HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 070298CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 2, 1998
The July 2, 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: Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice
Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilman Eric Jablin, Councilman David
Clark, and Councilman Carl Sabatello.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted.
CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Herakovich announced FDOT would be conducting
a spot speed survey on Military Trail as a result of a request to
lower the speed limit; and was also reviewing the sight triangle at
the Winn Dixie Shopping Center. The City Manager reported
work on the municipal complex was progressing according to plan.
City Manager Herakovich advised that residents were participating
in the Buy A Brick program; a letter had been received in support
of the Frenchman's Forest Nature Center; more trees would be
relocated from the City's property; and requested permission to
proceed with an application for a Beautiful Palm Beaches grant to
pay 50% of the cost to landscape the area at Alternate AIA & the
FEC railroad tracks. The City Manager reported a former City
employee had been arrested and was the subject of an on -going
criminal investigation which had nothing to do with the City. City
Manager Herakovich reported that the issue of covered parking
discovered during a Council meeting had not been part of the site
plan application, and assured the Council that staff was being very
careful and doing a good job.
ITEMS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado reported she had been successful in changing
the verbiage in the motion regarding the Northern Palm Beach
Turnpike Interchange so that it was not tied to extension of Jog
Road, and that if approved, the interchange would be completed in
five years or less. The Vice Mayor explained that she would be
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willing to work with PGA National residents to gate their road,
leaving access on either end to the interchange, when there was
another north -south road in addition to Jog Road. The Vice Mayor
reported progress on the TIPS Program, and that a duplex had been
made available to house the program.
Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello reported Planning and Zoning Commission
was making a lot of changes and that their review process was
becoming stronger, and explained they had requested a copy of the
final review of projects by City Council to use as a learning tool.
Chair Pro Tern Jablin Councilman Jablin reported the Education Advisory Board had
elected new officers and thanked Alan Adams for doing a
wonderful job during the past four years. Councilman Jablin
reported the Education Advisory Board was working with similar
boards in this area to sponsor a forum for School Board candidates
which would be held August 22, produced by the magnet program
of Palm Beach Gardens High School, and aired on Channel 20.
Councilman Jablin reported work was progressing on the City's
• web site. In response to Councilman Jablin's question regarding
the traffic signal at Riverside and Burns Road, the City Manager
explained that the County had agreed to a flashing yellow light but
the City was attempting to get a stop and go light instead. After
discussion, Vice Mayor Furtado requested a letter be sent to the
County Commissioners explaining that because of the traffic
situation on Burns Road the City Council and staff was requesting
a stop and go light instead of the flashing light which had been
approved.
Mayor Russo The Mayor reported he and Councilman Sabatello had attended the
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Mayor Russo commented on the
upcoming sale of MacArthur Foundation land, and recommended
a critique of the City's land uses so that the City would not be
forced to accept something they did not desire. Discussion ensued,
which resulted in direction to the City Manager to define an RFP
for an expert to review land uses. Mayor Russo described the Risk
Program to educate children on accident prevention in which the
City Fire and Police Departments were participating. Mayor Russo
stated he had read the report on the golf course and questioned
whether monitoring could be done to prevent problems in the
future. The City Manager commented that the report had tried to
show constant policy changes that had negatively affected operation
of the golf course, and defined the RFP for a golf course manager.
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After discussion, a meeting between the City Council and Mr.
Dubin was requested.
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Because all City Council members could not be present for the
scheduled July 16 meeting, the Golf Digest agenda item was added
to the Budget workshop scheduled for July 22.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC
Richard Orman Richard Ormond, 4203 Oak Street, reported that a new program
created by the International City Manager's Association would
partner European and American cities to share ideas and concepts
to help European cities in emerging democracies move forward in
their concept of democracy. Mr. Ormond requested the City be
allowed to make application for this program, for which
participation would be very competitive, and explained how his
experience could be helpful. Mayor Russo requested the City
Manager report back to Council regarding impact of this project on
on staff. Mr. Ormond reported there would be no cost to the City.
Linda Huey thanked the City for its cooperation in canceling the
fireworks.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin,
to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was unanimously
carried by vote of 5 -0. The following items were approved on the
Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes of 6/18/98 City Council Special Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution 58, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of an
Agreement Between the City and the Palm Beach Gardens
Youth Athletic Association.
3. Resolution 60, 1998 - Consideration of Approval to appoint
Voting Delegates for the 72nd Annual Florida League of
Cities Conference.
4. Resolution 61, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of an
Interlocal Agreement Between the Palm Beach County
School District and the City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks
and Recreation Department.
5. Resolution 62, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of an
Easement Agreement Between the City and the MacArthur
Foundation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution 51, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 51, 1998,
providing for authority to Authorize and Direct the Mayor and City
Clerk to Execute a Warranty Deed to Palm Beach County to
Convey Right -of -Way Necessary to Install a Right Turn Lane on
Military Trail at the Intersection of Burns Road. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Jablin and carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 54, 1998 After discussion of Resolution 54, 1998, providing for a Site Plan
and Temporary Conditional Use for the Placement and Use of One
Modular Unit at Nativity Lutheran Church, it was agreed to add a
condition requiring a double row of staggered live oaks on the
south and west sides. The applicant agreed to the conditions of
approval. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution
54, 1998, with the condition as read into the record by the City
Attorney and Councilman Sabatello. The motion was seconded by
'Vice Mayor Furtado and carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 56, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 56, 1998
to Reappoint Three (3) Members whose terms were currently
expiring to the Beautification and Environmental Committee The
motion was seconded by 'Vice Mayor Furtado and carried by
unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Resolution 63, 1998 City Attorney Acton advised that Resolution 63, 1998,
Consideration of Approval of a Site Plan for a 117 -unit Hampton
Inn Hotel on Lot 1 of the Plat of RCA Boulevard Center, would not
be considered for approval tonight since due to the unusual nature
of the property as a PUD within a PCD, a Public Hearing would be
required; however, Attorney Acton recommended that the City
Council consider tonight any other issues involved. Principal
Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report and responded to
questions from the City Council. A representative for the applicant
described the project. It was the consensus of the City Council that
all four sides of the building should be equally architecturally
enhanced and that additional landscaping should be installed so that
there was sufficient landscaping on all sides to soften the building.
Other comments and discussion included making the access a
permanent road; whether rooftop equipment would be visible from
PGA Boulevard after it had been elevated, whether stacking for
parking cars was sufficient at the porte cochere, and the number of
flags allowed.
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A resident of Gardens of Woodberry, suggested a restriction during
the construction period that all construction traffic be required to
enter the site from the entrance near Alternate AIA.
Resolution 65, 1998 Principal Planner Kim Glas presented Resolution 65, 1998,
Consideration of Approval of a Concurrent Application Procedure
for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and A Planned Unit
Development Concerning Lands Located on the South Side of
Idlewild Drive and North of the Soverel Marina, known as " Soverel
North ". Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution
65, 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin and
unanimously approved by vote of 5 -0.
Resolution 70, 1998 In connection with Resolution 70, 1998, Consideration of Approval
for the Extension of the Cable Franchise agreement with Adelphia
Cable Company, Paul Friedman reviewed issues in progress
including franchise fees, interlocal agreement with the County
regarding right -of -ways, and public access channels. Mayor Russo
expressed concern that this important item had been added to the
• consent agenda without the City Council members having an
opportunity for review. It was explained that this extension was
needed because there were too many issues to be resolved to meet
the July 23, 1998 expiration date. Councilman Sabatello
questioned the amount of franchise fees for comparable size cities
and whether those fees could be raised, expressed concern with
deregulation of the industry, and was assured that the City Council
would have an opportunity to review the contract and present
questions at a later date. Councilman Clark made a motion to
approve Resolution 70, 1998. Councilman Jablin seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 4, 1998 Principal Planner Kim Glas explained the documents which had
been provided to the City Council members for Ordinance 4, 1998,
Providing for Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens. Ms. Glas reviewed the changes requested
and explained the negative impacts of mining operations.
Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 4, 1998 on
First Reading by title only, seconded by CouncilmanJablin and
unanimously carried by vote of 5 -0. The City Clerk read Ordinance
4, 1998, by title only, on first reading.
Ordinance 14, 1998 City Forester Mark Hendrickson presented Ordinance 14, 1998,
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Providing for Amendment of the Site Plan Known as Woodberry
Lakes, by Creating a 10 -foot Wide Easement Along Properties
Adjacent to PGA Boulevard to Establish a "Gardens of Woodberry"
Buffer, Including a Wall and Landscaping. Councilman Clark
made a motion to place Ordinance 14, 1998 as amended to remove
Section 2(D), on First Reading by title only, seconded by Chair Pro
Tem. Jablin and unanimously carried by vote of 5 -0. The City Clerk
read Ordinance 14, 1998, by title only, on first reading.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL
ACTION
Howell Drive Parcel
Development by
Christ Fellowship Church Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning explained the
subject property was one lot removed from Christ Fellowship
Church and surrounded on all four sides by the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, and that the proposed land use change would allow a 120 -
bed children home rather than 9 dwelling units allowed under the
current land use. It was the consensus of the City Council to advise
Christ Fellowship Church that the City objected to this project.
Sidewalk Link to Military
Trail from New City Hall/
Police Station Principal Planner Kim Glas reviewed the proposed sidewalk links.
City Manager Herakovich explained that the City Council had
requested staff bring this matter back for further discussion as to
whether the sidewalk links could be improved. It was the
consensus of the City Council to construct the sidewalks.
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There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Vice
Mayor Furtado, seconded by Councilman Clark, the meeting was
adjoued at 10:10 p.m.
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