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 .