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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
is DECEMBER 1, 198E
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, lOE00 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida; and opened with she Pledge of Aliegiance to the Flag.
ROIL CALL The City Clerk tailed the roll and present were: Mayor Feeney, Vice
Mayor Martino, Councilman Aldred, Cc:ncllwoman Monroe and Councilman
Kiselewski.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES The minutes of the Special Regular Meeting and the Workshop Meeting of
11110/88 were unanimously approved as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Feeney announced there would be a meeting of the Site Plan and
Appearance Review Committee on Tuesday, December 6, 1988, at 7:30 P.M.;
and a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting to be
held at the City's Community Center, on Wednesday, December 7, 1988, at
7:30 P.M.
PRESENTATION -
TEAM PLAN, INC. Mr. Michael T. Redd, President of Team Plan, Inc., made a presentation to
the City of a placque from the American Planning Association Award won by
the City for the Roadway Beautification and Enhancement Study /Program.
The City Council will hold a soecial meeting the second week in January to
discuss the Roadway Beautification and Enhancement Program.
ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
LOXAHATCHEE COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS AND
P.B.C. MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE MEMBERSHIPS Councilman Kiselewski stated that the Council of Governments (COG) had
Alk
interests that were not similar to the City's; and objected to an organi-
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nation built of so many diversified groups, each having a like voting
power yet not having the same financial responsibility. Councilman
Aldred agreed, stating if you have an equal vote you should have an equal
financial responsibility. Councilwoman Monroe stated she had some con-
terns, however, would not like to lose the dialogue with the other munici-
palities and have the opportunity to state the City's views. Mayor
Feeney Mated he would be ".hard pressed" to continue the membership in
COG. Vice Mayor Martino felt both organizations needed to change the
ground rules under which they are working, and particularly concerned
about positions being taken by the representatives at these meetings
without having furl dialogue r,ith the entities they represent. Vice Mayor
Martino felt in the first quarter of next year the City Council should
have a workshop that dealt with these two organizations, and put all of
the concerns on paper to be forwarded to these — ganizations. If, next
year at the time to renew membership, policies of the organizations have
not been improved the City Council could decide against membership.
Councilman Kiselewski felt the City hau more of a voice and had more to
gain being members of the Municipal League than with COG. Councilman
Kiselewski was in favor of renewing membership in the Municipal League.
Per a vote of 3 ayes and 2 nays, the City Council approved paying the
annual dues of $2961 to renew the City's r.ambership in the Loxahatchee
Council of Governments for another year. The money is to be taken from
the Council Contingency Account. Mayor Feeney and Councilman
Kiselewski cast the nay votes for reasons as stated above.
Per a vote 3 ayes and 2 nays, the City Council approved paying the annual
® dues•of $2171.45 to renew the City's membership in the Palm Beach County
as
Municipalm League for another year. The money is to be taken from the
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Cou,�zil Contingency Account. Mayor Feeney voted nay, stating he
did not agree with the structure of this organization; and Councilman
Aldred voted nay for the same reason as Mayor Feeney.
EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT -FIRE
RESCUE MSTU #Z,
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the Mayer was approved to exe-
cute the Agreement, providing for Palm Beach County, through its
Fire - Rescue MSTU #2, to provide fire protection, fire rescue, advanced
life support or similar service to that area known as "Steeplechase ",
until September 30, 1990.
Vice Mayor Martino stated it was his opinion that while this Agreement
helps in providing for a smooth transition, he feels the City of Palm
Scach Gardens Fire Department is capable of providing this service imme-
diately.
CONDEMNATION OF
R -O -W ON NORTH
SIDE OF PGA
BOULEVARD
The City Manager recommended the City Council approve condemnation of the
right -of -way on the north side of PGA Boulevard, between U.S. Highway #1
and Ellison Wilson Road, since negotiations have broken down through the
process. Condemnation will be paid for by the Financial Center as part of
the DOT requirements and would improve the intersection of Ellison Wilson
Road and PGA Boulevard. The condemnation would also improve the flow of
traffic and the alignment of the Intercoastal Bridge. In response to
Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager explained the DOT will go through
the condemnation with the City, however, the City must initiate the con-
demnation. Councilman Kiselewski expressed his concern that the necessity
of condemning the right -of -way on the north side of PGA Boulevard was
necessary for the Financial Center to work, was not expressed at the time
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of aNprovai Tor the project. Vice Mayor Martino disagreed, stating that
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he effort that the DOT is going through would have been necessary even if
the Financial Center was not going in across the street.
Per a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay, the City Qouncil approved the City
Attorney and the City Administration to proceed with the necessary steps
to allow the Department of Transportation to permit the corridor between
U.S. highway #1 and Ellison Wilson Road on PGA Boulevard. Councilman
Kiselewski cast the nay vote, for reasons stated above.
LARRETT LAWSUIT Per a unanimous vote of the City Council approval was given to the
Attorneys in the lawsuit filed by former police officer Ray LaRrett, to
make a settlement offer of $100,000 to the plaintiffs.
REPORTS
ONCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski stated the North County Commissioner has reportedly
had secretive meetings with various people to try to cut deals for other
sites for the Solid Waste Authority facility in the north county.
Councilman Kiselewski stated that if the site is changed from what has
been selected, people in the north end of the County will have to pay more
money to have the trash from the south end of the County hauled to the new
site. Councilman Kiselewski felt people in the north end of the County
should be upset with any proposed changes. Councilman Kiselewski
suggested the municipalities located in the north end of the County let
the Commissioner know that they do not want to forget about the plant in
the south end of the County. The City Council requested a resolution be
drafted for their approval objecting to the facility being relocated.
® Councilman Kiselewski stated he received the nomination to be reappointed
a� to the Solid Waste Authority.
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MAYOR
MARTINO
Vice ;,ayor Martino reported on
the Planning and Zoning
Commission, minutes
of which are on file in the City
Clerk's Office. Vice
Mayor Martino com-
mended the Planning and Zoning
Commission for the fine
job they have been
doing on the NorthCGrp project,
and felt that having Richard
Walton on
board will strengthen that area
of planning.
COUNCILMAN
ALDRED Councilm ?n Aldred reported on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee
meeting on Tuesday, minutes of which are on file in the City Clerk's
Office. Councilman Aldred stated the City Council would need to have some
Saturday meetings in January, February or March to review the proposed
revisions to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
ITEMS BY THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Aft
NCILWOMAN MONROE Councilwoman Monroe stated she had heard that the purchase of the JDM
Country Club area by the Hansen Group excluded a 10 acre parcel at the
Intersection of Military Trail and Gardenia, and expressed her objections.
COUNCILMAN ALDRED Councilman Aldred stated he would like the City to approach the County to
create a MSTU for all unincorporated lands lying south of Donald Ross
Road, to the Intercoastal, to PGA r0oulevard on the south and west to the
Turnpike; stating he felt this would calm the objections that the County
would have to future annexations in this area. Councilman Aldred felt
this should be done quickly and made a part of the City's Comprehensive
Land Use Plan. The City Manager was requested to research this and report
back to the City Council.
VICE MAYOR
MARTINO Vice Mayor Martino stated that the Waterway Cafe is on the the agenda for
Site Plan Review this Tuesday for approval of the barge. The City Council
requested the City Attorney be present at this meeting.
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Vice Mayor Martino requested the City Council instruct the City manager to
pursue lightirq the two remaining ballfields at the Gardens Park
recreational complex; stating the cost to light the two would be approxi-
mately $85,000 - $90,000. The City Council unanimously agreed that the
City Manager should go out for bid on the tights and requested a represen-
tative and the Director of Recreation and Pars attend a meeting to
justif,, the need for the lights.
Vice Mayor Martino stated the City Council has seen the presentation from
the Recreation Advisory Board and the Director of Recreation and Parks re:
expansion of Community Center and requested the City Council authorize
funding for architecurai renderings, etc.
The City Council requested the City Manager to research and recommend to
the City Council how they should proceed with the space problems for all
departments.
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski stated the Town of Lake Park invited the City
Council to ride in the Christmas in Dixie Parade. Mayor Feeney, Vice
Mayor Martino and Councilman Kiselewski will ride in the parade.
Referencing the General Election, Councilman Kiselewski stated the Impact
Fee referendum and the Health Care referendum did not pass in Palm Beach
Gardens, but passed in the County, The Traffic Performance Standard
referendum did pass in Palm Beach Gardens as well as the County, and
Councilman Kiselewski expressed his concern re: language used in the
ballot being questionable. The City Attorney stated that the City of Boca
Raton has already filed a lawsuit on the Traffic Performance Standard
Issue.
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DR FEENEY Mayor Feeney, on behalf of the Council and residents, corgratnlated Doug
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H000, Director of Recreation and Parks, on the excellent job done by his
staff on the Holiday Spirit Parade.
COMMENTS FROM
THE PUBLIC
ED GUBISHAN '.Mr. Ed Gubishan, resident of Plat 4, addressed the City Council.
expressing his concerns, including train whistles and speeding on Elm
Avenue.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION „100,1968 Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing open, which was recessed from the
Regular Meeting of 11/17/88, and duly advertised 1112188; and held on the
intent of Resolution 100, 1988, a variance to the distance requirement of
750' between alcoholic beverage vendors, providing for the sale /service of
beer and wine for on- and off - premise consumption at "LeBistro Garden ",
proposed to be located in Space # L221, within the Food Court, of "The
Gardens" shopping mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard. Per the request of the peti-
tioner, Resolution 100, 1988, was recessed until the City Council's
Regular Meeting of December 15, 1988, at 8:00 P.M.
F.-SOLUTION 101,1988 Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing open, which was recessed from the
Regular :eeting of 11/17/88, and duly advertised 11/2188; and held on the
intent of Resolution 101, 1988, amending the 100.2 -acre "The Gardens”
regional shopping mall PUD (created 11/15184 via Resolution 62, 1984, and
amended 5 /15/86 via Resolution 21, 1986) providing for the sate /service of
beer and wine, for on- premise consumption at "LeBistro Garden ", proposed
to be a food court tenant (Section L, located at the upper level of the
mall) in Space # L221 of "The Gardens" shopping mall, 3101 FGA Boulevard.
Per the request of the petitioner, Resolution 101, 1988, was recessed
until the City Council's Regular Meeting of December 15, 1988, at 8:00 P.M.
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INANCES
ORDINANCE 45,1988
'Mayor Feeney declares the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
10112/88, and recessed from the Regular Meetings of 10/21/88 and 11/3/88;
and held on the intent of Ordinance 45, 1488, adopting a Traffic
Performance Standards Code of the City. There being no comments from the
public, Mayor Feeney declares the Hearing closed.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title
only, on second and final reading, Ordinance 45, 1988. Mayor Feeney
stated it is the Council's intention to go forward, within the next month,
with modifications to this Ordinance as information becomes available, and
as the Council's deems necessary. The City Council will hold a Special
Workshop Meeting to discuss modifications.
Ordinance 45, 1988, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
.JINANCE 43,1988
Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing open, which was advertised
11116/88 and held on the intent of Ordinance 48, 1988, amending .71 -acre
"Garden Trail" multi - family PUD created 4114/88 by Ordinance 16, 1988, n
the west side of Military Trail, between Lilac Street and Holly Drive,
providing for single -car garages and fee simple title townhouse (in lieu
of condominium) ownership. There being no comments from the public, Mayor
Feeney declared the Public Hearing closed.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title
only, on second and final readinC, Ordinance 48, 1988.
Ordinance 48, 1988, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
10:25 P.M.
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