11-19-91 NOVEMBER 19, 1991
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 6:03 P.M., Tuesday, November 19,
1991.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Armand Mouw
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and City Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Robert Finch,
Pastor of Cason United Methodist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr.
Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - 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 Regular
Meeting of October 29, 1991, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the minutes of the Special
Meeting of November 5, 1991, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations.
6.A. Mayor Lynch proclaimed November 21, 1991, as "Great American
Smoke Out Day", requesting a day of abstinence from smoking and a hope
for an end to smoking careers.
7. Presentations.
Brahm Dubin, General Manager of the Delray Beach Municipal Golf
Course, introduced the new golf pro, Dan DiCarlo, who presented a trophy
to Dr. Alperin for winning the first annual Long Golf Drive Contest.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
8.A. .Temporary Tent Permit/Old School Square. The Commission is to
consider approval of a request from Old School Square, Inc., to erect a
temporary tent on their property at 51 S. Swinton Avenue for a party
being held on the evening of November 20, 1991. Approval is recommend-
ed.
8.B. TemporarY Tent Permit/Emmanuel Catholic Church. The Commission
is to consider a request from Emmanuel Catholic Church to erect a
temporary tent on their property at 15700 S. Military Trail in conjunc-
tion with their Outdoor Bazaar being held from January 24 through
January 26, 1992. Approval is recommended.
8.C. Authorization to Erect Awning into Right-Of-Way. The Commis-
sion is to consider a request from J.B.'s Boutique to erect a fabric
awning on the front of their building, located at 1122 East Atlantic
Avenue that will extend into the right-of-way. Approval is recommended.
8.D. Authorization to Erect Awning into Right-Of-Way. The Commis-
sion is to consider a request from The Courtyard Shops to erect a fabric
awning on the front of their building located at 1210 East Atlantic
Avenue that will extend into the right-of-way. Approval is recommended.
8.Eo Change Order No. 2/Poole and Kent. The Commission is to
consider approval of Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Poole and
Kent which reduces the contract price by $25,491.87 for the EmergenQy
Wellfield Assessment project. Approval is recommended.
8.F. Authorization to Transfer Prior Year Surplus Stormwater Utility
Funds. The Commission is to consider authorizing staff to transfer
$55,000 from the prior year surplus Stormwater Utility Funds in order to
fund miscellaneous drainage projects at SoE. 8th Street, at the inter-
section of N.E. 8th Street and Palm Trail and, at the intersection of
N.E. 4th Avenue and N.E. 2nd Street. Approval is recommended.
8.G. Authorization to Submit Grant Applications. The Commission is
to consider authorizing staff to submit grant applications to the
Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for matching
funding, for fiscal year 1992/93, in the amounts of $90,000 and $6,988
to be used to purchase two Emergency Rescue Vehicles and extrication
equipment. Approval is recommended.
8.H. Acceptance of Grant Funding. The Commission is to consider
accepting grant funding from the Solid Waste Authority in the amount of
$54,847.91 for our recycling program. Approval is recommended.
8.I. Authorization to Place Signs in the Rights-Of-Way. The Commis-
sion is to consider approval of a request from the Police Department to
erect special event signs within the rights-of-way throughout the City
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in conjunction with their D.A.R.E. 5K Run/Walk being held on Saturday,
November 30, 1991. Approval is recommended.
8.J. Allocation of Funds From Law Enforcement Trust. The Commission
is to consider authorizing staff to allocate and transfer $18,037.50
from the Law Enforcement Trust (Account No. 112-0000-301-12.00) to
(Account No. 112-2172-521-35.15) to be used to purchase Sure-Fire
Flashlites (150), car chargers (85), holsters (150) and batteries (20).
Approval is recommended.
8.K. Overhead Line Relocation. The Commission is to consider
approval of an agreement with Florida Power and Light in the amount of
$30,000 for the relocation of an existing overhead line from a mid-block
easement south of the Water Treatment Plant to the north side of S.W.
7th Street. This action is part of the Lime Softening project. Funding
is available in 1991 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond (Account No.
447-5164-536-60.31). Approval is recommended.
8.L. Acceptance of Easement Deed/Agreement. The Commission is to
consider acceptance of an easement deed for a 10-foot wide easement and
execute an agreement with the property owner at 502 Enfield Road for the
construction of a drainage culvert. Acceptance is recommended.
8.M. Acceptance of Easement Deeds. The Commission is to consider
accepting easement deeds for utility relocations on Lots 28 and 29,
Block 1, Foxpointe Subdivision. Acceptance is recommended.
8.N. Request for Payment of Attorney's Fees/Fire Station No. 1. The
Commission is to consider a request for payment of attorney's fees and
costs for the acquisition of Parcel 15 in conjunction with Fire Station
No. 1 Eminent Domain proceedings. Approval is recommended.
8.0. Settlement/Request for Payment of Attorney's Fees/Fire Station
No. 1. The Commission is to consider acceptance of a settlement offer
in the amount of $1,000 above the $5,500 previously deposited into the
Registry of the Court for Parcel 22 in conjunction with Fire Station No.
1 Eminent Domain proceedings, for payment of attorney!s fees in the
amount of $1,950, and payment of taxes in the amount of $24.
8.P. Award of Bids and Contracts.
1. Irrigation - South Congress Avenue Medians - Rainbow
Landscaping in the amount of $52,970 with funding from 1987
Utility Tax Beautification - Congress Avenue - Lake Ida to
Atlantic Avenue (Account No. 333-4141-572-61.23).
2. Landscaping - South Congress Avenue Medians - Tuttle's
Design Build, Inc. in the amount of $109,789.50 with funding
from 1987 Utility Tax Beautification - Congress Avenue -
Atlantic Avenue to C-15 Canal (Account No. 333-4141-572-61.33).
3. Copy Machine Maintenance - Delta Business in the amount
of $17,424, Danka Business in the amount of $5,865, and Xerox
Corp. in the amount of $3,156 with funding from various
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department's Repair and Upkeep/Equipment (Object code #33.32)
accounts.
4. Plumbing Service and Repairs - Myers Plumbing Company,
Inc., in the estimated annual amount of $12,350 with funding
from various department's Repair and Upkeep/Building accounts.
Approval is recommended.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, 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. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
9.A. Review of Appealable Land Development Actions of Various
Boards. The Commission is to consider accepting actions and decisions
made by the Planning and Zoning Board, Site Plan-Review and Appearance
Board and the Historic Preservation Board during the period from October
29, 1991, through November 18, 1991.
Dr. Alperin moved to receive and file the report, seconded by
Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.B. Request for Expedient Review. The Commission is to consider a
request from Jay D. Tormey for expedient review of his application for a
conditional use to locate a family recreational business in the Congress
Square Shopping Center.
David Kovacs, Planning Director, stated this will be on the
agenda for a Special P&Z meeting on December 9th and it will return to
the Commission for consideration at the Regular Meeting on December
10th.
The City Manager commented that it appears the Commission will
be requested to schedule a Special Meeting on December 17th, regarding
the Refunding Bond Issue and, if the Commission so desires, this issue
could be addressed at that time.
Dr. Alperin moved to direct the Planning staff to expedite this
application, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.C. Request for Waiver of Application Processing Fees. The Commis-
sion is to consider a request from the South County Mental Health Center
for waiver of the land use application processing fees.
Upon question as to the cost of the Planning Fee, Mr. Kovacs
responded that the cost depends upon the complexity of the Plat.
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Mr. Andrews moved to support a 16% reduction in fees, seconded
by Dr. Alperin.
After further discussion, Dr. Alperin withdrew his second due
to a misunderstanding of the motion. The motion died for lack of a
second.
Mr. Mouw moved to waive the processing fees for this condition-
al use application, site plan review and variance hearing as outlined in
the backup material, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - No; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
Mayor Lynch suggested this issue be placed on a future workshop
for further consideration. The Commission concurred.
9.D. Termination of Letter of Agreement. The Commission is to
consider acknowledging the termination of the letter of agreement with
the Community Redevelopment Agency with regard to the CRA Planner
position.
Mr. Randolph moved for acceptance of the notice to terminate,
seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.E. Agreement With William Swaim and Associates. The Commission is
to consider an agreement with William Swaim and Associates for the
construction and installation of sewer improvements in conjunction with
the Anchorage Project.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the agreement, seconded by
Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph
- Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews
- Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. Resolution No. 84-91. Resolution No. 84-91, requesting the
1992 Florida Legislature to provide adequate funding for the preserva-
tion and repair of the State's Beaches, and to identify a long-term
dedicated funding source, is before the Commission for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 84-91:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE 1992 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE PRESERVATION AND
REPAIR OF THE STATE'S BEACHES, AND TO IDENTIFY A
LONG-TERM DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 84-91 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 84-91,
seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.G. Resolution No. 94-91. Resolution No. 94-91, formally estab-
lishing a policy on ethics and providing for compliance with Florida
Statutes, Chapter 112, Part III, is before the Commission for considera-
tion.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 94-91:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, FORMALLY ESTABLISHING ITS POLICY ON
ETHICS WHICH PROVIDES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STAT-
UTES CHAPTER 112, PART III; PROVIDING THAT IT IS A POLICY
OF THE CITY COMMISSION THAT THE APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY
OUGHT TO BE AVOIDED IN THE CONDUCT OF OFFICIAL DUTIES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 94-91 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Randol~ph moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 94-91,
seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - No; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
9.H. Additional Expenditures/Fire Station No. 5. The Commission is
to consider a request for additional monies to cover real estate commis-
sion fees in conjunction with the Fire Station No. 5 project.
The City Attorney stated the City agreed to pick up certain
costs. In an Eminent Domain proceeding, value is not added to the land
because there is a brokerage involved. The City never agreed to pick up
the ten percent fee. He suggested the Commission authorize himself and
the City Manager to negotiate some lesser reasonable amount of compensa-
tion or perhaps a sharing between the City and the Blood's, with regard
to Mr. Mayhew's compensation.
Mr. Randolph moved to authorize the City Manager and the City
Attorney to negotiate a new settlement, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin
- Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, Mr. Andrews questioned the premise of the
negotiation. The City Attorney responded that during the week he and
the City Manager will be presenting alternate sites, if any are located,
to meet the needs of the City and still remain on schedule.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
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9.I. Change Order No. 2/Pavex. The Commission is to consider
approval of Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Pavex, Corp., in the
amount of $63,000 for resurfacing of alleyways as part of the CBD
Alleyway Improvement Program.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of Change Order No. 2, seconded
by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this time, the Commission concurred to discuss 9.K.
9.K. Appointment of a Member to the Police and Fire Pension Board of
Trustees. The Commission is to consider the appointment of a member to
the Police and Fire Pension Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of John Tranter. This is a Seat 1 appointment.
Mr. Mouw moved to appoint John M. Duane, Jr. to fill the
vacancy, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
At this point, the time being 7:00 P.M., the Commission moved
to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A. Ordinance No. 75-91. Ordinance No. 75-91, amending the Land
Development Regulations to allow for the issuance of temporary use
permits for City-operated facilities, 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. 75-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINI-
STRATIVE PROVISIONS", ARTICLE 2.4, "GENERAL PROCE-
DURES'', OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION
2.4.6(H), "TEMPORARY USE PERMIT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY USE PERMITS FOR CITY OPERATED
FACILITIES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 75-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
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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. 75-91 on
Second and FINAL 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. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.B. Ordinance No. 77-91. Ordinance No. 77-91, amending the Code of
Ordinances by adopting a proposed revision to the City Charter to
provide for an increase in the terms of office from two to three years,
subject to approval by voter referendum, 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. 77-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR CHARTER REVISIONS
TO THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, "LEGISLATIVE",
SECTION 3.01, "COMMISSION-CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERN-
MENT; TERM OF OFFICE; NUMBER; OFFICES OF VICE-MAYOR
AND DEPUTY VICE-MAYOR; SUCCESSION TO OFFICE OF MAYOR",
TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN THE LENGTH OF COMMISSION-
ERS' TERMS FROM 2 TO 3 YEARS; PROVIDING FOR A REFEREN-
DUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 10, 1992; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 77-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida.
Helen Coopersmith, member of the Ad Hoc Committee, stated she
is concerned about the manner in which this is to be phrased on the
ballot, to eliminate any misunderstanding by the public. Assistant City
Attorney Tolces presented her with a sample copy.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 77-91 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - No; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
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10.C. Ordinance No. 79-91. Ordinance No. 79-91, amending the Code of
Ordinances by adopting a proposed revision to the City Charter to
provide for the elimination of a second nonpartisan election, subject to
approval by voter referendum.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 79-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR CHARTER REVISIONS
TO THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 5.02, "TYPES OF ELEC-
TIONS'', AND SECTION 5.04, "ELECTIONS GENERALLY", TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ABOLISHMENT OF SECOND NON-PARTISAN
("RUN-OFF") ELECTIONS EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF A TIE;
PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
MARCH 10, 1992; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 79-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance. A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 79-91 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - No; Mr.
Andrews - No; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call, the following discussion was had:
The City Manager expressed a personal concern regarding non-
partisan elections, which usually results in a very small voter turnout.
For example, if there are four or five candidates running for office, a
person can be elected with 27% of the vote. He feels it is better to
have a candidate elected by a clear majority with a small turnout,
allowing everyone an opportunity to go to the polls, as opposed to
having someone elected with only 27% of the vote.
Dr. Alperin and Mr. Andrews voiced their agreement with the
City Manager's concerns.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
10.D. Ordinance No. 80-91. Ordinance No. 80-91, amending the Code of
Ordinances by adopting a proposed revision to the City Charter to
provide for a limitation on the terms of office to six consecutive
years, subject to approval by voter referendum, is before the Commission
for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration
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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. 80-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR CHARTER REVISIONS
TO THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION 3.01(C), TO
PROVIDE FOR A LIMITATION OF SIX (6) CONSECUTIVE YEARS
OF ELECTED SERVICE FOR COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR A
REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 10, 1992;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 80-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance. A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 80-91 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - No; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
10.E. Ordinance No. 82-91. Ordinance No. 82-91, amending the Land
Development Regulations to move the line of demarcation, west of which
the use of Municipal water for irrigation purposes is prohibited; and,
to establish a provision for exceptions due to special circumstances, is
before the Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading.
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. 82-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, "INFRA-
STRUCTURE IN PUBLIC PROPERTY", ARTICLE 6.1, "DESIGN
STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS", SECTION 6.1.10, "WATER
SYSTEM", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 6.1.10(B) (5), "PROHI-
BITION ON USE OF CITY WATER FOR IRRIGATION", TO
PROVIDE FOR A LINE OF DEMARCATION, WEST OF WHICH, THE
USE OF MUNICIPAL WATER IS NOT ALLOWED FOR IRRIGATION
PURPOSES; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 82-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance. A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 82-91 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the Public.
ll.A. The City Manager stated in response to Mr. Jackel's concerns
regarding housing conditions within the City, that the City Code En-
forcement Personnel does aggressively enforce the Housing Code. Twice a
year rental units are inspected and, it is felt, that more frequent
inspections without particular cause would appear as harassment by the
landlords. The City is operating with limited resources, but is search-
ing for ways to maximize those through the use of Federal Funds and the
leverage of funds from private banks.
11.2. The City Manager stated with regard to the comments by Jean
Beer referring to the Countywide Planning Council and efforts of the
County through that agency to have the City assume more land use plan-
ning throughout the County, including the municipalities, that a pre-
sentation is planned on that issue for the meeting of December 3, 1991.
The Municipal League has also requested that cities consider taking
action to abolish the Countywide Planning Council during December and
that also will be discussed at the Regular Meeting of December 3rd.
11.3. The City Manager stated, in response to three concerns of Alice
Finst: 1) the Truck Ordinance is scheduled to appear on the agenda of
the Regular Commission meeting of November 26th; 2) staff was formerly
directed not to mandate minimum ground cover, due to a discussion
between the City Commission and the Code Enforcement Board; and, 3)
Gelco is under an order from the Code Enforcement Board to submit a
revised site plan or to confine operations to the authorized site by
December 26th. They are also under another separate order to remove
outside storage from the lot onto which they have expanded and that has
been done.
ll.B.1. Lillian Feldman, resident, stated in February of 1990 she had
requested that the County consider installing traffic signals on Mili-
tary Trail from the L-30 Canal to the C-15 Canal; however, since nothing
happened, she continued to make numerous requests with promises being
made, the last of which was to be November of 1991. She feels the City
should contact the County and try to learn where the problem lies.
The Commission concurred that a letter should be drafted and
forwarded to Carole Phillips, Chairman, Palm Beach County Commission.
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ll.B.2. Aimee "Sunshine" Allard, 525 Sunset Road, Boynton Beach,
requested permission from the Commission to use the Delray municipal
beach on Thanksgiving Day to demonstrate thanks to Mother Earth.
Members of Greenpeace, the Sierra Club and the Audubon Society will be
lying in the sand, ten persons deep, to spell out "Love Earth".
The Commission concurred in waiving restrictions for beach
demonstrations subject to a submittal of a written request to the City
Manager's office.
ll.B.3. Jerry Marshall, in reference to the demonstration at the beach,
commented that these organizations are the forefathers of what this
country is trying to preserve.
ll.B.4. Charles Broadnax, 114 N.W. 2nd Avenue, expressed concern about
the drug problem in his area and the fact that the police patrol is no
longer there. Mayor Lynch advised Mr. Broadnax that he spoke with Chief
Overman yesterday and he is definitely planning to expand the program
throughout the City, which will include the northwest section. The City
Manager advised that the new officer to patrol that particular area was
selected laSt Friday, but he does not know exactly when that patrol will
go into effect. Mr. Randolph stated the officer who was relieved of
that duty was Officer Cook. He also met with Chief Overman and ex-
plained to him that all the ills of that area have returned since
Officer Cook is no longer patrolling.
ll.B.5. Virginia Snyder, resident, stated she recently was in the
northwest section and' is concerned that there is no one patrolling the
area and feels it was a mistake to remove Officer Cook from that area.
Mr. Randolph left the Commission Chambers at this time.
FIRST READINGS
12.A. Ordinance No. 67-91. Ordinance No. 67-91, amending Section
52.52(A) of the Code of Ordinances to provide for a reduction in the
penalty charged for late payment for utility service~, is before the
Commission for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public
Hearing will be held December 3rd. Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 67-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 59-90, BY
AMENDING SECTION 52.39, "OTHER FEES", AND SECTION
52.52, "RESUMING SERVICE AFTER DISCONTINUANCE FOR
DELINQUENCY", TO BE CODIFIED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE THAT
A PENALTY SHALL BE ASSESSED IF PAYMENT IS DELINQUENT
AND/OR WHEN SERVICES ARE DISCONTINUED BY THE CITY AS A
RESULT OF SUCH DELINQUENCY; PROVIDING FOR A DECREASED
PENALTY AMOUNT; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
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PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 67-91 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Randolph returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
12.B. Ordinance No. 81-91. Ordinance No. 81-91, amending the Land
Development Regulations to provide for an increase in the amount of open
space permitted to be pl'anted in grass, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
December 3rd. Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 81-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING
REGULATIONS", ARTICLE 4.6, "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS", SECTION 4.6.16, "LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS",
SUBSECTION 4.6.16(E), "LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS", OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4.6.16(E) (8) (c),
"LAWN GRASS", TO PROVIDE FOR NO MORE THAN EIGHTY
PERCENT (80%) OF THE REQUIRED OPEN SPACE BE PLANTED IN
LAWN GRASS; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 81-91 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. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
12.C. Ordinance No. 83-91. Ordinance No. 83-91, amending the Code of
Ordinances by enacting a new section 98.30 "Waste Tire Dumping", to
provide for licensing, rules and regulations regarding waste tire
collectors, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held December 3rd. Approval is
recommended.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 83-91:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 9, "GENERAL
REGULATIONS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 98, "LIT-
TER'', BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 98.30, "WASTE TIRE
DUMPING", TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING, RULES AND REGULA-
TIONS REGARDING WASTE TIRE COLLECTORS; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance.
Mr. Andrews moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 83-91 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. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
12.D. Ordinance No. 84-91. Ordinance No. 84-91, correcting the
zoning designation for the Deer Park Water Plant property located on the
west side of South Swinton Avenue between S.E. 7th and 8th Streets from
R-lA (Single Family Residential) district to CF (Community Facilities)
district and correcting the Official Zoning Map, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will
be held December 3rd. Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 84-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CORRECTING THE ZONING CLASSIFI-
CATION FOR LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 20, TOWN-
SHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, FROM R-lA (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DIS-
TRICT TO CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND
IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH SWINTON AVENUE,
BETWEEN S.W. 7TH STREET AND S.W. 8TH STREET; AND
CORRECTING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
1990"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 84-91 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
12.E Ordinance No. 85-91. Ordinance No. 85-91, correcting the
zoning designation for the body of water and lift station located on the
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west side of Swinton Avenue approximately 600 feet north of 22nd Street
from R-lA (Single Family Residential) district to CF (Community Facili-
ties) and correcting the Official Zoning Map, is before the Commission
on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held January 14th.
Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 85-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CORRECTING THE ZONING CLASSIFI-
CATION FOR LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP
46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
FROM R-1AA (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO CF
(COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND IS LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF SWINTON AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 600
FEET NORTH OF 22ND STREET; AND CORRECTING "ZONING MAP
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1990"; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 85-91 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
12.F. Ordinance No. 86-91. Ordinance No. 86-91, correcting the
zoning designation on a portion of the Unity School property located on
the east side of N.W. 2nd Avenue, approximately 400 feet north of N.W.
22nd Street from R-lA (Single Family Residential) district to CF (Commu-
nity Facilities) district and correcting the Official Zoning Map, is
before the Commission on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will
be held December 3rdo Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 86-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CORRECTING THE ZONING CLASSIFI-
CATION FOR LOT 1, LAKE EDEN SUBDIVISION, PLAT NO. 1,
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 28, PAGE 216 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, FROM R-1AA
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO CF (COMMUNITY
FACILITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON THE
EAST SIDE OF N.W. 2ND AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET
NORTH OF N.W. 22ND STREET; AND CORRECTING "ZONING MAP
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1990"; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Assistant City Attorney Tolces read the caption of the ordi-
nance.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 86-91 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
At this time the Commission returned to the Regular Agenda
portion of the meeting.
9.J. Settlement Offer - Montalban VS. City of Delra¥ Beach. The
Commission is to consider a settlement offer in the amount of $12,000,
plus costs to settle pending litigation in the Montalban vs. City of
Delray Beach case.
The City Attorney stated a memorandum before the Commission
indicates that a settlement offer in the amount of $12,000 has been
received. The parties have reached a joint stipulation in the event
that this matter is settled.
Mr. Andrews moved for denial of the settlement offer, seconded
by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - No; Dr.
Alperin - NO. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Dr. Alperin stated he feels the Commission has accomplished
what they had to do and carrying the issue further will not save the
City money. Mr. Mouw concurred with Dr. Alperino Mr. Andrews commented
that he feels the City overreacted to a perceived problem and it may
cost more to prove the City correct, but it is something that needs to
be done. Mr. Randolph stated he might be in favor of a figure of
approximately $10,000, but he does not want to send a wrong message.
Mayor Lynch stated at this point there will probably be more
costs and a lengthy trial, but if City Staff has been accused and the
Commission feels that is inaccurate, he feels staff must be backed and
he would not be in favor of settling at this time.
At this time the roll was called to the motion.
The CitY Attorney suggested that the City place an offer of
judgement upon them in the amount of $10,000, meaning, that if a judge-
ment is filed against the City for $7,500 or less, they would be liable
for the City's attorney fees and costs from this point forward.
Dr. Alperin moved to direct the City to tender an offer of
judgement in the amount of $10,000, plus costs, seconded by Mr. Ran-
dolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - No; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews -
No. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
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13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
13.Aol. Dr. Alperin stated he feels there is a parking problem at the
Sundy House and questioned if the City has any liability when something
of this nature has been approved, to which the City Attorney responded
that there is no liability. Mr. Kovacs commented that "No Parking"
signs will be installed only as a result of complaints and, to his
knowledge, there have been none.
13.A.2. Dr. Alperin suggested that members of the Commission drive
around the City occasionally and emphasize the beautiful areas, instead
of constantly dwelling on all the Code problems that have been discussed
at the recent workshops.
13.A.3. Mr. Andrews stated he is lodging a formal complaint with regard
to the improper parking at the Sundy House.
13.A.4. Mr. Andrews stated he feels it is time to address the swale
ordinance within the City. Whether or not the public is aware, they are
required to maintain the swale in the same manner as their lawn.
13.A.5. Mr. Andrews commented that he does not feel it is a good idea
to try and orchestrate the policing of the City from this position,
other than the net results. If the Commission is concerned with some of
the results or happenings, the City Manager should be requested to speak
to the Police Chief.
13.A.6. Mayor Lynch stated it is his understanding that the bridge-
tender's house at the 8th Street bridge is under consideration to be
upgraded and questioned the status of this. Assistant City Attorney
Tolces advised that Mr. Swaim proposed to take care of this matter.
13.A.7. Mayor Lynch stated a group of citizens met last week to discuss
the Code problems in the City and, while the Code Enforcement Board has
done an excellent job, he feels there is a need for some additional
codes. He suggested that the Commission talk with the residents and
perhaps draft a form on which to list recommendations to be presented to
staff on changes they feel would be beneficial to the City. He ques-
tioned if the City has records that show what the accumulated finds are
on a particular piece of property and what the actual levy was; also, he
questioned if there are records indicating how many occasions an employ-
ee was required to talk with those persons in an attempt to convince
them to comply. He would like this information to be shared with the
Commission, if it is available.
13.A.8. Mayor Lynch questioned the status of Fire Station No. 1 with
regard to deadlines because of Value Engineering.
13.B.1. The City Manager stated upon discussion with staff, there is a
possibility of applying for the All American City award for the coming
year and requested input from the Commission. Upon question, he re-
sponded that the cost for travel, the presentation, applications, fees,
etc. is minimal.
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The Commission consensus was to proceed with this.
13.B.2. The City Manager advised that he signed a Change Order today on
Veterans Park, moving the bulkhead 33 inches into the Intracoastal
Waterway to avoid the cost of removing the old one, at a savings of
$6,920.
13.B.3. The City Manager stated several organizational changes have
been made; in the Environmental Services, two Assistant Director posi-
tions have been deleted, a Maintenance Supervisor position and Assistant
Superintendent of Water/Sewer Network position, both of which were
changed into secretary positions. The net result of those changes
reflects a decrease in salary costs of $119,174 per year.
The Budget office, upon the resignation of Yvonne Kincaide,
Budget Director, has been merged into the Finance Department with Becky
O'Connor assuming those duties, in addition to her current duties as
Treasurer, at a savings of approximately $70,000.
There are several organizational changes being made in the
Planning Department; basically, a Planner II position will be changed to
a Planning Technician and a Planner II in advanced planning that will be
changed to a Planner III in current planning. In addition, the Traffic
Engineer has been moved from Environmental Services to the Planning
Department.
13.C. There were no comments or inquiries from the City Attorney.
13.D. Mayor Lynch stated a decision needs to be made regarding the
Countywide Planning Council. The Municipal League has recommended to
the State that there should be a partial assessment for properties that
appear on the tax roll, such as interims of every quarter, or other ways
of collecting a fee. The Municipal League supported some type of doing
away with or phasing out Homestead Exemptions in order that they would
be phased out at approximately a $75,000 level. The Municipal League is
favoring to the State some kind of change in the Emminent Domain laws
and annexations.
The City Attorney advised that the Countywide Planning Council
issue will be scheduled for the Regular Meeting of December 10th.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 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 November 19, 1991, which~minutes were for-
mally approved and adopted by the City Commission on ~lffz~q_ ~~/99/ .
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