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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 102573l 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 r_FNTFR 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 Workshop meeting, October 25, 1973 Page 2 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 GL NF.PA L 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 Workshop Meeting, October 25, 1973 Page 3 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 Workshop Meeting, October 25, 1973 Page 4 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 DF- 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. Workshop Meeting$ October 25s 1973 Page 5 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. Workshop Meeting, October 25, 1973 Page 6 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. Workshop i-ieeting,, October 259 1973 Iayor John Vice k-: K iedis Pag e 7 I cilman Walter Wiley ,At A Du ar �''� uncilman J e Ve nga ounc iluan mike i iart ino Alice Jea t Kerslake,. City Clerk