HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 041599• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 1999
ROLL CALL
RE -ORDER AGENDA
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PRESENTATIONS:
Employee Years of Service
Awards
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The April 15, 1999, Regular MeetingCounci
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City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to o
P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Gardens, omp ex locate at
10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk called the roll and the ofia
were found to be in attendance: Mayor following elected fcils
Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilman David Clark and Councilman
Carl Sabatello. Councilman Eric Jablin was absent from the
meeting.
to place
Vice Mayor Furtado made a motions re-order
sand then to
Resolution 59 and Ordinance 18 aft the presentations,
proceed with the regular meeting. Councilman Clark seconded the
motion, which carried 4 -0.
Employee Teamwork Awards
Years of Services Pins were awarded to Reginald Pickens, Jerry
Brown, Timothy Jarrell, and Mark Hendrickson.
Quarterly Employee ee Teamwork awards were given to John Iles,
William Kazakavage, Wallace Lynne Burks , John McLaughlin, an
Ernie Carr.
RESOLUTION Post ex pressed pleasure in announcing ouncfully
Resolution 59, 1999 City Attorney p
executed Forbearance Agreement was before the City
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consideration in the form of Resolution 59,r199 - Conpmentio and
Approval of Forbearance Agreement
recommended approval on behalf of staff . City Attorney Post in
provided a history of the concerns hhighlightsulo f the
development of the agreement, reviewed
agreement, and identified parties o had
thanked. the agreement.
Everyone who participated in the agreement was
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Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 59, 1999.
Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion. During discussion, Vice
Mayor Furtado commented regarding the visioning for the
conceptual plans for the urban park site adjacent to the Gardens
Mall that she hoped all parties would be able to work together as
the parties had with this Forbearance Agreement. Motion carried
4 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 18, 1999 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, duly advertised
3/22/99 and 4/2/99 and held on the intent of Ordinance 18, 1999 -
Providing for Suspension of Acceptance of Applications for
Development Permits for a Specific Period - for consideration of
Second Reading and Adoption. Hearing no comments from the
public, Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Amendment Two to
Ordinance 18, 1999 with a minor change to insert the word days in
paragraph six after the word sixty in the last line as was properly
reflected in the final. version of the Ordinance. Vice Mayor Furtado
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 18, 1999 on
Second Reading and to be approve as amended. Vice Mayor
Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0
vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 18, 1999 by Title Only on
Second Reading.
Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus thanked the City
for working with the County on this issue and announced that the
County would make a presentation to the City regarding County
participation and traffic issues within the next sixty days. Mayor
Russo thanked Commissioner Marcus for the County's cooperation.
Dan Catalfumo thanked Councilman Sabatello and City Attorneys
Post and Waterson for their work on this issue. Mr. Talley
expressed thanks on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Jerry
Schmoyer also thanked all those who had worked on the
agreement.
PRESENTATION
George Richetelli Mr. Richetelli was presented a plaque for his service on the City's
Code Enforcement Board.
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1W AWARDING OF BIDS
Road Striping Contract Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to piggyback off the County's contract and award
the bid for the striping contract for roads to Coastline Marketing in
the amount of $40,707. Councilman Clark seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
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ITEMS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Furtado
The Vice Mayor reported that the Northlake Boulevard Task Force
had discovered sidewalks were being installed at the Congress
Avenue intersection on Northlake Boulevard which were not in
accordance with the currently desired 10 -foot buffer and 7 -foot
sidewalk buffer in those areas where it would be feasible . Work
was stopped in order to consult the governmental entities. Vice
Mayor Furtado reported "truth in" landscaping was catching on
among the business owners, and K -Mart had agreed to follow the
conceptual plan when remodeling. The Vice Mayor reported that
Team Plan would make a presentation to the City Council within the
next 60 days to show the final plan for Northlake Boulevard. Vice
Mayor Furtado reported that at a meeting with the Turnpike
Authority regarding the turnpike interchange, it was announced that
they would meet with all affected residents to obtain input, and the
only criteria was that the interchange be placed somewhere between
the two bridges. The Vice Mayor had recommended that the access
road line up with Hyatt Drive, so that a traffic light could be
installed, and explained that the interchange would exit to the west
so that Steeplechase would not be impacted.
Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello expressed concern that common areas were dried up
and contained weeds and dying plants, and recommended the City Forester be
consulted and a plan developed to deal with the problem. The City Manager
commented that contractual maintenance would be discussed with the City
Council and that she would make this issue a priority and provide a report to
Council.
Councilman Clark Councilman Clark reported that the Equestrian Task Force was in
the process of organizing a non - profit entity to carry on education
regarding equestrian concerns within the county and would seek
county funding to assist in the first year's operation.
Mayor Russo The Mayor reported problems at the new ball fields which could be
• a danger to residents. The City Manager reported a meeting had
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been held that day with the contractor to address those issues.
Mayor Russo requested a schedule from the Growth Management
Director regarding projects to be accomplished.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC
Roger Blangy Roger Blangy expressed concern regarding drainage in Plat 4 and
a third flood gate at Cabana Colony. The City Manager explained
that improvements for the areas mentioned had been approved by
Northern Palm Beaches Improvement District and were in process.
CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Furtado moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Clark and carried by
unanimous 4 -0 vote. The following items were approved:
1. Consideration of Approval of Minutes of 3/25/99 Workshop
Meeting
2. Consideration of Approval of Minutes of 3/29/99 Special
Meeting
3. Resolution 56, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of a
Western Northlake Boulevard Study Interlocal Agreement
between the City, Palm Beach County, and the City of West
Palm Beach.
4. Resolution 57, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of
Contractor's Certification Interlocal Agreement.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 58, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 58, 1999 -
Consideration of Approval of An Appointment to the Beautification
and Environmental Committee - with the name Sandra Foland
inserted into the blank in Section One. Vice Mayor Furtado
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 17, 1999 Jim Norquest, Planner, explained that Ordinance 17, 1999 would
give the City Council power to designate historical sites and would
establish the MacArthur Banyan Tree as the first historical site
within the City. Changes to the Ordinance since the last meeting
were reviewed. Henry Skokowski, representative for the purchasers
of property on both sides of the tree, requested the staff exhibit not
be included and clarified the purchasers' plans for the property.
• Comments from the City Council were not to restrict flexibility in
landscaping for the area and to make the area low maintenance.
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Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 17, 1999 -
MacArthur Banyan Tree Historic Overlay Protection Zone on First
Reading by Title only. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The City Clerk read
Ordinance 17, 1999 on First Reading by Title only.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL
ACTION:
Waiver for Mixed Use -
Residential Components
(NE Quadrant, Parcel 12.04)
and
(NE Quadrant, Parcel 12.05)
A poll of the City Council revealed the following ex -parte
communications: Vice Mayor Furtado reported that several
months ago she had suggested that whoever became involved with
this land work with the City on the parking problems at the ball
fields. Councilman Sabatello reported he had spoken with Dan
Catalfumo regarding a traffic circle around the tree, and with Henry
Skokowski at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Staff
provided a very brief overview of the petitions. Henry Skokowski,
agent for the applicant, explained that although the parcels would
have separate owners, the development designs would be unified,
and requested approval for the waiver or the ability to provide
additional material to convince staff that the waiver should be
granted. Direction from the City Council was that they were
flexible, wanted the applicant to talk with the residents, and to
provide a full -blown presentation of the project, including areas in
between the school, residential, and ball field areas. More
information regarding the RM zoning designation was requested.
The process of granting these waivers before the project design was
completed was discussed.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Utility Conflicts with
Landscaping Staff explained that the City Forester had developed conceptual
criteria to deal with conflicts between trees and buildings, utilities,
and sidewalks, and requested direction as to existing problems.
Following discussion, direction was to leave native trees in older
neighborhoods and correct the infrastructure where feasible; and to
let staff decide what was best in each situation. The City Forester
was requested to present a proposal for City Council consideration
after determining what other cities do with similar situations.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager announced that firefighters had gone to Port St.
Lucie to assist with brush fires and were on standby for Collier
County. The City Manager announced she had been invited to
attend the first meeting of PGA Corridors Group, formed to
preserve and enhance PGA Boulevard. A cultural arts visioning
session had been held where many ideas advanced. The City
Manager reported the Beautiful Palm Beaches clean-up had been
successful. A City Council workshop meeting was announced for
7:30 p.m. on April 22.
ISSUES AND
PRIORITIES Vice Mayor Furtado commented that sidewalk connectors had been
discussed at the Northlake Boulevard Task Force and the
Neighborhood Initiative Task Force. The Vice Mayor suggested
uniformity in signage for parks, public buildings, etc., and helping
facilitate more visible house numbers to aid emergency vehicles.
Councilman Sabatello complimented Principal Planner Jim
Norquest on his professionalism and expressed his desire that Mr.
Norquest consider permanent employment with the City..
Councilman Sabatello expressed concern regarding rats from North
Palm Beach property coming into the City. Councilman Sabatello
thanked everyone responsible for improvements on Shady Lakes
Drive. Completion time goals were requested to be added to the
issues and priorities list. Councilman Sabatello suggested working
with the County regarding unincorporated pockets which were
problems such as the strip shopping center at the corner of
Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail, to which Growth
Management Director Manning responded that a target enforcement
sweep could be done with County Code Enforcement, and other
options wiith the County were being considered. Code
Enforcement problems were discussed. Information from Code
Enforcement Director Friedman regarding Code Enforcement
actions was requested. Councilman Sabatello requested that the
tree planting program along Military Trail be revisited.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by
Councilman Clark, seconde by Vice Mayor Furtado, carried 4 -0,
the meeting s jo at 5 p.m.
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