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ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
WORKSHDP 1'IGETING
CITY Or PALM BEACH GARDENS
OCTOBER 259 1973
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 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Council -An Wiley,
Councilman DeLonga, Councilman Martino and Mayor Kiedis. Vice Mayor
Dunbar was absent due to illness. Attorney Brant was present.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 1973, as modified,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would hold
a meeting on Tuesday, October 30, 1973 at 8 :00 P.M. Mayor Kiedis will
attend this meeting as Council representative in place of Councilman
Wiley.
Mayor Kiedis announced a Boy Scout Camporee would be held at Lake
Catherine from Friday, October 26, 1973 through Sunday, October 28, 1973.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CAPE Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of a communication from the United
CANAVERAL:
States Board on Geographic Names thanking the City for their interest
in passing a Resolution indicating the name Cape Canaveral be restored
to Cape Kennedy.
OAKBROOK 14r. David R. Gibson, Oakbrook Square Shopping Center, addressed the
SQUARI.
SHOPPING Council asking for advise and assistance in gaining a reduction in
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the parking requirements to enable him to construct a shopping center
on the corner of U.S. #1 and PGA Blvd. He indicated construction on
the first phase consisting of 206,000 sq. ft. would begin on December
1, 1973 and Phase II in the Spring of 1975. Mr. Gibson stated 5.5
spaces per 1000 feet retail space is recommended by the Urban Land
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Institute as the most widely accepted and commonly used by Developers
and City Manners in the Country. His main concern was a revision
to the parking regulations and indicated they would work within the
rea lire of the Sign Ordinance, the Landscape Ordinance and the Site
Review Ordinance as proposed.
The Council disassed the proper type application to handle Mr. Gibson's
case on its own merit but were concerned about adopting an Ordinance
before the total picture was reviewed and considered, in particular,
the number of parking spaces for smaller shopping centers.
It was suggested that Mr. Gibson look at alternatives such as a PUD
if the requested parking changes arentt accepted. He was advised by
the Council that the time table in proper sequence and after proper
notice would be a Public Hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission
on November 13, 1973 and after their recommendation,a Public Hearing
by the Council on December 6, 1973.
Councilman Martino summed it up by saying the Council is a responsive
and considerate Council and will make the best decision for everyone
concerned.
Mr. Gibson further stated he was meeting on a regular basis with the
Bidden Key property owners regarding a buffer zone and hopefully an
amiable agreement would be made.
The City Manager acknowledged receipt of the following communicatio "s:
Dr PT. OF 1. Department of General Services in reference to the Regional Lair
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T3�"�iICS; Enforcements Communications Plan. A report will be given by the City
Manager at a future date.
COUNTY 2. [Notice of a Public Hearing on November 8, 1973 by the County
ZONING ULPT.:
Planning and Zoning Department regarding a petition from Mr. & Mrs.
Barge to allow retail sales of recreation vehicles on their property
which lies within a hall' mile of property in the City. A motion was
made and unanimously carried that the City had no objection to the
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use of the land for this purpose. It was noted Mr. & Mrs. Barge had
appeared before the City Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council
requesting annexation into the City, which was denied.
S. FLORIDA 3. South Florida Regional Planning Council of a Seminar on November 9,
REGIONAL
PLANNING 1973 in Miami to discuss the Regional Impact Concept. The Council
COUNCIL:
will advise the City Manager if a representative will attend.
BOCA RATON: 4. Boca Raton advising of a dedication to be held November 1. 1973
for a new utility complex and honoring an employee of 27 years who is
retiring.
REP.MOUDRY: 5. Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Moudry advising of the
cut off date on November 4, 1973 to submit local bills for Legislative
action.
RESURFACING Councilman Martino read a letter he had received from Senator Lewis in
A IA :
regards to the resurfacing of AlA together with a copy of a letter
addressed to Senator Lewis from the Department of Transportation
advising an estimate is being prepared on the improvements to the
intersections of AIA. Councilman Martino will respond expressing
concern about the stacking procedures at these intersections.
REPORTS:
The City Manager presented the year end fiscal financial statement
FINANCIAL
STATEMENT: and added to it the following figures: Total surplus forecast for 1972_
1973 .. $45,000; total year end surplus W x,2080561.44; of this amount
the ,appropriated surplus is�;168,651.98; and the unappropriated
surplus is $39,909.46.
Councilman Martino requested a report listing the investments with
interest for the year 1972 -73.
Councilman Wiley requested a report regarding the expenditures that
exceed the budgeted amount by ;500.00 with an explanation.
CHUDNOW SUIT 3Councilman Wiley reported he had attended the hearing held in Judge
MacMillan's office this date regarding the suit against the City by
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Chudnow Construction Company. The hearing was recessed until November
69 1_973 at 8 :00 A.M. The notes taken by Councilman Wiley of the
hearing will be put into written form by the City Clerk.
The Council agreed with Attorney Brant's suggestion that Councilman
Wiley be the designated representative to appear as a witness in
behalf of the City.
ITEI`S FOR DISCUSSION:
1701 LOCAL The City [Manager presented a report on the 11701 Local Planning
PLANNING
SS�CF' Assistance's program which was received from the Department of
Community Affairs, stating it was a very important and valuable
program and he felt the City could qualify. Such items as a Land
Use Consultant, planning management and other problL-ms relating to
this are eligible for funding. The requirements consist of: 1.)a report
must be filed by November 15, 1973 2.)a Resolution officially requesting
assistance under this program and 3.) a general needs assessment
outlining the major problem areas in the Community. Ir. 4NIcMahon had
prepared an outline on item 3 for the Council's review and
recommendations.
The Council was in agreement to pursue this and file application.
The City Attorney was authorized to prepare a Resolution as requested.
The City Manager recommended delay in hiring the consultant uiiti.l it
is determined what funds are available.
ITEXG BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga asked if a report had been received from North Palm
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Beachoas they had indicated,regarding the dog warden. The City
Manager will check on this report.
The City Manager advised in answer to Councilman DeLonga's inquiry that
the lighting project for the Hdgh School tennis lights was scheduled
to start on October 15, 1973 with a completion date within 30 days.
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It was clarified by the City Manager that the item regarding the
dredging of the Earmin and Thompson Rivers on the Public Works weekly
work report was categorized wrong and is an item that remains open
as a project under consideration.
Councilman DeLonga asked for the cost to restripe Holly Drive. The City
Manager advised that this project had not been completed as it was
considered a lesser priority item.
The City Manager reported the trash truck was due in west Palm Beach
this date.
The City Manager reported no response had been received from the
Public Service Commission relative to the fire hydrants.
COUNCILMAN Councilman 14artino questioned the status of the Federal Revenue Sharing
MART INO :
Funds priority list. This item will be placed on the agenda of the
November 1, 1973 meeting.for discussion.
The City Manager reported he had not thoroughly looked into the need
for the type of machine for canal maintenance as requested by Councilman
Martino during the budget discussions.
Councilman tiartino asked that an explanation be placed in the Newsletter
mowing of the
advising what the general procedure is on the /canal banks and their
maintenance.
COUNCILMAN The City Manager explained the canal bank mowing schedule as submitted
by the Public Works Department.
Councilman bailey questioned whether the agreement signed by the City
Manager, as indicated in his weekly reports with the Sheriffs Department
allows the City to make arrests in the areas in the County adjacent to
the City. The City Manager advised the Police Department does not
have the power of arrest.
The City Manager will further pursue some agreement with the County
that will give the same power of arrest to the Police as they have
regarding traffic on City streets to those areas in the County.
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The City Manager will determine the cost to provide exhaust fans for
the Recreation Rooms located on the ground floor of the Municipal
Complex.
Councilman Wiley stated it had come to his attention that there had
been a request for the tape recordings of the administrative meeting
held on Monday, October 22, 1973. The Council directed the City Clerk
to transcribe the tapes in the usual manner for official use to be
certified by the City Manager as to authenticity.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
OUTSTANDING The City Manager recommended Mr. Dana ;Mack for the outstanding City
FMPLOYLE:
employee for the month of October and the Council, by unanimous vote,
agreed to the recommendation. The award will be presented at the
Regular Meeting November 1, 1973.
PROPOSED The Council will submit comments on the format of a sign prepared by
SIGN TO
IDENTIFY the Building Inspector to be used to identify parcels of land being
ANNEXATION
PARCELS: considered for annexation or rezoning. Councilman Wiley and Mayor
Kiedis both felt the size of the sign proposed was too small.
NOTARY The City Manager advised the Council that Chief Pecht had indicated
PUBLICS:
there was no need for additional dispatchers in the Police Department
being made notary publics.
The City Clerk was directed to determine the expiration date for the
permit for the trailer located at the Church of God.
PAGE The City Manager reported he had net with the officials of Lake Park
C0,14MUNI CAT ION
SYSTEM: and Ivir. Bennett regarding the Page Communications System, and advised that
Mr. Bennett would meet with him and Chief Pecht on Monday. idr. Bennett
will 4-ldress the Council at the next meeting on November 1, 1973.
ADJOURNIMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned. at 10 :30 P.MA.
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Iayor John
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K iedis
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I cilman Walter Wiley
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Du ar �''� uncilman J e Ve nga
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Alice Jea t Kerslake,. City Clerk