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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 062493ANNOUNCEMENTS 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, CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 24, 1993 3 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 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 24, 1993 4 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 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 24, 1993 5 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 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 24, 1993 6 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 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 24, 1993 7 "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 1 COUNCILWOMAN FURTADO COUNCILMAN CLARK 'j2., E�M M. RIFF DEPUTY CITY CLERK 8