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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 072089Ll 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. 9 u CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/20/89 PAGE 2 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/20/89 PAGE 3 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. OTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7120/84 PAGE 4 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7120/89 PAGE 5 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. ® '`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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/20/89 PAGE 6 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/20/89 J PAGE 7 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/20189 PAGE 8 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/20/89 t-IWANCE5 ORDINANCE 20,1989 PROSPERITY CORPORATE CENTER 11 IR-27 TRACT OF PGA NATIONAL PAGE 10 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 7/20/89 PAGE 10 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 '. 4 — -� � -- � �� I-/-- - - -� VICE MAYOR ALDRED l LINDA KOSIER CITY CLERK COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI _� COUNCILMAN RUSSO FORM 86 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS AME l� NAME OF 11OI1RD. COUNCIL, COMMISSION. AUTHORITY, OR COMMIiTEi MAILJN(, ADDRESi THE BOARR COUNCIL. COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON [[ WHI('H I SERVE. IS A UNIT OF (00P41Y arHER t0CAI AGENCY C1T1_ (,OUNT) NAKIL0] POL1TKAI SUBDIVISION ' .'t � �� i fir_- �!C % !r /���7 � !_ •,� S /' • tc., ,7 r -PC�r DAZE ON wHKH V01 (X(WIRED f,V MI K)StTION IS WHO MUST FILE FORM $8 ( ELECTIVE AF't'OlN1' This form is fo, use by an} person wi -ving at the county, city, or other la:al level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or commitree 11 applies equally to memlxrs of advisory and non - advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Secttoit 112 3143, Florida Statutes The requirements of this law are mandatory, although the use of this particular form is not required by law, vo*.i are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required b) law Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on wheihcr you hold an elective or appointive position, For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 442,344-3, FLORIDA STATUTES ELECTED OFFICERS: A person holding elective county, rnuntvipal, or other local publlc office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain, Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained In either case, you should disclose the conflict; PRIOR TO rHE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly Slating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by conitalcting and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should Incorporate the form In the minutes APPOINTED OFFICERS- A person holding appointive Count r, munlripal, or other local pubhc office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained A person holding an appointive local office otherwlse. may narticipatc in 3 matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must disclose the nature of the conflict before mas<ing any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether made by the officer or at his direction *YOU INTEND TO NIAI.E ANY ATTEMPT TO INF1_UENC E T14E DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH 1HE VOTE 'WILL BE TAKEN You should complete and fife this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the tTncetiiig, who will incorporate the forth in the minutes • A copy of the form should be provided Immccliatety 10 the other members of the agency i Yf OU MAKE-: NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict ;n the measure before participating. You should complete thr. form ind file it within 15 da%, ;3(lei the vote occurs with the person responsible for — cording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the forth in the minutes. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST hereby disclose that on (a) A measure came or will come Ixfore my agency which (check one) / tr.ured to m3 special private gain. or inured to the special gate of (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my interest in the measure is as follows - ", 1 r � 19 by whom I am retained Date Filed SIgna(ure NOTICE UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §H2.317 0985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUlitED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED 13Y ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE O)i EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000