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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 21, 1999
The January 21, 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 The City Manager announced staff and City Council members would
depart at 8:15 a.m. the next day to visit cultural arts facilities to see
• successful examples of outdoor performing areas integrated with
business areas. City Manager Herakovich explained that invitations
to police graduation festivities were in the mail to the City Council.
The City Manager announced a tour of Addison Reserve on
February 5 for the City Council and staff. City Manager Herakovich
announced revisions to the agenda. Assessment reports on flood
damage had been prepared by staff, reporting damage to 98 homes,
24 businesses, as well as minor infrastructure damage. Mayor
Russo reported frustration with bad publicity regarding the flood
and requests to the local television stations to report correctly the
location of affected areas, since some were in the unincorporated
areas. The City Manager noted several agencies which might
provide funds to help with some of the damage.
PRESENTATION
Employee of the Year Mayor Russo presented the 1998 Employee of the Year Award to
Judy Fox, a 15 -year employee. The City Manager presented Judy
with several gifts.
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AWARDING OF BIDS
Drainage Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to provide pipe restoration and retrofit for drainage
improvements by piggybacking off of D. S. Eakins' County
contract. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado announced the MPO had asked for the local
funding which was not going to be spent on the bullet train to be
allocated to various areas, which in the City's area would include
double tracking for Tri-Rail, a motor facility downtown, and
completion of State Road 710, which was being considered to go
through to Northlake Boulevard. The Vice Mayor explained she
had pushed for State Road 710 to instead be extended to
Okeechobee, and requested a letter of support be sent by the City.
The Vice Mayor expressed her opinion that septic tanks were a
long -term health issue and recommended no septic tanks within the
• City. Discussion ensued. It was pointed out that the proposed
western equestrian community was designed to use septic tanks, and
it was recommended that criteria used by the Palm Beach County
Health Department be studied. Steeplechase residents had
requested septic tank information from the City. The Vice Mayor
agreed to bring back information regarding the septic tank issue and
State Road 710 issue. Vice Mayor Furtado requested a Resolution
to contribute $20,000 for the next design phase by the Northlake
Boulevard Task Force, and also a Resolution for a curfew for
juveniles if it was warranted.
Mayor Russo Mayor Russo reported he had attended the League of Cities
meeting, formerly known as the Municipal League, which was
currently drafting a document for concurrency in education. A
presentation had been made by the County requesting support for
the recreation and the agricultural bond referendum. More
information was to be provided on the agricultural issue. Since the
referendum, if passed, would provide the City with $3.5 million for
a district park, the Mayor recommended that the City be a major
participant in education of the residents on this issue. Mayor Russo
reported he and the City Manager had met with Representative
Merchant, who would be sponsoring a bill for a $1 million park
• grant for the City. The Mayor explained he had also met with
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Representative Pruitt, who he believed would also support the bill.
The Mayor reported he had attended the introduction of the new
Bishop at St. Ignatius Loyola, and planned to meet with him to
discuss the school planned by the former Bishop. Mayor Russo
reported he would try to meet with Mr. Vavrus to open
communication lines.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC There were no comments from the public.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The
motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote The following item was listed on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes from 12/17/98 Regular Meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 6, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 6, 1999 -
Consideration of Appointment of One Member to the Code
Enforcement Board, by inserting the name of Paul Sabatello into
Section One. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 10, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 10, 1999 -
Consideration of approval that Palm Beach County Fire Rescue be
requested to continue operation of Fire Station 16. Vice Mayor
Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 5, 1999
Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the project for Ordinance
5, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of High Field,
Ltd., for Rezoning of 7.26 -Acres of Land Located Approximately
500 Feet to the East of the Intersection of Prosperity Farms Road
and Idlewild Road, on the South Side of Idlewild Road to a Planned
Unit Development - Residential, in Order to Construct 63
Townhomes (Marina Gardens) - for consideration of First Reading.
Henry Skokowski spoke on behalf of the petitioner, providing an
overview and describing a drainage upgrade by the County in which
the petitioner would participate. The site plan, landscape and
hardscape were described. It was noted that staff would meet with
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the applicant before the next meeting regarding the lack of parking.
Possible locations, cross parking, and including parking restrictions
within the HOA documents were offered as possible solutions. The
architecture of the project was described. Concerns regarding noise
were discussed; disclosure of which was to be included in sales
contracts.
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 5, 1999 on
First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read
Ordinance 5, 1999 on First Reading by title only.
Ordinance 6, 1999 Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the project for Ordinance
6, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of Palm Beach
Community College for Rezoning of 6 476 -Acres of Land Located
on the Northwest Corner of Campus Drive and RCA Boulevard,
just south of Fairchild Avenue to a Planned Unit Development in
Order to Construct a 12,000 Square -Foot Edu -Care Facility, a
32,000 Square Foot Media - Technology Training Facility, and a
• 2,300 Square -Foot Central Chiller Area, for consideration of First
Reading. A representative of WA Architects spoke on behalf of
the petitioner.
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 6, 1999 -
on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read
Ordinance 6, 1999 on First Reading by title only.
Ordinance 7, 1999 Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the project for Ordinance
7, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of Channing
Corporation XXX for Rezoning of 7.3 -Acres of Land Located on
the South Side of PGA Boulevard, immediately east of its
Intersection with Avenue of the PGA to a Planned Unit
Development, in Order to Construct 31 Townhomes, 14,212
Square Feet of General Office, 5,267 Square Feet of Medical Office,
10,667 Square Feet of General Retail, 5,900 Square Feet of Indoor
Restaurant and 2,260 Square Feet of Outdoor Restaurant Use - for
Consideration of First Reading. Following discussion, it was agreed
that outdoor display approvals would be handled administratively.
Steve Mathison, attorney for the petitioner, spoke on behalf of the
• petitioner. City Council and staff agreed to Henry Skokowski's
request for a 5% deviation in retail/medical/general office use with
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the requirement that a traffic report be provided, and that language
be refined in conditions 28, 29, 30 and 31 before Second Reading.
Mayor Russo requested a workshop at the next meeting to finalize
the list of uses before the February 11, 1999 meeting at which
Second Reading would be considered.
Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 7, 1999 -
on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. During discussion of
the motion, Vice Mayor Furtado noted this project had been unique
with the developer working with residents to obtain agreement for
the project. The City Clerk read Ordinance 7, 1999 on First
Reading by title only.
Ordinance 8, 1999 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Ordinance 8, 1999 -
Providing for Approval of the Application of Channing Corporation
XXX for Rezoning of 8.997 -Acres of Land Located on the South
Side of PGA Boulevard, immediately west of its Intersection with
Hickory Drive to a Planned Unit Development, in Order to
• Construct 17 Townhomes, 6,606 Square Feet of General Office,
7,150 Square Feet of Medical Office, 12,654 Square Feet of General
Retail, 3,300 Square Feet of Indoor Restaurant and 1,675 Square
Feet of Outdoor Restaurant Use with 8 Apartments located Above
the Commercial Uses- on First Reading by title only. Councilman
Clark seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion,
Petitioner requested permission to speak. Vice Mayor Furtado
withdrew the motion; Councilman Clark withdrew the second to the
motion. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, requested that
the 5% deviation in retail/medical /general office use applicable to
Ordinance 7, 1999 also apply to Ordinance 8, 1999 and Ordinance
9, 1999. Agreement was reached to have a sidewalk only on the
south side of Hickory Drive and not on both sides as listed in the
conditions of approval. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to
approve Ordinance 8, 1999 on First Reading by title only
Councilman Clark seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 8, 1999 on First Reading
by title only.
Ordinance 9, 1999 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Ordinance 9, 1999
- Ordinance 9, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of
• Channing Corporation XXX for Rezoning of 12.266 -Acres of Land
Located on the South Side of PGA Boulevard, east of its
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Intersection with Hickory Drive, in Order to Construct 21
Townhomes, 22,609 Square Feet of General Office, 5,420 Square
Feet of Medical Office, 32,861 Square Feet of General Retail, 8,200
Square Feet of Indoor Restaurant and 3,360 Square Feet of
Outdoor Restaurant Use with 32 Apartments located Above the
Commercial Uses - on First Reading by title only. Councilman
Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
The City Clerk read Ordinance 9, 1999 on First Reading by title
only.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL
ACTION
Artigras Special Event Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the Special Permit
application for Artigras 1999. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Mayor Russo Mayor Russo announced a Kick-Off Breakfast to be held at Gardens
Mall January 27, 1999.
• Councilman Clark Councilman Clark requested that the light fixtures chosen for the
Municipal Complex be reconsidered. The City Manager reported
she had requested another sample from the Architect.
Vice Mayor Furtado Petitions from residents on Gardenia requesting a traffic light were
submitted. The City Manager reported the City and BallenIsles
were working on this issue.
Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello expressed disappointment with the
presentation at the last meeting by WCI Communities. Mayor
Russo reported Commissioner Marcus had met with Mr. Hoffman
and a meeting was being set up for after the closing on the property
to include the County Commission, City staff, and City Council,
Councilman Jablin expressed concern that WCI would sell to anyone
without talking to the City, and if a project could not be approved
then the purchaser could lose their investment. Discussion ensued
regarding WCI Communities' lack of understanding of the situation
and lack of desire to meet with the City, and their actions which
would place the City in an awkward position. Mayor Russo stated
the City must do everything possible to assure that codes and impact
fees were in place. The City Manager reported that both DiVosta
. and Pulte had agreed to talk to the City regarding issues and plans
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVAL:
for the land they had purchased from WCI Communities.
There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by
Councilman Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, carried 5 -0,
the meeting as adjourn at 11. 5 p.m.
JOSEPH R. RUSSO
JABLIN
COUNCIL DAVID.CLARK
COUNC MAN CARL SABATELLO
ATTEST:
LOA OSIER, CMC, ITY CLERK