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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 020587CITY COUNCIL REGULAR hEETING '717Y OF PALM REACH GARDENS FEBRUARY 5, 1987 T,tie Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, w,as called to order by Mayor Aldred at 8:00 P.M., in the Assembly Room at th,e Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPOINTMENT OF MS. DOROTHY WILKEN AS h0NORARY CHAIR- PERSON Mayor Aldred opened the floor for the appointment of an Honorary Chairperson. The Council unaninously approyed the appointment of Ms. Dorothy Wllken as Honorary Chairperson. kuLL CALL The roll was called by the City Clerk, and present were: Honorary Chairperson Dorothy Wilken, Mayor Aldred, Vice Mayor Feeney, Councilman Kiselewski, Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman Martino. dance. APPROVlL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 15, 1987, and the Workshop Meeting of January 22, 1987, were unanimously approved as written. ANNOUNCEMENTS Madam Chair WiIken announced there would be a meeting of the Palm $each Gardens Fire Department, Inc, nn Tuesday, February 10, I987, at 7:30 P.M. There will be a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 7;30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 24, 1987. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION Mayor Aldred presented a plaque of apprecation to Mr. Gary R. Krielow, member of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission from March, 1981 to January, 1987. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR' WET1NG, 215187 Page 2 PRESENTATION �PLAQi� OF PRECIATION Meyor Aldred presented n plaque of Appreciation to Mr. Edward P. Taudien, m�,�mber of the City's T.oninq Board of Appeals from January, I984, to January, 1987. REVIEW OF ARC$, ITECTURAL ELEVATIONS AND �LANIOSCAPE PLANS FOR "SEARS" AND "BURDINFES" CEPARTWNT STORL's PRUFUiL1 TU T LOCAiEU WITHIN _Fq­GAR0Fh511 REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER. 11r. T Cairns, Prn;act Director for ForoPs Cohen Properties at "The Gardens" Regional Shopoing Center, addressed the Council and stated the "general earth work" is nearly completed on the site and now out - parcel work is being done. Mr. Cairnes stated foundations would begin next week and the vertical structural steel will begin going up the first week in April. The opening of the mall is set for October 5, 1988. Mr. Jim Ryan, Architect for the mall, was introduced, and stated his responsibility was to insure the major denartment stores have - rcitectural harmony with the mall itself. SEARS - THE 5ARDENS MALL Mr. Uen, Manager of Design and Development for Sears, addressed the Council witn general design concepts for Sears, and introducec Mr. Mark Campus to present th- overall design for the building. Mr. Campus pointed out entrances to Sears, canopy pick -up, package- Rick -up and loading areas. General landscaping plans were also discussed. Councilman Martino expressed concern re: buffering of the "Garden Shop" at Sears. Councilman Kiselewski stated he did not want to see truck trailers parked in the pdrking lots, however, Mr. Uen stated this would not happen. The Council informed the Sears representatives that "truck irad" sales were not permitted. SURDINES - THE CAPDENS MALL Mr. John Dubello, Architect for Surdines, addressed the Council printing nut Rurdines would hn nn the west side of the mall and discussed the CITY COUNM REGULAR WETING, 215187 Page 3 architectural aspects of the store. Mr. Dubeilo stated there Mould be a canopy for customAr r1ron -off, with a glass skylight underwhich customers cculd be dropped off. Mr. DubeIlo stated the palm tree is part of the Burdines logo, and plans were to have fiberglass palm trees outside the maln entrance with soft lighting. Ms. Susan Lonsberry addressed the City Council re: landscaping. City Manager John Orr thanked Sears and Burdlnes for their presentations ono welco^od them to the City of Palm Beach Cardens. REAURT5 COUNCILMAN MARTINO Councilman Martino reported attending the League of Cities conference in r3llahassee, along with the City Manager and City Attorney, and wiII be putting his Comments in writing to give to each Council member. Aft, FMS BY ',�E YuR AND COUNCIL COUNCILMAN MARTINO Councilman Martino stated he has been reauesting where and how monies collected by the County have been spent in the Northern County area, and to date has received no information. Councilman Martino also requested information from the County re: Northern County Airport. Councilman Martino also requested the County take note of Northlake Boulevard and the number of car dealers being buiit. Councilman Martino request -.1 Cc,'Missicner Wilken attempt to get some of the answers to his questions. r0UNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Ki,-o- lowski stated he has received numerous letters from people wha think the proposed f`OW',ern Palm Beach County Ceneral Aviation Airport is to Palm Beach Gardens, however, Councilman Kiselewskki pointed out it is not in the City. Councilman Kiselewski CITY COUNCIL REWLAR MEETING, 715187 PAGE 4 Suggested a copy of Resolution 6, 1987, along with a letter explaining our ., f fon. shr, r lir, ^c' I d to anyone writing the City i this air- port. Councilman Kiselewski gave each Council member a copy of a letter from Mr. Benjamin Crosby and a resolution adopted by Baca Raton re: abolfshinq the r_resSw3i . "P- c7up3zinq tine -egisiature to otit ChP, au�Ilority under the County Commission. Councilman Kiselewski requested the City Councl, adopt a similar resolution. Mr. Crosby, Chairman of Citizens for Responsible Legislation, addressed the Council stating t, >ey were requesting the City request "he Stata Legislature to abolish the Expressway Authority and return such powers to the County Commission. By a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Attorney was Instructed to prepare this resolution for the Council's next Regular meetino. Councilman Kiselewski felt the Council should review methods of enforcing the code of ordinances at a w7rkshoo meeting in the near future. (MWENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITE.45 .VD7 ON THE AGENDA CINCFR WAKEM Ms. Ginger Wakem, of Jonquil Circle South, addressed the Council stating she was captain of the C -2 tennis team, and stated the tennis courts, bathroom iaciiities and landscaping of the tennis courts were in vein bad rrrndition and encouraged the City Council to look into this problem. By a unanlwus vote of the City Council. this matter was referred to the City Manager for evaluation and appropriate action. Councilman Martino requested Ms. Wakem to advise members of the tP.nni, t. ams that there are openings on several Advisory Boards in the City and CITY COUNCIL REGULAR NLEErING, 215187 PAGE 5 encourage somr- of them sign up . the City could have more feedback from the 'tennis players. COWISSIOWR FROTHY WILKEN Commissioner Wilken stated she is familiar with the problems and fr(lstra- tions of Iocal government and expressed her support to work with the City Council to help answer any questions or oroblems thev may have. Conn+issiooer Wllkro -tated she will have a report of the collection and expenditure of monies from impact fees in the North County area sent to the City Manager. Commissioner Wilken discussed the gas tax monies and plans for that money in the future. Mayor Aldred presented Commissioner Dorothy Wilken with a plaque of appre- ciation for serving as Honorary Chairnar. RESOLUTIONS OSOLU71ON 3, 1987 The City Manager gave the Council members names of people who applied to RESOLUTION 4, be aopointed members to the Board of Trustees of the Policemen's 1987 Retirement Trust Fund and the Firemen's Retirement Trust Fund. A motion was made and unan;ruously adopted to ,,sert Barry Byrd instead of George Robinson on Resolution 3, 1987, and Gwen Boykin instead of Sam Carsilmo in Resolution 4, 1987. By a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 3, 1987, a „point. members to the Board of Trustees of the Policemen's Retirement Trust Fund. Resolution 3, 1981, was unani- mously adopted by the City Council. By a unanimous vote of the City council, the City Clerk reac, by title only, Resolution 4, 1987, apoointinq members to the Board of Trustees of ® the Firemen's Retirement Trust Fund. Resolution 4. I987, was unaninously ♦ 3dopted by the City Council. my CouNCIL REGULAR h£ErING, 215187 Pr (;£ 6 REsoLuriON 5. X987 M�.yor AIdred requestea any comments from the public re: Resolution 5, qW 1187. tta; ^ ^y Ray:,. ,,,; i,.,,,.0 dddressed the Council ststinq ne disagreed with this resolution. Mr. Hernandez addressed the Council expressing his support of this resolution. the City Council unanimously made the following amendments to Resolution 5., 1987: 1. Third paragraph - :Iimfn,atP the words "upon further investigation by the Ctty, " 2. Section 1. - Removing, in third line down, following U.S. Highway 1, eliminate words "in lieu thereof" and insert "also ". ay a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 5, 1987, as amended, re ors ending to the Palm Beach County Commission, as an alternative to the extension of Hood Road over the intracoastal waterwav now a part o` their Year 2000 Thoroughfare Plan, the widening of the existing Donald Ross Poad extension over the intra- cnastaI waterway and /or the extension of Frederick Small Road over the Intracoastal waterway. Resolution 5. 1987, was adopted by a vote of 4 aves and 1 nay. Councilwoman Monroe cast the nay vote since she did not feel enough facts were available to convince her this would be in the best interest of the ma' rity of the citizens of Northern Palm Beach County. Jo RESOLUTION 6, 1087 Councilman Kifel -wski requested the Mayor direct the City Clerk 'n send a rppy of this resolution to everyone who has written the City re: North County Airoort. By a unanimous votf, of th,! City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 6, 1118!, re=qu —,ting the Palm Beach County Commission to re- review the current prnoos -,l ,r)ncept for the proposed north county CITY COUNCII, REGULAR MEETING, 215187 PAGE 7 general aviation airport and Lv encourage inpit from municipalities directly affected. Resolution 6, 1987, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION 7, 1987 The City Council directed the City Manager and City Attorney to re- I)CqCitiate the agr, -ement with PGA Natl,)nal Venture Inc. re: :6 -acre "Palm cre concensus of the clay Council that Section 4 of the agreement is not acceptable. RESOLUTION 8, 1987 Mayor AIdred declared the Public Hearing oven, which was duly advertised Gecamber 2. 1986, and rr�cessed from the Regular Meeting of December 18, 1986, and held on the intent of Resolution 8, 1987, to modify the "conditional uses" in the W- Medium Density Residential zoning dist.:,t, based on the petition of the Palm Beach County School Board, tc permit, as Alk a conditinnol use, oublic school facilities on a 11.79 -acre parcel of land located an the southeast corner of Lilac Street and Military Trail. Mr. Augustin Hernandez, authorized agent for Palm Beach County School Board, addressed the Council, stating the School Board will pay particular attention to the landscaping of this size so tnat it blends in with the cormstunity and buff,.rs existing residential units. Mr. John Rose, of Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, questioned provisions for drainage and r ^te -- -ion on this site. Mr. Hernandez stateu Huzcheon Engineers wer- hired to do the drainage- on the site. Mr. Pose also Questioned the lighting of the tennis courts, and it was determined the westerly tennis courts wo,ild be lighted as well as the handball courts. The Council requested, and Mr. NPrnandpz agreed, to have the City's Forester review landscaping plans, to include preservation of existing v�getatinn. There being no further cnanents from the oublic, Mayor Aldred CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2!5!87 PAGE 8 declared the hearing closed. 8y u°an1^,7 +s 4 '.ity Cuuncll, the City Clerk iead, by title only, Resolution, 8, 1987, a modification to the "conditional uses" in the RM- Medium Den ,3ity Residential zoning district, based on the petition of the Palm Beach Caunty Sch9ol Board, to ,permit, as a conditional use, �.fhlic sv~ooi r "acx lc-es on a 11.79 -acre parcel of land located on the southeast corner of Lilac Street and Military Trail. Resolution 8, 1987, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION 9, 1987 By a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 9, 1987, cancelling the General Election scheduled to be held on March 10, 1987, and declaring V-7 candidates who qualified for City Council Groups 1, 3, and 5, as duly elected to said offices. Resolution 9, 1987, was unanimously adooted by the City Council. DINANCES: ORDINANCE 1, 1987---- Mayor A1drPd declared the Public Hearing opened, as duly advertised on aruazv 21. 1987, and held on the intent of Ordinance= 1, 1987, providing for the adoption of the "rewrite" of the City's Code of Ordinances, per- formed by American Legal Publishing Company. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Aldred declared the hearing closed. By P, ,manimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk reap on second and final reading, by title only, Ordinance 1, 1987. Ordinance 1, 1987, was unanimously adopter' by the City Council. ORDINANCE 2, 1987 By a unanimous vote of the City Council, th^ City Clerk read on first reading, by title only, Ordinance 1, 1987, rezoning 77.358 acres located between Alternate A -1 -A 6 Gardens East Orive and Burns Road 3 Llohthouse CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 215187 PAGE 9 Drive to PCD - Planned Community Oistrict, which would permit residential 40 usage on 45.003 icr,•^ and commercial usage on 32.355 acres. ITkMS BY THE CITY MANAGER PEQLFST FOR N'kW POSITION ]he City Manager statr�d !:e ha; given each Council member a Ietter r- _- q.es:inr t'7C C'ir`3Ci. },: .„ -,. Herr oosicion or Systems Analyst, Ghat he felt wag much needed by the City. The Council unanimously approved the I City Manager's reque3t_ ROADWAY FCAUTI- FICATION ANJ ENk4NCEWNT PROGRAM The City Manager gave each Council member a copy of what was presented by Team Plan and Neil Smith and Associatas based on latest negotiations rela- tive to the Roadway Beautification and Enhancement Program. The City Manager felt that Team Plan, both in price and interest, could perform the work. The Council agreed to have this item discussed at their next Council meeting. LAND USE PLA,l CONSULTriNr� The City Manager stated he has advertised for a Land Use Plan - ,- nsalcant. Some of the monies for this will be coming from the State. The City Manager stated this will be on the February 12, 1987, agenda for action by the Council. 40X URN'4t:NT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adlourneH at 11:4: P.M.