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
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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.
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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.
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Budget. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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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.
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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.