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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 100578i REGULAR MEETING u CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS OCTOBER 5, 1978 U The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Kiedis at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Roan, 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 City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiedis Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Feeney, Councilman. Martino and Councilman. Aldred. Attorney Brant was in attenance. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of September 28, 1978, as amended, were approved by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 1978 has been cancelled. Volunteer Firemens Meeting -- Tuesday, October 10, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting — Wednesday, October 11, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. Firemens Anniversary and Dedication Ceremonies — Sunday, October 8, 1978 at 2:00 P.M. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO HAROLD JAKUBACK: Mayor Kiedis, assisted by Police Chief Edwards, presented a plaque of appreciation to Harold Jakuback, Lieutenant in the Police Department, for ten years of service to the City. CONI ENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT _M THE AGENDA: Ron Cardozm spoke from the audience questioning how much the City would save in monies by the Sheriff's Department taking over the responsibility of the Police Department. Councilman Aldred answered that the Council and City Manager were still pursuing the facts and would meet with Sheriff Regular Meeting, October 5, 1978 Wille to obtain more information. Page 2 Sam Carsillo asked questions regarding the PBA contract with the Police Department and the decertification and certification with the Teamsters Union, which were answered by the City Manager, John L. Orr. I.answer to a question posed by Mr. Carsillo, Councilman Martino reported on the meeting he had attended relative to the extension of I -95 north. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 5:3, 1978 executing an Agreement with the School Board for the RESOLUTION operation of a Community School Program was postponed until the Regular 5 _ 378 : Meeting of October 19, 1978 when the Director of the CuLrL&nity School Program could be present. RESOLUTION Resolution 54, 1978 Requesting the Legislative Delekation to consider 54? 1978: elective Public Service Commission rather than appointive was explained by Vice Mayor Laurie that elected members would be more responsive to the needs of the citizens. Resolution 54, 1978 was read in full by the City Clerk by a unanimous vote of the Council and unanimously adopted by the Council as read. RESOLUTION D Resolution 55, 1978 urging the Florida State Department of Transportation to maintain I -95 as the number one priority highway project , and support the proposed route designated as Option P -1, was rend in full by the City City and unanimously adopted by the Council as read. ORDINANCES: Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing open on consideration of Ordinance 25-77978; 25, 1978 amending Ordinance 7, 1969 a PUD known as Tanglewood Shopping Center by the addition of an enlargement on the north side of the existing structure occupied by the Abbey Road Restaurant, as duly advertised on September 15, 1978. Mr. Dick SanGiovanni, Architect stated he had nothing further to add since the workshop meeting when they had mutually agreed to the landscaping plan that he provided. Councilman Martino pointed out to Bob Scofield, owner of the restaurant i Regular Meeting, October 5, 1978 Page 3 the parking problem that exists, and suggested reminding the customers of the parking area behind the 7--11 convenience store. Councilman Martino commented on the derogatory statements made in the newspaper by an employee of Abbey Road Restaurant regarding signs. Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing closed. Ordinance 25, 1978 was read by the City Clerk in full, on second reading, by unanimous vote of the Council and was unanimously adopted by the Council. ORDINANCE Ordinance 26, 1978 rezoning land located in Section 8, 'Township 42 South, Range 43 East from A -1 Agricultural and Interim District to R -1 Single Family Residential District (SW corner Burns Road and Alamanda Drive) was read in full by the City Clerk by a unanimous vote of the Council, on first reading. Ordinance 26, 1978 will be workshopped at the Meeting of October 12, 1978 with a Public Hearing and second reading to be held on October 19, 1978. ORDINANCE Ordinance 27, 1978 rezoning land located in Section 8, Township 42 South, Range 43 East from A -1 Agricultural and Interim District to R -1 Single Family Residential District (SE corner Burns Road and Alamanda Drive) was read by the City Clerk by a unanimous vote of the Council, on first reading by title only. Ordinance 27, 1978 will be workshopped at the Meeting of October 12, 1978 with a Public Hearing and second reading to be held on October 19, 1978. Discussion was held between the City Manager and the developer relative to the access to the canal by the City for maintenance purposes, which will be resolved by the developer prior to the platting of the land. ORDINANCE Ordinance 28, 1978 adopting the new zoning code rewrite was read by the City Clerk, by a unanimous vote of the Council, on first reading by title only. Ordinance 28, 1978 will be workshopped at the Meeting of October 12, 1978 with a Public Hearing and second reading to be held November 2, 1978. Mr. Masiello, develcpe3Df the above mentioned project, was advised by the i Regular Meeting, October 5, 1978 Page 4 Council and City Attorney that Ordinance328 and 29, 1978 would not affect his development. u City Attorney William Brant outlined the purpose for consideration of Ordinance 29, 1978 on an emergEncy basis, in that the City Council has had the zoning regulation changes under study for approximately a year and a half, and are at the point of cul- minating and procedurally adopting these proposed changes. If the Ordinance is read on first reading this evening, there is an interim period between first and second reading where there is a change of density factors in multiple family residential districts The basis for this moratorium is based on logic, law and fact_ The object is to put a cap on density. At the present time under R -3, a developer can put 22 units per gross acre. Based on the proposed land use plan and map, we are looking for a cap with a maximum of 15 units and the new code is proposed, on the equivalazt �`' of R -3, placing a maximum density factor of 12 units. The emergency basis is that the work product the Council intends to turn out in the next 60 to 90 days will not be exploited while the Council is coming to the conclusion with further study and final passage. Councilman Martino stated that the comments made by the City Attorney reflect the policies of the City Council. The Council considered the three acceptions to the Ordinance: the Glenbrook Apartments, the Echlin Corp. and the PUD proposed for Lilac Street, and agreed that none of these projects were actively pending before a Board nor had plans on file with the City. �✓ Ordinance 29, 1978 a moratorium on future building projects in multiple family residential districts that exceed 12 living units was read in full on an emergency basis, by the City Clerk on Regular Meeting, October 5, 1978 Page 5 first reading, as amended by the deletion of the note in Section 2.. `..� Ordinance 29, 1978, a moratorium on future building projects in multiple family residential districts that exceed 12 living units by unanimous vote of the Council, was read in full on an emergency basis, by the City Clerk on second reading, as amended by the deletion of the note in Section 2. Ordinance 29, 1978 a moratorium on future building projects in multiple family residential districts that exceed 12 living units, as read on first and second reading on an emergency basis, was unanimously adopted by the Council. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: AREA PLANNII`U The City Manager, John L. Orr explained the letter from the Area D : Planning Board regarding local matching funds from the LEAA for uniform screening of Palm Beach County law enforcement applicants. The City Council directed the City Manager to pursue this for more information. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of a letter from a resident living in Golfers Circle requesting there be more recreation programs provided for the children during the evening hours and on Saturdays. Councilman Martino offered that those were his sentiments also. FIRE DEPT.- Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly report and the Council agreed to his recommendation that the City Manager approach the Fire Chief relative to pursuing the construction of a fire tower. ✓ RONALD Vice Mayor Laurie acknowledged receipt of a letter from Ronald KATZ: Katz relative to the Police Department /Sheriff's Department. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAOFR- Regular Meeting, October S, 1978 Page 6 ANTIQUE CAR 1. The City Manager John L. Orr recommended that the 12th Annual Antique Car Club Meet be held in the Lake Catherine area, as requested by their letter dated September 29, 1978. The Council u u concurred. SPRINKLER 2. At the recommendation of the City Manager, a motion was made, SYSTEM-GITY X:seconded and unanimously carried authorizing the expenditure of $2496.00 to Sunnyland Irrigation for a sprinkler system for the south slopes of the City Hall Complex, monies to come from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account. JOGGING 3. The City Manager, John L. Orr, advised that the jogging path PTT= PATH: is completed and he is waiting for an authorization letter from the Medical /Dental Wives Assoc. and the Heart Association before installation of the parcour signs. APPOINTMENT 4. The City Manager, John L. Orr, recommended that Linda Ard be CLERK: UF CITY elevated to City Clerk effective November 6, 1978 and to consider a salary figure which will be determined at the Workshop Meeting on October 12, 1978. The necessary_resolutions will be prepared to effect this change. CURBING HOLIY 5. The City Manager, John L. Orr, recommended that the Council DRIVE MEDTAN---- discuss the Holly Drive median strip curbing to use either asphalt or concrete. Discussion followed by the Council with the results that Council- man Feeney preferred concrete for just the radii; Mayor Kiedis and Councilman Martino preferred asphalt, Vice Mayor Laurie voted to leave it as is with no curbing; and Councilman Aldred agreed with the recommendation of the B &E Committee to use con aretE Councilman Martino emphasized that he had voted for the irrigation `"' system on the premise that the asphalt curbing would be done, and felt that this was a Public Works project that didn't get completed a year and a half ago. Regular Meeting, October 5, 1975 Page 7 A motion was made by Councilman Feeney, seconded by Vice Mayor Laurie to table the discussion until the City Manager can determine the cost of concrete vs asphalt radii and linear including the man hours involved in using Public Works personnel to do the asphalt work. Vote on motion: Mayor Kiedis, Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Feeney and Councilman Aldred voted aye; Councilman Martino voted nay. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: MAYOR KIEDIS:Mayor Kiedis commented that he felt the extent of the contribution by the City toward the beautification of the median strip on PGA Blvd. should be a landscape plan, a sketch of materials needed and the elevation. Vice Mayor Laurie echoed these remarks. Councilman Alfred commented that the whole concept of the program, instigated by the B &E Committee, median strip and then to get the VICE MAYOR to complete the job. Vice Mayor the Recreation Advisory Board Me the opening of a new location of organization. was to do one portion of the businesses located on PGA Blvd. Laurie reported he had attended eting held October 3, 1978 and the Berry Bucket, a non profit VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Laurie questioned the status of the Sandtree project and was told by the City Manager there was a problem with the road. COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney asked for stickers to be issued indicating that the citizens are residents of Palm Beach Gardens, for identification purposes. RESTORATION The Council concurred to the request by the Fire Department that the mosquito fogger in the future can be restored as one of the �.. original fire fighting vehicles in the City. COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino referenced a letter from the Florida Department 0M Regular Meeting, OCtober 5, 1978 Page 8 of Transportation relative to a study on tailroad safety standards on cross overs and track inspections, which will be answered at a future date when more information is supplied. COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney congratulated the City Manager on his letter in the Week Day newspaper relative to the Police Depar -tinent and also thanked G. Birt, the reporter for the Week Day, on the excellent coverage on that subject. COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino reported he had attended the Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School PTA Meeting, where discussion was held on a media center and the fact that matching funds were available. Councilman Martino suggested the possiblity of helping them �. attain funds by setting aside a special fund and asking for a contribution from new developments that come into the City. COUNCILMAN Councilman Aldred reported he had attended the presentation by the B &E Committee of the Landscape Award to Oakbrook Square Shopping Center. The City Manager, John L. Orr advised Councilman Aldred in answer to his question that the status of the Glenbrook Apartment complex was the same. MAYOR Mayor Kiedis commented that the grounds of the Palm Beach Gardens TIE IIS : High School were a discredit to the City, and suggested that the B &E Committee help to upgrade the area. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned t 10:30 P.M. 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