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
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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
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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 ".
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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,
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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.
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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
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CITY MANAGER REPORT:
and unanimously carried.
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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.
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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 .
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MAYOR DAVID CLARK
MAY/LPJN ROE
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COU ILMAN ERIC AB N
COUNCILWOMAN LAUREN FURTADO
ATTEST:
CINDY HAFML , DEPUTY CITY CLERK