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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 010297CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1997 The January 2, 1997, 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 began 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 and Councilman David Clark. Councilwoman Linda Monroe was not in attendance due to a previous commitment. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated that the announcements were as listed on the agenda and posted on the City's bulletin board. Mayor Russo introduced Alexis Brokke Long, Miss Greater Palm Beach Gardens. Ms. Long offered her assistance in any upcoming activities concerning the City before the state pageant in January. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado stated that she spent New Year's Day riding around the older sections of the City and noted various code CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/2/97 violations Today she rode the older sections of the City with Beth Ingold, Community Affairs Specialist, to take note of the number of trucks 3/4 ton and over that were parked at different residences. Vice Mayor Furtado stated that she noticed approximately 12 trucks over the weight limit and that most of the trucks were used by residents in their line of work. Mayor Furtado asked that a Task Force be formed to discuss and recommend to Council an alternative or a code amendment regarding these vehicles The Council agreed that a Task Force be formed, much like the Task Force that reviewed the RV /Boat Ordinance Staff was directed to draft a resolution for Council consideration at their meeting of January 16, 1996 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr Petruzzi Mr. Petruzzi, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City Council expressing his displeasure with having to comply with a notice of violation from Code Enforcement regarding his vehicle that was over 3/4 ton, when a number of other people in the neighborhood did not comply and are still parking their vehicles on their property. The Council stated that they would be forming a 3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/2/97 Task Force for this purpose and asked that Mr. Petruzzi consider appointment to that Board. City Attorney Paul Golis stated that there were provisions in the City Code to petition for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals if Mr. Petruzzi felt that not having his truck on his property was a hardship. Betty Petruzzi Betty Petruzzi. resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City Council expressing her concerns with several issues, including the need for a culvert on her street, flooding problems, Code Enforcement, and the lack of parks for children in the older sections of the City. Mayor Russo stated that while unable to answer all of Mrs. Petruzzi's questions this evening he wanted to do whatever was necessary to make her happy. Mayor Russo directed the City Manager to place Mrs. Petruzzi and her neighbors on a workshop agenda to discuss the problems in their neighborhood. Carolyn Smaldon Mrs. Smaldon, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City Council concerning what she felt was harassment from Code Enforcement officers. Mayor Russo expressed his displeasure with any resident being harassed and stated that the issues brought forth by Mrs Smaldon would be looked into. 4 C1 FY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/2/97 CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Clark, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was unanimously carried. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1 Approval of Minutes of 12/5/96 City Council Regular Meeting. 2 Proclaiming 1 /29,197 as "School Nurse Day ". 3 Resolution 6, 1997 - Approval to Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Employment Agreement between the City and the Professional Firefighters.,'Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, IAFF. VARIANCES Resolution 3, 1997 Marty Minor, City Planner, detailed the request from Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship, Inc for a variance from Section 98 -71 (a and b) of the Landscape Code, specifically, to take occupancy of modular units prior to the removal of all invasive non - native plants. Mr. Minor stated that staff had requested, and the petitioner agreed, to two conditions of approval, as outlined in Section 1 of Resolution 3, 1997. Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve Resolution 3, 1997. The motion was unanimously carried. S Cl FY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, V2197 RESOLUTIONS Resolution 1, 1997 Marty Minor, City Planner, stated that staff had no problems with the request for an amendment to the Site Plan for the emergency vehicle access via Flamingo Road into the Frenchman's Creek Development of Regional Impact. Mr. Minor explained that staff recommended a 3 month extended time for completion of the emergency vehicle access because that was the amount of time given in the original approval. Mr. Minor stated that the only obstacle to completing this access was a trailer used by The Sanctuary, which has been removed. The petitioner stated that he had no problem with a 3 month time limit Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Clark, to approve Resolution 1, 1997. The motion was unanimously carried. Resolution 2, 1997 Marty Minor, City Planner, detailed the request for an amendment to the site and sign plan approved for South Park Center, Lot 2. The proposal included amending the number and location of ground signs as well as the ground sign lettering size and letter color In addition, the petitioner proposed wall sign amendments 6 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. 1!1-197 involving relocation, adding signage and changing the color, material and lighting mechanism. The petitioner also proposed the addition of two directional signs. It was the consensus of the City Council that the signs should comply with the City Sign Code The City Council asked that the petitioner return to the Council at their next Regular Meeting to show the combination of signs that are presently on this site and what was being requested so that the Council could see how the colors compared. Councilmembers stated they would visit the site before the next meeting to review the location of signs. The petitioner agreed to return to the January 16, 1997, meeting. Resolution 4, 1997 Marty Minor, City Planner, addressed the City Council detailing the request by Christ Fellowship Church for approval of a site plan and temporary conditional use to allow the placement and use of three modular units on their property. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Clark, to approve Resolution 4, 1997. The motion unanimously tamed. Resolution 7, 1997 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Resolution 7, 1997, approval of an agreement between the City and ZERFAS 7 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/2197 Productions, Inc. to allow the Fire Department to participate in the Television Series "Under Fire ". The motion was unanimously carried. ORDINANCES Ordinance 2, 1997 Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 2, 1997, on first reading, by title only Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which unanimously carried. The City Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 2, 1997, approval to amend Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, entitled "Traffic and Vehicles Providing for amendment of Article II entitled "Specific Street Regulations" by Enacting New Section 70 -32 Authorizing the Engineering Department and City Manager to Determine the Need for Official Traffic Control Devices, Signs and Signals. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PGA National Master Plan Update Kim Glas, City Planner, addressed the City Council detailing the request to reflect the DRI master plan with the densities approved through site plan approvals. The remaining 163 units not already 8 CITE' COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1;2;97 approved to a residential parcel are proposed to be allocated to the resort core. The developer wanted to keep the remaining 163 units for flexibility in the future. It was previously proposed that the 163 units remain unallocated "floating" units. Staff felt that the intent of Resolution 107, 1991, was to allocate all units to specific parcels or eliminate them from the master plan. It was the consensus of the City Council that the remaining 163 units not be allocated to the resort core and that the developer should submit a master plan showing the proper allocation of the remaining units. Goals & Objectives City Manager Bobbie Herakovich submitted a list of Goals and Objectives for Council's consideration for the upcoming year. It was the consensus of the Council to workshop this item on January 23, 1997, when all Councilmembers would be in attendance. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Paul Golis stated that his firm would be discussing the possibility of having a continuing article in the City's CityLme publication. He was directed to discuss this issue with the City Manager. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/3/97 City Attorney Golis reported that the DOT hearing had been postponed until February, 1997. It was the consensus of the City Council that the petitioner pay for legal services for this issue and not the City, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9.26 p.m. APPROVAL Mayor Joseph R. Russo Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado ATTEST: Linda V. Koster, CMC, Citv Clerk Councilwoman Linda Monroe Councilman Eric Jablin Councilman David Clark 9