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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 032279CITY COUNCIL ` WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MARCH 22, 1979 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Samuel Laurie at 8:00 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 Laurie, �— Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, Councilman Feeney, and Councilman Aldred. Attorney William Brant and City Manager John Orr were also in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Laurie announced that a meeting of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission would take place on Tuesday, March 27, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: MR. SAMUEL Mr. Samuel Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Ave., PBG, addressed the Council re: CARSI L O the following: 1. The status of the helicopter landing pad proposed to be located at the PBG Community Hospital. In response, Councilman Feeney advised that at the Board of Directors' meeting of March 21, 1979, the Hos- pital Administrator was referred to Mr. Carsillo for his input. 2. Inviting the location of additional light industry within the City. In response, the City Manager advised that the City is working with the Chamber of Commerce on this matter, and the City Council pro- poses to include light industrial zones on its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 3. The City's Fire Station needs painting. The City Manager was requesteo to obtain cost estimates for the paint. 4. The immediate need for the four - laning of Military Trail and Alternate A -1 -A. Mr. Carsillo will write a letter to County Commissioner Peggy Evatt re: this item of concern. 5. The 500 Malayan Palms to be received by the City from the Division of Forestry. This matter will be referred to the City's Public Works Department. City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/22/79 Page 2 6. The proposed beautification of the lots on the northeast and southeast corners of Lighthouse and Holly Drives. The City Manager is pursuing this item. MR. GEORGE In response to an inquiry of Mr. George Bayer, 4096 Hickory Drive, PBG, the City Manager advised that as agreed to by the developer at the time of PUD approval, the full grown trees removed from the northeastern per- imeter of the Vision One project were not located within the City's drain- age easement, and those trees removed from the site was necessary for the construction of the townhouses. Also, in response to the concern re: the debris caused by the burning of the trees at the site, the City will exercise better judgment in the issuance of future burning permits on lands located within the City's populated areas. Mr. Bayer suggested that the City require a survey of existing trees at a site prior to its development, enabling the City to have control on trees that may otherwise be unnecessarily removed. MRS. LINDA Mrs. Linda Monroe, 4431 Althea Way, PBG, addressed the Council advising MONRMOROE she had in hand a petition with signatures of 568 registered voters of the City. This petition was prepared for the purpose of causing the City PETITION FOR to hold a Special Referendum Election on whether or not new language DEFER- would be added as Section 5 -3 to the City's Charter as follows: ENDUM E ECTION "Section 5 -3. Police Department. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of Section 5 -2. and Section 18 -2. of this Charter, this municipality shall establish and maintain a Police Department. The Police Department shall not be abolished and the police power, function, and /or service shall not be contracted to be performed by any municipality, county, other govern- mental agency or officer or any other person or entity." Mrs. Monroe further advised that the signatures contained within the petition were verified by the Supervisor of Elections office as qualified electors of the City; however, it didn't fully comply with the City's Charter (i.e., Sub - paragraph (b) (3) of Section 22 -1. Charter Amendment Procedure of Article XXII. Charter Amendment) in that the names on the petition were not validated as qualified voters registered to vote in the last regular City election held March 8, 1977. Mrs. Monroe chose not to submit the petition to the City at this time. City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/22/79 Page 3 SAMUEL CARSILLO In response to an inquiry of 11r. Samuel Carsillo, Mayor Laurie advised he is currently researching what the cost of the City would be to pro- vide the City's Police Department Personnel the same salary and benefits they would receive as employees of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept., enabling him to respond to Mr. Carsillo's previous inquisitions re: this estimated cost. MR. PAUL In response to an inquiry of Mr. Paul Lachance, 10190 Dasheen Ave., PBG, LACHANCE the City Attorney advised that a letter written by the City to a State Representative is a public document. MR. KIRK Mr. Kirk Strominger, 585 Holly Dr., PBG, addressed the Council requesting rTMFi1NGER that a traffic signal be located at the intersection of Holly Drive and Military Trail. In response, the Council related that per their request, a signalization study was performed by the County's Traffic Division for that intersection, and the results of that study indicated that a traffic signal was not warranted at this time. Councilman Martino suggested that as part of a project in earning a Boy Scout Merit Badge, Mr. Strominger contact County Commissioner Peggy Evatt endorsing the installation of the signal. PROPOSAL OF SOUTHEASTERN MUNICIPAL BONDS, INC. AS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS IN THE PROPOSED r Mr. Gary E. Akers, Underwriter and Financial Consultant, Mr. Robert L. Wagner, President, and Mr. Richard T. Wagner, Executive Vice President of Southeastern Municipal Bonds, Inc., Orlando, Fla., reviewed with the Council the proposal of their firm to assist the City as Financial Con- sultants in the proposed acquisition of Seacoast Utilities, Inc. and dis- cussed the qualifications of their firm, the steps in proceeding with the acquisition, and general information as to what is involved in a bond issue, including what costs of the City could be recouped in the bond issue. Mr. Akers estimated that acquiring a utility company by condemnation would take approx. 1 year. Mr. Robert Wagner advised that their firm proposes to locate a branch office in the Palm Beach County area. The City Manager was requested to send a letter of thanks to Southeastern Municipal Bonds, Inc. for their proposal and input. City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/22/79 Page 4 ORDINANCES: Mr. Kieran Kilday addressed the Council re: the intent of Ordinance ORDINANCE 6, 6, 1979, which is based on his petition as agent for Mr. George Blanck IT77___ for the rezoning of a 5.128 -acre parcel of land located on the west side of Prosperity Farms Road, approx. 1300' south of PGA Blvd. from RM - Medium Density Residential District to CPO - Commercial Professional Office District. Mr. Kilday gave a brief orientation on the proposed development of the property, which is a franchise operation called Belle Terre. The Council acknowledged receipt of recommendations from Mr. Marvin C. Hill, the City's contracted Land Use Consultant, re: the requested zoning, which included that commercial expansion down Prosperity Farms Road was not desirable, but could be acceptable if developed as a PUD. It was the concensus of the majority of the Council that they would con- sider the land usage requested only if application were made for a PUD, which would ensure the City's control on how the lands would be developed and that it would be in the best interest of the City. Councilman Martino acknowledged the formal recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the rezoning request be granted with the pro- vision that the land would automatically revert to its present zoning if a building permit for the site plan presented is not applied for within one year; and offered that he did not object to the rezoning request with those changes recommended by the Council incorporated into the site plan, fully realizing Mr. Blanck, the property owner, and Investment Equity Corporation, the authorized agent for the contract purchaser, the Big Three Development Corp., would consider a contribution to the site the City has considered for a possible fire station within the PUD proposed on lands to the immediate north. Mr. Kilday offered that they will make application to the City for the creation of a PUD with the plans accommodating those revisions recommended by the Council. These changes included additional landscaping along Prosperity Farms Road and the reduction in parking spaces and the front yard setback of the buildings. Mr. Kilday was also receptive to the recom- mendation that turf block be used in the stead of asphalt in the peripheral areas of the complex. As duly advertised, a Public Hearing and consideration of Second Reading of Ordinance 6, 1979 will be held at the Regular Pleeting of April 5, 1979. It was the concensus of the majority of the Council that passage of this Ordinance will be defeated. City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/22/79 Page 5 ORDINANCE 5, The City Manager reported that amendments are presently being incorporated T777— into the Model Energy Efficiency Code; and the City will be provided a copy of the amended Code upon its completion, which is expected the week of March 25, 1979. A duly advertised Public Hearing and consideration of Second Reading of Ordinance 5, 1979, amending the City's Building Code by repealing Appendix "J" of the Standard Building Code and adopting the Model Energy Efficiency Building Code in its stead, will be held at the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1979. The Council concurred that they will table consideration of this Ordinance until such time the City receives the Model Code in its final form. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 32, 1979, Supporting the passage of House Bill 402 re: Munici- RESOLUTION 32, pal Annexations, was workshopped by the Council. The City Attorney was il)i 1) requested to redraft Resolution 32, 1979, to include an additional "Whereas" paragraph specifically addressing enclaves. RESOLUTION 33, The City Council requested a copy of the "Palm Beach County Municipal Code L777-- Enforcement Board Bill" introduced by Representative James Watt, District BO, prior to their consideration of adoption of Resolution #33, 1979, which supports it. A copy of House Bill 402 was also requested. RESOLUTION 34, There weren't any changes made by the Council to Resolution 34, 1979, I T77-- authorizing the acceptance of a 1979 Chevrolet Blazer from Florida Realty Building Company. Resolution 34, 1979, will be considered for adoption at the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1979. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: REVISED DEFINI- Due to the lateness of the hour, discussion re: the revised Definition TION SECTION OF Section of the Merit System Rules and Regulations as recommended by the =ET S STEM Merit System Board for adoption by the Council, was deferred to a future meeting. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: L. A. "SKIP" Payor Laurie acknowledged receipt of a letter of response from U. S. Con - BAFALIS gressman L. A. "Skip" Bafalis re: the spillage of the sodium vapor light- ing at the interchange of I -95 & PGA Blvd. onto surrounding areas. The Florida DOT plans to have its traffic operations engineers study this pro- blem and, if a problem does exist, develop possible alternative solutions. City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/22/79 Page 6 REPORTS: Councilman Feeney reported that he, a Director of the Palm Beach Gardens COUNCILMAN Community Hospital, attended the Board meeting of Harch 21, 1979. f - L MAYOR LAURIE Mayor Laurie reported that he attended the City's Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of March 21, 1979. At that meeting, the sign variances requested by the Holiday Inn, PGA Blvd., were granted. The Holiday Inn's request for additional sign variances will be considered by the Board at a future meeting. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: EXCHANGE OF The City's proposed exchange of properties located on Gardens East Drive N. RAICH for an approx. 2.5 -acre parcel located on the northern perimeter of Plant PROPERTY Drive Park will be discussed at a future meeting. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Kiedis requested that the City's Police Officers beef up traffic enforcement with special attention being given to violations of stop signs. COUNCILMAN Councilman Aldred requested a copy of the deed restrictions for all the ALDRED: plats of the City. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting adjm 'd9 I MAY LAURIE VICE MAYOR KIEDIS irned at 11:18 P.M,. COUNCILMAN MARTINO COUNCILMAN FEENVY wA- COUNCILMAN ALDRED ° tITY CLERK f