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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JANUAR e 7, 1988
The Regular Meeting of the City Council or' Palm Beach Gardens; Florida,
was calieo to order by Mayor Feeney at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room at
the Municipal Complex, 1500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens.
Florida; ana opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The Deputy City Clerk called the r(,11 and present were: Mayor Feeney,
Vice Mayor Martino, Councilman Aldred, Councilwoman Wnroe and Councilman
Kiselewskl.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Feeney announced there wou'j be a meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 1988, at 7:30 P.M.; and a meeting of
the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department, Inc. on Tuesday, January 12, 1988,
at 7:30 P.M.
i EMS 8Y THE
C17Y MANAGER
COMPREHENSIVE 1-AND
USA PLAN1WF'
UPDATE_ The City Co ,rrr1 i directed the City Manager to set up c meeting at the
Sheraton in PGA National to discuss the Comprehensive Land UsP Plan Undate
wfth Public Participation. The City Council requested City staf;' prc ,d „7
OPENING OF PGA an agenda for this meeting.
BOUL EVAR0 AND
RYDER CUP BOULEVARD The City Council authorized the City Manager to approve the opening of to'?
entrance /exit of Ryder Cup Boulevard at PGA Boulevard once he has received
the approval from the City Engineer.
PL44B AND
ASSC)CIATES The City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement
with Palm Beach County, with a limit of $5,000.00, for the study of an
aiternative to Park Avenue extension, The money woulo be taken from the
Council Continqency Account.
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ENGINEERING
�RVICES RE:
COAST UTILITIES The City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to sign an agreement and
the City Manager to expend up to $15,000 from the Council Contingency
Account for the purpose of engineering services for preparation of a study
re: possible acquisition of Seacoast Utilities. The total cost will be
shared by the Northern Palm Beach County water Control District, the
Village of North Palm Beach and the City of Lake °ark
ATTORNEY FEES
The City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to expend monies,
at the rate of $90 1hour, to employ the services of an attorney to cover
the defense of police personnel in a pending law suit against the City.
MEETING WITH
PALM BEACH COLNVTY
COMMISSIONERS
The City Manager referenced a letter received from Bill Bowden of Palm
Beach County re: joint meeting with the P,-in 3each County Commissioners.
The City Council will workshop this item to determine a date and a list of
priorities to be discussed.
REPORTS
COL#VCILWOMAN
MONROE
Councilwoman Monroe reported attending a meeting of the Site Plan and
Appearance Review Committee meeting, stating the minutes are on file with
the City Clerk's office for review.
VICE MAYOR
MARTINO
Councilman Martino reminded the Council and residents that the Board of
County Commissioners through the Department of Airports, in conjunction
with the cicizen's committee that was formed to peruse the North County
General Aviation Airport information, will hold a general
information /public hearing on January 12 and 13, 1988. The January 12,
1988 meeting will be held at the City's Community Center and on the 13th
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it will be held aL the Palm Beach Gardens High School Auditorium.
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W YOR FEENEY
Mayor Feeney congratulated Vice Mayor Martino on his time and effort spent
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on the North County General Aviation Committee.
MgYOR AND
COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI
Councilman Kiselewski stated there has been a dramatic change at the
COMMENTS FROM
THE PUBLIC
SAM CARSILLO
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MR. P.J. CLARE
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 1,
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intersection of PGA Boulevard and Military Trail since the opening of
I -95.
Councilman Kiselewski requested at least one member of the City Council
attend the Annual Congress. Councilman Kiselewski stated this is a coun-
terpart meeting of the the one he attended in Las Vegas.
Mr. Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City
Council expressing his concerns, including the heliport at the hospital,
quality of water. annexations, and a City library.
Mr. P. J. Clare, Edgemere Terrace, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City
Council, stating he felt the City was in need of a canine unit for the
Police Department. The City Manager was directed by the City Council to
have the Police Chief look into the City's need for a canine unit.
Thf, City Manager stated this Resolution would better describe the City's
boundaries, per the study done by Resource Engineering and Planning, Inc.
The City Council directed the City Clerk to add a paragraph after the
third "WHEREAS" to read the same as the third paragraph, however, would
include the general description for the "Woodberry" annexation.
The City Council requested the City Clerk amend the third paragraph on
Page 2 to change "A -1 -A Highway" to State Road 811; and as "in such study"
after the word contemplated.
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The City Council also requested the City Clerk to amend the title of
Resolution 1, 1988.
Pui a concensus of the City Council, Mayor Feeney read, in full,
Resolution 1, 1988.
Resolution 1, 1988, as amended, was unanimously adopted by the City
Council.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 1� 1288 Mayor Feeney stated Ordinance 1, 1988, provided for "Involuntary" anneya-
tion ,f (1) 19.5866- acre "Cinnamon Plat No 111, (21k1a "Woodberry Lakes"
and "The Gardens of Woodberry "), as recorded 12115178 in Plat Book 36,
°ages 56 -59, and (2) 17.7004 -acre "Cinnamon Plat No. 2" (alkla "Woodberry
Lakes" and "the Gardens of Woodberry "), as recorded 817180 in Plat Book
40, Pages 66 -70, together consisting of 240 lots fof which 218 have been
developed with attached residential units); and simultaneously zoning same
PM- Medium Density Residential District, per the petition of Mr. Woodie Van
Voorhees, President of "Woodberry Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc." and
authorized agent of 50 +% or the property owners; and providing for a
Referendum Election in the City and within said areas pr0005ed to be
annexed. Mayor Feeney announced this was a Courtesy Public Hearing and
consideration ntf isc K�au.Erry. ,ia,v. PI Ot1C,P,S were sent
to property owners on December 16 and December 17, 1987.
Mayor Feeney declared the Courtesy Public Hearing open.
Mr. Van Voorhees, President of the Homeowners Association of Woodberry
Lakes, addressed the City Council outlining why the residents of Woodberry
want to become a part of the City. Mr. Van Voorhees, stated at their
public hearing they 240 families, with only one person objecting to the
annexation-
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There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Feeney declared the
r'a!rtesy Public 'nk closed.
The Council requested the wording on the referendum ballot be adjusted in
such a way as to identify tt-e area involved.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the Deputy City Clerk read, on
first reading, Ordinance 1, 1988. The City Counci_' will Seca3d
reading and adoption of Ordinance 1, 1988, at their Regular Meeting of
Februa ry 4, 1988.
np�rnan , U68 Mayor Feeney stated Ordinance 2, 1988, provided for "Involuntary" annexa-
tion into the City of approximately 2,2.02.8939 acres of land located south
of PGA Boulevard within Section 13, Township 42 South, Rancc 42 East;
Section 25, Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section 14, Township 42
South, Range 42 East; Section 23, Township 42 South, Range 42 East;
Section 26, Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section 22, Township 42
South, Range 42 East; Section 9, Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section
16, Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section 8, Township 42 South; Range
42 East; Section 17, Townshio 42 South, Range 42 East; and Section 7,
Township 42 South, Range 42 East, including 494.0939 -acre "Replat of the
Plat of Horseshoe Acres West ", a Planned Unit Development commonly known
+s ";r..,.„ ',, " {,dCd ,March 5, 1981, in Plat (look 41, Pages
193 -199, of Palm Beach County; and providing for a Referendum Election it
the City and within said areas proposed to be annexed. Mayor Feeney
announced this was a Courtesy Public Hearing and consideration of 1st
,Reading. Mayor Feeney announced notices were sent to perperty owners on
December 16, and 17, 1987.
Mayor Feeney declared the Courtesy Public Hearing open.
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Mr. Sam Shannon of Palm Beach County, addressed the City CouriciI, pro-
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viding them with a letter from Mr. Jan Winters, County Administrator. Mr.
S,,aanon stuffed at this time he will be addressing Ordinance 2 and 3, 1988.
Mr. Shannon stated the County promotes annexation that promotes efficiency
and clarity of service delivery. The County desired mutual consideration
of on- existing programs ,or services and facilities. After meeting with
t a Pity r,fanagar and Mayor Feeney, Mr. Winters recommended to the Board of
County Commissioners that the County continue efforts with the City to
reach mutual agreement on some of the concerns that vere raised.
Mr. Shannon suggested several alternatives for fire protection in the
"north annexation" area, particularly the County fire station located near
Cabana Colony.
Mr. Herman Brice, Palm w °Bch County Fire Administrator, stated the station
located near Cabana Colony, Station # 16, would loose 80% of their
calls with the proposed annexation. Mr. Brice suggested either a contract
with the City for expansion of services or a gradual phase out of Station
# 16 so that the economic impact would not be so immediate.
Mr. Shannon stated the county was concerned with the impact on County
roads with future development in these annexation areas. Mr. Shannon
suggested the City adopt a Traffic Performance Standard much like the one
existing in the County and to also collect and provide the Coun r. road
impact fees so they can include it in their Five Year Road Program and
build the roads that are necessary in the area. Mr. Shannon further
requested the City agree not to increase intensity or density beyond wnicn
is currently provided for in the County Comprehensive Plan without
receiving concurrence from the County. Mr. Shannon requested the City
aqree to assist the County in implementing its Thoroughfare Protection
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Ms. Janice Jennings, Assistant City Attorney for Riviera Beach, addressed
the City Council stating the City of Palm Beach G.:rdens seeks to encroach
on the City of Riviera Beach's "heretofore agreed upon reserve annexation
1,11 to rnpinrilmAn K,isplewski, Ms. Jennings stated there
was no prZor written agreement with the City of nlviera Beach.
Several residents of Horseshoe Acres addressed the City Council stating
they support the City's annexation efforts and would like to be annexed
into the City of Palm Beach Gardens in the future.
Pastor William Leach, Grace Alliance Church, stated he supports the
annexation procedure and would like to be considered for annexation into
the City.
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Right -of -Way Map.
Mr. Brandenberg, Pa]m Beach County Attorney's Office, addressed the City
Council pointing out the legal concerns of the County. Mr. Brandenberg
pointed out various "enclaves" and "pockets" that the County felt existed
in the proposed annexations. Mr. Brandenberg stated one of the County's
concerns is that if the election goes forward with all these difficulties,
and is not passed, under Florida Statutes the City would be prohibited
from annexing these areas under another referendum for another two year
period of time.
The City Council directed the City Manager have staff respond to items
presented by Palm Beach Countv, then schedule a Special Workshop Meeting
of the City Council Palm Beach County and surrounding municipalities.
Mr. Tom Bogor), President of the Steeplechase Property Owners Association,
addressed the City Council stating their members were looking forward to
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the annexation being approved.
Ms. Janice Jennings, Assistant City Attorney for Riviera Beach, addressed
the City Council stating the City of Palm Beach G.:rdens seeks to encroach
on the City of Riviera Beach's "heretofore agreed upon reserve annexation
1,11 to rnpinrilmAn K,isplewski, Ms. Jennings stated there
was no prZor written agreement with the City of nlviera Beach.
Several residents of Horseshoe Acres addressed the City Council stating
they support the City's annexation efforts and would like to be annexed
into the City of Palm Beach Gardens in the future.
Pastor William Leach, Grace Alliance Church, stated he supports the
annexation procedure and would like to be considered for annexation into
the City.
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Mr. Ronald Beasley, representing the Professional Fire Figh�ers of Palm
Beach County, expressing his concerns re: fire service In the proposed
ORDINANCE 3, 1988
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annexation areas.
Mayor Feeney declared the Courtesy Public Hearing closed.
The Council requested the wording on the referendum ballot be adjusted in
such a way as to identify she area involved. Councilman Aldred requested
the City Manager request the City of Riviera Beach to indicate what part
of this annexation they perceive as a problem.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the Deputy City Clerk read, by
title only, on first and second reading, Ordinance 2, 1988. The Council
will consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2, 1988, at their
Regular Meeting of February 4, 1988.
Mayor Feeney stated nrdi: ^nee 3, 1988, provided for "Involuntary" annexa-
tion Into the City of approximately 6,621 acres of land located north of
PGA Boulevard within Section 28, Township 41 South, Range 43 East; Section
20, Township 41 South, Range 43 Fast; Section 29, Township 41 South, Range
43 East; Section 32, Township 41 South, Range 43 East; Section 19,
Township 41 South, Range 43 East; Section 30, Township 41 South, Range 43
East; Section 31, Township 41 South, Range 43 cast; Section 25, Township
41 South, Range 42 East; Section 36, Township 4I South, Range 42 East;
Cnc-AIJn 35, Township 41 South, Range 4+2 Las!„ Lectidr'r 1, TownshiD 42
South, Range 42 East; Section 34, Township 41 South, Range 42 East;
Section 3, Township 42 South, .Rang 42 East; Section 33, Township 41 South,
Range 42 East; Section 4, Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section 32,
Township 41 South, Range 42 East; and Section 5, Township 42 South, Range
42 East; and providing for a Referendum Election in the City and within
said areas proposed to be annexed. The Mayor announced this was a
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Mayor Feeney declared the Public Nearing open.
Mayor Feeney stated the City Council has received a letter and a companion
resolution from the 7own of Jupiter stating their concerns with the
annexation of "Frenchmen's Creek" north.
Mr. Griff Roberts, Town Manager of Jupiter, addressed the City Council
stating they were concerned with areas north of Donald Ross Road being
into the City of Palm Beach Gardens. City Manager John Orr
explained there was no way to separate t-)e "Frenchmen's Creek" annexation
since :t was a DRI and the residents of that area did not wish to
divide their subdivision,, nor did they wish to be - nnexed into the Town of
Jupiter. The City Council assured Mr. Roberts that the City was not
Interested in any additional lands north of Donald Ross Road, however,
could not leave the north part of the "Frenchmen's Creek" subdivision out
of the annexation since the developer does not wish to divide the lands.
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The City Council stated they were willing to meet with the Town Council of
Jupiter to discuss future annexation, however, felt it was crucial to the
City of Palm Beach Gardens to annex all of the Frenchmen's _'reek sub-
division.
Ms. Gail Nelson, City Clerk of Junn Beach, addressed the City Council with
acnexatl.on plans for property east of the Intracoastal Waterway. The City
Council agreed that properties east of the intracoastil Watp,s,, -hot -ld
not be annexed by the City of Palm Beach Gardens, and instructed the City
Manager to delete this area from the legal description of the properties
i:o be annexed.
Mayor Feeney declared the Public Nearing closed.
the Council requested the wording on the referendum ballot be adjusted in
such -a way as to identify the area involved.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the Deputy City Clerk read, by
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title only, on first reading, Ordinance 3, 19 63. The City Council will
considor second reading and adoption of Ordinance 3, 1988.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
CHAP rER 151 OF
TITLE 15 The City Manager stated he has been updating Chapter 151 of Title 15 of
the City's Code of Ordinances, providing for Fair Share Contributions for
ADJOURNMENT
APPROVAL
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Road Improvements. The City Manager stated some of the fees will be
Increased one and a half times what they are presently.
The City Council requested the City Manager Place this item on the next
Regular Meeting agenda.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 11:34
P.M.
MAYOR 'ENEY
VICE MAYOR MARTINO
F N7 Ct7 KpszcR, DEPUTY CITY CCERK
COUNCILMAN ALDRED
COUNCILWOMAN MONROE
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,COf CILMAN KISELEWSKI
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