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01-30-90 JANUARY 30, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delrav Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Doak S. Campbell in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:10 P.M., Tuesday, January 30, 1990. 1. Roll call showed: Present - Commissioner William Andrews Commissioner Patricia Brainerd Commissioner Mary McCarty Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon Mayor Doak S. Campbell Absent - None Also present were - Interim City Manager Malcolm T. Bird and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele. 2. The opening prayer was delivered by Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was given. 4. Mr. Weatherspoon requested items 36, 38, 39 and 43 be pulled from the consent agenda. Ms. Brainerd requested items 40 and 46 be pulled from the consent agenda. These items should be moved to the end of the agenda. The Interim City Manager advised that item 32 was withdrawn by staff pending further information; item 28 was withdrawn by the applicant with a request to put it on the February 13, 1990 agenda and item 23 has an amount change, amended to $19,600.00. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the agenda as modified, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 5. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the minutes of December 12, 1989 and the Special Meeting Minutes of December 27, 1989, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 6. Proclamations: A. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation proclaim- ing February - 1990 as "National Children's Dental Health Month." A representative from the South Palm Beach County Dental Association came forward to accept the proclamation and give thanks for the support they have received. B. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation proclaim- ing February - 1990 as "American History Month", Jonathan Dickensen Chapter. C. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation proclaim- ing February 10, 1990 as "Florida University Baseball Dav." 7. Presentation. A. Resolution No. 9-90, recognizing Willie Lang upon his retirement after 29 years of devoted service as an employee with the City of Delray Beach, is before the Commission for consideration. The City Manager presented Resolution No. 9-90 : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING WILLIE LANG FOR 29 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA. (Copy of Resolution No. 9-90 is on file in the official Resolu- tion Book) Mr. Lang came forward to accept the Resolution. Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 9-90, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Ordinance No. 1-90. Ordinance No. 1-90, amending Ordinance No. 86-89 to provide that Florida Statutes Sections 287.132 and 287.133 concerning public entity crimes are to be incorporated into the City Code, 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 Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 1-90: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE III, "ADMINISTRATION", CHAPTER 36, "FINANCE; CITY PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SUBHEADING, "DEBARMENT OR SUSPENSION OF VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS", SECTION 36.29, TO PROVIDE THAT FLORIDA STATUTES SECTIONS 287.132 AND 287.133 CONCERNING PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES ARE TO BE INCORPORATED THEREIN AND SHALL SUPERSEDE THE CITY'S CODE AND GOVERN THE SECTION OF PUBLIC ENTITY CONTRACTING; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF SECTIONS 36.29 AND 36.30 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING DEBARMENT OR SUSPENSION OF VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DEALING WITH DEBARMENT OR SUSPENSION OF VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Copy of Ordinance No. 1-90 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. Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1-90 on Second and Final Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 9. Ordinance No. 2-90. Ordinance No. 2-90, correcting the time frame for notice of requirements for rezonings to 10 days, instead of 30 days, is before the Commission for consideration on Second and Final Reading. This ordinance corrects scrivener errors made during codifica- tion. 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 Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 2-90: -2- 1/30/90 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 17, "LAND USE", CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", "REZONING REQUESTS", SECTION 173.886, "PROCEDURES",, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION B (3) TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAILING OF NOTICES FOR REZONING PROCEED- INGS BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD BE TEN (10) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Copy of Ordinance No. 2-90 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. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2-90 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS 10. There were no comments or inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the public. REGULAR AGENDA 11. Reappointment of Two Members to the Code Enforcement Board. The Commission is to consider reappointment of Jean Beer and Tim Onnen to the Code Enforcement Board to terms ending January 13, 1993. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve reappointment of Jean Beer and Tim Onnen to the Code Enforcement Board, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp- bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 12. Reappointment of a Member to the Delray Beach Housing. Autho- rity. The Commission is to consider reappointment of Rosetta Rolle to the Delray Beach Housing Authority to a term ending July 14, 1993. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve reappointment of Rosetta Rolle to the Delray Beach Housing Authority, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - No; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp- bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote. 13. Appointment of a Member to the Public Employee Relations C~mmission. The Commission is to consider appointing Leonard Syrop to the Public Employee Relations Commission in an unclassified position to a term ending January 29, 1994. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the appointment of Leonard Syrop to the Public Employee Relations Commission, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp- bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was had: Ms. McCarty questioned whose appointment this would be. The Interim City Manager answered by stating past procedure would be follow- ed and a neutral position would be followed. Ms. McCarty requested that in the future there be names in the backup so as not to seem as if staff made the appointment. At this point the roll was called to the motion. -3- 1/30/90 14. Land Exchange Agreement. The Commission is to consider re- ratifying a land exchange agreement between the City and Ocean Proper- ties. Approval is recommended. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve re-ratifying a land exchange agreement between the City and Ocean Properties, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 15. Modification to Agreement Between the City and Prearranqements of Delray, Inc. The Commission is to consider a request from Prear- rangements of Delray, Inc. to defer payment into the building escrow fund until June 5, 1990 to allow those people who purchased a lawn crypt the option of converting to a vault and to reduce the performance standard from $500,000 to $250,000. Approval is recommended. Mr. Weatherspoon left the Commission Chambers at this time. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve a request for payment deferral in the building escrow fund until June 5, 1990, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. Mr. Weatherspoon returned to the Commission Chambers at this time. 16. Escrow Agreement - Verona Woods. The Commission is to consider approval of an escrow agreement with Verona Woods which would replace the standard letter of credit they had with the now defunct City Federal Savings Bank. Approval is recommended. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve an escrow agreement with Verona Woods replacing the standard letter of credit, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp- bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 17. Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Delray Beach and Boca Raton. The Commission is to consider approving a mutual aid agreement between Delray Beach and Boca Raton which provides for the coordination of law enforcement planning, operations and use of law enforcement personnel and equipment in the event of a local emergency whenever either law enforcement agency requires assistance and to provide for the sharing of information between agencies. Approval is recommended. Ms. McCarty moved to approve a mutual aid agreement between Delray Beach and Boca Raton, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call, Mr. Weatherspoon stated that this agreement has gone much further than mutual agreements have in the past; if the Commission can do anything to make the jobs of employees of both cities better then they should do it. At this point the roll call was called to the motion. 18. Ratification of Settlement City Vs. Moore, Etal (Southridqe). The Commission is to consider ratifying the settlement agreement with Moore, etal (Southridge). Approval is recommended. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the ratification of the settle- ment agreement, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. -4- 1/30/90 19. Acceptance of Rights-of-Way Deeds. The Commission is to consider the acceptance of the rights-of-way deeds from Moore, etal (Southridge). Approval is recommended. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the acceptance of the rights- of-way deeds, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 20. Denial of Settlement Offer. The Commission is to consider denying a settlement offer from Hermina Marks in the amount of $35,000 to settle litigation resulting from an alleged slip and fall incident. Denial is recommended. Ms. Brainerd moved to deny the settlement offer, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 21. Settlement Offer - Procacci. The Commission is to consider formalizing a consensus reached at the January 23rd workshop meeting to deny the settlement offer of $150,000 and direct the City Attorney's office to submit an offer of judgement in the amount of $60,000. Ms. Brainerd stated she was the one who came up with the $60,000 figure and was pleased to receive the backup material which justified each of Mr. Procacci's expenditures. She advised she has discussed this issue with the City Attorney and feels that HUD should view this issue seriously in order for the City to get a grant. She stated she feels Mr. Procacci is entitled to out-of-pocket expenditures for items 1,2,4,5,6,7,10,and 14 for a total of $37,387.00; however Mr. Procacci should provide the City Attorney supporting invoices for those items. Ms. Brainerd moved to reject the $150,00 settlement offer and to approve an offer in the amount of $40,000, seconded by Mr. Weathe- rspoon. Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Ms. Brainerd stated she drew the line on the recommendations of the City Attorney and other expendi- tures that were costs of doing business. Mr. Andrews stated he felt the recommendation from the City Attorney was not to settle. He would like to cease debate on this item and refer it back to confidential negotiations with the City Attorney. The City Attorney commented that from a litigation standpoint the City is not at issue. The dispute over the alleged default has been resolved, favorable to the City, but the City has not addressed the amended complaint which has been filed. His recommendation is to pursue precluding any recovery. You as the client have the right to take whatever attack you will, but from a legal perspective on a settlement case on which an answer has not been filed, it is being treated more like a claims matter making it premature. Mr. Weatherspoon commented he would like something in writing from the City Attorney stating why the Commission should not give Procacci what he asked for. Mr. Andrews moved to table Item 21, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - No; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote. Ms. Brainerd stated that this is not on the agenda as a result of the City Attorney recommending discussion or settlement at this time. 22. Payment of Appraisal Service Fees for Lavers. The Commission is to consider payment in the amount of $5,000 to Jesse Vance Jr. for appraisal of the Lavers property. -5- 1/30/90 Mr. Andrews commented that to be billed $5,000 for something the City didn't ask for is ludicrous and he feels it shouldn't be paid. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve payment of the appraisal fee, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon question by Ms. Brainerd, the City Attorney recommended paying the fee and that the Commission instruct him to renegotiate if the City uses this appraiser to do an update when the City acquires the property (i.e., renegotiate for a credit at that time). Mr. Weatherspoon amended his motion to incorporate the recom- mendation of the City Attorney. Ms Brainerd amended her second. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - No; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp- bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote. 23. Stress Management Program. The Commission is to consider authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with Dr. Larry Billion to provide a Stress Management Program for the Police Department staff and their families at a cost of $19,600 and appropriate funds from the law Enforcement Trust Fund. The Interim City Manager commented that the amendment of the figure resulted from a consultation with the attorney and Mr. Huddleston. It was felt that the limit should be to the balance of this fiscal year and for the items structural in nature. If not resolved this year this item can come back next year as a budgetary item with a revised program. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the Stress Management Program with Dr. Billion for $19,600. Said motion failed for lack of a second. Ms. McCarty questioned what selections staff used to appoint Dr. Billion to head the Stress Management Program. She suggested contacting the police institution in Kentucky for more background on this type of program, including cost. She felt staff had not investi- gated this program enough and would like to make sure this program is a prudent expenditure of dollars for what they are getting. Ms. Brainerd stated this is to be paid for from the Law En- forcement Trust Fund, it is not taxpayers dollars. They are dollars the police department gains because of their activities in law enforcement. Chief Kilgore commented that this program had been presented several years ago, but no one was interested. Mayor Campbell would like to have, of record, every hour of staff time that is put into this, so that a determination of how much money it is costing can be accounted for. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the Stress Management Program with Dr. Billion for $19,600. Said motion FAILED for lack of a second. Ms. McCarty moved to table Item No. 23 until we can get a letter from the Institute that was mentioned confirming that this program is a prudent expenditure of dollars for what is being given, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Mr. Weatherspoon suggested that they not limit it to that Institute, but to others. He feels they should get some additional input. Ms. McCarty amended her motion as suggested by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mr. Weatherspoon amended his second. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - No; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote. 6 1/30/90 24. Designation of Funding Source. The Commission is to consider identifying funding sources to cover a project cost of $30,000 for the proposed Homewood Boulevard Bike Path and direct staff to proceed with this project. Funding is available in the 1989-90 Resurfacing Fund. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the designation of funding source for the bike path, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commiss- ion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was had: Upon question by Mr. Andrews, the Interim City Manager advised it is their intention to let the project out with the regular resurfac- ing contracts; however, if it cannot be done, they will utilize in-house labor. Before they go to in-house, they will be seeking bids. At this point the roll was called to the motion. 25. Designation of Funding Source. The Commission is to consider identifying a funding source to cover project cost of $5,000 for mainte- nance of Del Aire medians and direct staff to proceed with this project. This project is contingent upon our obtaining an agreement from Del Aire to provide water for landscape irrigation. Funding is available in the Beautification Trust Fund. Ms. McCarty moved to approve the designation of funding source, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 26 Public Utilities Revenue Bond Issue The Commission is to consider approving a revised project list and authorize staff to proceed with the documentation necessary to initiate a Public Utilities Revenue Bond Issue. Approval is recommended. Ms. Brainerd moved for approval, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was had: Upon request by Ms. McCarty, Mr. Greenwood, Director of Public Utilities, explained the memo he sent to the Interim City Manager. He stated it was for clarification of points that the Public Utilities Department received from internal and external critiquing. There was confusion as to what was being asked of the Commission for the Fiscal Year 90 listed projects. The Bond Issue is not a financial report, it is order of magnitude for the bond issue. The figures given are esti- mates and the final figure can be done at the time of the authorizing resolution. In reply to Mr. Andrews, Mr. Greenwood stated the Comp Plan addresses acquisition of a far Western wellfield. The City, at this time, does have sufficient capacity in the 20 series and the golf course well fields, plus emergency use of the Eastern wellfield. However, salt water intrusion is moving further and further inland. At this point the City does not have the large reserve capacities and there is the prob- lems of a potential spill. Upon question by the Interim City Manager, Mr. Greenwood advised he did have an opportunity to check with the South Water Manage- ment District and they still categorize the golf course well fields as being an interim solution. The Interim City Manager stated that their Comp Plan does not reflect this; however, SWMD are the owners of the underground water and they have designated a time, as yet unspecified, when they want the City to move west. -7- 1/30/90 The City Attorney clarified that the motion is to approve the revised project list which will come to an approximate figure of $21,000,000. At this point the roll was called to the motion. 27. Selection of Bond Counsel for Public Utilities Revenue Bond Issue. The Commission is to consider determination method for selecting bond counsel for the Public Utilities Revenue Bond Issue. Mr. Andrews moved to use the firm of Feeman, Adams, Harris, Fernandez & Doitch, P.A. to represent the City in this matter, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Mayor Campbell stated it was his original idea to use an RFP on this and his feeling is that this procedure can be expedited without any detriment to lengthening the process. They have already had inquiries from several lawfirms and he feels that rather than go through an expensive process of publishing, they can take all the firms who have expressed an interest, give them the parameters and within two weeks they can have some kind of response back. The City Attorney advised he has a draft of an RFP which he put together; however, he would not send it out to be responded to until the Commission has reviewed it. He has received inquiries from five firms within the past six months. Mayor Campbell suggested they go to the five firms and Mudge Rose; if they are interested enough in doing the work by contacting the City, they should go to these people. The City Attorney suggested that the Commission review the RFP at the workshop meeting next Tuesday and go from there. Ms. Brainerd suggested staff look at other cities and counties that have changed bond counsel, find out who they changed to, why they changed, what kind of criteria they used, the amount of bonds they are issuing and total fees. Ms. McCarty stated she does not feel that two weeks will hurt anything and she will go along with the Mayor's recommendation. Upon question by the City Attorney, Mayor Campbell clarified that he is suggesting that the City Attorney contact, by letter, those firms which have expressed an interest in doing the City's bond work. He should let them know what the City is doing and get a response from them with regard to qualifications, appropriate costs, etc., in offering their services. If he needs any input in framing the letter, he can come back to the Commission by Tuesday; if he is comfortable enough he should get the letter out. Mr. Andrews withdrew his motion. 29. Site Plan Modification. The Commission is to consider a request for site plan modification of old School Square historic project located on the northeast corner of East Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Avenues. Approval is recommended. Ms. McCarty moved to approve site plan modification, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was made: Mr. Robert Currie, architect, stated that there is no intention of closing off 1st Street to vehicular traffic. A presentation was shown by Mr. Currie. Ms. Brainerd asked Mr. Kovacs what thought process occurred at the Planning and Zoning Board on this issue. -8- 1/30/90 In reply to Ms. Brainerd, Mr. Kovacs, Planning Director, stated the assessment is support for the concept and for the site plans them- selves. Planning and Zoning also felt it was a very significant im- provement over the previous site plan. This project is putting 80 parking spaces where there are approximately 30 now. The conditional approval of the site plan is that this proposal does away with portions of the existing sidewalk on the east side. Old School Square must obtain for the City 10 foot of easement on the property to the east and install a sidewalk on the east side so that there shall be pedestrian traffic both east and west of the block. Those items have to be obtained for the perpendicular parking to go on the east side. If any property owners on the east side do not participate, it cannot be done. If it cannot be accommodated on the east side, it can be accommodated on the west side so there will be perpendicular parking on the west side and parallel parking on the east side. At this point the roll call was called to the motion. 30. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider approval of the final plat for Tract K Delray Park of Commerce located on the northeast corner of Congress Avenue and Park of Commerce Boulevard. Approval is recommended. Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the final plat approval, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 31. Request for Reduction in Pavement Width. The Commission is to consider request from Spirit Development Corporation to reduce the road pavement from 24 feet to 20 feet in the proposed villas of Ocean Crest development. Approval is recommended. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the request for reduction in pavement width from Spirit Development Corporation, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 33. Subdivision Improvement Guarantee Agreement Form. The Commis- sion is to consider approval of a new Subdivision Improvement Guarantee Agreement form. This form essentially establishes a development fund, with a financial institution, from which the City could draw if improve- ments were not made in a timely manner. Approval is recommended. The City Attorney advised that Item 33 and 34 relate to each other. 34. Subdivision Improvement Guarantee Agreement. The Commission is to consider accepting a subdivision improvement guarantee agreement in lieu of the standard letter of credit, performance bond or passbook account for Palms of Delray. The City Attorney stated that Item 33 and Item 34 relate to each other in the respect that Item 33 is the form in blank and Item 34 is as to a specific development. This new form of agreement, though fiscally not a problem, will result in additional administrative work. Unlike the other forms, which are like the letter of credit or passbook account, they hold that money for the entire duration of the sub- division improvement and only deal with it at the end. With this kind of agreement, you will be dealing with it on a more frequent basis, probably every two months. If this is a two year project there will be twelve (12) draws that will have to be examined by the City Engineer and -9- 1/30/90 the Finance Department. There is a policy issue involved which is imposing a greater burden of work on the Engineering and Finance Depart- ments. Ms. Brainerd asked the Mayor if instead of approving this concept program, they might use this as a pilot program using the Palms of Delray as an example and have staff get back to the Commission on how it worked. Mayor Campbell felt it was a good idea and would like to work one through before it was adopted for every development. Mr. Weatherspoon questioned why there would be a change and Mayor Campbell responded that this new program will be cheaper for the developer. Ms. Brainerd moved to defer Item 33 until Item 34 is tried as a pilot program with staff reporting back to the Commission with the results, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Mr. Andrews moved to reconsider amending Item 50 from the consent agenda to the regular agenda, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp- bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 36. Change Order No. 3 - Water Treatment Plant Expansion. The Commission is to consider approving Change Order No. 3, in the amount of $11,369.03 to accommodate revisions in the plans and specifications required to comply with Fire and Building Department code requirements. Funding is available in Water Treatment Plant Air Scrubbers (Account No. 441-5162-536-60.76). Approval is recommended. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve Change Order No. 3, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr. Weatherspoon asked Mr. Greenwood when the City Codes had initially been designed, as he felt they had been in existence for at least two years. Mr. Greenwood agreed and said the Change Order is for a long list of items to comply with the Building and Fire Department Codes. They are classified as emissions from the design of the plant. Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon if it was true that whoever did the design did not give a complete design and neglected to comply with all of the City's codes; Mr. Greenwood replied yes, that was the end result. At this point the roll was called to the motion. 38. Amendment to Contract Between the City and Ch2M Hill. The Commission is to consider approval of an amendment to contract between the City and CH2M Hill in the amount of $27,230 to design a surge protection system to protect the Air Stripper Towers and associated raw water transmission main from the 20 Series Well Field. Funding is available in Capital Outlay Air Scrubbers (Account No. 441-5162- 536-60.49). Approval is recommended. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve amendment to contract between the City and CH2M Hill, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. -10- 1/30/90 Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr. Greenwood explained CH2M was the original designer on the air stripping towers, however we had a separate design engineer on the well water line. When the City came into the decontamination problem, the project had to be fast tracked and it was mainly getting the problem of the contaminant out of the system which the air stripping towers has done. The stripping towers were never considered in the original design and they were added after the fact and then fast tracked. This is to put in a fail safe system. They would like to get surge protection system design so that the main umbilical cord between the wellfield and the water treatment plant does not blow apart. Mr. Weatherspoon commented that he felt the original design had not been done and now how much will it cost to implement this thing. Mr. Greenwood stated the actual cost analysis has not been performed, order of magnitude from the lowest to the most expensive could be as low as $100,00 or as high as $300,000. These figures are ball park figures from the surge chambers. At this point the roll was called to the motion. 39. Amendment to Contract Between the City and Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan (PBS&J. The Commission is to consider approving an amend- ment to the contract between the City and PBS&J in the amount of $60,377 for the design of a 16 inch subaqueous crossing of the Intracoastal on Atlantic Avenue. Funding is available in Contributions - Transmission fees (Account No. 441-0000-253-12.00). Approval is recommended. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the amendment to contract between the City and Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan (PBS&J), seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr. Weatherspoon referred to the pipe that has been out of circulation for 27 years. He, finds it very peculiar that the pipe which despite the pipe that runs over the Intracoastal to the beach has normal pressure during the day, however, between the hours of 4:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. the pressure drops. Mayor Campbell advised that South Florida has imposed a water restriction by mandating everybody to irrigate between the hours of 4:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. This topic is to be discussed with South Florida Water Management District. They have been collecting data over the last month with portable recorders and are getting down to 35 and 40 PSI pressure which is very low; however, the need for this Atlantic crossing has been reported out in report after report. At this point the roll was called to the motion. 40. Approval of Communications/Trainer position. The Commission is to consider approval of the creation of a Communications/Trainer posi- tion. This position will be responsible for maintenance of all the telephonic requirements for the City as well as training new users on the IBM PS38 computer system. Approval is recommended. Ms. McCarty moved to approve the Communications/Trainer posi- tion, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was had: Upon question by Ms. McCarty, the Interim City Manager advised the position would not be a department head and instructions would come -11- 1/30/90 from the Assistant City Manager. In this instance, the Assistant City Manager would be acting as if he were a department head for this pur- pose. The reasoning for this was to give her a boss who has the author- ity to direct other department heads with regard to the implementation to this program. Ms. McCarty asked how many people are reporting to the Assis- tant City Manager at present and also will the trainer be requiring any support staff. Mr. Bird stated there are now six people reporting to the Assistant City Manager and the trainer will not be requiring any support staff. At this point roll was called to the motion. 43. Change of Street Name. The Commission is to consider changing street name from Coconut Row (Road) to Kyle Lane. Approval is recom- mended. Mr. Weatherspoon questioned where this particular name came from. Mr. Kovacs, advised it originated because of duplication, and out of courtesy the City went to the people residing on that road to see if they had any preferences for names. They all came up with names, and reasons for the names, but would accept whatever name was chosen. Planning and Zoning referenced the names and came up with Kyle Lane. Ms. McCarty moved to defer this name change until the meeting of February 13 in order for all three residents be notified of the name chosen, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 46. Request for Funding. The Commission is to consider approving a request for funding from the Historic Preservation Board to pay regis- tration fees for their "Second Annual This Old Town Conference" Approval is recommended. Ms. McCarty moved to approve request for funding, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was had: Ms. McCarty asked why they are charging their own committees to go to conferences that they are hosting. The Interim City Manager stated that even though the Historic Preservation Board is hosting it, they are still applicants. Mayor Campbell stated there is a difference in funds. There is a fund that the Board has which pays direct contributions to put on the conference and the registration fees come from an operating line item which is in the Planning and Zoning Board department budget. This means the payment of the general fees come out of the general fund and goes into the revenues earned by the conference. It then goes into their special fund. From a records point of view, there are actually two different funds. Mr. David Nathanson, a member of the Historic Preservation Board, addressed the Commission to clarify this issue. He stated that before this policy was known to the Board members, all the members paid the required fee as if they were guests. It was later determined that the Board Members need not have paid because they were participating. This request is to reimburse the Board Members the money they paid out at the beginning or prior to the conference. At this point the roll was called to the motion. -12- 1/30/90 50. Resolution No. 6-90. Resolution No. 6-90, requesting a grant "from the Florida Inland Navigation District for improvements at Veter- an's Park, a 50/50 share grant, is before the Commission for considera- tion. The caption of Resolution No. 6-90 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING GRANT ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT GRANTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM. (Copy of Resolution No. 6-90 is on file in the official Resolu- tion Book) Mr. Andrews moved to approve Item No. 50,Resolution No. 6-90, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr. Andrews stated he would like to emphasize the fact that they now have a tentative outside concert facility seating up to 1500 people and the plan that is now contemplated for Veterans Park clears out a lot of area for "concerts". He feels they only need one site and suggested that these plans be restudied. In that regard, the renovation of the seawall set back approximately 45 feet into the park would allow for perpendicular boat parking and create more of an arena walkway and other activities highlighted for a marina front rather than have two (2) spaces sought out for concerts. Mayor Campbell stated he would approve at least the application for the grant and request that the staff look into the recommendation before it is actually accepted. At this point the roll was called to the motion. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were considered by the Commission as the Consent Agenda: 35. Change Order No. 2 - East Atlantic Beautification II. The Commission is to consider approving Change Order in the amount of $16,172.00 to add 375 linear feet of flush curbing; repair existing concrete curbing; install additional street lights at the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge; furnish one complete street light and 12 replacement light globes; install two bollards at electrical panel; and install junction boxes. Approval is recommended. 37. Ratification of South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal (SCRWTD) Board Action. The Commission is to consider ratifying SCRWTD Board action of January 4, 1990 to bid out contract for odor abatement at the Regional Plant and approving Task Order No. IV to the contract with Camp, Dresser, McKee Engineering for bidding services in the amount of $26,000. The City's share for Task Order No. IV is $13,000. Funding is available in SCRWTD Board Aeration Covers (Account No. 441-5162-536-60-78). The proposed Water and Sewer Revenue Bond is the designated funding source recommended to cover the City's costs for this project once a contract for construction is obtained. Approval is recommended. 41. Appropriation of Lapsed 1988-89 Project Surplus Funds. The Commission is to consider approval of a transfer of $5,000 from prior years Project Reserves to the Water and Sewer Fund Water Conservation (Account No. 441-5111-536-34.80) to fund purchase of signs, posters and other water conservation items to support the Phase I water shortage conservation program instituted by South Florida Water Management District. Approval is recommended. -13- 1/30/90 42. Agreement Between the City And WRI. The Commission is to approve agreement between the City and WRI for use of space at the Delray Mall on February 23rd for a City sponsored volunteer job fair. Approval is recommended. 44. Request for Waiver of Solicitation Permit Fee - American Heart Association. The Commission is to consider a request for waiver of solicitation permit fee in the amount of $425 for the American Heart Association. Approval is recommended. 45. Request for Waiver of Solicitation Permit Fee - Leukemia Society of America. The Commission is to consider a request for waiver of solicitation permit fee in the amount of $300 for the Leukemia Society of America. Approval is recommended. 47. Request for Carnival Permit. The Commission is to consider request from Tolve Presentations, Inc. to hold a carnival on the Delray Community Missionary Baptist Church grounds located at 94 S.W 5th Avenue between Tuesday, February 4th and Sunday, February llth. The times are from 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Tuesday through Friday, 12 noon to 11:00 P.M. on Saturday, and 2:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Sunday. Approval is recommended. 48. Approval of Special City Auction. The Commission is to consid- er approving a separate auction to be conducted by the Police Department and Cops and Kids Committee on February 17, 1990 to dispose of confis- cated and abandoned bicycles. Approval is recommended. 49. Cit~ Auction Approval. The Commission is to consider approval of an auction date of February 24, 1990 for the City's annual auction of surplus supplies and equipment. Approval is recommended. 51. Resolution No. 7-90. Resolution No. 7-90 abandoning a portion of Lindell Boulevard and Germantown Road (Target Shopping Center/Waterford), is before the Commission for consideration. The caption of Resolution No. 7-90 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 46, SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING A PORTION OF LINDELL BOULEVARD AND GERMANTOWN ROAD AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF LINTON CENTER, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 39, PAGES 8 & 9, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. (Copy of Resolution No. 7-90 is on file in the official Resolu- tion Book) 52. Resolution No. 8-90. Resolution No. 8-90, amending the Human Relations Committee's scope of responsibility, is before the Commission for consideration. The caption of Resolution No. 8-90 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 60-86 IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE EXISTENCE, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DELRAY BEACH HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE; TO BE ENTITLED THE "DELRAY BEACH HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE"; PROVIDING FOR VACANCIES, RATIFICATION OF SELECTIONS BY THE CITY COMMIS- SION, DIRECT REAPPOINTMENTS, AND THE POWERS, DUTIES, AUTHORITY AND FUNCTIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Copy of Resolution No. 8-90 is on file in the official Resolu- tion Book) 53. Award of Bids and Contracts. -14- 1/30/90 A. Professional Services Agreement - Fire Department - O'Leary, Brokaw and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $14,563 with funding from Fire Department Consulting (Account 001-2311-522-33.15). B. Four Mid-Sized Sedans - Police Department - Roger Dean Chevrolet in the amount of $38,780 with funding from General Fund Budget (Account No. 001-2115-521-60.84). C. Eleven (11) Pursuit Vehicles - Police Department - Jerry Hamm Chevrolet in the amount of $142,736 with funding from General Budget - $136,636 (Account No. 001-2117- 521-60.84) and Insurance Fund - $6,100 (Account No. 551-1575-591-34.61). D. Meter Boxes, Covers and Lids - Public Utilities - Brooks Products Inc. in an annual estimated amount of $26,000 with funding from Water Distribution Repair and upkeep Water Meters (Account No. 441-5123-536-33.33). Ms. McCarty moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. 54.A.1. Ms. McCarty stated that on the Revenue Bond for the Utility, Camp, Dresser & McKee suggested a loan program and she questioned whether or not it would be discussed with the joint board. The Interim City Manager said it will be discussed. There are a couple of items, one of which is the additional cost to qualify for it and there are questions whether or not reapplying is cost saving. The maximum is 20%. They did not want the door to close on them because this is one of those grants that in the calendar year you can go back and recover and they wanted to be on record that they were in there and they might be providing a request against those funds in the future so they could go back and address last year. 54.A.2. Ms. McCarty stated at the last workshop the traffic patterns at Atlantic Avenue were on the agenda and the DDA wanted them to address the left turn signal issue. Since it was not discussed, she would like to have it put on the next workshop agenda. The Interim City Manager stated it was going to be discussed at the joint workshop with the DDA and the Atlantic Avenue Association. At a meeting he had with Billie Lindville, she asked to be included in that meeting to give some merchant input which may or may not have been made available. Hopefully this will be done in the next week to ten days. 54.A.3. Ms. McCarty questioned if Code is being met at the vacant lot where Vince's used to be. There is a lack of landscaping and pavement. 54.A.4. Ms. McCarty stated they should have a workshop regarding their financial situation. In the weekly status report there was a rundown of the 1987 Utility Tax and a rundown of the short term note. Mr. Huddle- ston had given them a memo about some shortfalls that were occurring. Ms. McCarty stated she would like to get a clearer picture by having the Commission sit down and look at which projects are funded and which projects are funded in the Decade of Excellence, as opposed to the short term note in order to get a clearer picture of where we stand. 54.A.5. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he is concerned about the police department tests. The Interim City Manager advised he would meet with him tomorrow to discuss this. 54.A.6. Mayor Campbell stated, with regard to the meeting with the DDA, that they also needed to talk about the North, South pairs. The Interim City Manager advised that this will be discussed at the workshop meeting. -15- 1/30/90 54.A.7. Mayor Campbell stated he had occasion to meet with Dr. Eissey regarding a follow through on the Winn Dixie Property and there were some real possibilities there. One thing he would like to put on the agenda for the upcoming workshop is the the fact that the owner of the property is willing to consider a price. Dr. Eissey will fix up the building, handle all the stand up costs plus the costs to operate a branch facility. They do not have any money for land acquisition; however, they do have access to possibly matching funds. One issue to be considered is whether or not they want to use any of the $500,000. Every $100,00 that they utilize can be matched by the college in acqui- sition. If they can come up with 50, 60 or 70% of that money themselves they may be able to convince the Junior College to contribute a couple thousand dollars. The Commission should consider where they want to go with it and do they want to continue these serious talks. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he had a conversation with Dr. Eissey last Thursday and there may be a possibility of using Carver Middle School. Ms. Brainerd stated she would hope the Education Committee could help them with Palm Beach Junior College by bringing it downtown. 54.B.1. The City Attorney advised he has received the orders authorized by the City Commission which disposed of both the Federal Court and the two Circuit Court Challenges to our enclave act; there are no other challenges to it. 54.C.1. The Interim City Manager stated he also had an opportunity to speak with Dr. Eissey and it was made clear that Dr. Eissey had to have clear title to the property, he would not accept any lease arrangement. Also, it was a state matching that would probably be in the 40 - 60 percent range, but it could only be used to improve the property once obtained. The other comment Dr. Eissey made is that it is against the assessed property. We are on our own for acquisition, but hopefully if they are able to fund the entire thing in some combination, then they can work with Dr. Eissey on this project. If the building is appraised at more than they buy it, Dr. Eissey will get his state matching grant. Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. - ~ity~ Clerk ~ ATTEST: The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting of said City Commission of January 30, 1990, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on NOTE TO READER: If the minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated above, then this means that these are not the official minutes of 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. -16- 1/30/90 1990 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS COMMENCING THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH'S "DECADE OF EXCELLENCE" ' 1989 was a year of progress and accomplishment in the City of Delray Beach. It was a year, in spite of differences, in which our community bonded together; moving forward on programs and projects which will affect the quality of life in our City for years to come. During the past year, thru the co-operative efforts of many of our citizens, the Sharing For Excellence in Schools Consensus Statement was passed as well as the Decade of Excellence Bond Program. These two programs will have a tremendous impact on the future of our community. Inroads were also made in the areas of housing and child care, cultural development, beautification, public utilities, parks and recreation, public works and other programs. During the past year construction began on a new cultural arts center at Old School Square, Downtown Beautification was completed and Auburn Trace and Allamanda Gardens, housing ~roJects which will assist our Iow to moderate income families were begun. Our Community Development Block Grant Program and Rental Rehabilitation Program again were funded. In the areas of child care, construction began on the Delray Community Child Care Center and our after school child care program served over 260 children. Miller Field was renovated, water plant improvements began, sewer plant improvements were started, a recycling program was initiated and City Hall construction began. We cannot, however, rest on our accomplishments or sit back and look at the view. 1990 marks the dawn of a new decade, a pivotal year in our community's and children's future. I: will be the beginning of improvement through restoration, renovation and the development of services needed for future generations. In 1990, our emphasis will be placed on implementing our Decade of Excellence Bond program, beginning construction of projects to improve and expand our streets, drainage and sidewalks. Work will also proceed to improve and expand our recreational and cultural facilities; to improve and expand our fire and rescue facilities and programs; and to improve our neighborhoods. We will continue to work with the School Board to facilitate the elements of the Sharing For Excellence Consensus Statement. 1990 will be a year for additional accomplishments and inroads in the areas of housing and child care, public utilities and public works, public safety, parks and recreation, beautification, cultural activities, human resources and automation. 1990 will be a year of completion and a year of new beginnings. Construction will be completed on Auburn Trace, Allamanda Gardens, the Delray Community Child Care Center, City Hall, Old School Square Phase I, and the 1987 Utility Tax programs, (beautification, drainage improvements). We will also complete water plant improvements (the addition of a clarifier which will increase plant capacity by 6.8 million gallons), complete impro~ements to Pineapple Grove, and complete beautification projects along West Atlantic Avenue and Federal Highway. · ' 19)0 will also be a year of beginnings; construction will begin on a new beach fire station and plans will be developed for a new central station and headquarters. Additional renovations and improvements will be started on our water and sewer systems. Improvements will be started on Miller Field, construction on a new tennis center will start and Old School Square, Phase'II construction will begin. We also look to new programs and development of our human resources and systems; improvements designed to provide better service to our citizens. Emphasis will be placed on the development of volunteer programs, implementation of Management by Objectives, and development of the City's education program to help enhance Job performance. Automation systems will be developed and improved in the areas of electronic mail and networking; the Palm Beach County Master Property Appraisal List will be tied in to our host computer and records keeping efficiencies will be implemented in the City Clerk's office. We will also address and resolve two areas which in the past have been painful and controversial; selection of our City Manager and concerns about the Police Department. In regards to the solution of a City Manager, this process should be completed in April, a process which will be completed under a spirit of co-operation and integrity. Burdened and pained, we faced agonizing questions about the ability and integrity of our Police Department. The Commission and staff will continue to seek final answers on all points of controversy and look forward to resolving the issues and get on with the task of Public Safety being ~rformed with public confidence. The new year will be a busy one, one which continues the progress made in 1989 and one which lays the foundation for the next decade. The challenge is before us, but it is a challenge that our Commission, our citizens and our employees are prepared to meet. The cooperative spirit of our Community generated in 1989 I'm sure - will grow and develop in the decade ahead.