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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 080185CITY COUNCIL 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 811185 PAGE 2 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 ,QARKK 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 811185 PAGE 3 POSSIBLE Councilman Martino noted that the intersection of MacArthur and Northlake Boule- EMENTS - vards has been the scene of several accidents; and requested suggested improve - -,�1NS ON 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 811185 PAGE 4 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 7rRPL- 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 - PPED P AW R= sideration, setting a fine of $50 for motorists violating the "Handicapped Park - VIO�S 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, JOHN ORR 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 1, 1985 CDMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: PAGE 5 JOHN Mr. John Caporini, Chairman of the City's Recreation Advisory Board, addressed rAono TAI 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 X83 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 811185 PAGE 6 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- --J5 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 lyl"� 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 811185 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: PAGE 7 _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 OF 11OAKPAIK 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, PRESENTIVE LAND U_�k PLANIMAH; August 29, 1985, in the Assembly Room at the Municipal Complex, for the purpose ADDPTINV NEW of workshopping the formal recommendations of our Local Planning Agency on Air rJ N_P_DA 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 REi=P & Z 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 811185 PAGE 8 MR. GEORGE 2. Mr. George Kraus, a disabled veteran living in Indiana, requesting City YRATTY-- 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.. MAYOR MONROE� COUNCILMAN MARTINO .ems VICE/ MAYOR KISELEWSKI COUNCILMAN ALDREDrt COU 7l4A9N FE i ETY CaRK