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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 020879CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FEBRUARY B, 1979 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor John Kiedis at 0:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 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 Kiedis, Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Aldred, and Councilman Martino. Council- man Feeney was not in attendance due to illness. Attorney William Brant and City Manager John Orr were also in attendance. MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 179, were unanimously approved by the Council, as amended. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced the following: A Tri -City Meeting will take place on Monday, February 12, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room at the P. B. Gardens City Hall Complex. Meetings of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission and Fire Department will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 1979, at 7:30 P.M.. Meetings of the City's Zoning Board of Appeals and Beautification and Environmental Committee will take place on Wednesday, February 14, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. Seacoast Utilities is installing valves and lines into their new storage system on Hood Road; therefore, water pressure problems will be experi- enced by its users for a period of two - three weeks. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: The Council responded to inquiries of Mr. Sam Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Ave., PBG, as follows: SAM CARSILLO: 1. A property owner could be held responsible, along with the City, in the case of injury or damage caused by mailboxes located in Swale areas. 2. The required parking facilities for residential dwellings in the PGA Resort Community can be addressed during future considerations /discussions re: the development. City Council Workshop Meeting, 2/8/79 Page 2 3. The possible acquisition of Seacoast Utilities, Inc. will be dis- cussed at the Tri -City Meeting to take place Monday, February 12, 1979. 4. PGA Blvd., between Military Trail and the Sunshine State Parkway is under the jurisdiction of the Turnpike Authorities; and east of Mili- tary Trail, it is under the jurisdiction of the County. These agencies are responsible for improvements to this main artery accordingly. 5. There is not a set schedule for the Tri -City Animal Warden's patrol of each of the three cities (i.e., PBG, Lk Pk, & N Plm Bch). If a vio- lation to the City's Animal Control Code is observed, it should be reported for her dispatch. 6. Councilman Feeney will be requested to report on the data he ascer- tained from the City of Sunrise re: the acquisition of their water supply. MRS. GLEN Mrs. Glen Shank, 9108 Reed Dr., PBG, addressed the Council requesting SMM-� that the median on Keating Drive be maintained. The City's Public Works Dept. will be requested to include this median, along with those on MacArther Blvd. and Holly Dr., in their regular maintenance program. The City Manager will request the County to include the medians on Northlake Blvd. in their maintenance program. RESOLUTIONS Mr. Tom Carlisle of the Colony Insurance Agency addressed the Council re: T707- UMKSHOP) their request to temporarily locate a mobile building at 4245 Northlake Blvd. for the purpose of conducting their insurance business until the RESOLUTION 14, completion of their permanent structure (Colony Plaza) at that site. 777T- During the workshop session on Resolution 14, 1979, which grants the above requested temporary conditional use, the Council inserted the period of six months in the blanks of the title paragraph and in Sections 1 and 3. Resolution 14, 1979, will be considered for adoption at the Regular Meet- ing of February 15, 1979, with the proviso that landscaping plans for the temporary mobile structure be submitted by the applicant to the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee for approval. RESOLUTION 15, There weren't any changes made by the Council to Resolution 15, 1979, T777 supporting Senate Bill 83 in an effort to reduce drug smuggling. Resolu- tion 15, 1979, will be considered for adoption at the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1979. City Council Workshop Meeting, 2/8/79 Page 3 ORDINANCES: Ms. Jan Hester, Manager of the local business office of Southern Bell, (FOR WORKSHOP) and Mr. Earl Palaski of Perry Cable TV, addressed the Council re: the v intent of Ordinance 1, 1979, requiring underground telephone and cable ORDINANCE 1, TV lines to be installed a minimum of 12" in depth. 1979 Ms. Hester advised that Southern Bell did not have any objections to the Ordinance, as its requirement is consistent with the current policy of the firm. Mr. Palaski offered that Perry Cable TV is in agreement with the intent of the Ordinance; however, a delay in its passage was requested to enable them to acquire the necessary equipment and manpower to satisfy the requirement. Mr. Palaski added that in no event is a homeowner charged for the repair of cables they damage. Ordinance #1, 1979, will be considered for adoption at the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1979. In the meantime, Mr. Palaski will request Mr. Tom Gilchrist, Pres. of Palm Beach Cable TV, to submit a communication outlining: (1) the quantity of installations performed in PBG during the last six months; (2) the quantity of anticipated installations in the City thru June; (3) that homeowners are not charged for the repair of damage to the lines between the main feeder and the homes; and (4) if these lines are damaged, the customer will receive prompt service for their repair. ORDINANCE 2, Attorney Brant reported on the class action suit filed by eight citizens T77T-- of the City requesting both temporary and permanent injunctions that would prohibit the Council from considering on second and final reading Ordinance 0, 1979, which, in essence, transfers the Law Enforcement Functions for the City from the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department to the Sheriff's Department under a Contractural Agreement. The hearing for the temporary injunction is scheduled for Monday, February 12, 1979. City Council Workshop Meeting, 2/8/79 Page 4 ORDINANCE 2, During the Workshop Session on the January 30, 1979 draft of Ordinance 2, 1979 1979 (An Ordinance of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, abolishing all of the offices, job titles and Job classifications and descriptions of all personnel presently employed by the City in the Police Department and terminating the employment of all of said personnel; and, providing for the creation of the office of Public Safety Officer of said Police Department; and providing for police services for the City on a service contract basis with the Sheriff of Palm Beach County; and, further pro- viding for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, and all Resolutions or parts of Resolutions, and any part of the Palm Beach Gar- dens Code, in conflict herewith; and, providing that this Ordinance shall not be made part of the Palm Beach Gardens Code; providing for an effec- tive date hereof.), which was by a majority vote of the Council read on first reading by the City Clerk at the Council's Regular Meeting of February 1, 1979, the following revisions were made by the Council: Page 1 (1) The verbiage "as well as the Employees of the Police Department for the City" was deleted from the paragraph of the third "WHEREAS ". Paqe 2 (1) The words "may" and "Resolution" were deleted from the first line of the first sentence of Section 3.; and the words "shall" and "Ordinance" were placed in their stead, respectively. (2) The words "upon date of passage" were deleted from the first and only sentence of Section 6.; and the words "March 1, 1979" placed in their stead. A duly advertised Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance #2, 1979, will take place at the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1979. City Council Workshop Meeting, 2/8/79 Page 5 PROPOSED LAW During the Workshop Session on the February 5, 1979 draft of the ENFORCEMENT proposed "Law Enforcement Services Agreement ", an agreement between 7ERVICES `.aGREEMENT Richard P. Wille, as Sheriff of Palm Beach County, and the City for -� the contracted services of the Sheriff's Department, the following revisions were made by the Council: Paqe 1 (1) The verbiage "the CITY has adopted and embarked upon a program of austerity," was deleted from the paragraph of the second "WHEREAS ". (2) The word "austerity" was deleted from the paragraph of the third "WHEREAS "; and the words "fiscal responsibility" placed in its stead. Page 2 (1) The verbiage ", plus an assigned sergeant." was added to the end of sub - section 1.2 (2). Page 3 (1) The words "continue to" were inserted after the word "shall" in the first paragraph of ARTICLE II. ANCILIARY SERVICES. Page 7 (1) The verbiage "as requested by the City" was inserted after the word "hereinunder" in the 6th line (second sentence) of the first and only paragraph of sub- section 10.2. (2) The verbiage "as requested by the City" was inserted after the word "SHERIFF" in the 10th line (third sentence) of the first and only paragraph of sub - section 10.2. Page 8 (1) The verbiage "1st day of March, 1979" was inserted in the blanks of the first and only paragraph of ARTICLE XVII. TERM. Paqe 9 (1) The words "June" and "March" were deleted from the first and only paragraph of sub - paragraph 18.2; and the words "July" and "Play" placed in their stead, respectively. The City Manager was requested to clarify with Sheriff Wille Article XVIII. OPTION TO RENEW re: the cost of some needed additions to the existing contract, such as additional manpower, equipment, or any other additional services required by the City. City Council Workshop Meeting, 2/8/79 Page 6 The Council will consider by adoption of an Ordinance entering into the "Law Enforcement Services Agreement" with the Palm Beach County Sheriff at their Regular Meeting of February 15, 1979. ORDINANCE 11, Per the request of Mr. David Hendel of HGGS Associates, the Council 19 at their Regular Meeting of June 15, 1978 recessed until their Regular Meeting of December 7, 1978 the Public Hearing to be held in conjunction with their consideration of adoption of Ordinance 11, 1978, which is based on his petition for the rezoning of 27.222 acres fronting on Pros. Farms Rd. from Mobile Home District to Medium Density Residential and General Commercial Districts. And then, per Mr. Hendel's request, the Council again recessed the Public Hearing at their meeting of December 7, 1978 until their Regular Meeting of March 15, 1979. The reason for recessing these P. Hearings was to enable Mr. Hendel to make application to the City for the creation of a PUD on the subject lands. The Council acknowledged receipt of a communication from Mr. Hendel dated January 29, 1979 requesting that the time for the P. Hearing be extended an additional 90 days; and advising that he did expect the PUD application to be filed with the City within 45 days. It was the concensus of the Council that the P. Hearing to be held in conjunction with their consideration of adoption of Ordinance 11, 1978, would be recessed at their meeting of March 15, 1979 for 90 days. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of a communication from Fire Chief TRAINING BLDG. Ed Arrants requesting the Council's approval for the construction of a Training Building for the Fire Dept., on a site north of the Fire Station, west of the museum. The Council was in favor of the construction of the facility; however, they requested elevation plans for the building prior to determining its location. LETTER TO TOM The Council approved a letter drafted by the Mayor addressing Mr. Tom Mills, LAND- Superintendent of P. B. Co. Schools NHS p , re: a proposed joint venture between the City and the School Board to improve the appearance of the grounds on the south side of the PBG High School. SENIOR CITIZENS The Mayor reported that the Senior Citizens will hold a 3rd Anniversary ANNIU. DINNER Dinner on Monday, February 19, 1979; and suggested that the City purchase a cake for the celebration. City Council Workshop Meeting, 2/8/79 Page 7 PROCLAMATION In support of the Knights of Columbus in their financial appeal to SU ORTI G� assist those handicapped with Mental Retardation, a Proclamation will OF MEUMUS be read at the meeting of February 22, 1979 proclaiming March 2, 3, and 4, 1979, "Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Weekend ". LOCATION OF BUS The request outlined in a communication dated February 1, 1979 from STOP SHELTERS Mr. Fred A. Fetterley, Public Information Director for the P. B. County Transportation Authority, re: the County erecting bus stops /shelters within the City will be addressed by the Council at a later date. COM. FROM INTER- The request of the Inter -City First Aid Squad outlined in a communication CITY FIRST AID dated January lb, 1979 re: Advanced Life Support Services for the City SQ AD will be discussed at the Tri -City Meeting Monday, February 12, 1979. PROPOSAL FOR The City Manager recommended the repair of the East Membership Tennis � { TENNIS Courts, per the proposal dated January 2, 1979 from A. G. Surface Coatings, Inc.. The allocation of funds for this repair will be considered at the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1979. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: COM. FROM CON- Vice Mayor Laurie acknowledged receipt of a letter of response from GRE55MAN "SKIP" Congressman L. A. "Skip" Bafalis relative to alleviating the spillage BAFALIS RE: I -95 LIGHTING of the sodium vapor lighting onto dwellings within the close proximity of the 1 -95 /PGA Blvd. interchange. MOVIES TO BE Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of a memo from Steve Henning, Director SH77W777 REC. of Recreation and Parks, advising of the department's plans to period- _ T. ically offer free movies to the City residents. REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis reported that he attended the PBGHS Advisory Council fleeting MAYOR KIEDIS on January 29, 1979. At that meeting, Jack Hanson, the City's Building PBGHS ADV. Official, made a comprehensive report re: the projected school age popula- C_ NICIL MEETING tion of PBG. Dr. Fred Hay, Director of School Plant Planning, who also made a report on that subject, will be requested to submit for the Council's review a report outlining his figures on the projected school age population of PBG, the basis for those figures, and a response to Mr. Hanson's report. Also, Mr. Howard Johnson of School Plant Planning will be requested to be present at a Council meeting to address their future plans for expan- sion of the school system in the northern Palm Beach County area. ity Council Workshop Meeting, 2/8/79 ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: Page 8 USE OF CITY TEN- The request of the PBG High School to hold their home tennis matches for the upcoming season on the City's tennis courts will be considered mms by the Council at a meeting in the near future. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCIL PRIORITY The members of the Council will submit their list of items for inclusion LIST on the "Council Priority List ". NIGHT WATCHMAN The continued employment of the Night Watchman at Plant Drive Park, who ATE_ 7 RIVE was hired by the City on an experimental basis, will be reviewed at a rm future date. INFO. RE: FINAN- The information received from Mr. Richard S. Massey, Vice Pres. of H. I. CING ITY Henann & Co., Inc., re: financing utility services, along with improve- =7 ments, by using a combination of EPA Grants & Revenue Bonds will be further discussed at a future Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:48 P.M.. " r d MAYOR KIEDIS VICE 'MAYOR LAURIE 'CTTY -CLERK COUNCILMAN ALDRED COUNCILMAN'CEENEY t i COUNCILMAN MARTINO