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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
DECEMBER 21, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor John 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 Aldred, Councilman Feeney, and Councilman
Martino. Attorney William Brant and City Manager John Orr were also in
attendance.
MINUTES: The minutes of the City Council Workshop Meeting of December 14, 1978,
were unanimously approved by the Council, as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced that the Municipal Administrative Offices will
be closed Christmas and New Year's Days; and the City's Planning and
Zoning Commission's and Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee's
Regularly Scheduled Meetings of December 26, 1978, have been cancelled
in observance of the Holidays.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO ARTHUR NELSON
Mayor Kiedis presented Mr. Arthur Nelson a Certificate of Appreciation
for his outstanding dedicated service as past member of the City's Site
Plan and Appearance Review Committee.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Mr. Alanson J. Varney, 3310 C Meridian S., Treasurer and Member of the
Board of Directors of the Sandalwood Homeowners Association, addressed the
Council requesting the City to support their efforts in receiving more
expeditious service from Florida Power and Light Company in the repair of
the street lights in their area; and their belief that they should not
have to pay Perry Cable TV for the repair of their underground cables that
were broken while they were replacing their sod, as they feel the company
was negligent by installing the cables too shallow.
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The City Manager was requested to contact Perry Cable TV supporting
Sandalwood re: the repair charges; and contact Florida Power and Light
Company re: the repair of the street lights, which will entail the
replacement of the entire wiring concept in that area.
The City Attorney was requested to draft an Ordinance for the Council's
consideration requiring underground T! cables to be installed the minimum
of 12" in depth.
SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, Vice Chairman of the City's Beautification and Environ-
ICE mental Committee, addressed the Council requesting that as a safety pre-
caution, joggers be encouraged to jog on the sidewalks instead of along the
roadways; and a special referendum election be held in conjunction with the
Council's consideration of the proposed Law Enforcement Agreement with the
Palm Beach County Commission for the contracted services of the Sheriff
Department.
RESOLUTIONS: By a unanimous vote of the Council, Resolution 61, 1978, requesting the
RESOLUTION 61, Public Service Commission to conduct its local public hearings in the
P)ld evenings, was read in full by the City Clerk as amended to include its
more particular reference to the pending Seacoast Utilities, Inc., rate
hearings. Resolution 61, 1978, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION 62, Mr. Kenneth S. Hoffman, Senior Vice President and Secretary of the Biscayne
Federal Savings and Loan Association of Miami, addressed the Council re:
their request to temporarily locate a mobile branch office at the southwest
corner of PGA Boulevard and U. S. Highway #I. Mr. Hoffman advised that
the existing Graham Realty building will be demolished no later than March,
1979; and that during the construction of the permanent building, which is
anticipated within two years, they plan to relocate the mobile office into
the City's required setback area.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, Resolution 62, 1978, authorizing
Biscayne Federal Savings and Lean Association the temporary use of a mobile
office at 11521 U. S. #1, was read in full by the City Clerk as amended to
include that the authorization is subject to parking and landscaping approval
by the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee. Resolution 62, 1978, was
unanimously adopted by the Council.
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ORDINANCES: Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
ORDINANCE 21, November 20th & 27th and December 4th & 11th, 1978, and held for the pur-
7779-- pose of the Council's consideration of Ordinance 21, 1978, annexing 1837.1
acres of land proposed to be a part of the PGA Resort Community and simul-
taneously zoning same Planned Unit Development.
Mr. Thomas Sansbury, Project Manager of the Florida Realty Building Company,
gave a brief resume'on the proposed PGA Resort Community, as follows:
The ascertaining of Development of Regional Impact approvals from the required
32 regulatory agencies was completed in September, 1978. Their projection
now is to be able to open their sales operation by mid - February. They hope
to have their first two plats, which are single family lots, in the approval
process with the City the first of January. The Northern Palm Beach County
Water Control District Bonds were validated by the Circuit Court, and
should be sold by January 18, 1979.
In response to the inquiry of a member of the audience, Mr. Albert Myers,
re: the impact this project will have on Palm Beach Gardens, Mr. Sansbury
offered that the result of the study performed by the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council, who is responsible for overseeing such impacts, was
that from an Ad Valorum Tax base, the project would have a positive effect/
impact on a community of approximately $3,000,000. a year (i.e., the addition
of the taxes from the project would be $3,000,000. in excess of what it
would cost the City, the County, etcetera, to serve the project.). In
addition to that, the project will handle off -site road impacts by a separate
road impact fee; and in addition to that fee, will build off -site roads of
approx. 3/4 of a mile divided between Northlake Boulevard and PGA Boulevard.
Also, the project will contribute about $3,000,000. to the school system
for its impact on the school system. In donations, they have one 38 -acre
site, which the City will utilize for a recreational site. They have one
15 -acre site bordering a large lake on the property, which will be some
k_Lnd of water - oriented park. In addition, they are donating a fire /police
station site to the City and supplying $100,000. to build such a structure.
In addition, they will revitalize the Loxahatchee Slough, which is part of
of the "key" to the local water supply. Approx. 320 acres of the site will
be utilized as a water storage area and recharge area. This area will be
reflooded, structures will be put in, and the vegetation will be put back
as it was in natural areas. This will be a preservation area along the
western boundary of the site.
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With no further comments from members of the audience, Mayor Kiedis
declared the Public Hearing closed.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, Ordinance 21, 1978, was read by title
only on second and final reading by the City Clerk. Ordinance 21, 1978,
was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE 34, By a unanimous vote of the Council, Ordinance 34, 1978, rezoning 2340.9686
T97T- acres of land proposed to be a part of the PGA Resort Community from
Planned Unit Development to Planned Community District, was read by title
only on first reading by the City Clerk. Ordinance 34, 1978 will be work -
shopped at the City Council Regular Meeting of January 4, 1979; and a
Public Hearing and consideration of second reading will take place at the
Regular Meeting of January 18, 1979.
ORDINANCE 31, Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
I7TT November 27, 1978, and held for the purpose of the Council's consideration
of Ordinance 31, 1978, prohibiting commercial vehicles in excess of
11,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight from residential streets except for
deliveries.
Vice Mayor Laurie explained to the members of the audience that the intent
of Ordinance 31, 1978, was prompted by a petition received from residents
on Holly Drive, west of Military Trail, and subsequent observations made
by the Council and the City Administration; and its primary purpose is to
preserve the City's secondary street structures by prohibiting vehicles of
excessive weight from traversing them on a regular basis.
There weren't any comments made by members of the audience; Mayor Kiedis
declared the Public Hearing closed.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, Ordinance 31, 1978, was read in full
on second and final reading by the City Clerk. Deleting the word "such"
in the last line of Section 1, Ordinance 31, 1978 was unanimously adopted
by the Council.
ORDINANCE 32, Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
-177T- November 27 1978 and held for the
purpose of the Council's consideration
of Ordinance 32, 1978, prohibiting the parking of vehicles in road rights -
of way (swale /drainage areas).
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Mr. Alanson J. Varney, representative of the Sandalwood Homeowners
Association, addressed the Council endorsing Ordinance 32, 1978. Mr.
Varney offered that the insufficient parking facilities at Sandalwood
has prompted individuals to park their vehicles within the swale areas,
which in turn hinders the maintenance of those areas.
Several members of the audience addressed the Council objecting to the
Ordinance, as their existing parking facilities will not accommodate
their vehicles and those of their guests; and, in their opinion, parking
of vehicles on lawns by those who cannot afford the installation of addi-
tional parking facilities will cause an eyesore to the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Martino, seconded by Councilman Aldred,
that the subject Public Hearing be recessed until the City Council Regular
Meeting of January 18, 1979. Vote on motion: Councilman Martino, Council-
man Aldred, and Mayor Kiedis voted aye; Vice Mayor Laurie and Councilman
Feeney voted nay. The motion passed with three ayes and two nays.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
P & Z COM. The recommendation adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their
RFCTIMMFNDAT ION
RE: ORDINANCE Public Hearing on December 12, 1978 re: the intent of the 11/17/78 draft
737_� of Ordinance X633, 1978, providing for a "bonus" in density within a Planned
Unit Development, was workshopped by the Council.
The City Attorney was requested to redraft Ordinance X633, 1978, to include
the insertion of the words "by the City Council" in front of the 4th line
of Section 2 and verbiage re: the Council's receipt of a recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission, prior to their consideration of the
"bonus ".
A Public Hearing and consideration of second reading of Ordinance 1633, 1978,
will take place at the City Council Regular Meeting of January 18, 1979,
as recessed at their meeting of December 7, 1978.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
COUNCILMAN The Public Works Department will be requested to resume the maintenance of
F777- the canal between the Tamberlane and Longwood Condominiums.
REPORTS: Councilman Aldred reported that the cost figure he ascertained from Mr.
COUNCILMAN Arthur Nelson for landscaping plans for the median strips an Military Trail,
RLdRET7 north of PGA Boulevard, and on PGA Boulevard was $2,000. Mr. Jim Blakely
will also be contacted for a cost figure for the plans; and the "typical"
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landscaping plans for a median prepared by Ms. Linda Monroe, Secretary
of the Beautification and Environmental Committee, will be submitted
to the Council for their consideration.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
BICYCLE PATHS The Council discussed the data submitted by Steve Henning, Director of
Recreation and Parks, re: the City /County joint funding program for
Bicycle Paths dated December 18, 1978.
Councilman Feeney suggested that a bicycle path along Riverside Drive
to Holly Drive be included in the program.
The Council requested the City Manager to have this program placed on
the waiting list of the County; and provide a recommendation to the
Council re: their specific location, along with any other comments.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN
M7RT=:
PURCHASE OF
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O'T=IES, INC.
VICE MAYOR
REPAIR OF
TE= COURTS
Mayor Kiedis was requested to compose a communication addressing the
Village of North Palm Beach, advising them the City wishes to pursue the
discussions with them and the Town of Lake Park re: the purchase of
Seacoast Utilities, Inc. (formerly Palm Beach County Utilities). The
Town of Lake Park will be sent a copy of the communication.
City Manager John Orr reported that the City will go out for bids for
the repair of the tennis courts located to the extreme east of the
Tennis Pro Shop after the first of the year, 1979.
COUNCILMAN The City Attorney was requested to prepare a Resolution addressing the
fFF7EY- a
Department of Transportation re: the maintenance of the
MAID OF I -95 p p grounds along
1-95.
CITY IDENT. The City Manager was requested to have the City identification sign
— GIN located at the end of the turnpike on PGA Boulevard refurbished or
replaced.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:13 P.M..
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MAYOR KIEDIS COUNCILMAN ALDRED
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