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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 042290V 1. Municipal Equipment Co., Orlando, Florida: Item 1: $712.00 per 1001 section for a total of $21,360.00! Item 2: $92.40 per 50' section for a total of $3,696.00. n u WORKSHOP MEETING CITY COUNCIL �i CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS W MARCH 22, 1990 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City 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 8:05 P.M. Mayor Martino announced that since we had the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at the Special Workshop Meeting, we would dispense with it now. ROLL CALL The Secretary called the roll, and present were Mayor Martino. Vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilman Russo. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, 3/27190 at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room and on Wednesday, 3128190 at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room, there would be a meeting of the Landscape and Tree Preservation Ordinance Committee. Mayor Martino announced the workshop on Resolution 33, 1990 will be stricken from the agenda tonight. PROCLAMATION Mayor Martino read a proclamation proclaiming April 8 - 14, 1990 as "BUILDING SAFETY WEEK ". CALL FOR BIDS FIRE HOSE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT The City Manager opened and read the following bids received for fire hose for use by the City of Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department, as adver- tised 317190. 1. Municipal Equipment Co., Orlando, Florida: Item 1: $712.00 per 1001 section for a total of $21,360.00! Item 2: $92.40 per 50' section for a total of $3,696.00. n u CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22/90 PACE TWO Am 2. :.ode Reu Eire tgoipnent, Ocala, Florida: Option Bid: Item 1: Jaflite 5" fire hose, 100' lengths. 30 Lengths (Yellow Only) 4Vi" NST Coupling. $16,660.00 delivered total price. Item 2: Imperial Paclite 1 3/4" fire hose 501 lengths. 40 lengths (Red /Orange) 11h" couplings. $3,420 delivered total price. 3. East Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida: No Bid. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to remand the above bids to the City Manager and fire Department Chief for their review and recommendation, seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. AML IVEMS BY THE —, —,,An rn ITALIAN STREET FESTIVAL Sharon Cordani, Executive Director of Italian Street Festival, addressed the City Council requesting permission fo~ Channel 5 to tether a cold air 12' wide and 14' high balloon for the 4 days of the festival. Vice Mayor Aldred felt the Council should be consistent, because he received several comments regarding the balloon at llolidzy Fest, since they had been denied permission. Councilman Kiselewski stated he would not be in favor of the balloon. Councilman Russo felt approval could be given for special events. Vice Mayor Aldred and Councilwoman Monroe felt they would have a problem distingishing between events. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22190 0 PAGE THREE The City Council declined answering the question re: permission for the balloon. Sonny Turner addressed the City Council briefly detailing the traffic signage for the Italian Street Festival. Mr. Turner stated they have worked closely with the Police Chief, Captain Dyer and the Eire Departm ^nt to provide detailed signage for the shuttle service. The. City Council expressed no concerns with the proposed signage. ADMIRALTY II BUILDING, TOWER B The City Manager stated that Vincent Pappalardo has requested Tower B of the Admiralty II PUD be moved 15' to the west and 8' to the south. The City Council expressed no concerns re: this request, and directed the City Attorney to draft a resolution for consideration of approval for the April AM 5, 1990, Regular Meeting. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Bob Dugas of Goodwill Industries, addressed the City Council and stated that the direction at their last meeting was to meet with Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, to select plants. Mr. Dugas stated they have a total of 13 plants in matching white pots. Mr. Dugas stated the plants are taken in every night and replaced in the mornings. Councilman Kiselewski felt that Mr. Dugas did not comply with Council's request, as the plants were to be planted and not movable. Mr. Dugas stated they are on the site on a day to day basis, and the representative of Holiday Inn was not in agreement with permanent planting. 0 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22190 L PAGE FOUR M­ bUyds ,tated LrnL if he wrote a letter to Holiday Inn and asked for something permanent, they would ask them to leave. Mr. Dugas staled there are a couple of alternatives on other sites, one is a trailer which has a new painting design and the other is a 10116 x 20' shed which sits on the ground. Mayor Martino suggested Mr. Dugas be creative with the plants, and present amended plans to the City Council. REPORTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL ('3UNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported the Solid Waste Authority met yesterday and decided to proceed with buying, or attempting to close the deal on the Curn property, which means they will need more money, since the money which was allocated in 1985 to purchase the land is not enough. The Solid Waste Authority has decided not to put aluminum extraction devi- ces on the current facility on Site 7. Because the recycling is going so well, the largest bulk of aluminum is coming out of rPcyclona and there is very little left going into the plant. COUNCILMAN RUSSO In response to Councilman Russo, the Ci•..y Manager started he has not yet heard from Dr. Nicholas. VICE MAYOR ALDRED `r';ce Mayor Aldred reported the Claremont Institute is a "think tank" now dealing with planning issues and how 9,3 -5 and the rest of the planning ordinances the State has adopted are generally the type of regulations that caused many of the California problems. They will be studying �J CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3122/90 PAGE FIVE is several communities and counties in the State, including Palm Beach ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI ORDINANCES ODINANCE 5, 1990 County, and are going to offer their comments to the State for con- sideration. Vice Mayor Aldred reported that one of the items had to do with traffic and there has been a whole series of studies that states that once the road becomes congested, it generally does not become more conges +?d. Councilman Kiselewski distributed his ideas re: districting plan for the City. The Council will review the plan at a future meeting. The City Manager stated the City does not have an effective ordinance on the books re: TV Cable Franchise. Approximately ten years ago the setting of the rates by the municipalities was removed by the government and transferred to the FCC. The City Planager stated there are several things which can be regulated by the municipalities under the Act, which the City is trying to accomplish through this ordinance. By having this ordinance on the books, companies requesting a cable tv franchise will have the necessary funding, and will be required to offer a competitive cable tv system throughout the community as opposed to certain areas of the community. The City Manager stated that requirements of the ordinance will provide for proper insurance, proper bonds to cover damages, telephone system which is operation, and after -hours repair service line. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22194 0 PPGE SIX The City Manager stated an enabling ordinance will give the City more direct control than we presently have. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Brant stated the laity has no standards, and even though it is non - exclusive, we can expect reaso- nable service and expansion from Adelphia. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Brant stated that by making Adelphia our franchise, it does not give them exclusive rights to the City, also, it will prohibit sub - divisions or condominiums from setting up their own dish and distributing throughout their apartments, unless the City Council permits it as part of a PUD approval. Awhk In response to Councilman Russo, the City Manager stated the City would he able to tie Adelphia into the ordinance. Per a consensus of the City Council, Ordinance 5, 1990 will be on the April 5. 1990 ,agenda for first reading. The workshop meeting will be scheduled at a later date. The City Manager recommended changes on page 5, 6, and 7 before first reading of the ordinance. ITEMS FOR i]i SC�J$SION SUNNY PLAZA II Rich Wall_on, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the Cicy Council regarding the ;petition to rezone a 3.45 acre site from CG -1 to PUD and site plan approval for the construction of 16,195 square foot retail CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3122190 0 11 PACE SEVEN plaza, adjacent to a 16,540 square foot retail plaza. Mr. Talton stated the request deviates from the code by requesting a landscape strip with a 151 frontage along the right -of -way and signs thac do not meet require- ments of the new Sign Ordinance. Mr. Walton stated the Petitioner has also requested a curb cut on Northlake Blvd., behind Stop IN Go. The Planning and Zoning Commission, was concerned that the curb cut not be constructed until Northlake Blvd. has been widened, and asked that the County Engineer's office be con- sulted. The County Engineer commented they would allow the turn, however it would be limited to right turns in and right turns out. Mr. Walton stated the Planning and Zoning Commission requested a restriction on high generating uses. Mr. Walton stated that at the February 13, 1990, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, staff recommended the public hearing be rescheduled until comments had been received from the City Traffic Consultant. The Planning and Zoning Commission requested the Petitioner recess the Public Hearing however, the Petitioner stated he would like to go before the City Council. The Planning and Zuning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the petition due to lack of landscaping on Military Trail, traffic, conceras, at the south entrance /exit, restriction of high generating uses, and the overall layout of the site. The City Manager stated the City has had problems with getting paid for work which has been done re: traffic impact at the inter- section of Military Trail and Northlake Blvd. and, therefore, he instructed the City's Traffic Engineer to stop wort; until he has been paid. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3122/90 40 E PAG: EIGHT Alan Strassler, authorized agent for Marquis Corp., addressed the City Council stating the County stated they have no problem with the tarn in /turn out on Northlake Blvd. and Kahart Pinder had essentially stated the same. Mr. Strassier stated that after the February 13th meeting with Planning and Zoning, they had reduced the square footage from 16,500 to 15,000 and decreased parking, enabling an increase in the buffer along the frontage to between 17' and 251, with an average buffer of 201. Mr. Strassler stated that the 15,000 square foot building complies with the present zoning, parking, and land coverage, except for the 15' buffer. Councilwoman Monroe felt the Petitioner should meet the requirements under straight zoning or come back with something different. Councilman Kiselewski suggested the Petitioner go back to Planning and Zoning under straight zoning or make it creative and ask for the bonuses. Councilman Kiselewski stated he does not like the alley coming off Northlake Blvd. Councilman Russo felt the Petitioner should go back and rework ,roposed plans. Vire Mayot` KiG'� t.' -'- }—?a�+ +n aunIrl PAti#ioners cominq tec S�c�iG �crj� i 3�t �i eu u� lj,:icicp t,ic Council after having been denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and felt the revised pleas should be reviewed by the Pla,iring and Zoning Commission. Vice Mayor Aldred stated he felt the only way to have an access off Northlake Blvd. is to perserve the entrance way. Mayor Martino felt the property needed to be developed as consistently as possible with the property to the north. Mayor Martino stated he aid not CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22/90 r.. L:• PPGE NINE have a particular, voolem with what Mr. Strassler was presently nor with the buffer because it was consistent with what has been allowed up and down the street. Mayor Martino felt the PUD process was the best proce- dure, however some issues should be resolved and the Petitioner should go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Martino requested a condition be placed in the ordinance requiring that at some point in time the property to the west consider sharing a cross - easement to eventually take the traffic closer to Virginia Avenue and close this exit. The consensus of the City Council was for the Petitioner" to go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review of revised plans. PROSPERITY CENTRE PUD Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council Am regarding a pre - application review to amend the Prosperity Centre PUD and for approval of final out- parcel restaurant elevations. Lawrence Smith, authorized agent for F.F. Adams, Jr., addressed the City Council explaining the removal of 8,800 square feet of the second floor and redistributionof same throughout the site. The reduction is approxima- tely 2,200 square feet along with a traffic reduction. Attorney Brant stated that based on facts submitted to him, landscaping , parking and traffic patterns would not change. Attorney Brant felt these minor revisions could be handled by resolution if so ruled by the Council. In response to Councilwoman Monroe, Attorney Smith stated there was a slight decrease in green space and nine parking places were lost. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22190 0 0 PAGE TEN Attorney Brant stated that the total impervious area is now 80.5 %, pro- viding for a .2% increase. Councilman Russo was concerned with the stacking of cars at the entrance off of PGA Boulevard. Mayor Martino directed Rich Walton to make sure the Traffic Engineer spe- cifically addresses the interior circulation and stacking issue on the nortneast corner of the site. Mayor Martino stated the Council concurs on this portion of the presentation. Attorney Smith stated new elevations for the restaurant had been submitted with the package. Attorney Smith distributed photographs of Marie Callendars Restaurant located in Boynton Beach explaining this is essen- tially the elevations and design for the restaurant proposed to be located on the Prosperity Centre out parcel. Coucilman Kiselewski requested a photograph of the rear elevation of the restaurant before the next meeting. Mayor Martino suggested switching the east and west elevations so as to have a better view approaching from the east off of the PGA Blvd. bridge. Mayor Martino requested, and the Petitioner agreed, to a mirror image of thw east /west elevations. Mayor Martino stated he wanted the cooling equipment and the dumpster properly screened. Per a consensus of the City Council, this project was scheduled for the Regular Meeting of April 5th, for consideration of adoption. Attorney Smith was directed to get all requested information to Rich Walton and Attorney Brant by next week. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22190 PAGE ELEVEN 0 STEEPLECHASE Attorney Brant gave a brief history of the development of the Safe Neighborhood District for Steeplechase. Attorney Steve Mathison of Scott, Royce, Harris, Bryan & Hyland, repre- senting the Steeplechase Safe Neighborhood District, addressed the City Council and stated the City Council, when they created the District, directe. Steeplechase to create a proposed plan in accordance with the Statute, which requires Steeplechase further the appearance, safety and security of the community. Since Ordinance 17, 1989 requires that all streets within the District be private streets, Steeplechase was to acquire a deed from the County releasing any claim or right to the road- ways, since the County had the roadways dedicated to them in the original development plat. Attorney Mathison stated that in December 1989, they were able to obtain the deed from the County, and since the deed is in favor of Palm Beach Gardens, Steeplechase is asking the City to authorize the execution of the deed from the City to the District. The District would accept title to the roadways, maintenance responsibility and liabi- lity associated with the roadways. Attorney Mathison stated that Steeplechase has a serious crime problem at this time. Attorney Mathison stated that a number of the safe neighborhood concepts set forth in the proposed plan have already been implemented in the District, (a wall nas been constructed along the turnpike and Beeline perimeter of the property, lighting has been and still is being installed to inhibit criminal acti- vity, and crime preventing type plantings have been plantea). Attorney Mathison stated the final Plement,, of the plea are the privatization of 40 the roadways within the District, the construction of a guard gate at 1l CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22/90 PAGE TWELVE Northlake Blvd. and a card gate at Beeline. Attorney Mathison stated the Statute states the proposed plan is to be presented to the City Council for review and approval as being consistent with the City's adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Attorney Mathison stated the District Board of Directors and the consultants have worked with the Staff, Police Department and other agencies to arrive at a plan which is an effective crime prevention plan. Attorney Mathison stated the residents desire approval by the Council of this plan as quickly as possible to be able to put the plan into operation to help eliminate the crime problem within the District. In response to Mayor Martino, Attorney Mathison stated all requirements have been met and a sign has been placed at the entrance to the develop- ment identifying that the City is considering adoption of this plan. Attorney Mathison stated that when the City Council approves the plan as being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, a Putlic Hearing needs to be advertised in a local paper, and notices must be sent to Steeplechase residents. The residents of Steeplechase must hold a public hearing them- selves prior to adopting any safe neighborhood plan. In response to Mayor Martino, Attorney Mathison, stated the percentages of approval within the Steeplechase Homeowners's Assucation had been m:t overwhelmingly. In response to Attorney Brant, Rich ;Calton stated the City's Traffic, Engineer has not come up with a report for the record re: the closing of Haverhill Road. Attorney Mathison stated Haverhill Road has been removed from the County's throughfare plan and comprehensive plan. Attorney Brant pointed out there is neighborhood commercial strip along Beeline Highway which is going to be walled out, where before it would have been a part of CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3/22/90 PAGE THIRTEEN 0 the complex, Attorney Brant stated that whoever the owner is, it cannot be neighborhood if they cannot get to it, and the next step would be CG-1 Commercial for that parcel of land, which is something the Council should consider. Attorney Brant stated that he had a discussion with Mr. Walton on whether this would change any traffic patterns on Military Trail when it is under construction, if it would further impact Military Trail and this is something the record must reflect before there is a consent or signoff. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Mathison stated there is a small parcel of public land designated for public service or a fire safety facility, originally dedicated to the County. Attorney Mathison stated they are going to have discussions with the County on how that can best be used in the future. Attorney Mathison stated the County has bought off on the entire concept of the privatization of the roadways. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Brant stated the County was not entitled to legal notice, however, they had notice by virtue of nego- tiating the surrender of their rights to Haverhill Road. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Mathison stated the parcel set aside for public service is outside the wall. Councilman Kiselewski requested Attorney Mathison provide additional information on wh(.i this will be implemented, how the gates will work, how the fire and police will get in and out, what kinds of patrol there are to be, and how someone will visit residents. Councilman Kiselewski requested information re: provisions placed in the homeowners' documents so they can continue to maintain the inside /outside of the wall, lighting and vegetation. Councilwoman 14onroe requested information re: time of the construction of Military Trail as it relates to Lhe final implementation of the safe neighborhood district. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3122/90 L_',J PAGE FOURTEEN Councilman Russo requested the homeowners be made aware of the exact cost of maintaining the community. Councilman Russo felt that in order for it to be a safe neighborhood, they should have guards at both entrances, Attorney Mathison stated the gate planned for Beeline is a sliding gate instead of an up /down gate. Vice Mayor Aldred stated he is in favor of the proposed plan and urged the Petitioner to gather necessary information for Council approval. Mayor Martino stated he is in favor of the proposed plan, but was under the impression the residents wanted to close off the Beeline entrance totally. Attorney Mathison stated that was not the result of the poll of the residents. Attorney Mathison stated they have the authority, if there is a necessity, to come back before the Council on a yearly basis to make the adjustments necessary to make sure crime is prevented or decreased, and the walling off of Beeline could be one of thc5e changes. Attorney Brant recommended one more workshop so the Petitioner could answer remaining questions. Per a consensus of the City Council, this item will be workshopped April 12, 1990, with the consideration of approval scheculea for April 19, 1990, COUNCIL LIAISON TO ADVISORY BOARDS Council liaisons were appointed to the various advisory boards of the E CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 3122190 PAGE FIFTEEN City. Reterence attactied Exhibit "A ". CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD It was the consensus of the City Council to reappoint Patti A. Velasquez to the Code Enforcement Board for a term of three years. The City Council will consider approval at their next Regular Meeting of April 5, 1990. MERIT SYSTEM BOARD It was the consensus of the City Council to reappoint Meyer Kesner to the Merit System Board for a term of three years. The City Council will con- sider approval at their next Regular Meeting of April 5, 1990. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS It was the consensus of the City Council to reappoint Mary Denis Bryant to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a to m o-7 three years. The City Council will consider approval at their next Regular Meeting of April 5, 1990. �POINTMENT TO VISCRY BORRDS The City Manager was directed to appoint someone to put together a plan for appointing and reappointing members to the advisory boards on an annual basis. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned a" 11:00 P.M. APPROVAL MAYOR MARTINO U L— MAN'MONROE - VICE MAYOk— ALORED COUNCILMAN jC1SEL� SKI COUNCILMAN- RUSSO EXA M. RIFF, SECRETARY