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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 012298• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 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 • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1/22/98 2 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1/22/98 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. • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1/22/98 4 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1/22/98 5 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 • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1/22/98 6 "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 • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1/22/98 7 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 C� 4) �atj-r� VICE MAYOR LAUREN W. FURTADO MONROE M: E"RI JA LIN( COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK ATTEST: CINDY HA VEY, DEPUTY C TY CLERK