HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 031678REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MARCH 16, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by Mayor Kiedis at 8:50 P.M. subsequent
to the Reorganization Meeting.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiedis,
Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Martino, Councilman Feeney and
Councilman Aldred.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of March 9, 1978, as amended,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission
would hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
City Manager John L. Orr announced that North Palm Beach /Palm
Beach Gardens Day at the Norton Gallery would be held on Sunday,
March 19, 1978 from 1 -5 P.M.
AWARDING OF BIDS:
CLEAN, At the recommendation of the City Manager, a motion was made,
CAULK,, SEAL seconded and unanimously passed to award the bid to clean,
HALL:
caulk, seal and paint the City Hall Complex to Asher Painting
and Waterproofing Company, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale in the amount
of $10,180.00 monies to be taken in the amount of $6,000.00 from
the Anti - Recession Funds and $4,180.00 from the Federal
Revenue Account; contingent upon an acceptable test patch being
provided.
RESOLUTION Resolution #16, 1978 appointing members to the Board of Trustees
16, 1978:
i/ of the Firemen's Retirement Trust Fund and inserting the
names Kenneth Gordon and Larry Stiehl in Section 1 was read in
full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
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RESOLUTION Resolution #19, 1978 reappointing members to the Merit System
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Board was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously
�-- adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCES: Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing open on consideration
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ORDINANCE #3, of Ordinance 3, 1978 annexation of land located within Section
19-42-43 on a petition from Eugene Bie, and duly advertised
on February 3, 10, 17 and 24th, 1978.
Mr. Bie reiterated that the parcel of land in question is
located on the southeast corner of Northlake Blvd. and Burma
Road, fronts 332 feet on Northlake Blvd. and is 775 feet deep;
Tylanders Lumber Company, zoned Industrial in the County,is
west of the property and to the east, the property located
in the City is zoned C -2.
Mr. Bie further referenced Resolution 6, 1978 from the City
requesting permission from the Board of County Commissioners,
pursuant to Florida Statute 171.062 to rezone land to be annexed
from the County zoning classification RM to the City's zoning
classification C -2, and the subsequent approval, by resolution,
from the Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Bie disclosed that the property would be used for a retail
operation and possible office complex, and that the only logical
use is commercial.
The Council members agreed that the property should be commercial
to conform to the Land Use Plan, and that residential would not
be practical at that location, with the exception of Councilman
Feeney whose objection was philosophical, in that he felt rezoning
jointly with annexation should c .ome in as R -1, and later rezoned.
Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing closed.
Ordinance 3, 1978, by unanimous vote of the Council was read
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on second reading, by title only by the City Clerk.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Laurie, seconded by Councilman
U Aldred to adopt Ordinance #3, 1978. Vote on motion: Mayor Kiedis
Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Martino and Councilman Aldred voted
aye; Councilman Feeney voted nay. Motion carried 4 -1.
ORDINANCES: Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing open on consideration of
ORDINANCE #6 Ordinance #6, 1978, creating a new sub - paragraph of Section II,
C -2 General Commercial District of Article V, Appendix A, Zoning
entitled "Special Regulated Uses ". asduly advertised on March 1st.
Attorney Brant explained, in answer to a question posed by
Councilman Aldred, that this ordinance provides for "Special
Regulated Uses" in the Zoning Code under a C -2 General Commercial
Zoning District as set forth in Ordinance 12, 1977, and provides
for the licensing and regulation of these types of businesses.
.I___ Mayor Kiedis declared the public hearing closed_
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By a unanimous vote of the Council, Ordinance #6, 1978 was read
by title only, on second reading by the City Clerk.
Ordinance #6, 1978 was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
TENNIS PRO At the recommendation of the City Manager, the Council agreed to
AGREEMENT:
the sum of $100.00 per week for the Tennis Pro to retain a
suitable and qualified person to man the pro shop, take reser-
vations and supervise the tennis courtsduring specified time
periods.
A resolution entering into an agreement with the Tennis Pro and
for the operation of a Tennis Pro Shop and containing the above
recommendation will be prepared by Attorney Brant for formal
consideration at the Regular Meeting on April 6, 1978
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provide more recreational acti itties for all the citizens.
Councilman Feeney agreed that a contribution of money could be
used to provide more recreation for the children of the City, and
that the developer could offset the cash contribution without
undue hardship.
Mr. Wallace acknowledged that the requirement for donations for
recreational lands or cash equivalent is standard procedure in
the County, as a part of their PUD requirements.
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The Developer objected to the request for a monetary contribution
and it was clarified by the Council that this is a requirement of
the subdivision regulations as a substitute to providing 10% of
the gross area for parks and recreation.
After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that each Council
member review the list of items of concern mentioned in the
minutes of the March 9th meeting for final discussion and con -
currance at the Workshop Meeting on March 23, 1978. Mr. Harris
was asked to attend the meeting at 10 o'clock when the items will
be presented to him for final acceptance.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from:
STEVE HENNING:I. Steve Henning, Director, Recreation and Parks, requesting the
Council consider the recommendations from the Recreation Advisory
Board, which will be handled administratively by the City Manager.
GOVERNOR ASKEW2. Governor Askew acknowledging receipt of a resolution
opposing the proposed Florida Business Development Act of 1978.
REP.JAMES: 3. Rep. Bill James in receipt of Resolution 13, 1978 re Palm
Beach Junior College North
HOWARD SEARCY:G. Howard Searcy, Engineer re reimbursement to DiVosta
Construction Co. for installation of Gardens East Area
Drainage Facilities. The City Manager will present a proposed
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with a workshop on March 23, 1978.
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SANDTREE COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL /MULTIPLE FAMILY PUD:
�✓ Mr. R. G. Harris, the Developer, for the proposed Sandtree
Commercial Recreational /Multiple Family PUD to be located
within Section 19- 42 -43, addressed the Council relative to their
concerns expressed at the Workshop Meeting, March 9, 1978.
Mr. Chaunce Wallace, Engineer for the project presented a
drainage plan with ultimate drainage into the C -17 Canal. This
plan will be given to Howard Searcy, City Engineer for his
review and approval.
Mr. Wallace also provided an aerial showing an overlay of the
project and the location of the trees. Mr. Harris advised that
he will retain all the useful trees and relocate those in the
way of construction.
Mr. Harris further pointed out that two apartments had been
removed to increase the park area, and the location of the
buildings had been altered providing more space between buildings.
One tennis court had been removed leaving 2 full tennis /basket-
ball courts. A volley ball court will be installed next to the
tennis courts. Mr. Harris indicated the use of the tennis and
basketball courts will be available to the residents of Sandtree
on a non - paying basis.
The road within the project has been reduced to 50' with a
sidewalk provided on both sides made of asphalt. The Council
concurred they would like the sidewalks to be of concrete.
Mr. Harris advised of and provided a drawing of the landscaping
plans for the parking areas.
Councilman Martino stated he personally wanted a monetary
contribution in lieu of the playgrounds, so that the City could
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plan for the Council's considera ion.
PEG 5. Peg Schneider, Varsity Cheering Sponsor, requesting the
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Council to donate money to purchase shirts with the imprint of
Palm Beach Gardens to wear at the competition events throughout
the Country. Mrs. Schneider will be invited to attend the
workshop meeting on March 23, 1978 for a demonstration by the
cheerleaders.
CHARLES M. 6. Charles M. Sanders, Director, Division of Resource Manage-
SANDERS:
ment, Department of Natural Resources, advising that the use
of the white amur fish for controlling aquatic vegetation
cannot be used in public bodies of water.
PROCTAATION: Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had received a Proclamation
declaring National Alcoholic Awareness Month.
STOP ERA Councilman Feeney reported he had received notice of a STOP
ERA /PRO FAMILY RALLY on March 19, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. at the
Palm Beach Gardens High School Auditorium.
REPORTS: Councilman Martino reported he had attended the Recreation
RECREATION Advisory Board Meeting held March 14, 1978 and the minutes were
ADVISORY BD:
available in the information folder.
SCHOOL BD. Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the School Board
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Meeting held March 15, 1978, and that Mr. James DeLonga, a
member, was championing the initation of soccer in the
school system.
Mayor Kiedis reported he had attended the induction of his
daughter into the National Honor Society.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
NEWSLETTER: The City Manager John L. Orr advised that a Newsletter would
be printed the first part of the week and asked for input.
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USE OF BALL- Councilman Martino relayed that he had received a request from
FIELDS:
the PBGYAA to allow the teams to practice on the new ball
fields at the 10 acre site. The Council concurred with the
recommendation that the fields not be used until April lst
when they will all be completed.
Councilman Feeney complimented the City Manager and the Public
Works Department for the improvement to MacArthur Blvd.
Vice Mayor Laurie stated he has enjoyed being a Councilman
rewarding;
and working with the Council has been a /experience during
the last year. He also formally welcomed Dick Aldred to
the Council.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
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Mayor Kiedis
Vice Mayor Laurie
Clerk
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Councilman Martino
Councilman Aldred