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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 111899• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1999 The November 18, 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 finish • discussion with the Art Advisory Board and to include the Construction Manager, then to hear Advisory Board Presentations, City Manager Report, and PGA. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Discussion with Art Advisory Board Construction Manager Ray Casto reported the Art Advisory Board had requested a self - healing wall system for hanging art in the new City Council Chambers, for which the material could be purchased for under $1,000. $6,500 had been spent on the original system, which had been delivered and possibly could be utilized in another location. Mr. Casto reported lighting to highlight art had not been considered in placing the lights, and suggested additional lighting. Mr. Casto recommended utilizing the hanging track from the original materials and using the new material on the wall. Councilman Sabatello suggested using one or two of the original panels in a meeting room to absorb sound. Mr. Casto recommended additional lighting be designed after a decision had been made regarding a permanent display. Presentation to Jeff Blakely Councilman Jablin presented a plaque to Jeff Blakely for his service • on the Art Advisory Board. City Council Regular Meeting, 11/18/99 2 • Construction Manager Report The Construction Manager reported current project status. Because of problems with telephone line installation by BellSouth and Police Department concerns with moving during December because of the possibility of problems associated with Y2K, it was necessary to delay moving into the new facilities. The new projected move -in date was the latter part of January, with moving City Hall sooner if telephone service was established. Grand Opening Because of the changes in moving plan changes, Recreation Director Sue Miller suggested an anniversary /millennium party on January 7, and to plan for a grand opening in April or May, with which the City Council was in agreement. City Manager Report Interim City Manager Post announced the following upcoming events: Holiday Tree Lighting December 1 at 6 p.m., City holiday party at Doubletree Hotel on December 3, and Fire Department annual Big Heart Brigade Thanksgiving project beginning the evening before Thanksgiving. Interim City Manager Post announced that Vice Mayor Furtado had been selected as a guest columnist for the Jupiter Courier to write about her choice of the • most significant people in the North County area, and called attention to an article by the Mayor published in the Jupiter Courier's yearly answer book, the PGA newspaper, and Gardens Times. Interim City Manager Post reported that the need for temporary City Council Chambers would be finalized and a publication which had listed a different location would be modified. The Vice Mayor indicated she would be out of town and could not attend the December 16 City Council meeting. PGA Flyover Report Project Manager for the Flyover described efforts to date, reviewed plans, and described phasing for construction and traffic routing. It was announced that a meeting scheduled for November 23, 1999 would be held with FDOT to resolve outstanding issues. Ed Oliver, OG &P, presented the finalized concept designs for the project. The City Council complimented Mr. Oliver on a great job. AWARDING OF BIDS Interior Sign Installation Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to award the bid to Ferrin Signs for $136,980. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Fire Station Floor Coating Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff City Council Regular Meeting, 11/18/99 3 • recommendation to piggyback the bid from Dade County for purchase of epoxy floor coating for the Central Fire Station Apparatus Bay floor in the amount of $16,360.00. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Motion for Flyover Bridge Design The City Council was advised that a motion was needed regarding the Flyover bridge design. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the flyover bridge design and to submit it to FDOT. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Asbestos Abatement Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to Award the bid to DPC General Contractors in the amount of $36,200 for the removal of asbestos at the existing Police Station and City Hall. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. COMMENTS FROM • THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Proclaiming November 24, 1999 as Arbor Day. PUBLIC HEARINGS DRI Use Conversion Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Notice of Proposed Change - Regional Center DRI Use Conversion, duly advertised 6/2/99; Postponed from the Regular Meetings of 6/17/99, 7/15/99, and 10/21/99. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Clark made a motion to find that this proposed change did not constitute a substantial deviation to the Regional Center DRI. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Ordinance 28, 1999 Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open, held on the intent of Ordinance 28, 1999 - Providing for Approval of Catalina Lakes Townshomes PUD, duly advertised 11/3/99, for Consideration of • Second and Final Reading and Adoption. Bill Shoals, 1542 Jupiter Cove Drive, Jupiter, Florida, expressed drainage concerns that City Council Regular Meeting, 11/18/99 4 could affect this property. Mr. Shoals was assured that the City would do nothing to adversely affect drainage. Mr. Shoals requested that the lift station not become a permanent fixture. Hearing no further comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 28 be amended adding Condition 14 to Section 3. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Councilman Clark moved that Ordinance 28, 1999 as amended be placed on second reading by title only and approved. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 28, 1999 on Second Reading by title only. RESOLUTIONS Resolution 124, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 124, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of Concurrent Processing of the Golf Digest Project. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which • carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 144, 1999 Mayor Russo announced that a request had been made to remove Resolution 144, 1999 from the agenda. Resolution 145, 1999 Resolution 145, 1999 - Consideration of Approval to amend Resolution 93, 1979, by Amending the Site Plan for the PGA of America Headquarters. Attorney Larry Smith spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Architect Alan Strassler, agent for the petitioner, reviewed the project. Issues still needed to be worked out with the P.O.A. Donaldson Hearing, Landscape Architect, reviewed the landscaping. Ed Dicker, representing his P.O.A., requested additional landscaping to block the second story of the building and/or a higher berm. Siro DeGasperis, representing PGA National P.O.A., advised that with amendments made that day by the P.O.A. and presented in a letter, the P.O.A. approved the project. The petitioner stated agreement with all conditions in the letter from the P.O.A. dated 11/18/99. The City Attorney announced that an amendment of nine additional conditions was needed to incorporate the conditions in the letter from the P.O.A. dated 11/18/99 and recommended a condition number 10 stating prior to construction applicant shall revise its City Council Regular Meeting, 11/18/99 5 landscape plan to incorporate the following provisions: (a) the applicant shall utilize Orange Blossom SW 234 as the exterior color; (b) the berm on the west side of the subject project shall be a minimum of 22 feet NGVD and shall be continuous; (c) the landscaping and berm shall be inspected upon both installation and planting by City Staff; (d) the applicant shall provide to the Property Owners Association a separate grading plan, a separate shrub planting plan, a separate tree planting plan prior to issuance of the building permit; (e) additional buffer plants a minimum of 24" shall be added to the area between the berms in the southeast corner; 69 the berm on the southwest corner shall be a minimum of 22" high; (g) if required by the Property Owners Association the applicant shall reduce the patio in the southwest corner up to 20' to increase the height of the berm; (h) applicant shall add additional plants to the berm in the southwest area; said planting shall be continuous with no gaps; (i) increase spacing on the crotans to 2' on center; increase spacing on the Ilex to 18" on center; applicant shall show such changes on the plan. The City Attorney recommended this be put into a clearer fashion and brought back on a consent agenda. The applicant was advised this item would be placed on the consent agenda on the December 2, 1999 agenda. Resolution 146, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 146, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the name Dorothy Williams inserted in the blank in Section 1 and Barry Present inserted in the blank in Section 2. Councilman Sabatello seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 147, 1999 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Resolution 147, 1999 - Consideration of Approval for Authorization to Apply for FEC Crossing at Kyoto Gardens Drive. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 148, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 148, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of Cable Franchise Agreement with Adelphia Communications. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 149, 1999 Mayor Russo requested that Certificates of Appreciation be awarded • to staff for their efforts on behalf of this project. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Resolution 149, 1999 0 0 • City Council Regular Meeting, 11/1899 0 Consideration of Approval of IAFF Contract. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ORDINANCES Ordinance 47, 1999 Following presentation by staff and review of the project by Anne Booth, Urban Design Studio, representative for the petitioner, and comments by Tom Middleton, Centercorp, a request was made that additional ground cover be added in the median. Councilmember Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 47, 1999 - Providing for Expansion of Public at Oakbrook Square, on First Reading by title only. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 47, 1999 on First Reading by title only. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION Turnpike Interchange Vice Mayor Furtado reported that the developer of The Gables had agreed to align the project entrance with Hyatt Drive if the City would provide a resolution to swap alignments with the extension of Jog Road and requested direction whether to pursue this swap with Palm Beach County. Siro DeGasperis spoke in favor of the alignment. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Vice Mayor proceed with her efforts. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Seacoast/Sprint PCS Interim City Manager Post reported discussion with Seacoast Utilities regarding allowing Sprint to locate a cell tower on Seacoast properties, and that discussion would be held on this matter when appropriate. Councilmember Jablin Councilman Jablin reported that a representative of Golf Digest had attended the last meeting of the Educational Advisory Board and had reported that the School Board had decided to build elementary and middle schools in Jupiter instead of on the Golf Digest site. Councilmember Jablin and Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro had subsequently met with School Board member Linda Hinz, who had agreed to work with Principal Planner Glas Castro to update demographic information regarding future projects within Palm Beach Gardens and then to appear before the City Council to discuss the matter. Discussion ensued regarding the need for additional schools and what could be done by the City. Mayor Russo requested that Nancy Graham be contacted to see if any land was available to swap with the Golf Digest school site. Consensus City Council Regular Meeting, 1118/99 7 • was to take an aggressive position and to authorize the Interim City Manager to immediately set up a joint meeting with the School Board and the County Commission. Councilman Jablin announced the annual Hanukkah celebration would be held December 6 at the Burns Road Community Center. Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello recommended that the process be reviewed for when a developer was to begin maintenance of medians and right -of -ways. Councilman Sabatello inquired regarding temporary help in processing development applications so that there would be no delay in the approval process, to which the response was that temporary staff selections would be made the following week. It was noted that the $9,000 budgeted for a school study could be used for different school studies. Vice Mayor Furtado The Vice Mayor questioned Y2K issues on the Goals and Priorities list, to which the response was there was one remaining element to be completed which was Parks & Recreation Department resident/non resident entries. The Vice Mayor reported she had submitted an information packet for grant writing which would allow the City to piggyback a contract, and requested the information be copied to the other City Council members. Vice Mayor Furtado reported that the MPO needed a copy of the modified study to accompany Resolution 118. The Vice Mayor reported she had attended meetings at BallenIsles and Frenchman's Creek. Vice Mayor Furtado expressed her opinion that visioning plans should be exchanged between communities; and reported that the Juvenile Justice program had had a positive impact and that other cities had requested copies of the ordinance. Mayor Russo The Mayor reported he had attended a Seniors Citizens luncheon and items discussed had been a future meeting place and fees charged to non - residents. The Interim City Manager responded to the Mayor's question regarding BallenIsles drainage that discussions were continuing and information should be provided at the next meeting. Mayor Russo requested and received assurance from the members of the City Council that they were in agreement with a strong City Manager form of government as per the City Charter. The Vice Mayor noted that the organizational report, to which Department Heads had provided input, had been utilized in the is process of selecting a City Manager. City Council Regular Meeting, 11/18/99 8 Councilman Clark Councilman Clark reported a member of the Beautification and Environmental Committee had brought up the issue that the Senior Citizens group as well as some homeowners associations needed meeting places and had inquired whether City facilities could be made available. It was agreed that a policy draft would be prepared and submitted for approval. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Watterson introduced attorneys Andrew Pineiro and Leonard Rubin, who were currently performing City work. Attorney Watterson provided a synopsis of events in the Vavrus case to date; reported Mr. Vavrus had appealed; and that the current status was an appeal in the 4' District Court of Appeals. The City Attorney advised that the Department of Agriculture's interest in the case was not against the City but in favor of agriculture. Attorney Watterson reported fines were still accruing on this case; and that when oral arguments were scheduled before the Court that the City Council would be invited to attend. City Council Regular Meeting, 11/18/99 9 • ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Vice Mayor Furtado, s conded by Councilman Clark, carried 5 -0, the meeting was a o ed 11:3 m. APPROVAL: �_ 1 ` �J I R. RUSSO VICE M-iAC R- LAUREN FURTADO tMAN VRO W—M ERIC JABLIN Z&O CILMAN DAVID CLARK COUNCILMAN CARL SABATELLO ATTEST: Sze: (L P6,2CROSIER, CIVIC, CIT Y CLERK