HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 031600CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 2000
The March 16, 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.
REORGANIZATION Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to appoint Councilman Clark as
Temporary Chairman to Elect Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Councilman Sabatello seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Councilman Jablin nominated Joe Russo as Mayor for the year
2000. Lauren Furtado seconded the motion. Motion carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Councilman Sabatello nominated Lauren Furtado as Vice Mayor.
Joe Russo seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Temporary
Chairman Clark stepped down and nominated Eric Jablin as Vice
Mayor. Lauren Furtado seconded the motion. Discussion ensued.
Councilman Sabatello withdrew his motion to nominate Lauren
Furtado as Vice Mayor and Joe Russo withdrew his motion to
nominate Lauren Furtado as Vice Mayor. Motion carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Councilmember Furtado made a motion to nominate Carl Sabatello
as Chairman Pro Tem. Eric Jablin seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 22, 2000 Eric Jablin made a motion to approve Resolution 22, 2000 with the
following names in Section One: Vice Mayor Joe Russo, Mayor;
Eric Jablin, Vice Mayor, and Carl Sabatello, Mayor Pro Tem. Joe
Russo seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0.
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Mayor Russo thanked the members of the City Council for their
confidence, and reviewed events of the past year.
REORDER AGENDA Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to re -order the agenda to
place Appointment of Council Liaisons to Advisory
Boards /Committees /Organizations as number two under Items for
Discussion and to place Ordinance 8, 2000, Golf Digest Property,
back on the agenda under Item 5 for Public Hearings. Councilman
Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
PRESENTATIONS
Swearing In of New
Police Officers Police Chief FitzGerald provided a brief background for three new
Police Officers, Monica Miller, Andrea Vannatta, and Josete
Mathius, and then conducted swearing in of the three officers.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Construction Manager Report Construction Manager Casto reported the annex was being
dismantled, asbestos abatement was being conducted on the old
building; and that items that needed to be done were bringing back
the mail kiosk, and a proposal to re -do the entire roadway at the
entranceway to Burns Road. The air conditioning noise and sound
system were discussed. The Construction Manager received
direction to do the mail kiosk and roadway projects and to bring a
change order to the next meeting.
Census Update Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro presented an update for the
census and explained how the postal bar code identified areas.
Transportation Study Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning provided an update
regarding the transportation task force activities: a consultant had
been hired, a time schedule had been developed in February which
required all new developments to submit a new traffic study to
Palm Beach County, and recommendations to the City Council
were anticipated within a month.
Municipal Complex
Landscaping City Forester Mark Hendrickson provided an update on the
landscaping for the municipal complex and gave an anticipated date
of June to have all the landscaping completed.
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Proposed Development
Order Conditions for
Drainage City Engineer Lindahl reported that at the last regular meeting
proposed development order conditions for drainage had been
presented, and Mr. Skokowski, representing San Michele, had
requested an opportunity to review the language. The City
Engineer stated that no alternative language had yet been presented,
and consideration of San Michele was to be continued.
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Motorcycle Purchase Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to award the bid to Ft. Lauderdale Harley -
Davidson, in the amount of $26,900.00 to purchase two Harley
Davidson motorcycles for the Police Department. Vice Mayor
Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Rotary Deck Mower Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to award the bid to Kilpatrick Turf Equipment of
Boynton Beach, Florida, acting as an authorized distributor of
Tresca Industries, Inc., of Orlando, Florida, in the amount of
$ 17,037 by piggybacking the State of Florida's Department of
Management Services contract number 515- 630 -99 -1 to purchase
a 72" rotary mulching deck. Councilman Clark seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC
Sam Carsillo
Resident Sam Carsillo commented the new chairs were too straight
and stiff backed. Mr. Carsillo reported he had received answers on
his last five grievances. Mr. Carsillo commented there should be
gates at railroad crossings and it was unacceptable that train
whistles were stopped at night, and this election year was the time
to try to get the whistles stopped from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Mayor
Russo requested that the City Manager contact Congressman Foley
regarding this situation Mr. Carsillo recommended more
policemen be hired, and unmarked cars be used on Military Trail to
control speeders. Mr. Carsillo recommended the developers pay for
90% of the new fire stations. Mayor Russo reported WCI
properties was dedicated eight acres for a station and helping fund
the first year, and the developers were paying impact fees for police
and fire services. Mr. Carsillo commented he was glad Mayor
Russo had brought his son to the meeting.
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John Hanen John Hanen, 86 Dunbar Road East, in Marlwood Estates, reported
FPL was going to erect a new substation new his neighborhood and
asked the City Council to contact FPL to get the substation moved
to an area without homes. Growth Management Director Roxanne
Manning reported staff had met with FPL regarding this issue and
would continue their efforts.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Furtado moved approval of the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0. The
following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes of 3/2/00 City Council Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution 23, 2000 - Consideration of Approval of Gardens
Presbyterian Church Plat
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 4, 2000 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Ordinance 4, 2000 - San Michele, Parcel 4.08. duly advertised
2/17/2000, continued from the 3/2/2000 regular meeting, for
consideration of Second Reading and adoption. There were no
comments from the public.
Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to continue the Public
Hearing for Ordinance 4, 2000 to April 6, 2000. Councilman Clark
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Ordinance 5, 2000 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Ordinance 5, 2000 - Providing for Approval for an Amendment
and Expansion of a Previously Approved PUD known as Marina
Gardens (Lot 8) for Consideration of Second Reading. Henry
Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, spoke on behalf of the
petitioner. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo
declared the public hearing closed.
Vice Chair Jablin made a motion to approve Ordinance 5, 2000 on
Second Reading by title only. Councilman Clark seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read
Ordinance 5, 2000 on Second Reading by title only.
Ordinance 6, 2000 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Ordinance 6, 2000 - Gardens Corporate Center Phase 2, duly
advertised 2/17/00, continued from the 3/2/00 regular meeting, for
consideration of Second Reading and adoption. There were no
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comments from the public.
Councilman Clark made a motion to continue the Public Hearing
for Ordinance 6, 2000 to April 6, 2000. Vice Chair Jablin seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Ordinance 9, 2000 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Ordinance 9, 2000 - Providing for Amendment to the Code of
Ordinances to Provide for Term Limits for Planning and Zoning
Commission Members, for consideration of Second Reading.
Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the
public hearing closed.
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 9, 2000 on
Second Reading by title only. Vice Chair Jablin seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read
Ordinance 9, 2000 on Second Reading by title only.
Ordinance 8, 2000 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Ordinance 8, 2000 - Golf Digest. There were no comments from
the public.
Councilman Clark made a motion to continue the Public Hearing
for Ordinance 8, 2000 to April 6, 2000. Vice Chair Jablin seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 10, 2000 Following discussion of possible candidates for Resolution 10, 2000
- Consideration of Approval of Appointments to the Charter
Review Committee, it was the consensus of the City Council to
delay consideration of Resolution 10, 2000 to the April 6, 2000
regular meeting.
Resolution 20, 2000 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 20, 2000
- Consideration of Approval of a Waiver from Residential
Component - Comprehensive Plan Mixed Use Criteria: Parcel 5B.
Vice Chair Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 21, 2000 Vice Mayor Jablin stepped down due to conflict of interest. Principal
Planner Jim Norquest presented the project for Resolution 21, 1000
- Consideration of Approval of a Site Plan for NorthCorp Lot 12,
South Park Center Delicatessen. Henry Skokowski, agent for the
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petitioner, spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Councilman Sabatello
requested addition of a mid -story landscape plant.
Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to approve Resolution 21,
2000. Councilman Clark seconded the motion which carried by
unanimous 4 -0 vote.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 11, 2000 Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 11, 2000 -
Providing for an Amendment to the Firefighters Retirement Pension
Fund on First Reading by title only. Councilwoman Furtado
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The
City Clerk read Ordinance 11, 2000 on First Reading by title only.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
City Manager Goals and
Objectives The City Manager reported he had not received any goals but had
received direction from some members of the Council, and
announced he would be presenting a strategic plan the next month.
Consensus was to link the goals to the strategic plan.
Appointment of Council
Liaisons to Advisory Boards/
Committees /Organizations This item was delayed to the next meeting.
ITEMS AND REPORTS BY
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Councilwoman Furtado Councilwoman Furtado requested a letter from the City Council
regarding the synchronization of traffic lights on Northlake
Boulevard. Councilwoman Furtado suggested renovation of Fire
Station 16 and a report on this matter was requested.
Councilwoman Furtado recommended reactivating the intralocal
agreement with Palm Beach County regarding Burns Road in order
to receive impact fees for the road widening. Councilwoman
Furtado provided information on the procedure for obtaining
matching funds for bus shelters; and reported construction for two
extra lanes going into the Okeechobee Road Interchange was to
begin shortly. Councilwoman Furtado reported staff would put
together information which could be distributed to the residents
regarding the proposed railroad crossing near Garden Woods.
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Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello requested a report on the Burns Road
widening at the next meeting. City Manager Martinez explained
how staff worked on projects such as the Burns Road widening.
Councilman Sabatello recommended that the Planning and Zoning
Commission review signage packages.
Vice Mayor Jablin Vice Mayor Jablin proposed spearheading a drive for donations to
place a grand player piano in the new lobby, which was agreeable
to the other members of the City Council.
Mayor Russo Mayor Russo had written a letter to the Palm Beach Gardens High
School regarding their request to maintain the City's ballfield,
which they used. The request was discussed and it was agreed to
send the letter. Mayor Russo reported a resident had complained
that Code Enforcement officers were removing yard sale signs
directing people to the sales. Growth Management Director
Manning agreed to look into the matter. Mayor Russo brought up
the issue of voice mail for the City Council, and it was agreed to
provide voice mail for each City Council member.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney reported a meeting would be held March 29 with
representatives from MacArthur Foundation, Catalfumo, FDOT,
and the City regarding the circumstances of the dedication of right -
of -way along PGA Boulevard to determine if funds would be
available for PGA Flyover improvements. The City Attorney
reported new pending legislation could affect the Vavrus case.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by
Councilwoman Furtado, seconded by Councilman Clark, carried
5 -0, the meeting,was adjourped at p.m.
APPROVAL:
R. RUSSO
MAYOR LiA.LiREN FURTADO
C JABLIN
UNCILMAN DAVID CLARK
COUNCILMAN CARL SABATELLO
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