HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 010401CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 4, 2001
The January 4, 2001 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located
at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were in attendance:
Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice Mayor Eric Jablin, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember
Lauren Furtado, and Councilmember Carl Sabatello.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Russo wished everyone the best in the new year, and announced that
at the request of the petitioners, the public hearing for Ordinance 35, 2000 would be continued to
February 1 and Resolutionl05 would be continued to the next meeting. Mayor Russo explained that
the public hearings would be opened and if anyone wished to speak they could do so, then the public
hearings would be continued. Mayor Russo announced that the City Manager was absent due to
illness and that City Attorney Len Rubin was acting as City Manager.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Public Information Report — Assistant to the City Manager Dr. Beth Ingold -Love reported the
resident telephone survey had been completed and the findings would be presented at the February
meeting. Dr. Ingold -Love reported she was working with Vice Mayor Jablin regarding those who
indicated interest in serving on the Quiet Zone Committee and GIS maps were being developed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Jablin seconded the motion.
Councilman Sabatello requested item (k) be pulled for discussion. Acting City Manager Rubin drew
attention to the Art Consultant Contract that was on the Consent Agenda. Councilman Clark
withdrew his motion; Vice Mayor Jablin withdrew his second. Councilman Clark moved approval
of the Consent Agenda with item (k) pulled. Vice Mayor Jablin seconded the motion. Motion
carved by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Consideration of approving Minutes from the December 7, 2000 Regular City Council
Meeting.
2. Resolution 2, 2000 - Art Consultant Contract. Consideration of authorizing execution of a
contract for Art Consultant Services.
3. Resolution 3, 2001 - Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT for the PGA Flyover -
Consideration of authorizing execution of a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation for amenities to the PGA Flyover.
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4. Resolution 4, 2001 - Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund.
Consideration of supporting Municipal Competitive Grant Program Funds for expansion of
the Community Emergency Response Team and the Brush Fire Strike Force, and authorizing
the City Manager to enter into an agreement for Emergency Management Preparedness and
Assistance Trust Fund Monies.
5. Resolution 5, 2001 - Reimbursement of Costs associated with the Burns Road Construction
Project. Consideration of expressing the Council's Declaration of Intent to reimburse certain
original expenditures with proceeds of certain tax - exempt obligations.
6. Resolution 6, 2001 - Acceptance of Deed. Consideration of accepting a deed from Palm
Beach County.
7. Resolution 7, 2001 - Declaring Surplus and Exchange of Surplus Property. Consideration
of declaring mowing units surplus property and authorizing the exchange of such.
8. Purchase of Mowers. Consideration of authorizing the purchase of various mowers from the
John Deere Company in the amount of $41,971.44.
9. Acceptance of Proposal - Irrigation System. Consideration of accepting the proposal of
Absolute Irrigation in the amount of $166,800.00 for the installation of an irrigation system,
guard rails, sidewalks and Lake Fountain for the new municipal complex.
10. Police Department Harley Davidson Replacement. Consideration of awarding the purchase
of one (1) Harley Davidson to Seminole County Harley Davidson at a cost of $13,350.00.
Mayor Russo explained for the benefit of Councilmember Sabatello that item (k) had been discussed
at the workshop meeting; that the Police Department planned to purchase ten vehicles under the new
assigned vehicle program, that staff would bring a policy to the City Council for approval of this plan
as a pilot program, and that all take -home vehicles would be assigned to Police Department
employees who are Palm Beach Gardens residents. Commander Carr reviewed the proposed use to
extend the life of the cars and provide higher police visibility, and explained how this lease program
would save money. Police Chief Fitzgerald explained the cars would be needed whether a take home
policy was used or not, indicated there was already a policy which would be adjusted and submitted
for approval, and further discussed the program. Councilman Sabatello indicated he wished to fully
understand the policy in order to answer questions from residents. Councilman Clark moved
approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance 34, 2000 - Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance
34, 2000. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 34, 2000 on Second Reading by title only.
Vice Mayor Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read
Ordinance 34, 2000 on Second Reading by title only: An Ordinance of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Amending Chapter 38, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article II, Fire Department,
Division 2, Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens; Amending Section 38 -51, Definitions; Amending Section 38 -78, Supplemental Benefit;
Chapter 175 Share Accounts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing an
Effective Date.
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Ordinance 35, 2000 - Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance
35, 2000 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Providing
for the Approval of an Application from Tenet of South Florida Health Systems for an Amendment
to the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Planned Unit Development which was Originally
Approved by Ordinance 28, 1991 and was Subsequently Amended by Resolution 92, 1992,
Resolution 3, 1995 and Ordinance 26, 1995; Approving a Change in Uses of 81,600 Square -Feet of
Previously Approved Unbuilt Medical Center Uses Located at the Southeast Corner of Burns Road
and Gardens East Drive, as More Particularly Described Herein; Providing for Conditions of
Approval; Providing for Waivers; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing
for an Effective Date. There were no comments from the public. Councilman Clark made a motion
to continue Ordinance 35, 2000 to the February 1, 2001 City Council Meeting. Vice Mayor Jablin
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 105, 2000 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
Providing for the Approval of a Site Plan for a Senior Assisted Living Facility (La Posada) located
within the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Consisting of 301 Units, as more
particularly Described herein; Providing for Six Waivers to Allow the Addition of 209 Covered
Parking Spaces, the Location of Covered Parking Spaces within the Required 100 -Foot Setback, the
Elimination of Two Sidewalks, a Reduction in the 15 -foot Landscape Buffer, the Reduction in the
Street Side Setback along the Eastern Perimeter, and the Encroachment of Structures within the Lake
Maintenance Easement Tract; Providing for an Amendment to the Master Signage Program for the
DRI as Adopted in Resolution 64, 1998 to Modify the Design and Location of the Permitted Signs
and Add Two Directional and Two Directory Signs to the Master Signage Program; Providing for
Conditions of Approval; and Providing for an Effective Date. Mayor Russo announced that
Resolution 105, 2000 would be continued to the next meeting at the request of the petitioner.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION AND ITEMS & REPORTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Councilwoman Furtado reported she had been unable to find insurance for emergency and non -
emergency vehicles in the budget book and had sent a memo requesting information. Finance
Director Olson responded that insurance was part of the liability and property damage insurance
currently provided through Florida League of Cities, which was awarded at each renewal through
a bid process. Councilwoman Furtado commented Lake Park had provided a booklet of Code
Enforcement Guidelines to each of their residents and suggested the City consider doing this also.
Councilman Sabatello wished everyone happy new year and requested status on the Municipal
Complex landscaping, to which staff responded that when the approved irrigation system was in
place, the landscaping could proceed. Vice Mayor Jablin reported there was a lot of interest in the
Quiet Zone Task Force and he had formulated guidelines for their work, and stated he would be
happy to serve as liaison to that group. Discussion ensued regarding the procedure to determine if
there was sufficient room for special medians to provide four quadrant gates, as well as obtaining
further information and making contacts. Mayor Russo reported the Economic Advisory Committee
had met that morning. The Economic Advisory Committee would soon be merged into the new
North County group to be formed in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Russo
reported a new business locating to Palm Beach Gardens was a Brazilian company in the business
of building small planes.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Potential Land for Environmental Land Bank - City Forester Mark Hendrickson provided a map
presentation showing that preserved uplands and wetlands within the City were 35% of the City's
land. Areas anticipated to become upland preserves were indicated. Mr. Hendrickson explained that
property owners would designate land for a land bank to allow sale of the land to different parties
for preserve purposes. One property owner had indicated willingness to offer property, located west
of Golf Digest, which was approximately a 70 -acre site. Mr. Hendrickson indicated other areas
where preserves would be desirable, and expressed his opinion the City had a good environmental
future. Councilman Sabatello recommended dealing with people who were willing, commented on
finding areas within the core of the City, property values, the difficulty of obtaining concurrency, and
achieving a balance between use of the land for environmental as well as people use. A parcel of
land located west of PGA National that was currently for sale was discussed. Mr. Hendrickson
explained that there was currently no ratio for mitigation of pine flatwood upland for a swamp
wetland. Working with other governmental agencies to allow people to enjoy the environment was
suggested by Councilman Sabatello, who stressed the beauty of the area that could be accessed from
the C -18 canal. Bud Sedenrock requested consideration of the easternmost part of the Regional
Center for environmental land bank purposes. Councilwoman Furtado suggested working with Palm
Beach County in regard to this property and the possibility of a land swap. Discussion ensued
regarding the cost of that property. The Mayor noted that the City Forester was excited about the
land bank. Councilman Sabatello questioned whether value of land within the City could be
improved by removing exotics.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Councilwoman Furtado expressed disappointment to the Vice Mayor that she had not been able to
attend the lighting of the Menorah because her son had been in an automobile accident. Mayor
Russo announced the City had received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting which would be presented to Finance Director Kent Olson at some point in the future.
Joan Elias thanked the City for the Hanukkah party.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discuss,
Mayor Jablin, carried 5 -0, the meeting was
APPROVAL:
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