HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 010605CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 6, 2005
The January 6, 2005 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, by Mayor Eric Jablin,
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 Russo, Councilmember Delgado,
Councilmember Levy, and Councilmember Valeche. A moment of silence was observed for
the Tsunami victims in Southeast Asia. Vice Mayor Russo recommended that a brick in the
courtyard be dedicated in memory of this tragedy. Mayor Jablin acknowledged the passing of
George Wackenhut, with condolences to his family.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS:
Mayor Jablin announced that a copy of the staff report and the resolution, Resolution 17,
2005 -PGA Commons Plat 4, had been provided to each member of the Council. Resolution
10, 2005 — Borland Center for Community Enrichment had been deleted. Postponement of
Resolution 227, 2004 — Borland Center Plat, had been requested by the applicant which staff
recommended be indefinite until the applicant had addressed all issues, and residents would be
notified when this would be on the agenda. The applicant for Ordinance 49, 2004 — Northlake
Boulevard Properties Comp Plan Amendment, and Ordinance 50, 2004 — Northlake
Boulevard Properties Text Change requested postponement until an unspecified date.
Councilmember Delgado made a motion to accept the additions, deletions, and modifications
as presented. Vice Mayor Russo seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS:
Contractual agreement for services provided by the City of Palm Beach Gardens to the
PBGYAA, the City's youth sports program. Charlotte Presensky, Community Services
Department, presented the agreement. Tory Buckley, Executive Board President of
PBGYAA, thanked the City for their support. Mayor Jablin thanked Mr. Buckley for his
volunteer services.
Cheerleading - Provide an update from the cheerleaders regarding their performance at the
Pop Warner Little Scholars National Cheerleading comQetition. Athletic Superintendent Justin
Lucas thanked the volunteer coaches and reported both cheerleading groups had won first
place in the conference, first in the state, and third nationally, and both presented a cheer for
the City Council. A photograph was taken of the cheerleaders with the City Council.
Volunteer cheerleader coordinators and the cheerleaders from Palm Beach Gardens High
School were thanked for their help.
ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST:
Councilmember Delgado wished everyone a happy new year. Councilmember Levy reported
the Lake Catherine Sports Complex concession building and the MacArthur Boulevard
beautification project had been completed under budget and on time, and congratulated those
who had contributed to this accomplishment. Todd Engle reported approximately $85,000
had been saved on these projects. Vice Mayor Russo asked if the City could help the traffic
situation on the turnpike, which was due to construction. The City Manager indicated he
would make contacts to try to help the situation. Councilmember Valeche reported he had
spent an afternoon with the Fire Department, and commented on the great job they were
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doing. Mayor Jablin reported on contacts he had made regarding the turnpike traffic situation
and regarding the traffic lights at Mirasol Walk. Vice Mayor Russo reported he had been told
by Mr. Perner he would be happy to pay for a traffic light. Mayor Jablin reported he had been
quoted in the newspaper that he had suggested the flyover bridge be named, but that had
come from Ed Oliver and the staff of Oliver Glidden who suggested the name Bridge of
Palms. Vice Mayor Russo clarified that beautification of the flyover had not cost the City
anything, but had been funded by the business community.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Delgado moved approval of the consent agenda.
Councilmember Levy seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Russo clarified that neither of the
Mirasol parcels were owned by his client Mr. Sabatello. Motion carried 5 -0. The following
items were approved on consent agenda:
a. Resolution 1, 2005 - Mirasol Parcel Twenty -Five Plat. A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving Mirasol Parcel
Twenty -Five Plat; and providing an effective date.
b. Resolution 2, 2005 - Mirasol Parcel Seventeen Plat. A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving Mirasol Parcel Seventeen Plat;
and providing an effective date.
C. Resolution 3, 2005 - Northlake Square East (Target) Plat. A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the Northlake Square
East Plat; and providing an effective date.
d. Resolution 4, 2005 — Gardens Medical Park Plat. A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the Gardens Medical Park Plat;
and providing an effective date.
e. Resolution 12, 2005 - Contractual agreement for the services to be provided by the
City of Palm Beach Gardens to the PBGYAA the City's youth sports program
provider. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida approving an agreement for services between the City of Palm Beach Gardens
and Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association, Inc.; and providing an effective
date.
f. Proclamation — Florida Jewish History Month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Part I — Ouasi Mayor Jablin announced the procedure for quasi-judicial cases. The City Clerk
swore in all those intending to testify in any of tonight's quasi-judicial cases.
Ordinance 39, 2004 — Paloma (Parcel 31B) — rezoning from PDA (Planned Development
Area) To PUD (Planned Unit Development) (underlying Residential Low). An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida relating to rezoning; providing
for the rezoning of a parcel of land consisting of 156.46 acres, more or less, located South of
Hood Road, West of Military Trail, East of Central Boulevard, parcel 31.04 (MXD), and
Interstate Highway 95, and North of the Sabal Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD), as
described more particularly herein, from Planned Development Area (PDA) to a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) overlay with an underlying zoning of Residential Low (RL -3) to be
known as Paloma; revising the Zoning District Map; and providing an effective date —
presented for second reading and adoption. Resolution 196, 2004 — Paloma (Parcel 31B) —
rezoning from PDA (Planned Development Area) to PUD (Planned Unit Development)
(underlying Residential Low). A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
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Gardens, Florida approving the master development plan for the Paloma Planned Unit
Development (PUD), generally located South of Hood Road, West of Military Trail, East of
Central Boulevard, parcel 31.04 (MXD), and Interstate Highway 95, and North of the Sabal
Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD), as described more particularly herein, to allow for
199 single - family dwelling units, 196 multi- family dwelling units and accessory structures /
uses; providing for waivers; providing for conditions of approval; and providing an effective
date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 39, and Resolution 196, 2004 by title only. The Mayor
declared the public hearing open and called for any ex -parte communication. Councilmember
Delgado reported she had met with staff. Councilmember Levy reported he spoke with Anne
Booth. Vice Mayor Russo met with Mr. Gary to see the new elevations. Mayor Jablin also
met with Mr. Gary a couple of times to see revisions to the elevations. Senior Planner Kara
Irwin presented the staff report. Anne Booth spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Ms. Booth
requested that Condition 27 regarding signage be deleted, to which staff agreed. Carolyn
Chaplik, 715 Hudson Bay Drive, requested residents of The Isles be protected in traffic and
safety issues; and that Paloma share in maintenance of the roadway median. Discussion
ensued regarding funding for a traffic light. Linda Monroe, 619 Hudson Bay Drive, suggested
any member of the public could be provided just the portion of the staff report they needed
rather than the whole CD, suggested an aerator for the lake, and requested a procedure be
created to work quickly regarding median and roadway landscape maintenance. Staff
explained that buildout date and extensions were defined through a separate ordinance. Ms.
Monroe's concern was to assure the traffic light went in. Hearing no further comments from
the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Levy moved to
adopt Ordinance 39, 2004 on second reading by title only. Councilmember Delgado seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Councilmember Levy moved adoption of
Resolution 196, 2004 striking condition 27. Councilmember Levy encouraged the applicant to
install an aerator in the lake. The applicant agreed. Councilmember Levy withdrew his
motion. Councilmember Levy moved adoption of Resolution 196, 2004, striking condition
27, and adding a condition to require aeration in the drainage retention pond. Councilmember
Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Part II — Non Quas i
Ordinance 48, 2004 - Adopting a new Economic Development Element. An Ordinance ofthe
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida adopting a new Economic
Development Element of the City of Palm Beach Gardens Comprehensive Plan; and providing
an effective date — for consideration of second reading and adoption. The City Clerk read
Ordinance 48, 2004 by title only. Delores Key, Economic Development and Marketing
Administrator, presented the staff report. Council expressed desire to open the expedited
permitting for businesses that did not necessarily qualify under the proposed requirements.
Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open. Joan Elias, 1009 Diamond Head Way,
expressed her opinion it was good that the City was working hard to get industry into the
City. John Chaplik, 715 Hudson Bay Drive, asked the reason for having clusters, to which the
response was that these established baselines, and they could be expanded. Value added
employment criteria at the county and state level, and alternative sources of education were
discussed. Greg Fagan, 2137 Milano Court, stressed the importance of creating jobs and of
the public perception of this area by companies seeking to locate. Bob Fink, 145 Vintage
Isles, commented targeting companies was necessary so they would know the City was
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interested in them coming here. Hearing no further comments from the public, Mayor Jablin
declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Valeche made a motion to approve
Ordinance 48, 2004 on second reading by title only, Vice Mayor Russo seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
City Attorney Christine Tatum reported a motion to intervene would be filed this week in the
litigation Council had authorized at their last meeting, making the City a party. The City
Attorney reported when she last checked there were approximately 10 cities in the litigation,
and she would provide an update at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discus ting was adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
APPROVAL:
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lCrM YOR RUSSO
UNCILMEMBER DEL O
CO ILMEMfWk LEVY
VALECHE
ATTEST:
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PATRICIA SNIDER
CITY CLERK