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CITY nF PALM REACH GARDENS
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The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm leach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order by Vice Mayor DeLonga at 8 :00 P.M.
in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach
Gardens, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk and present were:
Vice Mayor DeLonga, Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Feeney.
Mayor Martino was delayed and arrived during the course of the
meeting., as he was attending the 'tnpen douse" at the Palm 3each
Gardens' Elementary School. Councilman dley was not in atten-
dance, as he was representing the City Council at the meeting
of ti -ie Health titanpower and '?ealth Facilities Committee, held
for the purpose of considering the expansion request of the
Palm 3each Gardens' Community 'iospital. Attorney ?rant was
oresent.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 3, 197A, were
unanimously approved by the Council, as written.
A 'T TOUNCEME:NTS :
Vice Mayor DeLonga made the following announcements:
A Junior Police Meeting will be held Monday, October 14, 19740
at 7 :30 P.M..
A Women's Club Meeting will convene at 8:00 P.M., on Wednesday,
October 16, 1974.
Workshop Meeting, October 10, 1974
PRESENTATInN Vice Mayor DeLonga presented plaques to Joe Crocker, Assistant
0- PLAQUES:
Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department, and Frank Morrow,
President of the Volunteer Firemen °s Association, expressing
the City's appreciation for their ten years of service and
support in the Volunteer "ire Department of the City of Oaim
Beach Gardens.
PRESENTATION Mr. Bill Gatlin and Mr. John King, members of t'ne NPB /PFG,
of U.S. SAVINGS
BONDS Jaycees, presented .Jack zleatherington and Chuck Mazie U. S.
Savings Ponds, as winners of the poster contest, held in
recognition of f9Fire Prevention Week "; and Ray Lambert, an
T_nspector of the "sire Department, presented Jennifer McKenzie
and Iris Jacobson U. S. Savings Ronds, as winners of the essay
contest. The essays and posters will be displayed at the
City Hall Complex for anyone's enjoyment.
Frank Morrow presented Mark Blanchard, an Eagle Scout, a
U. S. Savings Bond for his efforts in aiding the ire Department
in organizing the distribution of over 10,000 Home Fire
Checklists within the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
FIRE PREVENTION Fire Chief Edward Arrants reported that the activities taking
WEEK ACTIVITIES
place in recognition of Fire Prevention Week (October 6, 1974 -
October 12, 1974) is a success; and pledged to the residents
of the City that "Saturday, at midnight, will not mark the
end of Fire Prevention Week; it will mark the beginning of
Fire Prevention Year ".
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INACCURACY OF Fire Chief Arrants commented on the inaccuracy of an article
1�P " ';PAPER
A� CLE in a local newspaper regarding the rating: of Fire Protection
and Fire Defenses within the City of Palm Beach Gardens; and
acknowledged receipt of a communication from an insurance
Service nffice in Jacksonville, Florida, stating "preliminary
impressions of Fire Defenses in the City of palm Beach Gardens
has favorable bearing on qualifying the City for the next better
classification in rating ".
PRESENTATION OF Vice 'Mayor DeLonga reported that on Tuesday, October B, 1974,
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Mayor Martino, Mr. John Orr, City Manager, and Fire Chief
Arrants presented a plaque on behalf of the City to ITT,
expressing the City's appreciation for their employees being
permitted to answer ;sire !harms in the City during working
hours.
DISCUSSION A discussion took place regarding the proposed Ordinance #2,
REGARDING
Pr)POSE,D 1974, the Appearance Code.
APPEARANCE CODE
Vice Mayor DeLonga reported that the npoearance Code had
been referred to the "fanning and Zoning Commission members,
as prepared by the Beautification and Environmental Committee,
for their perusal and recommendations regarding it.
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Charles Jacobs, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
spoke from the audience and expressed that the members of the
Commission object to the creation of an Appearance '�koard.
Mr. Tacohs explained that some of the responsibilities contained
in the rnpearance :ode are in duplication of the responsibilities
contained in the Site Plan " eview Ordinance of the City, which
is administered by the Planning and Zoning Commission; and the
Commission desired to amend the Site Plan Review - ^r li nance by
including additional areas of responsibility contained in the
proposed Appearance Code and starengthening some of the responsi-
bilities existing.
Mr. Jacobs expressed that by creating an Appearance -oard, it
could require developers to make a presentation to an additional
board unnessari.ly, prior to being issued a building permit.
Councilman Kiedis expressed that the Site Plan Keview ()rdinance
mainly charges the 'Planning and Zoning Commission with the
review of the engineering elements of a development; and the
proposed Appearance 7oard would be charged with reviewing the
aesthetical view of a development and the buildings, compati-
bility with their surroundings.
Vice Mayor DeLonga reported that the Beautification and
Environmental Committee had previously recommended that the
responsibilities contained in the Appearance Code not be those
of the Planning: and Zoning Commission; and that an Appearance
Board be created to administer the elements.
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Vice Mayor DeLonga recommended and the other Council members
concurred, that the Planning and Zoning Commission establish
their recommended amendments to the Site Plan Review ')rdinance
for the Council members} consideration; and the Reautification
and Environmental Committee be requested to present their
reasoning for desiring to establish an Anpearance Board in the
City,
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of the following communi-
cations from:
ROBERT F. 1, Robert F. Culpepper, County Commissioner, inviting Mayor
CULPEPPER2
Y C Martino to attend the "Ground Breaking Ceremonies" of the
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"N. E. Palm Beach County Courthouse" on Friday, October 11,
1974, to be located at 3188 PGA 33oulevard, Palm 13each Gardens.
BRUCE M. ILEWISI 2. Bruce M. Lewis, Mayor of the City of Palm Beach Shores,
MAYOR OF PALM
BEACH SHORES inviting Mayor Martino to attend a meeting on Wednesday,
October 9, 1974, regarding the possibility of Palm Beach
County acquiring public beach land.
REPORTS: Mayor Martino reported that his office sent a communication to
MAYOR MARTINO: George S. Kellemen, Representative of the Governing Board of the
PALM BEACH GAR- Palm Beach Gardens' Hospital, indicating that the City of °alm
DENS '-TOSPITAL
Beach Gardens endorses the Hospital's expansion request. The
`--f Board of Directors of the Palm Beach County Health Planning
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Council will vote on the Hospital's expansion request at
their meeting of October 24, 1974.
DEVELnPMENT OF Mayor Martino reported that Mr. David Monks, 'administrator
MEDICAL CnMPLEX
TN JUPITER, of the Palm. 3each Gardens' Hospital, informed him the request
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for developing the "Palm Reach /Martin C -unty Medical Conpley"
in Jupiter, Florida, had been officially awarded by the State.
�;uA °ZJ OPEC I VGS tiiayor Martino reported that he had attended the " ^rand "nening"
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S?UA% 5 "gPPING of the "Shoppers :drug cart" on 'Tuesday, rctoher R, 1074, and
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of the "Publix Super Market" on We &nesday, Cctober 9, 19744 both
of w %icb are located in the newly developed nakbrook Square
Shopping Center. Vetters welcoming the husiness s to the Vi ty
were presented by Vayor Kar+i_no.
r' -ayor Yartino reported on the neetinD of the land "se Vvisory
ADVTSi-T,V C-IN. Cnmmittee of the County, regarding tie County land Use e r 3" `, n 1
which took place h7ednesday, nctober G, 1974.
f%C;TUISITIr1 "T nr Mayor 'Artino reported on the meeting he had attended on
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T-VZD ^-,Y Cr)UNITY Wednesday, October g, 19742 at the City of palm ?each Shores,
regarding the acquisition of public beach land by the ?ounty.
Mayors of various municipalities were present; and a Resolution
was adopted and sent to the County Commission and the League of
Municipalities discouraging the bond referendum scheduled to
take place in November, 1974, for that purpose. Mayor Martino
�-' reported that as representative of the City Council, he had
voted against the passage of the ^esnlution.
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PEPWT W P & L Charles .Jacobs, Chairman of tAe Planning and Toning Commissi -n,
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�r reported on the Commission's meeting of October 8, IG7A, as
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1. r1 discussion took place regarding an amendment be made to
the Site Plan Review Ordinance, to include additional areas
ow responsibility contained in the proposed Appearngce Code.
. The updated ,_%grad Use Flan and and Use Docunent were a?vroved
by the Commission members subsequeot to a Public 7earing
":veiny held.
P^ "POSOD CON- Discussi -n took place regarding the contract Mr. Marvin 2. "rill,
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�TR. PILL Jr., President of Urban Space Design, Incorporated, submitted to
�✓ the City for consideration, as Planning Consultant in the pre-
paration of the Comprehensivc. Land Use Plan for the City of
Palm 3each WrOens.
%1r.. _John I— ^rr, : ity ^tanager, reported tiat he had spoken to
Mr. Hill relative to the points of concern expressed by the
Council members at their 7egular Yeeti.ng of October 3, 1974,
regarding his proposed contract, and he agreed to include the
items outlined in the addendum prepared by "r. Orr.
Charles ,Jacobs, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
reported that the Commission is in favor of the City Council
entering into the ten -month contract with qtr. All.
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The City Council requested the City Manager to refer Mr. Hill's
�1- proposed contract, to include the addemdum, to the Area
Planning Board and inquire whether the elements contained
meet the requirements of the Special Act requiring all
municipalities within Palm Beach County to adopt a Comprehensive
Land Use Plan prior to October 1, 1975.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiedis reported on the Beautification and Environ-
KIEDIS:
mental Committee Meeting of October 9, 1974, as follows:
1. Requested that an estimated cost for a 3' retaining wall
to be placed at the bottom of the land slope located on
the east side of the municipal complex be acquired. Also,
the slope be reduced to be more graduating.
2. The B & E Committee will plant an Acacia tree opposite the
existing one located south of the municipal complex, west
of the sidewalk.
3. Requested that the City complete the project of landscaping
the grounds of the Public Works' Department of the City.
4. Requested that it be determined if the sign of the First
National Bank of Palm Beach Gardens, located on Lighthouse
Drive, is conforming to the Sign Ordinance of the City.
5. Recommended an amendment be made to the Landscaping
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Ordinance of the City.
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5. Requested that the Public Works Department investigate the
Location and condition of the pumps of the water falls
located at the entrance of the City on MacArthur Boulevard;
and acquire a cost estimate to put them in operation.
7. Questioned if the walls constructed at the location of the
Hetzel Brothers' Pageant are conforming to the City's Code.
B. With the consent of the City Manager, a communication will
be sent to the manager of the Publix Super Market located
within the Oakbrook Square Shopping Center complimenting
its attractiveness.
9. Recommended that the Recreation Department of the City
provide a recreational program for motor cycles.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney reported on the Recreation Advisory Board
FEENEY:
Meeting of Tuesday, October 8, 1974, as follows.
1. The Board believes the proposed Keating Drive recreational
land is too expensive; they recommend consideration of
other land within the Town Hall area.
2. The Board requests that a copy of the Community Survey
results be submitted to them for their review. Also, it
was recommended that, perhaps, an organization, such as
the Boy Scouts, could resurvey the City on a person -to-
P erson basis; hopefully, providing for better
participation.
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3. The Board questioned the status of the proposed
1%--1 Recreational Building.
SCHEDULE Mayor Martino suggested, and the other Council members concurred,
JOINT MEETING
WITH RECP=ON that a joint meeting be held in November, 1974, with the City
ADVISORY BnARD
Council and the Recreation Advisory Board present, to discuss
the improving of the recreational programs in the City.
PALM BEACH Discussion took place regarding the request of Mr. Thomas
CABLE T. V.
Gilchrist, Jr., Vice President of Palm Reach Cable T.V., to
increase the rates of the firm from $4.95 to $6.50 per primary
unit, per month; and from $4.95 to $20.00 per installation.
The data received from Mr. Gilchrist was referred to Mr. Paul
Bremer, auditor of the City, for his review and comments; and
Mr. Bremer indicated that the increase is justified.
Mr. Bill Haythorne, an accountant, spoke from the audience,
and expressed that he had reviewed the data received from
Mr. Gilchrist and pointed out that additional information would
be required prior to determining if an increase would be
justifiable.
It was the concensus of the Council members the firm is
entitled to a reasonable profit; however, additional data
will be necessary, prior to determining if the amount of rate
increase is justified.
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Mr. Orr was requested to acquire additional information from
Mr. Gilchrist, including the number of subscribers in Palm
Beach Gardens; the number of outlets per subscriber, together
with the total fee; if the Key Club has caused a loss or profit
to Cable T.V.; why the advertisement expenditures increased
from $4,000 to $20,228; and the overall number of projected
connections during the time period of 1974 through 1976.
Mayor reported that the request for the increased rates is
being considered jointly by the Town of Lake Park, the City
of North Palm Beach, and the City of Palm Beach Gardens; and
perhaps, a conclusion can be drawn relative to permission
being granted for the increased rates at the Tri -City Meeting
�✓ of October 28, 1974, to be hosted by the City of Palm Beach
Gardens.
KELSEY CITY Mr. Orr reported that he will be present at a meeting to take
GATES
place Tuesday, October 15, 1974, in Lake Park, regarding the
"Saving of the Kelsey City Gates" and requested guidance
from the Council members relative to committing funds of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens.
It was the concensus of the Council members donated manpower
and materials should be solicited prior to the City expending
funds. Also, the possibility of the neighboring communities
assisting in the endeavor should be researched.
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EMERGENCY In answer to slice Mayor DeLonga's question, Mr. Orr reported
Gi VRATOR :
that the emergency generator at the City Hall is expected
to be completed by October 23, 1974.
7 '�T,711 Mayor Martino recommended and the other Council members
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17T)A-10i -H PAT—%' concurred that Dr. Ussey, Assistant North Area Superintendent
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of '-'ublic Schools, and Dr. "anon, President of the Palm leach
,junior College, be extended an invitation to attend the ;ri --Clty
veeting of October 28, 1974, to discuss the "alm 2eac4 North
County 7r nch of the Palm Reach Junior College, propose! to
be located can the south sire of P7_", roulevard, West of
wrosperi ty "arms Foad, in thQ City.
r_, -UT rNf',IET7T Ath no further business iron the floor, the meeting a4iournec3
at 10:30 ?.N..
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