HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 020107CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 1, 2007
The February 1, 2007 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 ofthe 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, Vice Mayor Barnett, Councilmember Levy, and Councilmember Valeche.
Councilmember Jablin was absent from the meeting due to illness.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS:
Mayor Russo announced an addition under Announcements and Presentations of The Gardens
Medical Center presenting a check to the Police Department for Automated External Defibrillator
Equipment (AED); an addition under City Manager's Report of The Police Department 2006
Summary Report; and a deletion under Ordinances for first reading of Ordinance 1, 2007 since staff
had determined further clarification was necessary. Councilmember Levy moved approval of the
additions and deletion. Councilmember Valeche seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
4 -0 vote.
Mayor Russo expressed thanks to everyone for their support of him, stating he would work hard for
the residents for the next three years, and wished Mr. Levy and Mr. O'Rourke a good, fair election
campaign.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Zack Miner for his assistance at Baseball Camp — Mayor Russo presented Zack Minor
with an award and picture in recognition of his baseball camp, and thanked him for his continuing
work with the children.
Gardens Medical Center Donation — C. R. Brown, Fire Rescue, accepted a check from The Gardens
Medical Center for $5,000 to help with expanding cardiac programs throughout the City.
Representatives of the Gardens Medical Center and American Heart Association presented the award.
Mayor Russo reported Councilmember Jablin was in the hospital with a minor infection.
ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD /COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Barnett reported participating in the Trinity Methodist Golden Shovel Groundbreaking
for their new school. Vice Mayor Barnett reported speaking with Commissioner Marcus regarding
Seminole Marina off Prosperity Farms Road, to request that residents be able to participate with
sharing thoughts with the developer. City Manager Ferris advised that Marina Gardens
representatives would be notified of the time and date of the meeting. Councilmember Levy reported
attending the celebration of the City and the PGA Home Owner's Association meeting, congratulated
the Police Chief for the drop in crime, and announced Step Up Florida on February 23.
Councilmember Valeche reported he and Mayor Russo had attended a ceremony at Veterans
Hospital, where the City had been thanked for their $20,000 contribution made as a result of the
Veterans Day Golf Tournament. Mayor Russo reported he had attended the North County
Intergovernmental meeting where George Webb had made a presentation regarding proposed
Western development. Mayor Russo advised he had asked all Northern County Cities to work with
Palm Beach Gardens to assure that Western development did not destroy the quality of life of all
North County, and a Resolution would be created by the City and forwarded to the other Cities for
adoption. The Mayor reported he had attended a Life Science committee meeting, and there was
excitement by companies and scientists wanting to come here, but State funding was needed. Mayor
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Russo advised the joint City Council and Business Development Board meeting could either be the
first meeting in April or a special meeting, which would be left to the City Manager to decide. The
Mayor thanked staff for their work celebrating Signature City Day.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Annual Report on Crime Statistics — Police Chief Stepp provided a power point presentation which
showed overall reduced crime within the City, even though the population had increased.
Callery- Judge Issue Report — City Attorney Christine Tatum reported on the City's efforts in working
with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, a meeting in Tallahassee, efforts to meet with
County Commissioners, and mediation with Dr. Tom Taylor of Florida Conflict Resolution
Consortium to be held February 5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Elizabeth Sither requested 2007 Christmas celebrations on specific dates, which were referred to the
City Manager to be addressed in the Parks and Recreation budget.
Joan Elias, 1009 Diamond Head Way, complimented staff on the Signature City event, and suggested
the forbearance agreement display be placed in the City hall lobby permanently.
Amir Kanel, Man-O -War Road, reported a meeting on February 16 regarding widening of the
turnpike and asked that a member of the City Council attend and provide help to the people of
Steeplechase and other neighborhoods.
Eileen Tucker, Shady Lakes, reported the entrance to Shady Lakes Drive from PGA was very
dangerous; asked for fights to be changed, asked for more information on crime and asked for a
candidate forum.
Michael O'Rourke, Oaks East, congratulated Mayor Russo on being unopposed, and thanked all the
Council for their service. Mr. O'Rourke assured that he would not disturb the dignity of the office
during the election process and noted he looked forward to the campaign.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Levy made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Valeche seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Therefore, the
following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
a. Approve Minutes from December 21, 2006 regular City Council meeting.
b. Approve Minutes from January 4, 2007 regular City Council meeting.
C. Resolution 15, 2007 — Lease Agreement with Siemens Financial Services, Inc. A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving
a four (4) year lease agreement with Siemens Financial Services, Inc. for Golf
Maintenance Equipment from Hector Turf via an existing agreement with the State of
Florida, contract no. 515- 630 - 060 -01; authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute said agreement; and providing an effective date.
d. Proclamation - "Municipal Election Education Week ".
e. Proclamation — The 12`h Annual Children's Week "Celebrating Parents and
Children ".
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Part I — Quasi - judicial - Mayor Russo described the process that would be followed in all of
tonight's quasi judicial hearings. The City Clerk swore in all those intending to offer testimony in any
of tonight's cases.
Resolution 4, 2007 - Latitudes in the Gardens. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida approving a site plan for the 9.0 -acres of "Parcels A& B" ofthe Parcel 31.04
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of Central Boulevard and the future extension of Victoria Falls Boulevard, as more particularly
described herein, to be referred to as "Latitudes in the Gardens ", to allow the development of 9,000
SF of restaurant use, 15,000 SF of retail use, 38,000 SF of medical office use, and 14,866 SF of
professional office use; providing for waivers; providing for conditions of approval; and providing an
effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 4, 2007 by title. Mayor Russo declared the public
hearing open and called for ex -parte communication; none was reported. Dodi Glas of Gentile,
Holloway & O'Mahoney, presented the project on behalf of the applicant, and answered questions
from the City Council. Carolyn Chaplik, 715 Hudson Bay Drive, noted this was different from
Cimarron Cove. Hearing no further comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public
hearing closed. Vice Mayor Barnett made a motion to approve Resolution 4, 2007. Councilmember
Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The applicant agreed to pass on
Mayor Russo's concern to the Cimarron Cove developer to discuss potential development problems
with the City so that the land would not be cleared if development could not continue.
Resolution 8. 2007 - Waiver for Cobb Movie Theatre Tenant Wall Sign. A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, approving an increase in the copy area of the
Cobb Theatre sign located on the West elevation of building "A" at Downtown at the Gardens within
the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI), as more particularly described herein;
providing a waiver; and providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 8, 2007 by title
only. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open and called for ex -parte communication.
Councilmember Valeche reported he had met with the petitioners prior to this meeting. Donaldson
Hearing presented the request on behalf of the applicant. Hearing no comments from the public,
Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Vice Mayor Barnett moved approval of Resolution
8, 2007. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
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— (2' reading and adoption) 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 second reading by title only. Mayor Russo
declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the
public hearing closed. Vice Mayor Barnett moved adoption of Ordinance 23, 2006 on second reading
by title only. Councilmember Levy seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
PTEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION:
Vice Mayor Barnett requested the alternative method of qualifying to run for City Council previously
discussed be placed on the agenda in March. Consensus was to discuss the issue of who would
determine undue financial harm when this item was on the agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
APPROVAL:%
ATTEST:
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PA CIA SNIDER, CMC
CITY CLERK
MAYOR RVSSO
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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.
All referenced attachments are on file in the City Clerk's office.