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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 071703CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 17, 2003 The July 17, 2003 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. 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. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS: Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve adding Resolution 120, 2003 — Class A Reclaimed Water Agreement with SUA in PGA Boulevard Medians, to the Consent Agenda as Item G and to accept the modification of sections 3 and 6 in Ordinance 17, 2003, a copy of which had been provided to each Council member for review. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 Vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS: Union Square presentation of $2,000.00 check for 9 -11 art show - Mayor Jablin acknowledged receipt of a $2,000.00 contribution toward expenses for this year's 9 -11 remembrance and art show from Union Square. ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST: Councilmember Delgado reported that a ceremony had been held honoring the employees and engineers involved in the Burns Road project, and expressed her appreciation for their outstanding work. Councilmember Delgado reported the beautification grant for Military Trail had worked out well and would continue this year in the Garden Woods area. Councilmember Delgado requested that the Council support the request from residents from Garden Woods for assistance with a neighborhood sign. Discussion ensued. The City Manager was requested to look into how this type of assistance could be done fairly for neighborhoods throughout the City. Councilmember Russo commented on the credibility of this City Council, reporting he and the Vice Mayor had endured a barrage of attacks from the local newspaper, and with each article the facts became farther and farther from the truth. Councilmember Russo expressed his opinion that the moratorium and forbearance agreement had been a great tool and not intended to benefit Mirasol, as the newspaper had reported. Councilmember Russo requested the truth be told to the residents to restore the credibility of the City and asked the City Council, four members of which had been on the Council during the time the events had happened, to go to the residents. Mayor Jablin expressed his support for the forbearance agreement and for Vice Mayor and Councilmember Russo, and indicated he was proud of the way the City had developed and that it was a shame the way the Palm Beach Post had chosen to characterize them, and commented that newspaper had formerly supported the moratorium. Councilmember Russo requested staff contact former City Attorney Rubin and his firm to confirm his advice to the Council regarding the situation, and also that it be explained to the residents what the moratorium was, the legal opinions, and the law, and report back to City Council. Councilmember Clark expressed his opinion people were being tried and convicted unfairly in the media but did not believe taxpayer dollars should be spent on action against individuals, although he sympathized with both of them. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/17/03 2 Councilmember Russo indicated his issue was supporting the City government, not the two individuals. Councilmember Delgado did not;agree with Councilmember Clark that the City was not being attacked and felt the legal advice given should be looked into. Vice Mayor Sabatello expressed his opinion that the City Council was one unit and when one member was attacked, all members and the City were being attacked. The Vice Mayor commented the forbearance agreement had come under attack, and everyone had been involved, and commented he believed the City Council should stand up for what had been done. The Vice Mayor commented the City Council had always followed the City Attorney's advice, and reported that all the members had always disclosed what they did. Vice Mayor Sabatello indicated he believed the City Council should stand as one and not be divided on resolutions, ordinances, rules, and laws they had passed by majority vote and should never allow someone to come, without facts, to destroy the City. The Vice Mayor stated he was under attack but had done no wrong. Mayor Jablin commented the forbearance agreement was not made with one developer but with all developers who bought land from WCI after the sale of the MacArthur land, and they were happy to sign the agreement, which was good for both the City and the developers. Attorney John Gary commented the forbearance agreement had been his idea and he wanted to set the record straight as to how it came about, and related the events that had occurred with all the developers present or represented for the meetings, and it had been a good thing for the City. Former Councilmember Lauren Furtado read aloud a letter she had submitted to the Palm Beach Post which she explained they had wanted it edited but that would take away from its meaning, so she had decided to read it into the public record since the tapes of the meeting would be saved in perpetuity, and if need be she would place it in the newspaper as a paid advertisement. Ms. Furtado's letter provided facts which she indicated the newspaper had omitted. A copy of the letter was provided to the City Manager. City Manager Ferris commented the history and benefits of the forbearance agreement could be investigated to identify facts and their chronological order and he believed it was an education and information process he believed staff could provide in the normal process of perhaps newsletter articles. Mr. Ferris also indicated staff could attempt to contact the former City Attorney for information. Councilmember Clark indicated he had no problem with this type of work in the normal course of staff work. The Vice Mayor indicated he was only concerned that all the Council agreed with what they had done. Consensus was for the City Manager to move forward with his suggestion. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Entryway Sign Update — City Manager Ferris reported the staff recommendation for entryway signage, based on the monument sign at the City Hall complex. Mayor Jablin presented images depicting how a City logo would look in various applications. Direction was to use the sign format as proposed, with sign proportions to be appropriate to each site. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Alex Perez, Garden Woods, expressed his respect and support for the City Council. Mr. Perez commented their community did not have an association and presented reasons why he believed using grant money for a sign there would be appropriate. Mr. Perez explained that the entrance was City owned. Mayor Jablin clarified the grant money was for medians. Joan Elias, Diamond Head Way, commented on the Palm Beach Post articles and recalled that on any vote taken on property Mr. Sabatello had disclosed that he was a builder and had been told he could vote if he was not building on that property. Ms. Elias expressed her support for the City Council. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/17/03 CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 Vote. a. Consideration of approving Minutes from the June 19, 2003 regular City Council Meeting. b. Resolution 120, 2003 — Approving a Class A Reclaimed Water Agreement with Seacoast Utility Authority. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving a Class A Reclaimed Water Agreement with Seacoast Utility Authority for the PGA Streetscape median irrigation system; and providing an effective date. C. Resolution 125, 2003 — Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Traffic - Calming Improvements between PBG and Sienna Oaks. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an Agreement for the Installation and Maintenance of Traffic- Calming Improvements between the City Of Palm Beach Gardens and Siena Oaks Homeowner's Association, Inc.; and providing an effective date. d Resolution 126, 2003 — Magnolia Bay Subdivision Plat. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving The Magnolia Bay Subdivision Plat; and providing an effective date. e. Resolution 127, 2003 — Frenchman's Reserve PCD Plat "H" Subdivision Plat. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the Frenchman's Reserve PCD -Plat "H" Subdivision Plat; and providing an effective date. f. Consideration of approving an award to Pole Cat Industries, Inc. for the purchase of an Aerial lift. g. Resolution 120, 2003 —Class A Reclaimed Water Agreement with SUA in PGA Boulevard Medians h. Proclamation — National Night Out. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PART I — QUASI - JUDICIAL Mayor Jablin announced the cases to be heard as quasi-judicial hearings and the procedure. The City Clerk swore in all those intending to testify for these cases. Resolution 106, 2003 — Parcel 5B Waiver Request for site to be developed as a PCD instead of a PUD. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida providing for approval of a waiver from the Planned Community Development (PCD) minimum acreage requirement to allow the mixed use project known as Parcel 5B located at the Southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and RCA Boulevard to be developed as a PCD; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 106, 2003 by title only. Planner Jackie Holloman presented the staff report. Principal Planner Talal Benothman explained why the applicant was requesting this change and how this would benefit the City. Ryan Johnston, Catalfumo Development, spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Resolution 106, 2003. Richard Orman, 4203 Oak Street, asked why make concessions to a developer and what the rush was, and asked if the zoning code could be changed by waiver. The City Attorney advised this request was not to change the zoning but to change the process of review. The fact that the applicant had not CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/17/03 4 complied with a previous request by the City was noted. The applicant requested this petition be delayed due to the unfavorable comments by councilmembers. Request was made for additional information when re- presented to the Council. Each Councilmember disclosed that they had had no exparte communications regarding this application except Councilmember Delgado, who disclosed that she had received review from staff. Councilmember Clark made a motion to continue the public hearing for Resolution 106, 2003 to the second meeting in August. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 Vote. Resolution 107, 2003 and Resolution 114, 2003 - The City Attorney announced that the next two resolutions were in regard to Parcel 14 and Parcel 23 in Mirasol and requested that the record reflect the following facts: Neither Mr. Sabatello or Mr. Russo have any financial interest in these parcels now nor have they had any financial interest in the past in either Parcel 14 or Parcel 23 of Mirasol. Section 112.3143 of the Florida Statutes requires that a local public officer abstain from voting in certain situations including when the matter he is voting on inures to his special private gain or loss. Because the councilmembers have no financial interest in either of these parcels, the vote concerning the approvals of site plans for two unrelated parcels would not inure to their special private gain. Therefore, no voting conflict of interest exists under Florida Statutes and the law does not require them to abstain from this vote. The law, however, does allow them discretion to abstain in circumstances even when there is no legal voting conflict. This type of abstention is a personal decision for the Councilmembers to make, it is not required by law that they abstain in these circumstances. Based on the provisions of Florida Statutes Section 286.012, in light of the current investigation that is occurring with regard to the Mirasol project, Mr. Sabatello and Mr. Russo have determined that they will exercise their discretion and would not vote on Resolution 107, 2003 and Resolution 114, 2003. The City Attorney reiterated one more time this is not because they have a voting conflict but they are exercising their discretion not to vote because of current circumstances and not because they have a voting conflict. Councilmember Russo disclosed exparte communications with the City Attorney on this issue and noted no one had ever told him that he had discretion to abstain if he felt he had a perceived conflict. Mr. Russo stated he had no possible conflict with this since he had no ownership interest in Mirasol, in these two pods, or in Mr. Sabatello's interests. Vice Mayor Sabatello commented he had always followed the City Attorney's direction and this was something new, and he would continue to follow it if the City Attorney was advising not to vote if there was even a possible appearance of conflict of interest. Councilmember Delgado requested clarification on whether to vote, since Mirasol itself was under investigation. The City Attorney advised a Councilmember must vote, with two exceptions: (1) a Councilmember was prohibited from voting if they had a financial conflict of interest as defined by the statute; and (2) there was a separate provision of law that allowed them to abstain if there was appearance of a conflict, and there were gray areas in the law. Councilmember Clark commented it would have been useful to know this earlier. The City Attorney cautioned not to use this except in extreme situations; but noted this was an extreme situation. Resolution 107, 2003 — Mirasol Parcel 14 Site Plan. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving a site plan for Parcel 14 of the Mirasol PCD to allow the construction of 95 single- family homes on an approximately 22 -acre parcel; providing for conditions of approval; providing for waivers; and providing an effective date. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/17/03 5 The City Clerk read Resolution 107, 2003 by title only. Planner Brad Wiseman presented the staff report. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open. Alan Dougherty, 820 81' Terrace, was sworn in, and commented regarding the Florida Statutes referred to by the City Attorney concerning potential conflict of interest, that it said to him that any public official shall not enter into a contractural relationship with any business entity that that public official regulates through their position. Mr. Dougherty expressed his opinion that Mr. Sabatello did indeed have a conflict of interest because of his decision to buy into Mirasol and that he could not vote on Mirasol. Mr. Dougherty quoted the Florida Statutes but stated he did not have the statutes before him. The City Attorney advised that comments at the public hearing were to address the issue before the Council tonight, which was whether or not to approve the site plan for this parcel. Mayor Jablin advised Mr. Dougherty that his comments were going beyond the issue before the Council. Mr. Dougherty indicated he had no further comments. Anne Booth, Urban Design Studio, made comments on behalf of the petitioner. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Delgado disclosed exparte communication of having staff give her a full briefing on this petition. Councilmember Clark and Mayor Jablin stated they had had no exparte communications. Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 107, 2003. Mayor Jablin passed the gavel and seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Councilmember Delgado requested advice from the City Attorney regarding whether she should vote or if voting would give the appearance of a conflict. The City Attorney advised that she did not think any of the three members present would be affected by the appearance and therefore were not allowed to abstain. Motion carried by unanimous 3 -0 Vote. Resolution 114, 2003 — Mirasol Parcel 23 Site Plan. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving a site plan for Parcel 23 of the Mirasol PCD to allow the construction of 40 single- family homes on an approximately 10 -acre parcel; providing for conditions of approval; providing for waivers; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 114, 2003 by title only. Planner Brad Wiseman presented the project. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Resolution 114, 2003. Anna Booth, Urban Design Studio, spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Delgado reported as exparte communication that she had been briefed by staff. Mayor Jablin and Councilmember Clark reported they had had no exparte communications. Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 114, 2003. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 Vote. Resolution 122, 2003 — Frenchmans Creek add Condition #1 to Resolution 177, 1994. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending condition number one of Resolution 177, 1994 which approved a 1,876 square -foot residential resale facility within Frenchman's Creek Planned Community District (PCD) to allow for the operation of a bank within a portion of the existing residential resale facility; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 122, 2003 by title only. Senior Planner Natalie Wong presented the application. Discussion ensued regarding setting a precedent. Art Wild, Senior Vice President, Bank Atlantic, described the proposed limited banking operation. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Resolution 122, 2003. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/17/03 6 public hearing closed. During disclosure of exparte communications, Councilmember Delgado disclosed she had gone over this application with staff. Mayor Jablin, Vice Mayor Sabatello, and Councilmember Russo reported they had had no exparte communications. Councilmember Clark reported he had given directions to the council chambers tonight to a representative for the petitioner but had not discussed the petition. Councilmember Clark moved approval of Resolution 122, 2003. Councilmember Russo seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Ordinance 18, 2003 — PGA National DRI/PCD Time Extension. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an Amendment to Ordinance 22, 1998, the consolidated and amended development order for PGA National Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and Planned Community District (PCD) by extending the build -out date by two years from August 29, 2003 to August 29, 2005; authorizing the City Clerk to transmit copies of this Ordinance to the Florida Department of Community Affairs, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, Palm Beach County, and National Investment Company, Inc.; and providing an effective date — for consideration of second reading. The City Clerk read Ordinance 18, 2003 by title only. Senior Planner Natalie Wong presented the project. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 18, 2003. Mayor Jablin reported he had had many phone calls regarding the cost of notices sent certified mail and explained the City did not spend taxpayer money on this and the developer had paid for the notices, as he was required to do. Joan Elias, 1009 Diamond Head Way, President of CAN in PGA National, reported CAN supported this time extension. Hearing no further comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. During disclosure of exparte communications, Councilmember Delgado reported she went over this petition with staff. Councilmember Russo and Vice Mayor Sabatello reported they had had no exparte communications. Councilmember Clark reported he had had no exparte communications but questioned whether he was recused from voting since he lived in PGA National and owned land there. The City Attorney advised he could vote. Mayor Jablin indicated he was also going to ask that same question and reported he had had exparte communications regarding the notices. Councilmember Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 18, 2003 on second reading and to approve Ordinance 18, 2003. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 Vote. Ordinance 19, 2003 — Gardens Medical Park PUD Amendment. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an Amendment to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the construction of one three -story office building totaling 11,600 square feet on a 1.33 — acre parcel of land within Gardens Medical Park PUD located on the North side of Burns Road, approximately one mile East of Alternative A 1 A, as more particularly described herein; providing for conditions of approval; providing for waivers; and providing an effective date — for consideration of second reading. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19, 2003 by title only. Senior Planner Natalie Wong was present to answer any questions. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 19, 2003. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. During disclosure of exparte communications, Councilmember Delgado reported she had gone over this matter with staff. Mayor Jablin, Vice Mayor Sabatello, Councilmember Russo and Councilmember Jablin all reported they had had no exparte communications. Councilmember Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 19, 2003 on second reading and to approve Ordinance 19, 2003. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/17/03 7 by unanimous 5 -0 Vote. PART II — NON QUASI - JUDICIAL Ordinance 6, 2002 — Newsrack Ordinance. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida relating to the regulation of newsracks in public rights -of -way; repealing Section 78 -701, Code of Ordinance entitled " Newsracks" in its entirety; creating a new Division 14 of Chapter 78, Code of Ordinance to be entitled "Newsrack Regulations "; providing for codification; and providing an effective date — for consideration of second reading. Code Enforcement Supervisor Kelvin Wise reported there were very little add -ons available for modular newsracks and they would remain box - shaped, but decorative borders could be added. The City Manager commented staff could come up with ideas to spruce up the boxes and would do that outside the ordinance and bring back ideas to the City Council. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 6, 2002. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open. Councilmember Clark moved that Ordinance 6, 2002 be placed on second reading by title only and approved. The City Clerk read Ordinance 6, 2002 on second reading by title only. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 123, 2003 — Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for funding 2 transit bus shelters. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for funding of transit bus shelters; and providing an effective date. Senior Planner Natalie Wong provided a presentation on behalf of the committee that worked on this project. Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 123, 2003. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 Vote. Resolution 124, 2003 — Collective BargainingAApyeement between the City of Palm Beach Gardens and Fire Rescue. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving and ratifying a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, IAFF, Inc. employed by the City's Fire Rescue Department for fiscal years 2002 -2003, 2003 -2004, and 2004 -2005; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement; and providing an effective date. Fire Chief Bergel provided a presentation. Councilmember Clark moved approval of Resolution 124, 2003. Councilmember Russo seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 Vote. The City Manager recognized Chief Bergel and his staff and the negotiating team for the rank and file for their work on working out the salaries. ORDINANCES: Ordinance 17, 2003 — Amendment to Banyan Tree Planned Unit Development (PUD) — Phase I and II. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an amendment to the Banyan Tree Planned Unit Development (PUD) in order to allow modifications to the previously approved master plan for the PUD and to allow an extension to the build -out date for the PUD, generally located on both the Northeast and Northwest corners of Northlake and MacArthur Boulevards (Parcels 12.04 and 12.05), as more particularly described herein; amending condition no. 21 of Ordinance 41, 2001 and Condition No. 4 of Ordinance 11, 2003; providing for waivers; providing for conditions of approval; and providing an effective date — for consideration of first reading. The City Clerk read Ordinance 17, 2003 by title only. Senior Planner Mike Sanchez provided the presentation. Steve Mathison, Attorney for the Blood Bank, explained the Sun Terrace CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/17/03 8 property owners had requested extra height on the wall and requested $1,750 offset to the well over $30,000 they would be expending for the wall, and it was pointed out that the Blood Bank was a non -profit organization. Councilmember Russo disclosed he had met with Mr. Mathison and the residents; Mayor Jablin had also met with them. Linda Hughey, Reed Drive, asked how the size of the Banyan Tree historic site was determined, and was told it was 200' from the center of the tree, and the inside curbing for the round about would be outside the drip line of the tree. Ms. Hughey expressed concern there might not be sufficient clearance for trucks and requested a condition that trucks not enter from MacArthur Boulevard. The City Forester indicated trucks now went under the tree. Councilmember Clark moved Ordinance 17, 2003 be placed on first reading by title only. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 Vote. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION: Budget Presentation and Resolution 121, 2003 - Alan Owens, Finance Administrator presented the proposed 2003/2004 budget and discussed the proposed tentative millage rate. The millage rate was proposed to be reduced from 6.25 to 6.04. Councilmember Russo disclosed meeting with the budget committee, and commented the budget committee had been very happy with the proposed budget. Resolution 121, 2003 -- Adoption of the Tentative Milla eg Rate. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida adopting a proposed maximum Millage Rate for the City of Palm Beach Gardens for fiscal year 2003/2004; setting the date, time, and place of the first budget hearing; and providing an effective date. Councilmember Clark moved approval of Resolution 121, 2003. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 Vote. Councilmember Delgado brought up that Mr. Owens' evaluation was due. Consensus was to do it next meeting. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Discussion on DRAFT version of Ordinance 10, 2003. — City Attorney Christine Tatum responded to Councilmember Russo that since this buildout date ordinance would be City- wide, her initial reaction was everyone would be able to vote but she would carefully evaluate that before the time came to vote, which would not be tonight. Councilmember Russo indicated he would not take part in the discussion since he did not know if he would be voting or not. The City Attorney advised that this item was just on this agenda for an update and next would be placed on the Planning and Zoning agenda, then come to City Council for first and second reading. City Engineer Dan Clark provided a presentation on items that would be covered by this ordinance. Vice Mayor Sabatello indicated he had been asked by Council to serve as liaison in negotiations for this agreement but the City Attorney had recently asked him not to serve in that capacity any longer, so the City should appoint another liaison. Vice Mayor Sabatello indicated this request was due to situations and people making claims he was doing things for his own benefit, and he would limit his participation in the discussion. Mr. Clarke reported that it was his opinion that benefit to the city would be that the city's infrastructure would be secured, and if this ordinance was not adopted traffic would not allow projects to be developed. Discussion ensued. Consensus was that the City Manager be the liaison for the agreement. Attorney John Gary was present and spoke on behalf of developers, in favor of this agreement. Attorney Raymond Royce, representing the Borland Center, recommended extending buildout to December 31, 2004. Councilmember Delgado requested developers be included that did not have a developers agreement. Mr. Gary requested the City Council have the final decision. Direction was that CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 7/17/03 meetings would continue with the City Manager as liaison and this item would be brought back to City Council on August 7, 2003. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discs, ie meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. APPROVAL: ATTEST: PATRICIA SNIDER CITY CLERK MA VICE MAYOR SABATELLO zAa 0 COUNCILMEMBER CLARK