HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 030200CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 2, 2000
The March 2, 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, and Councilman
Carl Sabatello. Councilman Eric Jablin, was absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted. Mayor
Russo announced that Dick Cameron, a retired employee of the
Parks & Recreation Department had passed away and that Stan
Redick, husband of former Council member Linda Monroe was
very ill. Mayor Russo asked for a moment of silence.
PRESENTATIONS
Artigras Dave Talley presented an Artigras poster to the City and thanked
the Police Department for making the event safe.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Public Information Officer
Report Beth Ingold Love reported one room in the new Municipal
Complex had been sold to Watterson, Hyland and Klett and a
plaque would be installed; the next Neighborhood Association
meeting was scheduled for April 19; a 5K Run and Project
Graduation Flea Market were scheduled for the upcoming
weekend; and Vicki Wade, Public Education Specialist for the Fire
Department, had been awarded the 1999 Fire Service Public
Educator of the Year award. Mayor Russo expressed appreciation
for the good job being done by the Public Information Officer.
Construction Manager Report Ray Casto, Construction Manager, expressed appreciation to staff
for their help in making the move into the new municipal complex.
Mr. Casto discussed change orders submitted in his report.
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Change Orders
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numbered 50, 100, 103, 104, 107, 113, 116 ,117, 119, 120, 121,
122, 123, 124, 147, 155, 156, 157, 179 and 183. Vice Mayor
Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0
vote.
Growth Management Report Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning and City
Engineer Len Lindahl described a proposed process of approval for
site plans which would allow drainage systems to be constructed
and provide new and existing developments with proper drainage.
The proposal included a condition of approval stating if there were
any issues arising out of the annual report or out of the permit
modification, the petitioner would agree to abide by any resulting
changes in the project, and a letter of agreement from the same
petitioner would be attached to the development order. Mr. Lindahl
described the drainage plan and explained that no work would be
done until funding was approved. Dan Clark described an
alternative for the Hood Road alignment which paralleled the
Cabana Colony canal; however, the City Council agreed to stay
with the two previous alignments and not to send a letter of support
for the new alignment to the County.
Census 2000 Update Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro announced there were 30 days
until Census Day.
Municipal Complex
Landscaping Update City Forester Mark Hendrickson reviewed a new landscaping plan
for the Municipal Complex which would include more color,
midrange plantings, and maintenance -free vegetation. It was
agreed that Councilman Sabatello would work with the City
Forester to finalize a plan with funding proposed from the current
budget, to be presented at the next meeting. A suggestion was
made to strengthen the landscaping in front of the Fire Safety
building on Burns Road.
AWARDING OF BIDS
Bus Transportation
for Summer Camp Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to award the bid to Jupiter School Bus Service,
Inc., of Riviera Beach, Florida, in the amount of $64,925.00 for
summer camp bus transportation.. Councilman Clark seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Mayor Russo
announced that the residents of Frenchman's Creek were holding
a funding drive to purchase a van for the City to transport seniors
and handicapped citizens for recreational events.
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Lightning Prediction
System Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to award the bid to Thor -Guard for purchase and
installation of lightning prediction systems for Gardens Park, Lake
Catherine Park, Plant Drive Park, and PGA Park, in the amount of
$20,585. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC
Sam Carsillo Resident Sam Carsillo described the previous City Halls and
complimented the City on the new municipal complex. Mr.
Carsillo outlined several grievances and said that he would meet
with City staff regarding same.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 -0.
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes of 2/3/00 City Council Regular
Meeting.
2. Approval of Minutes of 2/17/00 City Council Regular
Meeting
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 4, 2000 Staff reviewed the petition for approval of a single family custom
home development located on a 64.47 acre parcel at the northwest
corner of the intersection of Central Boulevard and Hood Road.
Ninety -one single family homes were proposed, along with a 3,000
square foot clubhouse.
Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, which was held on
the intent of Ordinance 4, 2000, providing for rezoning of 64.47
acres from Planned Development Area to Residential Low Density
3 with a Planned Unit Development Overlay in order to construct
91 single - family homes.
Mr. Skokowski suggested consultation with staff for an alternate
approach for drainage for this project, with which Mayor Russo
concurred. Concerns expressed by the City Council were that there
was not enough space for recreation for children, that the lot
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coverage was too high, and that landscaping was needed for the
wall and at the rear of homes. Median maintenance was clarified
to include the roadway shoulders, and staff advised that landscape
standards would be established by the landscape manual.
Councilman Sabatello requested addition of language regarding
responsibility for maintenance of the right -of -way on the north side
of the project. Vice Mayor Furtado expressed concern regarding
the request to waive littoral plantings and the use of gray water to
help keep the level of water constant within the retention ponds.
Councilman Clark left the meeting for an appointment.
Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to continue the Public Hearing
for Ordinance 4, 2000, to the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2000.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Sabatello and passed by
a 3 -0 vote.
Ordinance 6, 2000 At the request of the petitioner, Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion
to continue the Public Hearing for Ordinance 6, 2000, to the March
16, 2000 Regular Meeting. Councilman Sabatello seconded the
motion, which passed by a vote of 3 -0.
Ordinance 7, 2000 Staff reviewed the request for Ordinance 7, 2000, Fairwinds at
BallenIsles Entry Gate for Parcels 8A, 8B and 10. Mayor Russo
declared the Public Hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance
7, 2000. The following residents of BallenIsles voiced objections
to the proposed entry gate at Fairwinds at BallenIsles:
City Council directed the petitioner to work with the residents of
BallenIsles regarding objections to the proposed entry gate. Vice
Mayor Furtado made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for
Ordinance 7, 2000, to the Regular Meeting of April 6, 2000. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Sabatello and passed by a
vote of 3 -0.
Resolution 16, 2000 Staff reviewed the petition for two sign waivers for The Towers
PUD. The petitioner addressed the City Council regarding the
requested waivers, explaining that the waivers were pertaining to
the maximum height at which a wall sign could be placed and type
of messages displayed on ground and wall signs. Staff had
determined that two of the three existing ground signs were non-
conforming.
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Council expressed concern regarding lettering style and color. The
petitioner requested that he be permitted to discuss these concerns
with the owner and asked that this Public Hearing be continued.
Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to continue the Public Hearing
for Resolution 16, 2000, to the Regular Meeting of April 6, 2000.
Councilman Sabatello seconded the motion, which passed by a vote
of 3 -0.
ITEMS AND REPORTS BY
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Furtado The Vice Mayor reported that Councilman Jablin had advised that
the City Seal was not yet in its new frame, and that the art on the
walls of the new Council Chambers would be lighted. Vice Mayor
Furtado announced that the bridge repairs on PGA Boulevard
would be done before construction of the flyover started, that the
City Attorney would be presenting information regarding the
flyover, and that money was available from MPO for bus shelters.
Mayor Russo Mayor Russo reported he had attended a meeting of Eastward Ho!
and had expressed concern regarding lack of funding to improve
roadways providing access to the U.S. One Corridor. The Mayor
reported that the Economic Advisory Group had met, and
frustration had been expressed regarding the lack of economic
activity. Mayor Russo reported that a check had been presented to
Officer Fantuzzi of funds raised for medical expenses for his
family.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney reported that he and the City Manager were
discussing goals and would present those to the City Council in the
near future. City Manager Martinez explained that a strategic plan
for implementing the goals which had been established had been
formulated by staff, and that he had met with the City Attorney and
Councilman Jablin concerning this issue. Mayor Russo requested
that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/2/2000
ADJOURNMENT
APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
0
There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Vice
Mayor Furtado, seconded by Councilman Sabatello, carried 3 -0, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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