03-19-96 MARCH 19, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Thomas E.
Lynch in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, March 19, 1996.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner Ellingsworth
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Susan A. Ruby
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Matthew
"Bump" Mitchell, Christ Missionary Baptist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4. Agenda Approval.
The City Attorney stated that with respect to Item
8.N.5., Contract Award to Hay Management Consultants, paragraph 5
will be amended to read, "The terms and conditions of this agree-
ment shall be subject to and construed pursuant to the laws of
the State of Florida", not Georgia. With this amendment duly
noted, the item can be approved on the consent agenda.
Mr. Randolph requested that Item 8.B., Waiver to Reduce
Pavement Width/Delra¥ Lakes, Consent Agenda, be moved to the
Regular Agenda as Item 9.A.A.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the Agenda as amend-
ed, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
5. Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Lynch noted a correction to the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of March 5, 1996. The motion for Item 4., Agenda
Approval, was for approval of the agenda, as amended. The cor-
rection was duly noted.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of March 5, 1996, as amended, and the Special Meeting of
March 12, 1996, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Ran-
dolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations:
6.A. OF NOTE:
National Records & Information Manaqement Day - April
2, 1996
Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation recognizing April
2, 1996 as National Records and Information Management Day.
7. Presentations:
7.A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-96: Recognizing and commending Fred
T. Sergio for his years of service to the City of Delray Beach,
and naming the south baseball field at Miller Park, "The Fred T.
Sergio Field".
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 23-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING
AND COMMENDING FRED T. SERGIO FOR NEARLY 30
YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 23-96 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
Mayor Lynch read and presented the resolution to Mr.
Sergio in recognition and appreciation of his many years of
dedicated service to the city.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve Resolution No. 23-96,
seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
Mr. Sergio came forward to accept the resolution and to
extend his thanks to the Commission.
7.B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-96: Recognizing and commending Mayor
Thomas E. Lynch for his dedicated service to the City of Delray
Beach.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 24-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING
AND COMMENDING THOMAS E. LYNCH FOR HAVING
SERVED WITH DISTINCTION AS MAYOR OF THE CITY
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OF DELRAY BEACH FROM MARCH OF 1990 THROUGH
MARCH 28, 1996.
(Copy of Resolution No. 24-96 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
The City Attorney read the resolution in its entirety,
recognizing and commending Mayor Thomas E. Lynch for his excel-
lent record of dedicated and faithful public service.
On behalf of the City Commission, Mayor-elect Alperin
presented the resolution to Mayor Lynch and extended the sincere
thanks and appreciation of the citizens of Delray Beach for a job
well done. At this point, the members of the Commission present-
ed Mayor Lynch with a plaque and a City logo watch.
By unanimous motion of the City Commission, Resolution
No. 24-96 was passed and adopted. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 4 to 0 vote.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager recommends approval.
8.A. CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRON-
MENTAL PROTECTION (DEP): Approve Amendment #3 to the City's
contract with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
for funding related to the beach nourishment project. Amendment
#3 extends the contract until September 1, 1999.
8.B. MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS 9.A.A.
8.C. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/DELRAY BEACH MEMORIAL GARDENS BLOCK
20: Approve the final plat for Delray Beach Memorial Gardens
Block 20, consisting of 86 burial plots.
8.D. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/KOKOMO KEY: Approve the final plat
for Kokomo Key, a proposed 133 unit townhouse development located
on the east side of North Federal Highway, immediately south of
the Delray Swap Shop.
8.E. FINAL PAYMENT/DUGGAN BUILDERS, INC.: Approve final
payment to Duggan Builders, Inc. for installation of new railing
for the cart crossing bridge at the Municipal Golf Course, in the
amount of $15,752 from 445-4714-572-46.90.
8.F. FINAL PAYMENT/AHRENS COMPANIES: Approve final payment
in the amount of $2,163.30 to Ahrens Companies for work on the
Municipal Golf Course Maintenance Area - Washdown Slabs project,
with funding from 445-4761-572-62.10.
8.G. CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2/FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENT WATER
PROJECT: Approve Amendment #2 to the contract with Tri-County
Community Council, Inc. in conjunction with the Florida Energy
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Efficient Water Project (FEEWP) to reduce the scope of services
approved via Amendment #1 and commensurate reduction of project
costs.
8.H. RESOLUTION NO. 25-96: Adopt a resolution in support of
House Bill 107 entitled "Lottery Accountability Act of 1996" '
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 25-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF
HOUSE BILL 107 ENTITLED "LOTTERY ACCOUNTABIL-
ITY ACT OF 1996"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 25-96 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
8.I. RESOLUTION NO. 26-96: Adopt a resolution assessing
costs for abatement action required to remove five (5) abandoned
vehicles from properties throughout the City.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 26-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 90 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATING NUISANCES BY REMOVING JUNKED AND/OR
ABANDONED VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING SAID COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF
THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO
BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING
OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 26-96 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
8.J. RESOLUTION NO. 27-96: Adopt a resolution assessing
costs for abatement action required to remove nuisances on 21
properties throughout the City.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 27-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S) LOCAT-
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ED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND PRO-
VIDING THAT A NOTICE OF LIEN SHALL ACCOMPANY
THE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT; SETTING OUT ACTUAL
COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATE-
MENT OF NUISANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF
THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO
BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 27-96 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
8.K. MODIFICATIONS TO AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:
Approve the use of the City's standardized Agreement for Archi-
tectural Services, as modified.
8.L. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WIT~ T~E COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/ BLOCK 76 FU1FDING: Approve the Interlocal Agreement
between the City and the CRA regarding the funding of Phase II of
the construction of the parking lot in Block 76.
8.M. 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 during the
period March 4 through March 15, 1996.
8.N. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
Bid award to Marandola Construction, Inc. for the
East Road utility and roadway improvements, in the
amount of $93,375 from 442-5178-536-61.44,
448-5411-538-62.36, and 334-3162-541-63.10.
2. Contract renewal with Jones Chemicals Company for
the purchase of liquid chlorine, calcium and
sodium hypochlorite via the City of Boca Raton
Co-op bid, in the estimated annual cost of
$111,345 from 441-5122-536-52.21.
3. Grant awards through the SHIP and HOME programs
for the rehabilitation of two single family hous-
ing units, to be awarded as follows: $18,522 to
Alpha Ultra, Inc. for a project at 826 S.W. 4th
Avenue and $17,388 to Henry Haywood for 905 S.W.
llth Avenue, with funding from SHIP Account No.
118-1924-554-49.19 and HOME Account No.
118-1923-554-49.19.
4. Bid award to National Ambulance Builders, Inc. for
the purchase of one Advance Life Support Vehicle
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in the amount of $94,805.50 with funding from
501-3312-591-64.20.
5.. Contract award to Hay Management Consultants for a
classification and compensation study for all
positions within the City's classification system,
in the amount of $16,770 and support services and
travel expenses estimated at $2,683; with funding
from 001-6111-519-99.03
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the consent agenda,
with the amendment to Item 8.N.5. as previously noted by the City
Attorney, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA:
9.A.A. WAIVER TO REDUCE PAVEMENT WIDTH/DELRAY LAKES: Approve
a waiver to LDR Section 6.1.2(B) (3) to reduce the pavement width
from 24 feet to 22 feet for residential streets to be located
within the proposed Delray Lakes subdivision (former Isles of
Delray site on the north side of Lake Ida Road, east of 1-95),
based upon positive findings, and subject to the recommended
condition.
Mr. Randolph stated that he moved this item to the
regular agenda to express his concern about the potential diffi-
culty of enforcing the "no parking" provision contained in the
recommendation for approval. He does not object to the waiver to
reduce the pavement width, but feels the individual homeowners
may have problems with enforcing "no parking" within the swale
areas.
Diane Dominguez, Planning Director, noted that the
condition of approval is that the applicant must provide homeown-
er association documents which contain a provision that the
homeowners association will be responsible for enforcement. This
will be a private road system so enforcement will have to be by
the homeowners association. Dr. Alperin commented that the City
would have no liability since these will be private streets.
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the waiver to LDR Section
6.1.2(B) (3) to reduce the pavement width for the internal streets
within Delray Lakes subdivision from 24 feet to 22 feet based
upon positive findings with respect to LDR Section 6.1.2(C),
conditioned upon the applicant providing homeowner association
documents containing a provision that the homeowners association
will enforce "no parking" within the swale areas; seconded by Dr.
Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Ellingsworth Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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9.A. RESOLUTION NO. 22-96/CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF
PATEL PROPERTY: Consider a resolution authorizing the City to
purchase certain property located at 2228 Seacrest Boulevard, and
accepting the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of same.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 22-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO PURCHASE FROM SELLER CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
LOCATED AT 2228 SEACREST BOULEVARD AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, HEREBY INCOR-
PORATING AND ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT STATING
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE SALE AND
PURCHASE BETWEEN THE SELLER AND THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 22-96 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
The City Attorney stated that the purchase price has
been negotiated to $65,000.00. Ail other essential terms in the
Patel property contract have not changed.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve Resolution No. 22-96,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
9.B. N.E. 1ST COURT SEAWALL REHABILITATION: Consider fund-
ing alternatives for the N.E. 1st Court seawall rehabilitation
project.
Mayor Lynch entered into the record the summary of
letters received from homeowners on N.E. 1st Court.
The City Attorney reviewed the three options set forth
in the City Manager's memorandum, as follows: (1) get F.I.N.D.
approval to add the seawall back into the project, and install
the sign and bench as originally planned; (2) the City could pay
the entire cost of the N.E. 1st Court seawall ($16,800) and leave
the end of the street as it is; or (3) the City could ask the
residents on the street to pay the $8,400 the City would have
received from F.I.N.D., possibly through a special assessment
process.
At this point, Mayor Lynch asked Mr. Derek Hanley to
clarify the position of the N.E. 1st Court homeowners. Mr.
Hanley, 828 N.E. 1st Court, reported that the homeowners are
opposed to having a public park at the end of the street, and
would like the City to fully fund the project and leave the area
as unimproved open space. However, he feels that a majority of
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the homeowners would be willing to pursue the possibility of
forming a homeowners association to which the City would abandon
the right-of-way in question so that it would be under the con-
trol of the homeowners on N.E. 1st Court.
Discussion by the Commission followed, with the consen-
sus being that the City will not fund the $8,400 (50% share of
the cost that would have come from F.I.N.D.). If the homeowners
do not want the City to use the money from F.I.N.D., which would
mean the installation of a public bench, then their alternative
is to become participants in funding the $8,400, which perhaps
could be done as an assessment project.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to remand the matter to staff
for further discussion with the N.E. 1st Court homeowners con-
cerning the option for their participation in funding 50% of the
cost of the project, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin
- Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.C. SPECIAL EVENT APPROVAL/2ND ANNUAL S.O.S. "TASTE OF THE
GROVE": Consider a request from Pineapple Grove Main Street, Inc.
for special event approval in support of the 2nd Annual S.O.S.
"Taste of the Grove" to be held on April 21, 1996, from 4:00 p.m.
until 10:00 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Barcinski stated the request is
for formal endorsement of the event, approval of a temporary use
permit per LDR Section 2.4.6(H) for use of city streets, to
provide staff support for the event, and to waive stage rental
fees and any charges that may be incurred for regular staff
hours. Overtime costs are estimated at $900.00 and will be paid
for by the event sponsors.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the special event
request in support of the 2nd Annual S.O.S. "Taste of the Grove"
as recommended by staff, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Dr. A1perin Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.D. REQUEST FROM C.J.'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL: Consider a
request from C.J.'s Sports Bar and Grill, 5020 West Atlantic
Avenue, to extend the 2:00 a.m. liquor license closing require-
ment until 5:00 a.m.
Mr. Rick Carter, owner of C.J.'s Sports Bar and Grill,
explained that he would like the ability to remain open past 2:00
a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, on special holidays and/or
other special occasions. Other establishments in the general
neighborhood are permitted to stay open until 5:00 a.m. and this
has created something of an unfair advantage for these competi-
tors.
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For the record, Mayor Lynch noted that the establish-
ments which are open until 5:00 a.m. are not located within the
municipal limits of Delray Beach, but are in unincorporated Palm
Beach County.
Discussion by the Commission followed, with concern
being expressed that if an exception were to be approved for
C.J.'s Sports Bar and Grill, it would set a precedent that would
make it very difficult for the Commission to refuse similar
requests from other establishments. However, the Commission
indicated that it would be willing to consider requests for
waiving the 2:00 a.m. closing requirement for certain special
events or occasions.
The City Attorney advised that any such waiver would
have to be advertised prior to consideration by the Commission
and that Mr. Carter would need to insure that such requests are
received by staff in sufficient time to meet the requirements.
The City Manager recommended a lead time of four (4) weeks.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to deny the request from C.J.'s
Sports Bar and Grill, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said
motion to deny passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.E. OFFER TO SATISFY LIENS/123 N.W. 10TH AVENUE: Consider
an offer of $500.00 to satisfy nuisance abatement liens which
exist against property addressed as 123 N.W. 10th Avenue (Lot 4,
Block A, West Side Heights).
Dr. Alperin stated he feels there is no good reason
demonstrated as the basis for this request, and moved to deny the
offer to satisfy liens which exist against property addressed as
123 N.W. 10th Avenue, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said
motion to deny passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.F. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY/DELRAY
OAKS: Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with Palm
Beach County for the acquisition of the Delray Oaks ecosite and
its management as a natural area, required as part of the grant
funding process of the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) .
John Walker, Project Coordinator, explained that under
normal circumstances the County and the City would finish devel-
oping the management agreement and present it in combination with
the interlocal agreement. In this instance, Florida Communities
Trust (FCT) has asked that the interlocal agreement be expedited
somewhat so that they (FCT) can go ahead and send the money to
the County. Apparently, FCT is under some pressure to expend
some monies from the Preservation 2000 fund.
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Discussion followed as to the respective responsibili-
ties of the City and the County insofar as the overall management
of the site is concerned. Joe Weldon, Director of Parks and
Recreation and a member of the Natural Areas Advisory Committee,
reported that the advisory committee is the group that makes up
the management plans for all of the areas that were purchased
through the bond issue. While the management plan for the Delray
Oaks site has not as yet been done, Mr. Weldon stated that most
of the plans are very similar with respect to the municipal
responsibilities, including security, some light mowing, trash
pick-up, and opening and closing the facility.
In response to question from Mr. Ellingsworth, the City
Attorney stated that the County is aware of and accepts the modi-
fications shown to paragraph 26 (Article IV - Responsibilities of
the City) in the interlocal agreement.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the Interlocal Agree-
ment with Palm Beach County for the Delray Oaks site, subject to
an appropriate management agreement, seconded by Dr. Alperin.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.G. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRA~ FEE STRUCTURE: Consider approval
of a proposed fee structure for the After School Program.
Mayor Lynch noted that two options have been presented.
The first is a three-level fee structure, using the family size
and income guidelines of the School District's free and reduced
lunch program; the second is a flat rate fee for all participants
of $15.00 per month.
After discussion, Dr. Alperin moved to approve a flat
fee of $15.00 per month for all participants (Option II), second-
ed by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph
- Yes; Mayor Lynch Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.H. DEMA1FD FOR JUDGMENT/CIIARLIE BROWN, JR. V. CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH: Consider a demand for judgment in the referenced
matter.
Dr. Alperin moved rejection of the Demand for Judgment
as recommended by the City Attorney, seconded by Mr.
Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Ellingsworth Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.I. APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD: Ap-
point a member to the Historic Preservation Board to fill an
unexpired term ending August 31, 1996. Appointment by Mayor
Lynch.
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Mayor Lynch stated that he wished to appoint Susan
Hurlburt to the Historic Preservation Board to fill an unexpired
term ending August 31, 1996, and asked for a motion on his be-
half. Mr. Ellingsworth so moved, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.J. APPOINTMENTS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMIT-
TEE (RESOLUTION NO. 28-96): Appoint three members to the Afford-
able Housing Advisory Committee and adopt Resolution No. 28-96.
Appointments by Mr. Randolph, Mayor Lynch, and Dr. Alperin.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 28-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO STATE LAW; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 28-96 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
Mr. Randolph moved to appoint Leslie Horenburger as a
banking/mortgage industry representative to the Affordable Hous-
ing Advisory Committee, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin
- Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mayor Lynch stated that he wished to appoint Lloyd
Hasher (real estate professional) to the Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee. Dr. Alperin so moved, seconded by Mr. Ran-
dolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Dr. Alperin moved to appoint Barbara Brown (citizen-
at-large) to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, seconded
by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
28-96, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth Yes. Said motion passed with a
4 to 0 vote.
9.K. APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS COMMIS-
SION: Appoint a member (representative of employees or employee
organizations) to the Public Employees Relations Commission for a
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four year term ending March 13, 2000. Appointment by Dr.
Alperin.
Dr. Alperin moved to appoint Todd Jackson (representa-
tive of employees or employee organizations) to the Public Em-
ployees Relations Commission for a four year term ending March
13, 2000, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.L. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELA-
TIONS COMMISSION: Designate a regular member of the Public
Employees Relations Commission to serve in the capacity of Chair-
person for the duration of their term.
Dr. A1perin moved to designate Armand Mouw as Chairman
of the Public Employees Relations Commission, seconded by Mr.
Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.M. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN/COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Designate a Chairman and Vice Chairman
from among the Community Redevelopment Agency commissioners.
Dr. Alperin moved to appoint John Weaver as Chairman of
the Community Redevelopment Agency, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - No; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote.
Dr. Alperin moved to appoint Leonard Mitchell as Vice
Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency, seconded by Mr.
Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 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. 13-96: An ordinance amending LDR Section
6.3.3, "Movable Fixtures Within The Right-of-Way", to provide for
regulations on the placement, appearance and maintenance of
newsracks. 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. 13-96:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ARTICLE 6.3, "USE AND WORK IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY", SECTION 6.3.3, "MOVABLE FIX-
TURES WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY", OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS ON THE
PLACEMENT, APPEARANCE, AND MAINTENANCE OF
NEWSRACKS; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 13-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was scheduled to be held, having been legally
advertised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida
and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
The City Attorney stated it is her understanding that
discussions are ongoing.
Dr. Alperin moved to open the public hearing for Ordi-
nance No. 13-96 and continue same to the date certain of May 7,
1996, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 4 to 0 vote.
10.B. SALE OF CITY-OW1FED PROPERTY: Consider approval of the
Contract for Sale and Purchase between the City and the Community
Redevelopment Agency for property located at 17 N.W. 5th Avenue
(known as the Shatz property).
The City Attorney stated that the Commission considered
this transaction on January 23, 1996, and agreed conceptually to
the contract with the caveat that if the property were to be sold
by the CRA for commercial purposes at some future date, the City
would share in the profits. Ms. Ruby stated that such a clause
is not in the contract and she has not had a chance to discuss it
with CRA counsel. The agreement, as currently written without
the clause, has been approved by the CRA, so if it is amended it
will need to go back to them.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commis-
sion to include in the contract a clause to the effect that the
City would share equally in the profits if the CRA retains owner-
ship of the property and at some point in the future sells it for
commercial purposes.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the Contract for Sale and
Purchase between the City and the CRA for the property at 17 NoW.
5th Avenue, subject to the amendment that the City would share
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equally in the profits, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - No; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote.
ll. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items from the
Public - Immediately followinq Public Hearinqs.
11.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and
inquiries.
None.
11.B. From the Public.
ll.B.1. Carolyn Zimmerman, 212 S.W. 2nd Avenue, expressed her
feelings over the loss of Commissioner Barbara Smith, commenting
on her admiration for Mrs. Smith and how much she will be missed.
ll.B.2. Gerald DeFoe, President of Country Manors and PROD,
extended sincere thanks to Mayor Thomas E. Lynch for the tremen-
dous job he has done with the City of Delray Beach.
11.B.3. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, expressed concern over
the appearance of the east side of 1-95 within the industrial
area north and south of S.W. 10th Street. She asked the City
Manager to check the number of code violations with respect to
screening, etc. She further stated some of the properties in
this area are being used for exterior storage and something
should be done to clean up the area.
11.B.4. Bob Cullen, 1877 South Ocean Boulevard, on behalf of
the Delray Beach Historical Society, expressed thanks to Mayor
Lynch and presented him with an Engineer's cap.
11.B.5. Helen Coopersmith, 1222 South Drive Way, commented on
the loss of Commissioner Barbara Smith and how much she will be
missed.
11.B.6. Willie Ports, Jr., 634 Angler Drive, expressed his
condolences on the loss of Commissioner Barbara Smith. He fur-
ther stated he is sad to see Mayor Lynch leave the City of Delray
Beach.
11.B.7. Lillian Feldman, resident of Pines of Delray, extended
a farewell to Mayor Lynch.
12. FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 15-96: An ordinance repealing Section 1
of Ordinance No. 107-82 which named Sun Bank as successor Trustee
to the General Employees Pension Plan, and terminating the trust
agreement which was originally between the City and First Nation-
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al Bank of Delray Beach and thereafter Sun Bank, as successor.
If passed, public hearing April 2, 1996.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 15-96:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING
SECTION (1) OF ORDINANCE NO. 107-82; TERMI-
NATING A TRUST AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS
SETTLOR, AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DELRAY
BEACH, AS TRUSTEE, DATED NOVEMBER 13, 1964,
AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 15-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
Mr. Randolph moved to approve Ordinance No. 15-96 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Ran-
dolph Yes; Mayor Lynch Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
12.B. ORDINANCE NO. 16-96: An ordinance amending Chapter 90,
"Abandoned Property; Junkyards", of the City Code to clarify
procedures for the removal of abandoned property from both public
and private property, including notice, hearing, collection of
costs, and authority to lien; and to provide conformance with
Section 705.103, Florida Statutes. If passed, public hearing
April 2, 1996.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 16-96:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 90, "ABANDONED PROPERTY; JUNKYARDS,"
SECTION 90.01, "DEFINITIONS"; TO PROVIDE FOR
DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "ABANDONED MOTOR
VEHICLE," AND "ABANDONED PROPERTY"; REPEALING
SECTION 90.02, "ABANDONMENT OF PROPERTY OR
WRECKED OR INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY" IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ENACT-
ING A NEW SECTION 90.02, "STORING, PARKING,
OR LEAVING ABANDONED PROPERTY ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY"; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE
REMOVAL OF ABANDONED PROPERTY FROM PUBLIC
PROPERTY INCLUDING NOTICE, HEARING, COLLEC-
TION OF COSTS, AND AUTHORITY TO LIEN; TO
PROVIDE FOR CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 705.103,
FLORIDA STATUTES, REGARDING NOTICES TO OWN-
ERS, COLLECTION OF COSTS, AND AUTHORITY TO
LIEN; REPEALING SECTION 90.03, "STORING,
PARKING, OR LEAVING WRECKED OR INOPERABLE
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MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; EXCEP-
TIONS'' IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 90.03, "STORING, PARKING, OR LEAVING
ABANDONED PROPERTY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY"; TO
PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF ABAN-
DONED PROPERTY FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY INCLUD-
ING NOTICE, HEARING, COLLECTION OF COSTS, AND
AUTHORITY TO LIEN; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE,
A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 16-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve Ordinance No. 16-96
on FIRST Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items.
13.A. City Manaqer
In response to Commissioner Randolph's prior inquiry
regarding long range surveillance cameras, the City Manager
stated the Police Department had used one of these cameras that
was borrowed from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Current-
ly, the cameras are not available. However, the Police Depart-
ment will be requesting a similar camera in the upcoming budget.
The cost is approximately $7,200 per unit.
In response to Mayor Lynch's prior inquiry regarding
the Pompey Park pool admission prices, the City Manager stated
that the City conducted a survey of five other pools within the
County and found the City's fees to be equal to or less than
those charged at similar facilities. In addition, staff is
developing a program called "Pompey bucks" which would provide an
opportunity for children to work in order to earn credit toward
pool admission.
Mayor Lynch suggested the possibility of yearly passes
which could be purchased by or for the children.
13.B. City Attorney
The City Attorney stated she will miss Thomas E. Lynch
as Mayor and expressed her condolences on the loss of Commission-
er Barbara Smith.
The City Attorney reported that the verdict was against
the City with respect to the Federal Court trial. The City will
be looking into appeals.
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Mayor Lynch stated it is important for everyone to
realize that this court case is based on things which occurred
many years ago. The present Police Department has made major
strides and is not the issue.
13.C. City Commission
13.C.1. Mr. Ellingsworth
Mr. Ellingsworth expressed his thanks to Mayor Lynch
for the dedicated service he has provided to the City of Delray
Beach.
13.C.2. Mr. Randolph
Mr. Randolph thanked Mayor Lynch for a job well done
and extended his personal condolences to the Smith family.
13.C.3. Dr. AlDerin
Dr. Alperin also expressed his sentiments to the Smith.
family. He further commented that Mayor Lynch will be missed
tremendously.
13.C.4. Mayor Lynch
Mayor Lynch commented that good news from the CRA is
that S.I.R.S. publication company (Social Issues Resources Se-
ries) has put an offer in to come to downtown Atlantic Avenue.
If, for some reason, it turns out they do not locate downtown,
they have said they will still come to Delray Beach at another
location.
Mayor Lynch reported that ABC Carpets has entered into
a Letter of Intent to take over the Kraft building on South
Congress Avenue. The Letter of Intent will be a formal lease
within the next ten days. Negotiations are ongoing, and hopeful-
ly the Commission will be supportive of this project when it is
brought forward for consideration.
In closing, Mayor Lynch thanked everyone for their
support over the years and commented that he feels the real
strength of the city lies with the staff. With respect to the
future of the Commission whether by appointment or election,
Mayor Lynch stated he feels it is very important to have people
come into office with a proven track record of service to the
city, and knowing their good points and bad points. Further, he
thanked Lillian Feldman, Helen Coopersmith, Dick Eckerle and the
many other concerned citizens who have taken the time and made
the effort to keep an eye on their government.
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There being no further business, Mayor Lynch declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:30 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 min-
utes of the meeting of said City Commission of March 19, 1996,
which minutes were formally ~proved and adopted by the City
Commission on ~p~ 2, /9~ ·
City Clem ~
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