HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 060498CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4, 1998
The June 4, 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 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 City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials
were found to be in attendance: Chair Pro Tem Eric Jablin,
Councilman David Clark, and Councilman Carl Sabatello. Mayor
Joseph R. Russo and Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado were absent from
the meeting due to prior commitments.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Pro Tem Jablin stated the announcements were as posted.
CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Herakovich announced that a post office was
proposed on Northlake Boulevard near This Landing that should be
convenient for some residents and help with traffic problems. Mrs.
Herakovich announced that the Chamber of Commerce Municipal
Breakfast would be on 6/19/98 at 7:45 a.m.
AWARDING OF BIDS
Golf Course Chemical
Spray Unit Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Sabatello, to accept the staff recommendation to piggyback the
GSA product price list and award a purchase order to Hector
Outdoor Turf of Deerfield Beach in the amount of $11,117.55 to
purchase a chemical spray unit for the golf course. Motion carried
by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
Traffic Pre - Emption
Equipment Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Sabatello, to accept the staff recommendation to piggyback Palm
Beach County's bid to Midwest Traffic Products, Inc. in the amount
of $37,700 to purchase traffic preemption system equipment.
Motion carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
• Renewal Contract:
Occupational Health Center Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Sabatello, to accept the staff recommendation to approve a renewal
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contract with Occupational Health Center of Palm Beach Gardens
until June 30, 1999. Motion carried by unanimous 3 -0 vote.
ITEMS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello reported attendance at the PAL Boxing
Clinic and complimented those working on this new program
for doing a nice job.
Councilman Clark Councilman Clark reported the Beautification and Environmental
Committee had met and would be making a recommendation to
plant trees in the median on Fairchild Gardens Drive at the Post
Office site.
Chair Pro Tern Jablin Chair Pro Tern Jablin reported progress on construction of the
City's web page.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC
• Joan Altwater Joan Altwater, 9180 Cypress Hollow Drive, addressed the City
Council to express thanks to the City Council and staff for reducing
noise from construction projects.
Donna Lendz Donna Lendz, 513 Sandtree Drive, addressed the City Council
regarding a proposed zoning change to industrial use by the County
on land behind her home. Growth Management Director Roxanne
Manning reported the City had requested additional buffering and
noise control.
Margie McGuire Margie McGuire, 328 Sandtree Drive, addressed the City Council
concerning the proposed zoning change to industrial use by the
County on property behind the Sandtree development.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Sabatello, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was
unanimously carried. The following items were approved on the
Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes of 5/21/98 City Council Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution 40, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of the Plat
of a Definitive Map of the Right -of -Way of Fairchild Gardens
. Avenue, Gardens Parkway, Kyoto Gardens Drive, Kew
Gardens Avenue, Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue and Related
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Easements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance 7, 1998 Chair Pro Tern Jablin declared the Public Hearing open, which was
duly advertised 5/19/98, and held on the intent of Ordinance 7,
1998, providing for amendment of Section 118 -38 of the Code of
Ordinances, entitled "Submission of Application ", by Adding
Provisions Regarding the Concurrent Processing of Petitions.
There being no comments from the public, Chair Pro Tern Jablin
declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Clark made a
motion to approve amendments to Ordinance 7, 1998, seconded by
Councilman Sabatello and unanimously carried by vote of 3 -0..
Councilman Clark made a motion to adopt Ordinance 7, 1998, and
to place same on second and final reading, by title only. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Sabatello and unanimously
carried. The City Clerk read Ordinance 7, 1998, by title only, on
second and final reading.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 50, 1998
Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning explained this
was a workshop for a self - storage facility on Burns Road consisting
of four buildings totaling 80,600 square feet; described the
buildings and the proposed conditions of approval; and commented
staff had no significant problems with this petition. Jeff Iravani,
Consultant, explained only the 3 -story building was air conditioned,
the buildings had been placed as far north as possible to allow trees
to remain, and the sign waiver was requested so that the sign could
be placed in a landscape island. Councilman Sabatello expressed
concern with the size of the building and its lack of architectural
features. Discussion ensued. More windows or windows of a
different shape were suggested. George Kelly commented 11 -14
mature oaks approximately 25' tall would be relocated. The City
Council requested more consideration be given to landscaping next
to the tall building itself. City Attorney Acton advised that a
condition regarding construction of the northerly extension of East
Park Drive would apply to this project and to another project in the
same development. Petitioner to incorporate Council suggestions
and be placed on a future agenda.
. ORDINANCES
Ordinance 13, 1998
Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning reviewed
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Ordinance 13, 1998 - Amending Section 34 -56, Entitled "General
Prohibition" of Article III, Entitled "Noise" of Chapter 34, Entitled
"Environment" of the Code of Ordinances, which applied to golf
courses. Concern was expressed regarding timing parameters and
purchasing equipment designed to muffle sound. City Attorney
Acton requested first reading of Ordinance 13, 1998 be deferred to
allow time for revision and research. The issue of whether an RFP
would be sought for management of the City's Golf Course was
delayed for discussion when the full City Council could be present.
CITY ATTORNEY
REPORT City Attorney Acton reported the Ensinger vs. Palm Beach Gardens
case had been dismissed with prejudice.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by
Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Sabatello, the meeting
was adjourned 8: p.m.
APPROVAL: ,,-
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VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO
COUNCILMAN ERIC JABLIN
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COUNCILMAN
ATTEST:
LJV�6AT. KOSIER, CK4C, CITY CLERK
SABATELLO