02-09-82 FEBRUARY 9, 1982
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was held in the Council Chambers at 7:05 P.M., Tuesday,
February 9, 1982, with Mayor Leon M. Weekes, presiding and City Manager
Gordon D. Tiffany, City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele, and Council mem-
bers James H. Scheifley, Charlotte G. Durante, Leo A. Blair, and Malcolm
T. Bird, present.
1. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend John Hadlock,
Church of the Nazarene.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
3. Mr. Bird moved for approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 26, 1982 and the special meeting of January 19, 1982,
seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unanimously.
4.a.1. Mr. Bird stated that he heard an editorial on television
today in which the Mayor of New York was quoted as saying that during
the time that he had served as Congressman, he had voted in favor of
every appropriation that would do anybody any good at all; it was only
after becoming Mayor that he found they cannot afford to do everything
for everybody. Mr. Bird added that he hopes that all of them who have
had the opportunity to serve the City realize that they do not have the
dollars to do everything for everyone and will remember what happened to
Mayor Koch.
4.b.1. Mr. Scheifley noted that for the last three months he has
been mentioning two lots on N.W. 5th Avenue which are covered with
litter and debris. He added that a third lot, the lot on the Northeast
corner of Atlantic Avenue and N.W. 9th Avenue, is also a disgrace. As
yet ~there is no visible progress on any of these lots but he is hopeful
that the Administration will be able to come up with more expeditious
procedures to accomplish this end.
4.c.1. Mr. Blair stated that last week he, Mrs. Durante and members
of the Beautification Committee went on a bus trip around the City to
inspect facilities and eyesores. Mr. Blair commended the Beautification
Committee for caring about the appearance of the City. He added that he
feels Council treats the Beautification Committee minutes too lightly
and suggested that the Committee be given more support by Council.
4.c.2. Mr. Blair stated, for the record, that he will definitely
support the formation of a new Financial Advisory Board (Internal Audit
Committee).
4.c.3. Mr. Blair stated that he believes Delray Beach has good City
employees but there is a need for better supervision. He wants the new
City Manager to know where he stands; that he supports better super-
vision in all departments and he will support the City Manager in any
efforts to get rid of all the petty nonsense which keeps appearing in
the newspapers.
4.d.1. Mayor Weekes presented and read a proclamation calling for
the first nonpartisan election and referendum to be held on Tuesday,
March 2, 1982, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM and designating
the precincts and polling places in the City of Delray Beach.
4.d.2. Mayor Weekes stated that he spent yesterday in Tallahassee
trying to further their annexation bill. It was before the Community
Affairs Committee and the House yesterday and he is sorry to report that
it was referred to the Subcommittee on Local Government Affairs, which
may or may not mean death with dignity to the bill. He has spoken to
Senator Harry Johnston who sponsored the bill in the Senate; the bill
will come before the Senate Committee next week and Senator Johnston is
confident that it will pass there. Their job now is to answer the
questions of those representatives of the House who had concerns about
the bill. He added that he is committed to this endeavor and will
follow it through until its conclusion.
4.d.3. Mayor Weekes inquired as to how Council wishes to proceed
regarding the attempt to purchase Mrs. Harris' 16+ acres adjacent to the
golf course on Homewood Boulevard. He advised that he has talked to her
attorney and she is willing to negotiate with the City and would be
willing to consider some sort of term purchase arrangement. Mr. Blair
asked about the possibility of having a lease purchasing agreement. The
City Attorney replied that this possibility is being researched by his
office. Upon question by Mrs. Durante, Mayor Weekes replied that he is
supposed to call Mrs. Harris' attorney tomorrow and let him know what
Council's desire is.
Mrs. Durante stated she hopes that this item as well as the
uses for the money from recreation impact fees are the types of items
their new Recreation Committee will research and give input on. Mayor
Weekes stated that the price is going to be about $800,000 to $900,000
and, if purchased on a term basis, the interest would probably bring the
price up to about one million dollars. Although the land purchase is
desirable, he feels that they need to develop the other recreational
needs of the City rather than drain all of their recreational resources
on this purchase.
Mr. Scheifley advised that he talked to Mrs. Harris last
Friday and she informed him that she wants the City to have this land
and will agree to any terms the City would like to make. Mrs. Durante
suggested that they explore the legality of the lease purchase agree-
ment. Mr. Bird stated that, in many instances, what they need are more
unsupervised open areas where children can have free play; he noted that
one of the areas most heavily used for this purpose is the one right
beside City Hall. His concern is that if they allow one of the few
well-placed available land areas West of 1-95 to be used for some other
purpose, it will never be available to them again. He is in favor of
continuing negotiations, in hopes that they will come up with something
that will meet their needs and still be at a price they can afford in
the short term, even if that includes an interest penalty. Mr. Blair
echoed Mr. Bird's comments and added that these properties, once they're
sold, will be gone forever. If the City needs more area for recreation,
he feels it is very important that they take action at this time; they
do not have to develop it at this time.
Mr. Bird moved to direct the Mayor to continue his investi-
gations with Mrs. Harris and to see if she would be amenable to some
sort of lease purchase arrangement which would permit the City to bind
the property at a lesser investment, seconded by Mr. Blair. Said motion
passed unanimously.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Sam Schwimer stated that he feels the main issue is who
is going to use this land. The vicinity around the golf course is
primarily senior citizens living in condominiums, most of which have
their own recreational facilities. Council should consider providing
facilities for children and use the money from the impact fees in areas
where the children need it.
Upon the request of Mr. Scheifley, Mr. Bird clarified the
motion as follows: The motion is to direct the Mayor to investigate
with Mrs. Harris and/or her attorney, after consultation with the City
Attorney, as to the legality of entering into a lease purchase; and if
such action is legal, what terms they would have to accommodate to as
far as Mrs. Harris is concerned; and then report back to Council for a
decision. Mr. Bird explained that they have not decided to buy anything
at this time; they have only decided to discuss terms with Mrs. Harris.
Mr. Scheifley added that he hopes this explanation will eliminate the
possibility of any misleading headlines in tomorrow's news.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Weekes left the Council Chambers at this time.
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5.a.1. Mrs. Adele Jackel, 784 N.W. 25th Avenue, discussed the
complaints made three weeks ago regarding debris on the beach. She
presented a picture of the items she found on the beach Sunday at 12:00
noon. She noted that, as she understands it, the beach is supposed to
be cleaned on Monday morning and added that at 12:30 P.M. Monday, she
returned to the same spot and found the same items once again, which
items, with the exception of a board with rusty nails which she couldn't
carry, she presented to Council (beer bottle, handlebar, paper, etc.).
Vice-Mayor Scheifley asked that the City Manager take note
of this complaint.
5.b.1. Mr. Alfred Straghn, 26 S.W. 5th Avenue, agreed with Mr.
Scheifley regarding the two lots on N.W. 5th Avenue and suggested that
the person in charge of cleaning lots be told about this problem. He
added that on the south side of Atlantic Avenue there is another vacant
lot in which wrecked cars are beginning to pile up; these cars are being
occupied by drifters who sleep in them.
Vice-Mayor Scheifley replied that he is confident that the
City Manager will take action to correct these problems. If they can
all be patient for a little longer, he thinks they will get the job
done. Mrs. Durante stated that after the City Manager has had some time
to get adjusted, she will start pointing out a lot of other places just
like the ones already mentioned.
Mayor Weekes returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
5.c.1. Mrs. T.F. Ericson, 689 Lindell Blvd., noted that the $25.00
fee for beach parking stickers only includes two parks and asked if
anything is being done to expand that. Mayor Weekes replied that they
cannot have parking stickers along A1A because that is a State road. He
added that there will never be ample parking, but they are trying to
develop some additional parking for Delray citizens. He hopes, if that
comes to pass, that stickers will be sold to citizens only for those
spaces. Mrs. Ericson asked how long it would take for that to pass.
The City Attorney replied that the agreement for residents use only has
been drafted and they are still negotiating with the County Attorney's
office. He estimates that by the end of the month they should come to
terms on an agreement. Mayor Weekes requested that the City Attorney
try to expedite this issue.
5.d.1. Mrs. Rita Schaken, Rainberry Woods, stated that about two
years ago, before the meters were put in at the beach, she suggested
that parking spaces for motorcycles and compact cars be marked off in
order to save space. At that time she also requested that trash cans be
put along the beach. The Administration's response to both requests was
that it is not feasible. She feels that this Administration has never
tried to improve the existing beach parking and noted that the meters
were put in before any study was done to maximize parking. She still
maintains that trash cans spaced all over the beach will deter most
people from littering. She commended the Director of Lifeguards who was
picking up trash along the beach the last time she went there; she
assumes that he does it regularly although it is probably not his job.
With a new City Manager and an upcoming election, she feels that they
have a new chance of improving the beach.
6.a.1. The City Manager reported on a memo which he received today
from the Parks & Recreation Director regarding temporary leasing of the
vehicle inspection station on Congress Avenue. The inspection station
would be used by the Parks Department for storage and operations during
the time that their work area in the Public Works complex is being
reconstructed. It has already been approved by the Palm Beach County
Commission and it is recommended that City Council agree in concept to
the following conditions:
(A) $1.00 a year lease
(B) 12 month lease
(C) Lease begins this date
(D) Painting will be required on Exterior now
and Interior when we leave
(E) We assume all maintenance
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(F) We are responsible for existing equipment
(of which there is very little)
(G) Customary Insurance involved
(H) County assumes right to rescind lease within
30 days if either Co-tran needs it or the M.V.I.
program is reinstated
(I) We assume utility bills
(J) Lease terminates upon completion of our facility
in 12 months or whichever comes first.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the Administration's recom-
mendation, seconded by Mr. Blair. Said motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call, upon question by Mrs. Durante, the City
Manager replied that the Public Works complex is being built in phases,
the first of which is the Parks Department. Once that is completed,
Public Works personnel could move into the station during the twelve
month period if the space is needed; however, he does not expect to have
any sanitation workers over there.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
6.a.2. The City Manager reported that, as discussed at the February
2nd workshop, Council is to consider reducing the retainage of Inter-
county Construction Corporation on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion
Project. He has conferred with the Finance Director and the Interim
Utilities Director and they recommend reducing the retainage to $50,000,
to cover the estimated $36,000 worth of work yet to be completed, plus
an additional $14,000 to protect the City against any items that might
arise.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the City Manager's recom-
mendation, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.a.3. The City Manager advised that this afternoon he approved
contracts for the clean-up of 17 lots under the City's program. The
only change in the program is that they will bill a 15% surcharge in
addition to the amount of the contract for Administrative costs. After
further analysis is done, he expects that figure to be somewhat greater
than 15%. For the record, he intends to advise the City that they
should be billing these people, not only for the actual cost of cleaning
the lots, but also for the Administrative overhead. These people will
end up paying a lot more to the City for cleaning up their lots than if
they had done it themselves.
6.a.4. The City Manager reported that discussion of the Water and
Sewer Rate Study is scheduled for the next workshop agenda, and added
that he is bringing this up now because it is a matter of some complex-
ity and will require at least an hour of presentation and discussion.
Council may, therefore, want to consider scheduling a special workshop
meeting next week. Mayor Weekes advised that the City Manager is the
one who normally sets up the workshop agendas. City Council tries to
conduct those meetings in not more than three hours and the City Manager
works it out according to that time frame. He can either schedule this
item for the regular workshop meeting next Tuesday allocating 1 to 2
hours for it, or, if there are a lot of workshop items which will re-
quire discussion, schedule a special workshop for the Water and Sewer
Rate Study alone. The City Manager stated that he does not think the
additional items on that agenda will require much discussion. Mayor
Weekes suggested that he and the City Manager get together to discuss
this further.
6.a.5. The City Attorney reported that the City is in receipt of a
request for relief from Mr. Harry L. Pariser, and explained that Mr.
Pariser owns property in the Del Aire Subdivision which was recently an-
nexed into the City. During the course of the annexation, Mr. Pariser
applied for and was given a County variance relative to setbacks for
installation of a swimming pool, which variance involved application
fees, surveys, etc. Mr. Pariser did not begin construction of his pool
before annexation; therefore, he received a variance from the County
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which is inapplicable to the City Ordinances. The City Attorney advised
that he can find only two ways around this: (1) to waive the Board of
Adjustment fee so that Mr. Pariser may get a variance from the City; or
(2) to adopt the County's variance as their own; however, the County's
setback provisions differ from the City's.
Mr. Bird moved to waive the City's Board of Adjustment fee,
seconded by Mr. Blair. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.b. CONSENT AGENDA
The City Manager advised that on item 6.b.4., the easement
deed will be from Charles J. Soukup, owner, rather than Mr. Crenshaw,
Trustee.
The City Manager reported on the following items which are
to be considered by Council as the Consent Agenda:
(1) It is recommended that the South Central Regional
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board's contract for the Interim
Mechanical Screening Facilities at the Regional Wastewater Plant be
approved. This contract was approved at the SCRWTD Board meeting on
February 3, 1982, and requires ratification by the Cities of Delray
Beach and Boynton Beach.
(2) The following quotations were received for the purchase
of 24 lockers for the Public Utilities Department:
Bidder Quotation
Duncan Edwards $897.60 FOB Delray
Ft. Lauderdale (not set up)
Adapto 898.08 FOB Hialeah
Hialeah and freight
Industry Equipment 1,176.00 FOB Ohio
Ohio and freight
Coastal Equipment 1,152.00 FOB Delray
Ft. Lauderdale (includes set up)
Benchcraft 1,728.00 FOB Delray
Tampa (includes set up)
It is recommended that the purchase be made from Duncan
Edwards in the amount of $897.60, with $800.00 to come from budgeted
funds and the additional funds to come from the water distribution
budget.
(~) As discussed at the February 2nd workshop meeting,
Council is to consider the appointment of William Owens as an alternate
member of the Code Enforcement Board to a term ending January 14, 1983.
Approval is recommended.
(4) It is recommended that the City accept a 9-foot ease-
ment deed from Charles J. Soukup to construct a storm sewer to drain a
low spot in the 900 block, Hyacinth Drive.
(5) The City is in receipt of an application from Norman
and Rhoda Christiansen for City water and sewer service to serve a
3-acre parcel of land at 15806 S.W. 4th Avenue, which is outside the
City. The present use of the property is unimproved and the proposed
use is for a wood truss _manufacturing plant. It is recommended that
Council approve execution of the City's standard water service/annexa-
tion agreement which will permit the City to provide the requested water
service to the applicants.
(6) It is recommended that the minutes of the Beautifi-
cation Committee meeting of January 6, 1982 be acknowledged.
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(7) Resolution No. 9-82 relative to awarding a contract for
electrical installations for the City Marina is before Council for
consideration. C.R. Dunn, Inc., West Palm Beach is the only bidder. It
is recommended that the contract be awarded to C.R. Dunn, Inc. in the
amount of $49,438.00 with funds to come from the excess Florida Power &
Light Company reserve.
The caption of Resolution No. 9-82 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL IN-
STALLATIONS FOR THE CITY MARINA, PROJECT NO. 09-30-81-DB
IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH.
(Copy of Resolution No. 9-82 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
(8) The Planning & Zoning Board at a meeting held on Febru-
ary 3rd, recommended by unanimous vote that the final plat for Congress
Avenue Auto Center, located south of the L-32 Canal, between Congress
Avenue and the E-4 Canal be approved, subject to the Assistant Director
of Public Utilities' memorandum of December 21, 1981. Approval Ss
recommended.
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda, seconded
by Mr. Scheifley. Said motion passed unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
6.c. The City Manager reported that Council should consider
designating a Council Member as a representative for the testing on
Friday, February 26, 1982 of the Automatic Tabulating Equipment at the
Voting Equipment Center, Palm Beach International Building, relative to
the Delray Beach Municipal Election which will be held Tuesday, March 2,
1982. It is recommended that a Council Member be designated as a repre-
sentative for the testing.
Mr. Scheifley moved to designate Mr. Bird as the representa-
tive and Mr. Blair as the alternate, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said
motion passed unanimously.
6.d. The City Manager reported that as discussed at the workshop
meeting on February 2nd, Council is to consider approving and authoriz-
ing execution and transmittal of the agreement between the City and
Tartan-Laver Delray, Inc. regarding installation of traffic signali-
zation at the intersection of Linton Boulevard and S.W. 10th Avenue.
Mr. Bird moved for approval, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said
motion passed unanimously.
6.e. The City Manager reported that pursuant to Section 13-18 of
the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the question of the existence or
non-existence of a public nuisance as set forth in the notice dated
January 8, 1982, a public hearing is scheduled to be held at this time
relative to the property located at 1101 West Atlantic Avenue and 1127
West Atlantic Avenue. The City Attorney advised that if the City Man-
ager, Chief Building Official or designee determines that a public
nuisance exists on a piece of property, City ordinances give the owner
the right to appeal that determination and City Council is to conduct a
hearing at a regular Council meeting regarding that appeal.
A public hearing was held on the question of whether there
is a public nuisance existing at 1101 West Atlantic Avenue and 1127 West
Atlantic Avenue.
The City Manager advised that the lot in question was found,
on routine inspection, to be in violation of the City Codes and was
declared a nuisance by the Code Enforcement Officer. He has not person-
ally inspected the lot.
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Mr. Ernest Simon, owner, stated that there were two Sections
of the Code cited in the notice he received; Secs. 13-12 and 13-13. He
advised that one prohibits maintaining a condition that creates a danger
during hurricane season and the other prohibits maintaining a situation
that breeds mosquitoes or rodents. The property in question is on high
ground, it's not marshy, and it's inconceivable to imagine that little
lot breeding mosquitoes. He added that he could find nothing there that
presented a danger during hurricane season. He looked at the property
and there are such things as paper bags and scraps of newspaper there,
but, in his estimation, there is nothing there that presents a danger as
indicated in Sections 13-12 and 13-13, which is the basis of the public
nuisance. He does not understand why this land has been declared a
nuisance on that basis and that is why he is here tonight to appeal it.
Mayor Weekes suggested that they recess this public hearing
for two weeks, at which time they could all get a better understanding
of the situation. Mr. Simon replied he does not want to come back in
two weeks to argue over aesthetics; that is not the issue. If he paid
someone to clean up that lot today, in two weeks from now the same
condition would exist again.
Mrs. Durante suggested that the City Attorney be instructed
to change the standard letter so it refers to a Section of the Code of
Ordinances which correctly describes the problem. She is familiar with
Mr. Simon's lot and it is like all of the other vacant lots on West
Atlantic Avenue; always full of trash and litter. She suggested having
a concentrated program to deal with this situation so that if people do
not keep their lots clean on a regular basis, the City can clean those
lots and bill the people. Upon question by Mr. Simon, Mrs. Durante
replied that it is not only West Atlantic Avenue; they have this same
problem all over the City.
Mr. Simon suggested that the City would save a lot of money
by going out periodically and cleaning up those lots; the expense would
be minimal compared to the expense related to declaring a public nui-
sance. He wants to see this City cleaned and is willing to pay his fair
share. He added that if the City decides to declare a nuisance on this
particular piece of property, he would be derelict in his responsibility
if he did not sue the City; they would then have legal expenses. He
feels the City has no constitutional right, for aesthetic reasons, to
declare a public nuisance under the terms of this particular ordinance
and he cannot see any reason to postpone this hearing.
Mr. Simon stated further that on his way here tonight, on
City property (Public Utilities Department) one block north of City
Hall, he found a discarded muffler which he brought with him to present
to Council. He added that this is what he would classify as a danger
during hurricane season and a breeding ground for mosquitoes, rodents
and snakes.
The City Attorney advised that the phrasing of their public
nuisance ordinances does say that the debris, vegetation, trash, etc.,
must have that characteristic to constitute a public nuisance; vegeta-
tion is broader because it includes a detriment to the neighborhood
property values as a characteristic. The ordinance does not speci-
fically address paper items unless those other conditions apply; a
breeding ground for mosquitoes or a danger during hurricane season. The
City ordinances prohibit littering and the placing of litter on vacant
land, but do not provide for the citation of the landowner for litter in
and of itself. There are provisions for other conditions such as bot-
tles and cans collecting; however, he has not viewed the lot and does
not know whether or not it contains those objects which constitute a
public nuisance on the property.
Mr. Scheifley stated that he understands that other cities
have such ordinances in which they can clean up the lots within 15 days
and feels that they should change theirs so that they can do the same
thing. He added that there are several things the property owner can do
to alleviate the problem, such as build fences around the lot or hire
someone to clean it every day. He agrees that this case should be held
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in abeyance for two weeks so they can see what the Administration can
come up with regarding the revision of the ordinance. Mayor Weekes
noted that Mr. Simon has brought into focus a shortcoming in their
ordinance which needs to be changed. He asked Mr. Simon if he would
clean up the two lots and thereby abate the nuisance.
Mr. Simon stated that he would be glad to clean up the lot
if the City would assure him that they will not come back and cite him
again for the same thing. He asked if the City is going to request
every other vacant lot owner to clean their lots. Mayor Weekes replied
that the owners are asked to clean up regularly and added that Mr. Simon
has not been singled out; they are trying to move City-wide on this
issue. Mr. Simon noted that this property is in a commercial area with
bars, grocery stores, auto repair shops, etc., in the vicinity; it
should not be compared to a residence. If the City is demanding that he
keep his lot clean, then he requests the same protection that is given
in other areas; namely, a trash can and police enforcement for littering.
Mayor Weekes stated that it seems obvious to him that they
cannot enforce the citation that was given to Mr. Simon under the ordi-
nances that were cited. Mr. Bird added that Mr. Simon will have to pick
up any bottles and tin cans. Mrs. Durante stated that citing one out of
fifty lots on Atlantic Avenue would have no impact and she urges Council
to come up with a system to deal with this problem as soon as possible.
The public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Durante moved to direct the City Attorney to draft a
resolution stating that there is no nuisance existing on this property
under those Sections cited in the notice, seconded by Mr. Scheifley.
Said motion passed unanimously.
6.f. The City Manager reported that as discussed at the February
2nd workshop meeting, Council is to consider the appointment of a Recre-
ation Committee.
Mrs. Durante noted that at workshop she gave an outline of
the various items which she would like to see that Committee consider;
those can be pulled from the workshop minutes and sent to the members of
the Recreation Committee. She advised that she gave the Mayor a list of
the names of those people who have agreed to serve on the Committee.
Mayor Weekes replied that he does not have that list with him tonight.
Mrs. Durante moved for the appointment of a Recreation
Committee, seconded by Mr. Bird.
Mr. Bird advised that he did some investigating and found
that the City has several Recreation Committees; one within the School
Board, one within the Chamber of Commerce, and another one within the
City. The latter two include many of the people which Council would
suggest for appointment. He suggests that they sit down with those
people and see if they can get them to work together to fill those
additional needs, as opposed to creating another committee. He sug-
gested that the Chamber's committee take the lead initially to draw
those people together, sit down with them and study the outline of
duties as provided by Mrs. Durante, and then report back to Council.
Mrs. Durante stated that she will support that suggestion if that group
is willing to address those items'as outlined. She added that she was
unaware that the Chamber had a committee and she understood that the
School Board's committee was for Plumosa School recreation. She was
aware that the City has a committee within their Parks and Recreation
Department, but does not know their responsibilities. Her intention is
to have a committee that would make recommendations to City Council.
Mr. Edward Perry stated that the City seems to be forming
committees for every conceivable problem that comes before Council. He
is not against citizens advising Council and he supports the Internal
Audit Committee, but feels that there has to be a limit. He suggests
that before they appoint a committee, they do a study to determine the
need.
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Upon question by Council, Mr. Ken El~ingsworth, Chamber of
Commerce, stated that there is a City-wide recreation committee but, as
far as he knows, they have not met in over a year. The Chamber's Recre-
ation Committee has been active for about 10 years and Robert Miller is
currently Chairman.
Mrs. Durante suggested that the Chamber of Commerce's Com-
mittee be expanded to include representatives from other areas of the
City.
The motion on the floor was withdrawn.
It was the consensus of Council not to form another com-
mittee but to get a list of members presently serving on the Chamber's
committee, at which time Council will request that the committee add
some names and take on the additional items for study
8.a. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 1-82 relative
to annexing a 5.21-acre parcel of land located on the south side of the
L-32 Canal between Congress Avenue and the Seaboard Airline Railroad,
subject to MI (Medium Industrial) District is before Council for con-
sideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance was passed on
First Reading at the January 12th meeting. 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. 1-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH A
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH,
RANGE 43 EAST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING
MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES
OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ZONING THEREOF.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 1-82 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 adoption of Ordinance No. 1-82 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair -
Yes; Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
Mayor Weekes stated that he is very interested in annexa-
tions and contiguities and advised the City Manager to make certain, as
Council annexes parcels from time to time, that the staff picks up any
area that becomes contiguous due to an annexation.
8.b. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 4-82 is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance,
if passed, will amend Chapter 12 "Garbage and Trash" of the Code of
Ordinances relative to fees for garbage and trash. This ordinance was
passed on First Reading at the January 19th meeting. Prior to consider-
ation 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. 4-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 "GARBAGE AND TRASH",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 12-15 TO INCREASE THE MONTH-
LY CHARGES FOR GARBAGE PICKUP FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS OF
CUSTOMERS INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL, OFFICES AND COMMERCIAL
CUSTOMERS; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 4-82 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. Schwimer inquired as to the formation of a committee to
look into this matter. Mr. Bird replied that they opted to change the
rates so as to stop losing money; however, the study of garbage and
trash collection is still under active consideration by the Admini-
stration. Mayor Weekes added that he felt the new City Manager should
have the opportunity to study the situation before they proceed any
further; therefore, he has withheld naming that committee until the City
Manager can give some input.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 4-82 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Blair. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair -
Yes; Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
8.c. & 8.d. The City Attorney reported that Council has been furnished
with two versions of Ordinance No. 5-82, one labelled "A" and one "B".
"A" is the ordinance which was passed on First Reading at the last
meeting and which was drafted by the former City Attorney. Based upon a
review of that ordinance as compared to Council's expression at the last
meeting, he has prepared a modification labeled "B". If it is City
Council's intention not to impose the $500 recreational impact fee
against single family lots which are not part of a new subdivision, then
they may continue and have Second and FINAL Reading on Ordinance No.
5-82 as previously read. However, if it is Council's intent to adopt an
ordinance which would apply the recreational impact fee to single family
lots which are not part of a new subdivision (i.e. the scattered single
family lot upon which a house or duplex might be constructed) then the
alternative B should be used and they would have to adopt it on First
Reading tonight and on Second and FINAL Reading in two weeks. The City
Attorney advised further that Ordinance No. 6-82 which follows in the
sequence is also amended to reflect the same.
Mayor Weekes inquired as to whether the exclusion of single
family odd lots would make the ordinance unconstitutional and discrimi-
natory. The City Attorney replied that there is that possibility;
however, there is some argument to the effect that they are only con-
cerned with those that have a drastic impact on the City in a lump sum.
He does not know whether a Court would conceive of that as a sufficient
basis for the exclusion of the odd lots; there is no law on the subject.
Upon question by Mr. Scheifley, the City Attorney replied that he be-
lieves it was the intent of the Planning & Zoning Board to include
single family lots.
Mr. Bird moved to delete items 8.c. and 8.d., Second and
Final Readings of Ordinance Nos. 5-82 and 6-82 (alternative "A"), from
the agenda, and to consider them (alternative "B") on First Reading at
the end of Part 8 of the agenda, making them items 8.p. and 8.q., sec-
onded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unanimously.
8.e. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 7-82 is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance,
if passed, will amend Chapter 18 "Pensions and Retirement" of the Code
of Ordinances relative to changing the required composition of the
medical board for the Police and Firefighters Retirement System from the
current three physicians to one physician. This ordinance was passed on
First Reading at the January 26th meeting. 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.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 7-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "PENSIONS AND RE-
TIREMENT'', BY AMENDING SECTION 18-53(1), "MISCELLANEOUS",
"MEDICAL BOARD", TO CHANGE THE REQUIRED COMPOSITION OF
THE MEDICAL BOARD FROM THE CURRENT THREE (3) PHYSICIANS
TO BE A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) PHYSICIAN; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 7-82 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 adoption of Ordinance No. 7-82 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair -
Yes; Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
Mayor Weekes asked if any action needs to be taken in regard
to Chief Kilgore's letter of Febuary 9, 1982. The City Manager replied
that what is needed is a letter from Mayor Weekes to the doctor which
the Administration will draft.
8.f. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 8-82 amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to limiting the
use of warehouses is before Council for consideration on Second and
FINAL Reading. This ordinance was passed on First Reading at the Janu-
ary 26th meeting. 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. 8-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 "ZONING" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-11(N) (4) (d) "GC
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT"; SECTION 30-12(N) (4) (c)
(1) "SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT"; SECTION 30-14
(B) (47) "LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT"; SECTION 30-15
(B) (63) "MI (MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT"; AND SECTION
30-17(H) (1) "SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS" RELATIVE TO
LIMITING THE USE OF WAREHOUSES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 8-82 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 adoption of Ordinance No. 8-82 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair -
Yes; Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
8.~. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 9-82 is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance,
if passed, will amend Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances
relative to storage/utility sheds. This ordinance was passed on First
Reading at the January 26th meeting. 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.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 9-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-17(G) "SUPPLEMENTARY
REGULATIONS" RELATIVE TO ALLOWING "STORAGE/ UTILITY SHEDS"
TO EXTEND INTO SETBACKS IN DUPLEX, CLUSTER, AND ZERO LOT
LINE DEVELOPMENTS; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 9-82 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.
Upon question by Mrs. Ericson, the City Attorney explained
that in duplexes, cluster developments and zero lot line developments,
this ordinance would permit one utility or storage shed per unit to be
located to the rear or side of those units, provided that it does not
extend more than four feet beyond the rear or side.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 9-82 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Blair. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes;
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
8.h. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 10-82, amending
Ordinance No. 16-79 to provide for approval of a modification for the
gas station at Old Harbor is before Council for consideration on Second
and FINAL Reading. This ordinance was passed on First Reading at the
January 26th meeting. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordi-
nance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled
to be held at this time.
The City Attorney reported that once again they have two
alternative ordinances; however, they can have Second and FINAL Reading
of Ordinance No. 10-82 as in either case the caption will remain un-
changed. Ordinance No. 10-82, alternative "A", is the ordinance which
imposes the conditions they discussed at their last Council meeting with
one slight wording modification. Alternative "B" adds a condition to
the ordinance that the most westerly side of the third gasoline island
cannot be used and must be closed or landscaped. He added that alter-
native "B" exceeds the conditions which Council imposed at the time the
presentation was made.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 10-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16-79, BY AMENDING
SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL OF A
MODIFICATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE GAS STATION
SITE WITHIN THE SUBJECT SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT PROJ-
ECT; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL SITE MODIFICATIONS
RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC FLOW; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS PRECE-
DENT TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 10-82 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. Bird moved for adoption of original Ordinance No. 10-82
(alternative "A") on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Blair.
Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs.
Durante - No; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
8.i. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 11-82 amending
Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of the Code of Ordinances rela-
tive to requiring submission of the stem wall survey is before Council
for consideration on First Reading. This was discussed at the workshop
meeting on February 2nd.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 11-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION'', ARTICLE II, "BUILDING CODE", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 9-17, "AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO
CODE", TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF THE STEM WALL SURVEY
PRIOR TO ANY WALL BEING CONSTRUCTED WHICH WOULD EXCEED
THE ELEVATION OF THE FLOOR SLAB; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
The City Attorney advised that the content of the ordinance
has been amended as requested by Mr. Blair to add the requirement that
the stem wall survey be submitted when the wall exceeds the floor slab
elevation by over one foot. He added that the caption will need to be
modified slightly.
Mr. Blair moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 11-82 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.j. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 12-82 amending
Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of the Code of Ordinances rela-
tive to submission of two copies of the approved site plan is before
Council for consideration on First Reading. This was discussed at the
February 2nd workshop meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 12-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION, ARTICLE II, "BUILDING CODE" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 9-17, "AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO
CODE", SUBSECTION 105.4(a)(1), "PLOT DIAGRAM", TO REQUIRE
SUBMISSION OF TWO (2) COPIES OF THE APPROVED SITE PLAN
WITH BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENTS HAVING
HAD EITHER CONDITIONAL USE OR SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
APPROVAL; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 12-82 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Blair. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.k. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 13-82 amending
Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of the Code of Ordinances rela-
tive to docks, dolphins, finger piers and boat lifts is before Council
for consideration on First Reading. This was discussed at the workshop
meeting on February 2nd.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 13-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION'', ARTICLE XV.5, "DOCKS, DOLPHINS, FINGER PIERS
AND BOAT LIFTS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 9.534,
"MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL; APPEAL", TO
PROVIDE FOR MODIFICATION OF THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN
THIS ARTICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UPON RECOM-
MENDATION BY THE CITY ENGINEER AND APPROVAL BY CITY
COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR APPEALS TO CITY COUNCIL FOR
RECOMMENDATIONS OF DENIAL OF SUCH MODIFICIATIONS; PRO-
VIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 13-82 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Blair. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Upon question by Mayor Weekes, Mr. Bird replied that he
believes it was Council's intention that only negative recommendations
would come to Council. Mayor Weekes noted that according to the wording
in the caption, even affirmative approvals by the City Engineer would
have to come before Council. The City Attorney advised that those
requests can be put on the Consent Agenda, in which case they would not
require an ordinance or resolution.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
8.1. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 14-82 amending
Chapter 23 "Streets and Sidewalks" of the Code of Ordinances relative to
newsrack regulations is before Council for consideration on First Read-
ing. This was discussed at the February 2nd workshop meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 14-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "STREETS AND SIDE-
WALKS", BY ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE IV, "NEWSRACK REGULA-
TIONS'', PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR
INSTALLATION OF NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; REGU-
LATING THE LOCATION AND PLACEMENT OF NEWSRACKS; PROVIDING
FOR ABANDONMENT; REGULATING NEWSRACKS LOCATED ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF NEWSRACK REGULA-
TIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR MAILING OF COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE; PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 14-82 on
First Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes;
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Mr. Bird stated that he does not expect to be accosted by
the editorial writers for the newspapers unless they show up to discuss
this openly with Council first.
8.m. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 15-82 amending
Chapter 2.5 "Alarm Systems" of the Code of Ordinances is before Council
for consideration on First Reading. This was discussed at the workshop
meeting on February 2nd.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 15-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.5 "ALARM SYSTEMS", OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL", BY AMENDING
SECTION 2.5-9, "SERVICE CHARGE FOR EXCESSIVE ALARMS", BY
PROVIDING THAT NON-PAYMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION
OF ANY ASSESSED SERVICE FEE IS DECLARED UNLAWFUL AND
SHALL BE PUNISHABLE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-6 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES; AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, "SELLING,
LEASING, SERVICING, ETC", BY AMENDING SECTION 2.5-24,
"SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMIT", BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (5) PROVIDING FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF REVOCA-
TION OF OR SUSPENSION OF THE PERMITS OF AN ALARM BUSINESS
OR ALARM AGENT IF FIFTEEN (15) OR MORE EXCESSIVE ALARMS
IN ANY ONE MONTH ARE CHARGEABLE TO THAT ALARM BUSINESS OR
ALARM AGENT; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
The City Attorney explained that they changed the number of
excessive alarms chargeable from 10 to 15 since workshop; they thought
that would provide a more workable alternative for the large businesses.
They also expanded Section 2 of the ordinance to make it clear that it
is not mandatory that the permit be revoked; it would be up to the City
Manager.
Mrs. Durante moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 15-82
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Bird stated that by helping out large businesses by
allowing 15 a month, the small businesses, averaging 7 or 8 a month,
will still be abusing it. He suggested that they limit it to a smaller
number than 15 and give an either/or choice; for example: 10 maximum or
1 per installation, whichever is higher. Upon question by Council,
Chief Kilgore stated that Mr. Bird's suggestion is a good one but it
would be very difficult to enforce, and he recommended that they change
the number back to 10; Council concurred.
Mr. Scheifley moved to amend Ordinance No. 15-82 to change
the number "fifteen (15)" to "ten (10)" in Section 2 of that ordinance,
seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
At this point the roll was called to the original motion for
adoption of Ordinance No. 15-82 on First Reading.
8.n. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 16-82 amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to providing for
storage areas as an integral part of the design layout of all dwelling
units is before Council for consideration on First Reading. Council, at
the January 26th meeting, instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
ordinance.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 16-82:
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 30-5(N) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DIS-
TRICTS,'' SECTION 30-6(P) "RM-6 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT," SECTION 30-7(P) RM-10 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT," AND SECTION 30-8(P) "RM-15 MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT," BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (6); BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-8.1(R) "PRD-4 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT," SECTION 30-8.2(R) "PRD-7 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
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DISTRICT," AND SECTION 30-8.3(R) "PRD-10 PLANNED RESI-
DENTIAL DISTRICT," BY ENACTING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (12),
"STORAGE"; TO ADD THE REQUIREMENT OF PROVIDING FOR STOR-
AGE AREA AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DESIGN LAYOUT OF ALL
DWELLING UNITS; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Durante moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 16-82
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Scheifley.
Upon question by Mayor Weekes, the City Attorney replied, as
he understands it, this ordinance does mandate that a storage area be
built into each and every unit. Both Mayor Weekes and Mr. Bird stated
they have a problem with this and asked for additional input.
Mrs. Phyllis Plume, Planning & Zoning Board, stated that the
Board has had complaints from residents of Rainberry Woods and residents
of PRD and Zero Lot line areas because of developers building to the
maximum without providing storage room. There is no space for residents
of Rainberry Woods to put in a storage area without going into the
setback. As the Board could find no solution to this problem, they
decided to put the developer on alert to provide that space at the
onset. Upon question by Council, she explained that, according to the
wording, site plans shall have a provision made for storage. Mr. Bird
questioned the wording "integral part" as regards units in multi-story
dwellings. Mrs. Durante replied that it reads "integral part of the
design layout of all dwelling units", which, as she understands it, does
not necessarily mean that the storage area has to be in the unit.
Following further discussion, Mr. Scheifley withdrew his
second to the motion.
The motion died for lack of a second.
8.o. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 17-82 amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to limiting the
extension of screened enclosures to the interior side setback areas is
before Council for consideration on First Reading. Council, at the
February 2nd workshop meeting, instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the ordinance.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 17-82:
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 30-8.1(R)(11) "PRD-4 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT," SECTION 30-8.2(R)(11) "PRD-7 PLANNED RESIDEN-
TIAL DISTRICT," AND SECTION 30-8.3(R)(11) "PRD-10 PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT"; LIMITING THE EXTENSION OF SCREENED
ENCLOSURES TO THE INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK AREAS; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 17-82 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Blair. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.p. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 5-82 amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to dedication of
park and recreation land or an in-lieu payment by developers of multi-
family units, planned residential units, hotels, motels, resort dwelling
units and single family units which are not part of a new subdivision is
before Council for consideration on First Reading. (See discussion
under items 8.c. & 8.d.).
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 5-82:
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 BY AMENDING
SECTION 30-17 "SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS" BY ENACTING A
NEW SUBSECTION (U) "PARK AND RECREATION LAND FOR MULTIPLE
FAMILY UNITS, PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNITS, HOTELS, MOTELS,
AND RESORT DWELLING UNITS AND SINGLE FAMILY UNITS WHICH
ARE NOT PART OF A NEW SUBDIVISION"; BY AMENDING SECTION
30-6 "RM-6 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT," SECTION
30-7 "RM-10 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT," AND
SECTION 30-8 "RM-15 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT" BY
ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (Q) "PARK AND RECREATION LAND
DEDICATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-8.1 "PRD-4 PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT," SECTION 30-8.2 "PRD-7 PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT," AND SECTION 30-8.3 "PRD-10 PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT" BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (S)
"PARK AND RECREATION LAND DEDICATION; BY AMENDING SECTION
30-10 "CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT," SECTION 30-11
"GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT," AND SECTION 30-12 "SC
SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT" BY ENACTING A NEW SUB-
SECTION (P) "PARK AND RECREATION LAND DEDICATION"; BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-13 "CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT" BY
ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (Q) "PARK AND RECREATION LAND
DEDICATION"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 30-13.1 "LC LIMITED
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT" BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (O)
"PARK AND RECREATION LAND DEDICATION"; TO REQUIRE THE
DEDICATION OF PARK AND RECREATION LAND, OR THE MAKING OF
"IN LIEU" PAYMENT, BY DEVELOPERS OF MULTIPLE FAMILY
UNITS, PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNITS, HOTELS, MOTELS, AND
RESORT DWELLING UNITS AND SINGLE FAMILY UNITS WHICH ARE
NOT PART OF A NEW SUBDIVISION; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 5-82 on First
Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Scheifley left the Council Chambers at this time.
8.q. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 6-82 amending
Chapter 24 "Subdivisions" of the Code of Ordinances relative to dedica-
tion of park and recreation land or an in-lieu payment by developers of
single family units, multi-family units, planned residential units,
hotels, motels, resort dwelling units, and reservation of land for
school sites is before Council for consideration on First Reading. (See
discussion under items 8.c. & 8.d.).
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 6-82:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24 "SUBDIVISIONS" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY REPEALING SECTION 24-36 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
24-36, "PUBLIC SITES", WHICH , IN SUBPARAGRAPH (A), "PARK
AND RECREATION LAND FOR SINGLE FAMILY UNITS", REQUIRES
THE DEDICATION OF PARK AND RECREATION LAND OR A FEE OF
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) PER SINGLE FAMILY UNIT AS
PAYMENT IN LIEU THEREOF; AND WHICH IN SUBPARAGRAPH (B),
"PARK AND RECREATION LAND FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY USE, PLAN-
NED RESIDENTIAL UNITS, HOTELS AND MOTELS, AND RESORT
DWELLING UNITS", REQUIRES THE DEDICATION OF PARK AND
RECREATION LAND OR A FEE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00)
PER UNIT IN LIEU THEREOF; AND WHICH IN SUBPARAGRAPH (C),
"SCHOOL SITES", REQUIRES RESERVATION OF LAND FOR SCHOOL
SITES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 6-82 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Blair. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor
Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Scheifley returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
9.a. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board
at a meeting held on January 18th, recommended by a vote of 4 to 1
(Campbell dissenting) that the site and development plan for Sabal Pine
Village, located at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and S.W.
29th Street, be denied for the following reasons:
(1) The overall design and layout of the plan is not
sensitive to the existing site conditions, and does
not adequately attempt to preserve the ecological
value of the existing tree stands.
(2) The appearance of the site layout and pattern cre-
ated by using the same basic eight unit structure
throughout the site is too repetitious, regimented,
monotonous, and too intense for this property.
(3) There is virtually no useable open space as the
minor open areas between the buildings are not suf-
ficient to create an atmosphere of liveability.
This item was discussed at the workshop meeting on February
2nd and Council members have been furnished with a copy of a memorandum
from the Planning Director dated February 3rd.
Mayor Weekes advised that Council heard both sides of the
issues at their last workshop meeting and he sees no need for additional
presentations.
Mr. Bird moved to deny the recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Board and accept the site plan subject to the conditions set
forth in the Planning Director's memorandum of February 3, 1982, sec-
onded by Mr. Blair. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Scheifley - No; Mrs. Durante - No; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Mayor Weekes declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
ATTEST: ~ City Clerk
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 February 9, 1982, which minutes were
formally approved and adopted by the City Council on~. ~_~.~ /~_~ .
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