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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 100479CITY COUNCIL 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 City Council Regular Meeting, 10/4/79 Page 2 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., City Council Regular Meeting, 10/4/79 Page 3 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. City Council Regular Meeting, 10/4/79 Page 4 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 City Council Regular Meeting, 10/4/79 nPnTm&mrFC. Page 5 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. City Council Regular Meeting, 10/4/79 Page 6 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 City Council Regular Meeting, 10/4/79 Page 7 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. City Council Regular Meeting, 10/8/79 APPROVED: MAYOR SAMUEL LAURIE r VICE OR JOHN KIEDIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK Page 8 COUNCILMAN MICHAEL MARTINO a COUNCILMAN DICK FEENEY COUNCILMAN DICK ALDRED