12-10-79 37.;
DECEMBER 10, 1979
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., Monday,
December 10, 1979, 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, James H. Scheifley, and Willard
V. Young (arrived at 7:10 P.M.), present.
1. The opening prayer was delivered by Mayor Weekes.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
~merica was given.
3. Mr. Bird moved for approval of the minutes of the regular
~eeting of December 3, 1979, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion
passed unanimously.
4.a.1. Mrs. Durante stated that she is on the Area Planning Board
and has received from them the quarterly report on building permits
issued in the County; it compares the cities. She was amazed to see
that Delray Beach is up to about 527 dwelling unit permits and the city
with the number closest to that is Greenacres with 256 dwelling unit
permits issued.
Mayor Weekes added that what is more interesting to him on
that report is that Boca Raton had 170 total dwelling unit permits com-
pared to Delray's 527 while the total value of Boca Raton's permits was
10½ million dollars compared to Delray's 3½ million dollars.
4.b.1. Mr. Scheifley noted that the Bond Election is coming up
tomorrow for about $1,300,000. In 1970 the official population of
Delray Beach was 19,500; today's population is about 40,000. It is just
a question of whether the people of the City are willing to provide the
services to keep up with that growth. He urges everyone present tonight
to think in positive terms of keeping this City up-to-date, modern,
clean and beautiful with continuing good services.
4.c.1. Mr. Bird added that he would like to publicly thank all of
the people who give so much of their time to the youth of the City; he
is talking about the members, directors, etc., of the various sports
teams. Those who have been downtown in the last few days may have seen
the posters that they had Printed at their expense particularly to bring
people's attention to the needs of the youth of the City with regard to
item 4 which will be on the ballot tomorrow.
Mayor Weekes added his personal thanks to the officers and
directors of the High Point group who have been going door to door
handing out information on the Bond Issue and working diligently for the
passage of all of the items.
4.d.1. Mayor Weekes reported that he has a letter from the Execu-
tive Director of the Girl Scouts of America wanting the City to approve
their cookie sale from January 31st to February 11, 1980.
Mr. Scheifley moved to approve the Girl Scout cookie sale,
seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unanimously.
4.d.2. Mayor Weekes further reported that he received a letter
today from Mr. Charles Toth who has served as Chairman of the Board of
Adjustment. He will have copies of the letter made and distributed to
Council. The Mayor read the last paragraph of the letter.
4.d.3. Mayor Weekes announced that he has in hand the signed ease-
ment deed that they have been attempting to get for drainage improve-
ments in the High Point area. He would like Council to make a motion
authorizing acceptance of the easement deed subject to approval by the
City Attorney's office as to form, title, etc.
Mr. Bird moved to authorize acceptance of the easement deed
as outlined by Mayor Weekes, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion
passed unanimously.
4.e.1. Mr. Young apologized for being late. He reported that he is
interested in Spanish River Arms and he called the Building Department
several times with reference'to it. At one time he was told that he
couldn't have any information unless he went through the City Manager to
get permission for them to give it to him. This, in his understanding,
is public information and as such should be given to the public and to a
member of City Council.' He has been trying to correlate the number of
parking spaces with the new development in Spanish River Arms. Since
then, however, he has had a call from Norma Smith of the Building Depart-
ment who gave him some information. He would still like to find out
what the area of the restaurant is so they can determine whether there
are a sufficient number of parking spaces there. He asked that this be
referred to a workshop meeting. Mayor Weekes replied that they will
have this item on the next workshop meeting.
Mayor Weekes announced that this will be the last Council A~
meeting of this year; their next scheduled meeting will be a workshop on
the 7th of January and the next Council meeting will be on the 14th of
January. If they get too many items, they may have to call a special
workshop meeting. He wished his fellow Council members and the members
of the audience a very happy holiday season.
5. There were no public requests from the floor.
6.a. There were no items presented that were not on the agenda.
6.b. The Sister City Committee gave a presentation and a progress
report. They presented a special citation to the City of Delray Beach
from the Readers Digest Foundation and the Town Affiliation Association
which is the parent organization of Sister Cities International. They
introduced several members of the committee and a representative from
Miyazu, Japan.
Mayor Weekes thanked the members of the Sister City Committee
and added that they are hard workers and have dedicated a lot of time
and energy to this project. He is very proud of the sister city relation-
ship that they have developed with Miyazu, Japan.
Mayor Weekes noted that Rabbi Silver, the newly installed
rabbi of the Delray Beach Hebrew Reformed Congregation, is in the audience.
Rabbi Silver came forward and gave an invocation.
6.c. The City Manager reported that a public hearing is to be
conducted relative to the City's intent to sell the Exciton yacht to
Calvin Chapman for $17,000. An agreement dated November 27th has been
signed by Mr. Chapman.
A public hearing was held on the City's intention to sell
the Exciton to Calvin Chapman for $17,000. The public hearing was
closed.
Mr. Bird moved that the City close the sale of the Exciton
yacht in accordance with the agreement between Mr. Chapman and the City _
dated November 27, 1979, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed
unanimously.
The City Attorney added that Mr. Chapman informed him that
he will be in Delray tomorrow and they should be able to close sometime
tomorrow afternoon.
6.d. The City Manager reported that the use of the course at the
Delray Beach Country Club on Saturdays by the Men's Golf Association (to
the exclusion of others during certain hours) was considered by Council
at its November 19th workshop meeting, at which time the Association was
asked to study the matter and come back with a recommendation. The
Association subsequently met and he was informed by a memorandum dated
December 3rd from Mr. Fonseca, the Pro Manager, that the Men's Associ-
ation had determined that they would be willing to settle for either of
two options, but the option that they preferred was that they alternate
on Wednesdays and Saturdays with two Wednesdays and two Saturdays per
month being used by the Association for Men's Day. As a second option,
they stated their willingness to maintain Saturday as Men's Day but
permit the other golfers to tee off with every third starting time.
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The City Manager reported further that he met with Mr.
Fonseca, Tom Nevins, President of the Men's Association and Sam Rosenbaum,
Vice-President of the Men's Association, after receiving the memorandum.
They discussed the situation pretty thoroughly. At that time it was
agreed that they would support the recommendation that he would make to
Council which is in three parts: 1) that Saturday be eliminated as
Men's Golf Day at the Delray Beach Country Club; 2) that a Men's Day on
some day other than Saturday be set and reset from time to time if need
be by the Administration; and 3) that by freeing Saturday they can, on
occasion, have special events at the Country Club.
Mr. Jim Marsh stated that he is new in the community. He
moved here in August and he is an avid and devout golfer. One of the
main reasons that he joined the Delray Beach Country Club was so that he
could play organized golf on Saturdays. He works during the week and
has no other free time to play golf. If they eliminate Saturday as his
opportunity to play organized golf, that means that he just about can't
play that kind of golf. He's been involved with golf throughout his
life and most of the clubs in the United States have a Men's Golf Day on
Saturday and he thinks that Delray Beach Country Club should be no
different.
Mr. Tom Nevins, President of the Golf Association, stated
that they had a recommendation in as to having alternate Wednesdays and
Saturdays and asked the status of that. The City Manager replied that
Council can take care of that in their motion.
Mr. Bird moved that Council accept the recommendation of the
City Manager and reject the alternate Wednesday/Saturday recommendation
and instruct the Administration to respond in writing to the letter from
the Men's Golf Association dated December 3, 1979, seconded by Mr.
Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs.
Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - No; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr.
Nevins stated that when they run a quick check on their membership which
is over 300, they find that approximately 10% of that group are full-time
and part-time working people. He wants it to be understood, along with
this motion, that if they get any objections, the Men's Golf Association
will direct them right back to the City Council through Mr. Fonseca and
the City Manager.
In response to Mr. Nevins, the City Manager replied that the
special days would be programmed by the City; they would actually be set
by the Pro Manager in consultation with whoever he needs to talk with.
Mr. Scheifley stated that no matter what they decide, they
are not going to be able to please everybody. It seems to him that one
of the fundamental principles underlying the golf course is that it is
self-sustaining and should not be a burden to the taxpayers. The people
who are paying the bill, for the most part, are the members of the Golf
Association. Of course, there are the City residents who want to play
on Saturday and they should be given consideration too. He doesn't see
how one group can be excluded and the other favored. It seems to him
that the recommendation of the Men's Golf Association for alternate
Wednesdays and Saturdays was a good compromise; at least the working
people would be able to play in two tournaments a month. In this way
they would be pleasing a greater number of people.
Mr. Young stated that he can't agree with Mr. Scheifley on
that. According to his understanding of what the motion was, the tourna-
ments are going to be played on Saturday and he thinks there would be
plenty of opportunity for the working people to play on Saturday. He
feels that the Administration's recommendation is in order.
In response to Mr. Scheifley, the City Manager stated that
these special events he was talking about are not exclusively related to
the Men's Golf Association; it would include those along with some
others. He tried to make it clear to Mr. Nevins and Mr. Rosenbaum that
whatever is done, he would hope it would not, in any way, hurt the Men's
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Golf Association because, like Mr. Scheifley, he thinks that the Associ-
ation is a great backbone of their country club operation. He thinks
that there would be a lot of confusion with the alternate Wednesday/
Saturday scheduling in that people who are not members of the Men's Golf
Association would soon lose track of the schedule and perhaps start
showing up on the wrong days. They are told that there are about 30
members of the Men's Association who would favor Saturday as it is now;
he would venture to say that there are many more than 30 people in the
City who work and would like to play on Saturday but are unable to do so
now because of the Men's Association having the course tied up on Saturday.
He thinks that the greater number lies outside the Association rather
than within the Association with regard to the number of working people
that might want to use the course on Saturday.
In response to Mayor Weekes, Mr. Remus stated that he thinks -
that the recommendation of the City Manager is probably the best way
because it gives everybody an opportunity to come and play. He is
totally in agreement with it.
After further discussion the roll was called to the motion.
6.e. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that Council
approve the sixth year Community Development funding request pursuant to
the October 25, 1979 letter of request regarding same from the County
Community Development Agency. He has prepared a communication with
tomorrow's date and if Council approves it tonight, they can get it to
the agency within the deadline date of December 14th. They have had
$50,000 only, approved for fifth year funding and that's for the con-
struction of sidewalks and those will be under construction very shortly.
Sixth year funding is what they are responding to; it contains a carrying
forward from the fifth year to the sixth year of the items that were not
funded during fifth year funding with the exceptions that he has noted.
Copies of the response and the funding requests have been provided to
Council. With the modifications that were done to bring their sixth
year request into line with the current Federal and County policy with
respect to the Community Development program, there would be no change
in their request for the sixth year as compared to what has already been
approved by Council.
Mrs. Durante moved that the letter dated December 11, 1979,
be forwarded to the County Community Development program as presented by
the City Manager, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.f. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that Council
consider authorizing execution of an agreement between the City and Boca
Raton Yacht and Tennis Club, Inc. for the installation of a 10-inch
water main on Germantown Road from Lowson Boulevard to Linton Boulevard.
Council authorized the City Attorney to prepare the agreement at the
November 13th meeting.
The City Attorney asked Council to authorize the City
Attorney's office to make minor amendments in the agreements in con-
sultation with the Administration. Mr. Brennan has only recently re- -
ceived the agreement and he is going to have it reviewed by his attorney~
so there may be some minor adjustments. They are trying to get it
processed as quickly as possible.
Mr. Bird moved to authorize the execution of the agreement
between the City and Boca Raton Yacht and Tennis Club, Inc., for the
installation of a 10-inch water main on Germantown Road from Lowson
Boulevard to Linton Boulevard and further that the City Attorney in
consultation with the Administration be authorized to make minor amend-
ments in order to speed up the execution of this agreement, seconded by
Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.~. The City Manager reported that he wrote Council a memorandum
on December 3, 1979, explaining the reason that they need approval of a
new Metropolitan Planning Organization Interlocal Agreement.
Mrs. Durante moved for aPproval of the new MPO interlocal
agreement as presented, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Said motion passed
unanimously.
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Before roll call the following discussion was had: For the
benefit of the public, Mayor Weekes explained that State law provides
that the Mayor designate someone to represent the City on the Metropolitan
Planning Organization and he did appoint Mrs. Durante who graciously
accepted the appointment and has been serving quite well in that capacity.
Apparently, Governor Graham says that the Mayor must serve if they are
to be a part of the MPO process.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
The City Manager asked Mr. Ned Brook, Executive Director of
MPO, who was in the audience if he thinks it necessary that Council pass
a motion designating the Mayor.
Mr. Brook replied that the Governor requested that there be
a response from the Mayor. If the Mayor declines to serve, then he is
requested to send a response stating who will serve instead.
The City Manager stated that it was his understanding that
the Mayor serve now and later on if the City wants to change, to then
make the change but not now. Mr. Brook replied that that is correct.
The present MPO expires on December 31st. They are trying to preserve
the continuity of this action but since there's an existing agreement,
if Council would authorize the approval of the interlocal agreement now,
then any matters in regard to membership changes could be made later.
The City Manager advised that he would draft a letter of
acceptance.
6.h. The City Manager reported that the Beautification Committee
has recommended the appointment of Mrs. Douglas Thayer, 703 S.E. 9th
Street, Delray Beach, to the Board, which will fill the last vacancy on
the Board. Council may either act on this appointment now or refer it
to workshop.
Mrs. Durante moved for the appointment of Mrs. Douglas
Thayer to the Beautification Committee, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said
motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call, Mr. Scheifley asked Mrs. Matthews of the
Beautification Committee to convey a message to Pat Canning, Chairman of
that Board, that Mrs. Alfrieda Forbell who has a great interest in City
beautification would like to be considered as a member of the Board if a
vacancy should occur.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
7.a. Mayor Weekes acknowledged the minutes of the Beautification
~0mmittee and noted that they asked that the item regarding the news-
paper dispensing machines on the beach be brought to Council's atten-
tion. They state that Gleason bathhouse was designed to have an alcove
for newspapers but the machines are not where they should be. Jack
Gomery moved that all newspaper dispensing machines at the beach be
moved by the City to the west end of Gleason Park and be properly land-
scaped to make them more attractive and that the machines on the south
end of the beach be moved by the City to Anchor Park and placed along-
side the building; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Matthews and passed
unanimously.
The City Manager advised that at a Council meeting on
November 26, someone in the audience complained about the newspaper
vending machines at the beach bathhouse and the party was told that the
Administration was checking out the complaint. Council indicated at
that time that they favored removal of the machines and passed a motion
directing that the vending machines be removed. The following morning,
November 27th, he wrote a memorandum to the Parks & Recreation Depart-
ment instructing them to remove the newspaper vending machines from the
beach pursuant to Council motion preferably by action of the newspapers,
failing that then by City forces unless advised to the contrary by the
City Attorney. He had word from Parks & Recreation that the City Attor-
ney had advised to the contrary and to stand pat until further communi-
cation was had.
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The City Attorney advised that this is being researched by
his office and they did, in fact, put a hold on the removal of those
news racks. He thinks they can come back to Council with some definite
research within about 30 days.
Mayor Weekes stated that there was also discussion at that
Beautification Committee meeting regarding improved conditions at the
City Cemetery. He drove through there the other day and it is much
better than what it was a year ago. The Beautification Committee is to
be commended for the work that they have expended on that.
7.b. The City Manager reported that a communication has been
received from the Area Planning Board dated December 3rd requesting A-95
Clearinghouse review and comment relative to construction of Comprehen-
sive Community Mental Health Center Facilities for South County Mental
Health Center, Inc. Council, at the December 3rd meeting, voted to
forward a letter of support for the loan application. Copies of all
material relative to the application have been provided to Council.
Mrs. Durante moved that they send a letter to the Area
Planning Board commenting that this proposal is consistent with the
adopted plans and policies and there is no duplication of ongoing ef-
forts by this particular program, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Said
motion passed unanimously.
8.a. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 94-79 is
before Council for consideration. This resolution authorizes the ex-
change of real property owned by the City (vicinity of the Beach Bath-
house) with Mr. and Mrs. Mantyla (Arvilla Corporation). A copy of the
site plan has been furnished to Council. This was discussed at the July
9th meeting.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 94-79:
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 16,
TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST.
(Copy of Resolution No. 94-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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 Resolution No. 94-79,
seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.b. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 96-79 vacating
and abandoning the north 15 feet of McCleary Street which abuts Lot 1,
Tropic Isle Subdivision is before Council for consideration. The Plannit
& Zoning Board at a meeting held on November 20th, recommended by unani-
mous vote that the abandonment be approved, provided the easterly 12
feet be retained as an easement. Council, at the November 26th meeting,
directed the City Attorney to prepare the resolution.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 96-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF
THE NORTH 15 FEET OF McCLEARY STREET, LYING SOUTH OF AND
ADJACENT TO AND WEST OF THE SOUTHERLY PROJECTION OF THE
EAST LINE OF LOT 1 OF TROPIC ISLE, SECTION 1, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE
70, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
LOCATED IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST.
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(Copy of Resolution No. 96-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 96-79,
seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young -
Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Robert Chapin, representing Knight Enterprises, came
forward and stated that there are two other matters related to this
(items 8.o. and 8.p.) and he would appreciate it if Council would con-
sider them at this time.
Mrs. Durante moved that Items 8.o. and 8.p. be moved forward
to follow 8.b. on the agenda, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed
unanimously.
8.o. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 84-79 relative
to annexing a parcel of land located at the northeast corner of U.S. No.
1 and Eve Street, subject to SAD (Special Activities) District is before
Council for consideration on First Reading. This property is presently
zoned in the County as CG (General Commercial) and is vacant. Second
and FINAL Reading and public hearing will be held at the meeting on
January 14, 1980. Council, at the November 26th meeting, directed the
City Attorney to prepare the ordinance effecting the annexation.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 84-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, A
PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43
EAST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL
LIMITS OF SAID CITY. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 AND EVE STREET;
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.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 84-79 on
First Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes;
Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
8.p. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 85-79 relative
to rezoning and placing land zoned CG (General Commercial) District
(County) to SAD (Special Activities) District (City), located at the
northeast corner of U.S. No. 1 and Eve Street is before Council for
consideration on First Reading. Public hearing will be held and con-
sideration will be given to passage on Second and FINAL Reading at the
meeting on January 14, 1980. Council, at the November 26th meeting,
directed the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance effecting the re-
zoning.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 85-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY IN THE
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH WITH COUNTY ZONING OF CG (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, IN THE CITY ZONING SAD (SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES) DISTRICT, BEING APPROXIMATELY 3.98 ACRES,
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF U.S. #1 AND EVE STREET
IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, AND
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1977".
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
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The City Attorney noted that there is one minor amendment on
page 2 under subparagraph (d). It reads "That deceleration lanes be
provided at the entrance to the project"; it should then read "subject
to the approval of the City Engineer" and then continue on with the rest
of the paragraph.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 85-79 on
First Reading subject to the amendment specified by the City Attorney,
seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes;
Mayor %~ekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr.
Chapin stated that when he came before Council two weeks ago seeking
approval of this ordinance, he talked about the phasing of two office -
buildings. He meant to ask Council, at that time, to permit the appli-
cant, Knight Enterprises, Inc., to have four years in which to develop
that property. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended three years in
which to develop the project; there was some debate among the members o_
that Board as to whether putting a time frame was a proper planning con-
sideration and the majority unanimously approved 36 months. He is
asking that subsection D on page 2 of this ordinance be changed from 36
months to 48 months so that the phasing can be accomplished. In light
of the market conditions and in light of the fact that this is a phase
development, it seems only appropriate in the phasing concept of a twin
story office to permit 48 months. He can see no possible detriment to
the City by allowing this.
The City Attorney pointed out that the time limitation as it
is presently written in the ordinance applies to the time period within
which 25% of the total cost of the improvement has to be installed; not
the total development completed.
Mr. Frank Carey, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board,
stated that at no time has their Board ever recommended anything beyond
18 months. There has been only one project that he is aware of that has
extended beyond that and that was done by Council, not by the Board.
The ordinance does say that Council has the power to set whatever time
frame they want to establish and they told that to Mr. Chapin. Their
argument against going beyond a reasonable limit is the fact that there
are certain safeguards and limits when you put a lock on something. If
down the road, Mr. Knight sees that he can't get it off the ground
within that time frame, he is at liberty to come before Council and ask
for an extension.
Mr. Scheifley stated that a request like this seems to imply
a lack of confidence in the financial stability of the project. It puts
it on a highly speculative basis.
Mr. Chapin replied that the request for four years has
nothing to do with a lack of confidence; it relates to good common sense
business planning of a development. Mr. Knight is not going to own this
in entirety within 36 months because of the purchase back money mortgage-
and he can assure Council that it is not going to get into the hands of
anyone else. This is just good, sound, long-term financial planning an(
it is not speculative.
Mrs. Durante stated that it is no great hardship for the
applicant to come back and ask for an extension. Mr. Scheifley added
that if they vote for 36 months, there's nothing to prevent the appli-
cant from coming back and asking for an extension.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
8.c. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 97-79 relative
to the City assumption of the Solid Waste Authority debt in the amount
of $360,000~ is before Council for consideration.
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The City Manager presented Resolution No. 97-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ASSUMPTION OF THE
INDEBTEDNESS REFLECTED IN THE OUTSTANDING REVENUE BONDS
OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY IN REGARD
TO THE TAKEOVER OF OPERATION AND OWNERSHIP OF THE TRANS-
FER STATION BY THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $360,000.00 FOR SAID PURPOSE AND FOR
THE PAYMENT THEREOF.
(Copy of Resolution No. 97-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
The City Attorney advised that a minor change was made in
the resolution at the suggestion of the City Finance Director on page 2
right above Section 5 to read "The Bonds shall bear interest from
January 1, 1980" which is the projected takeover date.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 971-79,
seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young -
Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr.
Scheifley asked the City Manager if this subject will be of prime con-
cern when rates are discussed for garbage and trash for the next fiscal
year. The City Manager replied yes, that this will be part of the con-
sideration. Mayor Weekes stated that it is already a part of the rate
structure and this is a more economical way for the City to go than the
way they are going today. He also pointed out that this will be funded
by the issuance of ten revenue bonds bearing an interest of 6.98%.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
8.d. The City Manager reported that the following quotations have
been received for the purchase of an ice machine for the Delray Beach
Country Club:
Bidder Quotation
Mr. Ice Machine Company $1,735
West Palm Beach
Atlantic Refrigeration, Inc. 2,200
Delray Beach
Couse Corporation 4,115
West Palm Beach
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Mr.
Ice Machine Company, in the amount of $1,735 by passage of Resolution
No. 98-79, with funding to come from the 1978 Utility Tax Revenue Bond
Issue.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 98-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
AN ICE MACHINE FOR THE DELRAY BEACH COUNTRY CLUB.
(Copy of Resolution No. 98-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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Mr. Young stated that he wonders if the actual equipment has
been considered here rather than just the price. His condominium just
purchased one and they ignored the low priced machine because it did not
have the facilities that the next higher priced machine did. He asked
the City Manager if he has looked over the specifications. The City
Manager replied that he hasn't but the proper people at the Country Club
and the Finance Department have and they came to him with the low bid
recommendation.
Mayor Weekes stated that personally he always relies on the
recommendation of the Administration; he has always found that they do
their homework on these matters and he assumes that the same applies in
this instance. He would be willing to go along with it but there does
seem to be a great disparity in the price of these machines.
Mr. Scheifley moved for the passage of Resolution No. 98-79
on the condition that the City Manager with his people take another look
at this to make sure they're satisfied with the quality of the machine,
seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.e. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that all
the streets and storm drains in Pine Trail East be accepted as opera-
tional by adoption of Resolution No. 99-79.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 99-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING ALL THE STREETS AND STORM
DRAINS INSTALLED IN PINE TRAIL EAST, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 35, PAGE 174 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS OPERATIONAL; PROVIDING THAT THIS
RESOLUTION SHALL NOT DISCHARGE THE DEVELOPER FROM STRICT
PERFORMANCE; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE FOR AND REPAIRS BY
DEVELOPER FOR ONE YEAR.
(Copy of Resolution No. 99-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 99-79,
seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young -Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.f. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that all
the sanitary sewers and water utilities installed in Pine Trail East be
accepted as operational by adoption of Resolution No. 100-79.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 100-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING ALL THE SANITARY SEWERS AND
WATER UTILITIES INSTALLED IN PINE TRAIL EAST, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 35, PAGE 174 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING LOCA-
TIONS: N.W. 5TH COURT FROM 'BARWICK ROAD TO N.W. 45TH
DRIVE; N.W. 45TH DRIVE BETWEEN N.W. 5th COURT AND N.W.
6TH COURT; N.W. 6TH COURT BETWEEN N.W. 45TH DRIVE AND
N.W. 45TH WAY; N.W. 45TH WAY BETWEEN N.W. 6TH COURT AND
N.W. 5TH COURT AS OPERATIONAL AND SETTING THE INITIAL
SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES TO BE
IMPOSED FOR THE SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY SAID
UTILITIES; PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL NOT
DISCHARGE THE DEVELOPER FROM STRICT PERFORMANCE; PROVID-
ING FOR MAINTENANCE FOR AND REPAIRS BY DEVELOPER FOR ONE
YEAR.
(Copy of Resolution No. 100-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 100-79,
seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.g. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 101-79 to
construct a "T" pile and slab type concrete seawall preventing erosion
on a portion of Lots 12 through 19, Block 12, Osceola Park is before
Council for consideration. The applicant, National Building and Realty
Corporation, filed an application with the Army Corps of Engineers and
the Department of Environmental Regulations to construct the seawall.
Approval must be obtained from the City before the application can be
processed.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 101-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, OF APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A "T"
PILE AND SLAB TYPE CONCRETE SEAWALL AND BACKFILL WHERE
APPROPRIATE, FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PREVENTING ERO-
SION ON A PORTION OF LOTS 12 THRU 19 IN BLOCK 12, AS
SHOWN ON THE OSCEOLA PARK MAP, SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 128 OF PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 101-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Durante moved for adoption of Resolution No. 101-79,
seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.h. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 75-79 relative
to annexing Lot 10, Delray Beach Estates, 2440 North Federal Highway,
subject to GC (General Commercial) District is before Council for con-
sideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance was passed on
First Reading at the November 13th 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. 75-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LOT
10, DELRAY BEACH ESTATES, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21,
PAGE 13 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SAID LAND BEING IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH,
RANGE 43 EAST, ~ICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNI-
CIPAL 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. 75-79 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 adoption of Ordinance No. 75-79 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes;
Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
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8.i. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 77-79 is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance,
if passed, will amend Ordinance No. 70-79 relative to PERC. This ordi-
nance was passed on First Reading at the November 26th 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. 77-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 166 OF THE FLORIDA
STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 447 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, RE-
LATING TO LABOR, IMPLEMENTING SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE I OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, BY AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 70-79, BY REPEALING A PORTION OF SECTION -
13A-8 (A)(7) RELATIVE TO EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REGISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND EVIDENCE OF
BUSINESS AGENT; BY REPEALING ALL OF SECTION 13A-8 (A)(8)
IN REGARD TO THE REPORTING OF CHANGES IN EMPLOYEE ORGANI-
ZATION'S REGISTRATION, AND BY RENUMBERING SECTION 13A-8
(A)(9); AND BY REPEALING 13A-20(G) RELATIVE TO REVIEW OF
COMMISSION ORDERS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVENESS OF ORDI-
NANCE NO. 77-79; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 77-79 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. Scheifley moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 77-79
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.j. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 78-79 relative
to establishing a Code Enforcement Board is before Council for consider-
ation on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance was passed on First
Reading at the November 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. 78-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD;
PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE INTENT; PROVIDING FOR APPLICA-
BILITY; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ORGAN- -
IZATION, QUORUM, COMPENSATION, LEGAL COUNSEL, CLERK, AND
RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR COMPOSITION; PRO-
VIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR HEARINGS;
PROVIDING FOR POWERS; PROVIDING FOR FINES; PROVIDING FOR
HEARING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT ORDERS;
PROVIDING FOR APPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SUBPOENA POWERS; PRO-
VIDING FOR OTHER REMEDIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 78-79 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
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The City Manager further reported that Council will recall
that at the time this ordinance was being considered for passage on
First Reading, he informed Council that he wanted to have further con-
sultation with the City Attorney's office with regard to several of the
items; they have done so and the City Attorney has drafted new language,
slightly modifying some sections without any change of substance.
The City Attorney reported that they are minor changes.
There was one question raised concerning alternates and they are of the
opinion that Council could, if they so desire, include alternates as
part of the Code Enforcement Board ordinance as long as they are in the
same category as the regular members and as long as an alternate would
only serve in that category. If Council desires, he will have an amend-
ment prepared that will be subsequently brought forward to do that.
Mr. Scheifley stated that he feels very strongly that there
should be at least one layperson on this Board; someone who isn't a
businessman and isn't in any of those other categories. He asked if it
would be appropriate to appoint two alternates in this category, either
one to serve in the absence of one of the others. The City Attorney
replied that it would not be appropriate.
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 inquired if there is no possibility of getting one
of these people who come under these various categories, such as archi-
tect, engineer, etc., is there any provision that a layperson may be
appointed as an alternate. The City Attorney replied that there is a
specific delineation in the Statute that sets forth these categories of
membership and it is only in the event that they cannot find someone in
those categories of membership that they have the latitude to appoint
someone else, but they don't have the general authority under the en-
abling legislation to have alternates who are laypeople and don't fall
under these categories. In the event that they cannot find the people
in one of these categories then, yes, they could go to a layperson.
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 78-79 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley -
Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
8.k. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 79-79 is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance,
if passed, will amend Chapter 29 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances to
prohibit the owners, agents or operators of certain motor vehicles from
parking, storing or keeping said motor vehicles on property in any resi-
dential zoning district. This ordinance was passed on First Reading at
the November 26th meeting. Prior to consideration of passage of this
ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been sche-
duled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 79-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 29 "ZONING" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 29-20(C)(2), "MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITED
OR RESTRICTED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS", TO PRO-
HIBIT THE OWNERS, AGENTS OR OPERATORS OF CERTAIN MOTOR
VEHICLES FROM PARKING, STORING OR KEEPING SAID MOTOR
VEHICLES ON PROPERTY IN ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 79-79 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
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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. Young moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 79-79 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley -
Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
8.1. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 82-79, amending
Chapter 19, Article V, "Pension Plan for General Employees" to eliminate
the requirement of mandatory retirement age is before Council for con-
sideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance was passed on
First Reading at the November 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. 82-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE V, "PENSION
PLAN FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES," BY REPEALING PARAGRAPH ONE
OF SECTION 19-64 AND ENACTING A NEW PARAGRAPH ONE, BY
AMENDING SECTION 19-81, BY REPEALING SECTION 19-82 AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 19-82, BY AMENDING SECTION 19-84
(e)(1), BY AMENDING SECTION 19-84(e)(2), BY AMENDING
SECTION 19-85(A)(1), BY AMENDING SECTION 19-85(B)(2), AND
BY AMENDING UNNUMBERED PARAGRAPH TWO OF SECTION 19-90 TO
ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENTS OF A MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 82-79 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.
The City Attorney pointed out that there was a minor change
on page 1 under Section 2 adding the words "or his normal retirement
date, if later" which was suggested by the pension plan consultant.
Mr. Scheifley moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 82-79
on Second and FINAL Reading with the minor correction as stated by the
City Attorney, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes;
Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote. _
8.m. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 83-79 is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance,
if passed, will amend Chapter 19, Article IV, "Pension Plan for Police-
men and Firemen" to include police officers in training in the defini-
tion of "employee". This ordinance was passed on First Reading at the
November 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 Manager presented Ordinance No. 83-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE IV, "PENSION
PLAN FOR POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN" BY AMENDING SECTION 19-31
(6) TO INCLUDE POLICE OFFICERS IN TRAINING IN THE DEFINI-
TION OF "EMPLOYEE"; PROVIDING'A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 83-79 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
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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 adoption of Ordinance No. 83-79 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes;
Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
8.n. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 38-79, amending
Chapter 2 "Administration" of the Code of Ordinances enumerating the
municipal departments is before Council for consideration on First Read-
ing. The proposed ordinance is needed to update the out-dated listing
that now appears showing only Police, Fire, Public Works and Water. The
proposed ordinance lists all current City departments.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 38-79:
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
REPEALING SECTION 2-1 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 2-1,
ENUMERATING THE MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 38-79 on First
Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr.
Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.q. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 86-79 amending
Chapter 8 "Boats, Docks and Waterways" of the Code of Ordinances to pro-
vide for the regulation of construction of docks, dolphins, finger piers
and boat lifts is before Council for consideration on First Reading.
This was discussed at the September 17th workshop meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 86-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, "BOATS, DOCKS AND
WATERWAYS" BY ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE II TO PROVIDE FOR
THE REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF DOCKS, DOLPHINS, FINGER
PIERS AND BOAT LIFTS; REQUIRING A PE~4IT FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION THEREOF; REQUIRING MAINTENANCE THEREOF; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Young asked if any inquiry has been made to the Corps of
Engineers or the Coast Guard with regard to this ordinance. The City
Manager replied not that he knows of. The City Attorney stated that he
thinks the City Engineer has checked with DER and the Corps of Engineers
and also the South Florida Water Management District.
The City Manager reported further that at the time this came
up for discussion before Council, a member of Council asked that they
check out the implication of passage of this ordinance to see how many
such facilities they presently have that may be in drastic violation of
the provisions of the proposed ordinance. That was done and it appears
that there are relatively few; eight was all that they could locate
presently in existence that violate the maximum width provision, the
most important part of this ordinance. The ordinance provides that the
maximum projection be five feet and there were four docks discovered
that are eight feet, two that are seven feet and two that are six feet.
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Mr. Bird stated that he is not comfortable about voting on
this ordinance and he would like to see it go to workshop.
Mr. Young moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 86-79 on First
Reading with the understanding that they will discuss it at a workshop
meeting prior to bringing it back for Second and FINAL Reading. The
motion died for lack of a second.
In response to Mr. Scheifley, Mr. Carey stated that you have
to have a permit to build a dock, but there are no regulations as to how
you build it, how far out, where the dolphins are or anything like that.
Mr. Bird moved to refer this item to workshop, seconded by
Mr. Young. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mr. Young - Yes; Mayor Weekes -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.a. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board
at a meeting held on November 27th, recommended by unanimous vote that
the zoning ordinance be amended to allow a resource recovery plant in
the MI (Medium Industrial) District. Council may act on this recom-
mendation or refer it to a workshop meeting.
Mrs. Durante moved that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unani-
mously.
10. Mr. Bird reported that he attended the testing of the voting
'~quipment in West Palm Beach last Friday. He further stated that the
City Charter by selection of the first Tuesday in March has put the City
in a position where they are going to pay for two elections within a
week because the presidential preference primary will be held on the
llth of March and the City election will be on the 4th of March. He
recommended that some consideration be given to a change in their date
so that they can have their ballot simultaneous with the presidential
preference for two reasons: 1) they may have a greater turnout and
2) most of the costs are then borne by the County rather than the City.
Mr. Scheifley stated that some time ago they appointed an ad
hoc committee of about eight people and they worked hard and diligently
to come up with this Charter. He thinks that Mr. Bird brought up a
question which deserves consideration and he wonders whether they can
ask that group to have a meeting to discuss Mr. Bird's suggestion. He
further stated that he feels that the December 1st date on their elec-
tion procedure is much too early.
Mrs. Durante stated that she thinks that the matter of
changing the City's election time was researched by the League of Women
Voters.
11. Mayor Weekes reported that the Solicitations Committee has
approved the request of the American Cancer Society to hold their drive
March 16th through March 29, 1980, and has recommended approval.
Mr. Young moved for approval of the request, seconded by Mr.
Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
10. Mr. Scheifley moved that they refer the item that Mr. Bird
brought up to a workshop meeting, seconded by Mr. Young. Said motion
passed unanimously.
Before roll call, Mr. Bird asked the City Attorney what the
time requirement is if they choose to make a Charter amendment to put on
the ballot in March. The City Attorney replied that he would have to
check the State Statutes and get back to Council on that.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
12. Mayor Weekes asked if anyone would care to guess what the
voter turnout will be for the Bond Referendum tomorrow and the response
was as follows: Mr. Young - 18%; Mr. Scheifley - 13%; Mr. Bird - 12½%;
Mrs. Durante - 10%; Mayor Weekes - 15%; and City Manager Mariott - 16%.
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Mayor Weekes declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray
Beach and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the
meeting of said City Council of December 10, 1979, which minutes were
formally approved and adopted by the City Council Onto /~/~O .
City Clerk
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