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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 061898• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1998 The June 18, 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 Deputy 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 David Clark, and Councilman Carl Sabatello. Chair Pro Tem Eric Jablin was absent from the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Herakovich announced a contract for the municipal • complex had been signed and a notice to proceed had been issued. The City Manager requested permission to advertise the Woodberry Lakes application for a wall for 7/16/98, which was granted by consensus. City Manager Herakovich announced automatic aid agreements had been activated in an emergency situation by the State for fighting fires and as part of that agreement the City had sent two firefighters and a brush truck to Flagler County, Florida, for a 12 -week commitment. The City Council granted a request by Parks and Recreation Park Master Planners for a workshop to be held before a regular City Council meeting no later than August 6, 1998. City Manager Herakovich advised residents could call the State Highway Patrol to learn the status of closed highways because of the fires in the northern part of the state. PRESENTATIONS Western Northlake Corridor Study Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning introduced planners responsible for the study Aimee Craig and Kathy Girard (PBC), Sharon Jackson (WPB), and Kim Glas (PBG). Sharon Jackson provided an introduction regarding the joint effort by the government entities to conduct the study. Ms. Glas reviewed • objectives which were established; Ms. Craig summarized the study's recommendations; and Ms. Girard reviewed commercial recommendations, transportation roadway network, and 0 0 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/18/98 2 governmental coordination. Growth Management Director Manning recommended that all three participants adopt the final recommendations for their Comprehensive Plans and develop interlocal agreements between the three, including establishment of a joint review for any land use changes, and joint review and comment for zoning changes. Vice Mayor Furtado stressed the need for industrial areas to create jobs within the north county area and Palm Beach Gardens. A request was made that further study include determination of the amount of acreage around the airport available for industrial use, softening the corridor with landscaping, setbacks, etc., enlarging the water catchment area, possible annexation of the airport into the City, and possible inclusion of State Road 7. Growth Management Director Manning discussed the changing character of industrial land uses. Mayor Russo recommended delay of actual expansion of the City west of Beeline Highway. Former Councilwoman Linda Monroe provided comments regarding the report. "Buy Into the Gardens" Beth Ingold, Public Relations Officer, reviewed the "Buy Into the Gardens" program and items included in the packet provided, including brochures, order forms, and the City Line Newsletter, and explained that the program would begin with the groundbreaking ceremony. Mayor Russo requested a legal determination on whether donations to this program would be tax deductible. AWARDING OF BIDS Auditing Services Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve the awarding of the bid for Auditing Services to Nowlen, Holt and Miner for a 4 -year period in the amount of $129,500. The motion was unanimously carried by vote of 4 -0. Imaging Equipment Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Clark, to approve the awarding of the bid for Imaging Equipment to Microforms Management Corporation, Palm Beach Gardens, in the amount of $22,208. The motion was unanimously carried by vote of 4 -0. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado reported the Palm Beach County Commission had approved on first reading the design phase for the extension of Congress Boulevard from Northlake Boulevard to AIA. • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/18/98 3 Mayor Russo Mayor Russo requested a report on the golf course and planning for a possible transition of management at expiration of the current contract, including extending the current contract until an RFP could be formulated and an evaluation done on current management. Discussion ensued regarding whether City Council should be consulted each time before an RFP was done. The City Manager commented that a draft report on the golf course was in process. Vice Mayor Furtado requested staff provide memos to the City Council listing upcoming major items coming up for RFP. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Ted Frank Ted Frank, 8964 Lakes Blvd, Ibis, commented on a proposed Palm Beach Gardens annex post office distribution center next to Ibis which would not be for public use, as well as proposed apartments in that area which were not mentioned in the Western Northlake Corridor Study; and requested that the City Council not make exceptions to density. Kim Glas reported the post office was currently going through the state approval process and the proposed . • site was unincorporated with services desired to be provided by West Palm Beach. Roger Blangy Roger Blangy, 11658 Hemlock Street, requested the outcome of three letters he had sent regarding microsurfacing, to which the response was that information was still being collected and staff inclination was to do a test surface rather than the whole contract. Councilman Sabatello stated he was not in favor of this system but was in favor of a test road being microsurfaced for a period of time. The City Manager advised that retraction of the approved bid would be presented to the City Council. Joan Altwater Joan Altwater, 9180 Cypress Hollow Drive, commented on the draft update of Ordinance 13, 1998 and expressed support of the section regarding operation of golf course maintenance equipment prior to 7 a.m., and requested additional language to mandate warning devices for approaching inclement weather and to allow construction equipment operation on Saturdays after 8 a.m. rather than 7 a.m. Enrique Rodriquez Enrique Rodriquez, 3915 Flag Drive, explained he had appealed to the City for relief from noise caused by his neighbor in the early is morning hours running a commercial business from his home, and had recently learned that the City had granted a waiver allowing the 40 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/18/98 4 commercial business to continue. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning responded that the neighbor with the commercial business, Mr. Groce, had been cited for inappropriately storing his commercial vehicle and was found by the Code Enforcement Board to be in violation of the code, however, a waiver was granted allowing Mr. Groce to keep his vehicle in his front yard. A formal complaint had now been filed with the Code Enforcement Board regarding the noise issue, and a police officer had been designated to visit the property at 5 a.m. to determine whether there was a noise violation. After discussion, Vice Mayor Furtado suggested that community policing be given a chance to work in this case, and other comments were that staff had learned from this situation, that future waivers should be subject to conditions, and that City boards would be educated regarding any new ordinances under which they would be asked to make a decision. The City Manager advised staff was already in the process of responding to Mr. Rodriquez's complaint. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Clark, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was unanimously carried by vote of 4 -0. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of 5/28/98 City Council Special Regular Meeting. 2. Minutes of 6/3/98 City Council Special Regular Meeting. 3. Minutes of 6/4/98 City Council Regular Meeting. 4. Proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month and 7/12- 18/98 as Therapeutic Recreation Week. 5. Resolution 53, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of Golf Estates Villas Replat. 6. Resolution 57, 1998, Consideration of Approval of Plat of Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship Church. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance 11, 1998 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised 6/3/98, and held on the intent of Ordinance 11, 1998, providing for amendment to Section 38 -88. Sub - Paragraph (a) Entitled "Codes and Standards Adopted" of Chapter 38 of the Code, Entitled "Fire Prevention and Protection ", To Add a Reference to the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code." • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/18/98 5 There being no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 11, 1998 on second and final reading by title only, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and unanimously carried by vote of 4 -0. The Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance 11, 1998, by title only, on second and final reading. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 46, 1998 Following explanation by staff regarding how the roadway improvements were triggered and that surety for roadway improvements was a letter of credit which was renewed annually, discussion ensued regarding procedure for the letter of credit. Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised 6/11/98, and held on the intent of Resolution 46, 1998, providing for Approval of a Site Plan for the Construction of an Office Building on 4.68 acres on a Portion of Lot 10 and all of Lot 11 of South Park Center within NorthCorp PCD. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared • the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 46, 1998, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and unanimously carried by vote of 4 -0. RESOLUTIONS Resolution 52, 1998 Finance Director Kent Olson introduced Resolution 52, 1998, and responded to questions from the City Council. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 52, 1998, Authorizing the Issuance of the City's $4,400,000 Aggregate Principal Amount General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998; seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and unanimously carried by vote of 4 -0 Resolution 54, 1998 Principal Planner Marry Minor reviewed the staff report regarding Site Plan and Temporary Conditional Use for the Placement and Use of One Modular Unit at Nativity Lutheran Church and advised that staff recommended approval with conditions. Concern was expressed by City Council regarding setting a precedent with one entity requesting a temporary modular unit on property owned by another entity. Sandy Mayer, representative from the Renaissance Learning Center, explained the school's mission and method of operation. Jennine Sapperstone, Pastor of Nativity Lutheran Church, explained the partnership relationship between the two . entities, and that the church was planning future construction of a permanent facility on this site. Verification that the church was a CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/18/98 6 co- applicant and submittal of a plan for what would happen at the end of the two -year temporary period were requested, as well as documentation showing aesthetics, to be presented at the July 2, 1998 City Council meeting. City Manager Herakovich announced Vice Mayor Furtado had left the meeting because of a family emergency. Resolution 55, 1998 Principal Planner Marry Minor reviewed the staff report for two proposed office buildings to be known as the Fairway Office Center located within the PGA National PCD, for which staff recommended approval with five conditions. Attorney Ray Royce, attorney representing the applicant, responded to points raised by City Council members regarding the location of the project in proximity to the lake, the pedestrian walkway, and building heights. Because of concerns with the walkway location, Neil Merin, representing the petitioner, proposed that if permission could not be obtained from FDOT to place the walkway in the right -of -way, that the existing sidewalk along Avenue of the Champions north of the • exit out would be eliminated, and the wood chip walkway would be converted to a 5' wide concrete sidewalk. In response to Councilman Sabatello's concern regarding lack of documentation showing how the buildings would relate to each other, Growth Management Director Manning explained that application requirements were currently being changed to require 3- dimensional elevations. Applicant was requested to provide a walkway connection where pedestrians would naturally cut through. After discussion regarding covered parking, applicant withdrew that item for separate consideration at a later date. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to postpone consideration for approval of Resolution 55, 1998, to the July 2, 1998 City Council meeting. • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/18/98 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Sabatello, the meeting was adiourned_at 11 :30 nAn. APPROVAL: R. RUSSO 4e, L u, Gt_1 nv VICL w- N FURTADO c C P E E LIN • COUNCIL AVID CLARK O,C-=) COUNCIL CARL SABATELLO ATTEST: CINDY HARVEY, DEPUTY CITY CLERK is