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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JUI Y 20, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the City Council 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 Acting 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 Regular Meeting of 7/6/89 were approved as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on Tuesday July 25, 1989, at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Martino read a letter received from the John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation offering a voluntary annexation of approximately
13,000 acres into the City, a grant of approximately 31.40 acres of land
for parks, and the sale of their building at 4176 Burns Road for approxi-
mately $3,200,000 within 3 >ears. A copy of the letter is attached to
these minutes. The City Manager stated the Foundation was also willing to
hold the mortgage for the purchase of the building on Burns Road.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimous)_ _pproved that the Mayor write
a letter to the Foundation ;hanking them for their letter and grants as
outlined, and that we do intend to proceed with this, beginning with an
appraisal on the building.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Martino read a proclamation proclaiming the week of July 23, 1989,
as "Florida Fire Chiefs Appreciation Week" in the City of Palm Beach
Gardens.
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CALL FOR BIDS
Refuse collection
and disposal, re-
cycling multi -yard
trash collection The City Manager opened two bids received for refuse collection and dispo-
sal, recycling multi -yard tras :i collection, as advertised 6/15189 and
715/89. The bids were received from County Sanitation and Waste
Management Company. Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the bids
were remanded to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for their
review and recommendation to the City Council. The bids will be on file
in the City Clerk's Office for any member of the public to review.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Martino
Mayor Martino stated there were 3 additional girls' softball teams from
the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association that qualified for
national tournaments.
Mrs. Rosalyn Stearn addressed the City Council re: 15 -16 year old girls
softball team, stating they would be traveling to Hurst, Texas. Per a
unanimous vote of the City Council, $1100 was donated towards travel
expenses for this team. The money is to be taken from the Council
Contingency Account.
Mr. Craig Miller addressed the City Council re: 13 -14 year old girls soft-
ball team, stating they would be traveling to Elk Grove, California. Per
a unanimous vote of the City Council, $1000 was donated towards travel
expenses for this team. The money is to be taken from the Council
Contingency Account.
Ms. Betty Saxon addressed the City Council re: 10 years and under girls
softball team, stating they would be traveling to Enid, Oklahoma. Per a
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unr ic,o s rite o. c, iLy Council, $1500 was donated towards travel
expenses for this team. The money is to be taken from the Council
Contingency Account.
ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
BALLFIELD LIGHT
BIDS The City Manager referenced bids received and opened at the City Council
Regular Meeting of 6/15/89, for lighting of ballfields, stating those
received could not meet the specifications required and requested bid be
readvertised requesting a bid bond be included with the bids.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Manager was authorized
to readvertise for bids for the lighting of ballfields.
NAVAL RESERVE
UILDING Per a recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously
IV approved the City Manager continue negotiations with the owners of the
Naval Reserve Building on Riverside Drive, and to-place a $20,000 good
faith dep -)sit, if necessary. The money will be taken from the
Recreational Improvement and Building Fund.
LOXAHATCHEE BASIN
WATER RESOURCE
PLAN By a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay of the City Council, the Mayor was
authorized to write a letter to the Northern Palm Beach County Water
Control District and the Foundation Land Company, indicating we have
considered their plan and have incorporated some concepts of it in our
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and hope to work with them for the bett,rment
of our community. Councilwoman Monroe cast the nay vote stating she did
not feel comfortable voting for this as she was not prepared to endorse
this plan.
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REPORTS BY MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI
Councilman Kiselewski reported attending a
meeting
of the Solid Waste
Authority yesterday where discussions took
place on their budget.
Councilman Kiselewski reported attending a
meeting
of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization. Councilman Kiselewski also
stated they would be
coming up with something on bicycle plans.
ITEMS BY MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR MARTINO
Mayor Martino stated that at the last City
Council
meeting a resident
informed the City Council a group had been
formed
called "Citizens to Save
Lake Catherine" who opposed development of
that area. Mayor Martino
stated he has received several telephone calls in
the last two weeks from
residents seeking information on the proposed Lake
Catherine project.
Mayor Martino stated a few calls gave .aim cause for concern and questioned
the policy of the City Council on this issue. After each Council person
referenced their recollection of statements of policy, it was the unani-
mous concensus of the City Council that when the Foundation approached
them a few years ago re: annexation of lands immediately west of Lake
Catherine, they stated they would be giving the City lands east of Lake
Catherine to be used for ballfields, and would keep the area around the
lake as open as possible when they worked on development plans.
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski requested the Police Department be informed of
Council meeting dates and times, as well as advisory boards, so they can
answer questions when they get a telephone call.
OUNCILWOMAN
MONROE Councilwoman Monroe stated the lemon scent that the Solid Waste Authority
is using at the Dyer Dump has not been working. Councilman Kiselewski
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st�'tU 11fe •,v:ujd p.5� t,is information on to the Solid Waste Authority.
Councilwoman Monroe thanked the City Manager for having the bicycle path
completed by the Community Center in time for the summer program.
ITEMS BY MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
PBG COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Augustin Hernandez addressed the City Council re: construction at Palm
Beach Gardens Community High School. Councilman Kiselewski felt the High
School has ruined the property value of a number of units on Lilac because
the handball courts are located closer than what was planned. The City
Council also expressed concern with the :hainlink fence around the area
and requested the School Board remove the fence and replace it with
landscaping that is in agreement with the City's Landscaping Code. Mr.
Hernandez stated he would take the City Council's request back to the
School Board for their consideration.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC FOR ITEMS
NOT ON AGENDA
MR. SAM CARSILLO
Mr. Sam Carsillo, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City
Council with several concerns, including the hospital helicopter pad,
trucks on Military Trail, city -owned library, speeding on Dahlia Avenue,
single- member districts, blind spot on the northeast corner of PGA and
Central Boulevards, relocation of the Public Necks yard, and a canine
dog for the Police Department. The Acting City Clerk was directed to
inform the Police Department re: speeding on Dahlia Avenue and the Public
Works Department re: blind spot on the corner of PGA and Central
Boulevards.
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'`BASIL
AKERS
Mr. Basil Akers, owner of Entree Computer Center, addressed the City
Council, stating his business has been broken into 7 times and he has been
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forced to move uut of Palm Beach Gardens. Mr. Akers did not feel the
Police Department was doing the job and requested the City Council take
action. The City Council requested the City Manager lock into this pro-
blem.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 51,1989 Per a concensus of the City Council, the Acting City Clerk read, by title
only, Resolution 51, 1989, entering into an Interlocal Agreement between
the City and the School Board of Palm Beach County re: middle school
referred to in proposed Ordinance 20, 1989.
Resolution 51, 1489, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 52,1989 Following a brief discussion, and per a concensus of the City Council, the
Acting City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 52, 1989, abandonment
and vacation of roadways and plats within the JDM PCD, created 5/18189 via
Ordinance 8. 1989.
Resolution 52, 1989, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 531984 Attorney Patty Valesquez, authorized agent for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miles,
addressed the City Council re: Resolution 53, 1989.
Per a concensus of the City Council, the Acting City Clerk read, by title
only, Resolution 53, 1989, abandonment of ncrth 2 feet of a 12 foot �Li-
lity easement at 3380 Begonia eet, Palm Beach Gardens.
Resolution 53, 1989, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 54,1989 Mr. Richard Walton, Planning and Zonino Director, addressed the City
Council re: Resolution 54, 1989, creation of a PUD on 18.81 -acre "Parcel
1" on Master Plan for JDM PCD, created 5/18/89 via Ordinance 8, 1989, pro-
posed to consist of 105 unit zero- lot -line patio home development with a
® .32 -acre recreation area. Mr. Walton expressed his concerns with the golf
carts need to go through this development, and that the original plan for
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the fairway was shoa,n to be right along the water's edge. The City
Council requested the architect for the project certify as to the safety
of the cart path and the design of the fairway.
The petitioner agreed to installing a sidewalk along one side of the road-
way within the development. Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for
Sabatello Development Corporation, stated he would incorporate the
thoughts of the City Council into the plans and after reviewing with
staff, present them to the City Council at their meeting of August 3,
1989.
RESOLUTION 55,1989 Per the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council directed the
Acting City Clerk to insert the name Harry A. Stephenson into the blank in
Section 1. of Resolution 55, 1989, and $37,500 in the blank in Section 2.
Per a concensus of the City Council. the Acting City Clerk read, by titl^
only, Resolution 55, 1989, appointment of an Assistant Chief of Police for
the City.
Resolution 55, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council,
RESOLUTION 56,1989 Per the recommendaton of the City Manager, the City Council directed the
Acting City Clerk to insert the name Linda Kosier into the blank in
Section 1. of Resolution 56, 1989, and $30,000 in the blank in Section 2.
Per a concensus of the City Council, the Act1r•1 City Clerk read, by title
only, Resolution 56, 1989, appointment of . City Clerk for the City.
Resolution 56, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 57,1989 Per a concensus of the City Council, Resolution 57, 1989, amending Secticn
IV. Position Classification and Compensation Plans of the Merit System
® Rules and Regulations, was postponed until the City Council Regular
Meeting of 8/3/89 to give the Council an opportunity to review proposed
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amendments.
RESOLUTION 58,1989 Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for PGA National Venture, LTD,
addressed the City Council re: amendment to "The Legends" PUD, created
11/20/86 via Resolution 77, 1987, within the PGA National PCD, providing
for a sliding gate entrance feature and fountain. Mr. Skokowski stated
the ga'_e would be closed from 6:00 P.M. through 9:00 A.M. and remain open
at remaining hours.
Mr. Richard Walton of the Planning and Zoning Department, stated the City
requested and received minutes of the homeowners meeting approving this
feature and has also received a letter from the Fire Chief re: crash gate.
Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
Resolution 58, 1989.
Resolution 58, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 59,1989 Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
Resolution 59, 1989, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for
Fire Protection, in conjunction with other member jurisdictions, of the
Northern Area Mutual Aid Consortium.
Resolution 59, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 60,1989 Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
Resolution 60, 1989, urging the Governor and Cabinet to adopt the Hearing
Officer's recommended order regarding Crane - Bridge Plumosus 230KV
Transmission Line and burial of the transmission line wherever the pro-
posed corridor is located within 3CO feet of existing residential suD-
divisions.
0 Resolution 60, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
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t-IWANCE5
ORDINANCE 20,1989
PROSPERITY
CORPORATE CENTER
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IR-27 TRACT OF
PGA NATIONAL
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Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
7/5/89, and held on the intent of Ordinance 20, 1989, creating a Planned
Unit Development with underlying zoning of GU - Governmental Use District
Each member of the City Council was polled as to their feelings for the
proposed amendment, and the City Council was unanimously opposed to the
propo,ad plans due to existing traffic and parking problems at this
shopping center. The City Council felt if the petitioner could re- design
the parking lot so that parking and traffic problems could be eased, the
Council would perhaps consider this request.
Attorney Raymond Royce, authorized agent for Prosperity Gardens
Development Corporation, addressed the City Council re: rezoning from CN
(Neighborhood Commercial) in part, and PO (Professional Office) in part,
to PUD with underlying zoning of PO (Professional Office) District of the
Palm Beach Gardens Code, to be known as Prosperity Corporate Center, and
Site Plan approval for an office complex consisting of 3 four -story office
buildings on 7.71 acres located on the southwest corner of RCA Boulevard
and Prosperity Farms Road. The petitioner stated he is in agreement with
all conditions requested by City staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
The City Council expressed concern with four -story buildings at this loca-
tion, and emphasized the need for a traffic statement. It was the concen-
sus of the City Council to place this item on first reading at their
Regular Meeting of 8/3/89, however, state: second reading and public
hearing would not be scheduled at this time as more workshops were needed.
Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for Channing Corporation, addressed
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the City Council re: rcad sections for 24.122 -acre M -27 Tract of PGA
National PCD, consisting of 209 zero -lot -line single family units. Mr.
Skokowski detailed the reconfiguration of roadways to eliminate the long
stretches of roadway that the Council expressed their concern with at
their 716/89 meeting. The petitioner agreed to provide a sidewalk on one
side of the street and provide for guest parking throughout the site,
stab ^g 27 additional parking spaces would be provided. Mr. Skokowski
stated the petitioner will now provide an expanded open space with
recreational tot lot type equipment.
The City Council will further discuss this project at their Regular
Meeting of 813/89, provided the petitioner has revised plans submitted to
City staff in time for their review.
DAD INFORMATION
QUEST Mayor Martino acknowledged a letter received from the Florida House of
Representatives concerning road information and requested the City Manager
direct appropriate staff to complete the form.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
1:37 A.M.
APPROVAL
MAYOR MARTINO 'COUNCILWOMAN MO RN OE
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LINDA KOSIER CITY CLERK
COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI
_� COUNCILMAN RUSSO
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