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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 120299• 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. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 12/2/99 2 • 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 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 12/2/99 3 • 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. • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 12/2/99 4 • 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 • 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: 0 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. • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 12/2/99 6 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. • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 12/2/99 7 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 •