01-26-93 JANUARY 26. 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 6:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, January 26, 1993.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner Ken Ellingsworth
Commissioner Armand Mouw
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Jeffrey $. Kurtz
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Dr. Andrew Hall,
former Pastor of First Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4, Mayor Lynch noted that Item No. 8.M. is added to the
Consent Agenda; Items No. 9.E., 9.F., 9.G. 9.H. and 9.I. have
been added to the Regular Agenda. Kathy Daley is also in atten-
dance tonight to give a presentation on what is happening in
Tallahassee.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the agenda, as amend-
ed, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the minutes of the
Special Meeting of January 5, 1993, the Special Meeting of Janu-
ary 8, 1993, and the Regular Meeting minutes of January 12, 1993,
seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph
- Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
6, Proclamations.
6.A, Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation proclaiming the
week of February 14 through 20, 1993, as "National PTA Week".
6.B. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation proclaim-
ing the month of February, 1993, as "American History Month"
Mrs. Alice Burns came forward to accept the proclamation.
Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation proclaim-
ing the month of February, 1993, as "Afro-American History
Month". Mr. Spencer Pompey came forward to accept the proclama-
tion.
7. Presentations.
7.A. Mr. Perry DonFrancisco, on behalf of the Second Annual
Holiday Toy Drive Committee, acknowledged the following individu-
als for their efforts in making the second toy drive a success,
as follows: (1) recognized Officer Jeff Miller as the individual
most responsible for the success of the program; (2) from Searcy
Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., Ms. Linda Miller who was
presented a plaque recognizing the generosity and thoughtfulness
of the company; (3) from Leadership Cable which provided all of
the promotional spots for the drive, Ms. Kathy Hazard who was
also presented a plaque; (4) from Office Depot, Ms. Rhonda
Estrada who was presented a plaque in recognition of their con-
tributions; (4) Mr. Dan Burns, who was unable to attend the
meeting. Ms. Helen Coopersmith was asked to accept the plaque in
Mr. Burns' behalf. Mr. DonFrancisco then presented a check in
the amount of $3,000.00 as a contribution to the City's after-
school program in the hope that these funds would be used to
purchase academic skill-building materials. Ms. Pam Post, Mr.
Joe Dragon and Ms. Carolyn Parker came forward to accept the
donation on behalf of the City.
7.B. Ms. Kathy Daley, City lobbyist, who presented an over-
view of what the City's main interests are at this particular
time in the State Legislature. (A copy of Ms. Daley's memorandum
to the City Commission in this regard is attached hereto and made
a part of these minutes.)
Ms. Daley commented that the Cabinet is this year
seriously reviewing boat speeds and wake zones on the Intracoast-
al Waterway, and a Cabinet aide has approached her about Delray
Beach. Apparently the Cabinet is going to be studying Palm Beach
and Broward counties this year, and he would like to come down
here at some point to travel the waterway from north end to south
for a firsthand look at the situation. Ms. Daley asked for input
from the Commission as to when would be a good time for this to
occur. Mayor Lynch indicated that the Commission would like to
get staff opinions and would then get back to her.
On question from the City Manager as to any feel on
what may happen with the PSC bill that relates to water reuse
among other things, Ms. Daley stated that the PSC Bill contains
so many things, that there will be a great deal of opposition.
The following items were considered by the Commission
as the Consent Agenda:
CONSENT AGENDA
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8,A. Authorization to Submit Grant Application. The Commis-
sion is to consider authorizing staff to submit a grant applica-
tion to the Small Business Administration Tree Planting Program
for funding to provide a treescape for Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive. Approval is recommended.
8oB. Au~hQriz~tSQn for .Palm Beach County Supervisor of
E~eQtions to Handle/Canvass Absentee Ballots and Represent the
City ~ LQgi~ ~n~ A~curacy Tests for First Nonpartisan and Spe-
cial Election. The Commission is to consider authorizing the
Supervisor of Elections to handle/canvass the City's absentee
ballots and represent the City's canvassing board at L&A tests
for the March 9, 1993 election. Approval is recommended.
8.C. Approval of List of Pollworkers for Municipal Election.
The Commission is to consider directing the City Clerk to select
a sufficient number of clerks and inspectors from the list of
pollworkers to conduct the March 9, 1993 municipal election
pursuant to Section 34.02 of the Code of Ordinances. Approval is
recommended.
8,D. Denial of Request for Conditional Use Modifica-
tion/Geico. The Commission is to consider denial of a request
from Gelco Space for a major modification to the conditional use
for property located between N. Congress Avenue and the E-4
Canal. Denial is recommended.
~.E, Change Order No. 2/Bimecap Construction. Inc. The
Commission is to consider approval of a change order in the
amount of $2,365 and which extends the contract completion date
by 16 days for sidewalk revisions in front of the City Attorney's
office and substitution of plywood with styrofoam to prevent a
waffling effect over truss straps, with funding from 1987 Utility
Tax - Renovate City Attorney's Office (Account No.
333-1651-514-61.50). Approval is recommended.
8,F. Re~olution NQ, 6-93. Resolution No. 6-93, assessing
the cost for abatement action necessary to board up an unsafe
structure at 590 N.W. 46th Avenue, is before the Commission for
consideration. Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 6-93 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 165, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING
ON LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
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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.
(Copy of Resolution No. 6-93 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
$,G,. Resolution No. 7-93. Resolution No. 7-93, assessing
the cost for abatement action necessary to demolish an unsafe
structure at 1119 N.W. 1st Street, is before the Commission for
consideration. Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 7-93 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 165, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING
ON LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST 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.
(Copy of Resolution No. 7-93 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.H, Resolution NO. 8-93. Resolution No. 8-93, assessing
the cost for abatement action necessary to board up an unsafe
structure at 415 N.W. 2nd Street, is before the Commission for
consideration. Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 8-93 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 165, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING
ON LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING
SAID LEVY TO BE a LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT
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PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 8-93 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.I. R$$Qlu~ion NO, 9-93. Resolution No. 9-93, assessing
the cost for abatement action necessary to demolish an unsafe
structure at 1013 S.W. 8th Avenue, is before the Commission for
consideration. Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 9-93 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 165, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING
ON LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST 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.
(Copy of Resolution No. 9-93 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.J. Rg$olution No. 10-93. Resolution No. 10-93, assessing
the cost for abatement action necessary to demolish an unsafe
structure at 1005 Miami Boulevard, is before the Commission for
consideration. Approval is recommended°
The caption of Resolution No. 10-93 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 165, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING
ON LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST 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.
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(Copy of Resolution No. 10-93 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
8.K, Resolution NO, 11-93. Resolution No. 11-93, assessing
the cost for abatement action necessary to remove nuisances from
12 properties located within the City, is before the Commission
for consideration. Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 11-93 is as follows:
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-
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. 11-93 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
Award of Bids and Contracts.
1. Office Supplies (Term Contract) - Joyce Office
Products Center in the estimated annual amount of
$38,600 with funding from All Funds 51.10 (Station-
ary/Paper) and All Funds 51.20 (Office Equipment).
2. Three (3) Motor Cycles (via State Contract) -
Police Department - Harley Davidson of Miami in the
amount of $20,460, with funding from Garage Automotive
(Account No. 501-3312-591-54.20).
3. Police Uniforms (via City of Boca contract) -
Police Department - Martin's Lamar Uniform in the
estimated annual amount of $30,000, with funding from
Admin. Uniforms (Account No. 001-2111-521-52.22),
Support Uniforms (Account No. 001-2113-521-52.22),
Invest. Uniforms (Account No. 001-2115-521-52.22) and
Patrol Uniforms (001-2117-521-52.22).
4. Lime Sludge Disposal - Environmental Services -
Pavex Corporation in the amount of $1.18 per cubic yard
with funding from Water and Sewer - Other Contractual
Services (Account No. 441-5122-536-34.90).
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8,M, Dismissal of Co~ntercl~im/Kettlehut V~, City of Delray
Beach. The Commission is to consider authorizing staff to dis-
miss the City's counterclaim in the matter of Kettelhut vs. City
of Delray Beach. Approval is recommended.
8,N, Agreement with SQuth Central Regional Wastewater Treat-
ment and Disposal Board. The Commission is to consider approval
of an agreement with the SCRWTD Board for the expansion of the
Dechlorination System at the Boy Scout Hut on Lake Ida Road.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for approval of the Consent
Agenda, with the addition of Item 8.M., seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
9,A. R~view of Appealable Land DevglQpmgn~ AQ~ion~ of Vari-
ous Boards. The Commission is to 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 January 11, 1993, through January 22, 1993.
Dr. Alperin moved to receive and file the report,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9~B, Acceptance and Placement of Don~tsd Sculpture/Pin~appl9
Grove: The Commission is to consider accepting a sculpture by
Robert Palazzi donated to the Pineapple Grove District, and
consider the Pineapple Grove Support Group's recommendation to
place the sculpture on either the corner of N.E. 2nd Avenue and
N.E. 2nd Street or on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and N.E. 2nd
Avenue.
On question from the Commission, Ms. Lula Butler,
Director of Community Improvement, stated it is her understanding
that the donor will be responsible for the cost of installation;
he has not asked the City to assume this cost.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the request in accordance
with staff's recommendation that Mr. Palazzi be allowed to in-
stall his sculpture at the northeast corner of N.E. 2nd Street
and N.E. 2nd Avenue with the understanding that the necessary
permits be obtained from the Building Department, seconded by Mr.
Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
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9.C. Golf Course Clubhouse Proposal. Mr. John Collins,
representing Gulf Building Corporation, was present to address
the Commission on this proposal. Gulf Building Corporation is a
real estate development, general contracting and construction
management firm with offices in North Miami Beach. Mr. Collins
proceeded to outline a proposal whereby Gulf Building Corporation
will design, develop, build, finance and lease to the City a
clubhouse at the existing municipal golf course. He discussed
the fact that the existing clubhouse is an old and outdated
facility, having been built in the 1950's, and is in need of
repairs at an estimated cost of $100,000 (mainly for roof repair
and for those requirements necessary to bring the facility into
compliance with ADA standards). As an alternative, Gulf Building
Corporation has been working with Shoup/McKinley, Architects, to
design a project which Mr. Collins believes makes strong economic
sense for the community.
Mr. Collins then reviewed a conceptual site plan,
project renderings and elevations, ground floor plans, and main
floor plan considerations. Material samples and proposed finish-
es were also presented for review. After discussion, Mr. Collins
stated that the basis for this proposal is to finalize the de-
sign, to develop and build the facility, landscape it to the
point where the key goes in the door, complete with tables, bar
equipment, furnishings, all of the finishes as shown, to be
implemented into the project so that the only remaining items for
the City to operate this facility would be to furnish the Pro
Shop Manager's office, stock the pro shop, and provide those
things that go on top of the tables (glass stemware, plates,
forks, knives, etc.).
Mr. Collins stated that for the dollars which are
included in the lease proposal (proposed twenty-five year term),
Gulf Building Corporation will build and finance everything in
the facility on a turnkey basis, lease it to the City, and give
the City the right at any time during the lease period to pur-
chase the lease back for whatever unpaid portion there is on the
lease payment. Everything is included in the job except for
permit fees and impact fees since he was not sure how the City
would want to handle these costs. He further stated if they are
authorized to move expeditiously, the facility can be completed
by December of this year (1993). The cost is estimated at rough-
ly $125.00/sq.ft. for a turnkey facility.
On further discussion, the City Manager advised that
this proposal will be scheduled for the February 2, 1993, work-
shop agenda for additional review and discussion; if the Commis-
sion desires to move forward at that point, the matter could be
scheduled for the February 9th regular meeting in order to take
some formal action.
As to the issue of financing, the City Manager stated
that the facility would be financed from golf course revenues.
He advised that this would be reviewed in more detail at the work
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session, including the impact it should have on future charges
for golf course use and where the revenues would come from for
the project.
At this point, the time being 7:15 p.m., the Commission
moved to the duly advertised Public Hearing portion of the agen-
da.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A. Ordinance NO. 1-93. Ordinance No. 1-93, rezoning a
portion of Abbey Delray South from RL (Low Density Residential)
zone district to CF (Community Facilities) zone district, is
before the Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL
Reading. 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 N°. 1-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED RL (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -
LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT IN CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES)
DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING A PORTION OF ABBEY
DELRAY SOUTH, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING DISTRICT MAP, DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, 1990"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEAL-
ER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 1-93 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. 1-93 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.B. Ordinance NO, 3-93. Ordinance No. 3-93, amending the
Five Year Schedule of Capital Improvements as contained in the
Comprehensive Plan to accommodate a drainage capital improvement
to replace collapsing storm sewers in Spanish Trail adjacent to
Tropic Harbor, is before the Commission for consideration on
Second and FINAL Reading. 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. 3-93:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TABLE IV-3 OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE FIVE
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE FOR PROJECTS
GREATER THAN $100,000, ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS TO
ACCOMMODATE A DRAINAGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT; PRO-
VIDING FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE TRANSMITTAL-AND-CRC
PROCESS; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 3-93 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.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
3-93 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.C, Ordinance No. 4-93. Ordinance No. 4-93, amending
Section 4.4.5(B) of the Land Development Regulations to provide
for a prohibition on the installation of new private irrigation
wells or reconditioning of existing private irrigation wells to a
greater depth within Wellfield Protection Zones 1, 2 and 3 of the
20-Series Wellfield, is before the Commission for consideration
on Second and FINAL Reading. 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. 4-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 4.5.5,
"PALM BEACH COUNTY ORDINANCES", OF THE LAND DEVEL-
OPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION 4.5.5(B), "WELLFIELD PROTECTION ORDI-
NANCE'', TO PROVIDE FOR A PROHIBITION ON THE IN-
STALLATION OF NEW IRRIGATION WELLS OR RECONDITION-
ING OF EXISTING IRRIGATION WELLS TO A GREATER
DEPTH WITHIN ZONES 1, 2 AND 3 OF THE SERIES 20
WELLFIELD AS INDICATED ON THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT'S
APPROVED WELLFIELD MAP; PROVIDING A GENERAL RE-
PEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 4-93 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book.)
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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. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
4-93 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10,D, DQn~iQn of Proper~y to Habitat For Humanity. The
Commission is to consider approving the donation of City-owned
property located on S.Wo 7th Avenue to Habitat For Humanity.
The City Attorney stated that prior to the donation of
public property, a public hearing is required. Such public
hearing has been duly noticed and scheduled for this time. Mayor
Lynch declared the public hearing open. No one from the audience
wished to address the Commission; therefore, the public hearing
was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the donation of City-owned
property located on S.W. 7th Avenue to Habitat For Humanity,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Commen~ and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the
PuBlic.
ll,A~ CitY Manager's Response; The City Manager advised
there are no inquiries from the public to report back on this
evening.
I~,B, From the Public:
ll.B.1. Mr. William F. Andrews, who referenced an article in
the January 26, 1993, edition of the Sun-Sentinel entitled "Rail
Set to Grow at Ports." Mr. Andrews noted that the article refers
to Miami and Fort Lauderdale ports and, at first blush, it is
encouraging that business is growing in South Florida, but it
also means that all of this expanded freight is earmarked to come
down the FEC railway which runs right through Delray Beach. He
felt that this would translate into a lot more train traffic
which would have a negative impact on living conditions in the
city, and expressed concern that DCA had not come to the cities
and asked for input. He suggested that the State ought to con-
sider looking west to accommodate a new rail line if they want
to, but certainly not increase the traffic on the FEC line to the
magnitude purported by the article. Mr. Andrews stated that he
feels this is a serious situation which the Commission ought to
look into.
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ll.B.2, MS. Lillian Feldman, who expressed her concern about
alleged crack houses in Delray Estates and her belief that, as a
result, there are a lot of robberies in her area, not only in the
Pines of Delray, but all over the Linton Boulevard area. Ms.
Feldman asked for a report on what is being done by code enforce-
ment to help this situation.
ll.B.3. MS, Alice Finst. 707 Place Tavant, who presented sever-
al items, as follows:
(a) Asked that public comments be made #10 on the
agenda instead of ~11 so the public can speak before the public
hearings.
(b) Regarding the historic marker in the northwest
area at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ms. Finst stated that the
site is still unsightly and in need of improvement; the fence is
rickety, there is no grass, and the base of the marker needs to
be painted.
(c) Asked that a mirror be put up in the Chambers so
that the public can also see presentations made to the Commis-
sion, or some other arrangement, perhaps a camera, which would
permit the public to view presentations firsthand.
(d) On behalf of the Homeowners League of Chatelaine,
Ms. Finst stated that there are three (3) properties in the
Chatelaine community which seem to be cycling through the Code
Enforcement process; two of them dating back to 1988. Ms. Finst
provided the City Manager with the addresses of the properties
and requested any help which can be provided.
ll.B.4. Mr. Richard Dorsey, residing on N.W, 2nd, who asked
about the barricade on S.W. 9th Avenue, how it came into being
and why? He also asked if this is going to be a trend in the
Black community or if it is a one-time thing? Briefly, the City
Manager responded that the city is working with the residents in
many different neighborhoods to deal with crime and drug prob-
lems; this particular street (S.W. 9th Avenue) is probably one of
the worst in the city for drug dealing. The barricade was put up
under the authority of Florida Statutes which allows local au-
thorities to put in place experimental or temporary traffic
control measures. Staff is meeting with the residents again in
two weeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the barricade which
has been put up. The present intention of the Police Department
is, if conditions warrant it and the people who live there are
willing to accept it, then we will try it to see if it is effec-
tive.
ll,B,5. Ms. Jean Beer. 945 Tropic Boulevard, who stated that
she has been working with the Neighborhood Task Team and one of
the things that is not coming before the Commission tonight is
something along the line of what Mayor Lynch has suggested with
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respect to publishing the names of "johns". The NTT would like
to see the people who are repeat code violators have their names
published in the paper. She referred to a situation at a car
dealership on Linton Boulevard over this past weekend where there
were pennants on every car and a hot-air balloon with a sign on
both Saturday and Sunday.
FIRST READINGS
12,A. Ordinance No. 5-93. Ordinance No. 5-93, amending the
Land Development Regulations pertaining to the flying of Flags,
is before the Commission on First Reading. If passed, public
hearing will be held February 9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 5-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 4.6.7, "SIGNS", OF THE LAND DEVELOP-
MENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY REPEALING SUB-
SUBSECTION 4.6o7(C)(5), "BANNER
SIGNS AND FLAGS" AND ENACTING A NEW SUB-SUB-
SECTION 4.6.7(C)(5), "BANNERS AND WIND SIGNS"
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROHIBITION OF BANNER
SIGNS AND WIND SIGNS; BY ENACTING A NEW
SUB-SUBSECTION 4.6.7(b)(12), "FLAGS", TO
PROVIDE FOR FLYING TWO FLAGS TO ADVERTISE
OPEN HOUSES OR APARTMENTS, FOR FLYING OF
FLAGS OF SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AT TIMES OF
MEETING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FLYING OF NO
MORE THAN THREE (3) FLAGS ON PROPERTY LESS
THAN ONE ACRE AND ONE FLAG PER 15,000 SQUARE
FEET ON PROPERTY GREATER THAN ONE ACRE;
AMENDING APPENDIX A, "DEFINITIONS", BY ENACT-
ING A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "FLAG"; PROVID-
ING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance and
explained the changes made.
Mayor Lynch announced that public comment would be
permitted at this time.
John Prescot$, business owner located in Delray Beach,
stated he feels the American flag should be set aside from many
laws and ordinances because it is a different standard and com-
petes with no one or no thing.
Barry Silver, attorney for Mr. Prescott, congratulated
the Commission for amending the ordinance in the elimination of a
fee to fly the flag. He feels the ordinance serves no purpose,
and suggested that a poll or survey be conducted to learn how the
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public feels or perhaps carve out an exception for the American
flag.
Robert Weintraub, local businessman, stated he feels
the American flag should not be placed in the same category with
commercial signs.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
5-93 on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; -Mr. Ran-
dolph - No. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
12,B, Ordinance NO. 6-93. Ordinance No. 6-93, amending
Section 37.15 of the Code of Ordinances to provide for the reduc-
tion of the number of alternate members of the Code Enforcement
Board, is before the Commission for consideration on First Read-
ing. If passed, Public Hearing will be held February 9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 6-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 37.15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
PROVIDE FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF
ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
BOARD; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 6-93
on First Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperino Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12.~. Ordinanc~ No. 7-93. Ordinance No. 7-93, correcting the
zoning for a 4.32 acre parcel of land located on the west side of
Federal Hifhway, south of Linton Boulevard (Dan Burns Oldsmobile)
from PC (Planned Commercial) zone district to AC (Automotive
Commercial) zone district; and correcting the Official Zoning
Map, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held February 9th. Planning
and Zoning Board recommends approval.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 7-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CORRECTING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM PC
(PLANNED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO AC (AUTOMO-
TIVE COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING
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LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY,
SOUTH OF LINTON BOULEVARD; AND CORRECTING
"ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1990";
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
7-93 on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12~D. 0r~inanc~ NOv 8-93. Ordinance No. 8-93, amending the
Code of Ordinances to prohibit parking on City maintained
rights-of-way or swale areas except for temporary emergency
purposes, is before the Commission for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held February 9th.
Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 8-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 71, "PARKING REGULATIONS", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 71.001,
"DEFINITIONS", TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION
FOR THE TERM "SWALE"; AND SECTION 71.017,
"STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN
SPECIFIED PLACES" TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROHI- ,
BITION OF PARKING ON CITY MAINTAINED RIGHTS-
OF-WAY OR SWALE AREAS EXCEPT FOR TEMPORARY
EMERGENCY PURPOSES; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
David Henninger, Chairman of the Neighborhood Task
Team, stated it was never the intention of the Neighborhood Task
Team to place the responsibility of enforcement on the Police
Department; but, that it should be a Code Enforcement issue.
The City Manager advised that to effectively enforce
this ordinance it will, out of necessity, involve both depart-
ments.
Mr. Randolph expressed feelings opposing this ordi-
nance.
Richard Dorsey, Jane Sullivan, Virginia Snyder voiced
opposition to this ordinance.
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In response to a question from Richard Eckerle, the
City Manager advised there is a provision in the revised ordi-
nance to allow parking on swales where it is so signed.
Mr. Henninger responded to questions regarding a solu-
tion to parking problems that create hardship situations for
invited guests, by stating that written in the ordinance are
allowances for certain instances in which it cannot be enforced,
should not be enforced and should be posted as such.
Debra Dowd, member of the Neighborhood Task Team,
expressed pleasure with the northeast area and the manner in
which those residents are already in compliance with the ordi-
nance, even though it is not being enforced.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces commented that the Code
currently provides for enforcement by the Police Department, so
that paragraph can be deleted from this ordinance.
Mr. Mouw expressed the feeling that this is neither a
reasonable nor an enforceable ordinance.
Dr. Alperin itemized a substantial list of reserva-
tions, mostly coming from persons who had contacted him personal-
ly with possible hardship situations he had no answers for.
Mr. Ellingsworth suggested that, in deference to the
hard work that has gone into this, perhaps representatives could
meet with staff and return with other approaches.
Mayor Lynch expressed his support of the ordinance.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
8-93 on First Reading, seconded by Mayor Lynch (who passed the
gavel in order to second the motion). Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - No; Mr. Randolph - No;
Mr. Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - No; Vice-Mayor Alperin - Yes.
Said motion FAILED with a 3 to 2 vote.
Upon question by Mayor Lynch, Mr. Mouw requested that
staff return with something that will work and not require a
major effort of the City's enforcement personnel and is reason-
ably equitable for people who reside on a 50-foot lot with no
place to park. The Commission concurred, subject to input from
staff, the Police Department, the Planning and Zoning Board and
the Neighborhood Task Team.
12,E. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
12.F, Ordinance NO, 10-93. Ordinance No. 10-93, amending the'
Land Development Regulations to require all single family resi-
dential properties to comply with minimum landscape requirements
by a specified date; and, allowing existing single family proper-
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ties to have a manual irrigation system, is before the Commission
for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing
will be held February 9th. Planning and Zoning Board recommends
approval.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 10-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
4.6.16, "LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS", OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 4.6.16.(B), "APPLICA-
BILITY'', TO REQUIRE THAT LANDSCAPING OF'
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED UNITS BE
UPGRADED TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM LANDSCAPE
STANDARDS, TO THE EXTENT PHYSICALLY POSSIBLE,
WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS; BY AMENDING SUBSECTION
4.6.16(F), "IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS", TO
PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A MANUALLY OPERATED
IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
DETACHED UNITS; RENUMBERING OF REMAINDER OF
SUBSECTION 4.6.16(F); PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Alice Finst, resident, questioned the definition of
minimum landscape requirements and "all" single family residen-
tial. Lula Butler, Director of Community Development, responded
that it is spelled out in that section of the Code and she is
welcome to come into the office and pick up a copy.
Upon question by Dr. Alperin regarding "manual" irriga-
tion, Ms. Butler stated there are many homes that currently do
not have any form of irrigation and it was not meant to impose a
hardship. It is acceptable to water a lawn by hose or any of
those items that can be purchased to assist in watering.
Jean Beer, resident, stated there are many types of
plants that garden clubs could stock, possibly through the ef-
forts of a City nursery, and provide to those persons who need
foundation covering for lawns that require very little water, but
feel they cannot afford to buy.
Mr. Randolph voiced his opposition to this ordinance,
as being too invasive.
Mr. Randolph moved for denial of Ordinance No. 10-93,
seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes;
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Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
12.G. 0r~iDance No. 11-93. Ordinance No. 11-93, amending
Appendix A of the Land Development Regulations by amending the
definition of "Family", is before the Commission for considera-
tion on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
February 9th. Planning and Zoning Board recommends denial (4-1
vote).
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 11-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
APPENDIX "A", "DEFINITIONS", OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "FAMILY";
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Upon question by Mayor Lynch, Mr. Kovacs explained that
the current ordinance allows five (5) vs. three (3) unrelated
persons living together. The proposed ordinance allows a family,
plus two (2) unrelated persons to live together.
Jean Beer stated there are going to be a number of
frustrated people who have worked very hard to come up with some
minimal things they felt could be worked out if everyone worked
together.
Randee Golder, resident, stated she felt more informa-
tion should have been provided to the Commission prior to the
discussions and decisions made tonight, not only on this issue,
but also the parking and minimal landscaping issues.
Richard Dorsey, resident, commented that he feels if
most of the decisions made here tonight are based on the results
of the recommendations of the Task Force, they did not do their
job.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
11-93 on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Lynch (passed the gavel
in order to second the motion). Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - No; Mr. Lynch - Yes; Deputy
Vice-Mayor Mouw - No; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Mayor Lynch and Mr. Randolph left the Commission Cham-
bers at this time and Vice-Mayor Alperin took the Chair.
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12.H. Ordinance No. 12-93. Ordinance No. 12-93, amending the
Land Development Regulations to provide additional variance
criteria for Historic Sites, is before the Commission for consid-
eration on First. If passed, Public Hearing will be held Febru-
ary 9th. Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 12-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS" SECTION
4.5.1(J), "HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOkRD TO ACT
ON VARIANCE REQUESTS", OF THE LAND DEVELOP-
MENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE
IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 12-93
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Vice-Mayor
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a
3 to 0 vote.
Mayor Lynch and Mr. Randolph returned to the Commission
Chambers at this time.
12.I. Ordinance No. 13-93. Ordinance No. 13-93, amending the
Land Development Regulations by amending Section 4.4.24, Old
School Square Historic Arts District (OSSHAD) Zone in its entire-
ty, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held February 9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 13-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS" SECTION
4.4.24, "OLD SCHOOL SQUARE HIST6RIC ARTS
DISTRICT (OSSHAD)", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Kovacs advised that the Planning and Zoning Board
completed their review last night. Their recommendation was to
adopt the ordinance with those changes outlined in Mr. Kovacs'
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memo distributed to the Commission earlier this evening. Discus-
sion followed.
The City Manager suggested delaying consideration on
First Reading until the meeting of February 9th.
Mr. Mouw moved to delay consideration of Ordinance No.
13-93 on First Reading until February 9th, seconded by Dr.
Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
12,J, Ordinanc9 NO. 14-93. Ordinance No. 14-93, amending the
Land Development Regulations to require payment of in-lieu of
parking fees in the Old School Square Historic Arts District when
required parking cannot be achieved, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will
be held February 9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 14-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SUBSECTION
4.6.9(E), "LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES", OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SUB-SUBSECTION
4.6.9(E)(3), "IN-LIEU FEE", TO PROVIDE THE
IN-LIEU FEE OPTION TO THE OLD SCHOOL SQUARE
HISTORIC ARTS DISTRICT (OSSHAD); PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the
ordinance.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 14-93
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - No; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
~2,K. Ordinance No. 15-93. Ordinance No. 15-93, amending the
Land Development Regulations to allow life guard facilities as an
ancillary use in the OS (Open Space) zone district, is before the
Commission for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public
Hearing will be held February 9th. Planning and Zoning Board
recommends approval.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 15-93:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
4.4.22, "OPEN SPACE (OS) DISTRICT", SUBSEC-
TION (C), OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY ADDING "LIFEGUARD
STANDS, HEADQUARTERS AND NECESSARY SUPPORT
FACILITIES" AS A PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the
ordinance.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 15-93
on First Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12.L. Ordinance NO, 16-93. Ordinance No. 16-93, amending the
Land Development Regulations to provide for a reduction in the
rear setback for duplexes in the RL (Low Density Residential) and
RM (Medium Density Residential) zone districts from 25 feet to 15
feet, is before the Commission for consideration on First Read-
ing. If passed, Public Hearing will be held February 9th.
Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 16-92:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
4.3.4(K), "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MATRIX", OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED REAR SETBACK
FOR DUPLEXES IN THE RL AND RM ZONING DIS-
TRICTS FROM 25 FEET TO 15 FEET; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the
ordinance.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
16-93 on First Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point the Commission returned to the Regular
Agenda.
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9.D. Resolution No. 12-93. Resolution No. 12-93, calling
for a Special Election to be held March 9, 1993, is before the
Commission for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No.
12-93:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CAUSE TO BE
PLACED ON THE MARCH 9, 1993, DELRAY BEACH
MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT A QUESTION RELATING
TO THE USE OF DECADE OF EXCELLENCE FUNDS ON
S.E./S.W. 10TH STREET; ESTABLISHING THE
BALLOT LANGUAGE TO STATE THE QUESTION; PRO-
VIDING PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO THE VOTE ON
THE QUESTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the resolution in
its entirety.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
12-93, subject to an adjustment to the wording changing
Germantown Road to Wallace Drive, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - No; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
9.E, Change Order No. 1/Asphalt Construction of Palm Beach.
In~. The Commission is to consider approval of a change order to
the original contract for the N.W. 10th Avenue Extension/Spady
Access Project to Asphalt Construction of Palm Beach, Inc., in
the amount of $82,660.26, with funding from Stormwater Utility
Fund - Northwest Drainage Area Project (Account No.
448-5411-538-62.11). City Manager recommends approval.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for approval of Change Order No.
1, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Ran-
dolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. Change Order No. 2/Hardrive~, Inc. The Commission is
to consider approval of Change Order No. 2 to the contract with
Hardrives, Inc., for the 1992 Street Resurfacing Program, in the
amount of $100,000', with funding from Capital Outlay/Street
Reconstruction (Account No. 225-3162-541-61.17). City Manager
recommends approval.
*$100,000 is an approximate figure; a final estimate will be
provided at the January 26, 1992, meeting. (The City Manager
advised at the meeting that the final amount is $99,373).
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for approval of Change Order No.
2, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted
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as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.G. Purchase of Furniture for T~nni~ C~r/Budqet Transfer
Request. The Commission is to consider approval of the purchase
of furnishings for the tennis center clubhouse from J.C. White in
the amount of $14,935.25, with funding from Tennis Center -
Furniture/Fixtures (Account No~ 001-4124-572-64.10), subject to
approval of accompanying budget transfer. City Manager recom-
mends approval.
Mr. Mouw moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.H. Tennis Center Update.
The City Attorney stated there were some problems with
the contractor on the tennis site; those problems have apparently
been resolved. The project is moving along on schedule; however,
the contractor had requested additional funds that he has since
withdrawn. The City has been provided with the assurance that
the project will be completed in a timely fashion. He feels it
is appropriate to entertain a motion to allow the City Manager to
take any and all action that he may deem appropriate to ensure a
timely completion of the project.
Dr. Alperin moved to allow the City Manager to take any
and all action that he may deem appropriate to ensure a timely
completion of the tennis center project, seconded by Mr. Ran-
dolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.Io Direction Concerning Increasinq Retired Police and Fire
Pensions. The Commission is to consider providing direction
concerning increasing the retired Police and Fire Pensions.
The City Attorney stated the City Commission has previ-
ously adopted an ordinance dealing with general employees. The
Police and Fire Pension Board passed a motion to request the same
increase for Police and Fire retirees; and for those retirees who
had retired previous to January 1, 1991, that they be granted a
five percent (5%) increase in their compensation.
Upon question, the City Attorney stated that this has
not been specifically costed out; a number of alternatives the
Commission requested, which the Pension Board augmented. The
closest alternative was one in which there would be a two percent
(2%) increase for each year of retirement up to a maximum of ten
percent (10%).
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The City Attorney agreed to provide the Commission with
information of the names of individual retirees and their benefit
levels, the length of time they have been retired and any other
pertinent information that might be helpful.
The consensus of the Commission was favorable to look-
ing at this program after all information has been provided. The
City Attorney advised he would prepare an ordinance for the
Commission to consider on First Reading at the February 9th
meeting.
The City Attorney commented that in the 1988 amendment,
the language was specific in stating that only members, not their
beneficiaries, were entitled to the increase. The Pension Board
is recommending that that be taken into consideration and ensure
that those beneficiaries would receive an increase; also, that
the City retroactively cure the dichotomy between the practice
and the older ordinance.
Robert Brown, Firefighter and member of the Police and
Fire Board of Trustees, stated the intent of the Board back in
1987,was to give all beneficiaries (surviving spouse and chil-
dren) the benefit. Apparently, when the ordinance was adopted,
it was inadvertently written as the retired member only.
Actuarily, the cost has been funded as administered and there
would be no increase in cost as it has been costed out by the
actuaries and funded as such. He further stated that what the
Board actually passed was to give an increase of two percent (2%)
times the number of years retired, going back to 1988.
13, Comments and Inquirie~ Qn Non-~genda
13,A.1, Mr. Ellingsworth questioned if the City Attorney had
had a chance to look into the matter of whether the City can use
previous experience and track records with contractors as a
criteria for the bidding process; and, if this can be used as a
factor in determining if a bid will be accepted. The City Attor-
ney replied that the City can do that and, he believes, the City
is currently doing that to a certain extent.
15,A,2, Mr. Randolph stated that he wanted the Neighborhood
Task Team members to know that his comments and votes regarding
some of their proposals were nothing personal. He recognized
their hard work; however, he represents all the citizens of
Delray Beach, especially those in certain areas who are in dire
financial straits.
13.A.3. Dr. Alperin commented that he and Commissioner
Ellingsworth attended the Planning and Zoning Board public hear-
ing on infrastructure needs last night and were very impressed by
the turnout and the interest shown by the citizens. He feels
this is possibly due to a result of the increased responsiveness
and cooperation from staff in recent years and commended Planning
and Zoning for an excellent job. However, in reviewing a list of
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projects compiled as a result of the hearing, the City is facing
some real financial challenges to meet the requests and probably
a lot of stress on staff to try to deliver.
!3.A.4. There were no comments or inquiries from Mr. Mouw.
13.A.5. Mayor Lynch reported that a letter was written to Dr.
Monica Uhlhorn, reminding her of the City's position regarding
the reuse of Carver School; that it should be a school used
basically for this community and not to be used as an alternate
school location. This is being placed on record once again and
the City is trying to finalize the School Board's actual plans
and the time frame to be used. Upon a response, this information
will be reported back to the Commission.
13.A.6. Mayor Lynch questioned the status of the Lake Ida Road
medians and the wall along the north side of the road. The City
Manager stated that the owners of the properties involved have
been contacted by mail, but he does not know what type of re-
sponse has been received. The issue of whether or not the County
will agree to redesign the road to accommodate the medians is
still being worked on. The City Manager will contact Commission-
er Lee to learn when she plans to present this matter to the
Board of County Commissioners.
!~,A.7. Mayor Lynch commented that at the town meeting on
January 19th, Charles Ridley (MAD DADS) mentioned that a recom-
mendation of the Drug Task Force was to form an advisory group of
citizens. Dr. Alperin, a member of the Drug Task Force, advised
that the task force did not make that recommendation, but he and
Major Lincoln are going to meet with the City Manager and the
Police Chief to discuss enactment of some of the recommendations
which were made and bring them before the Commission.
13.A.8. Mayor Lynch stated he would like the City to take a
stronger position on prostitution, drugs and teenage pregnancy,
which are issues in the community which need to be addressed.
One way to do it is through an advisory group; but, taking a
stronger stand from a Commission standpoint might prove helpful.
13~B,l~ The City Attorney commented, with respect to the May-
ors' request regarding prostitution, drug dealers and buyers and
the publicizing of names, that the attorneys in West Palm Beach
were contacted to learn what their City attorney's office had
done with respect to this issue and whether they had looked into
the potential liability issues, only to learn that they had not
looked at this issue at all. His concern would be in the case of
a false arrest situation, where damages have been compounded. In
his opinion this is indeed a risk.
The City Attorney further stated that there are a
number of newspapers throughout the country that have police
reporters and sections within their newspapers that are devoted
to what has been happening with respect to all arrests and, to
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him, that would be the~ better situation simply because of the
expense involved with the City acquiring the ads. There is no
absolute restriction on it, but these are concerns.
Mayor Lynch commented that he would like to sit down
with the newspaper to see which ones would be willing to work
with the City.
13.C,1. The City Manager stated with regard to a question
concerning the status of the newsracks, the inventory has been
completed, First Violation Notices are being prepared for
Homewood Boulevard and Lake Ida Road to be mailed to the newspa-
per companies by the end of the week. It is hoped that a speedy
response will be made and that those racks will be correctly
placed or removed within 15 days.
The City Attorney commented that the newspapers have
finally acquiesced and a meeting is scheduled for either February
5th or 12th.
15,C.~. The City Manager responded to a question from Mayor
Lynch from the Beach Property Owners Association regarding public
hearings for license agreements by stating that staff does not
feel this is necessary. A formal Public Hearing requires a ten
(10) day notice by newspaper ad, Land Use matters require proper-
ty owner notice and there is no such notice required at a City
Commission meeting. A license agreement has no review by other
boards; it goes directly to the City Commission. Some alterna-
tives can be implemented, such as: All license agreements can be
placed on the Regular Agenda; staff could comment about Land Use
relationships; and, the City Commission could either find no
problems and approve or provide notice to interested parties or
reject it. He feels there is ample opportunity for public input
on the agenda.
13.C.3. The City Manager stated, in response to a suggestion
that a TV monitor be placed in the Commission Chambers, that this
is a possibility. In checking into this, all materials that
would be required to install this would cost approximately
$1,000. He is looking for direction from the Commission.
Mayor Lynch stated that he feels there are other alter-
natives.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
ATTEST:
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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 January 26, 1993, which
minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission
NOTE TO READER:
If the minutes that you have received are not completed as indi-
cated above, then this means that these are not the official
minutes of the City Commission. They will become the official
minutes only after they have been reviewed and approved which may
involve some amendments, additions or deletions to the minutes as
set forth above.
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Kathleen E. Daley '-'-' & Associates
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MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COMMISSION
THROUGH DAVID HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KATHLEEN E. DALEY ~
SUBJECT: 1993 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
DATE: JANUARY 25, 1993
The following will be the main issues that we will be working
on during the 1993 Legislative Session. Please keep in mind there
will be other issues that will surface as the bills get filed. Due
to the early date of this year's session, bill drafting is backed
up, and all of the bills are not known at this time.
1. Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA)
The Senate Committee on Community Affairs and the House
Committee on Tourism & Economic Development are reviewing Chapter
163, Part 3, dealing with CRA's. They are concentrating on Tax
Increment Financing and its effect on Special Taxing Districts.
There will be a proposed committee bill (PCB) from each
committee and we have been working with them since. November.
2. Wastewater Reuse
We have filed, through the legislature, a bill relating to
wastewater reuse by local government. Our goal is to include
wastewater reuse in the list of services we, as a local government
can offer. This is a good environmental position; as well as a
home rule issue. Our sponsors are Senator Robert Wexler and
Representative Suzanne Jacobs. Senator Jim Scott has agreed to
sign on, and our goal is to get all the local delegation members to
sign on. I spoke with Mary Baruch, Palm Beach Delegation aide, and
I was told that the county agrees with our position and will join
us in our efforts.
3. Code Enforcement
Representative Mandy Dawson has filed a bill, regarding code
enforcement, which will cancel the fine imposed by the code
enforcement board if the property is sold to a buyer who will re-
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January 25, 1993
develop for the purpose of a non-profit use, ie. housing. I
expressed my concern about the language and Representative Dawson
assured me she does not want to create a relief bill, but rather
wants to encourage redevelopment- efforts. She wants to work
closely with us, and any language we may have to address the code
enforcement problems we face can be incorporated into her bill
through the amendatory process.
4. Municipal Pension Boards
During the Special Session a bill was filed which would
transfer the administration of Municipal Police and Fire Pension
Trust Funds (chapters 175/185) from the Department of Insurance
(DOI) to the Department of Administration (DOA). The duties of
collection and distribution of the premium taxes would stay with
the DOI, but the DOA would determine if the cities were in
compliance in order to receive those monies. This amounts to a fee
by the state for the use of state services that are not optional!!!
The annual fee is expected to be between $600-$1,200 per pension
plan. The need for transfer appears to be political, and could
increase pension costs in the long run due to different
interpretations of the law by the DOA.
We were able to pass an amendment which would delete the fee,
and subsequently the entire bill failed.
Although the problem is more of a philosophical one, this
could cause more litigation. We anticipate the bill returning
during this session and will act accordingly.
5. Beach Nourishment
We will continue our efforts to find a dedicated funding
source. There are several bills addressing this, but none have
received a favorable response. I will continue to follow this and
to work with you.
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LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS WHO REPRESENT DELRAY BEACH
House:
Representative Carol Hanson
Representative Suzanne Jacobs
Representative Ron Klein
Representative Tom Warner (western Delray, not in city limits)
Senate:
Senator Matt Meadows
Senator Jim Scott
Senator Robert Wexler