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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 6, 2006
The July 6, 2006 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex,
located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, by Mayor Russo, 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 Russo, Councilmember Jablin, and Councilmember Valeche. Vice
Mayor Barnett and Councilmember Levy were absent.
Following roll call, a moment of silence was observed for the loss of former Fire Chief Ed
Arrants, and Mayor Russo requested that a brick be engraved in his honor.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS:
Mayor Russo announced the following proposed changes to the agenda: Addition under City
Manager Report - Discussion Regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Round 6 -2 —
Changes to three parcels on Northlake Boulevard from RRIO to Commercial; Florida
Research Park CRALLS along Northlake Boulevard and Seminole Pratt Whitney; no
deletions; under modifications to move the recognition of the Traffic Safety Committee
Award Winners to new Item B under Announcements and Presentations. Councilmember
Jablin moved approval ofthe additions and modifications. Councilmember Valeche seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS:
Recognition of the Traffic Safety Committee Award Winners — This item was heard first since
Congressman Clay Shaw had not yet arrived. Mayor Russo announced that for 21 years the
City had been honoring law enforcement officers and residents who contributed in an
extraordinary way to traffic safety. Those honored tonight were Officer Ron Council, Officer
Wayne Sidey, Communication Manager Judy Brandt, Citizen's Mobile Patrol Supervisor Tom
Murphy.
ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD /COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Jablin reported attending the Northlake Task Force meeting, and reported a
member of the North Palm Beach Council, Manny Grinn had passed away. At the task force
meeting three change orders for improvements had been considered, two worked out and the
third is to be negotiated. Continuing the City's $10,000 contribution as in past years had also
been discussed, with consensus to continue for another year, which would be considered by
City Council when a full Council was present. Mayor Russo suggested holding one Council
meeting per month in July and August, beginning next year, and holding the second meeting
only in each of those months to allow for vacations. Consensus was that the Mayor should
respond to questions from residents regarding Ordinance 6.
PRESENTATION:
Congressman Clay Shaw — legislative funding — Congressman Shaw arrived and expressed his
appreciation for the work done by the City through the hurricanes and his hope was that there
would not be a hurricane this year. The Congressman advised he was still working on getting
the trains not to blow their whistles in the middle of the night, and the bus appropriation, and
presented the City with a flag that flew over the Capital on July 4. Mayor Russo presented a
certificate to Congressman Shaw in recognition of his support.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Round 6 -2 — Changes to three parcels on Northlake
Boulevard from RR10 to Commercial; Florida Research Park CRALLS along Northlake
Boulevard and Seminole Pratt Whitney — Michael Sanchez, Planning Manager, Growth
Management Department, provided an update on five amendments currently being processed
by Palm Beach County, explaining that three were land use changes generally on the south
side of Northlake Boulevard which were all asking for changes from very low density land use
designations to commercial land use designation. Staff proposed sending a letter to the county
requesting that all development projects in those areas be required to provide traffic
connectivity at site plan approval. The other two amendments pertained to the Florida
Research Park DRI, requesting to extend the buildout date of the DRI from 2014 to 2021 to
accommodate slower growth of biomedical and research companies with Scripps coming to
the area, with traffic improvements phased to development. Staff proposed sending a letter to
the county to request a wall be built along the north side of PGA National if at some point in
the future PGA Boulevard was widened beyond current plans. Discussion ensued. Consensus
of Council was they were in agreement with the staff proposals.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Judge Art Wrobell, Circuit Judge, explained the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court and asked for
support to continue his service as a judge.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Jablin made a motion to approve the consent agenda
as submitted. Councilmember Valeche seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0
vote. Therefore, the following items on the consent agenda were approved:
a. Approve Minutes from the May 18, 2006 Regular City Council meeting.
b. Approve Minutes from the June 1, 2006 Regular City Council meeting.
C. Resolution 69, 2006 — Approving a purchase award to Landscape Structures,
Inc. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida approving a purchase award to Landscape Structures, Inc. for
recreation equipment at Lilac Park via an existing contract with Palm Beach
County (No. 05- 074/MP); and providing an effective date.
d. Resolution 71, 2006 — Agreement with Staffing Connection/Action Labor. A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Addendum I to the
Agreement with Staffing Connection/Action Labor for School Crossing Guard
Services; and providing an effective date.
e. Resolution 72, 2006 - Acceptance of a Non Exclusive Easement and License
Agreement from Garden Oaks Homeowners Association. A Resolution ofthe
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida accepting an
easement from Gardens Oaks Homeowners Association for the purpose of
providing irrigation to medians along Military Trail; and providing an effective
date.
f. Resolution 73, 2006 - Change Order No. 1 for the City Hall Lobby Lighting
Project. A Resolution of the City Council ofthe City ofPalm Beach Gardens,
Florida authorizing the use of Art Impact Fees for expenditures related to the
City Hall Lobby Lighting System Project; and providing an effective date.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Part I — Quasi-judicial - Mayor Russo announced procedures that would be followed in
tonight's quasi-judicial cases. The City Clerk swore in all those intending to testify in any of
tonight's cases.
Ordinance 15, 2006 — (2"d reading and adoption) Village Square Professional Park. An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an
amendment to Ordinance 10, 1999 and Ordinance 25, 2002 relating to the zoning of the
Village Square Professional Park Phase II Planned Unit Development (PUD) to transfer the
master plan approval and related conditions to Resolution 51, 2006; and providing an
effective date. [Resolution $1, 2006 is a companion item to Ordinance 15, 2006 and will
require Council action.] Resolution 51, 2006 - Village Square Professional Park. A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an
amendment to the Village Square Professional Park Phase II Planned Unit Development
(PUD), generally located on the West side of Prosperity Farms Road, South of its intersection
with RCA Boulevard, as more particularly described herein, to allow the construction of
Building 500 and other miner modifications to the approved use square footages; providing
waivers; providing conditions of approval; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk
read Ordinance 15, 2006 by title only on second reading and Resolution 51, 2006 by title.
During disclosure of exparte communication, Councilmember Valeche reported he had
spoken with Rick Warner regarding signage. Rick Warner spoke on behalf of the applicant
and advised no changes had been made since the first hearing. Mayor Russo declared the
public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public
hearing closed. Councilmember Jablin made a motion to approve Ordinance 15, 2006 on
second reading by title only. Councilmember Valeche seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 3 -0 vote. Councilmember Jablin made a motion to approve Resolution 51, 2006.
Councilmember Valeche seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
Resolution 59, 2006 — PGA Commons Plat Number 5. A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the PGA Commons Plat No. 5; and
providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 59, 2006 by title. No exparte
communication was reported. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open. Hearing no
comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember
Jablin made a motion to approve Resolution 59, 2006. Councilmember Valeche seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
Resolution 61, 2006 — Legacy Place Commercial Plat. A Resolution of the City Council ofthe
City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the Legacy Place Commercial Plat; and
providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 61, 2006 by title. No exparte
communication was reported. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open. Hearing no
comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember
Jablin made a motion to approve Resolution 61, 2006. Councilmember Valeche seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
Resolution 67, 2006 - Master site plan for the Mirasol Elementary School. A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the master site plan
for the Mirasol Elementary School to allow the construction of a 127,448 square -foot
Elementary School on the Mirasol Planned Community Development (PCD) school site,
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generally located on the Southwest corner of Hood Road and the Florida Turnpike, as more
particularly described herein, granting conditional use approval; and providing an effective
date. The City Clerk read Resolution 67, 2006 by title. Mayor Russo declared the public
hearing open. No exparte communication was reported. Tonya Deal, Palm Beach County
School District Planning Department provided a presentation, and indicated changes were
being made to the Palm Beach Gardens High School plan. Hearing no comments from the
public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Jablin made a motion
to approve Resolution 67, 2006. Councilmember Valeche seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance 16, 2006 — (1"` Reading) Public Notice Requirements. An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida relating to Public Notice Requirements;
amending Section 78 -54, Code of Ordinances, entitled "Public Notice," to amend certain
requirements for public notice for development applications; providing for codification; and
providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 16, 2006 on first reading by title
only. Kara Irwin provided a presentation. Councilmember Jablin made a motion to place
Ordinance 16, 2006 on first reading by title only. Councilmember Valeche seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTIONIDISCUSSION:
Additional Alternate Staff Member to the Northlake Boulevard Task Force - Councilmember
Jablin made a motion to appoint Brad Wiseman, Planning Manager, Growth Management
Department, as additional staff alternate to the Northlake Boulevard Task Force.
Councilmember Valeche seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
Designate a Voting DelegatV for the 8e Annual Florida League of Cities Conference -
Councilmember Jablin made a motion to appoint Councilmember Hal Valeche as voting
delegate for the 8& Annual Florida League of Cities Conference. Councilmember Valeche
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the, n tingy�Sadj�med at 8:03 p.m.
APPROVAL:
;O MBER EVY
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'OUNCILMEMBER VALECHE
ATTEST:
PATRICIA SNIDER, CM�
CITY CLERK
Note: These summary minute$ are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim
transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.