HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 011284CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
.. :;UARY 12, 1934
The Workshop Meettng of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called
to order by Mayor Aldred at 8:00 P.M., in the Assembly Room, 10500 North
Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of
Allegtarice to the PIng,
ROIL CALL: The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Aldred,
Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, Councilwoman Monroe, and Cot,ncilmac
tiiaelewski. Also present were City Manager John Orr and Attorney William
Drnnr.
ANNOU,;CEN77N'T5. Mayor Aldred announced that on Tuesday, January 17, 1934, the City's Site
lap and ,,appearance Review Committee will meet at 7:30 P.M.; on Wednesday,
is uar 1 °, 1984, the C'it,'� Comprehensive _L --ad U;e Plan Committee will meet
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It 7:30 P.M.; and the qualifying dates for the Council candidates are
Januar 17th -31st. 198!x, for the City's General Election to be held on
a Marcl; 13, 1934.
Mayor Aldred and Councilman Kisalewski announced that the, will he running
for re- election in their respective seats in the upcoming General Election.
REPORTS; Councilman Kiselewski reported on the meeting he attended this la L. in
Tallahassee on the proposed Mobile Home Bill, which, if passed, would allow
n -bile homes to be located in districts of conventional single family
ousin;; and stated he i, in opposition to this proposal.
Counril.woman Monroe reported on the Palm Beach County Municipal League
Meetin4 she attended this date at the new County jail; and Mated they were
a ?so v ven a tour and luncheon at this new facility.
;o,umcilman Martino reported on the Recreation Advisory Board and Planning
a',a Zoning Commission Meetings he attended on Tuesday. January 10, 1984.
"E' minutes reflecting the:,(.., meetings are on file in the City Clerk's office.
Lce M.2yor Kiedis reported on the Zoning $oard of Appeals Meeting he attended
last evening - Wednesday, Janriary 11, 1984. The minutes reflecting this
meeting are on file in the City Clerk's office,
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Councilman Kiselewski suggested that the Council start workshopping more of
tho "items Pending" trom the, list prepared by the City Clerk's office,
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Councilwoman Monroe requested that due to a conflict with her attending
school on Monday evenings, she switch with Councilman Martino, who is the
Council liaison for the Planning and Zoning Commission. He voiced no
oh -,Actions to her rc =m >st switchinq to be the liaison to the PBG High School
Adviso � Council.
Councilwoman Monroe requested the City Manager check into the situation at
Soverel Marine, wheroby they have now placed a fence around the boats they
are storing on their property along PGA Boulevard, as our code requires
they be on a paved surface (Section 9 of Article VII, Zoning of the Palm
Beach Gardens Code).
ITEMS POR DISCUSSION:
Discussion on the creation of "Golden Bear Plaza" Professional Office PUD
with 252,330 sq. ft. gross building area on 11.818 -acres on the east side
of U.S. Hwy. 1, north of the "Oakbrook Square" Shopping Center, was deferred
to a future workshop Meeting, due to the lack of a representative of the
applicant being in attendance.
TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COIINCIL'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT
OF REGIONAL IMPACT KNOWN AS BANKERS LAND COMPANY REGIONAL CENTER, PROPOSED
TO BE LOCATED ON 458.185 ACRES WITHIN SECTIONS
RANGE 43 EAST
Prior to Banker's Land presentation, the City Manager advised the Council
that the City has received the Assessment Report from the Regional Planning
Council and stated the Council has to determine the Steps they want to
proceed with, by going through the report item by item, and going over those
-items not of interest that they would not have a problem with and to address
those items in addition to the Assessment Report that should be put into
the Development Order.,
At this point, Attorney Royce, representing Banker's Land Company, addressed
the Council stating the primary purpose of this report and recommendation
is to identify the regional impact, both positive and negative that can
reasonably be expected to occur should this project be developed. This
report has been based on and guided by Subsection 380.06(8), Florida
Statutes, and the detailed analysis, of the project's impact has been organized
in a manner that addressed the six statutory directives to include:
En�,ironment and Natural Resources, Economy, Public Facilities, Transportation,
Housing and Energy.
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The members of the Council exchanged thoughts with Attorney Royce, Howard
Searcy, Engineer, Steve Godfrey, Esquire, regarding Treasure Coast Regional
® Planning Council's recom:rc-idation and ;III provide the members of the
Council at the next Workshop Meeting of January 26, 1984, answers to
questions including: 1) Time frame for development of the Regional Center;
2) how soo, the fire station will be constructed; 3) when the 20 -acre park
adjacent to the Mall will be developed; 4) question on the energy
conservation with Florida Power & Light; 5) at what point in time do the
Property Owner's Association take over; and 6) the height of the buildings
(office, hotel, etc.) they are proposing.
Mr. Searcy also informed the members of the Council that this entire area
is proposed to be annexed into the Northern Palm Beach County Water
Control District System.
Attorney Poyce stated that their only objection to the recommendations deal
with traffic. Attorney Royce stated their major problem is with
Condition ¢19, Roman f]umeral 20, in which they object to the provision in
the condition, which provides for a 5 year review. They are concerned with
the ability of the government to look at this project in 5 years, review it
and see if certain improvements are made or not, then to be able to revise
ch- Development Order accordingly. This nuts Banker's in a dieficult position,
especially with the financial people, etc.
Th, petitioners will return to the Workshop
Meeting of January 26, 1984 to address the questions from the Council.
In the meantime, the Council requested that the City Manager, Attorney
Bovice,:'nd Fire Chief Arrants meet to get the Fire Chief's comments,in
writing, relative to the proposed Fire Station, regarding the timing and
what is needed at present.
PROVlDTNC FOR REFERENDUM QUESTIONS: (7) LIGHTING OF "GARDENS PARK"
rollowing lengthy discussions on the lighting of "Gardens Park" it was the
consensus of the majority of the Council to direct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Ordinance /Resolution to place the question of lighting
"Gardens Park" on the ballot of the March 13, 1984 General Election.
Coun ^ilman Martino was not in favor of placing this question on the ballot
for the voters to choose, as he felt the City had the money available in
the Recreational Land /Facilities Account and did not want to tax the
residents any farther.
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Three residents, Mr. Vince Alvarez, Mr. Don Carey and Mr. Jim Wilson,
spoke from the audience, concurring with Councilman Martino's suggestion.
Onc resident, Mr. Wayne ;Katz, spoke in favor of placing this question before
the electors in the March 13, 1984 General Election.
(2) CONTROL STRUCTURE FOR THOMPSON RIVER CANAL BASIN
Ry the unanimous concurrence of the Council, the City Attorney was
directed to prepare the necessary ordinance /Resolution that will place
the question of a control structure for the Thompson River Canal Basin,
which will cost approximately$200,000 on the ballot of the March 13, 1984
General Election.
(3) CULVERT SYSTEMS WEERZ CERTAIN DRAINAGE CANALS PRESENTLY EXIST
This item for discussion was deferred to a meeting in the near future.
LIGHTING CITY'S JOGGING TRAIL
Mr. Douq Hood, Director of Recreation and Parks, was in attendance to
address the Council regarding the need to light the City's jogging trail.
Mr. Hoad stated they need approximate3y 20 fixtures, 5�' high, which
will be of high pressure sodium. They will have a 5 year life expectency,
and will only be on from 6 P.M. to 10 P.I. every evening.
Mr. ?food presented a model of the Community Center and Dogging trail to
show the Council exactly where they propose these fixtures be located, and
stated the total cost would be $15,900, and the monies would come from
Council Contingency.
Tha members of the Council were in agreement to have the specifications
for going out for sealed bids.
:or7al notion approving this item will take place at the next Regular
Meeting of January 19, 1984.
I,DJGURNtlENT _
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned
at 11:55 P.M.
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Expenditures
Authorized by City Council 1983184
Account - Council
Contingency - 02 -59.10
DATE APPROVED
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
20120183
U.S. FIag and State of Florida Flag
$245.00
with stands
11117183
Plans, including engineering drawings
1,500.00
for the renovation of Police Department
Headquarters
1218183
Pressure cleaning, waterproofing, repair
masonry & painting municipal complex
12,500.00
115184
One -1984 Chev. Impala for City Manager
8,867.65
1119184
Settlement - Police Officer
6,900.00
212184
Materials - Expansion of Police Dept.
39,000.00
3115184
Lighting jogging trail
12,990.00
3115184
Emergency generator
13,000.00
4/i9/84
Establish City owned plant nursery
2,400.00
5117184
Part of purchase of 3 Cushman scooters
985.00
6121184,
Purchase of telephone system from AT &T
28,294.90
6121184
To enter lease agreement with 1st
2,904.00
American Bank for 1978 Gradall
(First 3 months to be paid from this
account @ $968.00 per month)
812184
Restoration of Reservation Tennis
26,650.00
Courts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, & 8 and the
Repair /Surfacing of Reservation
Courts 5 & 6.
916184
For conduction of City`s
25th
5,000.00
Anniversary Celebration activities
11115184
For completion of renovation /expansion
20,000
of Police Department
12161811
For the extension of the Building Dept.
2,000
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