Minutes 06-03-97MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1997, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Gerald "Jerry" Taylor, Mayor
Jamie Titcomb. Vice Mayor
Matthew Bradley, Commissioner
Shirley Jaskiewicz. Commissioner
Henderson Tillman, Commissioner
Kerry Willis, City Manager
James Cherof, City Attorney
Sue Kruse, City Clerk
I. OPENINGS
A. Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Commissioner Tillman was not
yet present
B. Invocation
The invocation was offered by Rev. John BlOCk of St. Mark Catholic Church.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the~ Flag
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Commissioner Bradley.
D. Agenda Approval
'1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
Commissioner Jaskiewicz added Items III.A.2 (Special Education Forum), III.A.3 (Open
House at Fire Station No. 3), and XII.B (Discussion on the lTV Property).
Mayor Taylor added Item IV.M (Resodding of Golf Course).
2. Adoption
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to adopt the agenda as amended.
JaskieWicz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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II. ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Appointments to be Made
Appointment
to be Made Board
Length of Term
Expiration Date,
None.
II1. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Announcements
Visions 20/20 Quick Victory Kick Off - Monday, June 9, 1997 -
6:30 p.m. at the Boynton Beach Civic Center
Mayor Taylor made this announcement and encouraged everyone to attend.
2. Special Education Forurn
Nellie Denahan. Chairperson of the Education Advisory Board. announced that on
Thursday, June 5. 1997 the Honorable Representative John C. Rayson, author of the
Lottery Accountability E3ill and the Lottery Scholarship Bill, will be the guest speaker at a
special education forum followed by questions and answers from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at
the Boynton Worn ~n's Club.
At this time. Commissioner Tillman arrived.
Ms. Denahan stated that the Education Advisory Board was formed to promote
ed ucational issues in the City, and the members of the board currently act as liaisons
between the schools and the City Commission. They often discuss current legislative
issues at their board meetings and she invited the public to attend their meetings. The
Education Advisory Board has followed and promoted Rep. Rayson's bills and was
successful in having a resolution passed by the City Commission in December, 1996.
Through the combined efforts of Rep. Rayson, the City of Boynton Beach, and the
Education Advisory Board, the Lottery Scholarship Bill has been passed. This
enables every child of h igh school age in Florida to apply for a $2.000 scholarship.
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3. Open House at Fire Station No. 3
Commissioner Jaskiewicz was impressed with the demonstration that was held at the
Open House at Fire Station No. 3 a week ago Saturday. She advised that like the
Police Exp)orers. the Fire Department has a Firefighter Explorers program. She stated
that it is a wonderful program for our youth to be involved in and the firefighters have
done a tremendous job in training these young people.
4. Improvements to Seacrest Boulevard
Commissioner Tillman announced that he, the City Manager, Police Chief Assistant to
the City Manager, and Development Director visited County Commissioner Lee and
Engineer George Webb yesterday and were able to get assurances that [here will be
stripping across Seacrest Boulevard on the north end. Also in the near future, medians
will be added in that area to calm the traffic down. He thanked staff for their efforts.
5. New Bus Route
Commissioner Tillman announced that in response to the citizens in the northwest area.
a new bus route will beg~n on Monday. It will begin at NW 4% go to MLK, and continue
east on MLK to Seacrest.
Mayor Taylor thanked Commissioner Tillman for following up on this ~ssue and the
~mprovements to Seacrest Boulevard.
Commissioner Bradley Elected to Board of Officers, Municipal
League
Mayor Taylor announced that Commissioner Bradley was elected to the Board of
Officers for the Municipal League last week. He felt Commissioner Bradley is doing a
fine job representing Boynton Beach.
7. July 4th Big Blast Event
Mayor Taylor announced that on Friday, July 4% the City will celebrate Independence
Day, from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Boat Club Park.
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B. Presentations
Presentation by County Commissioner Warren Newell
regarding issues specific to the Lake Wor. th Lagoon
Commissioner Newell updated the City on the Ecosystem Management Program which
was developed to improve and enhance the Lake Worth Lagoon. Some of the priorities
they are working on include boat discharges, street improvements, street cleaning,
bulkheads, landscaping, maintenance, and fertilizing. They are trying to form a
cooperative effort between the State. County and City Agencies. He advised that the
County and Department of Environmental Protection is willing to help the City with any
projects they have under way or want to get under way from the standpoint of design
and possible funding. He thanked the City for its support.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz stated that Commissioner Lee. as well as all the other
County Commissioners. have been a tremendous help in trying to expand and improve
Gateway Boulevard She also thanked commissioner Newell and the County Engineers
for rectifying the hazardous condition on Congress Avenue.
Commissioner Bradley asked if widening the Boynton Inlet has been considered as a
strategy to help wash the Lake Worth Lagoon. Commissioner Newell advised that is
has not because the availability of land to widen is prohibited. The has been discussion
about taking the bridge out or cutting through some pipes. The County has funded
$150.000 to do studies towards the West Palm E~each area to deepen the channel to
bring in larger vessels to enhance the manna industry. By deepening that area. it will
also provide more flushing into the Lagoon. The major problem is not so much what
the small city streets discharge. It is the sediment that exists at the end of the Palm
Beach Canal.
Mayor Taylor thanked Jim Reed for volunteering to serve on the Lake Worth Lagoon
Program Steering Committee on behalf of the City. He advised that Commissioner
NeWell is responsible for helping the City with the landscaping on Woolbright Road, and
appreciated his respons veness.
2. Proclamation
National Garden Week - June 1 through 7, 1997 -
Accepted by members of the Garden Club
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Mayor Taylor read a proclamation declaring June 1 through 7. 1997 as National Garden
Week and presented it to members of the Garden Club. One of the members of the
Boynton Beach Garden Club presented Mayor Taylor with a plant and explained the
activities that they are involved in. They would like to be considered part of community
activities and help beautify the City with help from the City Fathers and residents.
Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week - June
16 through 20, 1997 -Accepted by Scott Blasie
Mayor Taylor read a proclamation declaring June 16 through 20:1997 as Code
Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week and presented it to Scott Blasie. Code
Enforcement Administrator. He advised that in the past two years, our Code
Enforcement Officers have done an outstanding job and we are starting to see the
results of their efforts. The purpose of their job is not to fine people, but to cause
people to improve their homes and neighborhoods. We have an exceptional crew and
we are proud of them.
Presentation to Officers John Peters, Eric Ritacco, and William
Tome to be presented by Rolling Green Neighborhood
Association and Chief Marshall Gage
Chief Gage introduced Cheryl Robinson. President of the Rolling Green Neighborhood
Association. Ms. Robinson thanked Officer Tome for his devoted time and for being
there for the youth of our City. She also thanked Officers Peters and Ritacco for their
support in helping start the Rolling Green Neighborhood Association. She asked Chief
Gage if he would let these officers stay and help the Association with the 17~n Avenue
project.
Chief Gage presented certificates from the Rolling Green Neighborhood Association to
Officers Peters ancJ Ritacco for their time, patience, and efforts beyond the call of duty
for the beautification of the comm unity. He also presented a certificate from the Rolling
Green Neighborhood Association to Officer Tome for continued efforts dedication, and
patience during the past five years. Nothing brought Chief Gage greater pride than to
have the community honor these officers.
Mayor Taylor was pleased to see the community take this time to recognize these
officers.
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Commissioner Jaskiewicz read portions of a letter from a citizen commending the
Police Department and the Code Enforcement Division.
IV. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes of May 20, 1997
No additions, deletions, or corrections were made to these minutes.
Bx
Bids - recommend Approval - All expenditures are approved in the
1996-97 Adopted Budget
Award annual bid for metal containers and roll-offs to
Industrial Refuse Sales
The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding this bid to Industrial Refuse Sales
of Lakeland. Florida, who was the lowest, most responsive, responsible bidder meeting
all specifications.
C. Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No. R97-86 Re: Refund of temporary cash
bond for utilities improvements - Twin Lakes PUD
Proposed Resolution No. R97-87 F~e: Assessing the costs of
abatement of certain nuisances (lot mowing) against the owners of
the properties involved
Commissioner Bradley pulled this item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Proposed Resolution No. R97-88 Re: Authorize execution of joint
project participation/funding agreement for the construction of
Gateway Boulevard from Military Trail to Congress Avenue
Proposed Resolution No. R97-89 Re: Ratification of a collective
bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Firemen &
Oilers
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Commissioner Bradley pulled this item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Proposed Resolution No. R97-90 Re: Approve job description for
Assistant Supervisor, Sewage Collection and Pumping Station
Proposed Resolution No. R97-91 Re: Reclassification of
Custodial Positions
D. Approval of Bills
A list of these bills is attached to the original minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Approve purchase from COMPAQ Computer Corporation [from the
State of Florida contract) in the amount of $10,080 and from INACOM
Information Systems (piggyback Seminole County Contract) in the
amount of $6,183.53 and from Vanstart Corporation (from the State of
Florida Contract) in the amount of $2,305.54, a network back up
system for a total cost of $18,569.07
This purchase will give the ITS staff the capability to backup the network servers and
network workstations on an unattended basis. This system would have the capability to
backup the city Hall file server, the Police Department file server, the document imaging
server, the communication server, the Exchange server, the Utilities Department Sun
System. the Planning and Zoning Department's Sun System, and the Golf Course file
server. All backed up cartdages will the~ be stored off site for purposes of protecting
the integrity of the City's computer data in the event of some unexpected emergency.
Award bid for demolition services (piggybacking School District of
Palm Beach County Bid) to Thomas P. Cushing Demolition to
demolish three properties in the amount of $5,445.40
The three properties to be demolished are 2240 N. Seacrest Blvd., 325 NE 13th
Avenue, and 328 NE 13~n Avenue.
Approve purchase of Carpet for the City Hall Building from Shaw
Industries for $12,151 off of State contract
Certain areas of the carpet are scheduled to be removed during the IAQ Remediation of
the City Hall building. This Purchase Order is for the labor an materials to replace it.
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Non-removal and replacement of these carpeted areas would leave possible areas of
recontamination of the cleaned space. The carpet is also stained and worn and due to
be changed under the normal wear/tear schedule.
Authorize staffto negotiate with Florida Planning Group, Inc. as the
consultant to produce the City of Boynton Beach's five year
consolidated plan for submittal to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
Florida Planning Group, nc. was ranked number one based o~ responsiveness to
request, qualifications, experience, workload, anc~ location.
Approve annual blanket purchase order to Atlas WasteMagic in the
amount of $50,000 for the Sanitation Division
An additional disposal site has been made available by Atlas WasteMagic. This site ~s
an approved site by the Solid Waste Authority. Atlas WasteMagic offered a $5.00 per
ton sawngs over the Solid Waste Disposal site at 45,n Street, and a $2.00 savings per
ton over Florida Resources. Travel time is comparable by using either site i.e., Lox
Road or Riviera Beach.
Approve use of Quality Transport Services, Inc. in the amount of
$9,625 (anticipated expend ture) for summer camp transportation
Two written quotes were received for "Summer Camp Transportation". The one that
better meets the City's requirements is Quality Transport Services. Inc., Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, with a $275 per day/per bus rate times 35 scheduled bus trips equals $9.625
anticipated expenditure. It was the intent of the' Recreation Department to utilize the
"piggy-back" option using a Palm Beach Gardens bid. Whi e going through the process
and prior to ~ssuing a Purchase Order, the company, Kevlex Inc.. School bus Service.
Lake Worth Florida. went out of business. With this turn of events and the time
element involved with the scheduling of the Summer Camp opening, the formal bid
process was not possible.
Authorize expenditure of $59,850 to the Town of Ocean Ridge to pay
for requested improvement to the Boynton Beach water distribution
system
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This amount of $59,850 will be paid as the work is performed, after invoicing by the
Town of Ocean Ridge. The Town of Ocean Ridge is constructing a new subaqueous
water main from its system to the City's, including the construction of a new 12 inch
diameter main line on the City's side of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Town of Ocean
Ridge will bear the full cost for the new main line and the Utilities Department requested
that the contract include connecting existing water services along Shore Drive to the
new main. This will allow us to abandon an old asbestos cement pipe in Shore Drive
and provide more reliable service to those customers. The items to be paid for by the
City were bid as an alternate to the contract, and the overall lowest total bid was
selected by the Town of Ocean Ridge. When the project is completed, the City will own
and operate the new services, aswell as the 12 inch water main in Shore Drive.
Consider personnel reclassification from Current Planning
Coordinator to Senior Planner in the Planning and
Department
Zoning
The Current Planning Coordinator position within Planning and Zoning has recently
become vacant. This presents an opportunity to reassess the breadth of technical
expertise that has been available among staff versus the proposed goal in the
upcoming budget to expand staff expertise and technical assistance to applicants and
the citizenry.
This classification would ~mprove Planning and Zoning's development application
review program by expanding expertise and creating the necessary closer tie between
current and comprehensive planning. This, in turn. will result in increased efficiency
and improved customer serwce.
It was recommended that this personnel reclassification be approved so that the
position vacancy described above can be advertised immediately. This is necessary to
alleviate the severe staff shortage experienced in the area of current planning that
already exists due to the h 'gh level of development activity.
M. Resodding of Golf Course
Joe Sciortino. Golf Director, explained thai in 1992, the Red Course greens were
rebuilt. He advised that the surrounding grass gets infiltrated with the fairway grass.
Therefore. we are undergoing a project right now to spray out the contaminated grass
and collars and resod. We could buy the sod and lay it ourselves at 47 cents a foot for
a total of $7,520. We could have a contractor lay the sod at 65 cents a foot, or we
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could have a contractor do the whole job at 79 cents a foot. He recommended that we
do the job and buy the sod from Quality Turf Nurseries for a total price of $7,520, which
would come out of the CIP Fund. He would like the turf to be delivered on June 10TM.
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of Item M
and excluding Items C.2 and C.4. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion, which
carried 5-0.
Item C.2
Commissioner Bradley would like to see a monthly report on the liens and charges
being assessed City Manager Willis acknowledged his request.
Item C.4
Commissioner Bradley advised that he has received a petition containing the signatures
of hundreds of concerned citizens regarding a rumor about privatizing sanitation. He
stated that there has been discussion about this; however, there has been no current
formal discussion about it. He advised that on the agenda this evening, there is a three
year contract with the Union that works with those employees. He feels this
demonstrates the City's commitment to these employees.
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve Items C.2 and C.4 of the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Tillman seconded the motion which carried 5-0
SINCE IT WAS NOT YET 7:30 P.M., ITEMS V AND VI WERE DISPENSED WITH
NEXT.
V. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Willis advised that the new Fire Chief, Bill Bingham. will be starting this
Thursday. He is the former Acting Chief of the City of Sunrise. She also advised that
we have updated our Emergency Operations Plan and are prepared to put it into action
if we need to.
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expanding the CBD to include E. Ocean Avenue. west of the railroad tracks. Being
included in the CBD would help him improve his community and business.
Jack Wolfe. 3 Fenwick Place, said it seems a shame that his zip code is still 33462
when there are three post offices in Boynton Beach. He was going to address
privatization of the Sanitation Department; however, that issue has already been
addressed. He thanked the Commission for including his development on the new bus
schedule.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz informed Mr. Wolfe that she has been in contact with
Postmaster May, who assured her that with the addition of the post office on Jog Road
that they could now accommodate ali of the City with the same zip code.
Mr. Wolfe stated that he also has been in contact with Postmaster May and was
informed that they have to send out a survey to a certain number of people and 51
percent of the people have to reply.
Mayor Taylor stated that he also received a petition signed by people against
privatization of the Sanitation Department. It made him heartsick that a rumor would
cause this kind of effort and work just because one citizen asked the Commission to
take a look at that possibility. He pointed out that it never hurts to look at your
operation to see if it can be im proved. At this point, he was very proud of the service
being provided.
Mary Jo Bills resides at 720 N.E. 8~n Avenue and owns the Old Dutch Mill. She asked
the Commission to expand the CBD to include her property on N.E. 10'n Avenue.
Dagmar Brahs, 6655 O'Hara Avenue. hoped the Commission would heavily weigh their
decision to combine the Education Advisory Board and Advisory Board on Children and
Youth. She said the children in the West Boynton area wi] also be affected because
there are children who live in the umncorporated area who attend schools in the
incorporated area. She was devastated when she read in the newspaper that bothJthe
western high school and the Quantum Park High School are on a wish. She advised
that COBWRA is willing to support the city in its endeavor to get a high school in the
City limits.
Mayor Taylor advised that we have approached the School Board ~n a cooperative
manner in trying to get a high school. He stated that the School Board took our money
and put it somewhere else after the bond issue was passed. He asked the City Attorney
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VII.
None.
VIII.
None.
IX.
None.
X.
to look at the possibility of bringing suit against the School Board because they have
not performed as they promised this community.
No one else wishing to speak, Mayor Taylor closed the Public Audience.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
as provided by F,S, 286.011(8)
At 7:34 p.m.. the City Attorney, City Manager, and members of the Commission went
into a closed door executive session to discuss pending litigation. The regular meeting
of the City Commission resumed at 7:54 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
BIDS
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve request for special event for Saturday, June 28th at 4:00 p.m,
at the Water's Edge Marina
This is a request to hold a benefit in honor of Captain Tony Townsend.
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve this request based on staff's recommendations.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion, which carried 5-0.
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Approve recommendation that the city explore amending the core
grant contract with Palm Beach County, specifically expanding the
contractual boundaries rather than expanding the CBD boundaries
According to Development Services, expanding the CBD is reactive and not appropriate
g ven the uses permitted in the CBD and the regulations existing for the CBD versus
the use and design of properties that are interested in receiving facade program dollars.
in any case, such an action is not recommended prior to the Visions 20/20 Planning
Study since it .appears .that the areas interested in receiving funds are also within the
five target areas of the study.
Motion
Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to approve the recommendation to amend the core
grant contract with Palm Beach County to expand the contractural boundaries rather
than expanding the CBD boundaries. Commissioner Tillman seconded the motion.
In response to Mayor Taylor and Vice Mayor Titcomb. City Manager Willis advised that
this item pertains to expanding the facade program rather than expanding the CBD at
this time. We will expect a recommendation for expansion of the CBD in conjunction
with the master plan. In response to Commissioner Bradley, she will let Mr. Scully
know this.
Xl. LEGAL
A. Ordinances - 2"d Reading - Public Hearing
Proposed Ordinance No. O97-16 Re: Abolishing the Senior
Advisory Board and reserving Sections 2-141 through 2-147 of the
Code of Ordinances
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. O97-16 by title only.
Betty Collins. Chairperson of the Senior Advisory Board, submitted the Final Report of
the Senior Advisory Board, dated June 3. 1997, a copy of which is attached to the
orig~ hal minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The following people spoke against abolishing the Senior Advisory Board:
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Betty Collins. Chairperson of the Senior Advisory Board
Peggy Stranahan. member of the Senior Advisory Board
Marilyn Brook member of the Senior Advisory Board
Ray Eney. member of the Senior Advisory Board
Henrietta Solomon, 230 N.E. 26*h Avenue
David Katz. 742 N E. 11 TM Street
Lee Wische, 1302 S.W. 18TM Street
Each Commissioner responded to the comments made by the above-named and
explained their rsasons for bringing this matter up in the first place. However. because
of lack of communication they were unaware of some of the facts brought out by the
citizens this evening and were supportive of the community.
Motion
Commissioner Tillman moved to deny Proposed Ordinance No. O97-16. Commissioner
Jaskiewicz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The
motion carried 5-0.
Pro posed Ordinance No. O97-17 Re: Providing additional duties,
powers, authority and functions of the Community Relations Board
Motion
Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to deny Proposed Ordinance No. O97-17. Vice
Mayor Titcomb seconded the motion.
Dee Zibelli. member of the Community Relations Board stated thai to date. the
Commissioners have not advertised or given any indication to the public that most of
the grievances brought forth at Public Audience could have been brought to the CRB
and dealt with in a speedy manner, sometimes quicker than Public Audience response.
due to the burdens of the City Commission and the City Manager. She hopes the City
Commission will send the people who speak at Public Audience to the Community
Relations Board.
A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. O97-18 Re: Abolishing the Children
and Youth Advisory Board
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Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to deny Proposed Ordinance No. O97-18. Commissioner
Jaskiewicz seconded the motion
The following people spoke against abolishing the Children and Youth Advisory Board:
Heidi DeVries, 130 S.W. 13th Avenue
Shanna St. John. Chairperson of the Children and Youth Advisory Board
Angela Gir~man. Vice Chairperson of the Children and Youth Advisory Board
Hattie Miller. member of the Children and Youth Advisory Board
Bob Borovy, member of the Children and Youth Advisory Board
Mayor Taylor commended Ms. DeVdes, who is a student, for her courage to get up and
speak her mind, He felt it was very impressive that she came forward and hopes she
sees that when people take a stand for what they believe in, it can make a difference.
A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance NO. O97-19 Re: Providing additional duties,
powers, authority and functions of the Education Advisory Board
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to deny Proposed Ordinance No. O97-19. Commissioner
Tillman seconded the motion
No one in the audience wished to address this item.
Commissioner Bradley hoped that people stay fired up and that that spirit leads to the
kind of enthusiasm and interaction that makes everybody proud of being in Boynton
Beach. He said it would be encouraging to not see minutes where quorums were not
met.
Mayor Taylor stated that the Commission respects and admires the work that is done
by every board in the City and thinks they doan outstanding job. He reiterated that it is
always good to look at how you operate. We are looking to place those people who
were on the quasi-judicial boards that were abolished on other task forces and boards
in the future.
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Commissioner Bradley applauded Ms. Girtman's idea about the boards taking their own
minutes: however, he did not want the efforts of the City Clerk's Department replicated.
In addition he was concerned that if the minutes are not provided to the Commission in
a timely fashion, the Commission will not be as in touch as they have been.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz suggested that the boards hold some of their meetings at
City Hall in the Mall. She felt they would get a lot more participation this way because
City Hall in the Mall is easy to get to.
A roll call vote was polled by the ,City Clerk. The motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 097-20 Re: Amendment No. 8 to the
DRI Development Order and Master Plan to simplify and provide
flexibility to the approved use designation for lots within quantum
Park
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No, O97-20 by title only,
No one in the audience wished to address this item.
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve
Comm issioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion.
Clerk. The motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 097-20,
A roll call vote was polled by the City
B. Ordinances - 1st Reading
Attorney Cherof suggested striking Items XI,B.9 and 10 since they change the titles of
the Community Relations Board and the Education Advisory Board.
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to strike Items XI.B.9 and XIB.10. Commissioner Tillman
seconded the motion. A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk The motion carried
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Proposed Ordinance No. O97-21 Re: Amend Section 8 of
Ordinance No. O97-11 to provide for the adoption of a Housing
Incentive Plan as required by Florida Statutes
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. O97-21 by title only.
Motion
Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. O97-21 Vice
Mayor Titcomb seconded the motion.
Commissioner Bradley thought there was a discrepancy in the language on page 5.
which states that there may not be any liens against the property, and the language on
page 7, paragraph b, which states that applicants with excessive liens or back taxes wi]
be denied assistance until such time liens are satisfied and back taxes are paid.
Wilfred Hawkins. Assistant to the City Manager, explained that the criteria is different for
the new housing program versus l~he rehab program.
A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 097-22 Re: Amendment to Chapter 1.5
of the Land Development Regulations by creating Section 4.3
"Authority Granted by the City Commission" providing authority and
final authority to the Planning and Development E~oard to hear and
decide applications and requests
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. O97-22 by title only and recommended
amending page 2. Section 4.3(a)~ so that the introductory paragraph reads: The
following application types of requests shall be preliminary reviewed by the Planning
and Development E~oard prior to approval by the City Commission. He suggested this
change so that it is not required that both the Planning and Development Board and the
City Commission have affirmative approval of items 1 through 9.
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. O97-22 with the
amer~dment as presented by the City Attorney. Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded
the motion.
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Commissioner Bradley stated that he received quite a few calls from people who are
concerned about not having as much of a check on the balance of power. He felt there
was some validity to this and spoke to the City Manager and City Attorney about
possible safeguard Unfortunately, those safeguard ultimately reroute the
responsibilities back to the City Commission. He pointed out that we are giwng
responsibility to one board solely and felt it was important that the City Commission be
very cognizant of the work that they do and the members who sit on that board.
Mayor Taylor pointed out that the City Commission has retained the right to rewew
anything that the board passes or denies, regardless of whether or not the applicant
wants them to. City Attorney Cherof believes this is stated in the previous ordinance
that created these additional powers; however, he will double check that. If it is not
clear, he will suggest a second amendment on second reading.
A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 097-23 Re: Amending Part II Chapter
16. Section 16-94.5 of the Code of Ordinances to delete paragraph
(a) and re-letter the section
Attorney Cherof advised that Items IX.B.3 through IX.B.8 on the agenda are all
ordinance amendments that are proposed in conjunction with the marina project. He
read Proposed Ordinance No. 097-23 by title only.
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 097~23.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was polled by the City
Clerk. The motion carried 3-2. Commissioners Bradley and Tillman cast the dissenting
votes
Proposed Ordinance No. O97-24 Re: Amending Chapter 2 -
Zoning, Section 6.E "Central Business District" by amending
Section 6.E,l.e to provide for hours of operation for dry boat
storage facilities; by amending Section 6.E.3 to remove any front
yard setback requirements within the zoning district: and by
amending Section 6.E.4.b(1) to provide that in calculating required
parking development in the CBD shall be perm tted to take a fifty
(50) percent reduction of the parking required under Chapter 2 -
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Zoning, Section 11.H.16 of the Land Development Regulations
(Marina Amendments)
Attorney Cherof read P, roposed Ordinance No. O97-24 by title only.
Motion
Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 097-24. Vice
Mayor Titcomb seconded the motion.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz questioned the height limit of 45 feet, City Attorney Cherof
advised that the height limit ordinance which increased the height controls this
ordinance,
A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried 3-2. Commissioners
Tillman and Bradley cast the dissenting votes.
Proposed Ordinance No. O97-25 Re: Amending Chapter 6,
Article IV Section 10,D of the Land Development Regulations to
provide for varying radius requirements for cul-de-sacs in the CBD
and all other zoning districts
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. O97-25 by title only,
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 097-25.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was polled by the City
Clerk. The motion carried 3-2. Commissioners Tillman and Bradley cast the dissenting
votes,
Proposed Ordinance No. O97-26 Re: Amending Chapter 7.5.
Article II1. Section 8.A. 1 of the Land Development Regulations to
provide an exception for required perimeter strip landscaping along
the east side of NE 6~n Street north of Ocean Avenue and the south
side of Casa Loma Boulevard
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 097-26 by title only.
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Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. O97-26
Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion
Commissioner Jaskiewicz asked if section 1 would preclude us from doing particular
landscaping at a future date. City Attorney Cherof advised that it eliminates it as a
requirement for the developer. It does not preclude it as a voluntary act by the property
owners, nor prevent theCity from doing it under some future program.
Mayor Taylor allowed Buck Buchanan to speak on this item since he has been so
patient.
Mr. Buchanan. 807 Ocean Inlet Drive, is on the Board of Directors of the Inlet Cove
Association, which opposes this project as proposed They are also opposed to any
further changes to landscaping and parking which would worsen the situation. Mr.
Buchanan asked that this change n zoning not be permitted and that all required
landscaping and parking remain.
Mayor Taylor stated that the landscaping being discussed is off site and owned by other
property owners. You cannot require somebooy to landscape someone else's property.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz stated that there are hundreds of people in the City that
approve of this and are looking forward to going to this pedestrian friendly environment
[hat we have not been able to have because of the deteriorated conditions in the area.
A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried 3-2. Commissioners
Bradley and Tillman cast the dissenting votes.
Proposed .Ordinance No. O97-27 Re: Amending Chapter 22,
Article I. Section 4 of the Land Development Regulations to permit
the placement of loading zones, dumpsters and compactors, and
their enclOSures to be Located in the public right-of-way in the
Central Business
Attorney Cherof read Proposed, Ordinance No. 097-27 by title only.
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Motion
Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. O97-27. Vice
Mayor Titcomb seconded the motion.
Commissioner Bradley respectfully commented with regard to Commissioner
Jaskiewicz' comment about peoPle enjoying a pedestrian friendly right-of-way. He took
exception to the fact that a dumpster w~ll be located in that right-of-way, which is for
public use and involves public tax dollars.
A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried 3-2. Commissioners
Bradley and Tillman cast the dissenting votes.
Proposed Ordinance No. 097-28 Re: Amending Chapter 23,
Article II, Paragraphs F and H.7 to permit drainage structures to be
constructed pursuant to standards of the South Florida Water
Management District and providing an exception to the two-
driveway minimum requirement along NE 6'n Street north of Ocean
Avenue
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 097-28 by title only.
Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. O97-28.
Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was polled by the City
Clerk. The motion carried 3-2. Commissioners Bradley and Tillman cast the dissenting
votes.
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Proposed Ordinance No. O97- Re: Rename Community
Relations Board to Community Relations and Senior Advisory
Board
This item was stricken from the agenda.
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. O97- Re: Rename Education Advisory
Board to Education, Children and Youth Advisory Board
This item was stricken from the agenda.
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11.
Proposed Ordinance No. 097-29 Re: Amend zoning code to
allow automotive service uses m Planned Commercial
Development/PCD) districts three acres in size or larger
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. O97-29 by title only.
Motion
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. O97-29. Vice
Mayor Titcomb seconded the motion
In response to Commissioner Jaskiewicz. Attorney Cherof advised that this amendment
pertains to this district only.
A roll call vote was polled by the City Clerk. The motion carried 3-2. Commissioner
Jaskiewicz and Tillman cast the dissenting votes.
C. Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No. R97-92 Re: Establish nga Charter
Revision Committee for the purpose of reviewing the City's Charter
and formulating recommend ations to the City Commission
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Resolution No. R97-92 by title only.
City Manager Willis advised that we can do this in-house and bring it to the City
Commission at the pre-budget workshop on June 27'r. which can be commenced at
3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Bradley suggested contracting with FAU or FlU if staff does not have the
time to do this. These groups can do it a lot cheaper than private groups. He also
suggested that since there is a September 2n° deadline for subm~ssJon to the Supervisor
of Elections for ballot language for November, which would cost the City $20.000 that
we focus on this in [he fall and place it on the ballot in the spring.
Vice Mayor Titcomb suggested that the document be drafted and presented to experts,
concerned citizens, the Chamber of Commerce. and various community groups for
review to make sure it reflects the community will
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Motion
Vice Mayor Titcomb moved to allow staff internally to handle the first draft of this
Charter revision. Commissioner Tillman seconded the motion, which carried 5-0,
D. Other
Approve negotiated settlement in claim of Gina Schiefer Ross
v. City of Boynton Beach in the amount of $8,872.96
This accident occurred on October 16, 1995 at 600 SW 4~ Avenue. Property damages
resulted from water back-up. Property damage amounts negotiated by City's
contracted adjuster and agreed to by claimant. Damages included personal property of
the claimant and damage to the home No legal fees were generated in this claim.
Motion
Commissioner Jaskiewicz moved to approve this settlement as presented.
Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion, which carried 5-0.
Xll. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update report on street lighting project for Miner Road between
Congress Avenue and High Ridge Road
Commissioner Jaskiew~cz requested that this item be tabled until further information is
received. Commissioner Tillman seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Titoomb was concerned that the new material on this subject did not shed a
lot of light on alternatives to the process. He was not sure [here is enough informa~tion
to act on it at thais point.
Commissioner Bradley wondered what other criteria besides traffic count triggers the
need for the ligl~ting of a road in the County.
The motion carried 5-0.
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B. Update on lTV Property
Commissioner Jaskiewicz pointed out that approval of this item was subject to
conditions which have not been complied' with. City Attorney Cherof advised that he
dictated a letter to them regarding this matter.
XlII.
None.
XlV.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Commission. the meeting was
adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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