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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 100396CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 1996 The October 3, 1996, 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. ROLL CALL The roll was called by the City Clerk and the following elected officials were found to be in attendance: Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilwoman Linda Monroe and Councilman Eric Jablin. Councilman David Clark was not in attendance as he had a prior commitment. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated that the announcements were as posted on the City's bulletin boards and listed on the agenda. PRESENTATIONS Merit Board Mayor Russo made presentations to members of the Merit System Board and thanked them for volunteering their time in serving on the Merit System Board over the last several years. FPRA Mr. Dan Winters of the Florida Parks & Recreation Association presented an award to Susan Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation, for Recreation Department of the Year. 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 Architects Design Group Architects Design Group made a presentation to the City Council of four conceptual designs for the new municipal complex. It was reported that representatives from ADG met with department heads to discuss spatial needs and access in the proposed City Hall. It was decided that the buildings should offer convenience to residents and should provide "one -stop shopping ". Members of the City Council were requested to schedule this item for a workshop session so that Architects Design Group could incorporate the thoughts of the City Council and present the Council with a conceptual plan. AWARDING OF BIDS Long Term Disability Insurance Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to award the Long Term Disability Insurance for employees covered by the Defined Contribution Pension Plan to Fortis in the amount of $8,237, with the money to be taken from the 1996/97 Fiscal Year Budget. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Monroe and unanimously carried. III CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado reported that there was a serious problem, particularly in the older section of the City, whereby CB radio conversations were being heard over certain channels on the television and on telephone lines. Vice Mayor Furtado requested that something be done as these conversations were obscene and were upsetting a number of residents. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to direct the City Manager to do research regarding this problem and to draft a letter, with the help of the City Attorney, to the FCC and BellSouth. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which was unanimously carried. CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was unanimously carried. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of 9/5/96. 2. Approval of City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of 9/19/96. 3. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of 9/19/96. 4. Resolution 150. 1996 - Approval to repeal Resolution 119, 1996, which granted the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department Exclusive rights to conduct the annual "Fill the Boot' Drive in cooperation with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Nations Fire Service. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 5. Resolution 151, 1996 - Approval of a Contract with the law firm of Leibowitz & Associates, P.A. regarding tele- communications matters. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance 14, 1996 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, which was postponed from the 8/15/96 City Council Meeting. Mayor Russo announced that the City was in receipt of a request from the petitioner to postpone the Public Hearing re: Ordinance 14, 1996, amending the Comfort Inn PUD. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to postpone the Public Hearing on Ordinance 14, 1996, to the October 17, 1996, City Council Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Monroe and unanimously carried. Ordinance 18, 1996 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open regarding Ordinance 18, 1996, consideration of approval of City Centre (f/k/a Oakbrook Corporate Centre) time extension. Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, stated that the traffic issue reported in the staff report had been resolved. Councilwoman Monroe stated, and the Council agreed, that the following condition be added under Section 2. of the Ordinance: "Prior to the issuance of the next building permit, the developer shall submit a landscape plan that addresses the Parkway Overlay 4 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 of the Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve Ordinance 18, 1996, as amended, and to place Ordinance 18, 1996, on second and final reading. The motion was unanimously carried. The City Clerk read Ordinance 18, 1996, by title only, on second and final reading. RESOLUTIONS Resolution 126, 1996 The City Council discussed Resolution 126, 1996, consideration of approval to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the School Board of Palm Beach County and the City for coordination of planning. Councilwoman Monroe stated that the Agreement stated that the School Board would do what the Statutes say it has to do, but that the City will give service to the School Board for free. The City Council agreed that there were no benefits to the City in signing this agreement. Councilwoman Monroe stated that City staff needed to keep their eyes open, particularly the Building Department, in noticing any changes to schools in the City that would require a site plan review and approval by the City and would normally need to go through 5 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 the City approval process. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to deny approval of Resolution 126, 1996. The motion was unanimously carried. Resolution 129, 1996 Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve Resolution 129, 1996, approval to establish and adopt the minimum and maximum salaries of the job classifications for the City. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and unanimously carried. Resolution 131, 1996 Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve Resolution 131, 1996, approval to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract by and on behalf of the City with a Tennis Professional for employment and operation of a Tennis Pro Shop in a building owned by the City. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which unanimously carried. Resolution 149, 1996 Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, outlined the request for approval of a Barnett Bank monument sign at Gardens Square Shoppes. Mr. Walton stated that the sign was not in compliance with the sign code and staff recommended denial of this petition. Mayor Russo stated that the City Council believed in strict adherence to the Sign Code. 6 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to deny Resolution 149, 1996, seconded by Councilman Jablin. The motion was unanimously carried. Ordinance 20, 1996 Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to approve Ordinance 20, 1996, for first reading. The City Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 20, 1996, consideration of approval to amend Section 159.1 It of the Palm Beach Gardens Code entitled "Parking and Storage of Commercial Vehicles, Boats, Buses, Trailers and Trucks; providing for a time frame for compliance. Ordinance 20, 1996, will be considered for second reading and approval at the City Council Regular Meeting ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION of 10/17/96. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to reorder the agenda for Items for Discussion, to discuss Item 2, Signage at Roller Hockey Rinks, first. Signage at Roller Hockey Rinks Cathy Babin, Past President of the Roller Hockey Leagues for the PBGYAA addressed the City Council regarding signage at the 7 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 roller hockey rinks at Plant Drive Park. Mrs. Babin presented the City Council with pictures of roller hockey rinks located in Royal Palm Beach that were similar to the City's. Ms. Babin stated that these rinks used signs that were located inside the perimeter of the rinks that could not be seen unless you were observing a game. City Manager Herakovich stated that Mrs. Babin met with the Assistant City Manager and the Building Director to discuss the possibility of placing the signage inside the roller hockey rinks. Staff stated that the request would not be in compliance with the City's Sign Code. Mrs. Babin stated that they would share the revenue received from sign rental with the baseball and softball leagues of the PBGYAA. The City Council approved the proposed signage in concept, however, wanted staff to look at a way to approve this request without setting a precedent. City Centre Attorney Larry Smith, agent for City Centre, a/k/a Oakbrook Corporate Centre, addressed the City Council and stated that his client is requesting to amend the Oakbrook Corporate Center PUD approved by Ordinance 17, 1986, and the Flame Building PUD approved by Ordinance 25, 1986, for site plan approval for 167,890 8 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 square feet of office space, 51,800 square feet of retail space and 9,100 square feet of restaurant space. The two developments totaled 13.58 acres and are located on the southwest corner of PGA Boulevard and U.S. Highway One. Mr. Ed Oliver, architect for the project, presented a chart was comparing the amenities, square footage and building heights between the proposed site plan and the approved site plan, and Mr. Smith stated that each building site would be platted separately as there was the potential of each building site being individually owned. There was a discussion regarding the removal and relocation of two intertwining trees to the middle of the site, however, it was decided that the trees should be left where they are presently located until that site was built on, at which time a decision would be made. Mr. Brock, developer, stated that he would prefer to leave the trees where they are presently located, however, pointed out that the relocation of the two trees became a condition of approval at the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Russo stated that if any substantial changes to the proposed site plan were presented by the petitioner, the project would be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and approval. There was a consensus 9 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 that the proposed plans were an improvement to the project, however, the petitioner was directed to discuss and resolve any outstanding issues with staff, at which time the project would be scheduled for first reading. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado discussed the proposed Turnpike Interchange at Northlake Boulevard Feasibility Study. Vice Mayor Furtado stated that the study was prepared in 1990 and an update would cost $5000. Vice Mayor Furtado stated that she would discuss this cost with the MacArthur Foundation and Mr. Ecclestone in an attempt to have them fund the cost of the update. Vice Mayor Furtado suggested the City send a letter to various people to show that the City was interested in the proposed interchange and that it be placed in the Five Year Plan. Vice Mayor Furtado stated that the County Government and Education Station would televise City Council meetings for a cost of $250 per hour. It was the consensus of the City Council not to have Regular or Workshop meetings televised at this time, however, thought that meetings such as Town Meetings and those 10 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/16 such as the ones held for the referendum could be televised in the future. Vice Mayor Furtado requested that a letter be sent to the County regarding traffic problems on the west side of Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail due to the construction in that area. The City Manager was directed to draft a letter to the County regarding these traffic problems. Mayor Russo asked that the City Manager also ask the County about a traffic light at the Ballenlsles entrance on Northlake Boulevard. Councilwoman Monroe pointed out that there are traffic problems with the entrance to BallenIsles on Military Trail at Trinity Methodist Church. Vice Mayor Furtado stated that there are plans for a three -story storage facility to be built across from Oakbrook Square and she would like a letter sent to Commissioner Karen Marcus regarding this issue and state objections to the proposed facility. Councilwoman Monroe Councilwoman Monroe asked if City staffhad made any progress in getting a traffic engineer that was not linked with local developers. City Manager Herakovich stated that progress is being made in that area and she would report back to the City Council at a future meeting. I CITY COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 Councilman Jablin Councilman Jablin reported he attended a meeting between the CITY MANAGER REPORT School and the County Commission with input from the Municipal League. Councilman Jablin stated that the Education Advisory Board will be putting a priority list together for items needed by the various schools in the City as soon as they receive the reports back from the SAC committees and the principals. City Manager Herakovich stated that the Forestry Grant that the City donated to had been reduced by the County due to overwhelming response from the municipalities. The City Manager presented the Mayor with a plaque of appreciation for the City's participation in the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay. The City Manager reminded the City Council that there would be a workshop meeting on October 10, 1996, regarding the Vision documents and possibly a Special Regular Meeting for several business items at the beginning of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:22 p.m. 12 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 10/3/96 APPROVAL -- - j la-ty'- Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado ATTEST: Kosier, CMC; City Clerk 13 L lwoman Linda Monroe Councilman David Clark