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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
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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.
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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
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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."
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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
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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.
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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:
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