01-10-89 JANUARY 10, 1989
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Doak S. Campbell in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:07 P.M., Tuesday, January 10,
1989.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Patricia Brainerd
Commissioner Marie Horenburger
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager Walter O. Barry and
Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Kurtz.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend John Hadlock,
'~hurch of the Nazarene.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Ordinance No. 150-88. Ordinance No. 150-88, amending Ordinance
No. 3-84 pertaining to Isles of Delray SAD District, extending condi-
tional use and site plan approval for 18 months, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to considera-
tion 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. 150-88:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3-84, PERTAINING
TO A 40.73 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, PRESENTLY ZONED TO THE
"SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT" (SAD) AND LOCATED NORTH OF
LAKE IDA ROAD, BETWEEN THE E-4 CANAL AND N.W. 8TH AVENUE,
SAID LAND BEING IN SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43
EAST, TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE AND
SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
REQUIREMENT OF A MODIFIED TRAFFIC STUDY; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 150-88 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The Assistant 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 the Isles of Delray, stated he
would like to reiterate an agreement he and the City Manager came to
today, subject to the approval of the Commission, to slightly modify the
language in Section 2. It would not be as to the content of the traffic
study, but to require it to be submitted simultaneously with the appli-
cation for plat approval for the project.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell as to whether there would be
any problem with adding this language at Second Reading, the Assistant
City Attorney advised he feels it is a minor enough modification that
they can do so at this time.
The public hearing was closed.
Ms. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 150-88
on Second and FINAL Reading, with the minor modification, seconded by
Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
5. Ordinance No. 162-88. Ordinance No. 162-88, designating the
Koch House, 777 North Ocean Boulevard, as an historic building, 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. 162-88:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE KOCH HOUSE LOCATED AT 777
NORTH OCEAN BOULEVARD, LOTS 21 AND 22, BLOCK D, PALM
BEACH SHORE ACRES, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 38,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS A
HISTORIC BUILDING, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 162-88 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Ms. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 162-88
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Resolution No. 1-89. Resolution No. 1-89, a resolution of
intent to purchase property known as Old School Square from the Palm
Beach County School Board for $680,822.50 with funding to come from
General Fund ($105,000), Water and Sewer ($309,322.50, and Recreation
Impact Fee ($266,500) within one year of closing, 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. 1-89:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PURCHASE FROM THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, A CERTAIN PARCEL OF
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH KNOWN AS THE DELRAY
BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF EAST ATLANTIC
AVENUE AND NORTH SWINTON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, HEREBY INCORPORATING AND ACCEPTING THE
CONDITIONS AND TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AND PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
OF APRIL 6, 1988 AS AMENDED.
(Copy of Resolution No. 1-89 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
The Assistant 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. The public hearing was closed.
Ms. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1-89,
seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
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Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Ms. Brainerd stated she would like to have a breakdown of the
three areas of funding as it was hard for her to follow why Water and
Sewer Funds were used for this.
Robert Barcinski, Assistant City Manager of Community Services,
advised the original agreement with the School Board was that the City
would pay for the utilities extension as part of the cost of the sale,
less $80,000 which the School Board would pay for, plus road improve-
ments. Ms. Horenburger advised some of that will be reimbursed as other
people tie into the line.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
6.A. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
the month of January, 1989 as "The Month of the Boy Scout in Delray
Beach".
A member of Boy Scout Troop 301 came forward to accept the
proclamation.
7.1. Jay Slavin, Rainberry Bay, stated she would like to ask the
audience to stop at the table in the lobby and read the petition regard-
ing changing the method of electing the Commissioners.
7.2. Rosetta Rolle, 301 N.W. 3rd Avenue, on behalf of the Martin
Luther King Holiday Committee, stated that in reviewing their budget
they find that they are a little short. She is requesting that the
Commission consider giving them $200 to round out their budget. She
also asked that everyone join them in their march on Monday at 3:00 P.M.
7.3. Nancy Horchak, 5377 Garfield Road, on behalf of the children at
S.D. Spady School, stated they were very thankful for the $300 which the
Commission allotted for their 5th graders to go to Washington. However,
because of their small enrollment they were not able to have any fund-
raisers to defer the cost. They know that Pine Grove School was given
$1,000 and she is here tonight in the hope that the Commission would
consider giving them the other $700 to help their children.
8. Ms. Brainerd asked that the expenditure of $200, as requested
by Ms. Rolle, be added to the end of the Regular Agenda as Item 23.A.
Mr. Weatherspoon suggested that the request from Spady School
also be added as Item 23.B.
Mayor Campbell stated a request has been received to delete
Item 17 and postpone it until January 24th. He would also like to
request that Item 32.J. be placed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Ms. Horenburger moved to approve the agenda, with emergency
Items 23.A. and 23.B. added to the Regular Agenda, Item 32.J. added to
the end of the Regular Agenda, moving Item 11 to the beginning of the
First Readings and deleting Item 17, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. Ms. Horenburger moved for approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meetings of December 13, 1988 and December 20, 1988, seconded by
Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
FIRST READINGS
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11. Ordinance No. 2-89. Ordinance No. 2-89, rezoning the Dorson
property which is the vacant land around the shopping center located at
the southwest corner of Congress Avenue and Lake Ida Road from ART and
ACT to POC, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading.
If passed Public Hearing will be held January 24th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 2-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
ART (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL) DISTRICT, IN
PART, AND ACT (AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL TRANSITIONAL)
DISTRICT, IN PART, IN POC (PLANNED OFFICE CENTER) DIS-
TRICT FOR A PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 7,
TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, DELRAY BEACH, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID LAND IS LOCATED SOUTH OF LAKE
IDA ROAD AND NORTH OF THE L-32 CANAL, BETWEEN CONGRESS
AVENUE AND DAVIS ROAD; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Michael Connors, representing the owners of the property,
stated that at the time of annexation they agreed to let it go forward
with the understanding that the City would rezone the property after
annexation. The owners were originally seeking Commercial for the
entire parcel; however, staff recommended Multi-Family on the north
portion and Commercial on the south portion. At the Planning and Zoning
Board meeting the decision was made to recommend Planned Office Center
on the entire site. After that meeting they met with the City staff and
tonight the consensus seems to be that Commercial would be most appro-
priate on the south portion and that POC would be very workable on the
north portion.
Ben Director, Rainberry Bay, stated he is representing 1,800
homeowners who are concerned and would like the Commissioners to follow
the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. They will accept
nothing other than a POC designation on the entire parcel.
Hugh Clinton, 3842 Arelia Drive North, stated he was asked by
the residents of Rainberry Bay to describe a situation which occurred to
the residents of Shadywoods last year. Adjacent to Shadywoods is a 20
acre parcel of undeveloped land and several years ago a developer came
to the residents and promised if they would help him get a zoning change
from Residential to Commercial, he would build the most beautiful
shopping center south of Palm Beach. The Commission did grant a change
for 10 acres to be Commercial and 10 acres to be POC; however, the
shopping center was never built as first described. He requested that
the Commission not place their trust in any promises of developers.
Mr. Connors stated the Dorsons do not have any development
plans at this time and they will be looking to sell the property some
time in the future. He does not want to convey any impression that
there is a particular project in mind; they are strictly looking to move
from the agricultural zoning to something more appropriate.
Helen Coopersmith, P&Z Board, stated she would like to bring to
the attention of the Commissioners that the P&Z Board voted for POC on
the entire parcel.
Sam Schwimer advised that not too far south of this area is a
commercial development which is mostly vacant. He feels they do not
need any more commercial centers which will produce nothing for the
people in the area.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that due to the fact the property will
possibly be sold to someone else, he would feel more comfortable with
the POC concept now and let whoever eventually owns the property come
forth with a plan or show them a reason why is should not be POC.
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Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Manager advised the
staff recommendation is for the entire parcel to be POC. They met with
representatives of the Dorsons and agreed that General Commercial along
Congress Avenue would not be inconsistent with the City's or the Coun-
ty's Plan.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, David Kovacs, Planning Direc-
tor, advised that under the designation which is on the Land Use Plan,
the RM-10 zoning is an allowable zoning district. Within the RM-10
zoning, you have professional offices and a series of offices allowed as
conditional uses; therefore, you are allowed to have office complexes.
Ms. Horenburger stated she is concerned that they could be
opening other residentially zoned properties to commercial office use.
Mayor Campbell stated he does not find any fault with some
commercial on Congress Avenue and would allow the current Land Use Plan
designation of Commercial and POC.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2-89 on
First Reading, with zoning of POC on the entire parcel, seconded by Ms.
Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell declared a recess the time being 7:44 P.M. The
meeting was reconvened at 7:48 P.M.
10. Ordinance No. 1-89. Ordinance No. 1-89, rezoning City Hall
property from R-lA to CF, is before the Commission for consideration on
First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held January 24th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 1-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
R-lA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT IN CF (COMMUNITY
FACILITIES) DISTRICT FOR A PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING
IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, DELRAY
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID LAND IS LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF N.W. 1ST AVENUE, BETWEEN ATLANTIC
AVENUE AND N.W. 3RD STREET; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEAL-
ER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City
Manager advised they will amend their Land Use Plan once the Community
Redevelopment Agency amends their plan; the two plans have to be consis-
tent.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
12. Ordinance No. 3-89. Ordinance No. 3-89, amending Chapter 35
"Employee Policies and Benefits" to make certain technical modifications
relating to public employee policies and organizations, is before the
Commission for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public
Hearing will be held January 24th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 3-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE III, "ADMINISTRATION", OF
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THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 35, "EMPLOYEE POLICIES AND
BENEFITS", SECTION 35.034(B), "PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RIGHTS;
ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENTATION", TO PROVIDE FOR THE
EXCLUSION OF ANY PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES OR
APPROPRIATE ORDINANCES RELATING TO RETIREMENT; BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 35.034, "PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RIGHTS; ORGANIZA-
TION AND REPRESENTATION", BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION
(E) TO ESTABLISH REPRESENTATION FOR AN EMPLOYER OR A
MEMBER OF A BARGAINING UNIT; BY AMENDING SECTION
35.036(A) (4), "EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION; REGISTRATION AND
CERTIFICATION", TO PROVIDE THAT NOTIFICATION SHALL BE
FURNISHED TO THE DIVISION OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND
TRAINING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
SECURITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 35.037(E), "COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING; APPROVAL OR REJECTION", TO PROVIDE FOR THE
EXCLUSION OF ANY PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES OR
APPROPRIATE ORDINANCES RELATING TO RETIREMENT; BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 35.039(B) (1), "RESOLUTION OF IMPASSES", TO
ENACT A NEW SUBSECTION (a) TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARTIES
MAY PROCEED DIRECTLY TO RESOLUTION OF THE IMPASSE BY THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY WHEN THE PARTIES AGREE TO WAIVE THE
APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL MASTER; BY AMENDING SECTION
35.051, "COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATION ACCORDING TO
STATE LAW", TO ENACT A NEW SUBSECTION (D) TO PROVIDE THAT
ANY HEARING OR ORAL ARGUMENT HEARD BY THE COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SHALL BE OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 35.0545, "NOT GROUNDS
FOR RECALL", TO PROVIDE THAT ANY VIOLATION OF THIS
CHAPTER SHALL NOT SUBJECT ANY PERSON TO MUNICIPAL RECALL
NOR BE CONSIDERED GROUNDS FOR MUNICIPAL RECALL; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 3-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, the
Assistant City Attorney advised that the State PERC required that they
make these revisions to become consistent with the State Statutes.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
13. Ordinance No. 5-89. Ordinance No. 5-89, amending Chapter 172
"Subdivision Code" regarding the accommodation of "flag lots" as a type
of subdivision lot, is before the Commission for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held January 24th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 5-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 17, "LAND USAGE", CHAPTER
172, "SUBDIVISION CODE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION
172.21, "BLOCK AND LOT STANDARDS", BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (C), "FLAG LOTS", TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINI-
TION OF AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR FLAG LOTS; BY
FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 172, "SUBDIVISION CODE", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 172.16, "STREETS", BY REPEALING
SUBSECTION 172.16(O) (4) IN~ ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 5-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the
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Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - No; Ms. Horenburger - No;
Ms. McCarty - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - No. Said
motion FAILED by a 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, the Assistant City Attorney
advised that this ordinance will allow a 25 foot strip to be part of the
back lot and, therefore, you would only have to have the 25 feet of
frontage on the street in order for the back lot to have the required
frontage. He does not know of any flag lots as they are not presently
permitted; if they do exist, they are nonconforming. There have been a
few applications for this type of lot and they were rejected as this
ordinance was not in place.
Ms. McCarty stated that when they first discussed this they led
the gentleman to believe that they would try and work something out.
She questioned what legal position they would be in, if any, if they
deny this ordinance tonight. The Assistant City Attorney advised
nothing is final until the Commission votes on it and his recollection
of that meeting was that they just directed staff to look at this issue.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
14. Ordinance No. 6-89. Ordinance No. 6-89, amending Chapter 173
"Zoning Code" relative to "flag lots", is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
January 24th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 6-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 17, "LAND USAGE", CHAPTER
713, "ZONING CODE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING SECTION 173.093,
"LOT DIMENSIONS AND SITE AREA", IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 173.093, "LOT DIMENSIONS AND SITE
AREA", PROVIDING FOR STANDARD LOT DIMENSIONS AND SITE
AREAS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS, PROVIDING FOR THE
REDUCTION OF THE REQUIRED FRONTAGES OF LOTS ON CURVING
STREETS AND CUL-DE-SACS, PROVIDING FOR THE DIMENSIONS,
YARD AND LOT AREAS FOR FLAG LOT SUBDIVISIONS, AND PROVID-
ING FOR ADDITIONAL ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR FLAG LOTS AND
FLAG LOT SUBDIVISIONS; BY FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 173,
"ZONING CODE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING SECTION 173.095
"SETBACK REGULATIONS", SUBSECTION (F) IN ITS ENTIRETY;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 6-89
on First Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - No; Ms. Horenburger - No; Ms.
McCarty - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion
FAILED by a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. Appointment of a Member to the Code Enforcement Board. The
Commission is to consider the appointment of a member to replace Thomas
Scott, who has resigned.
Ms. Brainerd moved that Mr. DonFrancisco, who is currently
serving as a layperson, be moved to the businessperson position, and
that Tim Onnen be appointed as a member of the Board as a layperson,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
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16. Request for Funds - Atlantic High School. The Commission is to
consider a request in the amount of $3,000 with funding to come from the
Commission's Special Event Account No. 001-1111-511-34.81
Ms. Horenburger moved for approval, seconded by Ms. Brainerd.
Ms. Brainerd stated there appears to be no one present from
Atlantic High School and she had several questions such as what the
total project budget is, how many people will attend and what percentage
of their attendance are they being asked to compensate. She would like
to go on record as stating that when members of the community have
requests for funding, she is more than open to look at them, particular-
ly for educational endeavors; however, unless someone wants to give her
a complete accounting sheet as backup so that they know what percentage
of the event they are funding, and what percentage that institution is
going to come up with on their own, she would like to see the people
present to answer any questions.
Ms. Horenburger stated last year they did discuss Boynton
Beach's contribution to this event as many of the students are from that
City. She is very supportive of a chemical-free graduation celebration;
however, she does have a concern about the percentage of their parti-
cipation in relation to Boynton Beach.
Mayor Campbell suggested that they ask for a summation of last
year's event, the number of people, what they did, who contributed and
then it can be placed on the next regular agenda.
Ms. Brainerd made a substitute motion to postpone this item,
seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
18. Conditional Use Request (CU 6-270). The Commission is to
consider a conditional use and attendant site plan for Happy Times Day
Care, located at the southwest corner of S.W. 1st Avenue and 2nd Street.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommend DENIAL based upon the following:
1. Number of similar facilities in the immediate area.
2. That the proposed use would have a negative effect upon the
stability of the residential character of the area.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the conditional use request,
seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Brainerd - No; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - No; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3
to 2 vote.
Befor~ roll call the following discussion was had:
Ms. Horenburger stated it is her understanding that neighbors
in this area are supportive of this use. She stated there are a lot of
people either looking for day care or keeping their youngsters at home;
therefore, they need all the day care help they can.
Ms. Brainerd stated they all agree that there is a need for
subsidized and affordable day care; however, she does not know if
throwing quantity at the issue is the solution. Therefore, she is not
in favor of voting for this tonight, but following the staff recommenda-
tion and seeing what the Child Care Task Force comes up with.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels day care centers enhance
neighborhoods and the stability of the area. Although there are four
centers in the area they will not impact each other. Also, he believes
most people would rather have a day care facility there than to leave it
to become either abandoned or rental property. Given those options, he
would support the day care facility providing they meet with existing
guidelines.
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Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Manager advised the
neighbors on both sides and across the street have consented to the day
care facility.
Mayor Campbell stated that although the neighbors do not have a
problem with this, he finds it totally inconsistent with a residential
neighborhood. He feels that even though the 35 children may be coming
from that neighborhood, the center is going to adversely impact the
houses around it with traffic and noise.
Ms. McCarty stated that they are getting quite a few day care
centers coming in now, and they have the Child Care Task Force who will
be meeting tomorrow. She would hope that they can get some sort of
report or have the Task Force develop a plan where there can be neigh-
borhood day care centers not just in one area.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
David Kovacs advised that Mr. Weatherspoon's motion was for the
conditional use and did not include the site plan which was not docu-
mented in the background material. Therefore, he would like to request
a separate motion to approve the site plan, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The northeast driveway proposed from S.W. 2nd Street must be a
minimum of 25 feet from the intersection of S.W. 2nd Street and
S.W. 1st Avenue. This will require all parking and driveway
configurations along S.W. 2nd Street to be adjusted (see
discussion on saving existing tree under standard #3).
2. All proposed hedging adjacent to rights-of-way (S.W. 2nd Street
and S.W. 1st Avenue) must be placed along the interior of the
required five foot perimeter landscape buffers. Hedge material
within the perimeter landscape buffers must be terminated a
minimum of three feet from all driveways to maintain proper
site distance.
3. Foundation plantings must be submitted for review by the City
Horticulturist.
4. Provide "Do Not Enter" sign at exit of drop-off drive on S.W.
1st Avenue.
5. Pursuant to Section 159.02, protective curbing is required for
all landscape adjacent to access ways.
6. Pursuant to Section 173.772 (C) (2), a sign at the head of the
handicapped space is required in addition to handicap striping
and marking.
7. An additional 5 feet of right-of-way must be dedicated for S.W.
1st Avenue.
8. Platting is required.
Ms. Horenburger moved to approve the site plan, subject to
conditions, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
19. Site Plan Approval and Office Use in an RO Zone District. The
Commission is to consider a Site Plan and office use for Christopher
O'Hare, located on the west side of North Swinton Avenue between N.W.
1st Street and N.W. 2nd Street. The Planning and Zoning Board recommend
approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. Revised plan showing location of all water and sewer utility
lines prior to the issuance of building permits.
2. A revised site/landscaping plan be submitted and approved by
the City prior to issuance of building permits, with the plan
to include appropriate concrete or timber car stops.
3. Sod or ground cover over a former parking space west of the
garage; that the Tribulus Cistoides to be planted in right-of-
way be firmly established within 90 days of planting; and that
two additional trees be placed along the south property line
unless this requirement is waived by the Commission.
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4. If a pea-rock parking surface is not allowed a revised drainage
plan and associated calculation be provided.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the site plan and office use,
subject to the conditions, seconded by Ms. McCarty.
Christopher O'Hare, applicant, stated he would like the Commis-
sion to consider waiving the conditions.
The City Manager advised that staff is recommending that Mr.
O'Hare's request for a waiver of the pea-rock parking surface be al-
lowed. They will advertise for a waiver of the ordinance for Commission
consideration.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the Assistant City Attorney
advised they do have to advertise as it involves the waiver of an
existing ordinance, rather than an appeal. Mayor Campbell stated he
understands they have to advertise under the current ordinance; however,
he questioned if they could, in the future, cut down on the time and
trouble and have the ability to waive in one hearing. The Assistant
City Attorney stated they could do that through an ordinance revision
and have the City Engineer's decision on parking surfaces appealed to
the Commission.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Kovacs stated they do not
give courtesy notices to neighbors on site plans. Mayor Campbell stated
perhaps they need to look at this issue as they have discussed this in
the past. He requested that this be placed on a workshop agenda.
Mr. O'Hare advised, with regard to the conditions, that instead
of the 6" non-mountable concrete curbs, he would like to request that
the existing 1 x 6 edging be permitted to remain; with regard to sod or
ground cover in the location of a former parking space, he would like it
to remain in gravel and, finally, with regard to the provision of two
additional trees, he has no objection to putting them in, however, he is
trying to break the precedent of the landscaped walls on the perimeter
property line so he would like the existing planting to remain as is.
Mr. Weatherspoon amended his motion to approve Mr. O'Hare's
request and direct the City to advertise for the waiver, Ms. McCarty
amended her second. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
20. Change Order No. 1 - Linton Boulevard Beautification. The
Commission is to consider a contract decrease of $7,412 necessitated by
design changes to accommodate traffic movement at Albertson's Shopping
Center, located at Military and Linton.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve Change Order No. 1, seconded
by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Ms. Horenburger left the Commission Chambers at this time.
21. Waiver of Sidewalk - St. Mary's the Virgin Church. The Commis-
sion is to consider a request by the church to waive the requirement for
construction of a sidewalk along Homewood Boulevard.
The City Manager stated that staff's position is that they
would not object to waiving this along Homewood Boulevard because at
some point they expect the sidewalk to go between Atlantic Avenue and
Linton Boulevard. Therefore, although it is not contiguous at the
moment, it will be at some point.
William Koch, representing the Church, stated if the Commission
would allow them to get along without putting the sidewalk in now, when
the City does extend it they will be more than willing to do so at that
time.
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Ms. McCarty moved to waive the requirement along Homewood
Boulevard and require the building of a sidewalk at a future time when
needed at the request of the City, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
22. Land Sales Contract between the City and Auburn Trace Joint
Venture. The Commission is to consider an agreement for sale of land
for $730,000 and other provisions to allow construction of 256 units of
low to moderate income housing.
The Assistant City Attorney advised this agreement is similar
to the previous one; however, there are some minor changes. The pur-
chase price is $730,000 with $1,000 down upon execution, $65,000 a month
from the time of closing, $25,000 a year payments for the first five
years and then a $530,000 lump sum payment after 15 years. There is a
letter in which the differences are outlined and objected to by Mr.
Hinners and the Commission was furnished a letter yesterday from the
City Attorney's Office. He advised that the main areas of objection
are: (1) The title insurance in the previous contract was to be paid by
the City. Staff has suggested that Joint Venture pay this; (2) this
contract calls for the City to give Joint Venture a Quit Claim Deed
rather than a Warranty Deed, which subjects the City to a lesser liabil-
ity if there is anything wrong with the title on the property and any
problems which might occur because of the dump which was on the proper-
ty; and (3) this contract is drafted such that Joint Venture will
indemnify and hold harmless the City in the event of any claim against
the City.
The Assistant City Attorney noted that the Commission was
furnished a memo from Lula Butler regarding their UDAG application. HUD
would like some additional information from the City and they would like
it in a hurry since they have indicated that the City will shortly be
receiving a 35 day letter indicating that they have 35 days to comply
with certain conditions in the agreement. They have until February 14th
to make whatever conditions they impose.
Tom Hinners, consultant for Auburn Trace Joint Venture, stated
the provision of the deed being a Quit Claim Deed instead of a Warranty
Deed is a concern to them. They are accepting the property as is and
understand the soil conditions; however, they feel that any seller
selling property and asking for something in exchange should warrant
title to the property. The second area that is of concern to them has
to do with the indemnification provision. This was not included in
their proposal and was not budgeted for. The third provision they would
like to see changed in the contract has to do with the setting aside of
four acres. In their proposal they have primarily one-story buildings
which take up more land and have enclosed secure yards for each unit.
Therefore, do not need additional park land for this development and do
not have four acres available. According to their site plan they call
allocate two acres for park, one acre being next to the Church on 8th
Avenue and the other area being the Catherine Strong Center Baseball
Field.
Upon question, the Assistant City Attorney stated that if they
are only willing to give the City two acres, he believes it is staff's
position that they would be better off waiving the Park and Recreation
Fees entirely and letting them keep the two acres to mix in the project.
This will give them more land to spread their development out on and
relieve the City of any maintenance responsibility.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated they do not have to have a full park,
but they could do something nice with two acres. The Assistant City
Attorney stated it has been suggested that if they wish to look at this,
the time to extract it would be at site plan approval. They could
eliminate it from the contract and they would still have the option at
site plan, depending where they position roads and buildings, to take
the land if they see a use for it.
Mayor Campbell stated, with regard to the Deed, that he would
not have any problem with a Special Warranty Deed.
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Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, the Assistant City Attorney
advised there is currently a requirement that they provide the City with
firm financial commitments by January 31st. This requirement was in
anticipation that they would be required to submit them as part of the
application. Since it looks like they are going to have to have it by
February 14th at the latest, the Commission and Mr. Hinners may want to
comment on this as to whether or not it would be possible to get those
commitments prior to the 31st. HUD staff will not even begin to look at
the application or consider it until they get firm financial commit-
ments.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Lula Butler, Director of
Community Improvement, advised HUD is continuing with their preliminary
review; however, it cannot go to the appeals panel until all the condi-
tions have been satisfied. They have indicated that the City is going
to receive the letter which would give them 35 days to satisfy all the
agreements of the previously executed grant agreement. If they do not
come up with the firm financial commitment by mid-February they will be
in severe trouble.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved that they agree to the contract between
the City and Auburn Trace Joint Venture, deleting from the agreement the
requirement for them to indemnify the City, substituting a Special
Warranty Deed instead of a Warranty Deed, and deleting the four acre
requirement, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
Ms. Horenburger returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time.
23. Old School Square Appeal for Waiver of Condition. The Commis-
sion is to consider a request by Old School Square, Inc. to waive the
following site plan conditions imposed by the Historic Preservation
Board as they relate to renovation of Old School Square property:
1. Site location for proposed "water element" (fountain).
2. Remove restrictions imposed on the type of materials and
detailed specifications for proposed covered walkway.
3. Remove requirements that Old School Square remove the existing
stucco from the 1913 Building.
4. Allow a site plan proposed parking lot to remain in place.
Frances Bourque, representing Old School Square, stated that
while this item is in the form of an appeal, they would like to point
out that if they were not faced with a time constraint they would have
been able to work out the conditions with the HPB. OSS feels that the
HPB acted in good faith; however, there were misunderstandings which
placed severe restrictions on the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Because there was apparently not enough time to call a special HPB
meeting, and in the interest of moving forward to the next specific
deadlines, OSS is requesting the Commission to overrule the HPB condi-
tions and grant their full approval of the site as previously approved
on December 20, 1988.
Ms. Bourque stated that the position of the HPB is (1) to have
the stucco removed on the 1913 building as a priority. OSS agrees that
the removal of the stucco is the more desirable position, but reserves
the right to wait and present a report from the stucco specialist when
it is completed, with estimates and comments to the HPB regarding the
costs as well as the safety of its removal. At this point, they do not
feel the stucco removal should be a priority item if the cost is deemed
prohibitive. If this proves to be the issue and at a later date, if
funds become available, the removal could be considered; (2) to remove
the water element from the site in Phase 1. If the reason to remove
this is because State funding for historical restoration should not be
used to build new elements on historical sites, then it needs to be
pointed out that no preservation dollars are being targeted for any new
construction. They simply want approval of the placement of the water
element so that they can proceed with the design and present these
elevations and material selections to the HPB for their approval; (3) to
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remove the loggia walkways from the site plan until selection of materi-
als and design elevations have been presented. This position prevents
them from proceeding with the drawings to develop the same requested
items. The architects cannot continue with the design of the loggia
walkways without being secure in their placement on the site. They have
no problem with presenting the design elements and materials to HPB for
their approval once they are complete; (4) to have OSS reevaluate the
site of the parking lot and consider revising the site plan to accommo-
date the parking elsewhere. They have reevaluated the parking lot on
numerous occasions with P&Z, Engineering, the CRA, the DDA, the Commis-
sion, staff and individual members of HPB. OSS, with their architects,
have finalized the position for the parking and have presented the best
possible working solution for this site as a whole. Location of the
parking behind the 1925 building, which has been suggested, restricts
the development of the Theatre, disrupts the safety of on-site pedestri-
an traffic and the enhancement of artistic programming on the site.
Ms. Bourque advised that OSS wishes to maintain the integrity
of this historic site while programming its adaptive reuse as an arts
and cultural center. They need to move forward at this stage to allow
adequate time for material selection and presentation of those selec-
tions to the HPB before the expiration of the architectural consultants
contract and the work which is to be completed on February 15, 1989.
Therefore, they are asking the Commission to approve the site plan
without the conditions set forth in the Certificate of Appropriateness.
This would allow them to move forward on construction documents and
enter into construction in order to be able to disperse their grant
funds before the 12/31/89 deadline.
Pat Healy, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board, advised
they approved the COA with these conditions as they had inadequate
information to make a good judgment on what was going to happen. She
did not realize the time element involved.
Ms. Horenburger stated there were some comments about material
and design and it is her understanding that that information will be
forthcoming as the architect proceeds. She questioned if they can ask
that some of this be left open ended so that the HPB can have an oppor-
tunity to review and comment on those.
The Assistant City Attorney stated he believes they can do
this; they could issue the COA and it would be a further condition that
they would have to come back before the HPB with whatever requirements.
Upon question by Ms. Horenburger regarding handicapped parking,
Ms. Bourque stated this has been addressed and there are accommodations;
however, it will not be as easy as it would be if they were designing a
new building.
Ms. Horenburger moved to approve the appeal with the condition
that the OSS will present the materials and design for the covered
walkway, when available, to the HPB, and removing the other three
conditions, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
23.A. Request for Funds - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Ms. Brainerd questioned what percentage of the total event is
the $200 they are requesting.
Rosetta Rolle stated she believes they need approximately
$1,500.
Ms. Brainerd moved to grant the request for $200 for the Martin
Luther King Jr. celebration, seconded by Ms Horenburger. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger -
Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Ms. Horenburger left the Commission Chambers at this time.
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23.B. Request for Funds - Spad¥ Elementary School.
Ms. Brainerd questioned how many students will be attending and
what percentage of the required amount of money have they been able to
raise on their own.
Nancy Horchak stated all the students who are on patrol are
given the opportunity to be able to go to Washington. Normally, they
have a fund raiser candy drive; however, this year they were unable to
do so because the 5th grade teacher who organizes it could not take it
on with the small student population.
Ms. Brainerd moved to grant $700 for the Spady safety patrol
trip, seconded by Ms. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
32.J. Bid Award Administrative (Non-Police) Vehicles as follows:
4 Subcomp Sedans Koons Ford $31,384 001-2741-524-60.84
Ford Escort 001-2221-524-60.84
3 Midsize Sedans Dodge Country 24,579 001-2911-519-60.84
Dodge Aries (State Contract) 001-5111-536-60.84
1 Large Mid Sedan Bill Wallace 10,454 001-2610-512-60.84
Ford Taurus
1 Full Size Sedan Dan Burns 15,610 001-1211-512-60.84
Olds Royale Oldsmobile 001-3101-512-60.84
1 Cargo Van, Econ. Koons Ford 11,463 001-2317-522-60.84
Ford Aerostar
1 Cargo Van 4X2 Jerry Ham Chev. 9,751 001-3131-519-60.84
Chev. CG 11005 (State Contract)
1 8 Pass Van 4X2 Dennis Fronrath 13,891 001-2315-516-60.84
Chev CG 21306
These are budgeted items and funding will come from the individual
departments receiving the vehicles.
Ms. Horenburger returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time.
Mayor Campbell stated his concern is with the cost of the large
mid size sedan and the full size sedan which were going to be used for
the City Manager and Mr. Spence. They had budgeted a $12,000 figure and
he was also concerned about the fact that they only got one domestic bid
on this. Having discussed this with him, the City Manager agreed he
would be just as content to keep his car and give new vehicles to Mr.
Spence and Mr. Barcinski. Therefore, he (Mayor Campbell) suggested that
they allow him to rebid for two mid size sedans, not to exceed $18,000.
Mr. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager of Community Services,
stated they could rebid or they have a State contract for midsize sedans
which they could add to.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve, deleting the midsize, the full
size and adding two Aries, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger -
Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell stated there was one other item he would like to
discuss and would entertain a motion to amend the agenda to discuss Item
32.F.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to amend the agenda to discuss Item
32.F., seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
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Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
32.F. Beach Wall Restoration - Ralph Osbourn, Inc. - $39,980 with
funding to come from Beach Renourishment transfer to Account 441-5163-
536-60.71.
Mayor Campbell questioned if the wall is that bad that they
could not use a cheaper cosmetic approach which might solve the problem.
Elizabeth Matthews, 1024 White Drive, stated the estimate is
very low. When they started talking about this at the time they made
their budget presentation several years ago the estimate was around
$100,000.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the funding of $39,980 for
restoration of the beach wall, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger -
Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
24. Reappointment of Five Board of Construction Appeals Members.
The Commission is to consider the reappointment of the following members
of the Board who are eligible and have requested reappointment to terms
ending January 8, 1991:
H. Deane Ellis
William Koch, III
Richard M. Oldham
Larry M. Schneider
Richard Sheremeta
25. Reappointment of Three Code Enforcement Board Members. The
Commission is to consider the reappointment of the following members of
the Board who are eligible and have requested reappointment to terms
ending January 14, 1992:
Joel Port
Charles Toth
Samuel DeOto (Alternate)
26. Denial of Steven Cox Offer to Settle a Claim. The Commission
is to consider denial of a settlement offer in the amount of $15,000.
Denial is recommended.
27. Denial of Mary Brown Offer to Settle a Claim. The Commission
is to consider denial of a settlement offer in the amount of $25,000.
Denial is recommended.
28. Denial of Jean Marc and Jeanette Florestal Offer to Settle a
Claim. The Commission is to consider denial of a settlement offer in
the amount of $20,000. Denial is recommended.
29. Acceptance of David Marcil Offer to Settle a Claim. The
Commission is to consider a settlement offer of voluntary dismissal with
each party bearing its own costs and attorney's fees. Acceptance is
recommended.
30. Acceptance of Utility Easement at 340 North Congress. The
Commission is to consider acceptance of an eight foot easement from
Douglas D. and Virginia G. Cary for a 10" gravity sewer and manhole
installed during the Congress Avenue widening project. Approval is
recommended.
31. Mutual Aid Agreement - Palm Beach County. The Commission is to
consider approval of an agreement between the City and Del-Trail Fire
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Control District for emergency service response with Palm Beach County
Fire-Rescue. Approval is recommended.
32. Award of Bids and Contracts.
A. Tropic Isle Drainage Project - Charles S. Whiteside, Inc. -
$109,300 with funding to come from Account 333-3161-541-61.11.
B. Design for Miller Park Ground Water Storage Tank and Booster
Pump - Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. - $88,000 with
funding to come from Account 441-5123-536-60.64.
C. USGS Study for Lake Worth Drainage District - $3,515 with
funding to come from Account 441-5111-536-33.11.
D. Design Proposal/Water Treatment Plant - Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan, Inc. - $15,000 with funding to come from Account
441-5162-536-60.41.
E. Installation of Golf Course Wellfield pumps, electrical work
and instrumentation and bacteriological clearance testing -
Youngquist Brothers, Inc. - $162,050 with funding to come from
Account 441-5163-536-60.71.
G. Drainage and Roadway Improvements at Black Olive and Homewood
Boulevard - Marks Paving Company - $154,897.75 with funding to
come from Account 334-3162-541-61.82.
H. 2,000 Gallon Tanker - Walker Stainless Equipment Company -
$71,313 with funds to come from 1987 Utility Tax Bond Account
333-2311-522-60.84.
I. Washer and Dryer Lease - City Marina - Five year lease between
the City and King Coin, Inc. for laundry room space.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as modified,
seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
33.A.1. Ms. Brainerd stated the Commission received a letter from
Gloria Collins on December 9th regarding an application they may make of
the County to match funding up to 50% for consensus building. The
deadline for making application for the funds is January 20th and she
questioned if they plan to make application.
The City Manager stated he will look into this.
33.A.2. Ms. Brainerd stated it has been suggested to her that they
change the time limit on the municipal parking lots in the CBD from two
to four hours. Rather than workshop this tonight, she would like to ask
for a consensus that they put this on a future workshop agenda and get
some input from the DDA.
33.A.3. Ms. Brainerd stated she would like to know if they have re-
ceived a report from their lobbyist regarding her progress with access
off Atlantic Avenue for the train depot.
The City Manager stated he cannot report that there is any
major progress being made other than it has been assigned to someone in
DOT. Ms. Brainerd stated she would hope they receive a written report
from their lobbyist as to her progress on who she contacted in Tallahas-
see. The City Manager advised he will have a report from her in time
for the Manager's report on Friday.
33.A.4. Ms. Horenburger stated she talked with a representative from
the County Engineering Office regarding Swinton Avenue and they are
going to be sending a resolution to the City of Boynton Beach. Once
they have the resolution from the City of Boynton on the four blocks at
the north end, they will come back to the Commission with a proposal to
turn it over to the City.
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Ms. McCarty stated that Mr. Church and Mr. Kovacs did a report
on Swinton Avenue; however, they did not address the possibility of
trading 10th.
33.A.5. Ms. Horenburger stated that she talked with Mr. Jesser regard-
ing the railroad access and will set up a meeting next week. He com-
mented that not only is this a State DOT issue, but also a Federal one
which is even tougher to work with.
33.A.6. Mr. Weatherspoon stated that the Commission received a letter
from Mr. Newman regarding his trying to get a permit for a driveway. He
questioned if this has been dealt with.
The City Manager advised he has not received a response from
staff as yet.
33.A.7. Mr. Weatherspoon stated they received a letter from the Palm
Beach Countywide Planning Council regarding an information system
workshop on January 20th. He will not be able to attend; however, he
hopes that someone from staff will.
33.A.8. Mr. Weatherspoon stated they were successful in moving undesir-
able people off Atlantic Avenue; however, they have now become a nui-
sance for the residents on N.W. 6th Avenue, N.W. 7th Avenue and N.W. 1st
Street. The Police Department had a program to deal with the kids and
hopefully they can revitalize that or work something out with the School
Board.
33.A.9. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he understood that if a Patrolman on
his route saw a street light out he would report it to FP&L. He has
noticed a countless number of lights out and reported one today which
had been out for two weeks. He advised that the number to call is
395-8700.
33.A.10. Mayor Campbell stated the Commission has received a copy of a
letter from Rollie Waters offering his services with regard to a proce-
dure for the performance appraisal system for the City Manager. En-
closed with the letter is a copy of something he had done for the City
of West Palm Beach. He suggested that everyone read it very carefully
to see if they would like to consider Mr. Water's proposal.
Ms. Brainerd stated she thought they had decided not to employ
anyone to do this. Mayor Campbell stated they did, he is just bringing
this up for consideration. He requested that the City Manager poll the
Commissioners and, if there is an interest in this, they can contact Mr.
Waters.
Ms. Brainerd stated that she understands that at next Tuesday
night's meeting they are going to sit down and do the format. She will
be unable to attend that meeting and questioned when it will come back
to a public forum.
Mayor Campbell stated he had anticipated that each Commissioner
would have a private conference and evaluation with the City Manager and
then it would come back for a public summation.
Ms. Brainerd stated she would like to request that it does not
come back on the 24th as she will not be able to attend that meeting
either. Mayor Campbell advised they will schedule it accordingly.
33.B. There were no Non-Agenda items by the Assistant City Attorney.
33.C.1. The City Manager introduced John Elliott who is the new Assis-
tant City Manager for Management Services.
33.C.2. The City Manager reminded the Commission that the Florida
League of Cities meeting will be held February 2nd and 3rd and he
questioned if anyone is planning on attending.
33.C.3. The City Manager advised that Mayor Campbell had asked that
they also consider the National League of Cities Legislative Conference
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in March. If any Commissioner has plans to attend they should contact
him.
33.C.4. The City Manager advised the Historic Preservation Board,
Historical Society and Old School Square are sponsoring a seminar this
weekend and the City will be indemnifying that activity. Therefore, any
liability which is incurred would be incurred by the City.
33.C.5. The City Manager stated they did not develop a Legislative
package last year; however, if they want to develop one this year they
should be thinking about items to present to the Delegation.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:33 P.M.
City Clerk
ATTEST:
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of January 10, 1989, which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Commission on ~x~ /.,~ /~.
NOTE TO READER:
If the minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated
above, then this means that these are not the official minutes of City
Commission. They will become the official minutes only after they have
been reviewed and approved which may involve some amendments, additions,
or deletions to the minutes as set forth above.
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