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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
OCTOBER 4, 1979
The Regular 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 Deputy City Clerk and present were:
Mayor Laurie, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Feeney, Councilman
Martino. City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant were
also in attendance.
Councilman Aldred was absent due to a death in his family and
a moment of silence was observed.
MINUTES: The minutes of the September 20, 1979 Regular Meeting were un-
animously approved as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:Mayor Laurie made the following announcements:
A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday,
October 9, 1979 - 7:30 P.M.
A meeting of the PBG Fire Dept. on Tuesday, October 9, 1979 at
7:30 P.M.
A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, October 10,
1979, at 7:30 P.M.
A meeting of the Beautification and Environmental Committee on
Wednesday, October 10, 1979, at 7:30 P.M.
BID There were no bids received for 4 1980 Malibu Police Cars, and
OPENINGS: the Council requested that the City Manager re- advertise the
bids.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC NOT ON THE AGENDA:
MRS. ADRIAN Mrs. Adrian Brock of Gardens Lakes, PBG, addressed the Council
RO re: the possibility of a community swimming pool for now or in
the future. The Council stated that they will take this matter
under consideration, and in the near future place a questionaire
in the City Newsletter asking the residents whether they would
or would not favor a community swimming pool.
MR. ALEX_ Mr. Alex McFeeders of Cherry Street, PBG, addressed the Council
MC FEEDERS: re: a barking dog problem he has been experiencing in his
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neighborhood, and would like to have this matter taken care of
either by the Police Department and /or dog warden. The Council
stated that this is an Administrative matter and should be taken
up with the City Manager to get the matter resolved.
RESOLUTIONS-
RESOLUTION 722 By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
in full Resolution 72, 1979, adopting the range and the minimum
and maximum salaries of the job classifications in the City's
Merit System. Resolution 72, 1979, was unanimously adopted by the
Council.
RESOLUTION 73, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
in full Resolution 73, 1979, executing an Employment Agreement
between the City and SEIU. Resolution 73, 1979, was unanimously
adopted by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 69, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
=-r in full Resolution 69, 1979, executing an agreement for the prep-
aration of a Financial Feasibility Study on the acquisition of
Seacost Utilities, Inc.
Mayor Laurie requested that Mr. Joe Wise, Vice President of Wm.
R. Hough & Company, to answer a few questions concerning the
Study. One point that was stressed by the Council that this 2 -3
month preliminary study be at no cost to the City; at the end of
that time, if the study proved that the City's acquisition of
Seacoast Utilities would provide a savings for the City, they
would proceed and spend monies for an engineering study,audit and
other items required for a more in -depth review.
Mr. Wise clarified the concerns of the Council regarding the
proposed study, and the Council revised the proposal by inserting
"it is expressly understood that the preparation of
this study by Wm. R. Hough & Company, shall be at no cost to the
City ", to be the third line from the last line in Section II,
Sub - paragraph A.
Resolution 69, 19797 was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 74, By a unanimous vote of the Council, The Deputy City Clerk
read in full Resolution 74, 1979, approving a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and PGA National Venture, Ltd.,
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setting forth the procedure to be followed in obtaining zoning
and plat approval. Resolution 74, 1979, was unanimously adopted
by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 66, Mr. Mike Rosen, Project Manager, Mr. Winston Lee, Landscape
Architect, and Mr. Hank Skokowski, of Urban Design Studio, ad-
dressed the Council prior to adoption of Resolution 66, 1979.
The two issues discussed with the Council were the recreation
and parks and the garbage pick -up. Mr. Hank Skokowski stated
that they are providing more recreation, and have added 2 mini
parks in the M -2 area and included a bicycle path along the
golf course.
The matter of garbage collection was discussed at length, and it
was proposed by Mr. Rosen to have individual "back door" garbage
collection service at the homeowner's expense totalling $7.50
each. They will also have an alternate plan to go into effect
for emergencies, which will be to use dumpsters. County Sanita-
tion has agreed to the "back door" collection, and will also pro-
vide the dumpsters.
It was understood that they will have a "hold harmless" clause
with the City, should there be a default with County Sanitation.
Mr. Rosen stated that this is a preliminary proposal, and upon
acceptance with the City, County Sanitation, and Mr. DiVosta,
they at that time will present it formally to the City Council.
For the record, it was stated by the Council, that prior to
delivery of the Final Plat, the garbage collection matter is to
be resolved.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
in full Resolution 66, 1979, approving and adopting the Glenwood
Multi - family PUD, proposed to be developed on the 28.32 -acre
"M -11" and 21.66 -acre "M -2" Sites of the PGA National PCD and the
plats for same.
Resolution 66, 1979, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
Mr. Rosen also requested of the Council that they be given final
site plan approval, and a motion was made by Vice Mayor Kiedis
that the site plan approval be tantamount to approval tonight.
Motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
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RESOLUTION 752 By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
in full Resolution 75, 1979, requesting permission from the Board
of County Commissioners to rezone a 3.554 -acre parcel to be annexed
to the City from County Zoning Classification RS & CG to the City's
Zoning Classification CG -1 (General Commercial). Resolution 75,
1979, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE 15, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
1979 on First Beading by Title only Ordinance 15, 1979, the annex-
ation of a 3.554 -acre parcel located within Section 4 -42 -43 into
the City, and simultaneously zoning same CG -1, General Commercial
District.
It was stated for the record the Council would consider annexing
this property with the stipulation that the Petitioners apply for
a PUD with CG -1 usage at a later date.
Mr. George Ord, Attorney, representing Oakbrook Square Associates,
concurred with the Council that the "out parcel" located in the
parking lot of Oakbrook Square be annexed into the City at the
same time, with the same zoning classification of CG -1.
RESOLUTION 76 By a unanimous vote of the Council, Resolution 76, 1979,
approving and adopting the plat for the "Miramar" townhomes pro-
ject, proposed to be developed on Tracts 13 and 14, Replat Cpl,
Plat #4, was read in full by the Deputy City Clerk,
For the record the Council stated that the Developer has exercised
more than the minimum required for landscaping.
Resolution 76, 1979, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION 77, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
in full Resolution 77, 1979, revising the plat for the Rainwood
East Subdivision to reflect the new owner and update the Title
Certification.
Mr. John Orr, City Manager, stated that Rainwood West has already
been approved by Resolution, and Rainwood East was held up by the
City pending construction on the project and submittal of the
necessary documentation. Since that time, the developer has sold
the property to Paparone Homes of Florida, Inc., who has requested
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that his name be put on the front sheet of the plat and would
bring the Title Certification up to date. Mr. Paparone has
agreed to abide by all the criteria and stipulations made pertain-
ing to recreation and letter of credit.
Resolution 77, 1979 was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE 12, Mayor Laurie opened the Public Hearing which was duly advertised
1979 on September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 1979, and held for the
purpose of annexation of 10.046 -acre parcel of land located with-
in Section 12- 42 -42, into the City and simultaneously zoning
same as a PUD with a permitted use of Single Family residences.
At the request of the Petitioner, Mr. Jack Mathis, they wished
to recess the Public Hearing to the next Regular Meeting of
October 18, 1979 at 8:00 P.M.
A motion was made and unanimously adopted to recess the Public
to the next Regular Meeting of the City Council on October 18,
1979, at 8 :00 P.M.
ORDINANCE 13, By a unanimous vote of the City Council, the Deputy City Clerk
read on First Reading by Title only, Ordinance 13, 1979, creation
of a 10.371 -acre parcel "Gardens Glen" Single Family PUD, proposed
to be located within Sections 12 & 13, 42 -42.
ORDINANCE 14, Prior to the First Reading of Ordinance 14, 1979, Mr. Carl
Sabatello, President of Sabatello Development Corporation,
addressed the Council re: his added landscaping and irrigation
plan requested by Council at their last meeting, and also went
over the elevations of their proposed townhomes.
By a unanimous vote of the City Council, the Deputy City Clerk
read on First Reading by Title only, Ordinance 14, 1979, crea-
tion of the "Edgemere" PUD proposed to be located on Tracts 10,
11, and 12, Replat #I, Plat #4.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
RESOLUTION 19, Discussion on Resolution 19, 1979, expressing the City's
1979 intent to acquire Seacoast Utilities, Inc., was postponed to
their next scheduled meeting of October 11, 1979 at 8:00 P.M.
VICE -MAYOR Vice Mayor Kiedis requested that the Council instruct the
City Manager to give the City Engineers, Lindahl, Browning,
and Ferrari, Inc. the responsibility of doing a drainage plan
for the City's south 9; acres.
Motion was made and unanimously adopted to have Lindahl,
Browning and Ferrari, City Engineers, draw up the drainage
plan on the south 9, acres in the City.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
LAW ENFORCEMENT Mayor Laurie acknowledged a communication from the Law En-
A S forcement Assistance Administration re: Insurance benefits
for the family of deceased police officer William Mathews,
stating that the benefits will be paid to Mrs. Mathews.
W.G. LASSITER Mayor Laurie acknowledged a communication from Mr. W.G.
Lassiter re: Indicating he would like to meet with Mr. Orr
and Mr. Hanson concerning the letter he received from the
City Manager regarding his drainage for the Gardens Park
Plaza, and the general over -all clean -up of his shopping
centers in Palm Beach Gardens.
MEADOWS MOBILE Mayor Laurie acknowledged a communication from Mr. David
Hendel of H.G.G.S. Associates, thanking the Council for the
MR. DAVID HENDEL consideration given them in granting the postponements on
their zoning application, and would be most interested in
exploring ways and means of extending the time limits of the
PUD zoning.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
Mr. Orr stated that the new developers of Vision I PUD will
be scheduled for the next workshop meeting of October 11,
1979, to discuss with the Council some concessions on their
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paving and landscaping, and the possibility of doing away
with their Miami Curbing.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney requested that the City Manager check into
EENE Y the possibility of a timer and /or meter for the Public Tennis
Courts, as he has seen on numerous occasions the lights on
and no one playing tennis.
VICE -MAYOR Vice Mayor Kiedis suggested that the City remove the Norfolk
IE� Pine out in front of City Hall which was severely damaged
during Hurricane David and replace it with another comparable
tree, and also to remove the acacia tree.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
12 P.M.
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APPROVED:
MAYOR SAMUEL LAURIE
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VICE OR JOHN KIEDIS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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COUNCILMAN MICHAEL MARTINO
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COUNCILMAN DICK FEENEY
COUNCILMAN DICK ALDRED