12-14-99 DECEMBER 14, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City
of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Jay
Alperin in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, December 14, 1999.
1.. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Patricia Archer
Commissioner David Randolph
Commissioner David Schmidt
Commissioner Michael Wright
Mayor Jay Alperin
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Susan A. Ruby
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Father James Fiore
with Emmanuel Catholic Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4. Aqenda Approval.
Mayor Alperin stated that a letter had been received
from the applicant for Item 9.B., Appeal of Historic Preserva-
tion Board Decision (Silberstein Office Building/COA-399),
requesting a postponement until January 18, 2000, in the event
the issue cannot be resolved prior to that date.
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the agenda as amended,
seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. ADproval of Minutes: None
6. Proclamations: None
7. Presentations=
7.A. Certificate of Completion/1999 Advanced Institute for
Elected Municipal Officials awarded to Commissioner Patricia
Langley-Archer.
Mayor Alperin presented a Certificate of Completion
for the 1999 Advanced Institute for Elected.Municipal Officials
to Commissioner Patricia Langley-Archer.
Mrs. Archer commented that she felt the course was
very worthwhile and would recommend it for all future Commission-
ers.
7.B. Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate
of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Award
of Financial Reporting Achievement to Milena L. Walinski, CGFO,
Assistant Finance Director.
Mayor Alperin noted the receipt of a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting along with a
plaque awarded to Milena Walinski, Assistant Finance Director,
from the Government Finance Officers Association. The Certifi-
cate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in govern-
mental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment
represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its
management.
7.C. Jeff Borick, American Society of Landscape Architects
- Presentation of ASLA Medallion Award recognizing the East
Atlantic Avenue Streetscape as one of Florida's significant
works of landscape architecture.
Mr. Borick presented the American Society of Landscape
Architects' Medallion Site Award for the East Atlantic Avenue
Streetscape project. In recognition of the Society's Centennial
Anniversary, the Florida Chapter of the ASLA chose to honor and
acclaim this site as one of America's most significant and
beloved works of landscape architecture.
Along with the City and the community as a whole, Mr.
Borick recognized the following contributors to the successful
design of the East Atlantic Avenue streetscape: Grant Thorn-
brough, Molly Adams with Sasaki & Associates, Debora Turner
Oster, and the firm of Gee & Jenson. Mr. Borick then acknowl-
edged the City's continuing vision for the enhancement of the
Atlantic Avenue corridor as the focus now shifts to the west
with the improvements programmed for Atlantic Avenue between
Swinton Avenue and Interstate-95.
Mr. Borick continued by complimenting Nancy Davila,
City Horticulturist, for all of the time and talent given by her
in bringing the landscape and the natural environment into the
urbanized streetscape along Atlantic Avenue.
At this point, Grant Thornbrough presented a Bronze
Medallion from the American Society of Landscape Architects
recognizing the East Atlantic Avenue Streetscape as a national
landmark for outstanding landscape architecture. He commented
that a proper location for the medallion on Atlantic Avenue will
be determined in conjunction with the City in the coming months.
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7.D. Site Plan Review and Appearance Board 8th Annual Award
Recognition Program.
Bill Branning, Chairman of the Site Plan Review and
Appearance Board, presented the 1999 award recipients. The
award program acknowledges property owners and their design
teams who have significantly contributed to the beauty of the
community through creative design or renovations to existing
properties. Eligible projects are those that were approved by
SPRAB and received a Certificate of Occupancy during the previ-
ous fiscal year (October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999).
There are six categories of recognition for this period, includ-
ing New Commercial Development, Redevelopment Project, Multi-Pam-
ily Residential Development, Exterior Renovations, Architectural
Design, and Signage.
In the design category of New Commercial Development,
the award was presented to Life Care Services, with a develop-
ment team consisting of HHCS Real Estate, Inc. (owner), Donahue
& Company (architect) and William A. Flint III (landscape archi-
tect).
In the design category of Redevelopment Project, the
award was presented to Our Lady Bakery, with a development team
consisting of Josette and Pierre Moise (owner), Miklos & Associ-
ates (architect) and Jerry Turner & Associates (landscape archi-
tect).
In the design category of Multi-Family Residential
Development, the award was presented to The Fountains at Delray
Beach, with a development team consisting of Keenan Development
Group (owner), Larry Sehres (architect) and Grant Thornbrough &
Associates (landscape architect).
In the design category of Architectural Design, the
award was presented to Gillis Signature Imports Showroom, with a
development team consisting of Mr. Carl DeSantis (owner), Api
Group (architect), Quintessential Designs (architect), and Liv.
Designs, Inc. (landscape architect).
In the design category of Exterior Renovations, the
award was presented to Morrison & Swank, with a development team
consisting of Morrison & Swank, P.A. (owner), David Martin
(architect) and Mark J. Henegan, ASLA (landscape architect).
In the design category of Signage, the award was
presented to the Milagro Center, with a development team consist-
ing of Milagro Center (Joe Bernadel, Director) and Bright Image
Designs (sign contractor).
In conclusion, Mr. Branning thanked all of the recipi-
ents for the care given to their project designs which have
helped to make Delray Beach a more attractive place to live.
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7.E. Y2K Presentation - Chief Richard Overman.
Major Larry Schroeder, on behalf of the Police Depart-
ment, gave a presentation on the preparations that have been
made in anticipation of any problems that may arise as a result
of the Y2K event. The Police Department is highly prepared to
handle virtually any eventuality that may occur, although it is
hoped that any disruptions will be negligible.
The City Manager added that the entire City has worked
on the Y2K issue as well. Particularly, the Pire Department and
Utilities have gone through similar exercises primarily for
their own internal operations. These have not been so large as
what the Police Department is faced with, but we are satisfied
that the City is well prepared in the event anything does happen.
8. CONSENT AGENDA= City Manager recommends approval.
8.A. FP&L STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT/CORAL TRACE BOULEVARD:
Approve a street lighting agreement between the City and Florida
Power & Light regarding the installation of light poles along
the public right-of-way portion of Coral Trace Boulevard.
8.B. CORAL TRACE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT: Approve an agree-
ment with the developer of the Coral Trace subdivision which
provides for the construction of a gravity sewer connection,
maintenance of landscaping and irrigation located in the Coral
Trace Boulevard right-of-way for a period of one year after
completion of the roadway, and that the developer shall insure a
perpetual source of water to irrigate the Coral Trace Boulevard
public right-of-way.
8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 79-99 (SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR
ROYAL PALM BOULEVARD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT): Approve a
resolution setting the public hearing date as January 18, 2000,
for the establishment of the Royal Palm Boulevard Special Assess-
ment District, and providing for the mailing and publication of
required notices.
The caption of Resolution No. 79-99 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OP THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE ROYAL
PALM BOULEVARD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEARING; PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 79-99 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
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8.D. CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT/CHAZ EQUIP-
MENT CO., INC. (S.E. 4TH AVENUE WATER MAIN): Approve closeout
Change Order #1 in the net deduct amount of $1,290.50 and final
payment in the amount of $35,382.87 to Chaz Equipment Co., Inc.
for completion of the S.E. 4th Avenue Water Main Improvements
project, with funding from 442-5178-536-61.78 (R&R Water Distri-
bution Improvements).
8.E. CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT/TELCON,
INC. (EAST GEORGE BUSH BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS): Ap-
prove closeout Change Order #1 in the net deduct amount of
$392.41 and final payment in the amount of $4,531.05 to Telcon,
Inc. for completion of the East George Bush Boulevard Drainage
Improvements project, with funding from 448-5411-538-63.68
{Stormwater - George Bush Boulevard Drainage).
8.F. CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER 02 AND FINAL PAYMENT/MAN CON,
INC. (NORTHWEST AREA DRAINAGE, ROADWAY & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS):
Approve closeout Change Order #2 in the net deduct amount of
$957.00 and final payment in the amount of $22,775.06 to Man
Con, Inc. for completion of the Northwest Area Drainage, Roadway
and Utility Improvements project, with funding from
442-5178-536-63.50 (R&R - Water Distribution Improvements).
8.G. MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL/FINGER PIER AND
DOLPHIN PILES AT 202 SEABREEZE AVENUE: Approve modifications to
the standards for approval pursuant to LDR Section 7.9.4(A) and
Section 7.9.7(C) to allow the extension of a finger pier and
construction of two dolphin piles at 202 Seabreeze Avenue.
8.H. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Contract award in the amount of $299,577.75 to
Siga, Inc. for construction of the Orchard View
park facility located in front of Orchard View
Elementary School on Old Germantown Road at
Linton Boulevard, with funding from
117-4178-572-63.40 (Recreation Impact Fee
Fund/Southwest Park).
2. Award of purchase order in the amount of
$18,500.00 to Johnson Davis, Inc. for the emergen-
cy replacement of a segment of a collapsing
sanitary sewer gravity main at the intersection
of S.W. 2nd Street and S.W. 7th Avenue, with
funding from 442-5178-536-63.51 (R&R/Sewer Mains).
3. Purchase award in the amount of $32,175.00 to RLS
Lighting, Inc., sole source supplier, for the
purchase of 13 park benches and 20 litter contain-
ers with liners and lids, to be placed along East
Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to the Intra-
coastal Waterway. Funding is available from
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334-6111-519-63.90 (General Construction Fund -
Street Furniture/Atlantic Avenue).
Mr. Schmidt moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph
Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA:
9.A. REQUEST FOR WAIVER/RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AND CONTRI-
BUTION FOR IMPROVING AND/OR EXTENDING S.W. 7TH STREET: Consider
a request from Stone Station Florida Inc. to waive the LDR
requirements for right-of-way dedication and for providing
one-half the cost of improving and/or extending an unimproved
local street (S.W. 7th Street) located on a boundary of a pro-
posed project. (CONTIN~]ED FROM 12/7/99)
The City Manager reported that a meeting was held with
the property owner and the prospective developer of the site.
After reviewing the traffic pattern in the area and discussing
the situation with them, staff's recommendation is and the
principals are agreeable to dedicating the 25 ft. right-of-way
which would be their responsibility, and that the City not
require the contribution toward paving at this time. They
understand that the City has the right to assess for that at a
later date if and when we decide to actually go ahead and con-
struct the street through there. If it is not constructed and
if at some point in the future we end up with a different traf-
fic pattern because of the Catherine Strong development or the
changes in the school site, then the City could abandon that
right-of-way and have it go back to the owner. Assuming this
recommendation is acceptable to the City Commission, the appro-
priate motion would be to grant the waiver on the contribution
for paving.
Mr. Randolph so moved, seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Wright - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mrs.
Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.B. APPEAL OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DECISION:
Consider an appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's condi-
tions of approval for the Silberstein Office Building (COA-399)
located at 219 N.E. 1st Avenue. QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING
Pursuant to Item 4., Agenda Approval, this item was
postponed until the regular meeting of January 18, 2000.
9.C. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/FOTOFUSION 2000: Consider a
request for special event approval for Fotofusion 2000 to be
held January 25-29, 2000, including sign preparation, staff
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support for banner hanging, and waiver of rental fees and sig-
nage costs.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented
an overview of the request and stated that the recommendation is
for approval.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the special event request
for Fotofusion 2000 as recommended by staff. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt -
Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.D. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/llTH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN ART FESTI-
VAL: Consider a request for special event approval for the llth
Annual Downtown Art Festival sponsored by Howard Alan Events to
be held January 22-23, 2000, including a temporary use permit
for use of public right-of-way, application for FDOT street
closure permit, staff support, and a waiver to allow signage
more than one week in advance of the event.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented
an overview of the request and stated that the recommendation is
for approval subject to receipt from the vendor of a certificate
of liability insurance and a hold harmless agreement. The
estimated overtime for the event is $4,000.00 which will be paid
for by the event sponsor.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the special event request
for the llth Annual Downtown Art Festival subject to the staff
recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.E. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/CELEBRATE THE SOUL OF DELRAY:
Consider a request for special event approval for the first
"Celebrate the Soul of Delray" event to be held on Saturday,
February 5, 2000, including a temporary use permit for street
closure, a waiver to allow event signage more than one week in
advance, provide staff support, and waiver of overtime costs.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, stated
that this is a first time event and is being sponsored by the
Delray Merchants Association. Staff recommends approval of the
request, including waiver of overtime costs, subject to the
submittal of proof of liability insurance and a hold harmless
agreement.
Mr. Clay Wideman, representing the Delray Merchants
Association and the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition, asked
that the Commission support this event and approve the requests
outlined by Mr. Barcinski.
Mr. Wright moved to approve the special event request
for the first "Celebrate the Soul of Delray" subject to staff's
recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Schmidt - Yes;
Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/THIRD ANNUAL BED RACE: Consider
a request for special event approval for the Third Annual Bed
Race to be held on January 15, 2000, including a temporary use
permit for street closures, a waiver to allow event signage more
than one week in advance, use of City stages at no charge, staff
support, and waiver of overtime charges.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented
an overview of the request and recommended that it be approved
subject to the sponsor providing the required liability insur-
ance and hold harmless agreement.
Mrs. Archer moved to approve the special event request
for the Third Annual Bed Race as recommended by staff. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mrs. Archer Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.G. RESOLUTION NO. 76-99: Consider approval of a master
resolution authorizing the issuance of future bond issues and
bank notes that will use a covenant to budget and appropriate
funding for any debt service due and payable.
The caption of Resolution No. 76-99 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE, FROM TIME TO TIME, OF REVENUE
BONDS WITHOUT LIMIT AS TO PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS RESOLUTION FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING
CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS; AND TO REIMBURSE
THE CITY FOR PRIOR EXPENDITURES MADE IN
CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS;
PROVIDING, WHEN APPLICABLE, FOR THE UNDERTAK-
ING BY THE CITY REQUIRED BY RULE 15c2-12 OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION;
PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND PAYMENT OF SUCH
BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURITY
AND REMEDIES OF THE OWNERS THEREOF; MAKING
CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNEC-
TION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVID-
ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(The official copy of Resolution No. 76-99 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
Joe Safford, Finance Director, explained that Resolu-
tion No. 76-99 is a master lending resolution whereby it sets
out the guidelines and covenants for borrowing money using non
ad-valorem revenues. This resolution is the basis for future
bond issues and bank notes that will use a covenant to budget
and appropriate funding for any debt service due and payable.
It sets forth the requirements with respect to terms, payment
and disclosure.
The City Attorney stated that apparently there had
been some last minute, technical changes made to the resolution
by bond counsel and which had just been delivered to the City by
messenger. She recommended that the resolution be approved as
amended and presented at the meeting here tonight.
Mr. Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No. 76-99 as
amended and presented at the meeting here tonight, seconded by
Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Schmidt - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
9.H. RESOLUTION NO. 77-99: Consider approval of a resolu-
tion authorizing a $4 million bank note with SunTrust for an
approximate 15 year term at a rate of 5.0196% for the purpose of
funding the 800 MHz radio system.
The caption of Resolution No. 77-99 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00
IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1999, OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF A 800 MHZ
RADIO SYSTEM AND INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATING
THERETO; DETERMINING THE NEED FOR A NEGOTIAT-
ED SALE OF SUCH BONDS TO SUNTRUST BANK,
SOUTH FLORIDA, NoA., PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS
AND PAYMENT OF SAID REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
1999, AND THE RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND SECURITY
OF THE OWNERS THEREOF; MAKING CERTAIN COVE-
NANTS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SAID
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1999; APPROVING THE
FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH SUNTRUST BANK,
SOUTH FLORIDA, N.A., DESIGNATING THE REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1999 AS "QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT
OBLIGATIONS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION
265(b) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986,
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AS AMENDED; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICERS
OF THE CITY TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS DEEMED
NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Resolution 77-99 is on file in
the City Clerk's office.)
Joe Safford, Finance Director, stated that this is the
first borrowing resolution against the master resolution (No.
76-99) previously approved.
The City Manager commented that the cost of the Police
Radio radio system will be the major part of this borrowing, but
it will actually be for all three of the City's radio systems,
including the Fire Department and general government, which are
all being replaced. The price is very much under negotiation at
this point. The price that the City has been quoted by Motorola
will be covered by the $4 million. However, our consultant
still feels that is high and we will be continuing to do every-
thing that we can to bring that price down.
The City Attorney reiterated that this resolution,
too, should be approved as amended and presented at the meeting
here tonight.
Mr. Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No. 77-99 as
amended and presented at the meeting here tonight, seconded by
Mr. Wright. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mrs.
Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
9.I. SETTLEMENT/HAYNES V. CITY, ET AL: Consider a settle-
ment offer in the referenced matter.
Mr. Schmidt moved to deny the settlement offer as
recommended by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Wright. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr.
Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph - No. Said motion passed with a 4 to
1 vote.
10. Public Hearings: None
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the
Public-Immediately following Public Hearings.
11.A. City Manager's resDonse to prior public comments and
inquiries.
There were no responses to prior public comments or
inquiries.
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ll.B. From the Public.
ll.B.1. Virginia Snyder, 38 South Swinton Avenue, expressed
concern about the damage she feels the Worthing Place/Block 77
proposal has caused in the community. In the past, disagree-
ments between various factions ultimately led to improvements,
not to the divisiveness and hostility that is happening in this
instance. Mrs. Snyder stated that the opponents of Worthing
Place are just as loyal to the community, just as intelligent
and just as concerned about the future of Delray Beach as those
who have been attacking them. She felt that what has happened
is shameful and Delray Beach deserves better.
11.B.2. Irwin Rockoff, 743 N.W. 23rd Lane, urged the City
Commission to scrap the Block 77 project as it presently ex-
ists. He stated there is no urgency to the project as presented
and he perceives it to represent violations of the City's adopt-
ed plans and objectives for the future of Delray Beach. He felt
that the voices of many people in the City are being ignored.
They are not against progress, but the message they are receiv-
ing is that it is going to be the CRA and the City Commission's
way no matter what the people who elected them want or think.
11.B.3. Henry Williams, 310 N.W. 3rd Avenue, stated that at
some point years ago the City outlawed all 40 ft. lots in the
black section of the community so that people couldn't sell or
build on their 40 ft. lots because they would be too close to
each other. Yet now the City is talking about putting a lot of
people into a little area like Block 77. Mr. Williams' asked
the City Attorney why the small lots in the black section were
done away with and now a much higher density is going to be
allowed on the other side of town? He felt there was no good
reason for allowing that kind of density and that it would not
be a good thing for the City.
11.B.4. John Bennett, 137 Seabreeze Avenue, thanked the City
Manager for his response to Mr. Bennett's prior question about
the Veteran's Day holiday. Mr. Bennett stated he had stepped
out of the room for a minute and missed the actual response, but
was informed by the City Clerk of the answer given. It turns
out that his complaint is with the employees and not the adminis-
tration in general, although he could say that the City should
be like the County and give the employees both days off. In any
event, he appreciated the City Manager looking into the matter.
12. FIRST READINGS: None
13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
13.A. City Manager.
The City Manager had no comments or inquiries.
13.B. City Attorney.
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The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries.
13.C. City Commission.
13.C.1. Commissioner Schmldt had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.2. Commissioner Archer had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.3. Commissioner Wriqht had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.4. Commissioner Randolph commented he had received a
telephone call from a Mrs. Haskill, a County resident who was
having some type of problem with paint on her car tires possibly
from the Jog Road area. He advised her that that area is out of
the City's jurisdiction and suggested she contact the County.
However, he just wanted the City Manager to be aware of the call
in case she decided to call his office.
13.C.5. Mayor Alperin wished everyone a happy and healthy
holiday and a safe New Year's.
There being no further business, Mayor Alperin de-
clared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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 December 14, 1999, which
minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commis-
sion on ~ /~ ~7OCO
C~ty C~erk Y
NOTE T0 REA.D~R: If the minutes you have received are not com-
pleted 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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