HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 111573REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
NOVEMBER 15, 1973
The Regular 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 CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman Wiley,
Councilman Martino, Councilman DeLonga, Vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor
Kiedis. Attorney Brant was present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of November 8, 1973, as modified,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCErENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements:
A Woman's Club Meeting would be held on Tuesday, November 20, 1973
instead of on Wednesday, November 21, 1973.
In observance of Thanksgiving there would be no Council Meeting on
Thursday, November 22, 1973.
The winners of the Miss Palm Beach Gardens Contest held November 13,
1973 were: Queen- Glorida Brazell, Princesses - Denise Dendy and Lee
Ann Schroeder.
PROCLAMATIONS: A proclamation declaring the month of December as "Energy Conservation
Month" was read by Mayor Kiedis.
Councilman DeLonga proposed and the Council concurred that the City
light the Christmas trees located at MacArthur Blvd., Keating Drive
and the City Hall, as they have in the past, and to encourage the
Hetzel Brothers to hold their Christmas pageant. It was noted the
tree located at Keating Drive would be replaced.
RESOLUTfIONS: Resolution #55, 1973 opposing the Page Communication System centralizing
RESOLUTION radio communications under the direction and control of the Sheriff's
�55, 1973:
Department of Palm Beach County was read in full by the City Clerk
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and unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION Councilman Wiley reported he had attended the Planning and Zoning
#S6P 1973:
Commission meeting held November 130 1973 and the Board had conducted
an interview with Mr. Charles Jacobs, who was the only candidate to
appear, and it was their unanimous recommendation that Mr. Jacbos be
appointed to fulfill the term of office of George Arnold. No other
names were considered.
Resolution #56, 1973, appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning
Commission was tabled to the next regular meeting on December 6, 1973
by a motion made by Vice Mayor Dunbar, seconded by Councilman DeLonga.
Vote on the motion - Mayor Kiedis, Vice Mayor Dunbar,.Councilman
DeLonga, and Councilman Martino voted aye; Councilman Wiley voted nay.
Councilman Wiley voted nay for the reason that the citizens were not
advised through the newsletter that there was a vacancy and he
proposed that a public meeting be scheduled at the first workshop
meeting in December between the Council, the Planning and 'Zoning
Commission, those persons who are on the list and specifically expressed
a desire to serve, and to advise the citizens through the newsletter
of the vacancy and the date of the meeting.
The Council generally agreed with the proposal but moved the date of
the meeting to the Workshop Meeting on November 29, 1973 and directed
the City Clerk to contact those on the list and the Planning and
Zoning Commission members.
The names Roger Strickland and Don Kiselewski will be added to the list.
ORDINANCES: Councilman Wiley reported at the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
held November 13, 1973 the Board held four public hearings on the
following: 1. Request for annexation of lands in Section 5 -42-43 by
Paul Koski 2. Request for annexation of lands in Section 13 -42 -42
by St. Ignatius Church 3. Parking requirements in Shopping Centers
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4. Site Plan Review. As each item was presented on the agenda,
Councilman Wiley, who is the Council representative to that Board,
prefaced the discussion by presenting verbally the recommendations
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ORDINANCE
#4+ 1973: It was noted by Councilman Wiley that property owners within 3001 of
the property in question were notified, proof of publication was
shown and the Board by unanimous vote recommended to the Council that
they act favorably on the Koski petition for annexation.
Ordinance #4, 1973 - Annexation of Inds in Section 5 -42 -43 was read
in full by the City Clerk on first reading. Second reading and a
public hearing will be held on Ordinance #4, 1973 on December 6, 1973.
ORDINANCE Ordinance #25, 1973 Amending Ordinance #22, 1973 the Budget Ordinance
#25,-1§73:
was read by title only, on second reading, by the City Clerk and
was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE Councilman Wiley reported that Mr. Harold Vick, from Kimberly Horn
#21, 1973:
and Associates, who was retained by Oakbrook Square Associates, spoke
at the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 13, 1973 on
parking requirements for shopping centers and Frank Brutt, from the
Area Planning Board was present. Discussion centered on data received
Previously that 5.5 spaces had been proven out on a national basis for
large shopping centers and information supplied by Frank Brutt
indicated that for smaller shopping centers the spaces increase.
Ordinarm #21, 1973 - parking requirements in Shopping Centers was
read on first reading in full by the City Clerk.
The Council agreed they would hold a public hearing on Ordinance #21,
1973 at the Regular Meeting December 6, 1973 and refer the recent data
received to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a study on smaller
shopping centersfor a recommendation to the Council.
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ST.IGNATIUS Councilman Wiley reported discussion on the petition for annexation
PETITION:
of lands in Section 13 -42 -42 by St. Ignatius Church was continued
until the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to be held November
27, 1973 to allow their attorney to satisfy the question regarding
annexation to zoning classification A -1 under a conditional use.
ORDINANCE Councilman Wiley indicated the changes made by the Planning and Zoning
#27, 1973:
Commission to the original draft of Ordinance #27, 1973 the Site Plan
Review Ordinance.
Ordinance #27, 1973 - the Site Plan Review Ordinance including the
recommended changes by the Planning and Zoning Commission was read
on first reading by the City Clerk in full. Second reading and a
public hearing will be held on December 6, 1973.
The Council agreed with the City Manager's suggestion that Dick Orman,
City Manager of Riviera Beach, be invited to attend the next Workshop
Meeting of the Council for the purpose of discussiob the implemenation
of a site plan review as he has on -hand experience and expertise in
the field of planning.
The Council concurred that the Site Plan Review Ordinance and the
Parking Requirement Ordinance be passed concurrently; that the Building
Department and the City Engineer are available to do whatever is
necessary and there should be no desl&y on the Oakbrook Square Shopping
Center project.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATICNS:
The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Fountain
of Youth Swim Pools, Inc. complimenting the Building Department for
t heir efficiency and cooperation.
_� REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis reported that the Beautification and Envixo nmental
Committee would have a tree planting project on Holly Drive at 10:00 A.M.
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on Saturday, November 17, 1973. The Council were invited to attend and
plant some of the trees.
FIRE HYDRANTS: The City Manager and the Fire Chief reported on their meeting with an
engineer from the Public Service Commission and Mr. Trapnell of the
Utility Company regarding the fire hydrant service. The PSC engineer
reviewed all the documentation reports that are on file in the City
together with correspondence with the Utility Company. He indicated
their tariff has been established at $65.00 per fire hydrant, that if
adequate service is provided, the City is responsible under the law
to pay this amount. The PSC is the legal recourse if a maintenance
and service program is not initiated and carried out by the Utility
Company. Mr. Trapnell advised that the Utility Company have extended
emergency transmission lines from North Palm Beach and Lake Park to
Palm Beach Gardens, that they intend to put in a million gallon tank
in Palm Beach Gardens or as an alternate high pressure pumps. He agreed
to cooperate with the City in an ongoing maintenance program with
adequate inspections, which he indicated is their responsibility, and
invited the Fire Chief to participate. A copy of an outline of the
program, with a target date set for March, will be sent to the City.
Chief Arrants indicated he would stand behind them to see that the
inspections are made and he would complete his inspection of the hydrants
for service ability.
The main objective of the Council, as expressed by Councilman Wiley, is
to have the insurance rate for the City lowered from a class 9 to a class
8, which requires a high elevation water tank or equal emergency water
supply means.
The City Manager was directed to obtain an updated report from Mr.
Trapnell on the fire hydrants. The State Fire Marshal has been
requested by the City Manager to make another inspection and a review
of what the City and the Utility Company have done to upgrade the
situation.
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VOLUNTEER FIRE
Councilman DeLonga reported on the meeting of the Volunteer Fire
DEPARTMENT
MEETING:
Department held November 139 1973. The Firemen asked if the Council
desired them to play Santa Claus this year and the Council agreed
that the arrival of Santa Claus be combined with the Christmas Tree
Lighting Program this year.
Councilman DeLonga reported the sponsors of the Christmas In Dixie
Parade have asked that no candy be passed out this year for the
safety of the children.
The Council will receive a request from the Volunteers regarding
paving on the west side of the building.
Chief Arrants added that the generator is mechanically ready to go,
however the services of the Fireman who is a diesel mechanic is not
needed, as remote cmtrol wiring is required.
Chief Arrants advised a first aid course will be held in December for
interested persons.
Councilman DeLonga asked that an item be placed in the newsletter
notifying the citizens that an emergency oxygen supply is available
in the Police and Fire vehicles.
PUBLIC WORKS
The Department of Public Works Weekly Report was reviewed by the Council.
WEEKLY REPORT:
It was agreed that no consideration would be given for asphalt topping
the median area at the entrance to the City Hall. The City Manager
will present a sketch for curbing and landscaping the area for the
Council's review at a future workshop meeting.
Councilman DeLonga asked the status of the lights at the High School
tennis courts and the City Manager answered that the light standards
were up and additional wiring would be,pleted soon. The school
personnel will run the power line from the school to the control box
within the next week.
The City Manager reported the repaving of the tennis courts by the
school personnel was not accomplished and a sealer had been placed on
the courts by mistake.
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The City Manager will obtain estimates on the cost of materials for
an irrigation system.for the City Hall. He will also have a complete
report on the exhaust fans for the recreation rooms on the ground floor
of the City Hall.
WEEKLY REPCRT
BY CITY The Council unanimously agreed to the recommendation of the City
MANAGER:
Manager that all permit fees be waived for the Jaycees to sell
JAYCEES XMAS
TREE SALE: Christmas trees and Santa pictures near Publix Shopping Center.
TAXES ON No action was taken on the recommendation by the City Manager to
LAKE CATHERINE:
consider reducing the taxes paid by Mr. MacArthur on his Lake
Catherine property.
PLANNING Councilman Wiley reported the Planning and Zoning Commission had
CONSULTANT:
interviewed Mr. Brutt and Mr. Hill,who are applicants for the position
of Planning Consultant, and have taken the matter under consideration
with a recommendation to be made at their next meeting on November 27,
1973.
Vice Mayor Dunbar stated in his three mile walk each day around the
City, as recommended by his Doctor, he became aware of the garbage and
trash accumulated on the streets. The Council concurred this would
be remedied when the new trash schedule is made available to the
citizens.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
The recommendation from the City Manager and the Merit System Board
for an incentive pay program to minimize absenteeism of employees was
discussed by the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Martino, seconded by Councilman Wiley
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution to
encompass the Merit System Boards recommendation. (recommendation
attached). Vote on motion - Councilman Martino and Councilman Wiley
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voted aye. Councilman DeLonga, Vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor Kiedis
voted nay. Councilman Martino and Councilman Wiley agreed that
absenteeism costs the City money and disrupts projects. Councilman
DeLonga, Vice Mayor Dunbar and ;Mayor Kiedis felt more harm would be
done as sick people would come to work to qualify and it was up to
the Department Heads to impress their employees what sick leave is
intended for.
HOLIDAY PAY The recommendation from the City Manager and the Merit System Board
REGUTATIONS:
regarding holiday pay regulations was discussed.
A motion was made and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation
with the following modifications: "Employees whose services are
required on an official Holiday for the conduct of an activity
essential to public safety, health, or welfare, shall, at the
discretion of the City Manager: 3.b. Shall receive a day's pay for
the Holiday, plus straight time for the hours worked on that Holiday."
The City Attorney was authorized to prepare a Resolution on same and
to set forth an example.
M -1 ZONING: Attorney Brant presented a report, as the results of a survey to the
businesses operating in the M -1 Zoning District, listing those that
are in violation of the Code, non - conforming, grandfathered or
operating by special action of the Council. Councilman Wiley proposed
that this list be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission with
a recommendation that they consider the disposition of these businesses
in terms of: 1. Modifying the Code 2. Consider conditional use
3. Make a recommendation to the Council to instruct the City Mana_Wr
to enforce the Code on those who do not conform and ask them to leave.
A motion was unanimously carried that the report from Attorney Brant
and the package of information compiled on M -1 Zoning be forwarded to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation. Councilman
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Wiley will prepare the packet and cover letter.
LETTER TO The Council concurred that the letter drafted by Councilman Wiley
ADVISORY
BOARDS: advising the Advisory Boards of the Council's policy regarding
appointments to these boards be sent to the Chairmen of the Boards.
Mayor Kiedis stated that Mx. Dick Feeney had expressed a desire to
serve on the Recreation Advisory Board.
RECREATION A notice will be placed in the Newletter advising of a vacancy on the
ADVISORY BOARD:
Recreation Advisory Board.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR KIEDIS: Mayor Kiedis asked the status of the Lighthouse Drive project and was
advised by the City Manager that Howard Searcy is working on the
specifications for bid.
COMPUTERIZED The City Manager advised the initial cost for computerized labels
MAILING LIST:
of names and addresses for the mailing of the Newsletter would be
$60.00 for the input plus one cent per name or an approximate cost
of $31.00 per month and that it would be a proprietary list where the
names would not be sold.
A motion was made and unanimously carried that the City Manager be
authorized to proceed with the computerized mailing list, funds to
be allocated from the contingency fund.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Wiley expressed concern about the County placing billboards
WILEY
on the north side of PGA Blvd. and made a motion which was unanimously
BILLBOARDS: carried that the City Attorney be authorized to draft a Resolution to
the Palm Beach County Commission requesting that they adopt a Sign
Code Ordinance regarding billboards compatible with that in adjacent
areas on the Municipal boundaries where the County lands are involved.
EXPENSE Councilman Wiley moved that the City Manager be authorized to prepare
MONEY FOR
winners
MISS PBG: a check for $25.00 each for the Queen and Princesses /in the Miss Palm
Beach Gardens Contest to cover expenses in terms of their participating
in City functions such as parades etc. during their reigns. The
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motion was unanimously carried. Funds will be taken from the
Community Promotion Fund.
Engraved plates will be given the winners at a Council meeting.
COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga requested and the Council corc=red that the City
DELONGA:
Manager call Mr. MacArthur regarding the purchase of the Lake
Catherine area and Plant Drive as he had previously indicated interest.
The City Manager reported he will discuss the bid specifications for
the hand ball courts with the City Engineer for his input from an
engineering standpoint.
The City Manager verified that the policy on late arrivals at the
tennis courts for reservations has been referred to the Tennis
Committee.
ATTORNEY Attorney Brant reported the Chudnow Case and the Browning Case are
BRANT:
still under advisement by the Judges. He is waiting on correspondence
from Mr. Paul Phillips of the Department of Pollution Control, Ft.
1� Lauderdale.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
PBC MUNICIPAL The Council approved at the City Manager's request payment of $5.00
for dues to the Palm Beach County Municipal League City Manager's
Association, funds to be taken from the City Council Contingency Fund.
GOB ISSUE: Motion was made and unanimously carried that the City Manager be
authorized to pay the invoice from John Trimble for expenses regarding
the GOB issue, 40% to be taken from the Fire Station Account and
6014 from the Land Account - a total of $1524.66.
The City Manager advised the Council that a Squad System has been
formed with extra personnel on the Police Reserve force.
The City Manager advised the Council a General Maintenance Man had
been hired.
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The City Manager requested an Administrative Meeting be held with
thefublic Works Director regarding the opinion by the City Attorney
on the water control structure. The Council asked the City Manager
to conduct an on -site tour of the site with Howard Searcy, Engineer
and the Public Works Director with a report made in writing from the
engineer.
ADJOURNMENT. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:09 P.M.
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