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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 0817890 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENTS 0 CALL FOR BIDS LIGHTING OF BALLFIFLOS 11 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS AUGUST 17, 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. The City Clerk called the roll, and present were: Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski, and Councilman Russo. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of 8/3189 were unanimously approved as written. Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, August 22, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Martino announced the City Council had a lengthy agenda this evening and would attempt to cover as many items as possible, however, the meeting would adjourn at midnight end the remainder of items not discussed would be postponed to August 31, 1989, at 8:00 P.M. The City Manager opened and read the following bids for lighting of cer- tain ballfields within the City, as advertised in the Palm Beach Post Times August 2, 1989: Structural Contractors, Ltd - 2 Ballfields: $84,158 (Required Bid Bond Submitted) 1 Soccer Field: $48,624 Higgins Electrict, Inc. - 2 Ballfields: $76,000 (Required Bid Bond Not Submitted) I Soccer Field: 43,000 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR, MEETING, 8/17/89 is PRESENTATION - GARDENS SUITES HOTEL r ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER LAKE CATHERINE 0 PAGE 2 Quality Electric Cintracting, Inc. -2 Ballfields: $102,444 (Musco Lighting) (Required Bid Bond Submitted) 1 Soccer Field: 55,545 (Musco Lighting) 2 Ballfields: $95,000 (Gen.ETec.Light.) 1 Soccer Field:$49,000(Gen.El^_c.Light.) Signal Construction Co.,Inc. - 2 6allfields: $83,000 (Required Bid Bond Submitted) 1 Soccer Field: $43,500 American Lighting Maintenance - 2 Ballfields: $81,968.04 (Required Bid Bond Submitted) 1 Soccer Field: 42,854.82 Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the bids were remanded to the City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation for their review and recommendation. Attorney Fred Cohen, authorized agent for Gardens Suites Hotel addressed the City Council requesting credit for the fountain and landscape feature in front of the hotel towards their required Art in Public Places dona- tion. The City Council requested Attorney Cohen present his plans to the Art Corrmittee of the Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce for their review and recommendation to the City Council. The City Council stated they will further review this request at their Regular Meeting of September 7, 1989, and requested the petitioner have elevations showing the height of the fountain at that time. The maJority of Council did not feel full credit should be given for the fountain feature since a fountain was part of the originally approved site plan for this hotel. The City Manager gave a brief report on the financial aspects of a referendum election to purchase the Lake Catherine property. The City Manager recoTrnended the City not consider a referendum as it would not be CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/17/89 PAGE 3 g_id rinar,:sa'ily for u'cie City. Mr. Joe Wise, Senior Vice President of William R. Hough and Company, gave a brief explanation on his report and evaluation hr submitted re: referendum for Lake Catherine property. Attorney Thomas J. Baird, representing Citizens to Save Lake Catherine requested a few weeks to examine the report before discussing alternatives with the City Council. The City Council agreed to further discuss this Item at a meeting on August 31, 1989. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN The City Manager reported Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council has placed the City's recently submitted Comprehensive Land Use Plan on their agenda for 8/18/89, and stated Richard Walton of the Planning and Zoning Department will be attend the meeting. OWING CONTRACT Per a recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously qP approved a one year extension of the City's towirg contract with Lyon's Towing. PUBLIX The City Manager stated the Publix store located at PGA & Military has presented additional information in an effort to receive approval to extend their store. It was the concensus of the City Council not to review these revised plans since they still do not solve any of the parking problems in this shopping center NAVAL RESERVE BUILDING Per a recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously approved the purchase of the Naval Reserve Building on Riverside Drive for $745,000, with funding to come from the Recreation Land and Facility Account. Councilman Aldred requested the building be inspected for radon gas before purchase. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/17/89 PACE 4 ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino reported attending a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and stated the minutes will reflect actions taken at ti —, meeting. Mayor Martino stated the meeting of the Beautification and Envi,onmental Committee was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported the Solid Waste Authority has filed suit against Palm Beach County. Councilman Kiselewski reported attending a meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization this morning where discussions took place re: down- town transfer facility to tie into Tri -Rail. Councilman Kiselewski discussed the selection of alternate members to the MPO and suggested a letter be written to Mr. Randy Whitfield listing all members of the City Council as alternates. This would enable other Council members to attend MPO meetings when Councilman Kiselewski could not attend. REPORTS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN RUSSO Councilman Russo reported attending a meeting on Monday of the Blue Ribbon Committee re: proposed teen club. Councilman Russo stated there was a lot of involved teens at the meeting and there are plans for a party in the beginning of October. Councilman Russo stated he received a copy of a rough draft ordinance from the City Attorney re: fire impact fees, and stated he would like to see this on a September agenda for the City Council's consideration of adop- tion. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/17189 qF PAGE 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC HELMET PURANTEE Mr. Helmet Purantee, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, commended the City Council for fiscal integrity in the past and urged the Council to continue same on any further issues that come before them. SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City Council stating there is a resident who is willing to donate a canine dog, complete with truck and equipment, to the Police Department. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 48,1989 Mr. Richard Walton of the Planning and Toning Department addressed the City Council re: Resolution 48, 1989, outlining remaining engineering and staff concerns. Mr. Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio addressed the City Council reviewing amended plans. Mr. Skokowski outlined the proposed sidewalk as requested by the City Council and further agreed to extend the sidewalk to General Drive. Mr. Skokows'i stated the petitioner will provide 20 foot of paved area and 2 foot of drainage area on either side of all roadways, except at access areas where these would not be 2 feet on either side of the paved area. At the request of Mayor Martino, Mr. Skokowski stated the access areas would involve the following lots: 53 - 55; 91 - 93, 13 - 21, and 42 - 46. The City Council agreed to this compromise. Mr. Frank Parkin, President of the Windermere Homeowners Association, addressed the City Council stating his concern that approval of this pro- ject would further congest traffic on General Drive. Mr. Skokowski stated he will discuss this issue with the Windemere Homeowners Association before another project in this area comes before the City Council. Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/17/89 PAGE 6 Resolution 48, 1989, creation of a PUD on 24.122 -acre M -27 Tract of PGA National PCD, consisting of 202 zero lot -line single family units. Resolution 48, 1989, was adopted by the City Council by a vote of 3 ayes and I nay. The nay vote was cast by Councilman Russo, who felt the pro- ject density was too much for the area. RESOLUTION 67,1989 Richo -d Walton of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City Council re: Resolution 67, 1989, detailing proposed plans. Mr. Ed Dailey, Jr., detailed elevations for the proposed PGA of America Headquarters Building PUD amendment. At the request of the City Council, the City Clerk was directed to amend Resolution 67, 1989, to include the following new Section 2, and renum- bering of the remaining sections: "Section 2. If and when the new use of this building changes from a single administrative use, the new use shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. At such tim. the proposed 90 reserved parking spaces on the s'.c plan may be required to be paved." Per a concensus of th? City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 67, 1989, amendment to PGA of America Headquarters Building PUD, created 11/15/79 via Resolution 93, 1979, to allow for a 2 story addition of approximately 4,000 s.f. on the northwest side of the existin, structure; extension of existing parking area to provide 50 additional spaces to .n., south of the structure; addition of new retaining walls and revamping of existing berm; renovations and alterations to lower level of structure; and renovations and alterations to existing Board Room on the OR second level of the structure. Resolution 67, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City CcU-cil. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8117189 PAGE 7 0 RESOLUTION 68,1989 'Richard Walton of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City Council re: Resolution 68, 1989, explaining the request by the owners of the Moonlight Cafe. The City Attorney explained that this resolution would enable the applicant to go before the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee to seek approval of a neon tight in the window. Per a �lranimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 68,'19H, amending Resolution 44, 1987, which created "Gardens East Plaza ", also known as Promenade Shopping Plaza, a Planned Unit Development, by authorizing the use of neon lighting in the windows of the various business establishents. Resolution 68, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council. -QRDINANCES MEN— 'ORDINANCE 21,1989 Richard Walton of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City Council re: Prosperity Corporate Plaza, detail,;ng amendments to the plans, incorpora.ing the thoughts of the City Council from the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1989. Mr. Jeffrey Ornstein, architect for the project, addressed the City Council, presenting elevations. The City Council requested, and the petitioner agreed, to lower the height of the parapet. The City Council requested the traffic consultant for the project obtain a letter from the County Engineering Department re: sche- duled plans to widen Prosperity Farms Road. The City Council further requested the petitioner obtain a letter from the City Fire Marshall stating his concerns have been resolved. The City Council will consider ® second reading and approval of Ordinance 21, 1989, at their Regular Meeting of September 7, 1989. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/17/89 PAGE 8 WTHANCE 22 1989 Richard Walton of 't ":c Manning and Zoning Department addressed the City Council re: Ordinance 22, 1989, amendment to "Hidden Hollow" PUD. Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for Sabateilo Development Corporation, addressed the City Council requesting amendments to Ordinance 22, 1989 in Section 2 and Section 3. Mr. Skokowski stated Sectinn 2 should be rewritten so that additional right -of -way will be dedicated to Palm P,-ach County. The City Council directed the petitioner to work with the City Attorney so that he can make the necessary amendments to Ordinance 22, 1989. Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 22, 1982, amendment to Hidden Hollow PUD, created 1213187 via Ordinance 15, 1987, located on the south side of Northlake Boulevard at Howell Lane, proposed to consist of 37 single family units in lieu of the approved 50 multi - family units. The City Council will consider second reading and approval of Ordinance 22, 1989, at their Regular Meeting of September 7, 1989. ORDINANCE 23,1989 Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 23, 1989, repealing Section 159.03(8), which pertains to membership of the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee and substituting in its place and stead a new Section 159.03(6) which provides that the membership of said Committee shall be the members cf the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Aldred requested a written report from City staff outlining how merging of the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission would work and the new committee's function. �DINANCE 24,1989 Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 24, 1989, repealing Paragrap; (A) of CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 8/17/89 PAGE 9 Section 32.51 of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, and providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of 7 members and 2 alternate members, and providing that Planning and Zoning Commission members and alternate members shall be appointed by Resolution. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WINCHESTER COURTS The City Manager stated he has received a letter from Mr. George Frances of Winchester Development Corporation, requested reimbursement of $10,000 Impact Fee for late completion of the Winchester Courts project. Per a recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously agreed to reimburse Mr. Frances $5,000 of the fee, minus any outstanding engineering fees. SOSPERITY OAKS Mr. Dennis P. Koehler, authorized agent for Health Care and Retirement Corporation, addressed the City Council re: amendment to 27.357 -acre Prosperity Oaks PUD, created 2/7/85 via Ordinance 1, 1985, and amended 5/19/88 via Ordinance 23, 1986, to allow for a 1.15 -acre expansion of the permitted uses within CG -1 (General Commercial) District, into that por- tion of the PUD currently designated RH (Residential High Density) District; site plan approval for a 46.662 s.f. 120 -bed nursing home faci- lity on Tract "J "; and release of existing Unity of Title. Mr. Koehler further stated the petitioner is requested a one year extension to 2/7/91. At the Council's request, Mr. Koehler stated he will have a copy of an executed agreement with Prosperity Oaks re: cross access maintenance agreement. The City Council expressed no major concerns and directed the petitioner to work with the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for the Council's consideration. The City Council requested a copy of Ordinance