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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 111794ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN RUSSO COUNCILMAN JABLIN COUNCILWOMAN FURTADO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS NOVEMBER 17, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Vice Mayor Monroe 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. The City Clerk called the roll and present were, Vice Mayor Monroe, Councilman Russo, Councilman Jablin, and Councilwoman Furtado. Mayor Clark was not in attendance as he was out or the country on business. Vice Mayor Monroe announced that the announcements were as posted on the City's Bulletin Boards. Councilman Russo announced that the Municipal League would meet at Palm Beach Gardens on November 23, and reminded the other Council members that they were all members of Chamber of Commerce and urged them to attend the Chamber Breakfast whenever possible. Councilman Jablin announced that the organizational meeting for the Education Advisory Board would be November 22, 1994. The City Manager responded to Councilwoman Furtado's inquiry as to progress on the survey of the business +d CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 VICE MAYOR MONROE CONSENT AGENDA: PAGE 2 community that it had not been started. Councilwoman Furtado also requested information on the types of checks and balances used by the City for purchases. Councilwoman Furtado announced that the Florida Philharmonic would present their first annual series of four concerts at the Eissey Theater on February 2, March 28, April 11, and May 9. Vice Mayor Monroe announced Attorney Robert Frelich would be meeting December 16 with the Planning Forum Implementation Committee at the Airport Hilton Hotel. City Manager Herakovich asked that Item 3, Resolution 103, 1994, Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to execute the Agreement between the City and NPBCWCD re: PGA Boulevard Roadway Improvements, be removed. Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 3 deleted, seconded by Councilman Russo. The motion carried unanimously. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of 10/27/94 City Council Workshop Meeting. 2. Approval of Minutes of 11/3/94 City Council Regular Meeting. 4. Resolution 155, 1994 - Authorizing the Fire Department to provide emergency medical treatment and transportation to citizens and 1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE 19, 1994 PAGE 3 visitors of Palm Beach Gardens. 5. Resolution 159, 1994 - Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Employment Agreement between the City and the Police Benevolent Association. Vice Mayor Monroe announced that the Council members had just received a letter from Gary Brandenberg, Agent for William Cordani, which requested removal of the Gardens Country Club PCD discussion from tonight's agenda to be rescheduled when a full Council was present. Since there were no objections from the Council, the item was removed from the agenda. Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 19, 1994. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin and unanimously passed. The City Clerk read, on second and final reading, Ordinance 19, 1994. After consideration of the next agenda item when it was discovered that the public hearing had not been held on Ordinance 19, 1994, a motion was made by Councilman Russo to reconsider Ordinance 19, 1994, seconded by Councilman Jablin and unanimously approved. Vice Mayor Monroe opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 19, 1994, which was duly advertised 11/2/94 and held on the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 ORDINANCE 21, 1994 RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 138, 1994 PAGE 4 intent of Ordinance 19, 1994, Regulating Burglar, Holdup and other emergency alarms, amending in its entirety Chapter 99 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Standards for Burglar, Fire Alarm Systems." There being no comments from the public, Vice Mayor Monroe declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Russo made a motion to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 19, 1994. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Furtado and unanimously passed. Vice Mayor Monroe opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 21, 1994, which was duly advertised 11/2/94 and held on the intent of Ordinance 21, 1994, Amending Chapter 32 of the Code of ordinances (Code Enforcement). There being no comments from the public, Vice Mayor Monroe declared the public hearing closed. Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 21, 1994. Motion was seconded by Councilman Russo and unanimously passed. The City Clerk read, on second and final reading, Ordinance 19, 1994. Resolution 138, 1994, Consideration of Site Plan Approval for renovation of the exterior of Arby's Restaurant. C. B. Turner, President of Goldcoast Beef, owner of Arby's Restaurant, presented colors of a 9i CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 PAGE 5 terra cotta for the roof and the insets under the windows, off -white for the walls, and gray for the window trim. Motion was made by Councilwoman Furtado, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to approve Resolution 138, 1994 with approval contingent upon the applicant, in conjunction with staff, identifying on the plan where the color changes would be made to reflect the color change under the windows from terra cotta to gray. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 157, 1994 Councilwoman Furtado moved approval of Resolution 157, 1994, Consideration of Amendments to the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement, as previously approved by Resolution 108, 1994. Motion was seconded by Councilman Russo and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 158, 1994 Charles Sparks, owner of Prosperity Oaks, explained to the City Council that Resolution 158, Minor Amendment to Prosperity oaks PUD re: Bank Facility was requested by the residents, council. The Council members wholeheartedly endorsed the idea of including a banking facility within the PUD, as well as other services. Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to i approve Resolution 158, 1994 seconded by Councilman Russo and unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 161, 1994 Councilwoman Furtado moved approval of Resolution 158, /I CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 PAGE 6 1994 - Consideration of site plan amendment to Garden Towne Square Shopping Center to allow construction of a right -turn only lane. Motion was seconded by Councilman Russo and carried unanimously. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION APPROVAL OF CHRISTMAS TREE SALES AT HOME DEPOT Councilwoman Furtado moved approval of the sale of Christmas trees at Home Depot. Motion was seconded by Councilman Russo and unanimously passed. CITY MANAGER REPORT Proposed Roller Hockey Rink City Manager Herakovich stated that a report had been prepared which would update the City Council on the status of several projects currently underway within the Parks and Recreation Department. Brian McLaughlin, Acting Director, Parks & Recreation, discussed the cost required to revise the PGA Master Plan to accommodate two proposed roller hockey rinks. A $20,000 donation had been offered by a resident toward the cost of the rinks which were estimated at $45,000 each; and the City had been asked to provide the land and lighting estimated at $150,000. Drainage concerns were discussed. It was the consensus of the City Council to contact the PGA National Master Association to notify them that the rinks were planned and that they would be a positive benefit for their CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 -V � children. Mr. McLaughlin reported that the high school would like to move their baseball field to Plant Drive Park, however, that would curtail adult softball programs. Staff was requested to provide a report of data regarding adult recreation programs. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff should meet with Palm Beach Gardens High School representatives to discuss each other's needs and improved cooperation between the City and the high school. Inadequate parking at the Lake Catherine ball fields was discussed. Direction was given to staff to proceed with the bidding process for lighting, to continue to actively pursue parking solutions, and to proceed with a landscaping proposal for the median. Staff was also directed to review the recreation impact fee and report on the basis for the fees and their adequacy. RESOLUTION 156, 1994 Resolution 156, 1994, Consideration of a minor amendment to Prosperity Center PUD, re: expansion of Prezzofs Restaurant, was discussed and concerns were addressed regarding the two plans provided by the applicant, one of which proposed a 3 -foot sidewalk and one of which proposed no sidewalk. After discussion, Councilwoman Furtado made a motion to approve Resolution 156, 1994 with the plans as currently d I Ad CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 PAGE 8 approved, to allow expansion under the covered walk on the west side, to require a fire lane on the south side of the property as directed by the Fire Department, and to require that any door on the west side except for the northwest corner to be permanently closed from the outside with the possibility of opening from the inside for egress per the requirements of the Fire Department. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin and unanimously passed. GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT City Manager Herakovich requested authorization from the City Council to amend the Golf Course contract with Dubin & Associates to provide for maintenance in order to reduce costs to the City. It was the consensus of the City Council to request bids for the golf course maintenance. The City Manager reported that Seacoast Utility had approved the use of reclaimed water for irrigation of the PGA streetscape, that notification had been received that the City would receive $300,000 in alternative fuel grant funds, and that the EMS Emergency Council had approved ALS and BLS transport for Palm Beach Gardens which would now go to the County Commission for their approval. She also reported flooding during the past week in some sections of the City and that staff was CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 PAGE 9 researching to find possible solutions. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Baird reported mediation had failed in the DeLuca case which would proceed to summary judgement. The City Attorney also reported on the progress and possible time schedules for other impending lawsuits. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, motion was made by Councilman Jablin, seconded by Councilman Russo, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 9: P.M. APPROVAL MAYOR DAVID CLARK VICE MAYOR LINDA MONROE al�,2�?l COUNCI OSEPH RUSSO _ O COUNCILMAN ERIC ?IN J a -fr-Z _w ,cam `Z LR COUNCILWOMAN LAUREN FURTADO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/17/94 ATTEST: / 7 LINDA V. KOSIER, CMG, CITY CLERK PAGE 10