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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 011995CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS JANUARY 19, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Clark 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 Clark, Councilman Russo, and Councilwoman Furtado. Vice Mayor Monroe and Councilman Jablin were absent from the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Clark stated that the announcements were as posted on the City's Bulletin Boards, and then recognized scouts with Troop 150 who were present at the meeting who were working towards their Communications merit badge. Mayor Clark announced that both the presentation to the Palm Beach Gardens Women's Club and Gardens Plaza PUD Vested Rights Determination had been deleted from tonight's agenda. PRESENTATIONS THE OAKS MASTER PLAN Susan Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced the author of the master plan, Jeri Walton, who explained that the proposed phase one would include construction of a pavilion containing six picnic tables, two restrooms, and a storage area; entry signage; irrigation and landscaping to CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/19/95 PA(3F `? compliment the pavilion and to further screen the parking lot. The second phase would consist of construction of a preschool tot lot, and phase three would consist mainly of two tennis courts. The City Manager explained that the $100,000 which had been offered by the County might be used in construction of the tennis courts. EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT City Planner Kim Glas— Castro commented that the Evaluation and Appraisal Report was a new procedure which would assist staff in their Comprehensive Plan review required by state law every five years, and explained the two —year process which would include visioning and participation by residents. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: COUNCILWOMAN FURTADO Councilwoman Furtado complimented staff on the new budget format. In response to Councilwoman Furtado, City Manager Herakovich suggested dates for the Advisory Board recognition from which a Saturday morning breakfast in late February was determined to be the best time. Institution of an incentive program for innovative ideas was discussed, which staff was in the process of developing. Councilwoman Furtado suggested that after complaints were resolved that followup be made 30 days later, possibly by volunteers. Councilwoman Furtado reported she had requested an MPO presentation be made to the City Council regarding the flyover or other CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/19/95 PAGE 3 alternatives for PGA and Alternative A1A; had requested from the state a long term picture of proposed road development; and verified for the public that the bond issue referendum was still scheduled for November. COUNCILMAN RUSSO Councilman Russo reported that at a recent Municipal League meeting a Crime Forum for all municipalities had been suggested to formulate a unified crime - fighting program. Councilman Russo requested periodic reports of complaints received regarding cable service. In response to Councilman Russo, City Planner Kim Glas- Castro provided an update of the Abacoa situation. Councilman Russo requested a Code Enforcement report be presented at the next City Council meeting. Councilman Russo expressed concern that children were being moved to different schools and again requested a meeting with the School Board, to which Councilwoman Furtado responded that a presentation could be made at the next City Council meeting by the Education Advisory Board to inform the Council of information they had compiled that could be helpful in such a meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Russo made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Councilwoman Furtado seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of 1/5/95 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Proclaiming 1/22 - -28/95 as "Teller Appreciation Week ". CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1119/95 PAGE 4 3. Proclaiming 1/18 -24/95 as "Jaycees Week ". 4. Resolution 8, 1995 - Approval of Plat for Parcel 14 of BallenIsles PCD. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 170, 1994 Resolution 170, 1994 - Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to execute an Agreement between the MacArthur Foundation and the City to lease the nursery for an additional five years. City Manager Herakovich explained that since the City planned to plant 300 trees from the nursery during the coming year that the lease would be very cost effective. Motion was made by Councilman Russo to approve Resolution 170, 1994. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Furtado and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION 178, 1994 Resolution 178, 1994 - Consideration of Approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Ballfield Lighting at Lake Catherine. The City Manager explained that discussion with Commissioner Marcus had revealed that the $100,000 park donation by the County could be applied to any City park and suggested that the Council's concerns could be alleviated by using these funds at a park which did not have structured activity thereby eliminating the possible discrimination to non - residents who wished to participate, It was the consensus of the City Council to direct the City Attorney to rework the interlocal agreement and Resolution 178, 1994, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/19/95 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION 6, 1995 Resolution 6, 1995 - Supporting the Interstate -95/PB IA Direct Connector. Motion was made by Councilman Russo to approve Resolution 6, 1995. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Furtado and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION 7, 1995 Resolution 7, 1995 - Consideration of Approval of Sales Facility for Ballenlsles PCD. Motion was made by Councilwoman Furtado to approve Resolution 7, 1995. Motion was seconded by Councilman Russo and unanimously carried. ORDINANCES: Ordinance 2, 1995 Motion was made by Councilman Russo to place Ordinance 2, 1995 - Amending Ordinance 14, 1994, which created the Education Advisory Board, by including Allamanda Elementary School in Section 32.23(B) on first reading by title only. Motion was made by Councilwoman Furtado and unanimously carried. City Attorney Baird read Ordinance 1, 1995, on first reading by title only. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION: PALM BEACH SCHWINN AND AYMAT POWER SPORTS, INC. SPECIAL EVENT City Manager Herakovich recommended approval of this event which the City Council had approved last year and stated that the County had no objections. Motion was made by Councilman Russo to accept the City Manager's and staffs recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Furtado and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/19/95 PAGE 6 DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS RE: CONSENT DECREE Motion to approve disbursement of funds under the Consent Decree was made by Councilwoman Furtado and seconded by Councilman Russo. City Attorney Baird explained that under the Consent Decree that the first payment of five annual payments was due to be disbursed. Motion carried unanimously. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: TEMPORARY MODULAR BUILDING SPACE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES City Manager Herakovich explained that Pratt Whitney had used modular units for the past seven years and no longer had a use for them and that the City could obtain them for temporary relocation of the operations now housed on the first floor of City Hall in order to allow the police department to use that space. The City Manager reported that a one —time cost to relocate the units and remodel them was estimated to be $70,000 to $80,000 for approximately 8,000 square feet, and that the units could be used for as long as needed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the preferred location would be across from the post office kiosk and that staff should proceed with obtaining the modular units, and to place this item on the next agenda so that absent Council members could be apprised of details. RESOLUTION 178, 1994 The City Council reviewed Resolution 178, 1994 as amended by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman Russo to approve Resolution 178, 1994 as amended. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Furtado CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/19/95 CITY MANAGER REPORT: and unanimously carried. PAGE 7 City Manager Herakovich announced the annual Fire Banquet on Saturday evening, a Police Display on Sunday morning, and a Royal Poinciana tree Arbor Day planting Friday morning by the Garden Club at the Lighthouse Drive miniparks location. The City Manager also reported that FAU was considering helping the City to provide a business survey and that the County would begin clearing for roadway widening of Northlake Boulevard from Military Trail to the Turnpike at the end of January. Also announced by the City Manager was a Visioning session on Monday, January 23 at 6:30. Discussion of the fact that the February 2 Council Meeting was in conflict with the debut of the Florida Philharmonic at Eissey Auditorium led to designation of Councilwoman Furtado to attend that function as the Council's representative. Other items mentioned were that Police Chief Fitzgerald was being honored that night at the City Club as President of the Police Chief's Association, and that the golf course was doing well. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Baird requested the Council's consideration of a private attorney— client meeting primarily to discuss pending litigation in the lawsuit brought by the Sun Terrace Property Owners Association at Lake Catherine, in the event it was needed. Motion was made by Councilwoman Furtado to grant the City Attorney's request. Motion was seconded by Councilman Russo and unanimously approved. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1/19/95 PAGF. R ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, motion was made by Councilwoman Furtado, seconded by Councilman Russo, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 P.M. APPROVAT . -- MAYOR DAVID CLARK MAY/LPJN ROE -03— RUSSO COU ILMAN ERIC AB N COUNCILWOMAN LAUREN FURTADO ATTEST: CINDY HAFML , DEPUTY CITY CLERK