04-11-89 APRIL 11, 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 7:10 P.M., Tuesday, April 11, 1989.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - Commissioner Patricia Brainerd
Also present were - City Manager Walter O. Barry and
City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Robert Finch,
United Methodist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mr. Weatherspoon requested that Item Nos. 30.A. and 30.B. be
added to the end of the Regular Agenda and deemed as Emergency Items.
The City Manager requested that Item No. 38.F. be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval of the agenda, as modified,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
5. Ms. McCarty moved for approval of the minutes of the Special
Meeting of March 7, 1989 and March 21, 1989, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Andrews - Abstained; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote, with Mr. Andrews
abstaining.
6. Mayor Campbell read the following proclamations:
A. Chamber of Commerce Week - April 9 through April 15, 1989
B. Victims' Rights Week - April 9 through April 15, 1989
C. Arbor Day - April 29, 1989
7. Presentation:
A. Ernst and Whinney Presentation of Audit.
Paul Bremmer, representing Ernst and Whinney, stated if the
Commission would like to discuss the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the year ended September 30, 1988, they would be glad to
attend a workshop or an additional meeting. The City again received the
Certificate of Achievement for its Financial Report for the year ended
September 30, 1987, given by the Government Finance Office Association.
This is a recognition of the City and its Finance Department for the
highest form of financial reporting. The City has consistently received
this and should be proud of that achievement.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for acceptance of the report and filing
for future review, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Ordinance No. 16-89. Ordinance No. 16-89, adding "School No. 4
Delray Colored" as established in 1895, located on Block 28, Lot 2, N.W.
5th Avenue, to the Local Register of Historic Sites, 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. 16-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE
FIRST SCHOOL FOR BLACKS WAS OPENED IN 1895, MORE PARTIC-
ULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 28, TOWN OF DELRAY,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1,
PAGE 3, PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983" TO SHOW, IN AN OVERLAY MANNER, SAID
DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 16-89 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. 16-89
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
4 to 0 vote.
9. Ordinance No. 17-89. Ordinance No. 17-89, adding Greater Mount
Olive Missionary Baptist Church, located on Block 28, Lot 7, 40 N.W. 4th
Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Sites, 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. 17-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE
GREATER MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH WAS FOUNDED
IN 1896, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 7, BLOCK 28,
TOWN OF DELRAY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 3, PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE; AND AMENDING "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983" TO SHOW, IN AN
OVERLAY MANNER, SAID DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 17-89 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. 17-89,
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
4 to 0 vote.
10. Ordinance No. 18-89. Ordinance No. 18-89, adding St. Paul
African Methodist Episcopal Church, located on Block 27, Lot 5, 119 N.W.
5th Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Sites, is before the
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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.
Ms. McCarty left the Commission Chambers at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 18-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE
ST. PAUL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH WAS FOUNDED
IN 1897, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 5, BLOCK 27,
TOWN OF DELRAY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 3, PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE; AND AMENDING "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983" TO SHOW, IN AN
OVERLAY MANNER, SAID DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 18-89 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. 18-89,
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
11. Ordinance No. 19-89. Ordinance No. 19-89, adding The Free and
Accepted Masons of Delray Beach Lodge 275, located on Block 28, Lot 1,
85 N.W. 5th Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Sites, 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. 19-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS DELRAY BEACH LODGE 275 WAS
ORGANIZED IN 1899, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1,
BLOCK 28, TOWN OF DELRAY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 3, PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE; AND
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983" TO
SHOW, IN AN OVERLAY MANNER, SAID DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 19-89 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. 19-89
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Ms. McCarty returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
12. Ordinance No. 20-89. Ordinance No. 20-89, adding St. Matthew
Episcopal Church, located on Block 32, Lot 1, 404 S.W. 3rd Street to the
Local Register of Historic Sites, is before the Commission for
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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. 20-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE
ST. MATTHEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH WAS FOUNDED IN 1911, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 32, TOWN OF
DELRAY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 3, PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC SITE; AND AMENDING "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983" TO SHOW, IN AN
OVERLAY MANNER, SAID DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 20-89 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. 20-89
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
4 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
13.1. Helen Coopersmith, Executive Director of PROD, stated a discus-
sion of the content of the agendas for both Workshop and Regular Commis-
sion Meetings was recently discussed and there was a unanimous conclu-
sion that they were not explicit. They are requesting that the City
Manager return to the system that was used in the past, in order that
the public can be as well-informed as staff and the Commissioners who
receive backup material containing a detailed description of the items.
13.2. Murray Kalish, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Committee of
the South County Political Co-op, who monitors all the P&Z items both in
the western area from the middle of Boca to the middle of Boynton Beach,
stated there is an item coming up in the County issues on April 26th or
27th relating to a car wash/gas station/repair shop on the southwest
corner of Military Trail and Atlantic Avenue. According to the County
Comp review, this is one of the three highest accident areas in the
County as well as one of the three highest traffic areas. He feels this
is a City issue as well as a County issue, as it borders on the imagin-
ary boundary line for the City. They are requesting that the City of
Delray come out strongly against this item to help eliminate a future
hazardous situation.
13.3. Deborah Wright, representing the West Atlantic Property Owners
Association, stated they are concerned with the drug problem that has
been driven from Atlantic Avenue into the residential area. After
numerous calls for assistance to the staff, she is again requesting that
there be more visible police during the day to help rid the western
community of this problem.
13.4. Lois Kelly, speaking for the North Federal Highway Task Force,
stated they have previously requested cooperation from the City in
assisting with elimination of the Adult Book Store. They are now
requesting that a date be set for a special workshop in order to discuss
and, hopefully, resolve a problem in this County pocket.
13.5. Pat Pickett, 328 S.E. 34th Avenue, stated she, too, is con-
cerned about the situation on N. Federal Highway and echoed the request
for help from the City.
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13.6. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, requested that the Commission
initiate the process for a crosswalk at the Ingraham Avenue parking lot
across A1A to the beach.
13.7. Jay Slavin, Rainberry Bay, stated, while attending a meeting of
PROD yesterday, she requested their support for an update from the City
on a progress report relative to the utility tax to be used for the
beautification project. Their request is for a fiscal accounting of the
beautification funds collected by the City since July 1, 1986, to
include the following: 1) Total amount collected, 2) Total amount spent
to date, 3) A detailed itemization of what the funds were used for, 4)
The balance remaining in the fund, which is not yet committed, 5) The
planned use of non-committed funds, and 6) A description of planned
projects and the date of expected completion of each. They would like
this report within thirty days.
13.8. Christine Molar, resident of Boynton Beach, stated she would
like to express her support for the removal of the Adult Book Store on
North Federal Highway.
FIRST READINGS
14. Ordinance No. 22-89: Ordinance No. 22-89, establishing the
criteria for open burning permits, is before the Commission for consid-
eration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held April
25th.
Two drafts of the ordinance were submitted. The first alterna-
tive was, "providing an exception to the prohibition for air curtain
incinerators". The second alternative was, "providing an exception to
the prohibition for air curtain incinerators based upon a determination
of hardship by the City Commission".
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 22-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 9, "GENERAL REGULATIONS",
CHAPTER 96, "FIRE PREVENTION; FIRE WORKS", SECTION 96.04,
"OPEN BURNING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION E,
PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION FOR AIR CURTAIN
INCINERATORS; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. McCarty stated she is in favor of the first alternate, as
long as the guidelines recommended by the State are followed.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels open burning is a very volatile
issue and something of concern with the neighborhoods. By maintaining
some degree of control, most of the needs of each particular situation
can be addressed as concerns are expressed. Ms. McCarty commented
Alternate B specifically states that the Commission would address each
on a case by case basis and would need to find a hardship in order to
approve. Mayor Campbell advised he would agree to the deletion of the
words "determination of hardship". Mr. Weatherspoon stated he does not
feel there are many areas still remaining that warrant such a permit, so
he would support Alternate A. Mr. Andrews also expressed his support of
Alternate A.
Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 22-89
(Alternate A) on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed
with a 3 to 1 vote.
15. Ordinance No. 24-89. Ordinance No. 24-89, amending the Code of
Ordinances to provide that parking surfaces on historic sites or within
historic districts may be improved with surface material other than that
generally deemed appropriate by the City Engineer, subject to approval
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of the Historic Preservation Board, is before the Commission for approv-
al on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held April 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 24-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII , "LAND USAGE" ,
CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", "OFF-STREET PARKING", SECTION
173.772, "DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING", SUBSECTION 173.772 (B),
PARKING SURFACES AND DRAINAGE" , BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH
173.772 (B) (1) , TO PROVIDE THAT PARKING LOTS AND PARKING
SPACES FOR HISTORIC SITES OR WITHIN HISTORIC DISTRICTS
MAY BE IMPROVED WITH SURFACE MATERIAL OTHER THAN PAVE-
MENT, WHERE THERE ARE TWELVE OR LESS PARKING SPACES,
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD;
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. 24-89
on First Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
16. Ordinance No. 25-89. Ordinance No. 25-89, deleting the 1,500
foot space requirement for certain social services uses, is before the
Commission for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public
Hearing will be held April 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 25-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII, "LAND USAGE",
CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", SECTION 173.060 "ABUSED
SPOUSE RESIDENCE", SUBSECTION 173.060(C), "SPECIAL
REGULATIONS", SECTION 173.062, "ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
TREATMENT FACILITIES", AND SECTION 173.066, "FOSTER HOMES
AND GROUP HOMES", SUBSECTION 173.066(H), "SPECIAL REGULA-
TIONS'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA BY REPEALING PARAGRAPH 173.060(C) (2),
SUBSECTION 173.062(E) AND PARAGRAPH 173.066(H) (2); TO
PROVIDE FOR THE DELETION OF THE 1500' DISTANCE REQUIRE-
MENTS BETWEEN SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 25-89
on First Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Ms. McCarty questioned the reason for deleting the 1500 foot
space requirement. Mr. Kovacs stated he could find nothing in any
historic file to give an original intent. Mr. Weatherspoon commented
that, as he understood it, there was concern that there would be a
proliferation of this type of facility in a certain area. Upon question
by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Kovacs stated in a few zones some of the uses are
approved, but for most cases they are conditional. With respect to
foster homes, they are licensed only by HRS and most are allowed as
permitted uses. The drug and alcohol rehab is a conditional use.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Ms. McCarty left the Commission Chambers at this time.
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17. Ordinance No. 26-89. Ordinance No. 26-89, amending Chapter 100
"Nuisances", Section 100.08(A) to provide that any building wall visible
from public rights-of-way shall be maintained in a secure and attractive
manner, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held April 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 26-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE IX, "GENERAL REGULATIONS",
CHAPTER 100, "NUISANCES", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION
100.08(A), "EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS"; 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. 26-89
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
18. Ordinance No. 27-89. Ordinance No. 27-89, amending Chapter 165
"Unsafe Buildings", Section 165.33(C) to provide for advertisement of
hearing notices for unsafe buildings whenever certified and/or first
class mail is returned unclaimed or is undeliverable, is before the
Commission for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public
Hearing will be held April 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 27-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XIII, "GENERAL OFFENSES,
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT", CHAPTER 165, "UNSAFE
BUILDINGS", SECTION 165.33, "INVESTIGATION; NOTICE", BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION 165.33(C), TO PROVIDE FOR ADVERTISE-
MENT OF NOTICES OF HEARING FOR UNSAFE BUILDINGS, WHENEVER
CERTIFIED AND/OR FIRST CLASS MAIL IS RETURNED UNCLAIMED
OR IS UNDELIVERABLE; 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. 27-89,
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
19. Approve Agreement between City and Ocean Properties, Inc. The
commission is to ,consider the approval of a land exchange agreement
between the City and Ocean Properties for use as the site of Fire
Station No. 2.
Ms. McCarty returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Andrews.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
The City Attorney stated there has been a technical correction
made on Page 4, Paragraph 10A, making it clear that the deed restriction
that is being discussed is applicable to the entire Ocean Properties
parcel after the transaction occurs. Upon question, the City Attorney
advised the deed restriction is a separate form and it will be recorded
within the next six months.
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Mr. Andrews questioned what is deemed to be accessory uses to
the hotel. The City Attorney stated they are defined in the Zoning
Code.
At this time the roll was called to the motion.
20. Appointment of a Member to the Civil Service Board. The
appointment of a member to a term ending April 1, 1991, is before the
Commission for consideration.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the appointment of Mr.
Sohmer. The motion died for lack of a second.
Ms. McCarty moved to approve the appointment of June Henley,
seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor
Campbell - No. Said motion FAILED with a 2 to 2 vote.
21. Appointment of a Member to the Historic Preservation Board.
The Commission is to consider an appointment to fill the unexpired term
of Sandra Norton ending June 9, 1989.
Ms. McCarty moved to approve the appointment of Diane DeMarco,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
22. Appointment of a Member to the Planning and Zoning Board. The
Commission is to consider an appointment to fill the unexpired term of
Bill Andrews ending September 28, 1990.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he understands the P&Z Board can review
the applicants that are applying and make a recommendation; however, at
this time, that has not been done and they have requested that the
Commission postpone this appointment until they have had an opportunity
to do so.
Mr. Andrews stated one of the applicants is an architect and,
since there is currently only one on the board, he would recommend that
this person be appointed. Ms. McCarty commented she feels that, since
these vacancies have been known about for quite some time, the P&Z Board
should do this in a timely fashion, rather than prolong the appoint-
ments.
Sam Schwimer, Pines of Delray, stated back in 1987 the Commis-
sion passed a resolution allowing the reviewing of applications by the
boards involved, along with advertisement of the positions, and he feels
the Commission should follow this procedure.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of the appointment of Larry
Schneider to fill the unexpired term, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
23. Appointment of a member to the Planning and Zoning Board. The
Commission is to consider an appointment to fill the unexpired term of
Phyllis Plume ending September 28, 1989.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to postpone this appointment until the
next regularly scheduled meeting allowing the P&Z Board to meet and make
a recommendation, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - No; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3
to 1 vote.
24. Appointment of City .Physician. The Commission is to consider
the appointment of Dr. Frederick Swartz, M.D. to provide preemployment
physicals and worker compensation services.
Mayor Campbell questioned why the chiropractic situation is not
on the agenda. The City Manager advised he was not aware the Commission
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wanted it to be presented as part of the recommendation. Mayor Campbell
commented that it was decided with a 4-1 vote at the last meeting to
hire a chiropractor.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell as to allegations made relative
to forcing persons to go to a chiropractor if a chiropractor was ap-
pointed, the City Attorney advised there is some confusion by the
administration as to the usage. There was a question as to whether the
Commission wanted to expand the list of physicians to include other
specialties, and whether those specialties were to be used for preem-
ployment physicals as well as current employees seeking medical treat-
ment. Mayor Campbell stated it was his understanding that it was not to
force any employee to go to a Chiropractor for preemployment physicals,
but rather allowing those persons who prefer to go to a chiropractor to
be able to do so. If that was not the consensus, this should be re-
turned to a workshop.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that was not his understanding. The
City Attorney advised three applications were submitted and a fourth
applicant has contacted him by telephone. If physicians are added to
the list, there needs to be some procedure such as a rotation basis.
Mayor Campbell suggested, if it is the consensus of the Commis-
sion to allow a chiropractor entry into the process where people may
have a preference to a chiropractor rather than another physician, that
staff be allowed to clarify where it is appropriate for persons to
exercise that choice. The City Manager stated, during the discussion
prior to the 4-1 vote, it was noted that some employees have not had the
benefit of a preemployment physical and injuries were sustained by
another employee that were very difficult to trace. He feels it most
important that an affirmative statement be made of the value of the
chiropractor and make sure that the employees have the option of
chiropractic care for those particular types of injuries. It is City
policy and should be made known to all employees.
Upon question, the City Manager advised that Dr. Swartz does
the medical case management, regardless of the nature of the treatment,
because he is the designated City physician. The City Attorney comment-
ed the reason the City has used Dr. Swartz is because when the drug
testing program was instituted two years ago, there was no one else
willing to participate in the City's program. This originated as a
referral source of a general nature that could recommend or permit other
specialties to be used.
Mayor Campbell questioned why an official referral process for
an M.D. was allowed and not for a chiropractor and is the City then
getting into a discrimination factor that is entirely inappropriate or
perhaps even illegal. The City Attorney advised that he feels nothing
in the nature of a designation of a single physician constitutes any
violation of the statutes. The historical basis is that this was a
general practitioner who had some knowledge of many things, who was then
qualified to make a medical choice to refer that person for treatment to
° a specialist, depending on the nature of the injury.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval of the appointment of Dr.
Frederick Swartz, M.D., seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a 3 to
1 vote.
Mayor Campbell left the Commission Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor McCarty took the Chair.
25. Application for Rental Rehabilitation Grant Funds. The Commis-
sion is to consider approval of the application for funding under the
HUD Rental Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $200,000 to fund
1989-1990 programs.
The City Manager stated this is an application applying for HUD
Housing Urban Development funding from the Federal Government and
approval is recommended.
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Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the grant application in
the amount of $200,000 for the Rental Rehab Program, seconded ~y Mr.
Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Vice-Mayor McCarty - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
26. ~igh~ay .~e~u~ification Grant and Maintenance Agreements. The
Commission is to consider the approval of agreements and a request for
matching funds from Florida Department of Transportation for beautifica-
tion projects from the Atlantic Avenue/I-95 Interchange to Swinton
Avenue; and from the Linton Boulevard/I-95 Interchange to the east and
west rights-of-way and to the north and south of on/off ramps.
The City Manager stated this item is an agreement between the
City and the State to maintain those medians previously approved.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the Beautification Grant
and Maintenance Agreement between the City and DOT, seconded by Mr.
Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. (Mayor Campbell returned to the
Commission Chambers prior to roll call).
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Upon question if bids have been let on this, the City Manager
stated they have not, but the maintenance will be an item to be ad-
dressed in the future.
Mayor Campbell returned to the Commission Chambers at this time
and took the Chair.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned if the money to be received is
subject to a specific time frame, to which the City Manager advised that
it is not available until July and will ultimately be absorbed by the
General Fund.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
27. Approval to Travel - Historic Preservation Board Chair and
Staff Member. Th~ ~mmission is to consider the approval of a travel
request for attendance to Preservation Day 1989 in Tallahassee, Florida,
from April 25th through April 26th.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the travel request,
seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
28. Line of Credit. The Commission is to consider an option to bid
a line of credit and provide staff with direction on term, rate struc-
ture, projects to be included, amount of line of credit, repayment
funding sources and how a line of credit will be secured.
The City Attorney explained this is essentially the formaliza-
tion of the direction in which the Commission wishes to move specifical-
ly in the area of the parameters to be included in the drafting of the
new specs. Dave Huddleston, Finance Director, requested additional
details with regard to the consensus to rebid based on a five-year line
of credit, the consensus of a total amount of $2.6 million to be at a
fixed rate of interest on the outstanding balance.
Mr. Huddleston suggested they commence with the methodology of
going for bid or proposals. The first option would be a total competi-
tive sale, meaning that with the assistance of the Financial Advisor, an
official statement would be prepared. This entire process would take
approximately 60 to 90 days and involves receiving the bid on a given
day with everyone making a firm commitment to sell at that interest
rate. The second option is to proceed with a proposal where everyone
would make a firm commitment for the day in which the bid is awarded.
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Upon question by Mayor Campbell whether there is a third option
where underwriters would be allowed to enter the process under a shorter
time frame, Mr. Huddleston commented this could be done by asking them
to provide a firm interest rate that would be guaranteed on the closing
date. The City Attorney suggested that the Commission could request
bids by a specific date and who could also close on the loan and provide
the money by a specific date.
Discussion followed relative to the time frame, the rate
structure, specific projects to be included and the adoption of approp-
riate resolutions to authorize the line of credit.
Ms. McCarty questioned, relative to the repayment schedule, if
the CRA payment of $100,000 for a five-year period has been pledged as
one of the sources of funding on the beautification of East Atlantic
Avenue. The City Manager stated it has not but is still programmed by
the CRA and he feels there is a reasonable expectation it will be
forthcoming. Mr. Huddleston stated this was designed to help offset the
financial impact of the General Fund of the City's outflow for the bond.
He explained, at the time of the $10 million dollar bond issue, the CRA
was to receive $2.2 million dollars of proceeds for the County Land
Acquisition and the beautification. It was the intent that they would
be repaying their share of the bond proceeds. Mayor Campbell stated he
feels this was never anticipated to have a budgetary impact.
Mr. Andrews objected to the drawing out of all monies available
in the Recreational Impact Fees. Mr. Huddleston stated if these monies
are not used, another $150,000 per year will need to be added, and an
additional burden will be added to ad valorem and property taxes. Mr.
Andrews requested the trade-offs be itemized, as the citizens may want
something other than the beautification of a specific block in downtown
Delray. Mayor Campbell explained this is not a question of getting
permission from the voters as to use, as this fee can be used only for
very limited purposes. If those monies from the developer impact fee is
not used for projects designated, the only other source of revenue to
complete those projects will probably be ad valorem taxation. Mr.
Huddleston commented that the Tennis Center expansion was a part of the
original Impact Fee study. Mr Andrews questioned what projects have
been taken out of the comprehensive plan that the public thinks the
impact fees will justly be used for. Mayor Campbell explained that, to
justify an assessment of $500 per unit, a project list was drawn up. On
the basis of the future build-out of the City and by dividing it by a
per unit basis, the City was able to justify legally how much could be
charged.
Ms. McCarty stated all she is requesting is that the Finance
Director and the City Manager are comfortable with the budgetary impact
of what is being done when the Commission returns for status quo with
operations and with the assumptions on future budgets that everything
that is locked in is there. She does not want it to be stated that the
Commission allocated $100,000 out of CRA Funds for this and therefore,
now it is necessary to raise taxes. Mr. Huddleston advised that part of
the comprehensive plan included a revenue forecast which indicated the
millage would be going up about two mils. There is no guarantee that
all the projects can be done along with all of the projects in the comp
plan and not raise taxes. These projects were anticipated under some
format of financing within the two mil guideline and, if projects are
substituted, obviously something has to give.
The City Manager stated he anticipates repaying the East
Atlantic Avenue beautification over a five-year period in the amount of
$830,000 with proceeds from the CRA and from reprogramming West Atlantic
Avenue beautification monies. Old School Square will be repaid in the
amount of $300,000 within two or three years from Recreational Impact
Fees. The Tennis Center financing of $1,029,000 will be done from the
sale of property of the present tennis center and firehouse. Fire
Station No. 2, which is $450,000, will be repaid with the sale of the
property at the corner of Venetian and Miramar within one or two years.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned which projects have been deleted in
order to obtain the financial goal. Mr. Huddleston stated the recrea-
tional projects that would have brought this note up to $5,000,000 have
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been pulled out, such as Miller Park, Barwick Park, acquisition of the
Love property and the property at Roosevelt and Lake Ida Roads. These
have been removed from the note and they are looking to finance them
through the other methodology. Ms. McCarty requested that an original
list of projects used to determine a $500 fee be placed in the Commis-
sion packet this coming Friday.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to authorize and direct the City Admin-
istration to go out for sealed competitive bids on a line of credit
agreement for five years for the four projects listed and not to exceed
$3 million dollars, for the bidders to submit a fixed rate with an
optional variable rate, the pledge to be a covenant to budget secured by
an inferior subordinate lien on the utility tax revenue as it currently
exists, bids to be received no later than May 15, with closing to occur
no later than June 10th with a possible June 1st date, seconded by Ms.
McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
The City Attorney advised that the State Attorney's Office
called him today and announced the ongoing investigation of the previous
issue has been concluded and informed him they found no criminal activi-
ty and are closing their file on the matter.
29. City Hall Expansion Contract. The Commission is to consider
the recommendation to rebid City Hall expansion project; specify items
to be included in the base bid specifications and determine any alterna-
tives.
The City Attorney stated a claim letter has been received in
their office which is in advance of a potential piece of litigation from
Sessoms Grice lawyers, basically, demanding the City fulfill an obliga-
tion that exists or that it be settled in the form of a litigation
issue. The recommendation at the last workshop was to rebid the pro-
ject, the assumption being that the major components of the bid speci-
fications were being changed, including the deletion of an item believed
to be in the amount of $800,000. Based on the potential modifications
to those specifications, he suggested the Commission look carefully at
the list of what they want done to the project, along with items to be
included. If the amount of the project comes close to the original
amount, he is not certain it needs to be completely rebid. If that is
the case, he would like the Commission to give him the authority to
endeavor to renegotiate the contract with the low bidder.
Ms. McCarty stated she feels the General Fund can be impacted
for this as long as there is a consensus that anything added is essen-
tial to the project and the function of City Hall.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels the Commission should decide
what they are going to approve and then agree to the funding.
Mr. Weatherspoon commented he agrees with Ms. McCarty in that
any item that is essential and legitimate to the project will not be
objected to, regardless of the funding source.
Mr. Andrews questioned what the potential liability is for the
City and the cost involved to take the case to Court. The City Attorney
advised that the Commission needs to supply him with facts on which he
can base his assumptions. There are different scenarios; for example,
should the City not go with the successful low bidder, Sessoms Grice,
because it is decided the contract is going to be only $1.5 million and
the funding is not available to do the remainder, the project should be
rebid. Another set of facts could be that the Commission decides not to
rebid the project. Another set could result when the computations that
are reviewed tonight with the amount of money estimated for additions to
the $1.5 million base comes very close. Under one of these scenarios,
the Commission is at about $2.2 million on a $2.4 million original
project, which gives him still another scenario upon which to advise and
he feels that perhaps it would be better not to litigate with anyone and
renegotiate the contract.
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Mr. Weatherspoon questioned the possibility of renegotiating
with the low bidder. From a legal standpoint, once the specifications
are changed on the items previously bid, would that not alter the
position of the unsuccessful bidders, also, necessitating a complete
rebid. The City Attorney advised that it would and that the City is in
a bind regardless of Commission decision. The chosen low bidder alleges
that they have relied, to their detriment, on that bid and they have
lost other potential projects, incurred overhead expenses in obtaining
bonds and they will lose the profits on a 2.4 million dollar project if
the City does not go forward. There are also other arguments from
unsuccessful bidders to the effect that if the breadth of the project is
changed, there will be claims of lower bidding, or that there would have
been more bids submitted if they had known the project was bondable to
them. In his mind, the breadth of the project as opposed to the compo-
nent parts is his most serious concern. If the Commission approves a
project in the amount of $2.2 million or less, there is a possibility of
a renegotiation with the current bidder by means of a change order.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Attorney stated he
would like the Commission to establish exactly what they want and then
allow him an opportunity to renegotiate with the current successful
bidder.
Digby Bridges, the Architect, stated upon receiving the brief-
ing from the Commission, they will use the guidelines of their scope of
work and calculate an estimate of the monies they will get back from the
contractor. He then reviewed the various project alternative design
options, in detail, with the Commissioners. Option No. 1, with amended
chambers extended west by 25 feet includes new seating and dais, sound
system, ceiling, A/C Work, decoration and the extension to the west.
Option No. 2, with no clock tower, with mansard and with amended cham-
bers within the existing space, is $8,000 cheaper. Option No. 3 in-
cludes the mansard only, clock tower only and with amended chambers
extended west by 25 feet. The Commission concurred on Option No. 2.
Mr. Andrews stated if the contractor submits a bid within ten
days that includes the mansard roof, keeping the original chamber as is,
installing the parking lot, eliminating the clock tower and colonnade
and putting on the window eyebrows which includes the waterproofing, he
is in favor of negotiating the contract with Commission consensus.
Mayor Campbell suggested this be put on the agenda as a special
item next Tuesday. The Commission concurred.
30. Settlement offer UNISYS. The Commission is to consider an
offer of settlement from UNISYS to settle the Police Department computer
dispute in the amount of $202,500.
The City Attorney stated there is a cover memo that was to be
hand-delivered to the Commission, indicating the City Attorney's Office
is prepared to go to litigation with UNISYS. In the meantime negotia-
tions have been going on in an effort to avoid this. They have present-
ed the City with a firm offer of $202,500, which means they will give
the City that amount of money and, in return, all their equipment will
be returned at a designated point in time. This will not take place
until such time as the new equipment is on board and there is still a
question as to when the money will be paid to the City. He stated that
he feels the City has expended a good deal more money than what they are
offering, but there is a question as to whether all those figures are
recoverable.
Ms. McCarty moved to approve the settlement offer, seconded by
Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell
- Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
30.A. Default on Bid Action. The failure of Ralph Osborn Inc., to
execute a contract for the A1A Beach Wall restoration project is before
the Commission for consideration of direction.
The City Attorney stated three decisions are needed. The first
is to determine whether this person has defaulted or breached; secondly,
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if that is true, is it the advice of the Commission to direct the City
Attorney's office to accept the bid bond as liquidated damages of $2,000
or direct them to pursue litigation against the defaulting bidder; and
thirdly, direction is needed to award the contract to the next low
bidder, being B. K. Marine Construction, Inc.
Ms. McCarty moved to declare Ralph Osborn, Inc., in default, to
try to collect on the bond and award the bid to B. K. Marine, seconded
by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
30.B. Approval of .A~.plication for Emergency Shelter Grant. The
Commission is to consider approval of an aPpilca~ion ~6r fuhd~h~ for Aid
to Victims of Domestic Assault Inc., in the amount of $80,000.
Sally Belson, Executive Director of AVDA, stated she is apply-
ing for $80,000 from HUD, the money to be given through HRS. They are
requesting that the City of Delray Beach approve an addition of two
bedrooms to the shelter, which will increase the number of beds from 20
to 30.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the request and execu-
tion of a letter to Ms. Belson, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
4 to 0 vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
31. Resolution No. 18-89. Resolution No. 18-89, abandoning an
alley located ~n the City Hall block, is before the Commission for
consideration. Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE 16 FOOT WIDE
NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY LYING WITHIN BLOCKS 51 AND 52, OF THE
PLAT OF THE TOWN OF LINTON, FLORIDA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A CONDITION TO WHICH SAID
VACATING AND ABANDONMENT IS SUBJECT.
(Copy of Resolution No. 18-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
32. Resolution No. 19-89. Resolution No. 19-89, assessing costs
for abatement action on an unsafe building located at 32 E. Atlantic
Avenue in the amount of $1,577.50, is before the Commission for consid-
eration.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-89 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. 19-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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33. Resolution No. 20-89. Resolution No. 20-89, assessing costs
for abatement action on an unsafe building located at 1107 S.W. 7th
Avenue in the amount of $1,952.50, is before the Commission for consid-
eration.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-89 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. 20-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
34. Resolution No. 21-89. Resolution No. 21-89, assessing costs
for abatement action on an unsafe building located at 1105 1/2 S.W. 7th
Avenue in the amount of $3,272.50, is before the Commission for consid-
eration.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-89 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. 21-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
35. Accep.~ance of Easement Deed. Acceptance of a 12 foot easement
deed which encroaches on Plat II A of the Lago Del Rey property, is
before the Commission for consideration. This easement is required for
City maintenance on an existing sewer main and in conjunction with the
Hidden Lake subdivision development. Approval is recommended.
36. Final Plat - Hidden Lakes Subdivision. The Commission is to
consider a final plat for Hidden Lakes Subdivision located on the west
side of Homewood Boulevard between Homewood Lakes Subdivision and Lago
Del Rey. Approval is recommended.
37. Sale of Mercedes and Bentley. The Commission is to consider
authorizing the sale of the two Mercedes and one Bentley automobile at a
joint public auction with the City of Boca Raton on May 6, 1989.
38. Award of Bids and Contracts:
A. Vehicle Body Work Repairs - Dan Burns Oldsmobile, Inc. -
$21.90 an hour and 18% off for parts with funding to come from
user departments line item for Repair and Upkeep - Automotive.
B. Award Bid for Fluoride Chemical Feed equipment to Utilities
Services, Inc., in the amount of $62,500 with funding from
Account No. 441-5162-536-60.43 (Water and Sewer Fund 1984).
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C. Award Bid for Bidding Phase Services for the Water Treat-
ment Plant Expansion project to Post, Buckley, Schuh and
Jernigan Inc., in an amount not to exceed $27,128 with funding
from~Account No. 441-5162-536-60.46.
D. Award Bid for Painting Projects with funding from Account
No. 334-4172-572-60.27 (General Construction Fund Pompey Park)
- $13,060.
1. Gold Coast Painting Company - Bath House, Park
Maintenance Facility, Concession/Restroom - $6,060 and;
2. Victory Painting Company - Recreation Center (Pompey
Park) - $7,000.
E. Re-award portion of Bid originally made to Dennis Fronrath
Chevrolet to Bill Wallace Ford for one van and two trucks.
Amount and funding accounts provided below.
One (1) replacement 3/4 Ton, crew cab with utility body and
lift gate - $16,600.37 from Account 001-3141-541-60.84
(Streets Department)
One (1) replacement 3/4 Ton, crew cab with lift gate -
$15,336.37 from Account 001-3113-541-60.84 (Streets
Department)
One (1) eight passenger van - $15,010.10 from Account
001-2315-526-60.84 (Fire Department)
G. Rental Rehabilitation Program - Deferred Loan Contract
Award. Approve deferred loan contracts to rehabilitate proper-
ties located in the CDBG Target area - $127,000, with funding
from Account No. 118-1975-554-60.23 (Rental Rehabilitation
Grant).
127 - 135 N.W. 13th Avenue - $19,953.00
221 - 223 S.E. 13th Avenue - $ 3,775.00
24 - 28 S.W. 9th Avenue - $51,850.00
133 - 135 S.W. 10th Avenue - $ 4,625.00
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
39.A.1. Mr. Weatherspoon stated that he feels, when a citizen calls the
Police Department and then monitors a situation for three hours with no
appearance of an officer, the City has a problem. He feels the visibil-
ity of an officer will help give those concerned citizens more confi-
dence and urged Chief Kilgore to make an attempt to address this situa-
tion.
39.A.2. Mr. Andrews expressed a concern relative to the typing of the
Comp Plan, especially indicating that Swinton Avenue is to be four-laned
the entire length. Mayor Campbell stated that the last consensus was to
keep the item as is and it would have to be by a specific vote. Howev-
er, if it is the consensus of the Commission to revisit this item, it
can be placed on the agenda as a Special Item or for discussion next
Tuesday. The consensus was to wait until the Public Hearing.
39.A.3. Ms. McCarty questioned if the Adult Book Store item to be
workshopped could be discussed next Tuesday, due to a time-frame rela-
tive to a lease renewal. Mayor Campbell commented that was her preroga-
tive, if she wanted to have it placed on the agenda.
39.A.4. Ms. McCarty stated that, following the Delray Affair, the
sidewalks are covered with stains, chewing gum, etc., and she questioned
how this could be corrected. The City Manager stated it was mentioned
that a sealer was to be used, and it will be taken care of as soon as
the clean-up process has been completed.
39.A.5. Ms. McCarty questioned the status of the Interlocal Agreement
with regard to North Federal Highway, with Code Enforcement, the County
and the City working together. The City Manager commented that the
County Code Enforcement people are working with the City, but it appears
they are less anxious than originally was indicated.
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39.A.6. Ms. McCarty questioned if the sidewalk pavers on Atlantic
Avenue are the type people can put their name on if they buy the brick.
Upon an affirmative answer, she stated that Old School Square may be
considering this as a possible fund raiser.
39.A.7. Ms. McCarty stated she has been approached by a member of the
Historic Preservation Board relative to some proposed zoning changes for
Old School Square Historic District to add uses not specified in the
Code. Mayor Campbell suggested perhaps she could place it on the agenda
for next Tuesday's Workshop if it is a priority with her.
39.A.8o Ms. McCarty stated she understands the Code allows for duplexes
on some sub-standard lots and she feels this is negatively impacting the
single family neighborhoods. She questioned if the City Attorney could
be directed to draft an ordinance to delete the loopholes permitting
duplexes on these sub-standard lots. Mayor Campbell advised this is an
item that will need to be workshopped.
39.A.9. Ms. McCarty stated she has been requested by someone interested
in the Public Hearing process of the Comp Plan that, in addition to the
legal advertising, that a display ad be added listing the proposed Bond
Issue, the water and sewerage impact and the storm water drainage impact
details. The City Manager advised this is already being considered.
39.A.10. Ms. McCarty mentioned she understands one of the Commissioners
has an idea with regard to a mailing. Mr. Andrews stated he feels the
persons who would vote on a bond issue would probably be those people
who voted in this past election and that probably 80 percent of the
voters would be involved. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he does not feel they
can discriminate, but that the notice must be mailed to the entire
voting population. The Commission concurred.
39.A.11. Mayor Campbell commented that there are two piles of bricks on
Atlantic and 3rd Avenues and he would like them removed.
39.B.1. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated there are three requests
in the letter before the Commissioners regarding Marina Delray. In the
existing agreement for the two-person apartments, there is a requirement
of 400 square feet, which would necessitate an expansion of the build-
ing. After a second look at the HRS requirements, which are the same as
the City's Code requirements allowing two-person bedrooms of 300 square
feet, they would like to maintain that, as the existing bedrooms pres-
ently contain 300 square feet. The Commission concurred. Assistant
City Attorney Kurtz stated the kitchen areas in the units are also going
to be deleted. The interim use as a hotel is going to cease as soon as
the property is taken over, which is proposed for May 31, 1989. The
Commission was in agreement to the two items. Assistant City Attorney
Kurtz stated the possibility of using City right-of-way for buffering
had been discussed in addition to using a portion for parking spaces,
which appeared to be insufficient. However, there was a typographical
error in the agreement and there is ample parking.
39.C.1. The City Manager stated there is one more session needed with
the Comprehensive Plan on Capital Improvements. This is the final
session and he would like to schedule this as the first workshop item to
begin at 6:00 P.M. next Tuesday.
39.C.2. The City Manager expressed a desire to have a budget philosophy
meeting with staff and would also like to have a goal-setting session
with the Commission. He questioned if Saturday, April 22 or 29, would
be acceptable with the members. Mayor Campbell suggested the City
Manager take a poll of the Commissioners and select a time and place.
39.C.3. The City Manager stated there are three sets of schemes that
can be pursued on LaMat Avenue and he will see that each Commissioner
gets copies for reviewing.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:38 P.M.
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ATTEST:
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of April 11, 1989, which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Commission on~z~ ~ ~~? .
NOTE TO READER:
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