HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 060100CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 1, 2000
The June 1, 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, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Lauren
Furtado, and Councilmember Carl Sabatello. Vice Mayor Eric Jablin was absent from the meeting.
REORDER AGENDA: Councilman Sabatello made a motion to place Items and Reports by Mayor
and Council after the City Manager Reports. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Furtado and
carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
Palm Beach Gardens Woman's Club Presentation of City Seal - Arlene Kiselewski presented the
needlepoint seal and described its history. Club President Jan Barker gave a history of the club,
which was established in 1967 with its members to serve as volunteers to the City, County, and
State.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Construction Update - Building Official Jack Hansen provided an update on the progress achieved
to date on various remaining construction items, as well as anticipated completion dates, and newly
added items.
Public Information Report - Public Information Officer Beth Ingold Love reviewed highlights of the
strategic plan. September 14, 2000 was proposed for the Advisory Board Volunteer Recognition
event, for which a December alternative date was suggested. October 22, 2000 was proposed for the
Municipal Complex Grand Opening.
Update on Drainage Plan - City Engineer Lennart Lindahl reviewed work to date and the future
planning schedule for Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District Units 2 and Unit 19.
Completion of planning and conceptual permit modification for Unit 2 was anticipated during
November 2000. Conceptual permit modification for Unit 19 was anticipated in July, with
construction beginning in September 2000 and completed during January 2001. Review of the
drainage plan by an independent review group was recommended. Discussion ensued. The City
Engineer explained that these units were not interdependent, and County Commissioner Karen
Marcus agreed to obtain verification from County staff. Pete Pimental of Northern Palm Beach
County Improvement District assured the City Council that they would work with the County and
would provide in writing assurance to the City that Units 2 and 19 were not connected. Mr. Pimental
described the new programs to be implemented to improve drainage. Consensus was to direct the
City Manager to move forward with plans for an independent review group.
ITEMS AND REPORTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Councilwoman Furtado - Councilmember Furtado announced an 18 -hour defensive driving course
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sponsored by the Safety Council with $50 tuition. Councilmember Furtado discussed the draft traffic
plan presented by staff at a prior meeting, and suggested inviting neighboring municipalities to a
Saturday charrette to focus on traffic density, funding road dollars, and keeping the money in the
northern section of the County, which would be an extension of the work of the task force.
Consensus was to proceed with plans for a charrette.
Councilman Sabatello - Councilmember Sabatello discussed the PGA Flyover and expressed concern
that the City might fall short on their part of funding for this project. Fine tuning the dollar amounts
and deadline dates for making changes were discussed, and Finance Director Olson announced that
changes could be made until October 31, 2000. An update on this issue was requested for the next
meeting. Councilman Sabatello thanked Commissioner Marcus and Councilwoman Furtado for their
work in obtaining traffic lights on Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail.
Councilman Clark - Councilman Clark reported cars were still moving from one campus to another
at Christ Fellowship Church. Staff volunteered to pass along those concerns to the church project
manager.
Mayor Russo - The Mayor reported attending a magnet school graduation and stated this was a great
program. Scheduling of budget hearings was discussed. A budget hearing was agreed upon for June
26 at 6 p.m., with a second budget hearing on June 28 if needed, and the regular Council meeting
to be held June 29.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Richard Orman, 4203 Oak Drive - Mr. Orman explained he represented PGA Golf Club Estates
North and commended the City on the drainage program, but expressed concern that water from
BallenIsles was causing the canals in his neighborhood to rise to a higher level. Mr. Orman
requested that money be budgeted for a weir to control the water pumped from BallenIsles for
irrigation of their golf course and for maintaining the bridges. Mayor Russo requested a report on
this item by the next meeting. Councilmember Clark requested a status report on the rest of the canal
work.
William C. Myers, 421 Woodview Circle - Mr. Myers reported that turnover of Bent Tree
development from MI Homes to the residents was to occur July 11, 2000, and correspondence to the
City in regard to drainage problems had had little response. Mr. Myers questioned whether MI
Homes had met all of the City's requirements, to which the City Engineer responded that the City
still had the bond, and that staff would work with the homeowners. Communication with the City
was discussed.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Clark moved approval of items A and B on the Consent
Agenda. Councilwoman Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The
following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Consideration of approving Minutes from the May 4, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting.
2. Award of Bid for purchase and installation of emergency traffic signals at Central Fire
Station.
Mayor Russo announced that item (c), Award of Bid for Contract for Lobbyist Services, could not
be approved on the Consent Agenda since it did not have a positive approval recommendation.
Finance Director Olson explained he had spoken to the proposer, who had reduced their bid to
$55,000. Councilman Clark moved to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Resource Group
in an amount not to exceed $55,000 plus expenses. Councilwoman Furtado seconded the motion,
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which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance 11, 1999 - Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance
11, 1999 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, providing for an amendment to the existing Planned Unit Development known as "City
Centre," located at the intersection of PGA Boulevard and U.S. Highway One on the south side of
PGA Boulevard; to amend Ordinance 15, 1997 to revise the approved Master Plan for Parcel F; to
reduce the building height from 11 stories to 6; to slightly change the design of the building; to revise
the parking area around the building; to eliminate the right turn only exit onto Ellison Wilson Road;
to add 2 drive - through lanes; to reduce the size of the parking garage; to revise the approved
landscape plan; to revise the approved Master Phasing Plan; to revise the approved elevations; to
revise the approved floor plans; and to revise the approved parking garage plans; providing for
conditions of approval; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date - Continued from
5/4/2000, for consideration of Second Reading and Adoption; with continuance to June 15, 2000
recommended. Councilman Clark made a motion to continue the Public Hearing on Ordinance 11,
1999 to the June 15, 2000 City Council meeting. Councilwoman Furtado seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
Ordinance 4, 2000 - Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance
4, 2000 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, providing for approval of the application of Forest Lake Associates, L.C. for rezoning of
64.47 acres of land, located at the northwest corner 9of the intersection of Central Boulevard and
Hood Road, known as San Michelle, and more particularly described herein, from Planned
Development Area (PDA) to Residential -Low Density 3 (RL -3) with a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) overlay in order to construct 91 single - family homes; providing for waivers; providing for
conditions of approval - for reconsideration on Second Reading and Adoption. Principal Planner
Norquest reported staff recommended approval since the applicant had agreed to the City's drainage
condition, had agreed to provide site redesign to improve the project by adding two new children's
play areas and additional landscaping on corner lots facing two streets, had agreed to change setbacks
for certain improvements, and had agreed to a staff condition accepting littoral zones in this project.
Henry Skokowski, agent for the applicant, commented on additional materials that had been
provided. Members of the City Council thanked the applicant for their efforts. Hearing no
comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Skokowski noted
the littoral waiver should be deleted. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 4, 2000
on Second Reading by Title Only and approved with deletion of waiver number 7 in Section 3 of the
Ordinance. Councilwoman Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
The City Clerk read Ordinance 4, 2000 on Second Reading by Title Only.
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Ordinance 12, 2000 - Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance
12, 2000 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, amending Chapter 2 of the City's Code of Ordinances entitled "Administration," Article IV
entitled "Code Enforcement," by providing for Code Enforcement proceedings to be conducted by
a Special Master, repealing Section 2 -186 entitled "Definitions;" amending Section 2 -187 entitled
"Declaration of Legislative Intent;" amending Section 2 -187 entitled "Jurisdiction;" repealing
Division 2 of Article IV entitled "Code Enforcement Board" and replacing it with a new Division
2 entitled "Special Master;" amending Division 3 of Article IV entitled "Procedure for Enforcement
of the Code Enforcement Board;" adding Section 2 -242 entitled "Procedure for Reduction of Fines
and Liens;" amending Section 2 -261 entitled "Issuance of Citation;" providing for severability;
providing for codification; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date - for
Consideration on Second Reading and Adoption. Kevin Wagner, Chairman, Code Enforcement
Board, reported his experience on the Board, explained how the Board had improved, explained the
jury aspect of the Board, and requested the City Council members come to a meeting to see how well
the Board worked before abolishing the Board. Councilman Sabatello agreed with how well this
Board worked; however, expressed his opinion that the Special Master system was the right decision.
Councilman Clark thanked the Board for their work. Hearing no further comments from the public,
Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Clark made a motion to place
Ordinance 12, 2000 on Second Reading by Title Only and approved. Councilman Sabatello
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 12, 2000
on Second Reading by Title Only.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 40, 2000 - Staff presented Resolution 40, 2000 - Consideration of an amendment to Park
lease agreement with Palm Beach County extending lease from 50 to 75 years. Councilman Clark
expressed appreciation for the effort made to extend the lease. Mayor Russo thanked Commissioner
Marcus for her efforts. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 40, 2000.
Councilman Sabatello seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance 15, 2000 - Principal Planner Jim Norquest presented Ordinance 15, 2000 - Consideration
of a PUD Amendment - Cafe Chardonnay Outdoor Seating and Service. Councilman Sabatello
requested a requirement that the restaurant would be responsible to bring in their tables and chairs
in the event of a storm. Applicant Brian Chamis agreed to the requirement. Councilman Clark
made a motion to place Resolution 15, 2000 on First Reading by Title Only. Councilman Sabatello
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 15, 2000
on First Reading by Title Only.
Ordinance 16, 2000 - Principal Planner Jim Norquest presented Ordinance 16, 2000 - Consideration
of a PUD Amendment - Paddy Mac's Outdoor Seating and Service. Petitioner agreed to a
requirement that the restaurant would be responsible to bring in their tables and chairs in the event
of a storm. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Resolution 16, 2000 on First Reading by
Title Only. Councilman Sabatello seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The
City Clerk read Ordinance 16, 2000 on First Reading by Title Only.
Ordinance 18, 2000 - Principal Planner Jim Norquest presented Ordinance 18, 2000 - Consideration
of ativity Lutheran Alzheimer's Adult Day Care Conditional Use. Petitioner answered questions
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from the City Council. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 18, 2000 on First
Reading by Title Only. Councilman Sabatello seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 18, 2000 on First Reading by Title Only.
Ordinance 19, 2000 - Principal Planner Steve Cramer presented Ordinance 19, 2000 - Art in Public
Places - proposed sculpture for The Commons Parcel I. Petitioner Joel Channing described the art
and its ability to withstand wind. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 19, 2000 on
First Reading by Title Only. Councilman Sabatello seconded they motion, which carried by
unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 18, 2000 on First Reading by Title Only.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by
Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman S *tellod 3 -0, the meeting was adjourned at
9:20 p.m. j
APPROVAL:
R. RUSSO
CHAIRMAN P90 TEM CARL SABATELLO
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COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK
COUNCILWOMAN LAUREN FURTADO
ATTEST:
CAROL GOLD
CITY CLERK
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