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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
AUGUST 1, 1985
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was
called to order by Mayor Linda Monroe, at 8.00 P.M., in the Assembly Room at
the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida;
and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Monroe, Council-
man Martino, Councilman Aldred, and Councilman Feeney. Vice Mayor Kiselewski
was not in attendance, as he was out -of -town on vacation. City Manager John
Orr and Attorney William Brant were also in attendance.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 18, 1985, were unanimously approved
by the Council, as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Monroe announced that the City's Recreation Advisory Board and Site Plan
and Appearance Review Committee would be meeting at 7:30 P.M., on Tuesday, August
6, 1965; and a meeting of the City's Beautification & Environmental Committee
will convene at 7:30 P.M., on Wednesday August 7, 1985.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager reported that pursuant to a complaint received from a number of
drugstore operations in the area, the City is checking to see if the pharmacy at
the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center meets the intent of our Zoning Code.
REPORTS: Mayor Monroe reported that she attended the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
MAYOR MONROE on Tuesday, July 23, 1985. The minutes of this meeting will be placed on file in
the City Clerk's office.
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Mayor Monroe reported that she attended the Palm Beach County Municipal League
meeting last week. They are still waiting for a report from a committee that was
suppose to provide some information on weighted - voting, which the City will
receive a copy of.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN As Council liaison to the PBGYAA, Councilman Martino presented the trophy the
MARTINO:
11 and 12 year old Girls Softball Team won as State Runner -up this year. They
ACHIEVEMENTS
OF PBGYAA are now going to Alabama for the Southeast Regional Tournament.
Councilman Martino reported that the 13, 14, and 15 year old Girls Softball Team
is also the State Runner -up this year; and will be in Boca Raton this weekend for
Regional competition. The 16, 17, and 18 year old Girls Softball Team placed
third in the State; and will be in Jupiter this weekend participating in the
Regional tournament.
Councilman Martino reported that the Boys 14, 15, and 16 year old team is par-
ticipating in Lake Worth; and if they win, they will be in the National Tourna-
ments.
RELOCATION OF Councilman Martino referenced the communication of Mr. John Caporini, Chairman
SOFTBALL FIELD
AT "GARDENS of the City's Recreation Advisory Board, suggesting that the present softball
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practice field located in the southeast corner of "Gardens Park" be relocated
further east in line with the softball fields to the north and east. Per the
information Councilman Martino ascertained from the City's Superintendent of
of Parks, the matured, weather - damaged Mango trees presently at the proposed
site cannot be revived. At a meeting in the near future, the City Manager will
make a recommendation to the Council re: this proposal - to include the cost to
the City for removal of the trees and relocation of the field and sprinkler
- system; and the time span it will take.
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POSSIBLE Councilman Martino noted that the intersection of MacArthur and Northlake Boule-
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- vards has been the scene of several accidents; and requested suggested improve -
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NORTHLAKE ments the Council can consider for recommendation to the County.
BOULEVARD
Councilman Martino noted that there are potential problems for those motorists
entering /exiting Roan Lane on the north side of Northlake Boulevard, east of
Interstate -95. Mayor Monroe reported that pursuant to the discussions at the
meeting she and the City Manager had with County Commissioner Karen Marcus &
Palm Beach County Traffic Engineer Charlie Walker, they are to research the
roadway easement along the rear property lines of "Maggie's Saloon" and
"McDonald's ", between Roan Lane and Sunrise Drive, which is immediately to the
east and has a traffic signal.
MAYOR MONROE Mayor Monroe noted that, perhaps, the traffic signal at the intersection of Burns
TIMING OF Road and N. Military Trail stays green too long for those motorists travelling
SIGNAL
INTER - west, as, at times, the traffic backs up on N. Military Trail while there's none
TfON OF BURNS
RDAV & N. waiting on Burns Road. The City Manager will request the Palm Beach County
LYE TRAIL
Traffic Engineer to check into the timing of this light.
OUTLAWING USE Councilman Feeney reported that last Friday night, individuals with BB Guns
UF B8 GUNS
AITRTN71TY damaged a number of automobiles, including his; and suggested that, in the near
future, the City's Code be amended forbidding them from being fired within the
City.
Mayor Monroe suggested the public be educated on the "Offenses, Miscellaneous"
Chapter of our Code via the City's Newsletter.
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COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney referred to the depression the utility company left in the N.
Military Trail pavement in front of "Sunny Plaza,', north of Northlake Boulevard;
ITE OF REPAIR
and suggested that when they make a road cut, they be required to resurface the
AFTER CUTS MADE
HYUTILITY roadway, eliminating any depression caused by the settling of the dirt.
MRPAWES
MAYOR MONROE Mayor Monroe referenced the newly- enacted State Legislation, amending the Com-
SETTING TIMES prehensive Planning Act of 1975; and requested the City Manager make a recom-
FUR A16ENVING
CITY'S MORE- mendation to the Council re: what two times a year they should set, by Resolution,
HEASIVE LANV
USE HLAN7MAP for amending our Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map.
DEVELOPMENT Mayor Monroe referenced the information the City received from Mr. Tom McCloskey
STANDARDS FOR
NON -DRIB, PER of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council re: standards for developments
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that will not fall under Development of Regional Impact regulations; and ques-
tioned whether these are simply guidelines. This will be a topic of discussion
at the meeting the Mayor, Councilman Feeney, and the City Manager will attend
tomorrow.
FINE FOR The City Attorney was requested to prepare an Ordinance for the Council's con -
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R= sideration, setting a fine of $50 for motorists violating the "Handicapped Park -
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ing" laws.
NEW EMPLOYMENT Mayor Monroe reported that for the first time in 17 years, she has full -time
employment. As of August 12, 1985, she will be a land planner with Palm Beach
County.
CITY MANAGER The City Manager announced that from 9:00 A.M. til 4:15 P.M., on Saturday,
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August 3, 1985, he and members of the City Council will be interiewing five of
the applicants for Chief of Police - in the Assembly Room at the Municipal
Complex.
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CDMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
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JOHN Mr. John Caporini, Chairman of the City's Recreation Advisory Board, addressed
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the Council referencing a communication he had submitted suggesting certain
capital recreational improvements. The City Manager reported that non - obligated
capital improvement funds are included in the proposed 198511986 Fiscal Year's
Budget. Mr. Caporini was invited to attend the Council's workshop sessions on
the proposed "General Government" and "Recreation Department" budgets.
In response to Mr. Caporini, the Council advised that the City Manager sub-
mitted a letter to Mr. Dick Morley of the Palm Beach County Planning Depart-
ment requesting monies for the installation of certain pedestrian /bike paths
within the City be considered by the County Commission during their 198511986
budget discussions. Mr. Morley responded favorably.
RESOLUTIONS: Per the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full, Resolution
RESOLUTION 25, 1985, confirming the City Manager's appointment of "Henry B. Nolan" as Chief
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of Police of the City, effective July 29, 1985.
The City Manager reported that Mr. Nolan retired from the City on July 31, 1985,
after 20 years of service. Three different times he held the position of Acting
Chief of Police - accumulatively two -three years. Appointing him the City's
Chief of Police gives him some of the recognition he deserves as an outstand-
ing employee. The City regretfully accepted his disability retirement. He will
be missed. Mayor Monroe offered that the City of Palm Beach Gardens is losing
a good friend; and the true meaning of a good servant of the people.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, Resolution 25, 1985, was unanimously adopted.
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ORDINANCES: By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on first
" ")INANCE 17, reading, Ordinance 17, 1985, providing for the creation of a PUD, with underly-
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ing zoning of RH -High Density Residential District, on a .36 -acre parcel on e.
side of N. Military Trail, between the Manson Condominiums and the Thompson
River, per the petition of Mr. David Brady.
ORDINANCE 18, A motion was made by Councilman Aldred, seconded by Councilman Martino, the City
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Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 18, 1985, amending the
City's Comprehensive Land Use Map, providing for High Density Residential Dis-
trict zoning on the parcel referenced in Ordinance I7, 1985.
In response to the City Manager, the City Attorney confirmed that there is a
general law that gives property owners the right to develop their lands, except
for from certain environmental standpoints. Per the City Manager's concern, he
suggested an exacting traffic analysis be submitted on this project, addressing
the safety of motorists with the proposed driveway in such close proximity to
the bridge. If reasonable use of the property is denied by the City, the land
would have to be purchased.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on first
reading, Ordinance I8, 1985.
Duly advertised Public Hearings and the Council's considerations of adoption of
Ordinances 17 & 18, 1985, will take place at the Regular Meeting of September 5,
1985. In the meantime, the petitioner will be required to submit an exacting
traffic analysis, and a communication from the Palm Beach County Traffic
Division approving the proposed curb cut on N. Military Trail.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
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_FENDING PER- At their Regular Meeting of August 15, 1985, the Council will consider first
TIME
ro M71 ION reading of an Ordinance, providing for an extension of the permissible time for
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ARK" the completion of the 1.29 -acre 110akpark Office Park" Phase 11 PUD, created
8120181 by Ordinance 18, 1981, per the petition of Mr. Larry Smith, authorized
agent for Mr. John Bills.
MODIFYING COM- A Special Meeting of the Council will convene at 8:00 P.M., on Thursday,
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U_�k PLANIMAH; August 29, 1985, in the Assembly Room at the Municipal Complex, for the purpose
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of workshopping the formal recommendations of our Local Planning Agency on
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ZONINC- DISTRICT modifying our Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map adopted 6118181 by Ordinance
12, 1981; implementation of our Comprehensive Land Use Map by adoption of a
new zoning map of the City; and adding a PDA- Planned Development Area zoning
district to our Code. Representatives of Bankers Land Company, the owner of
the majority of the vacant lands within the City, will be requested to attend
this meeting.
SUBMITTAL OF The members of the Council will be provided an up -to -date attendance record
ATTENDANCE
SON on our advisory boards.
M7= BOARD
COUNCIL TO The members of the Council will be provided a copy of the minutes of the
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i'UM15 `ION Planning & Zoning Commission's meetings on the proposed "Clocktower" PUD
and the PUD under consideration via Ordinances 17 & 18, 1985. Also, the com-
ments of the City's Administrative Planning Coordinator,
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Monroe acknowledged receipt of communiccations from:
T "TER -CITY 1. Inter -City First Aid Squad, Inc., commending Police Sergeant Steve Carpenter
o_ ,(ST AID
SQUAD, INC. and Police Officer Charles Hino for being instrumental in the resuscitation
of Mrs. Lihning.
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MR. GEORGE 2. Mr. George Kraus, a disabled veteran living in Indiana, requesting City
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buttons and /or badges.
P. B. COUNTY 3. Mr. Charles Walker, Director of the Palm Beach County Traffic Division,
TRAFFIC
DV'7ION advising that the third lane the City requested be installed on Military
Trail from Burns Road north to ,just south of Johnson Dairy Road has been
scheduled as part of the County's Intersection Improvement Program for
fiscal year 198511986.
ADJOURNMENT. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M..
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