09-08-81 SEPTEMBER 8, 1981
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was held in the Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday,
September 8, 1981, with Mayor Leon M. Weekes, presiding and City Manager
J. Eldon Mariott, Assistant City Attorney Herbert W. A. Thiele, and
Council members James H. Scheifley, Charlotte G. Durante, Leo A. Blair,
and Malcolm T. Bird, present.
1. The opening prayer was delivered by Pastor Timothy
Fangmeier, Trinity Lutheran Church.
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 August 25, 1981 and special meeting of September 1, 1981,
seconded by Mr. Blair. Said motion passed unanimously.
4.a.1. Mr. Bird stated over the past week he has heard repeated
expressions and concerns about the odor emanating from the Regional
Sewer Plant. The only period that granted relief to the people who live
there and relief to Council members was a period when they were using a
substance known as Audophaus on a test basis for a period of about four
weeks in February. He suggested that this be tried again. He does not
know if it will work; his request is not based on any scientific find-
ings, it is based on frustration. He asked that Council agree and in-
struct the administration to enter into another 30 day period of test-
ing. There is a difference between September and February when the
weather was cooler and there was probably a different composition of
flow to the sewer plant.
Mr. Bird moved that the administration be instructed to
enter into another 30 day period of testing the Audophaus material,
seconded by Mr. Blair. Said motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr.
Scheifley stated that he would like to hear recommendations from tech-
nical people. He noted that he would be reluctant to vote on this
unless he heard some technical advice from a person in the field of
engineering.
Mr. Willard Young, Interim Director of the Wastewater Board,
concurred with Mr. Bird. They have tried chlorine without any effect.
Boynton has tried Audophaus and has brought down their H2S count from
10+ per million parts, down to where it is .02 or .01 and it is acting
beautifully. He noted that he received a complaint from Dr. Westine who
lives in that area that it has been almost unbearable. If Boynton can
make that success with the use of Audophaus, he does not know any reason
why Delray cannot. We do not have long lines in which the sewerage is
to become septic and he is sure it would work. He would like to try
almost anything to eliminate the odor coming from the plant.
Mr. Blair agreed to try Audophause even on an interim basis
to show the people that we are trying to do something.
In reply to Mrs. Durante's question pertaining to the meas-
urable results from the Audophaus test, Mayor Weekes noted that during
the period that they ran the Audophaus test, it was the only time they
had no odor problems or complaints with the plant. Council was told by
professionals, consultants and others that as far as Delray was con-
cerned, because of the shorter run from our system into the plant,
chlorine would serve our purpose as well. Therefore, we have continued
to use chlorine to treat our influent, and Boynton has used Audophaus
because they have a longer run which causes the possibility of more
septic condition in their sewer than we have. Mayor Weekes stated that
he would support the Audophaus out of sheer frustration.
Mrs. Durante stated that she wants to do whatever it takes
to cure the problem, and she would like to have professionals consulted
on the problem.
Mr. Bird stated that he agreed with Mrs. Durante. He sug-
gested that they give the people relief as soon as possible and sub-
mitted that if they want this studied, then they should try and study
this while the people are getting relief, not study in lieu of giving
relief. He is prepared to try the Audophaus if only based on its past
performance. The amount of cost differential between chlorine and
Audophaus is not so great that we could not afford to do a 30 day test.
If it turns out that it grants them no more relief than chlorine, then
certainly during that interim period they could be looking for other
alternatives.
Mr. Scheifley stated that he feels this is an art and not a
science and that the engineers do not know anything about it. When they
expand and build the plant, there is still going to be odors. He feels
frustrated because there is no technical advice from persons that are
supposed to know something about it. He is reluctant to keep pouring
money into something that is only a guess because the engineers do not
have any idea of what they are doing about this problem.
Mrs. Durante feels that the board, which is half the Council
members, is into something that the board knows nothing about and they
should get out.
At this point the roll was called to the motion .
4.b.1 Mr. Blair stated that in early September he asked that a
cleanup program in the City of Delray Beach be placed on workshop. He
was hoping to pick a date tonight for it so they can do some preparing
and planning. He would like as early as possible to discuss this at a
workshop and set the particulars and also have all the Council members
involved. The City Manager stated that it is scheduled for the next
workshop meeting.
Mr. Blair moved to plan the clean up of the City of Delray
Beach on the Saturday beginning November 8th and completing it the eve
of Saturday November 15th, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed un-
animously.
4.c.1. Mr. Scheifley stated that on the basis of the interest so
far, unless there is a terrific educational and publicity campaign
within the next two weeks, the election on September 22nd will be the
lowest turnout of percentage of voters in the history of any City elec-
tion that has ever been held. He stated that probably 50% of Our res-
idents are away, or on vacation, and very few people know about it.
There are many unanswered questions concerning this bond issue and he
would like to get the following information within the next 48 hours if
he can: if the second bond issue for three million dollars passes what
would the expense be to the City to maintain those facilities in rela-
tion to supervision, electricity, landscaping, deficits for the sixteen
tennis courts, etc. The City Manager advised that he would provide the
information.
Mr. Bird presented a letter written by the City to Mr. Ken
Ellingsworth which he feels answers Mr. Scheifley's questions with
regard to the manner in which the City would take care of the additional
costs involved. Based on studies, it would seem that the three million
dollar bond issue will take care of the City through build up. As the
additional facilities come on line and those additional costs are as-
sumed as a burden of running the City, there will be an additional tax
base available to take care of those expenses.
4.d.1 Mayor Weekes reported that on Tuesday night September 22nd
there will be a coffee-dessert reception for the City Manager at City
Hall before the regular Council meeting. This will be at 6 P.M. and the
public is invited to attend. It will be the City Manager's last formal
meeting with this body and his last day of employment with the City.
There will also be a mock Council meeting that night prior to the reg-
ular Council meeting.
Mr. Scheifley moved to have an expenditure not exceeding one
hundred dollars for the coffee and dessert, seconded by Mr. Blair. Said
motion passed unanimously.
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4.d.2. Mayor Weekes read a proclamation calling for a Referendum
Bond Election to be held on Tuesday, September 22, 1981, between the
hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M., and declaring the precincts and poll-
ing places in the City of Delray Beach for the up coming election.
5. There were no public request from the floor.
6.b. CONSENT AGENDA
The City Manager requested that item 6.b.3 be deleted from
tonight's Agenda and be referred to the next workshop meeting a week
from tonight.
The Assistant City Attorney noted that item 6.b.ll., the
City-County agreement for the recreation commitment at the City park,
requires that the facilities be open to all members of the public; like
in the beach renourishment contracts. That is one item to be consider-
ed; also, the term of the agreement is 99 years and he would suggest
something more appropriate like the life duration of the equipment.
The City Manager stated that they need to consult with the
County before the next workshop meeting, and come back with a revised
agreement.
Mr. Bird moved that item 6.b.ll be removed from the Consent
Agenda, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Said motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager reported on the following items which are
to be considered by Council as the Consent Agenda:
(~) It is recommended that Council authorize execution of an
agreement between the City and The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Miami,
Inc. relative to providing soft drinks at various City locations.
Council, at the June 23rd meeting, instructed the City Attorney to draft
a contract for a period not td exceed two years.
(2) As discussed at the workshop meeting on September 1st,
Council is to consider the reappointments of Messrs. Tore Wallin,
Spencer Pompey and Michael Christensen as members of the Planning &
Zoning Board to three-year terms ending September 28, 1984. Approvel is
recommended.
(4) It is recommended that Council accept a 10-foot easement
along the south side of the Park Ten Subdivision, located off S. W. 10th
Street in the vicinitY of S. W. 15th Avenue for the construction of a
drainage system in the southwest section.
(5) Florida Power & Light has notified the City that all new
street lighting installations will consist of high pressure sodium vapor
type. In addition, all present mercury vapor street lighting must be
converted to sodium vapor by 1985. Under the new rate schedule, the
City will save approximately 10% and a higher level of lighting will be
provided. It is recommended that Council authorize execution of the
agreement.
(6) The following bids have been received for two squad type
rescue vehicles:
Bidder Quotation
Emergency One $50,000
Ocala
First Response, Inc. 53,560
New Smyrna Beach
Florida Fire Equipment 65,000
North Lauderdale
It is recommended that the vehicles be purchased from the
low bidder, Emergency One, in the amount of $50,000 with funds to come
from the General Obligation Bonds, Series 1980.
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(7) Only one bid was received for three self-contained field
telemetry units which met all City specifications and the units will be
compatible with existing equipment.
It is recommended that the field telemetry units be pur-
chased from Motorola, Ft. Lauderdale, in the amount of $20,524 with
funds to come from the General Obligation Bond, Series 1980.
(8) The following bids have been received for two portable
defibrillators, cardioscopes and recorders for the Fire Department:
Bidder Quotation
Motorola $11,980
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Physio-Control - Life Pak 5 12,930
Atlanta, GA
It is recommended that the equipment be purchased from
Physio-Control - Life Pak 5 in the amount of $12,930, with funds to come
from the General Obligation Bonds, Series 1980. The Fire Department is
currently using Life Pak 5s and the compatibility to our existing equip-
ment would be an advantage.
(9) It is recommended that Council approve an agreement with
Lakeside for a traffic impact fee and to authorize the use of the same
agreement for other developments for which a traffic or road improvement
fee has been required as a condition of development approval.
(10) It is recommended that the amendment to the City Coun-
cil policy statement of August 11, 1981 on recreation fees for multi-
family developments and hotels and motels be approved.
(12) The City is in receipt of an application from South-
ridge Associates, Inc., for City water and sewer service to serve 2.54
acres on Linton Boulevard, one-half mile east of 1-95, which is outside
the City. Present use is vacant and proposed use is for two-story
garden condominiums.
It is recommended that Council approve execution of the
City's standard water service/annexation agreement, which will permit
the City to provide the requested water service to the applicants.
(13) The City is in receipt of an application from South-
ridge Associates, Inc., for City water and sewer service to serve 8.05
acres on Linton Boulevard, one-half mile east of 1-95, which is outside
the City. Present use is vacant and proposed use is for two-story
garden condominiums. It is recommended that Council approve execution
of the City's Standard water service/annexation agreement, which will
permit the City to provide the requested water service to the ap-
plicants.
(14) A communication has been received from the Area Plan-
ning Board dated August 20, 1981, requesting A-95 Clearinghouse review
and comment relative to the application for federal funding assistance
for Emerald Sands, located on the north side of Linton Boulevard between
S. W. 15th Avenue and S. W. llth Avenue. This property is designated as
RM-6 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District on the City's Land Use Plan and
is consistent with adopted plans and policies. A letter dated August
26th from the City Manager to the APB states that the program will have
no adverse effects on the local natural, social or economic environment
and there is no duplication of funding between efforts of the proposed
program and those of any related local projects or programs. Council
may either concur with the City Manager's letter or state its disap-
proval. Approval is recommended.
Mrs. Durante moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended,
seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
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REGULAR AGENDA
6.c. The City Manager reported that Council is to hold a public
hearing on the 1981-82 budget in order to conform with the City Charter
requirements.
The City Manager referred to the various funds and stated
the amounts for legal reasons as follows:
1. General Fund in the amount of revenue and expenses
$14,901,615; in all cases the estimated revenue and
expenses balance out.
2. Water and Sewer Fund - $6,475,780
3. Delray Beach Country Club - $950,525
4. Cigarette Tax Fund - $152,500
5. Utilities Tax Fund - $1,187,000
6. Federal Revenue Sharing Fund - $407,915
7. Central Garage 'Fund, which is a new one in the coming
years budget - $280,210
The City Manager reported that after the presentation of the
originally proposed budget Council held a Workshop meeting on August 17
and arrived at a consensus that was conveyed to the City administration;
one of the items was that they come back with a balanced budget of 7
Mills. The administration was told by Council to include it in the
revised proposed budget, which they did. A public hearing will be held
on the budget September 22, and will have incorporated into that t~e 7
Mills, the revised figures, programs and policies as decided by Council
at a prior meeting.
Mayor Weekes stated that the public hearing is now opened on
the proposed budget for the City of Delray Beach Fiscal Year 1981-1982.
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.
Mayor Weeks stated that the proposed budget upon which the
tax notices were based was the one originally proposed by the Admin-
istration, not the one which was subsequently, tentatively approved by
this Council, which effected a reduction of almost 1 Mill. If the fig-
ures are looked at, the increase in the City of Delray Beach will be
substantially less than that which is shown on the proposed bill.
Upon question by Mrs. Phyllis Plume, Maygr Weekes stated
that the final millage rate was about 7 mills including bonded indebt-
edness. The operating millage is approximately 6.2 mills; that is in
light of a State mandating cap of 10 mills.
Upon question from a member of the audience regarding the
percentage increase over last year, Mayor Weekes stated that our in-
crease was very nominal, based on the roll-back millage which was ap-
proximately 4%.
The City Manager stated that a lot of the 58% increase
referred to is due to new construction, rather than the increase in
assessed valuation.
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Mayor Weekes stated that a lot of it is assessed valuation;
the tax appraisor gives the City of Delray Beach and all other cities
what they call a roll-back millage, which is a millage that they must
adhere to if they are to maintain the equivalant level. Also, the in-
crease in assessments are taken into account. The Council has come
within 4% of achieving this roll-back millage.
Mayor Weekes declared the public hearing closed.
6.d. The City Manager reported that Council is to hold a public
hearing on the allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. The City
Manager stated that he has mentioned the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
portion of the budget briefly; specifically, the amount in next year's
proposed budget, which is a total of $407,915.00; the purpose has been
discussed a number of times at past meetings.
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.
6.e. The City Manager reported that Council should consider
designating a Council Member as a representative for the testing on
Thursday, September 17, 1981, of the Automatic Tabulating Equipment at
the Voting Equipment Center, Palm Beach International Building, relative
to the referendum bond election which will be held on Tuesday, September
22, 1981. It is recommended that a Council Member be designated as a
representative for the testing.
Mr. Bird stated that he has occasion to be in West Palm
Beach on the 17th and would volunteer to assist the City Clerk in this
duty.
Mr. Scheifley moved that Mr. Bird be appointed as the rep-
resentative for testing the Automatic Tabulating Equipment relative to
the referendum bond election, seconded by Mr. Blair. Said motion passed
unanimously.
6.f. The City Manager reported that as discussed at workshop on
September 1, 1981, it is recommended that Council authorize the for-
mation of a Committee to study Business License Fees and take such other
action on this item as desired.
The City Manager stated that a modification of the business
licenses ordinance was decided upon informally and it was determined at
that time that Council would appoint a committee to study the whole
business license fee structure.
Mayor Weekes stated that he feels that all of the Council
members recognize that the present structure of the occupational li-
censes fees is in utter chaos. It is his suggestion to either have
Council appoint a committee or have the Council authorize the Mayor to
appoint a committee to study the occupational license ordinance. He
suggested that a seven member committee made up from possibly someone
from Council, a representative, one or more, from the Chamber of Com-
merce, the Downtown Development Authority, and other civic minded cit-
izens.
Mr. Scheifley moved that Mayor Weekes be authorized to
appoint an ad-hoc committee of seven to study and make recommendations
concerning business licenses, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion
passed unanimously.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr.
Scheifley-~tated at the time they discussed abolishing the Financial
AdvisQry Board, it was suggested by several Council members that when
appointments to ad-hoc committees are made that they utilize the talents
of those who have served on the Financial Advisory Board; this is an
example where former members of the Board might be willing to devote
their time and effort to such a committee.
Mr. Bird stated that he received in addition to his licenses
from the City of Delray Beach, a tax notification from ~h~ County f~r
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his inventory which was used as a basis for his license fee. Mr. Bird
~sked Mr. Huddleston if the Finance Department had any idea what will be
zeceived from the ad valorem business tax which is applied to the in-
ventories. Mr. Bird suggested that before this ad-hoc committee meets,
it should probably have that figure because that figure was almost as
high as his license fee. It occurs to him that he is probably being
abused in two directions.
Upon question by Mayor Weekes, Mr. Bird replied that that
tax accrues to the City. Mr. Bird added that it seems to him that they
first got concerned about the merchants because of what the City was
charging them but it looks like in addition to that, there is a rather
substantial additional charge for the base they use to assess them.
There appears to be some inequity because some of them reflected real-
istic inventory figures, and others neglected to do that. He suggested
looking at the whole problem because it looks as though the City's loss
could be greater then just the loss from the licenses themselves.
Mrs. Durante stated that she concurs with Mr. Scheifley;
perhaps they could find some individuals in the community who would have
some financial expertise that they could lend to Council. She would not
like to put too many business people on the committee because she for
one would be looking out for what she would have to pay as a business
person. She would prefer an advisory type committee to review the cost
of the City issuing those licenses and what they could possibly gain as
a source of revenue.
Mayor Weekes stated that he intends to make it as broad
based as he can and asked Mrs. Durante to serve on the committee since
she has a good grasp on the issue.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
8.a. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 42-81, amending
Chapter 8 "Boats and Mooring" of the Code of Ordinances relative to
anchoring and mooring of boats has been prepared for Council considera-
tion on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance was passed on First
Reading at the August 25th 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. 42-81:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 "BOATS AND BOATING",
ARTICLE II "ANCHORING AND MOORING", OF THE CODE OF OR-
DINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 8-23 "MOORING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY; WHEN MOOR-
ING PERMIT REQUIRED" TO REQUIRE THE PERMISSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OR THE CITY MANAGER IN ORDER TO TIE OR MOOR
ANY BOAT TO ANY CITY PROPERTY; AMENDING SECTION 8-24
"REFUSAL TO REMOVE BOAT ILLEGALLY MOORED TO PUBLIC PRO-
PERTY''; AMENDING SECTION 8-25 "MOORING PERMIT REVOCA-
TION''; AMENDING SECTION 8-26 "ANCHORING IN RESTRICTED
AREAS; WHEN ANCHORING PERMIT REQUIRED" TO ELIMINATE ITS
APPLICABILITY TO BOATS ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY;
AMENDING SECTION 8-28 "DISPLAY OF ANCHORING AND MOORING
PERMITS; PERMIT DURATION" TO PROVIDE THAT THE DURATION OF
A MOORING PERMIT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 42-81 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager 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. 42-81 on
Second and FINAL reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call
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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.b. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 62-81, has been
prepared for Council consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This
ordinance, if passed, will amend Chapter 2 "Administration" of the Code
of Ordinances relative to creating a Department of Personnel. This
ordinance was passed on First reading at the August 25th meeting. Prior
to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Read-
ing, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 62-81:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY -
ADDING SECTION 2-26, CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL,
AND SETTING FORTH THE FUNCTIONS OF THAT DEPARTMENT; AND
CREATING THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND PRE-
SCRIBING THE DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY SAID DIRECTOR;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 62-81 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager 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 Mr. Sam Portnay, Mayor Weekes stated that
previously personnel matters of the City have been handled by a per-
sonnel assistant, which is really an assistant for personnel to the City
Manager. The Administration felt with the number of employees that the
City has at this time and the number of duties that the position entails
not the least of which is labor union negotions, etc. that it should be
headed by a full department head and it changes the personnel assistant
to a Department Head.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Scheifley moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 62-81,
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Blair - No; Mr. Bird - No; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 3 to 2 vote.
8.c. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 48-81, amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to building
heights has been prepared for Council consideration on First Reading.
Council, at the August 18th workshop meeting, instructed the City At-
torney to prepare the ordinance.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 48-81:
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 30-5 "R-1AAA, R-iAAA-B,
R-1AA, R-1AA-B, R-lA, R-lA-B, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICTS (I) BUILDING HEIGHT" OF SAID CODE ELIMINATING
CONDITIONAL USES TO THE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS; REPEALING
SECTION 30-8 "RM-15 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
(I); BUILDING HEIGHT AND ENACTING NEW SECTION 30-8 (I);
AMENDING SECTION 30-8.1 "PRD-4 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DIS-
TRICT (H) BUILDING HEIGHT, (1) SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED"
ELIMINATING CONDITIONAL USES TO THE HEIGHT LIMIATIONS;
AMENDING SECTION 30-8.3 "PRD-7 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DIS-
TRICT (H) BUILDING HEIGHT (1) SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED"
ELIMINATING CONDITIONAL USES TO THE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS;
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AMENDING SECTION 30-8.2 "PRD-10 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (H) BUILDING HEIGHT, (1) SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED
AND (2) MULTIPLE FAMILY"; AMENDING SECTION 30-10 "CC
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (H) BUILDING HEIGHT" ELIM-
INATING CONDITIONAL USES TO THE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AND
REDEFINING THE HEIGHT LIMITATION; AMENDING SECTION 30-11
"GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (H) BUILDING HEIGHT"
ELIMINATING CONDITIONAL USES TO THE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
AND REDEFINING THE HEIGHT LIMITATION; AMENDING SECTION
30-12 "SC SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (H) BUILDING
HEIGHT" ELIMINATING CONDITIONAL USES TO THE HEIGHT LIM-
ITATIONS AND REDEFINING THE HEIGHT LIMITATION; AMENDING
SECTION 30-13 "CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (H) BUILDING
HEIGHT" BY ELIMINATING CONDITIONAL USES TO THE HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS AND REDEFINING THE HEIGHT LIMITATION; AMEND-
ING SECTION 30-13.1 "LC LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (G)
BUILDING HEIGHT" ELIMINATING CONDITIONAL USES TO THE
HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AND REDEFINING HEIGHT LIMITATION;
AMENDING SECTION 30-14 "LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (H)
BUILDING HEIGHT" BY REDEFINING THE HEIGHT LIMITATION;
AMENDING SECTION 30-15 "MI MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (H)
BUILDING HEIGHT" BY REDEFINING HEIGHT LIMITATION; RE-
PEALING SECTION 30-15.1 "SAD SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT
(H) BUILDING HEIGHT" AND ENACTING NEW SECTION 30-15.1 (H)
REDEFINING THE HEIGHT LIMITATION; AMENDING FOR RESIDEN-
TIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVING CLAUSE; PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Blair moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 48-81 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mrs. Du~ante - Yes; Mr. Blair - Yes; Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.d. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 58-81, amending
Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction", Article VI "Electricity" of the
Code of Ordinances relative to prohibiting the use of aluminum con-
ductors of any type in the City has been prepared for Council considera-
tion on First Reading. At the City Attorney's request, the ordinance
was deferred at the August 25th meeting since changes were to be made.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 58-81:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION", ARTICLE VI "ELECTRICITY" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 9-152 "SPECIAL REGULATIONS GENERALLY"
PARAGRAPH (t) TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS
OF ANY TYPE ANYWHERE IN THE CITY; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Scheifley moved for passage of Ordinance NO. 58-81 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.e The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 63-81, amending
Chapter 11 "Fire Protection and Prevention" of the Code of Ordinances
relative to automatic sprinkler systems has been prepared for Council
consideration on First Reading. This was discussed at the July 21st
workshop meeting.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 63-81:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11 "FIRE PROTECTION AND
PREVENTION", ARTICLE II "FIRE PREVENTION" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 11-18 "SECTION 14.4 OF CODE AMENDED: AUTO-
MATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM" TO REQUIRE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS IN ALL BUILDINGS MORE THAN FOUR (4) STORIES OR
FIFTY (50) FEET ABOVE THE LOWEST LEVEL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
VEHICLE ACCESS; ENACTING SECTION 11-27 "REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION OF FUEL TANKS" TO IMPOSE VARIOUS REQUIRE-
MENTS ON THE INSTALLATION OF FUEL TANKS; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Durante moved for passage of Ordinance No. 63-81, 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.
Scheifley stated that the language is redundant after taking action on
the previous ordinance,since they just eliminated all buildings of over
four stories, and now they are requiring sprinkler systems on all
stories above the fourth; it appears that the language is not consistant
with the ordinance which was just passed.
A gentleman from the audience commented that there are still
a few buildings being built that exceed the four floor height limiation.
Mayor Weekes noted that there are also existing buildings
which might be substantially renovated at some time in the future, and
they might come under this ordinance.
Mr. Sam Portnay was concerned if the City had the water
pressure that will go three or four stories high. Mayor Weekes stated
that he believed that they are required to have pumps on the site. Mr.
Portnay stated that the average four story building does not.have a
pump. He agreed with Mayor Weekes that the code may require it, but do
they have it.
Mr. Blair noted that under the new four story height limita-
tion the City could have some 60 foot buildings in the industrial and
SAD districts.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
8.f The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 64-81, amending
Chapter 19 "Planning and Zoning Generally" of the Code of Ordinances
relative to members of the Board of Adjustment serving on other boards -
has been prepared for Council consideration on First Reading. Council,
at the August 18th workshop meeting, instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the ordinance.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 64-81:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, "PLANNING AND ZONING
GENERALLY", ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 19-2, "COMPOSITION OF BOARD; QUALI-
FICATIONS OF MEMBERS", BY DELETING THE BOARD OF ADJUST-
MENT EXCEPTION TO PROHIBITION OF MEMBERS HOLDING ANOTHER
POSITION UNDER THE CITY GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 64-81, on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Blair. Upon roll call Council voted as fol-
lows: 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. 65-81, amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to paving re-
quirements for off-street parking has been prepared for Council con-
sideration on First Reading. Council, at the May 5th workshop meeting,
instructed the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 65-81:
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 30-18 "OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS",
SUBSECTION (B) "GENERAL REQUIREMENTS", PARAGRAPH 5 "PARK-
ING GEOMETRICS, MARKING AND SIGNING" TO PERMIT THE PLACE-
MENT OF A SOD SURFACE OVER A STABLIZED BASE FOR THE
ONE-HALF PARKING SPACE REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 30-18(F)
(1) (b) FOR MULTI-FAMILY UNITS HAVING THREE OR MORE
BEDROOMS; AMENDING SECTION 30-18 "OFF-STREET PARKING
REGULATIONS", SUBSECTION (F) "PARKING REQUIREMENTS"
PARAGRAPH (1) "RESIDENTIAL" TO PROVIDE THAT FOR A MULTI-
FAMILY UNIT HAVING THREE OR MORE BEDROOMS, THE ONE-HALF
PARKING SPACE REQUIRED SHALL CONSIST OF A SURFACE OF SOD
OVER A STABILIZED BASE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 65-81, 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: The City
Manager clarified for Mr. Bird, that "the surface of sod over a sta-
bilized base shall be acceptable", sub-paragraph 5(b), is an option of
the developer and is not mandatory.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
9.a. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board
at a meeting held on August 25th, recommended by unanimous vote that the
final plat for Crosswinds (Phase II), located on the south side of
Linton Boulevard, between the E-4 Canal and Dover Road be approved,
subject to:
1) Director of Public Utilities' memorandum of August 5th.
2) That the developer pay to the City, the sum of $382,000
as payment in lieu of the required park and recreation land
dedication.
This was discussed at the workshop meeting on September 1st.
Mrs. Durante moved to sustain the recommendation of the
Planing & Zoning Board, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Upon roll call Coun-
cil voted as follows: Mr. Scheifley ~ Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Blair - Yes; Mr. Bird - Yes; Mayor Weekes - No. Said motion passed with
a 4 to 1 vote.
Befor~ roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Charles Radice, representing Crosswinds, stated, for the record,
that he has made all his positions clear before Planning & Zoning and
before Council. As it was proposed to them there would be a maximum ~f
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$1,000 per unit, or such less a sum as set forth in the ordinance. They
feel that in this late stage of the project when everything has been.
approved, (the site plans, Phase I Plat), that the Phase II Plat could
have been approved last month and it would not have been affected by
this. Work, in fact, has commenced on the entrance for Homewood Boul-
evard, and financing is in place. They truly feel, with respect to this
project, that at this late date to tag it with this fee is unfair and
improper, particularly since they are being tagged with an ordinance
that has yet to come up on the agenda, let alone be approved publically.
They appreciate what Council is trying to do for the City, but feel it
is unfair to tag the Crosswinds Project with the assessment at this
time.
Mayor Weekes stated that the time this should be assessed is
at the site plan approval. Men it comes to Council for final plat
approval, it really is an unfair imposition; it comes almost after the
fact. He supports the principal of what Council is doing, but he does
not support the way in which it is being implented in this instance and
will vote against the motion.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Weekes declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
City Clerk
ATTEST:
MAYOR
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the C~ity of Delray
Beach and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the
meeting of said City Council of September 8, 1981, which minutes were
formally approved and adopted by the City Council on
~ Cit----~Clerk
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