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WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JULY 12, 1973
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palen Beach Gardens was
called to order by mayor Kiedis at 8 :00 P.M. in the Assembly Room,
10500 N. Military Trail,, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and opened with
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman Wiley,
Councilman DeLonga, Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor
Kiedis.
MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 5, 1973 were unanimously
adopted by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements;
A Public Hearing would be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission
on Tuesday, July 17, 1973 at 8 :00 P.M. regarding the new zoning
categories; a meeting of the Area Planning Board would be held on
July 18, 1973 at 1 :30 P.M. at the Flood Control District Auditorium;
and registration for the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association
Football program would be held on Saturday, July 14, 1973 at the
Fire Station, and on Saturday,, July 21st and 28th at the Council
Meeting Room from 1 -4 P.M.
PROCLANATION: Councilman Wiley read a Proclamation prepared jointly by North Palm
Beach and Palm Beach Gardens in recognition of the North Palm Beach-
Palm Beach Gardens Jaycees and proclaiming the month of July as
Jaycee membership month.
THANKS TO Mayor Kiedis, on behalf of the Council, expressed thanks to Councilman
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Wiley for the excellent job he performed as Mayor and for giving so
much of his time and effort toward improving the City.
Councilman Wiley read a communication from Warren Strahm,, Department
of Pollution Control dated July 5, 1973 addressed to Fred Trapnell,
North Palm Beach Utilities regarding the approach to obtaining
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REPORTS:
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SURVEY:
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connections to the existing Palm Beach Gardens Sewer Plant and one
from Jay Cooper, County Health Department dated July 12, 1973.
Councilman Wiley stated he had been subpoenaed to appear in Court as
a witness for a case in which Joseph Blair was suing the County Health
Department for permission to use a septic tank enabling him to obtain
a building permit to construct a residence in the City.
Mr. John Hardwicke, representing the Businessmen's Assocition,
introduced Mr. Kenneth Gordon of Lamn, Gordon and Krielow, a CPA firm,
who presented the results of the sign survey which was conducted to
determine the attitude of the businessmen and residents toward the
use of signs in the area. Mr. Gordon reported that 30242 questionnaires
were mailed out and 535 replies were received.
Councilman Wiley stated it was difficult to differentiate the comments
of the residents and the businessmen and therefore he could not be
swayed by a close answer. Also the Council were presented a first
draft and comments were made on this draft, but they were not given
the final draft so that the comraents,that were specifically requested
to give the Council an inSight toward the philosphy of the sign ordinance
that would be a guide to the future, were missing. Mayor Kiedis also
expressed the same objection that certain items that the Council
asked to be placed in the survey were not added. Councilman [Martino
thanked the businessmen and Mr. Hardwicke and stated there was a
good response to the survey and that it was going to be beneficial in
the Council's deliberations. The Council will review the survey, in
particular, the 353 comments in answer to question 11 which asked for
comments about signs in general; however they will not be bound by the
survey results.
Councilman DeLonga reported on the meeting with Howard Kuhns,
Electrical Engineer, regarding emergency facilities in the City.
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Mr. Kuhns had reviewed the items of concern including the generator,
the wiring in the Police Department, a feeder line from the Fare
Department to the Police Department, automatic switches, etc. for
an approximate cost of $18,400.00 to upgrade the system. A final
recommendation will be made to the Council at the next Regular Meeting,
July 19, 1973. Mr. McMahon, City Manager, will check into the
possibility of obtaining a used surplus generator at a lower cost.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from:
1. Mr. Donald Ki.selewski expressing a desire to serve on the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
2. Mrs. Terry Gallagher commending the Police Department.
3. Mr. Art Walker from Stuart, Fla. commending the Police Department.
4. David Reid, County Tax Assessor, certifying the City's 1973
millage of 7.5189 which indicates an increase in the tax millage.
The Council agreed their intention is to reduce the tax rate this year.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ADVISORY A list of Council representatives to various Advisory Boards and
BOARD
REPRESENT- Special Projects, indicating proposed appointments by Councilman
Wiley, was reviewed by the Council and a few minor changes made.
The list will be reviewed from time to time and changes wade if
necessary.
CHIEF OF Discussion was held on the recommendation from the City manager
VEHICULAR
iCE: regarding a job description for Chief of Vehicular Maintenance and
Resolution #30, 1973 creating this classification. An objection by
the Council to the job description was that it did not include a
requirement to perform any mechanical work.
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The Council, by unanimous vote, modified the job description to
include "performs mechanical work" and to insert in Resolution #30,
1973 Range 25. Resolution #30, 1973 will be read for adoption at
the Regular Meeting on July 19, 1973.
LIGHTHOUSE A lengthy discussion was held on the Lighthouse Drive project after
DRIVE
PROJECT: the City Manager stated he was delaying the bidding on the project
until he had direction from the Council regarding the misunderstandings
regarding the engineers drawings. He reported the additional cost
to place the specifications for bid by Mock, Roos and Searcy would
be between $150.00 and $200.00.
Councilman Wiley reviewed the blueprints with the Council and
pointed out the falacies stating there was incomplete engineering
information and the drawings were not specific enough, indicating
needed corrections.
Councilman Wiley suggested labeling the Alternate Bids as Project
As B, C. etc.
Councilman Martino stated he would agree to the sidewalks going
around the trees based on the dollars involved opposed to the curbing.
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Mayor Kiedis suggested having the drawing corrected to what it was
supposed to be in the first place.
Vi.oe Mayor Dunbar reiterated he was opposed to the whole project and
that it was forcing the issue on the residents that they may not want;
however he did agree to sidewalks only on the south side without curbs,
to-maintain all the trees and the City bear the cost if damage is
done to lawns, sprinkler systems etc.
The City Manager was directed to set up a meeting with the Engineer
to review the drawings for him to correct at no additional cost to
the City and to advise the Council of the time of the meeting so they
might be present.
M -1 ZONING The City Manager stated the City had received another request for an
ON BURNS
ROAD .- LL` occupational license for a retail business on Burns Road (which is
not allowed in the preset 11 -1 zoning in that area) and felt the
problem should be resolved. The City Manager will submit a report
within two weeks on this subject and include comments from the
business people in that area, and the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be requested to make a recommendation.
Councilman Martino stated he had serious reservations about the area
and did not favor a strip commercial area,, and requested the recommend-
ation of the P & Z Board be given to the Council.
AVAILABLE The City Manager reported the two parcels of land, suggested by the
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RECREATIONAL Recreation Advisory Board near the Town Hall homes area to be purchased
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LL HOMES by the City to use for recreational purposes, were not available and
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that both parcels are under contract for sale. A City map, prepared
by the Building Inspector# was presented by the City Manager indicating
additional vacant areas that might be considered. The Council agreed
the top priority parcels for the City to pursue would be the 94g acres,
the Lake Catherine area and the Plant Drive area.
Councilman Wiley suggested an area on the right -of -way of I -95 and
suggested the possibility of a pedestrian bridge over 1-95 so that
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area would be accessible. The City Manager was directed to work on
an overall plan with costs and to keep the Council informed.
�.✓ ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
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TRI -CITY The City Manager reported he had met with the Managers of North Palm
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Beach and Lake Park to discuss further the Tri -City Animal Control
program and the following decisions were made:
1. The dog warden will fluctuate his hours and Palm Beach Gardens will
receive a fair share of his time.
2. A two way radio to be used by the dog warden will be in operation
in two weeks.
3. The dog warden will clean the pens and feed the animals 7 days a
week.
4. The cost to the City for the project will be between $3500 and
$4000.
PARKIN The City Manager presented a survey of parking space requirements
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REQUIREMENTS: with a chart showing a comparison with the surrounding Cities and the
County. Mr. McMahon asked the Council to consider referring to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for their study and recommendation
as revision to the parking space requirements as several
developers who wish to build in the area have indicated the present
requirement is too restrictive. The City Attorney was directed to
prepare an Ordinance for the July 19, 1973 meeting leaving the gross
square footage blank and showing a sliding scale to be used for large
shopping centers. Councilman Martino requested the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommendation to this matter.
Items 3 and 4 under Items by the City Manager on the agenda were
postponed due to the time element.
ACTING Other items not on the agenda were discussed as follows:
BUILDING The City Manager reported the Southern Standard Building Code requires
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the signature of the Building Official on Certificates of Occupancy,
and in the absence of a Building Official, the City Attorney was
authorized to prepares a Resolution designating the City Manager as
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Mr. McMahon,, City Manager reported Mr. Devine was back to work on
a limited basis; resignations had been received from 2 laborers and
the Chief of Vehicular Maintenance; the gas pump at the Fire Station
had been connected and the striping on Holly Drive um-10 be completed
when the paint is delivered.
FIRE The Utility Company has advised the City Manager they will provide
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REM US: : the City with a fire hydrant report. The Fire Department will only
make a periodic check of the valves.
EASEMENT A request had been received by the City Manager from Seacoast Gas
LIN Corporation to run a 4" gas main in the easement along the Earmin
River and under Military Trail to provide gas in Horseshoe Acres
Subdivision. The City Attorney was directed to determine what action
is needed by the City to comply.
It was reported by the City Manager that F.C. Feise is working on
the resurfacing of the tennis courts and Mr. Louis Bills has informed
the City he will take action to have the fill on property at Northlake
Blvd. and Military Trail removed.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN The following items were brought to the attention of the Council, by
- Councilman Wiley:
1. The annual lease renewal and $1.00 fee for Plant Drive be sent.
2. The trash container at the Fire Station be moved.
Area under trees at Fire Station be used for a picnic area.
3. The barbecue pit at the Fire Station be removed and replaced with
a more permanent one. Suggested using trusses from St. marks Church.
install curbs to
4. Initiate a project td landscape the entrance to the City Hall on
Burns Road.
5. Send a thank you note to Paul Twitty for satisfaction regarding the
fire station design.
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b. Arrange a meeting with the new Principal at Palm Beach Gardens High
School.
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7. Prepare a list of items referred to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Beautification and EnvironmeHal Committee and ask
each Chairman to advise what their schedule is on each item.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino Asked that the wrecked vehicle and the equipment
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piled on the fence in the Public Works yard be removed.
COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga complimented Mr. McMahon on the work he had
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accomplished in such a short period of time and asked that the
Council refrain from giving him too many projects so that he might
concentrate on the preparation of the Budget.
ORDINANCES: Discussion on
ORDINANCE Ordinance 015, 1973 establishing new zoning categories was tabled
until after the Public Hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission
on July 17, 1973. the City Clerk was asked to determine from the
Building Inspector the ratio of height of a building as to feet and
number of stories in the R3,R3A. R3B and P4 districts.
ORDINANCE Ordinance #17, 1973 modification to Chapter 4 of the Palm Beach
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Gardens Code concerning animals will be placed on first reading
at the Regular Nieeting on July 20, 1973.
ORDINANCE Adopting a Fire Code and Fire Districts was referred to the City
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Attorney to correlate with the communication dated June 25, 1973
from the Building Inspector.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:46 P.M.
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Alice JeAVKerslake, City Clerk
COUNCILMAN WALTER {. WILEY
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COUNCILMAN MICHAEL MARTINO