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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 i 2 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 i 3 is 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 • 4 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 0 5 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 • 6 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 COUN ATTEST: _/f b6NL& V. KOSIER, 6MC, CITYGCLERK l ERIC JABLIN DAVID CLARK CARL SABATELLO