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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 020305CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 3, 2005 The February 3, 2005 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:05 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. ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST: Councilmember Levy thanked Linda Hughey for the Florida State gift. Councilmember Levy reported he had toured Cypress Creek Watershed Basin as a part of the Loxahatchee River Water Management Control Council, and provided a presentation of that tour of the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River, federally designated a wild and scenic river and a part of the Everglades Restoration Program, and described conservation efforts. Vice Mayor Russo reported the Honda Classic would be held for the next two years at Mirasol, and that this year's event was only five weeks away. Councilmember Valeche reported problems on the turnpike had been reported on the evening news that night. Mayor Jablin reported he had attended the ground- breaking for Baskin Palmer that day. The Mayor announced that a sculpture created by Mark Fuller honoring Hank Skokowski was going to be donated to the City by the Hank Skokowski Art in Public Places Foundation fund and the unveiling would be February 14. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Ferris reported that the Police Benevolent Association contract had been ratified by the police officers and would be on the February 17 agenda for approval. City Manager Ferris advised that any three members of the City Council could set a policy at any time, which it was the responsibility of the City Manager to carry out. Economic Development Incentive and Scripps Update The City Manager provided a report on Scripps, with the Brigger Tract as an alternate site, showing how the Council and the public had been kept informed on this matter and had participated in the process, and documenting each step in the process. Scripps was described as a part of the City's economic development incentive. The City Manager reported he and his staff had had no knowledge regarding a recent survey that was sent out before it had been distributed. The City Manager commended staff for their hard work on the Scripps project and the economic development element of the comprehensive plan. Natalie Wong provided an update on staff activities in this regard and announced that information would be provided to the county. Ms. Wong gave an update of information pertaining to the site, the surrounding land uses, overview of economic impact, schedule and timing, current plan, traffic update, and some economic incentives, and answered questions from the Council. City Engineer Dan Clark reviewed traffic issues, concluding that traffic numbers were better for the Brigger Tract than any of the other potential Scripps sites. Ms. Wong shared ideas the staff planned to present to the county, which would provide economic incentives to make the project as feasible as possible. Ms. Wong announced that Council would receive tonight handouts of this presentation, the trip generation analysis, the thousand friends of Florida letter endorsing Brigger as the best alternative site, a traffic impact statement by the City's CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 2/3/05 2 traffic consultant that stated future proposed traffic with the Brigger Tract would not require construction of the Frederick Small bridge, the latest site plan including Scripps phase one, and a detailed schedule laying out specifically line -by -line all the items related to the comprehensive plan, the DRI, the zoning, and all of the ERP permits. Mayor Jablin commented he would like this presentation to go out to the general public because of all the misinformation that had been out; Ms. Wong responded it could be placed on the website. Staff was thanked by the Council for this great presentation and marketing tool. Discussion by Council ensued. Consensus was to put out a mailing to residents with concise information and dispelling misinformation. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Lynn Metcalf, Sabal Ridge, asked what was meant by misinformation, and acknowledged she had received a survey sent out by Councilmember Delgado. Ms. Metcalf expressed her opinion Scripps would be too close on the Brigger Tract, and there would be no affordable housing. Councilmember Levy explained some of the misinformation had been stated by the county. Ms. Metcalf requested that in the future when misinformation was discussed that the exact nature of the misinformation be stated. Vito DeFrancesco, Shady Lakes, spoke about concurrency and Ordinance 10, 2003, which gave an additional year, gave more power to the growth management district, and gave one developer an extension on concurrency that did not have a developmental order if they provided full submittal by March 31, if they got a developmental order during 2004, and 30 days after that must give away the right -of -way to Shady Lakes Drive. Mr. DeFrancesco reported the right -of -way had not been turned over, and people still owned the property after the 30 -day deadline. Staff indicated a report would be provided on this at the next meeting CONSENT AGENDA: Vice Mayor Russo moved approval of the consent agenda. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The following items were therefore approved on the consent agenda: a. Approve Minutes from the January 6, 2005 regular City Council meeting. b. Resolution 20, 2005 — Appoint Dr. Arthur Anderson, Supervisor of Elections to City Election. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida appointing the Supervisor of Elections to the City's Canvassing Board and authorizing the Supervisor of Elections to act on the City behalf, authorizing the City Clerk to appoint elections officials for the purpose of conducting the municipal election; and providing an effective date. C. Resolution 24, 2005 - Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Agencies Mutual Aid Agreement. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida authorizing execution of the Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Agencies Mutual Aid Agreement; authorizing the Police Chief to execute additional agreements to effectuate the mutual aid agreement; and providing an effective date. d. Consider approval of Change Order No. 2 with Total Maintenance Building Services, Inc. for landscape debris removal services at the City's Golf Course. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Part I — Quasi-judicial The City Clerk swore in all those intending to speak on the quasi-judicial case. Resolution 13, 2005 - Bombay Sign Waivers at Parcel 27.05/.06. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving three waivers from City Code CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 2/3/05 3 section 78 -285, Permitted Signs, to allow for the installation of additional signs for retail building 2 at parcel 27.05/.06, located within the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI), as more particularly described herein; providing for a condition of approval; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 13, 2005 by title only. Exparte communication was reported by Councilmember Delgado that she had met with staff. No other exparte communication was reported. Senior Planner Brad Wiseman presented the project. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Benothman read into the record the following condition of approval: The applicant shall be prohibited from having window signs behind the window glass on PGA Boulevard. Councilmember Delgado made a motion to approve Resolution 13, 2005 with the condition as read into the record by staff. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Part II — Non Quasi-judicial Ordinancp S 'I(N15 — 'Pvpmnftna the City of Palm Rparh (:ardpne frnm flip Pnrh7 vntina provision. (2 "" Reading and Adoption) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida related to elections; creating a new section 26 -23 Code of Ordinances to be entitled "Early Voting Exemption "; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 5, 2005 by title only on second reading. Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Jablin declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Valeche made a motion to adopt Ordinance 5, 2005 on second reading. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution _14, 2005 — Approve the purchase of 6 column vehicle lifts. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the purchase of six (6) column lifts from Gray Automotive via GSA Contract number GS- 07F- 6098P; and providing an effective date. Fire Chief Pete Bergel presented the request. Vice Mayor Russo made a motion to approve Resolution 14, 2005. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 25, 2005 — Command Post Vehicle Sub rag nt Agreement. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida authorizing the Police Chief to execute a Subgrant Agreement with the Sheriff of Broward County for funding for a command post vehicle; and providing an effective date. Police Chief Stepp presented the proposed agreement. Linda Hughey, Reed Drive, questioned asked if the vehicle was equipped with bullet -proof glass. Police Chief Stepp explained this was not that type vehicle, but would be used just outside the center of activity. Ms. Hughey asked that the glass be enforced so it could not be penetrated. Joan Elias, Diamond Head Way, expressed excitement that this vehicle was bigger than the old Police Department. Vice Mayor Russo moved approval of Resolution 25, 2005. Councilmember Delgado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Vice Mayor Russo indicated the county was upset because they were doing so much work in Palm Beach Gardens and had requested the city withdraw from the lawsuit with other cities against the county regarding the annexation ordinance. City Attorney Tatum reported the status of the case. Discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Russo made a motion that the City withdraw from the intervention. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Delgado and CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 2/3/05 4 carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. APPROVAL: ATTEST: PATRICIA SNIDER, CMC CITY CLERK " [Alz - Z COUN MEMBER L VY //, :L llk4-- UNCILMEMBER VALECHE