APRIL 2003"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (The official copy of Ordinance No. 30-04 is on file in the City Clerk's office.) This item has been postponed to the regular meeting of June 22, 2004. 12.C. ORDINANCE NO. 31-04: An ordinance rezoning from GC (General Commercial) to CBD (Central Business District) for 41.53 acres of land for properties generally located on the north and south sides of West Atlantic Avenue, between NV~/SW 1st Avenue (100 Block) and NW/SW 12th Avenue (1200 Block) within the West Atlantic Avenue Overlay District. If passed, a public hearing will be scheduled for June 22, 2004. The caption of Ordinance No. 31-04 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO CBD (CENTRAL BUS1NESS DISTRICT); SAID LAND BEING PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE, BETWEEN NW/SW 1s~: AVENUE AND NW/SW 12TM AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APRIL 2003"; PROVIDING A GENERAL -21 - 06/08/04 REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. office.) (The official copy of Ordinance No. 31-04 is on file in the City Clerk's This item has been postponed to the Regular Meeting of June 22, 2004. 13. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. 13.A. City Manager The City Manager commended the Community Improvement staff and Terrill Pyburn, Assistant City Attorney for the excellent job on the sign code. Secondly, the City Manager stated at the last meeting the Mayor expressed the need to improve communications by making notices more simplified for citizens to understand. The City Manager stated staff will work on improving this; however, he noted that some notices are dictated by State law (i.e. TRIM notices). 13.B. City Attorney The City Attorney had no comments or inquires on non-agenda items. 13.C. 13.C.1. City Commission. Mrs. Archer Mrs. Archer expressed her condolences to Mayor Perlman for the loss of his mother-in-law. She stated she was able to travel to Japan in Mayor Perlman's place and feels this was a fantastic opportunity because there were four nations who signed the Friendship Agreement. 13.C.2. Commissioner Costin Mr. Costin commented about Barbara Garito's retirement party and stated it was well attended. Secondly, Mr. Costin stated he attended the Police Banquet Dinner and commented he had a great time. Mr. Costin stated the Goal Setting Session Update held at Old School Square for the citizens was very well attended and commented the Mayor did an excellent job on presenting those goals to the community. - 22 - 06/08/04 Mr. Costin stated he and Commissioner McCarthy attended the Youth Baseball Explosion last week. He stated Commissioner McCarthy and County Commissioner Addie Greene threw a strike and he presented the Commission with t- shirts. He stated the Cinco de Mayo party Saturday evening was very nice and the food was excellent. On behalf of the Commission, Mr. Costin extended condolences to Mayor Perlman and his family for the loss of his mother-in-law. 13.C.3. Commissioner McCarthy Ms. McCarthy commented about Barbara Garito's retirement party and Cinco de Mayo. She commented about the Youth Baseball Explosion event and hopes this will become an annual event. She commented about an event held in West Palm Beach honoring the "rocks" of the community and stated County Commissioner Addie Greene and Senator Dawson were honored by this group. Lastly, Ms. McCarthy stated she had the opportunity to attend the Glory Awards and commented it was extremely well done. In addition, she read the names of the winners into the record. 13.C.4. Mayor Perlman Mayor Perlman stated Adam Hasner had a meeting today with the cities in his district and there was some discussion about the State Revenue Forecasting and what the impact will be of the Homestead Exemption amendment and the cost to cities and counties. Mayor Perlman stated the League of Cities stated the Florida Chamber of Commerce is coming up with a Vote Smart Florida Program to educate people as they are approached to sign petitions. Mayor Perlman stated he was invited to attend a radio show and commented that there is a group opposing this based out of Boca Raton. He encouraged people to get on the radio and try to educate people as best as they can. Secondly, Mayor Perlman stated Representative Hasner has been meeting with all the Police and Fire Departments in his district in an effort to learn what their needs are. Mayor Perlman stated Jamie Titcomb from the League of Cities is requesting Elected Officials throughout the County to attend the County Commission meeting on June 22, 2004 regarding annexation. - 23 - 06/08/04 Mayor Perlman stated with regard to the City providing more activities for those children ages 14-19, one of the goals discussed at the Goal Setting Session this year was to restart the race relations dialogue. He stated there is some work being done to get this initiative underway and suggested that this item be placed on a Workshop agenda. Mayor Perlman thanked City staff and the Commission for supporting his family during the last few weeks. Lastly, Mayor Perlman welcomed Chevelle D. Nubin as Acting City Clerk. There being no further business, Mayor Perlman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Acting 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 June 8, 2004, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on June 22, 2006. Acting 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. -24- 06/08/04