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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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/18/96 PAGE 3 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS 1/18/96 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/18/96 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/18/96 PAGE 6 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/18/96 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, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING" 1/18/96 PAGE 8 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/18/96 PAGE 9 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/18/96 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING1 1/18/96 APPROVAL /4 YR JOE RUSSO VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO COUNCILW9 LINDA MONROE COUNCILMAN ERIC LIN COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK ATTEST: l CINDY HARVEY, DEPUTY CITY CLERK PAGE 11