05-08-90 MAY 8, 1990
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 6:04 P.M., Tuesday, May 8, 1990.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - None
Also present were - Interim City Manager Robert Barcinski and
Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Kurtz.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Ralph Nygard,
Barwick Road Baptist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mayor Lynch stated a request was received to remove Item 29.
from the Consent Agenda to return at a later date. The Interim City
Manager stated Item 6.B. has been added to the Procedural Agenda, Item
10.A. has been added to the First Reading portion, Item 11. of the
Regular Agenda was removed on request of the applicant with substitute
Item 11. added and Item 32.A. was added to the Consent Agenda. In
addition, there are two funding source corrections, one being Item 23.,
with a code of 441-5123-536-64.21 and the funding code for Item 24.
should be 441-5162-536-60.93. Dr. Alperin requested that Item 27. and
33.C. be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed at the end of the
Regular Agenda. Mayor Lynch requested that Item 28. be removed from the
Consent Agenda and placed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval of the Agenda, as amended,
seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
5. Mayor. Lynch requested that the Minutes of April 24, 1990, be
corrected to reflect the fact that only Proclamation A., "Earth Day",
was read. Proclamations C, D, E and F were presented only.
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the minutes of the Special
Meeting of April 16, 1990 and April 23, 1990 and the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of April 24, 1990, as corrected, seconded by Ms.
McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations.
A. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
the week of May 13 through 19, 1990, as "Historic Preservation Week"
Pat Healy-Golembe, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board, came
forward to accept the proclamation.
B. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
the week of May 14 through 20, 1990, as "Police Week" and May 15, 1990
as "Peace Officer Memorial Day". Chief Kilgore came forward to accept
the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Ordinance No. 72-89. Ordinance No. 72-89, rezoning property
located at the southeast corner of Lake Ida and Davis Roads (All
American Enterprises, Inc.) from POC (Planned Office Center) to SAD
(Specialized Activities District), is before the Commission 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. 72-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
POC (PLANNED OFFICE CENTER) DISTRICT IN SAD (SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING A PORTIOM OF LOT
20, IN BLOCK 1, OF DELRAY SHORES SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 24, PAGES 232 AND 233, PALM BEACH COUNTY
PUBLIC RECORDS, BEING IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION
7, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA; SAID LAND IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
LAKE IDA ROAD AND DAVIS ROAD; GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
AND SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL WITH CERTAIN
CONDITIONS; AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORI-
DA, 1983"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 72-89 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.
Roger Saberson, representing All American Enterprises, stated
it is his understanding there is concern relative to three uses that
were added at the P&Z level, as follows~ 1) martial arts studio; 2)
dance studio; 3) music studio. If the Commission feels there is neigh-
borhood concern with regard to the adverse effect this may have on the
community, the applicant has no objection to the deletion of those
items. The reason this originally came up is that the Child Care Center
ordinarily provides these types of activities for their children,
usually taking the children offsight.
Arthur Jackel, Chairman of The United Property Owners, asked
how the law reads with regard to the age of those children attending Day
Care Centers as opposed to those attending Child Care Centers. They
question the fact that no one is familiar with the reputation of the
owner of the proposed Center. They are also concerned, at this time of
Second and FINAL Reading, to learn that these three uses are even being
considered.
Bernie Burkoff, Villas of Rainberry Lakes, stated he lives
directly across the street from this strip. He is concerne~ that their
quiet community may not be so quiet if the three uses are permitted
because of possible night time activities.
Michael Weisman, owner, stated he has been a Florida resident
for the past 15 years, currently resides in Boca Raton and has been in
the Child Care business in the Palm Beach County area for the past 10
years. In 1982 they became an employee benefit of the Boca Raton
Hospital. In addition, they are an employee benefit to the group of
Delray Hospitals and the West Boca Medical Center Hospitals. They
recently won an award to build the first and only Child Care Center at
the Kennedy Space Center, now under construction. Their total liability
insurance coverage with Nationwide Insurance totals nearly $2 million
dollars. At the time the question arose regarding the services the
children are offered after 3:00 P.M. when the educational portion of the
center is over, it was explained to the P&Z Board that currently all the
children interested are bussed to dance lessons, karate classes,
aerobics or Spanish classes. Since there will be space available, it
was the intent to continue offering these services at this new center
without the necessity of bussing them, which is a very vulnerable
operation. They do not anticipate having anyone beyond the age of ten
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and could see no reason why there would be a concern for a lot of loud
noise or carousing while learning to play the piano or guitar.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Andrews commented that he would like to remind everyone
that when the business is granted, it is for the life of the building.
He feels if the three uses are approved, they should be tied into a
school age environment and would not operate beyond 6:00 P.M.
Upon question, Mr. Weisman stated, currently, parents are
offered the opportunity to leave their children at 6:30 A.M. and to pick
them up as late as 6:30 P.M.
Dr. Alperin asked for confirmation that there is no time
restriction in the current ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz
stated that is correct, with respect to any of the businesses. Dr.
Alperin expressed a concern about some of the businesses on the list
being more detrimental to the location than a dance studio. He further
stated he feels the concept is excellent. Upon question by Dr. Alperin,
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated if the three uses were deleted now,
it would be possible to amend the SAD at a later date to include those.
Ms. McCarty stated she has no problem with the additional uses,
but feels a time limit should be imposed, being sensitive to the use and
to working parents. She would be in favor of the SAD with a 6:30 P.M.
time restriction for the three uses as well.
Mr. Randolph stated he feels permitting the SAD would improve
the appearance of the area with the addition of the child care center.
The only problem he has is with the basic food facility that serves
alcoholic beverages. Another concern he has is that of delivering the
children at 6:30 A.M., which may pose an additional traffic burden in
that area. He was hoping to hear from the residents in Delray Shores,
but that has not happened. He would be in favor of the SAD with a 6:30
P.M. or even 7:00 P.M. time restriction.
Mayor Lynch stated he has no problem with the project, with the
exception of the dance and karate, by possibly imposing later hours and
the fact that this change could adversely affect living conditions in
the neighborhood. He would be in favor of approval with a 6:30 P.M.
time restriction.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval of the SAD ordinance with a 6:30
A.M. to 6:30 P.M. time restriction, seconded by Dr. Alperin.
Upon question by Mr. Andrews, David Kovacs, Director of Plan-
ning and Zoning, advised the food store can operate 24 hours a day under
the current ordinance. Mr. Saberson stated it is a pre-existing use
that was placed on that property as a convenience store and at that time
it was legal. It has operated during the current operating hours and,
therefore, has achieved the status of a non-conforming use that is now
valid. He then asked that the Commission not entertain anything in the
nature of changing the hours of operation of the convenience store in
connection with this application because his applicant is coming in with
an application for the overall property and not specifically related to
that food store.
Upon question by Mr. Andrews, Assistant City Attorney Kurtz
stated in this ordinance, the convenience store can be limited to
certain hours. The problem would be that they would be non-conforming
with respect to that and would be permitted to operate under their
present conditions for so long as they maintained their operation
without a lapse for 180 days. Assuming there is a lapse or a change of
condition, a future use can be limited.
Ms. McCarty amended her motion to include the entire property,
with all the listed uses, with all businesses having a limitation on the
time they can be open from 6:30 A.M. until 6:30 P.M., Dr. Alperin
amended his second. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - No; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
8.1. Sam Schwimer, Pines of Delray, stated he is repeating opposi-
tion to the plan to close off Lowson Boulevard at Military Trail. The
streets are not private and he feels they should not be restricted.
Lowson Boulevard is a hurricane escape route and he would like to know
if anyone has contacted the Federal Emergency Management.
8.2. Deborah Wright, Member of West Atlantic Property Owners, stated
that Frank Spence requested that the Commission consider a request for
$2.3 million for the renovation of the Winn Dixie Building for a commu-
nity college. She is asking the Commission to keep in mind that Carver
Middle School is currently prepared for some type of education to take
place.
8.3. Marjorie Ramsey, former employee, stated she and her husband
are having financial problems because of the two insurance increases
imposed by the City within the past six months. She is asking what the
City plans to do to help alleviate the retirees who are in a position
such as theirs. Mayor Lynch stated tonight the Commission is establish-
ing an insurance committee to review this and an answer should be
available within a month.
FIRST READINGS
9. Ordinance No. 17-90. Ordinance No. 17-90, designating the
"Scott House" located at 19 Andrews Avenue as an Historic site for entry
into the Local Registry for Historic Places, is before the Commission
for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be
held May 22nd.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 17-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
SCOTT HOUSE LOCATED AT 19 ANDREWS AVENUE, WHICH IS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE WEST
110 FEET OF THE SOUTH 100 FEET, LESS THE WEST 10 FEET OF
BEACH LOT 15, SUBDIVISION OF THE FRACTIONAL EAST HALF OF
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTM, RANGE 43 EAST, DELRAY
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC
SITE; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
1983" TO SHOW, IN AN OVERLAY MANNER, SAID DESIGNATION;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 17-90 on
First Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
10. Ordinance No. 18-90. Ordinance No. 18-90, amending the dis-
ability provisions of the Police and Firefighter Pension system to
provide that disability benefits shall be reduced by workers' compensa-
tion benefits to the extent such benefits, when added to the member's
disability retirement benefit, exceed the member's average monthly
earnings on the date of disability, is before the Commission for consid-
eration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held May
22nd.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 18-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 33, "POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 33.62, "BENE-
FIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY", SUBSECTION (E), "DISABILITY
RETIREMENT PROVISIONS", SUBSECTIONS (5) AND (7), TO
PROVIDE THAT DISABILITY BENEFITS SHALL BE REDUCED BY
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS TO THE EXTENT SUCH BENE-
FITS WHEN ADDED TO THE MEMBER'S DISABILITY RETIREMENT
BENEFIT FROM THE SYSTEM EXCEED THE MEMBER'S AVERAGE
MONTHLY EARNINGS ON THE DATE OF DISABILITY; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 18-90 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
10.A. Ordinance No. 19-90. Ordinance No. 19-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances to allow directional signs for streets to be located on
rights-of-way within a residential subdivision describing the internal
street system of the residential subdivision, is before the Commission
for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be
held May 22nd.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 19-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 15, "BUILDING REGULA-
TIONS'', CHAPTER 162, "SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS", SECTION
162.040, "DIRECTIONAL SIGNS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SUBSEC-
TION 162.040(A), TO CLARIFY THAT DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
REFERRED TO IN OUR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS BY REPEALING SUBSEC-
TION (C), BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (C) TO PERMIT
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS AND
DEFINING CRITERIA THEREOF; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 19-90 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Ms. McCarty moved to amend the Regular Agenda by moving Items
20 and 19, in that order, as the first two items for consideration,
seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
20. Revocation of a Building Permit. The Commission is to consider
a request from the Pelican Harbor Homeowners Association to revoke a
building permit issued to allow the construction of finger docks.
The Interim City Manager stated the City received a request
from the Pelican Harbor Homeowners Association to revoke or stop work on
a Building Permit issued to Steve Smilack for a boat dock. Based on his
investigation with staff and the City Attorney, he feels the permit was
issued in accordance with legality and technicality.
Bill Magerkurth, President of the Pelican Harbor Homeowners
Association, stated the community is concerned about the permit issued
for the construction of eight docks behind the Slizyk townhouse. The
residents feel this constitutes a commercial venture, will have an
adverse effect on the security structure and will create a parking
problem. He presented a diagram, along with copies of three letters, to
each Commissioner in order for them to better understand the situation.
They are currently in litigation due to trespassing on common ground for
construction purposes and removing the security fence. Upon being
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denied access, Ms. Slizyk filed a "Motion for Injunctive Relief" to
access her property, which was denied by the Court.
Mr. Magerkurth advised in 1988 the City sent a letter to Steve
Smilack informing him that, since his parcel is landlocked, it will be
necessary to obtain permission from the Pelican Harbor Homeowners
Association in order to gain access to the parcel prior to getting a
building permit for any construction. This right of access has never
been approved. They are requesting the Commission to take corrective
action to prevent the construction of these docks before any further
damage is done to their community.
Ernie Friedman, Director of Pelican Harbor Homeowners Associa-
tion, stated he feels the problem began when Ms. Slizyk requested a
Variance for this property and three property owners were omitted from
the list of names to receive a notice of the hearing. Unfortunately,
all three of these property owners object to this and would have been
present at the hearing if they had been noticed. Upon receipt of Mr.
Barcinski's letter, it was his understanding that an owner of a townhome
has permission to build "a" dock behind their home without providing
parking. Even if the docks are restricted to residents of Pelican
Harbor, there is not one designated parking space.
Gordon Stanley, representing the GCL Corporation and Captain's
Walk Condominium Association, which directly abuts this project, com-
mented they received no notification of the Variance previously men-
tioned.
Dennis Stewart, attorney for Steve Smilack, advised that Mr.
Smilack received no notice of this meeting until this afternoon and he
feels that is highly irregular. It is Mr. Smilack's intention that only
unit owners or their tenants will be able to use these docks. Mayor
Lynch asked the location of the restriction that states Mr. Smilack and
other unit owners or their tenants that live there be allowed to cross a
triangular piece of property. Mr. Stewart advised there is a Declara-
tion of Boat Slip Owners which has been sent to the City, requested by
the South Florida Water Management District, and it is in the permit
obtained from the City.
Steve Smilack, Ms. Slizyk's husband, stated the current permits
would be revoked if persons other than residents of Pelican Harbor were
permitted to use the boat slips. Upon question by Mayor Lynch, Mr.
Stewart advised if a person moves from the apartment, they are no longer
entitled to use that boat slip and that, too, is in the permit.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated, to his knowledge, the
City is not aware of any association use or yacht club that seems to be
under discussion with the restrictions. The property is zoned PRD-7 and
under this zoning category, boat docks are allowed as an accessory use
to a single family residence. There is no limitation of one dock per
property in Chapter 154 of the Code, but rather one dock for each 100
feet along the waterway. Otherwise, there is no limit to the number, so
long as the setback of 25 feet is maintained to either adjacent proper-
ty. However, no type of yacht club or any kind of commercial venture
can be established. If a person was to receive compensation for the use
of the property, that would be defined as a commercial venture and would
not be permitted. In the current City Code this type of Variance,
dealing with boat docks, does not require any notice to adjacent proper-
ty owners within 300 feet. As has been indicated, this particular piece
of property is not within the plat and it will be necessary to obtain a
unity of title for the property between the townhouses and the boat
docks and could never be transferred separate and apart from the town-
house. With respect to parking, the City has no position on this and it
becomes a matter for the Circuit Court.
Gates Castle, City Engineer, stated he has the permit applica-
tion, the request for the Variance, the certified letters that were sent
to Captain's Walk Association and the South Florida Water Management
District, who are the adjacent property owners. This was presented to
the Commission and approved.
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Upon question by Mayor Lynch if the owner is planning to allow
these docks to be used by the residents, free of charge, Mr. Stewart
advised they will become part of an association, the only obligation
being the upkeep of the association on a monthly basis.
Mayor Lynch requested information relative to the Unity of
Title. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised that, after speaking with
Jerry Sanzone, Chief Building Official, a Unity of Title will be re-
quired prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy.
Upon question by Ms. McCarty, Assistant City Attorney Kurtz
stated it is possible that the permit was issued with no knowledge that
the docks were to be used for part of an association, as that is not
necessarily a requirement. He further stated that he feels, with the
information Mr. Smilack has received, he will be in contact with the
City with regard to the use. He advised there is nothing the City can
do until the Code has actually been violated.
Mr. Stewart assured the Commission that they will work with the
City and no Codes will be violated.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated the Commission can take no
action at this time and, upon further discussion with the applicant,
feels this can be better addressed as to whether or not this is permis-
sible within the zoning classification or if an amendment to the zoning
on that property would be necessary.
Mayor Lynch requested that staff review the application to make
sure there was nothing misstated or represented, insist on a Unity of
Title immediately and look at the Code in general; because if a person
is allowed to build eight docks, he feels there is something wrong with
the Code.
Mr. Randolph stated he is concerned that a building permit was
issued and the residents of Pelican Harbor had no means of objecting and
that, too, should be reviewed. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised
that an ordinance amending that particular section and requiring public
notice of the variances can be brought before the Commission in short
order. The Commission concurred.
Mayor Lynch declared a recess the time being 7:43 P.M. The
meeting reconvened at 7:47 P.M.
19. Waiver to Definition of Family. The Commission is to consider
a request from the Heights Foundation for a waiver of Ordinance No.
91-88, Definition of Family, to permit five unrelated people to reside
at 344 Palm Trail.
The Interim City Manager stated a request has been received to
waive the definition of family for the purpose of utilizing this facili-
ty for an organization called "Opus Dei".
Mayor Lynch asked, if the Commission grants this variance and
at some later time there is a change, is it possible for the Commission
to change the granting of the variance. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz
advised that cannot be done as this variance is for the number of
people, the relationship of those people and the length of time they
live in the single family residence. If there is a change, for example
the addition of another person, it would be necessary to change the
variance.
Ms. McCarty questioned the legitimacy by the Code as a congre-
gate living facility in a single family zoned neighborhood. David
Kovacs, Planning Director, stated the City has ACLF's defined in the
City Code and they are allowed in other than the single family zoning
districts. Group homes are defined in the Code and two classifications
of group homes are allowed as a conditional use in the single family
districts. Those same two, plus four other definitions of group homes,
are allowed in other more intense districts. Abused spouse facilities
are not allowed in the single family districts, but in the low density
multiple family districts. Rectories, Convents, etc. are their own use,
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such as part of a church use and the ancillary of a church use. They
can also go under the CF (Community Facilities) zoning.
Ms. McCarty expressed concern in allowing adult women to live
together, since abused spouse facilities are not allowed, the type of
precedent being set and a concern for the single family neighborhood it
is located in.
Mr. Saberson, representing the applicant, commented the defini-
tion of family that is at issue here is three unrelated people; there
are five unrelated people living there now. Without the grant of a
waiver, they would be at variance from the existence of single family
definition. The Variance request was for five unrelated people so long
as the Heights Foundation, which is a tax exempt religious foundation,
owns the home. Once they convey title the Variance would terminate,
unless it was conveyed to a similar tax-exempt religious foundation.
The home in question is a five bedroom, three bath home and more than
ample in size to accommodate the people living there.
Ms. McCarty reiterated her position that she feels group homes
are not appropriate in single family zoned neighborhoods and perhaps
this group would be appropriate in a medium density or an appropriately
zoned neighborhood.
Dr. Alperin asked for confirmation that this is an allowable
use. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised that it is, if a variance is
granted. Allowed in that neighborhood is a single family living in a
residence. If family is defined as being five unrelated people, which
can be done pursuant to the variance procedure that is established,
those five people constitute a family.
Mr. Randolph commented that many of the people the ordinance
was designed to take care of did not own homes. He does not care for it
and feels it will do nothing but get the City in trouble.
Mr. Andrews stated, at this time, he is not prepared to judge
the ramifications of broadening this ordinance. He feels all the
neighborhoods with like circumstances should be looked at.
Dr. Alperin stated he feels the ordinances have variances
established within them in order to handle certain situations. As he
understands it, this variance can be issued for the purpose of a hard-
ship. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised "hardship" is undefined.
Dr. Alperin commented, if he understands correctly, it is strictly up to
the interpretation of the Commission. Ms. McCarty stated this was
intentional when the ordinance was drafted, so each case could be dealt
with on an individual basis and not confine anyone to a specific
hardship. Dr. Alperin stated he would like to hear the hardship that
would result from not having this variance granted.
Mr. Saberson stated it was indicated in the application that
these individuals have lived there for some time, they interact, live
like a family, use the home that way, share their meals like a family
and conduct recreational activities like reading, watching TV, etc. in
the common areas of the home. They each have their own bedroom and
there is financial interdependence between them. Some members work to
support others and they would experience economic hardship in the event
that the application was not granted.
Mayor Lynch stated he feels the purpose of the ordinance was to
purposely avoid the deterioration of neighborhoods that would be caused
by sanitary problems, congestion or safety problems. These five people
live in his neighborhood, have repaired the house, are excellent neigh-
bors with cars parked in proper spaces and he feels variances are made
for people such as this. He feels they are an asset to the community.
Mr. Andrews stated he would like to make a decision based on a
proper set of guidelines that do not allow for a deteriorating situa-
tion. He would like to have the methodology in place to ensure that the
Commission will not create something that will transfer to a situation
that he would be unable to support.
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Mayor Lynch asked if this situation could be deferred until
August, at which time it will be discussed by the Neighborhood Task
Force and the "Family" ordinance will be reviewed by the Commission. Mr.
Saberson commented it was scheduled for the Code Enforcement Board
today, but deferred, pending City Commission action. Assistant City
Attorney Kurtz explained this is common practice, when there is a
variance situation that may cure a Code deficiency, that the Code
Enforcement Board wait until action from the Variance Board. Mayor
Lynch asked, as an alternative, if a variance can be granted subject to
review of the "Family" ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz sug-
gested, if this is acceptable to the applicant, that direction can be
given through the City Manager to the Code Enforcement staff that they
not prosecute this matter before the Code Enforcement Board until such
time as the Commission has had time to fully review the situation.
Barbara Spencer, one of the applicants, spoke briefly to the
Commission urging them to consider granting the waiver.
Gertrude Green, resident, spoke in opposition of granting the
variance.
Betty Tomelleri and Louise Stebbins, residents, spoke in favor
of granting the variance.
At this time, Mayor Lynch passed the gavel to Vice-Mayor
McCarty in order to make a motion.
Mr. Lynch moved for approval of the variance, seconded by Mr.
Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph
- Yes; Mr. Lynch - Yes; Vice-Mayor McCarty - No; Dr. Alperin - No; Mr.
Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
11. Conditional Use Approval. (Personal Growth) - Removed at
Request of Applicant.
11. Authorization to Submit Offer of Judgement. The Commission is
to consider authorizing the City Attorney's office to submit an offer of
judgement in the amount of $7,000,000 to settle City vs. Aero-Dri et al
litigation. Approval is recommended.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated the request is for author-
ity to enter an offer of judgement in this case in the amount of
$7,000,000. The case is scheduled for trial May 21st and the defendants
are trying to get this matter continued. Any offer of judgement that
the City would put in place would not have a significant effect on the
case if it is tried on this date. However, there are benefits to having
the offer of judgement if the case is continued. It is felt that the
$7,000,000 is an acceptable settlement to the City. They will be
attending mediation on the llth and, if they have the authority, they
can transmit to the defendants their authority to accept the $7,000,000.
Dr. Alperin moved for authorization to submit an offer of
$7,000,000, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
12. Donation of Funding to the Delray Beach Historical Society.
The Commission is to consider the approval of the Historic Preservation
Board's recommendation to donate $500 from their Reserve Account (No.
001-0000-248-0900) to the Delray Beach Historical Society. Approval is
recommended.
The Interim City Manager stated this Reserve Account is where
they receive donations and it is under control of the City. Previous
Commissions have required that, before the Board can spend any of that
donated money, an approval from the Commission is necessary.
Ms. McCarty asked for confirmation that this is a situation
wherein the Historical Society contributed money to the Historic Preser-
vation Board efforts and now the Historic Preservation Board is return-
ing the favor by giving back some of the money that was originally
donated. The Interim City Manager confirmed this and advised it is for
the purpose of the Legend's exhibit. Ms. McCarty questioned if the
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Legend's exhibit is different from other exhibits, or does the City
contribute to every exhibit.
Joan Peart, President of the Historical Society, stated this is
different from the previous exhibit and the first time the City has
given money. It is her understanding that the Historical Society gave
the Historic Preservation Board seed money and this is their way of
initiating a return of that money.
Ms. McCarty moved to donate $500 to the Historical Society,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
13. Award of Bid and Allocation of Interest Money. The Commission
is to consider awarding a contract for Fire Station No. 2 to Pioneer
Construction Company in the amount of $1,005,879 and allocating funding
from the 1987 Utility Tax Bond (Account No. 333-2311-522-60.31/-
$421,764), 1989 Note Construction Bond (Account No. 340-2313-522-60.31/-
$447,610), and 1987 Utility Tax Bond Interest (Account No.
333-0000-301-33.00/$136,505). Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty questioned if the Utility Tax Bond Interest is
money that comes from the surplus. The Interim City Manager stated the
money in the 1987 Bond has been invested and, until such time it is
used, that money will draw interest and that interest can be used for
any of the projects within that original Utility Tax Bond program. Ms.
McCarty commented that, while the City is chipping away at this inter-
est, she would like to see a statement showing the current interest on
that Bond, the amount of each expenditure and the balance remaining.
The Interim City Manager advised the current balance in that account is
$299,000, so $136,000 would be taken out. Mayor Lynch stated he feels
that is a good request and asked that the total balance be supplied in
the future.
Dr. Alperin questioned the initial purpose of issuing the 1987
Tax Bond. The Interim City Manager stated it was for the Fire Station,
Beautification, CRA acquisition of the Courthouse land and City Hall
expansion.
A representative of Falkav, Inc. stated they were the low
bidder on the base bid with Pioneer Construction being quite a bit
higher. It is his feeling, that in awarding Alternate No. 2 for a
mezzanine, an extra $65,000 is being expended on an item that is really
worth $20,000 due to the fact that a clerical error was made on the
initial bid for Alternate No. 2, by Falkav, Inc., resulting in a higher
bid. Mayor Lynch stated this was discussed at the last meeting when the
alternates were put together. In so doing, the second bid came out
lower, even though it was mentioned by the architect that Falkav, Inc.
felt there was an error in the bid. Unfortunately, once the bids are
submitted, no changes can be allowed.
Ms. McCarty moved to award the bid to Pioneer Construction
Company including all the alternatives agreed to per the backup materi-
al, and the financing to go with it, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
14. Appointment of an Insurance Task Team. The Commission is to
consider appointing a Task Team to review and make recommendations
regarding Employee Health Insurance rates, alternatives and options.
Approval is recommended.
The Interim City Manager stated this item was requested by the
Commission because they indicated there are individuals who might like
to serve on this task team.
Mr. Randolph submitted the names of Elivia Maclean and Woodrow
Lockett. Mayor Lynch submitted the names of Charles Gwynn and John
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Witmer. Ms. McCarty submitted the name of Albert Travasos. Mr. Andrews
and Dr. Alperin had no names to submit at this time.
Mayor Lynch requested that the Interim City Manager contact the
people to make sure they can serve on this team, supply them with the
backup for the loss ratios, health insurance costs, etc. over the past
three years and help to schedule a meeting with the understanding that
the Commission would like some sort of reply within thirty days.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval of the submitted names and a
request for them to return with a report within thirty days, if possi-
ble, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
15. Approval of Appointment and Terms of Employment for City
Attorney. The Commission is to consider approval of the appointment of
Jeffrey Kurtz as City Attorney and approval of the terms of employment.
Approval is recommended.
The Interim City Manager stated at the last workshop meeting
the Commission discussed the appointment of Jeffrey Kurtz under certain
terms and conditions. Those conditions were outlined in a memo in the
Commission packet and the appointment will be retroactive to the day
City Attorney Thiele left, starting the 28th of April, 1990.
Ms. McCarty moved to approve the appointment of Jeffrey Kurtz
for City Attorney per the conditions of the memo, seconded by Mr.
Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph
- Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
16. Reclassification of Assistant City Attorney Position.
The City Attorney stated this is a reclassification of Susan
Ruby from Assistant City Attorney I to Assistant City Attorney II and a
commensurate raise in salary. It is outlined in the memo and will be
retroactive to the 28th of April.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the reclassification of Susan A.
Ruby to Assistant City Attorney II, retroactive to April 28th, 1990,
seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
17. Reappr0priation of 1988-89 Unencumbered Community Development
Block Grant Funds. The Commission is to consider authorizing the carry
forward of $290,400 in unencumbered funds from 1988-89 Community Devel-
opment Block Grant funds. This amount would be carried forward, making
the 1989-90 Community Development Block Grant's revised budget a total
amount of $831.980. The unencumbered 1988-90 funds will be distributed
as follows:
Administration $ 8,942
Demolition and Clearance 1,850
Recreation Improvements 2,964
Contingency 3,756
Housing Rehabilitation 131,103'
Land Development Low/Medium Housing 109,779
Rental Rehabilitation 32,006
*Includes an adjustment of $16,174 from prior grant years.
Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarty - 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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18. City Hall Expansion. The Commission is to consider allocating
$17,601.44 from the Unallocated Interest Earnings on the 1987 Utility
Tax Bond Issue to cover miscellaneous expenses incurred in conjunction
with the City Hall expansion project. Approval is recommended.
The Interim City Manager stated this item was brought forward
by the City Engineer to explain the cost of setting up the trailer that
houses the Planning Department in the amount of $17,601.44. These
expenses were incurred from the unallocated interest earnings on the tax
issue and the request is that those expenses be approved in the funding
from that interest account.
Upon question by Mr. Randolph, the Interim City Manager advised
he did not know how it occurred, but it was not part of the contract or
the budgeted amount as the project was set up.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve allocation of the appropriate
funds, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
27. Water Service Agreement. The Commission is to consider approv-
al of a water service agreement between the City and Service Station,
Inc., new owners of the Gulf Station located on the southwest corner of
West Atlantic Avenue and Military Trail. Approval is recommended.
Dr. Alperin asked if this property is adjacent to the City
limits. Mr. Kovacs advised this property was not adjacent to the City
limits at the time the first water service agreement was executed and
they were not obliged to be annexed at that time. The City would not
like to cross Military Trail at this time, without taking in the entire
shopping center. This could possibly take place in the fall or winter
of next year.
Dr. Alperin stated that the same question applies to Item
33.C., if that could be discussed at this time. Mr. Kovacs stated, at
this time, there are three individual lots coming on line within Country
Club Acres, which are on the east side of Atlantic Avenue. It is not
the plan to annex individual parcels of property in a residential
subdivision, but the entire subdivision. The Interim City Manager
advised this was where the contaminated wells were located and a request
was received from the State. Upon question by Dr. Alperin, the Interim
City Manager stated $37,000 or $38,000 is being funded by the State and
the remaining $14,000 will be funded by the City in anticipation that
those costs will be recouped when annexation occurs.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the water service agreement
for the Gulf Station, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
28. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider approval of
a final plat for Ocean Crest Condominiums, a 16-unit condominium complex
to be located on the east side of State Road A1A, south of Linton
Boulevard between Bermuda High South and Costa Del Ray North condomini-
ums. Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1. Receipt of appropriate financial guarantee for public
improvements.
Mayor Lynch stated he has a problem with this because it is a
condominium to be built on the ocean between two existing buildings. He
received a call from one of the residents complaining about the con-
struction at 7:00 A.M. on a Sunday morning. He questioned if the City
has any restrictions relative to when construction can begin.
The City Attorney advised the City has noise restrictions. Ms.
McCarty asked if a restriction relative to time can be added to the
existing ordinance. Mayor Lynch asked if it would be done on this
particular property. The City Attorney stated it would be a general
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ordinance, not specific to this property; however, it would apply to
this property. Mayor Lynch commented that he would like to see this on
an upcoming agenda, along with staff recommendations.
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the final plat for Ocean Crest
Condominium complex, subject to the condition, seconded by Ms. McCarty.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
33.C. Award of Bids and Contracts - Water Main Installation. The
Commission is to consider approval of a water main installation at
Country Club Acres by A.OoB. Underground, Inc. in the amount of
$52,475.40 with funding from Water and Sewer/Sewer Systems, Mains and
Lines (Account No. 441-5141-536-60.66).
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of water main extensions for
Country Club Acres, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
32.A. Authorization to Submit an Application for Summer Food Program.
The Commission is to consider authorizing staff to submit an application
to the Department of Education requesting free lunches for summer camp
program attendees.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. McCarty - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
21. Request for Final Payment. The Commission is to consider
authorizing final payment in the amount of $13,868.17 to Charles S.
Whiteside, Inc. for completion of Atlantic Avenue Phase II construction,
with funding available in the 1989 Construction Fund - East Atlantic
Avenue Phase II (Account No. 340-4143-570-60.69). Approval is recom-
mended.
22. Extension of Contract. The Commission is to consider approval
of a one year extension of a contract with America's Pros for mainte-
nance of landscaping on Linton and Homewood Boulevards, with conditions
of the contract being the same as that previously approved and in the
amount of $32,560 (an increase of $2,150) with funding from Beautifica-
tion Trust Fund Repair and Upkeep (Account No. 119-4151-572-33.39).
Approval is recommended.
23. Change Order No. 4 - N.E. 1st Street Drainage Project. The
Commission is to consider a Change Order for the restoration of pavement
on N.E. 4th Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to N.E. 2nd Street in the amount
of $13,840.55, an addition to the N.E. 1st Street project for the
purpose of expediency, with funding available in Water and Sewer - N.E.
4th Avenue Water Line Extension (Account No. 441-5123-536-64.21).
Approval is recommended.
24. ~pproval of Contract Between the City and Post, Buckle¥, Schuh
and Jernigan (PBS&J). The Commission is to consider approval of a
contract between the City and PBS&J for architectural enhancements to
the North Water Plant/Storage Tank in the amount of $16,000 with funding
from Water - N.E. 4th Avenue Water Line Extension (Account No.
441-5162-536-60.93). Approval is recommended.
25. Approval of Contract Between the City and Post, Buckle¥, Schuh
and Jernigan (PBS&J). The Commission is to consider approval of a
contract between the City and PBS&J for engineering services related to
the replacement of the Master Wastewater Pump Station at Veteran's Park
in the amount of $156,450 with funding from 1984 Water and Sewer
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Contingency Account with reimbursement from the 1990 Water and Sewer
Revenue Bond Issue or Line of Credit.
26. Approval of Contract Between the City and Post, Buckley, Schuh
and Jernigan (PBS&J). The Commission is to consider approval of a
contract between the City and PBS&J for engineering services relating to
the repair of the Elevated Storage Tank in the amount of $20,554 with
funding from Water and Sewer Capital - Building (Account No.
441-5161-536-60.31). Approval is recommended.
29. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider approval of
a final plat for a replat of Old Harbor Square located on the northeast
corner of Federal Highway and Linton Boulevard. The Commission had
previously approved a final plat for this property; however, a recent
change in ownership necessitated a need to divide interest in this
project. Approval is recommended, subject to the following condition:
1. Receipt of appropriate financial guarantee for public
improvements and that the ingress/egress easement be recorded
concurrent with recordation of the plat.
30. Temporary Tent Permit. The Commission is to consider approval
of a request from the National Church of God for a temporary tent permit
to erect a tent, on May 12, 1990, in the parking lot at 133 S.W. 13th
Avenue. Approval is recommended.
31. Request for Dock and Dolphin Pile Variances. The Commission is
to consider a request from the property owner at 319 S.E. 7th Avenue to
construct a dock and two dolphin piles. Approval is recommended.
32. Request to Erect Signs. The Commission is to consider a
request from the Soroptimist Club to erect signs on both north and south
bound Federal Highway at the City's entrance. Approval is recommended.
33. Award of Bids and Contracts.
A. Replacement of 15-inch Gravity Sewer Main - S.E. 1st Street
- Southern Pipeline, Inc. in the amount of $21,042.50 with
funding from Water and Sewer/Sewer Systems, Mains and Lines
(Account No. 441-5141-536-60.66).
B. Radio Maintenance - Police Department - Motorola Communica-
tions and Electronics in the amount of $52,475.40 with funding
from Repair and Upkeep - Equipment (Account No.
001-2113-521-33.32).
D. One Economy Pick up Truck - Utility Billing - Dimmit
Chevrolet, Inc. (State Contract) in the amount of $8,994.88
with funding from Water and Sewer - Utility Billing Capital
Outlay (Account No. 441-5112-536-60.89).
34.A.1. Mr. Andrews stated he would like to add an item to the workshop
agenda for next week to discuss a proposed RFP he would like to present
regarding some of the continuing education legal matters for the Police
Department.
34.A.2. Dr. Alperin expressed concern with the contractor for the Golf
Course regarding the fact that he does not pay sales tax and asked for
confirmation. The Interim City Manager stated there is a question that
the original contract did not require or mention sales tax payment on
the License Agreement or the Capital Improvement package. It is his
understanding that the contractor has paid his individual sales tax for
the sale of pro shop equipment and the sale of green fees and cart fees.
The City has received an unofficial opinion from the State Department of
Revenue concerning this matter. The City Attorney feels that this is
owed by the contractor. Dr. Alperin further stated he understands there
is some discrepancy regarding the completion of projects within that
contract. He would like to see a critique, as soon as possible, on the
contract and its execution by the contractor. Upon question by the
Interim City Manager, Dr. Alperin commented that he is speaking of the
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Capital Improvement portion of the contract along with any failure to
comply.
34.A.3. Dr. Alperin stated he has also been informed that the manage-
ment of the Golf Course is soon to be changed. It is his understanding
that, before this happens, this change must have the approval of the
City Manager. The Interim City Manager stated the resident City Manager
is addressed in the contract. That manager must be approved by the City
Manager. He further stated he has seen nothing in writing and has had
no request to that effect. Dr. Alperin stated, should the contractor
make such a request, he would recommend holding off until the new City
Manager is in place before making a determination.
34.A.4. Mayor Lynch stated the Police and Fire Department Pension Group
would like to meet with the Commission to discuss issues. He suggested
that it be scheduled for the first workshop in June and directed the
Interim City Manager to contact them.
34.A.5. Mayor Lynch stated he has seen correspondence between the City
Attorney and Interim City Manager with reference to the security of the
Courthouse. At the time that land was purchased, Dorothy Wilken, County
Commissioner, was very adamant that the City should provide security in
the form of an officer. The Interim City Manager commented that he will
schedule a meeting with Judge Hurley to discuss an alternative proposal
for security which is a video-type security that would not require an
officer. Mayor Lynch stated he would accompany the Interim City Manager
to this session.
34.A.6. Ms. McCarty stated one of the items asking for direction from
the City Attorney's office was in regard to the Consumer Protection Act.
The legislation currently does not address regulating rates and the City
has no voice in this when a contract is awarded.
Mr. Andrews stated this may not be a good time to establish a
rate structure with fiber optic cable coming into existence with tele-
phone lines, etc. in the future. He feels if no competition is allowed
at a perceived higher rate, there will be no competition in the future
to help drive down various types of access. The Commission concurred to
give no direction to the City Attorney to pursue this.
34.A.7. Ms. McCarty stated the next request is from Tri-Rail asking the
City to write a letter in their behalf, in order that they might get
money to continue operating. Mayor Lynch agreed to see that a letter is
sent.
34.A.8. Ms. McCarty stated there is to be a Public Hearing on the
Knight Center in Boca Raton on June 7th and she hopes representatives
from the City will be able to attend, as this surely will have an impact
on the City's development on Linton Boulevard. She also stated perhaps
this impact could be discussed at the joint workshop with Boca Raton
City officials. Upon question as to the date of that joint workshop,
the Interim City Manager advised not a lot of progress has been made
regarding a date.
34.A.9. Ms. McCarty commented, concerning the update of Boards and
Committees, there are a number of vacancies on quite a few Boards and
requested that some of these be taken care of on upcoming agendas. She
further advised that when serving on the DDA, that person is required to
either own a business or property in the DDA area. The owner of
Kimberly's, which is no longer in business, will not qualify to serve on
that Board, so there will be an opening to be filled there.
Dr. Alperin commented, while the Education Board is not yet a
formal Board, he feels the Education Committee should also be regularly
on the list.
34.A.10. Ms. McCarty stated in the recap from the City Clerk indicating
all the upcoming Workshops and Special Meetings, she noted that Tuesday,
August 7, 1990, was the date proposed to exchange jurisdiction with the
County and S.W. 10th Avenue for Swinton Avenue. She is hoping the City
will be prepared at that time.
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34.A.11. Ms. McCarty expressed a desire to have a Budget Review Task
Force made up of persons appointed by Commissioners. She also suggested
the policy recommendations that were made last year by those persons
chosen to serve on the budget task force might be helpful or might be
implemented again this year. The Commission has also mentioned possible
policy changes relative to staffing during the goal setting sessions.
It was her suggestion that the Finance Director and the Budget Director
also sit in on this task force.
34.A.12. Ms. McCarty stated the Mayor had mentioned earlier that goals
and responsibilities for the new City Manager, along with a job descrip-
tion, should be discussed and a date scheduled. Mayor Lynch suggested
this be discussed at the next workshop meeting, thereby allowing Mr.
Harden an opportunity to review the material prior to coming on board as
City Manager.
34.A.13. Ms. McCarty referred to a magazine the Commissioners receive
that contained an orientation program for Commissioners, containing
about six different types and ways of approach, from cities around the
world. She feels perhaps the new City Manager might like to assign an
appropriate staff person the task of putting together some sort of
program that could be very helpful.
34.A.14. Ms. McCarty stated she feels the Patrol Staffing Study should
be discussed as a group on an upcoming workshop.
34.A.15. Ms. McCarty stated recently Boynton Beach held a picnic, hosted
by the Police Department and joined by some of the black churches of
Boynton Beach and she felt this might be a good activity for the Police
Department to host a similar outing with the "Kids and Cops" committee
and could be held at Lake Ida Park.
34.B.1. The City Attorney thanked the Commission for his official
appointment.
34.C.1. There were no comments or inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from
the Interim City Manager.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
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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, May 8, 1990, which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Commission on ~,/ ~ , /ge~ ·
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