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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 112196CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 1996 The November 21, 1996, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. 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, Councilwoman Linda Monroe and Councilman Clark. Councilman Eric Jablin arrived at 7:50 P.M. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Russo and Police Chief FitzGerald presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Christina Tufford and Megan Waters for their assistance in saving a life by dialing 911. Mayor Russo and Police Chief FitzGerald presented a Life Saving Medal to Officer Richard Moretti. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Northlake Boulevard Task Force Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by Councilman Clark, to direct the City Manager to join the Northlake Boulevard Task Force and proceed with an Interlocal Agreement for Council consideration. The motion was unanimously carried. Double Rainbow Sculpture Mr. Howard Ostrout, Chairman of the Art Advisory Board discussed the proposed donation of the "Double Rainbow" sculpture. It was the consensus of the City Council to have the Art Advisory Board discuss future maintenance costs and advise Council of same before a final decision would be made to accept the donation. There was a consensus of the City Council to have the Beautification and Environmental Committee review and recommend a possible location for the "Double Rainbow" sculpture. Pepsi -Cola Contract The City Council was presented with a revised Pepsi -Cola Scoreboard Contract, however, a discussion ensued regarding a possible violation of the City's Sign Code if these scoreboards were approved. There was discussion regarding the approval of the scoreboards, but denials of requests for other signage for fund raising purposes that were not for City sponsored sporting events. Staff was directed to review the City's Sign Code regarding this issue and to bring the contract back to Council for their review. Communication Tower Resolution Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to direct the City Manager to contact Attorney Gary fields, Attorney Ray Royce and County Commission Karen Marcus regarding a mutually agreeable date for the 2 Communication Tower Resolution, since December 5, 1996, was the first day of Hannukah. Councilwoman Monroe Councilwoman Monroe requested additional information from staff regarding two projects being considered by Palm Beach County. The areas in question, off Northlake Boulevard, are in the City's future annexation area. Councilwoman Monroe expressed her concern regarding the intensity and density of the proposed projects and the effect they would have on Northlake Boulevard. Councilwoman Monroe suggested that City staff write a letter to the County stating that the City requested the projects not be moved forward until information requested had been received. Staff will report back to the Council concerning this issue. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado. Councilwoman Monroe requested that Item 2 be removed for amendments. Councilman Clark withdrew his motion, and Vice Mayor Furtado withdrew her second. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Items 1 and 3 on the Consent Agenda. The motion was unanimously carried. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of 10/17/96, City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Resolution 165, 1996 - Approval of Disposal List of 3 Assets for the City Auction. The 11/7/96 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes were amended as follows by Councilwoman Monroe: Page 31, 11th line, add the words "non- native invasive vegetation" between the words "the" and "buffering'; Page 31, Line 18, add the word "proposed" between "a" and "City "; Page 31, Line 19, delete "leaving an opening and" and insert the words "which could result in some "; Page 34, Line 12, delete "non - invasive" and insert "non- native ". Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve the 11/7/96 City Council minutes, as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance 14, 1996 Richard Walton, Planning & Zoning Director, stated that staff was satisfied with all amendments incorporated into the proposed amendment to the Comfort Inn Planned Unit Development. Councilman Clark recommended, and the Council agreed, that an additional Condition of Approval be added to Ordinance 14, 1996, to read as follows: "Condition 4. The existing vacant one -story building on the site shall be demolished and removed within 90 days from approval hereof'. Don Hearing, agent for the petitioner 4 agreed with the additional condition, stating that the petitioner was prepared to begin the project upon approval. Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, which was advertised 7/31/96 and postponed from the 8/15/96, 10/3/96 and 10/17/96 City Council Regular Meetings, and held on the intent of Ordinance 14, 1996, consideration of approval of an amendment to the Comfort Inn Planned Unit Development approved by Ordinance 53, 1988, to construct a two -story 7,507 square foot ancillary building. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 14, 1996, for approval and second reading, as amended. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which unanimously carried. Resolution 163, 1996 Mr. Chris Muerett of Meurett Sign Company, addressed the City Council regarding Resolution 163, 1996, a variance to the requirements of Section 110.36C of the palm Beach Gardens Code of Ordinances - Ground Signs, for a variance of 15 feet from the required 50 feet for side setback requirements to allow a ground sign to be placed 35 feet from the south property line at Speedway - Starvin Marvin, 2490 PGA Boulevard. k, There was a discussion regarding alternative locations on the site for the sign, and the requirement of the Code that all non- conforming signs would have to be brought into compliance by November, 1997. It was the concensus of the City Council, and the applicant agreed, to postpone this Public Hearing until the Regular Meeting of 12/19/96, so that the applicant and staff could look at options for the location of the proposed ground sign. Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to postpone the Public Hearing for Resolution 163, 1996, to the 12/19/96 City Council Regular Meeting. The motion unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 154, 1996 Richard Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated the petitioner has incorporated the suggestions given by the City Council at the last meeting, and has revised plans to reflect those amendments. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Resolution 154, 1996, approval of a site plan for the the construction of 45 multi- family townhouses on Parcel M -3 within PGA National Planned Community District. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which unanimously carried. 0 Resolution 166, 1996 Mr. Craig Dunlap of Dunlap and Associates, addressed the City Council regarding Resolution 166, 1996, consideration of approval to authorize the issuance of one or more series not to exceed $19,100,000 in aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds of the City for the pupose of paying all or a portion of the cost of the Municipal Complex improvements. There was a discussion regarding the possibility that one of the series of bonds issuance in the future be offered to the residents of the City, and Mr. Dunlap stated he would research that issue and report back to the City Council. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to approve Resolution 166, 1996. The motion was unanimously carried. Resolution 167, 1996 City Bond Counsel Mark Raymond detailed the requirements set forth in Resolution 167, 1996, consideration of approval to authorize the issuance of the City's $4,400,000 aggregate principal amount general obligation bonds, Series 1996. At the request of Mayor Russo, page 2 of Resolution 167, 1996, Section 3, was amended to reflect 6.00% interest instead of 7.00 %. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Resolution 167, 1996, as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin and unanimously carried. 7 Resolution 168, 1996 The Council discussed Resolution 168, 1996, consideration of approval of a contract for legal services. Councilwoman Monroe expressed her concern that a formal agreement had not been reached between Watterson, Hyland & Klett and former attorney Tom Baird. It was pointed out that the 60 day termination clause would protect the City from any problems should an agreement not be reached between the two parties. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve Resolution 168, 1996. The motion was unanimously carried. ORDINANCES: Ordinance 23, 1996 Kim Glas, Principal Planner, addressed the City Council regarding Ordinance 23, 1996, consideration of approval of digital files requirement, stating that the ordinance would amend Chapter 114, Section 1 l 4 -42 of the Land Development Regulations which set forth platting procedures by requiring petitioners to submit electronic GIS data. It was the concensus of the Council to amend Section I.A. (b)(1), by adding after "a 3.5 disk" the words "or City approved electronic media ". Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve Ordinance 23, 1996, for first reading, by title 8 only. The motion unanimously carried. The City Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 13, 1996, amending Chapter 114, Section 114 -42 of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, Subdivisions. REORDERING OF AGENDA Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to reorder the agenda to hear Items For Discussion before Reports By Mayor and City Council. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Visioning Workshop Kim Glas, Principal Planner, addressed the City Council, stating that the Visioning Blue Ribbon Committee reconvened to get a consensus of the staff's and Committee's recommendations. The comments received from the Council were relayed to the Committee, and the Committee was adamant about a few issue areas and recommended no changes be made to the document /maps. Those areas were: 1) affordable housing; 2) surface water - reservoirs; and 3) growth strategy. Ms. Glas stated that staff attempted to retain the Committee recommendations within the vision document, as well as make amendments per Council comments. Ms. Glas stated that the Council had received a redlined modification of the vision document. Ms. Glas stated that staff was seeking direction from 9 the Council on the vision and would like to finalize the document for adoption in December. The Council suggested several amendments and additions to the Vision document. The City Council asked that an additional strategy be added under education to read "Encourage vocational training as an alternative for non- college bound students "; and add "smaller" when referring to school districts. It was further suggested that the word "Urban" be added when discussing level of service for police protection. In discussing level of service standards, it was the concensus of the Council that recreational facilities be located to serve the entire city population, and in most cases located in the urban area. A discussion ensued regarding the amount of recreational areas needed based on present and future population and what could be used in the calculation. Staff was directed to incorporate the thoughts of the City Council into the final vision document. Sports Authority Mr. Cantelou, agent for Sports Authority, addressed the City Council, and showed detailed drawings for the proposed Sports Authority to be located on Northlake Boulevard. Mr. Cantelou stated that this project was before the Planning and Zoning Commission and received a recommendation for approval. Mr. Cantelou discussed the fountain feature, shared with the adjoining property, and stated that if the Council felt there was a need to add 10 CITY MANAGER REPORT to that feature, Sports Authority would agree to do so. Mr. Cantelou also stated that there was a shared exit and a shared parking agreement with Costco so that customers of both establishments could take advantage of the traffic signal. Mr. Cantelou also discussed cross - access negotiations with the adjoining property owner to the west, stating that at this time no agreement had been reached. The Council viewed detailed drawings, inclulding landscaping and parking. The City Council advised that Sports Authority would be placed on the next agenda for a workshop so that the Council could ask the petitioner any questions regarding the proposed project. City Manager Herakovich stated that because 12/5/96 was the first day of Hannukah the meeting for the communication tower resolution needed to be changed to 12/19/96 if all parties agreed. Councilman Clark made a motion, that if acceptable to all involved parties, the communication tower resolution be rescheduled for final decision to the regular meeting of December 19, 1996. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which unanimously carried. City Manager Herakovich stated she would like to schedule an 11 Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining agreements with the IAFF and PBA on December 5, 1996, at 6:30 P.M. No objections were made by Councilmembers. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Attorney Acton thanked the City Council on behalf of Watterson, Hyland & Klett for renewing their contract this evening. Attorney Acton stated that the firm was currently researching the FCC statutes regulating CB radios and would report back to Council at a later date. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Councilman Jablin Councilman Jablin asked for clarification from the City Attorney regarding meetings of the sub - committees of the Education Advisory Board as to where and when they can meet and if those meetings had to be noticed. Vice Mayor Furtado In response to Vice Mayor Furtado, City Manager Herakovich stated that letters to the residents regarding the RV/Boats had been mailed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:28 p.m. 12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 11/21/96 APPROVAL: 7 [ C yor Joseph R. Russo Councilwoman Linda Monroe Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado Councilman Eric Jablin ATTEST: Linda V. Kosier, CMC, City Clerk 13 Councilman David Clark