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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;
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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