HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 070590CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JULY 5, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order by Mayor Martino at 8 ;00 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 CAL! The Secretary called the roll, and present were Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor
Aldrea, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilman Russo.
PROCLAMATIONS mayor Martino read a proclamation proclaiming 7/20/90 - 7/22190 as South
Florida Postal Workers Career Awareness Weekend.
PBGYAA GIRLS
SOFTBALL TEAM Mayor Martino introduced Ms. Betty Sakon, 19 Thurston Drive, represen-
tative for the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association Girls
Am Softball Team (12 years old and under) who addressed the City Council re:
donation for the girls to attend a tournament to be held in Lexington,
South Carolina Sakon stated there are 20 members on the team with 14
members being residents of Palm Beach Gardens.
Vice Mayor Aldred made a motion to donate $100 per each Palm Beach Gardens
resident on the team ($1,400) with the r ^.creation department to verify
addresses to assist the team in the travel expenses for t�-is tournament;
seconded by Councilman Kiselewski. Mayor Martino stated the Ci Council
is concerned about the number of non- residents in the programs and would
like more attention paid to that situation in the future. The motion was
unanimously approved by the City Council. Vice Mayor Aldred made a motion
for the funds to be taken from Council Contingency; seconded by Councilman
Kiselewski. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
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CALL FOR BIDS
LIGHTING OF 8
TENNIS COURTS The City Manager opened and read the following bids received for the
lighting of the 8 tennis courts, as advertised 6/21/90:
1. Stratton Electric Inc., locations at 2289 Windsor Road, and 3780 Burns
Road, Suite 2, Palm Beach Gardens, $87,500.00
2. American Lighting Maintenance, 1025 N. Florida Mango Road, Suite 5,
West Palm Beach, $78,364.00.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to remand the above bids to the City
Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation for their evaluation and
recommendation; seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unani-
mously approved by the City Council.
4 TEMS BY THE CITY
.NAGER
HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
AND RETIREES The City Manager stated that due to the substantial increase with the pre-
vious health insurance carrier, we have changed carriers to American
General Insurance Company whose increase is approximately 35 %. The City
Manager discussed paying one -half of the monthly premium for retired
employees only, not to include dependents. The City Manager stated at the
present time the retired employees must have at least ten years of service
with the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The City Manager stated at the pre-
sent time there are five retired employees and the cost to the City would
be approximately $5,000. The City Manager stated toat since the City is
receiving a substantial increase in the cost of health benefits, the City
is trying to offset some of the retirees' cost.
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In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager stated the City is
currently not supplementing any of the insurance costs for the retirees.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he did not have any problems with paying one -
half of the premium if the retiree is 65 years of age, but does not agree
with the 55 years of age, and suggested a sliding scale with $0 paid at 55
years of age, 50% paid at the age of 65 years of age, and an additional 5%
for every year they are in the system between 55 and 65 years of age.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she felt that fifteen years of service would be
more acceptable. Vice Mayor Aldred stated that in private industry the
Individual who has retired from the company is permitted to continue as a
part of the group health insurance, but must pay the full amount. Vice
Aa Mayor Aldred made a motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation of
paying one -half of the premium for the retired employees for a period of
one year but, felt the subject should be studied by the Merit System Board
to desion an overall future policy for the City; seconded by Councilman
Kiselewski. Councilman Kiselewski stated the five retirees should be
notified this contribution is only for one year and is not guaranteed
beyond that length of Councilwoman Monroe stated she felt it was
Inappropriate to give a benefit and then take it away three or six months
later, and felt the overall proposal for the future should be studied and
adopted before anything else is done. Councilwoman Monroe stated she will
not vote for the motion as it stands.
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The City Manager stated that under the Florida Retirement Law, the
employer must offer the retirees with more than ten years of service the
opportunity to continue in the group insurance plan.
In response to Mayor Martino, the City Manager stated the only reason this
should be taken care of as quickly as possible, is because the increase
became effective on July I, 1990.
The City Manager stated he would direct the Merit System Board to work on
this issue and bring the proposal back to the City Council during the
budget meetings. The City Manager requested the City Council approve
paying for the retirees first month premiums due to the substantial
increase.
After discussion by the City Council, Vice Mayor Aldred withdrew his
motion.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion that the City pay the differential
between the previous insurance plan and the new insurance plan for the
current individual retirees until October 1, 1990; seconded by Councilman
Russo. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL
VACATION SCHEDULES The City Manager requested the vacation schedules from the City Council in
order to schedule budget meetings.
Mayor Martino stated he would be on vacation from August 7 - -24th.
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Vise Mayor Aldred stated he would be unavailable on August 8th.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she would be taking time off at the end of
August.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he would be on vacation the week of August
20th.
Councilman Russo stated he would be on vacation August 2 - 24th.
RIVERSIDE BUILDING The City Manager stated the closing for the purchase of the Naval Reserve
building on Riverside Drive is scheduled for Friday, July 13, 1990.
REPORTS AND ITEMS
BY MAYOR AND
COUNCIL
MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino reported he attended the Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting on June 26, 1990.
Mayor Martino stated he attended the weekly meeting of the Traffic
Performance Standards and reported they are making some progress which
well benefit the County.
COUNCILWOMAN
MONORE Councilwoman Monroe stated she was asked what happened to a maximum of
$30,000 which had been appropriated for landscaping around the Community
Center. Councilwoman Monroe asked for a response from Doug Hood, Director
of Parks and Recreation.
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski stated approximately 4 months ago the City Council
directed the Staff to stop enforcement on a portion of the Sign ordinance.
Councilman Kiselewski requested this item be placed on an agenda as soon
as possible.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he had written the City Manager and provided
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copies to Council members re: the process the City is using for issuing
development orders, specifically the Marriott Hotel. Councilman
Kiselewski stated he considered the reply from the wilding Official
totally unacceptable and inappropriate. Councilman Kiselewski felt
something is wrong with the process when a petitioner tells the City
exactly what he is going to do, the City Council agrees and then it is
built differently. Councilman Kiselewski stated he was very unnappy with
the reply from administration in this particular matter.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she would like to use this as a learning oppor-
tunity for staff and for the Council. Councilwoman Monroe stated she
still has some questions unanswered after reading the response.
Councilwoman Monroe felt this should be scheduled as an Item for
Discussion to find out I} what should happen on this particular project,
if anything, and 2) how can both sides cause an approval to be exactly
what the City Council thought it was going to be.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he did not want to use this as an example for
the future, but wants to see this situation addressed and wants definite
questions answered.
Mayor Martino recommended the City Manager follow -op with a report.
Attorney Brant stated that when the Petitioner agrees to a condition on
the record, it is as if it is written and should be considered as such.
Attorney Brant stated that after a certificate of occupancy is issued, it
is more difficult to resolve if there is a mistake.
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COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC FOR ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
STEVE ROGERS Steve Rogers, 4383B Woodstock Drive, West Palm Beach, addressed the City
Council stating he has been a firefighter in the City for 3 years and is
the union representative for the Palm Beach Gardens Firefighters. Mr.
Rogers requested the City Council postpone voting on Resolution 94, 1990
tonight and form an advisory board to look into contract with InterCity
with greater detail.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve the items on the Consent
Agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. Per a unanimous vote of the City
Council, the following items on the Consent Agenda were approved and adop-
ted:
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of 6/21190.
2. Resolution 92, 1990 - Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
on behalf of the City an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the
County to aid the County in its efforts to qualify as an Urban County
under the Connunity Development Block Grant Acivities for the Federal
Fiscal Years 1991 -1993.
3. Resolution 93, 1990 - Reinstatement of PGA National Shoppes on the
Green PUD.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ECONONY INN'S Mayor Martino stated the petitioner for Economy Inns, re: a variance to
the Sign Code, has requested the Council postpone tonights Public Hearing.
Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing open, which was advertised
6/20/90.
Vice Mayor Aldred made a motion that, in view of the request by the
Petitioner, the Public Hearing be recessed until July 19, 1990 at 8:00
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P.M.; seconded by Councilman Kiselewski. The motion was unanimously
approved by the City Council.
Attorney Brant stated he has reviewed the petition and felt that because
of the way the code is structured the Petitioner should be advised up
front that the relief requested cannot be granted by the City Council
because of a constraint in the variance section of the Code stating you
cannot exceed the code requirements by more than 30 %.
Vice Mayor Aldred made a motion for the City Attorney to compose a
memorandum to the Petitioner based on the references made by the City
Attorney, seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously
approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 94, 1990 The City Manager stated he has looked into several possibilites and alter-
natives of providing emergency medical service in the City of Palm Beach
Gardens. The City Manager stated the contract with InterCity, would pro-
vide excellent medical service for the residents of at an acceptable cost.
The City Manager stated the contract woL:d provide for two units within
the City, one located at Fire Station #2, and one located at Fire Station
#4. Both units would be dedicated to and operated in the City of Palm
Beach Gardens, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The City Manager stated he
has looked at other alternatives and has provided the Council with a
breakdown, but felt that based on cost,, the best possible solution for the
City at the present time, is InterCity.
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Tha City Hdoager stated one benefit of the contract is the City will not
be paying for the travelling public which passes through the City, but pay
only for the service to the residents of Palm Beach Gardens.
The City Manager stated toe money spent on this contract will be one -half
of what was spent last year to provide the Interlocal Agreement concept
with Palm Beach County, which was $545,000. The City Manager stated that
for the coming year the cost would be approximately $240,000 oo cover the
emergency medical service.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager stated the City
will still be one of the participants in the group at the Station located
on A -1 -A, however the City will no longer contribute $1.00 per resident
since this contract will take its place.
Councilman Kiselewski stated ne did not see in the contract that the
units will be on call in the City 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Councilman Kiselewski stated the City's current representative on the
InterCity Board has been asked to resign, therefore, the City will not
have any input or feedback from InterCity.
The City Manager felt if the City had a contract with InterCity, the City
wouldn't need feedback.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager stated InterCity
will only charge the residents if they have insurance, by applying to tlle
insurance carrier, not the individual. The City Manager stated if the
resident does not have insurance, the resident would not be charged.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager statea that
Emergency Medical Service in each zone sets a rate the carrier has to
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charge to the individLal and that rate is controlled by the Emergency
Medical Service of Palm Beach County.
Mayor Martino stated there should not be a problem having the rate struc-
ture attached to the contract, and if it should change, the contract can
be amended.
In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager stated you need
approximately 3 years on a contract to gear•up and purchase equipment.
After that period of time, the City can take a hard look at the contract
to see if it should be extended.
The City Manager stated the $15,000 for the Command Vehicle is on 3 one-
time basis. The supervisor is to ensure the units are fully supplied and
able to stay within the City at all times.
In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager stated the City will
maintain close contact with InterCity to make sure they are living up to
the contract, and will require accountability on a monthly basis for the
first year.
Councilman Russo stated he has researched this situation and has met with
Mr. Ensinger, InterCity, and the Fire Chief. Councilman Russo stated he
felt this was a step in the right direction and will upgrade the City's
services. Councilman Russo stal,2d the alternatives would be 1) stay with
what we have, or 2) undertake the whole situation ourselves and provide
our own service. Councilman Russo stated the Fire Chief provided
numbers to him at their meeting which amounted to a cost of approximately
$700,000 for the City to provide the same services.
Councilman Russo stated he has concerns re: 1) the level of service which
® is not included in the contract, 2) default provisions, and 3) ensuring
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tht calls ara answereu within the proper limits.
Vice Mayor Aldred questioned if there was an accident on I -95, would one
of the two units respond to the accident. The City Manager stated if the
accident was within the city limits, one would respond. Vice Mayor Aldred
was concerned that if the other unit was on a call and another call came
in, there would be no unit to respond. The City Manager stated if there
was another unit in Lake Park or close by, they would respond to the City.
Vice Mayor Aldred stated the amount of the contract is considerably less
than other amounts they have looked at to provide the service by the City.
Attorney Brant stated the minimum level of service needed to be increased
and a default clause ,,hould be included to enable the City to cancel the
contract should InterCity not live up to the contract.
In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager stated in the last
year, InterCity billed $226,000 in Palm Beach Gardens and the amount
outstanding as of 12/89 was $56,000.
In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager state InterCity is
required to have a certain number of people on a unit to keep their
license under Ctate law.
In response to Vice Mayor Aldred, the City Manager stated InterCity ha:
one unit stationed full -time in the City at PGA National Fire Station.
In response to Vice Mayor Aldred, The City Manager stated if InterCity is
transporting to a trauma unit, and they d-� not have another unit to
backup, there will only be one unit available.
In response to Vice Mayor Aldred, the City Manager stated non - emergency
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tra spartatio�� 15 uutsiue of this contract.
Scherry Morris, 257 Old Country Road, West Palm Beach, Chief of InterCity,
addressed the City Council and stated in response to Councilman
Klseiewski, every call cores through 911. Ms. Morris stated that all
people are requested to call on 911 so that everything is on tape so the
County is aware that they are running Code 3 in the City of Palm Beach
Gardens.
Mayor Martino highlighted several additions requested by the City Council
as follows: 1) provisions to measure the level of service; 2) performance
criteria needed to measure InterCity, such as a sentence which states "On
a monthly basis all performance stats that are submitted either to or by
the Emergency Medical Services are delivered to the City of Palm Beach
Gardens regarding InterCity."; 3) rate structure to be attached to the
contract; 4) what happens if a response other than the contract vehicle
is necessary as back -up; 5) stipulation that the level of personnel that
will be in the vehicles will meet the criteria that exists; 61 minimum
spec sheet on equipment required in units; and 7) if these units will be
new vehicles.
Ms. Morris stated this information would be supplied and included in the
contract. Ms. Morris also stated that if this contract is signed,
InterCity will order two new vehicles for Palm Beach Gardens,
in response to Councilwoman Monroe, Ms. Morris stated the Conxnand Vehicle
will restock. the two units in the City every morning and will also have
additional equipment in case there is a bad accident needing extra equip-
ment. Ms. Morris stated there would be no problem in including in the
contract that InterCity would pay for supplies beyond the $15,000 paid by
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Councilwoman Monroe requested InterCity supply the City some level of ser-
vice standard so the City could refer to that standard and InterCity would
have something to strive toward through the year.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Ms. Morris stated the County dic-
tates that InterCity's response time cannot be over 8 minutes.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Ms. Morris stated the Command
Vehicle will go where it is needed in Zone Z, which extends from 45th
Street to Donald Ross Road. Councilman Kiselewski felt that the $15,00
should be amortized because the Command Vehicle would not be in the City
at all times.
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Per a consensus of the City Council, Mayor Martino scheduled Resolution
94, 1990 for consideration of approval for the Regular Meeting of July 19,
1990 after the additions /deletions to the contract have been made.
STEVE ENSINGER Steve Ensinger, 3300 Meredian South, Palm Beach Gardens, who is a fire-
fighter for the City of Palm Beach Gardens addressed the City Council and
stated he was a licensed EMT along with 8 other EMT's. Mr. Ensinger
stated the State of Florida offers state grants for fire departments.
This grant allows the City to get an ALS license, buy equipment and
distribute funds to lower the costs for a fire department to make the
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trar,;;tion. Mr. Ensinger stated City Hall would have to contact
Tallahassee to get this process moving.
Mayor Martino stated state grants would be something to research and
discuss, but felt the situation the City finds itself in now, and based
on the report by the City Manager, the InterCity contract is the best
solutions for the City at this time.
PETER BERGEL Peter Bergel, Deputy Chief /Fire Marshal, addressed the City Council and
stated the Fire Department has not had the opportunity to comment on
Resolution 94 1990.
MEL SIEGEL Mel Siegel, President of InterCity, addressed the City Council and stated
InterCity has been in business for 30 years. Mr. Siegel stated the County
gave InterCity a contract for Zone 11, last November, which is similar to
is the contract for Palm Beach Gardens.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 16, 1990 Per a consensus of the City Council, the Secretary read, by title only, on
first reading, Ordinance 16, 1990, annexation, under Palm Beach County
Development Regulations, of 706.548 + acres, located between Donald Ross
Road and Hood Road, east and west of I -95, with Sections 26 and 35,
Township 41S, Range 43E (Briger Annexation).
ORDINANCE 13, 1990 Mayor Martino stated the City Council had requested the Arts Advisory Boarc
Committee to come back to the City Council with recommendations on
amending Part IV of Chapter 151 of the Palm Beach Gardens Code pertaining
to Art in Public Places by changing the method or procedures of art work
selected.
Councilman Kiselewski, Council Liaison to the Arts Advisory Board, stated
he attended a meeting on June 25th which was cancelled, but was unable to
attend the second meeting on June 28th because of short notice.
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Cowincillman "n'sselewski stated he did not have a problem with the first
recommendation, but did have a problem with recommendation #2, in which
the AAC does not want the 3 people appointed from the City to be resi-
dents. Councilman Kiselewski felt this was a policy matter and does not
like where the 'SAC wants the Council to eliminate the private for profit
art consultant.
Mayor Martino scheduled Ordinance 13, 1990 for workshop at the Regular
Meeting of July 19, 1990, after the Arts Advisory Board Meeting of July
16, 1990.
ITEMS FOR
DISC�USSI„ON
VILLA D'ESTE PUD Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council
regarding a petition by Urban Design Studio to amend the PUD for Parcel
M -27 within PGA National. The request was to reduce the rwar and side
yard setbacks for pools on lots that abut the golf course. The petitioner
is requesting a rear setback of 2' 10" and a side yard setback of 3' 611.
Mr. Walton stated Jack Hanson, Building Official, indicated that the RS -4
district requires a rear yard setback for pools of 10' and a side yard
setback of 713", however, recommended approval of the requested modifica-
tions with the provision that a 5' setback from the water's edge of pools
to the foundation of the homes continue to be maintained. Mr. Walton
stated the petitioner also needed to provide preliminary approval from the
PGA POA on the proposed modifications prior to final approval from the
City Council. lair. Walton stated Staff recommended approval with no con
ditions.
40 Sara Lockhart, Urban Design Studio, addressed the City Council and stated
of the 202 units approved for the overall project, this will affect
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app-i3vimately 13 iGts 6zpeading upon the floor plan selected. Ms.
Lockhart stated she did receive the PGA Architectural Review Board sign -
off and will submit same to Staff. Ms. Lockhart stated it was her
understanding, 1n discussiJns with staff, the developer would m %lintain the
s' setback from the building to the water's edge until such time as the
Council had the opportunity to approve this petition.
Joel Channing, Channing Corp., addressed the City Council and stated he
spoke with Mr. Hanson approximately one month ago and stated Mr. Hanson
had no objections to the petitioner's request.
Mayor Martino directed staff to get confirmation of Mr. Hanson's comments.
The City Council directed Attorney Brant to prepare the Resolution for
consideration of adoption at the Regular Meeting of July 19, 1990.
CO AMO Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council
and briefly reviewed the petition to construct a 38,500 square foot
building, restructure the parking configuration and add landscaping to the
7.422 acre site located on the south side of Burns Road and west of
Interstate 95. Mr. Walton stated the building will be behind the four
existing buildings and wil, be 350 feet by 110 feet and will be 20' 36" in
height. The building will be Surfsand beige with Fieldstone Bronze trim,
and the petitioner indicated the four existing buildings will be painted
the same color. Mr. Walton stated the City's Code requires 139 spaces for
the site with the addition of the proposed building, and the petitioner is
providing 171 spaces, with a provision for 40 more spaces in the future.
The petitioner is proposing to bring the site's landscaping up to current
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0 City Code and per the recommendation of staff, the petitioner is providing
3 landscape islands for the parking lot on the western boundary. The
Planning ant Zoning Commission recommended the petitioner provide an addi-
tional landscape island along the western boundary and that two landscape
islands be placed in the future parking area on the eastern side of the
project. Mr. Walton stated the Commission also recommended additional
landscaping on the south side of the new building to match the landscaping
on the north side of the building. Mr. Walton stated the Commission
recommended removal of one parking space on Burns Road to allow for the
15' landscape buffer area, as well a 20' stacking area off of the pavement
as recommended by the City Engineer. Mr. Walton stated staff raised con-
cern over the lack of lighting in the rear of the site. Mr. Walton stated
Jack Hanson, Building Official, Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, and Scott
Fetterman, Assistant Fire Marshal, all recommend approval with the Fire
Marshal recommending three additional conditions. Mr. Walton stated the
Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
petition with 8 conditions, which include the Fire Marshal's conditions.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Rich Walton stated the Countywide
Municipal Implementation Ordinance states any project which is 500 trips
or less per day is cd1led insignificant and this pro.;ect will only
generate 231 additional trips.
Steve Brock, architect for RaCoAmo, addressed the City Council and stated
the owner has instructed him to take exception with a couple of items.
Mr. Brock stated there is a large utility easement running through the
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pro - rLy o; s ;ae esSGvrrifvst section of the property which contains a 14"
sewer forcemain and a 16" watermain, both CA pipe. Mr. Brock stated the
owner, due to economic pressures, has elected not to build the proposed
parking at this time as Seacoast requires the replacement of these pipes
with Ductile Iron, which would cost approximately $100,000. Mr. Brock
stated without the additional parking, the two eastern buildings become
isolated. Mr. Brock stated the owner's desire was to maintain the parking
in the front of the building.
Mr. Brock stated the other issue was the landscaping on the south side of
the proposed building. Mr. Brock stated they felt it would be a non-
productive series of landscaping in the rear of the building as it faces
the water plant. Mr. Brock stated his client expressed no concern with
the remaining conditions.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Rich Walton stated staff's recommen-
dation is to remove 1 northern parking space so there will be 20' stacking
per car coming off Burns Road and since this is straight zoning, they must
maintain the 15' landscape buffer.
Mr. Brock stated they are within 5" of making the landscape space and the
code does not address the 20' stacking space.
Carl Folk, Chief Executive Officer of RaCoAmo, addressed the City Council
and stated he is doing $200,000 of improvements on Burns Road and felt the
City of Palm Beach Gardens could allow him to keep the parking space.
Mayor Martino requested petitioner remove the proposed parking spaces
which are not to be used at this time from the site plan, but had no
objections to land - banking them as long as they are indicated as reserve
40 parking spaces.
In response to Mayor Martino, Mr. Brock stated in lieu of parking spaces,
the area will be irrigated, seeded and Sodded.
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Mayu,- Martino and ViLP Mayor Aldred both agreed the parking spaces could
stay as they are, but Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski and
Councilman Russo did not make it a consensus of the City Council.
Vice Mayor Aldred stated he agreed with the petitioner on the issue of not
landscaping the south side of the proposed building. Vice Mayor Aldred
suggested the Petitioner start with the 5th tree up on the west side and
plant the trees on 20' centers, thereby adding 4 trees.
Councilwoman Monroe felt there should be some trees added to the rear of
the proposed building.
There was a consensus of the City Council to remove condition #8 as recom-
mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the landscaping on the
rear to match the landscaping on the front, but to substitute 4 - 5 trees
In a random fashion, either closer to the building or on the bank of the
canal.
Mr. Brock stated all landscaping areas will be automatically irrigated.
Mayor Martino directed Mr. Brock to show on the site plan where the 4
additional trees will be located.
Attorney Brant stated, and the petitioner agreed, if this petition is
approved by the City Council, it would be under a Unity of Title.
Mayor Martino directed staff and the petitioner to indicate on the plans
the color and spec numbers.
Mayor Martino stated he wanted the plans to reflect exactly what the City
will get, including all specifications, all tree names and where they are
to be located, and note all parking spaces including size.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Brock stated the parking spaces
40 are 9' by 201.
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In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Brock stated there will not be a
sidewalk along Burns Road.
Attorney Brant was directed to prepare the Resolution for consideration of
approval at the Regdlar Meeting of July 19, 1990.
PUBLIC SAFETY
ELEMENT
Rich W °lton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council
and briefly reviewed the reasons Dr. Nicholas encourged the City to
Include the Public Safety Element with the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he has no problems with the Public Safety
Element, but objected to it being included in the Comprehensive Plar„
Councilwoman Monroe stated she has several questions regarding the
material contained in the element, Councilwoman Monroe gave her comments
to Mr. Walton so he could provide answers at a later date.
Mr. Walton stated the City was not required by law to adopt the police and
fire level of service as part of the concurrency program, and staff recom-
mended they not adopt them as part of the City's required concurrency
review.
There was a consensus of the Cit;; Council to go with staff's recommen-
dation not to adopt the police and fire level of service.
ARTIGRAS SAND
SCULPTURING PRIZE
MONEY Per a discussion of the City Council, Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to
donate the $150.00 prize money from the ArtiGras Sand Sculpturing to the
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