02-14-89 FEBRUARY 14, 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 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 14,
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
City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Ralph Phipps,
Trinity Lutheran Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4.A. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
February 19, 1989, as "Pythian Founders Day" for the Boynton-Delray
Lodge #206.
4oB. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
February 19, 1989, as "Pythian Founders Day" for the Atlantic Lodge
#217.
Harry Wilson came forward to accept the proclamations on behalf
of both lodges.
4.C. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation calling for a
first nonpartisan election to be held on Tuesday, March 14, 1989,
between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M., and designating the
precincts and polling places in the City of Delray Beach.
4.D. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation proclaiming February
19th through February 25th as "Surveyors Week".
Nick Miller, President of the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida
Society of Professional Land Surveyors, came forward to accept the
proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Ordinance No. 4-89. Ordinance No. 4-89, amending Chapter 70
"Traffic Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances prohibiting certain
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 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. 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
TRAILER PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ATLANTIC
AVENUE"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 4-89 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.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 4-89 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell if the ordinance includes the
exception for armored car vehicles, the City Attorney advised it has
exceptions only for governmental vehicles. Mayor Campbell stated when
they discussed this at the workshop meeting they decided to also include
armored car vehicles. The City Attorney advised this could be added
into the motion as it would not affect the caption. The ordinance would
be amended to read "No trucks or trailers (except such vehicles provid-
ing emergency services or performing governmental service on behalf of
the City, Palm Beach County, or the State of Florida) and further
excepting armored car vehicles .... "
Ms. Brainerd amended her motion to include the amendment, Mr.
Weatherspoon amended his 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.
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
6.1. Elizabeth Matthews, 1024 White Drive, stated she feels com-
pelled to speak with outrage about an editorial which appeared in the
Sun-Sentinel last Friday. The editorial stated that the Commission has
no understanding of ethics and they are accepting favors from a develop-
er who does business with the City. She hopes that the Mayor and City
Attorney will respond to the newspaper and explain the facts for the
public. She feels that what was done by the Commission was totally
appropriate in lobbying for the City's interest.
6.2. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, stated that seven or eight years
ago she served on a committee known as the Congress Avenue Corridor
Committee. They met for a number of sessions and discussed what they
expected would be done for landscaping on Congress Avenue. They wanted
zero-scaping which included no irrigation, no grass, trees which would
bloom seasonally and ground cover. She hopes that when the Commission
considers the awarding of contracts later on the agenda they will review
what they are doing and remember what the Committee had to say several
years ago.
6.3. Vie Hinchcliff, 1112 N.W. 4th Avenue, stated she was very
disappointed to hear that the City Manager had reversed his position on
the rating of the Police Chief. However, she is more disturbed to read
all the flack he is getting about it in the newspapers. She firmly
believes a lot of pressure was put on the City Manager to change his
position.
7. Ms. Horenburger requested that Item 47.D. be removed from the
Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the agenda, as modified, 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.
8. Ms. Horenburger moved for approval of the minutes of the
Special Meeting of January 31, 1989, and the Regular Meetings of January
10, 1989 and January 24, 1989, 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.
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FIRST READINGS
Mayor Campbell left the Commission Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon took the chair.
9. Ordinance No. 8-89 Rezoning Request - Auburn Trace. Ordinance
No. 8-89, executing City initiated rezoning on property located on the
west side of S.W. 8th Avenue, between S.W. 4th and S.W. 7th Streets,
extended westward from R-lA to RM to accommodate construction of low to
moderate income housing units, is before the Commission for considera-
tion on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held February
28th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 8-89:
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 RM (MEDIUM TO
MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR A PARCEL OF
LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH,
RANGE 43 EAST, DELRAY BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA;
SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF S.W. 8TH AVENUE,
BETWEEN S.W. 4TH STREET AND S.W. 7TH STREET, IF THESE
STREETS ARE EXTENDED WESTWARD, AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983"; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 8-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty
- Yes; Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10. Ordinance No. 9-89 Rezoning Request - Flohr. Ordinance No.
9-89, rezoning property on the east and west sides of A1A (Ocean Boule-
vard) between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway contigu-
ous to Highland Beach from RM-15 to SAD, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
February 28th.
The City Manager advised the representative has requested that
the Commission entertain a postponement of this item until the next
regular meeting.
Ms. Horenburger moved to continue this item to the February
28th regular meeting, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as followS: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes;
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
11. Ordinance No. 10-89 Rezoning - Enclave 24. Ordinance No.
10-89, executing City initiated rezoning of eight areas in Enclave 24
from R-lA to RM-6 (Yake), R-lA to R-1A-C (Lot 18, Block E, La Hacienda),
R-lA to RM-6 (Lot 4, Block C, La Hacienda), GC to RM-6 (Nitschke), R-lA
to RM-6 (Costa Del Oro), LI to GC (Lots 8 & 9, Block 1, Kenmont), R-lA
to R-1A-C (South of Bond Way), R-lA to CF (Lots B, C, D & E, Kenmont),
is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If passed,
Public Hearing will be held February 28th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 10-89:
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 RM-6 (MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED R-lA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT IN
CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING
LAND PRESENTLY ZONED R-lA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)
DISTRICT IN R-1A-C (SINGLE FAMILY/DUPLEX DWELLING)
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DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED GC
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT IN RM-6 (MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY
ZONED LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT IN GC (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY
ZONED R-lA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT IN RM-10
(MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING
LAND PRESENTLY ZONED ART (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL
TRANSITIONAL) DISTRICT IN RM-6 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)
DISTRICT; REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED GC
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, IN PART, AND R-lA (SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, IN PART, IN RM-6 (MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT; SAID LANDS LYING AND BEING IN
SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, DELRAY
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND GENERALLY LOCATED
NORTH OF N.E. 8TH STREET, BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 AND
THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEAL-
ER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Ludlow, owner of Lots 3 & 4, Block D, La Hacienda, stated
he was out of town when the January 23rd Public Hearing was held and
when he returned he found out they were considering rezoning his two
lots from General Commercial to RM-6. He has owned the property for
several years and was using the existing building as an office/warehouse
until he was robbed several times. He then decided not to occupy the
building until he was able to build a new office in which he would have
the proper security. As a small building contractor, it would cause
great hardship to have his property rezoned as he would have to relo-
cate. He is requesting that the Commission consider leaving his proper-
ty as GC.
Michael Connors, representing Mrs. Yake who has property in
this Enclave, stated he is requesting that the Commission accept staff's
recommendation to place RM-6 on her property.
David Kovacs, Planning Director, stated, with regard to Mr.
Ludlow's property, that in this part of the Enclave they have applied
the buffer theory where they have commercial properties along Federal
Highway and to the east, single family properties. Mr. Ludlow's proper-
ty was commercial in the County and when they annexed the property they
annexed it primarily to the County zoning patterns. When they went back
and looked at the Enclave in greater detail it was recommended that they
apply the buffer designation.
Discussion was had as to the rationale for deciding which lots
become residential and which are commercial.
Mayor Campbell returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time.
Ms. Horenburger stated she does not see why they should change
Mr. Ludlow's lots from commercial to residential because of some "ra-
tionale'' when some day, if someone else wants to do something with it,
they can change it back to commercial again.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that Lots 1, 2 and 3, directly north of
Mr. Ludlow's property, are zoned commercial. His lots are 3 and 4 which
means he extends one lot further east than the other three. He would
support the applicant's request and leave the property commercial.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 10-89
on First Reading, leaving Lots 3 & 4, Block D, La Hacienda as General
Commercial, seconded by Ms. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty
- No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
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Before roll call, Ms. McCarty stated she would not be able to
vote on the motion as she feels it is a residential street and they need
to look at their policy of buffering between residential and commercial.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
SECOND READING
12. 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.
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. He
advised that the Commission has already conducted their public hearing
and it has been closed. It is now before them for consideration on
Second Reading.
Mayor Campbell questioned if it is the wish of the Commission
to have the public hearing remain closed or do they want any further
public comment at this time.
Ms. Brainerd stated there are obviously people waiting to
speak; therefore, she would entertain public comment.
Mayor Campbell reopened the Public Hearing.
Jay Slavin, Rainberry Bay, stated she would urge the Commission
to not agree with the letter which Mr. Connors sent them asking that
they postpone rezoning the Dorson property. She urged that they not
hesitate in rezoning the property to POC.
Michael Connors, representing the Dorsons, stated they are
requesting that the existing Agricultural Transitional zoning remain in
place. The City's Comprehensive Plan is being revised and the Zoning
Code will be revised once the Plan is in place. They have been told
that POC, LC and GC in residential districts will all be changed and no
one really knows what POC will be within a year or what the other
districts will permit. Therefore, they are asking that the Agricultural
Transitional stay in place and once the plan is revised that can look at
what will fit on the property and what will work best for the neighbor-
hood.
The public hearing was closed.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2-89 on
Second and FINAL Reading, 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.
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Mayor Campbell declared a recess the time being 8:00 P.M. The
meeting was reconvened at 8:08 P.M.
REGULAR AGENDA
13. Conditional Use (CU 6-283). The Commission is to consider the
Conditional Use and attendant site plan for Mayfair Animal Hospital for
a veterinarian use located on the east side of S.E. 6th Avenue, between
S.E. 5th Street and S.E. 6th Street. The Planning and Zoning Board
suggested the following conditions:
1. Floor area for the animal hospital will not be expanded beyond
that initially approved.
2. Animals may be kept in the facility for only the period which
is necessary for them to recover after surgery or other medical
procedure.
3. No boarding or outdoor exercise areas may be allowed or provid-
ed.
Mr. Kovacs advised the applicant is proposing that the north
part of the building be used for a veterinarian clinic and the south
part for real estate offices. The parking lot would be upgraded to the
City's Codes, the front of the building would be landscaped, and there
would be no storage or keeping of animals on the outside.
Dr. Jim Grubb stated they are going to go through with the
purchase of the property no matter what as they feel it is a good
investment. They would like to have the animal hospital and real estate
office and fix up the property as the City would require. However, if
they cannot occupy it they will rent it out; there are a lot of things
that can go in there as it is zoned SC. He has been at his current
address for five and one-half years and he does not believe there has
been one complaint to the City about the animal hospital.
Dr. Michael Ehrmann stated his office is adjacent to the
Mayfair Animal Hospital and he has never heard one complaint from any of
the other tenants.
Art Ellerholtz, Barrton Apartments, stated all they are asking
is that their building be protected. Adding an animal hospital in front
of the building is going to depreciate their property.
Doug Litecapp, an independent appraiser, stated that the people
at the Barrton are concerned with the marketability of their properties
and also protection. He feels that the possible uses which could be
used at the new site would be a lot more adverse to marketability than
an animal hospital would be.
Dr. John Daly, President of the Barrton Condominium Associa-
tion, stated they are opposed to the request for a conditional use which
would establish an animal clinic. They feel that to place an animal
clinic in this location is an inappropriate utilization of the land and
not in the best interests of the nearby residents. Their Board of
Directors voted unanimously to oppose the request and a petition ex-
pressing the same opposition was distributed to the residents. Their
objections are: (1) that the animal clinic could become a public nui-
sance because of noise and dissemination of objectionable odors, (2) the
animal clinic could present public health hazards because of poor
sanitation with resultant health threats to nearby humans, (3) the first
two items being true, their real estate values would suffer. Dr. Daly
stated while the main thrust of their opposition is against the condi-
tional use of this land, they are also concerned about the site plan as
appearance in this residential area is important. They would hope, and
expect, that the landscaping, building improvements, etc., would thor-
oughly meet all Codes and standards to the extent possible.
The City Manager advised that this item is for a conditional
use request only; the site plan will still have to go before the Plan-
ning and Zoning Board.
Ms. McCarty moved to deny the conditional use request for
Mayfair Animal Hospital, seconded by Ms. Horenburger.
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Mr. Weatherspoon stated that most of the concerns stated are
concerns over what might happen; however, the applicant currently has a
track record. He, personally, went there today, looked at the present
facility and found no problems. Therefore, he cannot see how they can
turn the applicant down.
Mayor Campbell stated he would like to entertain a substitute
motion to postpone this item for one week so that he can make an on-site
inspection.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved that they postpone this item until
February 28th to give Mayor Campbell a chance to check out the facil-
ities.
Ms. Brainerd stated she has a problem with this as she feels
they are looking at a 3-2 vote here and she will not be at the 21st or
28th meetings. She stated she has been to the facility more than a
dozen times and she has never heard any animals barking. She appreci-
ates the many letters they received from the Barrton; however, many of
them seem to be a little misguided in that they were concerned about
outdoor animal kennels. This is not even an issue, and, therefore, she
is ready to move forward with this tonight.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Ms. Horenburger advised that
there are no outdoor kennels at the current Mayfair Hospital, nor could
they have any. Mayor Campbell stated that this would have to be an
additional covenant placed on the land by the owner. The City Attorney
advised the covenant would be applicable to anyone who assumed the
conditional use, otherwise it would lapse.
Mr. Weatherspoon made a substitute motion to approve the
conditional use request for the Mayfair Animal Hospital, subject to the
conditions of the Planning and Zoning Board and that the site plan be
referred back to the P&Z Board for review, seconded by Ms. Brainerd.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
Horenburger - No; Ms. McCarty - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Ms. Horenburger left the Commission Chambers at this time.
Mayor Campbell stated he has received a request to move Item 20
up in the agenda.
Ms. Brainerd moved to amend the agenda to place Item 20 before
Item 14, 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.
20. Waiver of Definition of Family. The Commission is to consider
a waiver of Chapter 173, Section 173.001, Section 2 regarding definition
of family.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated, for the record, that he will not be
voting on the first two items due to a conflict of interest. Mr.
Weatherspoon left the Commission Chambers at this time.
The City Attorney advised there are six different applications,
two of which are by the same individual.
Case #1 and #2 - 23 N.W. 12th Avenue and 34 N.W. 12th Avenue.
Dorothy Weatherspoon, 33 N.W. 12th Avenue, stated she is before
the Commission to ask if they would grant a waiver for some tenants she
has in two single family dwellings. There are three people who fall
outside of the definition of a family. One of the houses has eight
bedrooms, the other has six bedrooms and there are seven people in each
house. Therefore, there is not overcrowding in either of the houses.
Ms. McCarty stated what they have here are adults who are the
extra individuals in each of the six cases and the reason they are
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living where they are is because they cannot afford to go elsewhere.
They are not talking about moving children out.
Ms. Horenburger stated that technically they are not over-
crowded because of the number of bedrooms; they are dealing with the
problem of defining lineal relationships.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels that when they discussed this,
this is exactly the kind of situation they were trying to avoid.
Ms. Brainerd moved to deny the request for Cases 1 and 2,
seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - No; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote.
Mr. Weatherspoon returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time.
Case #3 - 311 N.W. 2nd Avenue.
Lula Butler, Community Improvement Director, advised this case
involves all adults living in the household. The applicant has advised
that his brother would not be able to live financially on his own as
they all contribute their money together to meet the monthly expenses.
Ms. Brainerd moved to deny Case #3, seconded by Ms. McCarty.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
Horenburger - No; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor
Campbell - No. Said motion FAILED by a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
The City Manager stated he feels they should make it clear that
they are not intending to break up any family units and, if at all
possible, it should not occur.
Ms. Horenburger stated she could not vote for anything which
would tell someone they would have to put his brother out of his house.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he had a problem with this ordinance in
the first place because of situations like this. He feels that the
ordinance is not worth the paper it is written on if it does not have
the flexibility to help those who need it. They are fortunate that they
do not have a lot of people living in the streets and would much rather
have them live in a house which, by definition of the ordinance, is
overcrowded.
Ms. Brainerd stated she believes the ordinance does address
hardship - they just define it differently. They are searching for a
hardship like a child who cannot support itself or a handicapped indi-
vidual who has a legitimate hardship and this is what she will look for
in the ordinance. As the City Manager pointed out, there are other
agencies with responsibility for providing housing for people who do
face a financial hardship. The Commission, as she sees it, is charged
with the responsibility of maintaining the integrity of their single
family neighborhoods.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels it is the responsibility of
this Commission to be lenient and flexible in areas where they can.
Mayor Campbell stated he is somewhat disposed towards single
brothers and sisters joining in the same household and perhaps this is
an area they need to revisit. However, he would not relent with regard
to cousins or married brothers and sisters.
Upon question by Ms. Brainerd if any of these cases violate the
Code based on the number of occupants per bedroom, Ms. Butler advised to
her knowledge only the first two were not technically overcrowded based
on the number of bedrooms.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
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Mr. Weatherspoon moved to waive the ordinance for Case #3,
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.
Before roll call, the City Attorney stated his understanding of
the Commission's direction is that they have a motion on the floor to
grant a waiver of the applicability. It is to conditions which existed
as of the adoption date of the ordinance only, so that such hardship
requests could not be maintained in the future by people who came to a
premises before August, 1988. Further, it is applicable only to these
particular named individuals; if they had another brother they could not
substitute one for the other. Once these individuals personally change,
they would no longer be granted the waiver.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Case #4 - 1124 S.W. 4th Avenue.
Ms. Brainerd moved to deny Case #4, seconded by Ms.
Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
1 vote.
Case #5 - 313 N.W. 2nd Avenue.
Ms. Brainerd moved to deny Case #5, seconded by Ms. McCarty.
Ms. Horenburger made a substitute motion to approve Case #5,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. 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.
Case #6 - 621 N.E. 3rd Avenue.
Ms. Brainerd moved to deny Case #6, seconded by Ms. McCarty.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
14. Request for Delay in Construction of 1st Street Storm Drainage
Project. The Commission is to consider the Chamber of Commerce request
for a 90 day delay in construction of this project.
The City Manager advised that the cost to delay this project is
$7,204.
Gates Castle, Assistant City Engineer, stated the project has
gone from the Intracoastal up to 7th Avenue, but the contractor has run
into a delay due to an existing force main problem. He has not come
back on the job as of this date; however, he does need to come on to the
job to re-lay a sanitary sewer and put some tie-ins between the existing
storm drain and the new storm drain. They would like to get the work up
to, but not across, 6th Avenue and at that point he could clean up the
area which has already been torn up. Then, at the Commission's discre-
tion, they can suspend construction up to a maximum of 90 days. In
discussing this with the merchants involved and the Chamber of Commerce,
May 15th seems to be the acceptable date to let the contractor get back
to work.
Mr. Castle stated, if the Commission is willing to incur the
cost of a maximum of $7,204, they could put this as a suspension of work
from the point the contractor reaches 6th Avenue until May 15th.
Ms. Horenburger moved that the work be suspended from the point
the contractor reaches 6th Avenue until May 15th, seconded by Ms.
McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd -
Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
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Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mr. Castle stated the amount
given is a maximum; if they only suspend work for a 60 day period then
it would be 2/3rds of the cost.
Ms. Horenburger questioned if they have fines built in for
delay of contracts. The City Manager advised they would not receive any
in this case as it is the City's delay. However, if he does not make
the projected finishing date, a per diem charge would occur.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated if the City delays this project, he
feels the stores which are affected should be willing to offset some of
the cost.
Bill Hazzard, President-Elect of the Chamber of Commerce,
stated the City has always been concerned to make sure that activities
such as this did not take place during the season. This project was
supposed to begin in September but due to various delays is going on
now.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he does not feel the City should bear
the full brunt of this so that the merchants will possibly make more
money.
Bob Costin, Costins Flowers and Gifts, stated that he has owned
his business for 34 years and during those years he has been flooded out
five times. It has cost him many thousands of dollars in repairs to his
premises. He feels that himself and the other tenants in the building
have therefore shared the costs. There are two major holidays coming
up, Easter and Mother's Day, and it would be devastating if people did
not have access to the stores on 1st Street. He would implore the
Commission to take the staff recommendation and delay the project.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell left the Commission Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon took the Chair.
15. City Offer to Unisys for Computer Settlement. The Commission
is to consider a response from Unisys to City Attorney involving repay-
ment of City costs for Police computer hardware and software.
The City Attorney advised this item is on the agenda for
further direction. They wrote to Unisys, in accordance with City
Commission direction, and their guidelines were that if they had not
heard from them at all, or if they did not accept the City's offer, this
item would be on the agenda for authorization to commence whatever
proceedings were necessary. They did hear from Unisys, however, they
did not accept the offer of settlement which is outlined in the corre-
spondence. He has had further discussions with their attorney today and
he believes that they have made some headway, but they have not agreed
to settlement at the present time. The direction he is looking for is
whether or not the Commission wishes to say that the City Attorney's
Office is authorized to proceed or if they want to continue the negotia-
tions. Another option, other than authorizing the institution of the
litigation, would be for him to submit additional cost figures by the
end of this week. This would give Unisys a long weekend to look at them
and he has told them that he would recommend to the Commission that they
provide a February 27th deadline to look at the exact cost figures.
This item would then be put back on the agenda for February 28th.
Ms. Brainerd stated she feels they need to get the attention of
a major corporation. Their position should be firm to get that atten-
tion and, hopefully, give the City Attorney's Office a stronger negoti-
ating point. Ms. McCarty concurred with Ms. Brainerd.
The City Attorney advised the Commission can either postpone
their decision until February 28th or they can authorize the City
Attorney's Office to institute litigation. However, he would not file
it until March 1st. ,
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It was the consensus of the Commission to have the City Attor-
ney's Office institute the litigation.
Robert Madden, 6400 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, repre-
senting Unisys, stated the reason they rejected the proposal was because
the software house which signed a completely different contract with the
City was incorporated into their request.
Mayor Campbell returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time.
16. Approval of Warranty Deed Language - Old School Square. The
Commission is to consider a revision of the reverter clause language
contained in the Special Warranty Deed from the Palm Beach County School
Board. Approval is recommended.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby advised that Mr. Hukill from the
School Board has taken a rather firm line that any ancillary uses would
have to be not for profit. The original language was to use the prop-
erty for cultural, governmental and public purposes. When this came to
their attention, they were concerned that certain ancillary uses would
not fit into these categories. The only concession that the School
Board would make would be adding language which would permit ancillary
uses if it was not for profit. This would preclude some profit making
uses which the Commission may wish to see. The options are to either
approve the language as currently written, with or without the ancillary
not for profit phrase, or to give her office some direction or assis-
tance to help negotiate some better language.
Mayor Campbell stated it has been their intent all along to
possibly have some for profit enterprises incorporated into the design.
Perhaps they need to make a motion to reject the deed and direct staff,
with appropriate Commission assistance, to renegotiate it.
Ms. Brainerd moved to reject the deed and direct staff, with
appropriate Commission assistance, to renegotiate, 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.
Ms. Horenburger advised she will assist in renegotiating.
17. Approval of Interim or Short Term Capital Programs/Projects and
Financing Mechanisms. The Commission is to consider projects to be
included in an interim financing package.
The City Manager advised if the Commission were to stay with
the same game plan they had in August of 1988, the $3.1 million is now
$4.719 million. The financing mechanisms will be on the February 28th
agenda. They have proposals coming in from three local banks and two
bond firms.
The City Attorney advised he will also have drafted for that
agenda, if the Commission desires to go that route, a line of credit
agreement. With whom, in what amounts and how they wish to do the
payback will be added in later.
Mayor Campbell stated that a line of credit, up to a certain
amount, does not necessitate borrowing to that amount. He questioned,
if they were to do a bond, if they would be required to fix an absolute
dollar amount. The City Attorney advised they would have to fix an
absolute amount; however, they would not have to issue all the bonds.
Mayor Campbell stated that as of right now they have voted on
and approved the tennis center, the City Hall expansion and Old School
Square.
David Huddleston, Finance Director, stated they would be
requesting that the Commission authorize up to $5 million. The Commis-
sion would then authorize staff to proceed with projects and, simulta-
neously, draw upon a bond anticipation note. They would draw upon this
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and only be responsible for the interest on what they drew. At a later
date (approximately two years) they would come back and refinance it
with a bond issue.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated with the $3.1 million they depicted
that there was enough surplus from the Utility Tax to cover it. He
questioned how they plan to cover the additional potential amount.
Mr. Huddleston advised that when they were talking about $3.1
million they indicated they had the potential to go up to about $5.25 or
$5.5 million depending on the interest rates at the time of the sale.
Therefore, they have the capacity with the Utility Tax excess revenues
to make the pledge up to the $5 million they are looking at tonight.
Ms. McCarty stated at a previous meeting they discussed the
parking garage and one of the accepted revenue sources for financing was
the Utility Tax. She questioned how the garage would impact the $5.5
million.
Mr. Huddleston advised that the current Utility Tax rates and
revenue collections would not be sufficient to do a $5 million issue and
the parking garage. They would have to pledge General Non-Ad Valorem
Tax revenues.
Ms. McCarty stated it is hard for her to agree on a $5 million
amount not knowing what the impact will be on the City. She hesitates
to vote on this amount and these projects without having that informa-
tion before her. She feels that some of these projects can wait and
that they should have a public hearing on these issues.
Mayor Campbell stated they are not approving $5 million; all
that has been approved so far is the tennis center, the old School
Square and the City Hall expansion. They will have to vote on these on
a case by case basis. They are using the figure of up to $5 million in
order to allow staff to bring to them the financial analysis and infor-
mation. He would urge, in order to allow the staff to go ahead with the
preparations, that they set the general parameters.
Ms. Horenburger moved to set the parameters, get the informa-
tion, and authorize the Bond Counsel to draw up the resolution for the
Bond Anticipation Note and the language for the pending bond, seconded
by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Ms. McCarty - No; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 1 vote.
18. Approval of Capital Programs.
(a) The Commission is to consider approval of the East Atlan-
tic Avenue extension to Intracoastal Waterway, selection of an appropri-
ate tree mix, and authorize prepurchase of trees.
Mayor Campbell stated they had a workshop on this item and the
only real problem would be the total dollar amount.
The City Manager advised that staff is recommending all Royal
Palms at a cost of $828,449.
Ms. Brainerd moved to accept the staff recommendation, 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.
The City Manager advised there are some other items which need
to be added to the project budget as outlined in the February 14th memo
from John Walker.
Frank Spence, Director of Development Services, advised the
Commission has been furnished a memorandum from John Walker, the project
coordinator, outlining the additional costs. They have anticipated
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additional expenses up to $90,000 with the largest being the FEC Right-
of-Way improvements.
John Walker advised that the largest item on the list is
$50,000 for improvements to the FEC right-of-way. If they improve the
pedestrian crossing over the FEC and make a formal walkway, the railroad
requires that they have pedestrian sized gates. If the Commission
wishes to leave this out, they can still do the East Atlantic portion
but not do the work within the railroad right-of-way. Mr. Walker
advised the next item is the Design Carry-over cost. The design is
continuing on Phase II and they are using the remainder of the monies
from Phase I to pay for the design of Phase II. When they run out of
that money there is still $33,388 left to complete the design. Smaller
items to be added are Testing Services in the amount of $5,000, Water
Meters in the amount of $1,200, Permanent Easements in the amount of
$3,000 and Service Connections in the amount of $500.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that when they did the design for
Atlantic Avenue they knew that eventually they were going to have a
Phase II. He questioned why there is an additional $33,388 if they knew
what it was going to look like.
Mayor Campbell stated he would presume that one of the designs
was a rendering and the other is a specific architectural design. They
probably did renderings for the whole street in detail, but to have an
architectural design which an engineer and contractor can rely on needs
to go one step further.
Mr. Walker advised they have a schematic design for the entire
project; however, they only had a detailed design for Phase I.
Upon question by Ms. McCarty if the architect is paid a flat
fee or a percentage, Mr. Walker advised there are several parts to the
contract. He does have a flat fee, plus some of the services are not to
exceed costs, some are flat fee and there are also reimbursables.
Ms. McCarty stated she believes the proposal involves moving
sidewalks. She questioned why they cannot just replace the ones they
have with the pavers instead of relocating them. She feels they may
incur quite a savings by doing this.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, the City Manager stated he
would anticipate they could be in the ground by May or June.
Ms. Horenburger left the Commission Chambers at this time.
(b) The Commission is to consider the acquisition of property
at Lake Ida and Roosevelt.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated that tonight they would
like to find out if there is a consensus to go forward with the negotia-
tions and, more specifically, whether or not they are interested in
negotiating for the entire 6 acre parcel or 5 1/4 acres.
Ms. Brainerd stated she is not ready to move forward on this
item as she is not convinced that they have a present intent to use the
land for a public purpose. She would like to personally postpone this
until she sees material from the Parks and Recreation Director that the
ballfields are needed and needed in this particular location.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that if their intent was to see that
the land was developed, there is one church which is interested in
buying this parcel and this would satisfy their desire to have it
developed.
Mayor Campbell stated he would go along with the consideration
of looking at the church's use of the property.
Ms. Brainerd suggested that they have this item come back in 30
days and, perhaps by then, if the church has an interest they will have
done something. Also, within that 30 days Mr. Weldon could put together
some background material.
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Ms. Brainerd moved that they postpone this item for 30 days,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote.
19. Site Plan Approval - Pier 1 Imports. The Commission is to
consider approval of a site plan for construction of a 10,000 square
foot Pier 1 Shop located on the east side of Federal Highway, between
Dumar Plaza and South Delray Shopping Center. The Planning and Zoning
Board recommend approval, subject to the following stipulations:
1. Prior to the issuance of building permits,a preliminary plat
shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Board and a
determination made that there are no outstanding items which
affect the ability of the project to receive services or which
will require redesign.
2. That verification from FP&L and Southern Bell be provided along
with the plat submittal addressing the adequacy of the existing
three foot utility easement.
3. It is the responsibility of this development to construct the
access connection within the South Delray Shopping Center if an
easement is granted prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. That specific approval be obtained from the Building Department
for the proposed business sign along U.S. Highway No. 1 (Feder-
al Highway).
5. That the site plan be revised addressing items 1, 2 and 3 noted
under the technical review section of this report.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the site plan for Pier 1 Imports,
subject to the stipulations, seconded by Ms. McCarty. 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.
21. Delray Affair. The Commission is to consider approval of a
special events permit; partial waiver of charges for City services
(overtime) and waiver of hold harmless provisions of permit.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the special events permit, the
partial waiver of charges for City services and the waiver of the hold
harmless provisions of permit, with the sharing of costs with the
Chamber of Commerce, 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.
22. Request for Funds - Atlantic Hiqh School Project Graduation.
The Commission is to consider a request for $3,000 to support Atlantic
High School's "alcohol free" graduation activities.
The City Manager advised there was some confusion when they
discussed this several weeks ago and, in fact, they had budgeted no
money for this item. There is money available in the account; however,
is it not allocated specifically for this.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that Project Graduation does not take
place until June or July. They have asked other cities and people to
contribute to this; therefore, it may be possible that they will not
need the entire $3,000.
The City Manager advised they could encumber $3,000 from the
account but not expend it until the School came back for it.
Ray Gerner, Finance and Fund Raiser Director for Project
Graduation, stated he understands Mr. Weatherspoon's comments; however,
they have commitments they have to make as far as getting the boat and
putting down deposits.
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The City Manager advised that the Police Chief has just in-
formed him that they could fund this from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund. Therefore, when it is needed the money could be taken from this
funding source.
Following discussion, the City Manager suggested that the
Commission appropriate up to $3,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund
and this will allow them to expend it.
Ms. Horenburger moved to appropriate up to $3,000 from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund for Project Graduation, 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.
Ms. McCarty left the Commission Chambers at this time.
23. Appeal of Permit Review Committee Decision Re: Landlord Permit.
The Commission is to consider setting a hearing date to hear Mr. Sadaqat
Jaweed's appeal of Committee's denial.
The City Manager advised they are recommending they set the
hearing for February 28th.
Ms. Horenburger moved to set the hearing date for February
28th, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
24. Direction from Commission Re: Finance Advisor Services.
Mayor Campbell stated it is his understanding that an RFP has
gone out for Finance Advisor Services and, subsequent to that, the
Commission received a letter indicating that their current Financial
Advisor, Mr. Start Ross of Dean Witter Reynolds, has not yet retired. If
they do not do essentially anything, other than cancel the current RFP,
it would not change anything as they do not have a formal on-going
contract with Mr. Ross. If a bond were to come up then they could
either revisit the RFP or look at the Financial Advisor situation.
The City Manager stated he would recommend that the Commission
change Finance Advisors, allow staff to solicit RFP's and let them see
what is available in the marketplace.
Ms. Horenburger stated that Mr. Ross's association with the
City is long-standing. He is near retirement and she feels, out of
courtesy and respect, that they should wait until then.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated it is his understanding that Dean
Witter Reynolds provide their services for bond issues only. Staff is
suggesting that in preparation for planning the capital expense compo-
nent of the Comprehensive Plan, they need some expertise in that area in
order to do a better job.
Mayor Campbell suggested that they keep the status quo for the
time being, at least until the City Manager has prepared further infor-
mation on the bond issue. Also, that they should cancel the RFP.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that Mr. Ross may not decide to retire
at the end of the year. He would like to see from staff some documenta-
tion justifying the need for a person to provide that type of service.
Ms. Horenburger added that it could also include a need for a change if
they were not getting the service they wanted.
Ms. Brainerd moved to terminate the RFP for the time being,
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.
47. Award of Bids and Contracts.
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D. The Commission is to consider award of Bid for Comprehen-
sive Beautification Plan in the amount of $599,802.87 (five landscaping
and three irrigation bids). Funding to come from Account 333-4141-572-
61.15.
1. West Atlantic Avenue (Swinton to 1-95) Landscaping -
Tuttle's Nursery - $60,949.63.
2. West Atlantic Avenue/I-95 Interchange Landscaping -
Tuttle's Nursery - $121,607.90.
3. Linton Boulevard/I-95 Interchange Landscaping - Tuttle's
Nursery - $107,193.
4. East Linton Boulevard (A1A to 1-95) Landscaping -
Tuttle's Nursery - $49,946.50.
5. South Federal Highway (Between Linton & C-15 Canal)
Landscaping - Tuttle's Nursery - $107,248.
6. East Linton Boulevard Irrigation - R&D Irrigation, Inc. -
$37,000.
7. Linton Boulevard/I-95 Interchange Irrigation - All Green
Lawn Sprinklers - $71,156.09.
8. West Atlantic Avenue/I-95 Interchange Irrigation - All
Green Lawn Sprinklers - $44,701.75.
Upon question by Nancy Davila, City Horticulturist, Ms.
Brainerd advised that the question brought up earlier was why they are
not using zero-scape and why are they sprinkling and using conventional
plantings.
Ms. Davila advised they are using zero-scape - zero-scape does
not mean no irrigation, it means the proper irrigation in the proper
place, the right plants, drought tolerant plants, soil or additives and
a lot more mulch. In most of the areas they employ 80-85% of the
zero-scape concepts.
Ms. Horenburger moved to approve the bid for the Comprehensive
Beautification Plan in the amount of $599,802.87, 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 C~mpbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
25. Appointment of Representative for Logic and Accuracy (L&A)
Testing of Automatic Tabulating Equipment and Canvassing Board. The
Commission is to consider the appointment of Jackie Winchester, Supervi-
sor of Elections as representative for the testing of the automatic
tabulating equipment and as an additional member of the City's Canvass-
ing Board. Approval is recommended.
26. Denial of Tameka Jones Offer to Settle a Claim. The Commission
is to consider a settlement offer in the amount of $100,000. Denial is
recommended.
27. Denial of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Serocki's Offer to Settle a Claim.
The Commission is to consider a settlement offer in the amount of
$60,000. Denial is recommended.
28. Request for Administrative Relief - Mayfair Plaza. The Commis-
sion is to consider a request for ten (10) compact auto spaces for
employee long-term parking. Approval is recommended.
29. Request for Payment - West Atlantic Avenue Renaissance Project.
The Commission is to consider approval of payment to Dr. James J.
Vardalis in the amount of $6,750 for services rendered on the West
Atlantic Avenue Renaissance Project and appropriate the same amount from
the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. Approval is recommended.
30. Amendment No. 2 Engineering Services Agreement. The Commission
is to consider an amendment to an agreement with Barker, Osha and
Anderson to provide additional services totalling $35,747.49 related to
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the City's Master Storm Drainage plan for the downtown area. Approval
is recommended.
31. Hold Harmless Agreement - Delray Mall. The Commission is to
consider approval of a Hold Harmless Agreement to use the Delray Beach
Mall as a polling place. Approval is recommended.
32. Approval of (Original) Tennis Center Lease Agreement. The
Commission is to consider approval of an agreement with the original
language proposed by Palm Beach County between the City and Palm Beach
County. Approval is recommended.
33. Acceptance of Utility Easement - Lot 425, Tropic Isle 3rd
Section. The Commission is to consider acceptance of a six foot ease-
ment for the purpose of installing storm drainage. Approval is recom-
mended.
34. Acceptance of Utility Easement - Lot 426, Tropic Isle 3rd
Section. The Commission is to consider acceptance of a six foot ease-
ment for the purpose of installing storm drainage. Approval is recom-
mended.
35. Acceptance of Utility Easement - Lot 358, Tropic Isle 3rd
Section. The CommiSsion is to consider acceptance of a six foot ease-
ment for the purpose of installing storm drainage. Approval is recom-
mended.
36. Acceptance of Utility Easement - Lift Station 101. The Commis-
sion is to consider acceptance of a 20 foot easement as stipulated in
the purchase contract with R.S.S. Properties, Inc. Approval is recom-
mended.
37. Execution of Quit Claim Deed - Forest Road Abandonment. The
Commission is to consider execution of a Quit Claim Deed to clarify and
correct the legal description contained in Resolution No. 67-88 between
the City and Sherwood Park Golf, Inc. Approval is recommended.
38. Change Order No. 2 Linton Boulevard Beautification. The
Commission is to consider a decrease in the contract of $2,340.00 for
landscape materials. Approval is recommend.
39. Change Order No. 1 Traffic Improvements - Dixie Boulevard at
North Swinton. The Commission is to consider an increase of $749.00 to
remove and replace broken sidewalk. Approval is recommended.
40. Change Order No. 1 Golf Course Renovations. The Commission is
to consider increasing the contract by $18,596.64 for the purchase of
three new irrigation pumps for renovation of the golf course pump house
with funding to come from Accounts 445-4711-572-33.39 ($15,000) and
445-4711-572-33.11 ($3,596.64). Approval is recommended.
41. Change Order No. 1 Median Curbing - Homewood Boulevard between
~owson and Linton Boulevards. The Commission is to consider approving
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $496.00 for installation of 62
lineal feet of additional curbing needed to meet field conditions.
Approval is recommended.
42. 7th Annual All-American Soap Box Derby. The Commission is to
consider approving the use of Linton Boulevard Bridge on Sunday, June
18th; Saturday, June 24th; and if necessary, Sunday, June 25th (rain
date) from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., for the soap box derby practice and
race. Approval is recommended.
43. Atlantic High School Eagle-Ettes Request. The Commission is to
consider a request for approval to pay $2,500 budgeted in the Commis-
sion's Special Events Account to offset the Eagle-ettes competition
expense. Approval is recommended.
44. Resolution No. 5-89. Resolution No. 5-89, assessing costs for
abatement action to remove an unsafe building at 12 S.E. Davis Road, is
before the Commission for consideration.
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The caption of Resolution No. 5-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON
LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING
OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS RESOLU-
TION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 5-89 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
45. Resolution No. 7-89. Resolution No. 7-89, a formal commitment
by the City of Delray Beach to finance, construct and complete a public
parking facility in downtown Delray Beach with assistance from the
Downtown Development Authority, the Community Redevelopment Agency, and
the private enterprise, is before the Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 7-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING A NEED FOR THE REVITALIZATION
OF DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE
CITY'S WILLINGNESS TO OFFSET EXPENSES NECESSARY TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE PARKING EXPENDITURES FOR CERTAIN COMMER-
CIAL RETAIL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 7-89 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
46. Expansion of DDA Boundaries. The Commission is to consider a
recommendation to expand DDA boundaries per workshop meeting February
7th. Approval is recommended.
46.A. Resolution No. 6-89. Resolution No. 6-89, ratifying Resolution
No. 47-87 expanding the Community Redevelopment Agency's area along
North Federal Highway, is before the Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 6-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 47-87, DECLARING
CERTAIN AREAS AS BLIGHTED OR SLUM AREAS AS DEFINED IN
CHAPTER 163, PART III, FLORIDA STATUTES OR AREAS IN WHICH
THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF HOUSING AFFORDABLE TO RESIDENTS OF
LOW OR MODERATE INCOME INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF; DECLARING A NEED FOR REHABILITATION
OF SUCH AREAS; AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 6-89 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
47. Award of Bids and Contracts:
A. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Awards with funding to
come from Account #118-1063-554-60.23 Community Develop-
ment Housing Rehabilitation Capital Outlay:
Darryl Cook - 126 S.W. 4th Avenue - $16,288
Henry Haywood - 302 N.W. 12th Avenue - $17,545
Preston Construction - 133 S.W. 3rd Avenue - $8,599.50
B. Award Bid for ten trucks. Amount and funding accounts
provided below.
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1. Dennis Fronrath Chevrolet:
One (1) replacement 3/4 Ton, crew cab with utility body
and lift gate - $15,896.18 from Account 001-3141-541-
60.84 (Streets Department).
One (1) replacement 3/4 Ton, crew cab with lift gate -
$14,446.18 from Account 001-3113-541-60.84 (Streets
Department).
2. Bill Wallace Ford:
Four (4) replacements and two (2) new 3/4 Ton Pick-up
with lift gate and utility body - total $80,237.94.
Account 441-5141-536-60.84 (4 vehicles, Wastewater
Collection) and 441-5123-536-60.84 (2 vehicles, Water
Distribution).
One (1) replacement 3/4 Ton Service - $17,375.69 from
Account 333-2311-522-60.84 (Fire).
One (1) replacement One Ton with Contractor dump body -
$14,584.03 from Account 001-3113-541-60.84 (Streets).
C. Award of Bid to low bidder Jones Chemical, Inc., in the
amount of $80,000 for approximately 350 tons of liquid
chlorine. Funding from Water Treatment Operation Sup-
plies account 441-5122-536-35.15.
Ms. Horenburger moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as modi-
fied, 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.
48.A.1. Mr. Weatherspoon stated that at their last Regular Meeting
there was an item with regard to awarding a bid for the annual contract
for body work. His concern was the fact that the bids were sent out to
six companies and there were no minority companies included. Subse-
quently, this week, they did receive some information which stated there
were guidelines established and some of the businesses were not eligible
to receive bids. He questioned what violations Byrd's Body Shop had
that made him ineligible.
The City Manager advised Byrd's Body Shop is operating on space
which encroaches on other than his own property. There were also fire
code violations and OSHA approval of spray booths.
Upon question by Ms. McCarty, it was determined that if they
were to waive the fire code violations as they did for Dan Burns, Byrd's
Body Shop would still not comply with the Code. Ms. McCarty stated
perhaps they need more information on this.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would be willing to move forward and
award the contract to Dan Burns; however, he would still like staff to
come back with the appropriate information.
Mr. Weatherspoon suggested that they reconsider this item on
the next Regular Agenda and have staff look into the allegations which
have been raised.
48.A.2. Ms. Horenburger stated she talked to Mr. Savage, Fleet &
Facility Management, the other day regarding Mr. Weatherspoon's comments
on this matter and asked him why they don't do this in-house. In fact,
they do have very expensive equipment in the Public Works Complex, a
spray booth and there are people in training to use it. She does not
know why they are bothering to go out for a contract at this time as
they could probably save money doing it themselves.
48.A.3. Ms. Horenburger stated there are a lot of events held in the
City where they use a tent. There are more and more activities occur-
ring and she feels it is time they look into buying their own tent.
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48.A.4. Ms. McCarty stated that apparently the Mayor gave a speech at
Tropic Bay recently and encouraged the residents to contact the Commis-
sion concerning improvements on LaMat Avenue and the surrounding area.
She would like to look into this and explore the possibility of getting
started on it. Perhaps they could workshop this and discuss getting
some sidewalks and drainage in this area.
48.A.5. Mayor Campbell stated he would like to voice his concern about
the workshop the City Manager is holding for the candidates. They have
never had this before and he would hope that he would use as much
discretion as possible.
The City Manager clarified that it will be an orientation
session so that the staff can see who the candidates are and introduce
them. He anticipates describing the organizational structure, what the
Commission/Manager plan is, what the various departments do and then
open it up for questions and answers.
48.B. There were no Non-Agenda items by the City Attorney.
48.C.1. The City Manager advised that Mr. Kovacs has a draft of the
Comprehensive Plan which he would like to submit tonight for the Commis-
sion's review. This will be the basis for their discussions to be held
over the next few weeks.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
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