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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 • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/2/98 2 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. • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/2/98 3 After discussion, a meeting between the City Council and Mr. Dubin was requested. • 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/2/98 4 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. • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/2/98 5 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, • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/2/98 6 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. • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/2/98 - 6 • I - W►1u1_ ► :_''• ATTEST: 7 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. MA rn U SO b Mme. VICE MAYOR L� UZ':6-- J' LT-EN FURTADO� ABL1N COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK COUNCILMAN CARL SABATELLO 61A V. KOSIEk, CMC, CITY CLERK