12-03-91 DECEMBER 3, 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 6:05 P.M., Tuesday, December 3,
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
Assistant City Attorney Susan Ruby
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Chaplain Richard Evans,
Abbey Delray South.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Dr. Alperin requested that Item No. 12.A. be moved to the
beginning of the Public Hearing portion of the Agenda as Item 10.AA.
Mayor Lynch stated an Addendum, Item No. 9.AA, has been added to the
Regular Agenda.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the Agenda, as amended,
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.
5. Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of November 19, 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.
6. Proclamations. None.
7. Presentations.
7.A. Future of the Palm Beach Countywide Planning Council.
David Kovacs, Planning Director, advised he was not present at
the last work session held by the Board of County Commissioners, so can
relate only what he read in the newspaper. The discussion at that work
session was in regard to two sets of ballot language, one of which would
be pursued should the Countywide Planning Council not be dissolved by
the municipalities, and the second, to be pursued should the Countywide
Planning Council be abolished. Upon question by Mayor Lynch regarding
the sunset date, Mr. Kovacs responded that it could sunset on December
31st only with a certain number of votes from municipalities taking an
affirmative action to do so; however, this is not something that can be
abolished by the Palm Beach County Commission.
Mr. Andrews commented that the County Commission decided to
keep a planning council-type group to adjudicate intergovernmental
inconsistencies between municipalities and request the voters to form a
new planning council to deal exclusively with water, environment and
solid waste. Mr. Kovacs expressed the feeling that this was a different
approach to the Charter revision that was before them at the time they
entered into the work session, to which Mr. Andrews agreed. Mr. Andrews
stated further that he suspects every municipality is going to vote to
kill it.
Discussion followed with regard to the ballot issue.
The City Manager advised this issue is on the agenda of Decem-
ber 10th for Commission consideration and formal action. In the mean-
time, he suggested that the City attempt to learn exactly what the
County's current position is on this issue.
The consensus of the Commission was to request that the
Countywide Planning Council not be abolished at this time, but remain as
it is. Staff advised that appropriate resolutions would be prepared for
consideration/action at the December 10, 1991 Regular Commission meet-
ing.
7.B. Bond Refunding: Market and Timinq - Smith Barney.
David Levy, representing Smith Barney, Underwriters for the
City's Refunding Bonds, stated last October when discussion began with
regard to refunding the City's 1987 Utilities Tax Bonds and the 1985
General Obligation Bonds, the one primary goal in mind was to provide
interest rate savings to the City. Additional goals that were soon
developed included restructuring the City's Series 1989 Utilities Tax
Notes and restructuring the City's Utilities Tax covenants. He then
gave a brief explanation indicating how those goals would be reached
through those refunds.
He recommended that the Commission take action to enable the
City to refund the Bonds, but only when the approximate saving levels,
which he indicated, are reached.
He further advised that he does not feel that at this time the
savings level can be achieved within the next two weeks as originally
planned. It is more likely to assume that the beginning of the new year
would be a better time to sell the bonds. Once the Bonds are sold, it
will be necessary for the Commission to meet in a Special Meeting the
following day to award the Bonds to the Underwriters and sign a bond
purchase contract. Finally, the financing would be closed within ten
days of the sale of the Bonds.
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Assistant City Attorney Ruby requested that the Commission
amend Items 8.A., 8.B. and 9.A. to include the 1980 G.O. Bond Issue and
the refunding as an authorization when approved on the Consent Agenda.
Upon question by Mr. Randolph, Mr. Levy responded that his
recommendation was that the Commission authorize his company to proceed
under the condition that certain savings may be provided. If they are
not sold by March 1st they will be under obligation to come back to the
Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
8.A. Authorization Regarding Bond Statements. The Commission is to
consider authorizing the Mayor to deem the Preliminary Official State-
ments final with respect to the refunding of the Utility Tax Bond Issues
and the 1985 General Obligation Bond Issue. Approval is recommended.
8.B. Approval of Services for the Refunding of the Utility Tax Bond
Issues and the 1985 General Obligation Bond Issue. The Commission is
to consider approval of the printer, escrow agent, paying agent, regis-
trar and verification agent for the refunding of the Utility Tax Bond
Issues and 1985 General Obligation Bond Issue. Approval is recommended.
8.C. Acceptance of a Proposal from Metric Engineering, Inc./Water
Main Relocation/West Atlantic Avenue. The Commission is to consider
acceptance of the proposal received from Metric Engineering, Inc.,
County Consultant, in the amount of $30,688.42 for water main relocation
at the E-4 Canal and West Atlantic Avenue. Acceptance is recommended.
8.D. Resolution No. 92-91. Resolution No. 92-91, assessing costs
for abatement action necessary to remove 21 junked and/or abandoned
vehicles from properties located within the City, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration. Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 92-91 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 90 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATING NUISANCES BY REMOVING JUNKED AND/OR ABANDONED
VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING OUT
ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING SAID COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON ASSESS-
MENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION,
AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 92-91 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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8.E. Award of Bids and Contracts.
1. Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services - Environmen-
tal Services - Federal Engineering and Testing Co., in the
amount of $57,900 with funding from 1991 Street Reconstruction
- $11,580.00/Account No. 225-3162-541-61.17; CBD Alleyway
Reconstruction - $11,580.00/Account No. 225-3162-541-61.43; NW
Drainage Area Phase IV - $11,850.00/Account No.
448-5411-538-62.11 and S.W. 10th Street Road Widening -
$11,580.00/Account No. 225-3162-541-61.17.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby recommended that the Commission
Approve Items 8.A. and 8.B. of the Consent Agenda as modified with the
1980 General Obligation Bond.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the Consent Agenda with
amendments suggested by Assistant City Attorney Ruby, including Items
No. 8.A. and 8.B. as modified with the 1980 G.O. Bond, 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.
REGULAR AGENDA
9.AA. Funding for Old School Square, Inc., Theater Project. The
Commission is to consider a funding request to complete the renovation
of the theater complex.
Assistant City Manager Barcinski stated the Commission is
requested to consider including the $435,000 in the upcoming Bond
Refinancing issue needed to complete the Old School Square theater
renovation project. Old School Square is guaranteeing the payment of
the debt service back to the City, on a yearly basis, in order that that
particular portion of the debt service can be covered. Old School
Square is in the process of trying to obtain a commitment from the CRA
to assist in underwriting this debt payment to the City. Ultimately,
however, it is the City's responsibility to repay the debt since it is
the City who is borrowing the funds.
The City Manager stated he would like to clarify the fact that
this project was bid this past summer, with three pre-selected bidders
participating, and he was not aware of this when it was presented to the
Commission last week.
Mr. Andrews expressed the hope that someone takes a harder look
at the construction work summary.
Mr. Mouw moved that the City authorize staff to add $435,000 to
the proposed refinancing of the Bond Issues in order to lend it to Old
School Square, providing that the CRA agrees to fund, in part, the debt
service, including the review of bids, 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.
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9.A. Resolution No. 97-91. Resolution No. 97-91, authorizing the
refunding of the 1985 General Obligation Bond Issue, is before the
Commission for consideration. Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 97-91:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING
$6,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
1991, OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING THE
FORM AND TERMS OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
THE BONDS FROM A TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN DELRAY
BEACH; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND SECURITY OF
THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND
AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN
OTHER MATTERS DEEMED NECESSARY AND PROPER IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 97-91 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Steve Sanford, representing Mudge Rose, Bond Counsel to the
City, stated Resolution No. 97-91 authorizes the issuance of up to
$6,500,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund either the
1980 GO Bonds and the 1985 GO Bonds or both series, depending on the
total amount of savings the City can realize from refunding one or both.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 97-91, to
include the 1980 GO Bond, as well as the 1985 GO Bond Issue, 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. Resolution No. 98-91. Resolution No. 98-91, authorizing the
refunding of the 1967, 1978 and 1987 Utility Tax Revenue Bond Issues and
the 1989 Utility Tax Note, is before the Commission for consideration.
Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 98-91:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE FROM TIME TO
TIME OF CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA UTILITIES TAX
REVENUE BONDS FOR PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING
MUNICIPAL PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS PERMITTED UNDER
APPLICABLE LAW; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST
SERIES OF NOT EXCEEDING IN INITIAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$20,000,000 UTILITIES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING AND IMPROVE-
MENT BONDS, SERIES 1991, OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO REFUND THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING UTILITIES TAX
REVENUE CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1967, ITS OUTSTANDING
UTILITIES TAX REVENUE CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1978, ITS
OUTSTANDING UTILITIES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1987, AND
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ITS OUTSTANDING UTILITIES TAX REVENUE NOTES, SUBORDINATED
SERIES 1989, AND TO FINANCE THE COST OF LANDSCAPING,
IRRIGATION, PLANTING AND CURBING OF ROADWAYS, RENOVATION
TO CITY-OWNED FACILITIES, ROADWAY ACQUISITION AND CON-
STRUCTION, THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PARK AND
RECREATION FACILITIES, THE ACQUISITION AND/OR RENOVATION
OF CITY-OWNED TENNIS FACILITIES, AND THE RENOVATION AND
REHABILITATION OF ALL OR A PORTION OF OLD SCHOOL SQUARE;
PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS FOR ALL UTILITIES TAX REVENUE
BONDS ISSUED HEREUNDER, PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURI-
TY AND REMEDIES OF THE OWNERS THEREOF; MAKING CERTAIN
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH' PROVID-
ING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 98-91 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Sanford explained that the difference between this resolu-
tion and Resolution No. 97-91, is that this resolution is one the City
is relying on to go forward, not only to issue the bonds now, but also,
it has more liberal covenants and can be used going into the future for
any additional series of bonds that the City would like to issue and
secure with the proceeds from the Utility Tax.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 98-91,
seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Ran-
dolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Upon question by the City Manager, Mr. Sanford advised that the
resolution has been amended to reflect a change in language "not to
exceed $20,000,000" as opposed to the former $15,000,000 figure.
At this point, the time being 7:00 P.M., the Commission moved
to the Public Hearings portion of the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.AA.(12.A.) Ordinance No. 90-91. Ordinance No. 90-91, rezoning the
Lakeview Golf Course property from R-1AA and R-1AA-B (Single Family
Residential) zoning districts to OS (Open Space) zoning district, is
before the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If passed,
Public Hearing will be held January 14, 1992. Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 90-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED R-1AA (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
DISTRICT AND R-1AA-B (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
DISTRICT IN OS (OPEN SPACE) DISTRICT; SAID LAND LYING
AND BEING IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 42
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EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING
DISTRICT MAP, DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1990"; PROVIDING
A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby read the caption of the ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby stated this ordinance is on the
agenda as a First Reading, but it is recommended that this not be acted
on at this time in order that the procedural requirements of the City
Code of Ordinances can be met, regarding notices and public hearings
before the Planning and Zoning Board, as to this particular rezoning
issue.
Dr. Alperin stated he, too, is eager to learn the action of the
Planning and Zoning Board on this issue; however, he questioned if it
would be possible for the Commission to send three possibilities to be
reviewed by the P&Z Board and for staff to investigate. One idea was
the possibility of the first right of refusal coming to the City, should
the property be sold or considered for development. Mayor Lynch re-
sponded that, when he met with the owners of the golf course, they had
agreed at that time to three first rights of refusal, one being to the
resident owners around them, one to the City and one to the County.
Dr. Alperin agreed and felt this is one issue that should be
looked into. Another idea was the possibility of an outright purchase.
He questioned if it is feasible that the purchase of the golf course
could pay for itself and perhaps the City could own a second golf
course. The third idea was that, should the right of development by the
owners of the property be taken away, is there a possibility of giving
them alternate development rights so they may utilize or sell other
properties in order to protect this property as open space and allow
them to retain their investment to use in another area.
The Commission concurred in giving direction to staff to look
into these ideas.
David Kovacs, Planning Director, stated this item has been
before the P&Z Board and it was advertised for Public Hearing for Land
Use and Zoning. There was no separate action taken on the rezoning.
The Land Use Plan says it is open space and the only zonings available
are CF (Community Facilities) and OS (Open Space). The P&Z Board has no
leeway except to recommend on the zoning application approval. He
further questioned if the Commission desires those three potentials
reviewed and allowed an opportunity to examine the analysis and staff
report before a rezoning is initiated. It is his feeling that they do
not relate to the ordinance before the Commission at this time. Proper-
ty is not rezoned with the right of first refusal. Discussion followed.
Mr. Kovacs stated he would submit an estimated analysis relat-
ing to the transfer development rights sometime in January.
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Dr. Alperin moved to postpone Ordinance No. 90-91 to January
14, 1992, 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.
10.A. 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.W. 7th and 8th Streets from
R-lA (Single Family Dwelling) zoning district to CF (Community Facili-
ties) zoning district and correcting the Official Zoning Map, is before
the Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Approval
is recommended. 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.
At this time Mr. Mouw left the Commission chambers.
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.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 84-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
Assistant City Attorney Ruby 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. The public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 84-91 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10.B. Ordinance No. 81-91. Ordinance No. 81-91, amending the Land
Development Regulations to provide for a reduction in the amount of
ground cover required for single family and duplex lots and redefining
the basis for calculating ground cover requirements on commercial
properties, is before the Commission for consideration on Second and
FINAL Reading. Approval is recommended. Prior to consideration of
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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. 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.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 81-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
Assistant City Attorney Ruby 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. The public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 81-91 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10.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 Second and
FINAL Reading. Approval is recommended. 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. 83-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TITLE 9, "GENERAL REGULATIONS",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 98, "LITTER", BY ENACTING
A NEW SECTION 98.30, "WASTE TIRE DUMPING", TO PROVIDE
FOR LICENSING, RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING WASTE
TIRE COLLECTORS; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 83-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
At this time Mr. Mouw returned to the Commission chambers.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby 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. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 83-91 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 - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.D. Ordinance No. 67-91. Ordinance No. 67-91, amending Section
52.51 (A) of the Code of Ordinances to provide for a reduction in the
penalty charged for late payment for utility services, is before the
Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Approval is
recommended. 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. 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;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 67-91 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
Assistant City Attorney Ruby 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. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 67-91 on
Second and FINAL Reading, 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.
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10.E. 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 dwelling) zoning district to CF
(Community Facilities) zoning district, and correcting the Official
Zoning Map. Approval is recommended. 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. 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.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 86-91 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. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 86-91 on
Second and FINAL Reading, 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.
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the Public -
Immediately following Public Hearings.
ll.A.1. The City Manager stated Mrs. Feldman has informed the City of
the information she learned from the County regarding the street lights
on Military Trail. He has been in contact with Florida Power and Light
and they tell him that they are running behind in the engineering for
street lighting and they will provide him with a revised schedule
tomorrow. He also has submitted a letter to County Commissioner Carole
Phillips regarding the south end of Military Trail to the L-38 Canal to
learn if lights for that section have been requested. If this is so, he
would like a copy of the schedule; if not, he would like to request
lights for that section, also.
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ll.A.2. The City Manager stated Mr. Jackel had expressed concern about
the Haitian exodus and the potential impact on Delray Beach. He then
presented the Mayor with letters for signing, to the Congressional
delegation expressing the concern of the City and requesting assistance
in helping with any disproportionate impact that the City may
experience.
ll.A.3. The City Manager stated that Mr. Jackel made comments with
regard to the City's efforts in the area of providing decent housing for
people in the Community. During the past few years, the City has
received about $2.8 million in Community Block Grant funds to improve
the Community Development target area and $1,385,000 has been spent in
that area for rehabilitation of 80 homes. The City also has an emergen-
cy repair program to supplement the rehab program to repair faulty
electric wiring, unsafe roofs and sub-standard plumbing. The City has
also been involved in the Allamanda Gardens project, a 36 unit single
family development. In addition to this, the City has participated in
the Department of Housing Urban development rental rehabilitation
program and the Auburn Trace Development.
ll.B.1. Jean Beer, 945 Tropic Boulevard, questioned if the CRA has
repaid the City for money owed.
ll.B.2. Ms. Beer also stated there is a problem in Tropic Isle with a
resident who would like to install a dolphin piling and the engineer has
asked the association for endorsement, but has not applied for a permit
from the City for a waiver. She requested that everyone on that canal
be notified before he comes before the Commission for a waiver.
ll.B.3. Ms. Beer commented that there are two persons who would like to
speak on the Neighborhood Task Team Item on the Regular Agenda tonight.
ll.B.4. Mary Lou Jamison, past President of Del Ida Neighborhood Park
Association, reported that the 8th Street Circle will be finished within
60 to 80 days, including landscaping, and she thanked everyone for their
help over the past four years.
ll.B.5. Vi Hinchliffe, 1112 N.W. 4th Avenue, commented that she would
like to inform the Commission about a house on her street, at the N.W.
corner of 12th and 4th that needs to have something done. She has
informed Code Enforcement of this, but it seems to be taking a very long
time.
At this time the Commission returned to the Regular Agenda.
9.C. Expansion of Membership and Scope of Responsibility of the
Neighborhoods Task Team. The Commission is to consider expanding the
membership and scope of responsibility of the Neighborhoods Task Team to
include the review and analysis of specific recommendations to amend the
Code of Ordinances for specific Code Enforcement activities. Approval
is recommended.
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, stated the City
is now in a position to consider ordinances or amendments to the Code of
Ordinances that will have a City-wide impact and, she feels it would be
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appropriate for the Task Team to serve the community in the capacity of
a citizens review process, but recommends broad representation from all
parts of the City.
Upon question, it was Ms. Butler's opinion that input is needed
from the CRA and the Chamber of Commerce.
Jean Beer reiterated that the President's Council List includes
nearly every homeowner's group throughout the City and it was her
suggestion that all of those groups be invited.
Joan Peart, 107 N.W. 9th Street, questioned if meetings will
continue to be held quarterly to ensure that progress is underway
according to the vote that was made. She agreed that representation is
needed from the entire City. She also questioned if a list of recommen-
dations would be welcomed by the Code Enforcement Department from some
of the Neighborhood associations.
The consensus of the Commission was to direct staff that the
Task Team be expanded, possibly deleting some of the members that did
not participate on a regular basis, to include the additional neighbor-
hoods that were not previously included and appoint more people from the
business community, in addition to advertising through the Neighborhood
Associations for vacancies and through a one-line notice in the news-
paper.
Upon question by Assistant City Attorney Ruby, Mayor Lynch stated
he would like to see the expanding resolution brought back on December
10th with the appointments to be scheduled for January, 1992, to allow
time for advertising.
9.D. Additional Scope of Services/Williams, Hatfield and Stoner/-
Pineapple Grove Project. The Commission is to consider approval of an
increase in the contract amount to Williams, Hatfield and Stoner, in the
amount of $7,201.00 to modify engineering plans to provide for a posi-
tive drainage system for Pineapple Grove Project. Approval is recom-
mended.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of an increase, seconded by Mr.
Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - No; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin
- Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Mouw commented that he feels 2nd Avenue is currently a
disaster with the east side curved and the sidewalk torn up in places,
etc., and now the City is into street drainage. It would appear from
the background notes that a substantial sum of money is going to be
required to accomplish this drainage. There is a problem in the turning
radius on the corner and he would like staff and the Engineering Depart-
ment to take a critical look at the design to make sure traffic is not
impeded.
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Upon question, the City 'Manager responded that when this
project was initially designed, the trees were in the sidewalk area and
the Commission directed that those be removed and placed in the street.
At that time, there was an attempt to solve the drainage problem, but it
did not work.
At this time the roll was called to the motion.
9.E. County Commission District Boundaries. The Commission is to
consider which set of proposed County Commission district boundaries
would be most appropriate for Delray Beach.
Mary McCarty, Palm Beach County Commissioner, stated the County
Commission discussed this issue today and determined that Maps B and C
do not meet the Voting Rights Act in a manner which is considered by the
consultant as a defensible manner. Map A does meet that; however, no
one really likes Map A, so the consultant was directed to go back and
redraw a couple of options that are legally defensible in the minds of
the consultants that were hired on the Voting Rights Act. She and
Commissioner Phillips agreed conceptually on Map B, as it applies to
Districts 4 and 5.
Commissioner McCarty continued by stating one of the directions
to be looked at is District 7 on Map B. One suggestion is to bring that
District further south to Linton Boulevard, thus meeting the Voting
Rights Act, resulting in three Commissioners in Delray Beach and possi-
bly four.
Jerry Marshall stated his feeling is that it would be wise to
get one Commissioner who would represent the bulk of the City, as
opposed to three.
The consensus of the Commission was to request no more than two
representatives for Delray Beach.
9.F. Resolution No. 95-91. Resolution No. 95-91, authorizing
execution of railroad crossing agreements and other related agreements
which transfer maintenance responsibility from the State to the City for
the Florida East Coast Railway, is before the Commission for considera-
tion. ApproVal is recommended.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 95-91:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RAILROAD CROSS-
ING AGREEMENTS AND OTHER RELATED AGREEMENTS PROVIDING
FOR SUBSTITUTION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AS A
PARTY TO THE AGREEMENTS IN PLACE OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OR ITS PREDECES-
SORS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 95-91 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 95-91,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. 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.
9.G. Resolution No. 96-91. Resolution No. 96-91, authorizing
execution of a railroad reimbursement agreement for the construction of
railroad grade crossings, installation of traffic control devices and
future maintenance and adjustment of devices at the crossing at S.E.
10th Street, is before the Commission for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 96-91:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RAILROAD REIM-
BURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAILROAD
GRADE CROSSINGS, INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
FOR RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS, AND FUTURE MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT OF SAID CROSSINGS AND DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR
THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS RESOLU-
TION SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
(Copy of Resolution No. 96-91 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 96-91,
seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews
- No; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
13.A.1. Mayor Lynch stated he feels that vacancies on City Boards
should be advertised and that notification should be placed on the
bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall and that it should be done as
soon as possible. He suggested that the Board Secretary call the
particular commissioners who have appointments coming up well in advance
to allow more time for consideration. The City Manager commented that
he would like to provide a memo to the Commission one month in advance
to alert them of a vacancy on a board.
13.A.2. Mayor Lynch stated he attended a Code Enforcement meeting today
at Boston's and he noticed a City parking lot that runs north and south
on Salina Avenue that holds three cars. If that parking lot could be
rearranged to go in an east to west direction, fifteen cars could fit
into the lot. He would like someone to look at this and see if this can
be designed in some way that 11 more spaces can be added.
13.A.3. Mayor Lynch commented that, along Dixie Highway when the flea
market is open on Saturdays and Sundays, there seems to be no enforce-
ment of parking regulations.
13.A.4. Mr. Andrews suggested that perhaps an offering could be col-
lected, nothing mandatory, to support certain organizations, such as
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Alzheimer's, etc., at some of the holiday events that will be taking
place. It might possibly bring about an increase in the attendance.
13.C.1. The City Manager stated there has been considerable work done
recently on Lift Station #80 and presented the Commission with "before
and after" pictures.
13.C.2. The City Manager advised that this Thursday the Legislative
Delegation has a hearing with one of the items being the Enclave
Annexation Local Bill and a request has been received from Palm Beach
County Intergovernmental Affairs that the City support this. He feels
it might be of some help in getting the City to clear up some of the
remaining enclaves.
13.C.3. The City Manager stated with regard to 850 Bond Way, two public
nuisances have been issued and if they are not corrected by the date
specified, they will then be turned over to the Code Enforcement Board.
Upon question, Ms. Butler responded it has been learned that the proper-
ty has been vacated, but the nuisance items will be taken care of.
13.C.4. The City Manager stated, in response to Mr. Andrew's complaint
regarding poor lighting at the tennis courts at Pompey Park, the Parks
and Recreation Department have the lights and a work order has been
issued to work out the problem and get it corrected.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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ATTEST:
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