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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
APRIL 16, 1992
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 CALL The Acting Deputy City Clerk called the roll, and present
were Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor Russo, Councilwoman Monroe
and Councilman Kiselewski. Councilman Aldred was not in
attendance due to a previous commitment.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino stated the announcements were as posted on
the Bulletin Boards.
PRESENTATIONS
Duffy's Mayor Martino introduced Mr. Larry Johnson of Duffy's
Restaurant, stating Duffy's sponsored a softball
tournament and as a result had a presentation to make to
the City. Mr. Larry Johnson of Duffy's Restaurant
presented a check in the amount of $500 to the City's
Recreation Department. The City's Parks and Recreation
Director stated the monies would go into a fund to either
purchase needed equipment or for a scholarship fund.
Councilwoman Monroe requested that when the money is
expended the Council be informed what it was used for.
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Service Awards Mayor Martino made a presentation to Mark Olson of the
City's Fire Department for 10 years service to the City.
Mayor Martino made a presentation to Owen Hand of the
City's Police Department for 10 years service to the City.
CALL FOR BIDS
Environmental
Consultant The City Manager opened several Letters of Interest
received for Professional Environmental Consultant and
service. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion, seconded
by Vice Mayor Russo to remand the Letters of Interest to
the City Manager and staff for review and recommendation.
Motion was unanimously carried.
ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
Police Chief The City Manager stated the City Council was given a
recommendation and information on firms regarding the
Police Chief Executive Search. In response to
Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager stated that the
firms gave a price for the work requested, however,
expenses could be higher, depending on what the City
requires. The prices given were a basic range.
A discussion ensued as to how the search would be
performed and the responsibilities of the selected firm.
Vice Mayor Russo stated he was not sold on this route
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of selecting a Police Chief, feeling that the City could
do the job and not spend the money.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve the
recommendation of the City Manager, selecting Slavin,
Nevins and Associates, Inc. as the firm to perform the
police chief executive search, with monies to come from
Council Contingency Account; seconded by Councilwoman
Monroe. Councilman Kiselewski stated he would like to see
some type of cap put on the dollar amount and requested a
progress report showing what is being done and what money
is being spent. The City Manager suggested that when the
firm approaches the expense portion of this process they
be instructed to come back to the City for discussions.
The motion was amended to include this stipulation.
The motion, as amended, was adopted by the City Council by
a vote of 3 ayes and 1 nay, with the nay vote being cast
by Vice Mayor Russo for reasons previously stated.
Tennis Courts The City Manager stated that the Council was provided
information regarding the tennis court renovations,
showing that by using the east tennis courts for the
Hydro -Grid system and having Public Works do some of the
work the difference in cost would be roughly $6000. The
City Manager stated the City could go with the original
bid, plus the $6000. Per the advice of the City Attorney,
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to amend the previous
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adopted motion of the City Council, as referenced in
4/2/92 minutes to read the City Manager be allowed an
additional $6000 for the completion of the tennis court
work contracted with Gator Construction, Inc.; seconded
by Councilwoman Linda Monroe. Motion unanimously
carried.
Press Boxes The City Manager stated Council has been furnished with
a breakdown of the labor and material for the proposed
press boxes at Gardens Park. Councilman Kiselewski made
a motion to receive and file the information given by
the City Manager; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. Motion
unanimously carried by the City Council.
if Course The City Manager referenced a memo regarding the Municipal
Golf Course. Also attached to the memo was a copy of the
1991/1992 Golf Course Budget and Revenue Projections based
on the new rates. In response to Councilman Kiselewski,
the City Manager stated the new rates were for summer and
would begin May 1st in an effort to be competitive. Vice
Mayor Russo stated he is not happy with the reduction in
rates and stated he would like to see where we are now in
relation to what was projected. Vice Mayor Russo was
concerned with a 20% reduction for 5 months. The City
Manager explained that the City would only have to fund
an additional $75,000 to make this a break even year, even
though the golf course opened 6 months later than
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expected. Councilman Kiselewski stated, for the record,
that no tax dollars are involved. Monies have come from
the Recreation Fund and will be paid back to that account.
In response to Vice Mayor Russo, the City Manager stated
the City will begin paying the principal back in the 5th
year. The City Manager explained that the rates were
dropped in order to be competitive, however, if something
proves otherwise, the rates can be raised. Councilwoman
Monroe requested a current update on payback to the
Recreation Account.
Vice Mayor Russo made a motion to approve the
recommendation of the City Manager for the new summer fee
schedule for golf course rates; seconded by Councilwoman
Monroe. Vice Mayor Russo stated originally when the Golf
Course was being considered, he did not like the structure
as far as this being a public golf course with no
memberships. At that time it was stated that after a
while it would be decided if there would be memberships.
Vice Mayor Russo felt there are indications that the City
should look at the possibility of memberships.
The motion was unanimously carried by the City Council.
Library Councilman Kiselewski referenced a memo from Linda
Erbacher, Administrative Assistant, regarding tax monies
paid to the County collected from Palm Beach Gardens being
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approximately one million dollars a year.
REPORTS AND ITEMS
BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
The memo stated
that if the City chose to withdraw from the County library
system, each resident of the City would pay approximately
$30 a year to use the County's library. Councilman
Kiselewski requested staff to recommend a citizen's group
to see what it would take to bring a library to the City.
Councilman
Kiselewski Councilman Kiselewski reported on a meeting of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization that met on Monday.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he would be in Tallahassee
next Thursday for a meeting of the Florida Advisory
Council on Intergovernmental Relations.
Councilwoman Monroe Councilwoman Monroe expressed concern that the Workshop
Meeting for the Land Development Regulations was
cancelled. Vice Mayor Russo stated he would like to
see this work completed before the summer months because
of conflicting vacation schedules. Mayor Martino stated
these meetings will be scheduled for the 2nd and 4th
Thursdays, regardless of full council attendance, in an
effort to complete the Land Development Regulations.
In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager
stated that Ironwood Road will be closed once the Burns
Road construction begins. Councilwoman Monroe asked if it
would be appropriate to close it now since it would be
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eventually closed.
Councilwoman Monroe reminded staff to report to Council
how the money being donated to the Parks & Recreation
Department will be spent.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she gave a list of landscape
violations to staff and has noticed some have not been
resolved. Councilwoman Monroe requested an update.
Councilwoman Monroe also requested Military Trail be
included in this update.
Vice Mayor Russo In response to Vice Mayor Russo, the City Manager stated
that the impact fee ordinance would be ready for the next
agenda.
Vice Mayor Russo stated the City has been discussing
relocation of the Police Department and requested an
update. The City Manager stated he has spoken to Mr.
DiVosta who stated that the work involved in getting
the building ready was more than he could do at the
present time. The City Manager stated that the City
would have to buy his building and get a separate
architect or buy a building in the RCA Building.
The City Manager stated this work would involve a bond
issue.
Mayor Martino stated something needed to be done now
and felt that a number of proposals should be brought
to the City Council and focus on one or two to place
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on a ballot in September or November for the public
to decide. Councilman Kiselewski requested that by
the next meeting Council be provided with an update
of what has been happening with these sites.
Mayor Martino felt that the City Council needed to
return to 2 Workshop Meetings and 2 Regular Meeting
schedule. The Council agreed to this schedule provided
that the 1st and 3rd meetings continue as they are, with
the 2nd and 4th meetings, as needed, being only for non -
development items.
Vice Mayor Russo referenced a memo from Linda Erbacher,
Administrative Assistant, re: Art in Public Places.
It was a consensus of the City Council to add
this item to the pending list and bring back for workshop
instead of preparing an ordinance.
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Martino stated Council received a list of the
committees the Municipal League to see if there
was any interest from any other Council members.
Mayor Martino reported there has been a series of
meetings regarding the Intergovernmental Coordination
that the Municipal League is taking as a result of
the recent election. Mayor Martino stated they are
meeting weekly and trying to keep the personalities
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COMMENTS FROM
THE PUBLIC
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and politicians out of this at the present time.
Sam Carsillo Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed
the City Council with several concerns, including the
closing of Holly Drive, crime lab education, City -owned
library, quality of drinking water and the helicopter
pad at the hospital.
Bill Bevel Bill Bevel, representing the Palm Beach Gardens
Association, addressed the City Council re: training
firefighters to be paramedics. Mr. Bevel submitted
a letter to the City Council outlining the cost of
this training. It was the consensus of the City
Council to remand this information to the City Manager
for his evaluation and recommendation. Steve Ensinger,
a firefighter with the City, stated the firefighters
would be willing to do this on their off -time.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Monroe requested Item #7, Resolution 34,
1992, approving the recommendation of the Merit System
Board re: job descriptions for certain Golf Course
positions, be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Per a motion made by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded
by Councilwoman Monroe and unanimously adopted by the
City Council (with Vice Mayor Russo abstaining from
-� approval of the Minutes of the 3/26/92 Workshop Meeting),
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the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes of Workshop Meeting, 3/26/92.
2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting, 4/2/92.
3. Proclaiming 4/22/92 as "Earth Day 1992 ".
4. Proclaiming 5/3 -9/92 as "Drinking Water Week ".
5. Proclaiming 4/26 - 5/3/92 as "National Soil & Water
Stewardship Week ".
6. Resolution 33, 1992 - Approval of name change from
West Park Drive to Riverside Drive (NorthCorp Centre).
RESOLUTION 34,1992 Councilwoman Monroe requested the job descriptions
outlined in Resolution 34, 1992, be amended to require
a High School education or equivalent.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Resolution
34, 1992, as amended; seconded by Vice Mayor Russo.
The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
RtSOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 35,1992 Rich Walton, Planning & Zoning Director, addressed the
City Council re: Resolution 35, 1992, minor amendment
to Prosperity Centre PUD. Mr. Walton stated that the
petitioner has submitted revised elevations as requested
by the City Council. Mr. Walton stated that City codes
require this project to have 666 parking spaces, however,
the petitioner has proposed a shared parking analysis
assuming that restaurants would occupy 9400 square feet
of space, requiring only 566 parking spaces. Mr. Walton
stated David Getz of Lindahl Browning has reviewed this
and only supports that he has reviewed their calculations
and agrees with their accuracy. Mr. Getz is
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requesting a condition that the proposed 9400 square
feet of restaurant space does not become something other
than restaurant use.
Attorney Larry Smith, representing the petitioner,
addressed the City Council comparing the revised
elevations to what was presented last meeting.
Another significant change was to the site plan, changing
the "head -in" parking at the shopping center. More
landscape area has been added to the front of the
shopping center. The height of the light poles has been
reduced from 37 feet to 25 feet on the major part of the
parking area and on the south and east sides (neighbor
sides) the maximum height is 6 feet. In response to
Councilwoman's concern at the last meeting, Attorney
Smith stated the wheel stops in the parking lot are set
2 -1/2 feet back so the cars don't hang over the 9 foot
landscape strips. Attorney Smith stated that in the
original approval the wail behind the shopping center
was approved at a height of 7 feet, however, the City's
Building Official has requested the wall now be 9 feet.
Attorney Smith stated he has some misgivings about a 9
foot wall, however, the plans have been amended to reflect
this request. Jeff Blakely, Landscape Architect, stated
that a 9 foot wall would encroach on the limbs of the
Plantings behind the center.
Councilwoman Monroe requested staff to include in
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amendments such as this, previous conditions as well as
new conditions of development. Councilwoman Monroe
questioned whether there were any restrictions in the
original approval regarding the hours for deliveries.
Attorney Smith stated that there was a condition in the
original approval stating that there shall be no
deliveries on this site between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
and 7:00 a.m. In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the
City Attorney stated that the City Council could approve
this resolution this evening with the understanding that
there would need to be a clerical update to retype the
resolution to include all previous conditions.
The City Council agreed to the petitioner's request to
build the wall at a height of 7 feet.
In response to the petitioner, Mayor Martino explained
that this project would be subject to the Art in Public
Places Ordinance that is in place at the time of approval.
It was the consensus of the Council, and the petitioner
agreed, to add 10 additional feet of paving and 8
additional feet of landscaping in front of the proposed
Sears store.
It was the consensus of the Council to use curbs instead
of wheel stops in the parking lot. Attorney Smith stated
that he will have to make 3 changes to the revised plans,
redating same.
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Mayor Martino stated the City Council has approved
specific plans this evening and stated that construction
drawings must match the elevations that were shown to
Council.
The City Council directed the City Attorney, when
redrafting Resolution 35, 1992, to amend Condition "E"
to read: "Upon approval of the Plan for shared parking,
prepared by Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc.,
dated February, 1992, and revised March 1992, a copy of
the Plan shall be filed among the records of the Building
Official and the City Clerk, and shall thereafter be
binding upon the applicants and their heirs, successors,
and assigns and shall restrict and limit the use within
the Prosperity Centre PUD to a maximum of 111,600 s.f.
of retail space, with the remaining 9400 s.f. to be
restaurant space."
Mayor Martino outlined the following three changes that
must be made to the site plan:
1) Long landscape parking areas will be curbed; 2) where -
ever there is a 9 foot indication of a wall, it will be
reduced to 7 feet; 3) the drive lane which is closest to
the proposed Sears store, or west elevation, will include
10 feet of additional pavement to facilitate drive -by,
leaving an additional 8 feet for landscaping close to the
building.
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Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Resolution
35, 1992, as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe.
Resolution 35, 1992, as amended, was unanimously approved
by the City Council.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance 8,1992 Per a motion. by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe and unanimously carried by the
City Council, the Acting Deputy City Clerk read, by
title only, on first reading, Ordinance 8, 1992,
Pension Plan for General Employees.
Ordinance 9,1992 Per a motion by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe and unanimously carried by the
City Council, the Acting Deputy City Clerk read, by
title only, on first reading, Ordinance 9, 1992,
Pension Plan for Police Employees.
Ordinance 10,1992 Per a motion by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe and unanimously carried by the
City Council, the Acting Deputy City Clerk read, by
title only, on first reading, Ordinance 10, 1992,
Pension Plan for Fire Employees.
Ordinance 11,1992 Per a motion by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe and unanimously carried by the
City Council, the Acting Deputy City Clerk read, by
title only, on first reading, Ordinance 11, 1992,
providing for re -entry period in the Pension Plan for
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police officers.
Ordinance 13,1992 Rich Walton, Planning & Zoning Director, requested
Condition 16 be amended to read January 1, 1994 instead
of January 1, 1995. Council directed staff to rewrite
Condition #3 to clarify the intent.
Per a motion by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by
Vice Mayor Russo and adopted by the City Council by
a vote of 3 ayes and 1 nay (with Councilwoman Monroe
casting the nay vote) the Acting Deputy City Clerk read,
by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 13, 1992,
creating a PUD on lands described in Exhibit "A ", which
- is part of the North County Public Facilities Complex
owned and to be operated as a regional library with an
underlying zoning use designation of GU - Governmental
Usage.
Ordinance 13, 1992, will be workshopped and considered
for second reading and adoption at the May 7, 1992,
Regular City Council meeting.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Gardens Medical
Park Rich Walton, Planning & Zoning Director, addressed the
City Council re: request for extension of time for
completion of project for Gardens Medical Park, Phase 3,
as created by Ordinance 17, 1983 and amended by Ordinance
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28, 1985 and Ordinance 1, 1989. Mr. Walton stated that
City Council requested, and the petitioner has complied,
with submittal of a traffic study. Mr. Walton stated that
a review of the traffic study showed that an approval for
an extended build -out date to 1995 would comply with Palm
Beach County Traffic Performance Standards and the City of
Palm Beach Gardens Traffic Performance Standards.
It was the concensus of the City Council to consider a
3 year extension of time for completion of this project
at the Regular Meeting of 5/7/92. Staff was directed
to prepare the necessary documentation, encompassing
all past conditions and any additional conditions.
u—adles Lounge Rich Walton addressed the City Council regarding a request
for a modification to the Admiralty PUD approved by
Ordinance 15, 1987, to add a 12' x 24" sign on the north
elevation of the Radisson for the Doodles Lounge. The
sign would read "Doodles Lounge" and would be red in color
to match the existing Radisson Hotel sign.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he would prefer signs
on the first floor be the same color, stating the sign
for Boxtree is green. A representative of Baron Sign
Company made a presentation regarding the location of
the sign. Petitioner will take Council's request for
same colors being used for the signs into consideration.
Councilwoman Monroe requested information re: does this
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meet the current sign code and further requested this
information be provided when a sign petition is presented
to Council.
The City Council will consider approval of this request
at their Regular Meeting of 5/7/92, and directed
petitioner to bring a color chip for the City6s record.
Mr. Bubbles Rich Walton, Planning & Zoning Director, addressed the
City Council stating there is a request from Mr. Bubbles
Car Wash located in the Promenade Plaza, for additional
signage. Councilman Kiselewski requested staff research
the original approval for this car wash to determine
exactly what was permitted to be done on this site.
Mr. Jim Fullwood, representing Mr. Bubbles Car Wash,
addressed the City Council requesting reconsideration
of signage. Mr. Fullwood felt that the present signage
was not visible to the public. Mr. Fullwood stated
their request is to move the signage away from the entry
towards the center. Mr. Fullwood stated this building
is located behind a berm, limiting exposure.
Mr. Fullwood stated in addition to the relocation of
existing signage, as well as additional signage, he is
also requesting a canvas covered area for preparation of
the additional services, enclosing one of the bays.
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It was the concensus of the City Council to have this
request come back before the Council once these plans
have been revised and reviewed for another workshop.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting
was adjourn at 11:40 P.M.
APPROVAL `
Mayo /Ma ti p Councilman Aldre -c
a i(r"Russo Councilwoman Monroe
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Exa M. Rief
Acting Deputy City Clerk
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The Palm Beach County Fire Chief's Association recognizes the
need for fire fighters to be trained as paramedics. Palm Beach
Community College has acted on this need by creating a program
geared to fire fighters' schedules. The Palm Beach Gardens
Association hopes that by bringing this opportunity to your
attention, we can look forward to a safer Palm Beach Gardens.
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As a member the of Palm Beach
Gardens Association, I am here tonight to bring to your attention
an opportunity to invest in the future of our City.
Because the Palm Beach Gardens Association expresses much
concern about public safety, we would like to share with you a
proposal from Palm Beach Community College regarding an opportunity
to train our fire fighters to become paramedics. This program
begins dune 29, 1992 and continues through to completion in May of
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1993. We, as well as- alm Beach County Fire Chief's Association
and Palm Beach Community College, realize that there is a need for
increased paramedic training in this city as well as in other areas
of Palm Beach County. Palm Beach Community College has gone one
step further by diligently working to implement a program that will
enable fire fighters to become paramedics. This program was
designed with the cooperation and assistance of Palm Beach County
Fire Chief's Association to accomodate the working schedules of the
fire fighters in Palm Beach County. The class is limited to only
100 students. Therefore, the Palm Beach Gardens Association
respectfully requests that the City Council make a decision this
evening, because time is of the essence. The next and final
selection of eligible students is May 13, 1992. The cost is
approximately $1,500.00 per student and includes liability
insurance, laboratory fees, and books. Palm Beach Community
College is willing to accept a letter cif intent for payment at time
of course completion. We apologize for bringing this matter to the
Council's attention on such short notice, but this information just