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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 3, 2003
The July 3, 2003 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order at 7:06 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.
ROLL CALL: The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found
to be in attendance: Mayor Jablin, Vice Mayor Sabatello, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember Russo, and Councilmember Delgado.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Update regarding City Entryway Signa e� /City Logo -Assistant to the City Manager Sheryl
Stewart provided a presentation on the status of the City's entryway signage project. Staff's
Spirit Team was complimented for their work on this project. Graphic Designer Patty
Doherty provided a presentation on logo development inspired by the City's crest. Two final
designs were presented for consideration. Mayor Jablin requested examples of different
types of signage using the two designs. Councilmember Russo expressed concern that the
crest, which the Council had committed not to change, might get lost. Councilmember
Delgado commented her initial request to change the gateway signage had included the idea
that volunteer Arti Gras artists would be utilized. Mayor Jablin clarified that the Council had
previously agreed not to change the crest, and it would not be changed. City Manager Ron
Ferris commented that direction to staff had not been to utilize Arti Gras artists, but to utilize
the Spirit Team, which had been done, and two recommendations were now being presented,
which could be developed for use as an entryway sign, or if the Council wanted something
else used, they should let staff know. The other items were other ideas that might or might
not be used, and there were no plans to change the current crest. The City Manager stated
that staff was following Council's direction, and if they liked neither design, staff would go
back to the drawing board; if they liked one then staff would go to the next step and come
back to show how that design could be used on entry way signs. A logo could be utilized
along with the crest as a marketing and economic development tool. There could be
appropriate applications for both. Councilmember Delgado expressed concern regarding
why an outside firm was being paid when there were salaried personnel who could do that
work, and the response was there was no graphic designer on staff and she was hired for this
specific project. Vice Mayor Sabatello expressed his opinion the logo was less important and
the wording was more important to welcome people to the city and suggested a version of the
existing crest applied onto a wall, made smaller than the City name, with the City name made
larger for identity purposes. Councilmember Clark expressed his opinion that if a separate
logo was desired, he felt the banyan tree would be most appropriate for the entry way
signage, and the name of the City should be prominent. Mayor Jablin agreed there should be
an image for identification, as Jupiter used their lighthouse. Councilmember Delgado noted
the City was known as the golf capital of the world, and that should be considered.
Councilmember Russo requested information as to whether the tree would reproduce well in
a sign, indicated he did not know if the sign design would be appropriate for a logo, and
agreed the name of the City should be larger, and agreed the City was known for golf.
Mayor Jablin indicated he would like people to think of other items when they thought of the
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City, not just golf. Vice Mayor Sabatello recommended the crest be modified for the entry
sign possibly in bronze as an example, to be applied onto a wall, with the City's name much
larger. Direction to staff was discussed. Vice Mayor Sabatello made a motion to take the
existing crest and change it to make it compatible for a roadway so that it could be viewed
and read at roadway speed with the only change to be that the wording would be larger, and
that would be the welcome to the City. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion.
During discussion of the motion, one councilmember indicated he could not support
changing the crest. Vice Mayor Sabatello confirmed he was only proposing one crest to be
used, and not going to full color did not change the crest. The crest was shown in black on
literature before the Council tonight, and that did not change it, it was still the same crest.
Councilmember Russo indicated he would support this motion, but recommended contacting
a sign person to see how the crest and the tree could be used on signage, since either could
work or not. Mayor Jablin indicated he would not support the motion because he did not
want to tinker with the crest. Vice Mayor Sabatello clarified that he was not changing the
crest. Motion carried 3 -2.
Update on Grant Applications - The City Manager announced that the City had received
tentative approval for both of their grant applications for Keep Palm Beach County
Beautiful— beautification grants for Military Trail medians from Gardens Woods to Garden
Oaks.
Menin Project Gross Square Footage - Growth Management Administrator Charles Wu
provided an update on the definition of city code gross square footage as interpreted by DCI,
which was clear that certain utility areas could not be deleted from the calculation, as had
been requested by an applicant, the Menin Company. This meant the applicant would have to
amend their site plan. Mr. Wu assured the Council that proper screening would be required.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Pat Hughey, 9120 Reed Drive, indicated her personal choice for entryway signage would be a
simple sign with only the name of the City, and to keep only one crest.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The
following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
a. Resolution 116, 2003 – Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Juno Beach. A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Town of Juno Beach for building inspection services; and providing an effective date.
b. Resolution 117, 2003 – Contract Award to Dunsworth Construction. A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida awarding a piggyback
contract for the construction of the hardscape improvements associated with the
Allamanda drive traffic - calming project to Dunsworth Construction, Inc.; and
providing for an effective date.
C. Resolution 119, 2003 – Agreement with Seacoast Utility. A Resolution Of The City
Council Of The City Of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an agreement with
Seacoast Utility Authority for use of a utility easement; and providing an effective
date.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PART I – QUASI - JUDICIAL
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Resolution 71, 2003 — Site Plan Amendment for Parcels 27.05/06. A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an amendment to a previously
approved site plan for Parcel 27.05/06 within the Regional Center Development of Regional
Impact (DRI) to allow the replacement of a 24,500 square -foot two -story office building
with two single -story office buildings known as buildings 8 and 9 with a total square footage
of 19,978; providing for conditions of approval; providing for waivers; and providing an
effective date. The City Clerk swore in all those wishing to speak to Resolution 71, 2003.
The City Clerk read Resolution 71, 2003 by title only. Principal Planner Talal Benothman
presented the proposal. Councilmember Russo disclosed ex -parte communication with Joey
from Catalfumo and Mr. Catalfumo, consisting of a telephone conversation and they had
brought him up to date on the existing approval and the current application; and Mr. Russo
had told them he thought there should be more landscaping along PGA Boulevard.
Councilmember Russo announced he was voting for this because he felt these two buildings
were far better than the one large building that had been approved. Councilmember
Delgado disclosed she spoke to Joey and saw the presentation with the petitioner and Mr.
Catalfumo; they brought to her attention this was approved previously, and she went next
door and met with residents of The Meadows who had strongly voiced their opinion they
would like two one -story buildings. The City Attorney clarified that ex -parte disclosure
meant one must just identify who they spoke to and in very general terms describe the subject
matter. Vice Mayor Sabatello disclosed he had met some time ago with the petitioner when
the City directed him to do so and he believed he spoke to Joey. Councilmember Clark
stated he had had no ex -parte communication on this application. Mayor Jablin disclosed he
had had a conversation with Joey in the lobby when they met a couple of days ago, but did
not discuss details, only that it was coming up for a vote this week. Mayor Jablin
commented he felt one building was the way to go; that originally there was one building,
then they changed it to two buildings, then they tried to make the two buildings look better
rather than making the one building look better, and he would vote against it. Mayor Jablin
declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Resolution 71, 2003. Senior Planner
Talal Benothman announced that the petitioner had agreed to reconfigure the parking but he
would like to discuss it tonight. Councilmember Russo noted he did not like the parking in
the original design. Representatives of Catalfumo Construction spoke on behalf of the
petitioner, and agreed to a condition of approval regarding removing a parking space and
adding more landscaping. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the
public hearing closed. Vice Mayor Sabatello commented he felt the building was not up to
city standards although he would vote for it rather than see the originally approved building
constructed. Mayor Jablin agreed, stating that was why he would not vote for it.
Councilmember Clark indicated he would not vote for this since it was not a two -story
building. Councilmember Russo moved approval of Resolution 71, 2003 with the
amendment that within 14 days petitioner shall submit revised plans reflecting elimination of
one parking space, and to include additional landscaping upon City Forester approval,
according to the plans submitted. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which
carried by 3 -2 vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 100, 2003 - Architectural Design Guidelines Adoption. A Resolution of the City
Council of the City Of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida adopting Architectural Design
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Guidelines for non - residential development within the City; and providing an effective date.
Growth Management Administrator stated he would present Resolution 100, 2003 and
Ordinance 20, 2003 at the same time since they related to the same subject. Councilmember
Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 100, 2003. Councilmember Delgado seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote, Mayor Jablin having left the room.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance 20, 2003 - Architectural Design Guidelines LDR Change. An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City Of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida relating to Architectural Design
Guidelines for non - residential development; creating a new section 78 -192, Code Of
Ordinances to be entitled "Architectural Design Guidelines for Non - Residential
Development "; providing for codification; and providing an effective date — for consideration
of first reading. Councilmember Clark moved to place Ordinance 20, 2003 on first reading
by title only. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-
0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 20, 2003 on first reading by title only. Vice Mayor
Sabatello apologized that he should have asked earlier if he should have voted on the design
guidelines if that could be construed as conflict of interest since he was a homebuilder in the
City. City Attorney Tatum advised these guidelines were for general application for all
property in the city and therefore would not be conflict of interest.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTIONIDISCUSSION:
Vice Mayor Sabatello requested the city send a welcome to the new bishop, which received
consensus of the City Council.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
The City Attorney reported a hearing was set in the Florida East Coast Railroad challenge to
the Kyoto Drive crossing. During negotiations, FEC had agreed, subject to limitations of
Florida statutes, to indemnification of negligence of City employees and to a perpetual
license, and the only outstanding issue was the one -time payment. Their offer was $160,000.
There would still be an annual maintenance fee, but this would resolve the issue. Discussion
ensued regarding paying the one -time fee, and a build -out agreement for property on PGA
Boulevard. Councilmember Clark moved to authorize the City Attorney to provide a
settlement agreement and to authorize staff to use impact fees to pay the one -time payment of
$160.000. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0
vote. Attorney John Gary complimented the City Attorney on accomplishing the settlement.
Vice Mayor Sabatello reported he was working only with Attorney Gary, who represented a
majority of developers, and with staff on the build -out agreement, and he was not having any
meetings with developers. The Vice Mayor expressed hope that the agreement would be in
final draft form in time for the next Council meeting.
ADDITONAL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Sabatello apologized for losing his cool earlier in the meeting. Mayor Jablin
reported Sgt. Chuck Sharon had been involved in a severe motorcycle accident, but was
doing better, and wished him a speedy recovery. The Mayor reported there had been a
wonderful reception for the art placed on the City property, and expressed appreciation to
staff and especially to Angela Wong, who had spent a tremendous amount of time and effort
on that project. Councilmember Clark on behalf of the Council asked the City Manager to
express thanks to the Spirit Team for their work on the sign design.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discu
APPROVAL:
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ATTEST:
PATRICIA SNIDER
CITY CLERK
was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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