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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
AUGUST 6, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 8:00
P.M. by Mayor Martino 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.
The City Clerk called the roll and present were Mayor
Martino, Vice Mayor Russo, Councilwoman Monroe and
Councilman Kiselewski.
Mayor Martino introduced Sharon Merchant, Michael Danchuck
and Don Kiselewski, candidates for the District 83 House
of Representatives seat.
Mayor Martino read the resignation letter of Councilman
Don Kiselewski (copy attached), effective November 2,
1992.
Mayor Martino read the resignation letter of Councilman
Dick Aldred (copy attached), effective July 17, 1992.
Mayor Martino presented a plague of appreciation to Chief
Jack C. Frazier of the Palm Beach Gardens Police
Department. Chief Frazier retired July 31, 1992 after 6
years of service with the City.
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ra-EMS BY THE
CITY ER
PROSPERITY
Z`EAT12E PUD
R -O -W The City Manager requested postponing this item for a few
weeks to allow the developer to complete the project plan,
including the revised landscaping plan.
NORTHCORP PCD
TRAFFIC
CIRCULATION The City Manager stated there are concerns regarding
traffic merging onto PGA Boulevard from Loehmann's Plaza
and motorists trying to make a U- -turn on PGA Boulevard to
go west. The City Manager stated staff is looking at
possibilities of another route out of the location. The
City Manager stated staff is requesting direction from
Council on whether to continue to explore that
possibility.
Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed
the City Council stating the Planning and Zoning
Commission is looking at a project situated on the parcel
of land north of the RCA site. Mr. Walton stated one
possibility is to put a road through the site.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he has been concerned with
this situation for several years and was in favor of this
proposal.
In response to Vice Mayor Russo, Mr. Walton stated a
minimum number of trips were approved throughout the
project, and the medical project will take the minimum,
plus 650 of the floating trips, however they are below the
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1� total trips allotted to the PCD.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion directing staff to
consult with the traffic engineer to analyze this solution
to determine if it would relieve the condition at the
intersection on PGA Boulevard; seconded by Vice Mayor
Russo. The motion was unanimously approved by the City
Council.
Hank Skokowski, representative of Catulfumo Companies,
addressed the City Council stating they were before the
City Council earlier this year to discuss the development
of this property. Mr. Skokowski stated they have 3
petitions in process: 1) is consideration of amendment to
the PCD to allow for medical use and 2) two PUD petitions
consistent with the PCD amendment and existing conditions.
Mr. Skokowski stated the Petitioner is willing to
cooperate with the City on this issue and is aware of some
of the expectations. They have preliminary reports from
their traffic consultant re: widths and locations of
rights -of -way they would be required to dedicate, and are
prepared to move forward. Mr. Skokowski asked Council for
consideration in processing the PCD petition as they
cannot proceed with the PUD detail plans until the PCD
amendment is concluded. Mr. Skokowski stated since the
PCD amendment must be publicly advertised, the Petitioner
is requesting the Council consider scheduling the public
hearing for the PCD amendment for a date and time certain.
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-- Mr. Skokowski requested the Council consider the second
meeting in September for the public hearing for the PCD.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to grant the request
of Petitioner.
In response to Mayor Martino, Mr. Walton stated that
Planning & Zoning did not address the medical use being
added to the PCD, but expressed concern regarding the
entrance off PGA Boulevard and distributing more trips to
the north.
In response to Mayor Martino, Mr. Walton stated Planning &
Zoning recommended approval of the PCD a by 4 -2 vote.
Vice Mayor Russo stated he is on record voting for this
petition to go through a Comprehensive Land Use Plan
amendment and, although he sympathizes with the
Petitioner, he is still of the same opinion. Vice Mayor
Russo stated now Council is looking at a PCD amendment
which the Petitioner wants to move along quickly and the
traffic situation is not resolved.
Mr. Skokowski stated he is not asking for Council's
decision or support this evening, however, would like some
assistance in scheduling the public hearing. Mr.
Skokowski stated this is a bona fide project the
petitioner is prepared to build as soon as approval is
obtained.
Mayor Martino stated the City Attorney advised the City
Council that a Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment was
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not necessary. The Petitioner has exercised his options
in a faithful manner based upon the Council's decision.
Mayor Martino passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Russo and
seconded Councilman Kiselewski's motion.
Mayor Martino stated he does not have a problem supporting
the Petitioner's request. Mayor Martino pointed out this
in no way conditions his vote and doesn't indicate that on
the date of the public hearing he will not ask for a
postponement if he is not satisfied that all requests have
been met.
Vice Mayor Russo stated he felt it was a major project
using 65% of the trips of the PCD on that site and does
not want to rush it along. Vice Mayor Russo stated he did
not want to set the public hearing date until more
information was available to justify why he should vote in
favor of the amendment.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Brant
stated that 15 days are required between first and second
reading.
In response to Mr. Skokowski, Attorney Brant stated threr
was some precedent for Council to direct staff to
advertise for second reading before the first reading,
however, it is not normal.
Vice Mayor Russo requested the City Clerk poll the
Council. The vote was 2 ayes and 2 nays. Vice Mayor
Russo and Councilwoman Monroe cast the nay votes.
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This issue will be scheduled under items for discussion at
POLICE CHIEF
INTERVIEWS
ITEMS BY THE
MAYOR COUNCIL
the Regular Meeting of 8/20.
The City Manager reported the interviews of the Police
Chief applicants will be on Monday, 8/24, and Tuesday,
8/25.
Vice Mayor Russo expressed concern with the search firm
selecting the 6 finalists without input from the Council.
The City Manager stated the Council will receive a package
with the background information on the candidates before
the interviews. If the Council should decide they don't
want to interview one of the candidates, they may request
the firm to select another candidate for their
consideration.
VICE MAYOR RUSSO Vice Mayor Russo expressed concerns re: proceeding too
quickly with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment
#91 -2. He felt staff should take time to get everything
together before scheduling the public hearings, even if it
was moved into October or November.
Mr. Walton felt they were not rushing the amendment,
however, there was a need to keep moving forward. Even
though DCA had extended the time limit for staff to
collect the needed data, Mr. Walton felt staff could
accommodate the proposed schedule.
`JNCILWOMAN
.-�1 Councilwoman Monroe stated after reviewing Treasure
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-- Coast's comments of last August re: the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan amendment #91 -2, she spoke with Dan Cary of
Treasure Coast today. Mr. Cary indicated he was still
very opposed to the amendment, even though the density was
being reduced. Mr. Cary stated this was the largest
Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment in the State of
Florida and one of the most complicated. Mr. Cary
indicated Treasure Coast had not received an official
transmittal of the most current proposal. Mr. Cary also
stated he felt it might be more prudent to resubmit.
Councilwoman Monroe stated Mr. Cary indicated his concern
in receiving late notification of today's meeting.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she felt it would be more cost
effective to re- transmit the amendment rather than face a
lawsuit. Councilwoman Monroe suggested having a charrette
with the surrounding residents, taxpayers, developers and
municipal leaders to create an indepth plan for the North
County area, including Palm Beach Gardens and the
unincorporated area to the north and west. Councilwoman
Monroe suggested staff contact Treasure Coast to get cost
estimates to hold charrettes and Council consider inviting
Dan Cary to speak on that subject. Mayor Martino stated
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment was to be
delayed with respect to Councilwoman Monroe's schedule as
she will be out of town the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of
September.
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MAYOR MARTINO
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Mr. Walton stated a meeting was held today with staff,
service providers and several members of the public and
everyone was in interested in knowing the amendment
schedule.
Mayor Martino felt the City should not retransmit the
amendment, but continue the process and schedule the
hearings and inform the public of the dates.
Vice Mayor Russo requested staff obtain Palm Beach
County's commitment re: State Road 7, in writing, and the
traffic report before the first public input meeting.
Councilwoman Monroe stated although the City received a
letter from DCA stating they are not enforcing the 60 day
time period, there are people looking at the statute which
states 60 days and may utilize it against the City. That
is the reason she suggested retransmitting the amendment
to avoid a legal challenge.
Attorney Brant stated he was not in receipt of the letter
from DCA, however, he will research and provide a written
opinion to Council.
Mayor Martino stated for several years the City and
particularly himself, has been under a media blitz. Mayor
Martino stated he has discussed this with several members
of the legal profession, including Attorney Brant, and was
advised a prepared statement was the best route to take.
Mayor Martino stated, "For a number of years I have been
the focus of an unrelenting media blitz. Much of the
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attention and reporting has to do with our leadership
position that we advocate as policy for our city ranging
from Countywide issues, annexations, Comp Plan amendments,
salary raises for us and etc. Unfortunately, much of this
media attention has been less than accurate and sometimes
downright nasty and ugly. Until now I have chosen not to
respond with the hope that things would improve. But now
we are down to character assassination, rumor, innuendo,
references to my family and my heritage. There is an old
saying that says if you can't stand the heat, get out of
the kitchen. I've been in the political kitchen of Palm
Beach Gardens for nearly 19 years. I don't intend to move
out. I don't mind the heat if it helps the cook bring
forth the menu that the City can nourish itself at. But
when the flame becomes destructive it is time to deal with
the burners. Therefore, tonight I am addressing three
issues for the record based on facts, accuracy and truth.
One has to do with the infamous reporting of a Fire
Department letter, the second has to do with the Jog Road
Resolution and the third has to do with salary issues. I
will take them in that order. This is an article that has
a quote in it I would like to read, well I wouldn't even
call it a quote. It's an accusation or a statement. I
don't know what it is. "Not to long ago, during a Council
meeting, Mayor Martino was obviously displeased with a
letter from Chief Arrants, Fire Department, regarding
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PAGE 10
unsafe street widths in new a PGA National development.
Martino directed City Manager, John Orr, to have Arrants
change the letter. Both Monroe and Russo interjected with
'You can't do that. It's illegal. "' I would like to know
what the hell meeting that was at, because I never
remember either one of you making a statement like that
after anything I've said. Secondly, as you all know, I
don't direct Mr. Orr to do anything. It takes a policy
vote up here to direct him. Now, as far as that is
concerned, it refers to a Resolution which we dealt with
back in June of 1991, known as Resolution 71, 1991. You
all have copies of this in your file."
Mayor Martino read a prepared statement directed to City
Council, City Attorney, City Clerk and Legislative Record
regarding Resolution 71, 1991 - Approved June 20, 1991
(copy attached).
Mayor Martino read a prepared statement directed to City
Council, City Attorney, City Clerk and Legislative Record
regarding Jog Road /Ryder Cup - Resolution 2, 1992 (copy
attached).
Mayor Martino read a prepared statement directed to City
Council, City Attorney, City Clerk and Legislative Record
regarding Council /Mayor Salary (copy attached).
Mayor Martino stated there has been ink expended by the
Palm Beach Post, both by a reporter and their esteemed
editorial staff. There is also some references and maybe
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some plagiarizing, in this article from the Weekday
referring back to the Post article. In this article,
you're pretty close to being in trouble because you are
attacking an individual's character and integrity.
Mayor Martino stated he is tired of what is being printed
and tired of the inaccuracies and tired of the
unprofessionalism and tired of the amateurism. Mayor
Martino stated hopefully, this will help to improve the
situation, and if it doesn't perhaps there will be other
preventative action that needs to be taken.
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Martino stated that several weeks ago Council
received a memorandum from the Municipal League which
I— requested the Council appoint someone to a Growth
Management Task Force Committee being formed. Mayor
Martino stated the purpose of this task force will be to
take the work the planners did and put it in workable
form. This will require approximately 2 to 3 hours a week
for 2 to 3 months.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion nominating Joe Russo
to serve on the Growth Management Task Force for Palm
Beach Gardens; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The
motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
Mayor Martino stated the Municipal League is sponsoring a
forum in each County Commission District to meet the
candidates. The District 1 forum will be held at Juno
Beach Civic Center, 340 Ocean Drive, Wednesday, August 26,
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1992 at 7:00 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Kiselewski made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe, to approve the following items on the
Consent Agenda;
1. Approval of Minutes of 7/16/92 Regular Meeting.
2. Proclaiming August 7, 1992, as "National Night Out ".
3. Proclaiming August 17 -21, 1992 as "Water and
Pollution Control Operators week ".
4. Resolution 61, 1992 - Accepting & Supporting
Expansion of Membership of the Metropolitan Planning
Organization to include representatives from City of
Belle Glade & the Port of Palm Beach.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE
18, 1992 Mayor Martino stated there was an addition to Ordinance
18, 1992, reflected by the August 6, 1992 date.
Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed
the City Council stating Ordinance 18, 1992, has been
workshopped and Council requested a Unity of Title be
filed before proceeding with the amendment. Mr. Walton
stated the Unity of Title has been recorded. Mr. Walton
stated the only real concern was there be a condition
limiting the use of the meeting room to be hotel related
and that condition is now reflected in the Ordinance.
Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing open, which was
duly advertised 7/22/92, and held on the intent of
Ordinance 18, 1992, amendment to Garden Suites Hotel
(n /k /a Comfort Inn) re: Swimming Pool. There being no
comments from the public, Mayor Martino declared the
Public Hearing closed.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92
RESOLUTIONS
PAGE 13
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk
read, by title only, on second and final reading,
Ordinance 18, 1992, as amended August 6, 1992.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Ordinance 18,
1992, seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was
unanimously approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION
Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed
the City Council regarding Resolution 58, 1992, Site Plan
approval re: Palm Beach Gardens Business Park. Mr. Walton
reviewed the Council's concerns of the last workshop
meeting, i.e. unity of title, dedication of 12 foot
easement, colors and color numbers, and a rendering of
Building C for Burns Road. Mr. Walton stated staff
received a letter this date from Rim Bishop of Seacoast
Utilities re: lines and locations of Building G on the
eastern side of the site and setting forth conditions.
Steve Mathison, attorney for Burns Road Associates,
addressed the City Council stating the Petitioner is
seeking final approval for the site plan of this project
and has worked with staff to incorporate Council's
suggestions and input from the 7/2/92 Regular Meeting.
Mr. Mathison stated Petitioner has added 18 oak trees to
the site adjacent to Burns Road, eliminated 1 curb cut,
-° eliminated the barb wire, agreed to screening of all
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dumpsters and placing of gates in front of all dumpsters
and use a more earth tone type treatment for the roofing.
After further discussion, Councilman Kiselewski made a
motion; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe, to combine
Conditions 15, 16, and 17 to read: "Within thirty (30)
days of purchase of property or prior to issuance of the
first building permit, depending which event first occurs,
at no charge, Petitioner shall: A. Convey by deed to the
City the required right -of -way on Burns Road with proper
legal description and deed to be in recordable form
subject to approval by the City Attorney and City
Engineer; B. Convey by deed to the City a 12 -foot drainage
easement along the west line of the property with proper
legal description and deed to be in recordable form
subject to approval by the City Attorney and City
Engineer; and, C. Convey to the City a unity of title for
the subject property in recordable form subject to
approval by the City Attorney. The motion was unanimously
approved by the City Council.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe, for Condition #16 to read: "No
Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for the use of the
security office as a security apartment unless and until
an ordinance or resolution permitting such use is enacted
by the City of Palm Beach Gardens." The motion was
unanimously approved by the City Council.
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�- Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Kiselewski, for Condition #17 to read: "Prior to the
issuance of a building permit for any building a
Developers Agreement shall be entered into with the
seacoast Utility Authority for the provision of sewer and
water services." The motion was unanimously approved by
the City Council.
There was a consensus of the City Council for Condition
#18 to read: "Prior to Certificate of Occupancy for the
construction of Phase I, the major plantings (trees) along
Burns Road shall be installed. In any event, no later
than 18 months after issuance of the first building permit
for the project, the entire landscaping treatment along
Burns Road shall be installed."
There was a consensus of the City Council to incorporate
the letter dated July 27, 1992, from G.T. Kelly General
Contractors, Inc., to Councilwoman Monroe, (copy attached)
as Condition #19.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe to amend Condition #1 by inserting
",generated from permitted uses," after "uses" in line 2.
The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
There was a consensus of the City Council for Petitioner
to hand write the color numbers on the elevation areas
where on the plans this evening until they can be
incorporated onto the plan.
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Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve Resolution
58, 1992, as amended; seconded by Councilman Kiselewski.
The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION
59, 1992 Councilman Kiselewski made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe, to approve Resolution 59, 1992,
setting forth a date for A Special Election and qualifying
dates for same for Group 3 Seat to fill the unexpired term
of Dick Aldred.
In response to Vice Mayor Russo and Councilwoman Monroe,
Attorney Brant stated the City cannot add Councilman
Kiselewski's seat on the October 1, 1992 ballot nor can
the City hold a Special Election on November 3, 1992, to
11 fill Councilman Kiselewski's seat. Attorney Brant stated
the Council has an option of appointing someone to fill
the unexpired term of Councilman Kiselewski or continuing
with 4 councilmembers until the City's General Election in
March, 1993.
The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION
60, 1992 Councilman Kiselewski stated he was not going to
participate in this discussion as he is negotiating to
purchase a home in the Monterey Pointe PUD.
Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed
the City Council regarding Resolution 60, 1992, amending
PGA National M -29A PUD re: setback modification. Mr.
Walton stated Petitioner is requesting to amend the front
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yard setback on the A -2 attached villa model from 6.42
feet to 3.49 feet. The request for the reduction in the
front yard setback is due to a "slight increase" in the A-
2 model's floor plan. Mr. Walton stated the B2 model will
maintain it's 3.49 foot front yard setback. Mr. Walton
stated the building separation between the A2 and A2
models will be maintained at a minimum of 24.98 feet and
the building separation between the B2 and B2 models will
be a minimum of 23.66 feet. Mr. Walton stated Petitioner
is also requesting an amendment to the side corner setback
of Lot 138 from 10 feet to 8 feet, as the lot is
irregular, requiring a reduction in the side corner
setback.
Donna Cessaro, Urban Design Studio, addressed the City
Council indicating the separation between the models.
In response to Councilman Russo, Ms. Cessaro stated these
models are on the interior facing each other.
Vice Mayor Russo made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Monroe, to approve Resolution 60, 1992.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she did not like this project
when it first came through because she felt it was too
close and crowded. And, she is not in favor of this
amendment now that it is becoming even smaller.
The motion was approved by a vote of 2 ayes and 1 nay.
The nay vote was cast by Councilwoman Monroe for reasons
previously stated.
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001DINANCES
PAGE 18
ORDINANCE
20, 19TT- Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk
read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 20, 1992,
Lake Catherine Gate System.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe, to advertise Ordinance 20, 1992 for
second reading and public hearing for the Regular Meeting
of 9/3/92.
ITEMS FOR
N
PBCC PUD WEST
MNDMENT Rick Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed
the City Council, regarding the request by the Palm Beach
Community College to amend the Performing Arts PUD
approved by Ordinance 6, 1992. Mr. Walton stated
Petitioner is requesting permission to install a tree and
shrub buffer along the western property line in lieu of
the approved concrete wall. Mr. Walton stated the
Petitioner has not submitted a development application or
revised development plans or specifications at this time,
as Petitioner is seeking Council direction prior to
submitting a formal application.
Dr. John Morack of the Palm Beach Community College,
addressed the City Council stating the residents along the
western property line have signed a petition requesting
the Petitioner replace the concrete wall with a shrub /tree
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`— line. Dr. Morack stated the College has no objection to
the change and will work with a committee of the
residents. Dr. Morack stated they are willing to employ a
landscape architect to prepare the plan. Dr. Morack
stated the College hoped the Council would act on this
item rather than having to go back through the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Dr. Morack also requested Council
waive any fees regarding the application.
In response to Mayor Martino, Attorney Brant stated he has
not seen the proposed plan or the impact, however, felt
this could be considered as a minor amendment to the
Ordinance.
Mayor Martino stated Dr. Morack needed to develop more of
a concept re: the amendment to present to Council.
Councilman Kiselewski requested the Petitioner provide
information re: the length of the proposed fence, where it
would be located and who would maintain both sides of the
fence /hedge.
Mr. McMillan, neighbor of the College, addressed the City
Council, stating the residents are concerned if the wall
was constructed, would it be on the east or west side of
the easement, and who would maintain the east and west
side of the wall. Mr. McMillan stated there are 3 acres
on the north and 3 acres on the south involved. The north
3 acres is a preserve and the residents do not know if the
wall will be on the property line of the preserve.
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Dr. Morack stated the approved plan showed a wall the full
length of the west boundary line of the property and if
this amendment is approved, the college will work with the
residents to landscape, perhaps with berms, trees and
shrubs the full length of the wall. Dr. Morack stated the
chain link fence will be considered during discussion with
the residents.
There was a consensus of Council as follows: a) this
would be a minor revision and could be done by Resolution
of the City Council; b) if the residents and College are
in agreement with the amendment, then the landscape buffer
arrangement in lieu of the wall is appropriate; and, c)
the College needed to develop a plan to present to
Council, inviting the residents to participate.
PGA M -30
NOTIFICATION
Mr. Walton stated when this item was workshopped, Council
directed Petitioner to notify the property owners re:
proposed rotary modification. Mr. Walton stated of the 44
certified letters mailed, 37 were received by residents.
Twenty -two ballots have been returned, with 16 being in
favor of the modification, 2 having no opinion, 1 no
longer a property owner and 4 not in favor of the
modification. Mr. Walton stated 4 letters were returned
undelivered from foreign countries.
Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Kiselewski, directing Petitioner to re -mail the 7 letters
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not received, and deliver proof of mailing to City Hall.
Vice Mayor Russo requested confirmation that staff had
received the homeowner documents stating Petitioner can
make this modification without having approval of the
homeowners.
The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
NORTHCORP
LANDSCAPING Mr. Walton stated that as part of the original approval
for the PCD of the NorthCorp Industrial Park, there was a
condition stating the property owner will continue a
uniformed streetscape continuity along all right -of -way.
The streetscape buffer plan for this PCD shall be
presented to the City Council for approval by subsequent
resolution prior to issuance of approval of the first PUD.
Mr. Walton stated even though the Petitioner is going
forward with the PUD's, they have submitted a landscape
plan for workshop by the Council. Mr. Walton stated the
Council was provided a letter from Mark Hendrickson, City
Forester, of his review of the proposed plan. In the
letter, Mr. Hendrickson stated while he has no problems
with the landscaping, there are items he would like to
point out. Mr. Walton stated, at this time, the detailed
landscaping and roadway improvements have not been
provided for the section of East Park Drive between Lot 8
of South Park Center north to RCA Boulevard. Mr. Walton
stated, as indicated on the Master Plan, East Park Drive
�- platted right -of -way, includes paved parking. Mr. Getz
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has advised this is a liability and is requesting more
information be submitted by Petitioner. Mr. Walton stated
this is a city road, however, there are parking spaces in
the road right -of -way. Mr. Walton stated, in addition,
there are 3 items Mr. Hendrickson wanted to bring to
Council's attention: 1) RCA Boulevard landscaping is
proposed, if approved by the Palm Beach County Engineering
Department. Mr. Walton stated all the roads are platted
and given to the City with the exception of RCA Boulevard,
which is a County road. 2) The bollard lighting theme is
not being extended beyond where it exists today. 3) the
minimum landscape buffers range in width from 15 to 30
feet and, in some cases, are being put within utility or
drainage easements and are not proposed along the northern
boundaries. Mr. Walton stated at the July 14, 1992,
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, there was
discussion re: screening of the satellite dishes, the
railroad tracks, Alternate A1A and parking. Mr. Walton
stated there was a consensus of the Commission this
landscaping should be installed in advance of development
on the project and should exceed the minimum requirements.
Mr. Walton stated there was also concern regarding
maintenance of the landscaped area. Mr. Walton stated Mr.
Hendrickson has recommended a condition to make it clear
that an association should be formed within the entire
site to maintain the landscaping.
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Councilwoman Monroe felt a buffer would be advantageous
along the easterly property line.
Nick Lioce, representing CBT Realty XVI, addressed the
City Council stating since submitting this plan, they have
met with Mark Hendrickson, reviewed the memo, and have
addressed all issues with his client.
Mr. Lioce stated they are proposing to fund all the
interior improvements to be done by the developer and a
majority of the off -site improvements. Mr. Lioce stated
they have agreed to install all buffers when the first
project is taken down. Mr. Lioce stated they will install
the trees to screen the satellite dishes at the first
takedown. Mr. Lioce stated they must obtain approval from
the County to put the landscaping in the right -of -way of
RCA Boulevard. Mr. Lioce stated their plan has always been
to install a standard lighting system as the bollard
lighting does not meet County street lighting standards.
Mr. Lioce stated a property owner's association has been
formed to maintain all the landscaping on the property,
however, it provides only for maintenance of the
landscaping of common areas. Mr. Lioce further stated
they do not have a problem modifying the property owner's
association to give the authority to also maintain any
trees or foliage on the common area. Mr. Lioce stated the
streetscape plan must be approved before any PUD's can go
forward.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 24
~' the street lights.
There was a consensus of the Council directing Petitioner
to work with the City Attorney on language re: uniform
landscaping and obtain typicals from FPL re: street
lighting.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting
)8as adjourns at 12:10 A.M.
APPROVAL
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COUNCILWOMAN MONROE
COUNCIL N KISELEWSKI
July 17, 1992
DONALD L. KISELEWSKI, P.E.
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
33410
Attn: City Clerk (Election Official)
Re: Resignation From Office
Dear Linda:
In accordance Chapter 99 of the Florida Statutes, please
accept this letter as my resignation as a City Councilman of
the City of Palm Beach Gardens effective November 2, 1992.
This action is prompted by the requirement to file as a
candidate for the office of Member of the House of
Representatives of the State of Florida.
Sincerely,
Donald L. Kisel wski, P. E.
cc: Governor, Lawton Childs
Department of State
4705 HOLLY DRIVE • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33418 • 407 / 622 -8538
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July 23, 1992
MR JOHN ORR CITY MANAGER
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
10500 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410
Dear John:
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It is my sad duty to submit this letter of resignation as a City
Councilman of Palm Beach Gardens. Effective 3:08 p.m., Friday,
July 17, 1992, I no longer met the City's Charter requirement to
hold office - that requirement being residency in the City. I have
moved to an area just off the Intracoastal Waterway, on a canal,
which property is in an unincorporated part of the County, though in
the City's reserve annexation area.
It has been my privilege to serve the residents of Palm Beach
Gardens for 14 1/3 years. Over the years, we have had few
detractors. Among the more notable detractors have been the
editorial board of the Palm Beach Post, the folks from C.A.N. and a
couple of amateur writers for Weekday. For the most part these
detractors have had their own limited agendas, have chosen to remain
ignorant of facts which impair their agendas and, accordingly, have
misinformed all who would listen to them.
This is not to say that all our City actions have been perfect nor
our decisions without error. We who have served on the Council and
in the City's administration are after all, human, with all the
frailties and abilities that such condition affords.
Never - the -less, I believe we have served the public well by weighing
all available facts, balancing the rights of the individual
(including landowners) as required by Federal and State
constitutions against the public need and good, as well as executing
the public's business in as non- political a manner as possible. We
have, appropriately, challenged the County Commission and staff as
neither they nor we are the seat of universal wisdom.
Among the successes enjoyed by the City Council, Administration, all
city employees and the vast majority of the City's residents,
working together during my tenure on the City Council, have been:
1. A reduction in density in the City of 67 %. In 1978 the City
permitted densities of 30 units per acre, today, 10.
Mr, John Orr, City Manager
July 23, 1942
Page Two
2. An outstanding series of land use plans, culminating in
today's plan which assures the continued quality of life we
have all come to enjoy.
3. Effective management of growth resulting in no increase in the
City's tax rate.
4. A stronger environmental protection ordinance than exists in
the County.
5. One of the most enviable recreational programs, facilities and
environment in the State.
The list could go on for pages.
This, then, is the legacy for the residents of Palm Beach Gardens in
which I have been proud to play a small part - the most beautiful,
well planned, well managed, environmentally sensitive,
recreationally and family oriented community in the County, State or
Nation. You all have by best wishes for continued success. I can
only hope my successor will be a positive force for progress rather
than a divisive detractor from all the good the City represents.
My love to all of you who have helped make the City of Palm Beach
Gardens such a special place.
Sincerely,
Dick Aldred
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c: Mike Martino
Joe Russo
Linda Monroe
Don Kiselewski
TO: CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY
—w CITY CLERK
LEGISLATIVE RECORD
FROM: MIKE MARTINO, MAYO
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 71, 1991 - APPROVED NNE 20, 1991
Above resolution was discussed and approved at a regular meeting of the City
Council of Palm Beach Gardens on June 20, 1991. Due to many references by the
media to this meeting and discussion of Resolution 71, 1991 regarding a letter /report of
a plan review from the Fire Department, a detailed evaluation of the tapes (attached) was
performed. The media has printed that "Mayor Martino also told City Manager John
Orr to have the Fire Department change the letter."
The facts are that Councilman Joe Russo introduced the idea to change the report
during discussion on Councilman Kiselewski's motion to adopt Resolution 71, 1991.
Councilman Russo stated for the record as part of his comments on the Fire Department
report, "I don't know that this report is correct, but I believe for the record that this
report in order to move liability away from this City Council should be changed..."
Mayor Martino merely concurred with Councilman Russo's discussion point. Mayor
Martino states "And I'm with you Joe, it should be torn from the file and should be
retracted, and I would prefer that the administration gets this handled." A later comment
by Mayor Martino is "My comment is this. It was in response to Joe's comment which
he put into the record; it has to be covered."
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EXCERPT FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 20, 1991
RE: RESOLUTION 71, 1991
Kiselewski: I would move for the adoption of Resolution 71,
1991.
Aldred: Second.
Martino: Discussion?
Russo: Excuse me, Mr. Mayor. I am not going to be voting
for this. I think the spirit of cooperation is
positive. I think the units still should have been
limited- -they weren't. I believe that anytime we
vote for an ordinance and for a change and our Fire
Department does not give the approval, I believe we
are opening ourselves up for liability. If they
have to get down the street with the equipment and
they can't get down the street, I' d hate to see what
could happen with those homes so close together in
order to stop a fire. I don't know that this is
right either. I don't know that this report is
correct, but I believe for the record that this
report in order to move liability away from this
City Council should be changed to a point whereby
either it is a problem or it's not a problem. But
I believe if something did happen, this City Council
could be sued for not acting properly.
Martino: Of further discussion, I have two points. One
is ... are the site plans that we're talking about
going to be attached to this resolution? Are they
specific? Why can't we just "X" out the model so
there's no question. Okay? Would you... 11X11 the
model out? Because if it gets over to the Building
Department and then the next thing you know we've
got one.
As far as the Fire Department is concerned, this is
one of the issues probably...I know Pete was here
earlier and I said a lot of nice things about him,
and I meant everything I said, but I do have a
little bit of a disagreement - -not a little bit, a
lot of disagreement here - -with the Fire Department
putting this thing into the record in the form they
did. They reviewed this project to begin with,
accepted the streets at this width. There's no
reason why you can't move a fire vehicle down a 20-
foot wide street even if there is parking there.
Beyond that, if there ever is an emergency that
requires a fire vehicle to move a vehicle, they are
built to such a degree that they are capable of
doing that. So Peter needs to—and the Fire
Department need to address these things if they have
a problem when they should be addressed and that's
when the project was approved. There's nothing on
the file to show that they had a problem then. I
don't, having built fire equipment, understand why
the comment is made the way it is. Fire equipment
is not 10 feet wide. Fire equipment is made to
specifications and has certain widths so that it can
traverse streets in a safe fashion. So I don't
understand the comment. I disagree with the
comment, and I don't think it opens the City up to
any liabilities because it merely conflicts with
what they originally laid into the record. And I'm
with you Joe, it should be torn from the file and
should be retracted, and I would prefer that the
Administration gets that handled.
H. Skokowski: ..I'll be happy to meet with Mr. Bergel. I frankly
think he's misinformed on the project and his
opinion will change....
Martino: We need to also have the Administration handle this.
Mr. Russo brought it up.
Kiselewski: I would submit to you that each street in the City
would have exactly the same problem. There's a 24-
foot street in front of my house that I've called
the Police Department twice this week for guys
parking their lawn maintenance thing on it. Yeah,
if you're going to violate the law, you're going to
create problems.
Martino: That's right.
Monroe: Mr. Chairman, I wasn't going to say anything, but
based on those two comments I feel compelled to do
so. First of all, Don, I would contend that this
is not quite the same as your street. You have
wider pavement, you have swales that do not and for
the most part have trees parked in... and there may
be a few illegally parked where you can't get an 8-
foot vehicle off the road. And some people do park
on the street, but at least I think in my
neighborhood the majority of the people will pull
off in the Swale. There's a few that'll park on the
street that don't want to get in the swale, but
generally you're not obligated because of the
constraints of... here you've got trees, you've got
driveways where you will probably have two cars in
them. You don't have a lot of options in an area
like this. You've got 20 feet of pavement and then
the so- -called gutter, so you're not going to be able
to do anything but keep them in that general area.
The second thing that I would like to say is I would
hate to think that our Fire Department would be
muzzled if that's what they believe, and I think
maybe, two things, the first time around when this
project came to us, it had a two -car garage. Now
they're asking to comment on a change. This isn't
what the Fire Department commented on the first time
around. This is something new that has a tendency
to put more on the streets. No one's got a crystal
ball to know today or 20 years from now how many
that might be. But the odds are there will be some
more; how many, we don't know. The other thing is
if any department within the City or any of us
Council members voted one way in the past or had a
philosophy in the past and because of experience,
maturity, learning, whatever, observation that you
change your opinion, I would hate to think that I
could never grow in my position. I probably
voted ... had considerably different philosophies 10
years ago. Some of them maybe were better, some of
them maybe weren't. But I would think also, we were
talking about Pete Bergel..., if he's learning from
developments in the City that, maybe this isn't the
best thing, I want him to have that opportunity to
say that.
Martino: Nobody's trying to muzzle anybody, Linda. My
comments...
Monroe: But you're talking about tearing something out of
the record...I don't...
Martino: My comment is this. It was in response to Joe's
comment which he put into the record; it has to be
covered. The way Mr. Bergel wrote this letter is
in direct conflict with the way the Fire Department
approved the project to begin with. If he would
have written the letter and made reference to the
fact that the reason he now has a concern about this
project is the very fact that the models are being
changed to one degree or another, I could accept
everything you're saying. He's not saying that.
He's going right back to the width of the roads
which are not a problem.
Monroe: But he said elimination of any additional parking
spaces will result in on- street parking of guest
vehicles. This will present a major problem for
Fire Department emergency vehicles emergency access
due to the narrow 20 -foot roads. He's directly
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tieing that to additional cars, not the original
approval but to additional vehicles.
Martino: He's talking about the width of the pavement. He's
talking about narrow 20 -foot roads which are ... you
know, I'm not a fire professional, but I want to
tell you that the width of the road should have
little to do with whether a vehicle can move up and
down it. What his problem is, if he's raising a
problem, is he is suggesting that because we're
eliminating a garage space that vehicle may park on
the street. That's where the problem and the rub
is. That's what he needs to say. He should not
even talk about the width of the pavement. If he
wants to say that, I don't have probably a
disagreement with that statement; but we cannot let
a record of the City Council at anytime suggest that
we're putting ourselves in a libelous position. I
don't feel we are. I feel that the Fire Department
has contradicted itselves here by virtue of this
letter. That's all I'm saying, and I think that
it's clear...
Russo: ...want them to clarify...
Martino: We need clarification.
Kiselewski: I want one thing understood. I've worked this whole
compromise or at least started compromising with the
thought that cars that park on the street are going
to be ticketed.
Monroe: What? How?
R. Walton: ...private streets...
Monroe: They can park all they want to.
Russo: You can't even get down my street in Marlwood in PGA
National. It's like a .... the security can't ... they
just don't do it.
Kiselewski: Now hold on just a minute. We've got an ordinance
in the City whether they're private streets or
public streets that says you cannot park on a lane
of traffic. Yes, we do. Why do you think...
Aldred:
I don't believe that
it pertains to
private roads.
Russo:
...the police drive
up and down PGA
National...
Martino:
The city thinks it
doesn't apply,
Don, I didn't
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think it did either. If there's no other
discussion, let's see if we can bring this to a
conclusion. All those in favor of the motion,
please signify by saying "aye ". Opposed? Three,
two. (Russo and Monroe voted "no ".)
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL • PALM BEACH GARDENS. FLORIDA 33410 775 -8260
Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director
Rich,
Thank you for the opportunity to review the latest PUD at the
PGA, National calling for 209 Single Family Homes.
With the suggestion that the two dead -ends (left and right) of
the entrance be provided with a stable sub - surface and "punch -
out shrubs" and the reservation to review the spacing and
location of fire hydrants, we find the project to be to our
ng.
Ed A rants
Chief of the Fire Department
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PALM BEACH GARDENS
June 4, 1991
TO: The Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning and Zoning Staff
MEETING: June 6 1991
SUBJECT: Workshop Meeting for Petition MISC- 91 -14, by Hank
Skokowski of Urban design Studto, agent or Channing
Corporation %%, to amend the Villa D'Este Planned Unit
Development (Parcel M -27) for three new residential
models. Located within PGA National Community (10-42S-
42E).
Discussion
Hank Skokowski, agent, is proposing three new models at the Villa
D' Este Planned Unit Development which feature a 1 -car garage and
additional living space.
The original models, approved through
all 2 -car garage units. The building
will remain unchanged, however the sei
converted into living space under air
building elevations remain relatively
construction of a window in the place
door.
Resolution 48, 1989, were
footprint of the new models
pond car garage will be
conditioning. The new
the same, except for the
of the second car garage
With the approval of the new 1 -car garage models, three parking
spaces will be provided per unit as opposed to four spaces pro-
vided with the current models. The petitioner has provided the
attached parking comparison of similar projects approved within
PGA National as justification. City Engineer David Getz recom-
mends approval since the number of spaces proposed per unit is
adequate for up to a three - bedroom unit.
The Building and Fire Departments indicate that they do not have
any concerns with the petition.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL 0 PALM BELCH GARDENS, FLOR:OA 33410-4698 • (407) I i-tv-8200
June 14, 1991
To: Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning
From: Peter Berge l, Fire Marshal
Re: Plan Review
After review of the above referenced project the following item
presents a concern to the Fire Department.
Elimination cf any additional parking spaces will
result in on-street parking of guests vehicles.
This will present a major problem for .ire Depart -
ment emergency access due to the narrcw (20') roads
provided.
In the approval of future projects serious consideration should
be given to the size of the paved roadway in relation to emergency
vehicle access. ha minimum recuirements as set forth in the
zoning code are needed for Fire Department vehicles.
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TO: CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CLERK
LEGISLATIVE RECORD
FROM: MIKE MARTINO, MAYOR
SUBJECT: JOG ROAD /RYDER CUP - RESOLUTION 2, 1992
Recently, a lot of media, citizen, county commission and city council attention has
been spent on the above resolution. Some of what is being discussed is inaccurate. In
an attempt to more accurately reflect the legislative record and intent, I submit the
following:
1. Councilman Russo requested the Ryder Cup /Jog Road resolution should be
prepared and forwarded to the County Commission. This correspondence
was to state the city's position to remove Jog Road from the County's
Thoroughfare System between Northlake Boulevard and Donald Ross Road.
2. The resolution was prepared and submitted for council review and
comment. Official action was taken and a unanimous vote cast to send the
resolution to the County Commission.
3. The language of the resolution was modified by Councilwoman Linda
Monroe which changed the councils' original intent from a simple removal
request to one that suggested finding an alternative first and then removing
Jog Road. The tapes and records indicate this to be accurate. Thus,
Resolution 111, 1991 should have reflected her amended language.
4. On December 6th, the City Clerk asked me if I recalled the language we
agreed to use in Section 1 of the Resolution. Unfortunately, and without
any intent to undo, I suggested language that I thought we intended as
policy which did not accurately reflect the amendment by Councilwoman
Monroe. I was trying to be helpful but should have known to listen to the
tapes for accuracy.
5. Subsequent to the error, an amended version reflecting Councilwoman
Monroe's amended language was sent as an update and replacement for the
incorrect version (Resolution 111, 1992 dated 12113191).
6. On January 2, 1992, this problem and resolution was discussed again by
the City Council at our regular meeting. It was determined that
Councilwoman Monroe's version of policy was not our intent. The
language in Section 1 was changed and reflected the original language of
Resolution 111, 1991.
7. Resolution 111, 1991 was changed and Resolution 2, 1992 was approved.
Of interest is the vote was unanimous. Resolution 2, 1992 was then
forwarded to the County Commission.
S. On January 7, 1992, Karen Marcus, Chair of the County Commission
corresponded with the City Clerk by thanking her for Resolution 2, 1992
and recognizing that it superseded Resolution 111, 1991.
0.'CEMBER 30, 1991
RESOLUTION 2, 1992
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, TO REMOVE
JOG ROAD FROM THE COUNTY'S THOROUGHFARE
RIGHT -OF -WAY PROTECTION PLAN FROM NORTHLAKE
BOULEVARD TO DONALD ROSS ROAD; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has
tYeMec.Uiore petitioner tree county to remove Jog Road from iLs
Thoroughfare Right -of -Way Protection Plan over six (6) years ago;
and
WHEREAS, Jog Road is designated as Ryder Cup Boulevard
within PGA National Resort Community; and
WHEREAS, the PGA National Resort Community is a Develop-
ment of Regional Impact and the City opposed Ryder Cup Boulevard
being a part of said Right -Of -Way Plan prior to issuance of the PGA
1- National Development Order, and has opposed its inclusion in said
Plan since issuance of that Order.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
hereby urges and requests the County of Palm Beach to remove Jog
Road (known as Ryder Cup Boulevard within the PGA National Resort
Community) from its Thoroughfare Right -Of -Way Protection Plan from
Northlake Boulevard to Donald Ross Road, and if warranted, seek
alternatives to this Thoroughfare link.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon date
of passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED T ,,� ^ `� DAY OF
1992. CC/tr�
MAYOR MICHAEL MARTINO
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4698 • (407) 775-8200
December 11, 1991
TO: Linda Monroe, Councilwoman
FROM: John L. Orr, City Manager
RE: Your Memo, dated today /Resolution 111, 1991
I did not read the amended resolution after the changes were made
nor was I a part of the process. If the Mayor's amended language
was inconsistent with the language that was approved by the
Council, then the Mayor should respond to the action taken. The
normal process is for the City Clerk to transcribe the language off
the official tapes of the meeting.
The letter was included in the mail drop this week which was
supposed to correspond with the resolution that was attached and
made a part of the packet. Had we not submitted a revised letter,
the Council would not have received a copy of the resolution.
I am not aware of any other changes that were made over the years
of anything after Council approval; however, we are always subject
to human error.
Since the Mayor is responsible for signing the resolutions, I will
provide him with a copy of your letter and my response to your
letter for appropriate action.
L. Orr
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cc: City Council
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410.4638 • (407) 775 -8200
December 11, 1991
TO: John L. Orr, City Manager
FROM: Linda Monroe, Councilwoman
Resolution 111, 1991, as amended, was approved by the City Council on December 5, 1991.
I read the amending language into the record, and the motion to approve referenced the
amendment. The resolution as signed by the Mayor changed the amending language and,
therefore, changed the intent. I have been told that the mayor provided the amending language
the following day. I would like to know how this was allowed to happen and assurance that it
will never again happen.
I have to wonder why this resolution was included in our mail drop this week when we do not
normally get copies of resolutions after they have been approved. I have to also wonder how
many other changes over the years were made after the Council approved resolutions and /or
ordinances. Please provide a written response.
Please have a corrected version prepared, signed, and distributed to all who received the incorrect
version; and attach a cover letter stating that this is a corrected resolution which replaces the one
previously sent.
LM:jb
Attachment
cc: City Council
AMENDED 12/13/91
w RESOLUTION 111, 1991
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, TO REMOVE
JOG ROAD FROM THE COUNTY'S THOROUGHFARE
RIGHT -OF -WAY PROTECTION PLAN FROM NORTHLAKE
BOULEVARD TO DONALD ROSS ROAD; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has
heretofore petitioned the County to remove Jog Road from its
Thoroughfare Right -of -Way Protection Plan over six (6) years ago;
and
WHEREAS, Jog Road is designated as Ryder Cup Boulevard
within PGA National Resort Community; and
WHEREAS, the PGA National Resort Community is a Develop-
ment of Regional Impact and the City opposed Ryder Cup Boulevard
being a part of said Right -Of -Way Plan prior to issuance of the PGA
National Development Order, and has opposed its inclusion in said
Plan since issuance of that Order.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
hereby urges and requests the County of Palm Beach to search for
alternatives to Jog Road from Northlake Boulevard to Donald Ross
Road, (known as Ryder Cup Boulevard within the PGA National Resort
Community) and if and when identified, remove same from its
Thoroughfare Right -Of -Way Protection Plan.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon date
of passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1991.
RESOLUTION 111, 1991
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, TO REMOVE
JOG ROAD FROM THE COUNTY'S THOROUGHFARE
RIGHT -OF -WAY PROTECTION PLAN FROM NORTHLAKE
BOULEVARD TO DONALD ROSS ROAD; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ate:
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has
heretofore petitioned the County to remove Jog Road from its
Thoroughfare Right-of-Way Protection Plan over six (6) years ago;
and
WHEREAS, Jog Road is designated as Ryder Cup Boulevard
within PGA National Resort Community; and
WHEREAS, the PGA National Resort Community is a Develop-
meet of Regional Impact and the City opposed Ryder Cup Boulevard
being a part of said Right -Of -Way Plan prior to issuance of the PGA
National Development Order, and has opposed its inclusion in said
Plan since issuance of that Order.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
hereby urges and requests the County of Palm Beach to remove Jog
Road (known as Ryder Cup Boulevard within the PGA National Resort
Community) from its Thoroughfare Right -Of -Way Protection Plan from
Northlake Boulevard to Donald Ross Road, and if warranted, seek
alternatives to this Thoroughfare link.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon date
of passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED T IS THE 5TH DAY DECEMBER, 1991.
TO: CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CLERK
LEGISLATIVE WORD
FROM: MIKE MARTIN`6L�'
SUBJECT: COUNCIL /MAYOR SALARY
As the city council and city administration is aware, appropriately, during our
annual city budget meetings and workshops salaries are discussed. During the
preparation of our 1991 -1992 fiscal budget the City Council's salary figure was raised
to $800.00 on a monthly basis and the Mayor's salary was raised to $900.00. This is
the recollection of staff.
As you know, we hold workshops to discuss such items. A budget workshop
discussion concerning the raises took place. The above figures were discussed.
Councilpersons Monroe and Russo objected, joked they were coming up for re- election
and could not support the raises.
At first reading on August 15, 1991, the salary for the Mayor's office was
discussed again, as the ordinance reflected a yearly figure of $10,200.00 which is
$850.00. Councilman Russo was not present. The tapes of the meeting suggest the
affirmative votes were to include the $900.00 figure. Apparently, the ordinance when
passed on first reading still reflected the $10,200.00 figure even though discussions
indicated $900.00 was appropriate by the majority of the council present. Sometime
between 1st and 2nd reading of the ordinance the Mayor's salary figure was changed to
reflect the majority's vote ($10,800.00). At no time did I discuss this with any staff
personnel.
The above is based on discussions with the City Manager, City Clerk, City
Attorney, Comptroller, my personal recollections and minutes of meetings. Attached is
a memo from the Comptroller supporting some of the above. On 7/25/92 the Palm
Beach Post printed an article concerning this subject. The article states that "Mayor
Mike Martino has gotten an extra $50.00 in his paychecks this year. But no one can say
exactly how it got there." The reporter called most council members for comment. One
of my solutions for his questions was to go to the Finance Department and check my pay
with them because due to deductions, etc. I don't really know what I am being paid.
I also informed him that my recollection was a $100.00 differential was voted on. If he
had visited the Finance office, as suggested, he may not have written the story at all and
the editorial of 815192 on the same subject may not have been written, as such. T h e
Finance Department had not received the changed ordinance and thus was using the
$850.00 monthly salary figure for the Mayor's salary. He would have been informed,
as I was, that the monthly salary being paid to me was $850.00 and not $900.00 as he
and his editors so inaccurately reported and his "impeccable tipster and source" was so
sure of. Perhaps, "a pink slip" should be given to the reporter and editorial staff of the
Palm Beach Post who did not research their story for the facts.
To: Mayor Martino
From: Holly Vath, Comptroller
Date: July 31, 1992
Subject: Council Monthly Pay
The Mayor's monthly salary was $625 per month from February 1991 to September 30, 1991.
The council members monthly salary was $575 per month. Prior to this the monthly salary was
divided into salary and expense money. The monthly salary was $400 for all council members,
the expense money was $175 for council members, $225 for the Mayor. Due to changes in
federal tax laws, the expense money had to be taxable and processed through payroll.
The City Council approved a change in the council salary in September 1991. The monthly
salary for the Mayor was increased to $900 per month and the monthly salary for council
-- members was increased to $800 per month. Due to a typographical error on the ordinance, you
were actually paid only $850 per month from October 1991 to July 1992. The typographical
error was noticed between the first reading and the second reading and was corrected prior to
the second reading. Unfortunately, the amount of pay was entered from the copy with the typo-
graphical error and was not noticed in the payroll program until July 1992.
Therefore your monthly pay should have been S900 per month since October 1991. The City at
this point owes you $500 in back pay. You will receive this money in a separate check to be
issued on August 6, 1992. 1 apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.