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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 022378WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FEBRUARY 23, 1978 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Feeney at $:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Feeney, Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Martino, Councilman Kiedis Councilman Wiley was absent. Attorney Brant was in attendance. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 16, 1978 were unanimously adopted by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS:Mayor Feeney made the following announcements: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 28, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. Senior Citizens Anniversary Dinner - JDM Country Club, Friday, February 24, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. Soccer Championship games - Saturday, February 25, 1978 at Burns Road fields - 9:00 A.M. RESOLUTIONS: No revisions or comments were made relative to Resolution 11, RESOLUTION 197$ urging the Congress to implement revisions to the Federal 11, 1978: Income Tax Laws and to the Social Security System. This Resolution was proposed by Councilman Wiley. Resolution 11 _ will be considered for passage at the Regular Meeting on March 2, 1978. RESOLUTION No revisions or comments were made relative to Resolution 12, RESOLUTION 1978 opposing any portion of the "Florida Business Development 12, 197$: Act of 1978" that would erode local control of zoning and relate planning activity, and it will be considered for passage at the Workshop Meeting, February 23, 1978 Regular Meeting on March 2, 1978. Page 2 RESOLUTION Resolution 13, 1978 endorsing the proposed Palm Beach Junior 13,_1978 __. College North, as prepared by the City Manager at the direction of the Council, will be considered for passage at the Regular Meeting on March 2, 1978. ORDINANCES: Ordinance #3, 1978 annexation of certain lands lying in Section ORDINANCE 19 -42 -43 on a petition from Eugene Bie will be read on second 3-L 197$ reading with a Public Hearing at the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1978. Mayor Feeney stated it was his philosophy not to annex properties into the City at a higher zoning classification, and therefor he would vote against the ordinance. ORDINANCE Ordinance #4, 1978 permitting restaurants occupying less than 4, 1978: 4000 sq.ft. that sell hot foods to apply for a variance to u distance requirements for a license to sell malt and wine beverages will be read on second reading with a Public Hearing on March 2, 1978. ORDINANCE Ordinance #6, 1978 creating a new sub - paragraph of Section 11, 6, 1978: C -2 General Commercial District of Article V, Appendix A, Zoning entitled "Special Regulated Uses" was reviewed by the Council. This Ordinance is in conjunction with Ordinance 12, 1977 and provides these uses in the Zoning Code. First reading of this Ordinance will be held on March 2, 1978. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: POLICE DEPT. Discussion was held on the Police Department radio communication RADIO COMMUNICATION system, prompted by a grievance filed on January 9, 1978 by SYSTEM: -- Officer Charles Hino and memorandum dated February 3, 1978 from Chief of Police, William T. Edwards. The Council concurred that the bids received to complete the r Workshop Meeting, February 23, 1978 Page 3 necessary repairs were too high. They directed the City Manager to obtain an electronics expert to check the system, to investigate the possibility of relocating the antenna, and to standarize the mobile units. The City manager was also directed to obtain a letter from the City Manager of Sarasota as to what changes they made to their system to cause the over -ride. The Council concurred with the suggestion of the City Manager to follow up on his recommendation to arrange for a Tri °City Electronics repair system. Councilman Martino expressed concern relative to the memo dated January 13, 1978 to Police Personnel re the use of portable radios. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Feeney acknowledged receipt of communications from: TILFORD 1. Tilford Aviation invitation to a dedication of new citation � AVIATION: jets on March 3, 1978. P &Z 2. Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission as COMMISSION: a result of their Public Hearing held February 14, 1978 that the "Sandtree" PUD be authorized and approved. The Council will review the plans for the project on March 9, 1978 GULF STREAM 3. Letter from Gulf Stream Council, Inc. Boy Scouts of America COUNCIL,_IN .: requesting use of City Complex Grounds for their Explorer Road Rally. The Council expressed no objection to this request. STEVE 4. Memo from Steve Henning, Director, Recreation aid Parks HENNING: regarding the installation of scoreboards at the 10 acre site adjacent to the City Hall. The Council concurred before a decision is made, they need to know the location of the score boards and the cost to extend the power to that location. STEM, 5. Memo from Steve Henning, Director, Recreation and Parks relative to the use of the Fire Station by the PBGYAA. Workshop Meeting, February 23, 1978 Page 4 After the Fire Department personnel is contacted, a formal request will be made to the City Council for approval. PROCLAMATION- A Proclamation declaring March 5, 1978 as Palm Beach County Sports PB COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Hall of Fane Day will be read at the Regular Meeting on March 2, 1978. At the suggestion of Councilman Martino, a second resolution will be prepared containing the names of Kim Chace and Bart Reynolds, who are former residents of the City, and have been selected for the Sports Hall of Fame. C -18 CANAL 6. Notice of meeting in Tequesta on March 1st re environmental MEMEETING: effects of C -18 canal. Vice Mayor Laurie advised he is planning to attend this meeting. REPORTS: Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the PBCYAA meeting PBGYAA held February 21, 1978. -kxP r. m T7.rn . Mayor Feeney advised that Sam Carsillo had related to him that he was busy with union affairs but would be attending the Council meetings in the future. Mayor Feeney advised that he had filed for City Councilman, Group 5. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: UNIFORM City Manager John L. Orr advised that he and Gloria Woodward ACCOUNTING would go to Pennbrooke Pines on Friday to look at a financial SYSTEM: accounting system. He stated that North Palm Beach, Lake Park and the City are discussing the feasibility of utilizing a Central Computer System for the financial operations of the Cities, since the State has mandated a uniform accounting system by October 1, 1978. City Manager John L. Orr advised that he had attended a meeting Workshop Meeting, February 23, 1978 Page 5 WATER & SEWER regarding the acquisition of the water and sewer plant, and it FEASIBILITY STUDY was determined that the Farmers Home Administration will loan money to Cities with a population under 10,000 for such an endeavor, and that there was also other funding sources to do feasibility studies. The Council concurred they would like to see a feasibility study done. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Laurie stated he had enjoyed the luncheon at Ashley's 7 A TT TT T V Restaurant and felt communications had been set up with the merchants of Oakbrook Square Shopping Center. Vice Mayor Laurie mentioned that the Jaycees are considering taking over the Hetzel Brothers pageant, and the Council concurred that the Jaycees should make a presentation to the Council regarding their plans. Vice Mayor Laurie expressed concern that the Parcour would utilize the whole 12 acres and not leave room for a picnic area. The City Manager advised that a concurrent agreement as to the layout had not been confirmed. Vice Mayor Laurie will broach the subject of rescheduling their meeting night to the Recreation Advisory Board so it will not conflict with the meeting night of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vice Mayor Laurie stated he was in agreement with Councilman Wiley that the residential nature of the City is changing, and questioned if PUD's should be limited allowing so many multiple family residences. Vice Mayor Laurie received word from James DeLonga, School Board Member that the children who will reside in Plat 4 and Garden Lakes will attend Eisenhower School. Workshop Meeting, February 23, 1978 Page 6 The City Manager advised that the Federal Revenue Sharing Guide Book contains all the laws governing Federal Revenue Sharing. COUNCILMAN At the suggestion of Councilman Kiedis, all small items by the KIEDIS• Mayor and Council will be given by each Council member on a list to the City manager prior to the meeting, and his replies will be on a composite list included with his weely report. CounciIr.zin Kiedis referred to a letter from Mr. DiVosta relative to recovering costs for off -site drainage improvements required in conjunction with building of Sandalwood Phase I and II. Mayor Feeney felt the City should recover the costs, and that money put in the City treasury as part of land improvement for the next developer. COUNCILMAN Councilman martino pointed out that there are funds from the MART INO : Anti - Recession Account that have not been allocated. At his suggestion, the City Manager will write to Congressman Bafalis expressing that the City appreciates the funds and hopes that they continue. The City Manager informed that Administration in the amount of $5,254.00 listed on the status sheet dated February 15, 1978 of the Federal Revenue Sharing Account is a proposed expenditure, however a breakdown of the allocated is not detailed on the financial sheet. The City Manager advised the side mounted rotary mower is ex- pected to arrive within a week. The City Manager advised that the basketball courts will be installed by summer. The City manager advised he has not resolved the request for a � bridge from Sandalwood I to Sandalwood II. Councilman Martino expressed concern about the obvious contempt of the Ordinance in regard to placing billboards on PGA Blvd. 1 Workshop Meeting, February 23, 1978 Page 7 by Woodland Lakes, First National Bank and Abbey Road, whether the signs are located in the City or in the County. 111� The Council concurred with the suggestion of Councilman Martino 111.� that the City Manager write to the County expressing the Council': feelings about the billboards at I -95 and Northlake Blvd. Councilman Martino requested a recap of individual compensatory time taken by the Police Department, Public Works Department and Recreation and Parks Department from October 1, 1977 through January 31, 1978. ADJOURNMENT_ No further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Mayor Feeney f Vice Mayor Laurie it1 rk Y Councilman Martino r , Coil Iman Kiedis- r C '6 unctl man Wiley