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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
NOVEMBER 19, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Vice Mayor
Russo 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 City Clerk called the roll and present were Vice Mayor
Russo, Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman Jablin. Mayor
Martino was absent due to his attending the Legislative
Conference in Tallahassee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS The Vice Mayor stated the announcements were as posted on the
City's Bulletin Boards.
CITY MANAGER'S
ITEMS Assistant City Manager Mitchell stated the Village of Tequesta
had requested a quotation for fire rescue service and that
Chief Arrants, based on tonight's Council's direction, would
prepare a proposal to the Village of Tequesta. Councilwoman
Monroe said she had no prior knowledge of the request;
however, she did not believe it would be feasible for Palm
Beach Gardens to undertake such an arrangement because of the
distance involved. Councilman Jablin responded Tequesta
probably sent the proposals to a number of other cities as
well.
Fire Chief Arrants explained the Village of Tequesta has used
the City of Palm Beach Gardens as an information source for
the past few months and is interested in the City of Palm
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Beach Gardens managing their manpower only, but not providing
them with fire service. Mr. Russo stated he was concerned
with the legal liability as well as the fact the
administration would be carried out in a different location.
The Chief responded there would be an in -place chief who would
be responsible for the day -to -day operations but would be part
of the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department staff. The Chief
also stated there are other communities in Palm Beach County
which have such arrangements. Vice Mayor Russo asked if the
Chief believed the City was capable of providing this service
to Tequesta without jeopardizing this City's service, and the
Chief responded "yes ". Following a discussion concerning the
advantages and disadvantages of such a program and whether or
not a proposal could be submitted by the November 20 deadline,
Council decided the Task Force should be told the City cannot
respond by the deadline; and the Village of Tequesta should
contact the City again if they are seriously considering such
an arrangement.
COUNCILMAN
JABLIN Councilman Jablin asked for an update on the lawsuits against
the City and was told by Mr. Mitchell there was nothing new
to report concerning the discrimination lawsuits.
Councilwoman Monroe asked for a quarterly update on pending
lawsuits, and Vice Mayor Russo inquired about the status of
the golf course litigation. Attorney Brant responded to this
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question by stating a proposed settlement would be brought
before Council by early December.
Councilman Jablin commented on the contract extension with
North County Ambulance Service and said he would like to start
looking at the options prior to April. He also stated he
would like to see a Task Force formed by the City with each
Councilmember appointing one or two members.
Vice Mayor Russo suggested that the December 3 Council agenda
include an item to discuss all pending issues.
VICE MAYOR
RUSSO Vice Mayor Russo asked if the DiVosta Company had been
contacted concerning a building for the relocation of the
Police Department. Mr. Mitchell responded that letters had
been sent to MacArthur Foundation and DiVosta to see if they
would accept the appraisals. Mr. Mitchell also stated space
studies had been conducted on the Divosta building about two
or three years ago, and they are keeping all concerned parties
apprised of the status of the situation.
Further, Vice Mayor Russo stated Ms. Ronnye Sands was elected
Chairperson of the Recreation Advisory Board at the last
meeting. He also noted the Board will be coming to City
Council soon with a proposal for future plans.
Vice Mayor Russo asked that the subject of Impact Fees be
included on the next Council agenda.
Vice Mayor Russo stated a resident had commented on the
Council meetings running too late into the night and early
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morning which could prevent certain residents from attending.
Vice Mayor then suggested that a curfew be discussed at the
next Council meeting. Councilman Jablin and Councilwoman
Monroe agreed that late night meetings were not fair to the
citizens. Councilwoman Monroe stated input was needed from
staff concerning any legal problems which might be
encountered, and also mentioned alternatives such as having
four meetings per month, starting meetings earlier in the
evening at 7: 00 p.m., or recessing the meetings and continuing
them on the next Monday night.
COUNCILWOMAN
MONROE Councilwoman Monroe asked if any input has been received from
Palm Beach County concerning traffic, and Mr. Mitchell
responded nothing has been received to date. Mr. Walton
stated there had been a meeting with their staff the prior
week.
Dr. Stern gave to Councilmembers copies of the materials which
had been sent to the LUAB and then commented on the
elimination of the proposed Jog Road extension and the
reduction of densities in the area. He then suggested that
an interlocal agreement be implemented. He had also drafted
a resolution which stated the County Commission would agree
to remove Jog Road from its Thoroughfare Plan when the City
submitted its Comprehensive Land Use Plan to the State for
the reduction in densities. Vice Mayor Russo then explained
the sequence of events as they would probably occur.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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SAM CARSILLO Mr. Carsillo voiced his objection to the train whistles and
the length of the trains; commented on the necessity of a
helicopter pad at the hospital; advocated a "cut -off time" for
the City Council meetings; and requested that something be
done about the traffic problems on the south side of Holly
Drive. Vice Mayor Russo stated that the Council needed to
look at the traffic situation again in that area.
V. -MAYOR RUSSO vice Mayor Russo announced that the City election would be
CONSENT AGENDA
held on December 1 to fill the vacant Council seat, and
introduced both candidates, Lauren Furtado and Don Kiselewski,
who were present at the meeting.
Councilwoman Monroe removed Item #2 (Resolution 102, 1992),
Item #3 (Resolution 104, 1992), and Item #4 (Resolution 105,
1992) from the Consent Agenda.
Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Jablin, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Revisions to Ordinances /Resolutions amended
at regular meeting of 11/5/92 (Resolution 103, and
Ordinance 25, 1992)
5. Resolution 107, 1992 - Amendment to Anspach PUD re:
signage.
The motion was unanimous.
RESOLUTION 102,
Following comments by Councilwoman Monroe concerning the
- necessity for scheduling a run -off election, Councilwoman
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Monroe made the motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to
approve Resolution 102, 1992, appointing the election
officials for the December 1, 1992, special election and for
the run -off election on December 15, 1992, if necessary. The
motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 104,
1992 Councilwoman Monroe made the motion, seconded by Councilman
Jablin, to approve Resolution 104, 1992, amending Ordinance
32, 1988, which created Prosperity Centre as a PUD, and as
subsequently amended, due to the widening of PGA Boulevard and
Special tenant requirement by modifying the site and landscape
plan together with modification of Building A and B. The
motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
T RESOLUTION 105,
1992 Councilwoman Monroe wanted to know the criteria used to
determine the amount of the Interim Service and Facilities Fee
(for the cost of removal of garbage and trash per household
unit for the ensuing year). Attorney Brant responded that a
formula was developed to cover the estimated cost of services.
Councilwoman Monroe made the motion, seconded by Councilman
Jablin, to approve Resolution 105, 1992, amending the amount
of interim service and facilities fee set forth in Section
94.40 of the City Code. The motion was unanimously approved
by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 106,
Mr. Walton stated the amendment to the Devonshire PUD is
minor, and they are only asking for a change in the aesthetics
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and a more efficient layout of the site. Councilwoman Monroe
made the motion, seconded by Councilman Jablin, to approve
Resolution 106, 1992, authorizing an additional condition for
development together with plans and specifications for
architectural change. The motion was unanimously approved by
the City Council.
RESOLUTION 108,
1992 Mr. Walton reviewed the request and conditions of approval for
a wall on the south line of Preston in PGA National Resort.
Councilwoman expressed concern about the short time elapsed
between the receipt of the request and the presentation to
Council and also the fact that no responses have been
received. She suggested that perhaps some kind of time frame
criteria is needed for future requests. Vice Mayor Russo
stated he was concerned about the effect on the people who
live on Northlake Boulevard. Mr. George de Guardiola
discussed the landscaping plan, stating they hoped to have the
work partially completed by April 15, 1993, with final
completion being in September, 1993. Mr. Jay Carpenter,
representing the petitioner, addressed some of the scheduling
problems and time restraints they have with the building of
the wall off site and the need to coincide the construction
with the expansion of the six -lane roadway. Mr. Hank
Skokowski gave an overview of the informational meetings which
have been held and noted the Preston Homeowners Association
is supportive of the plan for the wall. Further, Mr.
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Skokowski responded to several questions from Council
concerning the landscaping plans. Mr. Skokowski. assured
Councilwoman Monroe that the wall would be well - landscaped in
order to soften its impact. In response to a question from
Vice Mayor Russo concerning why the Board of Directors of PGA
National approved the wall with such "weak" landscaping, Mr.
Skokowski and Mr. de Guardiola responded that the plan had
been shown many times to the homeowners associations and was
determined to be sufficient.
Councilwoman Monroe went into a more in -depth explanation of
the type of landscaping she would prefer along the wall.
Mr. Walter Welch stated there would be no great change in what
exists today and what is proposed, and he stated the wall
would be no higher than the existing chain link fence. He
also stated whatever the Architectural Review Committee of PGA
approved would be acceptable.
Mr. Al Ferris, a resident of Preston Courts, spoke in favor
of the wall but expressed concern that it would not be built
at the 12 -foot height and include Preston Courts.
Mr. Skokowski responded to Vice Mayor Russo's concern that two
different styles of walls would meet by stating this would be
addressed. Councilwoman Monroe agreed that heavier
landscaping should be placed where the two walls join and
asked that the colors of both walls be compatible.
Mr. de Guardiola pointed out there are 205 units of Preston,
the overall association, and Preston Courts is the only other
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internal association. He stated the residents of Preston
Courts pay dues to both the Preston Courts Association and the
Preston Association, and they are given the same legal notices
as the homeowners in Preston.
Councilwoman Monroe said she would be prepared to endorse the
plan at the next meeting if a new, improved landscape plan is
submitted.
Councilman Jablin stated he would be supportive of additional
landscaping, but it should not be the reason for denying
construction of the wall since it was needed by the residents
as a noise buffer.
Mr. de Guardiola said they will definitely consider modifying
the landscaping plans and matching the color to the existing
wall if Council would consider approval of the wall at the
next meeting.
Mr. Skokowski summed up the discussion by stating the issue
of the wall has been clearly addressed by the staff, and the
City Engineer has provided his comments and conditions for
approval. He then stated the only other items to consider
were color, brick pattern, and landscaping.
Councilwoman Monroe asked that the height of the berm be
adjusted to four feet.
Following further discussion, it was the consensus of the
Council to place this item on the next agenda for
consideration of approval.
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ORDINANCE 26,
TM Per a consensus of City Council, the City Clerk read, on first
reading by title only, Ordinance 26, 1992, providing for a
two -year time extension for issuance of building permits for
the development in Prosperity Corporate Plaza.
ORDINANCE 27,
Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read on
first reading, by title only, Ordinance 27, 1992, rezoning a
parcel of land located north of Lilac Street and west of I-
95 from R -M, Residential Medium Zoning District to GU,
Government Use Zoning District.
Councilwoman Monroe requested information on noise decibels
prior to the Seacoast Utility item being brought back to
Council. Council directed the ordinance to be advertised for
the December 17th Council meeting.
ITEMS FOR
GOLDEN BEAR
PUD Mr. Walton addressed the Council concerning an amendment to
the Golden Bear PUD to revise the approved wall- mounted and
ground signage located on the east side of U.S. Highway One
at Holman Road.
Mr. David Shaw gave a detailed explanation of the requested
amendment which will require the movement of the existing
Golden Bear logo from Building 1 to Building 3 and the
placement of a new Golden Bear logo on the sixth floor of
Building 3. He stated a "QT" Qualtec logo is to be placed on
Building 1. Following further discussion and explanation
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between staff and Council, Council directed a resolution for
this item to be on the agenda for the December 17, 1992,
Council meeting for their consideration.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
APPROVAL
MAYOR MICE�AEL MARTINO
LVIc -e- A ACM- JiOSEPH RUSSO
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Dear Mr. Orr:
The residents of Preston Courts rGn Nat, cnal rPrnllest your help in{
obtaining an adequate sound barrier from the proposed Northlake
Boulevard similar to what is currently being approved for the
Preston Community.
A couple of our residents attended the City Council meeting of
November 19, 1992 and were unhappy with the proposed Northlake
Boulevard sound barrier plan for Preston Courts. The proposed plan
showed that residents of Preston will have a four foot berm with an
eight foot wall on top of the berm with attractive landscaping.
The residents of Preston Courts get nothing other than the six foot
wall that we already have. This means the current plan which
describes a six foot berm and extensive landscaping will also be
eliminated.
Understand that the residents of Preston Courts are members of the
Preston Home Owners Association. We have the same vote as Preston
Home Owners and pay the same association fees for the Preston Gate,
Security Officers, and Preston common areas as other Preston Home
Owners. Preston Courts is being excluded from the berm -wall
construction along Northlake Boulevard for reasons we do not
understand.
Since Preston Courts is located on the corner of Northlake
Boulevard and Ryder Cup Boulevard, we can expect to experience more
noise than Preston Residences due to the additional intersection
noises (accelerating and braking). Also, Preston Court homeowners
live closer to Northlake Boulevard than Preston homeowners.
According to Mark Henderson, the City Forester, the drawings show
that Preston Court housing structures are five feet closer to
Northlake Boulevard than are Preston housing structures.
The residents of Preston Courts feel we are being treated unfairly
different from the other PGA National residents along Northlake
Boulevard and request your assistance in obtaining a fair and
equitabl sound barrier from Northlake Boulevard.
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(emu ( Residents of Preston Courts PGA National
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