HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 101906i
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 19, 2006
The October 19, 2006 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:03 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, Councilmember Levy, and
Councilmember Valeche. Vice Mayor Barnett was absent due to illness.
ADDITIONS DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:
Mayor Russo announced deletions under Announcements and Presentations of item (a)
Presentation of a check from Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center for Police Department
AED Units, and item (b) Presentation by the American Heart Association designating Palm
Beach Gardens as a Heart Safe City, noting that both had requested delay to the November 2
agenda. Mayor Russo announced the discussion of the Charter Review Committee Report
would be delayed until Councilmember Barnett could be present, and announced that the
Council /Manager Workshop scheduled for Monday would also be delayed if she were still ill
and unable to attend that meeting. Council Member Jablin moved the changes to this meeting
as stated by the Mayor. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 4 -0 vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation of the Distinguished Budget Award and the Certificate of Achievement for
Financial Reporting by John Pryor with the FGFOA (Florida Government Finance Officers
Association) — Mr. Pryor described the award for excellence in financial reporting, which the
City had won for 11 years, and the distinguished budget award, which the City had won for 8
years. Mr. Pryor recognized financial department staff members, indicating their work
reflected these awards.
ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD /COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Levy commended the Recreation Advisory Board for their work on the plan
for the PGA Park. Councilmember Levy reported the previous day he had welcomed the Five
Points for Life bicycling team which had started on September 7 in Ottawa, Canada, and were
riding to bring attention to the importance of blood donations and organ and tissue
transplants. Councilmember Levy also reported he had met with representatives of Ardaman
& Associates, item B on the consent agenda, and asked that those representatives speak
tonight, Councilmember Valeche congratulated staff for another great Green Market this year,
and urged everyone to attend. Councilmember Jablin estimated 3,000 to 3,500 people
attended last Sunday's Green Market. Councilmember Jablin reported from the Metropolitan
Planning Organization meeting that a resolution had been passed to support requesting the
FEC to allow the grade crossing to be expanded at the entrance to the Port of Palm Beach. A
retreat with the county regarding affordable housing, transportation, and employment had also
been suggested at the Metropolitan Planning Organization's meeting, to be attended by the
entire council of each of the 39 municipalities. Councilmember Jablin announced that some
businesses who wished to remain anonymous had funded the entire science project for Timber
Trace Elementary School. Mayor Russo announced that next Wednesday at 6 p.m. the
planning charrette would be held. The Mayor reported a biotech overlay meeting with Dr.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 10/19/06 2
Richard Learner from Scripps had been held. Mayor Russo also reported speaking with
Senator Pruitt, who had indicated the State was very committed to creating a good economy,
and was in favor of partnering with other states regarding insurance. The Governor had been
invited to attend a meeting within the next two months to see what the City had
accomplished, and a meeting had been scheduled with the Economic Advisory Board to
discuss funding options. Mayor Russo announced he and Congressman Shaw would be giving
congressional awards to youth in the community the next day. The Mayor reported the Port
of Palm Beach wanted to institute a tax, and asked that staff monitor that subject. Mayor
Russo advised there was $800,000 in a cultural fund that had been donated several years ago
to establish a cultural facility, and asked Councilmember Jablin to head an ad hoc committee
on this matter. Councilmember Jablin advised he had been speaking with people on this and
requested the City Council allow help from staff to look for sites within the City that would
meet planning requirements. Consensus of Council was to allow staff to work on that item.
Councilmember Levy reported attending a ribbon cutting for Scripps' second building, and
stated how impressed he had been.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Marilyn Lew Jacobs, Bermuda Lake Drive, reported Northern Palm Beach County
Improvement District had held a ribbon cutting for their new emergency operations center,
which had been built to withstand a category 5 storm. Ms. Jacobs announced she was running
for her seat at Northern in their first public election, and reported anyone living north ofPGA
Boulevard would need a paper ballot to vote for her as the Supervisor of Elections had not
included her in the electronic ballot machinery for that area.
Joan Elias, Diamond Head Way, commented she hoped the few who had criticized the budget
process and how the money was spent now felt staff knew what they were doing after the
financial awards received tonight.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Jablin moved approval of the consent agenda.
Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. Therefore,
the following items were approved on the consent agenda:
a. Approve Minutes from the September 20, 2006 regular City Council meeting.
b. Resolution 122, 2006 — Continuing contract for professional services to
Ardaman & Associates, Inc. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving a work authorization to Ardaman &
Associates, Inc. for consulting services associated with year No. 6 of the
Gardens Park Contamination Remediation Project; and providing an effective
date.
C. Make a Difference Day Proclamation.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 120, 2006 — AWroving, and ratifying the collective bargaining agreement between
the City and the SEIU. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida approving and ratifying a collective bargaining agreement between the National
Conference of Firemen and Oilers (SEIU), Local 1227, and the City of Palm Beach Gardens
for the fiscal years 2006 -2007, 2007 -2008, 2008 -2009; authorizing the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute said agreement; and providing an effective date. Councilmember Jablin made
a motion to approve Resolution 120, 2006. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
i
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 10/19/06
Resolution 121, 2006 — Approving nineteen (19) continuing contracts for professional
services. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
approving continuing contracts for professional services to Ardaman & Associates, Inc.;
Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.; Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing, Inc.; Elements,
LLC; Jordan, Jones, & Goulding, Inc.; Keith and Schnars, Inc. P.A.; L D Astorino Architects,
Inc.; L M Engineering, Inc. d/b /a GFA International; Mactec Engineering and Consulting,
Inc.; McMahon Transportation, Engineering, and Planning, Inc.; Mock Roos & Associates,
Inc.; Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc.; Radise International, L.C.; R.J. Behar & Company,
Inc.; The RMPK Group, Inc.; Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc.; Scheda Ecological Associates,
Inc.; The Tamara Peacock Company; and Wantman Group, Inc. as required by Consultants'
Competitive Negotiation Act; and providing an effective date. Councilmember Jablin made a
motion to approve Resolution 121, 2006. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 4 -0.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION;
Charter Review Committee Report — This item was tabled until all members of the Council
could be present.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 10/19/06
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
APPROVAL:
VICE MA
COUNCILMEMBER JABLIN
y
COUN MBER LEVY
�"Czw—
VALECHE
ATTEST:
X: �e, A
PAT CIA SNIDER, CMC
CITY CLERK
Note: These summary minutes 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.