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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Council 101278WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS OCTOBER 12, 1978 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Kiedis 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 City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiedis, Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Feeney and Councilman Aldred. Attorney Brant was in attendance. Councilman Martino was absent as he was out of Town. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of OCtober 5, 1978 were unanimously approved by the Council as written. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements: 70L Citizens Advisory Board Fleeting would be held Tuesday, October 17, 1978 at 7;30 P.M. Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 17, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. The opening ceremonies for the fall soccer program will be held October 14, 1978 at 9 :00 A.M. COMMUNITY Mr. Jon Myszkowski, Director of the Community School was introduced to the SCHOOL PROGRAM: Council by Mayor Kiedis. He explained the function of the Community School program and stated that 15,000 people are taking advantage of the program this year. Councilman Feeney stressed the fact that North Palm Beach and Lake Park do not contribute monies to the program and he would appreciate the citizens of Palm Beach Gardens be given special consideration. Mayor Kiedis asked Mr. Myszkowski for a survey on the number of outside citizens who participate. The City Manager, John L. Orr suggested that the other communities be approached again to contribute and also that consideration be given to using the facilities at Howell Watkins Junior High. Workshop meeting, October 12, 1978 Page 2 SHRINE CLUB: Mr. Ben Coachman, Palm Beach Shrine Club addressed the Council requesting BEN COACHMAN: permission to hold a carnival on November 23 through December 3, 1978 at a site on the west side of MacArthur Blvd. on Northlake Blvd. The Council expressed no objection contingent upon a Certificate of Insurance be provided, security and parking provided and permission received from the land owner, Royal American Industries. Mr„ Coachman invited the City Manager and Council members to a barbecue to be held on Sunday, November 19, 1978 at their RCA Blvd. site. ORDINANCES: Ordinances 26 and 27, 1978 rezoning land located in Section 8, Township 42, ORDINANCE 26, South, Range 43 East from A -1 Agricultural and Interim District to R -1 Single DINANCE 27, 197 Family Residential District (SW and SE corner of Burns Road and Alamanada Drive) were workshopped by the Council. Mr. Steve Brock advised the Council he had been working with the City Manager regarding the drainage problem and the eastern boundary problem which will be resolved at the time of platting. The City Manager John L. Orr advised that Howard Searcy, Engineer is re- checking the legal description. It was determined that the canal right -of -way is not a zoning problem and will not affect the rezoning ordinances, but will be considered at the time of platting. ORDINANCE 28, Ordinance 2B, 1978 adopting the new zoning code rewrites was workshopped by the Council. Vice Mayor Laurie requested that the Council consider increasing the minimum lot size, since he felt that 6500 sq. ft. was too small. Ordinance 28, 1978 will be read on second reading with a public hearing on November 2, 1978. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: HOLLY DRIVE Discussion on the curbing the median of Holly Drive with concrete or asphalt ING: will be held at the meeting on October 19, 1978. Workshop Meeting, October 12, 1978 Page 3 REPORTS: Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the dedication of the restored old 1961 fire station, which was very enjoyable. .� ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: MEETING WITH The City Manager, John L. Orr advised that the next quarterly meeting with GGY EU T : Commissioner Evatt would be held on November 6, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. in the North County Complex. CABANA COLONY The request from the Cabana Colony Football League to conduct a "Highway 11 1 Robbery" fund raising drive at U. S. #1 and PGA Boulevard was denied by the Council on the recommendation of the Chief of Police due to the acci- dent frequency and potential hazards. PROPOSED Mr. Bob Edgar, President R.E. Building Corporation and Mr. Steve Yeckes, FIIC -LILAC ST: Architect addressed the Council stating they had brought plans in for an apartment complex to be located on 1.3 acres on the south side of Lilac Street adjacent to the Pinehurst Gardens, the day after the moratorium was placed on building in excess of 12 units per acre. They propose a density of 15.3 units per acre for a total of 20 units in 4 buildings. They requested an exception to the Ordinance due to the fact their plans were complete and in the City the day following the moratorium. Discussion was postponed until a full Council is present at the Regular Meeting October 19, 1978, which will give the Council time to review the plans on file. The developer will present the total expenditures that he has made to date. The City Manager advised that Attorney Brant will be on vacation October 13th - October 27th, 1978. The City Manager advised that an unfair labor practice has been filed against the City. The City Manager advised that the Sandtree PUD is on a hold status because �. of the drainage. CITY CLERK: The Council concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager that the Workshop Meeting, October 12, 1978 City Clerk's salary be $12,600.00. Page 4 DEPUTY CITY The Council concurred to the recommendation of the City Manager that Roberta � CLERK: Pearce be made Deputy City Clerk with a step increase now and a reclassification made in next years budget. Mayor Kiedis suggested that job openings should be posted on the bulletin boards for residents review. PROPOSED WATER The Council concurred to the recommendation of the City Manager to advise SLIDE IN COUNTY he County they have no basic objection to the proposed water slide to be located on Northlake Blvd., however, they would appreciate several stipulations be made to provide sufficient landscaping and irrigation, that it be properly supervised with the opening and closing hours posted. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney requested and the Council agreed, that the City Manager FEENEY: pursue with the Chief of Police to instruct the School Guards to help the students cross the streets instead of directing traffic. The Council felt the children were learning disrespect for stop signs. Councilman Feeney expressed concern about the lack of inspection by the County regarding the Cinnamon project on PGA Blvd. VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Laurie asked that a copy of the material prepared by the Recreation LL U Advisory Board regarding the Community Center be given to the Council, and also a copy of the Senior Citizens dance schedule. The City Manager advised Vice Mayor Laurie in answer to his question, that he had held a meeting with the Public Works Department relative to the benefits the City provides. The City Manager advised that Lt. Nolan had attended a meeting of the LEAA, proposed central personnel system, which is in the informative stages. Vice Mayor Laurie suggested that the bicycle sale be held more frequently to avoid the bicycles becoming so rusty out in the weather. Workshop Meeting, October 12, 1978 Page 5 The City Manager advised that there was nothing new to report on the status of the sidewalk at the Publix or the trade of property on Lilac Street and Gardens East Drive. Vice Mayor Laurie reported that the 1 -95 lights were too bright and his neighbor had complained about them shining on their yards. The City Manager will investigate and request that reflector hoods be placed on the lights. ADJOURNMENT: No further business the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. ` • ti ° '�' Mayor Kiedis " r ( + (i ter++ A v`P w L• Vice Mayor Laurie City Clerk a � � 3 ,e Councilman Martino C- ouilcilman Feeney r Councilman Aldred