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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 6, 2000
The April 6, 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 Recording Secretary called the roll and the following elected officials were
found to be in attendance: Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilperson
David Clark, Councilperson Eric Jablin, and Councilperson Carl Sabatello.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The following agenda items were requested to be postponed:
1. Ordinance 4, 2000 - Site Plan Approval for San Michele - continued to the May 4,
2000 meeting; Ordinance 7, 2000 - Entry Gate for Fairwinds at Ballenlsles - continued to
the May 4, 2000 meeting; Ordinance 8, 2000 - Golf Digest PCD - postponed indefinitely;
Resolution 16, 2000 - The Towers Signage Waivers - continued to the May 4, 2000
meeting; Resolution 28, 2000 - Interlocal Agreement for the North County Park Site -
postponed to the April 17, 2000 meeting.
Mayor Russo announced that the regular meeting of April 20 would be rescheduled for
April 17, 2000 since April 20 was Passover.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: Construction Manager Casto reported the old City Hall was
rapidly being dismantled, and was estimated to be totally removed from the site by April
14, 2000, at which time work on the parking lot could begin. The annex building had been
removed and grading of that area had begun. The laminate problems in the new building
had been attributed to faulty glue, and the subcontractor would be removing and replacing
the laminate. Mr. Casto reported work was continuing on the air conditioning noise.
Councilperson Furtado requested that something be done about the laminate fumes.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT: Public Information Officer Beth Ingold Love
announced the opening of the City's website, ci. pal m_beach_gardens.f1.us, and that a date
needed to be set for the annual advisory board recognition event in May. Concern was
expressed regarding death of an employee's child and the fact that no one on the City
Council had known about it, and a new procedure was recommended so that members
would be notified in the future. Councilperson Furtado announced that the husband of
former Councilperson Linda Monroe had passed away and in lieu of flowers donations
were being accepted to provide a bench in his honor at the City Municipal Complex.
Problems with the telephone system were discussed. The City Manager commented that
Ernie Carr was working on the system in addition his regular job duties.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT: Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning
announced that one Planner vacancy had been filled and there were several good
applicants for the other vacancy, that code revision was continuing and another workshop
was scheduled for April 27, and that the first draft of the pattern book was expected within
a month.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Sam Carsillo - Mr. Carsillo described a recent speeding accident and recommended using
unmarked police cars. Mayor Russo requested a report at the next meeting from the
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Police Chief on the speeding issue. Mr. Carsillo discussed stopping trail whistles and
suggested a solution for the crossings. Councilperson Furtado provided new criteria for
railroad gates, reported the government was working toward quiet zones, and commented
there were things that could be done by the City. Mr. Carsillo requested a meeting with the
Public Information Officer to air his grievances and obtain answers. Mr. Carsillo expressed
thanks that crossing guards had been given a raise, commented that more work was
needed on handicap spaces at Costco, questioned the cost of outside contractors doing
landscaping maintenance, and advocated moving mailboxes along Military Trail. Mr.
Carsillo questioned why good employees were leaving, asked why Mr. O'Rourke was
acting as Human Resources Director, and what qualified the Fire Chief to act as a Public
Works Director. Mr. Carsillo commented that he would ask those questions when he met
with the Public Information Officer.
Julia Byrd — Julia Byrd expressed concern about staff leaving, legal fees charged by the
City Attorney, and related her experience in working for the City. Mayor Russo commented
that the City Manager needed to be allowed to do his job and that City Council could not
interfere but would evaluated his performance at the proper time. Mayor Russo
commented that he was not happy to lose employees but if they wanted to further their
careers he wished them luck. The City Manager commented that one individual had been
offered a contract to continue working until a replacement had been found but did not
follow through.
Pat Huqhey - Pat Hughey reported she served on the GNA as a representative for Palm
Beach Squares but was not speaking for them but for herself and for her neighbors to
express concerns and objections regarding the proposed cut through on the median strip
on Military Trail between Northlake Boulevard and Arbor Way. Safety hazards were
described, requested a study of the roadways to insure that the current State roadbuilding
standards and permit procedures were being met and administered, requested installation
of a traffic light at Arbor Way and Military Trail. Ms. Hughey presented her comments in
writing.
Michael Wood - Michael Wood commented he had been working with City staff on a plat
of arina Gardens, and commended staff and the City Manager for their work.
Mayor Russo expressed willingness to discuss issues with Julia Byrd and any other
residents.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Jablin seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5 -0. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes of 3/16/00 City Council Regular Meeting.
2. Awarding of Bid for Refurbishment of Medic Truck
3. Awarding of Bid for Purchase of a Service Truck for Public Works
4. Consideration of Approval of Special Event Application for Shriner's Circus
5. Resolution 24, 2000 - Consideration of Approval of Abandonment of Easement at NorthCorp
6. Resolution 31, 2000 - Consideration to Release a Development Agreement at NorthCorp
PCD
7. Resolution 34, 2000 - Consideration to Approve the Plat of Marina Gardens
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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 May
4, 2000. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
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 and continued from regular meetings
of 3/2/00 and 3/16/00, for Consideration of Second Reading and adoption. Planner Jim Norquest
reviewed the project. Ed Oliver, Oliver Glidden Partners, agent for the petitioner, spoke on behalf
of the petitioner. Three of the City Council members expressed dissatisfaction with the design.
Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Clark made a motion to grant a continuance of Ordinance 6, 2000 for petitioner to work
with staff. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Ordinance 7, 2000 - Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance
7, 2000 - Fairwinds at BallenIsles Entry Gate for Parcels 8A, 8B, and 10, duly advertised and
continued from the regular meeting of 3/2/00, for consideration of Second Reading and adoption.
There were no comments from the public.
Councilman Clark made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for Ordinance 7, 2000 to May 4,
2000. Vice Chair Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Ordinance 8, 2000 - Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance
8, 2000 - Providing for Amendment to the Golf Digest PCD, duly advertised and continued from the
3/16/00 regular meeting, for consideration of Second Reading and Adoption. Staff recommended
postponement. Ann Booth, Urban Design Studio, spoke on behalf of the petitioner. There were no
comments from the public. Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to table Ordinance 8, 2000. Councilman Clark seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 16, 2000 - Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to continue Resolution 16, 2000 - The
Towers Signage Waivers, duly advertised and continued from Regular Meeting of 3/2/2000, to the
May 4, 2000 Regular City Council meeting. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 27, 2000 - Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, duly advertised and held on
the intent of eso ution 27, 2000, Consideration of Approval for a Sign Variance for NorthMil Plaza.
The comments made earlier in the meeting by Pat Hughey were incorporated into the Public
Hearing. Principal Planner Steve Cramer reviewed the proposed sign variance. Henry Skokowski
spoke on behalf of the petitioner.
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 27, 2000.
Motion was seconded, and carried 3 -2 with Mayor Russo and Councilwoman Furtado opposing.
Councilman Clark made a motion to reconsider Resolution 27, 2000. Motion was seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 27, 2000. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo called for any other
comments for or against Russo declared the Public Hearing closed.
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Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 27, 2000. Motion was seconded, and
carried 3 -2 with Mayor Russo and Councilwoman Furtado opposing.
Ordinance 11, 2000 - Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, duly advertised and held on
the intent of Ordinance 11, 2000, Providing for Amendment to Fire Pension Fund - for Consideration
of Second Reading and adoption. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the
Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Clark made a motion to adopt Ordinance 11, 2000 upon Second Reading by title only.
Vice Mayor Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The Recording
Secretary read Ordinance 11, 2000 on Second Reading by title only.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 10, 2000 - Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 10, 2000 -
Consideration of Approval of Appointments to the Charter Review Committee, with the names
Jonathan Gerber, Leonard Rubin, Phil Lydon, Gary Fields, Steve Mathison, Allen Lavin, and
Richard Gruenwald inserted in the blanks in Section One. Vice Mayor Jablin seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 25, 2000 - Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning presented the petition.
Henry Skokowksi spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to
approve Resolution 25, 2000 - Consideration of Approval of an NOPC for the Regional Center DRI
to Amend the Commercial Square Footage for the Regional Center PCD. Motion was seconded and
carried by 3 -1 vote with Mayor Russo opposing.
Resolution 26, 2000 - Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning presented the petition for
Resolution 26, 2000 - Consideration of Approval of Site Plan for Parcels 27.05 and 27.06 (part of
Regional Center DRI located along PGA Boulevard north of PBCC), and explained that staff had
no concerns with the site plan or uses but was requesting guidance from the City Council to help the
petitioner in redesign of the buildings. Mayor Russo expressed concern with the concept of an
extended stay hotel. Henry Skokowski spoke on behalf of the petitioner and described the
architecture of the buildings. Direction from the City Council was that the uses were acceptable,
however, the petitioner was requested to make changes to the towers as discussed and to design the
buildings as specialty shops. Staff advised that drainage plans were not yet complete.
Resolution 30, 2000 - Following comments by staff and presentation on behalf of the petitioner by
Henry Skokowski, Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 30, 2000 - Consideration
of Approval of Site Plan for Lot 2A (design center on RCA Boulevard east of Hampton Inn in
Northcorp). Motion was seconded by Vice Chair Jablin and carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance 10, 2000 - Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 10, 2000 - Providing for
an Amendment to the Doubletree PUD on First Reading by title only. Vice Mayor Jablin seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The Recording Secretary read Ordinance 10, 2000
on First Reading by title only.
Ordinance 13, 2000 - Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 13, 2000 - Providing for
Rezoning of Former Enclave at Northlake and Military Trail on First Reading by title only. Vice
Mayor Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The Recording Secretary
read Ordinance 13, 2000 on First Reading by title only.
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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.
ITEMS AND REPORTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Vice Mayor Jablin - Vice Mayor Jablin suggested using small radar speed display units that could
be attached to telephone poles to help slow traffic on Military Trail, and reported that Commissioner
Marcus had indicated matching funding could be available from the county. Vice Mayor Jablin
requested that the Police Chief provide a presentation on these radar units at the next meeting. Vice
Mayor Jablin recommended four flat screen monitors for the Council chambers. Discussion ensued.
It was the consensus of the City Council to bring in a consultant to consider the best type of
monitors and solutions to the other problems of the whole room. The Vice Mayor explained that the
piano in the lobby was on loan to the City while donations were being sought.
Councilwoman Furtado - Councilwoman Furtado distributed information regarding what needed to
be done to obtain traffic lights at Gardenia and Military Trail and at the BallenIsles entry on
Northlake Boulevard; information regarding the train whistles, and information on littoral plantings.
Councilwoman Furtado reported that the County had invested $55,000 for grant writing last year
for which they had received $8 million with five grants still pending.
Councilman Sabatello - Councilman Sabatello suggested everyone write down their concerns
regarding the council chambers and the new city hall and give them to the City Manager.
Councilman Sabatello reported staff was working on a new landscaping plan.
Mayor Russo - Mayor Russo reported he had met with Leo Noble and Tom Lynch regarding a
school site, and had given the City Manager the name of an individual to contact regarding that
matter. The Mayor reported that the proposal to eliminate school magnet programs had been
forwarded to the Vice Mayor to obtain a recommendation from the Educational Advisory Board for
a Resolution by the City on this issue.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: The City Attorney reported the meeting regarding the PGA
Flyover had been held but the MacArthur Foundation had not attended.
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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 netft was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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RECORDING SECRETARY