HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 030278REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
�— MARCH 2, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by Vice Mayor 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: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Vice Mayor
Laurie, Councilman Martino, Councilman Kiedis and Councilman
Wiley. Mayor Feeney was absent. Attorney Brant was in attendance
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 23, 1978 were
unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vice Mayor Laurie announced that there would be a Beautification
and Environmental Committee Meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 1978.
I" PROCLAMATIONS: Vice Mayor Laurie read a Proclamation declaring, March 5, 1978
as Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Day.
BID OPENINGS: Bids were opened and read by the City Clerk to pressure clean,
caulk, seal and paint the City Hall Complex and pressure clean
and mildew application to the Fire Department Building, as duly
advertised on February 3rd and 4th, 1978, as follows:
Sun Art Painting Corp. Riviera Beach - City Hall Complex -
$8,150.00 Fire Department Bldg. - $1,587.00
Pro - Caulk, Inc, West Palm Beach - Waterproofing and painting City
Hall Complex -- $9,180.00 Waterproofing deck - City Hall Complex
$7,720.00 for a total of $16,900.00.
Asher Painting and Waterproofing Inc., Ft. Lauderdale - A. All
exterior stucco surfaces presently painted including four
retaining walls and doors - City Hall Complex $9,150.00
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B. Approximately 2400 square feet of decks - City Hall Comlex -
$600.00 C. Approximately 100 feet of expansion joints - City
Hall complex - $430.00.
The bids were referred to the City Manager for further review
and recommendation to the City Council.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
BILL_ Bill Fendelander, Meridian Park addressed the Council pointing
FENDELANDER:
out the litter and garbage problem at the Publix Shopping Center
and at the Stop and Go Store on Gardens East Drive, emphasizing,
the unsightliness of the whole area. He also requested that
the speeding problem on Gardens East Drive to the hospital be
corrected.
The Council directed the City Manager to take positive action
regarding both of these problems.
Councilman Martino stated he was also concerned about the
speeding in that area which would increase with the construction
of more townhouses, etc. and asked that the speed limit be
controlled.
RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 11, 1978 urging the Congress to implement revisions
RESOLUTION to the Federal Income Tax Laws and to the Social Security System
11,W1978. was explained by Councilman Wiley, who drafted the Resolution,in
that it speaks for itself and that the current social security
system outstrips its intent.
Resolution 11, 1978 was read in full by the City Clerk and
unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION Resolution 12, 1978 opposing any portion of the "Florida
12, 1978:
Business Development Act of 1978" that would erode local control
of zoning and related planning activity was read in full by the
City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. Copies of
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the Resolution will be sent to the Legislative Delegation, the
surrounding communities, the County, and the Area Planning Board.
RESOLUTION Resolution 13, 1978 endorsing the proposed Palm Beach Junior
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College North was read in full by the City Clerk as amended,
and unanimously adopted by the City Council. Copies of
Resolution 13, 1978 will be sent to Dr. Ed Eissey, the County,
the Chamber of Commerce, local newspapers, State Cabinet, the
Governor, surrounding communities, the Legislative Delegation
and the Board of Regents, FAU.
RESOLUTION Resolution 14, 1978 reappointing alternate members to the Zoning
14, 1978:
Board of Appeals and inserting the names Virginia Amato and
Walter H. Wiley was read in full by the City Clerk and
unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION Resolution 15, 1978 cancelling the General and Special
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Referendum Election to be held March 14, 1978 was read in full
by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
Councilman Wiley stated for the record that the next scheduled
election is not until 1980 and the referendum question is not of
an emergency nature and could be placed on the ballot of a
County election.
SUNSHINE Attorney Brant answered, to a question posed by Councilman Wiley,
LAW:
that the Council could meet prior to the reorganizational
meeting relative to the naming a Mayor and Vice Mayor if the
meeting was an open meeting and a notice of same posted to
comply with the intent of the Sunshine Law, and that an
Administrative meeting with the City Manager and Department
Heads in attendance could also be held quarterly if it was an
open meeting, with the public invited to listen and a notice
of same posted.
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ORDINANCES: Vice Mayor Laurie reiterated the reasons that prompted the
ORDINANCE drafting of Ordinance 4, 1978 which would allow small restaurants
4, 1978:
having less than 200 seats to apply for a variance to distance
requirements for a license to sell malt and wine beverages.
Vice Mayor Laurie declared the Public Hearing open on
consideration of Ordinance 4, 1978 permitting restaurants
occupying less than 4000 sq.ft. that sell hot foods to apply for
a variance to distance requirements for a license to sell malt
and wine beverages, as duly advertised on February 14, 1978.
Mr. Joseph De Pompeis, the owner of Albert's Restaurant, was
present in the audience, and had originally requested relief
to allow him to sell beer and wine in his pizza establishment,
which prompted the Council to consider an ordinance to change
the distance requirements.
Vice Mayor Lai&rie declared the Public Hearing closed.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed that the
City Clerk read Ordinance 4, 1978 on second reading, by title
only.
Ordinance 4, 1978 was read on second reading, by title only,
by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by a unanimous motion
of the Council.
Attorney Brant explained the next step for Mr. De Pompeis was
to file a request for a variance, which must be advertised in
the newspaper 15 days before the hearing by the City Council
at a Regular Meeting.
ORDINANCE Ordinance 6, 1978 creating a new sub - paragraph of Section 11,
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C -2 General Commercial District of Article V, Appendix A,
Zoning entitled "Special Regulated Uses ", by a unanimous vote
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of the Council was read on first reading, by the City Clerk,
by title only.
A few minor typographical errors were pointed out by Vice Mayor
Laurie.
Dick Aldred suggested that the wording in reference to establish-
ments selling beer or intoxicating liquor be modified to read the
same as referenced in Ordinance #4, 1978.
Ordinance 6, 1978 will be workshopped by the City Council on
March 9, 1978.
ORDINANCE: Ordinance #8, 1978 repealing that part of Ordinance 19, 1977
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pertinent to a Special Referendum Election to be held March 14,
1978 and providing the mechanics to re-enact by resolution Ord.
19, 1977 at a future election date, by unanimous vote of the
Council, was read in full, as amended, by the City Clerk on first
reading.
It was determined that since no emergency exists on the proposed
Charter Amendment, the cost to conduct a Special Referendum
Election independent of a general election, was not warranted.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously adopted that the City
Clerk read Ordinance 8, 1978 on second reading by title only.
Ord. 8, 1978 was read on second reading by title only by the City
Clerk, and adopted unanimously by the City Coucnil.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Vice Mayor Laurie acknowledged receipt of communications from:
UNIFICATION 1. Request to solicit from the Unification Church.
CHURCH:
PB COUNTY
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS:
DONNELL C.
2. Invitation to attend the 7th Annual Palm Beach County Special
Olympics to be held on March 11, 1978 at John I. Leonard High
School.
3. Letter from Donnell C. Childers acknowledgeing receipt of
CHILDERS_ Resolution 8 regarding financin g of new local
government duties.
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COUNTY LAND 4. Thank you for those attending the public workshop on the
USE PLAN:
proposed land use plan from the Palm Beach County Director of
v Planning.
VILLAGE OF 5. Resolution from the Village of North Palm Beach re urbanize
NORTH PALM BEACH:
U.S . l.from Parker Bridge to FGA Blvd.
BETSY KLINK: 6. Letter of resignation from Betsy Klink from the Recreation
and Parks Department.
REPORTS: Mr. Dick Aldred, Councilman elect expressed concern that he had
won his position in the manner that he did, and that there was
such apathy on the part of the citizens toward the election.
He suggested that the Council do something about promoting
community involvement,
RECREATION Councilman Martino reported he had attended the meeting of the
ADVISORY BD:
Recreation Advisory Board and that the minutes were available
in the information folder.
P &Z COMMISS- Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the Planning and
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Zoning Commission Meeting held February 21, 1978 and a meeting
relative to the proposed study of the C -18 Canal in respect to
water management.
Councilman Kiedis reported he had attended the Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting held February 21, 1978.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANACER:
DISPOSAL OF At the recommendation of the City Manager, a motion was made,
1966 CHEVY
VAN: seconded and unanimously passed that the City Council is of the
opinion that the 1966 Chevrolet Van, a City vehicle assigned
to the Public Works Department, now has a value of less than
11-1� $100.00 and authorized the City Manager to dispose of the
vehicle as he duly sees fit.
The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a letter that was
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NPB /PBG hand delivered by the NPB /PBG Jaycees asking permission to hold
JAYCEES_ -
REQUEST_TO a carnival on the NE corner of PGA Blvd. and Prosperity Farms
HOLD
CARNIVAL: Road. The Council concurred that that location was not in the
best interest of the City and they were not in favor of granting
permission, however they had no objection to the location on
Northlake Blvd. at the entrance to the City.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Councilman Councilman Wiley offered to rewrite the Council Policy Manual,
Wiley:
after his term expires as Councilman. The Council thanked him
for his offer and will proivde any input they have.
Councilman Wiley reported he would add to the letter sent to
the residents who live in the unincorporated areas regarding
the benefits of annexation into the City. Vice Mayor Laurie
stated he will provide a list of the names of people who live
in the unincorporated pockets adjacent to the City.
Councilman Wiley suggested placing on a future workshop agenda,
consideration of a resolution similar to one received from the
Town of Palm Beach, regarding dual taxation.
Councilman Wiley expressed apprecation for the covering of the
drain grates on Holly Drive.
Councilman Wiley urged that Mayor Feeney have his picture taken
to be placed in the Council Room to add to the pictures of the
other Mayors, and that Councilman Martino have his picture
retaken so that the background color conforms to the other
pictures.
Councilman Councilman Martino stated he was not satisfied with the amount
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of compensatory time taken by the Recreation Department and the
Police Department and a re--evaluation should be made of the
problem.
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ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
May r F ney
Vice Mayor Laurie
City lerk
Councilman Martino
councilman Kiedis
T Councilman Wiley