HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 091009I CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
2 CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
I SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
6 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Vice Mayor Levy.
7 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8 H. ROLL CALL
9 PRESENT: Vice Mayor David Levy, Councilmember Eric Jablin, Councilmember Jody
10 Barnett and Councilmember Robert Premuroso.
11 ABSENT: Mayor Joseph Russo.
12 III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
13 POSTPONEMENTS
14 XII. a. City Manager Evaluation
15 b. Council Communication
16 c. Office Space
17 Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of postponement for the noted items.
18 Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
19 Motion passed 4 -0.
20 W. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
21 Vice Mayor Levy presented City lifeguards with Fire Rescue Life Safety Awards for
22 heroism.
23 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR 200912010 BUDGET — Non Ouasi Judicial
24 a. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget — City Manager Ron Ferris presented the
25 criteria used for developing the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 budget. Budget Oversight
26 Committee (BOC) Chair L. Marc Conn presented the Budget Advisory Committee Report.
27 Finance Administrator Allan Owens presented the Fiscal Year 2009 /2010 budget summary.
28 The City Clerk read Ordinance 26, 2009 by title.
29 b. Ordinance 26. 2009 — (1" reading.) Adoutiag F'nW Year 2009/2010 budget. An
30 Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida adopting the
31 budget for the City of Palm Beach Gardens for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2009,
32 and ending September 30, 2010; providing a conflicts clause and a severability clause;
33 providing an effective date; and for other purposes.
34 Vice Mayor Levy opened the public hearing.
35 Comments from the Public_ Loris Satriaao. 47 Lakemont Court, Palm Beach Gardens;
36 Marilyn Lew- Jacobs. 16 Bermuda Lake Drive, Palm Beach Gardens; Doug Virgilio, 9130
37 Cypress Hollow Drive, Palm Beach Gardens; John Rogalski. 1124 Rainwood Circle, Palm
38 Beach Gardens.
39 Vice Mayor Levv closed the public hearing.
40 Discussion ensued.
41 Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of the proposed operating millage rate of
42 5.39 mills and a debt millage rate of 0.149 for a total tentative rate of 5.539 mills for Fiscal
43 Year 2009/2010.
44 Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
45 Motion passed 3 -1 with Councilmember Barnett dissenting.
46 Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of Ordinance 26, 2009 on first reading to
47 adopt a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 and setting the second and final reading
48 for September 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
Motion passed 3 -1 with Councilmember Barnett dissenting.
VL ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD /COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Jablin reported meeting with the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and
discussed the Hanukkah celebration. Councilmember Barnett described her relationship
with City Manager Ferris and stated she will tape all of her future meetings. Vice Mayor
Levv announced that Mayor Russo will give the State of the City Address on September 16,
2009 at the Marriott Hotel and the Community Aesthetics Board (CAB) will be promoting the
Adopt -A -Tree program.
VL CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. City Manager Evaluation. Postponed to September 24, 2009.
City Council will be invited to a Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council meeting being
held regarding the Briger site on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. in Stuart. Citv
Attorney R Max Lohman explained the Sunshine Laws governing City Council attendance.
Councilmember Premuroso will attend if Mayor Russo is unable to attend.
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mindy Hanken. Associate Executive Director of the JCC; 4803 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach
Gardens. Consensus was reached to allow two City staff members to attend JCC meetings to
assist with organizing their first Hanukkah celebration.
Eileen Tucker. Shady Lakes, Palm Beach Gardens,
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
Motion passed 4 -0.
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Part I — Non -Ouasi —judicial
The City Clerk read Ordinance 24, 2009 by title.
a. Ordinance 24.2009 — Ust reading) Hilltop Gardens Larne -scale Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Plan Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida adopting a large scale amendment to its Comprehensive Development
Plan in accordance with the mandates set forth in Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, specifically
Section 163.3184, et seq., Florida Statutes, pursuant to application No. CPMA- 09 -03- 000011,
which provides for an amendment to the City's Future Land Use Map designating one (1)
parcel of real property comprising approximately twenty -three and 16/100 (23.16 t) acres,
more or less, in size as "(C) Commercial"; such parcel being located generally North of
Northlake Boulevard, East of the C -17 Canal, South of the Seacoast Utility Richard Road
Plant, and West of the Hilltop Park Mobile Home Paris, informally known as "Hilltop
Gardens "; providing for compliance with all requirements of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes;
providing for transmittal to DCA; providing a conflicts clause, a severability clause, and
authority to codify; providing an effective date; and for other purposes.
Vice Mayor Levy opened the public hearing.
Presented Item: Ordinance 24 2009 and Ordinance 25 2009: Kea Tuma. Urban Design
Kilday Studios; Planner Martin Schneider.
Comments from the Public: Carol Estrada 309 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens.
Vice Mayor Levy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of Ordinance 24, 2009 on first reading.
Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
Motion passed 3 -1 with Councilmember Mumett dissenting.
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Part H — Ouasi iudicial
Vice Mayor Lew announced the procedures for tonight's proceedings.
Those preparing to give testimony were sworn in.
The City Clerk read Ordinance 25, 2009 by title.
a. Ordinance 25, 2009 — Ust reading) Hilltop Gardens Rezoning. An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida rezoning one (1) parcel of real
property comprising approximately twenty -three and 16/100 (23.16±) acres, more or less, in
size; such parcel being located North of Northlake Boulevard, East of the C -17 Canal, South
of the Seacoast Utility Richard Road Plant, and West of the Hilltop Park Mobile Home Park,
informally known as "Hilltop Gardens"; from Residential Medium (RM) to Commercial
General (CG1) zoning district; providing that the City zoning district map be revised
accordingly; providing a conflicts clause and a severability clause; providing authority to
codify; providing an effective date; and for other purposes.
Vice Mayor Lew opened the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Lew. Councilmember Jablin_ Councilmember Barnett and Councilmember
Premuroso declared ex pane communication.
Vice Mayor Lew closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of Ordinance 25, 2009 on first reading.
Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
Motion passed 3 -1 with Councilmember Barnett dissenting.
The City Clerk read Resolution 72, 2009 by title.
b. Resolution 72, 2009 — Northcorp Corporate Park PCD — TNS Landis Building. A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the
signage of the TNS Landis Building to construct a parapet wall and raise the height of two (2)
tenant signs on the West elevation of said building, generally located at the Northwest corner
of the intersection of Burns Road and Riverside Drive, as described more particularly herein;
providing an effective date; and for other purposes.
Councilmember Jablin declared ex parte communication.
Presented Item: Brian Cheguis. Cotleur & Hearing.
Vice Mayor Leer opened the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Lew closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of Resolution 72, 2009.
Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
Motion passed 4-0.
The City Clerk read Resolution 74, 2009 by title.
c. Resolution 74, 2009 — Doubletree North PUD miscellaneous petition. A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the sign program of
the Doubletree Hotel Planned Unit Development (PUD) to increase the size of the signage for
the pharmacy building, generally located at the Northeast Comer of PGA Boulevard and
Military Trail, as described more particularly herein: providing an effective date; and for other
purposes.
Councilmember Jablin declared ex parte communication.
Vice Mayor Levy opened the public hearing.
Presented Item: Craig McDonald. Corporate Property Services, Inc.; Planning Manager
Natalie Wong.
Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of Resolution 74, 2009.
Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
Motion passed 4 -0.
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I X. RESOLUTIONS
2 The City Clerk read Resolution 69, 2009 by title.
3 a. Resolution 69, 2009 — Updating the Schedule of Fees and Charges for Various
4 Services. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
5 updating the schedule of fees and charges for various services rendered by the City of Palm
6 Beach Gardens for its citizens and other members of the public for Fiscal Year 200912010;
7 providing an effective date; and for other purposes.
8 Councilmember Jabtin made a motion for approval of Resolution 69, 2009.
9 Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
10 Motion passed 4 -0.
11 XL ORDINANCES
12 a. Ordinance 27, 2009 — False alarms for notice and fire response. An Ordinance of the
13 City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending Chapter 30 Emergency
14 Services of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palm Beach Gardens repealing Article II,
15 Alarm Systems in its entirety and re- adopting same, as revised; providing regulations
16 regarding excessive false alarms, fines, and appellate review; further amending Chapter 30 by
17 adopting an entirely new Article III, Misuse of 911 or Emergency Call System; providing
18 regulations, fines, and appellate review; providing that each and every other section and
19 subsection of Chapter 30 shall remain in full force and effect as previously enacted; providing
20 a conflicts clause, a severability louse, and authority to codify; providing an effective date; and
21 for other purposes.
22 Councilmember Jablin made a motion for approval of Ordinance 27, 2009.
23 Councilmember Premuroso seconded.
24 Motion passed 4 -0.
25 XIL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
26 a. Council Communication. Postponed to September 24, 2009.
27 b. Office Space. Postponed to September 24, 2009.
28 c. Owner Authorization for PUD and PCD Amendments.
29 Presented Item: Growth Management Administrator Kara Irwin.
30 Council consensus was reached to prepare an Ordinance.
31 X1K CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Conag member Jabhn mace a motion to adjourn.
Vice Mayor Lew seconded.
Motion passed 5 -0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held
APPROVED:
Russo, Mayor
24, 2009.
Robert G. Premuroso, Councilmember
ATTEST:
Patricia Snider, CMC
City Clerk
Note: These minutes arc prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of
the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Cleric.
All referenced attachments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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