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CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JUNE 24 1993
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida was called to order by Mayor
Russo at 9:10 PM, subsequent to the adjournment of the
Special Regular Meeting in the Assembly Room of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida.
Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted on
the City's Bulletin Boards.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Marty Minor, Planning Technician, provided a proposal for
the revision to the Art in Public Places ordinance. At
this time, developers of projects worth $1,000,000 or
more must provide 2% of the construction budget for art
in public places. The City Council was provided with
alternative methods of computing the amount, as well as
the division of the funds allocated. Three methods were
discussed: the staff version of 1.25% (reduced from 2 %)
or .75% could be donated by the developer to the City, at
his option; a second method as submitted by the Arts
Committee and a graduated plan. Councilwoman Furtado was
uncomfortable with the idea re: the cost of the
appraisal, per one recommendation, would be paid by the
City Council; and that this recommendation was by two
people on the Advisory Committee, not the whole Advisory
Committee. Vice Mayor Monroe was concerned about the
percentage if, as on a sliding scale, the big developer
would get a better rate cut than the little developer's
project. Mayor Russo, after discussion with the members
of the City Council, felt it might be better to put any
action on this on hold for a few months until they
discuss their Police and Fire Impact Fee Ordinance in
place.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the rates
1% and .5% be used. However, the City Attorney advised
that the City not exempt itself from being required to
donate funds for art, on future construction, if the City
Council planned to use other developers' donations for
art on public grounds. The City Attorney also suggested
the City Council consider any development, not any non-
residential development, in lieu of the term "private
development" as stated in Section 151.71(A) of the
Committee's Recommendation. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the Council reconsider this Ordinance
after further review and input by the City Attorney.
Acting City Manager Bobbi Herakovich requested input
regarding the pooling of funds when donations of "art"
funds were received. Funds may be pooled, per the City
Attorney, and the Committee would make recommendations on
its ultimate use.
RECREATION LEVEL
OF SERVICE
Mr. Jeff Sabin, of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board, acknowledged some Board Members in the audience,
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Mr. John Elsner and Mr. Chuck Campbell and also thanked
Acting City Manager for her input and assistance. Mr.
Sabin went over a summary of the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan Element, using graphic illustrations and a slide
presentation. The basic purpose of the Committee was to
determine what action could be taken to provide the same
or better level of service for future generations as is
now in place. Using current inventory of recreational
facilities, the City has 3.5 acres per 1,000 (non -peak)
residents. The national norm is 10 acres per 1,000. The
Committee recommended a minimum of 5+ acres per 1,000
peak residents, adopt a facility standard, develop park
and facility usage schedules to support increased levels,
and pursue and create funding sources to supplement a
capital improvement budget. Mr. Sabin stated that, using
the 3.5 acre - figure, the City was not at a deficit;
however, if we use the 5+ acre figure at peak population,
we are at an automatic deficit. Vice Mayor Monroe
questioned how much population was associated with the
number of units that had gotten a credit and questioned
our total population for the number of acres we have
right now. Acting City Manager Herakovich stated that
came out to about 2.5 acres per 1,000 but that was
transferrable into dollars for recreation impact fees
because we currently did not show a deficit for our
adopted level of services at 3.5. Vice Mayor Monroe
asked how much more population would come on board with
the number of acres we have, if we were to stop any
further development. PGA National, BallenIsles and the
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17 acres from the MacArthur Foundation would be included
in this. Before a final decision was made, Vice Mayor
Monroe felt that figure should be made available to the
City Council. In reviewing the costs of the proposed
increased services needed to meet future peak population,
Mayor Russo stated his concerns: 1) the cost was very
high in a time of tight money; and, 2) current figures
for 1990 are for year -round population and Mr. Sabin was
using a "peak" population figure for 1993 and the future,
so the comparison was not really accurate and needed to
be corrected. Mayor Russo also felt it was important
this matter be brought up at the Town Meeting to be held
on June 28, 1993, so the residents could review the
situation and decide if they wanted to continue at the
current "quality" or level of service or increase that
level or decrease it over future years and what that cost
could be. Vice Mayor Monroe expressed concern adopting
a level of service that would create a moratorium
instantly as it would not be in the best interest of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens. Acting City Manager
Herakovich stated the City should also look at other
ways, beside taxes, to pay for the additional
requirements, such as enlisting service clubs, and /or
corporate sponsors to take a park and "adopt" it. The
Committee would need a lot of help and input to find ways
to cut back on the expense; however, they are realistic
in their approach and are looking for direction from the
City Council and the residents.
As a final item, Mr. Sabin asked that the Klock property
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be redesignated as "recreational use ", as it would tie
into future plans and alleviate a portion of the
immediate burden. It was the consensus of the City
Council they get direction before doing that.
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE
PLAN AMENDMENT 93 -2
Kim Glas, Planner, made a presentation on the proposed
changes to the Comprehensive Plan. New designations
being recommended are Rural Residential (RR10 and RR20),
Very Low Residential (RVL) and Commercial Recreation (CR)
as well as the creation of a PDA Land Development Area
(PDA) Land Use Overlay. It was recommended the existing
City golf course be redesignated from RR10 to "Golf" to
reflect actual use. Vice Mayor Monroe felt noise areas
of the recently annexed lands should be determined;
"cluster" wording should be defined so there would be no
confusion by attorneys and developers; and, even though
the City Council wanted to bring this all into the
Comprehensive Plan, it was important to ensure staff
complete it's homework. It was also recommended Council
delay a decision until the North County Planning Forum
met in September.
Ms. Glas asked the City Council for direction on policy
language, as provided in proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment #93 -2:
1. Page 1. Clarification of CR use. vice Mayor
Monroe was worried about compatibility, with
regards to "race track" and "jai -alai
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frontons ". such terminology appears to
automatically approve such uses and such terms
should be removed.
2. Page 1. Clarification of RVL. The terms
"clustered" and "open space" may be proper
language but it was suggested by Vice Mayor
Monroe that better language be found, so there
was no misunderstanding about what the terms
actually meant.
3. Page 3. Urban sprawl (leap -frog development)
was covered under 1.1.5.4 and language was
presented that would control possible future
urban sprawl. Vice Mayor Monroe was assured
this language would assure the City would not
have to allow development and provide services
way past the City's developed areas.
4. Page 2, 4th Paragraph down. Vice Mayor Monroe
asked for clarification regarding development
under very limited zoning. Per Ms. G1as, if
the properties were developed other than
through previously - established zoning codes,
it could only be done after a proper rezoning
of the property.
5. Page 2, 3rd paragraph down, Vice Mayor
requested the words "police and fire" be added
after the words "adequate roadway" and before
the word "facilities" on line 7.
6. Page 3, 3rd paragraph, line two, add the word
"within" between the words "property is" and
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"one- half ".
7. Page 3, 3rd paragraph, staff will look at the
use of the term "urban area" and determine if
the sentence after that term should be
deleted.
8. Page 5, Policy 1.1.1.5.Paragraph 1, line 5,
add the words "and preservation areas" after
the words "landscaping plans ".
Ms. Glas also went over the changes as requested by Rim
Bishop regarding the sewer sub- element and the water sub -
element. Also, per Ms. Glas, David Getz had recommended
changing the draining policy to reflect 1993 instead of
1992. This would reflect the actual date the Surface
Water Management Plan would be completed.
9. Page 8, Recreation Element. Per Vice Mayor
Monroe, no action would be taken on this item
at this time.
Per Ms. Glas, this would be scheduled for Workshop next
week to discuss the industrial area.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Monroe reported she attended meeting of the
Military Trail Task Force the previous evening.
- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting
adjourned at 10:53 PM.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 24, 1993
APPROVAL
MAYOR RUS
VICE MAYOR MONROE
COUNC
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COUNCILWOMAN FURTADO
COUNCILMAN CLARK
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E�M M. RIFF
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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