09-12-89 SEPTEMBER 12, 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, September 12,
1989.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Patricia Brainerd
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - Interim City Manager Malcolm T. Bird and
City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Ralph A. Phipps,
Trinity Lutheran Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. The Interim City Manager advised that Items 7 and 8 should be
changed to reflect the correct Resolution Nos. 61-89 and 62-89. They
have had a request from the applicant to delete Item 15 and there is an
additional item, Item 40.A., to be added to the agenda.
Ms. McCarty noted that Item 24. should read Bond Issue Informa-
tion, not Bond Issue Promoting.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the agenda as modified, seconded
by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
5. Ms. McCarty moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meet-
ings of July llth, August 8th and August 22nd and the Special Meetings
of August 3rd and August 16th, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes;
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5.A. Mayor Campbell advised they have Mr. Herman Striker present
tonight who would like to come forward and make a brief statement.
Herman Striker, West Delray Beach, thanked the Commission,
through an interpreter, for supporting the Deaf Service Center. It is
very important for them to have interpreters and telephone relay. He
appreciates coming to the meeting tonight and would like to thank them.
6. Proclamations.
A. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation pro-
claiming September 14, 1989, as "United Way Day in South Palm Beach
County".
Frank Wheat, President of the United Way of South Palm Beach
County, came forward to accept the proclamation and invited everyone to
participate in their drive. Their goal this year is $2.5 million and
they anticipate this will be returned to the citizens in the South Palm
Beach County area.
B. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation calling
for a Special Election, relative to the Downtown Development Authority
Boundary Expansion, to be held on Tuesday, October 17, 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.
C. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation pro-
claiming the week of September 17-23, 1989, as "Emergency Medical
Services Week".
Chief Koen came forward to accept the proclamation.
D. Mayor Campbell read and presented a proclamation pro-
claiming the week of September 17-23, 1989, as "Constitution Week"
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Resolution No. 61-89. Resolution No. 61-89, tentatively
levying a tax on all properties within the City of Delray Beach, Flori-
da, is before the Commission for consideration. Prior to consideration
of passage of this resolution a Public Hearing has been scheduled to be
held at this time.
The caption of Resolution No. 61-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A TAX ON ALL PROP-
ERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION, AND TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A TAX
FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS, AND TO ALLOCATE AND APPROPRIATE SAID
COLLECTIONS THEREUNDER.
(Copy of Resolution No. 61-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
The City Attorney read the entire Resolution. A public hearing
was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of
the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida.
Victor Jergensen, 3781 Red Maple Circle, stated he represents
the 328 homeowners of Del Aire who have assessable property in excess of
$85 million. Their taxes have gone up an average of 20% and they feel
this is an excessive amount to have their taxes raised in one year.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
61-89, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Ms. Brainerd stated that Commissioner McCarty requested some
information which was in their packets this week. The response from the
Interim City Manager delineated the reasons why the millage went up; the
first item he had on the memo was the fact that the recent reorganiza-
tion of the super departments within staff cost them an additional
$200,000. She feels that if they could take another hard and fast look
at this element alone, they are in the right direction of getting back
to 6 mils. She would like to have the City Manager take a look at what
the trade offs would be; they operated alright before they added the
additional $200,000.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that 2/10ths of a mil is not that
significant amount for them to worry about at this point; they looked at
the budget and where they could cut it.
Ms. McCarty stated that the Commission approved the reorganiza-
tion and funds. Ms. Brainerd stated she recalls Mr. Weatherspoon
asking, on several occasions, what the fiscal impact of this
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reorganization would be and he was assured that there would be no
significant fiscal impact. She feels $200,000 is significant and
represents fat.
Mr. Andrews stated he made calls to several other cities
regarding some of their middle management staff; he found that most of
the employees were getting 20% less than comparative jobs in other
cities.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels it might be appropriate, if they
are going to look into this, that they do it as they go through the
year.
The public hearing was closed.
8. Resolution No. 62-89. Resolution No. 62-89, making tentative
appropriations of sums of money for all necessary expenditures of the
City from October 1, 1989 to September 30, 1990, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration. Prior to consideration of passage of this
resolution a Public Hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The caption of Resolution No. 62-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, MAKING TENTATIVE APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS
OF MONEY FOR ALL NECESSARY EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE PERIOD FROM THE 1ST DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1989, TO THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1990; TO
PRESCRIBE THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS WITH
RESPECT TO THE ITEMS OF APPROPRIATIONS AND THEIR PAYMENT;
AND TO REPEAL ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES WHOLLY IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH INCONSISTENCY.
(Copy of Resolution No. 62-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the resolution. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 62-89,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
9. Ordinance No. 37-89. Ordinance No. 37-89, approving a request
for rezoning Corniche property located on the east side of U.S. Highway
No. 1 between Linton Boulevard and S.E. 10th Street from POC to SAD, 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 Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 37-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
POC (PLANNED OFFICE CENTER) DISTRICT IN SAD (SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING ALL OF THE
CORNICHE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 53 AT PAGE 28 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON THE EAST
SIDE OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1, APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET SOUTH
OF S.E. 10TH STREET; GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE
AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS;
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983";
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 37-89 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. McCarty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 37-89 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd.
Mayor Campbell questioned if they should, simultaneously,
consider the site plan.
David Kovacs, Planning Director, advised this item was pro-
cessed differently in that it came through as a straight zoning issue
and was then recommended for an SAD. The site plan is Item 32.
The City Attorney advised the ordinance references the site
plan which they are to subsequently approve; there is no reason why they
cannot do it all at one time.
32. Site and Development Plan Approval. The Commission is to
consider a request from Henry Whitehill for site and development plan
approval for the Corniche Office building, a proposed 8,135 square foot,
three story office complex located on the east side of Federal Highway
between Linton Boulevard and S.E. 10th Street, is before the Commission
for consideration. Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty amended her motion to approve Ordinance No. 37-89
on Second and FINAL Reading, and the site and development plan as
outlined in Item 32, Ms. Brainerd amended her second. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes;
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10. Ordinance No. 52-89. Ordinance No. 52-89, increasing the
payroll deduction for contribution to the Police and Fire Departments
Pension fund from 6% to 7.33% to provide for retirement at 20 years of
continuous service, 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 Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 52-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 33, "POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING "PENSIONS", SECTION
33.61(B), "APPLICATION", SUBSECTION (3), TO PROVIDE A
7.33% PAYROLL DEDUCTION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1989; BY
AMENDING SECTION 33.62, "BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILI-
TY'', SUBSECTION (A), "NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE", SUB-
SUBSECTION (1), TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE MAY RETIRE
AFTER COMPLETION OF 20 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE; BY
AMENDING SECTION 33.62, "BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILI-
TY'', BY DELETING SUBSECTIONS (C), "EARLY RETIREMENT DATE"
AND (D), "EARLY RETIREMENT BENEFITS" AND RELETTERING THE
REMAINING SUBSECTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33.62, "BENE-
FIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY", SUBSECTION (G), "VESTING",
SUB-SUBSECTION (1) (b) (1), TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF
PENSION BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE TERMINATED EMPLOY-
MENT AFTER TEN OR MORE YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE; AND
BY AMENDING SECTION 33.64, "CONTRIBUTIONS", SUBSECTION
(A), TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS SHALL MAKE REGULAR CONTRIBU-
TIONS TO THE TRUST FUND AT A RATE EQUAL TO 7.33% EFFEC-
TIVE OCTOBER 1, 1989; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 52-89 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
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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. 52-89
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes;
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
11. Ordinance No. 53-89. Ordinance No. 53-89, providing that
members of the Police and Fire Departments Pension Fund shall be 100%
vested upon becoming eligible for normal retirement; provides restric-
tion on benefit levels; provides a time frame for beginning payment;
subscribes how the City shall make contributions; and provides for
forfeitures that may arise upon termination of employment, 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 Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 53-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 33, "POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING "PENSIONS", SECTION
33.60, "DEFINITIONS", TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "ACTUARIAL
EQUIVALENCE" OR "ACTUARIALLY EQUIVALENT"; BY DELETING
SECTION 33.62, "BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY", SUBSEC-
TION (A), "NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE", SUB-SUBSECTION (2) IN
ITS ENTIRETY; BY AMENDING SECTION 33.62, "BENEFIT AMOUNTS
AND ELIGIBILITY", SUBSECTION (B), "NORMAL RETIREMENT
BENEFIT", BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (3) TO PROVIDE
THAT A MEMBER SHALL BECOME 100% VESTED UPON BECOMING
ELIGIBLE FOR NORMAL RETIREMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION
33.62, "BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY", BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (I), "MAXIMUM BENEFITS", TO PROVIDE RESTRIC-
TIONS ON BENEFIT LEVELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33.62,
"BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY", BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (J), "REQUIRED PAYMENT OF PENSION BENEFITS",
TO PROVIDE THE TIME FRAME FOR WHICH REQUIRED PENSION
BENEFITS SHALL BEGIN; BY AMENDING SECTION 33.64, "CONTRI-
BUTIONS'', SUBSECTION (A), "MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS", TO
PROVIDE FOR AND IN WHAT MANNER THE CITY SHALL PICK UP THE
MEMBER CONTRIBUTION AS EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS; AND BY
AMENDING SECTION 33.64, "CONTRIBUTIONS", BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (F), TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURES THAT MAY ARISE
UPON THE TERMINATION OF A MEMBER'S EMPLOYMENT; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 53-89 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. 53-89
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes;
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
12.1. Tom Fleming, 2600 Hampton Bridge Road, Vice-Chairman of the
Education Board, reminded everyone that they will be holding a special
task force meeting tomorrow at 3:00 P.M., in the Conference Room. The
Sharing For Excellence Plan will be presented at the meeting.
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12.2. Jean Beer, 945 Tropic Boulevard, stated she would like some-
thing in writing regarding the current reserves of the City, what they
will be with the new budget and what tax funds would be available if
they are hit with a catastrophic hurricane.
12.3. Sharon Minder, 2701 Boone Drive, questioned when the Commission
will know what the true increase in the tax base will be. She would
also like to know when they factor this into their tax collection and
what they plan to do with the money.
Mayor Campbell suggested that Ms. Minder familiarize herself
with the budget, which is quite explanatory; after she has perused it,
she is welcome to call any Commissioner or staff person.
12.4. Stanley Milosky, Allen Avenue, stated there was a time when the
residents of Delray Beach worked together for the unification of the
City during the passage of the Delray Beach Enclave Act. They should
also thank then Commissioner Bird who was the initiator and driving
force behind the Enclave Act. With his hard work, together with Mayor
Campbell and Commissioner Weatherspoon they made the final passage of
the Act possible. He feels they need to recapture the spirit of unity
and cooperation of years past.
FIRST READINGS
13. Ordinance No. 47-89. Ordinance No. 47-89, amending Section
173.030 (P) (1) of the Zoning Code to allow screened porches, screened
pool enclosures and accessory structures in open space areas in all
residential districts, is before the Commission for consideration on
First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held September 26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 47-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII, "LAND USAGE",
CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", "GENERAL REGULATIONS",
SECTION 173.030, "SPECIAL SETBACK PROVISIONS", SUBSECTION
173.030(P), BY ADDING "SCREEN ENCLOSURES, AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES IN REAR YARDS" TO THE SHORT TITLE OF SUBSEC-
TION 173.030(P); BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 173.030(P) (1), TO
PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM REAR SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR
SCREEN PORCHES AS STATED THEREIN SHALL APPLY IN ALL
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH
173.030(P) (2) TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION OF THE REAR YARD
SETBACK FOR SCREEN ENCLOSURES AROUND SWIMMING POOLS AND
OTHER ACCESSORY STRUCTURES WHEN CERTAIN CRITERIA IS MET
AS PROVIDED THEREIN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE WHICH HAS A SOLID ROOF SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED A
HEIGHT GREATER THAN THAT ALLOWED BY SECTION 173.031,
"STRUCTURES ALLOWED IN SETBACKS", OR SECTION 173.039,
"WALLS, FENCES, HEDGES, AND THE LIKE"; BY RENUMBERING
PARAGRAPHS 173.030(P) (2) AND 173.030(P) (3) TO PARAGRAPHS
173.030(P) (3) AND 173.030(P) (4); AND BY ADDING A NEW
PARAGRAPH 173.030 (P) (5) TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CONFLICTS
BETWEEN SUBSECTION 173.030(P) AND THE REGULATIONS AS SET
FORTH IN INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS SHALL BE
GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF SUBSECTION~ 173.030(P);
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 47-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Ms. McCarty stated she would like to know what the concerns
were of the dissenting two Planning and Zoning Board members.
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Mr. Kovacs advised it was their feeling that by adding the
provisions which allowed accessory structures to have the same benefit
of the encroachment as does the swimming pool enclosure, or screen
porch, that it would create more problems. If someone were to come in
with a six foot high, four foot wide shed, they would not be in a very
good position to say no.
Ms. McCarty requested that in the future they get more staff
backup on P&Z Board decisions which are not unanimous.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
14. Ordinance No. 54-89. Ordinance No. 54-89, amending Chapter 51
"Garbage and Trash" of the Code of Ordinances relative to increasing
fees, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held September 26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 54-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC WORKS", CHAPTER
51, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING "RATES AND
CHARGES", SECTION 51.70, "REGULAR CHARGES LEVIED", TO
PROVIDE FOR INCREASED GARBAGE AND TRASH SERVICE CHARGES
AND FEES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR FEES FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS FOR RECYCLING SERVICE; PROVIDING
A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 54-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
16. Ordinance No. 56-89. Ordinance No. 56-89, amending the Zoning
Code to permit Bed and Breakfast Inns as conditional uses in RM (Resi-
dential Medium), RM-6 and RM-10 (Residential - Medium to High), RH
(Residential High), RO (Residential Office), CBD (Central Business
District), and GC (General Commercial) zoning designations, is before
the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public
Hearing will be held September 26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 56-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII, "LAND USAGE", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", "GENERAL PROVI-
SIONS'', SECTION 173.001, "DEFINITIONS", BY ENACTING A NEW
SUBSECTION "BED AND BREAKFAST INN" TO PROVIDE A DEFINI-
TION FOR SAID USE; BY FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 173.001,
"DEFINITIONS", BY REPEALING SUBSECTION "BOARDING AND
ROOMING HOUSES" IN ITS ENTIRETY; BY FURTHER AMENDING
SECTION 173.001, "DEFINITIONS", BY REPEALING SUBSECTION
"GUEST HOUSE" IN ITS ENTIRETY; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 173,
"ZONING CODE", "SPECIAL USE REQUIREMENTS", BY ENACTING A
NEW SECTION 173.0625, "BED AND BREAKFAST INNS", TO
PROVIDE, IN ADDITION TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNDERLYING
ZONE DISTRICT, CERTAIN SPECIAL USE REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE
TO PARKING, COMMON AREA, NUMBER AND CHARACTER OF RENTAL
ROOMS, RESTRICTIONS ON USE AND EMPLOYEES, SIGNAGE, AND
SPECIAL FINDINGS FOR BED AND BREAKFAST INNS; AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", "RM-6 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELL-
ING DISTRICT", SECTION 173.142, "CONDITIONAL USES" BY
ADDING "BED AND BREAKFAST INNS, SUBJECT TO SECTION
173.0625" AS A CONDITIONAL USE; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 173,
"ZONING CODE", "RM MEDIUM TO MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY DWELLING
DISTRICT", SECTION 173.162, "CONDITIONAL USES", BY ADDING
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"BED AND BREAKFAST INNS, SUBJECT TO SECTION 173.0625" AS
A CONDITIONAL USE; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 173, "ZONING
CODE", "RM-10 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT", SECTION
173.182, "CONDITIONAL USES", BY ADDING "BED AND BREAKFAST
INNS, SUBJECT TO SECTION 173.0625" AS A CONDITIONAL USE;
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", "RH MEDIUM HIGH
TO HIGH DENSITY DWELLING DISTRICT", SECTION 173.202,
"CONDITIONAL USES", BY ADDING "BED AND BREAKFAST INNS,
SUBJECT TO SECTION 173.0625" AS A CONDITIONAL USE; AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE" "RO RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE DISTRICT", SECTION 173.392, "CONDITIONAL USES", BY
ADDING "BED AND BREAKFAST INNS, SUBJECT TO SECTION
173.0625" AS A CONDITIONAL USE; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 173,
"ZONING CODE", "GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT", SECTION
173.472, "CONDITIONAL USES" BY ADDING "BED AND BREAKFAST
INNS, SUBJECT TO SECTION 173.0625" AS A CONDITIONAL USE;
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", "CBD CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT", SECTION 173.527, "CONDITIONAL USES"
BY ADDING "BED AND BREAKFAST INNS, SUBJECT TO SECTION
173.0625" AS A CONDITIONAL USE; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 56-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews.
Ms. Brainerd stated that she would like to see only breakfast
served and no meals served after 11:00 A.M.; this would move them even
further away from the Boarding House concept. Also, under Section
(f) (2) it states that "Structures within which a Bed and Breakfast Inn
are established shall be residential in character". She questioned how
they do this in the CBD District.
Ms. McCarty stated she was thinking of bed and breakfast inns
along the line of something to enhance their Historic Districts which,
for the most part, are residential in character. She feels that in the
CBD, they would be talking about a motel or hotel. She would like to
look at the zoning categories and restrict it to Historic Districts, not
CBD.
Mr. Andrews stated he feels that throughout the CBD there are
some structures which would lend themselves very nicely, which are now
serving as boarding houses. He agrees with Ms. Brainerd's comment about
the meal service and also feels that they should talk about the number
of bathrooms and square footage of the room per person.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels if they are adamant about
going forward with this ordinance, they should have a pilot area,
possibly in the Historic or RO District, before they open it up to all
the other zoning categories.
The Interim City Manager advised that he and Mr. Kovacs re-
viewed a letter from Ron Schutta, City Manager of West Palm Beach who is
considering a similar ordinance, and it indicated that the City of
Delray is pretty much on line as far as the types of areas, size of
units allowed and signage. However, some of the other ordinances did
include square footage limitations and perhaps they should also consider
this.
Ms. McCarty stated that the ordinance refers to the lumination
being indirect or neon only; if they were to go into an Historic Dis-
trict she would be opposed to the neon use of signs.
Mr. Andrews stated he is concerned with going into the RM-6
district as he feels it is a low density area.
The Interim City Manager stated that this ordinance should
probably be sent back and he suggested that they place it on the next
workshop agenda. Mayor Campbell stated he would like it to go back to
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the Planning and Zoning Board with all of the comments from the Commis-
sion.
Ms. McCarty stated that in the memo they received from the City
Attorney it states that in St. Augustine the owner must live on the
premises and the structure must be restored and maintained to historic
architectural standards which include use of period antiques. She feels
this is the type of quality thing they are looking for and they might
want to consider adding this.
Ms. Brainerd stated when the P&Z Board looks at this, she would
not like them to shut neon lights out completely as she likes them.
Mr. Kovacs suggested that the Commission place this on a
workshop agenda and get public comments on the concept of bed and
breakfast. They would then be in a better position to give direction to
the P&Z Board.
Ms. Brainerd made a substitute motion to place this on the next
workshop agenda, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would like to see
a list of benefits to the City if they do move forward with this, as
well as some of the negative reasons why they should not move forward.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
17. Ordinance No. 57-89. Ordinance No. 57-89, increasing the sewer
rate fee for City customers, is before the Commission for consideration
on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held September
26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 57-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, "SEWERS", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 54.32, "SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES",
SUBSECTION B-l, "RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS", AND SUBSEC-
TION B-2, "NONRESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL UNITS", TO INCREASE
THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT DISPOSAL
BOARD CHARGES FROM $.5755 PER 1,000 GALLONS TO $.9170 PER
1,000 GALLONS FOR INSIDE CITY USE, AND FROM $.7194 FOR
1,000 GALLONS, FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDEN-
TIAL/COMMERCIAL USE RESPECTIVELY, TO $1.1463 PER 1,000
GALLONS FOR OUTSIDE CITY USE; 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. 57-89
on First Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
18. Ordinance No. 58-89. Ordinance No. 58-89, amending Chapter 117
"Landlord Permits" of the Code of Ordinances to provide for increase of
cost of landlord permits, is before the Commission for consideration on
First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held September 26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 58-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 117, "LANDLORD PERMITS",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 117.02, "PERMIT FEES", TO
PROVIDE FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 58-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
19. Ordinance No. 59-89. Ordinance No. 59-89, amending Chapters
150, 155, 157, 159, 160, 161, 162 and 164 of the Code of Ordinances to
provide for an increase to the permit fees, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
September 26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 59-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XV, "BUILDING REGULA-
TIONS'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 150, "BUILDING
REGULATIONS", "MOVING BUILDINGS", SECTION 150.062,
"PERMIT FEE", TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE PERMIT
FEE FOR MOVING BUILDINGS; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 150,
"BUILDING REGULATIONS", "BUILDING CODE", SECTION 150.016,
"AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO CODE" , SUBSECTION 107.4,
"SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES", SUBPARAGRAPHS (c) (I) , (c) (II) ,
(c) (III), (c) (IV), (c) (V), (c) (VI), AND (c) (IX), TO
MODIFY PERMIT FEES FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND ADDITIONS,
MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS, SUB TRADE PERMITS, PERMIT FEES FOR
LONG-TERM PERMITTING, PERMIT FOR MOVING OF BUILDING OR
STRUCTURE, PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING OR STRUC-
TURE, AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; BY AMENDING CHAPTER
157, "GAS CODE", SECTION 157.02, "AMENDMENTS AND ADDI-
TIONS TO CODE", SUBSECTION 113.4, "SCHEDULE OF PERMIT
FEES", SUBPARAGRAPHS (a) AND (c), TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN THE PERMIT FEES; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 160,
"MECHANICAL CODE", SECTION 160.02, "AMENDMENTS AND
ADDITIONS TO CODE", SUBSECTION 106.3, "SCHEDULE OF PERMIT
FEES", SUBPARAGRAPHS (a) AND (c), TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN THE PERMIT FEES; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 161,
"PLUMBING CODE", SECTION 161.02, "AMENDMENTS AND ADDI-
TIONS TO CODE", SUBSECTION 113.4, "SCHEDULE OF PERMIT
FEES", SUBPARAGRAPHS (a) AND (c), TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN THE PERMIT FEES; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 164,
"WELLS; SPRINKLER SYSTEMS", "WELLS FOR POTABLE WATER",
SECTION 164.19, "PERMIT FEES", TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE
IN THE PERMIT FEES FOR DRILLING OR DRIVING A POTABLE
WELL; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 164, "WELLS; SPRINKLER SYS-
TEMS'', "WELLS FOR NONPOTABLE WATER; SPRINKLER SYSTEM",
SECTION 164.36, "PERMIT FEES", TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE
IN THE PERMIT FEES FOR DRILLING OR DRIVING A NONPOTABLE
WELL AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 155,
"ELECTRICITY", "PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS", SECTION 155.18,
"PERMIT FEES", SUBSECTIONS (A) AND (C), TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN PERMIT FEES; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 150, "BUILD-
ING REGULATIONS", "TEMPORARY STRUCTURES; TENTS", SECTION
150.102, "PREREQUISITES TO APPROVAL; PERMITTED USES",
SUBPARAGRAPH (C) (1) (a), TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN
PERMIT FEE; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 159, "LANDSCAPING", "TREE
AND SHRUB REMOVAL AND PROTECTION", SECTION 159.51,
"PERMIT FEES FOR TREE REMOVAL, SHRUB CLEARING", TO
PROUIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN PERMIT FEES; AND BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 162, "SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS", "PERMITS", SECTION
162.024, "PERMIT FEES", SUBPARAGRAPH (A), TO PROVIDE FOR
AN INCREASE IN PERMIT FEES; 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. 59-89
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
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McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
20. Ordinance No. 60-89. Ordinance No. 60-89, amending Chapter 101
"Parks, Beaches and Recreation" of the Code of Ordinances by increasing
the permit fee for storing boats in the area designated on the municipal
beach, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held September 26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 60-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 101 "PARKS, BEACHES AND
RECREATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 101.35 "STOR-
ING BOATS", SUBSECTION (F) TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN
STORAGE FEES; 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. 60-89
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
21. Ordinance No. 61-89. Ordinance No. 61-89, amending Chapter 101
"Parks, Beaches and Recreation" of the Code of Ordinances by increasing
the fees for use of the Tennis Center, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
September 26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 61-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 101 "PARKS, BEACHES, AND
RECREATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 101.01 "CHARG-
ES FOR USES OF TENNIS CENTER", SUBSECTION (A) "ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIPS", SUBSECTION (B) "SEMIANNUAL DUES" AND
SUBSECTION (C) "DAILY COURT FEES" TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE
IN CHARGES; PROVIDING A SAVING' CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 61-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
22. Ordinance No. 62-89. Ordinance No. 62-89, making it unlawful
for an unauthorized person or agent to remove articles or otherwise
disturb materials in the City's recycling bins, is before the Commission
for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be
held September 26th.
The Interim City Manager presented Ordinance No. 62-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC WORKS", CHAPTER
51, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", SUBHEADING, "SPECIAL REFUSE
DISPOSAL PROBLEMS", BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 51.59,
"RECYCLING BINS AND CONTAINERS", TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL
BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON OR AGENT TO
REMOVE ARTICLES OR OTHERWISE DISTURB MATERIALS IN THE
CITY'S RECYCLING BINS, OR TO REMOVE, DAMAGE, OR DESTROY
SAID RECYCLING BINS, OR TO REMOVE ARTICLES OR OTHERWISE
DISTURB MATERIALS IN CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINERS,OR TO
REMOVE, DAMAGE OR DESTROY CURB RECYCLING CONTAINERS;
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PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. Brainerd moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 62-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
23. Confirmation and Approval of City Attorney's Office Budget and
Salary. The Commission is to review and approve the City Attorney's
Office proposed budget and salary increase.
Ms. McCarty suggested that they consider topping out the City
Attorney at his current salary of $75,000 and give him a merit bonus of
6% If they agreed to this, his salary would move up with the cost of
living. She stated they are also going to have to look at the Assistant
City Attorneys' salaries to consider a range and where they are going to
top out.
Ms. McCarty moved to top out the City Attorney at $75,000 and
give him a merit bonus of 6%, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes;
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, the City Attorney advised that between now
and the time they discuss this again, he will give the Commission a
suggestion on a low amount for the range, and also for the Assistants.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
24. Bond Issue Information. The Commission is to consider author-
izing funding in the amount of $15,000 to cover the costs of printing,
advertisements, and postage to provide factual information to citizens
on the proposed November Bond Referendum. Approval is recommended.
The Interim City Manager advised the source of funding would be
provided from City Commission Contingency Account No. 001-6511-591-
90.11.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve funding in the amount of $15,000
for Bond Information, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Ms. McCarty stated she understands, through the grapevine, that
they are considering going from four to three questions.
The City Attorney advised he talked to the City's Bond Counsel
this afternoon and asked them to send him the 53 page resolution with
all the technical information, and send the Commission their new revised
language which was intended to be more descriptive. They have tried to
work on getting additional details on some of the projects so that they
may fit into the other three categories more readily.
Ms. McCarty stated that they are currently scheduled, at their
September 26th meeting, to vote on the exact wording of the questions.
She questioned if they could do this sooner as the Bond Committee is on
a short time frame and their literature is being held up from being
printed because they do not know what the questions are.
The City Attorney stated there is no reason why the Commission
cannot approve the Bond Referendum question issue earlier.
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Following discussion, it was decided that the Interim City
Manager should poll the Commission to determine a meeting time.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
25. Appointment of a Voting Delegate to the Florida League of
Cities. The Commission is to consider appointing a voting delegate to
represent the City at the Annual Business Session of the Florida League
of Cities Annual Convention. Approval is recommended.
Ms. Brainerd moved to appoint Mr. Weatherspoon as the voting
delegate, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
26. Appointment of Pineapple Grove Sculpture Selection Committee.
The Commission is to appoint a committee to select a sculpture for
Pineapple Grove beautification project.
The Interim City Manager advised that the names which have been
suggested have been pre-cleared so there will be no conflicts.
A representative of the Pineapple Grove Support Group, stated
they would like to thank the Commission for allowing this project to
come to fruition. They would like the Commission to approve this
project as originally presented by the Pineapple Grove Support Group.
Mayor Campbell stated that he feels if this is to be approved
there should be a time period as they seem to run into extended delays
and costs in their beautification efforts. He would also urge them to
look at the proposals which were originally made with regard to design
and cost.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mayor Campbell stated he
feels the Committee could accomplish this in two weeks. He does not
feel they need to do an RFP.
Ms. Brainerd stated that staff had some concerns the last time
they discussed this that it would be prudent to do an RFP since it is
the expenditure of public funds.
The Interim City Manager stated he would like an interpretation
from the City Attorney as to what kind of direction they should give the
Committee if they are going to be the ones recommending the expenditure.
The City Attorney advised there are two or three different
ways: (1) conceptual, (2) they could take proposals in the nature of
things to look at in model or sketch concepts or (3) look at existing
art - sculptures which already exist. In the third instance, they could
not competitively bid an item of art which already exists; they would
have to pay the going rate or negotiate with the artist. There are also
donations or free offers which could be made.
Ms. McCarty stated that she feels the Committee should look at
the alternatives and see what, or who, is available in the area to
negotiate with.
Frank Spence, Director of Development Services, stated they
want to get the word out among the art community and ask them to submit
proposals and samples of their work. The Committee would evaluate their
reputation and then interview and shortlist the sculptors they would be
recommending back to the Commission. It was also thought that the
$25,000 which is allocated in the budget is nowhere sufficient for them
to acquire four works of art. Therefore, they will seek contributions
or solicit a work of art from the community. In all probability they
will not select the same sculptor to do all works.
Mayor Campbell stated they should not make it as though they
are commissioning a grand scale purchase of art; this was meant to be a
deviation and use of what has already been allocated for beautification
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funds. He would not like to see this blown out of proportion. If they
need more time they could allow them a month to do this.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the Committee with a 30 day time
period, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
27. Appointment of Citizen Members to City Manager Selection
Committee. The Commission is to consider appointing a seven member
committee to select method and review application for the hire of a
permanent City Manager.
The Interim City Manager advised he had been asked to provide
some names of City Managers or former City Managers who might be willing
to participate in this process. Mr. Chaney was on that list, however,
he has asked that his name be withdrawn. The other two are Mr. Ray
Howland, retired City Manager of North Palm Beach and Mr. Richard G.
Simmons, City Manager of Davenport.
Mayor Campbell questioned if it is the intent of the Commission
to have five lay persons and two professionals. The Commission agreed
to this.
Ms. McCarty stated she did not know Mr. Chaney had withdrawn
his name until tonight and she requested that they postpone the selec-
tion of the two professionals. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would like to
have some information on both of them. Mayor Campbell advised they will
just select the citizen portion.
Ms. Brainerd stated that she nominated the City Attorney for
consideration and she would like to withdraw his name as he would be put
in a position where he was shortlisting a person who would eventually be
his peer.
Mayor Campbell suggested that they go down the list and indi-
cate those who would not be one of their primary choices; those names
would then be eliminated.
At this time the Commission went down the list and indicated
those persons who would not be their primary choices. The names left on
the list were as follows: Leo Blair, Ken Ellingsworth, Ray Gerner, Bill
Maher, Bob Miller, Dale Morrison, Spencer Pompey, Carole Shetler,
Leonard Syrop, Bill Wallace and Leon Weekes. The Commission then
shortlisted these names and each chose five persons. The City Attorney
was requested to tally the names; anyone on the list with five votes
would automatically be on the committee.
Mayor Campbell suggested they go on to the next item while the
names are being tallied.
28. Establishment of a Redevelopment Assistance Committee. The
Commission is to consider the reorganization of the Community Improve-
ment Director position to act as Chairman to the proposed Redevelopment
Assistance Committee which will serve as a focal point for redevelopment
actions in the City. Approval is recommended.
Ms. Brainerd moved to establish a Redevelopment Assistance
Committee, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Weatherspoon stated, with regard to the composition of the
Committee, that he is concerned that they will have staff who are geared
towards working with people to keep them within the policy guidelines.
Then they will be asking that same staff member to put on another hat
and help the person deviate from the policy.
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The Interim City Manager advised the Committee, when called by
the Chairperson to meet, would take a critical look at the proposal,
find the flaws which could only be responded to by the Commission taking
a waiver action, and when those are identified it would be brought to
the Commission. If the Commission grants those waivers, then the
process would go back through the existing development system, i.e., P&Z
Board, CAB, Historic District, etc., and would then come to the Commis-
sion as a completed project with a completed site plan. The reason for
having these staff persons on the Committee is for them to be critical
at the initial presentation of a proposed project to make sure they do
not miss any of the waivers which may be required in order to make it
viable. The reason for having a different chairperson is so that no one
gets the idea that this is a process which is available to someone who
doesn't have a problem; it is clearly, and identifiably, a process for
redevelopment, not a regular developer who might be encountering a
problem with his project.
The Interim City Manager stated he feels that Ms. Butler came
up with a plan which does not involve dollars, restructuring or restaff-
ing; it provides them with an opportunity to test and see whether having
an advocate for redevelopment within City Hall will encourage people and
stimulate activity. If this does not work, there is not much to unwind
and the Committee will not meet.
Ms. McCarty stated she does support the concept; however, she
is a little confused about how it is going to work. She stated that in
the memo from Ms. Butler to the Interim City Manager there was supposed
to be a proposed job description attached, however, there was not.
The Interim City Manager advised he purposely deleted it until
the Commission decides what the scope of this proposal would be. They
may want Ms. Butler to be involved in providing financial information,
grants and public/private partnerships in addition to the technical
review aspects. This would impose an additional burden which they would
need to discuss. He felt that two things would come out of tonight: (1)
an approval of the general concept and (2) any other things the may want
Ms. Butler to do in conjunction with it which might stimulate redevelop-
ment. He would then come back to the Commission with a position de-
scription which would take into account all the aspects of the changes
to her current position.
Ms. McCarty questioned the definition of redevelopment; do they
mean things in the CRA District, vacant land, CBD or DDA.
Ms. Butler stated when she looks at redevelopment she considers
things on established parcels of land; it could involve a change of use,
an expansion of an existing use or a vacant piece of land in the CBD, or
in an existing area, which has not been used and they would like to
revitalize.
Ms. McCarty stated she feels there is a definite difference
between development and redevelopment. If they were to confine this to
a geographic area, the CRA area which is a redevelopment area and there
is some vacant land, then she could address this a little more positive-
ly. She also does not understand how they are going to know a project
has problems until it has gone through the process. She would like to
see the definition of redevelopment tightened up so that they know
exactly what they are talking about and what types of projects are
appropriate for this Committee.
Mr. Andrews stated he would like to make sure that they are in
a position to defend their laws all the time. His problem is with the
Technical Review Committee. There are Codes which are so ambiguous and
come down hard on the developer. He feels one of the things that has to
be looked at is where they can get a common sense wedge between the
developer and the TRC to make some decisions which are more flexible.
With regard to the CRA layperson, he feels that if they rotate it on a
project by project basis, the developer could be hand carried through
the process. With regard to Ms. McCarty's comments regarding the areas,
he has started his process of working into the LaMat area where there
are over fifty lots which should be aggregated together for a common
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project. He feels this is one area which certainly qualifies, and it is
not in a CRA area.
Ms. Brainerd stated she agrees with Mr. Andrews that, by virtue
of this whole creative approach, they do not need to get bogged down in
definitions. The approach should be for a developer to bring them a
project and they will take a look at it. The Committee will decide if
it is something they are interested in pursuing.
The Interim City Manager clarified that the Committee will have
no authority to grant waivers, only to suggest to the Commission reasons
why they think one is appropriate. If the Commission grants the waiver,
the project would then go back and start the process as if it were a new
piece of ground which had never been worked on. It would finally come
back to the Commission as a completed project which has had all the
technical review which any other project receives.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
27. The City Attorney advised that Ken Ellingsworth received five
votes, Leon Weekes, Carole Shetler, Spencer Pompey and Ray Gerner each
received three votes. The next highest, with two votes was Leo Blair
who could be chosen as an alternate.
Ms. Brainerd moved to appoint Ken Ellingsworth, Leon Weekes,
Carole Shetler, Spencer Pompey and Ray Gerner, with Leo Blair as an
alternate, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
29. Police Department Review. The Commission is to consider
methods for review of Police Department command elements and provide
direction.
The Interim City Manager stated he feels there are two things
to keep in mind as the Commission decides the scope of this investiga-
tion: (1) they did go through the Accreditation process. Through the
preliminary investigation of their general orders, policies and proce-
dures, etc., there was nothing to indicate there were any problems in
those areas and (2) there is an ongoing study of manpower allocation and
the patrol study and those results should be in shortly. Of those who
have responded to us, they have basically three choices; (1) an outside
consultant who has worked with us before, PAS, the advantage being that
they are able to assess what has changed in the last two years, (2) a
group from the University of Louisville who have the significant experi-
ence level in doing similar kinds of investigations and (3) go to a peer
review, utilizing police officers from departments outside of the State
and, perhaps, augmented by a judge or professor of criminology. They
have received no indication of interest on the part of the senior levels
of law enforcement in Palm Beach County, the State Attorney's Office or
the FDLE, to participate in this kind of review.
Ms. McCarty stated she would like to ask the City Attorney to
explain what would be involved with a Grand Jury investigation, which is
not along the lines of management, it is along the lines of criminal
activity. She would like him to give some background on what that
alternative would encompass.
The City Attorney advised that alternative is available for
just about any allegation. It would entail a choice of two forms, there
are Grand Juries which investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing on
the State and Federal levels. They are able to be convened in one of
three different ways, one of which is a request directed to the head of
the Law Enforcement Prosecution Agency of each of the jurisdictions,
i.e., a letter request to the U.S. Attorney's Office or the State
Attorney's Office. They are also able to be initiated by a request to
the presiding judge who sees over that aspect in each of the jurisdic-
tions. The third alternative is that if one is convened and sitting at
the present time, they can make a request of the foreperson to look into
a particular set of facts or allegations of criminal activity. They
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would look solely at criminal wrongdoing as to whether or not it consti-
tuted a sufficient basis to indict individuals for criminal activity.
Mayor Campbell requested that the City Attorney check to see
if, in fact, there has been any communication. The City Attorney stated
he can check; however, he would be surprised if that had taken place
without his knowledge.
Ms. Brainerd stated that it was mentioned that there was no
interest on the part of FDLE or the State Attorney's Office and she
questioned why.
The Interim City Manager advised that, based on their involve-
ment at the initial stages of the Internal Affairs investigation, and a
preceding investigation as to criminal activity which was found not to
exist, they felt that the criminal act which would be necessary to
impanel that kind of body did not exist. They may have changed their
mind or there may be some information they did not have access to;
however, he feels they are responding only to the information they have
in hand at this point in time. Some reasonably serious allegations have
been made but he does not know that the supporting evidence has been
provided to any of the agencies.
Mayor Campbell stated he would agree with the memo from the
Interim City Manager; however, he is not so eager to pay for a consul-
tant. He would like the group to look at some of the allegations, not
necessarily from a criminal viewpoint, bring their expertise to the
table, take input from both the citizenry and Police Department, and try
to give the Commission their best recommendation as where these allega-
tions and Police Department fall. He believes that the public needs to
know the truth, one way or another.
Upon question, Mayor Campbell stated he does not feel a formal
consultant could have the same impartial objectivity and willingness to
give the Commission their recommendations.
The Interim City Manager stated that the PAS group, who has
been here before, brought with them the current Police Chief of
Knoxville as part of their group and would propose to do that again. In
talking with all these people, he suggested to them that they had a
community perception problem with regard to the City's law enforcement
agency and told them that he would expect the Commission would be
desirous of trying to get some objective review of that. He feels they
are all anticipating that that would be part of the charge; however,
they felt, given the amounts of money they have spent and the charge to
various others who have reviewed portions of the department, that it was
unnecessary to go back through and redo those areas.
Ms. McCarty stated they have got a lot of studies on the shelf
and she feels they need to get an individual with a background in legal
and police department management. If they are not going to look into
criminal activity, they should look into things where the perception
problem is leading. She noted that, by Charter, the Commission has the
power to allow the City Clerk to issue subpoenas and, therefore, in this
process the group could subpoena people with regard to some of the
allegations. She feels that this may be an element they want to add to
the investigation.
Ms. McCarty stated she feels they need to look at the way the
management conducts itself in the Police Department with regard to the
rumors and innuendos. She also feels that they have a responsibility to
take a leadership role to let the community know that they will not
accept anything less than a credible, responsible Police Department.
She believes there are some criminal allegations which are going around
which could be looked into by a Grand Jury and the Commission should ask
the Mayor to write a letter asking that a Grand Jury be convened to look
into the allegations. This would clear the Police Department's name.
Mayor Campbell stated he does not think they can ask for a
Grand Jury and it is up to the State Attorney. The City Attorney
advised it is his understanding that it is not limited to the State
Attorney. Ms. McCarty stated she is talking about a Federal Grand Jury;
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she does not want to get the State Attorney involved as he is involved
in this case and would be part of the investigation. Mayor Campbell
stated, at this point, to even use the words Grand Jury, is inflammato-
ry, wrong and totally inappropriate. They need to get to the bottom of
this; however, that would be another wrong headline they do not need in
Delray Beach. He would not have a problem with the State Attorney
reviewing this, or going to the Federal Prosecutor in the area, but not
a Grand Jury.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels there have been some specific
allegations made and feels they should go on record and formally ask
whoever is responsible for investigating the allegations.
Ms. McCarty questioned if it could be the Federal Prosecutor as
the State Attorney is involved; they knew about the informant who was
placed in Ms. Snyder's office and she does not feel they are going to
want to investigate themselves. They were also involved with the Galvez
informant situation, as was the FDLE. If they are going to do this, it
should be an agency which had nothing to do with it.
Mayor Campbell stated that the implication is that neither the
State Attorney, nor the Federal Prosecutor, because they have been
implicated in a wrongdoing, is going to be able to legitimately look
into this. Ms. McCarty stated no one implicated them in a wrongdoing,
but they were part of the cases which would be involved in the review.
Mayor Campbell stated he would place confidence in the State Attorney's
Office and the Federal Prosecutor. He is not ready to say that they are
implicated and cannot do a proper evaluation, which is their constitu-
tional duty. Ms. McCarty stated she would be willing to give them an
opportunity to decline doing this.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would not like to spend any more
money on a consultant as they already have enough reports. He feels
they should deal with the allegations in the Police Department, and then
look into the other issues.
Mr. Andrews stated they have a community which is not happy
over the broad spectrum of the management of the Police Department.
Either they need to understand that the way the Police Department is run
is proper and only a matter of communication which is not being handled
properly, or the City needs to go through the Department and start all
over.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels they should take care of the
major concerns and he is willing to guarantee that a lot of the smaller
problems will go away.
Mayor Campbell stated that they have, essentially, two issues
which they are dealing with: (1) some allegations and (2) performance
procedures. They would need a consultant or one of these other groups
to look at performance procedures. They have had three choices which
have been recommended, PAS, the Police Institute or a Committee and he
questioned what the Commission's preference would be. It was the
consensus of the Commission to go with a Committee of three people.
The Interim City Manager advised that the group he is tenta-
tively suggesting includes a black Police Sergeant from Fayetteville,
Arkansas, who has an impressive record in dealing with community rela-
tions, minority situations. The leader of the group is an active Police
Chief who currently teaches and consults and the third member should be
either a non-police person such as a retired judge. He could come back
at a later meeting with some cost estimates.
Following discussion, it was decided that the retired judge
could be from Florida, but with no ties to the community.
Ms. Brainerd moved for approval of the concept, seconded by Ms.
McCarty.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned the project cost and source of
funding.
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The Interim City Manager advised he will have to come to the
Commission with a projected cost as he knows what the cost elements will
be, but he will need an estimate from the individuals selected as to how
long they think it will take. He believes they are talking about a cost
somewhere in the neighborhood of $10,000.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, the Interim City Manager
stated the Committee will investigate the command structure of the force
and how it relates and interprets those instructions which are already
in being. It will also investigate the most recent happenings from a
procedural standpoint as to whether what occurred was reasonably within
the scope of the Police's authority and what another force might have
done given the same set of circumstances. Whether the other prong,
which will be going on at the same time, will obviate part of that, it
still would not necessarily review the procedures which allowed it to
happen.
Mr. Andrews stated he would also like the group to look at the
processes of what the Police Department is doing in relationship to
crime.
The Interim City Manager stated if the maker of the motion
could amend it to authorize up to, but not exceeding, $10,000 for the
process then he could move forward.
Ms. Brainerd amended her motion to also authorize up to, but
not exceeding $10,000, Ms. McCarty amended her second. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes;
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Mayor Campbell stated that the second element has to do with
some specific criminal allegations; therefore, at least as far as a
primary step, they have to bring those allegations to the attention of
the two prosecutors.
Ms. McCarty stated that if one of these two entities were to
take this on, there would be a question as to their impartiality. She
feels that they have to go forward and ask the Grand Jury to do it as it
is comprised of citizens and there will be that impartiality. She is
confident that the other two entities will not take it.
Mayor Campbell stated that until someone can come forward with
something a little stronger, they do not need to damage the entire
credibility of this community based on some allegations. If it is a
criminal offense, under State law, it would go to the State Attorney; if
it is a criminal offense, or civil rights violation, it should go to the
Federal Prosecutor.
Virginia Snyder stated that when she learned that her office
had been victimized by a spy who had taken out 125 documents, the
response of the Police Department was that a concerned citizen had come
to them with concerns about illegal and improper activities in her
office. She would like the Commission to ask the Chief of Police what
were the criminal activities she was involved in that necessitated this
long drawn investigation of her. She would also like to ask for an
outside Federal Grand Jury of her peers to investigate many of the
things they know are happening with the Police Department.
Ms. McCarty moved to call for a Grand Jury investigation. Said
motion FAILED for lack of a second.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to ask the Interim City Manager and City
Attorney, with citizen and Commission input, to clarify the allegations
and present them to the investigatory bodies, seconded by Ms. McCarty.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
30. Sale of City Owned Property. The Commission is to consider
recommendations from the Real Estate Board regarding sales method and
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pricing of City owned property located on Venetian and Miramar and
Federal Highway (Adult Bookstore).
The Interim City Manager stated that his understanding of the
proposal is that the Board of Realtors will, as a courtesy to the City,
list the properties in the MLS book, with the City paying the out of
pocket expenses of around $50.00. He would recommend to the Commission
that if they do this they would make the listings to show a selling
office commission only, which would be about 50% of the amount which is
recommended for the sales of the properties. Normally, in a real estate
transaction the commission would be divided, half to the listing office
and the other half to the selling office. In this particular instance,
they are only asking them to grant the City access to the Multiple
Listing Service. If the Commission wishes to do this, then they would
take the price which has been established as being the price they want
to receive, they will add the appropriate commissions to that and give
it as the listing price with all the backup information required. For
additional information they could contact the Purchasing Department.
Ms. Brainerd stated that the Board of Realtors suggested that
they pay a 10% commission; however, she agrees with the Interim City
Manager. They also recommended that they get updated appraisals for
both of these parcels. Appraisals are expensive and they just got an
appraisal on the bookstore property.
The Interim City Manager stated they could easily research and
find out whether or not there have been any recent sales of land in
these zoning categories on the beach to see whether there is any change
in the comparables.
Upon question by Ms. McCarty, the Interim City Manager advised
he is suggesting that they divide the figure which was suggested to
them, use half of it as the selling office commission only, and list
that when they do the MLS listing. They will be offering 5% to the
selling office and nothing to the listing office, because, basically the
City is the listing office.
Ms. Brainerd stated that when they negotiated to buy the North
Federal property they were told there were several buyers waiting in the
wings. She questioned if they have pursued any of these people who had
expressed an interest.
The City Attorney advised the only people who contacted him
were people who were prospective purchasers of inventory, projection
equipment, cash registers, etc. There were only two real estate inqui-
ries which his office fielded. They have not pursued them, but there is
no reason why they should not follow up on this.
Ms. Brainerd moved to adopt the recommendations of the advisory
committee, with the modified appraisal, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, Ms. McCarty stated that she feels that the
comment from the Real Estate Advisory Board to use local appraisers was
a good one.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mr. Andrews left the Commission Chambers at this time.
31. Initiation of West Atlantic Avenue Annexation (No. 2). The
Commission is to consider authorizing staff to proceed with the annexa-
tion of parcels along West Atlantic Avenue which includes the Scotty's
Hardware Do-It-Yourself Center, Dunkin Donuts, Taco Bell, Mobil Gas
Station, Delray West Plaza, shopping center with two out buildings, a
vacant fast food restaurant and Flagler National Bank. Approval is
recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved to direct staff to proceed with the annexa-
tion, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
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follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
33. Site Plan Approval. The Commission is to consider a request
from Donald Ralph for site plan approval for Silver Terrace Group Home
and Office to accommodate services and offices to serve women in need of
assistance. Approval is recommended, subject to the following consider-
ations:
1. granting administrative relief to allow parking within the side
yards;
2. that the requirement for removing the driveway in the front
yard not be enforced until such time as S.W. 10th Street is
widened; and,
3. that in-lieu of funding improvements to Miami Boulevard and
Park Avenue at this time, the owner enter into a commitment to
participate in a future improvement/assessment district for
infrastructure improvements.
Ms. McCarty moved for site plan approval, seconded by Ms.
Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd
- Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Andrews returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
34. Site Plan Approval and Water Service Agreement. The Commission
is to consider a request from B.P. Oil Company to consider site plan
approval in conjunction with acceptance of a water service agreement for
the Gulf Station and Car Wash located at the southwest corner of West
Atlantic Avenue and Military Trail. Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval of the site plan and water
service agreement, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Assistant City Attorney Ruby advised that the B.P. Oil Company
did not own all of the property; however, they also wanted the Mr. Donut
parcel to enter into the water service agreement. Normally, the City
only allows owners enter into these agreements. It is up to the Commis-
sion whether or not they wish to change that policy in this instance.
Ms. McCarty and Ms. Brainerd felt that they should stay with
their policy of entering into the agreement with the owner. Mayor
Campbell also questioned if the plan is in compliance with the City's
sign and landscape codes.
Alan Ciklin, representing the applicant, stated that they have
complied with all of the City's codes when not in conflict with the
County's codes. B.P. Oil owns the existing Gulf Station which is on the
property and as soon as the water service agreement is approved, they
will go ahead and close on the Mr. Donut property.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby stated that the Commission can
vote on this tonight, however, the formal execution is contingent upon
B.P. Oil being the sole owner of the parcel.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
35. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider a request
from John C. DiMaggio for final plat approval for Delmar Woods a pro-
posed eight lot single family development located on the south side of
Germantown Road, north side of L-37 Canal and west of Andover subdivi-
sion. Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved for final plat approval, seconded by Ms.
Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
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Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
36. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider a request
from Andover Partnership for final plat approval for Andover Section
III, a proposed 51 lot single family development located on the west
side of the E-4 Canal, between Germantown Road and the C-15 Canal, just
north and east of Del-Aire Golf Club. Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved for final plat approval, seconded by Ms.
Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, Tom Fleming read a letter into the record to
clarify his position on the posting of financial guarantees and obtain-
ing a permit for work along Germantown Road.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
37. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider a request
from Herbert L. Kramer for final plat approval for the replat of a
portion of Block I, Estates III. Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved for final plat approval, seconded by Ms.
Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
38. Final Plat Approval. The Commission is to consider a request
from Palm Beach County Housing Partnership for final plat approval for a
proposed 36 lot subdivision located at the southwest corner of S.W. 8th
Avenue and S.W. 2nd Street. Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved for final plat approval, seconded by Ms.
Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
39. Conditional Use Approval. The Commission is to consider a
request from WRI Delray Associates to convert a vacant bay in the Delray
Mall into an amusement game facility, Bally's Amusement Game, to be
located at the northwest corner of Federal Highway and Linton Boulevard.
Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved for conditional use approval, seconded by Ms.
Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
40. Request for Administrative Relief. The Commission is to
consider a request from Delray Beach Yacht Club to allow an additional
eight compact car spaces immediately south of the proposed condominium
building. Approval is recommended.
Ms. McCarty moved for approval, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
40.A. Water Service Agreement - Delray Senior Living. The Commission
is to consider a water service agreement for a proposed ACLF - Delray
Senior Living, Inc., to be located on the south side of Atlantic Avenue,
east of the E-3 Canal.
Mayor Campbell stated they have already turned down a water
service agreement; however, he understands the applicant has an addi-
tional request.
Martin Perry, representing the applicant, stated his request is
for a reconsideration of the discussion as they have taken some steps to
address some concerns which were expressed. One concern was with regard
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to the parking requirements; they now exceed one parking space per unit.
Secondly, they have reduced the height of the buildings to where they
meet the City's requirements. Thirdly, they had asked previously for
the City to provide them with service under the normal annexation
agreement, or release them so that they could obtain service from the
County. After analyzing the utilities in existence in the area, it was
determined that for them to be served by the City it would require some
major reconstruction at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Military
Trail. If they were afforded service by the County, it would be much
easier and would not disrupt traffic. Unfortunately, they believed that
the County was the proper provider of services at the time they filed
their application. They then learned that the City and County had
reached an agreement setting the dividing line at the E-3 Canal. This
property sits on the east side of the E-3. They have a bond issue which
they have been working on for several months and are under a time
constraint.
Upon question, the Interim City Manager stated he believes this
is a two sided issue. If the Commission intends to eventually annex
this area then the answer is that they will give them water, but they
will develop under the guidelines of the City. The other issue is
probably more appropriate and that is to ask them to go through a
concurrent process, as far as assuring the City that, from a visual
standpoint, it will concur with those elements such as beautification
and signage while allowing them to develop in the County.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby advised that she believes this
water service agreement is being petitioned for by the contract vendee.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Perry advised they can
stay within the 48 feet height limitation. Whether they have have
utilities from the City or County, they would be willing to voluntarily
annex and make every effort to meet the City's requirements.
David Kovacs stated they do have a code called Continuing Care
Facilities which this project falls under; however, it appears that the
developers feel that this code does not address their type of use. He
has not seen any plans for this project and, therefore, cannot advise
the Commission that things are fine. As he understands the situation,
the developers want to get into the County processing system which takes
much longer than the City's. If this project is going to be developed
to the City's standards, he can see problem with the Commission granting
a water service agreement with a change to the wording that it is for a
congregate living facility per the site plan which will eventually be
approved by the Commission.
Ms. Brainerd moved to approve the standard water service
agreement with all the terms and conditions and the change to the
wording as outlined by Mr. Kovacs, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he is concerned with the construction
needed to get the sewer service. He would not like to see Military
Trail torn up during the season.
Larry Martin, Deputy Director of Public Utilities, stated he
has not seen any plans on this particular project. From the easterly
corner of the proposed project, the City has a four inch sewer line
within 650 feet. He believes this is an adequate size line to serve the
facility.
The Interim City Manager stated that all the units will not be
built between now and the season; therefore, if there are any improve-
ments to be made they can be done next summer.
Mr. Kovacs advised that if there is a need to upgrade part of
the force main they should do it now as there will be construction going
on for the next four months.
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Mr. Perry stated that he has been trying to meet some deadlines
with the County and needs to be able to show them that he has utility
service available to reach a certification status on the application.
Secondly, he would have no objection to the City Attorney adding some
additional language to the agreement which reserved the right for site
plan review approval of the project.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
The Interim City Manager questioned if Mr. Perry will require a
letter of verification since he will not be able to sign the water
service agreement until such time as he is the owner of the property.
Mr. Perry advised all he needs from the City is a letter confirming the
availability of service.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
41. Amendment to Addendum No. 3 CH2M Hill Contract. The Commission
is to consider approving amendment to Addendum No. 3 to the Ch2M Hill
contract to perform a surge analysis on the 20-Series Wellfield pumping
system. The estimated cost of this task is $1,900. Approval is recom-
mended.
42. Addendum No. 4 to the Ch2M Hill Contract. The Commission is to
consider Addendum No. 4 to the Ch2M Hill contract for professional
services in conjunction with the Emergency Well Field Assessment,
Protection and Remediation project to insure a safe and reliable source
of raw ground water. The estimated cost to provide Engineers, Planners,
Economist and Scientist is $101,155.
43. Amendment No. 4 to Post, Buckley Schuh and Jernigan Contract.
The Commission is to consider Amendment No. 4 to the PBS&J contract for
modifications to the North Water Plant to include tank inspection,
cleaning and rehabilitation; master plan and architectural concept;
electrical system rehabilitation; pump station telemetry and pump system
rehabilitation. Estimated costs of additional service is $53,357.
44. Acceptance of Easement Deed. The Commission is to consider
acceptance of a 6 foot easement granted to the City by Eva Favitta to
install a storm drain outfall in conjunction with the Tropic Isle
Drainage Project Phase II. Approval is recommended.
45. Acceptance of Easement Deed. The Commission is to consider
accepting a 6 foot easement granted to the City by Patricia Davidson to
install a storm drain outfall in conjunction with the Tropic Isle
Drainage Project Phase II. Approval is recommended.
46. Request for Amateur Surfing Contest. The Commission is to
consider a request from Eastern Surfing Association to hold three
amateur surfing contests in Delray Beach on November 4th and 5th,
January 6th and 7th and February 10th and llth. Approval is recommend-
ed.
47. Request ~or Funding - Children Services Council. The Commis-
sion is to consider a request from the Children Services Council Steer-
ing Committee for $1,000 to support their Assembly on Children's Issues
in Palm Beach County to be held on October 5th - October 7th. Approval
is recommended.
48. Waiver of Solicitation Permit Fee. The Commission is to
consider a request from The United Way of South Palm Beach County for
waiver of the solicitation permit fee. Approval is recommended.
49. Purchase of Equipment. The Commission is to consider approving
the purchase of Audix Voice Messaging System software to enhance the
Police Department's present telephone system's capabilities. Approval
is recommended.
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50. Resolution No. 56-89. Resolution No. 56-89, calling for a
referendum election on October 17, 1989, to consider expansion of the
current Downtown Development Authority (DDA) boundary area, is before
the Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 56-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 17, 1989, CONCERNING
WHETHER AMENDMENT SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DELRAY BEACH
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT (CHAPTER 71-604 LAW OF
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED).
(Copy of Resolution No. 56-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
51. Resolution No. 57-89. Resolution No. 57-89, assessing costs in
the amount of $2,307.80 for abatement action required to remove an
unsafe building on property at 30-52 S.W. 1st Avenue, is before the
Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 57-89 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. 57-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
52. Resolution No. 58-89. Resolution No. 58-89, assessing costs in
the amount of $2,574.00 for abatement action required to remove an
unsafe building on property at 717 Eldorado Lane, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 58-89 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. 58-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
53. Resolution No. 59-89. Resolution No. 59-89, assessing costs in
the amount of $198.00 for abatement action required to remove an unsafe
building on property at 313 S.W. llth Avenue, is before the Commission
for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 59-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF
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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. 59-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
54. Resolution No. 60-89. Resolution No. 60-89, assessing costs
for abatement action required to remove junked vehicles on eight proper-
ties located throughout the City, is before the Commission for consider-
ation.
The caption of Resolution No. 60-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 100 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS
INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; PROVID-
ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST
ON ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS
RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 60-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
55. Resolution No. 63-89. Resolution No. 63-89, requesting County
funding under the Emergency Medical Service Surcharge Award Program for
E.M.S. classroom expenses and resource/reference materials, is before
the Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 63-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PRO-RATA SHARE OF THE COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SURCHARGE AWARD PROGRAM FUNDS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 63-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
56. Resolution No. 64-89. Resolution No. 64-89, approving the
addition of the IBM Complex on Congress Avenue and the vacant land south
of Lake Ida Road between Roosevelt Avenue and 1-95 to the Enterprise
Zone District, is before the Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 64-89 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 290, FLORIDA STAT-
UTES, AND CHAPTER 9B-37, F.A.C., FINDING FOR AND APPROV-
ING ADDITIONS TO THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARY OF THE STATE-
DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE ZONE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING APPLICATION FOR SUCH BOUNDARY CHANGE;
REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO THE EXISTING PROGRAM
OF LOCAL PARTICIPATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 64-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
57. Award of Bids and Contracts.
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A. Rehabilitation of Storm Drains - Southern Line Cleaning,
Inc. in the amount of $16,650 with funding from Engineer-
ing Streets and Sidewalks (Account No. 001-2911-519-
60.63).
B. Resurfacing Contract - Hardrives of Delray Beach, Inc.,
in the amount of $197,085 with funding from General
Construction Fund (Account No. 334-3162-541-60.53).
C. Landscape Maintenance (I-95/West Atlantic Avenue,
1-95/Linton Boulevard, Linton Boulevard 1-95 to A1A) -
Axiom Commercial Cutters in the amount of $22,565 with
funding from Beautification Trust Fund (Account No.
119-4151-572-33.39).
D. Microfilming Service - Leahy Business Archives, Inc., in
the amount of $12,580 with funding from Community Im-
provement (Accounts 001-2721-524-33.45 and 001-2741-
524-33.45).
E. Roof Repairs Pompey Park - McNab Roofing Inc., in the
amount of $18,400 with funding from Parks and Recreation
Roof Repairs (Account No. 334-4172-572-62.03).
F. Software, hardware, building modifications and equipment
to replace existing Police Department Computer System -
A.L. Roark Company (software) in the amount of $145,640
and IBM (hardware, software, building modifications and
equipment) in the amount of $543,063 with funding from
Law Enforcement Trust ($486,203) and Unisys Settlement
($202,500) .
G. Landscaping of North Water Plant - Lush Landscaping and
Design, Inc., in the amount of $10,948 with funding from
Water and Sewer Repair and Upkeep (Account No. 441-5123-
536-33.31).
H. Emergency Interconnect with Boca Raton - Olsak and
Associates in the amount of $4,990 with funding from
Water and Sewer (441-5161-536-64.01).
I. Architectural services for renovations to Utility Depart-
ment - Digby Bridges, Marsh and Associates in an amount
not to exceed $4,000, with funding from Water and Sewer
(Account No. 441-5111-536-33.11).
J. Sewer TV Inspection System - Cues, Inc., in the amount of
$89,995, with funding from Water and Sewer Capital Outlay
(Account No. 441-5161-536-64.04).
Ms. Brainerd moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded
by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
58.A.1. Ms. Brainerd stated that the Commission was furnished a letter
dated September 1st, from Pat Cayce, Historic Preservation, questioning
if they support them going to Tallahassee looking for funds to move the
Sundy Feed Store to the Morikami Park. She requested that the Mayor
write a letter supporting this.
58.A.2. Ms. Brainerd stated they received a memo dated September 8th
relative to the upcoming Bond appointments. On September 21st, there
will be a bond presentation to the Pineapple Grove Support Group;
however, this is also the night of a SCRWTD Board meeting. She request-
ed that the Interim City Manager let the Steering Committee know that
the Commission will not be there and why.
58.A.3. Ms. Brainerd noted that they received a copy of the CRA's
budget and she questioned if that is the final document.
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The Interim City Manager advised that he found out this after-
noon from Mr. Finley that the budget has not yet been approved by his
Board. There is also a figure of $35,000 in the expenditure side and
this figure represents a payback to the City for money loaned for the
acquisition of the Georgia Town Tavern.
Ms. Brainerd questioned what role does the Commission play in
any kind of input to their budget. The Interim City Manager advised
that, as an independent agency, they do their own budget and the Commis-
sion receives it as a courtesy so that they know where they are headed.
Ms. Brainerd stated that one of the things she noticed is that 25% of
the CRA's budget is allocated to office staff. She feels this is an
excessive expense, particularly in a year when the CRA is asking the
Commission to hold in abeyance the amount they owe them. She would also
like to have a progress report from the CRA of everything they have
accomplished in the last twelve months, August 1988 to August 1989, and
a full copy of the budget.
58.A.4. Mr. Weatherspoon stated, with regard to the traffic lights on
West Atlantic Avenue, that due to certain problems, they went to the
method of having them go to caution at 11:00 P.M. He would like the
consensus of the Commission to remove this restriction.
Mayor Campbell requested that they receive some input from the
Police Department to verify that the situation has improved.
The Interim City Manager advised they also use this method in
other parts of the City and it is really a matter of expediting traffic
flow.
58.A.5. Mr. Weatherspoon noted that the street light in the parking lot
at N.W. 5th Avenue is out as are several at Pompey park and they need to
be repaired. Also, they are still having a problem with the light at
Germantown Road and IBM. The Interim City Manager advised they will
look into this again.
58.A.6. Ms. McCarty questioned the status of the sidewalk cafe ordi-
nance as it was suggested at the same time as the bed and breakfast
inns.
58.A.7. Ms. McCarty stated they received a memo from the City Attorney
on July 12th regarding the recent legislation concerning Code Enforce-
ment Boards. She requested that this be placed on an upcoming agenda.
58.A.8. Ms. McCarty stated that she has a request that the Planning
Department post any proposed ordinances or amendments, changes or
additions to the zoning code five working days prior to its considera-
tion at a Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
58.A.9. Ms. McCarty stated she read in the paper that there is going to
be an assignment and/or job change with regard to Mr. Elliott. She
would like something in writing as to what he is going to be doing and
what the new job will entail; also, how will this compliment or conflict
with the Internal Auditor.
58.A.10. Ms. McCarty questioned the status of the East Atlantic Avenue
beautification.
Frank Spence advised that Gates Castle talked with Mr. Gordon
in Ft. Lauderdale this afternoon and they are still not prepared to give
a final answer.
Mayor Campbell requested that each Commissioner contact Mr.
Gordon directly.
The Interim City Manager stated he sent a note to the DDA and
Atlantic Avenue Association requesting their input as to what their
choice would be if they have an option as to which end they start from.
58.A.11. Mr. Andrews stated he would like to apologize to the Commission
with regard to the drug situation memo. He was trying to get enough
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information to come before the Commission with a proposal; however, the
press got a copy of the memo and ran it in the paper.
58.A.12. Mayor Campbell stated he would like to place the issue of the
beautification program on an upcoming workshop as he is very disappoint-
ed at the way it is going. He would also like to discuss Linton Boule-
vard.
58.B.1. The City Attorney advised, with regard to the top listed firm
for the golf course operation, that they have run into a potential
problem with their bid. When the Commission made the selection several
weeks ago, he submitted the bid, because of the financial package, to
Mudge Rose asking them for their input on the viability of the proposal.
He received a letter from them today which expresses a grave concern
with their ability to do a bond issue of that nature. Specifically,
their finding is that based upon the methodology which they license out
the golf course, it could run afoul of what they call the safe harbor
rule. It would be deemed to be, for tax purposes, their ownership of
the course and not permit them to do a tax exempt bond issue. The
Commission is going to have to make a decision about the proposal. He
will hopefully have a report for the Commission in their package on
Friday.
Mayor Campbell stated they need to determine as to whether or
not this legally affects the vote which has been taken by the Commis-
sion. If it does, it needs to be brought back to them at an appropriate
time when it can be noticed at a public meeting for discussion. The
City Attorney stated he hopes to be able to do this at the September
26th meeting.
58.B.2. The City Attorney advised that tomorrow, or the next day, the
City's consultants and outside law firm on the Aero Dri case will be in
town and there are joint meetings with DER and staff. If the Commission
has any questions or a desire to get updated on anything, they should
give him a call.
58.C.1. The Interim City Manager informed the Commission that their
next agenda will have a slightly altered format. Each agenda item will
have a numerical designator and title which is the start of the automat-
ed retrieval system for information in the City.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of September 12, 1989, which minutes were
formally ~pproved and adopted by the City Commission on ~
IO. .
NOTE TO READER:
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If the minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated
above, then this means that these are not the official minutes of City
Commission. They will become the official minutes only after they have
been reviewed and approved which may involve some amendments, additions,
or deletions to the minutes as set forth above.
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