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03-28-85SpMtg 5~%RCH 28~ 1985 A Special 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 7:03 P.M., Thursday, March 28, 1985. Mr. Barcinski read into the record a letter from Mr. Jackel: "I regret I cannot be present for the Organizational Meeting to be held at 7:00 P.M., March 28, 1985. Adele and I are enter- taining guests at Palm Beach Festival Concert that evening. Tickets were purchased months ago and we must honor our ap- pointment. Again, I wish to congratulate Mr. Bird and Mrs. Horenburger on their election victory. As always I intend to work diligently to make this City Council the best ever for the benefit of all our people. Sincerely, Arthur Jackel 1. Roll call showed: Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird Council Member Marie Horenburger Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon Mayor Doak S. Campbell Absent - Council Member Arthur Jackel Also present were - Acting City Manager Robert A. Barcinski and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele. 2. The opening prayer was delivered by Dr. William Echols, Cason United Methodist Church. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was given. 4. Mr. Bird moved for adjournment of this Council, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 1. Council Member-elect Malcolm T. Bird and Council Member- elect Marie Horenburger subscribed to the Oath of Office administered by Elizabeth Arnau, City Clerk. 2. Roll call showed: Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird Council Member Marie Horenburger Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon Mayor Doak S. Campbell Absent - Council Member Arthur Jackel Also present were - Acting City Manager Robert A. Barcinski and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele. 3. Mr. Bird moved to appoint Marie Horenburger to serve as Vice-Mayor for one year, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 4. Mr. Bird moved to appoint Jimmy Weatherspoon to serve as Deputy Vice-Mayor for one year, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird- Yes; Mrs. Horenburger- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 5.a. Mr. Bird stated there is a time in every politician's life when he has contributed as much as he can. This will be his last term in this seat. It has been a rewarding six years and he is looking forward to energetically providing service for the next two years. He thanked the citizens for the trust and confidence they have shown by giving him the opportunity to serve four terms on Council. It has been a pleasure and a privilege. 5.b. Mrs. Horenburger stated she is honored to have been chosen by her colleagues as Vice-Mayor this year. She thanked her husband and daughter for their support and thanked Donna Cotton, Ray Gerner, Kathy Daley, Elaine Roberts and many other people who were supportive and helpful. It is a privilege to serve on Council and she hopes she will live up to everyone's faith in her. 5.c. Mr. Weatherspoon stated that the past year has been an enjoyable experience for him and he feels they have made some great progress. He stated he is sorry that this will be Mr. Bird's last term as Mr. Bird's service to this community is invaluable. He is looking forward to working with Council this year and hoping they will go for- ward and continue to make strides that will better all mankind in Delray Beach. 5.d. Mayor Campbell congratulated Mr. Bird and Mrs. Horenburger and added that together with Mr. Weatherspoon and Mr. Jackel, they are looking forward to a very significant year. He feels they have made a lot of progress in the past year and that there will be significant changes in the year ahead. He feels the citizens can be proud of their City Government; it is open and communicative with the people. They assure the citizens continued good government in Delray Beach. 6. Mr. Bird moved to meet formally every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, with the exception of December when they meet on the 1st and 2nd Tues- days, and to meet at Special Session on the Thursday following the 4th Tuesday in the month of March for the purpose of seating the new Coun- cil, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 7. The appointment of members to the Beautification Committee is before Council for consideration. Mrs. Horenburger moved to appoint Mrs. Rachel Spiker as Chairman of that Committee and to ask her to bring Council a list of nominees and to add Andrea Goodman and Sharon Cook to that list as nominees, seconded by Mr. Bird. Mr. Bird stated that there seems to be some difference between Council's and the Committee's expectations. He suggested that they ask for clarification from the Committee as to what they see as their tasks and obligations as a committee so that Council might better understand what is within their purview. Mrs. Horenburger amended the motion to include asking the Beautficiation Committee for clarification of their tasks and obliga- tions, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 8. The appointment of City Physicians is before Council for consideration. Mr. Bird moved to appoint Dr. Frederic Swartz and Dr. Clark M. Colvard, Jr., as City Physicians for the coming year, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon.- Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 9. Acquisition of Parking Lot for N.W. 5th Avenue. The Acting City Manager stated that at its last meeting Council requested informa- tion as to vacant lots on N.W. 5th Avenue for off-street parking. He has provided Council with a list of properties, owners and taxable values. - 2 - 03/28/85 Mr. Thaddeus Cohen felt that Council should look into alter- natives and suggested buying additional right-of-way to provide pull off parking in front of certain stores on 5th Avenue. He feels this would be less costly than purchasing land and paving it for parking lots. The people who worked on this project for two years feel that after the project is completed and everything is in place, the next step should be an assessment of whether or not additional parking is required. It is difficult to accurately determine that need at this point in time. Mr. Bird stated that if this project is successful, they run the risk of a rapidly escalating land value. He has been there for Church services and has had to park in the dirt behind stores facing Atlantic Avenue; it does not appear as though this will still be easily accessible. During the peak traffic periods, there may still be a deficit of parking. Mr. Cohen stated that the Church's use of the property is basically Sundays and special Church occasions. They are trying to encourage that parking related to new businesses should take care of those businesses. A different church that owns a vacant lot expressed an interest in shared parking at one time. The merchants on the street have not had an opportunity to fully explore all of the alternatives. He is trying to protect the citizens who voluntarily devoted two years to this project. Mayor Campbell stated that they are trying to make sure that they have a quality development and environment. If that necessitates additional parking, Council will address that need. He, for one, would be willing to postpone action on this to give the community time to further digest the new development. Mr. Cohen favored that suggestion. Mr. Weatherspoon stated that in regard to parking in the rear of buildings, some concern has been expressed as to safety. He feels they should still pursue both issues as it will take time for staff to finish compiling the data regarding a land purchase. In the meantime, he can get in touch with some of the merchants in the area; they are having a meeting on Tuesday which the Mayor and Acting City Manager will be invited to attend. At that time this can be discussed further. Mr. Bird stated that if they buy land on the basis of a reasonable assessed value, they will be making a wise investment in the future of their community. Even if one or more of the lots turned out to be unnecessary for parking, they could always make a lot available to a businessman for a new business. He agrees with Mr. Weatherspoon's recommedation to pursue both. Mrs. Horenburger asked if they have any figures as to the amount of parking provided for the businesses already there. Mr. Cohen replied they do not have it at this time. She felt that this area should not be treated any differently than the rest of the City with regard to parking. Mr. Weatherspoon questioned why the pull off parking was not incorporated into the current plan. Mr. Cohen replied that it would have meant postponing the entire project to negotiate for additional right-of-way. They felt that once the project was in place, they could come back and address it. Mrs. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, stated that when the plan came before CAB, there was discussion as to whether this area would be an open market area, in part, with outdoor seating for cafes, etc. She wonders if this pull off parking might preclude this. If pull off parking is to be considered, she suggested that the original plan be re-reviewed. Mr. Bird stated that if they decide to buy and install parking lots, they could also make it an area where a merchant could opt out of parking for a contribution. Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon regarding the CBD Block Grant, Mayor Campbell replied it will stay as it is. - 3 - 03/28/85 Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 7:36 P.M. ~ City 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 28, 1985 which minutes were for- mally approved and adopted by the City Council on ~c~~ ,~t/F/J~ · U City Clerk NOTE TO READER: 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 Council. 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. - 4 - 03/28/85