09-11-90 SEPTEMBER 11, 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 6:09 P.M., Tuesday, September 11,
1990.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - Commissioner Mary McCarty
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and City Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Commissioner David Ran-
dolph.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. The City Attorney stated he would like to delete Item 9.A. and
have it addressed at the September 25th meeting due to a request by the
applicant. He also requested that an additional item, 9.S., be added as
the last item on the Regular Agenda, which is the appointment of members
to the Development Boards that will be created by the emergency ordi-
nances. The City Manager stated the .Account No. of Item 8.L.3. should
be corrected to read 441-5161-536-60.68.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the Agenda, as amended,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
5. Mr. Randolph moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of August 28, 1990, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
6. Proclamations.
A. Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation proclaiming October
16, 1990 as "World Food Day".
B. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
the week of September 17 - 23, 1990, as "Constitution Week".
7. Presentations.
Doug McCoy, Assistant General Manager of Waste Management of
Palm Beach County, stated, on behalf of Mike O'Brien and the staff of
Waste Management, he would like to dedicate two recycled park benches to
the residents of Delray. The benches are made of recyclable plastics
that represent 7,000,000 pounds of recyclable materials collected over
the past year and commended the residents for their diligence. Mayor
Lynch expressed his thanks to Waste Management, on behalf of the citi-
zens of Delray, and also to Robin Ennis, the Recycling Coordinator for
the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
8.A. Contract Amendment - BLS Services. Removed from the agenda.
8.B. Acceptance of Letter of Credit. The Commission is to consider
the acceptance of a letter 6f credit from National Cable, Limited, in
lieu of a performance bond, in satisfaction of the requirements of the
franchise agreement. Approval is recommended.
8.C. Request for Final Payment. The Commission is to consider
approval of a final payment to Southern Pipeline, Inc., in the amount of
$19,343.90 for the installation of 310 feet of eight inch PVC sanitary
sewer lines with manholes on N.W. 7th Street, with funding from Water
and Sewer/Sewer Systems, Mains and Lines (Account No.
441-5161-536-60.66). Approval is recommended.
8.D. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed. Acceptance of a quit claim deed
from the Palm Beach County School Board for the west half of the S.W.
4th Avenue right-of-way adjacent to Pine Grove Elementary School, is
before the Commission for consideration. Approval is recommended.
8.E. Acceptance of Easement Deed. Acceptance of an easement deed
from Fronrath Used Cars for extension of a water main and relocation of
a fire hydrant, is before the Commission for consideration. Approval is
recommended.
8.F. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider approval of
a final plat for the replat of Linton Lakes. Approval is recommended.
8.G. Resolution No. 79-90. Resolution No. 79-90, assessing costs for
abatement action required to demolish an unsafe structure at 625 Douglas
Avenue, is before the Commission for consideration. Approval is recom-
mended.
The caption of Resolution No. 79-90 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON
LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING
OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR a DUE DATE AND INTEREST
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ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLU-
TION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 79-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.H. Resolution No. 80-90. Resolution No. 80-90, assessing costs
for abatement action required to board up an unsafe structure at 1119
N.W. 1st Street, is before the Commission for consideration. Approval
is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 80-90 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON
LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING
OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLU-
TION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 80-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.I. Resolution No. 81-90. Resolution No. 81-90, assessing costs
for abatement action required to board up an unsafe structure at 304 S.
Swinton Avenue, is before the Commission for consideration. Approval is
recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 81-90 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON
LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING
OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLU-
TION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 81-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.J. Resolution No. 82-90. Resolution No. 82-90, assessing costs
for abatement action required to demolish an unsafe structure at 215
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S.W. 4th Avenue, is before the Commission for consideration. Approval
is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 82-90 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON
LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING
OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLU-
TION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 82-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.K. Resolution No. 83-90. Resolution No. 83-90, assessing costs
for abatement action required to remove nuisances on 45 properties
throughout the City, is before the Commission for consideration.
Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 83-90 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 100 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS
INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; PRO-
VIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST ON ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF
THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN
UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PRO-
VIDING FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 83-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.L. Award of Bids and Contracts.
1. Chemicals and Fertilizers - Annual Contract - Various
Bidders in the estimated amount of $80,500 with funding from
Parks and Recreation Gardening Supplies (Account No.
001-4131-572-35.54) and Golf Course Gardening Supplies (Account
No. 445-4511-572-35.54). Approval is recommended.
2. Rental Rehab Program - 137-139 N.W. 13th Avenue - Abisset
Corp. in the amount of $29,688 with funding from Rental Rehab
(Account No. 118-1975-554-33.19). Approval is recommended.
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3. Sixteen Inch Ductile Iron Pipe - Intracoastal Subaqueous
Crossing Project - American Cast Iron Pipe Company in the
amount of $58,243.50 with funding from Intracoastal Crossing
Construction (Account No. 441-5161-536-60.68). Approval is
recommended.
Mr. Randolph moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded
by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
9.A. Extension of Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval. The
Commission is to consider a request for extension of a conditional use
and site plan approval for the Isles of Delray SAD (Special Activities
District). P&Z recommends approval (4-1 vote). THIS ITEM WAS DELETED.
9.B. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider the approv-
al of a final plat for Nassau Point Townhomes, a proposed four unit (two
duplex) townhome development to be located at the southwest corner of
Nassau Street and A-1-A (Ocean Boulevard). Approval is recommended.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the final plat for Nassau
Point Townhomes, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.C. Request for waiver of a Nuisance Abatement Lien. The Commis-
sion is to consider a request from FEN Investments for waiver of a
nuisance abatement lien in the amount of $535. Approval is recommended.
The City Attorney stated FEN Investments was faced with a $535
Nuisance Abatement Assessment for removal of rubble. His recommendation
that the lien be removed is due to a misunderstanding between Thomas
Jones, President of FEN Investments, and the Building Department.
Mr. Jones responded to Mr. Randolph regarding the length of
time the rubble had been allowed to remain on the property by stating
that the original violation was received in May, 1990. The "rubble"
was actually clean landfill in the form of concrete, obtained from
Dennis Fronrath Chevrolet when that facility was remodeled. During the
time he and Jerry Sanzone, Chief Building Official, were attempting to
find a solution, the City removed the material without the knowledge of
either himself or Mr. Sanzone.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the waiver, contingent upon
the direction of the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
Mr. Jones expressed concern regarding action by the City in
instances where grass and weeds are being removed from personal proper-
ty, by the City, with no prior notice being given. The City Manager
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advised that he will contact the Code Enforcement Department and attempt
to learn what the problem is.
9.D. Resolution 'No. 84-90. Resolution No. 84-90, urging the Florida
Department of Environmental Regulation and the Palm Beach County Depart-
ment of Environmental Resource Management to approve the necessary
permits for William Swaim and Associates to develop the Anchorage
(formerly Yake) property, is before the Commission for consideration.
Approval is recommended.
The City Manager stated this item and the next one go together
and relate to two adjacent parcels located on the Intracoastal Waterway.
One will be developed into a subdivision and the other parcel was given
to the County by the Nature Conservancy. There are mangroves on the
parcel to be developed and, in order to do this, there must be mitiga-
tion of the mangroves. The developer is proposing to improve the Nature
Preserve area by removing some exotic species and planting native
species. Their request is for City endorsement of their application, to
obtain the necessary environmental permits.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 84-90:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PLANS OF WILLIAM SWAIM AND
ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, TO DEVELOP THE PROPERTY KNOWN
AS THE ANCHORAGE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH;
URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO APPROVE THE NECESSARY PERMITS FOR
WILLIAM SWAIM AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, TO DEVELOP
THE ANCHORAGE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 84-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 84-90,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.E. Resolution No. 85-90. Resolution No. 85-90, supporting the
development plan prepared by William Swaim and Associates, Inc., to
develop a neighborhood nature preserve on County owned property south of
the (former) Yake property, is before the Commission for consideration.
Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 85-90:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PLAN PREPARED BY WILLIAM
SWAIM AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, TO DEVELOP A NEIGH-
BORHOOD NATURE PRESERVE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; URGING PALM BEACH COUNTY AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES TO APPROVE THE PLANS OF WILLIAM SWAIM AND
ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, TO DEVELOP SAID NEIGHBORHOOD
NATURE PRESERVE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Resolution No. 85-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 85-90,
seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.F. Resolution No. 87-90. Resolution No. 87-90, authorizing the
Community Redevelopment Authority to purchase property located at 422 W.
Atlantic Avenue, is before the Commission for consideration. Approval
is recommended.
Frank Spence, Director of the CRA, stated, with regard to the
previous issue, a copy of Resolution 6-89 was sent to the Commission
that included the area in the CRA. He further stated the CRA has
approved the acquisition of this property, but since it is not in the
development plan, they are required to seek City Commission approval.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 87-90:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED BY THE DELRAY
BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY GIFT, PURCHASE OR
EMINENT DOMAIN; PROVIDING FURTHER, THAT THE CITY COMMIS-
SION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FINDS THAT THE CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY EXISTS IN A BLIGHTED AREA AND HE REHABILI-
TATION, CONSERVATION, OR REDEVELOPMENT, OR COMBINATION
THEREOF OF SUCH AREAS IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 87-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 87-90,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.G. Settlement Offer. The Commission is to consider a settlement
offer in the amount of $38,963.36 to avert litigation regarding AT&T's
over payment of Municipal Telecommunications Taxes. Approval is recom-
mended.
The City Attorney stated some of the surrounding municipalities
have reached a conclusion that it is in their best interest to accept
the 62.4% offer by AT&T opposed to going through a full scale trial,
because the legal questions will probably only be decided at the Appel-
late level.
Upon question, the City Manager agreed with the City Attorney
that it is a reasonable offer and, hopefully, will be funded out of this
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year so it will affect the amount of surplus available at the end of the
year.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of the settlement offer, second-
ed by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.H. Acceptance of Settlement Offer. The Commission is to consider
acceptance of a settlement offer in the amount of $75,000 from Aetna
Casualty and Surety Company of Illinois to settle the City's claim
regarding installation of water and sewer connections at the Linton
Promenade. Approval is recommended.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby stated there have been negotia-
tions regarding water and sewer line connections. Upon question by
Mayor Lynch, Assistant City Attorney Ruby stated there may be some
upgrading of size in some of the lines; however, the backflow devices
will be installed with no cost to the City. The easement to Walmart has
been agreed upon and their attorney indicated the agreement should be
forthcoming by the end of the week. She further stated there is no firm
answer from Aetna with regard to the annexation issue.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of the settlement offer, subject
to receipt of the easement agreement and the $75,000, seconded by Mr.
Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.I. Proposed Fee Reduction. The Commission is to consider a
proposed reduction to the fee charged for Adult Team Sports (softball,
basketball, flag football, etc.). Approval is recommended.
The City Manager stated, in reviewing the charges for the adult
sports, it was learned that the City was charging more than the sur-
rounding municipalities, with the exception of Boca Raton. Joe Weldon,
Director of Parks & Recreation, stated all direct and indirect costs are
being factored in and an agreement with the High School is under discus-
sion which may be of some help.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the reduced fees, seconded by
Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.J. Proposed Fee Increase. The Commission is to consider a request
from Prearrangements of Delray, Inc., to increase the retail cost of
cemetery vaults from $550 to $650 to offset an increase by the whole-
saler. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Randolph moved for approval of a request from Prearrange-
ments of Delray, Inc., seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
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9.K. Termination of Contract and Award of New Contract. The Com-
mission is to consider terminating a contract with Axiom Commercial
Cutters for landscape maintenance and award a new contract to Tony Scott
Complete Lawn Maintenance in the amount of $38,175 for landscape main-
tenance service for 1-95 to W. Atlantic Avenue, 1-95 to Linton Boulevard
and E. Linton from 1-95 to A-l-A, with funding to come from Beautifi-
cation Maintenance (Account No. 119-4144-572-33.49). Approval is
recommended.
The City Manager stated unsatisfactory performance has been
experienced from the landscape contractor maintaining the interchanges
on 1-95 at Atlantic Avenue and Linton Boulevard and, while that contract
has been terminated, it needs to be executed officially by the City
Commission. New bids have been solicited and it is being recommended
that the bid be awarded to Tony Scott Complete Lawn Maintenance.
Mr. Andrews expressed the desire that specification and mainte-
nance should fall under the same department sometime in the future.
Mr. Randolph questioned if there is an alternate method that
can be used while mowing the median strips as opposed to parking the
vehicle on a primary lane with a lighted arrow on top indicating that
traffic should move to another lane ahead. He feels this is a dangerous
situation. Mr. Weldon stated he would look into this procedure.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of termination of contract and
award of a new contract to Tony Scott Complete Lawn Maintenance, second-
ed by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.L. Request for Payment. The Commission is to consider a request
from SAS Signal Systems, Inc., (formerly GEN Signal Systems) for payment
in the amount of $28,963 for installation of a traffic signal at the
north entrance of the Cedarwood Companies on Congress Avenue in the
Delray Park of Commerce. Approval is recommended.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby stated, originally, Cedarwood
Companies was to install a traffic signal in Delray Park of Commerce.
This company has had some financial difficulties and has not been
forthcoming with payment. In the interim, the signal was installed by
the County with the approval of the former City Engineer, with the
understanding that the City would pay for the signal should the develop-
er be unable to do so. The City pays $40,000 annually to the County for
maintenance and installation of certain traffic control devices. As a
solution, the County proposed that the City pay $11,000 to the County
and the remaining $28,000 directly to SAS Signal Companies. Assistant
City Attorney Ruby suggested perhaps the City should renegotiate the
Interlocal Agreement for the next time period.
Upon question by Mr. Andrews, the City Manager stated there may
be private companies in the area that bids could be solicited from, but
he does not feel it is practical for the City to maintain the City
signals. He also expressed the feeling that, in the future, the de-
veloper should post a bond with the City and the City should handle the
contract for installation of the signals.
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Following discussion of various options, the Commission con-
curred in requesting 50% of the amount at this time with the remainder
to be paid over a period of four years. Assistant City Attorney Ruby
stated she would contact Cedarwood Companies and learn if this is
acceptable.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of the acceptance of the 50%
payment and the payment to SAS in the amount of $28,963 for the instal-
lation of a traffic signal, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
At this point, the time being 7:00 P.M., the Commission moved
to the duly advertised Public Hearing portion of the agenda.
10.A. Resolution No. 88-90. Resolution No. 88-90, levying a tenta-
tive tax on all properties within the City of Delray Beach, is before
the Commission for consideration. Prior to consideration of passage of
this resolution, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this
time. Approval is recommended.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 88-90:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A TAX ON ALL PROPER-
TIES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION, AND TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A TAX
FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS, AND TO ALLOCATE AND APPROPRIATE SAID
COLLECTIONS THEREUNDER.
(Copy of Resolution No. 88-90 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
The City Attorney read the entire resolution. 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.
Mayor Lynch questioned if it would be feasible to request that
Rebecca Walker, or someone from her staff, schedule a meeting to explain
to the public that the City has no control over the assessment of
property. The City Attorney advised the offer could be extended.
Bill Schwartz, 4293 Live Oak Boulevard, Director of the Del
Aire Country Club Property Owners Association, read into the record a
letter that was sent to the Property Appraiser. Concern was expressed
regarding the proposed increase in assessed valuation and the reduction
in real estate values. A request was made to the Commission for
assistance in gaining insight from the Property Appraiser's office with
regard to this inequity.
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Edward Willanzheimer, Gerald DeFoe, Mr. Olsen, and Mr. Salerno,
spoke in opposition to the increase in taxes proposed by the City.
The Public Hearing was closed.
The City Manager read a summary of the major line item in-
creases in the proposed budget. He stated the increase in salaries and
wages is due, primarily, to the three-year union contracts entered into
by the City Commission in 1988, which include a cost of living increase
of four and one-half percent and employee eligibility for merit increas-
es of up to seven percent with the requirement that the average be five
percent. Social Security tax is increased by $328,586 because this was
under budgeted last year. Health insurance is also up for two reasons;
one is due to the increase in the cost of health care and the other is
due to under funding the City's insurance programs over the last two
years. Workers' Compensation and property liability insurance is up
because neither were funded at the level recommended by the City's
actuaries last year.
The City Manager stated he would like to recommend to the
Commission the additional adjustments of the deletion of a lap top
computer for the City Clerk's office, some of the carpeting in City
Hall, from the Capital reserve for a power pole relocation, shifting the
funding of hazardous waste amnesty days from the General Fund to the
Sanitation Fund and a reduction for the purchase of a rescue unit. Only
50% was received from the State, so the purchase of a second unit will
be postponed. There will be a balancing adjustment with regard to the
insurance and merit increases for Department Heads and Assistants was
handled as the Commission directed, realizing a savings of $24,000. The
total for the additional recommended changes is $173,000 which gives the
City a total adjustment of $535,502. This places the required millage
for the budget at 7.4, including the debt service millage, making an
increase of 18.8% as opposed to the original 23% increase. In order to
reduce the millage further, as several Commission members have ques-
tioned, it will be necessary to cut employee positions, including some
of those now filled. If the Commission is seriously considering this,
another budget worksession should be scheduled.
Dr. Alperin stated he feels the Commission has accomplished as
much as possible and would like to give direction to the City Manager to
learn what other options can be produced to achieve a goal of a 7
millage tax and what sacrifices the City would need to make to arrive at
that figure.
Mr. Randolph questioned if the funding for the Fourth of July
celebration has been removed. Upon response by the City Manager that it
had not, Mr. Randolph requested that this be strongly considered.
Mr. Andrews suggested the City look into some opportunities
that have been explored by surrounding municipalities with regard to
personnel. The City Manager stated the City of Boynton Beach has been
contacted, relative to offering a 36-hour work week on a voluntary
basis, and it was learned that only three employees have taken advantage
of this. Mr. Andrews suggested looking at adjustments in middle manage-
ment positions. The City Manager commented, after looking at the
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position control register, that is the sort of recommendation he plans
to make to the Commission, if positions are to be cut.
The Commission concurred to meet at 6:00 P.M. on Monday evening
and the CRA meeting will then be scheduled for 7:00 P.M. If more time
is needed, the budget meeting will be continued on Tuesday evening
immediately following the LDRs.
The City Manager recommended that the Commission adopt the
resolution, setting a tentative millage by amending Section 1. to read
6.4, with the percentage being 18.7935.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 88-90,
amending Section 1., seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
The City Manager, to be in compliance with State Law, made the
following statement: The City Commission has approved a tentative
millage, which is 18.7935% above the roll back rate.
10.B. Resolution No. 89-90. Resolution No. 89-90, making tentative
appropriations of sums of money for all necessary expenditures of the
City from October 1, 1990 to September 30, 1991, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration. Prior to consideration of passage of this
resolution, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 89-90:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, MAKING TENTATIVE APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS
OF MONEY FOR ALL NECESSARY EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE PERIOD FROM THE 1ST DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1990, TO THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1991; TO
PRESCRIBE THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS WITHIN
RESPECT TO THE ITEMS OF APPROPRIATIONS AND THEIR PAYMENT;
AND TO REPEAL ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES WHOLLY IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH INCONSISTENCY.
The City Attorney read the caption of the resolution. 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.
Mr. Andrews left the Commission Chambers at this time.
Mary Barnes, Executive Director of the Alzhiemer's Association,
Palm Beach County Chapter, requested that the Commission seriously con-
sider donating $10,000 to help in supporting this local Chapter, of
which 40% of the patients are residents of Delray Beach. She thanked
them for the contribution they provided last year.
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Helen Rice, Executive Director of the Mae Volen Senior Center
of Boca Raton, thanked the Commission for their support last year and
requested that they seriously consider investing with the Center again
this year.
Joan Gindlesperger, Executive Director of the Deaf Service
Center, stated approximately $23,000 of their budget goes directly to
Delray Beach. She expressed her appreciation to the City of Delray for
their support in the past and requested that the Commission continue to
consider supporting their center with an amount of $6,000, as they are a
Human Services Agency.
The public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 89-90,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Mr. Andrews returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
10.C. Ordinance No. 39-90. Ordinance No. 39-90, amending the SAD
(Special Activities District) for the Gulfstream Building located on the
north side of George Bush Boulevard (N.E. 8th Street) east of the
Intracoastal Waterway to provide for modified conditional uses, is
before the Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading.
Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL
Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 39-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 38-84 BY
REPEALING SECTION 2(a) AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 2(a)
TO PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED IN THIS SAD
(SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT); BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
2(i) TO PROVIDE FOR SIGNAGE LIMITATIONS; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 39-90 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. Andrews moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 39-90, on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10.D. Request for Waiver to the City Code. The Commission is to
consider a request for waiver to the Sign Code to permit a second free
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standing 17-foot sign with a 62-foot sign cabinet at the Saturn Dealer-
ship located at 2800 South Federal Highway. Prior to consideration of
passage of this waiver, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held
at this time.
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, stated this
item was deferred from the last Commission meeting by the property
owner. Staff objection was due to the fact that this is the second free
standing sign. It is to be placed on Dixie Highway and it is felt that
it is out of scale with existing signage with other dealerships, as the
Code allows for 50 square feet.
Richard Eckerle, former CAB member, stated the Community
Appearance Board felt the sign was not that much out of line, since
there was such a wide easement on Dixie Highway.
Jean Beer, Tropic Boulevard, stated there is a large grassy
area, but at some time, Dixie Highway will be widened and that grassy
space will be decreased considerably.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Andrews moved for denial of the request for waiver, second-
ed by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
10.E. Ordinance No. 40-90. Ordinance No. 40-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by enacting a new section "Annexation, Unbilled Properties,
Remedial Provisions" to provide for billing of annexed properties and
previously unbilled properties receiving refuse collection services from
Waste Management Inc., 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 sched-
uled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 40-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC
WORKS, CHAPTER 51, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", BY ENACTING A
NEW SECTION 51.76, "ANNEXATION, UNBILLED PROPERTIES;
REMEDIAL PROVISIONS", TO PROVIDE FOR BILLING OF
ANNEXED PROPERTIES AND PREVIOUSLY UNBILLED PROPERTIES,
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 40-90 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.
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Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 40-90 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10.F. Emergency Ordinance No. 43-90. Emergency Ordinance No. 43-90,
amending the Code of Ordinances by repealing Section 171.15 "Creation of
Planning and Zoning Board", Section 171.17, "Appointment and Term;
Officers; Meetings", and Section 171.18, "Removal of Member; Vacancies",
by enacting a new Section 171.10 "Interim Planning and Zoning Board" to
provide for the creation of an interim Planning and Zoning Board, is
before the Commission for consideration on First and FINAL Reading.
Prior to consideration of passage of this emergency ordinance on First
and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at
this time.
The City Manager presented Emergency Ordinance No. 43-90:
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII,
"LAND USAGE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 171,
"COMPREHENSIVE PLAN", BY REPEALING SECTION 171.15,
"CREATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD", SECTION
171.17, "APPOINTMENT AND TERM; OFFICERS; MEETINGS",
AND 171.18, "REMOVAL OF MEMBERS; VACANCIES", BY
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 171.10, "INTERIM PLANNING AND
ZONING BOARD", PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF AN
INTERIM PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD HAVING ALL THE
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD,
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MEMBERS OF
THE INTERIM PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Emergency Ordinance No. 43-90 is on file in the
official Ordinance 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. Andrews moved for the adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
43-90 on First and FINAL Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
10.G. Emergency Ordinance No. 44-90. Emergency Ordinance No. 44-90,
amending the Code of Ordinances by repealing Subsections 173.916 (A) and
(B) by enacting new Subsections (A) and (B) to provide for the creation
of an interim Board of Adjustment, is before the Commission for consid-
eration on First and FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration of passage
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of this emergency ordinance on First and FINAL Reading, a public hearing
has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Emergency Ordinance No. 44-90:
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII,
"LAND USAGE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 173,
"ZONING CODE", "SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL",
"ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT", SECTION 173.916,
"BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT", BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS
173.916(A) AND (B); BY ENACTING NEW SUBSECTIONS
173.916(A) AND (B), PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF AN
INTERIM BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HAVING ALL THE POWERS AND
DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE
APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE INTERIM BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Emergency Ordinance No. 44-90 is on file in the
official Ordinance 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.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
44-90 on First and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
10.H. Emergency Ordinance No. 45-90. Emergency Ordinance No. 45-90,
amending the Code of Ordinances by repealing Section 152.35, "Establish-
ment'' and Section 152.37, "Organization" by enacting Section 156.30 to
provide for the creation of an interim Community Appearance Board is
before the Commission for consideration on First and FINAL Reading.
Prior to consideration of passage of this emergency ordinance on First
and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at
this time.
The City Manager presented Emergency Ordinance No. 45-90:
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XV,
"BUILDING REGULATIONS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER
152, "COMMUNITY APPEARANCE", "COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
BOARD", BY REPEALING SECTIONS 152.35, "ESTABLISHMENT",
152.36, "APPOINTMENT; TERMS", AND 152.37, "ORGANIZA-
TION'', AND BY ENACTING NEW SECTION 156.30, "INTERIM
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COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD", PROVIDING FOR THE CREA-
TION OF AN INTERIM COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD HAVING
ALL THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
BOARD, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF
MEMBERS OF THE INTERIM COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Emergency Ordinance No. 45-90 is on file in the
official Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
45-90 on First and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the Public.
11.1. Sharon White, S.E. 3rd Avenue and 8th Street, stated she lives
in what is known as a "blighted" area of Delray Beach. She questioned
if anyone is going to do anything in that area to help the residents.
The property value has gone down, while the appraisal is much higher
than she feels it should be. It has been necessary to call the Police
Department for assistance three times during the past month due to break
ins, crack dealing, etc. and it seems to take an unreasonable length of
time for an officer to arrive. They have also experienced problems
getting trash removed from their property.
Mayor Lynch advised Ms. White that the City has formed a
Neighborhood Task Force that meets on Thursday at 7:00 P.M. and she
would be most welcome to attend a meeting to learn what this board is
doing to help the residents and she might like to become actively
involved.
11.2. Lillian Feldman, resident, stated she would like the Commission
to consider moving the Public Comments and Inquiries to 7:00 P.M. before
the Public Hearings.
11.3. Ms. Feldman expressed concern regarding the dead trees on
Linton Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue that need to be replaced. There is
pruning and weeding that needs to be done on the Linton Boulevard
medians. She further requested that the wooden chips, when added to the
shrubbery, not be allowed to overflow on the streets.
11.4. Ms. Feldman commented that the rear door of the Commission
Chambers is very difficult to open and needs something done to make it
close quietly.
11.5. Ms. Feldman requested that the Commission use their micro-
phones, as it is very difficult to hear in the rear of the Chambers.
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11.6. Geraldine Farland, 728 Avenue Chaumont, a State-Licensed
Surety Agent Bail Bondsman, stated she was outraged and humiliated at
the Delray Beach Police Department when she presented a prisoner with an
open warrant for transport to the Palm Beach County Jail and was re-
fused. She called for a Sheriff transport from Palm Beach County to
assist her. This is the first time she has had a problem of this
nature.
Charles Kilgore, Chief of Police, stated this is being checked
on and he will provide a report, but customarily, the proper procedure
in instances such as this is to take those persons to the Palm Beach
County Sheriff's Department. The Delray Police Department has a cer-
tificate that allows prisoners of this nature to be held for only four
hours and, to his knowledge, he has never known a Bail Bondsman to
deliver a person to his facility prior to this.
FIRST READINGS
12.A. Ordinance No. 41-90. Ordinance No. 41-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by reducing the fee for sanitation pickup for residential
customers and increasing the fee for sanitation pickup for commercial
customers throughout the City, is before the Commission for considera-
tion on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held September
25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 41-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC
WORKS", CHAPTER 51, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING "RATES AND CHARGES", SECTION 51.70, "REGULAR
CHARGES LEVIED", TO PROVIDE FOR DECREASED GARBAGE AND
TRASH SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR
FEES FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS FOR
RECYCLING SERVICE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 41-90 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
12.B. Ordinance No. 42-90. Ordinance No. 42-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by repealing Section 92.33, "Dockage Rates" and enacting a
new Section 92.33, "Dockage Rates" to provide for the establishment of a
"single rate" for Marina dockage, is before the Commission for consider-
ation on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held Septem-
ber 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 42-90:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE IX, "GENERAL
REGULATIONS", CHAPTER 92, "BOATS AND BOATING", SUB-
HEADING "CITY MARINA" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING SECTION
92.33, "DOCKAGE RATES" AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
92.33, "DOCKAGE RATES" TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISH-
MENT OF ONE RATE FOR DOCKING AT THE CITY MARINA;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEAL-
ER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weldon stated the grant received from FIND to renovate the
marina two years ago, precludes the City from not charging the same rate
and same access to non-residents, so it is open to all residents on a
first-come, first-serve basis. After surveying all the marinas in the
immediate area, it was learned that Delray Beach had the lowest rates of
the nine, so one rate of 30 cents was decided on.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 42-90 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
At this time the Commission returned to the Regular Agenda.
9.M. Appointment of a Member to the Neiqhborhoods Task Team. The
Commission is to consider the appointment of a member to fill Dr.
Barrett's position on the Neighborhoods Task Team. This is the Mayor's
appointment.
Mayor Lynch recommended William Harris be appointed as a member
to the Neighborhoods Task Team.
Dr. Alperin moved for the appointment of William Harris,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.No Appointment of an Alternate to the Board of Adjustment. The
Commission is to consider the appointment of an alternate member to the
Board of Adjustment to a one year term. This is a Seat 2 appointment.
Dr. Alperin moved to appoint Milford Ross, seconded by Mr.
Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.0. Ordinance No° 26-90. Ordinance No. 26-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances to provide for updated landscape regulations, is before the
City for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. (Note: Public
Hearing was held August 14, 1990; however, adoption of this ordinance
was continued to a date certain of September 11, 1990).
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The City Attorney stated the recommendation of the Planning
Director is to continue consideration of the following four ordinances
to the next Regular Meeting on September 25, 1990, at which time the
LDRs will have been adopted.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 26-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 15, "BUILDING
REGULATIONS", BY REPEALING CHAPTER 159, "LANDSCAPING"
IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 159,
"LANDSCAPING", BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.01,
"OBJECTIVE; SCOPE", TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, FOR THE PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE
MINIMUM STANDARDS; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.02,
"DEFINITIONS", TO PROVIDE FOR PERTINENT DEFINITIONS;
BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.03, "APPLICABILITY", TO
PROVIDE THAT THE LANDSCAPING CODE WILL APPLY TO NEW
DEVELOPMENT, EXPANDED DEVELOPMENT BEYOND ORIGINAL
FOOTPRINT AND TO EXISTING NONRESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES;
BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.15, "APPLICATION/-
PROCESS'', TO PROVIDE FOR SUBMITTALS OF LANDSCAPE PLANS
AND CONTENTS OF LANDSCAPING PLANS; BY ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 159.25, "SITE DESIGN STANDARDS", TO PROVIDE
FOR WATER CONSERVATION, MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIRE-
MENTS, PRESERVATION OF EXISTING PLANT COMMUNITIES,
NATIVE SPECIES, SITE SPECIFIC PLANTING MATERIALS,
PROHIBITED PLANT SPECIES, AND CONTROLLED PLANT SPE-
CIES; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.26, "LANDSCAPE
DESIGN STANDARDS", TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGN CRITERIA,
INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING, PROHIBITION OF VEHICULAR
ENCROACHMENT, QUALITY OF PLANT MATERIALS, TREE NUMBER,
SIZE AND SPACING, TO PROVIDE FOR NUMBER, SIZE AND
SPACING OF PALMS AND HEDGES, TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE PROPER PLANTING OF GRASS, GROUND COVERS, VINES
AND MULCHES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR IRRIGATION STANDARDS;
BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.35, "MINIMUM LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS", TO PROVIDE MINIMUM LANDSCAPE REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, DUPLEX
RESIDENTIAL UNITS, NEW MULTI-FAMILY, COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL UNITS AND EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY, COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL USES; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.36,
"MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR
MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LANDSCAPING
FEATURES; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.37, " SIGHT
DISTANCE FOR LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY AND POINTS OF ACCESS", TO PROVIDE FOR TECHNICAL
COMPLIANCE TO INSURE VISIBILITY; BY ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 159.45, "ENFORCEMENT", TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLI-
ANCE AND ENFORCEMENT; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION
159.46, "PENALTY", TO PROVIDE A TWENTY FIVE DOLLAR A
DAY PENALTY FOR EACH DAY A VIOLATION CONTINUES TO
EXIST; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.47, "APPEALS
AUTHORIZED; VARIANCES PROHIBITED", TO PROVIDE FOR
APPEALS TO THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL AND PROHIBITING
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VARIANCES BY ANY BOARD; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION
159.48, "ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY", TO
PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND
BONDS IF NECESSARY; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 159.49,
"MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR A
WAIVER PROCESS THROUGH THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Dr. Alperin moved to continue consideration of Ordinance No.
26-90 on Second and Final Reading to the next Regular Meeting of Septem-
ber 25th, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.P. Ordinance No. 28-90. Ordinance No. 28-90, amending the Zoning
Code to provide for the creation of an Old School Square Historic Arts
District (OSSHAD), is before the Commission for consideration on Second
and FINAL Reading. (NOTE: Public Hearing was held August 14, 1990;
however, adoption of this ordinance was continued to a date certain of
September 11, 1990).
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 28-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII, "LAND
USAGE", CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
ENACTING A NEW ZONING CLASSIFICATION, "OLD SCHOOL
SQUARE HISTORIC ARTS DISTRICT", PROVIDING FOR SECTION
173.405, "PURPOSE AND INTENT", SECTION 173.407,
"ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED", SECTION
173.408, "CONDITIONAL USES AND STRUCTURES ALLOWED",
SECTION 173.409, "REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS",
SECTION 173.410, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SECTION
173.411, "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS", AND
SECTION 173.412, "SPECIAL REGULATIONS", ALL PROVIDING
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DISTRICT BY SETTING FORTH
THE PURPOSE AND INTENT, DELINEATING PRINCIPAL USES AND
STRUCTURES PERMITTED, DELINEATING ACCESSORY USES AND
STRUCTURES PERMITTED, DELINEATING CONDITIONAL USES AND
STRUCTURES ALLOWED, SETTING FORTH THE REVIEW AND
APPROVAL PROCESS FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT,
SETTING FORTH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE DISTRICT,
AND SETTING FORTH SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS AS
WELL AS SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE OLD SCHOOL SQUARE
HISTORIC ARTS DISTRICT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION
173.016, "DISTRICTS ENUMERATED", BY ADDING "OLD SCHOOL
SQUARE HISTORIC ARTS DISTRICT" AS A ZONING CLASSIFICA-
TION WITHIN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Dr. Alperin moved to continue consideration of Ordinance No.
28-90 on Second and FINAL Reading to the next Regular Meeting of Septem-
ber 25th, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.Q. Ordinance No. 29-90. Ordinance No. 29-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by enacting new subsections "Single Purpose Specialty Retail
Sales" and "Specialty Food Stores", is before the Commission for consid-
eration on Second and FINAL Reading. (NOTE: Public Hearing was held
August 14, 1990; however, adoption of this ordinance was continued to a
date certain of September llth).
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 29-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII, "LAND
USAGE", CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", SUBHEADING "GENER-
AL PROVISIONS", SECTION 173.001, "DEFINITIONS", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY ENACTING NEW SUBSECTIONS, "SINGLE PURPOSE
SPECIALTY RETAIL SALES" AND "SPECIALTY FOOD STORE", TO
PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF THESE ADDITIONAL USES IN
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Dr. Alperin moved to continue consideration of Ordinance No.
29-90 on Second and FINAL Reading to the next Regular Meeting of Septem-
ber 25th, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - No; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote.
9.R. Ordinance No. 30-90. Ordinance No. 30-90, rezoning and placing
land presently zoned RO (Residential Office) District, in part; GC
(General Commercial) District, in part; RM-6 (Multiple Family Dwelling)
District, in part; RM-10 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District, in part;
and CBD (Central Business District), in part, in the Old School Square
Historic Arts District (OSSHAD), is before the Commission for considera-
tion on Second and FINAL Reading. (NOTE: Public Hearing was held
August 14, 1990; however, adoption of this ordinance was continued to a
date certain of September llth).
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 30-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED RO (RESIDENTIAL OFFICE) DISTRICT, IN
PART, GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, IN PART, RM-6
(MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, IN PART, RM-10
(MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, IN PART, AND CBD
(CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT), IN PART, IN THE OSSHAD
(OLD SCHOOL SQUARE HISTORIC ARTS) DISTRICT; SAID LAND
CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIX (206) PARCELS, ALL LYING
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WITHIN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID LAND BEING LOCATED IN
GENERAL BETWEEN S.W./S.E. 2ND STREET ON THE SOUTH,
LAKE IDA ROAD/N.E. 4TH STREET ON THE NORTH, S.W./N.W.
1ST AVENUE ON THE WEST, AND BY S.E./N.E. 1ST AVENUE ON
THE EAST, EXCEPT FOR THOSE LOTS WITHIN BLOCKS 74, 75
AND 76, TOWN OF DELRAY, LYING ON THE EAST SIDE OF
NORTHEAST 1ST AVENUE; AND MENDING "ZONING MAP OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983"; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Dr. Alperin moved to continue consideration of Ordinance No.
30-90 on Second and FINAL Reading to the next Regular Meeting of Septem-
ber 25th, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.S. Appointment of Members to the Interim Development Boards. The
Commission is to consider suspension of the rules to allow appointment
of members to the Interim Development Boards.
Dr. Alperin moved to suspend the rules in order to appoint
members to the Interim Development Board, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Randolph moved to appoint Jay Felner, Mark Krall, Rita
Naron, Robert Currie, Jean Beer, Lawrence Parker and Thomas Purdo as
members of the Interim Planning and Zoning Board, seconded by Dr.
Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Randolph moved to appoint Mark Marsh, Jess Sowards, William
Wilsher, Gene Fisher, Samuel M. DeOto, Debora Turner Oster and Rettig
(Rett) Talbot as members of the Interim Site Plan Review and Appearance
Board, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Randolph moved to appoint Kyle Kopytchak, Jon Levinson,
Alvaro Vera, Lorraine Kasper and Anthony Veltri as members of the
Interim Board of Adjustment, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
13.A.1. Mr. Randolph had no comments or inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
13.A.2. Mr. Andrews had no comments or inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
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13.A.3. Dr. Alperin questioned if the workshop on the one-way pairs has
been scheduled. The City Manager stated it has not.
13.A.4. Dr. Alperin commented that he visited each of the organization-
al meetings last night for the orientation of new boards and felt that
the interest and excitement of those continuing and new members was
truly rewarding. The City can look forward to good direction for the
future.
13.A.5. Dr. Alperin stated he attended the last two Neighborhoods Task
Force meetings and feels that the interesting enthusiasm the community
has for the organization is an indication of what can be realized from
the excellent concept and feels the ideas being formed will be a big
help to the Commission as well as the City.
13.A.6. Mayor Lynch stated the median that Del Aire landscaped for over
$60,000 needs to be addressed with regard to who is going to assume
responsibility and he has requested that it be placed on the agenda for
the next Regular Meeting.
13.A.7. Mayor Lynch commented that one of the complaints he received
today was related to the Fire Department and the one-stop shopping
concept for obtaining permits which does not seem to be working as
planned. The City Manager stated he will check into this when the
details are given to him.
13.A.8. Mayor Lynch expressed his thanks to the staff and all those
persons who helped make the ribbon cutting at the Courthouse a success.
13.B.1. The City Attorney stated an Interim Historic Preservation Board
was absent from the boards and he would like direction from the Commis-
sion whether they would like one to be created. Mayor Lynch advised
that will be the first item of business at the meeting next Monday
night.
13.B.2. The City Attorney stated the Police and Fire Unions have
requested the extra benefits issue be discussed and he would like
direction as to an Executive Session or the scheduling of a meeting to
discuss this. Mayor Lynch commented that he had hoped the Pension Board
would review this and submit their report to the Commission. The City
Attorney stated he feels the issue is being misinterpreted with respect
to the extra benefits, as the Commission has the power to grant those
extra benefits. The Commission concurred to schedule a meeting next
Tuesday immediately following the meeting on the LDRs.
13.C.1. The City Manager requested a response to the proposal of
consolidating Water and Sewer, Public Works and Engineering into one
department, the location and how it will fit in with the concept of
one-stop shopping for permitting purposes. The proposal is to split the
development review portion of Engineering and house three positions in
the Planning Department. The remainder would be moved to the Environ-
mental Services/Public Works compound. The Commission concurred.
Mayor Lynch questioned if the Fire Department's Code Enforce-
ment people could also be moved to the same department. The City
Manager stated he has discussed this with Chief Koen, but there are some
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drawbacks, including a space problem. He further stated the City
Attorney and the Record Storage function will be moved to the former
Public Utilities building.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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 September 11, 1990, which minutes were
formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on--~-~'~ /~ .
NOTE TO READER:
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