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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 020300CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2000 The February 3, 2000, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A moment of silence was observed because of the death of resident Bill Beville. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found to be in attendance: Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilman David Clark, and Councilman Eric Jablin. Councilman Carl Sabatello was not present because of illness. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted PRESENTATIONS Employee Service Awards Service awards were announced for employees Dee Schneider and Shirley Williams. CITY MANAGER REPORT Construction Manager Report The City Manager announced that Ray Casto, Construction Manager, was absent due to illness. Ernie Carr provided an update regarding problems experienced with the UPS system. The City Manager reported everything was still on schedule. It was clarified that the City was following the same rules to obtain a CO as those required of businesses within the City, and it was reported that the power pole in the baseball field was scheduled for removal by FPL on February 21. Census 2000 Update Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro reported the return rate of census forms in 1990 had been 60% and the goal was to increase that percentage by 5% for the 2000 census. Ms. Glas Castro urged everyone to send in their census reports. Public Information Report Public Information Officer Beth Ingold -Love reviewed highlights of the public information report provided in the packets, and reported the first issue of the Neighborhood Post had been issued; CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 2/3/2000 2 discussed cost comparisons for advertising for CityLine; requested an elected official to attend the Donald Ross Bridge Dedication on February 26; reported on neighborhood programs, and confirmed a scheduled date for a photograph of the City Council. Growth Management Report Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning reported options for the PGA Boulevard drawbridge openings. Vice Mayor Furtado requested letters be sent to the Coast Guard in support of two openings per hour plus rush hour openings. Direction to staff was that the City Council would not accept the proposed Hood Road alignment; and that if the environment could be mitigated the City Council would like the southern alignment Ben DeVries , resident of The Sanctuary, reported formation of the Prosperity Farms Neighborhood Partnership, which had been working to dispel misinformation regarding the Hood Road alignment. Mayor Russo requested that neighborhoods be informed that the petition had been withdrawn from the City and would be heard by the County, urged the Prosperity Farms Neighborhood Partnership to stay in contact with the County on this issue, and pledged the City's support. AWARDING OF BIDS Awarding of Bid for Refurbishment of Fire Engine Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to piggyback off the Palm Beach Gardens bid in the amount of $259,752.00 to refurbish a fire engine. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Benches and Trash Cans Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to purchase benches and trash cans for the new City Hall Complex from Rep Services, Inc., of Longwood, Florida, in the amount of $13,171.41, per Palm Beach County contract #990054. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. JULY 4TH FIREWORKS Consensus was to partner with neighboring municipalities for Fourth of July fireworks. COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 2/3/2000 3 PUBLIC Sam Carsillo Resident Sam Carsillo requested action by the City Manager on several items, including using unmarked police cars on Military Trail to deter speeding through traffic lights, maintaining landscaping on Holly Drive, moving mailboxes off the street on Military Trail, stopping train whistles at night, changing the handicap parking at Costco so that handicapped persons would not have to walk in the street, and raising salaries for school crossing guards so that more guards would be available and police officers would not be needed to work as crossing guards. Joan Elias Joan Elias, Acting President of CAN, thanked the City Manager and staff for attendance at the PGA National POA meeting, reported the new CAN officers, and reported that CAN would urge their residents to return their census forms. Discussion ensued regarding having other communities contact their residents regarding returning census forms. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance 40, 1999 RESOLUTIONS Resolution 10, 2000 Resolution 11, 2000 1. Approval of Minutes of 1/6/00 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consideration of Approval of 2000 Artigras Annual Event. 3. Resolution 9, 2000 - Consideration of Approval and Ratification of SEIU Contract. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 406, 1999 - Providing for Amendment to the Landscape and Vegetation Sections of the Code of Ordinances. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 40, 1999 be placed on Second Reading by title only and approved. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 40, 1999 on Second Reading by title only. Consideration of Resolution 10, 2000 was postponed to the next meeting. Councilman Clark moved approval of Resolution 11, 2000 - Consideration of Approval of Proposal from Glatting Jackson, et al, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 2/3/2000 0 to Prepare Architectural Design Standards for New Nonresidential Development and Redevelopment Throughout the City. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. ORDINANCES Ordinance 4, 2000 Principal Planner Jim Norquest reviewed Ordinance 4, 2000 - Providing for Approval of San Michele - Parcel 4.08. Concern was expressed by Vice Mayor Furtado that a comprehensive drainage plan for the City was needed. Henry Skokowski spoke on behalf of the petitioner. A workshop with legal counsel and staff was requested by the Mayor before second reading to determine policy regarding gates, lot lines to the water, and moving traffic. Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 4, 2000 be placed on First Reading by Title Only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, Vice Mayor Furtado stated she would not vote in favor of any projects until a comprehensive drainage plan for the City was established. The motion carried by 3 -1 vote with Vice Mayor Furtado voting against the motion for the reasons she had stated. The City Clerk read Ordinance 4, 2000 on First Reading by Title Only. Ordinance 6, 2000 Staff presented Ordinance 6, 2000 - Providing for Approval of Gardens Corporate Center Phase 2. Ed Oliver, Oliver & Glidden Architects, spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 6, 2000 be placed on First Reading by Title Only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by 3- 1 vote, with Vice Mayor Furtado voting against the motion because a comprehensive drainage plan had not been established.. The City Clerk read Ordinance 6, 2000 on First Reading by Title Only. Ordinance 7, 2000 Staff presented Ordinance 7, 2000 - Providing for Amendment to the BallenIsles PCD entry gates. Ann Booth, Urban Design Studio, spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 6, 2000 be placed on First Reading by Title Only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 6, 2000 on First Reading by Title Only. ITEMS AND REPORTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL Councilman Jablin Councilman Jablin reported that he, Sue Barton, David Porter, and a representative from Suffolk had attended a meeting at which CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 2/3/2000 5 lighting was discussed for the second floor gallery, lobby lighting, and Council Chambers in the new City Hall, as well as outdoor lighting for the proposed sculpture. Councilman Jablin requested permission to obtain estimates for a lighting consultant. The Art Task Force had discussed a memorial for the City's unsung heroes and a design had been provided. Councilman Jablin suggested that a large coffee table with a display case top in which to place artifacts be placed in the new building, and that a kitchen area be set up off the lobby of the Council Chambers. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 2/3/2000 g ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Vice Mayor Furtado, seconded by Councilman Clark, carried 4 -0, the meeting was adjourned at)0:3 Op. m. APPROVAL: R. RUSSO VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURT C JABLIN COUNCILMAN D CLARK COUNCILMAN ARL SABATELLO ATTEST: LMA K6SIER, CMC, CITY CLl`RK