01-07-92SpMtg JANUARY 7, 1992
A Special Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Vice-Mayor David Randolph in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:07 P.M., Tuesday, January 7, 1992.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Armand Mouw
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch (Arrived at 6:45 P.M.)
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz (Arrived at
6:17 P.M.)
Assistant City Attorney Susan A. Ruby
Vice-Mayor Randolph called the meeting to order and announced
that this meeting has been called for the purpose of considering the
following:
1. Options on Pineapple Grove Way Landscaping Project.
The City Manager stated,at the last Commission meeting, staff
was requested to explore options regarding this project and he is
prepared to present two options to the Commission tonight. The first
option would be to place the drainage underground and install inlets
adjacent to each of the islands. The second option is to leave the
gutter open and he presented pictures to the Commission showing how that
would be constructed; however, he reminded the Commission that the City
has only eight feet of curb to work with due to the parallel parking.
He is concerned with the aesthetics and the small size of the planting
area. If the underground drainage is implemented, the cost is approxi-
mately $30,000 more. He explained that this is being funded from the
1987 Utility Tax Bond Issue. He requested that the Commission give
direction as to the design, but that the contract be deferred until next
week to give staff an opportunity to consult further with the contrac-
tor.
Mr. Mouw stated he had a call today from the owner of the Apple
Shop, complaining about the traffic situation at her place of business.
(The City Attorney arrived at this time). He just wants to ensure that
the City is not creating a situation that will need to be corrected or
changed in another year.
Upon question by Mr. Mouw, Nancy Davila, City Horticulturist,
responded that Greg Luttrell, Traffic Engineer, has reviewed all plans
with respect to the turning radii and has worked with the consulting
engineers in an attempt to make a smoother traffic operation. Mr. Mouw
further questioned the accessibility of larger truck traffic on the side
streets and how the residents feel in the affected area. Ms. Davila
stated she had approached Mr. Luttrell regarding this situation but, at
that time, the trucks were not using that route. She ~feels a definitive
study should be made in-house and perhaps have a truck route designated.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of Option No. 1 (Positive
Drainage), seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Vice-
Mayor Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
The City Attorney stated action on the contractor will be
deferred to the Regular Meeting of January 14, 1992, allowing staff time
to further negotiate with the contractor.
2. Consider Waiving the Bond Requirement Associated with the Award
o---f Bid fo'r the Tennis Center Light.ing' Project to Ledbetter Electric.
The City Attorney stated, after approval of award of bid to
Ledbetter Electric by the Commission in December, it was learned that
they (Ledbetter) cannot meet the bonding requirements contained in the
contract. Ledbetter Electric has agreed to accept a lump sum payment at
the completion of the project; however, there is a concern with regard
to the retainage of a percentage of the contract price for a period of
twelve or eighteen months, in order to assure that everything is work-
ing.
Mr. Mouw questioned the reason Power Associates was rejected.
He requested that staff review the objection as noted, "ITEMS TO BE
SUBMITTED WITH BID", and return with more information.
The City Manager recommended, if this is the Commission consen-
sus, he feels it should be tabled until the Regular meeting of January
14, 1992, to allow staff time for further review of all documents.
The Commission concurred.
Mayor Lynch arrived at this time.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
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ATTEST:
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and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of January 7, 1992, which minutes were formally
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