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Why it matters: The city maintains an exclusive contract for municipal refuse removal. Code enforcement said outside removal risks contamination, creates alley congestion and undermines the franchise contract.

Evidence and testimony: Code Enforcement Officer James Easley and nuisance-abatement officer Tarrant (Todd) McCoy testified they observed photos and received reports that, on June 9, a white pickup truck with a red trailer was seen loading dumpster contents and departing the site. McCoy said he personally approached the individual at the scene and was told the pickup was making an “emergency pickup” for the restaurant; McCoy told the operator he was not authorized to do so and reported the incident.

Respondent testimony: Representatives for the restaurant and the billing/brokerage firm said the broker’s role is billing consolidation and management, not hauling, and that the individual in the video “should not have been pulling anything out.” The broker said Waste Management continues to provide contracted service and that crews have since been re-educated.

Magistrate's ruling: Magistrate Wagner found a violation of City Code section 51.15, assessed a $4,000 one-time fine (reduced from the city's $5,000 request), and ordered payment within 30 days or the city may place a lien. Wagner noted the city could seek higher penalties for repeat offenses but reduced the fine here because the respondent engaged with the city and took corrective steps.

Next steps: Payment due within 30 days; the magistrate instructed city staff to monitor compliance and warned of stronger sanctions on recurrence.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Code Enforcement Board - Special Magistrate Hearing 07-23-2025 1:30PM","oneSentenceSummary","A Delray Beach magistrate found an unauthorized removal of restaurant trash at Pura Vida, 6 South Ocean Boulevard, fined the responsible parties $4,000 and gave 30 days for payment or lien placement.","taxTitle","Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",5598,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6158354,"Magistrate fines Elizabetha vendor $4,000 after resident video shows unauthorized trash removal",1659,6051000,7710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5459597-bf651a51b6963b1071b81d8d3ac18c9f&start=6051&end=7710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5459597-bf651a51b6963b1071b81d8d3ac18c9f/thumbnail_6051000.jpg","/articles/6158354/Delray-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Magistrate-fines-Elizabetha-vendor-4000-after-resident-video-shows-unauthorized-trash-removal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158354-a3228dab348a86e29fd3b4a96b3551c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164310&Signature=h5yNQEMqfFtQIEit12R0KQi0YjJZksVw-FWxDRXNsJI9TiP0-8NKv8O0a6yW86byJvi2DxZimpIdO5sYXGuXOM4wTh67A92SWyDFql4kJL~bjoJpbcauKHeA1KSWlh2MSIVNS41X1mAt16hL6WWjM3Fxh~jTFpaUjFieSefRv8fJKYbjGDBg~xiLaX05zlDVV5VG3o4SFnY~WsSTLyZWqkrF-4FNblUZPoMVMStTTE8NcPh4hvM0zBkpZ~62AE595Q-L6Dk6ILm4KzSmX8KJKtlElhhJXvSGYXyMJjMWFJ11YwEfErH8gLqdTXgMzNToGZgczNQgWgTWwOwNIatHbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A special magistrate found that an unauthorized vendor removed trash from Elizabetha, 32 East Atlantic Avenue, and imposed a one-time $4,000 fine after a resident’s video and photos documented the activity.

Why it matters: The city has an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management for municipal trash removal. City staff said outside vendors that remove garbage from private dumpsters create public-safety and sanitation issues and are prohibited under City Code section 51.15.

What city witnesses said: Code Enforcement Officer Delinda Witkowski testified she received a July 14 complaint and a short video showing a white pickup truck with a trailer removing trash bags from Elizabetha’s dumpster area on July 13. Witkowski said the city had earlier distributed flyers explaining the exclusive contract with Waste Management and that a manager at Elizabetha signed for receipt of the flyer in December 2024.

Complainant testimony: Kimberly Mallon, a nearby resident, testified she provided the video to code enforcement and described repeated problems with litter and blocked access in the alley behind Elizabetha. Mallon said the unauthorized activity had created egress concerns for residents and animal-safety issues from food left for birds.

Respondent and contractor: Eric Rubinstein, representing a waste-broker firm that bills the restaurant, acknowledged the individual in the video “should not have” been removing material from the dumpster and said the contractor’s purpose is to avoid contamination charges and manage billing. The company said it has cooperated and educated its crews after the incident.

Magistrate’s decision: Magistrate Wagner found a violation of code section 51.15, characterized the act as “irreversible and irreparable” for purposes of the hearing, and assessed a $4,000 one-time fine, payable within 30 days or subject to a lien on the property. Wagner said the fine was reduced from the city's suggested $5,000 because this was the first enforcement of this type for the respondent; he warned that repeat violations could yield larger penalties.

Next steps: The fine is due within 30 days; the magistrate noted the city will continue to educate businesses and monitor for recurrence.","A Delray Beach special magistrate found that a vendor removed restaurant trash in violation of the city’s exclusive franchise agreement and levied a $4,000 one-time fine, with payment due in 30 days or lien authorization.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6158356,"Delray Beach magistrate gives Subculture Coffee 30–60 days to fix parking and safety issues, fines for unpermitted events",2551,322000,2873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5459597-bf651a51b6963b1071b81d8d3ac18c9f&start=322&end=2873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5459597-bf651a51b6963b1071b81d8d3ac18c9f/thumbnail_322000.jpg","/articles/6158356/Delray-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Delray-Beach-magistrate-gives-Subculture-Coffee-3060-days-to-fix-parking-and-safety-issues-fines-for-unpermitted-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158356-a82008112691ff96028865605374eff3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164310&Signature=diGfNIGREehCEIYG1NKeMm~9lwzY~sq-nj5w0jwx5ZRt1uqPgWeyJnpKIlOoXZ3YyXetX5YHjEQetirhPdagb4jntJD2Yti5XiFdUOpppG7XKBoSYPsXZ-3vesXGytsS6M29r8Voxj6N9lKtDaGui9ixQvfm04I~Jlq2Sw9Uwk0ts9mV5DDqevyP0gnImamHXndhZcLf5xPhG0q46Jf2V2wCFI8QGPp~y30aHHMp0LA3I7JlQMTls~-k6TH~QVKz2evAkGBVnl6MAc31wgOQA6wOAW4WxZMdHBWJfQ0ao2RwM9b35ta404ps7hyEU9EqcoUjb9CVzfMNsQRG~NhEMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Special Magistrate Wagner found the operator of Subculture Coffee, 302 Northeast Sixth Avenue in Delray Beach, in violation of multiple city regulations and ordered a mix of permit deadlines, plan submissions and monetary penalties.

The magistrate ruled that the business must have a permit issued for vehicle parking markings and for the rear driveway apron within 30 days, and must submit a revised life-safety plan and an amended zoning certificate of use (ZCU) within 60 days if it intends to retain a seating/stage structure. Failure to meet deadlines could subject the property to fines up to $250 per day; the court set a status hearing in 30 days to check compliance.

Why it matters: City staff said faded striping, an unconnected concrete apron and an unapproved seating/stage structure create code and life-safety problems for patrons and first responders and are out of step with the ZCU on file. Separately, the magistrate found the business held a music event on June 7 that required a special-events permit and imposed a one-time fine of $3,500, reduced from the city's $7,500 request.

City testimony and evidence: Henry Thompson, Clean and Safe administrator, testified that inspections on April 30 and subsequent reinspections showed parking spaces that were not “clearly demarcated” and that the handicapped space lacked a required demarcated route to the ramp, citing “City Of Delray Beach LDR section 4.6 0.9 subsection d subsection 8 marking and signage.” He presented photographs dated April 30 through July 15 that the city admitted into evidence.

Amy Alvarez, Assistant Development Services Director, testified the ZCU approved in February did not include the stage or seating structure now on site and that the life-safety plan on file did not depict that structure. Alvarez said she had not located a complete new life-safety plan for the property in the city's digital portal but confirmed permit applications for building work and restriping were in process and had pending comments.

Respondent's position: Rodney Mayo, the business owner, and his contractor, Tony Stollmaker, said Subculture had applied for permits, submitted a life-safety plan showing a stage in earlier versions and paid for live-music BTR fees. Attorney Roy Fitzgerald said the business had submitted permits and life-safety material and that review by the city — not inaction by the respondent — was delaying final approvals; Fitzgerald asked for a return status report in 30 days rather than immediate fines.

Magistrate's ruling and sanction: Magistrate Wagner accepted the city's timetable for permit issuance, ordered the 30- and 60-day deadlines above and set a 30-day status hearing. On the unpermitted June 7 “Open Mic” event, Wagner concluded the city code and special-events policy require a special-events permit for musical performances and reduced the city's requested fine to $3,500; the magistrate gave 30 days to pay or risk a lien on the property. Wagner said this would likely be the final reduced penalty if the issue reoccurs.

What remains unresolved: Alvarez testified that one life-safety plan version containing a stage was reviewed by staff during an earlier submission but that the approved plan filed with the ZCU did not include the stage; Alvarez said some portal submissions postdate the approval but had not yet been accepted. The respondent maintains that some approvals and fee payments were submitted and received, but city staff said the official ZCU and life-safety plan on file do not show the structure.

Next steps: The magistrate scheduled a 30-day status hearing to verify whether permit issuance or plan submissions have advanced. The fines and deadlines imposed apply unless the respondent documents compliance or the city amends its position at the status hearing.","A special magistrate found Subculture Coffee at 302 Northeast Sixth Avenue in violation of city land-development regulations and the special events policy, ordered permits or plan submissions within set deadlines, and reduced the city's fine request for an unpermitted open-mic event to $3,500.","actionData","errors"]

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Pura Vida told to pay $4,000 after city finds unauthorized trash removal at South Ocean Boulevard site

Magistrate fines Elizabetha vendor $4,000 after resident video shows unauthorized trash removal

Delray Beach magistrate gives Subculture Coffee 30–60 days to fix parking and safety issues, fines for unpermitted events