HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 011896CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JANUARY 18, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by
Mayor Russo at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL The Deputy City Clerk called the roll and present were
Mayor Russo, Vice Mayor Furtado, Councilwoman Monroe,
Councilman Jablin, and Councilman Clark.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated that the announcements were as
posted on the City's bulletin boards.
AWARDING OF BIDS
ROLLER HOCKEY RINK City Manager Herakovich reported that on 1/9/96 staff
had opened and reviewed two bids received for the
construction of a roller hockey rink, duly advertised
12/13/95. Staff recommended the bid be awarded to
Mark's Landscaping, low bidder, in the amount of up to
$241,500 from the 1995 -96 fiscal year budget. City
Manager Herakovich explained that sufficient budget
funds had not be allocated for the rinks; however,
staff had identified sufficient other budget items
which would probably not be needed during this fiscal
year. Discussion ensued regarding why insufficient
funds had been allocated and whether the bids were
proper. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Clark, to approve the bid from the low
bidder, Mark's Landscaping, in the amount of $241,500
with the intent of taking the necessary additional
funds from the Lake Catherine parking lot. Motion
carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCTr--
VICE MAYOR URTADO Vice Mayor Furtado requested an update on the right
turn lane coming out of the shopping center on
Northlake Boulevard in which Shoney's was located. The
Vice Mayor also requested an update on The Sanctuary.
Planning and Zoning Director Walton explained that
plans had been reviewed by staff and comments
forwarded to the developer the previous Friday with a
request that a response be received 1/18/96. Marty
Perry, Sanctuary representative explained that more
response time was needed and requested a new deadline
of the next Wednesday, 1/24/96. After discussion, it
was the consensus of the City Council that the extra
response time be granted and that the Building
Official use his authority to issue a stop work order
if the deadline was not met; and that he only issue
additional permits to this development for normal
numbers of homes, i.e., one or two, and not for a
large block of homes.
Vice Mayor Furtado discussed obtaining more thorough
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employee background checks.
COUNCILWOMAN MONROE Councilwoman Monroe reported that the results of a
meeting which had been held regarding improvement of
the Code Enforcement Board had been very positive and
that a workshop meeting would be scheduled to discuss
any issues of concern.
COUNCILMAN CLARK Councilman Clark reported that he had received a
resignation letter from Daniel Honig who was unable to
continue service on the Planning and Zoning Board
because of time constraints. City Manager Herakovich
explained that the process for a new appointment had
begun.
MAYOR RUSSO Mayor Russo reported that he had attended a meeting of
the Municipal League, and announced that a joint
meeting was scheduled in two weeks between the School
Board, the Palm Beach County Commission, and the
Municipal League. Extensive discussion at the meeting
regarded addition of a requirement to the Building
Code for shutters on all windows and was opposed by
the home builders associations. Mayor Russo requested
that the Building Official provide a report on this
matter.
A breakfast on the proposed Golf Digest project had
been attended by the Mayor and the Vice Mayor. Mayor
Russo stated he planned to attend a joint meeting with
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Commissioner Marcus regarding this project and urged
that lines of communication be kept open on this
matter to facilitate bringing this project to the
City.
Mayor Russo commented regarding the Police Chief's
leave of absence because of conflicting articles which
had been written in the local newspaper and for
clarifications stated that he told the Police Chief
that he should run for Sheriff and should begin his
leave on March 1, and further stated that he had not
individually met with Chief FitzGerald since that
conversation.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda with deletion of items 4, 5, and 10.
Councilwoman Monroe seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The following items were
approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes of 12/21/95 City Council
Regular Meeting.
2. Approval of Minutes of 1/4/96 City Council
Regular Meeting.
3. Proclaiming January 19, 1996 as "Arbor Day ".
6. Resolution 10, 1996 - Consideration of
Approval of MPO Grant for Fiscal years 94/95
and 95/96 for Northlake Boulevard and I -95.
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7. Resolution 15, 1996 - consideration to grant a
Utility easement to Seacoast Utility
Authority.
8. Resolution 16, 1996 - Consideration to grant a
Utility easement to Seacoast Utility
Authority.
9. Resolution 17, 1996 - Consideration to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a License Agreement between the city and
Seacoast Utility Authority.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 8, 1996 At the request of Vice Mayor Furtado, discussion was
held regarding Resolution 8, 1996 - Consideration of
Approval of setback amendment for 121 Sunset Bay
Drive, BallenIsles. Nader Salour explained that the
pool decking was only 4 inches at the rear which was
insufficient room to access the spa. Building
Official Hanson explained that no violation of the
Code existed, and that the homeowner could not access
the spa because of a physical handicap, and requested
that the screen enclosure be set back to allow room
for the addition of sufficient decking to allow
wheelchair access to the spa. After discussion,
motion was made by Councilman Clark, seconded by Vice
Mayor Furtado, to approve Resolution 8, 1996. Motion
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carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 9, 1996 Planning and Zoning Director Walton reviewed the staff
report for Resolution 9, 1996 - Consideration of
Approval of landscaping for the BallenIsles perimeter
buffer at the west end of Holly Drive. After a short
discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Monroe,
seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, to approve Resolution
9, 1996. Motion carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 18, 1996 City Manager Herakovich explained that without an
agreement between a private community and the City any
calls to the police from a resident would be referred
to the security company employed by that community.
Councilman Jablin commented that he believed the 25
mph speed limit on Avenue of the Masters could be
raised to 35 mph. The City Manager reported that a
study had been completed regarding that matter which
could be placed on an upcoming agenda for discussion.
City Attorney Baird explained the indemnification
clause in the agreement. Councilman Clark made a
motion to approve Resolution 18, 1996 - Consideration
of Approval of City Police Enforcement of City Traffic
Regulations on Certain Private Roads within PGA
National Resort Community. Vice Mayor Furtado
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0
vote.
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RESOLUTION 6, 1996 After discussion, Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to
approve Resolution 6, 1996 - Consideration of Approval
of appointments to the RV /Boat Task Force Committee,
with the following names inserted: Linda Hughey, Billy
Miller, John Chonko, Donna Mickel, Kevin Pengue,
Pauline Walker, Ellen St. John, George Richetelli, and
Bill Olsen, with the provision that this Resolution
come back before the City Council for insertion of two
additional names. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Clark and carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 11, 1996 Planning and Zoning Director Walton reviewed the
proposed amendment to the site plan for West Park
Center Lot 1 for addition of a covered parking
structure for five parking spaces which mistakenly had
already been built. staff recommended that plans be
resubmitted showing all landscaping changes and
sidewalks which had been installed before issuance of
a certificate of occupancy. Jeff Lis, agent for the
petitioner, agreed to work with staff to resolve the
problems. Discussion ensued regarding a solution for
cars parked by the Marriott outside their property.
Mr. Lis explained that a parking agreement had been
drafted to allow the Marriott cross parking on RCA 1.
It was the consensus of the City Council to allow a
two -week postponement for action on Resolution 11,
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1996 - Consideration of Approval of amendment to
Wackenhut, West Park Center Lot 1.
RESOLUTION 12, 1996 Plannng and Zoning Director Walton reviewed the staff
report regarding Resolution 12, 1996 - Consideration
of Approval of Guardgates at the Military Trail and
Northlake Boulevard entrances to BallenIsles PCD.
Nader Salour, agent for the petitioner, reviewed
reasons for the request. Vice Mayor Furtado made a
motion to approve Resolution 12, 1996. Councilman
Jablin seconded the motion. Motion carried by
unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 13, 1996 Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve
Resolution 13, 1996 - Consideration of Approval of
Affirmative Action Policy. Councilman Clark seconded
the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 14, 1996 After discussion of Resolution 14, 1996 -
Consideration of Approval of an appointment to the
Code Enforcement Board, it was the consensus of the
City Council that each City Council member would
provide the name of one candidate to be interviewed by
the Code Enforcement Board at a special Code
Enforcement Board meeting and that the Code
Enforcement Board would submit their recommendation to
the City Council at the next regular City Council
meeting.
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ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
ARTIGRAS 1996 City Manager Herakovich recommended approval of a
special event for Artigras 1996 to be held February
17, 18 & 19, 1996. Councilman Clark made a motion to
approve the special event permit application. Motion
was seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and carried by
unanimous vote of 5 -0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
BARNES & NOBLE
EXPANSION It was the consensus of the City Council that the plan
as proposed would present too many traffic problems.
CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Herakovich reported that the Palm Beach
Gardens Womens Club would be doing a planting at
Riverside Park.
The City Manager announced that invitations had been
extended to the Council members for attendance at the
following events: Legislative Forum, Fire Department
Annual Awards Banquet, and the Human Linkages Program
at Juno Beach Town Hall.
City Manager Herakovich reported receipt of
correspondence from current and future Covenant Church
parishioners.
The City Manager announced that the Blue Ribbon
presentation would be made to the City Council by the
EAR Committee on Thursday, January 25, and suggested
that the City Council give the Committee direction.
City Manager Herakovich requested that City Council
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members review the proposed City Council meeting dates
for 1996 and provide input.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Baird provided an update on ongoing
cases.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, motion was
made by Councilwoman Monroe, seconded by Councilman
Jablin, and unanimously approved to adjourn the
meeting at 9:30 P.M.
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APPROVAL
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YR JOE RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO
COUNCILW9 LINDA MONROE
COUNCILMAN ERIC LIN
COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK
ATTEST: l
CINDY HARVEY, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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