HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 041273WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PAIII BEACH GARDIN5
APB' I L 121 1973
The workshop [Meeting of the City Council was called to order by iiayor
Wiley at 8 :00 ». "?. in the Assembly room, 10500 N. 11iliLary Trail,
Palm Beach Gardens, and opened with the -ledge of Allegiance to the
F lag .
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman Dunbar,
Councilman DeLonga, Councilman T,4artino, Vice Mayor Kiedis and Mayor
Wiley. Attorney 1,,'illiam Brant was present. County Commissioner
Robert Culpepper, at the invitation of the Council, also attended
the meeting.
(MINUTES: The Minutes of the P egular Neeting of April 5, 1973 were unanimously
approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Miley announced that a Public Hearing would be held by the
City Council on April 19, 1973 for consideration of Ordinance #9, 1973
providing for annexation of lands in Section 4- 42-43.
P3ayor Wiley also announced he had sent letters to the area businessmen
who had signed a petition requesting they be represented on a
committee to discuss the Sign Ordinance, advising them another committee
would not be appointed, however any recommendations from a group or
individual should be submitted to the Council before 1Hay 1, 1973.
COUNTY County Commissioner Robert Culpepper, in answer to questions from the
COMMISSIONER
ROBERT Council, gave his opinion and reported on the following subjects:
J�` -EPPER :
1. Fire Districts and annexation of unincorporated areas into
Municipalities: r•1r. Culpepper stated there are 12 fire control
districts serving the unincorporated areas and the municipalities
have to be extremely careful through their annexation procedures not
only that they don't damage the tax base for a particular fire control
district, but also that they don't go in violation of the special
legislative acts that created these fire control districts. He also
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emphasized that the Cities must be certain they have the manpower to
serve the additional area they might annex.
2. Town Hall Home Area: The question was posed that in the Town Hall
home area where half the street Lies within the City and half in the
County, could City police protection and powers be supplied to the area
in the County. Mr. Culpepper agreed it would be a fine idea,if it
could be worked out legally as to the problem of insurance etc.,
whereby the police officers could be deputized by the Sheriff's
Department enabling them to work in the City or outside the City.
The Council authorized the City Attorney to meet with Mr. Small, the
County Attorney, to begin preliminary negotiaions on an agreement.
3. The Sign Ordinance: Mr. Culpepper stated the County, after a year
of study by a 17 member advisory board, had adopted a Sign Ordinance,
copies of which he would make available to the Council. Ile also agreed
to cooperate with the City in areas in the County adjacent to the City,
as an example the north side of PGA Boulevard where the billboards are
located, and make every effort to ascertain if their Sign Ordinance is
compatible and complimentary to the City.
4. Annexation: Mr. Culpepperts philosophy on annexation was that
consideration be taken not only for the people within the municipality
but for the people outside in the unincorporated areas. He used
Jupiter as an example where a referendum vote of the people was held
on the same day, same time, at two separate voting places, one for
those people living in the area that was to be annexed and one for
those people living in the municipality. People in other areas were
heard but not given a vote. He advised making it known to everyone
those areas that were to be considered for annexation by a series of
information meetings with the people. Mr. Culpepper assured the Council
he would relay the message to the people concerned ,that the City of
Palm Beach Gardens is not initiating
time.
annexation of any land at this
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5. County Annex building: It was reported by Mr. Culpepper that the 10
acres on the South side of PGA Blvd. between Prosperity Farms Road and
AIA is now under the ownership of the County and a County Annex building
will be constructedy completion date to be a year from July. The
building will be used for administrative functions including the tax
assessor, tax collector, supervisor of registration, veterans service
etc. and a court room.
6. 4- Laning PGA BlYd.: Plans are in the final design stage for 4- laning
PGA Blvd. from A1t.AIA, including the railroad tracks, to Military Trail,
construction to start in September at an estimated cost of $500,000 for
the project. In answer to Mayor Vsiley's question of why the County does
not assume the burden of the cost for improvements to the railroad
crossing as opposed to the City, Mr. Culpepper stated the improvement
to the railroad crossing is included in the overall upgrading as well
as the signalization upgrading.
u 7. Military Trail from Northlake Blvd. South is under design now for
4- laning. It is not anticipated at the present time to 4 -lane Military
Trail from Northlake Blvd. to PGA Blvd., but it will be in the design
portion next year. The County is now acquiring the property for the
road set backs. The County Engineering Dept. has been asked, in the
coming budget session, for a cost break down for continuation of Military
Trail to PGA Blvd. up to Hood Road and Donald Ross Road. Alt. AIA is to
be resurfaced and strong consideration will be given to 4- laving it from
Northlake Blvd. north.
8. Extension of.Congress Avenue: Discussion and consideration is being
given by the County Engineering Dept. and the Dept. of Transportation to
continue Congress Ave. North to Northlake Blvd. and branch off in the
general area of Pars: Avenue in Lake Park, go in a northeasterly direction
to intersect with Prosperity Farms Road. Money is budgeted to 4 -lane
Northlake Blvd. The Federal, Government will pay at their expense for the
overpass of I -95 or Military Trail if they are extended north.
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9, Double yellow lines on PGA Blvd.: If the Public works Director
does not receive an answer from the County to the City's request for
double yellow lines on PGA Blvd. at the intersection of Hickory Drive
and the Avemue of the PGA, Mr. Culpepper will pursue same.
Councilman Martino read a letter addressed to him from the Department
of Transportation that the resurfacing of Alt. AlA has been programmed
for the fiscal year 1973 -74 which begins July 1, 1973.
10. Legislative Bill: Mr. Culpepper stated there is a Legislative
Bill to be introduced by Senator Lewis that the State assume the
responsibility of purchasing the right-of-ways for primary roads. This
is now the responsibility of the County and if passed, would relieve
a lot of money to the County.
11. Left turn signal,at PGA Blvd.: Mr. Culpepper will talk to
Charlie Hyman of the County Engineering Department about the feasibility
of changing the timing of the left turn signal at AIA and PGA Blvd.
to operate all day time hours in order to relieve the bottleneck of
traffic.
12. Sewage Treatment Plant. The board of County Commissioners has
offered help and assistance to the Area Planning Board in the program
to build a new sewage treatment plant. A meeting has been scheduled
for the immediate future with the County Attorney and the owner of the
Utility Plant to determine if the County can or should participate to
speed up the construction of a new plant which would allow a lower
rate structure to the users in the service area. The County Engineer
and Attorney are making an indepth report to present to the Area
Planning Board on April 192 1973.
Mayor Wiley asked Mr, Culpepper in thak discussionsto determine why a
TOP has not been issued to the Palm Beach County Utility Company.
13. Traffic Court procedures: In answer to Councilman DeLonga's
concern about the court proceedings at the County Traffic Court,
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Mr. Culpepper advised they are working on methods of improving it and
are in the process of programming the computer to offer a method to
pay fines without appearing and categorizing those who plead guilty
and those who plead not guilty.
REPORTS: Councilman Martino reported on his meeting with the school principals
MEETING WITH on March 23, 1973- Dr. Ed Eissey, Palm Beach Gardens High School;
SCHOOL
TqFIR[ TPALS: Mar. Fizer, Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School; and Mr. George Pilicy,
Howell Watkins Junior High together with Mr. Gerald Sleeter, a member
of the Recreation Advisory Board. Some of the subjects discussed
and recommendations made were as follows:
1. City /School relationship- If the school or the City has a specific
request it should be handled through the City Manager and the Principal.
If subordinate personnel are needed they should be appointed by the
City Manager or the Principal.
2. In the area of communication the City Council should appoint a
Council representative to handle policy problems.
3. Sharing facilities - All the principals felt major strides had been
made this year. Gerald Sleeter recommended to the Principals that the
Recreation Advisory Board would like them to explore the idea of
placing kiddie type equipment on school property at Howell Watkins and
the Elementary School to have a neighborhood pars: concept. The
Principals were very receptive to this idea.
4. Traffic responsibilities - bicycle, foot and vehicular - The
Principals felt all the responsibility lies with the City and requested
if the crossing guards have any problems that they be advised so that
any action necessary could be taken.
5. Sidewalks - Encouraged the City Council to go ahead with impxovement;
to Lighthouse Drive and sidewalks on Holly Drive to the Elementary
School. Mr. Pilicy recommended a shell crock path along MacArthur Blvd.
from Northlake Blvd. to the Howell Watkins School. Dr. Eissey indicated
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a parking problem and needs relief for vehicles to be allowed to park
along the street that circles the football field or the area in front
of the school. Councilman Martino recommended that Chief Pecht meet
with Dr. Eissey to resolve this problem.
All the Principals gave high praise for both the Police Department and
the School guards.
Open discussion was held on the white-black ratio, enrollment, busing,
double sessions and plans for expansion. The Council authorized the
Public Works Director to contract the School Board Director of
Maintenance Planning regarding the donation to the City and removal
by the City of dirt located near the football field on Lilac. Thrive.
The High School is interested in a joint venture with the
Beautification and Environmental Committee of shrubbing the perimeter
of the football field. Councilman Martino reported the Driver
Education facility located behind the school property was advanced to
the School by the State because of their high scholastic rating in the
State.
CITY MANAGER Mayor Wiley reported that 97 applications for City Manager have been
APPLICATM:
received and the Screening Committee had given the Council 13
recommendations. The Council have ranked the top 7 and are arranging
for interviews with the top 3 for the week of April. 23, 1973.
PETITIONS AND COl,'VgTNICATIONS :
riIayor Wiley acknowledged the following communications:
DEPT. OF 1. Letter from the Department of Pollution Control, State of Florida,
TROL:
biav sing of a public hearing at 10:00 A.M. April 17, 1973 in
Tallahassee, Florida to consider a permit to construct a deep disposal
test well for the West Palm Beach sewage facilities.
HILLTOP 2. Letter from Henry Richten, President, Hilltop Park Property Owners
PROPERTY W S:
ssoc. Inc. opposing annexation to Pawn Beach Gardens.
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OLD DIXIE 3. Letter from Old Dixie Fire Control Tax District No. 2 thanking the
FIRRSCT :
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department for their assistance at their
�✓ Bar- B -Que.
JOHN B. 4. Letter from John B. Dunkle, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners
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enclosing a copy of Resolution #R -73 -156 requesting the Legislative
Delegation to withhold support of pre -filed House Bill #227, which bill
would defer the effective date of January 1, 1973 requiring sewage
treatment plants to meet a minimum of 905 BOD removal.
REVENUE 5. Correspondence from Director of Uffice of Revenue Sharing enclosing
SHARING:
a check in the amount of $14,885.00 for payment for the first half of
the third entitlement period.
FRANK KOHL: 6. Letter from Frank Kohl, City Managers Boynton Beach enclosing a
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copy of Resolution 73 -Z relating to the Florida State Comprehensive
Planning Act of 1972, its companion legislation and regional government.
JENI FW1ILTON:7. Letter from J eni Hamilton, Chairman of the Beautification and
Environmental Committee stating her reasons for not establishing a
separate environmental committee.
W.L. MAC 8. Letter from W.L. Mac McLendon, Field Representative to
MC LENDON :
Congressman Skip Bafalis enclosing a copy of a letter to him from
Arnold Ramos, District Engineer, stating the State would have no
objection to landscaping the right -of -way of Holly Drive under 1-95,
inasmuch as they do not own the right -of -way and would have no control
over landscaping that area.
DEPARTMLNT 9. Correspondence from the Department of the Army, Jacksonville, Fla.
UP THE ARMY:
advising of a meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M. on April 27, 1973 on
improvements for Flood Control and Water Control measures. The Public
Works Director was instructed to attend this meeting.
FLORIDA 10. Invitation from the Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association
to attend a seminar on May 18, 1973 from 2 -4 P.M. at the Breakers Hotel.
This invitation will be forwarded to Mrs. Oxnevad and Firs. Hamilton
of the Beautificatioln and Environmental Committee.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
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HOME FEDERAL A letter was acknowledged from the Home Federal Savings and Loan
SAVINGS & LOAM
ssociation regarding an application with the Federal Home Loan Bank
Board for a branch office to be located on the East side of U.S. #1
north of the Monastiery, asking the City for a letter indicating that a
building permit would be issued if their application from the Board
was approved.
Mayor o,*iley stated he had talked to Fred Trapnell, Manager, North Palm
Beach Utilities, who reported the North Palm Beach facility expansion
is underway and will be on the line by early fall. Howevej he did not
feel right now they could start accepting applicationsfor building
permits until a very comprehensive review of permits outstanding was
made. Mr. Trapnell gave no hope whatsoever to Palm Beach Garden *,
certainly not on a wholesale basis. Mayor Wiley said he would like to
see the Council remove the present resolution supporting the moratorium
`� on the North Palm Beach facility and leave it to the discretion of the
Utility Company.
The City Clerk was instructed to obtain copies of the North Palm Beach
Resolution and the Resolution passed by the Council for their study
and disposition will be made at the next regular meeting.
KEATING Two residents from Keating Drive came before the Council asking for
DRIVE
RESIDENTS: relief to their problem of motorcycles .racing through their
neighborhood and continuing on through areas in the County out of reach
of the jurisdiction of the City police. They also requested additional
lighting for their street. The Acting City Manager will discuss this
with the Chief of Police.
ITEMS BY THE ACTING CITY MANAGER:
Acting City Manager .lames D eLonga reported the self-service postal unit
will be open to the public on Monday, April 160 1973, the fences have
been installed at the T -ball fields, the backstops are up on the
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north side of the Howell Watkins field and the animal pens have been
moves to another location at the Public Works Can -plex.
STORAGE Mr. DeLonga presented a request from the Vehicular Maintenance Director
BUILDING
FOR TIRES: to build a storage building to hold all the vehicular tires on hand.
A cost estimate will be obtained.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
VICE MAYOR
KIEDIS :
ORDINANCES:
Vice Mayor Kiedis suggested the piles of dead trees behind Publix
be burned and the area raked. He also recommended that one of the
custodians be added to the staff of the Recreation Department to
assist in working on the football and baseball fields and the other
custodian who is presently working at the City Hall be under the
direction of the City Manager.
Ordinance #9, 1973, providing for annexation of certain lands in
ORDINANCE #9: Section 4 -42_43 will be placed on second reading at the Regular Meeting
on April 19, 1973.
The City Attorney informed the Council that the Resolution he was asked
to prepare transferring funds from the Revenue Sharing Account should
be an Ordinance and he will prepare same for the next Regular Meeting.
ORDINANCE #5: Ordinance #5, 1973 the Sign Ordinance was discussed by the Council.
The Council concurrOd with the chs<ts showing the maximum allowable
sign area, frontage street facade in the Ioest Palm Beach Code and
indicated additional discussion should be held on definitions, area
size, amortization And pole and ground signs. It was decided to
discuss each item separately starting with definitions which will be
placed on the agenda of the April 190 1973 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT. No further business, meeting adjourned at 11 :25 P.M.
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'Vxr -e Mayor John Kiedis
Alice ,lean e, City Clerk
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Councilwa Gordon Dunb
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Councilman Ilichael Martino