04-02-13 Regular Meeting MinutesAPRIL 2, 2013
A Regular 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., Tuesday, April 2, 2013.
1. Roll call showed:
Present- Commissioner Shelly Petrolia
Commissioner Alson Jacquet
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Commissioner Angeleta E. Gray
Mayor Cary Glickstein
Absent - None
Also present were - Louie Chapman, Jr., City Manager
Brian Shutt, City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Nancy Norman with Unity
Church of Delray Beach.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was
given.
At this point, Mayor Glickstein welcomed City Manager Louie Chapman
to Delray Beach and stated he is the City's 14t11 City Manager since 1946.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Minutes of the January 14, 2013
Workshop Minutes, seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor Glickstein —
Yes; Mrs. Petrolia— Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve February 12, 2013 Special /Workshop
Minutes, seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr.
Jacquet — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Gray moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 5, 2013, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mrs. Gray Yes; Mayor Glickstein Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet —
Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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For the record, Mayor Glickstein clarified that Judge Gladstone is retired
and the Organizational Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2013 should reflect this. The City
Clerk so noted.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Minutes of the March 28, 2013
Organizational Meeting as amended, seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet
— Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. PROCLAMATIONS:
5.A. Delray Beach Public Library Appreciation Month — April 2013
Mayor Glickstein read and presented a proclamation hereby proclaiming
April 2013 as Delray Beach Public Library Appreciation Month, Alan Kornblau carne
forward to accept the proclamation and gave a few brief comments.
5.B. Earth Month — April 2013
Mayor Glickstein read and presented a proclamation hereby proclaiming
April 2013 as Earth Month. Richard Reade, Sustainability Officer, came forward to
accept the proclamation and gave a few brief comments.
6. PRESENTATIONS:
A. None
7. Comments and Inquiries on Agenda and Non - Agenda Items From the
Public Immediately Following Presentations
7.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries.
The City Manager had no response to prior public comments and
inquiries.
7.B. From the Public.
7.B.1. Carol Anderson, 1441 East Begley Park Drive, Delray Beach, FL
33445 (outreach officer with S.A.F.E. (a civic group aiming to improve our
Pedestrian bicyclists' and motorists' safety), welcomed Commissioner Petrolia, Mayor
Glickstein and City Manager Chapman.
Secondly, Ms. Anderson commented about Earth Day and stated S.A.F.E.
is working hard in cooperation with the City with the goal of continuing to make Delray
Beach an even better community. She stated S.A.F.E.'s concern is to promote bicycle
and pedestrian safety and they are particularly concerned now to see the administration
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initiate transportation demand management for employees to implement some of the
recommendations made in the Delray Pedestrian Bike Task Force Study completed ten
years ago and adopted by the City Commission two years ago. Ms. Anderson suggested
that the Commission set up a Citizen and Pedestrian Bike Committee, hire a full -time
coordinator, and get a Master Plan drafted so that the City can promote pedestrian and
bicycle safety. She stated there is a concern that pedestrians and restaurant owners have
been blocking some of the downtown sidewalks.
7.B.2. Gail Lee McDermott,_721_S.E. 3rd Avenue,_Delray Beach, FL 3_3483
(liaison for Osceola Park), welcomed the new Mayor and City Commissioner. Ms.
McDermott stated approximately one month ago Osceola Park had Art in the Alley and
there were over 200 people who came to visit the clean alley. She stated there will be an
Art in the Alley IV in a year. Ms. McDermott thanked Office Depot for putting up a
fence for one family and they had art to put on it. She recognized the P.O.P. (Problem
Oriented Policing) who are now thrilled with a clear alley because they can now see
down it.
7.B.3. Kenneth MacNamee, 1049 Del Haven Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33483,
welcomed the new City Manager, the two new Commission members Mayor Glickstein
and Commissioner Petrolia. Mr. MacNamee briefly spoke about public records and
public information requests and stated he found it easier to obtain public information
from other municipalities and other governmental bodies than it was to obtain
information from Delray Beach. He asked the City Commission to make a commitment
so that the City of Delray Beach becomes a model of being forthcoming with information
that citizens request.
7.B.4. Jeff Peterson, 1332 Estuary Trail, Delray Beach, FL 33483 (Resident
of Delray Beach since 1999 and Federal Lobbyist), stated recently an RFP came out
for Federal lobbying services in Delray Beach. Mr. Peterson stated he has experience in
working in small city government and in his last lobbying job he represented the Palm
Beach County Commission, Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA. He stated this
RFP is perfect if you are a large cement company that wants to apply to redo the sewers
throughout the city. Mr. Peterson stated lobbying is a very personal business and there
are so many requirements that it keeps most of the lobbyist who know Delray Beach and
Washington from applying for that contract. Mr. Peterson suggested that the City make
the RFP fit the job rather than have a large RFP.
Mayor Glickstein asked Mr. Peterson if he can provide in writing the
specific recommendations regarding simplifying the RFP. Mr. Peterson stated he can put
these specific recommendations in writing regarding simplifying the RFP.
7.13.5. Chuck Ridley, 210 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, stated
he is so proud and pleased with the new Commission and looks forward to the new
opportunity of working together.
7.13.6. Pauline Moody, 609 S.W. 8th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445,
congratulated the new Commission and City Manager and stated she sees more of what is
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really going on because she is out on the streets every day. Ms. Moody stated she cleans
up on her own because she cares about the community.
Secondly, Ms. Moody expressed concern over the renovations in the City
Manager's office and feels this is not fair to the taxpayers.
Lastly, Ms. Moody commented about Consent Agenda Item 9.D. (Medical
Facility) and asked if all employees can take advantage of the facility.
Mr. Frankel stated that all employees have access to the City's medical
facility.
7.11.7. Dr. Victor Kirson, D.D.S., 2050 Alta Meadows Lane #2110, Delrav
Beach, FL 33444 (President of the Board of Directors of Tierra Verde at Delray
Beach and Member of the Alliance ), stated a couple of weeks ago the Chief of Police
gave the Commission a report on the status of his staff. Dr. Kirson stated if we lose one
sworn officer it takes over a year to make a person eligible to be a sworn officer and it
costs the City $105,000 to train him and replace him. He stated the Palm Beach County
Sheriff's office is hiring now and they have a program where if you give them free time
they will put you first on the list to hire you. Dr. Kirson requested that the City give all
sworn officers a 5% incentive bonus right now with the caveat that the officers state that
with this 5% bonus they will stay for at least one year to give the City time to get more
money.
8. AGENDA APPROVAL.
Mr. Frankel stated he would like to hear more information regarding Item
10.C. if it is the consensus of the Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission
to move up Item 10.C., Request for Proposals: Federal Legislative & Executive
Lobbying Services to the Regular Agenda as Item 10.A.
Mrs. Gray requested to remove Item 9.B., Service Authorization No. 12-
031Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. to the Regular Agenda as Item 10.A.A.
The City Attorney stated Item 9.A. will be Item 10.11., Item 9.C., Service
Authorization No. 12- 06/Mathews Consulting, Inc. will be Item 10.C., Item 10.8.,
Conditional Use Request/Breathe Restaurant will be Item 10.D., Item 10.C., Request
for Proposals: Federal Legislative & Executive will be Item 10.E.
discussion.
Mayor Glickstein requested that Item 10.F. be added by addendum for
At this point, Commissioner racquet left the dais.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Agenda as amended, seconded by Mrs.
Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Frankel
Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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At this point, Commissioner Jacquet returned to the dais.
9. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval.
9.A. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS ITEM 10.13.
9.B. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS ITEM 10.A.A.
9.C. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS ITEM 10.C.
9.D. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AT
A WORKSITE MEDICAL FACILITY /CONCENTRA HEALTH SERVICES,
INC.: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services at a Worksite Medical
Facility with Concentra Health Services, Inc. to provide certain healthcare services at the
Employee Health and Wellness Center for the Town of Highland Beach's full -time Police
Officers.
9.E. GRANT PROPOSAL: PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO): Provide authorization to submit a
Transportation Alternatives Program grant to the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) for the purpose of funding beautification improvements along N.E.
2" d Avenue /Seacrest Boulevard from N.E. St' Street/George Bush Boulevard north to
Gulfstream Boulevard.
9.F. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (C.Q.. NO. 1 /FINAL)/ DAC AIR
CONDITIONING, CORPORATION: Approve a Contract Closeout (Change Order
No. 1 /Final) in the amount of a $9,963.00 decrease and final payment in the amount of
$22,332.10 to DAC Air Conditioning Corporation for completion of the Police Range
Ventilation Project. Funding is available from 334 - 2111 - 521 -64.90 (General
Construction Fund: Machinery Equipment/Other Machinery/Equipment).
9.G. RESOLUTION NO. 22-13: LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN
L( HAP): Approve Resolution No. 22 -13; adopting the Local Housing Assistance Plan
(LHAP) for Fiscal Years 2013 -2016.
The caption of Resolution No. 22 -13 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AS
REQUIRED BY THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ACT, SUBSECTIONS
420907 - 420.9079, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND RULE
CHAPTER 67 -37, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE
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CODE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED BY
THE STATE; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR
REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE FLORIDA
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 22 -13 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
9.H. HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT/ CONTRACT AWARD:
102 S.E. 8th STREET: Award one (1) Housing Rehabilitation contract through the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to the lowest responsive bidder, C J
Contracting, LLC, for 102 S.E. 8th Street in the amount of $33,598.95. Funding is
available from 118- 1935 - 554 -62.12 (Neighborhood Services: Capital Outlay /Acquisition
Rehabilitation).
9.I. HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT/ CONTRACT AWARD:
710 S.W. 5f AVENUE: Award one (1) Housing Rehabilitation contract through the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to the lowest responsive bidder, All Phase
Roofing & Construction for 710 S.W. 5th Avenue in the amount of $27,231.75. Funding
is available from 118 - 1935 - 554 -62.12 (Neighborhood Services: Capital
Outlay /Acquisition Rehabilitation).
9.J. GRANT AGREEMENT/ COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY (CRA): Approve a grant agreement between the City and the CRA for grant
funding for the FED Cup Tie in the amount of $75,000.00.
9.K. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST /16T11 ANNUAL DOWNTOWN
DELRAY BEACH CRAFT FESTIVAL: Approve a special event request to endorse
the 16'�` Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival sponsored by Howard Alan
Events, Ltd. to be held May 25 - 26, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to grant a
temporary use permit per LDR Section 2.4.6(F) for the closure and use of N.W. 3rd
Avenue from Atlantic Avenue north to the south side of the entrance to Atlantic Grove
townhomes and use of the Tennis Center parking lot and North parking lot at City Hall;
and to provide staff support for traffic control and security, barricading and fire
inspection services. The estimated cost of the event, which the sponsor is responsible for,
is $3,935.00.
9.L. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACTIONS: Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development Boards for
the period March 18, 2013 through March 29, 2013.
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9.M. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Purchase award to Alan Jay Automotive Network in the amount of
$228,802.00 for the replacement of eight (8) vehicles for the Police
Department. Funding is available from 501- 3312 -591 -64.20
(Garage Fund: Machinery /Equipment/Automotive).
2. Purchase award to Parker Systems, Inc. in the amount of
104,774.00 for the installation of Digital Payment Technologies'
Multi -Space parking meters for the Old School Square Garage for
weekend collection. Funding is available from 334- 3162 -545-
64.90 (General Construction Fund: Machinery/ Equipment/other
Machinery/ Equipment); Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) will fund an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
3. Bid award to Unique Transportation for the provision of Trolley
service operations. Funding is available from 001 - 3151 - 545.34 -90
(General Fund: Other Contractual Services).
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, seconded
by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet -- Yes; Mr.
Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10. REGULAR AGENDA:
10.A.A. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 12- 03/KIMLEY -HORN AND
ASSOCIATES, INC.: Approve Service Authorization No. 12 -03 with Kimley -Horn and
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $24,200.00 for the design of Block 117 Garage Study
Project. Funding is available from 334 - 3151 -545 -31.90 (General Construction Fund:
Professional Services /Other Professional Services).
Victor Majtenyi, Deputy Director of Public Utilities, stated this item is a
service authorization to Kimley -Horn to perform a study on a City -owned parking lot that
does not meet the standards under the LDRs. Mr. Majtenyi stated the lot is south of
Atlantic Avenue one block on the east side of northbound Federal Highway. The lot
requires upgrades with respect to lighting, landscaping islands, resurfacing, some
drainage work, and side lighting. He stated the lot was identified on the Downtown
Master Plan as an area that could be potential for a parking garage. Mr. Majtenyi stated
some of the options to consider are a stand -alone parking garage, a mixed -use parking
garage with retail space, and one with mechanical type features.
Mrs. Gray stated the parking study was done recommending that we
should look at the possibility of having a garage. Mr. Majtenyi stated it was in the
Master Plan not the parking study. He stated the parking study mentioned spaces that
would be prime uses for parking garages like this kind mechanical type parking garage
and can be an option that can be considered. Mrs. Gray inquired about the RFP that went
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out in February.
Diane Colonna, Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment
Agency WRA), stated the property that was part of the Request for Proposal (RFP) does
not include this lot. Ms. Colonna explained that this lot is south of Mellow Mushroom
and the RFP was for the site between 4ch and 5`' which includes the old library building,
Chamber of Commerce, and a different public parking lot. She stated this lot is identified
in the Downtown Master Plan and it was in the parking study as a potential location for a
parking garage. Ms. Colonna stated this is not a study of parking but is a study of the
feasibility of constructing a garage on this site. She stated there is a demand for public
parking on this side of town and there is a high demand for it and the City already owns
the property.
Mayor Glickstein asked if there has been a conceptual analysis as to
whether this property can accommodate circulation required for a lot that has alley access
as well as US -1 access. Mr. Majtenyi stated he believes that is encompassed in the study.
Mayor Glickstein asked if there is any other City owned property on the east side of US -1
that would accommodate a parking structure. Ms. Colonna stated she does not believe
there is.
Mrs. Petrolia asked when the CRA was considering the library was that
also a possibility of having a parking garage there too. Ms. Colonna stated the RFP for
that property requires that they provide 50 public parking spaces either on that site or
within 300 feet because there are approximately 80 public parking spaces on that site that
will be gone once the new development is constructed. Mrs. Petrolia inquired about the
cost of the service authorization $24,200. Mr. Majtenyi stated the City has a continuing
contract with various consultants and they are one of the consultants of the contract. Mrs.
Petrolia asked what it would take to upgrade the existing parking lot to bring it up to
standards. Mr. Majtenyi stated it would be approximately $70,000- $80,000 for design
and another $200,0004300,000 for the construction of the improvements (i.e. lighting,
adequate drainage, landscape improvements, irrigation). Mr. Glickstein stated if the
feasibility is there would this be a CRA funded project. Ms. Colonna stated this project
would be partly funded by the CRA.
Mrs. Gray stated with regard to the old library site if they are building
something and there are not enough parking spaces would the parking spaces be available
to them. Ms. Colonna stated it is possible that a contribution to building parking could be
considered. Ms. Colonna stated if that would be considered the CRA would have to
come back before the Commission because part of the agreement was that in the RFP the
CRA would require those 50 spaces to be replaced and that they could be within 300 feet.
Ms. Colonna stated with the old library RFP it might work out if the plans were well
along for this to be constructed perhaps joint use could be worked out.
Mr. Jacquet asked how many parking garages are there between Swinton
Avenue and federal Highway. Ms. Colonna stated there is the Bob Federspiel Garage
and the Old School Square Garage. Mr. Jacquet asked for clarification regarding the cost
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of the service authorization of $24,200. Ms. Colonna stated this amount includes looking
at the site, to lay out how the spaces might fit, should the CRA consider mechanical style
parking of a structured garage, where would the access points take place, how many
spaces could you get there, consider some funding mechanisms and a cost estimate.
Mr. Jacquet asked if staff consulted anyone else who can do it for less.
Mr. Majtenyi stated due to the Consultant Negotiation Act (CNA) the Commission went
through a process about 11/2 years ago and short listed five (5) consultants on a rotation
basis and each one has their specialty. Mr. Jacquet stated we have a major parking issue
in the city and believes that perhaps that site could potentially be a good spot for a
parking garage or more parking. Mr. Jacquet expressed concern over the amount of
money that is being spent on consultants; however, he understands the need for more
parking around downtown.
Mayor Glickstein concurs with Commissioner Jacquet regarding the
amount of money that is being spent on consultants. Mayor Glickstein stated this is
uniquely situated for public parking because it does have alley access and Federal
Highway access and it is in an area that is desperately in need of more parking. He stated
that fee as a feasibility study for the scope of this work does not strike him as being
unreasonable.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Service Authorization No. 12 -03 with
Kimsey -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the design of Block 117 Garage Study Project,
seconded by Mrs. Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel
— Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — No.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote, Commissioner Jacquet dissenting.
10.A. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE &
EXECUTIVE LOBBYING SERVICES: Provide direction regarding the City moving
forward to select a firm to provide Federal Legislative & Executive Lobbying Services.
Richard Reade, Sustainability Officer, stated staff began the RFP process
several months ago and they are coming back to the Commission to receive direction on
how to go forward with this potential project. Mr. Reade briefly reviewed the RFP
process and explained that the template agreement that would be potentially used as a
foundation for the agreement with the selected vendor and the overall format.
Mr. Frankel asked if because of the length we received less people
bidding. Mr. Reade stated they are not allowed to speak to the vendors.
The City Attorney stated staff can take a look at it and try to narrow it
down but once we try to do that they are going to have to give up something in there. He
stated depending on the direction that the Commission gives staff tonight they can rebid
it; however, the item before the Commission this evening is just direction. The City
Attorney stated staff can modify the RFP and bring it before the Commission at a
Workshop meeting before it goes out if this is what the Commission wishes to do.
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Mrs. Gray asked if staff only had one RFP to compare it to. Mr. Reade
stated staff used a few RFP's but felt that the one in Broward met a lot of the City's needs
and in the evaluation criteria it matched a lot of the language of what we needed it to say
for our needs.
The City Attorney stated it is up to the Commission to decide whether or
not they would like staff to make some changes to the RFP in hopes of getting more
responders then that would be a valid reason for not awarding the RFP.
Mrs. Petrolia stated she believes that Delray Beach has given a pretty
strong message that this town is not an easy town to get a bid in and feels that we might
have sent the wrong message out. She suggested talking to some of the local towns and
municipalities and find out what they are getting as a response for RFP's and see if we
are off and it is more like people not wanting to come here to do their bid. Mrs. Petrolia
stated if the lobbyist is suggesting that the 40 pages of paperwork is too much maybe he
can simplify it so that we can reach out and get more response.
Mr. Jacquet cautioned the Commission to not take the words of one
potential lobbyist who says it is too long and he is curious to hear from others to see what
it is that we can do to find the best lobbyist for the town.
The City Manager stated there are a variety of different reasons why we
end up having items included in an RFP mostly for the protection of the City. He stated
the City's intent is to put the City in the most favorable position when it sits down to
negotiate these contracts with the individuals and know what product we are actually
contracting for. The City Manager stated often times you have the greatest difficulties
with a contractor in uncertainties about what is the exact deal.
Mayor Glickstein stated in contracts with service providers there are two
components; contract language and a scope of work. Mayor Glickstein stated from his
perspective the scope of work is where you have garbage in or garbage out or you have a
quality scope of work where the expectations of the City and the service provider are
clear and you avoid problems that way. He stated he does not want to see a situation
where we are tailoring an agreement to a particular lobbyist; he believes there is some
validity to the comment that using big lobbying firms for a smaller city is maybe not the
direction that we go but maybe that we alienate smaller lobbying firms where we can get
more personal attention. Mayor Glickstein stated the Commission would like more
feedback both from cities as well as lobbyists that are dealing with these contracts on a
regular basis.
Mr. Peterson stated he understands there are a lot of legalities the
Commission has to go through for RFP's and the insurance provisions are among the
biggest things. He stated the City has excluded a large part of the lobbying community.
Mr. Peterson stated lobbying more than any other RFP is the most personal services. Mr.
Peterson stated one of the firms is the biggest lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. and
others have a specialty in Florida communities.
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Mr. Reade stated staff was very specific on some of the priorities that we
had in particular grant funding, appropriations, beach renourishment and transient /sober
house issues. He reiterated that staff did ask for specific information on how they were
able to provide those services and this could have been a reason for people not
responding as well.
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Mr. Frankel commented about page 38 of the Request for Proposal and
stated there are 30 Federal subject issues. Mr. Reade stated inside of the evaluation
criteria and the detailed scope of work is where staff was more detailed about those
issues.
Mrs. Gray stated she concurs with comments expressed by her fellow
Commissioners and the Mayor. However, Mrs. Gray stated with the CDBG dollars being
up for grabs and she feels the taxes need to come back to the City including those from
online businesses.
Mr. Frankel suggested that this be discussed at the Goal Setting on April
15, 2013. The City Attorney stated this item cannot be discussed at the Goal Setting
meeting.
After brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to give
staff direction to obtain information from other cities and bring this item back on a
Workshop meeting.
At this point, the time being 7:20 p.m., the Commission moved to Item
10, the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the Agenda.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11.A. ORDINANCE NO. 07 -13: Consider a privately - initiated rezoning from
AC (Automotive Commercial) to PC (Planned Commercial) for Delray Marketplace
(former Ralph Buick Dealership property), located at 2501 South Federal Highway.
(Quasi - Judicial Nearing)
The caption of Ordinance No. 07 -13 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
REZONING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED AC
(AUTOMOTIVE COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO PC
(PLANNED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; SAID LAND
BEING A PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY (U.S.
HIGHWAY NO. 1) AND FLADELL'S WAY (AVENUE
"F "), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
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BEACH, FLORIDA, JANUARY, 2012 "; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 07 -13 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
Mayor Glickstein read the City of Delray Beach Quasi - Judicial rules into
the record for this item and all subsequent Quasi - Judicial items.
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.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals who wished to give testimony
on this item.
Mayor Glickstein asked the Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. The Commission had no ex parte communications to disclose.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, entered the
Planning and Zoning Department project file #2013 -083 into the record.
Mr. Dorling stated this is a privately - initiated rezoning from AC
(Automotive Commercial) zoning to PC (Planned Commercial) for the Delray
Marketplace located on the east side of Federal Highway west of Florida Boulevard at
2501 S. Federal Highway. He stated the auto dealership moved from the site many years
ago. Mr. Dorling stated this is a 6.1 acre site with three (3) existing unoccupied
buildings. In 2005, Mr. Dorling stated this site was proposed for a mixed use
development and rezoned from AC (Automotive Commercial) to GC (General
Commercial) which included retail office and some housing units. He stated there was
also an associated conditional use approval for the stand -alone townhouse component of
that which received approval on April 4, 2006 from the City Commission. Mr. Dorling
stated it also received a conditional use approval from SPRAB on May 24, 2006. He
stated that development was never completed and in April 2008 it was rezoned from GC
to AC and it continues to be AC at this time. On September 7, 2010, there was a proposal
to rezone it again to GC (General Commercial) in association with a proposed Wal -Mart.
Mr. Dorling stated that came to the Commission on first reading and was moved forward
and the applicant withdrew the application part of the second reading. As a related item
in September 2012 the City Commission adopted the South Federal Highway
Redevelopment Plan which included everything from Linton Boulevard to the City limits.
Mr. Dorling reiterated that this Plan adopted by the Commission suggested that rezoning
from AC to PC be provided or accomplished on this site and that this site was appropriate
for a commercial shopping center or mixed use development. Mr. Dorling stated one of
the concerns when it was a Wal -Mart was little control over the site. He stated those
concerns have been addressed with the adoption of the South Federal Highway Plan
which included items like maximum tenant sizes, increased setbacks, buffering
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requirements, operational restrictions on loading times and the like.
At its meeting of February 25, 2013, the Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval with a 5 to 1 vote. Several people from the public spoke on a
concern relating to a potential site plan that may follow for a flea market.
Bonnie Miskel, 5355 Town Center Road, Suite #801,.Boca Raton, FL
33486, representing the petitioner, stated when the South Federal Highway
Redevelopment Corridor carne through there are a number of residents that surrounded
the area that spoke on behalf of a change and the PC was supported in in -lieu of GC
because there were more restrictions and constraints enabling some of the protection that
the neighbors were seeking at the time. Ms. Miskel stated this request is consistent with
what was adopted last September and is more compatible with the neighboring
community. She stated the property owner at the time that owns the Ralph Buick site had
concerns about the recommendation that was being made to rezone from AC to PC and
they were concerned about a depravation of some private property rights and they wanted
to enjoy the same benefits that were being proposed for the AC across the street to allow
the AC properties to continue to be AC but also enjoy PC. Ms. Miskel stated it was
clearly recommended that this property be rezoned from AC to PC because of the
community to the east. Ms. Miskel stated their application is consistent with the
recommendations and the Redevelopment Plan adopted last September. Ms. Miskel
stated not only have conditions changed from a market perspective but they have also
changed from a regulatory perspective. Secondly, Ms. Miskel stated the current zoning is
inappropriate as a result of those changed conditions and the proposed zoning is more
consistent and compatible with the underlining land use of GC (General Commercial).
At this point, Ms. Miskel stated she met with Commissioner Gray and
noted that it was about a proposed use that they were discussing at the time. Ms. Miskel
stated there was some discussion about a flea market and her client wishes to do a retail
use.
Mayor Dickstein stated if anyone from the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the ordinance, to please come forward at this time.
Lloyd Milner, 919 Jasmine Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33483, stated he
attended the zoning hearing where the Planning Director spoke and at that previous
hearing he stated he was in favor of changing this to a commercial site. However, Mr.
Milner stated Mr. Dorling stated he was not in approval of the flea market or anything
that was similar to a flea market. Mr. Milner stated the applicant felt he could do
anything he wanted once he got this rezoned and has already set up a boardwalk. Mr.
Milner entered photographs into the record that was taken the other day. He urged the
Commission to delay a decision on this rezoning until it is worked out.
Christina Morrison, 2809 Florida Boulevard #207, Delray Beach, FL
33483, stated in the South Federal Highway Master Plan it calls for this site to be PC
Planned Commercial). Ms. Morrison stated PC gives it more definition for a large scale
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project. She stated the City's LDRs for a PC zoning still allow so many things that are
not conducive to Delray Beach's lifestyle. Ms. Morrison urged the Commission that if
they move forward and try to approve this tonight to put stipulations in that the LDRs
have to be reviewed and updated to not allow uses that are not conducive to Tropic Isle or
Delray Beach in general.
Dr. Victor Kirson, D.D.S., 2050 Alta Meadows Lane #2110, Delray
Beach, FL 33444 (President of the Board of Directors of Tierra Verde at Delray
Beach and Member of the Alliance stated if the applicant does not want to supply a
plan first on their own then the Commission could just say "no ". Dr. Kirson urged the
Commission to require that the applicant show us what they got or turn them down
because that will protect Tropic Isle.
Bob Ledbetter, 913 Iris Drive, De1rAy Beach, FL 33483 (Tropic Isle
stated Delray Place is proposing an upscale project that will make the entire city much
better as opposed to a flea market.
There being no one from the public who wished to address the
Commission regarding Ordinance No. 07 -13, the public hearing was closed.
Ms. Miskel stated there is no application for a flea market before the
Commission and noted it is a conditional use approval so if they chose to do it in the
future they would have to apply for that. Ms. Miskel stated at this point her client does
not intend to do so.
Mrs. Petrolia commented about the photographs and the number of storage
sheds that are stored on the property. Ms. Miskel stated they originally met with the
Tropic Isle Association members and at the time her client proposed a different type of
retail and it was going to be within the buildings that are existing there today and they
were going to refurbish and improve them significantly. Furthermore, Ms. Miskel stated
there was going to be a key -west art like village concept. She stated they did not get
much feedback from the neighborhood and those that did comment were not enthralled
with it. At this point, Ms. Miskel stated the applicant wants to open and use the facility
that exists there today and refurbish it and start leasing space for retail uses. Ms. Miskel
stated this is not a flea market application and they are doing what they were instructed to
do through the Redevelopment Plan.
Mr. Dorling stated PC is the most appropriate zoning and he anticipates
that the applicant will suggest that what they are doing is not classified as a flea market.
Mr. Dorling stated the applicant is going to move forward with something that he
believes is a flea market without having to go through the additional process other than
go to SPRAB. He stated at SPRAB there would also be some safeguards that it needs to
be consistent and compatible with the neighborhood.
Mrs. Gray stated several years ago there was a flea market on the north
end of Federal Highway and asked if adult entertainment facilities are allowed. Mr.
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Dorling stated it is a category that is allowed as a conditional use appropriate in some
places and not appropriate in others. Mr. Dorling stated the City does allow as a
permitted use adult entertainment but it is structured to such a degree that the City does
not have any and he does not anticipate getting any. Mr. Dorling stated that was
formulated legally many years ago with he and the City Attorney. He stated you can
open an adult entertainment establishment if you do not serve alcohol and do not tip. Mr.
Dorling stated staff does not believe they are going to get any but they are a permitted
use. Mr. Dorling stated this was done because legally the City is obligated to provide
opportunities for them within the city. Mrs. Gray asked if this could also be done for the
flea markets. Mr. Dorling stated he would have to work with the City Attorney to see if
the same requirement applies.
The City Attorney stated if the Commission feels that the rezoning does
not meet the criteria set forth in the applicable sections of the LDRs: 2.4.5(D)(5),
Required Findings 3.1.1. and 3.2.2., then the Commission can deny the request. Mayor
Glickstein asked the criteria is for denial.
The City Attorney stated before the Commission is just the rezoning and
what the rezoning entails is if it is rezoned to PC then they are allowed the permitted uses
and they are also allowed to apply for the conditional uses.
Brief discussion by the Commission and the City Attorney followed.
Ms. Miskel stated this Commission adopted a Plan that told them they had
to go to PC. Ms. Griffin stated she believes this speculated from the Wal -Mart to protect
the community and the Commission did act as a result of the Wal -Mart to protect the
community and there were things in there that were not part of the standard PC
previously. She stated the community was engaged in the dialogue and attended those
meetings and stated they would rather have PC than AC. Ms. Griffith stated they
recognize that they either need to be able to do retail as it is defined in the LDRs or come
back and ask for either variances or a conditional use approval but the only thing that
they are allowed to do by right is retail.
Janice Griffin, Corporate Counsel for Delray Auto Investors, stated
they were informed by the City that they had to rezone this property to PC.
Mrs. Gray stated the public spoke about this one year ago and feels that
staff needs to work on the City's LDRs.
Mayor Glickstein expressed his disappointment for the lack of planning
and the substitution of the lack of planning that is going on in the Planning Department.
Mayor Glickstein stated he is disappointed that the Commission is between a rock and a
hard place in terms of approving something that they do not want to approve because of
the legality and the record that is already established.
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Mr. Jacquet stated he understands there is a Plan and it states that PC is
most appropriate for that location; the same Plan also mentions mixed use is best for that
area with mixed retail and residential. Mr. Jacquet stated what he does not want to allow
happen is what happened with a motel on South Federal Highway that the Commission
denied and the applicant was still doing business even after the Commission denied the
request. Mr. Jacquet stated he does not like when people come into town and start to do
things before they get approval or when the Commission denies a project and they still
continue doing things. Mr. Jacquet suggested that the City review the LDRs not just PC
but other zoning designation as well. Mr. Jacquet stated he feels a little uneasy with this
because the Commission is put in a very tough position.
Mr. Frankel stated the comments made this evening about Wal -Mart are
very unfair and that was not an easy decision for himself or the rest of the members of the
Commission. Mr. Frankel stated he feels the Commission is bound by the law; however,
he concurs with Mayor's Glickstein's suggestion that the LDRs need to be reviewed.
The City Attorney stated the Commission adopted a Plan that said they
would like to see PC zoning there and that is what the City asked the applicant to come
back with.
Mayor Glickstein stated tonight there was one speaker who spoke not
necessarily against the PC but against the current intentions as demonstrated by the
photographs. Mayor Glickstein asked for further elaboration on the public hearing where
the decision was made by the City Commission at that time to rezone it PC and asked
how we got from there to what they have now in terms of the Commission's approval of
that Plan. Mr. Dorling stated it initially was a recommendation. by staff and there was a
discussion of it potentially being SAD or PC and that discussion ended up with PC being
the desired solution. Mr. Dorling stated it is now AC which allows auto uses and backs
up against the neighborhood and commercial use and/or a mixed use would be more
appropriate there than auto use. Mayor Glickstein stated there was a Chamber full of
people who did not like Atlantic Plaza and asked if there were a Chamber full of people
who did not want PC zoning. Mr. Dorling stated there was not a Chamber full of people
that were opposed to PC zoning; it was adoption of a Plan that had several elements.
Mayor Glickstein clarified that the context of that was the South Federal Redevelopment
Plan it was not necessarily this property specifically like it is tonight.
Mrs. Gray stated during that period of time there were several meetings
concerning the zoning of all of those properties and reiterated that this is part of a Plan
that the Commission adopted and feels that we should move forward with it. Mr. Dorling
stated when the Plan was presented five areas were highlighted and specifically identified
as changes that were an effect of this Plan.
The City Attorney briefly reviewed the Board Order with the Commission
who made findings according to their consensus (attached hereto is a copy and made an
official part of the minutes).
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Mr. Frankel moved to adopt Ordinance No. 07 -13 on Second and FINAL
Reading, seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs.
Gray Yes; Mayor Glickstein — No; Mrs. Petrolia — No; Mr. Jacquet — No; Mr. Frankel —
Yes. Said motion was DENIED with a 3 to 2 vote, Commissioner Gray and
Commissioner Frankel dissenting.
At this point, the time being 8:29 p.m., the Commission moved to Item
12, First Readings.
12. FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 06 -13: Consider a privately initiated Future Land Use
Map amendment — small scale from MD (Medium Density Residential 5 -12 du/ac) to GC
(General Commercial) and rezoning from RM (Medium Density Residential) to GC
(General Commercial) for MD Now Delray Beach, located on the north side of Linton
Boulevard, west of S.W. 4th Avenue at 601 Linton Boulevard. If passed, a public hearing
will be held on April 16, 2013.
office.)
The caption of Ordinance No. 06 -13 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
ADOPTING A SMALL -SCALE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP AMENDMENT FROM MD (MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL 5 -12 DU/AC) TO GC (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL), PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF THE "COMMUNITY PLANNING ACT ", FLORIDA
STATUTES SECTION 163.3187, FOR A PARCEL OF
LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LINTON
BOULEVARD 660 FEET WEST OF SW 4TH AVENUE,
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
AND REZONING AND PLACING SAID LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO GC (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; AMENDING "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, JANUARY
2012 "; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 06 -13 is on file in the City Clerk's
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
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Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this is a
privately - initiated Future Land Use Small Scale Amendment and Rezoning for MD Now
located on Linton Boulevard. Mr. Dorling stated the change is from MD (Medium
Density Residential 5 -12 du/ac) to GC (General Commercial) and rezoning from RM
(Medium Density Residential) to GC (General Commercial) District. He stated this is a
0.49 acre property containing a single family home that was annexed into the City with
R -1 -A zoning. Mr. Darling stated when the City adopted the Redevelopment Plan for the
surrounding area it retained an R -1 -A zoning as a holding zone. On January 3, 2006, it
was rezoned to RM and it continues to be RM at this time.
At its meeting of March 18, 2013, the Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval. Staff recommends approval and positive findings are made in
the staff report.
Mr. Jacquet stated he would like to know the Fire Chief's opinion on
second reading how that can potentially affect the ingress /egress of fire trucks.
Mrs. Gray moved to approve Ordinance No. 06 -13 on FIRST Reading,
seconded by Mrs. Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor
Glickstein — Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray
-- Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12.B. ORDINANCE NO. 08 -13: Consider a city - initiated amendment to the
Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.4.13 "Central Business District (CBD) ",
Subsection 4.4.13 (G), "Supplemental District Regulations ", Subsections 4.4.13 (G) (1),
"Central Core and Beach Area Supplemental Regulations" and 4.4.13 (G)(2), "West
Atlantic Neighborhood Supplemental District Regulations ", to provide for parking
regulations governing call centers. If passed, a public hearing will be held on April 16,
2013.
The caption of Ordinance No. 08-13 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 BUSINESS
(CBD) DISTRICT ", SUBSECTIONS 4.4.13 (G)(1)
"CENTRAL CORE AND BEACH AREA
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND 4.4.13 (G)(2)
"WEST ATLANTIC NEIGHBORHOOD
SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS" TO
PROVIDE FOR PARKING REGULATIONS
GOVERNING CALL CENTERS; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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office.)
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 08 -13 is on file in the City Clerk's
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this is a City -
initiated amendment to the LDRs which will require the same parking requirement for
Call Centers located in the CBD commensurate with those allowed elsewhere throughout
the city. Mr. Dorling stated there was a change in mid -2011 to identify by definition Call
Centers and to apply parking ratio which was significantly more than a standard office
facility. He noted by the nature of these facilities you can put 8 -10 people in 1,000
square feet whereas within a normal office you can put in four (4) employees to 10,000
feet.
At its meeting of March 18, 2013, the Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval.
Mr. Dorling stated the current regulations are one (1) space per 300 square
feet within the two blocks north and south of Atlantic Avenue and in West Atlantic
Avenue as well in the CBD. Mrs. Petrolia asked what this is being changed to. Mr.
Dorling stated this is being changed to two (2) spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor
area plus one space per work station as identified in the related floor plan.
Mrs. Gray inquired about the spaces. Mr. Dorling stated it would be two
(2) spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area and then you would count the number
of desks and apply space for each desk. Mrs. Gray clarified that this will include the
Central Core and the West Atlantic Avenue neighborhood sections of the CBD to supply
more parking spaces for a Call Center. Mr. Dorling stated in the West Atlantic area the
City requires six (6) per 1,000 for restaurants and in certain other areas it is twelve (12)
per 1,000.
Mrs. Gray stated the City is not all parked out on West Atlantic Avenue
and does not feel this should be applied right now because it is not like the Central Core
downtown. Mrs. Gray suggested that the language be amended to eliminate West
Atlantic Avenue and leave it as is because the problem is in the Central Core.
The City Attorney stated the Commission can adopt the ordinance with the
provision that the Call Centers be removed from the section regarding the West Atlantic
neighborhood supplemental district regulations.
Mr. Jacquet stated he agrees with the amendment as proposed by
Commissioner Gray but wants everyone to keep in mind what will we do about parking
when hopefully as we all want parking will become an issue on West Atlantic Avenue as
well.
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Mr. Frankel moved to approve Ordinance No. 08 -13 on FIRST Reading
with Commissioner Gray's amendment, seconded by Mr. Jacquet. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel —
Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the time being 8:43 p.m., the Commission moved back to
Item 10.B. of the Regular Agenda.
10.13. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 12 -02 /CALVIN, GIORDANO
AND ASSOCIATES, INC.: Approve Service Authorization No. 12 -02 with Calvin,
Giordano and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $123,382.42 for the design of S.E. 2 "d
Street - Swinton -S.E. 3`d Avenue project. Funding is available from 334- 3162 -541 -68.30
(General Construction Fund: Other Improvement/ S.E. 2 "d Street — Swinton — S.E. 3`d
Avenue).
Victor Majtenyi, Deputy Director of Public Utilities, stated this is a
request for a service authorization to Calvin Gioodano and Associates, Inc. in the amount
of $123,382.42 for the design of streets on S.E. 2nd Street and S.E. 2"d Avenue and at the
railroad tracks there are some improvements regarding drainage, street lighting, utilities,
beautification, and a pervious parking lot of the east side of the railroad.
Mr. Jacquet applauded the City and the CRA for paying some attention to
that area. He stated there is a segment from S.E. 2 "d Street to S.E. 4�h Street and asked
why it does not go through to S.E. 0 Street.
Diane Colonna, Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA), stated part of it is available funding because originally when the CRA
was looking at doing all the improvements in the Osceola Park neighborhood there was
going to be a tax assessment district that was going to pay for part of the improvements.
Ms. Colonna stated there are two alleys to the south that are also going to be paved this
year. Mr. Jacquet asked if there are plans in the immediate future to do that last strip to
continue from S.E. 2nd Street to S.E. 01 Street. Ms. Colonna stated the CRA is doing a
budget amendment now and they can look to see if there is another project that is not
being done and modify this service authorization.
Mr. Jacquet moved to approve Service Authorization No. 12 -02 with
Calvin, Giordano and Associates, Inc. (formerly Item 9.A.), seconded by Mr. Frankel.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes;
Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes. Said motion passed with
a 5 to 0 vote.
10.C. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 12- 06 /MATHEWS
CONSULTING, INC.: Approve Service Authorization No. 12 -06 to Mathews
Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $69,747.00 for providing professional construction
management services relating to the implementation- of the Water Meter /Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System. Funding is available from 4425178- 536 -64.46
(W & S Renewal & Replacement Fund: Machinery /Equipment/ Automated Meter
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Reading <AMR >)
Victor Majtenyi, Deputy Director of Public Utilities, stated this is a
Service Authorization to provide construction management services for the advanced
meter reading infrastructure that has currently been awarded Contract 1 for the
infrastructure, Contract 2 which is the installation contract for the infrastructure which is
the meters and towers, servers, and the specifications that the vendor is supplying.
Mr. Jacquet asked if this is the first contract that the City has given to
Mathews for the meter readers. Mr. Majtenyi stated Mathews was given service
authorizations for developing the Contract 1 which is the specification for the
infrastructure itself and the vendor. Mr. Jacquet stated it seems that the City wants to
move forward with these remote readers that you can drive down the street and be able to
read. Mr. Jacquet expressed concern that the meter readers have continuously told him
that they do not like them and there are too many issues with ones the City currently has
on the beach. Mr. Jacquet expressed concern that this may potentially cost the City more
money in the long run and give us more work to do. Mr. Majtenyi stated the City
currently has the drive -by read which the City has systematic problems with and
explained that this is going to be a new system and vendor and the advanced meter
reading which will be using towers to transmit the information. Mr. Majtenyi stated they
are not looking to eliminate any positions but this should work and satisfy the issues that
the City has had. Mr. Jacquet asked if the Commission goes ahead with this there will
not be anyone losing their jobs. Mr. Majtenyi stated that is not the intent and staff is
always looking to reassign people for other duties that are ongoing.
Mayor Glickstein asked if there is any recourse against the vendor that
supplied the meters that were supposed to work that do not work based on ride by.
Brief discussion by the Commission followed.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve Service Authorization 412 -06 to Mathews
Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $69,747.00 for professional construction administration
services related to the Water Meter /AMI System Implementation (formerly Item 9.C.),
seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel —
Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor Glickstein Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.D. WAIVER REQUESTIDELRAY PLACE: Consider a waiver request to
Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.4.25(C)(2), "Alternative Processing ",
for the establishment of an SAD zoning district, to allow second reading of Ordinance
No. 41 -12 to occur greater than 180 days after first reading, pertaining to the rezoning of
Delray Place, a proposed commercial shopping center located at the southeast corner of
Linton Boulevard and South Federal Highway located at 1801 and 1845 South Federal
Highway. (Quasi - Judicial Hearing)
The City Attorney stated this is in two parts; the first part is a waiver
request that the applicant is asking and the reason there is a sub -item is that this item
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came before the Commission in January and the Commission at that time approved
deferring this to a time period not to exceed May 5, 2013. The City Attorney stated the
applicant is requesting that under the terms of the waiver; however, the City Attorney
stated in abundance of caution he recommends that the Commission take action on the
deferral as well as them making a motion prior to that saying that the Commission cannot
exceed May 5, 2013.
Mayor Glickstein asked the Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. Mr. Frankel stated he received an email from an attorney forwarded by
Mr. Lynne representing residents of Tropic Isle. Mrs. Gray stated she had
communications from Mr. Lynne asking her if she had any questions to give him a call.
Mrs. Petrolia had no ex parte communications to disclose. Mr. Jacquet stated he had
communication with Dr. Kirson and Mr. Lynne. Mayor Glickstein stated he received an
email from Mr. Lynne to which he did not respond. Mayor Glickstein stated he found
this offensive and does not think that presuming or assuming anything of an elected
official is good practice and asked that it discontinue.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning Department, entered
the Planning and Zoning Department project file 92012 -059 into the record.
Mr. Dorling stated this is waiver to LDR Section 4.4.25(C)(2) "Alternative
Processing" the alternative processing which will allow second reading of Ordinance No.
41 -12 to occur greater than 180 days after the first reading. He stated this is for the
Delray Place Shopping Center at the southeast corner of Federal Highway and Linton
Boulevard. Mr. Dorling stated this was before the Commission for first reading on
November 6, 2012, and a site plan was to be included as part of the SAD ordinance. He
stated that was considered by the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board ( SPRAB) on
December 12, 2013, and a recommendation of denial was forwarded. Mr. Dorling stated
they appealed that recommendation and it was forwarded back to SPRAB for
reconsideration and the appeal was dropped and the process of revisiting the site plan has
occurred over the following months. On March 13, 2013, SPRAB looked at a revised
plan and deferred approval on that plan with direction to the applicant to address some
issues and they will not be able to get back before the original 180 day timeframe and
they are asking a request to defer to no later than the second City Commission meeting in
July tentatively set for July 16, 2013. He stated there were seven waivers that were either
approved or received a recommendation of approval to City Commission at that time.
Mr. Dorling stated the required findings under the waiver section on 2.4.7(B)(5) are
identified in the report and a positive finding is made.
_Jeffrey Lynne, Attorney with Weiner, Lynne and Thompson, P.A., 10
S.E. l't Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 (representing the applicant), stated the
process that brought everyone here tonight started a long time ago when this site was
sought for rezoning and Tropic Isle residents came forth and expressed concern because
they did not know what was going there. Mr. Lynne stated there are other cities that have
a universal conditional rezoning process whereby any rezoning travels with the site plan
and is contingent upon that and feels it would alleviate a lot of the concerns if adopted by
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Delray Beach. He stated there was concern expressed about what would happen at a
hearing that was continued to April of last year and the Commission suggested exploring
the SAD process. Mr. Lynne stated they have had numerous meetings with Tropic Isle
residents, meetings with Mr. Ron Collins who represents the property owners who live
closest to the property sent Mr. Ron Hoggard an email expressing their support for what
they are asking for tonight and another reason that the applicant is requesting that this be
pushed back is because he is going to be out of town and out of respect for representation
of his clients he wants to be at all hearings. Based on the last SPRAB hearing, Mr. Lynne
stated they are down to resolving one issue; on the northwest corner the City views this as
the gateway to this part of the city on Linton Boulevard and there was a bank building
planned for that site and SPRAB asked that they come back and reconfigure that
particular corner parcel and how that worked with parking. Mr. Lynne stated based on
SPRAB's schedule and the Commission's schedule they are not going to be able to get
back before the Commission by May 5, 2013 which is under the SAD code 180 days
from the first reading. Mr. Lynne stated they anticipate going before SPRAB May 8,
2013 and then come before the City Commission on May 21, 2013. Therefore, Mr.
Lynne requests that the Commission grant the waiver from the 180 day limitation and
grant them until the second reading in July 2013 to come back to the Commission. Mr.
Lynne stated they do anticipate coming back earlier than July; however, they would like
the buffer room in an abundance of caution.
Mayor Glickstein stated if anyone from the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the waiver request for Delray Place, to please come forward at
this time.
Christina Morrison, 2809 Florida Boulevard 0207, Delray Beach, FL
33483 stated the developer has met with the neighbors numerous times and agrees with
the neighbors that this should be extended for this project so that the developer can finish
UP.
At this point, there being no one else from the public who wished to
address the Commission, the public hearing was closed.
There was no rebuttal or cross - examination.
Mr. Jacquet stated he was originally the one that made a motion to extend
the time on this for April 3, 2012 six (6) months until October 3, 2012. He stated in
August 2012 and it was anticipated that it would be done by September 7, 2012. Mr.
Jacquet stated the Commission came back November 6, 2012 and there was supposed to
be a second reading on December 11, 2012. He stated he understands the crunch of time
with SPRAB needing to do their job and the May 5 '11 deadline. Mr. Jacquet asked if those
extensions had been in line with what we are doing now or was that something
completely different.
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Mr. Lynne stated before he was involved with the project prior to the April
2012 hearing at which point a Commissioner suggested the project go to SAD similar to
how it was suggested this evening for that other parcel. He stated a conceptual site plan
may be developed but a site plan is not prepared to submit and because SAD requires that
you submit a site plan and this takes time. Mr. Lynne stated the City said within six (6)
months you need to come back with your plan and submit within six (6) months. Mr.
Lynne stated the record is clear in the minutes that by six (6) months from April which is
October they had to submit their complete package for SAD. He stated they thought they
would get there by September 7, 2012 but in an abundance of caution they came before
the Commission in August asking for a cushion of time just in case something happens
just to submit which granted them six (6) months from August. Mr. Lynne stated two
weeks later they submitted their application. Then, Mr. Lynne stated they went to
Planning and Zoning then to first reading in November and second reading in December
and SPRAB is in between. He stated most of the Tropic Isle residents are very
comfortable but the ones that live closest felt that their specific needs were not being
heard. Mr. Lynne stated they went to SPRAB and the Board did not recommend
approval. Mr. Lynne stated they took a denial and not knowing what to do in the SAD
process they filed an appeal the next day to preserve their rights and asked the City
Attorney about the process and how do they fix this. Mr. Lynne stated the suggestion
was to go back to SPRAB and ask for them to reconsider the denial and move forward.
Mr. Lynne stated the applicant applied for reconsideration from SPRAB and they had to
ask for a continuance of the December 11, 2012 reading to January 3, 2013 at that time
because it was a noticed hearing and then the applicant requested that it was deferred to
May 5, 2013 as determined by the timeframe set forth in the LDRs. Mr. Lynne stated the
extension of the second reading the first time until May is because the SAD ordinance
states you have 180 days from first reading to second reading. Mr. Lynne stated to get
the plans back to SPRAB and before the City Commission it would be May 7, 2013 at the
earliest.
Mr. Jacquet stated if Mr. Lynne could come back much sooner and the
Commission gives them two (2) months is that something that could derail the project
where they could not get in front of SPRAB in time to come back. Mr. Lynne stated they
are asking for two (2) months not six (6) months. Mr. Lynne stated they are asking for
the second meeting in July which is two (2) months. The City Attorney stated staff put
July 18, 2013 in the Board Order two months from when it would have expired in May.
The City Attorney briefly reviewed the Board Order with the Commission
who made findings according to their consensus (attached hereto is a copy and made an
official part of the minutes).
Mr. Frankel moved to adopt the Board Order approving the waiver
request, seconded by Mr. Jacquet. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs.
Gray -- Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr.
Frankel — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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10.D.1. DEFERMENT REQUEST: DELRAY PLACE: Consider a request to
defer the second reading of Ordinance No. 41 -12 to no later than the second City
Commission meeting in July 2013 (tentatively July 16, 2013), pertaining to the rezoning
of Delray Place, a proposed commercial shopping center located at 1801 and 1845 South
Federal Highway.
Mr. Frankel moved to defer Ordinance No. 41 -12, seconded by Mr.
Jacquet. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Glickstein -- Yes; Mrs.
Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes. Said motion to
defer Ordinance No. 41 -12 passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.E. CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST/ BREATHE RESTAURANT:
Consider approval of a conditional use request to Land Development Regulations (LDR)
4.3.3 (VV)(2)(a), "24 -Hour or Late Night Businesses ", to permit Breathe Restaurant to
establish a 24 -hour or late night business for an existing restaurant located at 401 West
Atlantic Avenue. (Quasi - Judicial Hearing)
Mayor Glickstein asked the Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. Mr. Frankel stated he received a telephone call and spoke to the owner,
and was also present at the DDA meeting last week when this was discussed. Mrs.
Petrolia stated she spoke to the owner. Mrs. Gray stated she spoke to the owner. Mr.
Jacquet stated he spoke to the owner and has eaten at that restaurant. Mayor Glickstein
stated the owner called him today and he told him he did not want to have an ex parte
communication with him.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, entered the
Planning and Zoning Department project file #2013 -103 into the record.
Mr. Dorling stated this is a conditional use request to establish a 24 -hour
or late night business for an existing restaurant named Breathe at 401 West Atlantic
Avenue. He stated the project is part of Atlantic Grove and the Breathe Restaurant is
located in the 3 -story building with commercial on the ground floor, office on the second
floor and residential on the third floor. Mr. Dorling stated Breathe Restaurant occupied
this space in 2011 and was previously Saki Restaurant and the request is to extend the
operating hours from midnight to 2:00 a.m. seven days a week. He stated the way the
Code is written is it is from the entire property boundary the blue line gives you 300 feet
from the actual space; the 300 foot piece from the outside of the property line gets you
into the R -1 -A and hence the requirement for conditional use approval.
At its meeting of March 18, 2013, the Planning and Zoning Board made a
recommendation with a 3 to 1 vote subject to conditions 1 -5 in the staff report. Mr.
Dorling stated there was significant discussion whether this operated as per staff's
definition of restaurant. Mr. Dorling stated the City's definition of restaurant requires
that full service meals be provided at all times of operation. He stated there was concern
that it potentially could be a bar. Mr. Dorling stated the City has a 750 foot separation
between bars so in this location it could not operate as a bar. One of the conditions was
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that we provide evidence that they are a bar and that evidence has been provided as an
affidavit in the last page of the backup material. Mr. Dorling stated the concern at the
Planning and Zoning level and at some of the other boards was that some of their social
media sites and comments on those sites would potentially support something other than
a meaning or definition of restaurants. He stated that the kitchen stays open late but there
are a few more items on the dinner menu and the City's definition of restaurant requires
the full dinner to be operating and in some of their social media sites there is a $5.00
cover before midnight. Mr. Dorling stated their security plan talks about two security
persons checking ID's at the door usually that is not a function of a restaurant. However,
Mr. Darling stated they have provided that affidavit verifying that they do and will meet
the City's definition subject to the other conditions.
At its meeting of March 11, 2013, the Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval with a 3 to 1 vote. The Board had concerns with lighting in the
parking lot and staff did a CPTED review and that same concem was not raised at that
level. At its meeting of March 13, 2013, the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition
(WARC) considered the subject request at its March 13, 2013 meeting and they did not
express any specific concerns. The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
considered the subject property at its March 14, 2013 meeting and recommended
approval subject to approval by the Condo Board and meeting the conditions of the P &Z
Board Staff Report including verification that they are operating as a restaurant. At its
meeting of March 20, 2013, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) reviewed and a
recommendation of approval was made to the City Commission subject to the same
conditions that identified 1 -5.
Mayor Glickstein stated aside from a Code Enforcement citation can the
City revoke the approval to operate as requested. In response, Mr. Dorling stated he is
not sure of the CRA's role in that but the same 'issue could be addressed on two issues;
the Code Enforcement and from a deed restriction perspective.
The City Attorney stated Code Enforcement should notify the property
owner placing them on notice that they have a tenant in violation. Mayor Glickstein
stated the City is relying on representations in the affidavit and if the affidavit proved to
be false can they revoke the approval. The City Attorney stated there are certain things
the City would have to follow in order to revoke the approval. The City Attorney stated
from past experience the City would probably go to the property owner and go through
Code Enforcement and start the liens notifying them that they are not in compliance.
Jay Huebner Planner representing the applicant, stated this came
about through Code Enforcement to begin with and Mr. Hammad owns the property. Mr.
Huebner stated when Mr. Hammad bought out the property and he got a license to
operate the restaurant until 2:00 a.m. However, Code Enforcement informed him that he
was in violation. Mr. Huebner stated they are asking to stay open between 12:00 and
2:00 a.m. He stated went to the Condo Board and got their approval saying that they
have approved the operation of this restaurant until 2:00 a.m. Mr. Huebner stated there
was several discussions about loud noise and noted there is a noise ordinance that is also
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coming out; there is no live bands at this restaurant; their access is on Atlantic Avenue;
the condo building is retail on the first floor; office space on the second floor; and the
residential is on the third floor so there is a buffer between this establishment and the
resident on the third floor. The restaurant is a full menu restaurant and is fully
operational until when they close. Mr. Huebner stated this item has been heard and
approved by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the West Atlantic
Redevelopment Coalition (WARC), the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the
Historic Preservation Board (HPB), and the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Hubner
stated being four blocks west of Swinton Avenue it is difficult to compete with the other
restaurants in the downtown area. Mr. Hammad has a Mediterranean international feel to
his restaurant and tries to draw crowds by having live entertainment within the restaurant.
From a security point of view, Mr. Hammad met with the Police Department early on and
received direction on what to do and all the appropriate measures have been put into
place.
Mike Hammad, owner of Breathe Restaurant (has been in Delray
Beach for 20 years), and the previous business the Saki Lounge was open for 3 years
until 2:00 a.m. and he applied from 11:00 p.m. — 2:00 a.m. on his occupational license.
Mr. Hammad stated 11/2 years later the Code Enforcement Board requested that he
comply within seven (7) days. He stated he hired a planner and a lawyer to bring the
deed up -to -date. He stated for an ordinary person to do this is not fair and if the zoning
people made a mistake from the beginning they should have asked him before he invested
a dollar in this building. Mr. Hammad stated this is a $2.5 million project and he has lost
$750,000 to stay open.
Mayor Glickstein stated if anyone from the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the conditional use request, to please come forward at this time.
Carol Anderson, 1441 East Bexley Park Drive, Delray Beach, FL
33445, stated she had a wonderful time at the restaurant and they were serving food until
10:30 p.m. Ms. Anderson stated this restaurant is an asset to the neighborhood and the
city.
Jamil McKlein 129 S.E. 7t11 Avenue Delray Beach FL 33483 stated he
is soon to be a new business owner in Delray and it has been approximately 5 years
where it has been zoned as one place. Mr. McKlein stated he is opening a new
boxing /fitness gym to the City of Delray Beach. He stated there are zoning issues
throughout the city and this is something that needs to be addressed.
Patricia Clem, Physician in Boca and resident of Delray Beach,
supports the restaurant and stated she has been there on numerous occasions for lunch,
dinner, and after hour meals.
For clarification, Mr. Dorling stated the Saki Lounge established
themselves in 2005 and they were told that they needed to get the same conditional use.
He stated they did submit that and the application was not complete and was returned to
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the applicant. In 2006, Mr. Darling stated that applicant never came back to the City.
Mr. Dorling stated Mr. Hammad came into the City and got an occupational license from
the Building Department and it did have hours of operation on it and there was a note put
on there that operation after 12 needed to get Planning and Zoning approval but the
applicant did not come in. Mr. Dorling stated the Police talked with him and he then
came in the Planning and Zoning office and staff has expedited it for him. Mr. Dorling
stated the other people were operating until 2:00 a.m. and staff has noted there is a history
that is not problematic.
Brief discussion between Mr. Dorling and Mrs. Gray followed.
Mrs. Gray asked if there has been any type of instances at this location. In
response, Chief Strianese stated there was one call for service in 11/2 years.
Mrs. Gray stated she supports this restaurant being open until 2:00 a.m.
Mr. Jacquet urged the Commission to support this business because he
stated if we want to see the development in Delray Beach this is the type of business we
need to be encouraging especially for West Atlantic Avenue.
Mr. Frankel stated there is one other restaurant in Delray besides this one
that charges a cover charge and noted he is trying to fit this in the definition of a
restaurant. Mr. Jacquet stated competition with east downtown is fierce and feels that the
hookah and themed nights is a way for the owner to attract people to his restaurant. Mr.
Jacquet stated in order to attract people there you need to have something more than just
great food.
Mrs. Petrolia stated she believes the owner is operating as a restaurant and
concurs with comments expressed by Commissioner Jacquet where it is difficult for the
owner to attract certain clientele. Mrs. Petrolia stated when you go to a dinner theatre
you are eating dinner and have to pay a cover to get in there too. She stated there is some
entertainment involved here too and feels that is the difference.
Mr. Jacquet moved to adopt the Board Order subject to the conditions
attached to Exhibit "A ", seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — No; Mrs. Gray -- Yes;
Mayor Glickstein — Yes. Said motion was approved with a 4 to 1 vote, Commissioner
Frankel dissenting.
IO.F. RECENT NOTICE OF AUDIT REGARDING COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FUNDING (ADDENDUM)
Mayor Glickstein stated he welcomes the transparency and any
opportunity to talk about what the City does here. The State's Audit Committee should
know that they will have the City's full cooperation. Mayor Glickstein stated as Mayor
he has a duty as steward and defender of the City's cultural and economic drivers and
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believes the Arts Garage to be a worthy non- profit economic driver. Mayor Glickstein
stated he fully supports the CRA and its Board in their support of this evolving and
relevant organization. Mayor Glickstein read a brief statement into the record.
Mayor Glickstein stated with regard to the lobbying contract there is an
inherent conflict of interest and requests information on that contract by the next
Commission meeting.
The City Attorney asked for direction from the Commission on the public
record's request and the letter to Senator Abruzzo and Senator Clemens stating that the
City is going to be open and available for comment. The City Attorney stated staff can
draft something for the Mayor's signature.
It was the consensus of the Commission to direct the City Attorney to
draft a letter to Senator Abruzzo and Senator Clemons stating that the City is open and
available for comment and bring those back before the City Commission at the next
meeting and that the Mayor review before the letters are sent out.
13. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS.
D.A. City Manager
With regard to Mr. MacNamee's comments regarding transparency, the
City Manager stated he will be looking at how the City does business in general and all
the actions that we do are subject to the highest standards of ethics and that they will
stand scrutiny under any condition.
Secondly, with regard to the consultant issue, the City Manager stated the
City has an exceedingly talented staff; however, they cannot do everything. The City
Manager stated consultants are a way that we can supplement our talents and abilities.
He stated consultants are used for a specific task that exceed staff's abilities and is a way
to help staff help the Commission to make better decisions.
The City Manager congratulated Mayor Glickstein, Commissioner
Petrolia, and Commissioner Adam Frankel on his re- election and he looks forward to
working with the City Commission.
Mayor Glickstein stated in addition to the transparency the public records
requests are critically important. Mayor Glickstein stated in responding to public records
requests he would like to see the City provide more information rather than trying to be
limiting in the information because it immediately engenders suspicion and innuendo
when that information is not forthcoming.
U.B. City Attorney
The City Attorney stated the proposed sober house legislation did pass the
Senate Committee and staff might have to make some modifications to it. The City
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Attorney stated the City lobbyist is recommending that the City look at more of a registry
rather than a license.
O.C. City Commission
U.C.I. Mr. Frankel
Mr. Frankel apologized to Mr. Chapman for not including him on the
email from Mr. Warner about the master calendar. Mr. Frankel stated the Chamber of
Commerce used to have a website where you could go to the calendar and knew
everything that was going on. He stated there needs to be one place where everyone can
go to see what is happening in the city.
Secondly, Mr. Frankel stated he has heard complaints from the downtown
merchants and restaurateurs about closing the streets during events and festivals
particularly in season. He stated the merchants and restaurateurs are not happy and
suggested that this be discussed at a Workshop meeting.
13.C.2. Mrs. Gray
Mrs. Gray requested an update or information regarding the Delray Beach
Sports Exhibitors because they had an issue last Sunday. She stated they have been
playing football by one of the City parks on S.W. 10th Avenue next to Pine Grove
Elementary School for about two months and they have outgrown their expectations of
what is going on. Mrs. Gray stated there was between 400 -600 people there and they are
going to need help with policing. She stated the City does not want to shut them down as
what happened on Sunday so she would like to know if everyone can work together to
find a solution to this because this helps keep the kids off the streets and they are doing
something constructive.
The City Manager stated staff is already working with them and he has the
assurance of the Chief of Police that staff will get them permitted properly and deal with
the parking issues that the neighborhood has incurred over the past couple of weeks. The
City Manager stated the activity will be able to continue and it will be properly policed
with minimal impact on the neighborhood. Mrs. Gray asked who would be responsible
for obtaining a permit. The City Manager stated there is an organizer who has been in
contact with the Police Chief regarding the permit. The City Manager explained that
there were some minor incidences but nothing of any consequence with the primary
organizers. Furthermore, the City Manager stated with 400 people in attendance there
were only two people who were arrested and that had nothing to do with the sporting
activity.
Mr. Jacquet stated that was in a span of over a two month period. The
City Manager reiterated that it has been a relatively event -free activity other than the core
activity. Mr. Jacquet stated this program is very positive for the youth.
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13.C.3. Mrs. Petrolia
Mrs. Petrolia stated she has talked to many people who have wondered
why the City's beach cabana contract was renewed without a bid process. In 2012, the
City Manager apparently without the approval of the Commission unilaterally exercised
an option to extend that existing contract for an additional three years at $170,000. Mrs.
Petrolia asked for the consensus of the Commission to place the beach cabana contract on
the next regular meeting agenda so the Commission can consider their options on the
agreement on a go forward basis.
Mayor Glickstein stated he would like to see this discussed at a Special
meeting or a Workshop meeting which is really focusing on the City's local rules
regarding procurement in general which would mean an inventory of all the City's
contracts in particular the ones that are on automatic renewal. He stated there are a
number of contracts that are long overdue for re- bidding and stated the one contract that
Commissioner Petrolia is speaking about in particular since it is revenue generating and
not an expense that it be part of that discussion.
13.C.4. Mr. Jacquet
Mr. Jacquet welcomed the new City Manager.
Secondly, Mr. Jacquet stated this past Saturday 50 bike riders took a quick
tour of Delray Beach starting in front of City Hall rode down and MLK Drive to N.W.
12th Avenue and went across to S.W. 12th on 10"' on Swinton Avenue. They toured the
Sandy House and made their way through the Osceola Park neighborhood across the
bridge on Linton Boulevard to A -1 -A and went down Atlantic Avenue and ended at
Veteran's Park. He encouraged everyone to stay active and they will be having this
again soon.
13.C.5. Mayor Glickstein
Mayor Glickstein commented about the email regarding Bexley Park and
stated he spoke to the City Attorney about this and what the legality of this is and that the
City does not really have standing to intervene. However, Mayor Glickstein stated the
reason he is commenting on this is because this was an RFP where the City selected the
builder and there are construction defects which are in litigation now. He stated there are
a lot of first responders, teachers, and City employees that live in Bexley Park and he
would be happy to sign a letter to the builder that the City's expectations were different
than what we are seeing and there are many unhappy residents. Mayor Glickstein stated
the builder has a higher responsibility to respond than a smaller company. It was the
consensus of the Commission to support Mayor Glickstein's recommendation.
Secondly, Mayor Glickstein stated at the Organizational meeting the
Commission discussed the Goal Setting and supports Commissioner Frankel,
Commissioner Gray, and Commissioner Jacquet regarding the productivity of that Goal
Setting. Mayor Glickstein stated he has reservations because the City has no contract
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with the facilitator and is uncomfortable that there is no defined scope of work in terms of
what this is supposed to be. Mayor Glickstein stated in talking with the City Attorney he
hopes that can be worked out although the number that he heard is approximately
$15,000 and questions whether or not this facilitator is really needed at this expense
especially since the City of Delray Beach is on the heels of a Visions 2020 process by
which we will see the results of that within the next month. Mayor Glickstein stated if
the City is looking to set goals before seeing the outcome of that he feels this may be
putting the cart before the horse in terms of what the people of the city are looking for.
Lastly, Mayor Glickstein stated there has been a lot of discussion about re-
establishing the City's Town Hall meetings which were done away with. Mayor
Glickstein stated he would like to see something scheduled the mid part of May which
would also reflect the Visions 2020 Plan.
Mrs. Gray stated this meeting with Lyle Sumek is very important for the
City and agrees that Visions 2020 Plan has addressed some of the issues that came from
the community which came from a small group of people which was guided in that. She
stated the Goal Setting is very important and is useful. Mrs. Gray stated the Commission
planned this a year ago and feels they should still go through it. After brief discussion,
Mayor Glickstein stated he is not suggesting that the Commission do away with Goal
Setting; however, he expressed concern over the timing and he would like to see specific
information on what the expectations of the facilitator are.
Mr. Frankel stated he is still in favor of the meeting with Lyle Sumek.
With regard to the proposal to reinstitute the Town Hall meetings, Mr. Frankel suggested
having one or two a week in each community meeting versus once or twice a year.
Mayor Glickstein stated with regard to the Goal Setting the facilitator has
already met with Department Heads and the Commission is scheduled to meet April 15,
2013. The City Attorney stated there is a draft agreement in place and asked if the
Commission would like him to bring the agreement before them at the next Workshop
meeting with the same fee of $200/hr. and noted there is a scope of work in it. The City
Attorney asked the Commission if they would like staff to bring this forward as a special
item so they could vote to approve it or do they just want to give direction at that time.
Mr. Glickstein suggested deferring to staff to finalize the contract.
Mr. Jacquet agrees with comments expressed by Commissioner Frankel
that the Commission take it to the people and go to different neighborhoods because he
feels that by holding the Town Hall meetings at one place such as Old School Square the
Commission will see the same faces.
After brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to proceed
with the Goal Setting meeting on April 15, 2013 subject to what they see in the
agreement.
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There being no further business, Mayor Glickstein declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
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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 Regular City Commission Meeting held
on April 2, 2013, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City
Commission on May 7, 2013.
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IN THE CITY COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH; FLORIDA
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FOR BREATHE. RESTAURANT
AT 401 WEST ATLANTIC.
ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION.
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
1.. This conditional Use request has come before the City Commission on
April 2, 2013. This conditional use. request is to; establish, a 24 -hour or late night
business for Breathe Restaurant located at 441 West Atlantic Avenue.
2. • The City staff, applicant; and other persons have presented documentary
evidence: and testimony to the City Commission' pertaining; to the conditional use
request for Breathe Restaurant, Ali of the evidence is a part of the record in this case.
Findings that are required pursuant to L.D.R. 8ection.3.1.1:are made in Sections I and 11
below-
1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
a. Comprehensive Plan — Housing Element Policy A -11:3: This objective
requires the City shall consider the effect.that the proposal will have. on the stability of
nearby neighborhoods. Factors such as noise odors dust, traffic volumes and
circulation patterns shall be reviewed in terms of their potential to negatively impact the;
safety, habitability and stability of residential areas. If it is determined that a. proposed
development will result in a degradation of any neighlJOrhovd, the project shall be
modified accordingly or "denied.
Is this policy met?
Yes 4 No 1
b. Future Land Use Map: The resulting use of land or structures' must be
allowed in the zoning, district within which the land is situated and said zoning must b.e
consistent, with the applicable land use designation as shown on the Future Land Use
1
City Commission Meeting on April 2, 2093; Item 90.E. (formerly Item 90.113)
Map. The subject property has a Future Land Use: Map designation of General
Commercial (GC): and is .zoned Planned Commercial (PC):
Future! Land Use Is project's proposed location consistent with the
Future Land Use Map?
Yes 5• No 0
C. Concurrence: Facilities which are provided by or through; the City
shall be provided to new development concurrent: with issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. These facilities shall be provided pursuant to Levels. of Service °'established;
within the Comprehensive Plan'.
Concurrency, as. defined pursuant 'to Objective ;B 7.2 of the Land Use
the Comprehensive Plan must be friet and a determination made that the publ c facility
needs of the requested Land use and/or development application will not exceed the
ability of the City to fund and provide, or to require the provision of, needed capital
improvements for the following areas:
Are the concurrency requirements. met as respect to water, .sewer,
drainage, streets and traffic, parka open space, solid waste and
,schools?
Yes 5 No 0.
d, Consistency_: Wilf the granting of the conditional use be consistent with
,and further: the goals and policies Of the Comprehensive. Plan?
Yes 5 No 0
IL LDR REQUIREMENTS.
a, Section 2'.4.5(E)(5) requires certain findings: The conditional use will
not
'i Have a signifcantly detrimental effect. upon the stability of the
neighborhood within which i-t will be located;,
2. Hinder, development or redevelopment of nearby properties.
2,
City Commission Meeting on April 2,2013; Item 10.E. (formerly Item 10.B)
I
Has this requirement been met?
4 Yes
I No
The City Commission. has applied the Comprehensive Plan and L DR
requirements inexistence at the time 'the: conditional use anplication,was submitted_
4. The City Corrtmission ands there! is ample; and competent substantial
evidence to support its findings in the record .submitted and adopts the facts contained
in the record including but not limited to the staff reports and testimony of witnesses
supporting these findings..
5. Based on the entire record before it, the City Commission approves
denies the conditional use application subject to the conditions attached hereto in
Exhibit "N and, hereby adopts this Order this 2nd day of
4 in favor and 1 opposed.
ATTEST:
Chevelle Nubin
City Clerk
3
2013, by a vote of
in, Mayor
City Commission Meeting on April 2, 2013; [tern 10.E. (formerly [tern 10.13)
EXHIBIT ``A"
Conditions. Related to the Conditional Use Request for Breathe Restaurant:
4. That a WI V or camera ;is installed both outside and. inside, : Mth: a revised floor plsn and
site plan indicating their locations;
2 That;confirmation that security will patrol until IOU a.m, be provided';.
3..: That: confirmation be prgVrded by tie applicant that the consumption of alcoholic
beverages.on the premises, after QO a:m is prohibited;
4: That no music aT outdoor spealte'rs vylll be allowed outside the b0ilding or tenant space;
6. That;any live music:will stop by midnight, on all nights of theweek, anti,
6. That: ther owner provide sufficient evidence that "Breathes operates as a restaurant and
meets the definition of restaurant, during all lours of operation, prior t0, consideration of
the request by the City Gbmmissian.
City Commission Meeting on April 2, 2013; Item 10.E. (formerly Item 10.13)