10-12-93 OCTOBER 12, 1993
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 6:05 P.M.,
Tuesday, October 12, 1993.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner Ken Ellingsworth
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - Commissioner David Randolph
Commissioner Barbara Smith
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Susan A.Ruby
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Robert
Finch, Cason United Methodist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4. Dr. Alperin requested that Item No. 9.D. (Pension
Settlement Agreement) be removed from the Regular Agenda since
there was a discrepancy.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the Agenda, as amended,
seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
5. Mr. Ellingsworth asked that the second line on the
first page of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 28,
1993, be corrected to read Vice-Mayor Ellingsworth, as Mayor
Lynch was out of town at that time.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting dated September 28, 1993, as amended, seconded by
Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Proclamations:
6,B. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation congratu-
lating the Delray Beach Housing Authority and Carver Estates for
receiving the Operation Greenspace Award. Deborah Castellow came
forward to accept the proclamation.
Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation proclaiming the
month of October, 1993 as "CRIME PREVENTION MONTH" and urged all
to increase their participation in the prevention of crime and
drug use.
7. Presentations:
7.A. Carla Bryant, Project Manager for Visions West Atlan-
tic, stated this is a redevelopment project. She extended an
invitation to the City Commission, Mayor and City Manager to
attend their Planning and Design workshop meeting scheduled for
Friday and Saturday, November 5th and 6th, and requested that
they come and participate in an effort to assure the community
that they have the support of the City Government.
8. Consent Agenda: City Manager recommends approval.
8,A, LEASE AGREEMENT ~ITH INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER AND
DELRAY ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Approve a lease agree-
ment with the owner of property at 1541 Catherine Drive and the
Delray Estates Condominium Association for the purpose of estab-
lishing a Police Substation at Delray Estates.
8,B. TEMPORARY USE APPROVAL: Grant temporary use approval
to establish a Police Substation in a residential unit at Delray
Estates.
8oC. AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE: Approve
an agreement with the Florida Department of Revenue to provide
for the sharing of certain information under the Registration
Information Sharing and Exchange program.
ACCEPTANCE OF SETTLEMENT OFFER: Accept an offer from
Mr. Wildor Graindor to settle pending litigation against the
City.
8.E. APPROVAL OF RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENTS; Approve right-
of-entry agreements with various property owners in conjunction
with the roadway reconstruction project east of the Intracoastal
Waterway.
8,F~ SUBLEASE AGREEMENT/CA$ON CQTTAGE; Approve a sublease
agreement between the Delray Beach Historical Society and the
Palm Beach County Preservation Board for the Cason Cottage prop-
erty.
8.G, PERFECT HARMONY FESTIVAL: Approve a special events
permit for the Perfect Harmony Festival.
8,H. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED/POST-CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMEN-
TAL MQNITORING PROJECT: Authorize staff to proceed with the
Post-Construction Environmental Monitoring Study phase of the
Beach Renourishment project through the contract with Coastal
Planning and Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$50,626, with funding from Beach Restoration Fund - Beach
Renourishment (Account No. 332-4164-572-63.40).
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8oI. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
8.Jo AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED/ONE-YEAR PERFORMANCE ENVIRON-
MENTAL MONITORING PROJECT: Authorize staff to proceed with the
One-Year Performance Monitoring Study phase of the Beach
Renourishment project through the contract with Coastal Planning
and Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $29,.700, with
funding from Beach Restoration Fund - Beach Renourishment (Ac-
count No. 332-4164-572-63.40).
8,K. REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT/CH2M HILL: Approve a request
for final payment in the amount of $271.13 from CH2M Hill for
completion of engineering services in conjunction with Extension
of Water and Sewer Services to Former Enclave Area 13, 24, and
31, with funding from 1991 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond - En-
claves Phase I - Engineering and Architect (Account No.
447-5167-536-31.30.
8,L, DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER NO 1. AND REOUEST FOR FINAL PAY-
MENT/WRQNO ENTERPRISE$~. Approve a deduct change order in the
amount of $2,251 to the contract with Wrono Enterprises and a
request for final payment in the amount of $21,747, with funding
from Water and Sewer Fund - Buildings (Account No.
441-5161-536-60.31) and Public Works Administration - Buildings
(Account No. 001-3111-534-62.10).
8,M, AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Two (2) Greens Mowers and One (1) Sand Rake -
Municipal Golf Course - (via GSA contract) in the
amount of $35,720.41, with funding from Golf Course -
Other Equipment (Account No. 445-4761-572-64.90).
2. Tractor/Loader - Municipal Golf Course - Ford New
Holland (via State contract) in the amount of $15,597,
with funding from Golf Course - Other Equipment (Ac-
count No. 445-4761-572-64.90).
3. Bulk Quick Lime - Environmental Service - Dravo
Lime Company (via Palm Beach County Bid) in the esti-
mated annual amount of $273,094.99, with funding from
Water Treatment Plant - Chemicals (Account No.
441-5122-536-52.21).
4. Sanitary Sewer Waste Pump Out Station - City Marina
- Ray Qualmann Marine Construction in the amount of
$11,300, with funding from City Marina Fund - Other
Improvements (Account No. 426-4311-575-63.90).
5~ Progen and DBGen Database Software and Software
Maintenance Contract - Management Information Systems -
Business Computer Design in the amount of $13,440, with
funding from MIS Operating Capital - Software (Account
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No. 001-1811-513-66.10 and MIS Operating Capital -
Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 001-1811-513-46.20.
8,N. CHANGE ORDER NO, 3 AND. REQUEST FOR FINAL .PAY-
MENT/FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY (Falkav/Continental):
Approve a change order in the amount of $60,201.14 and a request
for final payment in the amount of $111,736.40 from Fireman's
Fund Insurance Company for completion of the Tennis Stadium
project, with funding from General Construction Fund - Tennis
Center/Stadium Phase I (Account No. 334-4145-572-63.41 and
001-4124-572-34.90)
~.0. DEDUCT CHAN~E ORDER NO, ! AND REQUEST FOR FINA~ PAY-
MENT/ELKIN$ CONSTRUCTORS. INC: Approve a deduct change order in
the amount of $20,071 and a request for final payment in the
amount of $72,652 from Elkins Constructors, Inc. for completion
of the South Water Reservoir Rehabilitation, with funding from
Water and Sewer Renewal and Replacement - South Reservoir Rehab
(Account No. 442-5178-536-61.80)o
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Rggul~r Agenda:
9.A. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELQPMENT ACTIONS OF VARI-
OUS BOARDS: Consider accepting the actions and decisions made by
the Planning and Zoning Board, Site Plan Review and Appearance
Board and the Historic Preservation Board during the period
September 27, 1993 through October $, 1993.
Dr. Alperin stated he would like to review the Sloan
Hammock item. There is some concern regarding the parking and he
feels the policy should be discussed.
Dr. Alperin moved to receive and file the report,
subject to a review of the Sloan Hammock design and a request
that it be returned at the next regular meeting on October 26,
seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
9,B. DETERMINATION OF ARCHITECTURAL COMPATIBILITY/OUTBACK
STEAKHOUSE: Consider whether the architectural elevations for
the Outback Steakhouse is compatible with the other structures
located within the Delray Crossing Shopping Center. The Site
Plan Review and Appearance Board recommends approval.
David Kovacs, Planning Director, stated that several
years ago there was controversy about out parcels, i.e., should
they exist or not. The final resolution was that out parcels and
out buildings are legitimate parts of development. However,
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compatibility needs to be insured between the out parcel and the
center in which it is located. At that time the Code was altered
to include the requirement that there must be a specific finding
by the Site Plan Review Board that the out parcels are aestheti-
cally compatible and can stand on their own with respect to the
shopping centers; if not, they would be denied. If the project
is "as good as, is better than or does not conflict with" the re-
mainder of the center, the Board cannot approve the elevation,
but only forward it to the Commission who has the final approval
when there is no absolute architectural compatibility. This is
why it is before the Commission tonight.
Jess Sowards, Chairman of Site Plan Review and Appear-
ance Board, stated that, after considerable review and changes,
all the requests by the Board have been met. There remained some
concern regarding the roof and the roofing material.
Dr. Alperin expressed concern with setting a precedent,
as the City was not so tolerant with McDonald's. He continued by
stating that when the City is selectively tolerant with certain
people, then those who do not meet the conformities are punished,
and that bothers him.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of the architectural
elevations for the Outback Steak House, subject to the findings
in the LDRs, seconded by Dr. Alperin.
Dr. Alperin noted that he was just informed that this
motion will require three positive votes in order to pass. He
would prefer that this item be postponed until a full Commission
is present to vote on this item, as opposed to killing it with
his one vote of no.
Mr. Ellingsworth withdrew his motion; Dr. Alperin
withdrew his second.
Dr. Alperin moved to postpone this item until the
possible arrival of Mr. Randolph, or in the event he does not
arrive, until the next regular meeting on October 26, 1993,
seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
9.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-93: A resolution authorizing the
Community Redevelopment Agency to acquire certain real property
known as Lots 5 through 10, Block 53, Town of Linton. City
Manager recommends approval.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 97-93:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AS
HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED BY THE DELRAY BEACH
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY GIFT,
PURCHASE OR EMINENT DOMAIN; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(Copy of Resolution No. 97-93 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
97-93, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
9.D, PENSION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED
FROM THE AGENDA.
9.E, RESOLUTION NO, 96-93~ A resolution amending Resolution
No. 18-91, which established the Kids and Cops Committee by
amending the membership composition to include a representative
from MAD DADS.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 96-93:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 18-91 WHICH ESTABLISHED THE
KIDS AND COPS COMMITTEE AS AN ADVISORY BODY
TO THE CITY COMMISSION, BY AMENDING SECTION 2
OF SAID RESOLUTION TO ADD MEMBERSHIP COMPOSI-
TION RELATIVE TO REPRESENTATION FROM MAD
DADS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 96-93 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for the adoption of Resolution
No. 96-93, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
9,F, RESOLUTION NO. 98-9~; A resolution authorizing the
issuance of not to exceed $610,000 in aggregate principal amount
Utility Tax Revenue Notes, pursuant to a line of credit made
available through Sun Bank/South Florida, N.A., for the purpose
of providing short term financing for Tennis Center Phase II and
Pompey Park Improvements. City Manager recommends approval.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 98-93:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $610,000 IN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UTILITIES TAX
REVENUE NOTES, SUBORDINATE SERIES 1993, OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT
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TO A LINE OF CREDIT MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH
SUN BANK/SOUTH FLORIDA, NoA., FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PROVIDING SHORT TERM FINANCING FOR THE
COSTS OF TENNIS COURTS AND RELATED FACILI-
TIES, THE REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION
OF POMPEY PARK POOL AND TO PAY THE COSTS OF
ISSUANCE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND
PAYMENT OF SAID UTILITIES TAX REVENUE NOTES,
SUBORDINATE SERIES 1993, AND THE RIGHTS,
REMEDIES AND SECURITY OF THE OWNERS THEREOF;
MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS RELATING TO THE
ISSUANCE OF SAID UTILITIES TAX REVENUE NOTES,
SUBORDINATE SERIES 1993; AUTHORIZING THE
PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO DO ALL OTHER
THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SAID NOTES;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 98-93 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
The City Manager stated, at some point during the year,
the City will be issuing bonds or entering into some type of long
term financing for the Tennis Center facilities. Phase I has
been financed with a note and this will add $610,000 to that
note, which will finance Phase II of the Tennis Center and half
of the Pompey Park Pool. Later, the permanent financing will be
put in place; this is to allow the construction to go forward
until an appropriate time to do the permanent financing.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
98-93, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE: Approve the special event
permit for the Annual Halloween Parade to be held October 30,
1993 and consider a request from the Kiwanis Club for waiver of
overtime costs for off-duty police officer support. Staff recom-
mends denial of waiver request.
Dr. Alperin moved denial of the waiver, seconded by Mr.
Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - No.
Said motion FAILED with a 2 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Kevin Egan, representing the Kiwanis Club, stated the
entire weekend will require extra Police support.
Assistant City Manager Barcinski stated that some of
the events will be handled with on-duty personnel, but this is
not possible as far as the parade is concerned. The parade
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requires nine (9) officers and there is a two-hour minimum
callout, even though the parade is to last for only one hour.
The Kiwanis will be required to pay $17 per hour, the off-duty
rate, but if the overtime is waived, the City must pay the time
and a half, thereby increasing the cost.
At this time the roll was called to the motion.
The City Attorney advised that, according to the Char-
ter, three affirmative votes are necessary in order for the
motion to pass.
At this time Mayor Lynch changed his motion to a "yes"
in support of the denial. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
9,H. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO, 4/DIGBY BRIDGES, MAR$~ AND
ASSOCIATES: Consider a service authorization in the amount of
$21,000 to the contract with Digby Bridges, Marsh and Associates
for construction management services in conjunction with the
Tennis Center Phase II project, with funding from General Con-
struction Fund - Tennis Center Phase II (Account No.
334-4~45-572-63.42). City Manager recommends approval.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of Service Authoriza-
tion No. 4 with Digby Bridges, Marsh and Associates, seconded by
Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
9.I. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2/CHAZ EOUIPMENT CO., INC, Consider a
change order in the amount of $31,033.00 to the contract with
Chaz Equipment Co., Inc., to construct a water main from existing
2" main on the south end of Bronson Avenue north to the existing
8" water main on Atlantic Avenue, with funding from Water and
Sewer Renewal and Replacement - Water Distribution Improvement
(Account No. 442-5178-536-61.78).
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of Change Order No. 2
with Chaz Equipment Co., Inc., seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes, Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 3 to 0 vote.
9.J. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
9,K. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
9.L. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
~.M. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 5/GEE AND JENSON~ Consider a
service authorization in the amount of $15,500 to the contract
with Gee and Jenson for preliminary work and conceptual design
for the East Atlantic Avenue Beautification project, with funding
from Decade of Excellence - Phase II Beautification - Atlantic
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Avenue/Intracoastal Water Way to Ocean (Account No.
228-4141-572-61.73). City Manager recommends approval.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of Service Authorization No.
5 with Gee and Jenson, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a
3 to 0 vote.
9.N. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
9.0. REOUEST FROM OLD SCHOOL SQUARE: To waive the require-
ment to provide a full certified audit for the fiscal year ended
September 30,1993.
The City Manager advised that the applicant requested
this item be removed from the agenda to be brought back at a
later date.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval to remove this item,
seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
At this point the Commission moved to the Comments and
Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items portion of the agenda.
Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items:
13~A. Commission
13.A.1. Dr. Alperin commented that he feels the Employee Sug-
gestion program that was outlined is a very good program and
would like to be informed as it progresses.
The City Manager explained that there will be training
sessions scheduled to show the employees how to use this program
and properly analyze a problem in order to initiate a suggestion.
13.A.2. Mr. Ellingsworth stated that, in comparing the old
zoning map with the new one he recently received, it is improved
one thousand percent and complimented staff on a super job.
l~.A.3. Mayor Lynch stated the Veterans Park program is moving
along fairly well with approximately $70,000 of the $90,000
having been collected. Glen Eagles ran a golf tournament this
week with proceeds going to Veterans Park as a contribution. On
November 10 through 14 the community is going to build the play-
ground and anyone willing to contribute, either financially or
physically, will be most appreciated.
13.B. The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries.
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13.C. The City Manager stated, in response to Mrs. Smith and
the possible residency requirement for City employees, that the
'issue has been litigated and it can be done. He, personally,
does not recommend this action. He feels that, should this be a
requirement, the Commission should take into consideration the
impact it might have on politics in the City with unionized
public employees.
Mayor Lynch added that he feels one of the benefits,
especially in the Police Department, is taking home police cars
that are visibly seen on the streets. He further recommended
that this be reviewed, either by the Commission, or by additional
research by staff and returned to the Commission with any new
recommendations.
Dr. Alperin suggested that one way may be to allow the
police officers to take their automobiles home, if they live in
the City, giving them an incentive to locate in Delray.
13.C.2. The City Manager commented that he would like to give
the Commission plans that have been prepared by Digby Bridges on
the permanent grandstands for the Tennis Stadium.
The City Manager also asked permission to submit a
letter to the County regarding the concern about the additional
penny for conditional Tourist Tax and the fact that most of it
will be spent in North County. They are looking for South County
projects and Commissioner McCarty mentioned her concern that
there was not enough money left over to do anything. His sugges-
tion is that they might buy half of the grandstands; one of the
largest impediments the City has in bringing in other events is
the $100,000 cost of getting the temporary seating brought in.
With Commission permission he would like to write to Commissioner
McCarty and suggest that they consider this project. The Commis-
sion concurred.
13.D. County and Municipal Issues. None.
At this point, the time being 6:50 P.M., a ten minute
recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
i0, Public Hearings:
10.A, REOUEST FOR WAIVER OF CERTAIN PROVI$IQN$ OF THE CITY'S
CODE OF ORDINANCES: Consider a request from Aimee Allard for
waiver of Code Section 101.32 to permit approximately 200 people
to assemble on the Municipal Beach on November 25, 1993; and
Section 30.15(C) to waive the required fee for waiver requests.
Approval is recommended for approval of the request to permit
assembly on the beach and denial of the request for waiver of the
fee. Prior to consideration of passage of this request for
waiver, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this
time.
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The City Attorney stated there are two waivers request-
ed; one for the waiver of the congregation on the beach and a
request for waiver of the fee in the amount of $100 for advertis-
ing.
A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the
Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing
was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the waiver of Section
101.32 and denial of waiver of Section 30.15(C), seconded by Mr.
Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
10.B. ORDINANCE NO. 55-93: An ordinance amending Chapter 52,
"Water" of the Code of Ordinances to provide for miscellaneous
text revisions, increasing water deposits for tenants, changing
water rate structure to an inverted block schedule, and adding
fees for various services. City Manager recommends approval.
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. 55-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAP-
TER 52,"WATER" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DE~RAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 52.02, "DISCONTINUING SERVICE AT
REQUEST OF CUSTOMER", TO CLARIFY THE TERM
"TEMPORARY"; BY AMENDING SECTION 52.15,
"MINIMUM SIZE OF METERS", TO SEPARATELY
SPECIFY METER SIZES REQUIRED AT PLACES OF
BUSINESS AND TO REDESIGNATE THIS SECTION; BY
AMENDING SECTION 52.31, "CONNECTION CHARGES",
SUBSECTION (A), TO CLARIFY WHEN A WATER
CONNECTION IS CHARGED; BY AMENDING SECTION
52.33, "DEPOSIT TO GUARANTEE PAYMENT", TO
PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN DEPOSITS; BY
AMENDING SECTION 52.34, "WATER RATES", SUB-
SECTION (B), "MONTHLY RATES" TO PROVIDE FOR
AN INCREASE IN COMMODITY CHARGES BY METERED
CONSUMPTION, BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION
(C), "EMERGENCY RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR WATER
CONSERVATION", TO PROVIDE FOR A SURCHARGE
DURING PERIODS OF MANDATED WATER RESTRIC-
TIONS, BY REDESIGNATING SUBSECTIONS (C) AND
(D) TO (D) AND (E); BY AMENDING SECTION
52.36, "CHARGE FOR EACH TIME WATER IS TURNED
ON", TO ADD AN EXCEPTION; BY REDESIGNATING
SECTION 52.37, "TEMPORARY USE; TAPPING CHARG-
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ES AND DEPOSIT", AS SECTION 52.38; BY
REDESIGNATING 52.38, "SERVICE CHARGE FOR
AFTER HOUR CALLS" AS SECTION 52.37 AND
AMENDING IT TO ADD ~HE WORDS "IF APPLICABLE";
BY AMENDING SECTION 52.39, "OTHER FEES", BY
ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (E), "METER REREAD
CHARGE", TO PROVIDE FOR A SERVICE CHARGE FOR
METER REREADS REQUESTED BY THE CUSTOMER, BY
ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (F), "REMOVAL OF
SERVICE LINE" TO PROVIDE FOR A CHARGE FOR
THE REMOVAL Of A SERVICE LINE, BY ENACTING A
NEW SUBSECTION (G), "REINSTALLATION OF A
SERVICE LINE" TO PROVIDE FOR A CHARGE FOR
THE REINSTALL~TION OF A SERVICE LINE, AND BY
ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (H), "DESTRUCTION
OF METER AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT" TO PROVIDE
FOR CHARGES IN THE EVENT OF DESTRUCTION OF A
METER AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT; BY AMENDING
SECTION 52.50, "RENDERING OF BILLS; WHEN
PAYMENT DUE", TO DEFINE A BILLING CYCLE; BY
AMENDING SECTION 52.52, "RESUMING SERVICE
AFTER DISCONTINUANCE FOR DELINQUENCY", SUB-
SECTION (A), TO CLARIFY THE RECONNECTION
CHARGE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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.
J~an Beer, resident, stated that, as long as the City
continues to allowed separate districts, she feels it is ridicu-
lous to insist on a surcharge in times of drought for anything
over 7,000 gallons. There is no way a lawn can be maintained on
the beach or in locations where it is necessary to use City
water, with less than 20,000 gallons. If the City insists on
surcharging everything over 7,000 gallons, it is totally unfair.
Upon question by Mayor Lynch if the City's computer
system is sophisticated enough to change this during times of
drought, the City Manager responded that it can be done.
The public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved to continue Ordinance No. 55-93 to
the regular meeting of October 26, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
10,Co ORDINANCE NO, 56-93: An ordinance amending Chapter 54
"Sewers" of the Code of Ordinances to clarify the monthly custom-
er charges where no water service is provided and to clarify the
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collection method of sewer service charges. City Manager recom-
mends approval. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordi-
nance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been
scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 56-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 54, "SEWERS", OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 54.31, "CONNECTION CHARG-
ES; EXCEPTION", TO CLARIFY WHEN A SEWER
CONNECTION CHARGE MUST BE PAID; BY REPEALING
SECTION 54.32 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
54.32, "SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES"; BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 54.33, "TIME AND METHOD OF PAY-
MENT OF SERVICE CHARGE", TO CLARIFY THE
COLLECTION METHOD OF SEWER CHARGES; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 56-93 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
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. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for the adoption of Ordinance
No. 56-93 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
10oD. SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE NO, 51-93: An ordinance amending
the Land Development Regulations by amending the CBD (Central
Business District) Zone District to allow car washes as a condi-
tional use. 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. 51-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT",
SUBSECTION (D), OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY ADDING
"WASH ESTABLISHMENT FOR VEHICLES" AS A CONDI-
TIONAL USE WITHIN THE ZONE DISTRICT, SUBJECT
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TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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. The public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved to continue Ordinance No. 51-93 to
the next regular meeting dated October 26, seconded by Mr.
Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
!0.E. ORDINANCE NO. 59-93: An ordinance amending the Land
Development Regulations by amending Section 4.3.3, "Special
Requirements for Specific Uses", by deleting Subsection (S),
"Junkyards", in its entirety, by amending Section 4.4.20, "Indus-
trial (I) District"and by deleting reference to Section 4.3.3
(S). Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval. 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. 59-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 4.3.3, "SPECIAL REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES", BY DELETING SUBSEC-
TION (S), "JUNKYARDS", IN ITS ENTIRETY; BY
AMENDING SECTION 4.4.20, "INDUSTRIAL (I)
DISTRICT", SUBSECTION 4.4.20(D)(10), BY
DELETING REFERENCE TO SECTION 4.3.3(S);
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 59-93 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
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.
H$1en Coopersmi~h, President of PROD, stated she is
speaking on this ordinance and the one to follow with reference
to junkyards and allowable outside uses. She read from Section
4.4.20 of the LDRs and suggested that issues coming before the
P&Z Board, which in turn come before the Commission, where out-
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side uses are being considered where the word "junkyard" will not
appear on one of the projects. She objected to the fact that we
use the phraseology "Resource Recovery Station".
Mayor Lynch questioned if the City will allow a
"junkyard" project if it comes before the City listed as an "Auto
Part Disassembly" business. The City Manager advised that it
does not matter what the applicant calls it; if it applies to the
terms of the City ordinance as a junkyard, it will be called a
junkyard. The ordinance is defined and broad enough that it will
pick up those areas of concern.
Ms. Coopersmith also requested that the Commission pay
particular attention to the upcoming ordinance (Ordinance No.
60-93) with its "allowable outside uses" and listen to what is
being presented.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for the adoption of Ordinance
No. 59-93 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
10.F. ORDINANCE NO. 60-93~ An ordinance amending the Land
Development Regulations by amending Section 4.6.6, "Commercial
and Industrial Uses to Operate Within A Building", to provide for
the consolidation of regulations regarding allowable outside uses
and outside storage; amending Section 4.4.19, "Mixed Industrial
and Commercial (MIC) District, Section 4.4.20, "Industrial (I)
District", Section 4.4.21, "Community Facilities (CF) District,
and Section 4.4.25, "Special Activities District (SAD), all to
provide for uniform application of regulations regarding allow-
able outside uses. Planning and Zoning Board recommends approv-
al. 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. 60-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRA¥ BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 4.6.6, "COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL USES TO OPERATE WITHIN A BUILD-
ING'' TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF
REGU£ATIONS REGARDING ALLOWABLE OUTSIDE USES
AND OUTSIDE STORAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION
4.4.19, "MIXED INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL
(MIC) DISTRICT", SUBSECTIONS (C) AND (G),
SECTION 4.4.20, "INDUSTRIAL (I) DISTRICT",
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SUBSECTION (G), SECTION 4.4.21, "COMMUNITY
FACILITIES (CF) DISTRICT", SUBSECTIONS (C)
AND (G), AND SECTION 4.4.25, "SPECIAL ACTIVI-
TIES DISTRICT (SAD)", SUBSECTION (G), ALL TO
PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM APPLICATION OF REGULA-
TIONS REGARDING ALLOWABLE OUTSIDE USES;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 60-93 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
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. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for the adoption of Ordinance
No. 60-93 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the
Public-Immediately following Public He~ring~,
ll.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments ~nd
inquirigs:
1) The City Manager responded to an inquiry at the last
Commission meeting relative to trash collection within the City
and the problem with small landscaping businesses dumping their
trimmings at curbside so that it would be picked-up by Waste
Management. He pointed out that the City is not aware of any
small companies providing garbage service. The gentleman who
spoke at the last meeting might have been referring to the pick-
up trucks that Waste Management uses in neighborhoods with rear
or side yard pick-ups (these trucks come ahead of the garbage
truck and bring containers to the curb). There is a problem with
landscaping companies leaving their trimmings and the City is
trying to monitor that situation. Residents have been helpful in
reporting vehicle tag numbers and these companies are being cited
for their violations. Since the City provides continuous free
pick-up in certain sections of the City, there are individuals
who take advantage of this free pick up in order to save money
for their own personal business.
2) In response to an inquiry by Alice Finst relative to
Congress Avenue beautification, the City Manager reported that
some of the long standing problems have been improved. Along the
south side of the Happy Holidays property most of the trusses and
junked trailers have been removed and the only items remaining
are a few trailers that are scheduled to be removed in two weeks.
Also, the overgrowth is being handled through the normal nuisance
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abatement process; however, there are some areas along Congress
Avenue which will be addressed through Code Enforcement viola-
tions or through contact with the property owner.
3) The City Manager responded to an inquiry by Mr. Kline
regarding rates being charged for golf bags and locker rentals,
by stating that staff checked the rates charged by Boca Raton and
West Palm Beach and they charge about $12.00 more for golf bag
storage than Delray Beach while several other cities charge rates
similar to Delray Beach. The City Manager did not support any
change in fees.
4) In response to a statement made by Arthur Jackel re-
garding a newspaper article which compared crime rates of various
cities in Palm Beach County, the City Manager pointed out that
the statement was incorrect. A follow-up article stated that the
City of West Palm Beach had the worst crime rate and that Delray
Beach was placed at number six on the list. The Manager empha-
sized that the City certainly wants to improve its image and
stated that other crime related issues were discussed at the
Commission Workshop Meeting.
5) The City Manager responded to other comments relative
to the Congress Avenue area with respect to a potential recycling
request along N.W. 18th Avenue. A request for Conditional Use
approval is scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Board Public
Hearing/Regular Meeting on October 18th. This request will then
come before the City Commission for consideration. With respect
to development activities in the area, the City Manager reported
the following: 1) Gelco Industries decided not to proceed with
its intentions for expansion after receiving approval; 2) a
recycling facility proposed west of Congress Avenue was rejected;
3) a request for Ornamental Stone Cutting was approved and,
hopefully, an upgrading of that property will occur; 4) South
Florida Sanitation proposed a recycling facility which is in
progress (as previously mentioned); and, 5) an entertainment and
retail use request proposed at the corner of Congress Avenue and
Lake Ida Road has been rejected at the conceptual planning stage.
At the workshop meeting of September 30th, the Planning and
Zoning Board discussed its schedule for the annual Comprehensive
Plan review in preparation of Plan Amendment 94-1. The Planning
and Zoning Board has numerous issues to be considered and they do
not see a basis for including work along Congress Avenue among
their priorities. He pointed out that short of dedication of
staff time and extra financial resources there is not much to do
in the Congress Avenue corridor except for policing efforts
through Code Enforcement.
ll.B. From the Public:
ll.B.1. Jerry Marshall, Woodlake, reported that at a meeting
held by the School Board last week an agreement was signed be-
tween the City of Delray Police Department and the School Board
Police which will allow the School Board Police and the Delray
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Beach Police to come into the Schools in the event of illegal
activities within. He emphasized that the City of Delray Beach
will be the first city in Palm Beach County to have such an
agreement and the School Board hopes that other municipalities
will also join in this interlocal agreement.
11.B,2. Alice Finst, 707 Place Travant, asked if it would be
possible to have the City Commission agenda placed in the lobby
outside the Commission Chambers rather than inside so that people
who come late to the meeting do not disturb those who have previ-
ously arrived.
Ms. Finst pointed out that the Congress Avenue area is
of great importance to those who reside in this area and suggest-
ed that staff review the prioritized list. She further pointed
out that, in addition to being used as a parking lot, there
appears to be a drop-off area for tractor trailers along a pri-
vate road on the north side of the Happy Holidays property on
Congress Avenue and requested that the City check into the matter
by citing the violators for illegal parking.
ll.B.3. Roger Salvail, 318 N.E. 7th Avenue, stated that the
rear of his home is adjacent to an auto trim establishment which
is open six days a week. He complained of noise associated with
this business such as a compressor, air tools, etc.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
City Clerk
ATTEST
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray
Beach and that the information provided herein is the minutes of
the meeting of said City Commission of October 12, 1993, which
minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission
on
City Clerk
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