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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MARCH 16, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor Feeney 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 Feeney,
Vice Mayor Martino, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Aldred, and Councilman
Kiselewski.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1989, were unanimously
approved as written.
RESOLUTIONS
AftRESOLUTION 16,1989 Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, in full,
Resolution 16, 1989, declaring the results of the General Election and
Special Referendum Election held on 3/14/89. For City Councilman, Group
2, Joseph R. Russo was declared the winner with 1650 votes; L nda Monroe
was declared the winner for Group 4, receiving 1428 votes; and the
Referendum, amending the maximum sum for quotation of bids to $2500 and
the sum for the requirement of competitive bids increased to $7500 passed
by 1160 votes in favor and 589 votes against.
PRESENTATION BY THE
CITY COUNCIL TO
MAYOR FEENEY Each member of the City Council gave a brief speech re: Mayor Feeney's
retirement from the City Council, and wished him luck in his move to
Tennessee. Vice Mayor Martino presented a placque of appreciation to
Mayor Feeney for over 11 years of service on the City Council. Mayor
Feeney thanked each member of the City Council and the Department Heads
for their service and the work they have done.
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ADMINISTRATION OF
OATHS OF OFFICE The City Clerk administered the Oaths of Office to Joseph R. Russo and
Linda M. Monroe, who were elected at the March 14, 1989, General Election,
for three -year terms, to City Council Groups 2 and 4, respectively.
APPOINTMENT OF
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Per a concensus of the City Council, Vice Mayor Martino was appointed tem-
porary cha'rman to elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor.
APPOINTMENT OF
MAYOR
Councilman Michael Martino was the only nomination for Mayor of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens. Per a unanimous vote of the City Council,
Councilman Martino was appointed Mayor.
APPOINTMENT OF
VICE MAYOR
Councilman Dick Aldred was the only nomination for Vice Mayor of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens. Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, Dick
Aldred was appointed Vice Mayor.
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 r'
CHAIRMAN PRO -iEM
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, Councilman Kiselewski was
appointed Chairman Pro -Tem.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 17,1989
Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, in full,
Resolution 17, 1989, appointing Michael Martino as Mayor and Dick Aldred
as Vice Mayor of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
Resolution 17, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
aOLUTION 18,1989
Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, in full,
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Resoluiton 18, 1989, setting forth those persons who are authorized to
sign and countersign City checks. The City Council unanimously approved
the adoption of Resolution 18, 1989, with the removal of Section 3.
ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
THE "PROMENADE"
The City Manager stated at the last City Council meeting, members of the
City Council expressed their concern over whether the "Promenade" was
being constructed in accordance with approved plans. Jack Hanson,
Building Official for the City, addressed the City Council, stating after
his inspection of the Promenade, specifically the exterior of the movie
theaters, it was noted it was not being built according to the approved
plans. Mr. Hanson stated the developer, upon being informed of the mista-
kes, agreed to correct all inconsistencies. Fir. Hanson also stated there
would not be an more Certificates of Occupancy issued for this shopping
center until the landscaping is finished. Mr. Hanson requested the City
Council consider amending the code so that it states exactly when
landscaping must be completed and that on large projects require a cer-
tification from the landscape architect of record at the end :` the pro -
jeCt. Nf'. }la «son s!Y:,.' `lo would inspect t`! 5hopllfng Center at night to
ietermine the colors used in the back lighting of the signs.
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
_The City Manager sent a letter to Palm Beach County yesterday re:
Comprehensive Plan update so that the City's position could be entered
into the record. The County will have another meeting on March 20th where
additional comments could be made.
JNTY IMPACT FEES
The City Manager stated he and Attorney Brant have a meeting with Charlie
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balker of Palm Beach County next Thursday re: road impact sees.
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ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN
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KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski stated he had asked the Code Enforcement people to
have the owners of Taco Dell install the screening around the rooftop
equipment. The screening has been installed, but the equipment on the
roof is still visable and he requested that be amended.
COUNCILMAN RUSSO In response to Councilman Russo, the City Manager stated negotiations are
still taking place to purchase the Foundation building on Burns Road.
The City Manager stated it was determined the space planner that the City
was going to hire would cost approximately '050,000, therefore the City is
conducting it's own space plan.
The City Manager updated Councilman Russo on the opposition to the power
line issue that has been proposed to run on the north side of PGA
Boulevard across from PGA National.
MAYOR MARTINO
Mayor Martino expressed his concern with the speeding an Holly Drive.
Vice Mayor Aldred stated he has notice the speeding is happening in the
evening after work as people are going to the evening classes at the high
school. Mayor Martino requested this problem be discussed with the Acting
Chief of the Police Department.
Mayor Martino reouested the agreement with Palm Beach County re; General
Aviation Airport be placed on the next workshop agenda.
REPORTS
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI
Councilman Kiselewski reported on a meeting of the Solid Waste Authority
yesterday, stating the Authority was still getting opposition from
Commissioner Howard. Councilman Kiselewski stated the Municipal League
gave the Authority endorsement and had a copy of official filing that the
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SW is rjiaLlrig w;c,i €.he 0mmission re: change in Comprehensive Plan.
Councilman Kiselewski reported on a meeting of the Metropolitan Planning
Organization phis morning where the State 5 -Year Plan was discussed.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he was pleased to represent the City
welcoming the first Deputy Chairman of the City Council of Moscow.
MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino reported attending the P &Z Commission meeting on 3/14/89,
the minutes of which are on file in the City Clerk's office.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 19,1989 Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
Resolution 19, 1989, execution of Agreement for P.B.G. High School's use
of City Softball fields for team practices and games February - May, 1989.
Resolution 19, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
9- 20,1989 Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
Resolution 20, 1989, execution of Agreement for P.B.G. High School's use
of City 8a;eball fields for team practices and games February - May, 1989.
Resolution 20, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 30,1988
OINANCE 50.1988
or
Mayor Martino declared the public hearing open, which was duly adv,.rtisea
1/31189, 2/6/89, 2113/89 & 2120/89, and held on the intent of Ordinance
30, 1988, rewrite of "Chapter 155: Signs" of City's Code of Ordinances, as
recessed from thA City Council Regular Meeting of 3/2/89.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the Public Hearing re: Ordinance
30, 1989, was recessed until Lhe City Council Regular Meeting of 4/6/89,
at approximately 8:00 P.M.
Mayor Martino declared the public hearing open, which was duly advertisea
211189 and recessed from the City Council Regular Meeting of 2/1!,/89, and
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held on the intent of Ordinance 50, 1988, creation of PUD, with land uses
permitted being those as set forth in the CG -1 (General Commercial) Zoning
District of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, proposed to consist of a two -
story 53,200 sq. ft. retail center, including restaurant use not to exceed
6,064 sq. ft., and be located on 4.5 acres, more or less, fronting on the
south side of PGA Boulevard, east of Fairchild Gardens Avenue, directly
across from "The Gardens" regional shopping mall.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, Ordinance 50, 1988, was recessed
until the City Council Regular Meeting of 4/6/89, at approximately 8:00
P.M.
ORDINANCE 4, 1989 Mayor Martino declared the public hearing open, which was duly advertised
3/1189, and held on the intent of Ordinance 4, 1989, amending 103.4 -acre
"Garden Lakes" Commercial /Multi - Family Residential PUD created 2/16/78 via
Ordinance 18, 1977, providing for the construction of a buffer landscape
and wall along their easterly and northerly property lines fronting on
North Military Trail and the Interstate -95 off ramp.
Per a letter from the petitioner requesting this public hearing be resche-
duled, the City Council unanimously voted to recess the public hearing re:
Ordinance 4, 1989, to the City Council Regular Meeting of 4/6/89, at
approximately 8:00 P.M.
ORDINANCE 5,1989 Mr. Richard Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City
Council, reviewing what requirements were requested of the petitioner at
the last City Council meeting, however, stated the only issue not resolved
at this time was the right -of -way dedication.
Per a vote of 2 ayes and 3 nays Ordinance 5, 1989, creation of "Golf
Estates Villas" Medium Density Residential PUD, was denied for first
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reading. Councilman Kiselewski, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman Russo
cast the nay votes.
ORDINANCE 6,1989 Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, on first reading, Ordinance 6, 1989, amending 2.109 -acre PUD, with
those uses as permitted in the City's CG- 1(General Commercial Zoning
District (created by Ordinance 32, 1981; and amended by Ordinance 1, 1984,
& Ordinance 2, 1986), within Section 12- 42 -42, on south side of PGA
Boulevard, immediately west of Military Trail, providing for ar, extension
of an additional two years of the permissible time for completion of the
project.
Ordinance 6, 1989, will be workshopped at the City Council Workshop
Meeting of 4/23/89.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
10:35 P.M.
APPROVAL \
MAYOR COUNCILWOMAN
VICE MAYOR COUNCILMAN -
COUNCILMAN
LlF A M i0. 6MC, CITY CLERK