03-12-85 MARCH' 12, 1985
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Doak S. Campbell in the
Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:05 P.M., Tuesday, March 12, 1985.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird
Council Member Marie Horenburger
Council Member Arthur Jackel
Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - Acting City Manager Robert A. Barcinski,
and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Andrew Hall,
Retired Minister, First Baptist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mrs. Horenburger moved for the approval of the minutes of
February 26, 1985, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes;
Mr. %~eatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
5.a. There were no Non-Agenda items by citizens.
5.b.1. Mrs. Horenburger thanked staff for the excellent trash
pick-up job they are doing.
5.b.2. Mr. Jackel congratulated the winners of the election, who-
ever they turn out to be, and thanked the five candidates for a good,
clean contest.
5.b.3. Mr. Jackel moved to approve $75,000 from the Recreational
Impact Fee Fund toward the furtherance of Barwick Park and up to $25,000
from that fund toward new entrances and exits to Sandoway and Anchor
Parks, seconded by Mr. Bird.
Mr. Bird stated that he would prefer to see the funds which
were earmarked for the pavilion expended for the gates because that
money is not encumbered by having to be used for new construction; the
Impact money is. Mr. Jackel discussed the funding for Barwick Park and
advised that they will have an answer from the State by next month.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mr. Jackel stated that the $50,000
they have left could start the clearing and grading of the land and the
drainage system. The additional $75,000 could continue that and include
the tot lot and other areas. Mr. Weatherspoon noted that they only have
$250,000 in the Impact Fund right now and Council did state they wanted
to do the smaller projects which they could complete now.
Mr. Bird advised that they have allocated $60,000 for the
lighting of Merritt Park and have committed $50,000 for Carver. Now
they are talking about expending another $100,000 from that fund.
Before they make additional allocations, he suggests they ask staff to
bring to their next meeting: (1) their current balance; and, (2) a
shortened wish list that includes some smaller projects which could be
completed. Council concurred with the suggestion.
Mr. Jackel withdrew the motion.
5.b.4. Mayor Campbell advised that he has received correspondence
and a resume from Judge Irving B. Kendall, retiring President of Pines
North, who is interested in serving the City on a board or committee.
5.b.5. Mayor Campbell recommended the appointment of Dr. Echols,
Mr. David Cohen and Mr. Charles Field to the Human Relations Committee.
Mr. Bird moved to ratify the Mayor's appointments, seconded
by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5.b.6. Mayor Campbell presented and read a proclamation proclaiming
the day of March 12, 1985, as Ort Day. Members of that organization
came forward to accept the proclamation.
5.b.7. With regard to next Tuesday's workshop, Mayor Campbell asked
that they discuss Code Enforcement. He has also received a request to
discuss recreational vehicles at that meeting. He questioned whether
any action should be taken relative to establishing a Community Redevel-
opment Agency.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Assistant City Attorney
Delegal advised that there has to be 15 days notice to all the taxing
authorities prior to the adoption of any resolution. The first step has
to be a determination by Council that there are slum or blighted areas
within the City or a lack of affordable housing. There should be a
motion that Council is looking into making that determination.
Mayor Campbell explained for the public that they are not
saying all of downtown Delray is blighted. What they are saying is that
in the general area there is some concern about blight, deterioration or
the quality of housing. Therefore, they find it appropriate to look
into the establishment of a Community Redevelopment Agency.
Mr. Bird moved that because of a presumption of the exist-
ence of substandard housing, blight and deterioration in certain por-
tions of their business community, that a study be undertaken for the
purposes of determining that and the creation of a resolution to create
a Redevelopment Agency, and that appropriate notice be given to other
taxing agencies, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
It was the consensus of Council to hold the discussion at
the workshop on April 2, 1985.
5.c.1. With regard to the agreement with Atlantic Plaza, the City
Attorney advised that the applicant has drafted a document which he
believes accurately reflects the intent of Council that the 365 day
notice would go to the 20 year renewal as well as any other termination
notices. If this is Council's intent, they will authorize execution of
the document.
Council concurred that is their intent.
5.c.2. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 20-85:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN PALM BEACH
COUNTY'S "FAIR SHARE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
ORDINANCE" AND PROVIDING FOR INVOLVEMENT OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH IN THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO FIFTY PERCENT OF
THE FUNDS COLLECTED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THIS RESO-
LUTION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 20-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 20-85,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weather-
spoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
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5.c. 3. The City Attorney reported that Council is to consider
entering into the FIST agreement.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to authorize implementation of the
FIST agreement, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger- Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
5.d.1. Regarding tonight's agenda, the Acting City Manager clari-
fied that under Item #17 the overnight campout has been withdrawn and
under Item #19 the amount in Contingency which Council requested is
$53,400.
5.d.2. The Acting City Manager reported that Council is to consider
formal approval of the agreement with Waste Management for the trash
pick-up this week.
Mr. Bird moved to ratify the agreement with Waste Management
for a one time cleanup of the City trash, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird- Yes; Mrs. Horenburger-
Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5.d.3. The Acting City Manager reported that Council should con-
sider using funds left over from the agreement with Waste Management, if
any, to form a one week temporary litter pick-up crew to clean the main
thoroughfares. The cost would be approximately $3,000 for a 12 man
temporary crew.
Mayor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon took the chair.
Mr. Bird moved to allow excess funds, if any, to be expended
for this purpose, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger- Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
5.do4. The Acting City Manager reported that they have a request to
approve the final plat for Lakeside at Center Delray.
Mr. Bird moved for final plat approval for Lakeside at
Center Delray, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes;
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
5.d.5. The Acting City Manager reported that Council should con-
sider approval of an agreement with Chapman Security Systems, Inc., to
install a burglar and fire alarm system in the Purchasing warehouse.
The amount of the installation and equipment is $1,365.00 with a monthly
service charge of $25.00.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the agreement, seconded by
Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell returned to the chair at this time.
6. Mr. Bird moved for agenda approval subject to the changes
made, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weather-
spoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
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PUBLIC HEARING
7. Ordinance No. 17-85 - Linton Oaks Square Annexation. Ordi-
nance No. 17-85, relative to annexing a 8.816 acre parcel subject to GC
(General Commercial) zoning district, located at the southeast corner of
Military Trail and Linton Boulevard, is before Council for consideration
on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration of passage of this
ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been sched-
uled to be held at this time.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 17-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH A
PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH,
RANGE 42 EAST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING
MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MILITARY TRAIL AND LINTON BOULE-
VARD; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE
SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF
SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 17-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 17-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Coun-
cil voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8. Ordinance No 18-85 - Chan~in~ the City's Land Use Plan
Designation (Linton Oaks Square)~ Ordinance No. 18-85, relative to
changing the City's Land Use Plan Designation in the Comprehensive Plan
for a 8.816-acre parcel, located at the southeast corner of Military
Trail and Linton Boulevard, is before Council for consideration on
Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration of passage of this
ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been sched-
uled to be held at this time.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 18-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE CITY'S LAND USE PLAN DESIG-
NATION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR A PARCEL OF LAND IN
SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, FROM SF-
SINGLE FAMILY TO C-COMMERCIAL; AMENDING THE LAND USE
PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 18-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance 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. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 18-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger- Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
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9. Ordinance No. 20-85 - Barrett Annexation. Ordinance No.
20-85, relative to annexing a 2.71-acre parcel, subject to LI (Light
Industrial) District, located on the west side of Germantown Road,
between Royal Palm Drive and Georgia Street, is before Council 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 Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 20-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LOTS
I THROUGH 6 , INCLUSIVE, BLOCK "A", AND LOTS I AND 2,
BLOCK "C", SUNNY ACRES, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21 AT
PAGE 63 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL
LIMITS OF SAID CITY. SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF GERMANTOWN ROAD, BETWEEN ROYAL PALM DRIVE AND
GEORGIA STREET; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO
INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-
TIONS OF SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 20-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance 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. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 20-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger- Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Council Chambers at this time.
10. Ordinance No. 23-85 ' Entrance Gate Signs. Ordinance No.
23-85, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and Contruction" of the Code of
Ordinances relative to entrance gate signs, is before Council for con-
sideration 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 Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 23-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA , BY AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, "SIGNS
AND BILLBOARDS" , SECTION 9-211, "SIGNS PERMITTED AND
REGULATED, SUBSECTION (A) (5) , "RESIDENTIAL R-1AAA AND
R-1AAAB", TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF ENTRANCE GATES TO
INCLUDE ENTRANCE GATES BEING EITHER ONE DOUBLE-FACED SIGN
(WHERE NOT IN A CITY RIGHT-OF-%~Y AND OTHERWISE PERMITTED
BY SITE PLAN AND OTHER APPROVALS) OR TWO SIGNS WHERE
THERE ARE TWO WALLS AT THE ENTRANCE AND WHERE PERMANENTLY
AFFIXED TO THE WALLS AT SUCH ENTRANCE, SETTING FORTH THE
DIMENSIONS OF SAID SIGNS, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS DEFINI-
TION APPLY TO ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 23-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance 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.
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Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 23-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel -Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon-
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger returned to the Council Chambers.
11. Ordinance No. 26-85 - Vehicles to be Marked. Ordinance No.
26-85, amending Chapter 28 "Vehicles for Hire" of the Code of Ordinances
to provide for alternate forms of identification for hired vehicles
other than taxicabs, is before Council 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 Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 26-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 28-5, "VEHICLES TO BE
MARKED", TO PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION
FOR HIRED VEHICLES OTHER THAN TAXICABS FOR GOOD CAUSE
SHOWN AND UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER; PRO-
VIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 26-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance 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. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 26-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger- Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
12. Ordinance No. 27-85 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Off-Street
Parking. Ordinance No. 27-85, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code
of Ordinances relative to off-street parking regulations, is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to con-
sideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a
public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 27-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY REPEALING SECTION 30-18 "OFF-STREET PARKING REGULA-
TIONS'' AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-18 "OFF-STREET
PARKING REGULATIONS" TO PROVIDE FOR (A) "INTENT AND
PURPOSE"; (B) "GENERAL REQUIREMENTS" , INCLUDING ( 1 )
APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS, (2) SITE PLAN REQUIRE-
MENTS, (3) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, (4) LOCATION OF
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, (5) MULTIPLE USES, (6) COMPACT
CAR PARKING; (C) "DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING", INCLUDING (1)
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING ACCESS, BAC KOUT PARKING, DEAD-END
PARKING, (2) PARKING SURFACES AND DRAINAGE, (3) MARKING,
SIGNING, AND LIGHTING, ( 4 ) LANDSCAPING, ( 5 ) PARKING
GEOMETRICS; (D) "PARKING REQUIREMENTS", FOR (1) RESIDEN-
TIAL, (2) COMMERCIAL, (3) INDUSTRIAL, (4) MISCELLANEOUS
USES, (5) HANDICAPPED PARKING, (6) BICYCLE PARKING, (7)
FRACTIONS , ( 8 ) USES NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED; (E)
"SPECIAL REGULATIONS", RELATIVE TO (1) AUTOMOBILE DEALER-
SHI PS , (2) GASOLINE STATIONS; (F) "ADMINISTRATIVE RE-
LIEF", INCLUDING (1) APPROVAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF,
(2) ITEMS FOR WHICH ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF MAY BE AP-
PROVED; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 27-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance 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. Jackel stated that when they discussed this several
weeks ago, he and Mr. Bird took opposite positions. He received a memo
yesterday from the Planning Department suggesting a compromise.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 27-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading with the following amendments: (1) instead of
eliminating compact car parking completely, at least allow it to apply
to all office uses; (2) to allow the CBD floor level in the question of
shared parking to go as low as 2.75; and, (3) when administrative relief
is required in shared parking, that it be handled by the Planning &
Zoning Board rather than Council. Said motion died for lack of a sec-
ond.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 27-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, with the wording amended to show a 15% reduc-
tion everywhere 25% reduction is shown and retain the floor at 3.3,
seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - No; Mr. Weather-
spoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2
vote.
13. Ordinance No. 29-85 - zoning Ordinance Amendment - Parking
Regulations for the General Commercial District. Ordinance No. 29-85,
amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to
parking regulations for the GC (General Commercial) District, is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to con-
sideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a
public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 29-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 "ZONING", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-11 "GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT"
BY REPEALING SUBSECTION (I) AND ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION
(I) "PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS" TO PROVIDE THAT THE
REGULATIONS OF SUBSECTIONS 30-18 AND 30-19 SHALL BE
APPLICABLE EXCEPT THAT WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA ZONED
GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT WHICH IS BOUNDED ON THE
WEST BY 1-95 AND ON THE EAST BY SWINTON AVENUE, THE
OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS SHALL BE THE SAME AS THOSE
REQUIRED IN THE CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT; PRO-
VIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 29-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 29-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Coun-
cil voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Jackel - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr.
Jackel stated that there is no comparison between the progress of devel-
opment on East Atlantic Avenue and West Atlantic Avenue and he does not
see how they can have 3.3 parking regulations on West Atlantic, the same
as East Atlantic.
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upon question by Mr. Jackel, Mr. Robert Cohn, Planning
Director, stated that the Planning Department and the P&Z Board felt
that in the area of West Atlantic Avenue there was a need for additional
incentives for development and redevelopment efforts within the GC area.
This was the primary reason for the ordinance and the recommendation for
the reduction in parking in that area.
Mr. Bird expressed concern over the fact that they keep
focusing on Atlantic Avenue and ignoring the downtown commercial dis-
trict which commences at N. 4th Street and runs as far as S. 2nd Street
from Swinton to the East side of Federal Highway. Perhaps they need to
redesignate this core business area of the City under one uniform um-
brella so they can deal with it as an entity instead of in pieces.
Mayor Campbell added that he feels it's something that the Task Force
should consider with regard to the Community Redevelopment Agency.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell declared a recess, the time being 8:02 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:05 P.M.
Mr. Bird requested that Item 15 be pulled from the Consent
Agenda and be the first item of business on the regular agenda. In
response to an earlier question, Mayor Cambell advised that Item 20 has
been before the Board of Adjustment. Regarding Item 20, the City Attor-
ney clarified that the moratorium would also apply to the Code Enforce-
ment Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
14. Tent Permit Request - Scarlett O'Hara's. Council is to
consider a request for a 40x100 foot tent to be erected at Scarlett
O'Hara's parking lot, Old Harbor Plaza for St. Patrick's Day Celebration
from March 15th through March 18, 1985. Approval is recommended.
16. Appointments - Delray Beach Human Relations Committee.
Council is to consider ratification of three members to the Delray Beach
Human Relations Committee to terms ending March 15, 1987:
Mrs. Nadine Hart
Mrs. Gertrude Carter
Mr. Tommie Stevens
Approval is recommended.
17. 75th Anniversary - Scout-O-Rama. Council is to consider a
request from Gulf Stream Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America for the
use of Veterans' Park and the Adult Community Center by the Seminole
District on May llth from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Approval is recom-
mended.
18. Ten-ton Dump Truck. Council is to consider award of a
contract to the low bidder, Bay Ford, for one ten-ton (5 yard) dump
truck for the Public Works Department in the amount of $24,121.32, with
funds to come from the 1984/85 budget. Approval is recommended.
19. Traffic Signal - West Atlantic and 12th Avenue. Council is
to consider a motion to install a traffic signal in the amount of
$30,000, with funds to come from the Contingency Fund.
20. Church Signs. Council is consider a moratorium on enforce-
ment of Section 9-21(A)(2), Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction' of
the Code of Ordinances as that section applies to houses of worship,
pending Council decision on revisions to that code section. The mora-
torium shall be applicable to matters now in enforcement proceedings as
well as future enforcement activity. Approval is recommended.
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2!- Land Use Comprehensive Planning Committee. Council is to
consider ratifying the following appointments:
Charles O'Connor Tore Wallin Len Parnes
Phyllis Plume David Days Mike Tiernan
Helen Coopersmith Sam Schwimer Louise Stebbins
Elaine Roberts David Nathanson Robert Stump
Yvonne Baine Charlotte Vogler Joycelyn Patrick
22. Reduction in Retainage from 10% to 2% for Lift Station No.
17 - Donestevez Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Council is to consider a
reduction in retainage from 10% ($14,595.60) to 2% ($2,871.32). The
contract cost is $145,956 of which $2,500 remains to be complete. The
City will retain a total of $2,871.32 + $2,500 to assure the work is
completed. Funds will come from the 1984/85 budget. Approval is recom-
mended.
23. Nuisance Abatement. Resolution No. 21-85, assessing costs
of abating nuisances in accordance with Sections 13-12 and 13-13 on 9
parcels, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 21-85 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13 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 IN-
CURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; PRO-
VIDING 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; PRO-
VIDING FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 21-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
24. Abandonment of Tracts A & B - Tropic Isle Harbor Shopping
Center. Resolution No. 23-85, authorizing vacating and abandoning of
Tracts A & B within the Tropic Isle Harbor Shopping Center, located to
the east of South Federal Highway on the north side of Tropic Isle
Drive, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-85 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING TRACT "A" AND
TRACT "B" OF THE PLAT OF TROPIC ISLE HARBOR SHOPPING
CENTER IN SECTIONS 32 AND 33, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43
EAST, DELRAY BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 77 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 23-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
25. Request for Exclusion from Palm Beach County Free Public
Taxing District. Resolution No. 24-85, requesting that certain munici-
palities be excluded from the Palm Beach County free public library
taxing district, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 24-85 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES BE
EXCLUDED FROM THE PALM BEACH COUNTY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TAXING DISTRICT AS INITIALLY ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER
67-1869 LAWS OF FLORIDA, LATER AMENDED IN CHAPTER 76-460
LAWS OF FLORIDA AND AS PROPOSED IN A BILL AMENDING SEC-
TION 11 OF CHAPTER 67-1869 LAWS OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
THE FURNISHING OF COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION.
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(Copy of Resolution No. 24-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda less Item
#15, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. Tent Permit Request - Faith Mission Deliverance Church, Inc.
Council is to consider a request for a 30x60 foot tent to be erected at
251 S.W. 8th Street for gospel revival services from March 10th to April
7, 1985.
Mr. Bird stated that when there are requests for tent re-
vival meetings in residential neighborhoods, Council is supposed to make
sure the neighbors know about it and have ample opportunity to respond.
Also, they are supposed to communicate it to the Black Ministerial
Association. He does not believe they have done either of those things.
Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, it was noted that the
time limitations are 7:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. and 12:00 to 2:00 P.M.
Council Members felt that 11:00 P.M. is too late and that it should be
changed to 10:00 P.M.
Mr. Bird moved for approval subject to staff contacting the
Ministerial Association and posting the property with a sign showing the
use and times, and that activities cease at 10:00 P.M., seconded by Mrs.
Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
26. Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval - Linton Oaks Square.
Council is to consider a request for conditional use and site plan
approval for Linton Oaks Square, a proposed 69,640-square foot shopping
center, including a gasoline service station, located at the southeast
corner of Linton Boulevard and Military Trail. The Planning and Zoning
Board approved it by a vote of 6-2 (Carey and Sumrall dissenting; Simon
abstaining) subject to the following conditions:
(1) That the parking be redesigned so that there are no more
than ten (10) spaces in a row;
(2) Items 2 and 3 of the Engineering Division's memorandum
of December 10, 1984;
(3) City Horticulturist's memorandum of December 17, 1984;
(4) Comments of the Community Appearance Board given at
their meeting of December 12, 1984;
(5) That the only conditional use to be approved hereunder
is as follows: Gasoline service station, with no me-
chanical repairs;
(6) That all improvements be completed in accordance with
the approved site plans;
(7) That the time limitation of this approval be eighteen
(18) months pursuant to Sec. 30-21(E) and Sec. 30-22(E)
of the Zoning Code; and,
(8) That the buildings on the out-parcels be architecturally
and aesthetically coordinated in style and material with
the design of the main structure as determined by the
Community Appearance Board.
Mayor Campbell felt the south and east sides of the shopping
center should have a tree line that will grow and screen it from abut-
ting residential areas. Mr. Bill Boos, representative for Linton Oaks
Square, advised that his clients have agreed to that. Also, there is
parapet screening around the entire center as suggested by Mayor Camp-
bell. Mayor Campbell stated that he would prefer not to have a gas
station there; however, if there is going to be one, he would prefer an
understated one, similar to the one Mr. Knight put in at Federal and
Linton.
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Upon question, Mr. Boos advised that the construction of the
gas station is part of Phase I. It has gone before the CAB and will be
going back before them. It is a Mobil Station and will be very much
like the understated gas station Mayor Campbell referred to. At this
time, Mr. Boos presented renderings of the proposed shopping center and
discussed the various features of it as to landscaping, architecture,
coloring, etc.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Boos advised that it
will not be like the other Mobil Station on S. Federal Highway. Mrs.
Finst, CAB, stated that the petitioner assured them that the landscaping
would be sufficient to screen the building and she would like to be able
to make sure that they are getting what was promised. Mr. Boos stated
that the landscaping and berming system has been designed to permit the
service station to have signage visibility.
Upon question by Mr. Jackel, Mr. Stuart Cohen, Project
Architect, advised that the setback for the service station from the
right-of-way line is 50 feet minimum. Mrs. Horenburger noted that there
is a drive-in facility at the bank. She admired the layout of the
parking. Mr. Boos stated that there will be a family theme restaurant.
Mr. Bird moved for conditional use and site plan approval,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weather-
spoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Mr. Boos advised that Mr. Martin Gadinsky, Managing Partner,
and Seth Gadinsky will be available personally to both professional
staff and members of Council. If Council sees anything disappointing
taking place, they need to know immediately and it will be corrected.
2~. Marina Delray Status Report. The City Attorney reported
they have done research on the Marina Delray non-conforming restaurant,
bar and hotel use and Council has been provided with backup information.
Council may or may not want to also consider the other issue of docks,
dolphins and finger piers. The question before them is did Marina
Delray lose its non-conforming use status so that it should not have
been permitted to do improvements and would it now be required to come
into conformity with the Zoning Code, i.e. RM-15, in which restaurants,
bars and hotels are not a permitted use. In Delray Beach non-conform-
ing uses may continue provided that the site is not improved more than
10% for repairs and provided that the non-conforming use is not dis-
continued or abandoned for more than 180 consecutive calendar days.
The City Attorney reported that there have been occasions in
which the Marina Delray was not in operation. The chart before Council
shows two questionable areas. They have received accounts by residents
that Marina Delray was not in operation from April to the end of Oc-
tober, 1982 and the documents obtained by Marina Delray on this subject
are limited. There are City water bills and an April 1982 invoice from
a liquor distributor. The next period begins January 1983. For this
period, there is an invoice from a liquor distributor, a utility bill
which is substantially smaller than prior ones and food and beverage
tabs dated January, 1985; however, those tabs do not show the name of
the restaurant. There is no documentation for a number of months until
late July, 1983 for which there are payroll records, but no proof to
show that workers were paid to do a restaurant, bar or hotel function.
Finally, there are sales tax returns for August, 1983.
The City Attorney further stated that the bottom line is
that there is some documentation which would indicate that Marina Delray
was being utilized for some purpose. Some documentation may indicate
that it was being used for hotel, bar and restaurant but it is very
sketchy. Marina Delray may argue that the City misled them by allowing
them to pull permits for improvements to the site. The City's response
to that would be that the values were grossly underestimated. Council
recently directed staff to look into an ordinance amendment which would
establish a phase out amortization of all non-conforming uses of the
commercial nature in residential districts. That type of ordinance has
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been upheld nationwide and is something the City could do. The only
question that would arise is whether the time period the City gives is
reasonable in light of the property's value, the use, the compatibility,
etc. They discussed this with Marina Delray. They also discussed the
possibility of entering into an agreement wherein the City would waive
its right to contest the lapsing of the non-conforming use and allow
them to continue their use and they would agree that the use would cease
voluntarily within a certain period of time. He suggested to them a 20
year time period from the date of the agreement. Also they discussed
giving Marina Delray permission to continue the maintenance of the new
docks and dolphins which they constructed on City property. They dis-
cussed alleviating some of the parking problems by the construction of
an additional parking area in the beach vicinity. These questions are
before Council for its consideration.
Upon question by Mr. Bird, the City Attorney felt that the
value of the improvements was around 1/2 to 3/4 million dollars. Mr.
Bird questioned whether a half million dollars is more or less than 10%
of the value of the entire property.
Mr. Steve Greenwald, attorney for Marina Delray, stated that
his clients acquired this property on January 3, 1984, at which time
they applied for permits to do a great deal of construction which was
accomplished somewhat in excess of a half million dollars. Then they
got a call saying that they have a non-conforming use which may have
lapsed and requesting documents. They spent a fortune obtaining docu-
ments and those they have turned in are all of them. In regard to
getting sales tax returns they had to negotiate and they lost the bene-
fit of a zero percent mortgage. They took an eyesore and corrected it
with the City's permission. He feels that is a very substantial argu-
ment. They feel that the documents they provided are sufficient evi-
dence to state a case in their favor.
Mr. Bird stated that the only permit he could find that was
voluntarily applied for was dated February 23, 1984 for $20,000. The
additional permits were pulled because the Building Department required
it. Mr. Greenwald stated their position is that they spent this money
at the direction of the Building Department and no one discussed the
non-conforming use issue until the half million was spent and everything
was completed. There were a few alleged fire violations that had to be
corrected at the time this issue first came up.
The City Attorney disagreed and advised that his recollec-
tion is that the non-conforming use issue was discussed with representa-
tives of the contractor, B.K. Marine and Berkley Multiunits or Booi
Services. About the time that the Building Department noticed that
Marina Delray was driving pilings in the back of the site which did not
fall within the $20,000 limit, he and Mr. Johnson discussed the fact
that the non-conforming use issue would have to be addressed. This was
prior to the fire code violations and he will have to check his files
for an exact date.
Mr. Bird moved to extend a temporary C.O. to March 28th and
to remeet and reconsider this at the next formal meeting of Council,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that he is not in favor of having
the City Attorney spend any more time on this matter. He suggested that
Council make a final decision tonight. Mr. Jackel stated that if Marina
Delray complies with the current ordinances, he feels they should be
given a permanent C.O.
Mayor Campbell stated that he does not want to thrust the
City into a situation of litigation which could cost the City a great
deal. They are addressing non-conforming uses on a two-fold basis: (1)
code enforcement; and, (2) the eventual phasing out of all non-conform-
ing uses. He would have no problem with issuing a permanent C.O. at
this time.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that she has a concern with the
lapse of documentation from April to October and feels that the use is
inappropriate and is a nuisance to the surrounding community. She would
not be in favor of granting any C.O.'s at all.
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With regard to phasing out, the City Attorney stated that
his recommendation is that by contract, they may be able to do things
they could not do with an ordinance phase out, i.e., maintenance and
care of the property so that it does not deteriorate near the end of the
amortization period. He also feels that other improvements both on and
off site may be amenable to the City and the current owners. It's
something Council may want to explore instead of making a decision right
now.
Mr. Bird withdrew the motion on the floor. He stated that
he will vote no to a permanent C.O. If they are going to negotiate, he
feels they should do it in good faith with a common goal toward making
that neighborhood as desirable a place to live as possible. He feels
they need input from citizens as well as attorneys.
Mr. Bird moved to defer until the March 26th meeting and
issue a temporary C.O. to be extended until March 28th and for the City
Attorney and representatives of the business, along with representatives
of the neighborhood, to review plans to abate the nuisance, seconded by
Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews stated that there has been no neigh-
borhood input and she would like to see some. People in the neighbor-
hood can attest to the fact that the property was not used as a hotel,
bar/restaurant during the period of April through October. She is
surprised to hear Council considering giving them more parking space
which the Code says they cannot. The rights of those neighbors have
been abused for a long time and she asks Council to give consideration
to those people.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that, if possible, he would like to
know how long that hotel building has been there and, within a two block
radius, how long most of the neighbors have been there.
28. Delint Center Development Of'Regional Impact (DRI). Council
is to consider establishing May 28, 1985 as the date for which a Public
Hearing will be held on the Delint Center DRI, and direct the City Clerk
to prepare and distribute the necessary notice in accordance with Chap-
ter 380, Florida Statutes.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to establish May 28, 1985 as the date
for a Public Hearing to be held on the Delint Center DRI, seconded by
Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
29. OrdinanCe No. 31-85 - ZOning Ordinance Amendment - Payments
in Lieu of Off-street parking, Ordinance No. 31-85, amending Chapter 30
"Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances that payments in the CBD (Central
Business District) shall be made to the City in lieu of providing off-
street parking, is before Council for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held on March 26th.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 31-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING ", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-13, "CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DIS-
TRICT'' , SUBSECTION (J) , "ALTERNATE OFF-STREET PARKING
REGULATIONS", BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (1) TO PROVIDE THAT
PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF PROVIDING OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
SHALL BE MADE TO THE CITY TO ENABLE THE CITY TO PROVIDE
PARKING ALTERNATIVES AS THE CITY COUNCIL DEEMS APPROPRI-
ATE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
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Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 31-85 on
First Reading with a wording change under Section 1, Subparagraph (1)
from "If it is impossible to provide" to "If the City Council determines
it is impossible to provide", seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll
call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird -Yes; Mrs. Horenburger- Yes;
Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
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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 Council of March 12, 1985, which minutes were_~r-f r-
mally approved and adopted by the City Council on~ ~/~.
NOTE TO READER:
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