05-13-80 MAY .13, 1980
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,
May 13, 1980, with Mayor Leon M. Weekes, presiding and City Manager J.
Eldon Mariott, City Attorney Roger Saberson, and Council members Malcolm
T. Bird, Charlotte G. Durante (arrived at 7:20 P.M.), and Willard V.
Young, present. Council Member Scheifley was on vacation.
1. The opening prayer was delivered by Rabbi Samuel Silver,
Reformed Hebrew Congregation.
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 April 28, 1980 and the special meetings of April 21, 1980 and
April 23, 1980, seconded by Mr. Young. Said motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Weekes announced that Mr. Scheifley will not be present
this evening because he's in Pennsylvania for one week attending the~50th
anniversary reunion of his high school graduating class. Mrs. Durante
will arrive later.
4.a.1. Mr. Young referred to the budget calendar and stated that
last year Council made a request that the Financial Advisory Board be
brought into the deliberations of the budgetary process. He not~ced
that they are not on the schedule and would like to see them brought in.
It was the consensus of Council to discuss this at the next
workshop meeting.
5.a.1. Mr. Tore Wallin, 2717 Florida Boulevard, referred to an
article in the morning paper regarding the County charges for garbage
collection. He hopes that Council will refer this matter to the Finan-
cial Committee as the rates here in Delray are excessive.
5.b.1. An attorney representing Mr. & Mrs. Pat O'Laughlin stated
that the present noise ordinance violates the due process clause of the
United States Constitution. He cited two court cases in which the Con-
stitution was interpreted to state that notice of what to avoid should
be included in every statute and that reasonable men of common IQ must
not have to guess at a law. Essentially, what the law states is that if
anybody makes any noise by a stereo, radio, etc., and if this noise hap-
pens to annoy somebody else, then that person is subject to $500 fine
and up to 6 months imprisonment. He requested that Delray Beach adopt a
new noise ordinance which would adopt a more objective decibel standard°
They would like to keep the City quiet but more importantly is protect-
ing the individual rights of the citizens so that they know what not to
do.
5.c.1. Mr. Pat O'Laughlin, 24 N.W. 25th Court, stated that he is a
victim of this ordinance. He and his family have been residents of
Delray Beach for the last seven years and in the last five months they
have been put through a great deal in reference to this ordinance. On
seven occasions the police have come to their house and asked them to
turn down their stereo or portable radio; this was in response to com-
plaints from a neighbor who lives directly south of them.
Mrs. O'Laughlin added that the last time the police came to
her door was on Mother's Day. She was laying in the sun in her backyard
with a portable radio on and this neighbor called the police. This is
the kind of treatment they have been getting ever since that gentleman
has been living there for the last eighteen months. It's put them in a
position where they're nervous and they can't relax at home.
The City Attorney noted that his office has this under ad-
visement. They are reviewing the current ordinance and looking into
other ordinances that would be based on decibel readings as opposed to
the current standards that are in the ordinance.
Mr. O'Laughlin added that he has actually been arrested and
he has a record as a result of that. The City Attorney replied that
there was a charge brought against the O'Laughlins which was dropped by
the City Attorney's office. If there is anything reflected on the re-
cords, he is willing to expunge it.
Mrs. O'Laughlin added that they have other neighbors that
are here tonight and these neighbors are willing to testify that they
have never bothered them.
6.a.1. The City Manager reported that the Fraternal Order of Police
is seeking to hold an election to determine whether or not a bargaining
unit would be formed in the Delray Beach Police Department. Several
steps have been taken with regard to this by the Fraternal Order of
Police, the City Manager's office and the local PERC. It is recommended -
that Council approve the consent election agreement which would permit
the holding of an election on May 22, 1980.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the consent election agree-
ment to be held on May 22, 1980, seconded by Mr. Young. Said motion
passed unanimously.
6.a.2. The City Manager reported that there is the need for Council
to approve the holding of a special Council meeting on Monday, May 26~
1980, at 7:00 P.M.
For the benefit of the public, Mayor Weekes advised that the
Mayor of our sister City, Miyazu, Japan, and party will be here on that
Monday specifically to come to a Council meeting. These arrangements
were made not realizing that Monday was Memorial Day and also that the
Council meeting dates had been changed from Monday to Tuesday. They
decided that they would hold what in fact would be the regular COuncil
meeting on Monday night; it will be called a special meeting but it will
contain a full agenda. The following Tuesday they will have one item on
the agenda which will be a .public hearing on an annexation petition.
Mr. Bird moved that Council hold a special meeting on May
26, 1980 at 7:00 P.M., seconded by Mr. Young. Said motion passed unania
mously.
6.b. Mayor Weekes stated that it's always a pleasure for him to
acknowledge and recognize those citizens of this City who have devoted
their time and talent unselfishly to the benefit of this City and its
citizens. He presented City Service Awards to the following people:
Nancy Adams Member of the Beautification Committee from
January 1975 to April 1980'
Peg Bowen Member of the Beautification Committee from
May 1962 to April 1980.
Pat Canning Member of the Beautification Committee from
February 1974 to April 1980.
A1 Elliot Member of the Beautification Committee from
January 1969 to April 1980.
George Feeley Member of the Beautification Committee from
December 1976 to February 1980.
Virginia Outcalt Member of the Beautification Committee from
January 1973 to April 1980.
Thomas Dennis Member of the Civil Service Board from July 1979 to April 1980.
Ted Cumming Member of the Board of Trustees for the
Police and Fire Pension plan from December
1977 to April 1980.
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Mrs. Durante arrived during the presentations of the City
Service Awards, the time being 7:20 P.M.
6.c. The City Manager reported that as discussed at the workshop
meeting on May 6th, Council is to consider the appointment of members to
the Financial Advisory Board.
Mr. Bird moved to appoint Frederick Blaser as a regular mem-
ber to a term ending April 12, 1982, to elevate Mr. Charles Soelch from
alternate to regular member and to install Mary Alice Pignato Underwood
as an alternate member with a term ending April 12, 1982, seconded by
Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mrs. Durante - No; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mrs.
Durante stated that she had asked Ms. Pignato about serving as a regular
member and it was her impression the whole time they were discussing this
that they meant to appoint Ms. Pignato as a regular member, not an alter-
nate. This comes as a complete surprise to her.
Mr. Bird advised that he made the normal assumption, as they
do with all the Boards, that they move the alternates up to regular mem-
bers and insert new people at the alternate level. Mr. Soelch advised
that he would be perfectly happy to remain as an alternate member of the
Board. Mr. Bird stated that if they are going to change their proce-
dure, perhaps, they should change it for all of the appointments to
Boards. Mr. Young added that he would like to see them stick with their
usual procedure.
Mrs. Durante stated that the consensus at the workshop meet-
ing was to appoint Ms. Pignato as a regular member and she feels that
this action is not right or fair.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
6.d. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that Council
enter into a letter agreement subject to the approval of the City Manager
and the City Attorney for consulting service at the Delray Beach Country
Club with Brookside Farms Laboratory Association at a cost of $1200 a
year to the City. As discussed by the City Manager at the May 6th work-
shop meeting, this consulting service would provide for the taking of
soil samples from various locations on the golf course and irrigation
water samples and analyzing same at,various times throughout the year
and additional consulting service.
Mr. Young moved to approve the entering into of a letter
agreement subject to the approval of the City Manager and the City
Attorney, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.e. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that Council
approve summer rates for the Delray Beach Country Club as follows:
Greens fees, 18 holes $7.50
Carts, 18 holes 8.00
Mr. Young moved to approve the summer rates for the Delray
Beach Country Club as recommended by the City Manager, seconded by Mrs.
Durante. Said motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr. Bird
stated that they should set a time limit so far as making sure it comes
back to them with appropriate financial input as to impact. Mayor Weekes
suggested having a report from the Administration at of the end of June,
45 days, and see how it's holding up. Mr. Young concurred with the sug-
gestion. Upon question by Mr. Bird, the City Manager replied that these
rates apply to residents; non-resident rates are 50% higher on greens
fees.
It was Council's consensus to come back to this by the end
of June.
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At this point the roll was called to the motion.
6.f. The City Manager reported that the City received two bids
some time ago for the construction of the Island Drive Bridge; one from
Murphy Construction Co. in the amount of $90,440 and the second and low
bid from Webb General Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $86,200. It is
recommended that Council authorize the award to the low bidder, Webb
General Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $86,200, and that Council
also authorize the transfer of $27,000 from the General Fund Contingency
Account to apply to this project cost. The balance of funding has al-
ready been provided.
Mr. Bird moved to authorize the awarding of the contract to
Webb General Contracting, Inc., for the construction of a bridge on
Island Drive at a contract price of $86,200 and that $27,000 be trans-
ferred from the General Fund Contingency Account to apply to this pro-
ject, seconded by Mr. Young. Said motion passed unanimously.
7.a. The City Manager reported that a communication has been
ceived from the Area Planning Board dated April 25th requesting A-95
Clearinghouse review and comment relative to Palm Beach County Office of
Criminal Justice Planning, South Palm Beach County Mobile Home Crime
Prevention Trailer. This grant will cover acquisition and operation
of a trailer for law enforcement education of the public which will be
shared among the Cities of Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Boynton Beach°
Council, at the April 14th meeting, authorized execution of an interlocal
agreement between the three Cities re acquisition and operation of the
trailer. The City Manager's letter dated May 5th 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
disapproval.
Mr. Bird moved to concur with the City Manager's letter,
seconded by Mr. Young. Said motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr. Young
stated that this was brought up at the Palm Beach County Municipal League
meeting and unfortunately they had only listed the fact that Boca Raton
was going to handle all of this expense. He made an announcement to the
effect that Boynton Beach and Delray Beach were also involved in this
and he thinks the matter is clear now.
The City Manager replied that the Federal Government' requires
that on the A-95 review the applicant be limited to one jurisdiction.
So, for that technical reason, Boca Raton is listed as the applicant,
but three Cities are sharing in it equally as far as expense is concerned
and as far as control of the mobile unit is concerned.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
7.b. The City Manager reported that a communication has been re-
Ceived from the Area Planning Board dated April 28th requesting A-95
Clearinghouse review and comment relative to South County Mental Health
Center, Inc., Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention & Services Project. This
facility will educate adolescents concerning prevention of adolescent
pregnancy, provide day care to adolescent parents and offer parenting
education to adolescent parents. The City Manager's letter dated May
2nd 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 disapproval.
Mrs. Durante moved to approve the City Manager's letter
regarding the A-95 review, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed
unanimously.
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7.c. The City Manager reported that a communication has been re-
ceived from the Area Planning Board dated April 25th requesting A-95
Clearinghouse review and comment relative to U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Delray Beach Heights Extension. The Planning &
Zoning Board, at a meeting held on April 22nd, approved the sketch plan
for a proposed replat of a part of Delray Beach Heights Extension, sub-
ject to the City Engineer's memorandum of April 16th. The City Manager's
letter dated May 2nd 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 disapproval.
Mrs. Durante moved to concur with the City Manager's letter
regarding this A-95 review, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed
unanimously.
7.d. The City Manager reported that a communication has been re-
ceived from the Area Planning Board dated April 28th requesting A-95
Clearinghouse review and comment relative to Florida Department of Com-
munity Affairs State Grant Application for "701" Comprehensive Planning
Assistance for FY 80-81. The Department of Community Affairs provides
technical assistance and services to local government with these funds.
Council, at the March 24th meeting, approved sending the standard letter
to the APB. This application requests the same assistance; however,
this shows the final figures. The City Manager's letter to APB dated
May 2nd states that the program will have no adverse effects on ~he 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 disapproval.
Mrs. Durante moved that Council concur with the City Manager's
letter, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
8.a. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that the
sanitary sewers and water utilities installed in Banyan Tree Village be
accepted as operational by adoption of Resolution No. 41-80. Council,
at the April 28th meeting, skipped Resolution No. 41-80. The resolution
has been corrected as the developer's name was misspelled and additional
legal description was requested and included in the resolution.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 41-80:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING ALL THE SANITARY SEWERS AND
WATER UTILITIES INSTALLED IN BANYAN TREE VILLAGE, AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 5 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS: FROM EXISTING MANHOLE (IN FRONT OF HARBOUR-
SIDE DEVELOPMENT) RUNNING SOUTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF US-I
TO ADJACENT CORNER OF LOT 7 MODEL LAND COMPANY SUBDIVI-
SION, THENCE ALONG SAID SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF BANYAN TREE VILLAGE; THENCE S-89°54'30"-W A
DISTANCE OF 70'±; THENCE S-45°-E 116.12'±; THENCE SOUTH A
DISTANCE OF 229.12'±; THENCE EAST APPROXIMATELY 160'± DIS-
TANCE TO END OF LINE. ALSO, FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
BANYAN TREE VILLAGE S-0°16'00"-W A DISTANCE OF 150'± TO
END OF LINE, AS OPERATIONAL AND SETTING THE INITIAL SCHE-
DULE OF RATES, FEES AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES TO BE
IMPOSED FOR THE SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY SAID
UTILITIES; PROVIDING THAT THIS RE~OLUTION
CHARGE THE DEVELOPER FROM STRICT PERFORMANCE; PROVIDING
FOR MAINTENANCE FOR AND REPAIRS BY THE DEVELOPER FOR ONE
YEAR.
(Copy of Resolution No. 41-80 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
The City Manager advised that there is a minor typographical
error in the third line from the bottom; it should read "escrow account".
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Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 41-80 with
the amendment, seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor
Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
8.b. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 42-80 request-
ing permission from the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners to re-
zone land to be annexed from CG (General Commercial)(County) to MI
(Medium Industrial)(City), located on the south side of Atlantic Avenue,
between Congress Avenue and the Seaboard Airlines Railroad is before
Council for consideration. Council, at the meeting on April 28th,
directed the City Attorney to prepare the resolution.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 42-80:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES
171.062, TO REZONE LAND TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH FROM THE COUNTY ZONING CLASSIFICATION CG
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO THE CITY'S ZONING CLASSIFICATION
MI (MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT.
(Copy of Resolution No. 42-80 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 42-80,
seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
8.c. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 43-80 request-
ing permission from the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners to re-
zone land to be annexed from CG (General commercial)(County) to RM-15
(Multiple Family Dwelling)(City), located on the east side of Federal
Highway, between Linton Boulevard and S.E. 10th Street is before Council
for consideration. Council directed the City Attorney to prepare the
resolution at the April 28th meeting.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 43-80:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES
171.062, TO REZONE LAND TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH FROM THE COUNTY ZONING CLASSIFICATION CG
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO THE CITY'S ZONING CLASSIFICATION
RM-15 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT.
(Copy of Resolution No. 43-80 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Durante moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 43-80,
seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
8.d. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 44-80 is be-
fore Council for consideration. This re~o]u~ion authorizes the exchange
of real pro~grt~ ~a~ ~ ~h~ ~i~y with~Quality Broadcasting Corporation.
~B~). -Prior to adoption of Resolution No. 44-8O, Council is to ~old a
pub.~ic Aearing on the e~cha~ge. Council,. at tSe regular meeting ~n
January 28th, authorize~ the Administration to take the necessary steps
to effect the land exchange.
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The City Manager presented Resolution No. 44-80:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PURSUANT TO THE CHARTER OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH THE EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LOCATED IN SECTION 18,
TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST.
(Copy of Resolution No. 44-80 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
The City Attorney noted that in the third Whereas clause,
second line from the bottom, it should read "costs" instead of "cost".
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. Young moved for adoption of Resolution No. 44-80 and to
authorize the execution of an agreement to effectuate that exchange, the
closing date for which is scheduled June 2, 1980, seconded by Mr. Bird.
Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante -
Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
8.e. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 21-80 amending
Chapter 12 "Garbage and Trash" of the Code of Ordinances granting per-
mission for Country Manors, Sections 1 through 8 to contract with a pri-
vate contractor for the providing of garbage and trash collection is
before Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This
ordinance was passed on First Reading at the April 14th 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. 21-80:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 "GARBAGE AND TRASH"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 12-3 BY
PROVIDING THAT IN SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 8, INCLUSIVE OF
COUNTRY MANORS CONDOMINIUM, THE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
SHALL PROVIDE FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION BY CON-
TRACTING WITH THE PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION OF THEIR
CHOICE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 21-80 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance. A pub-
lic 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. 21-80 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
8.f. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 23-80 is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance,
if passed, will amend Chapter 29 "Water and Sewers" of the Code of Ordi-
nances relative to rates. This ordinance was passed on First Reading at
the April 28th 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.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 23-80:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 29, "WATER AND SEWERS",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 29-18 "RATES" TO CORRECT
HEADING ERRORS AND TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID
RATES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 23-80 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance. A pub-
lic 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. 23-80 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. 'Young. Upon roll tall Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
8~. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 24-80 relative
to newspaper vending machines is before Council for consideration on
First Reading. This was discussed at the May 6th workshop meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 24-80:
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 III, "NEWSRACK REGULA-
TIONS'', PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR
MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OF NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY; REGULATING THE LOCATION AND PLACEMENT OF NEWSRACKS;
PROVIDING FOR ABANDONMENT; REGULATING NEWSRACKS LOCATED
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF NEWSRACK
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR MAILING OF COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved to table Ordinance No. 24-80 because it fails
to do the things which they were trying to accomplish, seconded by Mr.
Young.
Mr. Bird stated further that he thinks that it is well
within the police powers of the City to control traffic in and around
the only two news-stands which seem to have caused a problem in the
City. They are unable to regulate the aesthetics of them au~ording to
the way this particular ordinance is written. They end up with a lot of
verbage and they don't accomplish anything.
Mrs. Durante asked how this ordinance originated. The City
Manager replied that this has been a talking point for several years.
From time to time, different members of Council have voiced a desire to
have an ordinance regulating newsracks. Mrs. Matthews of the Beach
Property Owners Association has spoken about it on a number of occasions.
The City Attorney stated that his office was asked to in-
vestigate what type of ordinance could be enacted to regulate newsracks.
They obtained model ordinances from several different areas and put
together an ordinance and discussed it with Council.
Mr. Bird amended his motion to table this item for 30 days,
seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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9.a. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board
at a meeting held on April 15th, recommended by unanimous vote that the
conditional use to allow a board and care home for South County Mental
Health Center (Crisis Shelter), located on the east side of N.E. 5th
Avenue, between N.E. 2nd Street and N.E. 3rd Street, 265 N.E. 5th Avenue
be approved, subject to the following:
1) Director of Public Utilities memorandum of March 14th.
2) Availability of water.
3) A time limitation of one year be. set for development of the
project.
Council, at the April 28th meeting, referred this item to workshop. This
was discussed at the workshop meeting on May 6th.
Mr. Bird moved to sustain the recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Board subject to the conditions listed in the preface under
item 9.a., seconded by Mr. Young. Said motion passed unanimously.
10. Mr. Young reported that at the last meeting of the Fair Tax
Council, a resolution was passed by the City of Boca Raton, a copy of
which has been given to him. He spoke at the executive meeting that was
held recently and it was unanimously decided by the executive board there
that this would be presented to the Commissioners. He requested that
Council consider adoption of a similar resolution.
It was the consensus of Council to have copies of the reso-
lution distributed to Council and to discuss it at the next workshop
meeting.
Mayor Weekes declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 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 May 13, 1980, which minutes were for-
mally approved and adopted by the City Council on~. ~.,
NOTE TO READER:
If the minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated
above, then this means that these are not the official minutes of City
Council. They will become the official minutes only after they have
been reviewed and approved which may involve some amendments, additions,
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