10-08-85 OCTOBER 8, 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, October 8, 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 - City Manager James L. Pennington and
City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend John W. Thomas,
Jr., St. Paul Baptist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mr. Bird moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of September 24, 1985 and the Special Meeting of September 17,
1985, 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.a.1. Mr. Leonard Syrop, representing the Democratic Club of Delray
Beach, advised that they are sending letters to the County Commissioners
and the County Administrator advising them that the Delray Democratic
Club is solidly behind the locating of the courthouse in downtown Delray
Beach. Further he has received assurances from the Democratic Clubs in
West Delray and the South County Political Cooperative that they will
back them in this endeavor.
5.a.2. Mr. Syrop advised that a County pocket on the East side of
Military Trail just North of Atlantic Avenue adjacent to the Publix
Shopping Center is the proposed site for a Zayre's, Richways and 40,000
feet of retail shops. He is concerned because the City has not made an
effort to find out what is going on in the County and is, seemingly,
unconcerned over the impact this development will have on the residents
of Delray Beach. He cited an article which stated that Planning Commis-
sioner Linda Leopard said she supported this project because it is a
good trade-off getting $118,000 in exchange. The County is in the
process of approving a project that will create havoc with the already
overburdened intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Military Trail. This
item is going before the County Commission on October 30 and he urges
the City to prepare its arguments as to why this proposal should not go
forward and present them to the County Commission at that meeting.
5.a.3. Mr. Noah Specter, Delray Villas, stated that he purchases the
yearly parking permits for the beach which allows him to park in Sando-
way and Anchor Parks. Many times during the week A1A is vacant and he
suggests that the City allow those people who purchase beach parking
permits to park at both parks and on A1A during the week if there are
vacancies in the afternoon.
Mayor Campbell stated it is a good idea and they will look into
it.
5.a.4. Mrs. Alice Finst, representing Chatelaine Homeowners, advised
that they went to the Sign Inspector to apply for a permit to put a
little sign either across the street from Chatelaine or on top of their
existing entrance sign. They have been told there is no provision for
this type of sign in a residential area. She is here tonight to ask for
relief from the ordinance or permission to put up this sign. She
presented a rendering showing the type of sign requested.
Mayor Campbell did not feel that Council could give relief and
suggested that Mrs. Finst get in touch with the City Attorney's office
and look into a Code change to allow the sign.
5.a.5. Mrs. Feldman, Pines of Delray East, expressed concern over the
fact that Palm Villas is not living up to their contract to maintain the
median on Homewood Boulevard from Lowson Boulevard to Red Hibiscus. The
trees and grass are dying. She understands that the City Manager and
the City Attorney have written to them and she asked for an update.
The City Attorney advised that Palm Villas is now represented
by an attorney. He has sent them a demand letter, which the attorney
acknowledged, but has not gotten back to them on. He tried but was
unable to reach him last week. He has dictated a follow-up letter which
will probably go out tomorrow. His intention was that if they did not
get any action or acknowledgement by a certain date, that he would bring
the matter to a workshop meeting.
Mayor Campbell suggested scheduling this for the workshop
meeting next Tuesday and contacting the Homeowners Association President
and requesting they be here. Council concurred.
5.a.6. Mrs. Jeanette Slavin, Rainberry Bay, advised that last year the
City generously matched the County funds of $25,000 for a bike path
repair and extension on Lake Ida Road. However, the County Engineers
have done nothing about drawing up a plan, getting a bid or getting a
contract. Mr. Church has been helping her; they have called and written
but nothing has been done. The last word she received at the end of
September was that it will probably die because the year is up and the
funds were not used. She and everybody else on Lake Ida Road are very
upset over this and urge City Council to put some pressure on the County
to get this off the ground and not let it die.
Mayor Campbell recommended that a letter be sent to the Chair-
man of the County Commission with copies to all the Commissioners.
Council concurred.
5.b.1. Mr. Weatherspoon commended staff with regard to the Washhouse
and a couple of other businesses on Atlantic Avenue. Since the City
Manager has instructed staff to come down on those individuals, he has
seen some positive changes.
5.b.2. Mrs. Horenburger stated she learned last week that the County
did not include the City as requested in the consultant study which the
County was doing for the Courthouse expansion. She went to the County
Commission meeting today and asked that that item be workshopped again
and also she made a suggestion that City Council might consider either
funding the consultant study or taking up one of its own.
Mrs. Horenburger suggested this be put on next week's workshop
agenda giving each of them time to contact the County Commissioners
individually to let them know how strongly the City feels about having
that court facility on Atlantic Avenue. It was the consensus of Council
to put this item on next week's workshop agenda.
5.b.3. Mrs. Horenburger reported further that she talked with Mr. Bob
Basehart with regard to the Delray Shores Medical Center and the fact
that there was concern in the community over the conversion of a drug
store into a fast food/convenience store. The County has red-tagged the
project and the person making the conversion will have to go the County
Commission to ask for an exception.
5.b.4. Mrs. Horenburger stated that they have a vacancy on the Plan-
ning and Zoning Board due to the resignation of Robert Ellis, Chairman.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to appoint Mrs. Phyllis Plume to the
Planning and Zoning Board, 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.
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5.b.5. Mr. Jackel noted that the Mayor and Vice-Mayor recently stated
that they did not vote in favor of private management of the golf course
and he would like to set the record straight. In reviewing Council
Meeting minutes from 1984, he found that all Council Members agreed to
the leasing, all Council Members had a voice in the selection process,
and that he made a motion to go back to City management, which motion
died for lack of a second. At the October 16 meeting when the contract
was ready for signing, three Council Members voted to approve the lease
agreement. The Mayor voted against it for technical reasons. The
Vice-Mayor voted against it because she was against two separate leases
and because she had insufficient time to study the lease. No statement
was made by the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to the effect that they were against
the private leasing of the course. At no time in 1984 did any member of
Council argue the private leasing of the golf course. For those who
would like to investigate this further, he would refer them to the
minutes of May 29, 1984, August 21, 1984, October 16, 1984, and November
20, 1984.
5.b.6. In response to citizen comments made earlier, Mr. Jackel
advised that the County's and the City's Planning Departments have been
working together for some time to make the Land Use Plans coincide
regarding County pockets and reserve areas. By doing this they will be
able to get rid of many problems. It's already in the process and he
hopes it will be concluded shortly.
Mayor Campbell commended Mr. Syrop for bringing the matter to
their attention. He will talk to Mr. Basehart and ask that he be
provided with notices of County Planning Commission meetings. He
further suggested that they authorize a letter or resolution from
Council to the County Commission asking them to carefully consider the
proposal for the extension of business and advising that the City
opposes it.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to authorize a letter or resolution to
be sent to the County Commission asking them to carefully consider the
proposal and advising that the City opposes it, seconded by Mr. Weather-
spoon.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he was under the impression that a
member of their Planning Department attended the County Planning meet-
ings. He questions this.
Mr. Cohn, Planning Director, explained that when there is an
item they are aware of within the County pockets or reserve area, they
do talk to staff and attend the meetings. In regard to this particular
item, they did not receive notice of the expansion of the shopping
center. The only thing they did receive was a phone call from the
County Health Department about two weeks ago to confirm water service.
They checked and found that they do have a water service agreement.
They also checked their Land Use Plan and found that the proposed use
was consistent with it.
Mrs. Horenburger withdrew her motion and Mr. Weatherspoon his
second.
Mr. Bird moved to draft a resolution stating the City's con-
cerns and to request that the City be given the opportunity to review
the project before final action, 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.
Mayor Campbell stated that they passed a resolution several
weeks ago requesting that the County look into the possibility of
rezoning all pockets to conform with the City's Land Use Plan. He asked
the City Manager to contact them and tell them it is of utmost concern
to the City citing this particular project as an example of why.
Mayor Campbell added that about four months ago the City sent a
proposal with regard to rezoning a specific piece of property on the
Intracoastal Waterway at 8th Street. He asked for an update.
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Mr. Cohn advised that they followed up on that with Mr. Base-
hart who promised to get back to them with an answer. He and Mr.
Basehart will be meeting one day next week to review the status of that
and several other projects. They have discussed with County staff the
possibility of having them amend their plan to be consistent with the
City's. They have agreed to that and further to do an evaluation of all
the land uses in all the County pockets. They are trying to get their
input to the County by the end of the year which is when the County will
initiate their once a year Comprehensive Plan amendment. They have
agreed to adopt whatever designations the City desires for those areas.
The City Manager advised that they have notified the County
Commission in writing as to the problem and have gotten a letter back
from Commissioner Wilken saying that they will take it under considera-
tion and advisement.
Mayor Campbell asked for periodic status reports on that issue.
In conjunction with that, he would presume that all the large billboards
around the community are in County pockets. Upon question, the City
Manager advised that the County has imposed a temporary moratorium on
billboards. Mayor Campbell asked the administration to find out the
date of the moratorium for him.
Mr. Bird stated that one of the items under discussion at the
Council of Governments meeting last week was the fact that the right-
of-way of the F.E.C. Railroad in the south end of the City is a long,
skinny County pocket and the railroad uses billboards as a revenue
generator. He suggested to the South County Commissioner that she might
want to undertake deannexing it and turning it over to the City. To
that end he feels they should investigate other County lands within the
City boundaries which are currently under County control but may not
stay under their control, including unused rights-of-way and properties
of that nature and suggest their turning all their property over to the
City. Mr. Bird asked Mr. Cohn to include this is in his list of things
to keep track of. He may want to share that with Mr. Basehart. It may
be a matter for discussion between the City Attorney and the County
Attorney with regard to a method of transfer.
5.b.7. Mayor Campbell advised that the Town of Jupiter received
$80,000 for beach maintenance. According to the newspaper, the County
Commission is giving Jupiter this money for their public beaches because
they have no restricted access. Obviously, they forgot that Delray
Beach has, probably, the best unrestricted access beach in the entire
County which is why they qualify for beach renourishment.
He requested that Council ask the Administration to determine
on a pro rata basis that money as allocated to Jupiter in 'regard to
their yearly maintenance bill and ask a similar pro rated amount from
the County for Delray Beach's public beach. Council concurred.
5.b.8. With regard to the beach, Mayor Campbell stated there are two
spaces he would like the Administration to look at. One is the property
on Ingraham; what the sum would be to prepare that for public parking.
The other parcel is the small corner next to the Arvilla Hotel which he
has been assured is going. When it goes they might want to look at the
possibility of cleaning up that small parcel on the corner across from
the hotel for some kind of vehicular use to alleviate some of the
crowding in that area. He would like to have this information by
Tuesday and put it on the workshop agenda. Council concurred. Mr. Bird
asked that they also investigate using a portion of that property as a
truck loading dock with strict enforcement of trucks blocking A1A to
unload in front of various restaurants.
5.b.9. Mayor Campbell stated that a lot of people are concerned
because there is no bike path on W. Atlantic Avenue from Homewood
Boulevard to Military Trail. He asked the Administration to find out
why the County has not made proper allocation for a bike path and what
the City can do to expedite it. Although a lot of Atlantic Avenue is
County road, his feeling is that it is a gateway to the City. He would
like to get a report from the City Attorney as to exactly what the
mechanics are and how they go about dealing with West Atlantic Avenue if
they want to undertake a beautification effort.
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5.b.10. Mayor Campbell advised that there are two vacancies on the Code
Enforcement Board and suggested Council be ready to vote on it at the
next regular meeting.
5.c.1. The City Attorney reported that Council had directed his office
to petition the Code Enforcement Board with regard to a case involving
truck parking; to satisfy a lien that had been recorded against a
property for a much reduced amount in light of the City having amended
R-lA. Council had suggested reducing the lien to $25.00. The Code
Enforcement Board agreed to substantially reduce the fine, but only to
approximately $1,000. Upon question, the City Attorney advised that the
Building Department did a study of how much it cost them to process the
case; this does not include Council's, the City Manager's, the City
Attorney's Office or the Board's time and expenses. It came to just
under $1,000 which is the figure they chose to reduce the fine to.
Mr. Bird felt it would be wrong to charge the property owner
for something neither the City nor he wanted done. As a Council policy
matter, they had said that within a certain geographical area because
there were so many people whose homes and businesses were intertwined
that they would withhold enforcement until such time as they had a
chance to rewrite the ordinance. He disagrees with the Code Enforcement
Board's reasoning and still favors a token fine of $25. Mr. Bird
suggested that the Mayor and the Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board
get together and discuss the matter. Council concurred.
5.d.1. The City Manager reported that they have received notification
from HUD that their Community Development Block Grant has been approved
and they will start receiving their money in a couple of weeks.
5.d.2. The City Manager announced that they have appointed Mr. Joseph
Weldon to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation. He outlined
Mr. Weldon's background and added that they are looking forward to
having an improved Parks and Recreation Department.
5.b.ll. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation calling for a Referen-
dum Election on amendments to the City Charter to be held on Tuesday,
November 5, 1985 between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. The City Attorney read
the proclamation.
5.b.12. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation calling for a Referen-
dum Election on annexation to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 1985
between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. The City Attorney read the proclama-
tion.
5.b.13. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation proclaiming October 20
through November 2, 1985 as "Shrine Hospital Days".
5.b.14. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation proclaiming Sunday,
October 13, 1985 as "Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day". Mr. Ray Gerner,
retired Fire Captain, came forward to accept the proclamation and
advised that on Sunday at 12:15 P.M. there will be a memorial service at
the central fire station. It will take about 15 minutes, it is open to
the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
5.b.15. Mayor Campbell presented and read a proclamation proclaiming
the week of November 4 through 10, 1985 as "Jewish War Veterans" week.
Commander Hymowitz, Post 266, came forward to accept the proclamation
and outlined the type of work that the Jewish War Veterans do. Mr. Jack
Farlish, Senior Vice Commander State of Florida JWV, thanked City
Council for its cooperation with Post 266.
6. Mr. Bird requested that Item 31, Ordinance No. 112-85 on First
Reading, be added to the agenda.
Mr. Jackel moved for approval of the agenda with the addition
of Item 31, Ordinance No. 112-85, 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.
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7. Presentation - Westside Community Council Coalition (Rev.
J.W.H. Thomas, Jr. Reverend Thomas stated that they deplore and are
greatly disturbed by the increasing crime, growing fear and the lack of
respect for the law accompanied by a noticeable decline in law enforce-
ment in the west sector of Delray Beach. They have organized the WCCC
for the purpose of communicating this outrage and in an effort to join
with the City officials and the public in resolving this menacing
problem. They have five main objectives: (1) to revive and promote a
real sense of community throughout the City; (2) to restore faith and
support of law and order; (3) to ensure added respect for civil authori-
ty and increase support of local police in the performance of their
duties; (4) to reduce crime and the personal harassment of the public on
the streets and thoroughfares of the City; and, (5) to retrieve the
tranquility and calm and the unity that was uniquely a part of Delray
Beach. WCCC is composed of representatives of churches, schools, civic
organizations, fraternities, businesses and residents of the area. He
has been named Chairman of WCCC and he has appointed a resolution
committee composed of the following: C. Spencer Pompey, Gertrude
Greene, Lily Parker, Nadine Hart, Reverend George Champion, Matthew
Mitchell and John M. Holly. This committee drew up a resolution which
was approved and adopted by WCCC at a meeting on September 25, 1985, at
which time it was decided to ask City Council permission to present it
to Council and the public at a City Council meeting. Copies of it are
to be sent to the churches and organizations during October. The WCCC
pledges full cooperation with Council and all governmental bodies in
dealing with this most serious and threatening problem in their City.
Mayor Campbell congratulated Reverend Thomas for his efforts
with other leaders in the community, in showing a real interest in
facing the problems and for recognizing that in an integrated community
what is a problem along West Atlantic Avenue is a problem for all of
Delray Beach. They must always remember that they are an integrated and
united community and while they have not been as diligent in their
efforts to resolve what Reverend Thomas described as a serious crime and
enforcement problem along West Atlantic Avenue, he assures that it is of
grave and utmost concern to all members of this Council. Now that WCCC
has come together, he guarantees that they look forward to working
closely with them in the upcoming days to try to begin the process of
correcting what is a very serious problem.
Mayor Campbell declared a recess at this time, the time being
8:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
The City Attorney advised that Item 8 of the agenda, Ordinance
No. 72-85, incorrectly lists the zoning district as POI; it should be
subject to POC District. That correction should also appear in Section
4 of the ordinance.
8. Ordinance No. 72-85 - Eisen Annexation. Ordinance No. 72-85,
relative to annexing a 0.52-acre parcel subject to POC (Planned Office
Center) District, located at the north-west corner of Linton Boulevard
and S.W. 4th Avenue, 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 City Manager presented Ordinance No. 72-85:
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 AND BEING IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXIST-
ING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID LAND IS LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LINTON BOULEVARD AND S.W. 4TH
AVENUE; 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.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 72-85 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. 72-85
on Second and FINAL Reading, 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.
9. Ordinance No. 92-85 - Overland Express Annexation. Ordinance
No. 92-85, relative to annexing a 1.88-acre parcel, subject to LI (Light
Industrial) District, located on the east side of S.W. 4th Avenue
between Linton Boulevard and Southridge Road, 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 City Manager presented Ordinance No. 92-85
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 AND BEING IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXIST-
ING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY. SAID LAND IS LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF S.W. 4TH AVENUE BETWEEN LINTON
BOULEVARD AND SOUTHRIDGE ROAD; 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. 92-85 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 92-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, 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.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Attorney replied that
if Council wanted to change the land use for this property they would
have to go through the formalities, using one of the two times per year
in which they are allowed to change land use. Mayor Campbell stated
having additional Light Industrial in this area is not his first prefer-
ence. He would support changing it on the Land Use Plan.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
10. Ordinance No. 93-85 - Temple Gardens Annexation. Ordinance No.
93-85, relative to annexing a 22.57-acre parcel, subject to RM-10
(Multiple Family Dwelling) District, located on the north side of the
L-33 Canal, between Davis Road and High Point of Delray, 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 City Manager presented Ordinance No. 93-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
PARCELS OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP
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46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO
EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID LAND IS
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE L-33 CANAL, BETWEEN
DAVIS ROAD AND HIGH POINT OF DELRAY; 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. 93-85 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. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 93-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, 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 - No. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call, Mayor Campbell stated that he will be voting
no on this ordinance. He believes that this is an increase in density
to their current Land Use Plan and he is going on record as opposing any
such increases.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
11. Ordinance No. 107-85 - Amendinq Code - Signs and Billboards.
Ordinance No. 107-85, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of
the Code of Ordinances to allow the property owners to reallocate their
allowed square feet of freestanding signage in a manner which results in
less footage, subject to Community Appearance Board approval, 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 City Manager presented Ordinance No. 107-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IX, "SIGNS AND
BILLBOARDS", SECTION 9-211, "SIGNS PERMITTED AND REGULAT-
ED'', SUBSECTION (F), "COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS", BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION (6) WHICH WILL PROVIDE FOR A REALLOCATION OF
THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF FREESTANDING SIGNS PERMITTED IN A
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WHERE THE RESULT OF THE REALLOCATION
RESULTS IN LESS SQUARE FOOTAGE THAN WOULD OTHERWISE BE
PERMITTED UNDER THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR COMMUNITY APPEAR-
ANCE BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE REALLOCATION; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 107-85 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. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 107-85
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr. Bird
recommended a minor change to the ordinance; to change the language in
subsection (6) to read ". . in a manner which results in less square
footage and no increase in number of signs than would otherwise be
allowed . . ." He feels this will clearly set the parameters. Upon
question, the City Attorney advised that they will not have to change
the caption of the ordinance.
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The City Attorney pointed out that there is an error in the
caption; it should read "Article IX", not VIII. It's a typographical
error and will not require readvertising.
Mr. Weatherspoon amended his motion to adopt the ordinance with
the change suggested by Mr. Bird and the modification by the City
Attorney, Mr. Jackel amended his second. 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. 110-85 - City of Delray Beach Rezoning (Fleming
Property). Ordinance No. 110-85, relative to rezoning a 142.2-acre
parcel from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) District to PRD-L (Planned
Residential Development District - Low Density), located on the north
side of the L-31 Canal between Barwick Road and Davis Road. Prior to
consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading,
a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 110-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
R-1AA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT IN PRD-L (PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITY ) DIS-
TRICT A PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 12,
TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST. SAID LAND IS LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE L-31 CANAL, BETWEEN BARWICK ROAD
AND DAVIS ROAD, AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, 1983".
(Copy of Ordinance No. 110-85 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.
Mr. Morris Kates, 997 N.W. 37th Terrace, stated it was his
understanding when he bought his property that the surrounding prop-
erties were zoned for low density single family homes. He would be
opposed to a change and feels it would interfere with the value of his
property and the enjoyment of his living space.
Mayor Campbell advised that there is no density increase. They
are changing the type of zoning; however, they are not allowing more
units in there than would otherwise be allowed in the single family
zoning. It will allow some flexibility but no increase in density.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 110-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are to be considered by Council as the
Consent Agenda:
13. Request for Solicitation of Funds - Community Chest Services,
Inc. Council is to consider approval for solicitation of funds from
February 1 through February 28, 1986. Approval is recommended.
14. Request for Solicitation of Funds - Amara Shrine Temple,
A.A.O.N.M.S. Council is to consider approval for solicitation of funds
from October 20 through November 2, 1985. Approval is recommended.
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15. Final Plat Approval - Replat of Lot 1, Seller's Addition.
Council is to consider a request for final plat approval to replat Lot
1, Seller's Addition, located at the northeast corner of S.W. 6th Street
and Swinton Avenue. Approval is recommended.
16. Final Plat Approval - Fairways on the Green. Council is to
consider a request for final plat approval for Fairways on the Green,
(formerly known as The Golf Terrace Apartment Building), a proposed
multiple family subdivision containing 46 units, located on the north
side of Lowson Boulevard, between S.W. 20th Court and the E-4 Canal.
Approval is recommended.
17. FEC Agreement for N.E. and S.E. 1st Streets. Council is to
consider approval of a change in the language in paragraph 13 of the
Agreement between the City and FEC. Approval is recommended.
18. Donor Contract for Child Care Centers. Council is to consider
approval of a Donor Contract between the City and HRS and authorize
expenditure of $28,000 from Council Contingency Fund for day care
centers located in the City.
19. Collective Bargaining Agreement - Professional Firefighters of
Delray Beach, Local 1842. Council is to consider ratification of and
authorization to execute collective bargaining agreement for the period
from October 1, 1985 through September 30, 1986 between the City of
Delray Beach and Professional Firefighters of Delray Beach, Local 1842,
I.A.F.F. Approval is recommended.
20. Collective Bargaining Agreement - Florida State Lodge, Frater-
nal Order of Police. Council is to consider ratification of and author-
ization to execute collective bargaining agreement for the period from
October 1, 1985 through September 30, 1986 between the City of Delray
Beach and Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police. Approval is
recommended.
21. Alley Abandonment - Block 97, Highland Park. Resolution No.
84-85, vacating and abandoning a portion of an alley right-of-way to
become a part of a commercial property zoned GC (General Commercial),
located west of N.E. 5th Avenue between N.E. 3rd Street and N.E. 4th
Street, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 84-85 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF
AN EAST-WEST ALLEY LYING WITHIN BLOCK 97, HIGHLAND PARK
SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 79 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 84-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
22. Utility Easement Abandonments - Pelican Harbor Phase III.
Resolution No. 85-85, abandoning utility easements for Lots 75 through
80 inclusive and Lots 110 and 111 within Pelican Harbor Phase III,
located at the northwest corner of the Intracoastal Waterway and the
C-15 Canal, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 85-85 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL of THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE EASTERN TWO
(2) FEET OF THE TWELVE (12) FOOT UTILITY EASEMENTS
LOCATED IN LOTS 75 THROUGH 80, INCLUSIVE, AND IN LOTS 110
AND 111, PELICAN HARBOR PHASE THREE, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 37, PAGE 34 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 85-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
23. Software Systems for Finance Department. Council is to consid-
er approval of contracts with HTE for purchase and maintenance of
software systems for Finance Department.
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Mr. Bird moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda, 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.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Horenburger took the chair.
24. Appropriations for th.e .1985./86 Budget. Resolution No. 83-85,
amending Resolution No. '~9-~5 by adding a new column entitled "Beach
Restoration Fund", is before Council for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 83-85:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 79-85 WHICH MADE
APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL NECESSARY EXPEN-
DITURES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1985-86, BY ADDING A NEW COLUMN ENTITLED
"BEACH RESTORATION FUND" SETTING FORTH THE ANTICIPATED
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THAT FUND FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1985-86; TO REPEAL ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH.
(Copy of Resolution No. 83-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the resolution.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 83-85,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Vice-Mayor
Horenburger - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, Mr. Bird suggested they ask staff to research
their current beach front against the renourishment requirements in the
State Statute which will cover beach renourishment in the future. His
recollection is that if there is an access point every 1/4 mile or more
frequent that the State will do the renourishment without any contri-
bution. The point he is making is that it might be less expensive for
them to buy access points than renourish their beach. He would like to
know (1) how many points they would have to acquire; and (2) at what
cost. Vice-Mayor Horenburger stated that at the beach conference held
recently, it was her impression that the State is looking at access
points every 1/4 mile and may be changing that sometime this year. Mr.
Weatherspoon questioned the $20,000 projected funds. The City Manager
explained that this is a minimal amount; normally they come back to City
Council for larger sums. The Beach Restoration Fund contains consider-
ably more than $20,000.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
25. Site Plan Extension - Le Village De Provence Phase II. Council
is to consider a request for site plan extension for 18 months to March
22, 1987 for Le Village De Provence Phase II, a proposed 88 unit multi-
ple family project, located east of Barwick Road, between the L-32 Canal
and High Point Boulevard West. This was approved by the Planning and
Zoning Board and the Planning Director subject to conditions two through
nine of the Planning Department's memorandum of September 12, 1985 as
follows:
(2) That no more than ten (10) continuous parking spaces be
allowed without a landscaped island.
(3) That all the dumpsters be screened.
(4) Remove all Brazilian Pepper (Florida Holly), Melaleuca
and any Australian Pine trees and replace them with only
native tree species.
(5) Revise landscape plan to show a minimum of one (1) tree
each 40 lineal feet along the perimeter of the property,
in addition to the trees required in condition #4 above.
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(6) Revise the site plan to show:
(i) A pedestrian walk around the lake
(ii) Identify the recreation facilities proposed and
provide pedestrian walks to such facilities.
(7) All building walks should be made either of asphalt or
concrete material.
(8) That the time limitation for this approval pursuant to
Sec. 30-22(E) of the Zoning Code be eighteen (18) months.
(9) That the conditions of approval of the original site plan
remain in effect.
Ms. Susan Walker, attorney for applicant, stated that they did
not receive notice of this item within enough time to contact their
client who is out of the state and she asked for a continuance of this
item to the next regular agenda.
Mr. Bird moved to postpone this item to their next regular
meeting, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Vice-Mayor Horenburger - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, the City Attorney advised that Mayor Campbell
could potentially have a conflict of interest in this matter in that Ms.
Walker is from the same law firm that the Mayor works with or for. On
the Mayor's behalf he will declare a conflict of interest for the
record.
Mr. Bird requested that Ms. Walker ask her client to have the
site plan brought up to the current Code of the City of Delray Beach if
approved for the extension.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
26. Site Plan Approval - Rainberry Bay, Sections 3 & 3A. Council
is to consider a request for site plan approval for Rainberry Bay,
Sections 3 & 3A, a proposed 70 unit single family zero lot line develop-
ment, located immediately southwest of the adjoining Rainberry Circle
East and Rainberry Circle North Road. The Planning & Zoning Board and
Planning Director recommended approval subject to the following condi-
tions:
(1) That prior to the issuance of any building permit that
the property be platted.
(2) In light of the fact that this is a planned residential
development, accessory structures such as fences should
be uniform and be an integral part of the development.
(3) That all improvements are to be completed in accordance
with the approved site plan.
(4) That the time limitation of this approval shall be
eighteen (18) months pursuant to Section 30-22(E) of the
Zoning Code.
Mr. Jackel moved for approval of the site plan for Rainberry
Bay, Sections 3 & 3A, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Vice-Mayor Horenburger - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mr. Cohn
advised that the applicant has agreed to all of these conditions.
Mr. Bird declared a conflict of interest on the basis of his
wife being a provider of services to the applicant.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell returned to the meeting at this time.
27. Conditional Use Approval - Bell South Mobility, Inc. Council
is to consider a request for conditional use approval for Bell South
Mobility, Inc., a proposed 150 foot high communication and transmission
facility, located at the southeast corner of S.W. 16th Avenue and S.W.
7th Street. The Planning & Zoning Board and Planning Director recom-
mended approval subject to the following conditions:
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(1) In light of the constraints of adequately screening the
tower a solid tree line should be provided along the
property line abutting the rights-of-way. In addition, a
three tier vegetative buffer should be employed, with
large trees such as Mahogany, Live Oak, and Rosewood
planted at a height of at least 15 feet for the upper
level, flowering trees at a minimum 8 foot height provid-
ing the understory or mid-level buffer, and a hedge
filling in the base.
(2) That the only conditional use to be allowed is a trans-
mission communication facility.
(3) That the height of the transmission tower be no more than
150 feet.
(4) That prior to the issuance of a building permit, platting
is required or a Unity of Title filed.
(5) That a six foot sidewalk be provided along all abutting
rights-of-way if and when sidewalks become contiguous to
the south.
(6) Provide a fire hydrant a maximum of 250 feet from the
building.
(7) That the site plan be revised to show the following:
(i) The topographic conditions on the property and 100
feet off-site.
(ii) The existing drainage.
(iii) Site data as required according to Sec. 30-21 G(n).
(8) That all improvements are to be completed in accordance
with the approved site plan.
(9) That the time limitation of this approval shall be
eighteen (18) months pursuant to Sec. 30-21(E) of the
Zoning Code.
(10) Provide a place for the City's police antenna array.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of conditional use for Bell
South Mobility, Inc., seconded by Mr. Jackel.
Upon question by Mr. Bird, Mr. Mario Lizaso, representative for
the applicant, described the tower. Upon further question by Mr. Bird,
Mr. Lizaso stated that they would be glad to work out a place for the
City's police antenna array.
Mr. Cohn requested that the nine conditions listed in his
memorandum be incorporated into the motion. Mr. Bird asked that they
add a tenth condition regarding placement of their police antenna array.
Mr. Weatherspoon amended his motion to include the nine condi-
tions from the Planning Director's memorandum of August 16th as amended
by his memo of October 2nd and Mr. Bird's tenth condition, Mr. Jackel
amended his second. 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.
28. Appeal to Decision of Community Appearance Board - Atlantic
Market and Laundry. Council is to consider an appeal of the CAB deci-
sion regarding signs and color of building at the Atlantic Market and
Laundry, located at 633 West Atlantic Avenue.
Mrs. Norma Bannoura, 4130 N.W. 10th Street, stated that when
they took possession of the building the previous owner left it badly
defaced, therefore, they painted it immediately, before receiving CAB
approval. They made application to the CAB and the CAB requested they
make modifications. They made those modifications and after that the
CAB denied it. Mrs. Bannoura explained that they are putting a grocery
store in this location and presented a photograph of the building which
is pink. They feel that pink is a friendly, attractive color and helps
make their business visible.
Mr. Jackel stated that he has confidence in the CAB and will
uphold their decision. Mr. Weatherspoon felt the color of the building
was not compatible with the other buildings there. Mrs. Horenburger
agreed with the CAB that the shade of pink should be a little softer.
Mayor Campbell asked Mrs. Bannoura to try and tone down the color of the
building.
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Mr. Bird moved to uphold the decision of the Community Appear-
ance Board, 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.
29. Ordinance No. 111-85 - Atlantic High School Annexation. Ordi-
nance No. 111-85, relative to a request by the School Board of Palm
Beach County to annex a 37.33-acre parcel subject to R-1AA (Single
Family Dwelling) District, located on the east side of Seacrest Boule-
vard between N.E. 22nd Street and Decarie Street, is before Council for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be on
October 28th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 111-85:
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 AND BEING IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXIST-
ING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID LAND IS LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF SEACREST BOULEVARD BETWEEN N.E. 22ND
STREET AND DECARIE STREET; 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.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 111-85 on
First Reading, 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.
Before roll call, Mr. Weatherspoon recalled a consensus reached
whereby neither Delray Beach nor Boynton Beach would annex the high
school into their City, therefore, he questions if this annexation is
legal. The City Attorney stated he does not know of a formalized
agreement; there was a gentleman's agreement which he feels is not a
valid one. Secondly, even if there was an agreement he does not think
it would bind future Councils. This action would cancel such an agree-
ment, if there is one, and he has no problem with Council annexing the
high school. Mr. Bird advised that he did ask for that document or
minutes from a meeting where such an agreement occurred. No one has
been able to provide him with anything.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
30. Street Sweeper for Public Works Department. Council is to
consider award of a contract to Municipal Equipment Company for a FML
Vanguard 3000 HD street sweeper in the amount of $66,500, with funds to
come from the Insurance Fund-Claims. Approval is recommended.
The City Manager stated there is a point of controversy in that
they are not recommending the low bidder in this instance and there are
representatives from H.F. Mason Equipment Corp. who would contest the
award to FML Vanguard. This recommendation came after Mr. Church
visually inspected each item on the bid list to make sure they were in
compliance. They were all in compliance; however, he felt that the FML
Vanguard would do a better job for the City as compared to the Elgin
Pelican which they had and which expired in a fire. The City Manager
added that he concurs with Mr. Church's recommendation to award the
contract to FML Vanguard.
Mr. Frank Hill, H.F. Mason Equipment Corp., read a letter into
the record, copies of which he distributed to Council Members. The
letter stated that they bid according to the City specs and were the low
bidder and therefore, expected to be awarded the bid. It further stated
that the Elgin Pelican, which the City purchased from them was destroyed
by a fire, which apparently was started due to a faulty hose or fitting.
They cannot be held liable for a hose as that hose might have been
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replaced any number of times by the City. Mr. Hill added that the
cities of Miami Beach, Miami, Boynton Beach, Key West, and others have
Elgins and have had no problems with them. He stated that they do not
feel Mr. Church is basing his recommendation on performance. They feel
he is basing it on the fire.
The City Manager disagreed and added that the matter of whether
or not Elgin or Mason Equipment Co. is liable is now being dealt with by
their attorneys and insurance company. In fact, Elgin has offered to
make a settlement which the City turned down because of the small amount
of money. He referred to a copy of a breakdown of street sweepers which
Mr. Church made which note the differences between the machines. Mr.
Church felt the Vanguard far exceeded the minimum specifications which
is why he recommended it. It had nothing to do with whether or not
there was a fire. That is a separate issue which is being handled.
Mr. Hill noted that in the bid, on page 9 of 16, item 4 states
in parentheses-squeegee type not acceptable. He noted that that is
exactly what the FMC is.
Mr. Gate Holmes, Elgin Manufacturing Co., advised that they did
not offer a settlement; they saw some value in the machine in its
destroyed condition and so they made an offer to take it back. Since
they complied in every way with the bid specifications and since there
are six areas where the recommended bidder does not comply, he strongly
opposes this award and will make a formal complaint. In the bidding
process, the person who adheres to the specifications and is at least an
8% lower bid should be granted some consideration.
The City Attorney advised that if it is Council's desire to go
along with the City Manager's and City Engineer's recommendation, the
motion should include a waiver of any technical nonconformities with the
bid specifications by that contractor. The allegation has been made
that they did not comply. He does not know if it is a fact, but assum-
ing it is the motion should include that waiver.
Mr. Bird questioned what constitutes a noncompliance and asked
how tightly defined the specs were. Further, he asked how often that
type of hose, which is believed to be the culprit in the fire, is
routinely changed, repaired, removed or replaced. Mr. Bird stated his
presumption would be that the City had no occasion to remove or replace
that hose. Mr. Hill concurred but added that there are no inherent hose
problems with these machines. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he has a problem
here regarding compliance with the specifications. The City Manager
advised that Mr. Church felt that Vanguard complied with the specifica-
tions as drafted.
Mr. Holmes stated that the squeegee is only one of six areas of
noncompliance.
Mr. Bird suggested deferring the item to workshop and putting
it on the next agenda after that for final action or, perhaps, make it a
special agenda item for a special meeting to precede next week's work-
shop with Mr. Church available for input. Council concurred.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Council Chambers at this time.
31. Ordinance No. 112-85 - Seacrest Shops Annexation. Ordinance
No. 112-85, relative to annexing a 4.2-acre parcel subject to LC (Limit-
ed Commercial) District, located on the west side of Seacrest Boulevard,
between Pineridge Road and Tangerine Trail, is before Council for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
on November 12, 1985.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 112-85:
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 AND BEING IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXIST-
ING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID LAND IS LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF SEACREST BOULEVARD, BETWEEN PINERIDGE
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ROAD AND TANGERINE TRAIL; 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.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 112-85 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel. 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.
32. The City Manager requested authorization to have a discussion
with the County to finish out that section at Atlantic High School where
the Aquacrest Pool is. The City Attorney noted that the pool is on
County property, not School Board property. Council concurred.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Council of October 8, 1985 which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Council on~,~. /Ff~/--.
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.
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