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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 080692DAT.T. r-AT.T. DISTRICT 83 CANDIDATES RESIGNATIONS PRESENTATION jt V 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 2 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, $/6/92 PAGE 3 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING► 8/6/92 PAGE 4 -- 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 816/92 PAGE 5 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 6 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, $/6/92 PAGE 7 -- 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 MAYOR MARTINO PAGE 8 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 9 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8%6/92 PAGE 11 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, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 12 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 816/92 PAGE 14 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 15 �- 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 16 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 17 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6192 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6192 PAGE 19 `— 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 20 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 21 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 22 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/6/92 PAGE 23 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 r MAYO]i MART O SSO ✓ /Jt�IDA KOSIER, CITY CLERK r _ -'- 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 I July 23, 1992 MR JOHN ORR CITY MANAGER CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 10500 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410 Dear John: i ! [ JUL 2 41992 J UIL _Ji 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 DA /rp 17W 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." 3 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 3 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 4 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 ".) 5 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 MO6�4 • i rte- - - - - - -- -CITY OF-------------------------------------------------- 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. /bse 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. 11 Cay at CPO Palm N Jon 11 PLANN114G w de ZONING 9/1 is 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 JLO : j b 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.