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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
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VICE MAYOR MONROE
CONSENT AGENDA:
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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
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE 19, 1994
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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
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ORDINANCE 21, 1994
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 138, 1994
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ATTEST:
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LINDA V. KOSIER, CMG, CITY CLERK
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