03-03-98 MARCH 3, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Jay A1perin
in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 3, 1998.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Kevin Egan
Commissioner Ken Ellingsworth
Commissioner David Randolph
Commissioner David Schmidt
Mayor Jay A1perin
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Susan A. Ruby
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Neil
Hickem, Pirst Baptist Church of Delray Beach.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4. Agenda ADproval.
Mayor A1perin noted the addition of Item 9.J., Resolu-
tion No. 17-98 (Sovereign Immunity) to the regular agenda by
addendum.
Mr. Schmidt stated he had received a request from the
Seacrest Homeowners Association to move Item 9.C., Seacrest/Del-
Ida Park Neighborhood Plan, a bit further down on the agenda
since they did not expect their people to arrive at the meeting
until about 6:30 p.m. It was the consensus of the Commission to
have Item 9.C. follow Item 9.J. on the agenda.
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the agenda as amended,
seconded by Mr. Egan. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Egan moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 17, 1998, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations:
6.A. Recognizing and commending the Delra¥ Rocks Football
Program.
Mayor Alperin read and presented a proclamation recog-
nizing and commending the 1997 Delray Rocks and Cheerleaders on
their accomplishments. Coach Ben Leonard came forward to accept
the proclamation and thanked the City Commission for its ongoing
support of the Delray Rocks football program.
7. Presentations: None
8. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager recommends approval.
8.A. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/DELRAY OCEAN ESTATES NORTH REPLAT:
Approve the final subdivision plat for Delray Ocean Estates North
Replat, a three lot single family subdivision located along the
south side of Harbor Court, between Andrews Avenue and State Road
A1A.
8.B. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/CONGRESS INDUSTRIAL SQUARE:
Approve the final boundary plat for Congress Industrial Square, a
proposed two lot industrial subdivision located on the north side
of Don Francisco's Way, between Congress Avenue and N.W. 18th
Avenue.
8.C. EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE: Declare
an emergency and approve engine repairs to Fire Department
Vehicle %9233 (Pierce Pumper) in the amount of $12,393.64 payable
to Florida Diesel, with funding from 501-3311-591-52.50.
8.D. EMERGENCY BID AWARD/JOHNSON-DAVIS, INC. (RAINBERRY
WOODS DRAINAGE OUTFALL REPLACEMENT): Approve an emergency bid
award in the amount of $23,440 to Johnson-Davis, Inc. for the
emergency drainage outfall replacement of approximately 140
linear feet of pipe at 5030 N.W. 5th Street in Rainberry Woods,
with funding from 448-5411-538-63.90.
8.E. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 5/HAZEN AND SAWYER (BARRIER
ISLAND FORCE MAIN REALIGNMENT): Approve Service Authorization
No. 5 in the amount of $24,977 with Hazen and Sawyer for engi-
neering consulting services in conjunction with realignment of a
sewage transmission main servicing the barrier island, with
funding from 441-5161-536-63.74.
8.F. CHANGE ORDER #3 AND FINAL PAYMENT/O'CONNOR & TAYLOR,
INC. (CITY HALL ENVELOPE PROJECT): Approve Change Order %3 in
the amount of $21,433.75 and final payment in the amount of
$106,829.75 to O'Connor & Taylor, Inc. for completion of the City
Hall Envelope Project; with funding from 334-3431-519-62.10 and
334-4125-572-62.10.
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8.G. RESOLUTION NO. 16-98: Adopt a resolution urging the
1998 Florida Legislature to pass HB 3427 and SB 882 which provide
a dedicated funding source for statewide beach management.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-98 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE
1998 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO PASS HB 3427 AND
SB 882 WHICH PROVIDE A DEDICATED FUNDING
SOURCE FOR STATEWIDE BEACH MANAGEMENT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 16-98 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
8.H. K-9 SALE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: Approve a K-9
Sale and Hold Harmless Agreement regarding the sale of Police
canine "Thor" to Philip Dorfman.
8.I. EMERGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH: Approve an Emergency Services Agreement for Mutual
Assistance and Automatic Aid between the City of Boynton Beach
and the City of Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Departments.
8.J. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
Accept the actions and decisions made by the Site Plan Review and
Appearance Board and the Historic Preservation Board for the
period February 17th through February 27, 1998.
8.K. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Bid award in the amount of $56,710.00 to Eagle
Tank Technology and Renovation Corporation for
painting the elevated water storage tank at the
Environmental Services Department compound, with
funding from 442-5178-536-61.79.
2. Bid awards for replacement of City vehicles from
various vendors under State of Florida contract as
specified in Attachment "B", Florida Sheriff's
Association contract as specified in Attachment
"C", and local bids as specified in Attachment
"D". Funding is from City Garage Account
#501-3312-591-64.20 in the amount of $465,687.
Mr. Egan moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded
by Mr. Schmidt. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Egan - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA:
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9.A. CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST/SUNDY INN: Consider a request
for conditional use approval to allow the establishment of the
Sundy Inn, a residential-type inn with outdoor dining facilities,
to be located on the south side of S.W. 1st Street, between
Swinton Avenue and S.W. 1st Avenue, with an accessory parking lot
located at the northeast corner of S.W. 1st Street and S.W. 1st
Avenue. QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING
The City Attorney stated this item will be conducted as
a quasi-judicial proceeding which allows for presentations by all
involved parties, the admission of documents into the record and
public testimony.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals who wished to
give testimony on this item.
Diane Dominguez, Director of Planning and Zoning,
entered the Planning and Zoning Department's project file into
the record. Ms. Dominguez stated this project involves the
conversion of the Sundy House to a residential inn consisting of
23 guest rooms and suites, 7,900 square feet of restaurant space
including both indoor and outdoor dining, and associated parking
and open space areas. Both the Planning and Zoning Board and the
Historic Preservation Board recommended approval of the proposed
development, subject to certain conditions.
Rodney Romano, attorney representinq the applicant,
stated he was available for questions and respectfully requested
the Commission's approval of the conditional use request for the
Sundy Inn.
There being no one else from the audience who, having
been duly sworn, wished to speak in support of or against the
conditional use request, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the conditional use
request for the Sundy Inn based upon positive findings with
respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and Section
2.4.5(E) (5) (Required Findings) of the Land Development Regula-
tions and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and subject to
the following conditions as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Board:
(1) Submission of a full site plan application to be
processed pursuant to Section 2.4.3 of the Land Development
Regulations;
(2) That the outdoor dining area at the northeast
corner of the site close by 11:00 p.m.;
(3) The floor plan for the first floor suite in the
proposed 8-unit structure must be redesigned to eliminate the
potential for 2 leasable guest rooms; and
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(4) That at least 40% of the guest units be suites.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.B. APPEAL OF SITE PLAN REVIEW AND APPEARANCE BOARD DECI-
SION FOR ST. MARY'S THE VIRGIN ANGLICAN CH~3RCH SCHOOL: Consider
an appeal of the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board's action
to approve a Class IV site plan modification for St. Mary's The
Virgin Anglican Church School. The subject property is located
at the southeast corner of Homewood Boulevard and Atlantic
Avenue. A POSTPONEMENT TO MARCH 17, 1998 HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Mr. Egan moved to postpone consideration of the appeal
to March 17, 1998, seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt -
Yes; Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.D. PROPOSED PEDI-CAB SERVICE: Provide direction concern-
ing proposals to establish pedi-cab services in the City.
The City Manager stated that staff solicited comments
from the various groups the Commission had asked for comments
from as well as a few other groups. There was not absolute
consensus, but the majority consensus was to do a six month trial
period and continue to allow the use for special events.
Mr. Ellingsworth stated that he would support the six
month trial period. However, he felt it imperative that the
vendor provide indemnification and add the City as an additional
insured on its insurance policy. Mr. Ellingsworth also raised a
question as to how the City's sign ordinance would be impacted if
the vendor plans to use advertising on the pedi-cabs.
The City Attorney stated that staff should take a look
at the ordinance for clarification to see if anything else might
need to be done in this regard.
Mr. Ellingsworth further stated that he feels there
needs to be some definitive measure, possibly the Police Depart-
ment, to make the determination if the trial period was a success
or not at the end of the six month period.
Mr. Egan concurred with Mr. Ellingsworth, stating that
he would rely heavily on the Police Department's recommendation
on whether or not to allow the pedi-cabs at the end of the trial
period.
Mr. Schmidt noted that a couple of the groups making
comments recommended the possibility of limiting the number of
pedi-cabs allowed to operate during the trial period. Also, the
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Atlantic Avenue Association recommended that while pedi-cabs be
allowed during special events, they be specifically excluded from
the Delray Affair since there is such a crush of pedestrian
traffic downtown during that event.
Mayor Alperin clarified that the use of pedi-cabs
during the trial period is being permitted with only the one
vendor, A1A Bike Rentals represented by Mr. Allen Tate.
Mr. Randolph asked that something be included in the
agreement that if the pedi-cabs are found to be creating safety
or other problems, that the trial period may be terminated by the
City Commission on recommendation from the Police Department.
Upon further discussion, the City Attorney framed the
following motion: Approval of the proposed pedi-cab service with
A1A Bike Rentals (Allen Tare) for two pedi-cabs to be operated in
the area of Atlantic Avenue for a period of six months, subject
to entering into an appropriate agreement including a termination
without notice upon recommendation by the Police Department
during that time, a hold harmless agreement and insurance naming
the City as additional insured, and excluding the use of the
pedi-cabs during the Delray Affair.
Mr. Egan so moved, seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mr.
Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Alperin - No. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
9.E. FUNDING REQUEST/PROJECT GRADUATION: Consider a request
for funding from the Atlantic Community High School Project
Graduation Committee.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, stated
that a request has been received from the Atlantic Community High
School Project Graduation Committee for funding support although
no specific amount was specified. Last year the Commission
contributed $500 to this project. Staff recommends approval of a
$500.00 contribution again this year. Funds are available from
contingency in the City Commission's Special Event budget.
Mr. Schmidt moved to approve a $500.00 contribution to
Project Graduation, with funding from Special Event Contingency
(#001-1111-511-48.10), seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Elling-
sworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/IRISH CELEBRATION: Consider a
request for special event approval to hold an Irish Celebration
on Saturday, March 14, 1998, from 12 Noon to 6 p.m. at Ocean City
Lumber, including temporary use permit for Railroad Avenue from
Atlantic Avenue to N.E. 1st Street, staff support, and event
signage.
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Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, presented
an overview of the special event request.
Mr. Egan moved to approve the special event request for
the Irish Celebration as recommended by staff, seconded by Mr.
Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Egan - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
9.G. IN-LIEU OF PARKING FEE AGREEMENT/JAVA BEAN J%~NCTION:
Consider approval of an in-lieu of parking fee agreement with
Java Bean Junction located at 1136 East Atlantic Avenue.
David Tolces, Assistant City Attorney, reviewed the
terms of the agreement with the Commission. He noted the appli-
cant has requested the in-lieu fee option for two parking spaces
for a total payment of $12,000.00. The first $6,000.00 will be
paid by the business owner upon execution of the agreement,
followed by two annual installments of $3,000.00 each.
Mayor Alperin clarified that the agreement goes with
the business and not the property. Therefore, if this particular
business leaves that location and another business subsequently
locates there, the new business does not automatically get the
parking being paid for by the current applicant.
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the in-lieu of parking
fee agreement with Java Bean Junction, seconded by Mr. Egan.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.H. CONTRACT ADDITION (C.O. ~4)/MOLLOY BROTHERS, INC.:
Consider approval of a contract addition (C.O. #4) in the amount
of $74,822.50 with Molloy Brothers, Inc. under the S.E. 4th
Avenue Roadway Improvements contract to include paving and
drainage revisions to both Sandoway and Ingraham parks in con-
junction with the Sandoway House improvements; with funding from
117-4180-572-63.11 ($25,292.50); 117-4170-572-63.46 ($29,320.00);
and 448-5411-538-63.90 ($20,210.00).
Richard Hasko, Director of Environmental Services,
stated that the proposed change order is to fulfill the City's
obligations according to the agreement with Palm Beach County
relative to the Sandoway House. The project is being done by
change order in order to meet the deadline for the Sandoway House
opening which is scheduled for April 29, 1998. Essentially, the
work involves the implementation of the modifications for the
thirty (30) parking spaces; 12 of them in the Ingraham parking
lot and 18 of them at Sandoway. Also included are some minor
drainage improvements to relieve the chronic flooding problem at
the intersection of State Road A1A and Ingraham Avenue.
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Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the contract addition
(C.O. #4) with Molloy Brothers, Inc., seconded by Mr. Egan. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellin~sworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.I. APPOINTMENT TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD: Appoint a
member to the Historic Preservation Board to fill an unexpired
term ending August 31, 1999. The appointment will be made by
Commissioner Randolph.
Mr. Randolph moved to appoint Shane Ames (architect;
Del-Ida Park) to the Historic Preservation Board to fill an
unexpired term ending August 31, 1999. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Egan. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Schmidt - No; Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 1 vote.
9.J. RESOLUTION NO. 17-98 (SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY): Consider
approval of a resolution opposing changes in the Constitution
regarding sovereign immunity currently being considered by the
Constitutional Revision Commission. (BY ADDENDUM)
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 17-98:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE
PROPOSAL BEFORE THE CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
COMMISSION REGARDING SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 17-98 is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney stated the Constitutional Revision
Commission is considering various proposals seeking to change the
Constitution as it deals with sovereign immunity. At the current
time the Constitution provides that someone can sue government
according to general law. There is now an amendment to a propos-
al before the Constitutional Revision Commission which sets forth
a new scheme in quite some detail which staff feels is not
appropriate. Ms. Ruby then reviewed a list of objections to the
current Amendment No. 6 to Proposal 59.
Mr. Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No. 17-98 and
authorize its transmittal to the appropriate officials, seconded
by Mr. Egan. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
9.C. SEACREST/DEL-IDA PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Consider
adoption of the Seacrest/Del-Ida Park Neighborhood Plan. The
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area is bordered on the east by the F.E.C. Railroad, on the west
by Swinton Avenue, on the south by N.E. 4th Street, and the City
limits to the north.
Ron Hoggard, Senior Planner, presented an overview of
the proposed Seacrest/Del-Ida Park Neighborhood Plan. He noted
that the plan is the result of a cooperative effort between the
City and the community over the past year or so. The three main
proposals of the plan are: (1) Elimination of the problems
associated with small lot duplex and multi-family development.
Prohibition of new duplex and multi-family development north of
George Bush Boulevard; (2) Reduction of the negative impacts
associated with through and non-residential vehicular traffic on
local residential streets; and (3) Improvement of the physical
appearance of the neighborhood through enhanced police activity,
code enforcement and beautification. Preliminary cost estimates
total $2,265,150.00 for implementation of the improvements
contained within the neighborhood plan.
Mr. Egan moved to adopt the Seacrest/Del-Ida Park
Neighborhood Plan, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth.
Prior to roll call, Mr. Schmidt stated that due to a
potential conflict of interest because of a client who owns
property in the area, he would abstain from the vote on this
matter. However, for the record, he wished to state that he does
support the neighborhood plan. (Note: Form 8B, Memorandum of
Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public
Officers, is on file in the City Clerk's office.)
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Egan - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote, with Mr.
Schmidt abstaining.
At this point, the time being 6:55 p.m., the Commission
moved to Item 12., First Readings.
12. FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 13-98: An ordinance amending Section
2.4.6(H), "Temporary Use Permits", of the Land Development
Regulations to allow permits to be issued for the use of tempo-
rary parking lots within portions of the Central Business Dis-
trict (CBD), the Community Facilities (CF) District between
Swinton Avenue and the Intracoastal Waterway, and portions of
other non-residential zoning districts located between Swinton
Avenue and 1-95. If passed, a public hearing will be scheduled
for March 17, 1998.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 13-98:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
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SECTION 2.4.6(H), "TEMPORARY USE PERMIT", OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY PARKING
LOTS IN CERTAIN AREAS WHEN APPROVED BY THE
CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS FOR SAID TEMPORARY PARKING LOTS;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 13-98 is on file in
the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
During discussion, Mr. Schmidt commented that the
Downtown Development Authority felt that the requirement about
having to restore the area within 30 days if the temporary lot
was no longer used should be eliminated. The expressed concern
was that it would be a hardship in terms of cost to have to go in
and either remove or cover the rock base and replace it with sod
or landscaping upon expiration of the temporary parking lot
permit. Mr. Schmidt stated that he would concur with this
recommendation.
Diane Dominguez, Director of Planning and Zoning,
stated that the intent is to have this be a temporary situation
where the parking lots are approved on an annual basis. At some
point the use is supposed to stop, but if nothing is done to make
the site not look like a parking lot it may be hard to discourage
people from using it as such.
Mr. Egan stated that he felt the intent was to try to
solve a problem in certain areas where there is a quick-fix need
until additional parking can be built. It is not to encourage
people who have vacant lots to turn them into parking lots. A
demand has to be demonstrated which would first have to be
approved by the City Commission.
Mr. Egan moved to approve Ordinance No. 13-98 on FIRST
Reading, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Schmidt - No; Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
At this point, the time being 7:00 p.m., the Commission
moved to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the
agenda.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.A. ORDINANCE NO. 12-98: An ordinance designating the
Price House located at 1109 Sea Spray Avenue as a local historic
site and adding it to the Local Register of Historic Places.
Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and
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FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at
this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 12-98:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE PRICE HOUSE LOCATED
AT 1109 SEA SPRAY AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULAR-
LY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE
TO BE LISTED IN THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTOR-
IC PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE
"ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 1994" TO
SHOW THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION IN AN OVERLAY
MANNER; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 12-98 is on file in
the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. There being no one who wished to
address the City Commission, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve Ordinance No. 12-98
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.B. ORDINANCE NO. 11-98: An ordinance amending Chapter
113, "Alcoholic Beverages", Section 113.02, "Prohibition of
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Places", of the City
Code to provide that it is a violation of the ordinance to
possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage in certain
public places, and to clarify the ability of patrons to consume
alcohol at the Lakeview Golf Course and during special events at
Old School Square and the Tennis Center. Prior to consideration
of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a
public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 11-98:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 113, "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES", SECTION
113.02, "PROHIBITION OF CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES", OF THE
CITY CODE TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDINANCE TO POSSESS AN OPEN CONTAIN-
ER OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IN CERTAIN PUBLIC
PLACES; TO CLARIFY THE ABILITY OF PATRONS TO
CONSUME ALCOHOL AT THE LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE
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AND DURING SPECIAL EVENTS AT OLD SCHOOL
SQUARE AND THE TENNIS CENTER; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 11-98 is on file in
the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. Mayor Alperin declared the public
hearing open. Speaking from the audience were the following:
Deborah Wright, 2210 N.W. 10th Place, expressed her
concern that the proposed ordinance grants exceptions to certain
establishments and patrons throughout the city, although in her
opinion the exceptions do not extend to establishments frequented
by African-Americans. Ms. Wright stated that while she is
against open containers or public drinking of alcoholic beverag-
es, it is difficult for her to understand why certain establish-
ments on the same street and within blocks of each other have
different rules.
Shirley Johnson, 701 N.W. 4th Street, expressed concern
about the potential liability of the City if an accident should
occur where an involved party had been consuming alcohol at an
event held on a public premises such as the golf course. As a
long time member of M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), Ms.
Johnson stated there are already enough problems without the
government sanctioning the consumption of alcohol. She urged the
Commission to pass the ordinance without exceptions as to when
and where alcohol may be consumed on public property.
Willie Ports, Jr., 634 Angler Drive, expressed his
concern that the law needs to be enforced equally throughout the
City.
There being no one else who wished to address the City
Commission, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Egan moved to approve Ordinance 11-98 on Second and
FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Schmidt - Yes; Mr. Egan Yes;
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - No; Mayor Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
10.C. ORDINANCE NO. 14-98 (FIRST READING/FIRST PUBLIC HEAR-
ING): An ordinance amending Section 4.4.13, "Central Business
District", Subsection 4.4.13(H) (1), of the Land Development
Regulations to restrict the sale of second hand material other
than verifiable antiques on N.E. 2nd Avenue (Pineapple Grove
Way). If passed, a second public hearing will be scheduled for
March 17, 1998. Prior to consideration of passage of this
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ordinance on First Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled
to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 14-98:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD)
DISTRICT", SUBSECTION 4.4.13(H), "SPECIAL
REGULATIONS", SUBPARAGRAPH 4.4.13(H)(1), OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, TO RESTRICT THE SALE OF
SECOND HAND MATERIAL, OTHER THAN VERIFIABLE
ANTIQUES, ON N.E. 2ND AVENUE (PINEAPPLE GROVE
WAY) WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 14-98 is on file in
the City Clerk's office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. Mayor Alperin declared the public
hearing open. Speaking from the audience were the following:
Michael Weiner, 102 North Swinton Avenue, on behalf of
Pineapple Grove Properties, made the following points: (1) That
the Commission is acting on a legislative matter insofar as the
proposed ordinance goes; it is not a quasi-judicial proceeding;
and (2) that Pineapple Grove is merely asking to be treated the
same way as Atlantic Avenue was treated, and that the success on
Atlantic Avenue be allowed to continue northward onto Pineapple
Grove Way.
Tom Fleming, 215 N.E. 1st Avenue, Program Manager of
Pineapple Grove Main Street, Inc., stated that the issue at hand
is the vision for a neighborhood. The vision for Pineapple Grove
Main Street is that it will be the cultural, retail and educa-
tional center of Delray Beach. The neighborhood can and will
offer a unique blend of population diversity, business mix and
the arts in a quaint, safe and accessible setting to residents
and visitors alike. The issue is to give Pineapple Grove a
chance to implement the neighborhood plan that so many people
have put so much effort into developing over the past few years.
Mr. Fleming concluded by asking the Commission to adopt the
proposed LDR amendment to give the vision a chance to unfold and
protect the integrity of Pineapple Grove Main Street by putting
the right uses in the right locations, done the right way.
John Weaver, Chairman, Community Redevelopment Agency,
urged the Commission to continue the vision that started with
Atlantic Avenue onto N.E. 2nd Avenue and support the redevelop-
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ment efforts within Pineapple Grove by fine-tuning the land
development regulations with the proposed text amendment.
Joan Baccari, 1018 Bucida Road, stated that as a new
business owner in Pineapple Grove, she had the confidence to
choose this location because of the ongoing efforts to realize
the potential of this avenue. To derail the vision and the plan
now would be disastrous. Additional thrift stores on N.E. 2nd
Avenue were never envisioned, and especially one the size of that
proposed would have an overwhelming effect on the character of
the neighborhood. Mrs. Baccari asked for the Commission's
continued support of the Main Street program and that they do
what is best for Pineapple Grove as a whole by voting in favor of
the proposed text amendment.
Robert Sweetapple, attorney representing Claire Har-
rington, the owner (as Trustee) of the former Winn-Dixie property
on N.E. 2nd Avenue, stated that the vision for the future needs
to be balanced with the rights of each and every property owner.
He commented on what he feels has been the rush to adopt the
proposed text amendment because there is already a contract
signed in good faith based on what they were told was an accept-
able use of the Winn-Dixie property. He suggested that it was
neither fair nor appropriate for this one aspect to be singled
out when the overall plan has not yet been brought forward for
consideration.
Robert Eisen, attorney representing Ben Lee Corpora-
tion, asked that the Commission not consider taking favorable
action on the proposed ordinance. He reviewed the time frames
for various events occurring with respect to the purchase of the
property at 113 N.E. 2nd Avenue by Ben Lee Corporation in rela-
tion to the processing of the LDR amendment. Mr. Eisen main-
tained that the process is moving too fast and is contrary to the
deliberative nature that the legislative process should have.
Steve Cohen, 1140 Bauhinia Road, owns several proper-
ties in the City, including the current Good Will location. He
felt that the former Winn-Dixie site would be an excellent
location for Good Will and it would be an improvement to a
property that has stood vacant and generally blighted for a
number of years. When he first inquired about moving Good Will,
he was told there were no restrictions to prevent it so he
negotiated a contract in good faith with Good Will. Now this one
part of an overall plan is being hurried through to prevent Good
Will from moving to the Winn-Dixie site. Mr. Cohen stated that
Good Will has been and will continue to be a good neighbor in the
community and would be an asset to N.E. 2nd Avenue in helping to
bring about the changes everyone wants to see happen.
Rich McGloin, Board Member of Pineapple Grove Main
Street, stated that the proposed plan for Pineapple Grove has
been a long time in the works. It has not been rushed and it is
now almost ready for formal presentation. This plan contains a
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vision, guidelines for implementing that vision and a request for
the tools necessary to do the job. The action requested of the
Commission tonight, to support the proposed LDR amendment, is one
of the tools to get the job done. Mr. McGloin further stated
that the issue of time is not a factor; the issue of correct
procedure is. The City Commission has followed the procedure and
it is being done correctly.
Arthur Nejame, Palm Beach Photographic Center on N.E.
2nd Avenue, stated that he and his wife came to Pineapple Grove
almost three years largely because of the outline that the City
and the CRA had presented for the Pineapple Grove vision. Ail of
their accomplishments and work have been toward the achievement
of that goal, and any changes to that vision or to all of the
progress that has made to date need to very carefully considered
as they will affect the future direction of Pineapple Grove.
Bill Branning, Vice-President of Pineapple Grove Main
Street and property owner at 9 N.E. 2nd Street, urged the City
Commission to vote in favor of the proposed LDR amendment. To
allow thrift stores or second hand stores on the main thorough-
fare will detract from the vision everyone has worked so hard to
reach. They were prohibited from Atlantic Avenue because they
did not fit in with what the City wanted to see happen there, and
Pineapple Grove Main Street deserves the same chance.
Bob Costin, business owner and property owner in
Pineapple Grove, spoke in support of the proposed LDR amendment.
He did not feel it would be a good decision to allow thrift shops
to locate into an area that the City and everyone involved wants
to see progress to an upscale business community. If this had
been allowed to happen on Atlantic Avenue, we would not have the
Atlantic Avenue we have today.
Dureene Moore, owner of a cookinq school in Pineapple
Grove, stated that she and her husband had looked for some time
to find a safe and secure location to open their cooking school,
a place where the students (mostly women) would feel comfortable
and safe coming to, especially at night. She is very happy with
their location in the Ocean City Lumber complex, but would be
concerned from a safety standpoint if the Good Will thrift store
were permitted to enlarge and relocate onto the main boulevard.
She has witnessed incidents of petty thievery at the current Good
Will and would not want to see anything happen to all the work
that has gone into Pineapple Grove, especially from a safe
environment standpoint.
Janet Onnen, President of Pineapple Grove Main Street,
urged the City Commission to keep in mind the vision for Pineap-
ple Grove, and to give the area the boost and the tools it needs
to realize that vision. The vision is for an arts and entertain-
ment district, complimenting Old School Square and extending up
N.E. 2nd Avenue to a neighborhood shopping and residential area.
Thrift stores are not part of the vision.
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Ron Collins, attorney representing ~ood Will Indus-
tries, stated that Good Will Industries agrees with the vision
for Pineapple Grove and believes that it will fit right in and be
consistent with that vision. They can and will be good neigh-
bors, but felt it would not be unreasonable to make the use a
conditional use as considered by the Planning and Zoning Board if
that would help to alleviate any concerns.
Loretta McGee, business owner at 170 N.E. 2nd Avenue in
Pineapple Grove and member of Pineapple Grove Main Street Execu-
tive Committee, asked that the Commission support the proposed
text amendment. She noted the restriction would only apply to
N.E. 2nd Avenue (Pineapple Grove Way) and not throughout the
entire district.
Chris Brown, 218 South Seacrest Circle, reiterated that
the vision and plan for Pineapple Grove Main Street is to try to
upscale the area. While he commended the individuals who wanted
to do something with the vacant Winn-Dixie property, he concurred
in the thinking that moving Good Will into this location would
not be the best thing for Pineapple Grove.
Aldo Caniqliero, business owner on N.E. 2nd Avenue,
felt it would be inappropriate to move a thrift shop to frontage
on N.E. 2nd Avenue. The proof is on Atlantic Avenue, and it will
also hold true for Pineapple Grove Main Street.
Carolyn Patton, 1020 Tamarind Road, reminded the
Commission of Delray Beach's sense of fairness. She stated that
she knows the people from Ben Lee Corporation very well and felt
that they should be given a chance to make their contribution to
the Pineapple Grove area.
Joe Gillie, 407 North Swinton Avenue, stated he felt
the heart and soul of the whole issue is the vision for Pineapple
Grove as an arts and entertainment district. The arts have
contributed significantly to not only the economic development of
the community but also to its cultural development, and that is
why it is so important to hold to the vision and trust in what
has already happened and what will continue to happen in Pineap-
ple Grove.
Alan Smith, 933 Cypress Drive and Professor of Market-
ing at Florida Atlantic University, stated he is involved as a
volunteer with Pineapple Grove's new business recruitment group
which has been looking very hard at strategies for upgrading the
area and attracting new businesses. Based on discussions and
other evidence, he felt that a thrift shop is not what is needed
to draw people into the area to shop and that it would most
likely be damaging to the efforts to revitalize the neighborhood.
Saralyn Buzen lonqtime resident of Delray Beach, asked
where the principals of Ben Lee Corporation were when the busi-
ness owners and residents sat down years ago and started working
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on the plan for Pineapple Grove? This is very important to the
City of Delray Beach and many people have worked very hard for
over three years to develop the plan and want to see it get off
the ground.
There being no one else who wished to address the City
Commission, the public hearing was closed.
After discussion, Mr. Ellingsworth moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 14-98, as advertised, on FIRST Reading, seconded by
Mr. Egan. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Egan - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - No; Mayor
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
1 vote.
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the
Public - Immediately followinq Public Hearinqs.
11.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and
inquiries.
In response to the prior comment regarding the Villas
of High Point project, a proposed affordable housing rental
development to be financed through the Palm Beach County Housing
Finance Authority, the City Manager noted that Mrs. Beer had
stated that someone in the City should inform the Authority that
Delray Beach has enough affordable housing and does not want any
more. He continued that the Housing Finance Authority is aware
of the proposed project's inconsistencies with goals and objec-
tives of the City's Comprehensive Plan, especially regarding the
proposed density in relation to that of the surrounding area.
The project was originally scheduled to go before the Site Plan
Review and Appearance Board on February 18th, but after the
applicants read the staff report they requested a continuance in
order to redesign the project to address the issues raised in the
report. It is staff's understanding that in light of the diffi-
culties being encountered by this project, the Housing Finance
Authority is considering requiring applicants for future funding
to include correspondence from the applicable jurisdiction as to
whether or not the proposed project complies with zoning regula-
tions and the Comprehensive Plan.
With respect to the questions raised by Mr. Kenneth
Howard at the February 3rd meeting concerning the cost of making
certain landscape improvements to his rental property on S.W. 7th
Street, the City Manager reported that Mr. Howard was cited for
non-compliance with minimum landscape requirements as well as the
nuisance section to replace his lawn. Over 1,152 property owners
in the City have been cited since 1993, with 735 cases brought
into compliance. Mr. Howard indicated that he was asked to cut
up an asphalt driveway which cost him $800 to install to plant
trees and hedges. The City Horticulturist recently inspected the
property and it appeared to her that the asphalt was installed at
least ten to fifteen years ago. Mr. Howard is only being asked
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to remove a portion of the driveway to accommodate a landscape
buffer. Other than the sod and old asphalt, there is not another
shrub or tree on the site. The minimum landscaping being re-
quired would be a welcome addition to the property and the
neighborhood. The City Manager then reviewed a chronological
list of notices sent to Mr. Howard concerning his property. At a
Code Enforcement Board hearing on January 27, 1998, Mr. Howard
was given until April 14, 1998, to bring the property into
compliance or be subject to a fine of $25.00 per day. He has
submitted landscape plans for review by the Landscape Compliance
Review Committee, but the committee has not met since his submit-
tal. A quick review suggests that he may not have addressed all
of the deficiencies, particularly the requirement to provide sod
and irrigation within the unpaved portion of the right-of-way.
From the staff perspective, it is pretty late in the process for
the City to change minimum landscape requirements. Citywide, the
impact has been positive and it would be unfair to others who
have complied with the regulations.
11.B. From the Public.
11.B.1. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, asked if the City has
some type of early warning system set up in the event of the need
to warn of impending tornadoes.
Mrs. Finst further stated that it has come to her
attention that at the Tri-Rail station there is some move to
expand the parking into the south parcel of land. She stated
there is a ballfield and other recreational amenities on this
property which have not been kept up, and the proposal is to take
that out and expand parking. Mrs. Finst suggested the City look
into salvaging this playfield and perhaps turn it into a useful
recreational facility.
Mrs. Finst also expressed concern about Police coverage
at the train station. She cited an incident where an acquain-
tance was at the station when something strange started going on.
She called the Sheriff's Department right next door and was
basically told that the Sheriff's Department would not respond
since it was not within their jurisdiction. She had to wait for
a response from the Delray Beach Police Department which was
fairly quick, but not as fast as if a sheriff from next door had
come over to the station. Mrs. Finst continued that the lighting
at the station doesn't always work, the trains seem to run on a
different schedule from that which is published and which is out
of sync with the Palm Tran bus service, and the whole place is
generally a mess.
13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items.
13.A. City Manager.
In response to Commissioner Egan's previous inquiry
about the historic building being closed during Fotofusion, the
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City Manager stated that staff contacted John Johnson about what
had happened and he advised that no one had told him the building
needed to be open. Apparently, there was a breakdown in communi-
cation. The building is normally open Monday through Friday,
although Mr. Johnson indicated it could have been opened on the
weekend if someone had asked.
The City Manager pointed out that the workshop for next
week is currently scheduled for Wednesday, March llth, because it
was expected there would be an election on Tuesday, March 10th.
Since there will not be an election, the City Manager recommended
that the workshop be moved back to Tuesday. The City Commission
concurred with this recommendation.
The City Manager further stated that the last couple of
years staff has had some difficulty scheduling the Crest Theatre
for the annual town hall meeting. The first two years it was
held on the fourth Tuesday in January, but for the last two years
that date was unavailable so the meeting was held on the second
Tuesday in February in lieu of a Commission work session. Staff
would like to enter into a contract to automatically reserve the
Crest Theatre on an annual basis, and would like to know the
Commission's preference as to the day on which to hold the town
hall meeting. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City
Commission to hold the annual town hall meeting on the fourth
Tuesday in January at the Crest Theatre.
At the January 13, 1998, workshop, there was discussion
about the large home issue and it was agreed to have the consul-
tant do some additional work on this matter. For clarification
purposes, the City Manager asked if it was the Commission's
intent to have the Large Home Task Team involved in the further
deliberations or just have the consultant report back to the City
Commission. He noted that the Large Home Task Team has gone out
of existence by sunset, so if the Commission wants to involve it,
the group would have to be reconstituted by resolution. After
discussion, it was the consensus of the City Commission that the
intent was not to involve the Large Home Task Team, but rather
have the consultant work with staff to develop recommendations to
be brought directly to the Commission.
The City Manager then reported that the City has been
successful in obtaining a grant from the State to do an historic
survey in the City. We received a top priority ranking and the
full grant amount of $10,000.00 from the Division of Historical
Resources.
With respect to the recent tennis tournament, the City
Manager reported that the Friday night crowd was the largest
crowd ever at a Nuveen tournament event anywhere in the world.
Both Citibank and Net Assets were very happy with the outcome,
and there has been a lot of positive feedback. It is too bad the
weather didn't hold out over the weekend as there probably would
have been greater attendance. There were also some logistical
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problems, mostly behind the scenes, that had to be kept under
control, but overall the tennis tournament went very well and it
is anticipated it will go even better next year. Mayor Alperin
stated that the Nuveen people made a point of telling him that
the staff's cooperation and assistance was outstanding.
13.B. City Attorney.
The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries.
13.C. City Commission.
13.C.1. Commissioner Ellinqsworth felt it might be beneficial
for the City to be more proactive in certain situations, espe-
cially in the area of RM zoning. He asked that the Commission be
given a map or a list of the major areas that are yet to be
developed along with their zoning for review to see if there
might be things which could be avoided.
13.C.2. Commissioner Randolph had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.3. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the City Manager had
gotten any feedback about the change in the garbage pickup in the
northeast area? He has personally observed (1) in spite of the
notices which BFI sent out (which he suspects most people threw
out since they looked like junk mail), people are still putting
out things on Monday that should not be going out. Also, he
noticed that at least on the first two Mondays after the change
was made, his garbage was picked up at 6:30 and 6:45 p.m.,
respectively. The second time it was getting dark and the
workers just wanted to get done and they weren't concerned about
what was going in the truck and what wasn't. The next morning he
noticed that along N.E. 3rd Avenue there were a lot of bulk items
that were out that were similar to ones that were picked up in
other parts of the neighborhood.
The City Manager stated it appears to staff that,
overall, the situation is improving although one may not be able
to see it yet. Staff is in the process of soliciting a proposal
from BFI as to what it would cost to provide the Monday pickup in
the northeast neighborhood as requested by the homeowners associ-
ation.
13.C.4. Commissioner Egan asked about the status of the Mar-
riott parking issue? The City Manager responded that the City
has not yet taken possession and the certificate of occupancy has
not yet been issued since they are still working in the building.
13.C.5. Mayor Alperin stated that there was an article in the
December 23, 1997, issue of The New York Post about Delray Beach.
He then stated that he had received several calls from
the American Cancer Society asking if the City wants to put
together a team for the Society's cancer walk on March 27-28,
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1998. Assistant City Manager Barcinski stated he, too, had
received information on the event and would be bringing it up at
a staff meeting to determine interest.
Finally, for the record, Mayor Alperin stated that City
staff had challenged the City Commission to a softball game at
the City picnic held on Saturday, February 28th. Staff didn't
show up to play, so the City Commission wins by forfeit.
There being no further business, Mayor Alperin declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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