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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 111992Li 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. 11119192 ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL Page 2 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11119/92 Page 3 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19/92 Page 4 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11119/92 PUBLIC COMMENTS Page 5 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11119/92 Page 6 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19192 Page 7 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11119/92 Page 8 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11119/92 Page 9 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11119192 Page 10 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 11119/92 ADJOURNMENT Page 11 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 67 LIN A V. tKOSIER, CITY CLERK COUNCTI&JOMAN LINDA MONROE CO�WdILMAN ERIE` JJBLIN COUNCILWOMAN FURTADO Florida Power & Light Company 700 universe Blvd P 0 Box 14000 Juno Beach, FL 33408 -0420 407 694 -3358 FPI_ i W E Bryan Mechanical Engineer Thermal Hydraulics and Safety an FPL Group company 10500 North Mirtary r Palm Beach Gardens, FL JET 2. v D ember 1, Copies to: ns ' i ��' - ' ^' � \ )ry � I Mike Martino — —, City Council ti 33410 I 7 ,; E 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. fa�J*aoo Sincerely► (emu ( Residents of Preston Courts PGA National A3 - i�i s he,pre S e..r`ts 1 a A Of 0%S bh Cp r-' r 4L 31 A%t5 Pr,esta,.'f" p L c, - U'