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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 0125904x- 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 ib t r "ayiaW the City Manager and Fire DePaC61181iLs nla, f ,,�, " t�l a9d rgSDwen- daLion. 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 • CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 1125190 PAGE THREE 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. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 1/25190 PAGE FOUR 0 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 E CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 1/25/90 0 1 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PUBLIC GOLF COURSE CONTRACTS 0 PAGE FIVE 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 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 1/25190 0 n L:J PAGE SIX 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. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 1/25/90 6 PAGE SEVEN 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