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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 010407CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 4, 2007 The January 4, 2007 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:04 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. Mayor Russo reported Sheryl Stewart's son was doing better and requested a moment of prayer, ROLL CALL: The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found to be in attendance: Mayor Russo, Vice Mayor Barnett, Councilmember Jablin, Councilmember Levy, and Councilmember Valeche. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS: Professional Excellence Award — Mayor Russo presented Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director, with the award and thanked her on behalf of all those who use the City parks. ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD /COMMITTEE REPORTS: Vice Mayor Barnett announced the Community Aesthetics Board had met and reorganized. The Vice Mayor reported on perceived discrepancies with the Midland/Borland project and suggested the code be clarified or waivers be stated more accurately to avoid questions after a project was approved, and that the wording for lakes be clarified in the code. Councilmember Levy reported energy saving florescent light bulbs lasted eight times longer and used one- fourth of the power. Councilmember Valeche recalled the "Mr. Wizard" program, and suggested naming Councilmember Levy "Mr. Wizard ". Mayor Russo reported he had attended a North Palm Beach event recognizing a portion of a street named after Jack Nicholaus; and announced the Zack Minor baseball clinic would be held the next weekend. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Carolyn Chaplik, 715 Hudson Bay Drive, reported she was glad to be a part of the Recreation Department's award, but was disappointed and upset regarding what was reported in the newspapers about the high rise charrette, indicating that there were other hot spot areas that were not reported. Ms. Chaplik indicated she did not believe areas were represented fairly at the charrette and she felt the fairest way to get opinions would be to place it on a referendum. Consensus was for staff to e-mail newspaper articles to Council. Eileen Tucker, Shady Lakes, reported a petition was circulated at the Green Market, and expressed the feeling the City had not worked with the residents who did not want more growth. Lynn Metcalf, Sabal Ridge, confirmed with Kara Irwin she had received material she had dropped off; and commented on palm trees that were planted in the preserve near her home. Vito DeFrancesco, Shady Lakes, reported his name was reported as attending the charrette when he had actually been out of the country at that time. It was pointed out that Tom Sosey who had attended the charrette was the individual that added Mr. DeFrancesco's name to the list. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Jablin made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Therefore, the following items were approved on consent agenda: a. Resolution 2, 2007 — Approve an agreement with the Children's Healthcare Charity, Inc. A Resolution of the City Council of the City Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an agreement with the Children's Healthcare CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 1/4/07 2 Charity, Inc. for the 2007 Honda Classic PGA Golf Tournament to provide temporary volunteer parking, a public safety grant for off -duty police and fire personnel, and an operations support grant to provide reimbursement for labor, supervision, materials, and supplies for the operation of the event; and providing an effective date. b. Resolution 5, 2007 - Application for Palm Beach County EMS Grant Funds. A Resolution of the City Council of the City Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving application to the Palm Beach County Emergency Medical Services Surcharge Fund; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said agreement; and providing an effective date. C. Proclamation — Childhood Cancer Awareness Week. d. Proclamation - We Can Day (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition) PUBLIC HEARINGS: Part I — Quasi-judicial — Mayor Russo announced the procedures that would be followed in tonight's quasi-judicial hearing. The City Clerk swore in all those intending to offer testimony. Resolution 01, 2007 - Borland Center Replat. A Resolution of the City Council of the City Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the Borland Center Replat; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 01, 2007. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, and asked for any ex -parte communications. Vice Mayor Barnett reported she had spoken with Mr. Vito DeFrancesco. There were no other ex -parte communications. Vito DeFrancesco read a statement regarding corporate stewardship; asked the purpose of the water body; stated the plat did not show 80' preserve, and requested more landscaping. Mr. DeFrancesco clarified he was saying the plat was not consistent with the development order. City Engineer Dan Clark advised this was a re -plat and the buffers and preserves were the same as in the original plat. Hearing no further comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Jablin moved approval of Resolution 01, 2007. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. 'Part TT - Nnn_(hlaci_inr�iria) viumankr, .iv, avvv - Lz- r\vauuly, allu 4uVVL1V11I - rr111cuuulr, L11G r- 10%,M r cal Z,VV- � /-VVV Budget. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the City of Palm Beach Gardens' Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2005, and ending September 30, 2006, inclusive; and providing an effective date. City Clerk read Ordinance 36, 2006 on second reading by title only. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open and called for ex -pane communications, of which there were none. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Because of questions to staff from the Council, Mayor Russo re- opened the public hearing. Finance Director Allen Owens explained there were only minor changes since first reading. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Jablin made a motion to adopt Ordinance 36, 2006 on second reading by title only. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. V1u111an%,1F, J /a LVVV — iG al Nl a4VFL1Vll/ - L- 111V11u11Lr, LllV 11JVa1 1 Val Z y Ml/ VV Budget. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the City of Palm Beach Gardens' Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, ii CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 1/4/07 3 2006, and ending September 30, 2007, inclusive; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 37, 2006 on second reading by title only. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open and called for ex -parte communications, of which there were none. Lynn Metcalf asked if there was a 201/6 increase in expenditures, to which the answer was 13 %. Mayor Russo also clarified taxes had gone down on homestead property. Hearing no further comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Jablin moved to adopt Ordinance 37, 2006 on second reading by title only. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ORDINANCES: Ordinance 23 2006 - Addresses Subdivision Names and Street Names. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida relating to street names and addresses; creating a new Section 78 -28, of the City Code of Ordinances, entitled "Addressing Committee "; amending section 78 -275, City Code of Ordinances, entitled "Addresses'; amending section 78 -483, City Code of Ordinances, entitled "Subdivision Name "; and amending section 78 -493, City Code of Ordinances, entitled "Street Names "; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 23, 2006 on first reading by title only. Aires Page, GIS Manager, Growth Management Department, presented the staff report, and answered questions from the City Council. Councilmember Jablin moved to place Ordinance 23, 2006 on first reading by title only. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL. ACTION/DISCUSSION: Mayor Russo requested staff visit Legacy Place and Downtown at the Gardens to see if stop signs or directional signs were needed, and to look at whether the City was pedestrian friendly. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 1/4/07 4 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, t meetin was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. APPROVAL: r", RUVARNETT VICE MAY COUNCILMEMBER JABLIN ATTEST: PATRICIA 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.