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CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
dh CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
3AMUARY 29, 1990
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor Martino in the Assembly Room of the Municipal
Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, at 8:00
P.M.; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL The Secretary called the roll, and present were Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor
Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman Russo. Councilman kiselewski
was absent, as he was out of town.
CALL FOR BIDS
AIR COMPRESSOR AND
AIR PURIFICATION
SYSTEM FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT The City Manager opened and read the following bids received for ar .ir
compressor and air purification system for use by the City of Palm ' - -ach
Gardens Fire Department, as advertised 1/10/90.
1. Safety Equipment Company, Miramar, Florida $22,100.00
2. Breaiiing Air Systems Division, Reynoldsburg, 7hic
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the above bids were remanded to
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the City Manager and Fire DePaC61181iLs nla, f ,,�, " t�l
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ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC GOLF COURSE The City Manager reported here would be a trip to visit a golf course in
St. Lucie County this Saturday at 2:00 P.M., however he would be unable to
attend. The Council members stated they would be unable to attend also,
and directed the City Manager to advise Public Golf Corporation of their
decision. The City Manager suggested they visit Old Marsh Golf Club, as
® it 1s similar to the one in St. Lucie County.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 1/25/90 PACE TWO
OND DEVELOPMENT
REGULARTIONS The City Manager briefly detailed the proposals received last week from
the land regulation consultants.
Vice Mayor Aldred requested a copy of the tapes from the meeting to
acquaint himself with the proposals.
Councilwoman Monroe's initial endorsement was for Solin & Associates, as
she was impressed with the presentation, especially on concurrency.
Mayor Martino was impressed with Solin & Associates and Plan Design, but
leaned more toward Plan Design because of their work on the Comprehensive
Plan.
Councilman Russo felt equal about both Solin & Associates and Plan
Design. Councilman Russo was concerned with the services the City would
receive if these firms were also involved in several projects for other
citys. The City Manager asked Richard Walton to discuss that concern with
the consultants and report back to the Council.
A recommendation to hire a consultant will be made next week at the
Regular Meeting on 2/1190.
IMPACT FEE CREDIT
PGA BOULEVARD
The City Manager reported they are working with Palm Beach County to
receive the impact fee credit for PGA Boulevard, similar to the Burns
Roads Agreement. The money will be put up with a bond issue by Northern
Palm Beach Water Control District. The impact fees will repay the
District for th3 monies they put up for the road improvements. If the
Agreement is worked out, PGA Boulevard widening would begin in 1991.
REPORTS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
MAYOR MARTINO
Mayor Martino reported the Traffic Standards Performance Committee has
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been meeting regularly and on January 30, 1990, the County Commission will
be voting on the Municipal Implementation Ordinance. Mayor Martino stated
he felt the Ordinance was a fair one and treats the responsibilities the
County should have shown up front, as far as municipal input and municipal
concern. The County Commission will also be voting on the Unincorporated
Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance.
COUNCILMAN RUSSO
Councilman Russo reported he attended the North County Update on Monday
evening. Councilman Russo also reported he attended a meeting of the
Boys and Girls Club of North County. A street party is scheduled for
February 17, 1990, to be sponsered by Lake Park. Councilman Russo
requested a clarification from the City Manager on whether the City stated
if they were in favor of the airport. The City Manager stated at the DRI
process that they City wam in favor of the Agreement and were not
objecting to the airport.
COUNCILWOMAN
MONROE
Councilwoman Monroe reported she attended a meeting of the committee which
is working on the Landscape Code. The Code is close to being presented
for Workshop.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
AND COUNCIL —
MAYOR MARTINO
Mayor Martino was concerned with the lights being out at Gardens Lakes and
questioned whether they are taken care of by the City or Garden Lakes.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC FOR ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Sam Carsillo Mr. Sam Carsillo addressed the City Council regarding the heliport, the
library and the water shortage.
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Lee Burman Mr. Lee Burman, Frenchmen's Creek, addressed the City Council regarding
concerns he had with debris at Frenchmen's Creek, in and out storage for
Frenchmen's Creek and live aboards at the Marina.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 12, 1990 It was the consensus of the Council to reappoint Mr. Daniel F. Gainey and
Ms. Carolyn Rawlins to the Merit System Board. The term of office is
three (3) years with the term expiring on January 5, 1993. The City
Council will consider Resolution 12, 1990, for approval at the Regular
Meeting on February 1, 1990.
RESOLUTION 14, 1990 Richard Walton, Director of Planning and zoning, addressed the City
Council regarding amending the original PUD drawing of the United Artists
Theatre to reflect the building as it exists and for an additional sign on
the roof of the theatre.
Craig Livingston, authorized agent for Gadco- Gardens East, Inc., addressed
the City Council regarding the modifications made to the PUD drawing to
meet the Building Code. Mr. Livingston also presented samN es of the
material to be used for the sign they are requesting. Mr. Livingston
explained that Gadco made the presentation to the City Council and had the
PUD approvals and then signed a lease with United Artis ^cs to 1repare a
movie theatre and a set of drawings. The drawings were submitted to
Gadco for their approval and it was Gadco's responsibility under the lease
agreement to present the drawings to the City to obtain PUD amendments.
Gadco did not present the drawings to the City for their approval, and
therefore the drawings did not meet the Building Code for the original
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ITEMS FOR
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PUBLIC GOLF
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PUD approval.
The false windows approved on the south side were removed in order to
accomodate exit doors required by code. The postercases were added to
continue the idea of the windows. The original approved drawings had
awnings over the false windows, with ceramic the underneath. There are
no awnings and no ceramic the underneath the postercases.
Councilwoman Monroe was not satisfied with a Certificate of Occupancy
being issued for the theatre since it was constructed other than the way
It was approved.
The City Council directed Mr. Livingston to present to the City Council
drawings showing the awnings over the windows, signage and fire doors,
landscaping shown at last City Council presentation, ceramic the around
and underneath the windows and signage, to try to bring it within reaso-
nable compliance to the orignally approved plans. Mayor Martino also
suggested to Mr. Livingston that a wider pathway was needed to get from
the parking lot to the theatre. The City Council had no objections
with the sign or material, but decided to postpone approval until
there was some action on the part of United Artists to bring thing^ into
compliance.
The City Manager reported to the City Council he will have a letter on
the appraisal and feasibility study by January 30, 1990 regarding proposed
pubiic golf course. The final appraisal and feasibility study will be
ready by February 15, 1990. The City Manager stated the City needs to
develop a contract, decide what we want and do not want, find out what
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the appraisal states, J the course will pay for itself and sit down one
night with the developer to review items which have been discussed.
Attorney Brant reported that he met with the attorney for the golf course
regarding the contract yesterday afternoon and the orignal format was
unacceptable. He is to receive, by Tuesday, a redraft, along with answers
to the following questions:
1. What is going to be the size of the building? Does it include a
restaurant, snack bar?
2. Are golf carts included?
3. What is the size of the golf shed /repair shop location?
4. Does it have a paved parking area?
Attorney Brant stated the City Council will have to determine if they are
getting what they bargained for dollarwise.
Councilwoman Monroe questioned if they were going through Special
Exception Process with the County. If so, there must be a site plan and
the City would need to know what is being submitted.
Councilman Russo felt that the City needed security from Public Golf
Corporation, a letter of credit or whatever, that they would buy back the
course if approval was not received.
The City Manager stated Public Golf Corporation will not be able to buy
back the course. Once the City has floated the bond issue, the land
balongs to the City.
Councilman Russo felt the City should not go any further if we are not
going to be able to have all permits on the day of closing.
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In response to Coun.iiwoman Monroe, the City Manager stated the land is
appraised on the highest and best use of property in that location, with
2 approaches: I)What is the current use and what is it worth? 21, As a
golf course, what is it worth?
Mayor Martino suggested a separate Workshop to meet with Public Golf
Corporation to discuss issues and make decisions. Councilman Russo felt
the City should stop the appraisl and pay the appraiser for what he's
done, until the City is aware of the County's approval. Mayor Martino and
the Council instructed the City Manager and City Attorney to meet with
Public Golf Corpiration to obtain answers to the immediate questions. The
City Manager suggested the closing date be postponed for i or 2 weeks, if
Public Golf Corporation had guarantees from the City that if the County
approved, the City would go forward. The City Council agreed they would
go forward if they have the approvals beforehand. Councilman Russo stated
he still was not sure if he would vote to go forward. Once the appraisal
and feasibility study are received, another Workshop will be scheduled.
PGA CORRIDOR Lenhart Lindahl, briefly outlined Paragraph 19 of the JDM Development
Order. Mr. Lindahl stated Palm Beach County has issued a letter stating
they have no objections to the corridor- plan. department of
Transportation approval will be forthcoming shortly.
Steve Godfrey, Kimberly Horn & Associates, addressee the City Council
regarding the PGA Boulevard Corridor Plan. The corridor plan, which is
required to comply with the JDM Development Order, extend from the Gardens
of Woodberry to the Florida Turnpike. Mr. Godfrey outlined the Master
® Plan for the City Council, detailing the curb cuts, rights -of -way, and
`+' traffic signals. Mr. Godfrey pointed out that this was the maximum