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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 070303CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 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 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/3/03 2 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 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/3/03 3 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 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/3/03 4 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. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/3/03 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discu APPROVAL: MAY A' ATTEST: PATRICIA SNIDER CITY CLERK was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. �,n VICE MA OR SABATELLO COUNCILMEMBER CLARK COUN /!��/ .:A 5