HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 021904CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 19, 2004
The February 19, 2004 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:08 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 & MODIFICATIONS:
Councilmember Clark made a motion that under quasi judicial public hearings, Resolution
25, 2004 Frenchman's Reserve Pod B would have a separate presentation; Resolutions 26, 27
and 32 for pods C, E, and G would be considered under one presentation. Motion was
seconded by Councilmember Delgado and carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
TRIBUTE TO HANK SKOKOWSKI: Mayor Jablin reported that the prior week one of
the pillars of the City had been lost when Hank Skokowski, urban planner, had passed away
unexpectedly. Lisa and Brian Skokowski, his children, were present at tonight's meeting. Mr.
Skokowski was responsible for many of the beautiful communities in the City and
surrounding area. Mayor Jablin, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Russo, Vice Mayor
Sabatello, and Councilmember Delgado spoke, paying tribute to Mr. Skokowski and
commenting how much he would be missed, and expressing condolences to his family.
Several residents also spoke in remembrance of Mr. Skokowski. Following a short recess, the
meeting was reconvened.
ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST: Councilmember Delgado reported a young lady,
Kaitlyn Kazanij an, had recently been killed in a tragic accident in PGA National. A golf
tournament had been held at the City's public golf course to benefit the scholarship fund
established in her name. Councilmember Delgado presented Kaitlyn's family with a flag
which had been flown over the nation's capital at the request of Congressman Mark Foley to
honor Kaitlyn Kazanijan and expressed condolences. Vice Mayor Sabatello requested the
Council give direction to the City Manager and staff to work to remedy the situation at the
intersection which provided entry to the turnpike. Councilmember Russo indicated work
would begin this summer, but recommended staff consult DOT (Department of
Transportation) to be sure the work would go forward. Not collecting tolls during peak times
was discussed. Councilmember Clark reported the DOT (Department of Transportation)
representative at the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) meeting had indicated that
could not be done. The City Manager indicated he would contact DOT (Department of
Transportation). Vice Mayor Sabatello recommended the PGA Boulevard widening and
alignment near Mirasol be done all at once. The City Manager indicated staff would look at
that. Councilmember Clark reported MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) studies
were currently being conducted on the PGA Boulevard widening. The MPO (Metropolitan
Planning Organization) was also discussing Sunpass options and planned to double the
number of Sunpass lanes. Discussion ensued. Mayor Jablin reported attending the BDB
(Business Development Board) luncheon where the topic had been Scripps and noted that the
City was cooperating with the County on this project.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: The City Manager reported work was progressing on the Joint
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Planning Agreement for the Scripps project. Councilmember Delgado made a motion that
City Manager Ron Ferris be appointed to serve on an oversight board for the Scripps
Development. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion,
Russo asked if this was a Palm Beach Gardens appointment so that if Mr. Ferris left the City,
the City could appoint someone else. Mr. Ferris advised he could not answer that question
but it had been stated to him they wanted a Palm Beach Gardens Manager and a Palm Beach
County Administrator, so he assumed if he was no longer the Manager that the City could
approach the Board with a replacement. Mayor Jablin indicated Mr. Ferris was qualified to
sit on this board and had done a wonderful job working on this project. The vote on the
motion carried 5 -0
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Pat Hughey reported there had previously been a program where a
Sunpass could be purchased for $25, then a credit of $25 was given, making it free. Ms.
Hughey thanked those responsible for bringing Congressman Clay Shaw to the community
on February 7th.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember
Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The following items
were approved on the consent agenda:
a. Consideration of approving Minutes from the February 05, 2004 Regular City
Council Meeting.
b. Consideration of approving Minutes from the February 10, 2004 Special City Council
Meeting.
C. Resolution 28, 2004 — Expanding MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) voting
members. A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida supporting expansion of the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
to include voting representatives for the City of Greenacres, Village of Royal Palm
Beach, and the Village of Wellington; and providing an effective date.
d. Resolution 36, 2004 — Award printing bid. A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida awarding a contract for the printing and
distribution services to Countywide Printing, Inc.; and providing an effective date.
e. Resolution 39, 2004 — Old Palm PCD Plat 5. A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the Old Palm Plat Five; and
providing an effective date.
f. Resolution 40, 2004 — Evergrene PCD Plat 8. A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the Evergrene PCD Plat Eight; and
providing an effective date.
g Resolution 47, 2004 — Approve Interlocal Agreement w /Solid Waste Authority. A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving
an Interlocal Agreement with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County for
the establishment of a recycling program and promotion of recycling activities;
authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute said agreement; and
providing for an effective date.
h. Resolution 50, 2004 — Disposal of one of our 6509 Cisco switches. A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida declaring certain
personal property as surplus property and authorizing its sale; and providing an
effective date.
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i. Resolution 53, 2004 — Traffic Control Jurisdiction Agreement. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an agreement for
traffic control jurisdiction between the City of Palm Beach Gardens and the Cypress
Hollow Home Owners Association; and providing an effective date.
j. Resolution 62, 2004 — Traffic Control Jurisdiction Agreement. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an agreement for
traffic control jurisdiction between the City of Palm Beach Gardens and the Isles
Homeowner's Association; and providing an effective date.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PART I — QUASI - JUDICIAL — Mayor Jablin announced the cases to be considered, and
the quasi-judicial procedure. The City Clerk swore in all those intending to offer testimony in
any of these cases.
Ordinance 4, 2004 — Old Palm Golf Club PCD Amendment. An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending Ordinance 32, 2002 relating to
the Old Palm Golf Club Planned Community Development to transfer the Master Plan
approval and related conditions to a separate resolution; and providing an effective date — for
consideration of second reading and approval. The Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance 4,
2004. Senior Planner Michael Sanchez presented the project for Ordinance 4, 2004 and
companion Resolution 20, 2004. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open held on the
intent of Ordinance 4, 2004. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared
the public hearing closed. Exparte communication was reported. Councilmember Delgado
disclosed she had met with staff, Councilmember Clark disclosed that he had met with staff
and the petitioner. Councilmember Clark made a motion that Ordinance 4, 2004 be placed on
second reading and approved. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 20, 2004 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida approving amendments to the Master Development Plan for Old Palm Golf Club
Planned Community Development located on the Northwest corner of PGA Boulevard and
Central Avenue which lies within the municipal boundaries of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, as described more particularly herein, and to modify certain conditions of approval;
and providing an effective date. It was clarified that since this was a companion resolution, it
was included in the public hearing for Ordinance 4, 2004. Councilmember Clark made a
motion to approve Resolution 20, 2004. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
Resolution 25, 2004 Frenchman's Reserve Pod D additional Models - A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving one additional single -
family model home on Pod D of the Frenchman's Reserve Planned Community Development
(PCD); and providing an effective date; and
Resolution 26, 2004 - Frenchman's Reserve Pod B Additional Models. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving two additional single -
family model homes on Pod "B" of the Frenchman's Reserve Planned Community
Development (PCD); and providing an effective date; and
Resolution 27, 2004 - Frenchman's Reserve Pod E additional Models A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving two additional single -
family model homes on Pod "E" of the Frenchman's Reserve Planned Community
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Development (PCD); and providing an effective date.
and
Resolution 32, 2004 - Frenchman's Reserve Pod G additional Models. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving two additional single -
family model homes on Pod "G" of the Frenchman's Reserve Planned Community
Development (PCD); and providing an effective date. The Deputy City Clerk read by title
only Resolution 26, 2004, Resolution 27, 2004, Resolution 32, 2004 and Resolution 25,
2004. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open held on the intent of Resolution 25,
2004, Resolution 26, 2004, Resolution 27, 2004 and Resolution 32, 2004. Councilmember
Russo asked if it would be possible to do language for design criteria when a project was
approved so that minor changes could be made administratively. Growth Management
Administrator Charles Wu reported that was being considered for another project. Discussion
ensued. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing
closed. Mayor Jablin called for any exparte communications on Resolution 25, 2004,
Resolution 26, 2004, Resolution 27, 2004 and Resolution 32, 2004. Councilmember Delgado
reported going over all four applications with staff. Councilmember Clark moved approval of
Resolution 25, 2004. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote. Councilmember Clark moved approval of Resolution 26, 2004.
Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Councilmember Clark moved approval of Resolution 27, 2004. Councilmember Delgado
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Councilmember Clark moved
approval of Resolution 32, 2004. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 29, 2004 - Le acv Place Residential Parcel D — amending building colors. A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the site
plan approval for the residential portion (Parcel D) of the Legacy Place Planned Community
Development (PCD) to allow a modification to the approved color palette; providing for an
additional waiver; and providing an effective date. The Deputy City Clerk read Resolution
29, 2004 by title only. Senior Planner Michael Sanchez presented the project. At Vice Mayor
Sabatello's request, the color "Pumpkin Patch" was to be replaced with something softer.
Mayor Jablin asked if a guard rail would be installed along the canal. Dodi Glas indicated on
behalf of the applicant that the applicant did not have access to that property. Mark
Hendrickson, City Forester, reported a permit had been pulled to widen RCA Boulevard
which would provide a guard rail. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open held on the
intent of Resolution 29, 2004. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared
the public hearing closed. During disclosure of exparte communication, Councilmember
Clark and Mayor Jablin reported they had had conversations with staff and visited the site;
Councilmember Russo and Councilmember Delgado reported that they had spoken with
staff. Vice Mayor Sabatello expressed confidence that staff and the applicant could work
together on color changes for the unpainted buildings. Councilmember Clark moved
approval of Resolution 29, 2004. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 58, 2004 — La Posada — Color changes and roof top mounted. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending Resolution 105, 2000,
which approved the site plan for a senior assisted living facility known as La Posada within
the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI); and providing an effective date.
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The Deputy City Clerk read Resolution 58, 2004 by title only. Planner Jackie Holloman
presented the project. Dodi Glas represented the petitioner. Councilmember Russo requested
further research regarding lightening rods. Growth Management Administrator Wu asked if a
CO (Certificate of Occupancy) could be issued and the lightening rod issue decided at a later
date. A third party study was suggested and agreed to by the Council. Mayor Jablin declared
the public hearing open held on the intent of Resolution 58, 2004. Hearing no comments
from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. During disclosure of
exparte communication, Councilmember Delgado, Vice Mayor Sabatello, Councilmember
Russo, Councilmember Clark and Mayor Jablin reported they had discussed this with staff,
The City Attorney indicated that Resolution 58, 2004 did not include the lightening rods.
Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 58, 2004. Councilmember
Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance 5, 2004 Alta Pines — Minor Modifications To Entry Feature. An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the entryway signage
approved for "Alta Pines Planned Unit Development (PUD)" located approximately' /Z mile
North of the intersection of Military Trail and Hood Road, on the West side of Military Trail;
providing for conditions of approval; and providing an effective date — for consideration of
first reading. The Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance 5, 2004 by title only. Senior Planner
Kara Irwin presented the project. Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance
5, 2004 on first reading by title only. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which
carried by 5 -0 vote.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to dis�tire� was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
PATRICIA SNIDER
CITY CLERK
VICE MAYOR SABATELLO