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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 012298 SpecialCITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1998 The January 22, 1998, Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City 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 following elected officials were found to be in attendance: Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilwoman Linda Monroe, Councilman Eric Jablin and Councilman David Clark. PRESENTATIONS Neighborhood Initiative Task Force Greg Dunham, Assistant City Manager, introduced Lynn Hurber, a member of the Neighborhood Initiative Task Force. Lynn Huber presented an overview of what the Task Force has accomplished over the past 12 months. Ms. Huber stated that during • the first six months the Task Force identified the areas of concerns in neighborhoods and during the second six months identified specific problems in each of the neighborhoods. Ms. Huber stated that the Task Force has focused mostly on capital improvements projects including sidewalks, drainage and canal problems, street lighting, and traffic control. Ms. Huber stated that a way to combat the traffic problem would be to install more stop signs and children at play signs. Ms. Huber stated that the Task Force will now focus on organizing neighborhoods in some form including setting up Neighborhood Watch program in the neighborhoods. Ms. Huber stated that the Task Force has been very happy with the cooperation from the City's staff. Greg Dunham, Assistant City Manager, introduced Rick Fox, a member of the Neighborhood Initiative Task Force. Greg Dunham, Assistant City Manager, on behalf of the Staff, the City Council and the residents, thanked all the Task Force Members for the work and efforts that they have devoted to the task at hand. He stated that the Task Force has supplemented the work that otherwise would have been completed by the City staff. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 1/22/98 PAGE 2 Mr. Dunham stated that by developing the final report, the Task Force has completed, in part, the direction that was provided to them by the City Council in the Resolution that created the Task Force. He stated that part of the direction was to identify improvements which are needed in neighborhoods and which can be initiated by the City. Mr. Dunham stated that staff was here tonight to make recommendations to the City Council for capital improvements to be completed out of the 1998 -98 budget and to include in the 1998 -99 budget. He stated that staff would also discuss alternative methods of mitigating certain issues identified as priority improvements by the Task Force including wet swale areas, sidewalks and street lighting. Bob Patty, Director of Public Works, stated that with the Task Force's recommendations, staff had outlined a plan to complete some of the capital improvements work out of the 1997 -98 fiscal year budget by using approximately 25% of the City's swale money, upon approval by the City Council. Mr. Patty stated that out of this year's budget staff believes that they can complete the sidewalks on Lilac Street from Military Trail to Plant Drive, from Plant Drive to Holly Drive; the missing link on Arbor Way from the first intersection of Military Trail; and a small link from Riverside Drive to Holly Drive; • and a missing link on PGA Boulevard. Mr. Patty stated that the installation of other sidewalks would be budgeted in the 1998 -98 capital improvement budget. Mr. Patty reported on the drainage work that had been completed and drainage work scheduled to take place over the next few years. Mr. Patty reported that staff had accomplished the swale work budgeted for last year and that staff would like to use the 25% of the swale money to complete more Swale work in conjunction with the sidewalks. Len Lindahl, City Engineer, reported on the curbing and sogginess in the swales pointing out that swales were an integral part of the surface water management plan. Bob Patty reported to the Council that staff had put together a street lighting plan for installation of street lights throughout the City. He stated that gas tax fund will be increased over the next five years to add approximately $10,000 year to a City street lighting plan. • Greg Dunham stated that the next part of the Neighborhood Initiative Task Force presentation "neighbors helping neighbors" will be presented to the City Council by Dr. Richard Orman at the February 5, 1998 City Council meeting. 0 0 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 1/22/98 PAGE 3 Len Lindahl, City Engineer, reported on stop signs. He stated that the placement of stop signs was based on the Uniform Traffic Control Devices which includes criteria that is used to determine whether a stop sign should be installed at a specific location. Furthermore, that placement of stop signs at locations that did not meet uniform traffic control criteria was not recommended. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. APPROVAL: JOSE HR. RUSSO VICE MAYOR LAUREN W. FURTADO LINDA MONROE CQI. P�ILM RIC JA LIN COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK ATTEST: APZ14 - CINDY HKRVEY, DEPUTY /CLERK