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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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/2/2000 2 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/2/2000 3 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/2/2000 4 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/2/2000 yy 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. 1 �A�OSIER, CMC tAY CLERK