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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 121699• 0 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1999 The December 16, 1999, 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, Councilman David Clark, and Councilman Eric Jablin. Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado and Councilman Carl Sabatello were absent. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted. The Mayor welcomed the new City Manager, Nabar Martinez, and the Scouts and government students in attendance. PRESENTATIONS Teamwork Awards Teamwork Awards were presented to Stacy Clayton, Beth Ingold Love, Ed Morejon, Jules Bolton, Steve Medford, Keith Bryer, Mike Morehead, Evan Bestland, and Holly Luzader. Employee Service Award Fire Department Bargaining Team Recognition CITY MANAGER REPORT An Employee Service Award was presented to Kathy Specker. Members of the Fire Department Bargaining Team were recognized for their outstanding work in instituting a new bargaining process. Awards were presented to Human Resources Analyst Jenny Steidl, Fire Medic Jules Bolton, Commander C. R. Brown, Fire Inspector Keith Brier, Firefighter Paul Hodges, Engineer Pat Licata, Engineer Lance Logan, Engineer Steve Medford, Engineer Ed Morejon, Deputy Chief Jerry Catoe, and Assistant Chief Scott Fetterman. Construction Manager Report Ray Casto, Construction Manager, provided an update on construction progress for the municipal complex, reviewed requested change orders, and addition and deletion of funds. 0 City Council Regular Meeting, 12/16/99 P� Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Change Orders 82, 93, 105, 106, 109, 111, 112, 118, 114, 127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 142, 144, and 146; and deletion of the monies in Change Order 10 with the exception of $4,172 as referenced by the Construction Manager. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. Census 2000 Update Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro provided an update on Census 2000. District Park - Parks & Recreation Director Parks & Recreation Director Sue Miller presented a conceptual plan for the District Park, to be presented to participating municipalities at an upcoming meeting to be called by Commissioner Karen Marcus. Ms. Miller reported that a recent meeting had been attended by Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens. The possibility of including an ice skating rink and a roller hockey rink were discussed. PGA Flyover - Cost Estimates Mary Conway, Department of Transportation Growth Management, provided an overview of the presentation. Project Manager Lee Moore explained that the numbers had been formulated without any engineering and figures had been obtained from manufacturers and similar projects, and clarified that some items reflected only the difference in what the DOT had already funded and the ultimate cost. Mr. Moore explained that some of the proposed structures would need to be reduced in size to accommodate roadway clearances and drainage pond No. 2. Ms. Conway reviewed line items, explained that $6,000,000 would be needed from the City, and that a decision whether to participate would be needed from the City by the end of January. Mayor Russo requested a meeting to discuss sources of funds. Holly Drive Drainage Engineer Dan Clark, filling in for City Engineer Len Lindahl, provided a status report on the Holly Drive drainage and explained that responsibilities had been determined for components of the project, and that negotiations regarding costs associated with those responsibilities were continuing with BallenIsles and St. Ignatius Church. Mayor Russo requested notification to the residents regarding progress on this project. Ratification of Final Form of Agreement with City Council Regular Meeting, 12/16/99 3 • Nabar E. Martinez Councilman Clark made a motion to ratify the final form of agreement with City Manager Nabar E. Martinez. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. AWARDING OF BIDS Audio Visual Equipment and Installation Councilman Clark made a motion to approve staff recommendation to award a contract to Central Audio Visual in the amount of $74,230.19 for the supply and installation of audio visual equipment for the new City Hall. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by 2 -1 vote, with Mayor Russo opposed. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC On behalf of PGA National residents, Siro DeGasperis expressed appreciation for the City's efforts in resolving the drainage problems. Mr. DeGasperis expressed his opinion that the County should contribute gas tax monies to the PGA Flyover project. Mr. DeGasperis reported that a reliable source had indicated that the turnpike interchange would be at Ryder Cup and not at Hyatt Drive, and requested support from the City not to let this happen. Mayor Russo expressed the City's support. Mr. DeGasperis wished the • City Council Happy Holidays. Joan Atwater Ms. Atwater extended Seasons Greetings from Cypress Hollow Homeowners Association. Agusto Hernandez Mr. Hernandez stated he was speaking as an individual, expressed concern regarding the City's growth, recommended a plan for architectural designs, and commended staff on moving the oak trees, but expressed concern that environmental practices were not always followed. Mayor Russo provided assurance that the City followed the environmental laws. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda as submitted. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of 11/18/99 City Council Workshop Meeting. 2. Approval of Minutes of 11/18/99 City Council Regular Meeting. 3. Approval of Minutes of 11/19/99 City Council Workshop Meeting. 0 City Council Regular Meeting, 12/16/99 4 4. Approval of Minutes of 12/2/99 City Council Regular Meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance 47, 1999 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 47, 1999 - Providing for Expansion of Publix at Oakbrook Square, duly advertised December 1, 1999, for consideration of Second Reading and Adoption. Staff comments were made. Resident Cheryl McGee expressed concern that paint had been poured on the ground in violation of environmental laws, and that paint cleanup was done at a faucet at the rear of the building which allowed the paint to go into the storm drain. Ms. McGee requested that a cleanup area be added at construction sites. Mayor Russo requested information from other cities regarding how they handled similar situations and active participation by the owner of Oakbrook Square to prevent these activities. Ann Booth, Urban Design Studio, explained that representatives of the owner had contacted the contractor, notified their security personnel to watch for illegal dumping, and planned to post signs. Hearing no further comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Russo requested a report on the status of this problem from the owner of the shopping center in a couple of weeks, and research into what other cities were doing in similar situations. Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 47, 1999 be placed on Second Reading by title and approved. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 47, 1999 on Second Reading by title only. Resolution 154, 1999 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Resolution 154, 1999 - Consideration of Approval to Elect the Use of the Uniform Method of Collecting Non -Ad Valorem Special Assessments Levied Within the Incorporated Area of the City - duly advertised 11/19/99. 11/26/99, 12/3/99, and 12/10/99, for consideration of approval. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Clark moved approval of Resolution 154, 1999. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. • ORDINANCES City Council Regular Meeting, 12/16/99 5 • Ordinance 48, 1999 Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro reviewed the request and stated that staff recommended approval. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 48, 1999 - Providing for Approval of Voluntary Annexation of 3.21 Acres Located 1/4 Mile North of Florida Boulevard on Alternate AlA - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 48, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Ordinance 49, 1999 Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro reviewed the request and stated that staff recommended approval. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 49, 1999 - Providing for an Amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan by Changing the Land Use Designation on 3.21 Acres of Land Located approximately 1/4 Mile North of Florida Boulevard Along Alternate A I A from Palm Beach County Medium Residential (MR5) to Palm Beach Gardens Residential Low (RL) - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 49, 1999 on First Reading by title only. • Ordinance 51, 1999 Principal Planner Jim Norquest reviewed the request and stated that staff recommended approval. Councilman Jablin expressed concern that a shuttle bus was transporting people across the street and that off -site parking was being used. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning explained the shuttle was temporary during construction. Attorney Alan Ciklin described the cross traffic situation, which he explained would be alleviated with completion of the new campus. Councilman Jablin expressed safety concerns. Attorney Ciklin suggested the church confer with the police and find a resolution to the problem, and report back to staff. Councilman Jablin made a motion to place Ordinance 51, 1999 - Providing for Amendment to Ordinance 34, 1999, to Allow for an Extension of a Date Certain Condition of Approval Relating to the Calculation of Parking Requirements from 1/2/00 to 4/1/00 at the Site Known as Christ Fellowship - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 51, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Ordinance 52, 1999 Staff reviewed the request and recommended approval. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 52, 1999 - Providing for • Rezoning of 2.95 Acres of Land on the South Side of PGA • U] City Council Regular Meeting, 12/16/99 R Boulevard, East of BallenIsles Drive from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) Zoning District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 52, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Ordinance 53, 1999 Staff reviewed the request and recommended approval. Bell South Attorney Ron Feiner, reviewed the site plan, including agreement with DiVosta to provide a common wall and maintenance of that wall, and the requested waivers. The architect for the project spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Building colors and materials were reviewed. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 53, 1999 - Providing for Rezoning of 1.56 Acres of Land Located on the South Side of RCA Boulevard Approximately 0.2 Miles East of the Intersection of RCA Boulevard and Alternate AlA (BellSouth) - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 53, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Ordinance 54, 1999 Staff reviewed the request and recommended approval. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 54, 1999 - Providing for Abandonment Posted and Viewed Roadway - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 54, 1999 on First Reading by title only. ITEMS & REPORTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION Councilman Jablin Councilman Jablin reported the Hanukkah celebration had been a great success, and thanked the Mayor for attending. Councilman Jablin reported the Art Task Force had found lighting in the lobby of the new building was insufficient for lighting art, and a plan for retrofitting would be developed. The Art Advisory Committee had discussed placing an example of art in public places in Cityline each quarter for which minimal expenses would be involved. The Art Advisory Committee had also discussed the ordinance requiring art in public places which was encouraging developers just to write checks and not to place art in public places, and requested review of the ordinance. Options were discussed. Councilman Jablin clarified that he would provide a list of people who had given checks and the size of the projects, versus people who had provided art and the size of those projects. Councilman Jablin reported the Art Advisory Committee had recommended re- matting and re- framing the City City Council Regular Meeting, 12/16/99 7 • Seal with materials found in the new Council Chambers, and placing it over the City Council dias to see how it looked before making a decision of whether to leave it in that location. Councilman Jablin reported Golf Digest was very concerned regarding their negotiations with Seacoast Utilities, and that he had attended a meeting with Rim Bishop of Seacoast Utilities and Dan Clark of the City's engineering firm, and then attended a meeting with Golf Digest representatives. Councilman Jablin reported miscommunication between the parties and that he had suggested a meeting of all parties with representatives able to make a decision, and had informed Golf Digest officials that they would not receive his support until the City Engineer and Seacoast Utilities were satisfied that the City's water supply would not be jeopardized. Discussion ensued. Councilman Jablin agreed to attend the meeting which had been set for the next Wednesday if Councilman Sabatello could not attend. Interim City Manager Post reported numerous meetings had been held with City attorneys, staff, and Golf Digest representatives. Mayor Russo The Mayor reported he had met with Toll Brothers and • Commissioner Marcus to discuss options for location of the roadway, and advised that the City needed to determine the best solution after hearing from the residents but that the County would make the ultimate decision. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning reported staff had determined the roadway was needed and explained that locating the roadway along the environmental area would cause deterioration of that area next to the road. Councilman Clark expressed his opinion that it was not the City's job to evaluate environmental consequences but that they should take the position that the road should go to the south as originally planned, and if the County wished to spend funds on environmental studies they could do so. Growth Management Director Manning commented there were three options, two of which would divide the community. Mayor Russo reported he was trying to set up a meeting with School Board member Linda Hines, the construction person in the schools, and Commissioner Marcus, and that WCI representative Nancy Graham had indicated she would make land available so that a swap could be made for a school site. Mayor Russo reported he had attended the Economic Council meeting where there had been a big discussion related to schools. Mayor Russo thanked Carole Post for her work as Interim City Manager and extended happy holiday wishes to everyone. City Council Regular Meeting, 12/16/99 8 • ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Councilman Jablin, seconded by Councilman Clark, carried 3 -0, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. APPROVAL: Q VICE-MAYOFJ A.UREN FURTADO CHAIRMAN PRO TEM ERIC JABLIN COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK '0 COUNCILMCARL SABATELLO ATTEST: CDI KOSIER, CMC, CITY CLERK