01-24-89 JANUARY 24, 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 24,
1989.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Marie Horenburger
Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - Commissioner Patricia Brainerd Commissioner Mary McCarty
Also present were - City Manager Walter O. Barry and
City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Charles Carrin,
Grace Fellowship Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mayor Campbell stated at this time the presentation of a plaque
to Representative Steve Press will be postponed due to the fact he has
not yet arrived from Hollywood, Florida.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Ordinance No. 1-89: Ordinance No. 1-89, rezoning City Hall
property from R-lA to CF 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. 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.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 1-89 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1-89
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3
to 0 vote.
6. 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 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. 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.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 2-89 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida.
Arthur Jackel, Chairman of United Property Owners, stated they
feel this parcel of land should be zoned POC as indicated by ~the resi-
dents in that neighborhood and asks that the City Commission honor their
request.
Michael Connors, representing Mrs. Dorson, stated the zoning
designation originated when this property was considered for annexation.
At that time the City proposed an agricultural transitional zoning which
Mrs. Dorson felt was not appropriate. However, at that time, it was
agreed not to contest the annexation or the rezoning. At a P&Z meeting,
neighbors in the area voiced concerns with regard to multi-family zoning
proposed by the City for the northern portion of the property. He then
presented a graph showing the parcel divided into two portions labeled A
& B. He presented copies of a report by a marketing analyst to the
Commission, indicating that 18 acres of POC will not work on this parcel
in the current market. They are now requesting that Parcel A be rezoned
POC, providing the neighbors to the west and north with a buffer from
the existing commercial property and eliminating the question of a
multi-family project. They feel Parcel B should be zoned General
Commercial, which allows for multi-family. To assure the neighboring
areas this will not happen, Mrs. Dorson is willing to place a restric-
tive covenant on all of the property to prohibit any multi-family
development. They also feel access should be only to and from Congress
Avenue, to eliminate additional traffic to the north and the west. He
requested this item be continued to the next regular Commission meeting
in order that Mrs. Dorson might have the input of all the Commissioners.
Phyllis Harko, Rainberry Bay, respectively requested the
Commission to oppose the POC zoning.
Ernie Burkhardt, Villas of Rainberry Lakes, stated the resi-
dents in his area oppose any change that would result in medium or high
density housing; therefore, they are in favor of the two zonings pro-
posed by Mr. Connors with the restrictive covenant.
Robert McCulloch, owner of property located at 2100 Lake Ida
Road on the north side of the property in question, stated he feels the
proposal by the property owner tonight will meet the needs of all the
property owners in the complex. He feels being at that location for the
past six years, along with other professional and business tenants,
indicates this would be a very viable project. He is firmly opposed to
any type of multi-family project.
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Donald Allgrove, Board member of Rainberry Lakes, stated the
families of their subdivision are in favor of the POC zoning for the
entire area.
Ben Director, Board member of Rainberry Bay, stated the resi-
dents are in favor of the POC zoning and urge the Commission to approve
the recommendation.
Mr. Connors stated, with regard to the concerns about multi-
family, he would like to reiterate that a covenant will be placed on the
property, reviewed by the City Attorney, recorded into the public
records and would be a covenant restricting any type of multi-family on
the.property running with the land.
Joe Barenhaus, Rainberry Bay, requested a specific definition
of POC and GC.
Mayor Campbell suggested that the Planning Director give a
brief description of the parameters of the Planned Office Center and
General Commercial.
Mr. Kovacs, Planning Director, read from the Zoning Code the
purposes of the POC and General Commercial Zoning Districts, in addition
to the types of Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses for each.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that, since the applicant requested the
item be continued to the next upcoming meeting he feels, if there is a
consensus, the Commission should honor the request.
Mayor Campbell clarified the fact that the applicant has
indicated that a restricted covenant will be placed on the land to
prohibit any residential development which should alleviate the concerns
of the neighboring residents. If the POC is approved tonight, there
will be no restrictive covenant. He questioned if the Commission could
delay approval for two weeks and make a condition that, prior to approv-
al, the restrictive covenant must be in hand simultaneously with the
zoning. The City Attorney advised it must be readvertised. Upon
question, the City Attorney clarified the restrictive covenant must be
signed, sealed and presented to the Commission prior to the official
vote. He also advised if the POC-GC is to be used in part, it will need
to be readvertised so the public could see the ordinance on Second
Reading showing the metes and bounds section which will be designated
for each parcel. If the POC only is to be approved with the restrictive
covenant, it can be postponed until the meeting of February 14.
Upon question by Ms. Horenburger, the City Attorney advised
that if the Commission concurs to have the POC-GC split, then it will be
necessary to redraft the ordinance and have it for Second Reading again.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels if the Commission wants to
approve the POC tonight the ability is there; however, there is an
element in the permitted use that allows six units per acre. If the
major concern is to have no residential, it is his understanding the
applicant will not allow that if the entire parcel is zoned POC. So the
Commission has a choice of a split with no residential or to approve the
POC with some possibility of RM-6.
Upon question by Ms. Horenburger, Mr. Kovacs stated the appli-
cant's request at the P&Z meeting was for the entire area to be zoned
Commercial. The P&Z Board reviewed all options and recommended POC for
the entire area. Ms. Horenburger questioned if the residential deed
restriction was discussed at the P&Z Board meeting by residents, the
Board or the Staff, to which Helen Coopersmith, Board member, replied it
was not.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels to alleviate the concerns of
all citizens and at the same time increase the possibility of both
parcels being developed, it would be better to go with the split and add
the deed restriction to both parcels. This would assure that no resi-
dential would be allowed on either parcel.
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Mayor Campbell questioned when arguments were made at P&Z
level, if it was clearly understood that POC does allow residential use.
Mrs. Coopersmith assured him that it was.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to direct staff to move forward with an
ordinance and advertising to split the parcel with the deed restriction
on both A and B, restricting any housing and with Parcel B being zoned
GC and Parcel A being zoned POC. The motion died for lack of a second.
Ms. Horenburger moved to postpone consideration of Ordinance
No. 2-89 to the February 14 meeting, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3
to 0 vote.
The City Attorney advised this will be agendaed only for
Commission consideration, and there will be no further Public Hearing on
this item.
Mayor Campbell suggested any person who is interested might
like to speak with one of the Commissioners and since there will be no
Public Hearing, it might be a good idea to send a delegate to that
meeting.
Mayor Campbell declared a recess the time being 7:50 P.M. The
meeting reconvened at 7:55 P.M.
7. 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 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. 3-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE III, "ADMINISTRATION", OF
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.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 3-89 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 3-89,
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3
to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Ms. Horenburger questioned where this originated. The City
Attorney stated this came from the State PERC in Tallahassee and are
merely technical corrections to be included in the Code Book. They
already exist in the Florida Statutes and the City has been complying
with them, but the State feels it is necessary to have them included in
the Code Book.
Ms. Horenburger questioned, under Section 1. (B), why this part
on retirement was excluded. The City Attorney stated it is not a
mandatory part of bargaining as it once was. Upon question if the City
has the option of keeping it in, the City Attorney replied State Stat-
utes say it is not to be. Ms. Horenburger requested clarification that
the requirement has been eliminated and the City Attorney assured her
that it has. Ms. Horenburger questioned if the City could put it in if
they so choose, to which the City Attorney replied they cannot. She
then questioned if the same applied to Section 4. (E) and the City
Attorney advised that it does. Upon question, the City Attorney clari-
fied it cannot be made any tougher than the State requires, if the City
wants to have its own Mini PERC. Since the City has a local option Mini
PERC, it is required to operate under the same conditions as the State.
What it basically says is that retirement benefits are not a mandatory
subject for collective bargaining of a union contract, i.e. whether the
City pays retirees two and one-half percent or three percent, is not a
subject that a collective bargaining agent could demand to be bargained
at the time the City negotiates the union contracts.
Ms. Horenburger stated she would like to see language in the
ordinance that the City can do that. The City Attorney stated the
language before the Commission is the language the City is being ordered
to enact by the State PERC and they have that authority. The City can
make a modification, but will be running the risk of being deemed not to
be in substantial compliance with Florida Statute 447.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned, since there seems to be some
concerns with this ordinance, could the Commission request the State to
modify the existing language. Mayor Campbell stated the ordinance will
either fail tonight or there will be an alternate motion to postpone it.
The City Attorney advised the order from PERC was to have this
returned to them by next week or not at all.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
8.1. Rosetta Rolle, 301 N.W. 3rd Avenue, thanked the Commission for
the donation to the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, which
allowed them to present more prizes to the children. She expressed the
hope that the Commission would consider including this in the budget for
the coming year.
8.2. Kim Douglas Sherman, Attorney representing Trainer Roofing,
Inc., questioned the law of the City relative to issuing permits
necessary for work to be done to make the property that his client owns
qualify for a temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Sherman stated the
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City Planner is of the opinion that a site plan must be approved before
the property can be used and the City Attorney is of the opinion that
permits may be issued pending final site approval and occupancy may be
permitted under a temporary Certificate of Occupancy after the permitted
work has been completed to bring the property into the minimum require-
ments for use. He gave copies of the memo from the City Attorney to the
Commission. His request is for the Commission to concur with the City
Attorney and direct the City's Planner to comply with the correct
interpretation.
Mr. Sherman stated Trainer Roofing has been doing business in
Boca Raton for the past seven years. In May, Lot 7, Block A, Sunny
Acres Subdivision was purchased just prior to being annexed into the
City with the intention of remodeling the buildings on the property in
order to house its growing business. The first site plan was submitted
in July of 1988, all necessary permits were applied for and have been
approved. That site plan was returned and a second site plan was submit-
ted in October of 1988, with modifications requested by the City, which
was returned along with the engineering drawings with new requirements.
That was amended and has now been returned for additional consent of an
abandonment and for specific landscaping. As of now, it is his under-
standing they are being held up by the City Planner based on the opinion
they cannot be issued the permit. He feels the opinion of the City
Attorney should be upheld.
Mayor Campbell directed the City Manager to respond to the
Commission with a brief memorandum relative to the allegations and, as a
followup, if any Commissioner feels any further interpretation or relief
might be appropriate, it can be put in as a request for consensus
discussion at the next workshop meeting. The City Manager clarified
there is no difference of opinion between the administrative staff and
legal staff and this information has been related to the owner on
several occasions. He feels the response might more appropriately come
from the City Attorney. Mayor Campbell suggested if a Commissioner
wishes further information, they should contact the City Attorney.
8.3. Emidio Papa, 2765 N.E. 24th Street, Lighthouse Point, stated he
owns a ten-unit apartment building located at 211 S. Swinton Avenue in
Delray. He has been living with an unfinished roof problem for one and
one-half years with no satisfaction from the City. He questioned if his
problem comes under the designation of a code violation.
Mayor Campbell requested the City Manager to respond to the
Commission with a memorandum by next week as to whether or not the City
has any interest in the matter and can assist Mr. Papa if there is an
improper non-licensee on the job.
9. Mr. Weatherspoon requested Item No. 32.B. be removed from the
Consent Agenda and placed at the end of the Regular Agenda and Addendum
Items 19a. and 19b. be added at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the agenda as modified,
seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
FIRST READINGS
10. Ordinance No. 4-89: Ordinance No. 4-89, amending Chapter 70
"Traffic Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances prohibiting trucks or
trailers on Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Avenue on the west and
southbound U.S. Highway No. 1 (N.E./S.E. 5th Avenue) on the east, is
before the Commission on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will
be held February 14th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 4-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE VII, "TRAFFIC CODE"; BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 70, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, GENERAL PROVI-
SIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 70.02, "TRUCK AND
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TRAILER PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ATLANTIC
AVENUE"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 4-89
on First Reading, seconded by Ms. Horenburger.
Ms. Horenburger questioned if this referred to any and all
trucks and trailers on Atlantic Avenue between Swinton and U.S. 1. The
City Attorney confirmed there will be no traveling or parking of vehi-
cles as defined in the Florida Statutes. Upon question, the City
Attorney advised UPS or Federal Express trucks would not be permitted,
but will be expected to use the alleys. Upon question by Mr.
Weatherspoon relative to parades, the City Attorney advised exemptions
are allowed for those activities such as the noise ordinance, outdoor
music and trucks that can be handled on a case by case basis. The City
Manager stated the full cooperation from the merchants is expected.
Mayor Campbell stated the Brinks trucks are the only ones
allowed, as it is his understanding there is a regulation that they can
only park within sight of where they enter a building. Chief Kilgore
stated this issue has been resolved, as a space has been designated for
armored car service. Upon question, the City Attorney advised the
amendment can be added on First Reading to allow the armored car service
without going into the caption.
Mr. Weatherspoon amended his motion to include the amendment,
Ms. Horenburger amended her second. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
11. Reservation of funding for Auburn Trace Housing: The Commis-
sion is to consider approval of funding totaling $968,000 from the
unencumbered fund balance to serve as a local match ($768,000) for the
UDAG award and to pay for certain offsite capital improvements
($200,000) associated with the Auburn Trace Housing Development.
The City Manager stated this is in conjunction with the UDAG
Grant and the contract with the Auburn Trace Joint Venture group. One
of the items to be discussed is the status of the application to UDAG;
the money is to be set aside from the unencumbered fund reserve and
there is a memo from the Director of Finance recommending the source of
funding at this time.
Mayor Campbell stated it is his understanding the money is not
going to be immediately needed. Upon question by the City Manager,
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, stated the schedule of
disbursements for funding has not yet been finalized but, according to
the Grant agreement, they propose to use the majority of the money for
the actual building construction. This means it will not be immediately
needed for onsite improvements. Mayor Campbell asked for clarification
that subsequent to the allocation set aside, there will be $2,045,000
left in the unencumbered surplus balance. He also questioned if there
will be a cash flow or purchase monies coming into the City once the
contract commences. The City Manager advised that is correct it will be
over a 15 year period. Ms. Butler advised the initial cash deposit is
$65,000 but there will be additional cash from the land sales.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised there is also a cash flow
out on the purchase of the land from the Housing Authority. There will
be an annual payment of $15,000 a year on the land, which will go back
to the Housing Authority. He clarified that the unrestricted fund
balance is at 6.9% and stated this needs to be done at this time because
a firm financial commitment needs to be provided to HUD and eliminate it
from the budgetary process. Upon question by Ms. Horenburger if the
City was aware of the restriction at budget time, the City Manager
explained that initially there was a total of $750,000, which was
dropped to $500,000, then eliminated and it was decided to address it if
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or when the time came. Ms. Horenburger questioned if there has been an
increase in the balance of the unrestricted fund. The City Manager
stated it is higher than anticipated at budget time because of addi-
tional interest earnings due to the higher balance and the higher prior
year surplus. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated the $968,000 will
remain in the City coffers until drawn on.
Mayor Campbell questioned what the anticipated addition will be
to the unencumbered surplus to be added prior to the next fiscal year.
The City Manager stated the only additions would be on the unanticipated
sales of property or other unexpected windfalls and at this time there
is no projection. Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Manager
stated any interest accrued goes into miscellaneous revenue. He also
stated the monies that come in over the 15 year period will be drawn as
revenue coming into the City and can be used as a General Fund revenue
source.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised that after a motion is
entertained on this issue, Mr. Hinners would like to present a gentleman
from the National Housing Partnership. In the land sale contract
entered into with Auburn Trace Venture, there was a provision that
stated if the partnership was to be expanded or interest traded off
within the partnership, they would need to come to the Commission for
approval. They are presently negotiating with National Housing Partner-
ship to include them as a general partner.
Mayor Campbell stated when the project was first approached it
was anticipated that the land sale and the City's contribution would be
a "wash". It was only after the final proposal was approved, that the
City allowed that to be strung out over 15 years instead of that money
coming back to create a no-impact on the budgetary process. However,
after careful analysis of net return to the City, it was deemed to be a
good thing. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated it was realized that
prior to the Grant being received, there would be some cash flow impact.
At that time, a period of five to seven years was discussed as a payback
time in the amount of about $200,000 a year.
Tom Hinners, representing Auburn Trace Joint Venture, stated in
their proposal it was indicated that the National Corporation of Housing
Partnerships would probably be their property management firm. Negotia-
tions are currently underway and a representative from that office in
Washington, D.C. is here tonight to present the Commission with some
facts from his firm.
The representative gave a brief history of the organization,
its purpose and holdings. He stated that he and his representatives
will return in two or three weeks to discuss this in detail.
Ms. Horenburger moved for approval to allocate from the unen-
cumbered surplus funds, a sum of $968,000 to be utilized as the City's
matching share in offsite improvements in the Auburn Trace project with
payback funds to go into the unrestricted fund balance, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
12. Conditional Use Request (CU 6-275): The Commission is to
consider a Conditional Use and attendant site plan for Fronrath
Chevrolet for an auto related use north of S.E. 3rd Street. The P&Z
Board recommend denial for the following reasons:
1. Fails to meet the minimum depth area required by the Code
of Ordinances Sections 173.510(A) (a) & (c) and 173.510
(A) (1)(d).
2. Fails to be consistent with Visions 2000 Policy Statement
addressing auto uses between S.E. 3rd Street and N.E. 4th
Street along Federal Highway.
3. Fails to be consistent with Land Use Policy Guides with
respect to transitional zoning around the CBD.
4. Fails to be consistent with the Community Redevelopment
Plan which shows GC uses north of S.E. 3rd Street.
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The City Manager stated this was postponed from the January
10th meeting. Upon question, Mr. Kovacs advised the applicant was
notified the item was on the agenda for tonight. The applicant informed
him they were going to withdraw so he notified them to do this in
writing. To his. knowledge this has not been done, therefore he is
recommended denial.
Mayor Campbell stated after reviewing the memo, he would
caution the Commission with regard to official recognition of the
Visions 2000 policy as it has never been adopted as an official policy
statement of the City.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the Conditional Use
request for Dennis Fronrath Chevrolet, seconded by Ms. Horenburger.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - No;
Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion FAILED with a 3
to 0 vote.
13. Final Plat - Barwick Ranch Subdivision: The Commission is to
consider approval of a final plat for Barwick Ranch Subdivision, located
on the west side of Barwick Road, across from the entry to Banyan Creek
Elementary School.
The City Manager stated this item was heard last night by the
P&Z Board and certification of the final plat was recommended, subject
to compliance with the following items:
a. Subject to the installation of the water main along the
north side of Palm Ridge Blvd.
b. Subject to Engineering Plat items #1 through #17.
c. Subject to the Technical Review items #1 and #2.
d. Subject to acceptance and signoff of water, sewer,
drainage, and paving plans including permit approvals
from SFWMD, LWDD, DER, and Palm Beach County Health
Department.
Mr. Kovacs stated this project is on the acreage south of Palm
Ridge Road and consists of 28 Single Family R-1AA lots. One item that
arose last night at the P&Z Board meeting relative to the south property
line consists of an existing 20-foot easement which contains a dirt road
and services many homes. The P&Z Board requires an additional five feet
of dedication, plus that 20-foot easement to get half a street in this
area. At such time as there is further development to the west that can
access off Barwick Road, it will be necessary to acquire property for
the rights-of-way and install a street. There is no street between this
and Military Trail. If there is no further development there is no need
for the road, but if there is development, that developer must run
utilities and a street system. To complete this street system, 25 feet
will be taken off the property to the south along the property line.
The property owner of that parcel indicated at the meeting last night
that he felt that was improper and that the entire 50 feet should come
from the property to the north, because taking 25 feet from his property
will place a road underneath his window.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Kovacs stated there is a
potential for a subdivision west of this property with no public access
off Barwick Road except Palm Ridge Road.
Mr. Kovacs confirmed Mayor Campbell's question that since there
is no commitment for development at this time, this is mainly to pre-
serve the possibility that there will be another road in the future if
the need should arise.
Ms. Horenburger expressed a desire to hear from the property
owner with regard to the road location.
Ernest Simon, Attorney representing Mr. & Mrs. Brisson, owners,
questioned why the City is taking the extra feet from the present
developer if there is going to be no road. He suggested that the 20
feet that presently exists as an easement to the land to the west is not
available for development, but is instead a 20-foot road. The owner of
that property stated at the P&Z Board meeting last night it was his
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original intention to keep the road from going all the way to Military
Trail. It is simply a 20-foot easement to serve the ranchettes to the
west of Barwick Road. That 20 feet is not available to the developer.
The Brissons do not want the City to set up a master plan that will take
25 feet off their house and land to accommodate a development. He urged
the Commission to deny the plat.
Upon question by Ms. Horenburger, Mr. Kovacs stated the title
of the property is in the name of the developer of Barwick Ranch Sub-
division. She does not understand why the City wants to take five feet
from the north side and 25 feet from the south side to obtain the
right-of-way. Mr. Kovacs explained the property line runs due west. If
the City states that the total right-of-way falls north of that property
line and requires that all the property owners north of that line give
50 feet those people will object; if the City states all the property
owners south of that line give 50 feet, those owners will object. So to
resolve this, 25 feet is taken from either side.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels that since the property owners
to the south are currently living there, and the other parcel is still
to be developed, it would be more feasible to obtain the land needed
from the property owners to the north prior to development.
Mayor Campbell stated he does not feel it is the burden of this
property owner to bear the full responsibility for a road. The issue is
whether or not there may be in the future some possibility for the need
of an additional road off Barwick Road to service a large piece of
property. If there is a good plan to provide access off Barwick Road,
other than the one that currently exists, that possibility should be met
with as little impact on the tax dollars of the City as possible by
requiring an equitable 25 feet off the bottom part of this property. If
the road should be built in the future, the question arises as to where
the balance of the right-of-way will come from. If the full 50 feet is
taken from this property owner, that isn't an equitable burden consider-
ing he is not causing any of the growth for which that road is being put
in.
The City Attorney stated that not only does this present a
policy dilemma, but the limits are being pushed on free dedications.
Ms. Horenburger stated she had in mind taking the dedication of
25 feet and perhaps paying for an extra 10 feet and allowing the man on
the south to give less of his property so, in the event the road event-
ually does come, it is not directly under his window. Mayor Campbell
stated that could cost the City several hundred thousand dollars in the
value of a lost lot to this man right now, with no road, and he is not
willing to pay up front this kind of money to get an extra "maybe" road
someday.
Ms. Horenburger moved to postpone this item for consideration
on a vote to February 14 and place it on the workshop agenda for January
31, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Mayor Campbell suggested it then be put on the Consent Agenda
after the workshop.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that hopefully Staff will have some
input on options.
Mayor Campbell stated a road has not yet been agreed on.
The applicant stated they have already proposed a southern
entrance and it was rejected through the City. So they went through the
center and were asked to give an additional five feet for later use,
which they did. They put in water and sewer, sidewalks, and landscape
at a cost of nearly $100,000 all to the benefit the City.
Upon question by Ms. Horenburger, the applicant stated it was
rejected by the City Planners.
Upon question by Mr. Kovacs, the applicant stated they had an
entry to the south that went along the common property line and
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Engineering rejected it; however, this was not submitted as part of the
first sketch plan.
Mayor Campbell questioned if the applicant had made the main
roadway entrance into his subdivision that could be extended, would this
have solved both problems. The applicant stated that was their initial
plan because they were going to buy the five acres next to them, but the
deal did not go through. They were afraid there, would be a major
intersection at that point which would create a conflict with the
entrance.
Mr. Kovacs stated if what he is hearing is that the applicant
is willing to put a road along the south property line of his property,
that is much in keeping with what the City would want to see.
The City Manager stated that he understands there is some
concern about getting this done before the first of February. The
applicant stated they need to know by the end of the month because they
have to close on the property.
The City Manager asked if the Commission would be willing to
call a Special Meeting for this particular item for the 31st of January.
Mayor Campbell stated there may be other items to generate a workshop
meeting.
Mr. Weatherspoon made a substitute motion to postpone this to a
Special Meeting on next Tuesday, seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3
to 0 vote.
14. Withdrawn
15. Retention of Outside Counsel: The retention of Swann& Haddock
as outside consulting law firm to assist in monitoring and preparing
defense for the City in claims from Procacci Development and from Mary
Brown is before the Commission for consideration.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the retention of Swann&
Haddock as outside counsel in monitoring and preparing the defense for
possible Auburn Trace lawsuit, seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3
to 0 vote.
16. Approval of Land Use Amendment Schedule: The Commission is to
consider approval of a schedule for major and local amendments to the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan 89-1.
The City Manager stated this is a proposed schedule which
essentially cuts off any items that would be amending the current Land
Use Plan, the dates being February 3 for private and February 28 for
City-initiated amendments.
Upon question by Ms. Horenburger, Mr. Kovacs stated the only
ones currently scheduled are Marina Cay and the acreage east of the
proposed Albertson's to change the zoning from office to commercial.
Mayor Campbell questioned the time difference between the ones
that are moving now, and will continue to move, versus when the City's
plan is formally adopted. Mr. Kovacs advised that July or August will
be the effective date. Mayor Campbell noted that any special items
could suffer a delay from August until December by being included in
City-initiated amendments. The City Attorney confirmed the only paid
application is Town Center.
Ms. Horenburger stated unless there is an emergency, she cannot
understand why everything cannot go into the overall planning process.
Mayor Campbell stated if a person owns a piece of property and wants to
do a development, it hardly seems fair that the City can direct every-
thing to be placed on hold because they are too busy. He also suggested
that there may be a project that the City is eager to encourage. Mr.
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Kovacs advised that option should be kept open; the action the City
would want to take would be not to issue any amendments now. The
Comprehensive Plan is one amendment the City is allowed, along with one
other. If the City uses the other amendment that is allowed then there
is nothing until 1990.
Upon question, the City Manager stated the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment cannot be done on December 31, do Town Center, Parcel B sepa-
rately, and allow some flexibility for a third Plan Amendment. The
State is considering a State mandated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
the existing plan. Mayor Campbell stated, in 1989, some are being
processed that can be done this summer and the second phase will be in
December, so the City could theoretically have 100 this summer and 100
in December. Mr. Kovacs explained the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
being done by the City is going to take a full six months because when
it is submitted, it will be critiqued and the City will be told they
have 60 days, another hearing and then there will be another review
period. There is a longer review period on the Comprehensive Plan
because it is so big.
Mayor Campbell suggested perhaps the application process should
be extended from August to the end of September and accept none after
that. The City Manager stated the Commission does not need to take any
action on this item unless they want to do Town Center. If the Commis-
sion wants to reserve the option to do another item, then do nothing and
let Town Center become a part of the normal process.
Ms. Horenburger stated she feels the position should be taken
that there will be no Comprehensive Plan Amendment until the Commission
deems one necessary and reserve the right to do so at such time.
The City Attorney advised the Commission to state that their
policy is not to process anything independently and they should use the
other chance to get included in the Comprehensive Plan Process. In an
emergency the City would have that in reserve, as opposed to saying
there is no time now. The basic policy concept is that the City is not
going to use the other occasion, but use it as an emergency item in the
manner of an Unrestricted Fund balance for an emergency.
Ms. Horenburger moved to approve a policy not to process
anything independently, but reserve the right to use it as an emergency
item in the manner of an Unrestricted Fund balance, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
17. Comprehensive Plan Review Schedule: Approval of a schedule of
joint work sessions with the Planning & Zoning Board to review informa-
tion and documents leading up to the Comprehensive Plan is before the
Commission for consideration.
The City Manager stated this is a combination of the two
proposals offered starting on February 16. It is the only modification
that melds the two options staff had originally presented to include
input from the five task team leaders. In a discussion with Mr. Kovacs,
he suggested on February 23 that an ad hoc committee be formed, consist-
ing of the Mayor, the City Manager, the Chairman of the P&Z Board and
one of the task team members to make sure the items coming before the
Commission are worthy of being included in the draft amendment.
The schedule is as follows:
February 16:
1. Major Land Use Map changes.
2. Concurrency issues.
3. Schedule of Capital Improvements.
4. Capital Improvement financing program.
5. Major programs and activities.
February 23:
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1. Ten minute presentations by each of the six Task Team
leaders and where there was no task team leader, staff to
present major needs, activities and programs identified
in the element.
2. Round table discussion addressing the goals, objectives,
policies and other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan
elements.
March 2:
Indepth review of Land Use Map designations; goals, objectives
and policies of Land Use elements; and Land Use implementation
program.
March 9:
Indepth review of Capital Improvements element; schedule of
Capital Improvements; financing program; and the monitoring and
evaluation program.
March 16:
A review of directed changes to the draft document. A report
from the Ad Hoc Committee comprised of the Mayor, City Manager,
Chairman of the P&Z Board and one Task Force Team representa-
tive will be presented. This committee will review the draft
documents and "weed out" inappropriate policies and identify
those with insignificant policy implications. Although changes
will be directed throughout the process this will assure that
each change is cataloged and that, additionally those which
have been unresolved can be addressed.
Should additional meetings be needed beyond March 16th they can of
course be scheduled on subsequent Thursday nights.
Ms. Horenburger moved to approve the work sessions, seconded by
Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
18. Valentine's Day Dinner Dance: The Commission is to consider a
request from the Atlantic Avenue Association to conduct a Valentine's
Day Dance on February llth to celebrate the completion of the first
phase of the beautification of Atlantic Avenue and approve overtime
services provided by the City staff in the amount of $820.
Ms. Horenburger moved for approval, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned why the City needs to supplement
the expenditures.
Bill Hurd, Chairman of the Atlantic Avenue Association, stated
the purpose of the Dinner Dance is to celebrate the renewed Atlantic
Avenue and is not designed as a profit-making situation. Tickets are
being sold, with the overage being used to cover expenses. It is being
sponsored by the Atlantic Avenue Association, the Downtown Development
Association and private businesses and is open to the public.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would prefer that the Atlantic
Avenue Association come before the Commissioners after the celebration
for the balance of the expenses, rather than upfront. Mr. Hurd stated
there is no net income anticipated from this project.
Deborah Wriqht, member of the West Atlantic Property Owners
Association, stated they feel the payment of overtime services to City
employees is hypocritical. They support the nominal amount of $820, but
are waiting until West Atlantic Avenue is upgraded and their day to
dance in the street comes.
Ms. Horenburger made a substitute motion to approve the request
authorizing the street closing and staff assistance for the Atlantic
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Avenue Association Valentine Day Dinner dance and agree to reimburse
costs up to $820 for staff overtime if the event does not raise enough
funds in ticket sales to cover expenses, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
3 to 0 vote.
19. Approval of Format and Criteria for Evaluation of City Manager:
Approval of format and specific criteria to be used in evaluation of
City Manager performance is before the Commission for consideration.
Mayor Campbell stated this has been discussed at workshops and
the Commission has agreed that a basis would be the report done by the
City of West Palm Beach.
Mr. Weatherspoon expressed a concern about the weights portion
and questioned if the City Manager has any suggestions or changes he
would like to see included.
The City Manager stated he does not disagree with the weights
portion, except for the fact that Goals and Objectives in the work
program, which he presumes is the budget, are given 5's and he is not
sure there are any that have been agreed upon. He had a question
relative to prospective or retrospective; i.e., would that instrument be
used from now forward through August, at which time it would be re-
viewed, or would the Commission anticipate using the goals and ob-
jectives that were set in April.
The City Manager also expressed the hope that there would be a
consensus evaluation from the Commission prior to the one-on-one discus-
sion opposed to five separate evaluations. Mayor Campbell expressed a
desire to have a one-on-one first. The City Manager stated it is a
Commission evaluation, not a Commissioner evaluation, so suggested on
the item "Specific Work Projects" that the Commission make their evalua-
tion and collate it into a single document that everyone can talk from.
Mayor Campbell stated it was his hope that the questions and discussions
would allow each Commissioner a one-on-one response on each item, not a
total point response. He would like to see the Commission utilize, on a
one-to-one basis, the questions, format, etc. but instead of giving a
total number of points, each item would be discussed with the City
Manager, allowing each Commissioner an opportunity to air their feelings
and then collate the general opinions.
Ms. Horenburger questioned exactly what Item No. 5, Special
Projects, referred to. She feels each Commissioner may have a certain
project to be discussed. Mayor Campbell stated he feels this should be
interpreted to indicate the manner in which the City Manager has handled
certain special projects which the Commission has chosen prior to
discussion. Mr. Weatherspoon suggested that the City Manager provide
the Commission with five projects that he feels have been special and if
the Commission concurs, those will be the projects for discussion, along
with any special project a Commissioner might want to discuss.
Mayor Campbell stated he did not see the response to the
specific job definitions as set out in the Charter and the Ordinances
and would like that added as an additional item of consideration. He
requested that everyone reread the chapter on the Ordinances and the
Charter with regard to the job description that might have been adver-
tised. He also suggested that the City Manager begin calling the
Commissioners and giving everyone a week before arranging interviews.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the format and specific
criteria, seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
32.B. Award of Bids and Contracts for Vehicle Body Work Repairs: The
Commission is to consider an award of bid or contract to Dan Burns
Oldsmobile, Inc., at $21.90 an hour and 18% off for parts with funding
to come from user departments line item for Repair and Upkeep - Automo-
tive.
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Mr. Weatherspoon questioned if any of the six bids sent includ-
ed a minority. Assistant City Manager Barcinski named the companies who
received bids and explained these were sent because they always submit a
bid while some of the others do not. Mr. Weatherspoon noted that there
is one body shop who has serviced the city vehicles and he did not
receive a bid. He suggested the City should reconsider and go back and
redo the bid.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to reject the bids and rebid the item,
seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mayor Campbell expressed the hope that the vendor would under-
stand that this is a fairness procedure.
Ms. Horenburger questioned why the City chose only one, as
opposed to a rotating procedure similar to that used for the towing
companies. The City Manager explained that it is a cost-effective
matter. Assistant City Manager Barcinski stated much of the work is
under insurance and there may be a problem with rotation. The City
Manager advised it is a combination of the quality and timeliness of the
service, the ability of the company to deliver and the cost. He re-
quested this item be postponed to February 14, allowing time to review
the bid procedure, who was contacted and look specifically at the vendor
referred to. By reopening bids, it places the current low bidder at a
definite disadvantage.
Upon question by Ms. Horenburger, the City Attorney advised
that the City has stated they are willing to pay $22.00 an hour so they
could request a reply from those companies interested.
Mayor Campbell stated if a motion to reject the bid is to be
made, he suggests an addition be made requesting staff to prepare a
basis for general bidding for future work that can be spread around.
The City Attorney advised the bids must be rejected, but a bid
can be resubmitted in a reverse manner.
Mayor Campbell suggested the bid be rejected and he directed
the City Manager and staff to review the issue and make a recommendation
to the Commission. If there was an error or impropriety made with regard
to any other agency that was interested, then the bidding will be
reopened.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
19.a. Trash Receptacles: The Commission is to consider a request
from the Atlantic Avenue Association for trash receptacles to be in-
stalled east of the Intracoastal along Atlantic Avenue.
The City Manager stated this request came from Mr. Hurd and the
Pineapple Grove people on 2nd Avenue.
Mr. Hurd stated they are requesting 16 trash containers to be
purchased and maintained on Atlantic Avenue between the Intracoastal and
A1A, as there are none there now. Upon question, Mr. Hurd stated there
are proposals for four different styles, the first being the wood type
like the DDA purchased in the downtown area. The range is from $2,700
to $4,400.
Mayor Campbell suggested that since the City is receiving the
$190,000 additional grant from the State regarding the two interchange
improvements and the City is not required to use $190,000 on more trees
or beautification, the City could theoretically view that as a net
savings and allocate a set sum for the two streets with the understand-
ing there will be some leeway when the grant arrives. He recommended
authorizing the City Manager to appropriate an additional sum not to
exceed $15,000 for additional containers on 2nd Avenue, West Atlantic
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and East Atlantic Avenues to come from the Beautification Fund. The
Commission concurred.
After discussion, the Commission agreed upon option 2 of the
January 24th memo from Assistant City Manager Barcinski to the City
Manager.
Ms. Horenburger moved for approval of the appropriation not to
exceed $15,000, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
19.b. Charter Amendment: The Commission is to consider a Charter
Amendment regarding the method of selection of the City Commissioners.
Mayor Campbell stated there is a petition being circulated with
regard to a Charter Amendment. The issue presented was, that at the
point when the amendment has the required number of signatures and an
election becomes necessary even if it falls subsequent to March, it
could possibly cost the City up to $10,000 for a Special Election.
The City Attorney advised this is correct, assuming all the
requisite things have been complied with. There is a procedure in the
Charter to require the City to conduct a Special Referendum Election on
Charter changes, assuming all things go that far. Mayor Campbell stated
rather than confront that possibility, it can just be placed on the
ballot and there would be no cost effect.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated his concern is that the initial request
came from the community and not just a small interest group. Now, as he
understands it, they will have the required signatures and while they
may not make the March Election, the Charter has a provision that
enables them to require a Special Election rather than cause the addi-
tional expense. He would support placing the item on the ballot.
The City Attorney cautioned the Commission as to exactly what
will happen. If a petition successfully obtains the required number of
certified signatures, the Commission can potentially adopt the ordinance
at that point, without the Charter going to the referendum. There are
two ways a referendum would happen: 1) the Commission does not adopt
anything now, a petition is successfully obtained and the Commission has
60 days within which to decide whether the ordinance should be adopted
as proposed with no changes. 2) If the Commission states it can not be
adopted as written, then the Commission will be required to submit it to
Special Election. However, it can be adopted at that point if there are
no changes made to it as a Charter Amendment.
Upon question by Ms. Horenburger, the City Attorney advised the
Commission can change the Charter by ordinance, if the required number
of signatures are obtained. The Commission would adopt, at First
Reading, an ordinance that would put it on referendum for the March
ballot. That Ordinance, at Second Reading, would contain the ballot
question and would then go to Jackie Winchester to be put on the ballot
that will be distributed at the City Election on March 14th.
Mayor Campbell suggested that staff prepare an ordinance on the
basis of what the Commission discussed tonight and notice it for consid-
eration on First Reading at the Special Meeting on Tuesday and review it
at that time. The Commission concurred.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
20. Resolution No. 2-89: Resolution No. 2-89, assessing costs for
abating nuisances by removing junked and/or abandoned vehicles from four
parcels at various locations throughout the City, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 2-89 is as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATING NUISANCES BY REMOVING JUNKED AND/OR ABANDONED
VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING OUT
ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING SAID COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON ASSESS-
MENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION,
AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 2-89 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
21. Resolution No. 3-89 Resolution No. 3-89, assessing costs for
abatement action required on 34 parcels of property at various locations
throughout the City is before the Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 3-89 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; PROVID-
ING 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; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 3-89 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
22. Resolution No. 4-89: Resolution No. 4-89, declaring acquisi-
tiOn of Lot 21, Block 49, for use as a well and water pumping station,
authorizing employment of appraisers and authorizing filing of eminent
domain proceedings, is before the Commission for consideration. Approval
is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 4-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR USE AS
A WELL AND WATER PUMPING STATION IN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE A PUBLIC
NECESSITY; AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISERS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 4-89 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
23. Site and Development Plan - City Hall Expansion: The Commis-
sion is to consider approval of the site and development plan for the
City Hall expansion project. Approval is recommended.
24. Acceptance of Utility Easement - Portion of Tract Z, Estates
III, Hamlet: The Commission is to consider the acceptance of a 12-foot
easement from the Hamlet Residents Association, Inc. for relocating a
part of a sanitary sewer main which is maintained by the City. Approval
is recommended.
25. Acceptance of Gloria Batz offer to settle a Claim: The Commis-
sion is to consider a voluntary settlement offer in the amount of
$5,000. Approval is recommended.
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26. Delray Town Center vs City of Delray Beach: The Commission is
to consider approval of a settlement stipulation regarding Delray Town
Center. Approval is recommended.
27. Revised Rules for Board of Construction Appeals: Approval of
revised rules and regulations for the Board of Construction Appeals is
before the Commission for consideration. Approval is recommended.
28. Pollworkers: The Commission is to consider the appointment of
clerks and inspectors for the March 14, 1989 Election. A sufficient
number will be selected by the City Clerk to conduct the upcoming
election. Approval is recommended.
29. Appropriation of Fundinq and Approval of Purchase of Emergency
Equipment for unmarked Police Units: Approval to purchase additional
emergency equipment for unmarked Police units in the amount of $6,500
and appropriation of funds to come from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund,
Account Nos. 112-2171-521-60.89 and 112-2171-521-35.15, is before the
Commission for consideration. Approval is recommended.
30. Temporary. Tent - Cason Cottage: A request from the Historical
Society for a temporary tent to be erected for one day, January 28th,
for the Cason Cottage Museum's grand opening, is before the Commission
for consideration. Approval is recommended.
31. Temporary Tent - Red Carpet World Travel: The Commission is to
consider a request for a temporary tent to be erected for one day, March
15th, located at 900 East Atlantic Avenue from the hours of 4:00 P.M. to
6:00 P.M. in celebration of Red Carpet World Travel's 20th Anniversary.
Approval is recommended.
32. Award of Bids and Contracts:
A. Long Distance Carrier for City Pay Phones - U. S. Sprint
- City receives approximately $2,000 per year; 8% of
operator-assisted long distance telephone charges.
C. Four IBM PS/2 Computer Equipment and Software for Fire
Department - Not to exceed $20,000 to be appropriated
from the Utility Tax Fund to Account 333-2311-522-60.57.
D. Amendment to Keller Consulting Contract re Traffic
Element - Walter H. Keller, Jr. - $7,700 with funding to
come from Account 001-2511-515-33.15.
Ms. Horenburger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
33.A.1. Mr. Weatherspoon questioned the status of the Golf Course
options with regard to letting bids or renewing the existing contract.
The current lessee, on receipt of a letter from the City Manager, is
under the impression the Commission has decided to put the Golf Course
up for bid. He feels there should be a follow-up memo to reflect that
the Commission will be reviewing options and workshopping the item.
Mayor Campbell questioned why there is such a hurry when this
contract does not expire until December of this year. Upon question,
Assistant City Manager Barcinski advised the City is required to notify
the lessee 180 days prior to expiration. The City Manager stated this
workshop item will be postponed until after the election. Mr. Weather-
spoon requested that the City Manager inform the lessee of this in his
memo.
33.A.2. Ms. Horenburger questioned the number of contracts the City has
with Waters and Trego, along with the total cost. The City Manager
stated there are three contracts, one original and two amendments.
Assistant City Manager Barcinski stated he would call her with regard to
the total amount.
33.A.3. Mayor Campbell stated he would like to make a correction in the
Manager's Report concerning the Commissioner's offices in City Hall.
They are going to be formal offices, not working offices.
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33.B. There were no Non-Agenda items from the City Attorney.
33.C. There were no Non-Agenda items from the City Manager.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
ATTE S T:
.... MAYOR
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and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of January 24, 1989, which minutes were formally
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