10-03-00October 3, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor David Schmidt in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00
p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2000.
1. Roll call showed:
Present -
Commissioner Patricia Archer
Commissioner Alberta McCarthy
Commissioner Jeff Perlman
Commissioner Bill Schwartz
Mayor David Schmidt
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and City Attorney Susan A.
Ruby
South.
The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Richard Evans, Abbey Delray
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was given.
Agenda Approval.
Mayor Schmidt noted the addition of Item 8.J.8., Bid award to Hoover
Pumping Systems for the installation of an automated, above-ground irrigation system at
the Delray Swim and Tennis Club, to the consent agenda by addendum. He also noted the
addendum to the staff recommendation that had been provided for Item 9.E., Thomas Battles
Report.
Mayor Schmidt further stated that he had been informed that under Item 8.B.,
MacArthur Grant/Downtown Plan Steering Committee, the Beach Property Owners
Association representative has been changed from Frank Boyar to Kevin Warner.
The City Attorney asked that Item 9.D., Verizon Wireless Lease Agreement, be
removed from the agenda as there are certain technical requirements from Motorola that need
to be addressed. The agreement will be rescheduled for a future meeting.
Mr. Schwartz moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr.
Perlman. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer -
Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 5 to 0 vote.
Approval of Minutes:
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September
12, 2000. The motion was seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes;
Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations:
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YMCA Day - December 2~ 2000.
Mayor Schmidt commented that there is a new YMCA being built in Boynton
Beach which will serve, among other cities, Delray Beach. The facility is scheduled to open it's
doors on December 2, 2000. In recognition of that event, Mayor Schmidt presented a
proclamation declaring that date as YMCA Day.
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Presentations: None
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CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager recommends approval.
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RATIFICATION OF WEST ATLANTIC REDEVELOPMENT
COALITION APPOINTMENT TO PARKING MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD:
Approve and ratify the appointment of George Maso as the West Atlantic Redevelopment
Coalition (WARC) Board's representative on the Parking Management Advisory Board for a
term ending August 31,2001.
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MacARTHUR GRANT/DOWNTOWN PLAN STEERING COMMITEE:
Approve the list of nominated individuals to serve on the MacArthur Grant/Downtown Plan
Steering Committee as recommended by the Community Redevelopment Agency (as amended).
8.C. RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY PARKING LOT PERMIT/MILAGRO
CENTER: Approve a one year renewal (through October 2, 2001) of the Milagro Center's
permit for a temporary parking lot located at the southwest corner of SE 1st Street and SE 3rd
Avenue within the Central Business District, subject to the provisions of LDR Section 2.4.6(H).
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ACCEPTANCE OF SIDEWALK EASEMENT DEED/PROPOSED
HAITIAN MUSEUM: Accept an easement deed from Agama Path, Inc. conveying to the City
a five foot sidewalk easement along SE 1st Avenue associated with the proposed Haitian
Museum site at 101 SE 1 st Street, located at the northeast corner of SE 1 st Avenue and SE 1 st
Street.
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AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS/CHURCH OF GOD
BY FAITH: Approve an agreement between the City and Church of God by Faith to allow the
deferral of sidewalk improvements within the NW 6th Avenue right-of-way until such time as
the City requests the sidewalk to be constructed. The subject property is located on the west side
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of NW 6th Avenue between NW 3rd and 4th Streets.
8.F. JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY
(LINTON BOULEVARD & FEDERAL HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS): Approve an agreement between the City and Palm Beach County for
joint participation and project funding in construction of Linton Boulevard and Federal Highway
intersection improvements, with the City to pay up to $15,600 for utility adjustments in
conjunction with the project, with funding from 442-5178-536-65.13 (Water & Sewer R&R -
Linton Boulevard Utility Relocation).
8.G. RESOLUTION NO. 73-00: Approve a resolution assessing costs for abatement
action necessary to remove nuisances from 34 properties throughout the City.
The caption of Resolution No.73-00 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATING
NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND PROVIDING THAT A
NOTICE OF LIEN SHALL ACCOMPANY THE NOTICE OF
ASSESSMENT; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED
BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT OF
NUISANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON ASSESSMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION,
AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS.
(The official copy of Resolution No.73-00 is on file in the City Clerk's office.)
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REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development Boards for the period
September 18th through September 29, 2000.
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MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION AGREEMENT/CHILDREN'S
SERVICES COUNCIL: Approve the Modification and Extension Agreement between the City
and the Children's Services Council for grant funding in the amount of $123,502 in support of
the Parks & Recreation Out-of-School Youth Recreation/Enrichment program, subject to review
and approval by the City Attorney.
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AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
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Purchase award in the amount of $21,037.00 to Data Flow Systems, sole
source provider, for the purchase of telemetry components to be used to
facilitate the upgrading of systems at the Water Treatment Plant, with
funding from 441-5143-536-46.20 (Water Maintenance Equipment
Maintenance).
Contract award in the amount of $885,208.00 to Sonic Engineering, Inc.
for construction of the Southridge Road/Sunset Avenue/Albatross Road
area infrastructure improvement project. This is a 2000 Roadway Bond
Program project, with funding in the amount of $576,390.00 from 370-
3162-541-65.46 (2000 Roadway Bond Program), $110,280.00 from 448-
5470-538-65.46 (Stormwater Utility Fund), and $198,538.00 from 441-
5161-536-65.46 (Water & Sewer New Capital).
Purchase award at an estimated annual cost of $31,865.00 to Vulcan
Performance Chemicals, sole source provider, for the furnishing and
delivery of hydrogen peroxide for odor and corrosion control for the City's
wastewater system, with funding from 441-5144-536-52.21 (Lift Station
Maintenance - Chemicals).
Approval of payment in the amount of $16,130.25 to Florida Detroit
Diesel for emergency repairs to Fire Apparatus Truck #9232, with funding
from 501-3311-591-52.52 (Garage/Vehicle Maintenance Outside
Service).
Bid award in the amount of $13,572.00 to Kim's Florida Garden for the
annual landscape maintenance contract for South Federal Highway and
Congress Avenue, with funding from 119-4144-572-46.40 (Beautification
Maintenance).
Contract renewal with Focus Camera, via City of Boca Raton bid, for
the purchase of various film and photographic supplies at an estimated
annual cost of $17,216.59, with funding from various departmental
operating budgets (line item 34.70 - Photo/Microfilm).
Bid award in the amount of $81,634.02 to Calico Racquet Courts, Inc. for
the rehabilitation of 20 clay tennis courts at the Delray Swim and Tennis
Club, with funding from 117-4133-572-63.90 (Recreation Impact Fees -
Other Improvements).
Bid award in the amount of $44,138.02 to Hoover Pumping Systems for
the installation of an automated, above-ground irrigation system at the
Delray Swim and Tennis Club, with funding from 117-4133-572-63.90
(Recreation Impact Fees - Other Improvements). (By Addendum)
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Ms. McCarthy moved to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by
Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms.
McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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REGULAR AGENDA:
9.A. CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST/INCREASED HEIGHT FOR EXISTING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER: Consider a request for conditional use approval to
allow an increase in height from 62 feet to 125 feet for an existing telecommunications tower
located on the east side of NW 18th Avenue, approximately 660 feet north of Marty Fladell
Drive (231 NW 18th Avenue), within the MIC (Mixed Industrial and Commercial) zoning
district. QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING
The City Attorney stated that this item would be conducted as a quasi-judicial
proceeding which allows for presentations by all involved parties, the admission of documents
into the record and public testimony.
item.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals who wished to give testimony on this
Paul Dorling, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning, entered the project file
into the record. He stated that the property is located at 231 NW 18th Avenue and is the site of
Frederico Equipment Company which operates a general contracting business. On January 19,
2000, the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board approved a site plan modification to allow the
installation of a 62 ft. high monopole telecommunications tower at the southwest corner of the
subject property. Sprint PCS has now requested to extend the existing 62 ft. high tower to 125
feet in height which requires a conditional use approval. The proposed 125 ft. tower will allow
the co-location of four service providers (existing Nextel, proposed Sprint PCS and two future
providers). The Planning and Zoning Board considered the request at a public hearing on
September 18, 2000, at which there was no public testimony. After discussion the Board voted 6
to 0 to recommend approval of the conditional use request based upon positive findings with
respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards), Section 2.4.5(E)(5) (Conditional Use Findings)
and Section 4.3.3(S) of the Land Development Regulations, and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan, and subject to the following conditions:
(1) That the tower owner shall offer space on the tower with fair, reasonable,
nondiscriminatory terms, at fair market value, and to negotiate leases promptly and without
undue delay;
(2)
tower extension;
That the plans be revised to identify the overall height of the proposed
(3) That except where superseded by the requirements of other county, state
or federal regulatory agencies possessing jurisdiction over telecommunication towers, the
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telecommunication tower shall be constructed in neutral colors, designed to blend into the
surrounding environment, such as non-contrasting gray; and
(4) That a site plan modification be processed with the site plan to be in
general conformance with the sketch plan and which addresses the access and landscaping issues
identified in the staff report.
There was no representation on the part of the applicant.
Mayor Schmidt declared the public hearing open. There being no one who,
having been duly sworn, wished to address the City Commission, the public hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission followed.
Mr. Schwartz expressed his opposition to telecommunication towers as he
considers them to be a visual blight on the landscape. He felt that other methodologies could be
used to facilitate the communication capabilities afforded by these towers and cited trunk tower
technology as a far more preferable alternative. Mr. Schwartz urged the Commission to reject
the instant application.
Mr. Schwartz moved to DENY the conditional use request to establish a 125 ft.
high monopole telecommunication tower for Sprint PCS.
The City Attorney advised that written findings of fact and conclusions would be
required for any denial of the tower application in accordance with federal law.
Ms. McCarthy seconded the motion for discussion.
On question from Ms. McCarthy, the City Attorney stated that the provisions of
the Land Development Regulations dealing with telecommunications towers are in compliance
with federal law. If the application were to be denied, there would need to be a written order
issued that would set forth the findings as to why the application is inappropriate, why it would
affect the stability of the neighborhood, why it would hinder development or redevelopment, etc.
At this point, Mayor Schmidt called the question. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - No; Mr. Perlman - No; Mrs. Archer -
No; Mr. Schwartz - Yes. Said motion to DENY FAILED TO PASS by a 3 to 2 vote.
9.B. SCHOOL CONCURRENCY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Consider
approval of the Palm Beach County Interlocal Agreement with Municipalities of Palm Beach
County and the School District of Palm Beach County to establish public school concurrency.
Leo Noble, Palm Beach County School District Consultant, gave a brief
overview of the school concurrency program agreement. The interlocal agreement establishes a
process for a coordinated planning effort, the requirement for a financially feasible public school
capital facilities program, and establishment of level of service standards for public schools. The
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School District has to meet financial feasibility, that is, has to be able to have the financing in
place to build all of the new, permanent stations for new children as growth takes place. It also
requires that the School District modernize the older schools in the district from now on as they
turn 35 years old. Another aspect is the intergovernmental coordination between the cities and
the School Board to make sure that school space is built for all students. Finally, there is a
regulatory component that development, as it goes forward, has to be reviewed by the School
District to make sure that there is school capacity for that development.
Following a brief discussion, Mrs. Archer moved to approve the School
Concurrency Interlocal Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes;
Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.C. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/ART & JAZZ ON THE AVENUE: Consider
a request for special event approval for the October 19, 2000 Art & Jazz, including temporary
use permits for street closures, staff support, use of City equipment, and specified overtime costs.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented an overview of the
special event request. The estimated overtime cost for this event is $6,500. He stated that the
recommendation is for approval as outlined in his memorandum, with an upper limit of $6,500
for overtime as opposed to the $7,000 that has been approved in the past. He felt that everyone
was working to do a better job of controlling costs, thereby allowing further reduction of
overtime costs.
Mr. Schwartz moved to approve the special event request for the October 19th Art
& Jazz on the Avenue as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Ms. McCarthy.
Prior to roll call, Mr. Schwartz commented that in the future he hoped to see more
and more of the associated costs gradually transferred to the Chamber of Commerce.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer
- Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 5 to 0 vote.
9.D. VERIZON WIRELESS LEASE AGREEMENT: (THIS ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.)
9.E. THOMAS BATTLES REPORT: Consider approval of the summary agreement
as set forth in the September 15, 2000 letter to the City Manager from Thomas L. Battles, Senior
Reconciliation Specialist, U.S. Department of Justice, and the staff recommendation to address
the issues.
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, stated that the item before
the Commission is the summary of the agreement between the City and the Black Citizens
Coalition as mediated by Mr. Battles. The action requested is approval of the agreement and also
the implementation process as recommended by staff. Mrs. Butler commented on her
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supplemental memorandum dated October 2, 2000 in which she further recommended the
ratification of the five member Advisory Team and that any decisions made by that team be
made in the form of a recommendation and come back to the City Commission for consideration.
On question from Commissioner McCarthy as to an education component, Mrs.
Butler stated that this still needs to be negotiated. The instant recommendation deals with the
summary of Mr. Battles' mediation meeting on July 19, 2000.
Mr. Perlman moved to approve the summary agreement as outlined in Mr. Battles'
report along with the action plan recommended by staff to address the issues, as amended to
incorporate the Director of Community Improvement's further recommendation as set forth in
her memorandum dated October 2, 2000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schwartz. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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HOUSING REHABILITATION CONTRACT AWARD/DAKOTA
CONSTRUCTION, INC.: Consider approval of a contract award through the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program in the amount of $20,338.75 to Dakota Construction, Inc.
as the lowest responsive bidder (second low bid) for the rehabilitation of a single family housing
unit at 312 S.W. 1 lth Avenue.
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, stated that the request is
for the Commission to approve a housing rehabilitation award to Dakota Construction as the
lowest responsive bidder (second low bid). The apparent low bid was not considered because the
required bid bond check was not provided.
Mr. Schwartz moved to approve the housing rehabilitation contract award to
Dakota Construction, Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder. The motion was seconded by Ms.
McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy
- Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
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BID AWARD FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE/GATOR
LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION: Consider approval of a bid award in the amount of
$32,369.00 to Gator Landscaping & Irrigation as the lowest responsive bidder (third low bid) for
landscape maintenance of Homewood Boulevard, Linton Boulevard and three medians on Mili-
tary Trail, with funding from 119-4144-572-46.40 (Beautification Maintenance).
Joe Weldon, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the request is for the
Commission to approve award of an annual landscape contract to Gator Landscaping &
Irrigation (third low bidder) as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The contract area
encompasses Homewood Boulevard, Linton Boulevard and three medians on Military Trail. The
apparent low bidder did not have the proper equipment to satisfactorily perform the job scope,
while the second low bidder did not have satisfactory references and had insurance problems.
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Mrs. Archer moved to approve the bid award to Gator Landscaping & Irrigation
as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the referenced contract. The motion was
seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarthy -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.H. REGIONAL EVACUATION COORDINATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES: Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign the
letter of support for the Host Shelter Plan, the Reentry Plan and the Road Monitoring Procedures.
The City Manager stated that the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency
Management has had a contract with Florida Atlantic University/Florida International University
Joint Center for Environmental and Urban Problems to help develop plans for regional
evacuation coordination, and has asked the City to indicate support for the plans that have been
developed. City staff is satisfied with the Host Shelter Plan, the Reentry Plan and the Road
Monitoring Procedures. Staff is still working with the County on the Refuges of Last Resort
Plan. This plan called for breaking into private facilities under emergency conditions so that
they could be used for shelter. Staff believes, at least in our case, that there are enough public
facilities near the interstate exits that could be used for that purpose without getting involved in
breaking into private buildings. Hence, the Refuges of Last Resort Plan would be brought back
at a later date.
Ms. McCarthy moved to authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for
the Host Shelter Plan, the Reentry Plan and the Road Monitoring Procedures. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Schmidt -
Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.1. SETTLEMENT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM BY DESIMON
ALEXANDRE: Consider settlement of the referenced matter as recommended by the City
Attorney.
The City Attorney recommended acceptance of the offer to settle the case for
$2,150.00 which includes all other costs or fees.
Mr. Perlman so moved, seconded by Mr. Schwartz. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms.
McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS:
Appoint five members to the Board of Construction Appeals for two year terms ending August
31, 2002. The appointments will be made by Commissioner McCarthy (air conditioning
contractor), Mayor Schmidt (master electrician), Commissioner Perlman (professional engineer),
Commissioner Archer (general contractor), and Commissioner Schwartz (real estate broker or
insurance agent).
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Commissioner McCarthy moved to appoint Chris Ryan to the Board of
Construction Appeals (air conditioning contractor) for a two year term ending August 31, 2002.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr.
Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mayor Schmidt stated that he wished to appoint Tim Onnen to the Board of
Construction Appeals (master electrician) for a two year term ending August 31, 2002. Mrs.
Archer so moved, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs.
Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Commissioner Perlman moved to reappoint Leonard Sheppard to the Board of
Construction Appeals (professional engineer) for a two year term ending August 31, 2002. The
motion was seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Commissioner Archer moved to reappoint James Griffis to the Board of
Construction Appeals (general contractor) for a two year term ending August 31, 2002. The
motion was seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms.
McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Commissioner Schwartz moved to reappoint Michael Eisenrod to the Board of
Construction Appeals (real estate broker or insurance agent) for a two-year term ending August
31, 2002. The motion was seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes;
Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the time being 6:35 p.m., the Commission moved to Item 12. (First
Readings) on the agenda.
12.
FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 27-00: An ordinance changing the Future Land Use Map
designation from MD (Medium Density Residential 5-12 units/acre) to CF-R (Community
Facilities-Recreation), and associated rezoning from RM (Medium Density Residential) to CF
(Community Facilities) for the Delray Swim and Tennis Club facility located on the west side of
Jaeger Drive between Dotterel Road and Egret Circle. If passed, a quasi-judicial (as to zoning)
public hearing will be scheduled for October 17, 2000.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 27-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE FUTURE
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LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FROM MD (MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 5-12 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE) TO
CF-R (COMMUNITY FACILITIES-RECREATION), AND
REZONING FROM RM (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
DISTRICT TO CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT,
FOR A CITY-OWNED PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF JAEGER DRIVE BETWEEN DOTTEREL
ROAD AND EGRET CIRCLE, AS THE SAME IS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; ELECTING TO
PROCEED UNDER THE SINGLE HEARING ADOPTION
PROCESS FOR SMALL SCALE LAND USE PLAN
AMENDMENTS; AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 27-00 is on file in the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Paul Dorling, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning, stated that the small scale
Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning are proposed in order to accommodate the City-
owned recreational facilities contemplated for the subject property (i.e. Delray Swim and Tennis
Club). The Planning and Zoning Board considered the land use actions at a public hearing on
September 18, 2000. Three members of the Delray Racquet Club Association spoke in
opposition to the request citing concerns with the CF zoning allowing more intense uses than the
current RM zoning. After discussion, the Board voted 5 to 1 to recommend approval of the
FLUM amendment and rezoning based upon positive findings with respect to Future Land Use
Element Policy A-1.7 of the Comprehensive Plan (FLUM Amendment Findings) and Section
3.1.1 (Required Findings), Section 3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions), and Section
2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning Findings) of the Land Development Regulations. The dissenting board
member felt that the OSR (Open Space and Recreation) zoning category was more appropriate;
however, tennis centers are not listed as a permitted use in the OSR district.
In addition, Mr. Dorling noted a letter of objection received from the Delray
Racquet Club Association Inc. expressing concern about potential uses of the property. A copy
of this letter was provided to the City Commission for review.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve Ordinance No. 27-00 on FIRST Reading,
seconded by Mr. Schwartz. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes;
Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the Commission moved to Item 11 on the agenda.
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11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the Public-Immediately
following Public Hearings.
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City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries.
There were no responses to prior public comments.
11.B. From the Public.
ll.B.1. Alice Finst~ 707 Place Tavant, inquired as to the status of a unified Web site for
the City of Delray Beach. She felt that the City ought to have it's own web site rather than
putting out information through the Chamber of Commerce's site. Mrs. Finst also suggested that
the City Commission agenda be made available on the internet in a more timely fashion even if it
is still in draft form. She also asked that the Code Enforcement Board agendas be made
available through the internet and via e-mail.
ll.B.2. Jean Beer~ 2145 S.W. 26th Terrace, expressed concern about overloading the
Police Department with special event coverage. She felt the City ought to do some further
investigation into the various special events and categorize them into those that require an
intensive effort in terms of time and manpower allocation and those that are relatively simple and
non-intensive such as some of the walk events. By doing so she felt the City would have a better
idea of actual man-hours and what the Police Department is able to do.
A second issue to have come up at a Progressive Residents of Delray (PR.O.D.)
meeting is master planning. Mrs. Beer commented that Boynton Beach is taking one section of
that city at a time and allowing no new development in that area while a master plan is drawn up
neighborhood by neighborhood. The members of PR.O.D. would like the City Commission to
think about doing something like this since the various neighborhood residents have very definite
ideas about what they want their neighborhoods to be.
13.
Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
13.A. City Manager.
Reporting from the League of Cities, the City Manager stated that there will be a
countywide ordinance considered that would allow hearing officers to be used for traffic
offenses.
For general information concerning the school concurrency issue, the City
Manager stated that if the agreement is adopted by all of the 28 municipalities that have to adopt
it, it will still be five years before the schools catch up and the concurrency agreement allows
schools to go as much as 110% of capacity even after the concurrency agreement is in effect and
the School District has caught up with the backlog. There has been some concern that people
might expect development to stop tomorrow because there are not schools there, and that is not
going to happen. It will be five years before the concurrency agreement is fully implemented.
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13.B. City Attorney.
The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.
13.C.1.
City Commission.
Commissioner Archer had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.2. Commissioner Perlman asked the City Manager if the Commission would be
workshopping the Police Department attrition issue? The City Manager stated that it would be
scheduled for a work session as soon as he receives a proposal. He expected to receive
something from the Chief within a week or so.
Commissioner Perlman asked if anything had been heard from the School Board
in response to the Commission's letter concerning school boundaries and requesting a joint
workshop? The City Manager replied that no response had as yet been received. Mr. Perlman
expressed some concern that we are running out of time to meet with them and asked if there was
anything that could be done to facilitate the meeting? The City Manager suggested that the
School Board members be contacted directly by the Commission.
Commissioner Perlman commented that he had attended yesterday's luncheon
arranged by the Education Board for the local school Principals. He felt that they would be
asking the City to play a more activist role in the local schools. He was especially excited that
they are going to be working on a vision plan, something along the line of what was done in
1990 which resulted in getting some special programs at Spady Elementary, Banyan Creek
Elementary and Carver Middle School.
13.C.3.
13.C.4.
13.C.5.
Commissioner Schwartz had no comments or inquiries.
Commissioner McCarthy had no comments or inquiries.
Mayor Schmidt had no comments or inquiries.
At this point, the time being 6:45 p.m., Mayor Schmidt declared a recess in the
meeting until 7:00 p.m., at which time the Commission would reconvene to consider Item 10,
Public Hearings.
Mayor Schmidt reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m., at which time the
Commission moved to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the agenda.
10.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.A. ORDINANCE NO. 23-00: An ordinance annexing to the City the Pathways to
Recovery site located on the east side of Barwick Road approximately 250 feet north of Sabal
Lakes Road; providing for a small scale Future Land Use Map amendment from County MR-5
(Medium Density 5 units per acre) to City CF (Community Facilities); and establishing initial
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zoning of CF (Community Facilities) for the property. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING AS TO
ZONING. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a
public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 23-00:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF BARWICK ROAD APPROXIMATELY
250 FEET NORTH OF SABAL LAKES ROAD, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHICH LAND IS
CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS;
REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY TO
INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; AFFIXING AN OFFICIAL
LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CF (COMMUNITY
FACILITIES) FOR LAND TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
AS CONTAINED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE SINGLE HEARING
ADOPTION PROCESS FOR SMALL SCALE LAND USE PLAN
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF
TO CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; PROVIDING
A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 23-00 is on file in the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney stated this item will be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing
which allows for presentations by all involved parties, the admission of documents into the
record and public testimony.
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.
Mayor Schmidt asked for the disclosure of any ex parte contact by any
Commission member with respect to the pending application. Each Commission member
disclosed for the record his or her ex parte contacts concerning the applications. Mayor Schmidt
declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals who wished to give testimony on Items
10.A, 10.A. 1, and 12.A.
Paul Dorling, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning, entered into the record the
Planning and Zoning Department's file on this project and a listing of pertinent documents. Mr.
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Dorling gave a brief presentation on Items 10.A, 10.A. 1, and 12.A. The Planning and Zoning
Board considered this item at its meeting of August 21, 2000 and recommended approval by a 5
to 1 vote.
Mr. Chris Cutrow, Director of Planning for Michaelsons Architect, gave a report
on his review of this item. He feels there should be no more than 50 patients.
The following individuals spoke in opposition:
Bob Ensler~ 26 Woods Lane~ Boynton Beach
Jane Kin~ 3400 Place Valenkay
Pam Hacket~ representative for State Rep. Bill Andrews~ 801 Palm Trail
Rudy Va~er~ 4015 Maiestic Palm Way
Etienne Jeam Shadow Lane
Alexandre Bouvue~ 4554 Sunrise Boulevard
Dan Carter~ 3204 Lakeview Drive
Charles Hand~ 13214 Balwick Road
Beth Johnston~ 3775 Satin Leaf Court
Bob Hayes~ 181 SE 5th Avenue
Tom Steinrich~ 3717 Satin Leaf Court
Allan Blanksteim 3805 Sable Lakes Roads
Ron Pascarelli~ 3760 Riverside Way
Susan Ro~ers~ 1375 Sable Lakes Road
Joseph DeCanto~ 1225 Sea Grape Circle
Joey DeCanto~ 1225 Sea Grape Circle
Jean Beer~ PROD~ 2145 SW 26th Terrace
Howie Jones~ 4615 Rid~ewood Road
Jerry Thompsom 2385 SW 13th Avenue
Gary Capalka~ 4020 Sea Grape Circle
Jerry Howard~ 4611 Pinetree Drive
Alan Kaufmam Attorney representin~ PROD and Barwick Area Coalition
Frank Basim 13387 Barwick Road
Kevin Warner~ 248 Venetian Drive~ BPOA
Mary Hoffman
Alice Finst~ 707 Place Tavant
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Bill Mackey, 1205 Sea Grape Circle
John Bennett, 137 Sea Breeze Avenue
Darryl Mack, 3698 Satin Leaf Court
Inea Jean, 3449 Place Valencay
Karen Newman, Co-President of PTA of Banyan Creek Elementary School
The following individuals spoke in favor:
Michael Weiner, attorney representing applicant, Pathways To Recovery,
introduced experts, which were accepted by the Commission, that will be speaking on behalf of
the applicant, and gave a presentation in regards to the applications for Items 10.A, 10.A. 1, and
12.A.
Kieran J. Kilday, Kilday & Associates, entered into the record exhibits on this
project and presented the closing statement.
Rob Reninbaum, Simmons & White
Roberta Dabranna, Admissions Account Manager, Pathways To Recovery
Dr. Zavas, Medical Director, Pathways To Recovery
Lynn Davis, Therapist, Pathways To Recovery
Frank Cardo, Real Estate Appraiser, Anderson & Cart
Police Chief David Murray, security expert
William Santuie, 14H Crossing Circle, Boynton Beach
Sharon Kelly, 2565 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach
The public hearing was closed.
There being no one else who, having been duly sworn, wished to address the
Commission, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weiner requested that the Commission allow the applicant to weigh the
outcome of the first vote, and be allowed to take appropriate action if so called. He continued to
ask that he have five minutes to rebut the public testimony.
The City Attorney stated that Mr. Weiner had already had rebuttal and there is
provision for closing argument and he chose to take the closing argument. Ms. Ruby continued
to state that Mr. Weiner is able to withdraw his application for annexation and any other petitions
he may have. Once the annexation is voted on, that is the act of the City Commission.
Mr. Weiner requested a three-minute recess after a motion is made before the
final vote, with Commission approving. Mr. Weiner then cross-examined Paul Dorling.
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At this point, the time being 10:15 p.m., the Mayor recessed then reconvened at
10:25 p.m.
The Commission continued by questioning the applicant and staff on various
issues.
Mr. Perlman moved to DENY Ordinance No. 23-00 on Second and FINAL
Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.A.1. CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST/PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY: Consider
a request for conditional use approval to allow the expansion of an alcohol and drug abuse
treatment facility known as Pathways to Recovery, located on the east side of Barwick Road
approximately 250 feet north of Sabal Lakes Road. QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING.
Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Attorney stated that it would not be legally proper for this item to be
voted on because of the outcome of Ordinance 23-00.
At this time, Mayor Schmidt returned to Item ll.B. Comments and Inquiries on
Non-A~enda Items From the Public, which there were none.
There being no further business, Mayor Schmidt declared the meeting adjourned
at 11:05 P.M.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MAYOR
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the
information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting of said City Commission of October 3,
2000 which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on
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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.
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At this point, the time being 10:15 p.m., the Mayor recessed then reconvened at
10:25 p.m.
issues.
The Commission continued by questioning the applicant and .staff on' various~
Mr. Perlman moved to DENY Ordinance No. 23-00 on Second-and FINAL
Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.A. 1. CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST/PATHWAYS TO~cECOVERY: Consider
a request for conditional use approval to allow the expansion of an alcohol and drag abuse
treatment facility known as Pathways to Recovery, located on the east side of Barwick Road
approximately 250 feet north of Sabal Lakes Road. QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING.
Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Attorney stated that it would not be legally proper for this item to be
voted on because of the outcome of Ordinance 23-00.
At this time, Mayor Schmidt returned to Item ll.B. Comments and Inquiries on
Non-Agenda Items From the Public, which there were none.
There being no further business, Mayor Schmidt declared the meeting adjoumed
at 11:05 P.M.
MAYOR
CityClerk
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Dekay Beach, Florida, and the
information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting of said City Commission of October 3,
20~0~ which, minutes w~ere formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on
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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.
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