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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 12/2/99 1
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 1999
The December 2, 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, Vice
Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilman David Clark, Councilman Eric
Jablin, and Councilman Carl Sabatello.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted
RE -ORDER AGENDA Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to re -order the agenda to present
a Proclamation of George Washington Day following
Announcements and before Presentations, to two school children
who were present at the meeting. Councilman Jablin seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
PROCLAMATION Councilman Clark made a motion to approve a Proclamation
designating December 14, 1999 as George Washington Day.
Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote. Mayor Russo presented the Proclamation to
Everett and Graham Minor.
PRESENTATIONS
Employee Service Awards Five year Service Awards were presented to Stacy Clayton and Mary
Smith. Ten year Service awards were presented to Police Officers
Jack Segreto and Joseph Carrao; and to Principal Planner Kim Glas.
Beautification Award A Beautification Award was presented to the Shell Station at PGA
Boulevard and Military Trail.
Artigras Posters Dave Talley, President of Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of
Commerce presented the City with nine matted and framed posters,
• each poster ArtiGras had produced.
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• Re -Order Agenda Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to re -order the agenda to next
hear the Update on US Highway One Corridor Study. Councilman
Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Update on U.S. Highway One
Corridor Study Mike Busha reported that seven cities were working together to
improve the U.S. Highway One Corridor, and advised that the City
must be ready with a clear plan of what they wanted for the corridor
when questioned by DOT. Victor Dover, Dover, Kohl and
Partners, presented a concept for the City Council's consideration
which was a grand tree -lined boulevard designed for people rather
than automobiles, and showed examples of what was being
considered by the other cities and what was done in other countries.
Incentives for developers were suggested. Discussion ensued. The
consultant recommended development of specific detailed median
landscaping plans to show to FDOT.
City Center Overlay Planner Kim Glas Castro explained that the focus of this presentation
was linkages. The thoroughfare plan had been reviewed and future
connections proposed, which would be added as parcels were
• developed. Ms. Glas Castro reported the Planning & Zoning
Commission had expressed concern regarding how the future
connections would impact existing residential neighborhoods; and
that the solution to that concern would be to create more linkages
to further disperse traffic. Specific roadway connections were
discussed. Vice Mayor Furtado announced that FDOT had
indicated the road under the Burns Road bridge could be widened
before the widening of I -95, and recommended a workshop to
decide the number of lanes desired. It was pointed out that ways to
achieve an easy walkway across PGA Boulevard were needed.
City Manager Report Interim City Manager Post announced the Anniversary Party would
be held on Saturday, January 8, from 6 -10 p.m. The Interim City
Manager reported discussion was continuing with Seacoast Utilities
regarding a proposed cell tower, and that information was available
regarding the existing antennas. An invitation was issued to the
City Council to attend the Fire Department Promotion Ceremony.
The Interim City Manager reported the School Concurrency Report
issued by Florida League of Cities had been distributed, and
meetings had been scheduled with Leo Noble. A formal letter to
Mr. Noble to schedule his attendance at a City Council meeting was
• requested. Discussion ensued regarding school board issues.
Interim City Manager Post announced Toll Brothers had requested
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• delay of the public hearing regarding the Hood Road alignment.
Discussion ensued regarding a letter - writing campaign to the City
Council which had been the result of misinformation and rumors
about the Hood Road alignment. Bob Benz reported meetings with
various residents groups regarding this issue. The Interim City
Manager wished Mayor Russo a happy birthday on behalf of the
City staff.
Construction Manager Report Ray Casto, Construction Manager, provided an update on
construction progress for the municipal complex. Comments from
the City Council included lack of temporary lighting at the entrance
to the site, discussion on replanting trees, and opening the east
roadway to Johnson Dairy Road. Possible solutions to replace the
chain link fencing at the second story were discussed, with this item
to be brought back as an issue separate from the building
construction.
Growth Management Report Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning provided updates
on the Winn Dixie /Gardens Park Plaza improvements, the
forbearance agreement, and recommendation to retain the Code
• Enforcement Board rather than hiring a Special Master. Ms.
Manning reported interviews for temporary planner positions were
currently in progress. Forbearance expenditures were reviewed.
Ms. Manning reported a higher level of compliance in Code
Enforcement cases.
Public Information Report Public Information Officer Beth Ingold Love reviewed the report
provided in the packets.
Miscellaneous Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro announced census data was
utilized to help rescuers determine how many people were in an
area following hurricane damage. Interim City Manager Post
introduced Attorney Leonard Rubin. Additional discussion included
further action on BallenIsles drainage improvements, and the
Freedom House request for delay.
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AWARDING OF BIDS
Audio Visual Equipment and
Installation
Councilman Clark made a motion 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 Council
Chambers with the caveat that specifications not be prepared by a
bidder in the future. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion with
the same caveat. The vote on the motion was 2 -3 with Mayor
Russo, Vice Mayor Furtado and Councilman Sabatello opposed.
Discussion ensued. Councilman Sabatello suggested review of the
specifications by a knowledgeable party. Vice Mayor Furtado
made a motion to reconsider the bid award for Audio Visual
Equipment at the December 9, 1999 meeting at 7 p.m. Councilman
Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by 3 -2 vote, with
Councilman Sabatello and Mayor Russo opposed.
Purchase of Vehicles
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to purchase ten Police vehicles, one Fire vehicle,
two sedans (one for Growth Management and one for City Hall
Administration) and one Public Works Vehicle off the Sheriffs
Office and Local Government Agencies Contract #99 -07 -0913 in
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the amount of $331,954. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Backhoe Purchase Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to purchase a Caterpillar 416C Backhoe in the
amount of $46,496 by piggybacking off the State Contract from
Kelly Tractor Co. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
COMMENTS FROM
THE PUBLIC Siro DeGasperis requested help from the City for beautification of
the median strip west of the turnpike. Councilman Sabatello
recommended an overview of the right -of -ways in the whole City.
Guidelines being developed for landscaping medians were
described by the Growth Management Director. A standardized
program was recommended, which developers would be required
to follow. Mr. DeGasperis reported the PGA National POA was in
favor of the amendment to the site plan for the PGA of America
Headquarters.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the
exception of item (2) which was approved earlier in the meeting.
• Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion. The following items
were approved on the Consent Agenda:
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 12/2/99
1. Approval of Minutes of 11/4/99 City Council Regular
Meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes of 10/21/99 City Council Regular
Meeting.
4. Resolution 145, 1999 - Consideration of Approval to Amend
the Site Plan for the PGA of America Headquarters.
5. Resolution 151, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of the PGA
Commons Plat No. 1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 45, 1999 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent
of Ordinance 45, 1999 - Providing for an Amendment to Ordinance
12, 1998, Approving a PUD to Amend Elevations and Signage for
the Lone Pine Project, duly advertised November 17, 1999, for
consideration of Second Reading and Adoption. Staff comments
were made. Bob Bentz spoke on behalf of the petitioner. The
petitioner was requested to provide improved landscaping and
architectural details on the rear and side elevations. Hearing no
comments from the public, Vice Mayor Furtado moved that
• Ordinance 45, 1999 be continued to January 20, 2000. Councilman
Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 150, 1999 Discussion of Resolution 150, 1999 - Consideration of Approval
Appointing Nabar Martinez as City Manager and Authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City a written
Employment Agreement pertaining to such employment - included
the contract term and compensatory days..
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 150, 1999
with the following amendments to Section One: The Section shall
read in its entirety: Nabar E. Martinez is hereby appointed as the
City Manager of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of
the City a written employment agreement pertaining to such
employment substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A
with such changes therein as the Mayor, upon advice of the City
Attorney, shall reasonably determine to be necessary or advisable.
Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
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1W ORDINANCES
Ordinance 46, 1999 Following comments by staff, petitioner presented the project.
Streetscape, traffic concerns, and notifying the residents were
discussed. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance
46, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of Nativity Lutheran Church
and Preschool Conditional Use - on First Reading by title only.
Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 46, 1999 on
First Reading by title only. It was clarified that item 2, section 3,
stating capacity for the site is a maximum of 450 seats could be
changed to 450 sanctuary seats.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL
ACTION
Communications and
Marketing Plan Beth Ingold Love presented the Communication and Marketing Plan.
Consensus was to send the plan to the new City Manager and
advise him that the City Council wished to go forward with the plan
quickly. Councilman Clark recommended development of
customer service before promotion of the City's image.
• ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
City Seal Interim City Manager Post advised residents had expressed a strong
desire not to revise the City seal, but that it would be re -framed and
re- matted. It was recommended that the original City Seal be
displayed in a special place in the new building to be decided by the
Art Advisory Task Force.
Council unanimously agreed to allow the Art Advisory Task Force
to determine an appropriate piece of art to be mounted behind the
dais instead of the City Seal.
Issues and Priorities List Several items on the issues and priorities list were discussed,
including the District Park and the process of setting school
boundaries.
ITEMS & REPORTS BY
MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Furtado The Vice Mayor requested a letter of support to the MPO for the Jog
Road extension to Hyatt Drive alignment.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by
Councilman Jablin, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, carried 5 -0,
the meeting was a jou ed 11:30 p.m.
APPROVAL: /� L
MAW fOS HR. RUSSO
VICE MAY(9AU ZEN FURTADO
CHAIRMA PR TEM RIC JABLIN
• COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK
COUNCILMAN CARL SABATELLO
ATTEST:
DA�OSIER, NC, CITY 6LERK
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