HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 052198CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 21, 1998
The May 21, 1998, 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 CouncilChambers 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.
CITY MANAGER
REPORT New Police Officers Robin Pleasant, James Wilkerson, Mark Zakain,
Gerald Propst were sworn in by Police Chief Fitzgerald, and
introduced to each member of the City Council and to the City
Attorney, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Growth
Management Director. Mayor Russo expressed appreciation for the
new officers on behalf of the City.
Mayor Russo introduced Daniel Arnold of Troop 176 who was
working for his Citizen and Community Merit Badge.
City Manager Herakovich reported she had spoken with the County
Engineer, who had agreed to make the environmental study for Jog
Road south of Northlake Boulevard a priority. City Manager
Herakovich also reported the County Commission would hold a public
hearing on June 16 to consider the Congress Road extension north of
Northlake Boulevard, which staff would attend. The City Manager
reported continuing negotiations on the tennis complex, that recent
accomplishments by the neighborhood task force would be announced
in the next newsletter, explained that issues identified by the task force
would require City Council attention during the budget process, and
announced that Kent Olson, Finance Director, was present to respond
to questions regarding the City's audit. City Manager Herakovich
announced postponement of the workshop which was scheduled for
May 23, and announced a City Council meeting on May 28.
Finance Director Kent Olson provided a response to the questions
regarding the audit and explained budgeting and accounting
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procedures for the municipal complex. Mayor Russo requested that
in the future the Finance Director sign off on any graphs that were
provided.
ITEMS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado discussed the possibility of North County
municipalities working together to provide an indoor /outdoor
shooting range. City Manager Herakovich suggested this issue be
delayed until after the NAMAC communication system issue had been
resolved. Vice Mayor Furtado recommended that NAMAC look into
this issue since this would involve a two -year process. The City
Manager reported that the Sheriffs shooting range would be available
after Bonnette closed. Chief Fitzgerald agreed the communication
system was number one priority but recommended a North County
shooting range be the next consideration so that traveling long
distances for training could be eliminated. Vice Mayor Furtado
announced that the WO would support the City in appealing to the
entities who governed how often the PGA Bridge opened to have the
openings placed on a schedule rather than on demand. Vice Mayor
Furtado reported Kim Glas had appeared before the ISTEA group on
behalf of the City to appeal for matching grant money for sidewalks,
and had been humiliated and told the City should bear the whole cost.
The Vice Mayor explained that the widening of Military Trail by the
County and State had created the need for alternate sidewalks, and the
MPO had now designated a special block of ISTEA funds for
programs created to accomplish special needs. An apology had been
made to Ms. Glas.
Chair Pro Tem Jablin Chair Pro Tem Jablin reported he had pledged at a recent NAMAC
meeting that the City would do everything possible to make the 800
MHz grid system work, but did not pledge to erect a tower in the
City. Chair Pro Tem Jablin reported he had attended the Special
Olympics. Chair Pro Tem Jablin commented on the study of the water
cachment area and the feasibility of putting any road across it.
Mayor Russo Mayor Russo expressed concern over holding a special City Council
meeting for one item. Growth Management Director Manning
volunteered to look at the Golf Digest project to see if it could be
postponed another week and the May 28 meeting cancelled.
COMMENTS FROM
THE PUBLIC Sam Carsillo requested the City repair the rut at Holly Drive and
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Riverside Drive, and lower the speed limit on Military Trail to 35
miles per hour. Mayor Russo reported the radar unit was effective in
keeping the speed to 45 mph. Mr. Carsillo recommended mailboxes
be placed on the houses along Military Trail, expressed concern that
a drain on Holly Drive was too low, and questioned the recent
overflow of Lake Catherine, to which the response was made that the
area at Holly Drive and Riverside Drive was to be repaired and the
gates at Lake Catherine had not been functioning properly, but had
since been repaired. Mr. Carsillo requested the City Manager make
sure Seacoast Utility had enough fuel to run generators to provide
water in the event of a hurricane. Mr. Carsillo discussed the need for
sidewalks in the City, and was advised a sidewalk program was
already in process. Mr. Carsillo commented on the necessity to stop
train whistles blowing at night. Mr. Carsillo requested information on
getting trees trimmed which were growing against power lines and
was advised to contact Florida Power & Light. Mr. Carsillo
recommended City personnel be properly trained to handle crime
scenes. Mr. Carsillo questioned the starting pay for staff positions, and
was advised to meet with the City Manager to learn the salary ranges.
Mike Martino expressed concern regarding the City audit in regard to
the budget which showed a deficit of $2 million. Mayor Russo
responded that Finance Director Olson had explained the audit
concerns earlier in the meeting. Mr. Olson responded to Mr.
Martin's concerns. Mr. Martino questioned funding for the tennis
courts, to which Mayor Russo responded the bond issue could not
legally include recreational facilities.
Sam Carsillo commented he would like to see vouchers,
disbursements of bills and the balance once a month of the $19.1
million in writing so the public could be shown how the money was
spent. Mr. Carsillo was advised that a copy of the budget was
produced every month and he could have a copy.
CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Clark,
to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was unanimously carried
5 -0. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes of 5/7/98 City Council Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution 41, 1998 - Consideration of Approval Providing
• for an Amendment to Section III of the Palm Beach County
Law Enforcement Agencies Combine Operational Assistance
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and Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement.
3. Resolution 42, 1998 - Consideration of Approval Providing
for Approval of the Local Mitigation Strategy Inter -Local
Agreement between Palm Beach County and Palm Beach
Gardens.
4. Resolution 44, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of Plat of
Damerau Office Building.
Resolution 45, 1998 - Consideration of Approval Ratifying the
Employment Contract Addendum Between the City of Palm
Beach Gardens and the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics
of Palm Beach County, Inc., for Fire Captains, Fire
Lieutenants and EMS Captains.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 46, 1998 The City Council reviewed a Site Plan for the Construction of an
Office Building on 4.68 acres on Lots 10 and 11 of South Park Center
within Northcorp Planned Community District.
Resolution 47, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 47, 1998 -
Consideration of Approval of a Site Plan for the Construction of 31
Custom Single Family Home Lots on 19.92 Acres on Parcel 10 in the
BallenIsles Planned Community District; Providing for Waivers. Chair
Pro Tem Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
vote of 5 -0.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 6, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado,
to place on first reading by title only, Ordinance 6, 1998, amending
Article IV of Chapter 2 of the City's Code of Ordinances Entitled
"Code Enforcement" by Providing for Code Enforcement Proceedings
to be Conducted by a Special Master; by Repealing Section 2 -186
Entitled "Definitions "; by Amending Section 2 -187 Entitled
"Jurisdictions"; by Repealing Division 2 of Chapter 2 Entitled "Code
Enforcement Board" and Replacing it with a New Division 2 of
Chapter 2 Entitled "Special Master "; by Amending Division 3 of
Chapter 2 Entitled "Procedure for Enforcement of the Code
Enforcement Board"; by Amending Section 2 -261 Entitled "Issuance
of Citation". The motion carried by vote of 3 -2, with Mayor Russo
and Councilman Sabatello dissenting. The City Clerk read Ordinance
6, 1998, on first reading, by title only.
Ordinance 11, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Chair Pro Tem Jablin,
to place on first reading by title only, Ordinance 11, 1998, providing
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for an Amendment to Section 38 -88, Subparagraph (a) of the Code,
Entitled "Codes and Standards Adopted" of Chapter 38 Entitled "Fire
Prevention and Protection ", to Update References to Standard
Codes. The motion carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0. The City Clerk
read Ordinance 11, 1998, on first reading, by title only.
Ordinance 12, 1998 The City Council considered Ordinance 12, 1998, Providing for
Approval of the Petition of Pulte Home Corporation for Rezoning of
14.47 Acres of Land Located at the Northeast Corner of Lone Pine
Road and Easterly Avenue, %2 Mile West of Prosperity Farms Road to
a Planned Unit Development, in Order to Construct 65 Zero -Lot Line
Homes; Providing for Consideration of Approval; Providing for
Waivers; and Providing for an Effective Date. Following
presentations by staff and the petitioner, the following residents spoke:
Mark Holmes, Lone Pine Road, presented a request from the Lone
Pine Road residents that the road issue be decided prior to
consideration of approval of the proposed development.
Carla Anchors, representing 133 Cabana Colony residents, discussed
traffic problems on Florida Boulevard, and expressed support for the
Lone Pine Road residents.
Cindy DeFilippo from County Commissioner Marcus' office clarified
that either the road could be closed or traffic calming devices installed
but both could not be done.
It was the consensus of the City Council to hold meetings regarding
resolution of the road issue as requested by Commissioner Marcus
and to delay placing Ordinance 12, 1998 on first reading.
CITY ATTORNEY
REPORT City Attorney David Acton recommended the City accept the
proposed stipulation of settlement in the Ensinger case. Councilman
Clark made a motion to approve the proposed settlement; motion was
seconded by Chair Pro Tern Jablin, and carried by unanimous 5 -0
vote.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
Interlocal Agreement The City Council discussed an interlocal agreement with Palm Beach
County which provides provisions for enforcement of Ordinance 97-
56 within the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The City Manager was
requested to meet with Palm Beach County representatives to make
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changes to the agreement.
Project Graduation City Manager Herakovich reported the City would honor requests
from the schools for donations.
Joint Meeting for
North -South Reliever It was reported that Riviera Beach staff had indicated they did not
wish to meet. Vice Mayor Furtado reported Riviera Beach
Commission members wanted to meet and would be requested to
inform their staff.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Chair Pro
Tern Eric Jablin, seconded by Councilman Clark, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
APPROVAL:
MAYOR JOSEPH R. RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO
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ERIC JABLIN
DAVID CLARK
CARL SABATELLO