HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 021700CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2000
The February 17, 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.
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, Councilman Eric
Jablin, and Councilman Carl Sabatello
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted and
announced that student Shamus O'Neil had been acting as Mayor
for the day.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Construction Manager Report
Ray Casto, Construction Manager, provided an update regarding the
new municipal complex. Mr. Casto reported that the Fire
Department and Police Department had moved to their new quarters
and it was planned to move City Hall personnel in approximately
one week, and that the first Council meeting to be held in the new
building would be March 3. Mr. Casto reported that screening
rooftop equipment on the police station would take several more
weeks, and a temporary CO would be issued. Mr. Casto
recommended that the railing outside the new Police Department
lounge not be removed.
Assistant City Manager Richard Diamond provided an update on
the landscaping for the new complex, and explained that a new
landscaping plan which would exceed the updated codes would be
presented to the City Council during March. Councilmember
Sabatello requested that he be a part of the process of preparing the
new landscaping plan. Mayor Russo expressed his opinion that
screening rooftop equipment should be done before issuance of a
CO.
Census 2000 Update Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro read a poem written by Debbie
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Andrea, Citizen Services Specialist, which encouraged completing
census reports.
Mayor Russo thanked everyone who had participated in a recent
fundraiser for the child of an employee.
Drainage Report City Engineer Len Lindahl described the eight primary drainage
basins and systems within the City; formulation of drainage plans
for undeveloped areas after the sale of MacArthur Foundation
property to WCI and during development of that property by many
other developers; drainage plans in built -out areas; the future of
drainage operations; maintenance, replacement, renewal, and
improvements of existing drainage systems; and how the Growth
Management Department was processing applications. Mr. Lindahl
explained that applications must conform to the overall drainage
plan for the City, and described the annual report as a report which
responded to requirements set forth in the original development for
Developments of Regional Impact. Mayor Russo requested a
report on the status and implications of the annual report for the
next meeting. Mayor Russo agreed another outfall was needed and
wanted to know how that outfall would be paid for before
continuing with developments. The Vice Mayor expressed her
opinion that drainage systems in existing older developments were
not working well and needed to be addressed. Councilman
Sabatello requested and received clarification that projects would
not proceed if they did not meet design criteria requirements for the
whole system. Mayor Russo expressed concern that the plan for
an outfall had not yet been approved by South Florida Water
Management District and that no source of funding had been
identified. It was estimated that it could take approximately six
months for South Florida Water Management District to approve a
permit modification. Mayor Russo expressed his desire for the
developers to be able to move forward but wanted assurance that
the residents of the City would be protected. Direction was for the
City Manager work with staff to find a creative solution. Mr.
Sebenrock described flooding in the area near his home. City
Engineer Lindahl described procedures to renew and replace
drainage in areas outside the City where flooding affected the City's
residents. Mayor Russo requested that the City be more proactive
in these types of situations.
Bus Shelters/Parking Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning presented a
proposal to provide a minimum of five parking spaces for cars
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waiting to pick up the children from bus stops in new developments
with ten or more children in residence, and for bus shelters.
Direction to staff was to develop criteria for these proposals to be
included in the new Land Development Regulations.
Lake Maintenance Easements Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning presented a
proposal for 20 -foot easements in new developments where lots ran
all the way to the water, with the easements to be maintained by
Home Owner's Associations. Consensus was for an option that
maintenance be either by the HOA or by the homeowner. Ms.
Manning presented a proposal that language be included in the
LDR's that all landscape buffers be a part of common areas, to be
applied to preserve areas and to common buffers required as part of
a development order. Maintenance responsibility and changes to
documents that affected development orders were discussed.
PGA Flyover Status Funding sources for the PGA Flyover were reviewed by the
Assistant City Manager, who also reported architectural features
had been worked out between the task force and DOT, and that
DOT would be submitting plans for bids by July, 2000. Mr.
Diamond explained that the City needed an agreement with DOT
for funding and to have the funding available by the end of October,
and that DOT planned to open bids in December. Construction was
planned to begin in April or May, 2001 with completion anticipated
during fall of 2003. Mr. Diamond also reported that DOT planned
to close the PGA Boulevard drawbridge for repairs approximately
the same time that flyover construction began. The City Engineer
explained that all east -west traffic would have to be diverted to
Lighthouse Drive and Donald Ross Road during the proposed 45-
day repair period, and that other road repairs in the area were also
planned.
AWARDING OF BIDS
Aquatic Vegetation Control Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to piggyback off the Northern Palm Beach County
Improvement District contract with Aquatic Vegetation Control,
Inc., in the amount of $24,330.00 for aquatic vegetation control.
Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC
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Roger Blangy Roger Blangy requested Resolution 147, 1999 be cancelled, that the
train whistle not be blown at the FEC crossing on PGA Boulevard
and that funding for the flyover not be borne by the residents..
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Vice
Mayor Furtado seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0. The
following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes of 1/20/00 City Council Regular
Meeting.
2. Resolution 14, 2000 - Consideration of Approval to Authorize
the Mayor to Sign an Agreement with Palm Beach County
Accepting Funding to Develop the Westminister Site
Location as a Park.
3. Resolution 17, 2000 - Consideration of Approval to Support
a Specialized Schedule for the Opening of the PGA
Boulevard Drawbridge.
4. Resolution 18, 2000 - Consideration of Approval to Grant a
Water Easement to Seacoast Utilities on City Owned Land
Between Burns Road and Johnson Dairy Road.
5. Resolution 19, 2000 - Consideration of Approval to Grant a
Sewer Easement to Seacoast Utilities on City Owned Land
Between Burns Road and Johnson Dairy Road.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 1, 2000 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Ordinance 1, 2000 - Providing for a Franchise with Waste
Management for Solid Waste, Vegetation and Recycling. Waste
Management Representative Jeff Sabin expressed Waste
Management's commitment to work with the City. Hearing no
further comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the Public
Hearing closed. Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 1, 2000
be placed on Second Reading by title only and approved.
Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 1, 2000 by
title only.
Ordinance 2, 2000 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Ordinance 2, 2000 - Providing for a Small Scale Amendment to
the City's Comprehensive Plan for the Military Trail/Northlake
Enclave. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo
declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Clark moved that
Ordinance 2, 2000 be placed on Second Reading by title only and
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approved. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 2, 2000 by
title only.
Resolution 12, 2000 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Resolution 12, 2000 - Consideration of Approval for Temple
Beth David Time Extension. Hearing no comments from the
public, Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Clark moved that Resolution 12, 2000 be approved.
Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 8, 2000 Vice Mayor Furtado moved approval of Resolution 8, 2000 -
Consideration of Approval to Appoint One Member to the
Northlake Boulevard Corridor Task Force, with the name Senior
Planner Talal Benothman inserted as alternate and Principal Planner
Steve Cramer as a regular member. Councilman Jablin seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 13, 2000 Vice Mayor Furtado moved approval of Resolution 13, 2000 -
Consideration of Approval to Contribute $20,000 to the Northlake
Boulevard Task Force for the Preparation of a Northlake Boulevard
Overlay Zoning District. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 5, 2000 Principal Planner Jim Norquest reviewed Ordinance 5, 2000 -
Providing for Approval for an Amendment and Expansion of a
Previously Approved PUD Known as Marina Gardens (Lot 8).
Henry Skokowski spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Councilman
Clark moved that Ordinance 5, 2000 be placed on first reading by
title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion. The motion
carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 5,
2000 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance 8, 2000 Staff presented Ordinance 8, 2000 - Providing for an Amendment
to the Golf Digest PCD and the City Engineer reviewed water
management and drainage issues. Henry Skokowski and the
landscape architect for the project spoke on behalf of the petitioner.
Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 8, 2000 be placed on first
reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion,
which carried by 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 8, 2000
on first reading by title only. Vice Mayor Furtado commented
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regarding the six -lane /four -lane issue and surface water
management system issues that all questions must be resolved.
Ordinance 9, 2000 Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 9, 2000 - Providing for
Amendment to the Code of Ordinances to Provide for Term Limits
for Planning and Zoning Commission Members be placed on first
reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read
Ordinance 6, 2000 on first reading by title only.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
City Manager Goals Mayor Russo announced that the City Manager would be meeting
with the City Attorney and that this item would be discussed at the
next meeting.
ITEMS AND REPORTS BY
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Furtado The Vice Mayor reported a conversation with the Coast Guard
representative regarding the opening and closing schedule for the
PGA Boulevard drawbridge. Vice Mayor Furtado recommended
using elected officials to help push this issue. The Vice Mayor
reported that the TIPS program would be funded for another year.
Vice Mayor Furtado suggested using off -duty Police Officers to
provide a defensive driving course to teenagers.
Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello reported that the Traffic Task Force was
progressing in their work and the County had been attending the
meetings.
Councilman Jablin Councilman Jablin reported he had reviewed the specifications for
the audio visual installation for the new building and had made
needed changes. Councilman Jablin reported on work by the Art
Task Force. A lighting design for the gallery area in the second
floor lobby and for the new City Council chambers was estimated
to cost $3,850. Consensus was that Councilman Jablin proceed
with this matter and coordinate with the City Manager.
Councilmember Jablin reported that the cost for a cherry frame with
a lighting feature for the City shield was $1,200. First estimate for
two coffee table cases for historical items, including those found in
the time capsule, was $2,600 each, and other estimates would be
obtained. Councilman Jablin proposed a door between the two
meeting rooms located off the new City Council chambers to
increase functionality. Councilmember Jablin suggested changing
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the Art in Public Places Ordinance to make the percentage to the
City one percent. Consensus was to request that the City Attorney
codify this change.
Mayor Russo Mayor Russo reported attending a meeting regarding status of the
forbearance agreement and updating developers on new City codes
had been successful. The Mayor reported that the developers
wanted to move through the process more quickly and had
suggested adding staff to facilitate the process. Mayor Russo
recommended that similar periodic meetings be held. The Mayor
reported the high school magnet programs were doing well.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney reported the City won their appeal and that Mr.
Vavrus had been ordered not to harvest any more trees or to do any
further land clearing. The Code Enforcement Board had
determined that there had not been enough evidence to show that
Freedom House was operating a commercial activity in a residential
neighborhood, and that this matter was still being pursued.
Councilman Sabatello expressed his opinion that it was time to
reconsider possible appointment of a Special Master in lieu of a
Code Enforcement Board.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Vice
Mayor Furtado, seconded by Councilman Clark, carried 5 -0, the
meeting was ad jou�nedyat 11: P.M.
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