08-05-2014 Regular Meeting Minutes II
AUGUST 5,2014
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 j
City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Vice Mayor Shelly Petrolia
Commissioner Alson Jacquet
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Deputy Vice Mayor Jordana Jarjura
Mayor Cary Glickstein
Absent- None
Also present were- Terry Stewart, Interim City Manager
Noel Pfeffer, City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Kathleen Gannon.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was
given.
At this point, Mayor Glickstein recognized and commended the heroic
efforts of the City's Ocean Rescue Officers Justin Walton and Sherry Griffith who
assisted with the successful rescue of two individuals clinging to a capsized boat sinking
two miles off the beach with a third individual trapped under the vessel. The medical
team was unable to revive one of the individuals; two were saved by the efforts of the
City's Ocean Rescue Officers who exemplify the professionalism of the many public
safety professionals working for the city.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 3, 2014, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Jacquet -- Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes;
Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. None
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At this point, the Commission moved to Comments and Inquiries on
Agenda and Non-Agenda Items from the City Manager and the Public Immediately
Following Presentations.
6.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries.
The Interim City Manager stated staff has been working on gathering
information on social media policies from other communities and groups. He stated staff
is putting together a draft/revision of the City's current policy which covers only City
employees; it does not cover City Commissioners or any board members. The Interim
City Manager stated staff will be looking to the Florida League of Cities and the Palm
Beach County League of Cities for further guidance on that as well.
Secondly, with regard to a previous concern expressed by Mayor
Glickstein with regard to Committee appointments and removal procedures, the Interim
City Manager stated staff has contacted the League of Cities and looked at other City
processes for appointing and removing appointees. The Interim City Manager stated staff
is compiling the information and will be discussing this with both he and the City
Attorney for the City Commission's review.
The Interim City Manager stated the City has been working with various
organizations as well as some entrepreneurs with respect to the Business Accelerator
Incubator Program. The Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director
have met with the Library and the CRA to review approaches to support for getting their
Incubator Program in place and staff is working to make that happen.
With regard to a concern expressed by Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura
regarding the status of a list of special events, the Interim City Manager stated a list of
events from 2007 through July 2014 is being compiled (i.e. number, location, type, cost
of the event, etc.). The Interim City Manager stated once the fiscal year-end report is
compiled Ms. Davis will forward the report to him and he will share this with the
Commission.
With regard to concerns expressed by Ms. Morrison regarding the historic
district, the Interim City Manager stated the Planning and Zoning staff has met with the
City Manager and discussed the heightened awareness of potential Code Enforcement
issues in historic districts. Staff has provided a copy of the City of West Palm Beach
Chronic Nuisance Ordinance. The Interim City Manager stated Delray's Code
Enforcement is putting together a revision to their service provision profile and he has
asked them to put together a program that will help them manage the historic district sites
much better and not run into the situation that we had before.
With regard to Mr. Smith's presentation on July 21, 2014 Planning and
Zoning Board meeting regarding S.A.F.E.'s twenty-five (25) recommended revisions to
the Land Development Regulations, the Interim City Manager stated these
recommendations have been shared with Treasure Coast Planning and they are revising
the City's downtown LDRs. The Interim City Manager a presentation for the January 14,
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2015 City Commission Workshop meeting has been tentatively scheduled because
January 2015 is the earliest that the S.A.F.E. representatives are available for the
Workshop.
With regard to a previous concern expressed by Dr. Kirson about Special
Activities Districts (SAD's), the Interim City Manager stated Dr. Kirson talked about
Delray Place and he came before the Planning and Zoning Board and Delray Place was
denied as a Special Activities District. The Interim City Manager stated Special
Activities Districts are established per individual projects and most development
regulations are negotiated and put forth by individual ordinance. The Interim City
Manager stated the Planning and Zoning staff has concerns over the consistency and
predictability of projects that utilize the SAD process.
With regard to a previous concern expressed by Deputy Vice Mayor
Jarjura regarding LDR revisions and activating the ground floor heights and activating
the ground floor of buildings, the Interim City Manager stated the Planning and Zoning
staff along with Treasure Coast is paying close attention to the activation of the ground
floor of buildings and the minimum floor to ceiling heights in the downtown LDR
revisions improving the quality of the public ground through enhanced sidewalk widths
and streetscaping is a top priority of the LDR revisions.
With regard to streamlining and making the development review process
more thorough, the Interim City Manager stated the revisions address the project review
process where it pertains to increases in height and density. The Interim City Manager
stated when there is a more consistently applicable set of rules that will help with the
process to a great degree. He stated the request for increased height and density goes
through a bonus review program via the site plan review. The Interim City Manager
stated these revisions also recommend the creation of a Joint Downtown Advisory Board
with representation of the CRA, Pineapple Grove, Main Street, etc.
The Interim City Manager stated currently the LDR revisions are being
presented to the advisory boards. The presentation and the recommendations are
scheduled for August 18, 2014 at the Planning and Zoning Board for discussion only.
The LDR revisions will go back to the Planning and Zoning Board to a Special meeting
September 2014 for recommendations of the City Commission. The Interim City
Manager stated depending on the results of the September Planning and Zoning Board
meeting, staff anticipates a first reading of the revised LDRs at the City Commission
meeting in October 2014.
With regard to an assessment of exempt employees for overtime, the
Interim City Manager stated as late as yesterday the Human Resources Director sent out a
message to the department directors advising them that exempt employees are not eligible
for overtime pay nor are they eligible for compensatory time off in lieu of overtime.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura expressed concern that there are exempt employees working
a significant amount of off-hours (i.e. weekends/paid holidays, and beyond the 8-5)
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because it has been brought up to her and other residents numerous times that there is
abuse at that level. The Interim City Manager stated he will look into this.
With regard to a previous concern expressed by Mr. Frankel regarding the
fundraiser of the Arts Garage, the Interim City Manager stated the City Attorney is
contacting the Arts Garage Board to find out the status and progress of the fundraising.
The Interim City Manager stated Mr. Ganger who is a Member of the
Rising Waters Task Force (a group of concerned citizens that began in 2014 to come up
with recommendations for local actions to reduce the social/environmental economic
impacts of flooding due to extreme rain events,tides, storm surge and sea-level rise.
The Interim City Manager stated the City Commission's comments and
suggestions at the January 2014 Workshop meeting are considered the genesis of the
Rising Waters Task Force; the Task Force has met five (5) times in the city and the
Sustainability Officer has been serving as the City's liaison to the Task Force in
providing technical assistance to them.. The Interim City Manager stated the Task Force
plans to present a report with their recommendations to the City Commission in April
2015 and their next meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2014 at the Environmental
Services Department.
The Interim City Manager stated the City has invited All Aboard Florida
to a September 2014 City Commission Workshop meeting so that in depth discussion
with them and the City Commission can take place.
With regard to concerns expressed by Castillo and Mr. Humanik, the
Interim City Manager stated staff presented a comprehensive review of the potential
parking management fund in January which included a fee-based component. Staff will
go back to the City Commission to present a fee-based parking program and seek
direction on implementation.
With regard to Mr. Knight's suggestion about having a change machine
for the parking meters, the Interim City Manager stated staff is researching options and
currently a budget of approximately $10,000 should be sufficient to purchase and install
such machines. The Interim City Manager these change machines are needed and he will
follow up with staff regarding this.
With regard to Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura's previous suggestion about
getting sidewalks on A-1-A, the Interim City Manager stated staff has contacted FDOT
but does not have a definitive answer at this time. However, the Interim City Manager
stated staff will follow-up and get back to the Commission once a determination is made.
The Interim City Manager stated the Police policy over parking prohibits
parking if there are "No Parking" signs. The Interim City Manager stated moving
forward the City will be reviewing/updating its current policy for installation of "No
Parking" signs. He stated "No Parking' sign installations will be halted until this review
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is complete. The Interim City Manager informed the Commission that there is some
discussion that the City is doing this in violation of the current traffic code on signs. The
Interim City Manager stated people are interpreting that it has to have a traffic study
before putting up a "No Parking" sign but this is not accurate. Staff will come back to
the City Commission with a recommendation.
The Interim City Manager stated Republic is not doing any garbage
service in the city but it appears that the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) hired Republic to
service recycling containers in public places that are located in approved areas which are
provided for by SWA. The Interim City Manager stated the City has not documented any
activity on Swinton Avenue by Republic and he believes the area where this was reported
having been seen is close to a County area.
The Interim City Manager stated Deputy Vice Mayor Jar ura previously
spoke about the blitz of historic resources and Mayor Glickstein's expressed concern
about Code Enforcement and priorities, the Interim City Manager stated this relates to the
same issue staff is working on comprehensive redeployment of Code Enforcement. The
Interim City Manager stated one of the terms that will commence as of August 11, 2014
is a full scale blitz with each historic district to identify and catalog properties that need
attention. He stated once staff has done this, they will work with the property owners to
gain compliance or issue violations if necessary. The Interim City Manager stated he will
be bringing some recommendations forward to the City Commission about how to make
the City's enforcement more reliable.
6.5. From the Public.
6.13.1. Dr. Victor Kirson, D.D.S., 2050 Alta Meadows Lane 42110, Delray
Beach FL 33444 President of the Board of Directors of Tierra Verde at Delray
Beach and Member of the Alliance commented about Item 9.C., Settlement, Release
and Non-Disclosure Agreement/Vincent Gray. In his opinion, Mr. Gray does not do
anything wrong or say anything wrong, be gives no slack to anyone who violates the law,
and if the law is violated he hangs in there until it is proven right.
6.8.2. Jim Smith, 1225 South Ocean Boulevard, Delrav Beach, FL 33483
(Chairman of S.A.F.E.), stated this past Sunday and yesterday at a meeting that S.A.F.E.
President Charlie Bonfield and he had with Metropolitan Planning Organization
Location West Palm Beach Executive Director Nick Uhren and tonight S.A.F.E.
announces its full support for All Aboard Florida and its commitment to a sealed corridor
as recommended by the FRA and enriched by FDOT. Mr. Smith stated a sealed corridor
means that there will be quiet zones at a reasonable cost for municipalities and there will
no longer be fatalities at intersections.
6.8.3. Betly Goodman 930 S.W. 111h Terrace Delray Beach FL 33444
cornrnented about the overgrown grass at 8h and I Ot (west of Spady) and asked
that the City cut the grass area while they cut the retention pond.
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6.8.4. K.C. Traylor, Palm City, Florida, Florida "Not" All Aboard, stated
with regard to the safety of the high-sealed corridors; there are 236 crossings between
Miami and St. Lucie County; 114 of those are in Palm Beach County but only 19 of those
crossings will meet the sealed corridor requirements. Ms. Traylor invited everyone to an
informational forum about the All Aboard Florida Project and stated they will be hosting
this at the Delray Beach Public Library on August 23, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Ms. Traylor stated she spoke with the Transportation Manager from Tri-Rail in regards to
Tri-Rail moving to the FEC line and freight traffic moving to the CSX line. She stated
All Aboard Florida will use the FEC corridor that bisects downtown Delray Beach and
Tri-Rail currently uses the CSX lines mainly west of I-95. Ms. Traylor stated CSX and
FEC have yet to reach an agreement even though two connector lines (one in Miami and
one in West Palm Beach)has been appropriated and is planned through FDOT in the next
three (3) years. However, if the agreement does come to fruition some freight will
remain on FEC line to service some of the customers along this line. Ms. Traylor stated
in addition to the 32 high-speed All Aboard Florida trains there will be 24-26 tri-rail
trains so there will be approximately 56-58 trains traveling through Delray Beach daily
plus freight. Ms. Traylor stated to date Tri-Rail does not have an official agreement with
FEC to gain official access to their corridor. Ms. Traylor stated until an access agreement
is signed, Tri-Rail cannot project the amount of money needed from the communities to
see if they can even afford to add this service.
6.13.5. Allen Rossin,Attorney speaking on behalf of Ralph Phillips re2ardin�
Item 9.C., stated Mr. Phillips is an Assistant retired Chief with the City of Delray Beach
Police Department serving with distinction and honor throughout his 29 years. Mr.
Rossin stated the allegations against Mr. Phillips all relate to his conduct as an Assistant
Chief and this investigation has been ongoing for several years. Mr. Rossin stated while
the City provided defense to itself and Chief Strianese, it has refused to provide a defense
to retired Assistant Chief Phillips for any of his legal fees which he has paid out of his
own pocket. Mr. Rossin stated they have filed a cross claim seeking reimbursement over
his legal fees. Mr. Rossin stated this right of reimbursement is based upon long
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established common law principles which requires that a governmental agency must
reimburse its employees for claims based upon and rising out of their duties even if it
does agree with those actions. In addition, Mr. Rossin stated it is also based upon Florida
Statutes Section 111.07 which provides for reimbursement to an employee of any
governmental entity. In addition, he commented about a 4a' District Court of Appeals
case which governs the jurisdiction and in that case the City is required mandate about
the 4b DCA to pay for the City's, Mayor's, and Attorney's fees in that case. Mr. Phillips
has provided to the Cozninission a packet which sets forth the allegations which he
requests the City to review before making any approval.
6.B.6. Chuck Ridley, 210 N.W. 2'd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, stated
Delray Beach has had a tough relationship within the African-American community and
its Police Department and as African-Americans progress up the ranks it would reach the
rank of Captain and the African-American believes the position that they were seeking
comes back into play. Mr. Ridley stated many citizens who live in the
northwest/southwest sections are seeking answers to what appears to be unfair process
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and he urged City Commission to look into this to see if this is unfair and whether or not
the community's perceptions are wrong.
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6.13.7. Alan Schlossberg, 200 MacFarlane Drive #N-502, Delray Beach, FL
33483, stated he is disappointed in S.A.F.E. for taking such a narrow position about the
trains and the traffic this will create in Delray Beach. Mr. Schlossberg read a poem into
the record and urged the Commission to consider a resolution and hold a Workshop
meeting to discuss the pros and cons with regard to All Aboard Florida.
6.13.8. Dr. Josh Smith, 3616 Avenue De Gien, Delray Beach, FL 33445,
commented about Sober Houses and stated he understands that it makes it extremely
difficult for City departments to be effectively counter the types of things that go on
there. Dr. Smith stated there is a phenomenal amount of cash involved that probably
holds a significant factor with regard to the difficulty that the City and County is
attempting to deal with sober houses. He stated Code Enforcement and the Police
Department are extremely frustrated as well. Dr. Smith requested that the Code
Enforcement Department and Police Department re-review their policies to ensure that
there are no loops holes that can be exploited in dealing with this.
6.11.9. Pauline Moody, 609 S.W. 8th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444,
thanked Mr. Stewart for addressing her comments from the Iast meeting regarding the
hiring of Republic to do the City's recycling.
Secondly, Ms. Moody commented about Mr. Gray's settlement and asked
why Item 9.C. is on the Agenda.
6.11.10. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, Delray Beach, FL 33445, commented
about the trains and suggested that the City do a trial run through the city on both sides of
the railroad tracks and produce a schedule with tracks and shutdowns so that the City can
actually see it before agreeing to it.
6.13.11. Jim Knight, 10 S.E. I't Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, thanked
everyone for getting involved for Children in Need event and stated it was a great
turnout.
At this point, Commissioner Jacquet recognized a student present this
evening whose parents grew up here but are currently in New Jersey; a 10th grader gifted
student who is part of the Model Congress Program which is the Legislative Program
from Memorial High School in New Jersey.
7. AGENDA APPROVAL.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura requested that Item S.B., Increase Spending
Limit/Classic Auto Collision be moved to the regular agenda as Item 9.A.A., Item S.D.,
Increase Spending Limit/Hector Turf, be moved to the regular agenda as Item
9.A.A.A., and Item S.C., Increase Spending Limit/Southeast Truck Specialist be moved
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to the regular agenda as Item.9.A.A.A.A.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Agenda as amended, seconded by Vice
Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel — Yes;
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Mrs. Petrolia — Yes; Mr.
Jacquet—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval.
8.A. ON-LINE AUCTION WEBSITEI GOVDEALS.COM: Approve the
sale of assets with an estimated market value greater than $10,000.00 through the on-line
auction website GovDeals.com. This is in compliance with Code of Ordinances, Chapter
36, Section 36.08 (C), "Disposal of Non-Real Property; Market Value Greater than Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)". Funding is available from 501-3311-591-34.90 (Garage
Fund: Other Contractual Service).
S.B. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS ITEM 9.A.A.
S.C. TINS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS ITEM 9.A.A.A.A.
8.D. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS ITEM 9.A.A.A.
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S.E. PROJECT AGREEMENT/FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/CLEAN VESSEL ACT GRANT
PROGRAM: Approve a Project Agreement between Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the City of Delray Beach for the Clean Vessel Act Grant
Program for reimbursable funding in the amount of $10,959.36 for maintenance and
repairs at the Municipal Marina.
8.F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT/INTERIM CITY MANAGER TERRANCE STEWART: Approve
the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Interim City Manager Terrance
Stewart to extend the term of the agreement in order to allow sufficient time for the City
Manager recruitment.
8.G. PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Water Professionals Month—August 2014
S.H. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACTIONS: Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development Boards
for the period July 14, 2014 through July 25, 2014.
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AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Bid award to Pro Courts (Bid No. 2014-31) in the amount of
$31,818.00 for the resurfacing of seven (7) Har-Tru clay courts at
the Swim and Tennis Club and six (6) Hydroblend clay courts at
the Tennis Center. This is in accordance with Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 36.03 (A), "Acquisitions of Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($25,000.00) or Greater". Funding is available from 334-
4145-572-46.90 (General Construction Fund: Repair &
Maintenance Services/Other Repair/Maintenance Costs).
2. Purchase award to Garber Chevrolet (FSA Contract #13-210904)
in the amount of$40,206.00 for two (2) replacement vehicles that
have exceeded their life expectancy, reached life-to-date repair
costs at or beyond 100% of their original cost, and have accrued
excessive mileage, beyond 100,000 miles. This award is in
compliance with Chapter 36, Section 36.02(C)(7)(a), "Utilization
of Other Governmental Entities' Contract". Funding is available
from 501-3312-591-64.20 (Garage Fund:
Machinery/Equipment/Automotive).
8.J. LETTER OF SUPPORTIJUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FUND: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of funding allocations for
Countywide Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)funds for FY 2015. (ADDENDUM)
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended, seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice Mayor
Petrolia— Yes; Mr. Jacquet— Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA:
9.A.A. INCREASE SPENDING LIMITICLASSIC AUTO COLLISION:
Approve an increase to the spending limit for Classic Auto Collision to $45,000.00 for
repairs to the City's vehicles. This purchase award is in compliance with Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.03 (B), "Multiple Acquisitions From Vendor
Exceeding Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in Any Fiscal Year". Funding is
available from 501-3311-591-52.52 (Garage Fund: Operating Supplies/C.G. — Outside
Service).
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura clarified that this is before the Commission
because it exceeds the minimum threshold and it would need retroactive approval. She
stated she is glad that staff is correcting it; however, Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated
whether this is on the Consent or Regular Agenda she feels it should be clearly noted on
the Agenda that items such as these are for retroactive approval. The Interim City
Manager stated the City has had an ongoing issue about purchasing and what the City's
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practices have been in the past. The Interim City Manager stated it was discovered that
there was a lack of reporting tools that would allow staff to find out information they
needed before they went ahead and made an order as to whether or not they would exceed
the amount. The Interim City Manager stated over the last several weeks staff has
worked very hard to put together a set of reporting tools that gives the ability to identify
those areas where there are vendors where the $25,000 amount has been exceeded or
whether there is not an approval to exceed the $25,000. Staff will be coming back to the
Commission to ask for retroactive approval because everything that was supposed to have
been in order to make the purchases has been done except for seeking Commission
approval.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated she appreciates the acknowledgement
that the City is working to comply with the procurement code and any deviations from
that procurement code are going to be brought to the Commission and disclose it.
Vice Mayor Petrolia stated she appreciates that the Interim City Manager
is bringing these things before the City Commission. She expressed concern that the City
of Delray Beach has experienced an unusually high number (more than 30) of truck
accidents resulting in body repair shops.and asked where the accidents are happening and
are these City vehicles or Police Department vehicles. The Interim City Manager stated
staff will get a response for Vice Mayor Petrolia and noted that he will be advertising for
a Purchasing Manager.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura moved to approve Item 9.A.A. (formerly
Item 8.8.), seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice Mayor
Petrolia— Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9-A.A.A. INCREASE SPENDING LIMIT/HECTOR TURF: Approve an
increase to the spending limit for Hector Turf to $40,000.00 for lawn mower and tractor
repair parts related purchases. This purchase award is in compliance with Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.03 (B), "Multiple Acquisitions From Vendor
Exceeding Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in Any Fiscal Year". Funding is
available from multiple accounts.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated her comments are the same as the
previous item.
Mr. Jacquet stated he understands the concern that when doing something
retroactively it should come before the Commission; however, after the Interim City
Manager's explanation it makes sense that this is really a housekeeping issue.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura moved to approve Item 9.A.A.A. (formerly
Item 8.C.), seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia--- Yes; Mr. Jacquet Yes; Mr. Frankel
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Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.A.A.A.A. INCREASE SPENDING LIMIT/SOUTHEAST TRUCK
SPECIALIST: Approve an increase to the spending limit for Southeast Truck Specialist
to $35,000.00 for repairs to the City's emergency vehicles. This purchase award is in
compliance with Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36-03 (B), "Multiple
Acquisitions From Vendor Exceeding Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in
Any Fiscal Year". Funding is available from 501-3311-591-52.52 (Garage fund:
Operating Supplies/C.G. —Outside Service).
Vice Mayor Petrolia inquired about a transaction amount of $15,399.00.
Randal Krejearek, Director of Environmental Services, stated staff will get the
information and report back to the Commission.
Vice Mayor Petrolia moved to approve Item 9.A.A.A. (formerly Item.
8.D.), seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Vice Mayor Petrolia—Yes; Mr. Jacquet—Yes; Mr. Frankel—Yes; Deputy Vice
Mayor Jarjura—Yes; Mayor Glickstein—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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9.A. APPEAL OF SITE PLAN REVIEW APPEARANCE BOARD'S
DECISION: G. SOUARED VENTURES, LLC.: Consider an appeal by G. Squared
Ventures, LLC., of the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board's Decision to approve a
requested color change for a commercial building located at 96 S.E. 6t'' Avenue. (Quasi-
Judicial Hearing)
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 Clerk swore in those individuals who wished to give testimony
on this item.
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Mayor Glickstein asked the Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. Mr. Jacquet stated he had no ex parte communications. Vice Mayor
Petrolia stated she spoke to the applicant. Mayor Glickstein stated he had no ex parte
communications. Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated she spoke to the applicant,
conference call with Mr. Dana Little and also via email. Mr. Frankel stated he had no ex
parte communications.
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Dana Little, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this item is the appeal
of the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) decision for G. Squared
Ventures, LLC and the subject property is located at the northwest corner of S.E. 6,h
Avenue and S.E. 1" Street. Mr. Little stated the initial request was to change wall colors
from a light pink to a yellow mustard color with light grey color for the columns, banding
and roof canopy. At its meeting of April 23, 2014, the Site Plan Review and Appearance
Board (SPRAB) reviewed and postponed the color change and recommended the
applicant tone down the yellow mustard color and consider eliminating the proposed
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circles displayed on the building elevations. On May 14, 2014, the applicant resubmitted
the color change request and the applicant toned down the color that advertised the
number "98" which is the address of the business. On June 11, 2014, the applicant
resubmitted the color change for a third time eliminating the circle features, toned down
the yellow mustard color replacing it with a subdued light yellow color, but maintained
the grey color on the barrel tile of the roof canopy. After lengthy discussion, the Board
denied the color change with a 3 to 2 vote (Jose Aguila and James Knight in favor of the
request and Rustem Kuppi, Terra Spero and Alice Finst against the color change request).
Staff recommends City Commission discretion for the color change.
Gavin Robin, 98 S.E. 6th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 (applicant),
stated they are a full service ad agency which services many clients on a national level.
Mr. Robin stated the outside of their building should reflect who they are and he
explained that they are mimicking the restaurant across the street which is a yellow
building with a grey awning. He stated they are modernizing the building so that the
inside of the building is aligned with the outside of building.
Mayor Glickstein stated if anyone ftom the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the appeal of SPRAB's decision for G. Squared Ventures, LLC,
to come forward at this time. There being no one ftom the public who wished to address
the Commission, the public comment was closed.
There was no cross-examination.
There was no rebuttal.
Vice Mayor Petrolia stated she went to the site and feels that what is
currently there is offensive. She stated by this business bringing in local and
international clients, she feels the City should allow the outside to reflect the inside. Vice
Mayor Petrolia stated she does not find anything offensive about it and does not have a
problem with the applicant's first choice or his second choice in going forward.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura concurs with comments expressed by Vice
Mayor Petrolia and stated she supports either plan.
Mr. Frankel inquired as to why staff has recommended Commission
discretion with respect to this item. In response, Mr. Little stated there is no finding of
fact and no true measureable criteria by which staff can make a recommendation to the
City Commission and say that with no uncertainty that staff is confident that this is the
right decision. Mr. Little stated this is a subjective decision. Mr. Frankel stated he does
not see anything wrong with the proposal and concurs with Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura
that it should not be made difficult for businesses but feels the city should encourage
them.
Mr. Jacquet expressed concern that the recommendation of this item is
City Commission discretion. Mr. Jacquet expressed concern that the City Commission
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nominates people that are qualified and have a specific area of expertise to serve on
SPRAB and their specific responsibility is to look at color and whether it is compatible.
Mr. Jacquet stated this building is unique and the art on the building will reflect the inside
of the building and it is unique to the downtown.
The Interim City Manager stated if there is a concern that people are going
through this process of people going through SPRAB and it being overbearing in some
way, he asked the Commission if they have any recommendations on any modifications.
Mayor Glickstein stated the architecture is so dated that he disagrees with
SPRAB in taking out those elements which somewhat diminish that dated look (i.e. the
circles in particular where those circles are placed in relation to the stucco that make up
the arches to the windows; and, the numbers). Mayor Glickstein stated he supports this
based on the original design and suggested that the paint color be a tone down yellow.
He stated the applicant's idea furthers the goal of taking your eye away from the dated
nature of the architecture which appears to not be changing at all. Mr. Little stated there
are no physical changes to the building except for the inside and the landscaping. Mayor
Glickstein asked the applicant which of these design elements he would prefer. Mr.
Robin stated he prefers the design that has more character(the 98 with the circles).
Mr. Little stated he was not present at the SPRAB meeting. However, Mr.
Little stated this raises the question as to whether or not this city wants to regulate color;
some cities do and some cities do not.
Mayor Glickstein asked Mr. Little with respect to the Board Order
whether or not this is compatible and adds to the area or does it detract from the area. In
response, Mr. Little stated he does not believe any of the versions that have been brought
forward detract from the area especially considering the criteria by which they must be
measured; he does not see how the paint job on this building which would provide some
unique character and freshness, in any way detracts from fitness, harmony, or
spaciousness of the city. Therefore, Mr. Little stated he would support any of the exhibits.
It was the consensus of the Commission to support Exhibit#1.
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. Jacquet moved to approve the Board Order and Exhibit #1, seconded
by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet—Yes; Mr.
Frankel — Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes; Mayor Glickstein— Yes; Vice Mayor
Petrolia---Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the time being 7:30 p.m., the Commission moved to the duly
advertised Public Hearings portion of the Agenda.
10. PUBLIC HEAMNGS:
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10.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FY 2014 PROPOSED BUDGET: The City
Commission will hear public comments, if any, regarding the FY 2014 Proposed Budget
at this time.
The following individuals gave public comment on the fiscal year 2014
proposed budget:
Dr. Victor Kirson, D.D.S., 2050 Alta Meadows Lane 42110, Delray
Beach, FL 33444 (President of the Board of Directors of Tierra Verde at Delray
Beach and Member of the AIliance), stated the tennis tournament contract is poorly
written and suggested that the City sell the entire facility privately.
Jim Smith, 1225 South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Chairman of S.A.F.E.1, urged the Commission to add a traffic engineer position to the
budget and stated the Atlantic Crossing report suffered by not requiring a traffic count
and a future traffic plan. He feels this would not have been the case if the city had done
an in-house traffic study performed by a qualified traffic engineer. Mr. Smith suggested
that the new position be funded by eliminating budgeted funds for outside traffic studies
budgeted in the Planning and Zoning and Environmental Services proposed budget and
by charging future developers for a traffic study that the city performs. He urged the
Commission to let the voters decide whether or not they want to pay for an internal audit
position by a Charter vote in March and suggested that the city check with the City of
Sarasota (a city of comparable size). Mr. Smith commented about the money that has
been spent on the tennis center every year for the last 20 years and he suggested that the
private sector take over the operations of the tennis center. He suggested that the
Commission appoint the Mayor to renegotiate with the goal of reducing the city's annual
cost exposure from $2 million to $1 million or hire an outside negotiated who
understands tennis operations to do this for the city.
Christina Morrison, 2809 Florida Boulevard Apt. #207, Delray Beach,
FL 33483, stated she concurs with comments expressed by Mr. Smith for the City to hire
an internal auditor.
Secondly, Ms. Morrison gave a few brief comments on the budget and ad
valorem tax dollars. She stated approximately 1,000 properties generate no ad valorem
tax dollars and another 6,000 of the property parcels generate $200 or less in ad valorem
tax dollars creating a burden on the employers located in the city. Also, there are
multiple layers of administrative cots affecting the downtown area (i.e. City, CRA, DDA,
DBMC all creating duplication of administrative costs in this area of the city). She stated
this is causing a heavy tax burden on the downtown property owners making it very
difficult for the downtown businesses to stay competitive with other municipalities in
Palm Beach County and along the Gold Coast. Ms. Morrison briefly commented about
the Parks and Recreation Department budget and stated the Parks and Recreation
Department accounts for over 16% of the City's expenses and only generates 1.2% of the
City's income. She stated the beach had 1.8 million visitors in 2013 making this the most
used park in the city.
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Yvonne Odom, 3905 Lowson Boulevard, Delray Beach,FL 33445,
supports the recommendation of a study for the tennis center and does not want to see the
City get rid of it. Ms. Odom stated here are grant opportunities from the State of Florida
and noted the future is in tennis. Ms. Odom urged the Commission to look at ways the
City can make the tennis center profitable.
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Secondly, Ms. Odom commented about the budget for the Boys and Girls
Club ($0425,000) and stated there should be a compromise somewhere in the middle
because they are servicing Delray kids. She stated there should be money at the table so
that the City can make some demands for the kids because they are the charity of major
league baseball and neither league do they participate with. Ms. Odom stated that might
be some leverage the City can use so that the Boys and Girls Club can get kids involved
in baseball.
At this point, the time being 7:41 p.m., the Commission moved to Item
10.B., Ordinance No. 19-14.
10.11. ORDINANCE NO. 19-14 (SECOND READING): Consider an
amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR), by amending Article 4.6,
"Supplemental District Regulations", Section 4.6.9, "Off-Street Parking Regulations",
Subsection (E), "Locations of Parking Spaces", Sub-Subsections (3), "In-Lieu Fee" and
(4), "Public Parking Fee", to reflect fee changes for same.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-14 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4.6,
"SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS",
SECTION 4.6.9, "OFF-STREET PARKING
REGULATIONS", SUBSECTION (E), "LOCATIONS OF
PARKING SPACES", SUB-SUBSECTIONS (3), "IN-
LIEU FEE", AND (4), "PUBLIC PARKING FEE", TO
REFLECT FEE CHANGES FOR SAME; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 19-14 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public hearing was
held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida
and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
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Randal Krejcarek, Director of Environmental Services, stated this
ordinance is for changing the in-lieu and public parking fees which is an incentive for
development in the core business area. Mr. Krejcarek stated there are four (4) areas: (1)
east of the Intracoastal, (2) area between the Intracoastal and 1st Avenue, (3) Pineapple
Grove OSSHAD area, (4) West Atlantic area. He stated this ordinance will combine
Areas 1 & 2 which will now be Area 1, Area 3 will now be Area 2, and Area 4 is now
Area 3. Mr. Krejcarek stated the change that is being proposed is the combination of
Areas 1 & 2. Although it is not part of second reading of this ordinance, Mr. Krejcarek
displayed an alternative that was presented at the last Pineapple Grove Main Street Board
meeting about providing incentives for the area referred to as Artists Alley (northeast
corner of Pineapple Grove Way). He stated there was discussion at the meeting to keep
those rates similar to what is being proposed in Area 3 and the lower area of Area 1
(south of S.E. 2°0 Street)to incentivize that area and keep that the same as Area 3.
Mayor Glickstein asked if the Commission can consider anything that was
not part of the first reading. The City Attorney stated the Commission cannot consider
the second alternative because the City has to notice the people affected. With respect to
the color chart, Mayor Glickstein clarified that one and two are combined and Pineapple
Grove and West Atlantic are still as they were. Mayor Glickstein stated the Pineapple
Grove Main Street Board (PGMSB) requested that the parking alley remain at the current
rate and there was also some recommendation to extend that south of Atlantic Avenue
along Swinton Avenue. Mr. Krejcarek stated they were looking for a way to incentivize
the Artists Alley area. Mayor Glickstein stated the fee increases are long overdue in
terms of what it cost for an in-lieu payment relative to the cost of a parking space. Mr.
Krejcarek stated Area 2 has a fair amount of public parking spaces available. Mayor
Glickstein stated the increases are reasonable but are very low and the cost of producing
those parking spaces will continue to escalate.
Mr. Jacquet stated when this was first discussed he brought up the S.E. 2nd
Street portion because he felt we needed to incentive that area. Therefore, Mr. Jacquet
stated he supports the portion south of S.E. 2"d Street to S.E. 4d' Street and putting that
into Area 3 (although he realizes this is not what is before the Commission this evening).
Mayor Glickstein declared the public hearing open.
Jim Knight, 10 S.E. 15` Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, stated he
agrees with comments expressed about the third map; however, he suggested starting it at
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2 Street to the convenience store on the corner to help this industrial area. In addition,
Mr. Knight suggested that the concrete pillars be taken out along the railroad tracks and
public parking be put in this area.
There being no one else from the public who wished to address the
Commission regarding Ordinance No. 19-14, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Krejcarck suggested that the Commission move forward with what is
in front of the Commission tonight but that staff would modify the ordinance to include
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the alternative area.
After brief discussion, the majority of the Commission (with the exception
of Commissioner Frankel) stated they support moving this forward with staff to revisit
the Pineapple Grove area.
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Mr. Jacquet moved to approve Ordinance No. 19-14 subject to staff
revisiting the Pineapple Grove area, seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel — No; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura--
Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet -- Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote, Commissioner Frankel dissenting.
10.C. ORDINANCE NO. 2244 FIRST READINGIFIRST PUBLIC
HEARING): Consider an amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR) of
the City of Delray Beach, establishing a temporary building moratorium on facilities
offering the retail sale or transfer of dogs and/or cats as fiirther defined herein for a period
of six (6) months from the date of adoption of this ordinance; providing for geographic
area covered; providing for the duration of moratorium. If passed, a second public
hearing will be held on August 19, 2014.
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The caption of Ordinance No. 22-14 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY BUILDING
MORATORIUM ON FACILITIES OFFERING THE
RETAIL SALE OR TRANSFER OF DOGS AND/OR
CATS AS FURTHER DEFINED HEREIN FOR A
PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF
ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
GEOGRAPHIC AREA COVERED; PROVIDING FOR
THE DURATION OF MORATORIUM; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 22-14 is on Mile in the City Clerk's
office.)
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 Attorney read the caption of the ordinance and stated the version
has been modified to read "retail shops offering for sale dogs and cats" do not affect retail
shops that offer for sale pet accessories, supplies, grooming services, or other types of
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animals. The City Attorney stated the reason for this moratorium is because it is the
merging field of these regulations across the country and Florida. Furthermore, the City
Attorney stated many local governments are enacting them and also to monitor an
emerging field of litigation so there is better direction on what the parameters and scope
of what type of an ordinance the City will enact so that it is defensible and enforceable as
possible.
Mayor Glickstein declared the public hearing open. There being no one
from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 22-14,
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Frankel asked how many retail establishments are in Delray Beach.
The City Attorney stated he believes there is one. Mr. Frankel stated he respects the
work that staff has done regarding this ordinance; however, he stated he feels this is a
Federal issue. The City Attorney stated he is not taking any position on whether or not
the Commission votes to approve or not approve the final ordinance but the purpose of
this moratorium is to allow time so whatever that ordinance looks like it is in accord with
the current state of the law at that time.
Mr. Jacquet stated he does not support this moratorium.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated because so many municipalities are
passing this new puppy mill legislation and the City of Delray Beach'does not have one
currently in place she feels there is some concern that the cities that do not have anti-
puppy mill legislation on the books, that there is going to be a flood of pet stores opening
up in those municipalities.
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The City Attorney stated the fundamental purpose of a moratorium is to
maintain the status quo for a reasonable period (six months with respect to this
moratorium). The City Attorney reiterated that this is to maintain status quo while
studying the subject matter and hopefully get some court rulings that might suggest what
the scope of local regulation may be. The City Attorney stated as pointed out'by
Commissioner Frankel, it may be a subject matter on a Federal level, but there probably
if the Commission chooses to, is some local regulation that could occur and that is what
is traveling through the courts right now.
Vice Mayor Petrolia stated she supports the ordinance and believes this is
fair.
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Mayor Glickstein stated that this may be preempted through state or
federal legislation but in the meantime it does not impact the existing business in a
negative way. Mayor Glickstein stated he has always struggled with impacting an
existing business with new rules and regulations, however, Mayor Glickstein stated he
concluded that the benefits outweigh the negative aspects of doing that in this particular
case and he supports the moratorium.
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First Reading/First Public Hearing, seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes; Mayor Glickstein
Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — No; Mr. Frankel — No. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 2 vote, Commissioner Jacquet and Commissioner Frankel dissenting.
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10.D. ORDINANCE NO. 21-14 (SECOND READING): Consider amending
Chapter 35, "Employee Policies and Benefits", Section 35.105, "Administration by
Retirement Committee", Subsection (A)(1), "Retirement Committee Established", to
require the Chief Financial Officer or Treasurer to be a member of the general
employee's retirement committee.
The caption of Ordinance No. 21-14 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 35, "EMPLOYEE POLICIES
AND BENEFITS", SECTION, "35.105,
"ADMINISTRATION BY RETIREMENT
COMMITTEE", SUBSECTION (A)(1), "RETIREMENT
COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED", TO REQUIRE THE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OR TREASURER TO BE
A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE'S
RETIREMENT COMMITTEE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(The official copy of Ordinance No. 21-14 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance and stated this
ordinance clarifies that if the Chief Financial Officer cannot serve for any reason the
Treasurer of the City will take his place with respect to the Pension Boards.
Mayor Glickstein declared the public hearing open. There being no one
from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 21-14,
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jacquet moved to adopt Ordinance No. 21-14 on Second and FINAL
Reading, seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr.
Frankel —Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY 2014-15: Consider approval of the
CDBG Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY 2014-15 as required by the United States
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Department of Housing & Urban Development(HUD) for utilization of federal grant
funds.
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Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, stated this item is to
approve 2014-15 Annual Action Plan as required by the Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for the Community Redevelopment Block Grant dollars. Ms.
Butler stated HUD requires the City create citizens input and noted that two (2) public
hearings be held. The CDBG Consolidated Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2014-15
must be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by
August 15, 2014.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the CDBG Consolidated Annual Action
Plan for fiscal year 2014-15 as required the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Jai*a. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet Yes; Mr.
Frankel Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura— Yes; Mayor Glickstein— Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the time being 8:10 p.m., the Commission moved back to
Item 9.11., of the Regular Agenda.
9.13. IN-LIEU OF PARKING FEE REQUESTIMINDFUL
MANAGEMENT: Consider approval of a request from Mindful Management for the
purchase of two (2) in-lieu parking spaces located at 280-290 N.E. 2M Avenue at a cost of
$7,800.00 each totaling $15,600.00 to be paid in full upon issuance of a building permit.
(Quasi-Judicial Hearing)
Chevelle D. Nubin, 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 stated they had no ex parte communications to
disclose.
Randal Krejcarek, Director of Environmental Services, stated this is a
request from Mindful Management located at 280-290 N.E. 2nd Avenue (Pineapple Grove
Way). Mr. Krejcarek stated this is a conversion from residential to office. The applicant
n the purchase of two 2 in-lieu arking spaces at a cost of 7 800 per space
is requesting p { ) p b y $ p p
and the total is $15,600 to be paid in full upon the issuance of a building permit.
Mi. Krejcarek stated through the Planning and Zoning site plan
modification process, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Downtown
Development Authority (DDA), and the Pineapple Grove Main Street Board
recommended approval at their respective meetings contingent upon resolving the
parking deficiency. At its meeting of June 17, 2014, the Parking Management Advisory
Board recommended approval of the request as presented.
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John Schmidt, agent for the applicant, stated he is present for any
questions the Commission may have.
Mayor Glickstein stated if anyone from the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the in-lieu of parking fee request from Mindful Management, to
come forward at this time.
Christina Morrison, 2809 Florida Boulevard Apt. #207, Delray Beach,
FL 33483, stated the properties that Mindful Management is renovating two cottages in
Pineapple Grove. Ms. Morrison stated Mindful Management is heavily invested in this
neighborhood and recommended that the Commission approve the in-lieu parking fee
request.
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 as presented, seconded by
Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet —
Yes; Mr. Frankel — Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes; Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice
Mayor Petrolia—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.C. SETTLEMENT RELEASE AND NON-DISCLOSURE
AGREEMENT/ VINCENT GRAY: Consider approval of a Settlement, Release and
Non-Disclosure Agreement with Vincent Gray for settlement of litigation.
The City Attorney stated after the Shade meeting at the public meeting
held on July 15, 2014 the City Commission voted to approve in concept settlement of
claims in the lawsuit brought by Vincent Gray with instructions to bring back to the
Commission a definitive settlement agreement setting forth the detail terms of the
settlement. The City Attorney gave a brief overview of the detailed terms of the
settlement. The City Attorney stated even if the Commission settles this claim by
Sergeant Gray the cross-claim brought by Mr. Phillips continues to remain in the case as
evidenced by his attorney speaking to the Commission earlier this evening. The City
Attorney stated in order for Mr. Phillips to establish a right to attorney's fees he will need
to show if he would otherwise prevail in the underlining action. The City Attorney stated
any substantive discussion on the merits of the case can affect the City's ability to defend
those claims that remain pending. Furthermore, the City Attorney stated special counsel
who have personal knowledge with respect to the case are present this evening as a
resource and are available to the Commission as part of the discussion.
Mayor Glickstein asked if there is any reason to delay this for another
Executive Session to discuss anything that is still outstanding that should not be
discussed in public. The City Attorney stated if the City Commission feels that there are
still questions or information that have not been fully answered this is not the forum for
that to occur but would be more appropriate for the Shade meeting.
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jDeputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated her issue is with the handling of this
case and she does not support delaying this any further because her offence is not with
the Plaintiff.
Mr. Jacquet stated there is no reason to delay this.
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Mayor Glickstein stated he concurs with comments expressed by Deputy
Vice Mayor Jarjura and Commissioner Jacquet.
Vice Mayor Petrolia stated because of the information that has become
available in the last 24 hours she does not have enough information to be able to move
forward and the fact that the Commission cannot discuss this case is problematic for her.
For the record, Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura asked whether the records will
be sealed on this case. The City Attorney stated the records will not be sealed but what
are sealed now are the transcripts from the two (2) Shade hearings. The City Attorney
stated even if the Commission approves to settle today when the case is resolved with
fmality those records are unsealed and will then become available to the public.
After this case is settled, Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura asked that the City
Attorney o an assessment of special counsel's handling of this matter, the City
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Attorney's office (Mr. Shutt and Ms. Kozol's handling of this matter) and that the City
Attorney share with the Commission the documents that she requested last night after
reviewing the invoices because she did not receive them until after her initial request in
particular the ones with regards to Vincent Gray's settlement that was on the table back
in January and March and the communications that were made to the Commission at that
time. Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated she feels it is important that her colleagues see
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those documents under attorney/client privilege prior to the settlement of this.
The City Attorney stated what he intends to do over the next sixty (60)
days with all special counsel including counsel on this case is require them to enter into
an agreement for legal services. The City Attorney stated one of the problems in the case
was not having oversight from the city with respect to what the expectations were. In his
opinion, the City Attorney stated an agreement for legal services defines compensation
including reimbursables and expenses. He stated you have to establish a fee cap or an
annual budget so when you hit the fee cap you cannot increase it without board approval.
The City Attorney stated if the City had something in place like that with this case it
would force you to engage in a conversation at least once a year. The City Attorney
stated the City needs to have in that agreement terms with respect to professional liability
insurance, conflicts of interest and none of that exists now with respect to the City's
special counsel. Therefore,the City Attorney stated this is one of tools that he will use to
manage special counsel.
Mayor Glickstein stated with respect to the significance of those
documents is that relevant to the merits of the case or is that relevant to the handling of
this matter. The City Attorney stated he does not believe it is relevant to the merits of the
case.
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Vice Mayor Petrolia asked if the information that the Commission
received since the Shade meetings is relevant to the case. The City Attorney stated it is
relevant to the case; however, he does not know what credibility to give to those
statements that are not sworn or subject to cross-examination. The City Attorney stated
he does not place a lot of weight on it with respect everything else that has occurred with
regard to this case.
Vice Mayor Petrolia stated the City had several opportunities to resolve
this case early on and instead the City is dealing with an astronomical taxpayer liability.
Mayor Glickstein expressed concern over the mismanagement and failures
at every level for checks and balances. He stated this was a decentralized progression of
a dispute that happens and can happen in any organization that if it would have been
handled timely and professionally could have been resolved very quickly. Mayor
Glickstein stated no member of this Commission was party to this going on while these
discussions were happening. He stated he does not see any upside in proceeding because
it would be a distraction for the City and if the City were to lose, the downside is
potentially significant.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated the distinction between Sergeant Gray's
claims is under Section 112.3187 and there is no limitation in terms of recovery unlike
the other claim there is $100,000.00 cap because we are a local government.
Mr. Jacquet stated he supports going forward with this settlement.
Vice Mayor Petrolia stated the Commission on the dais (April 3, 2012)
could havd been examining this issue and it was at a time when it was much more
manageable as far as the cost of the case and there were some opportunities that were
lost. Vice Mayor Petrolia concurred with comments expressed by Mayor Glickstein that
there are more things involved with not going forward than with going forward and wants
to make sure that we are not eliminating the opportunity of examining this from within.
Vice Mayor Petrolia stated as long as this is not sealed that the public will be able to go
through this at some point in time so that they can look at this and see what happened
then she would be okay with going forward.
Mr. Jacquet moved to approve the Settlement, Release and Non-
Disclosure Agreement with Vincent Gray for settlement of litigation, seconded by
Deputy Vice Mayor Jar ura. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Frankel -- Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes; Mayor Glickstein Yes; Vice Mayor
Petrolia—Yes; Mr. Jacquet—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.D. OFFER OF SETTLEMENT/THOMAS VOLPE VS. CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH: Consider an Offer of Settlement in the total amount of$22,000.00
in Thomas Volpe vs. City of Delray Beach. Staff recommends approval.
The City Attorney stated this came before the Commission for a proposed
settlement in the amount of$30,000 and there was a mediation recently held attended by
the Risk Manager, Interim City Manager, and an Attorney from the City Attorney's
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office. The City Attorney stated those three staff members recommended approval of a
settlement in the amount of $22,000. Furthermore, the City Attorney stated the City
would have to expend substantial sums and this would be a battle between two experts.
He stated this is an economic decision and staff recommends approval of the settlement.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated she understands this from an economic
perspective but she expressed concern over this case and stated that she begrudgingly will
support it.
Vice Mayor Petrolia echoed'cor ments expressed by Deputy Vice Mayor
Jag'ura.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Offer of Settlement in the amount of
$22,000.00 in Thomas vs.Volpe City f Delray Beach, seconded by Mr. Jacquet. Upon
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Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — No; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 2 vote, Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura and Vice Mayor Petrolia
dissenting.
9.E. CONSULTANT/SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
COLLECTION SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): Provide
authorization for the City to retain an additional consultant in an amount not to exceed
$25,000.00 to finalize Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services Request for
Proposal (RFP). This is in accordance with Section 4.08(A), "Legal Counsel
Appointment, Removal and Compensation; Appointment" of the City Charter.
The City Attorney stated he reviewed the current draft of the RFP for
Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services. The City Attorney stated there are
potential deficiencies in the document with respect to the selection, evaluation criteria,
and how addenda are handled. He stated there are sections that could be written more
clearly and there are some consistency issues. The City Attorney stated to do this
properly requires someone who is a good technical draftsperson and someone who
understands solid waste disposal operations, contract terms, and the law.
Vice Mayor Petrolia asked what the benefit to have not of chosen Mr. Dee
to begin with.
Mayor Glickstein stated the Commission was sold on the current
consultant based on his operational expertise and were also told that the combination of
this new consultant operationally and the procurement staff would be able to pull this
together but neither of those two things has come to fruition. Mayor Glickstein stated he
supports the City Attorney's recommendation.
The Interim City Manager stated the probabilities of the City getting
challenged on this will be significantly reduced and believes that the City stands a much
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Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated she supports the City Attorney's
recommendation.
Mr. Frankel asked the City Attorney if he has had any conversations with
the first group about seeking some reimbursement about the failures that have been
uncovered. Mr. Frankel stated if the City Attorney identified the deficiencies why he
would feel uncomfortable with correcting this. The City Attorney stated this is almost a
100 page RFP and there is an element of this that goes beyond what he does and knows.
Furthermore, the City Attorney stated there are elements that the Commission needs to
evaluate because if they put certain criteria in this RFP, it is more costly and the bids are
going to be higher and suggested that the Commission have these internal discussions.
Mayor Glickstein commented about people who are not handling what the
Commission expects them to do in a way that the Commission expects yet they still
expect to be paid.
Mr. Jacquet stated he feels this puts legitimacy in the process and thanked
the City Attorney for making sure the City has an expert on the drafting side that is going
to get the City where it needs to go. Mr. Jacquet stated he supports the City Attorney's
recommendation.
Vice Mayor Petrolia moved to approve authorization for the City to retain
an additional consultant in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to finalize Solid Waste and
Recycling Collection Services Request for Proposal (RFP), seconded by Deputy Vice
Mayor Jarjura. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Glickstein —
Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Deputy Vice
Mayor Jarjura—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING &
ZONING BOARD: Nominations for appointment of four (4) regular members to the
Planning & Zoning Board to serve two (2) year terms ending August 31, 2016. Based on
the rotation system, the nominations for appointment will be made by Mayor Glickstein
(Seat 45), Commissioner Petrolia (Seat 41), Commissioner Jacquet (Seat 42) and
Commissioner Frankel(Seat 43).
For the record, the City Clerk noted that the City Clerk's office did not
receive anything from Thuy Shutt to be included on the list of applicants. In addition.,
Ms. Christina Morrison and Mr. John Miller contacted her today one via email and the
other via telephone wanting to withdrawn their names from the list of applicants. The
City Clerk stated when an applicant's application expires we request a new one; the
applications are only kept for two (2) years.
After brief discussion about Ms. Thuy Shutt being an incumbent for this
board, it was the consensus of the City Commission that Ms. Thuy Shutt cannot be
considered for nomination.
Mayor Glickstein moved to nominate Mark Krall as a regular member to
the Planning and Zoning Board to serve a two (2) year term ending August 31, 2016,
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seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Vice
Mayor Petrolia—Yes; Mr. Jacquet— Yes; Mr. Frankel—Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura
—Yes; Mayor Glickstein—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Vice Mayor Petrolia moved to nominate Joseph Pike as a regular member
to the Planning and Zoning Board to serve a two (2) term ending August 31, 2016,
seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
I follows: Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes;
Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
vote.
Mr. Jacquet stated he would like to defer his appointment to the next
regular meeting.
Mr. Frankel moved to nominate Jay Jacobson as a regular member to the
Planning and Zoning Board to serve a two (2) year term ending August 31, 2016,
seconded by Mr. Jacquet. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel
—Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jar ura—Yes; Mayor Glickstein Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia—
No; Mr. Jacquet — Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote, Vice Mayor Petrolia
dissenting.
9.G. NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE
ADVISORY BOARD: Nomination for appointment of one (1) regular member to the
Police Advisory Board to serve a two (2) year term ending July 31, 2016. Based on the
rotation system, the nomination for appointment will be made by Commissioner Jacquet
(Seat#2).
Mr. Jacquet moved to nominate Alan Siegel as a regular member to the
Police Advisory Board (PAB) to serve a two (2) year term ending July 31, 2016,
seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted,as follows:
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura— Yes; Mayor Glickstein— Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia— Yes;
Mr. Jacquet—Yes; Mr. Frankel—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.H. NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION BOARD: Nominations for appointment of four (4)regular members
to the Historic Preservation Board to serve two (2) year terms ending August 31, 2016.
Based on the rotation system, the appointments will be made by Commissioner Petrolia
(Seat #1), Commissioner Jacquet (Seat #2), Commissioner Frankel (Seat 43) and
Commissioner Jarjura (Seat#4).
Vice Mayor Petrolia moved to nominate John Miller (incumbent) as a
regular member to the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) to serve a two (2) year term
ending August 31, 2016, seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Glickstein Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia— Yes; Mr.
Jacquet—Yes; Mr. Frankel—Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
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Mr. Jacquet moved to nominate David Harden as a regular member to the
Historic Preservation Board (HPB) to serve a two (2) year term ending August 31, 2016,
seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Vice
Mayor Petrolia Yes; Mr. Jacquet Yes; Mr. Frankel —Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura
-- No; Mayor Glickstein — Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote, Deputy Vice
Mayor Jarjura dissenting.
Brief discussion followed between the City Attorney, City Commission
and City Clerk. After brief discussion, the City Clerk stated there has been discussion
about including the qualifications and that staff make sure when preparing an Exhibit "A"
that the City Clerk's office has looked at those qualifications and only list those people
for what the Commission needs to appoint at the time. The City Attorney suggested that
the Commission appoint whomever and then they can see whether or not the total
makeup of the board is in or out of compliance.
The Interim City Manager stated when these appointments are made
whether there are categorical areas that have to be filled when someone is nominated, that
the Commission is provided enough background information that they can identify so
they know which person fits that mold and keep track of it. Furthermore, the Interim City
Manager stated he will be working with the City Clerk to work out a methodology to
make it easily accessible for the Commission.
Mayor Glickstein stated it may be incumbent upon the applicants applying
for boards to designate what their field of expertise is rather than the City Clerk having to
go through a resume and make a determination.
Brief discussion continued regarding the criteria for the board members.
Mr. Frankel moved to nominate Price Patton as a regular member to the
Historic Preservation Board (HPB) to serve a two (2) year tern ending August 31, 2016,
seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Jacquet--Yes; Mr. Frankel —Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura—No; Mayor Glickstein—
Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to I vote, Deputy Vice
Mayor Jarjura dissenting.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura moved to nominate Angela Budano as a
regular member to the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) to serve a two (2) year term
ending August 31, 2016, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Jacquet Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes;
Mayor Glickstein — Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.I. NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SITE PLAN
REVIEW AND APPEARANCE BOARD (SPRAB): Nominations for appointment of
four (4) regular members to the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) to
serve two (2) year terms ending August 31, 2016. Based on the rotation system, the
nominations for appointment will be made by Mayor Glickstein (Seat#5), Commissioner
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Petrolia(Seat#1), Commissioner Jacquet (Seat#2) and Commissioner Frankel (Seat 43).
Mayor Glickstein moved to nominate Jose Aguila as a regular member to
the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) to serve a two (2) year tern
ending August 31, 2016, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Frankel — Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura — Yes; Mayor Glickstein —
Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia— Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Vice Mayor Petrolia moved to nominate Andrew Youngross as a regular
member to the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) to serve a two (2) year
term ending August 31, 2016, seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura—Yes, Mayor Glickstein—
Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Jacquet moved to nominate James Knight as a regular member to the
Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) to serve a two (2) year term ending
August 31, 2016, seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Glickstein— Yes; Vice Mayor Petrolia— Yes; Mr.
Jacquet—Yes; Mr. Frankel—Yes; Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura—Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Frankel moved to nominate James Chard as a regular member to the
Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) to serve a two (2) year tern ending
August 31, 2016, seconded by Vice Mayor Petrolia. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Vice Mayor Petrolia — Yes; Mr. Jacquet -- Yes; Mr. Frankel Yes;
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura—Yes; Mayor Glickstein—Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
11. FIRST READINGS:
None.
12. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS.
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Terry Stewart, Interim City Manager commented about the early delivery
of the Agenda packets to the City Commission for tonight's Agenda.
12.B. City Attorney
None.
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Mr. Frankel stated several months ago it was consensus of establishing
designated areas for taxis in the downtown and asked for an update on this.
Secondly, Mr. Frankel stated online the completion of the iPic is going to
be 2016-2017 and he met with the owner months ago. Mr. Frankel stated it does not
make sense that this is going to take 2-3 years before it is completed and asked for an
update on this.
12.C.2. Depuly Vice Mayor Jarjura
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated she met with Janet Meeks, Education
Coordinator, and the Principal at Carver Middle School and discussed the Spotlight on
Education (5 minute presentation that the City used to have on a quarterly basis from the
educators in the community) and she feels this would be great to bring back. In addition,
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated they also talked about doing an email blast to all the
residents highlighting the student and teacher of the month at each school because she
believes it is important to positively market and encourage our public school system in
Delray Beach. It was the consensus of the Commission to support bringing this back to
the Commission meetings.
Secondly, Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated she and Dana Little, Director
of Planning and Zoning did an alley tour with Mr. Chard yesterday and suggested that
staff come up with packet on how to beautify your alley, etc. to make it easy for residents
to clean up their alleys.
12.C.3. Vice Mayor Petrolia
None.
12.C.4. Mr. Jacquet
Mr. Jacquet apologized for being tardy for the 5:00 p.m. Executive
Session today as he was in Orlando handling a pro Bono issue.
Secondly, Mr. Jacquet stated former Governor Charlie Crist was in Delray
meeting with the clergy and community leaders.
Mr. Jacquet stated some of the City Commission will be at the Florida
League of Cities Annual Conference from August 14-16, 2014.
Mr. Jacquet thanked Mr. Stewart for the Agenda being delivered early to
the City Commission and the Commission getting out of the meetings at a reasonable
time. Mr. Jacquet stated he appreciates everything Mr. Stewart is doing and he feels the
meetings are running smother.
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Lastly, Mr. Jacquet thanked and commended Suzanne Davis, Director of
Parks and Recreation, for attending almost every community event and for the excellent
job she is doing.
12.C.5. Mayor Glickstein
Mayor Glickstein asked the Interim City Manager for more information
about moving the City's Fire dispatch to the County.
Secondly, Mayor Glickstein stated he appreciates Mr. Stewart's decision
to advertise the position of a Senior Procurement Officer.
Mayor Glickstein stated there was an article in the New York Times this
weekend regarding "Drones Outpacing the Rules" and stated as demand grows there are
pilotless aircraft often with cameras which raises safety and privacy concerns. Mayor
Glickstein gave the article to the City Attorney and requested that he look into this.
Mayor Glickstein stated one of the points the article makes is that the cost of a drone is
becoming geometrically inexpensive and they are talking about Christmas gifts as drones.
He commented that there have been issues with piloted aircraft here being nuisances and
would like to see the City Attorney to see what he can do.
Mr. Jacquet echoed comments about the safety and privacy concerns
expressed by Mayor Glickstein with respect to drones and stated he applauds him for
addressing this. Mr. Jacquet stated he believes that other municipalities around the
country have already addressed this.
Mayor Glickstein expressed concern over the unregulated nature of Kava
Bars in Delray Beach and that compounded with a legal but dangerous substance called
"Kratom". Mayor Glickstein stated this is impacting a lot of different demographic
groups because it is cheap, legal, and it is entirely unregulated but it is very dangerous.
Mayor Glickstein asked the City Attorney to contact the State Attorney regarding this
because he stated this is a hug e problem affecting our young people and it is proven to be
lethal.
Mr. Jacquet stated he would like to see a moratorium for this.
There being no further business, Mayor Glickstein declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
City Clerk
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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 August 5, 2014, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City
Commission on December 2 2014.
City Clerk
NOTE TO READER:
If the Minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, this means they
are not the official Minutes of the City Commission. They will become the official
Minutes only after review and approval which may involve some amendments, additions
or deletions as set forth above.
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IN THE CITY COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF
DEL.RAY BEACH, FLORIDA
ORDER OF THE CITY CQMMISsm
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
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1. This appeal of the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board's denial of a
color change application for the building located at 96 SE 6t" Avenue has come before
the City Commission on August 5, 2014.
2. The Appellant, Appellee: and City staff presented documentary evidence
and testimony to the City Commission pertaining to the appeal of the Site Plan Review
and Appearance Board's:denial of a color change application for the building located at
96 SE 6th Avenue. All of the evidence is part of the record in this case. Required
findings are made in accordance with Subsection I below,
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I. LDR PROVISIONS
A. LDR Requirements: The minimum requirements for building color are
expressed in LDR Section 4.6.18(A) and (B). Pursuant to 4.618(B)
(3) All facades visible to public or adjacent property shall be
designed. to create a harmonious whole_ Materials shall express
their function clearly and not appear as a material foreign to the rest
of the building. .
(4)To be harmonious, it is not to be inferred that buildings must
look alike or be of the same style. Harmony can be achieved
through the proper consideration of scale, proportion; site planning,
landscaping:, materials, and color.
B. LDR Criteria: Pursuant: to LDR Section 4.6.18(E), the following criteria
shall be considered in the review of color change applications. If the following
criteria are not met, the application shall be disapproved.
(1) The plan or the proposed structure is in conformity with good
taste, good design, and in general, contributes to the image of the
City as a place of beauty, spaciousness,, harmony, taste, fitness;
broad vistas, and high quality..
(2) The proposed structure, or project, is in its exterior design
and appearance of quality such as not to cause the nature of the
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depreciate in appearance and value..
(3) The proposed structure, or project, is. in harmony With. the
proposed developments in the general area; with the
Comprehensive .Plan, and with the supplemental criteria which' may
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be set forth for the Board from time to time.
Have the requirements of LDR.Section 4,6.18(E) been met?
Yes ✓ No
I The City Commission has applied the LDR requirements in existence at
the time the original color change application was submitted.
4. The City Commission finds 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, testimony of experts and o.th:er
competent .witnesses supporting these findings;
5. Based on the entire record before it, the City Commission approves
denies the appeal and hereby adopts this Order this 5th day of August, 2014; by a
vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed;
ATTEST:
tarf 0;. Glickstein, Mayor
Chevelle Nubin
City Clerk
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CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
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ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
IN LIEU PARKING FEE REQUEST FOR MINDFUL MANAGEMENT LLG
1. This in lieu parking fee request for the purchase of two (2) parking spaces
ire-lieu has came before the City Commission on August 5, 2014.
2. The Applicant and City staff presented documentary evidence and
testimony to the City Commission pertaining to the in lieu parking fee request for
Mindful Management LLC. All of the evidence is a part of the record in this case.
Required findings are made in accordance with Subsection I.
I. IN LIEU PARKING FEE:
Pursuant to !_DR Section 4.6.9(E)(3), when additional parking is required due to
expansions of use to an existing building and it is impossible or inappropriate to provide
such parking the City Commission may approve the payment of an in lieu fee rather
than provide the required parking. In the case of expansions of use, no existing parking
spaces may be eliminated.
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Does the In L.leu .Parking Fee request for the purchase of 2 parking spaces
in-lieu meet the requirements of LDR Section 4.6.9(E)(3) and the conditions, if
any, listed below?
The in lieu parking fee is.$7,800.00 per space totalin 15 600.00. Payment
is due upon issuance of a building permit.
Yes ✓ No
1 The City Commission hereby finds that the In Lieu Parking Fee Request
meets the requirements of 4.6.9(E)(3) of the Land Development Regulations, with the
conditions listed above, if any, and the City Commission has applied the
Comprehensive Plan and finds that its determinations set forth in this Order are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
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4. The .City Commission finds 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,,testimony of experts and other
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competent witnesses supporting these findings.
5., .Based on the entire record before it; the City Commission approves
denies the In lieu parking fee request as set forth above:.
6. Based on the entire record before it, the City Commission hereby adopts
this Order this 5th day of August, 2014, by a vote of 5 in favor and 0'
opposed.
ATTEST: C Glickstein, Mayor
Chevelle.Nubin, City Clerk
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