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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 22, 1998
The January 22, 1998, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:45 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 W. Furtado, Councilwoman
Linda Monroe, Councilman Eric Jablin and Councilman David Clark.
REORDER AGENDA: Councilman David Clark made a motion to reorder the agenda to hear
the tennis facility presentation as the first item on the agenda.
Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which unanimously carried.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Tennis Court Facility Sue Miller, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a report on the
current tennis activity statistics including total number of members,
usage of courts, and resident and nonresident usage.
Ms. Miller reported that for interim City use of tennis courts, the staff
has contracted with the Palm Beach Gardens High School for use of
eight hard surface tennis courts. She stated that adjacent to the tennis
courts are racquetball courts that can be used, and that the City would
install a temporary pro shop and add portable restrooms. Ms. Miller
stated that staff had contacted the different private clubs for clay
courts uses. She stated that staff had talked with North Palm Beach
Tennis Club which is willing to allow the City $125 summer
membership, from May through September, and also a $5 resident
guest fee instead of paying the nonresident guest fee. Ms. Miller stated
that talk between City Manager Herakovich and Village Manger Kelly
is still ongoing regarding the possibility of acquiring a yearly
membership at resident rates for the Gardens players.
Ms. Miller reported on a proposed new tennis court facility which
would include 8 fenced, lighted, hydro grid clay courts, 4 small tennis
court shelters, a pro shop with restrooms, a small maintenance facility,
and approximately 78 paved parking spaces. Ms. Miller stated that
• there are 3 proposed locations for the new tennis facility; the site
located on Northlake Boulevard referred to as Howell Lane which is
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currently owned by the City; the Lake Catherine site south of where
the Lake Catherine Sports Complex is currently located; and a site
next to Duncan Middle School owned by the MacArthur Foundation.
Ms. Miller stated that a civil engineer survey of Howell Lane had been
conducted. Ms. Miller stated that the estimated construction cost for
a new proposed tennis facility totaled $1,113,545 million.
Ms. Miller reported that the 1996 -97 budget for the tennis program
was $60,717 in expenditures and $24,522 in revenue.
Ms. Miller presented a proposed fast track timeline for building the
proposed tennis facility which included going out for RFP by February
1, holding a mandatory bidder conference on February 23, opening the
RFP on March 9, short list selection on March 27, design presentation
by short list on April 23, award the contract by City Council on May
7, construction to begin by June 1, and construction to be completed
by January 1, 1999.
Mayor Russo thanked the City staff and the Tennis Committee; Lee
Ann Aiken, John Elsner and Al Frank, along with residents who have
met to discuss where the City and its residents are going and how
quickly they can get there.
Mayor Russo stated that the site at Howell Lane was the only site
available up until 6 or 7 hours ago. He stated that he and City
Manager Herakovich met with the Foundation to discuss sites for a
proposed tennis facility. Mayor Russo stated that the proposed site
near Duncan Middle School was affordable land and that the
Foundation was willing to negotiate with the City for an immediate
site to place the proposed tennis facility, and also the possibility of
acquiring additional land for a future District park. Mayor Russo
stated that Dale Smith, MacArthur Foundation, feels that the
Foundation Board will be willing to work with the City to negotiate
a contract which will allow the City to lease the land at an affordable
price for the next two years with an option to purchase.
Mayor Russo stated that the new MacArthur site for the tennis courts
has fewer constraints and a tennis facility could be built quicker than
on the Howell Lane. He stated that the City believes that there would
not be any up front acquisition cost.
Kent Olson, Finance Director, reported that the new proposed tennis
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facility could be funded using different scenarios; use available funds
not spent in the current budget and budget the remaining balance in
the FY 1998 -99 and FY 1999 -2000 budgets, borrow funds to finance,
and /or use recreation impact fees.
The following people addressed the Council regarding the tennis
facility: Lee Ann Aiken, member of the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis
Committee, and Sandra Gottlieb, representing the tennis members.
It was a consensus of the City Council to fund a new proposed tennis
facility at the MacArthur site near Duncan Middle School. Mayor
Russo stated that a meeting would be held next Thursday, January 29,
1998 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the new proposed site for the tennis
facility.
Comprehensive Land Use
Plan Amendment - Capital
Improvements Kim Glas, Principal Planner, presented proposed changes to the
Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Ms. Glas stated the Capital Improvements Element sets out level of
service standards and projects the cost to provide that level of service.
CITY MANAGER
REPORT: City Manager Herakovich stated that staff prepared a report for the
Council in response to a resident's complaint that the City was
inequitably enforcing Code practices in relation to commercial
vehicles.
Ms. Herakovich stated that Artigras would be held February 14 -16,
1998. She stated that the special event application has been approved
and that staff was still working with Artigra representatives regarding
signage.
Ms. Herakovich stated that the Neighborhood Initiative Task Force
and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board would like to hold a
joint meeting. Ms. Herakovich stated that two dates being considered
are March 17, 1998 or April 7, 1998.
Ms. Herakovich stated that she has extended the invitation to the
Frenchmen's Forest Tour to the Beautification and Environmental
• Committee.
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Ms. Herakovich stated that staff and Council has received an
invitation from some Boca Raton residents to attend a City meeting
on February 16, 1998 concerning the FEC train whistle. It was the
consensus that Sam Carsillo, resident, be informed of the meeting.
Ms. Herakovich stated that the next City Council meeting will be held
at 6:30 p.m. with ADG to discuss several design issues to be followed
at 7:30 p.m. with the joint meeting with the City of Riviera Beach
Council.
Ms. Herakovich stated that staff attended the recent North Palm
Beaches Chamber meeting concerning the 1998 Legislative agenda.
Ms. Herakovich stated that the Fire Department will receive an award
for excellence in community public education which is being awarded
to the City by the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association recognizing the
efforts of the City's public education and partnership with the Richard
Slawson Foundation for Children.
Ms. Herakovich stated that notification has been received that the City
will receive the Tree City Award.
ITEMS BY MAYOR & COUNCIL:
Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado stated that she attended the PAL Boxing facility
grand opening and encouraged the Council to go over to see the new
facility. Vice Mayor Furtado stated that at MPO the issue of busing
of high school children and of possibly utilizing Palm Tran will be
brought up at the next School Board meeting. Vice Mayor Furtado
stated that it looks as if the County will have its first Intermodal
facility in downtown West Palm Beach where the current train station
exists.
Councilwoman Monroe Councilwoman Monroe reported that the Northlake Task Force
Committee is continuing to meet and is currently working on the RFP
that would provide for guidance within publicly owned lands in the
Northlake Boulevard Overlay District.
Councilwoman Monroe stated that she attended the organizational
meeting of an Equestrian Task Force Committee and secured a
position on the task force for the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The
. task force is a subcommittee of the overall office of the Economic
Development Program Committee.
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Mayor Russo Mayor Russo stated that he and City Manager Herakovich attended
the reception for Dr. Gallon, new President of Palm Beach
Community College and presented him with a key to the City. Mayor
Russo stated that the Florida Marlins paid a visit to Howell Watkins
Middle School which he attended and presented the Florida Marlins
with a key to the City. Mayor Russo stated that he attended a
Municipal League meeting where the concurrency issue was
discussed. Mayor Russo stated that a joint meeting with the School
Board, the Municipal League and County Commissioners is being
planned for the end of month. Mayor Russo stated that he attended
the Palm Beach Gardens Annual Fire Banquet on Saturday evening.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin,
to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion unanimously carried,
and the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of 1/8/98 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
10 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance 24, 1998 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly
advertised 1/7/97 and held for the intention of Ordinance 24, 1997,
amending Section 118 -309 entitled "Communications Towers ";
providing for a purpose; providing for definitions; providing for
applicability; providing for general requirements; providing for
permitted uses on public property; providing for conditional use
permit; providing for equipment storage; providing for removal of
abandoned antennas and towers; providing for nonconforming use;
providing for indemnification and insurance; providing for penalties.
Jerry Knight Jerry Knight, Attorney with the firm of Holland & Knight,
representing PrimeCo Personal Communications, expressed
appreciation to the Council and staff for working with the various
companies in preparing the Telecommunications Ordinance.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Russo
declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Clark made a motion to adopt amendment 1 to Ordinance
• 24, 1997 with the change previously read in to the record in Item L,
Page 4 of Ordinance 24, 1997, to keep the word that is struck through
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"with" and delete the word "of' such that the sentence reads "the
equipment cabinet used in connection with antennas mounted on
structures for rooftops shall comply with the following:" The motion
was seconded by Councilman Jablin and unanimously carried.
Councilman Clark made a motion to adopt Ordinance 24, 1997, and
to place it on second and final reading, by title only. Councilman
Jablin seconded the motion, which unanimously carried. The Deputy
City Clerk read Ordinance 24, 1997 by title only, for second and final
reading.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 7, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to adopt Resolution 7, 1998,
approving a development agreement between the City and the John C.
Bills Enterprises, Ltd. regarding a revised drainage system at the
NorthCorp Planned Community Development with the condition that
surety acceptable to the City be provided. Vice Mayor Furtado
seconded the motion, which unanimously carried.
is Resolution 8, 1998 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to adopt Resolution 8, 1998,
approving an amendment to Resolution 39, 1996 approving a site plan
for a medical clinic to be known as the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which unanimously carried.
Resolution 9, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 9, 1998,
providing for an extension of the cable franchise agreement granted
pursuant to Resolution 22, 1967, and extended by Resolution 110,
1997. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which unanimously
carried.
ORDINANCES:
Vice Mayor Furtado left the room at 9:57 p.m.
Ordinance 1, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to
place Ordinance 1, 1998, on first reading, by title only. The motion
was unanimously carried by a vote of 4 -0. The Deputy City Clerk
read Ordinance 1, 1998, by title only, on first reading.
Vice Mayor Furtado returned to the meeting at 10 p.m.
Ordinance 2, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to adopt the amendment to Section
. 1, which shall read "The art in public places impact fee is waived," and
to delete the third "Whereas" sentence in its entirety from Ordinance
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2, 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin and
unanimously carried. Councilman Clark made a motion to place
Ordinance 2, 1998 as amended, on first reading, by title only. The
motion was unanimously carried. The Deputy City Clerk read
Ordinance 2, 1998, by title only, for first reading.
Ordinance 3, 1998 Councilman Jablin made a motion to adopt the amendment, striking
the word "alternate member" from Section 2 -132 (a) to Ordinance 3,
1998. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clark and
unanimously carried. Councilman Jablin made a motion to place
Ordinance 3, 1998 as amended, on first reading, by title only. The
motion was unanimously carried. The Deputy City Clerk read
Ordinance 3, 1998, by title only, on first reading.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Drainage Easement Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Monroe, to approve the acceptance of a drainage easement from John
D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The motion was
unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no er bus' ss to discuss, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:15 p.
APPROVAL:
R JbSEPH R. RUSSO
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VICE MAYOR LAUREN W. FURTADO
MONROE
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COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK
ATTEST:
CINDY HA VEY, DEPUTY C TY CLERK