07-11-0011. 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.,
Tuesday, July 11, 2000.
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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
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend C. Scott
Gress, Trinity Lutheran Church.
5- The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
Aqenda Approval.
Commissioner Schwartz moved to approve the Agenda,
seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz -
Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Approval of.Minutes=
Mayor Schmidt stated that the approval of the Minutes
for the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2000 will be deferred until
the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2000.
Proclamations:
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - SeDtember 2000.
Mayor Schmidt read and presented a proclamation pro-
claiming September 2000 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
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Presentations:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
City Manager recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 53-00: Approve a resolution vacating
and abandoning a portion of the unimproved S.E. 7th Street
right-of-way lying between South Swinton Avenue and the FEC
Railroad in conjunction with the Swinton Place development,
based upon positive findings.
The caption of Resolution No. 53-00 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND
ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE UNIMPROVED
SOUTHEAST 7TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING
BETWEEN SOUTH SWINTON AVENUE AND THE FLORIDA
EAST COAST RAILROAD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 53-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
8.B. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/SWINTON PLACE: Approve the fi
nal subdivision plat for Swinton Place, a proposed 19 unit
townhouse development. The subject property is located on the
east side of South Swinton Avenue at the S.W. 7th Street inter-
section, and is zoned RM (Multiple Family Residential-Medium
Density).
~.C. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/THE COURTYARDS OF DELRAY: Approve
the final subdivision plat for The Courtyards of Delray, a
proposed 32 unit townhouse development. The subject property is
located on the north side of S.E. 1st Street between S.E. 5th
Avenue (southbound Federal Highway) and S.E. 6th Avenue (north-
bound Federal Highway). It is zoned CBD (Central Business
District}.
8.D. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEEDS (S.W. 2ND COURT): Accept
two easement deeds which grant to the City a six (6) foot side-
walk and utility easement along S.W. 2nd Court (Lot 6 & Lot 8,
Carver Square}. The easements are necessary to accommodate the
i~staltation of a water main and construction of a sidewalk in
conjunction with the S.W. 8th Avenue/S.W. 4th Street Infrastruc-
ture Improvements project.
8.E. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEEDS (N.W. 4TH STREET):
Accept four easement deeds which grant to the City a ten (10)
foot utility easement along the south side of four properties on
N.W. 4th Street. The easements are needed for future maintenance
of the improvements constructed in conjunction with the NW Area
Infrastructure Improvements project.
8.F. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD FOR POMPEY PARK PLAYGROUND:
Approve and accept a grant award in the amount of $50,000.00
from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
(FRDAP) for the playground at Pompey Park.
8.G. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT RENEWAL: Approve
renewal of the contract with Magellan Behavioral Health, the
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City's Employee Assistance Program provider, at a cost of $3.62
per employee per month (approximately $30,060.48) for the period
October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001 (FY 2001).
8. H. REMOVED
8.I. RESOLUTION NO. 52-00 (HIGHWAY LIG~HTING AND GENERAL
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT): Approve a resolution authorizing an
agreement between the City and the Florida Department of Trans-
portation for the installation, construction and maintenance of
lighting along the approaches to the Atlantic Avenue bridge as
well as the construction and maintenance of a pedestrian walkway
underneath the west side of the bridge.
The caption of Resolution No. 52-00 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
HIGHWAY LIGHTING AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 52-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
8.J. FUNDING SUBSIDY UNDER THE DELRAY BEACH RENAISSANCE
PROGRAM: Approve a funding subsidy in the amount of $20,250.00
for an income eligible applicant under the Delray Beach Renais-
sance Program, with funding from 118-1924-554-83.01 (SHIP Pro-
gram), representing the 108th homeownership assistance grant
provided through the program to-date.
8.K. RESOLUTION NO. 50-00: Approve a resolution assess-
ing costs for action necessary to abate nuisances on twenty
(20) properties throughout the City.
The caption of Resolution No. 50-00 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 ACCOM-
PANY THE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT; SETTING OUT
ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOM-
PLISH 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.
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(The official copy of Resolution No. 50-00 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
REVIEW OF APPEALABLE ~AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development
Boards for the period June 19th through July 7, 2000.
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AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
Contract award in the amount of $218,366.00 to
Insituform Technologies, Inc., via existing
Broward County contract, for trenchless rehabili-
tation of several segments of gravity sewer
systems associated with the 2000 Roadway Bond
projects, with funding from 442-5178-536-63.51
(Water & Sewer R&R - Sewer Mains).
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Ratification of an emergency purchase award in
the amount of $16,960 to H.T.E., sole source
vendor, for the purchase of Special Assessments
software, with funding from 334-3162-541-62.54
(General Capital/Seacrest-Del-Ida Improvements).
Purchase award in the amount of $13,275.08 to ESI
International, Inc., via State Negotiated Agree-
ment Price Schedule (SNAPS), for the purchase of
a three-phase Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to
replace the current one-phase UPS system (pur-
chased in 1992) in the MIS main computer room.
The price reflects the City's acceptance of
vendor's offer to drop installation charge of
$680 in trade for the current one-phase UPS
system. Funding will be from 334-6112-519-64.12
(General Capital R&R Office Equipment).
Renewal of annual maintenance contract with U.S.
Filter/ Davis Process Products, sole source
provider, for wet scrubber units located at
sewage lift stations i and 11 in the total amount
of $21,480.00, with funding from
441-5144-536-52.21 (W&S Lift Station Maintenance
- Chemicals).
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Mr. Schwartz. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Mayor
Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
REGTr~ARAGENDA:
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST/VICTORY CAR WASH: Consider a
request for conditional use approval to allow the establishment
of a car wash facility (Victory Car Wash) at the southwest
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corner of S.E. 5th Avenue (southbound Federal Highway) and S.E.
7th Street, within the GC (General Commercial) zoning district.
QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING
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.
Nilza Madden, Executive Assistant representing the
City Clerk's office, swore in those individuals who wished to
give testimony on this item.
Jeff Costello, Principal Planner, entered into the
record the Planning and Zoning Department's file on this project
and a list of pertinent documents. The Planning and Zoning
Board considered this item at its meeting of June 19, 2000 and
recommended approval subject to the revised conditions as listed
in the Planning and Zoning Staff Report.
The proposal involves the demolition of the existing
building formerly used as a gas station and repair facility and
construction of a new 2800 square foot car wash facility with a
covered detail area on the north side of the building. The
hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday and there will be approximately eleven employ-
ees.
At its meeting of June 19, 2000, the Planning and
Zoning Board held a public hearing in conjunction with the
request. The President of the Osceola Park Homeowners Associa-
tion supported the development proposal and the property owner
to the south voiced concerns over the potential noise and re-
quested that appropriate buffering be provided. It was noted
that the properties immediately west of the subject property
contained wood fences which would help mitigate any potential
i~pacts from the proposed development. During discussion, the
Board recommended that a 6' high painted solid fence be in-
stalled along the south property line from a point approximately
30' west of Federal Highway to a point approximately 30' east of
the alley, and that a hedge 36" in height at the time of plant-
ing be installed along the south property line, as well as,
shade trees 14' to 16' in height. After reviewing the staff
report and discussing the proposal, the Board voted 6-0 (Carter
absent) to recommend approval of the Conditional Use request,
based upon positive findings with respect ot Chapter 3 (Perfor-
mace Standards) and Section 2.4.5(E) (5) of the Land Development
Regulations, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan subject to
the revised conditions as listed in the Planning and Zoning
Staff Report.
Yizy Weingarten, agent for the &pplicant, stated he
has a letter of intent to purchase the property to the south as
well.
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Charm Shore, owner/applicant, stated that sometime
this week a contract will be signed for the purchase of the
property on the south side and he does not anticipate any prob-
lem with noise.
There being no one else, who having been duly sworn,
wished to address the Commission, the Public Hearing was closed.
Discussion followed by the Commission.
Commissioner Archer stated her major concern is that
the vacuum equipment that will be located on the south side of
the property. She stated that if the applicant chooses to
purchase the property to the to south it would help eliminate
any problems with potential noise.
Commissioner Archer further explained that she is
concerned with the residents who live west of where the proposed
Victory Car Wash facility will be located. Mr. Shore explained
that the residents living west of the facility are too far away
to hear any noise generated from the facility but he is willing
to work with the City if the potential noise should become a
problem.
Mayor Schmidt stated that his primary concern is noise
but the conditions that the Planning and Zoning Board have
outlined in the Planning and Zoning Staff Report will hopefully
alleviate any potential noise problems.
After discussion, Mrs. Archer moved to approve the
conditional use request to establish a car wash facility for
Victory Car Wash at the Southwest corner of S.E. 5th Avenue
(Federal Highway) and S.E. 7th Street, based upon positive
findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and
Section 2.4.5(E) (5) (Required Findings) of the Land Development
Rggulations, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan subject,
and subject to the revised conditions recommended by the Plan-
ning and Zoning Board, seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Mayor
Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.B. REQUEST FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY: Consider a
request that the City acquire a vacant parcel of land located on
the west side of Military Trail, approximately 280 feet south of
West Atlantic Avenue, for park purposes. The property currently
has conditional use approval for Palm Gardens at Delray Assisted
Living Facility.
The City Manager stated that the City has received a
request from Alexander Rhame, a Markland Lane resident, suggest-
ing that the City consider acquiring the property that was
previously approved for an assisted living facility (8.68
acres). As the Parks and Recreation Director indicated, the
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City Manager stated the City has recently opened passive parks
in Leon Weekes Environmental Preserve and Orchard View (under
development). The City's greater need right now is for active
athletic facilities for expanded youth programs. The City
Manager stated that staff recommends that the City has no inter-
est in pursuing acquisition of this property because it does not
fit the City's goals.
Commissioner Schwartz moved to deny the request that
the City acquire a vacant parcel of land located on the west
side of Military Trail and 280 feet south of West Atlantic
Avenue, for park purposes, seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mr.
Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.C. APPOINTMENTS TO THE EDUCATION BOARD: Appoint three
(3) regular members to the Education Board for two year terms
ending July 31, 2002. The appointments will be made by Commis-
sioner Schwartz, Commissioner McCarthy and Mayor Schmidt.
Commissioner Schwartz moved to appoint Ronald C. Nyhan
(incumbent) as a regular member to the Edcuation Board for a two
year term ending July 31, 2002, seconded by Mr. Perlman. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Schmidt - Yes;
Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
At this point, Mayor Schmidt deferred Commissioner
McCarthy's appointment to the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2000.
Mayor Schmidt stated he wished to appoint Lane T.
Carlee as a regular member to the Education Board for a two year
term ending July 31, 2002. Mrs. Archer so moved, seconded by
Mr. Perlman. Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz
-~Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
At this point, the time being 6:50 p.m., Commissioner
McCarthy moved to appoint Patricia Rowland (incumbent) as a
regular member to the Education Board for a two year term ending
July 25, 2002, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
12.
FIRST READINGS:
None.
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At this point, the time being 6=20 p.m., the City
Commission moved to Item 11, Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agen-
da Items from the Public.
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items from the
Public-Immediately followinq Public Hearinqs.
11.A. City Managerts response to prior public comments and
~ncruiries.
The City Manager stated that at the City Commission
Workshop Meeting of June 13, 2000 a presentation was made by the
Lake Worth Drainage District regarding the plan to put more
water into the Everglades and the fact that it might require the
widening of some of their canals. With regard to a prior inqui-
ry as to whether any of the canals in the western part of Delray
Beach might need to be widened, the City Manager stated the
canal widening would be along the turnpike and now the canal
sytem is set up to convey water from the western area to the
ocean. The City Manager stated if the flow is reversed, then
some of the canals in the western area are not wide enough to
handle the flow. The City Manager stated that this would not
affect Delray Beach.
From the public.
11.B.1. Rosetta Rolle, 301 N.W. 3rd Avenue, commented about
the Historic District and urged the Commission not to demolish
the house next to Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
11.B.2. Ernestine Hollida¥, 40 N.W. 9th Avenue, expressed
concerns over the parking situation and the noise along West
Atlantic Avenue generated from the clientele that go to the Back
Room. Ms. Holliday does not want to see the Back Room closed
down because she feels the real problem is the parking in the
area and not the Back Room. She feels there is a need for a
p~rking lot in the area and urged the Commission to do something
about the noise coming from the boom boxes being played too
loudly.
11.B.3. Carolyn Morqan, 19 N.W. 10th Avenue, who lives two
houses behind the community store, reiterated Ms. Holliday's
comments and urged the Commission to do something about the
noise, littering, and drug activity in the area. She stated
that people in the neighborhood cannot sleep because of the
noise activity created by boom boxes being played too loudly
into the late hours of the evening. In addition, she feels that
the younger generation has to start showing some respect for not
only the elderly in the area but for the entire community as
well.
11.B.4. Josh Smith, Jr., 3616 Avenue De Gien, expressed con-
cern regarding the image of our City, the direction that the
City is proceeding, and the development of West Atlantic Avenue.
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Based upon conversations with many citizens, he understands that
the problem that the Back Room Blues Bar is posing could poten-
tially result in serious injuries and possible fatalities in the
future. Dr. Smith stated that two of the City's most precious
commodities are its Police Department and Fire Department and he
feels that the City would not want be placed in a position of
unnecessary jeopardy. Dr. Smith stated that on any given night
Thursday through Sunday there is a practically uncontrollable
situation with regard to the Back Room with massive numbers of
patrons coming from as far north as Jupiter and as far south as
Miami. Dr. Smith suggested that a joint effort on the City and
the CRA to buy the property, demolish the building and sell it
to a developer to construct an establishment that is more in
line with the City's vision of the development plans would be a
very viable strategy. He strongly urged the Commission to take
these factors into consideration in making a decision in how to
proceed with this particular situation.
ll.B.5. Stacey Garvin, 619 S.W. 9th Court, reiterated Ms.
Holliday's comments regarding the Back Room not being the prob-
lem but the real issue being the lack of parking. She urged the
Commission to resolve this problem and provide more parking
spaces for the community.
11.B.6. Calvin Myers, 30 N.W. 9th Avenue, expressed concerns
over people parking in his driveway and the loud noise created
from the boom boxes. He stated that it is difficult to sleep
because of all the noise that continues into the late evening
hours.
At this point, the time being 6:30 p.m., Commissioner
McCarthy arrived to the meeting.
11.B.7. Jay Slavin, 2601 N.W. 10th Street, Rainberry Bay,
suggested televising the City Commission meetings and feels it
will be a tremendous advantage to the City. She presented the
M~yor with the result of a survey she took signed by people in
support of televising the City Commission meetings.
Secondly, Ms. Slavin expressed concerns over the beach
parking and feels the City should post signs specifying the time
that the parking lots are closed. She feels that by erecting
signs stating that the parking lots close at dusk is vague and
unreasonable. Although Ms. Slavin agrees that the beach parking
lots should not be open all night, she does not understand why
the beach parking lots are being closed before dark.
11.B.8. C&rolyn Holder, 102 S.W. 12th Avenue, representing the
Lincoln Park Homeowners Association as well as Roy Mitchell
(property owner of Delray Beach who resides in Jacksonville),
expressed concerns over the trash and litter being dumped on
properties. Ms. Holder feels there is not adequate police
patrol in this area from approximately 2:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
She urged the Commission to do something about the drug traffic
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and noise in the area and urged the City to hire more police
officers to patrol the area.
Secondly, she suggested that S.W. 9th Avenue be
blocked off during the Roots Cultural Festival and other special
events to help control the noise and traffic problems on her
street.
11.B.9. ~ichael Charles, 301 N.W. 3rd Avenue, speaking on
behalf of the Back Room suggested that the City take down some
of the "No Parking" signs from 1-95 to Swinton Avenue along West
Atlantic Avenue to help create more parking spaces. He urged
the Commission to consider building a parking lot to help allevi-
ate the parking problem.
11.B.10. Venice ~raham, 42 N.W. 9th Avenue, expressed concerns
over the noise from the boom boxes being played too loudly and
the all the traffic in the area because of inadequate parking.
Ms. Graham stated she has filed several complaints with the
Police Department about people disturbing the peace and feels as
a taxpayer she should not have to put up with all the noise and
sleepless nights.
11.B.11. ~honnette Wright, 313 N.W. 4th Avenue, stated that the
Back Room should not be closed due to parking, etc. because the
club has been in existence from the time that most of the resi-
dents in the area purchased their homes. She stated that the
Back Room is one of the few places on Atlantic Avenue that
people in the area can go to for entertainment and feels the
club should remain open.
11.B.12. Conrad Sittler, 1011 Lewis COVe Road, stated there is
a concern that he and other homeowners wish to discuss and asked
the City Manager that he wished to be placed on the City Commis-
sion agenda of July 25, 2000.
11.B.13. Alonso Brunson, resident of Royal Palm Beach and Disc
Jockey at the Back Room, stated that the club has been in exis-
tence much too long to just let it be closed. He stated that
security is provided inside the club as well as the outside of
the club. He stated they are there to run a business and are
responsible to run the business from inside the club and the
Delray Beach Police should be responsible to handle the activity
that goes on outside the club. Mr. Brunson offered to purchase
the Back Room from Mr. Yurt (owner) and urged the Commission to
keep the club open as long as possible.
~1.B,~4. James A. Fair, 132 N,w. 10th Avenue, expressed con-
cern over the Back Room and feels that the club should remain
open and not be closed. He stated that this is one of the few
places that the residents can go and enjoy entertainment.
11.B.15. ~erald Jones, 325 N.W. 5th Avenue, echoed Mr. Fair's
comments and is in favor of the Back Room remaining open.
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11.B.16. Chuck Ridle¥, 141 S.W. 12th Avenue, CEO for MAD DADS,
urged the Commission to allow the community to get together and
talk through their own resolution and come back to the City
Commission with a recommendation that will bring forth the
resolution of West Atlantic Avenue.
At this point, the time being 6:50 p.m., the Commis-
sion returned to Item 9.C., Appointments to the Education Board,
of the Regular agenda.
13.
Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items.
13 .A.
City Manaqer
Regarding the comment that was made about what the
City spends in cleanup costs on Atlantic Avenue east of Swinton
Avenue, the City Manager stated that on West Atlantic the City
has a crew that is brought in on overtime every Sunday morning
throughout the year to pick up litter on West Atlantic Avenue
from 1-95 eastward as far as it is necessary.
13~B,
City Attorney
The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries.
13 .C.
City commission
13.C.1. commissioner Archer
Commissioner Archer stated that there are obvious
problems that currently exist between the residents of the West
Atlantic Avenue area and the younger generation who are partici-
pating at the backroom. She stated that this is not a
black/white issue but an issue between the residents and the
party goers. Commissioner Archer encouraged staff to examine
all possibilities for resolution of this problem and directed
staff to complete any research that is necessary so that a
recommendation can be made to the Commission. In addition,
Commissioner Archer supports Mr. Ridley's request that there be
discussions between community members so that they may have the
opportunity to come before the City Commission with suggested
recommendations.
13.C.2. Commissioner Perlman
Commissioner Perlman concurred with Vice-Mayor Ar-
cher's comments and supports Mr. Ridley's proposal to address
this problem immediately.
13,C.3. C_-~-~ssioner McCarthy
At this point, Commissioner McCarthy apologized for
arriving late to the meeting.
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With regard to the Back Room issue, Commissioner
McCarthy echoed Commissioner Perlman's comments and feels that
Mr. Chuck Ridley of MAD DADS would be very instrumental in
helping the City to bring other people together for discussion
of this matter. She asked for Mr. Ridley's assistance in obtain-
ing directives with names so that no one will be over looked.
~3.C.4. Conun£ss~oner Schwarkz
Commissioner Schwartz concurs with Commissioner Ar-
cher's concerns regarding the Back Room and stated that we are
all citizens of Delray Beach and everyone has a right to equal
protection.
Secondly, Commissioner Schwartz complimented the City
Manager for the fine manner in which he responds to some onerous
letters that are written to the City and feels the City Manager
handles the pressure like a Prince.
Lastly, Commissioner Schwartz informed everyone
that two weeks ago, the First Presbyterian Church of Delray
Beach had a rededication of their fellowship hall and feels this
is a real credit to the City.
13.C.5. Mayor Schmidt
Mayor Schmidt welcomed Mr. Ridley's suggestion and
reiterated that this issue regarding the Back Room needs to be
addressed as quickly as possible.
There being no further business, Mayor Alperin de-
clared the meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
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 the City Commission held on July 11, 2000, which
minutes wer~ formally approved and adopted by the City Commis-
sion on
NOTE TO READER:
If the minutes you have received are not completed as indicated
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or deletions.
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