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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 031590REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MARCH 15, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Martino at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll, and present were Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilman Russo. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Special Regular Meeting of 2/28/90, the Regular Meeting of 3/9/90 and the Workshop Meeting of 3/8/90 were unanimously approved as written. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Policemen's Retirement Trust Fund Board at the Central Fire Station on Monday, 3/19/90 -at 5:30 P.M. and a meeting of the Art Advisory Committee on Wednesday, 3/21/90 at 6:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 28, 1990 Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title onfy, Resolution 28, 1990 declaring the results of the City's General Election held on March 13, 1990. For City Councilman, Group 5, Donald L. Kiselewski was declared the winner with 975 votes. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE r- f` ; The City Clerk administered the Oaths of Office to Michael Martino and Dick Aldred, who were unopposed for the March 13, 1990, General Election; and Donald L. Kiselewski, who was elected in the March 13, 1990, General Election, for three -year terms, to City Council Groups 1, 3, ano 5, respectively. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3115190 PAGE TWO REORGANIZATION APPOINTMENT OF A TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN Per a consensus of the City Council. Mayor Martino was appointed as tem- porary chairman to elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR Per a nomination by Councilman Dick Aldred, seconded by Councilman Kiselewski, Michael Martino was unanimously appointed Mayor by the City Counci'. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR Per a nomination by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by Councilman Russo, Dick Aldred was unanimously appointed Vice Mayor by the City Council. APPOINTMENT OF TWO DEPUTY TREASURERS Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, Councilman Joseph Russo and Councilwoman Linda Monroe were appointed Deputy Treasurers. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN PRO -TEM Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, Councilman Kiselewski was appointed Chairman Pro -Tem. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 29, 1990 Per a consensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, in full, Resolution 29, 1990, appointing Michael Martino as Mayor and Dick Aldred as Vice Mayo- of the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve and adopt Resolution 29, 1990, seconded by Councilman Russo. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3115/90 PAGE THREE RESOLUTION 302 1990 Per a consensus of tie City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 30, 1990, setting forth those persons who are authorized to sign and countersign City checks. The City Council unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution 30, 1990. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The City Manager reported on the Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of March 6, 1990, in which they discussed the pros and cons of non - resident participation. There will be a formal recommendation to the City Council in the near future. SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY The City Manager reported on the request from Seacoast Utility Authority that the City pass an ordinance which will require all water and sewer services for areas annexed into the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The City Manager stated that when the City helped purchase Seacoast, there no longer was a guaranteed service area by the Public Service Commission. Seacoast is now trying to ensure they have a service area with the munici- palities that are a part of the Utility Authority. The Authority is also requesting the County pass an ordinance that the County will also nave to use Seacoast within the area that was under the Public Service Commission at the time of purchase. The City Manager stated this is in keening with maintaining the rate schedule and the utilities. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS The City Manager requested a Workshop date for the Land Development Regulations. Per a consensus of the City Council, the first meeting for the Land Development Regulations will be held before the Workshop Meeting is of 3122190. Future Workshop Meetings on the Land Development Regulations will be held on Tuesdays at 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/15/90 PAGE FOUR CONTRACT FOR SPACE ALLOCATION AND NEEDS STUDY The City Manager reported he has received a contract from Spillas Candela & Partners, Inc. authorizing the space allocation and needs study. The fixed fee will be $21,440.00. Reimbursable expenses will be capped. Councilman Kiselewski suggested that the reimbursable expenses be authorized by the City Manager before they are made. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion that Mayor Martino be authorized to enter into the Agreement on b0alf of the City of Palm Beach Gardens and Spillas Candela & Parta?rs, Inc. for the space allocation and needs study, as outlined in the AIA contract dated March 15, 1990, to be further confirmed by Resolution at the Regular Meeting of 4/5/90, seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. GPORTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL COUNCILMAN RUSSO Councilman Russo reported the Council had received the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting and suggested the Council schedule a workshop meeting. COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported attending the Legislative Delegation Meeting Monday afternoon, where the decision was reached not to abolish the Solid Waste Authority. Councilman Kiselewski reported attending the Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting this morning. Councilman Kiselewski reported that the Metropolitan Planning Organization had applied for a grant of $250,000 to perform a study on transportation direction. It was also decided that an origin and destination study in Palm Beach County should be done. The basis behind all the traffic studys which the County has in its computers, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/15/90 0 ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL PAGE FIVE were cone in 196b. An origin and destination study would cost between $1,000,000 and 1,250,000. This study would help put the traffic perfor- mance standards in proper perspective. Councilman Kiselewski reported taking over the duties of Chairman of the Transportation Disadvantaged Group at the kick -off meeting today. MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino stated he would like to have a statement of policy, whereby all business would be brought before the City Council at a Workshop Meeting prior to being scheduled for a Regular Meeting. Councilwoman Monroe suggested putting this statement of policy into the form of a reso- lution. Attorney Brant was directed to draft the resolution for the workshop meeting. COUNCILMMAN RUSSO In response to Councilman Russo, Doug Hood, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the dedication of the Lake Catherine Sports Complex will take place in April. COUNCILWOMAN MONROE Councilwoman Monroe commented on the copy of the letter she had received from Gee & Jensen to Treasure Coast re: DRI proposed for the Meadows Mobile Home Park. Councilwoman Monroe felt the decision sho.-3 be fina- lized as quickly as possible. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion asking the Council to authorize the Mayor to send a letter requesting the,120 days not be extended, seconded by Councilman Kiselewski. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Rich Walton stated the application was incomplete when it was received, as it did not address the relocation program. Mr. 40 Walton stated a letter had been sent stating the package was incomplete, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3 /15/90 0 PAGE SIX but es of this data tnera nas been no response from the Petitioner. Councilman Kiselewski felt the application should be sent back to the Petitioner if the package is incomplete. Mayor Martino stated this pro- ject could not be vested because no.ORI is a vested project. Mayor Martino stated the Municipal Implementation Ordinance states that if the local government did not accept the application as being complete under its land development regulations, it is deemed not to be vested. Vice Mayor Aldred stated that the relocation of the Meadows to any place other than within the city limits of Palm Beach Gardens, would reduce the available affordable housing stock, and therefore the city would be in violation of the goals and objectives set in the land use plan and should therefore be rejected up front. In response to Mayor Martino, Attorney Brant stated it is appropriate for the City to write the letter objecting to the extension of time. Attorney Brant stated that if a package is incomplete, the City must inform the Petitioner that the application is unacceptable, therefore the application is not duly filed and it is not official. Attorney Brant suggested a minor revision to code that if the application is not completed within ten days of notification, it is auto- matically terminated. Attorney Brant will take care of the revision to the code when tF.a rewrite is done. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. Regarding the library issue, Councilwoman Monroe displayed a map showing the areas which are covered by municipal libraries, such as Riveria Beach, Lake Park, and Village of North Palm Beach. Councilwoman Monroe felt the . area on Central Blvd. which is close to the proposed schools, would be an appropriate location for a new library. Councilwoman Monroe stated CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3115190 • PAGE SEVEN that she spoke with Commissioner Marcus on Sunday and Commissioner Marcus stated that if the City wanted to suggest a location for a library, the City should response quickly. Commissioner Marcus stated the plans were being worked on for the north county library, but there is no reason why a location change could not occur. Mayor Martino stated he will rewrite his letter regarding the library and give copies to the Council as soon as possible. Councilwoman Monroe suggested districting be scheduled as an item for discussion in the near future. COUNCILMAN S`:LEWSKI In response to Counciman Kiselewski, Doug Hood stated that the lighting on the tennis courts is deteriorating and there have been complaints from the residents. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion for the City Manager, in coordination with the Recreation Department, to prepare a proposal to find out the cost of replacing the tennis court lights, seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. Councilman Kiselewski reported there is a seminar in Tallahassee in April re: Growth Management, which the Council may want to consider attending. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA SAM CARSILLO Sam Carsillo addressed the City Council regarding library location and signs at Beeline Highway and Northlake. s CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/15190 PAGE EIGHT 0 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 20, 1990 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council re: Resolution 20, 1990. Mr. Walton stated there was a letter passed out at the last meeting from the City Engineering stating he did not have a problem planting trees in the easement on the side of their property. Mr. Walton stated there was no problem with removing condition #9. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to remove #9 on the set of conditions, seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 20, 1990, site plan review for 0,453 square foot research deve- lopment and manufacturing company proposed to be located on a 1.1+ acre parcel of land known as Tract 2 of the PGA National Commerce Park PUD located on Hiatt Drive and confirmed that Condition #9 has been stricken. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Resolution 20, 1990, seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 23, 1990 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council re: Resolution 23, 1990, re: amendment to Gardens East Plaza PUD by United Artists. Mr. Walton stated the only outstanding issue was whether there was to be a treatment on the side where there is to be a future building. Craig Livingston, authorized agent for Gadco - Gardens, briefly detailed the revisions on the southwest corner. Attorney Brant stated he included In the resolution that if a building permit has been issued for the par- cel of land on the west line of the building, which is now vacant, prior to October 1, 1990, the requirement of a canopy located on the southwest CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/15190 PAGE NINE 0 co.,oer of the United Artists Theatre shall be waived, otherwise, said requirement shall remain in force and effect. There is a $15,000 cash bond on file with the City Manager and these monies will not be returned until completion. 4ayor Martino stated that the color has not been spelled out completely. Mr. Livingston stated that the colors will match the existing colors in the PUD. Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 23, 1990, United Artists Theatre, amendment to Gardens East Plaza PUD drawings to reflect the building design, as it exists, and approval of signage for the United Artists Theatre. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Resolution 23, 1990, seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. 0 The motion was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION 31, 1990 Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 31, 1990, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County for Howell Watkins Junior High School's use of the City's Community Swimming Pool for team practices and meets from 3/13/90 through 5126/90. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Resolution 31, 1990, seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The Motion was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION 32, 1990 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning addressed the City Council re: Resolution 32, 1990. Mr. Walton stated this is the second time thia request has come before the Council to reduce the number of units and den- sity. Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, 0 Resolution 32, 1990, amendment to Preston Courts PUD, approved 2/4/88 via CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/15/90 0 PAGE TEN Resolution 6, 1988, rcquesting a reduction in the number of units from 30 to 25, reducing density from u.26 units per acre to 5.22 units per acre. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Resolution 32, 1990, seconded by Councilman Russo. The motion was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION 33,,1990 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council re: Resolution 33, 1990. Mr. Walton stated there has been some problem! in the field and staff is still working on this. Mr. Walton requested this Resolution be continued until the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1990. The City Council agreed with staff's recommendation and continued Resolution 33, 1990, until April 5, 1990. SOLUTION 34, 1990 Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 34, 1990, approval of Plat of Heartland Health Care Center of Prosperity O :KS PUD, approved 2/7/85, via Ordinance 1, 1985, amended 1015/89 by Ordinance 26, 1989. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve Resolution 34, 1990, seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 35, 1990 Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 35, 1990, approval of Plat of Eagleton Clive, Tract M - :1A, within PGA Nationa' PCD, approved 9/21/89 via Resolution 81, 1989. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve Resolution 35, 1990, seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 36, 1990 Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, 0 Resolution 36, 1990, approval of a Replat of a portion of a plat of Parcel A -2 of Frenchman's Creek, created 6/15189 by Resolution 39, 1989; annexed CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/15/90 PAGE ELEVEN a Into the City on 12/13/88 via Ordinance 49, 1988. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve Resolution 36, 1990, seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 37, 1990 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council re: Resolution 37, 1990. Mr. Walton stated this request is for a change of gates at the entrance to Preston PUD. Mr. Walton stated the City Engineer recommended approval contingent upon approval of the Fire Chief, Police :thief and Waste Management. Mr. Walton stated he does have approval from these people. Hank Skokowski stated the principal change are the gates themselves. Per a consensus of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 37, 1990, amendment to Preston PUD, approved via Resolution Is, 1986, re: entry /exit amendments. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve Resolution 37, 1990, seconded by Councilman Russo. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski stated that the Sign Ordinance, which was passed 58 days ago, calls for all temporary signs that are illegal to come down within 60 days. Councilman Kiselewski suggested the City Manager inform the Code Enforcement Officers of this requirement. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9,.50 P.M. •