November 10 2020 - Regular Commssion Meeting Minutes _FINAL with Signature PageTuesday, November 10, 2020
4:00 PM
City of Delray Beach
100 NW 1st Avenue - Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Phone: (561) 243-7000 - Fax: (561) 243-3774
www.mydelraybeach.com
Delray Beach City Hall
City Commission
Mayor Shelly Petrolia
Vice Mayor Ryan Boylston
Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Commissioner Juli Casale
Minutes - Final
Regular Meeting at 4:00 PM
November 10, 2020City Commission Minutes - Final
1. ROLL CALL
The Regular Commission Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
The roll call was taken by City Clerk Katerri Johnson. The following were
present:
Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson, Commissioner
Adam Frankel, Vice-Mayor Ryan Boylston, and Commissioner Juli Casale
Present:5 -
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Others present:
Interim City Manager, Jennifer Alvarez
City Attorney, Lynn Gelin
City Clerk, Katerri Johnson
Interim City Manager Alvarez requested to defer item 4.A. and move the
presentation to November 17.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. It was seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The motion carried
by the following vote.
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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4. PRESENTATIONS:
4.A.STAFF TO PRESENT AN UPDATE ON THE CLIMATE CHANGE
VULNERABILITY STUDY.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Presentation only.
Sponsors:City Manager Department
Agenda Cover Report
Climate Threats - Coastal Resilience Partnership Southeast Palm
Beach County ADA (Spread) Final Version
Climate Assets - Coastal Resilience Partnership Southeast
PBC_ADA
City Comm Update pdf 111020
Attachments:
4.B.
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PRESENTATION ON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN DELRAY BEACH
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Presentation only.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover ReportAttachments:
Steven M. Cornette, Vice President, and John Baker Board Member of the
Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County gave a presentation about the
organization’s programs and what the club has done to help families in the
City of Delray Beach throughout the pandemic.
5. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE
PUBLIC- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS:
A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries
None:
B. From the Public
Margie Waldon, residing at 6103 Caladium Road, updated the
Commission on the Delray Beach Sports Destination Committee’s
accomplishments. She asked the Commissioners to create a
tourism master plan with sports at the table, conduct an architectural
structure study for the tennis center, update sports facilities, and
create a pickleball court.
Ayorinde George, residing at 333 NW 5th Avenue, asked the
Commissioners to support the Boys and Girls Club and sports
organizations in the community.
Mayor Petrolia concluded public comments.
The Commissioners and Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, discussed the
lawsuit Mr. Gretsas filed against the City. Mr. Gretsas asked for
$30,000 dollars in damages and for the court to reinstate his pay.
Should the City permit a settlement granting Mr. Gretsas his
severance pay he would receive about $290,000. There was
consensus to continue the conversation once they received more
information.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the Consent
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Agenda. It was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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6.A.CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve meeting minutes as listed below:
August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
October 21, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes Draft
August 11 Regular Meeting Minutes Draft
Attachments:
6.B.PROPOSED OFFER OF SETTLEMENT IN THE CASE OF ASHTON
PAVLIK v. CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to deny settlement proposed by Ashton Pavlik for the reasons
discussed in the confidential memorandum previously distributed to the
City Commission.
Sponsors:City Attorney Department
Agenda Cover ReportAttachments:
6.C.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 187-20, APPROVING COVID-19
(FEMA - DR 4486 FL) FEDERALLY-FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:It is recommended that City Commission adopt Resolution No. 187-20
approving the Form of the Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant
Agreements with Florida Department of Emergency Management and
authorize the Mayor to execute these agreements related to COVID-19 on
behalf of the City.
Sponsors:Finance Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Resolution 187-20
Legal Review FEMA funds through FL Dept of Emergency
Management COVID 19
Subgrant Agreement - COVID_Delray
Attachments:
6.D.APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION AND
AWARD/FDOT/SPEED/AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to Approve application and award for the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) FY 20/21 Speed/Aggressive Driving Enforcement
program.
Sponsors:Police Department
Agenda Cover Report
FDOT_Subgrant_Agreement_-_2021 Final
Legal Review Form_FDOT Speed 20
Attachments:
6.E.APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 REVISED SCOPE WITH SHIFF
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. REGARDING THE
EXPANSION OF THE DELRAY BEACH MEMORIAL GARDENS
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $127,221
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 revised scope with Shiff
Construction and Development, Inc. regarding the expansion of the Delray
Beach Memorial Gardens Project (No.18-020), in the amount
not-to-exceed $127,221.
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Agenda Cover Report
Res No. 124-19
Delray Beach Memorial Gardens Expansion Supplemental Proposal
Irrigation and Sod
Attachments:
6.F.ITEM(S) A1, A2, A3 & B1 - ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEDICATION(S) FOR 240 SE 4th Ave., 308 SW 10th Ave. And 718 SE
7th St. AND DEDICATION OF AN EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER
AND LIGHT FOR PALM TERRACE
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Consideration of the following items:
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED(S)
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Items A
Item A1 - Motion to approve and accept a Right-of-Way dedication by the
owner(s) of 240 SE 4th Ave. to the City of Delray Beach.
Item A2 - Motion to approve and accept a Right-of-Way dedication by the
owner(s) of 308 SW 10th Ave. to the City of Delray Beach.
Item A3 - Motion to approve and accept a Right-of Way dedication by the
owner(s) of 718 SE 7th St. to the City of Delray Beach.
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT EASEMENT DEDICATION(S)
Item B1 - Motion to approve the dedication of a Utility Easement to
Florida Power and Light for Palm Terrace from the City of Delray
Beach.
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Agenda Cover Report
Item (1) Legal Reviews (4)
Item (A1a) ROW - 240 SE 4th Ave.
Item (A1b) Exhibit A -Sketch & Desc - 240 SE 4th Ave.
Item (A2a) ROW - 308 SW 10th Ave.
Item (A2b) Exhibit A & Sketch - 308 SW 10th Ave.
Item (A3a) ROW Deed - 718 SE 7th St
Item (A3b) Exhibit A - 718 SE 7th St
Item (B1a) Underground Easement - Palm Terrace
Item (B1b) Exhibit A - Sketch and Desc - Palm Terrace
Attachments:
6.G.APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH AND THE DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FUNDING CONSTRUCTION /
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/21
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Delray Beach
(City) and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to
fund Fiscal Year 2020/21 Capital Projects as described in Exhibit A of the
attached agreement for Fiscal Year 2020/21.
Sponsors:Public Works Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Exhibit A - ILA funding professional construction
Legal Review Checklist form v. 6 ILA with CRA for
Construction-Professional services
Attachments:
6.H.FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) AND
RESOLUTION NO. 20-039 BETWEEN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
AND THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN OF
SOUTHEAST 36TH AVENUE (GULFSTREAM BOULEVARD).
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and
Resolution No. 20-039 between the City of Delray Beach and the City of
Boynton Beach for Engineering Design of Southeast 36th Avenue (P/N
17-010).
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Agenda Cover Report
First Amendment to ILA with Delray Beach 102320
ILA Agreement with City of Boynton Beach and CODB for Engineering
Design of SE 36th Avenue_Recorded
Resolution R20-039
CA Checklist 110320
Attachments:
6.I. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.I.1.OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN'S DAY PROCLAMATION
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to observe Wednesday, November 11, 2020 as National Veteran's
Day.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
Veteran's Day Proclamation
Attachments:
6.I.2.NATIONAL HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
PROCLAMATION
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to proclaim November 14 - 22, 2020 as National Hunger &
Homelessness Awareness Week.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Attachments:
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6.I.3.PROCLAMATION TO PROMOTE RECYCLING IN PALM BEACH
COUNTY AND TO DECLARE NOVEMBER 15, 2020 AS AMERICA
RECYCLES DAY.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:It is recommended that the City of Delray Beach proclaim and recognize
November 15, 2020, as America Recycles Day and encourage all
residents to continue to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink their waste
whether they are at work, home, school or play, and to Recycle Right every
day by putting the correct items in their blue and yellow recycle bins!
Sponsors:City Manager Department
Agenda Cover Report
America Recycles Day 2020
Attachments:
6.J. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
6.J.1.REPORT OF APPEALABLE LAND USE ITEMS FROM SEPTEMBER 28,
THROUGH OCTOBER 9, 2020.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:By motion, receive and file this report.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Appealable Items Map
A- 150 Marine Way Appealable Report
B - 244 SE 7th Ave Appealable Report
C - 125 Dixie Blvd Appealable Report
D - 98 NW 5th Avenue Appealable Report
E - 20 and 22 N Swinton Avenue Appealable Report
Attachments:
6.K. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
6.K.1.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 42-20 TO APPROVE AN
AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH INC. FOR OWNERS’
REPRESENTATIVE FOR FIRE STATION 113 PURSUANT TO RFQ NO.
2019-007 (PROJECT NO. 16-012); IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$861,125
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to Approve Resolution No. 42-20 to award an Agreement with CDM
Smith Inc. for Owner’s Representative for Fire Station 113 pursuant to RFQ
No. 2019-007 (Project No. 16-012), in an amount not to exceed $861,125.
Sponsors:Public Works Department and Purchasing Department
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City of Delray Beach - FS113 Partially Executed Contract_10-27-20
Exhibit A - Project Description_Rev
Exhibit B - Project Team (1)
Exhibit C - Scope of Services
Exhibit D - Owner's Representative Fee
Res. 42-20 - Owner's Rep for Fire Station 113 and EOC Resolution
Award Agreement - CDM Smith
Legal Review Checklist FS113
CDM Smith_Delray Beach Owners Rep for Fire Station 113_RFQ
2019-007
2019-007 Final Eval Scoring Summary
Attachments:
6.K.2.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 166-20 TO AWARD AGREEMENTS
TO FORTILINE WATERWORKS, FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.,
CORE & MAIN LP, LEHMAN PIPE & PLUMBING SUPPLY CO., EMPIRE
PIPE AND SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. UTILIZING THE SOUTHEAST
FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP
BID #2018-19/12 - $387,500
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 166-20 to award agreements with
Fortiline Waterworks, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Core & Main LP, Lehman
Pipe & Plumbing Supply Co., and Empire Pipe and Supply Company for
fittings, parts, and accessories related to the repair and maintenance of
water distribution and wastewater collection pipelines and services, in the
estimated amount of $387,500 from November 10, 2020 through March 5,
2022, utilizing the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing
Cooperative Group Bid #2018-19/12, and authorize the City Manager to
approve renewal options, in the amounts below, contingent upon
appropriations of funds.
Sponsors:Utilities Department and Purchasing Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Legal Review Checklist Core and Main LP
Empire Pipe and Supply Company Inc. Agreement CAO rev
Legal Review Checklist Empire Pipe and Supply Company Inc_
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Agreement.CAO.rev
Legal Review Checklist Ferguson Enterprises
Fortiline Inc. Agreement rev. CAO
Legal Review Checklist Fortiline Inc_
Lehman Pipe Plumbing Supply Company Inc Agreement
Legal Review Checklist Lehman Pipe and Supply Company Inc_
SEFL Resolution 166-20
Attachments:
6.K.3.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 180-20 TO APPROVE AN
AGREEMENT WITH INTERCOUNTY ENGINEERING, INC. FOR FILTER
MEDIA IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
PURSUANT TO ITBC NO. 2020-034 - $842,442
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 180-20 to approve an agreement with
Intercounty Engineering, Inc. for Filter Media Improvements project pursuant
to ITBC No. 2020-034 in the amount of $842,442.
Sponsors:Utilities Department and Purchasing Department
Agenda Cover Report
Resolution 180-20
Filter Media Improvements Agreement
Excel Tabulation Report (002)
Legal Approal ITBC 2020-034 Filter Media Improvements
Attachments:
6.K.4.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 181-20 TO AWARD AN
AGREEMENT WITH LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF ALABAMA, LLC
FOR THE PURCHASE OF BULK QUICKLIME FOR WATER
TREATMENT; UTILIZING THE CITY OF TAMARAC COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT BID NO. 20-21B - $3,600,000
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 181-20, to award an agreement with
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC for the purchase of bulk quicklime
for water treatment, in the estimated amount of $3,600,000 through
October 31, 2023, utilizing the City of Tamarac Cooperative Bid No.
20-21B, and authorize the City Manager to approve renewal options, in the
amounts below, contingent upon appropriations of funds.
Sponsors:Utilities Department and Purchasing Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Legal Review Checklist Lhoist
Resolution 181-20
Lhoist MSA
lhoist-executed-agreement-20-21b
Attachments:
7. REGULAR AGENDA:
7.A.RESOLUTION 164-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A WAIVER
REQUEST TO SECTION 4.6.9(D)(3)(c)2 OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPROVING A
STACKING DISTANCE OF SIX (6) FEET FOR THE SECURITY GATE
CONNECTED TO EASTVIEW AVENUE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 775 ESTUARY WAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 164-20, granting a waiver to LDR
Section 4.6.9(D)(3)(c)(2), allowing six feet of stacking distance instead of
100 feet for Old Palm Grove.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Res. No. 164-20 Old Palm Grove Waiver
Old Palm Grove - Queuing Analysis
Old Palm Grove - Justification Statement
Old Palm Grove - Legal Review
Attachments:
Mayor Petrolia read the Quasi Judicial rules into the record and asked her
colleagues for ex-parte communications. The following was disclosed:
Commissioner Frankel: None
Commissioner Casale: None
Vice Mayor Boylston: None
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: None
Mayor Petrolia: None
City Clerk Katerri Johnson swore in applicant Philip Bidwell who provided
testimony on this item.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, entered File No.
20-182 into the record.
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Philip Bidwell, President of Old Palm Grove Homeowners Association,
gave a presentation highlighting the proposed waiver request which would
install a gate in his community.
Ms. Gianniotes presented a staff report to the Commission.
Mayor Petrolia opened the floor to allow public comments.
Tom Carney, owner of the adjacent property of the proposed project,
expressed his support for the waiver request and believed the gate would
be a great addition to the community.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal pertaining to the presentation.
A discussion ensued between the Commissioners, Ms. Gianniotes, and
Mr. Bidwell about the project’s potential impact on the public and
community.
Commissioner Casale made a motion to approve Resolution No. 164-20. It
was seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.B.RESOLUTION NO. 170-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A WAIVER
REQUEST TO SECTIONS 4.1.4(B) AND (D) OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY NON-WORKFORCE HOUSING
STRUCTURE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 822 N. LAKE
AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 170-20 for a waiver to the Land
Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.1.4(B) to allow for the
construction of a non-workforce residential structure on a lot with a frontage
of less than 50 feet.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
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Attachments:Agenda Cover Report
Resolution No. 170-20
Resolution No. 170-20 Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. 170-20 - Jusitifcation Statement
Resolution No. 170-20 Legal Review
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, entered File No.
20-222 into the record.
Mayor Petrolia asked her colleagues for ex-parte communications. The
following was disclosed:
Commissioner Casale: Possibly received emails regarding the project on
the City Server.
Commissioner Frankel: Received an email from Ms. Rosenthal.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: Received an email on the matter.
Vice Mayor Boylston: None
Mayor Petrolia: Possibly received emails regarding the project on the City
Server.
City Clerk Katerri Johnson swore in applicant Gary Eliopoulos who gave
testimony on this item.
Mr. Eliopoulos, of GE Architecture, located at 1045 E Atlantic Avenue,
highlighted the proposed waiver request.
Ms. Gianniotes presented a staff report on the land development
regulations related to the item. There was no cross-examination or rebuttal
pertaining to the presentation.
The Commissioners engaged in a discussion regarding land development
regulations and workforce housing.
Commissioner Casale made a motion to approve Resolution No. 170-20. It
was seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.C.RESOLUTION NO. 171-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A SIDEWALK EASEMENT, A
PUBLIC INGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT, AND A GENERAL UTILITY
EASEMENT FOR A DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS ATLANTIC
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CROSSING LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ATLANTIC
AVENUE AND NE 6TH AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
RESOLUTION 185-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A WAIVER TO
SECTION 4.4.13(F)(4)(A)(2) OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; APPROVING A SETBACK
REDUCTION FROM 5 FEET TO 4.5 FEET FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED GENERALLY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ATLANTIC
AVENUE AND NE 6TH AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 171-20, for the abandonment of
portions of sidewalk easement, public ingress-egress easement and
general utility easement and a waiver to the building setback requirements
per LDR Section 2.4.6(N)(5).
Review and consider Resolution No. 185-20, for a waiver to the building
setback requirements of Land Development Regulation 4.4.13(F)(4)(a)(2)
for a 6 inch encroachment into the required 5-foot building setback per
LDR Section 2.4.7(B)(5).
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Resolution 171-20- Atlantic Crossing Easement Abandonment lg rev
Easement abandonment application and sketch survey
Resolution 185-20- Atlantic Cross Setback Waiver lg rev
Atlantic Crossing Waiver justification
Atlantic Crossing Settlement Agreement Addendum (Highlighted)
Atlantic Crossing Revised Survey
Attachments:
Mayor Petrolia asked her colleagues for ex-parte communications. The
following was disclosed:
Commissioner Frankel: Communicated with Mr. Costello
Commissioner Casale: Communicated with Mr. Costello
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: Communicated with Mr. Costello
Vice Mayor Boylston: Communicated with Mr. Costello
Mayor Petrolia: Communicated with Mr. Costello
Anthea Gianniotes entered the file numbers for Resolution No. 171-20 and
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Resolution No. 185-20 into the record.
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk, swore in Jeffrey Costello who provided
testimony on this item.
Mr. Costello of JC Planning Solutions gave a presentation on behalf of the
applicant Edwards Atlantic Avenue LLC.
Ms. Gianniotes presented a brief report on the proposed project.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal pertaining to the presentation.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Resolution No. 171-20. It
was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The vote was taken, and
the motion carried 5-0.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Resolution No. 185-20. It
was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The vote was taken, and
the motion carried 5-0.
7.D.RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO
COVID-19 ACTIVATED UNDER CHAPTER 95 OF THE DELRAY BEACH
CODE OF ORDINANCES
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to Ratify the 31st, 32nd, and 33rd Extensions of the State of
Emergency for COVID -19 and Resolution Number 192-20.
Sponsors:City Attorney Department
Attachments:Agenda Cover Report
31ST Extension Emergency Declaration - COVID -19
32nd Extension Emergency Declaration - COVID -19
33rd Extension Emergency Declaration - COVID 19
Res. No. 192-20 COVID
Commissioner Casale made a motion to approve the ratification of the
31st, 32nd, and 33rd Extensions of the State of Emergency for
COVID-19. It was seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.E.NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve nomination for appointment for two (2) regular members
to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Firefighters' Retirement System
Board for a four (4) year term ending October 4, 2024.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
Exhibit A
Board of Trustees for the Firefighters' Retirement System
2020 Quarterly Attendance FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Evola
Glanfield
Kirschenbaum
Michel
Oberhofer
WARNER
Attachments:
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson nominated Thomas Glanfield to the
Firefighters Retirement System Board of Trustees. It was seconded by
Vice Mayor Boylston. The vote was taken, and the motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Petrolia nominated Alan Kirschenbaum to the Firefighters
Retirement System Board of Trustees. It was seconded by Commissioner
Casale. The vote was taken, and the motion carried 5-0.
7.F.NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FOR THE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS BOARD.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve the nomination for an appointment for two (2) regular
members to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Police Retirement
Systems Board for a four (4) year term ending October 4, 2024.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Exhibit A
Board of Trustees for the Police Officers' Retirement System 4
2020 Quarterly Attendance POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Dickson
Dwek
hoesley
Kozak
Michel
Oberhofer
Privitera
Attachments:
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson nominated Scott Privitera to the Police
Retirement System Board of Trustees. It was seconded by Vice Mayor
Boylston. The vote was taken, and the motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Petrolia nominated James Hoesley to the Police Retirement System
Board of Trustees. It was seconded by Vice Mayor Boylston. The vote was
taken, and the motion carried 5-0.
7.G.NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT FUND COMMITTEE
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Motion to approve nomination for appointment one (1) regular member to
serve on the General Employees Retirement Fund Committee for an
Indefinite term.
Sponsors:City Clerk Department
Agenda Cover Report
Exhibit A
General Employees Retirement 2020 1
Attachments:
2020 Quarterly Attendance GENERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT
FUND
Michel
Oberhofer
Commissioner Casale nominated Joanna Oberhofer to the General
Employees Retirement Fund Committee. It was seconded by Deputy
Vice Mayor Johnson. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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7.H.RECLAIMED WATER REPORT PRESENTATION BY DR. FREDERICK
BLOETSCHER, OF PUBLIC UTILITY MANAGEMENT & PLANNING
SERVICES INC.
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Receive a presentation from Dr. Frederick Bloetscher, of Public Utility
Management & Planning Services Inc.
Sponsors:Public Works Department and Utilities Department
Agenda Cover Report
REPORT - final
Attachments:
Dr. Frederick Bloetscher gave an overview of the reclaimed water report.
He presented a timeline of the 2018 investigation including the steps taken
to provide information to the Health Department to the Commissioners. Dr.
Bloetscher concluded his presentation with recommendations of how the
City’s Utilities Department can improve in the future.
The Commissioners, Dr. Bloetscher, and Hassan Hadjimiry, Utilities
Director, engaged in a conversation about the safety of the City's water. Mr.
Hadjimiry clarified the misinformation regarding reclaimed water contracts,
testing, and PFOS and PFAS levels. Dr. Bloetscher and Mr. Hadjimiry
verified that the City of Delray Beach’s water is safe to drink.
Discussion ensued between Commissioners and Jennifer Alvarez, Interim
City Manager, about taking a proactive approach in retaining staff and
maintaining programs. Additionally, they discussed how to reprimand a
board member for publishing articles with misinformation.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.A.ORDINANCE NO. 29-20: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 4, “ZONING REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 4.4,
“BASE ZONING DISTRICT”; SECTION 4.4.13, “CENTRAL BUSINESS
(CBD) DISTRICT”, SUBSECTION (G), “CIVIC OPEN SPACES” AND
SUBSECTION (I), “CBD PARKING SPACES”, TO AMEND
REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLE PARKING IN CIVIC OPEN SPACES,
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF BICYCLE PARKING SPACES,
TO PROVIDE SPACE LOCATION AND STREETSCAPE, AND TO
PROVIDE FOR SPACING REQUIREMENTS TO MEET SECTION 4.6.9
FOR LOCATION OF BICYCLE PARKING; AMENDING SECTION 4.6.9,
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“OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS,” SUBSECTION (C), “NUMBER
OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED,” SUBSECTION (D), “DESIGN
STANDARDS,” AND SUBSECTION (E), “LOCATION OF PARKING
SPACES”, TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NUMBER OF
BICYCLE PARKING SPACES REQUIRED, CREATE BICYCLE PARKING
TYPOLOGIES FOR SHORT AND LONG TERM PARKING, AND
PROVIDE LOCATION AND SPACING REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLE
PARKING; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (SECOND READING)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Ordinance No. 29-20 on second reading, a
City-initiated request to amend and update the Land Development
Regulations (LDR) regarding the citywide requirements for bicycle parking
and accompanying facilities.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Attachments:Agenda Cover Report
PZB STAFF REPORT - Bike Racks and Facilities
Ordinance No. 29-20 Bicycle Racks and Facilities 2nd Reading
Ordinance No. 29-20: Legal Review Approval
City Attorney Lynn Gelin read Ordinance No. 29-20 into the record.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Service Director, entered the
presentation from the first reading into the record. She reviewed the
adjustments to the plan with the Commissioners.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 29-20.
It was seconded by Commissioner Casale. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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8.B.ORDINANCE NO. 32-20: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
RE-DESIGNATING LAND APPROXIMATELY 12.20 ACRES IN SIZE
PRESENTLY ZONED MIXED INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (MIC)
TO SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT (SAD), FOR THE PROPERTY AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 4, “ZONING REGULATIONS,” SECTION 4.4,
“BASE ZONING DISTRICT,” SECTION 4.4.25, “SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
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DISTRICT (SAD),” SUBSECTION 4.4.25(H), “S.A.D.S”, TO ADD “AURA
DELRAY BEACH”; SAID LAND GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE AND WEST
ATLANTIC AVENUE, AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 12.20
ACRES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING
“CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ZONING MAP, JUNE 29, 2017”; PROVIDING
A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (SECOND
READING/PUBLIC HEARING)
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Ordinance No. 32-20 on Second Reading, a
privately-initiated request for the rezoning of 12.20 acres from Mixed
Industrial & Commercial (MIC) to Special Activities District (SAD) with an
associated Master Development Plan (MDP) to allow a 292-unit
multi-family residential development at 24 dwelling units per acre and a
2,000 square foot commercial building identified as the Aura Delray Beach
SAD.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Attachments:Agenda Cover Report
Ordinance No. 32-20
Ordinance No. 32-20: Zoning Map (Existing & Proposed)
Ordinance No. 32-20: Rezoning Statement
Ordinance No. 32-20: Master Plan Statement
Ordinance No. 32-20: Master Plan
Ordinance No. 32-20: Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report
Ordinance No. 32-20: Traffic Study
Ordinance No. 32-20: Survey
Ordinance No. 32-20: Table NDC-1, Always Delray Comp. Plan
Ordinance No. 32-20: Legal Review
Items 8.B, 8.B.1, and 8.B.2. were interrelated and presented together.
City Attorney Lynn Gelin read Ordinance No. 32-20 into the record.
Mayor Petrolia asked her colleagues for ex-parte communications. The
following was disclosed:
Vice Mayor Boylston: Spoke to Bonnie Miskel about the project.
Commissioner Frankel: Met with Bonnie Miskel and the applicant.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson: None other than what was discussed in first
reading.
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Commissioner Casale: None other than what was discussed in first
reading.
Mayor Petrolia: None other than what was discussed in first reading.
Ms. Miskel presented the project on behalf of the applicant. The request
would rezone the proposed plot of land from an Industrial Zone to a
Special Activities District permitting the Aura Delray Community to
establish 73 workforce housing units.
Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director, provided a staff report
to the Commissioners. She informed the Commission that the Planning
and Zoning Board voted unanimously in support of the project on July 20,
2020.
Mayor Petrolia opened the floor for public comments; no one wished to
speak on this item.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal pertaining to the presentation.
The Commissioners asked Ms. Miskel questions about the proposal.
Commissioner Casale and Mayor Petrolia expressed their concerns about
the proposal. Vice Mayor Boylston, Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson and
Commissioner Frankel voiced their support for the project.
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 32-20. It
was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel, and Vice-Mayor
Boylston
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No:Mayor Petrolia, and Commissioner Casale2 -
8.B.1.RESOLUTION NO. 152-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PURSUANT TO THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TO ALLOW FOR THE INCREASE
TO MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT OF 55 FEET FOR BUILDINGS 3, 4,
5 AND 6 FOR THE AURA DELRAY BEACH PROJECT, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (QUASI JUDICIAL).
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 152-20, granting a conditional use to
increase building height to 55 feet 3,4,5 and 6 for the Aura Delray Beach
project generally located at the northeast corner of W. Atlantic Avenue and
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N. Congress Avenue.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover ReportAttachments:
Aura Delray Beach - Resolution No. 152-20
Aura Delray Beach - Location Map
Aura Delray Beach - Applicant Justification Statement
Aura Delray Beach - PZB Staff Report
Aura Delray Beach - Architectural Plans
Aura Delray Beach - Rendering
Aura Delray Beach - Rendering
Aura Delray Beach - Landscape Plans
Aura Delray Beach - Civil Plans
Aura Delray Beach - Traffic Study
Aura Delray Beach - TPS Letter
Aura Delray Beach - Legal Review
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion to approve Resolution No. 152-20.
It was seconded by Commissioner Frankel. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes:Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel, and Vice-Mayor
Boylston
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No:Mayor Petrolia, and Commissioner Casale2 -
8.B.2.REPORT OF APPEALABLE LAND USE ITEM FOR AURA DELRAY
BEACH
Body:Recommended Action:
Recommendation:By motion, receive and file this report.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Appealable Report - Aura Delray Beach.pdf
Attachments:
Vice Mayor Boylston made a motion not to appeal the Aura Delray project.
It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes:Mayor Petrolia, Deputy Vice Mayor Ervin Johnson, Commissioner Frankel,
Vice-Mayor Boylston, and Commissioner Casale
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9. FIRST READINGS:
9.A. None
10. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
A. City Manager
Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager requested permission to allow
the City to apply for COVID-19 relief funding from Palm Beach County
should grants become available.
There was consensus.
Ms. Alvarez thanked all the poll workers who participated in the
Presidential Election and staff members who prepared for the possible
storm.
B. City Attorney
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney, informed the Commissioners that COVID-19
cases are going up. She asked if the Commissioners would be
interested in staff drafting a resolution to permit the Commission to
return to virtual meetings.
Ms. Gelin informed the Commissioners if they did return to virtual
meetings and it was deemed inappropriate by the court the City would
have to revote on previous ordinances.
The Commissioners discussed the possibility of staff working remotely.
City Attorney Gelin requested to schedule a Shade Meeting in
December for the Coleman and Stewart Cases.
C. City Commission
Vice Mayor Boylston spoke to the Commissioners about the pedestrian
bridge. There was consensus to have staff research funding
opportunities with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for
the pedestrian bridge.
Deputy Vice Mayor Johnson believed the City would get through
COVID-19 and encouraged the Commission to continue working
together.
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Commissioner Casale thanked everyone who stayed the entire
meeting. She asked her fellow Commissioners to consider protecting
commercial properties in future proposals.
Commissioner Frankel thanked the IT department for allowing him to
join the in-person meeting virtually.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41
p.m.
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