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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 021899• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1999 The February 18, 1999, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:30 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 Eric Jablin, Councilman David Clark and Councilman Carl Sabatello. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Herakovich reported an invitation had been received • to participate in National Read to a Kid's Day on March 2, and volunteers were needed. The City Manager announced that the entrance to City Hall had been temporarily lighted. City Manager Herakovich reported that last week's issue of City Line had included two references to the County's parks referendum. Another mailing was estimated to cost approximately $6,089. A suggestion was made to have brochures available at the opening of the ball fields and the tennis complex. The City Manager announced that Jupiter, Juno, and Tequesta would hold a joint meeting on March 11 to discuss school concurrency and had invited the City Council to attend. City Manager Herakovich announced an executive session of the City Council was scheduled for March 4 at 6:30 prior to the regular meeting for discussion of PBA bargaining unit issues. The City Manager reported the sidewalk at Winn Dixie would receive a new top coat. Mayor Russo recommended a workshop meeting in regard to uncontrolled rapid growth, economic failure that could result, and what the City could do legally. City Attorney Post reported that selection of an attorney was in process who could provide expertise in this matter. A short list would be provided to provide presentations to the City Council, who would approve the selection. Mayor Russo requested the attorney and staff attend the workshop meeting. Mayor Russo requested that the consultants being considered to look at the City Code also attend the workshop. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/18/99 2 0 PRESENTATIONS 15 Years Service Director of Parks and Recreation Susan Miller was presented with a pin for 15 years service. 10 Years Service Employees Mark Hotham, Sherrill Wallance, Gisele Foster, Steven Fee, Paul Houde, and Dindial Laljie were presented with pins for 10 years service. Beautification Award Members of the Beautification and Environmental Committee presented an award to Frenchman's Creek residential development for their beautiful landscaping. D.O.T. - Alternate Alignment for State Road 7 D.O.T. representative Steve Moore reviewed planning for State Road 7 to extend north of Okeechobee Boulevard up to the Beeline Highway. All agencies were being brought into the process very early in the hope of identifying all possible flaws. The project was anticipated to take ten years unless the road became a County road in the future, in which case it would probably only extend to 60th Avenue to relieve traffic in the acreage which was anticipated to • take 2 -4 years. This would be considered a starting point by the State in their overall project. RE -ORDER AGENDA Councilman Clark made a motion to re -order the agenda to next hear the presentation from Leo Noble. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Leo Noble re: Education Leo Noble explained how concurrency had been developed, and explained that in order to implement school concurrency financial feasibility must be proved, a plan must be devised for obtaining the established level of service, and it must be shown that enough money was available to build all the schools for all the students that were expected. Mr. Noble reported that currently all the documents were being developed which were needed for the Comprehensive Plan, and the School Board had enough money for the schools and was required to keep up with the amount of money needed. Mr. Noble explained this required joint planning between the School Board and municipalities and enough money had been allocated to take care of schools in the county for the next twenty years. Mr. Noble explained that concurrency was anticipated to be implemented in Northern Palm Beach County in August 2000 • assuming the school system kept up with construction until then, and there would be a concurrency plan so that in order for a r. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/18/99 3 development to be approved, there must be schools for the children. School plans were being standardized; demographics for each city would be looked at by two demographers from the school board angle and from the oversight committee. The program had been approached on a rational business basis, by first assuring cash flow. Concern was expressed regarding the unusual growth within the city. It was agreed the plan was good and that quality people must be elected to the School Board. City Golf Course 120 -Day Operational Assessment Those present on behalf of Meadowbrook Golf Group were introduced by Parks and Recreation Director Sue Miller. Staff reported impressive progress in the first 120 days. Regional Manager Greg Christovich provided a summary of the 120 -day assessment. The priorities for the first 120 days were learning the property, identifying problems, and establishing a good business relationship with the City. Mr. Christovich explained that for the next 60 days, focus would be on off - season operations, and reviewed items which would be addressed in the future. Mr. Christovich reported the golf course was a well - performing facility. Drainage, long -term capital needs, financial reporting, rates and items for sale were among items discussed. AWARDING OF BIDS Aquatic Weed Control Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to reject all bids and piggyback off of Northern's aquatic weed control contract. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Pathway Installation Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to accept the bid from Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction, Inc., in the amount of $40,000, to provide pathway installation services. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL Vice Mayor Furtado The Vice Mayor reported meeting with the Coast Guard and FDOT regarding the level of service on the PGA Bridge, and the resulting possibility that the bridge might be closed 1 -1/2 hours during morning and evening rush hours. • CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/18/99 4 motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The following items were listed on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of 2/3/99 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 2. Resolution 21, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of Plat of Oakbrook Corporate Center. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance 26, 1998 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, duly advertised 1/20/99 and continued from the 2/4/99 Regular Meeting of the City Council, and held on the intent of Ordinance 26, 1998 - Amending Ordinance 15, 1997, Which Approved a PUD Landscape Plan for City Centre, Formerly Known as Oakbrook Center Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of PGA Boulevard and Ellison Wilson Road, by Approving a Waiver to Section 118- 280(g)(14), Entitled "Building Design Guidelines" "Underground Utilities" and by Amending the Landscape Plan - for consideration of Second Reading and Adoption. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning reviewed a proposed amendment whereby some power lines would be buried, one power pole would be eliminated, and the originally proposed oak trees would be replaced with landscape material that would be shorter in height and could be planted under power lines. Conditions of approval before obtaining a CO on the building on Parcel D would require posting surety, obtaining a permit within a specified time, and the installation of all new landscaping. Larry Smith, agent for the petitioner, expressed agreement with the conditions as presented. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Amendment One to Ordinance 26, 1998. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 26, 1998 on Second Reading by title only and approve as amended. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 26, 1998 on Second Reading by title only. Ordinance 6, 1999 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, duly advertised 2/3/99, and held on the intent of Ordinance 6, 1999 - Providing for Approval of Palm Beach Community College Education Facility - Consideration of Approval of a Site Plan for BallenIsles Parcel 24. _ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/18/99 6 • Management Director Roxanne Manning responded that landscape plans now required size of plants at planting. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 18, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of a Site Plan for BallenIsles Parcel 6A. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 19, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 19, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of BallenIsles Grand Key Estates Parcel 8A. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 22, 1999 Benefits to the City were discussed for the land covered in both Resolution 22, 1999 and Resolution 23, 1999. Councilman Sabatello did not agree there would be sufficient benefits to the City for the land in Resolution 23, 1999. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 22, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of Support of County wide Bond Referendum for Land Acquisition for Conservation Purposes. Councilman Jablin seconded the • motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 23, 1999 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Resolution 23, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of Support of County wide Bond Referendum for Land Acquisition and Construction of Recreational and Cultural Facilities. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by 4 -1 vote, with Councilman Sabatello voting against the motion. Resolution 24, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 24, 1999 - Consideration of Approval of Support for State Legislature to Enact New Laws Regulating Pawnbrokers. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ORDINANCES Ordinance 11, 1999 Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro presented the project for Ordinance 11, 1999 - Providing for Amendment to City Centre Site Plan - Parcel F for Consideration of First Reading. Ed Oliver, agent, reviewed changes which had been made since the last presentation, and requested omission of a glass elevator and the ability to retain two signage locations on the top of the building. . Discussion ensued. Consensus of the City Council was opposed to allowing signage which did not fall within the City's sign code. Ul CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/18/99 7 Mr. Oliver reviewed lighting fixtures. Councilman Sabatello requested a lighting package be presented for approval. Staff clarified that changes were in process regarding lighting packages in applications. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 11, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Councilman Clark withdrew the motion to allow further discussion. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 11, 1999 on First Reading by title only with amendments as discussed. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 11, 1999 on First Reading by title only. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION Mayor Russo Mayor Russo reported he had referred FAU University to Christ Fellowship Church for possible classroom facilities, and requested any other possible facilities be made known to the FAU representative. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Post reported the Palm Beach County Commission had directed their staff to look into the feasibility of a countywide ordinance regulating adult entertainment, which was in preliminary stages, and advised their firm was actively participating and welcomed anything which would enhance but not limit the City's regulation. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/18/99 8 0 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Councilman Jablin, seconded by Councilman Clark, carried 5 -0, the meeting was a,*grned,g 11 5 p.m. APPROVAL: VICE 1K61 L ATTEST: V. KOSIER, C1MC, CITY CLERK RUSSO FLIRT. VID CLARK CARL SABATELLO