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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JANUARY 7, 1982
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens,Florida, was
called to order by Mayor Kiedis at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500
North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledg
of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiedis, Vice
Mayor Martino, Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman Aldred. Attorney George
Baldwin was also in attendance. Councilman Kiselewski, City Manager John
Orr, and Attorney William Brant were not in attendance as they were attend-
ing a Legislative Conference in Tallahassee, Fla.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 1981, were unanimously
approved by the Council, as written.
The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of December 10, 1981 were unanimously
approved by the Council, as amended.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 1981 were unanimously
approved by the Council, as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Kiedis announced the following:
Meetings of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission, Merit System Board,
and Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department, Inc, will convene at 7:30 P.M., on
Tuesday, January 12, 1982.
On Wednesday, January 13, 1982, the Beautification & Environmental Committee
will be exercising their monthly meeting at 7:30 P.M..
The City Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 13,
1982, for the purpose of discussing a recommendation to the State Department
of Transportation re: the 1 -95 interchange proposed to be located on Military
Trail, north of PGA Boulevard - convene at 7 :30 P.M..
ITEMS BY THF. CITY MANAGER:
'INVITATION FOR
Fire Chief Edward Arrants addressed the Council pursuant to the department's
BIDS FOR FIRE
PUMPER
request for approval of the specifications they propose to accompany their
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solicitation for bids for a new fire pumper,
Subsequent to introducing those members of Palm Beach Gardens Fire Dept.,
Inc. (the volunteers) and the employees of the City's Fire Department present
representing the Planning Committee, the Chief related the series of events
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that transpired during the formularization of the proposed specifications,
and while referencing a diagram of the vehicle, outlined its features.
oThr department sent letters describing what they felt were their needs to
eleven reputable fire apparatus manufacturers, soliciting their input/
assistance in the preparation of specifications for the vehicle that would
best suit these needs. The five that accepted the department's invitation
and contributed to their proposal at this duly advertised "Pre -Bid
Conference" held December 3rd are: (1) "Emergency One" of Ocala, FL;
(2) "Quality Manufacturers" of Alabama; (3) "Pierce Fire Apparatus" in
Winconsin, represented by Southern Municipal in Silver Springs, FL; (4)
"Indiana Fire Apparatus ", represented by Mr. Abee in Ft. Lauderdale, FL;
and (5) "Ward 79 ", represented by Mr. Krantz in Miami, FL.
On Saturday, December 5th, the Committee members visited several fire sta-
tions in Palm Beach County in which these manufacturers filled recent
orders; and fo,ind that "Emergency One" had presented the package that was
closest to meeting their needs.
The specifications will be somewhat flexible, enabling other manufacturers
to respond to the bid invitation; however, "Emergency One" did provide a
print -out, based on what had been discussed. The department is pleased with
the "Emergency One" vehicle they now have; plus, the manufacturer deals
primarily with aluminum, which is desired.
The basic vehicle, as designed, has a 1,000 gallon -per- minute single stage
pump; and will carry 500 gallons of water on board. Many of the department'
major instances are highway- and hazardous material- related; therefore, they
are proposing in their firefighting package a beefed -up foam - producing
system on the unit. Safety being a primary concern, they have incorporated
into the body design a compartment on the side that two firefighters can
ride back -to -back. The vehicle will be painted safety -lime green. With
the air pac bracket located in the cab, it will seat four fightfighters in
lieu of five.
The configuration of the vehicle is conventional on a commercial chassis,
with four - wheel -drive capability. The Council may want to consider a custom
chassis over a commercial; however, the Chief's personal preference is for
the $35,000 - $40,000 difference in cost be applied toward a second vehicle,
dft in lieu of increasing the service life from approx. 15 years to a service
VF life of approx. 20 years. The body would be adaptable to a new chassis..
In response to Mayor Kiedis' reference to a communication of Mr. Joe Blazas,
Chief of vehicle Maintenance re; a recent breakdown of a fire vehicle, the
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Chief described the basic differences between the equipment that has been
in service in the department that are 13 and 15 years old (i.e., vehicles
® 621 and 622, respe ^_tively) versus a new vehicle and explained it should
be less susceptible to operator error.
The members of the Council authorized the solicitation of bids for the
fire pumper proposed by the department and complimented them on this,
another job well done.
Mayor Kiedis reported that per his informal discussions with Messrs. Ted
Prior and B. D. Underwood of Bankers Land Company, there is a possibility
the firm will be receptive to the City's solicitation for a fire station
site east of the railroad tracks. They did inquire as to anything further
the firm could do for the City; and advised they will pursue this request.
REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis reported on the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee
MAYOR KIEDIS: meeting he attended on Tuesday, January 5th. Minutes of this meeting are
on file in the City Clerk's office.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR KIEDIS: The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee's recommendation to the
Council that they again become a part of the Planned Unit Development
® process will be discussed at a future meeting when a full Council is in
attendance.
COUNCILMAN ALDRED: During discussions on the City's budget for the 1982/1983 Fiscal Year, the
Council will consider funds for the equipment that displays the location of
the telephone from which a caller is making a 9 -1 -1 Emergency Call.
COUNCILWOMAN MONROE Referencing a recent newspaper article, Councilwoman Monroe clarified for
the benefit of the public the Council has not, thus far, made a commitment
to move in any given direction on providing for the availability of
Advanced Life Support services to the City's residents, except for the
City to have a back -up unit.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLTC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
MS. HELEN GALLAGHER
In response to Ms. Helen Gallagher of Tamberlane Condominiums, the Council
advised they have not made a final decision on the "Horizon" communications
system proposed for the City by Bell Telephone at the Workshop Meeting of
November 12, 1981; they advised Mr. Dunne they would like to see a
demonstration.
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MR.! LESLEY SHAM The members of the Council made a concentrated effort to explain to Mr.
Lesley Shaw, 4126 Hickory Dr., PBG, the main reason why the City's Ordinance
® regcalating roof co,,ering materials (i.e., Ord. 15, 1975) ::as rldopted; and
why, if the Council chose to repeal the Ordinance, it would remain unlawful
for anything other than "cement or clay tile, cedar shake, or slate" to be
installed on his roof. The deed restrictions recorded by the initial land-
owner outline the permissible /prohibited materials, and run with the land
until repealed. Ordinance 15, 1975, was duly adopted by the Council sub-
sequent to the courts upholding a case filed against a homeowner in Plat #5
Lhat violated this deed restriction.
RESOLUTIONS,
The Council will consider adoption of Resolution 70, 1981, accepting the
RESOLUTION 70,
improvements in the dedicated road right -of -way of the plat of "Gardens
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Glen ", subsequent to the current owner, Ten Plus One Ltd., satisfying all
delinquent ad valorem taxes on the right -of -way property and the landscaping
being manicured and mulching placed around the hedging and fencing, at the
entranceway to the project, to provide for more economical maintenance by
the City.
RESOLUTION 1,
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By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full, Resolution
1, 1982, stipulating that funds shall be used on Aquatic Plant Control and
that the City has the authority and responsibility to maintain canals,
rivers, and lakes within its corporate boundaries. Resolution 1, 1982 was
unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION 2
By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full, Resolution
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2, L982, appointing the City Manager to act as the City's liaison agent on
all matters concerning the State Aquatic Plant Control Funding Program.
Resolution 2, 1982 was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCES:
Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing, open, which was duly advertised
ORDINANCE 27,
November 16th, 23rd, and 30th and December 7th, 1981, recessed at the
Regular Meeting of December 17, 1981, and held on the intent of Ordinance
27, 1981, providing for the annexation of a 3.5 -acre parcel on the northwest
corner of Military Trail and Nortblake Boulevard.
Mr. Jack Ketter, President of the Marquis Corporation, addressed the
Council pursuant to his request for the annexation of these lands under the
City's CC -1, General Commercial, zoning classification.
Referencing the discussions at the December 17th meeting, the City Clerk
relayed the City Attorney's satisfaction with the certified le;,tl survev
now a part of Mr. hetter's application.
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ORDINANCE 31,
1981
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
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With no further comments from members of the audience, Mayor Kiedis declared
the Public Hearing closed.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on
second reading, Ordinance 27, 1981. Ordinance 27, 1981 was unanimously
adopted by the Council.
Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
December 23, 1981 and held on the intent of Ordinance 31, 1981, amending
Ordinance 9, 1980 by extending the time six months for the implementation
of the Commercial Professional Office PUD created upon the land known as
Oakbrook Square North.
Attorney George Ord, authorized agent for Oakbrook Square Associates,
addressed the Council pursuant to their request for this extension, advising
they have now satisfied the provisos that were a part of the Council's
approval of the project, and wish to be issued a building permit and
commence consLruction no later than six -o7ths hence.
With no further comments from members of the audience, Mayor Kiedis declared
the public hearing closed.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on
second reading, Ordinance 31, 1981. Ordinance 31, 1981 was unanimously
adopted by the Council.
REQUESTS FROM SHADY For the benefit of the audience, the Mayor read aloud the December 28, 1981
LAKES R S communication of Mr. Carl M. Sabatello of Shady Lakes Enterprises, request-
ing assistance on three matters pertaining to their project, the "Shady
Lakes" single family PUD located contiguous to the north of the unincorpor-
- aced "Woodberry Lakes" project on PGA Boulevard. They are basically: (1)
acceleration in the installation of street lights for the project; (2)
receipt of a status report on the completion of the engineering work on the
cut in the median on PGA Boulevard to permit proper ingress /egress for the
community; and (3) a request to Fla. Power & bight Co. to effectuate a more
pleasing view of their substation on PGA Boulevard, adjacent to Shady Lakes
Drive.
Mayor Kiedis reported that subsequent to receiving this communication, he
40 spoke with Mr. Ted Sabatello re: their requests. Shady Lakes Enterprises
will pay for the installation of the street lights; the City will pay for
the electrical current, as we do for the balance of the community.
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The other members of the Council concurred with the Mayor's recommendation
that taking into consideration the semi - remote location of the project
and the advantage of Florida Power & Light Company curreptly working in the
area, the City Manager be authorized to request of the electric company
the installation of the standards along Shady Lakes Circle per the plans
they approved at the time of the PUDs creation and on Shady Lakes Drive
at its intersection with Shady Lakes Circle and PGA Boulevard only. If
possible, the lights will function on a as- needed basis - at the discretion
of the City Manager or his designee.
The Mayor reported he did send a communication to Florida Power & Light
Company requesting they improve the appearance of the substation. Also,
the median cut referenced has been approved by the City Engineer; the City
Manager will contact the State DOT re: the status of the improvements.
$25,000 LETTER OF CREDIT POSTED BY DEVELOPER OF "SANDTREE" FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHT
The other members of the Council concurred with the recommendation of the
Mayor that the City Manager request the applicable authority (County/
State DOT) to apply the $25,000 Letter of Credit posted by the developer
of " Sandtree" per the Ordinance that created the multi- family PUD (Ord. 7,
1978) toward the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of
Northlake Boulevard and Sandtree Drive, if warranted per a recent traffic
study.
PETITION'S AND COMMUNICATIONS:
MARION G. WHITE Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of a communication dated January 6, 1982
from Marion G. White of 4356 Gardenia Drive requesting the installation of
a stop sign at the intersection of Gardenia Drive and Honeysuckle Avenue,
to help alleviate the use of Gardenia Drive as a straight -a -way for gaining
speed between Military Trail and the Ilex Circle intersection.
in the absence of the CLty Manas;er, the Mayor will relay to the Police
Chief the requests of the Council for better patrol of this area and a
recommendation as to where /if a stop sign(s) would be effective.
PETER LEPPERT Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of a communication from Mr. Peter Leppert
of First American Bank of Lake Worth, expressing concern re: City fire
trucks, while responding to a call on December 18th, disobeying the rules
® of the road and causing a near - collision.
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Mayor Kiedis reported he spoke with several City personnel re: this and
the information contained within Mr. Leppert's letter is accurate; the
driver of the emergency vehicle should have yielded the right -of -way.
The City Manager is going to institute another educational program on
safety driving for City personnel, including the Police and Fire Departments
MAYOR KIEDIS:
The Mayor offered for the perusal of the other members of the Council the
accident reports on the City's Fire Pumper and Blazer, plus a report from
Mr. Joe Blazas, Chief of Vehicular Maintenance, which contradicts comments
in the newspapers re: defective equipment on fire vehicles.
The Mayor reported he received a call from Ms. Pat Walker of South Fla.
Water Management District. They are going to have a meeting on January 20,
1982 at 9:00 A.M. in the County Commission Chambers to discuss the impending
water controls, which will probably take effect in February of this year.
VICE MAYOR MARTINO
Vice Mayor Martino referenced an article in today's "Palm Beach Times"
that, per his interpretation, indicates a committee in Tallahassee, Fla.,
formed to make recommendations re: changing the boundaries of districts
the legislative delegation members represent are suggesting our City be
divided into two different districts - one would consist of our City and
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Belle Glade; and the other would consist of our City, Jupiter, Juno, and
other points north. Vice Mayor Martino suggested that the Council commun-
icate with the committee and advise them the City would like to be in a
district with Lake Park, North Palm Beach, northern Riviera Beach, and
abutting unincorporated lands, where there are similar /compatible interests;
and would like to be kept abreast of their proceedings.
The City will ascertain a copy of the proposed redistricting; and, if the
news article is accurate, a telegram, Resolution, and /or letters of members
of the Council will be sent to the committee with these thoughts
incorporated.
COUNCILWOMAN
Councilwoman Monroe reported she had ascertained a copy of the City of
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Boynton Beach's "Planned Industrial Development District" Ordinance; and
referred it to the City Attorney for review and draft of an Ordinance of
the like for the Council's consideration.
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With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 :56 P.M..
4356 Gardenia Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
January 6, 1982
Mayor John Kiedis
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 N. Military Trail
nalr; 3each Gardens,F lorida
Dear 1-avor Kiedis:
In desperation I ar- writing yeu concerning the traffic on Garde-
nia Lrive. We have lived 'here one and a half years and during that
time we have been appalled and frightened at the speeds at which
cars travel on ;ardenia Drive. We have four children ages one
year Lo nine years so you can understand our concern. There are
no side�,alks as you know, which limits anv activities on wheels
to driveways or the road. We try very hard to patrol our.children,
teaching them safety rules and consideration but children, es-
pec -ially three year olds and toddlers, are capable of only so much
any the speedinrv, cars are an ever present da -;;er.
:'e are not alone in our concern. All the neighbors 1 have spoken
to, wl to and without children, are concerned, angered, disgusted and
-,ill su ^_port efforts to slow down the cars and trucks on the street.
Tne police deoartment had been most cooperative but is limited - the
radar when used has an irnmedi2te but short -lived effect. We feel
a permanent solution is necessary.
'we know that Honeysuckle has a strategically placed stop sign which
slows traffic considerably on the street. Since you live on Honey-
suckle, you are aware of its effects on cars, and 1 have observed
the traffic speeds on Honeysuckle and see what success the stop
si-n achieves. 1'y neighbors and 1 would like to request a stop
=ii,n on rarr�enia at the intersection of GArdenia and doneysuckle.
,e feel that this would eliminate the use of Gardenia Drive as
a straightawav for gaining speed between i:ilitary Trail and the
Ile-: Circle intersection. The neighborhood feels something, must
ne rlone anc' a stov si.¢n would be an easy effective device. I
t-nulc' be haD• v to act as spokeswoman for our neighborhood in t`1is
matter, and therefore, am prepared to meet with you at vour earli-
est convenience if necessary. we feel that something_ must be done
1=ediatelN, anr. we are all willing to do whatever is necessary to
.,._,cc o,!r 5tree *_ raf er for everyone.
Sincerely,
OfNarion G. T'hi to
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