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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 090398CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 1998 The September 3, 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. Mayor Russo declared a moment of silence for former member of the Planning and Zoning Board, Thomas Paganini, who recently passed away. 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 and Councilman Carl Sabatello. Councilman David Clark was absent from the meeting. 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted. RE -ORDER AGENDA Motion was made by Vice Mayor Furtado, seconded by Councilman Sabatello and unanimously carried 4 -0 to hear Presentations next on the agenda. PRESENTATIONS Recently hired Police Officers Aston Willis, James Wilkerson, Greg Allen, Steve Hanson were sworn in by Police Chief FitzGerald. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Herakovich announced that salary incentives for crossing guards were under review and that three additional new crossing guards had been hired. The City Manager announced that the City may be eligible for $16,000 from an anti -trust lawsuit settlement against petroleum companies, which if received would be used for roadway maintenance. City Manager Herakovich announced Deputy Fire Chief interviews had been conducted and an offer would be made next week. The City Manager reported that Christ Fellowship Church had been instructed to re- design their retention pond and present different options to the City, and that any future site plan changes would be considered by the City . Council. 2 Project Manager Bill Mignogna reported on the progress on the Municipal Complex and provided photographs of the new ballfields and reported they were on schedule. Mr. Mignogna reported the buildings were 2 -3 weeks behind schedule, which he expected to be made up in the coming months, and answered questions from the City Council. Mayor Russo requested a report on contract costs to date whenever additional items or changes were requested. AWARDING OF BIDS Golf Course Management Contract Clarification of legal differences between proposals and bids was presented by City Attorney Carole Post. After discussion, staff was requested to prepare long -range plans for the golf course and to place performance objectives for the coming year into a contract. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to reject all proposals submitted and authorize the City Manager to enter into an extension of time on the existing contract with the existing golf course manager. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. A workshop meeting date for consideration of this matter was discussed. Golf Course Manager Brahm Dubin expressed distress over the lack of a decision by the City Council whether or not to retain his firm for another three -year contract period. Following discussion, Councilman Sabatello made a motion to reconsider the previous motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, and unanimously carried by vote of 4 -0. Discussion ensued. Mayor Russo made a suggestion that all three proposers make a presentation to the City Council. City Manager Herakovich stated she would consult all three proposers to determine a date all could attend a meeting. City Council requested the meeting be held at the earliest possible date. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to table this item. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Teletrac Services Councilman Sabatello made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to award the bid for a lease to own agreement for 20 Teletrac units for $12,599.40. Motion carried by 3 -1 vote with Vice Mayor Furtado voting against the motion. Drainage Pipe Installation Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to award the bid for piggybacking the Palm Beach County contract with D. S. Eanins Construction Corporation for emergency drainage pipe repairs at 4675 Juniper Lane for $46,701. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 9/3/98 3 ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado reported the Police Department had given an excellent presentation on sexual predators and sexual offenders to better educate the public. Mayor Russo reported he had attended Mr. Paganini's funeral and that several members of the Planning and Zoning Board had also attended. Councilman Jablin Councilman Jablin expressed regret that he had been out of town and did not know of Mr. Paganini's death. Councilman Jablin reported he had attended the annual Florida League of Cities conference and urged other Council members to attend in the future. Councilman Jablin reported that the video tape of the School Board candidate forum made by the Palm Beach Gardens High School Magnet Program had been excellent, and thanked the students and the moderator for their good work. Mayor Russo Mayor Russo reported attendance at the Eastward Ho! meeting for improving the U.S. One corridor and announced an upcoming meeting to discuss western development with the County. Mayor Russo announced that Commissioner Karen Marcus had indicated the City could continue to use the fire station discussed at an earlier meeting for $1 per year, and that Palm Beach County Fire Chief Brice was willing to discuss cross - staffing. City Manager Herakovich reported City boundaries had been re- defined to make sure the City was first responder on fire calls within the City. The Mayor reported that attendance by other municipalities at the Economic Advisory Group of North County had dwindled and if the other municipalities indicated no interest then the group would become the Economic Advisory Group of Palm Beach Gardens. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Joan Altwater Joan Altwater, 9180 Cypress Hollow Drive, expressed concern that some entities were allowed to violate the Code while homeowners were subject to Code Enforcement action. Ms. Altwater questioned who monitored development projects during construction to be sure the construction conformed to approved plans and also after completion of projects. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning explained that Planning and Zoning staff worked closely with the Building Department, and reviewed the duties of the Development Compliance Officer. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 9/3/98 4 Bob Bentz Bob Bentz, representing Pulte Homes, explained that Pulte Homes had redesigned the site plan for Lone Pine PUD to conform to the City Council's wishes and expressed a desire to get this item back on the agenda. It was the consensus of the City Council to vote to reconsider this application later in the meeting. Bill Graham Mr. Graham commented read aloud an "Ode to Volunteers" in honor of Tom Paganini. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Jablin made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado to approve the Consent Agenda with item 9 pulled. The motion carried by unanimous vote of 4 -0. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of 8/20/98 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. 2. Approval of 8/20/98 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. 3. Proclaiming October, 1998, as "Invasive Non - Native Plant Eradication Awareness Month ". 4. Proclaiming September 17 -23, 1998 as "Constitution Week ". 5. Resolution 61, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of Agreement with the Palm Beach County School Board for Use of Facilities. 6. Resolution 92, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of Disposal of Assets and Sale Thereof. 7. Resolution 97, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for Automatic Aid. 8. Resolution 98, 1998 - Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for Dispatch Services. 10. Resolution 101, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of BallenIsles Pod 10 Replat. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance 18, 1998 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised by Tax Collector Notification and held on the intent of Ordinance 18, 1998, providing for Affixing a total Valuation of the Real and Personal property located within the corporate limits of the City for the Year Ending 12/31/98; Establishing a Tax Rate Thereon for Said Year; Adopting a Fiscal Budget for the Year Beginning on 10/1/98 and Ending on 9/30/99, Inclusive; Appropriating Funds for Expenditures in Accordance with Said • Budget. Finance Officer Kent Olson reviewed the proposed millage increase to be levied for the year ending December 31, 1998. • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 9/3/98 5 Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to adopt a tentative millage rate of 3.7265 mills with zero percent increase over the rolled -back rate. The motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to adopt the tentative budget for the City of Palm Beach Gardens of $47,910,555. The motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded Councilman Jablin, to place Ordinance 18, 1998, on first reading by title only. The motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 18, 1998 on first reading by title only. RESOLUTIONS Resolution 63, 1998 Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the petition for consideration of approval of a Site Plan for the Construction of a Hotel Building on 2.755 Acres on Lot 1 of RCA Center Within the NorthCorp Planned Community District, and presented changes since the last meeting. Councilman Jablin made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve Resolution 63, 1998. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Resolution 64, 1998 Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning presented the petition for Resolution 64, 1998, Consideration of Approval of a Master Signage Program for the MacArthur Center; Providing for Additional Conditions of Approval; Providing for Waivers from Code Requirements, and reviewed the requested waivers. Councilman Sabatello made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to approve Resolution 64, 1998, with four conditions with clarification of option number one on the speed sign. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Resolution 91, 1998 Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the petition for Resolution • 91, 1998, Consideration of Approval of a Site Plan for Viridian Office Centre. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, and 0 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 9/3/98 g Architect Keith Spina spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Samples of pavers were requested for future projects. Councilman Jablin made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve Resolution 91, 1998, Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Resolution 100, 1998 It was the consensus of the City Council to approve Resolution 100, 1998 on the next consent agenda which allowed Shady Lakes to proceed with irrigation plans the next day. Ordinance 12, 1998 Councilman Jablin made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to reconsider Ordinance 12, 1998, Lone Pine PUD. During discussion of the motion, Bob Bentz, representative for Pulte Homes, spoke on behalf of the petitioner, and expressed his opinion that only the lot sizes had been changed on the updated site plan. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION Amara Shrine Circus Special Event Request Municipal Complex Drainage Improvements Option Agreement for District Park Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to direct staff to initiate review of Lone Pine PUD project at City Council level. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Larry Jarrell requested permission to hold the Shriner's Circus at the Amara Shrine site on RCA Boulevard the week of April 14 -20, 1999. The City Council requested assurance from the nearby homeowners that they were not against the circus being held on the Amara Shrine property. Mr. Jarrell indicated that a petition would be taken to the property owners and submitted to the City. Councilman Jablin made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve staff recommendation for drainage improvements at the municipal complex. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. It was the consensus of the City Council to submit the property information to the City's consultant to determine whether the size of the parcel was sufficient to accommodate the City's plans. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 9/3/98 tl Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Option Agreement with the MacArthur Foundation for property for a District Park. Motion carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. City Manager Herakovich announced a joint meeting between the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Board to be held October 6, 1998. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Carole Post reported that a legal opinion had been provided to the City Council regarding ballfield light removal. 0 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 9/3/98 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Councilman Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, the meeting was adjourned 1 .05 APPROVAL: i�WJ�EPH R. RUSSO M CLARK OLIN COUNCfLMAN CARL SABATELLO ATTEST: CIN'4DKOSIER, CMC, CITY CLERK r .