Next City Council Mtg on Thursday, July 12th

The next City Council meeting will be on Thursday, July 12th at 7pm in City Hall. 

Highlights: setting of the maximum millage rate for 2018/2019 budget; security agreement with the PBC schoolboard; city manager evaluation; gun control resolution; city manager update on capital improvement projects

• RECOGNITION OF THE PALM BEACH GARDENS POLICE EXPLORERS COMPETITION
• GARDENS SPIRIT TEAM “JEANS FOR MEANS” CHECK PRESENTATION- FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM.

• Purchase award for Irrigation Maintenance Services – openly competed, 5-year contract with no option to renew – $263K

City Manager Report:  

• UPDATE ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
• EMERGENCY TEXT MESSAGING TO 911 CALL CENTERS.

Public Hearings and Resolutions: 

• Resolution 36, 2018:  A request by GK, LLC requesting approval to allow the existing gas station canopy to be illuminated and to allow additional signage in order to rebrand the Northlake Sunoco Gas Station to a BP Gas Station. The gas station is located at the northwest corner of Northlake Boulevard and 1-95. 
• Resolution 31, 2018: The City is required to file with the County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector a proposed millage rate that will be sent out on the Notice of Proposed Taxes in August. The proposed operating millage rate is 5.55, and debt service is .0503, for a total millage of 5.6003, which is less than the current year total rate of 5.6678.  Once the tentative millage is filed with the County, these rates can be lowered at the budget hearings, but they cannot be increased.  The detailed proposed line-item budget will be distributed to Council and the Budget Oversight Review Board under separate cover.
• Resolution 39, 2018:   Authorizing payment of per capita member dues to the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency commencing in fiscal year 2019.
• Resolution 40, 2018:  Approving an lnterlocal Agreement with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, doing business as the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (the “TPA”), to provide advance funding to the TPA for the TPA’s access, use, withdrawal, deposit, and reimbursement through federal, state, or local grants during the initial term of this Agreement and any renewal terms. 
• Resolution 42, 2018:   Security Agreement between The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, acting under the 2016 Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Agencies Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement (“Mutual Aid Agreement”), to provide municipal police officers on non-charter public school campuses. 

Items for Council Action/Discussion:   

• City Manager Evaluation
• Resolution 26, 2018:  Calling on the State of Florida and Federal Government to implement sensible gun control legislation, enhance mental health programs, and increase school security measures in order to help prevent future gun violence and mass casualties. 

Check the agenda to see if any additional items have been added before the meeting here.

Next City Council Meeting on Thursday June 7th at 7pm

• Kim Delany with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council – South Florida Transit Oriented Design Grant Final Report for Station Area Planning

• Resolution 32, 2018: Confidentiality Designations for Economic Development Initiatives Consideration for Approval: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida designating official representatives of the City of Palm Beach Gardens authorized to receive and distribute confidential information pursuant to Section 288.075, Florida Statutes. – replacing Resolution 68, 2012 due to updated/changed position job titles.
• Purchase Award – Public Art – Repairs, Maintenance, and Conservation – openly competed 2 year contract with no option to renew – $199.3K
• Purchase Award – Exercising Option to Renew the Agreement for Vision Care Insurance – no cost to city
• Purchase Award –  Lease of Backhoe and Skid Steers – Piggyback/Access Contract – 3 year contract – $105K
• Purchase Award – Purchasing Card Services – openly competed – 5 year contract with option to renew for 5 years – $5 million per year expenditure
• Purchase Award – Emergency Medical Services – Medical Director – Fire/Rescue (EMS) – new five year agreement – $268K
• Purchase Award – Annual Asphalt Milling and Resurfacing (2018) – Piggyback/Access Contract – not to exceed $480K

City Manager Report  – no details listed

• Ordinance 6, 2018 – 2nd Reading and Adoption Amending Chapter 26, Elections
• Ordinance 10, 2018 – 2nd Reading and Adoption Voluntary Annexation for Richard Road Seacoast Utility Authority Parcel
• Ordinances 11,12, 2018 (and Resolution 27, 2018 on 2nd reading) – Carlton Oaks post-annexation large scale comprehensive plan amendment and PUD rezoning
• Ordinances 13,14, 2018 (and Resolution 28, 2018 on 2nd reading) – Osprey Isles post-annexation large scale comprehensive plan amendment and PUD rezoning
• Ordinances 15,16, 2018 (and Resolution 29, 2018 on 2nd reading) – Star of David Cemetary post-annexation large scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning
• Ordinances 17,18, 2018 (and Resolution 30, 2018 on 2nd reading) – Northlake CLF Parcel post-annexation small scale comprehensive plan amendment and PUD rezoning

Items for Council Action/Discussion:   

• Resolution 26, 2018 – Calling on the State of Florida and Federal Government to implement sensible gun control legislation, enhance mental health programs, and increase school security measures in order to help prevent future gun violence and mass casualties. This is the second discussion on the topic and lists the individual comments submitted by Council Members Litt and Marciano to be included in the discussion of the resolution  

Check the agenda to see if any additional items have been added before the meeting here.

We get the government we deserve – and it’s up to us to watch what they do.  Hope you can make it. If you can’t make the meeting try and watch live-streaming or on-demand.

Next City Council Mtg on Thursday, May 3rd at 7PM

• State Senator Bobby Powell – Legislative Update
• Fiscal Year 2017 Audit Report by Marcum LLP

• Resolution 22, 2018 – Approving plat for Nuvo Business Center 
• Resolution 23, 2018 – Project Knight – In February Council Meeting Resolution 7, 2018 appproved $70K in economic incentives.  This would provide another $140K ($1400/job for 100 jobs) to the company.
• Resolution 25, 2018 – Request that the SOE conduct the City’s Special Election in August.  Costs are listed as TBD.
• Purchase Award – Piggyback/Access contract for Real Estate Brokerage Services for sale of property at 9290 Park Lane listed to be above $65K
• Purchase Award – Openly competed for Replacement of Irrigation Pump Stations –  $136K
• Purchase Award – Openly competed for School Crossing Guard Services for 5 years – $1.5 Million

City Manager Report  – no details listed

• Resolution 19, 2018 – Request from Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club for approval for installation of 50′ Flag Pole at the Country Club
• Ordinance 6, 2018 –  first reading – Repeal and replace of Chapter 26 (Elections) in the City’s Code of Ordinances – rationale given is SOE request to make qualification dates earlier – however there are other significant changes throughout the document!
• 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinances 7-9, 2018  – Referendum Questions 1,2 and 3 which will appear on the August 28, 2018 Primary Election – pertaining to Term Limits, Repeal/Replace of the Charter, City Manager Residence.
• Ordinance 10,2018 – Voluntary Annexation 14+ Acre Seacoast Utility Authority Parcel 
• Resolution 24, 2018 – Supporting the Steeplechase community for the installation of a noise wall for the planned future State Road 710 (Beeline Highway)/ Northlake Boulevard roadway expansion project

Items for Council Action/Discussion:   

• Resolution 26, 2018 – Firearm Control….Calling on the State of Florida and the Federal Government to reduce gun violence in America and help prevent future occurrences by enacting common sense gun control legislation, enhancing mental health programs, and increasing school security measures.

Check the agenda to see if any additional items have been added before the meeting here.

Updated – City Council Special Mtg on April 19 at 6PM to Discuss Charter Questions

Updated 4/18 – City posted agenda and ordinances

• Ordinance 7, 2018 – Changing term limits from 2 3-year terms to 3 3-year terms
• Ordinance 8, 2018 – Repeal and Replace of the Charter with Exhibit A – the ‘New’ Charter
• Ordinance 9, 2018 – Removing the Residency Requirement for City Manager and making it a contract item as determined by Council

Here are the proposed ballot questions:

Check for an agenda here to see the details of the meeting.  I will post more information on the PBGWatch website and facebook page as it becomes available.

Please read The Face of the City and Imperious City Staff Publicly Bullies Two Gardens’ Residents covering the April 5th City Council Meeting.  Also checkout the latest Martino Minute entitled City… Intimidation, Humiliation, or Bullying!

We get the government we deserve – and it’s up to us to watch what they do.  Hope you can make it. If you can’t make the meeting try and watch live-streaming or on-demand.

Next City Council Meeting on April 5th at 7PM

• State Representative Rick Roth – Legislative Update
• Mat Forrest, Ballard Partners – Legislative Session Summary
• Recognition of Kamilla Soares and Renee Gold for Emergency Response

• Resolution 15, 2018: Lease of Two 2018 Braun Super Chief Type 1 Medium Duty Ambulances from Ten-8 Equipment, Inc. and financed through Leasing 2, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $680K
• Resolution 17, 2018:  Approving the Alton Planned Community Development (PCD) Neighborhood 3 (Parcel E) Plat. 
• Resolution 18, 2018:  Approving the Alton Planned Community Development (PCD) Neighborhood 4 (Parcel F) Plat. 
• Purchase Award:  Prefabricated Metal Building Shell for Golf Maintenance Facility, openly competed, in the amount of $316K
• Purchase Award:  Landscaping Services – Alternate AlA Beautification Project– Piggyback/Access Contract – $320K (The City applied for and was awarded a grant in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Florida Department of Transportation through the Florida Highway Beautification Council to install landscaping along Alternate AlA from Burns Road to the City’s southern limit. The project includes installing plantings along the western road shoulder and center medians, as well as upgrading the existing irrigation pump station north of Burns Road.)
• Purchase Award: Contract Labor Services for Golf Course – exercising option to renew for two years – $240K
• Purchase Award: Special Magistrate Agreement – Independent Contractor Agreement – re-appointing Kevin M. Wagner as Code Enforcement Special Magistrate (served as such since Dec. 7, 2000), 3-year contract estimated at $17K/year.

City Manager Report  – no details listed

• Ordinance 2, 2018 – 2nd Reading and Adoption:  Amending Chapter 18. Businesses. at Article II. Peddlers and Solicitors. in order to adopt the regulations pertaining to Home Solicitation Sales
• Resolution 16, 2018 – A request from Nuvo Riverside, LLC to approve proposed on-site artwork to meet the AIPP requirement for the Nuvo Business Center at the Gardens, located on the northeast corner of Riverside Drive and Buckeye Street, south of Burns Road, in the Business Center at the Gardens PUD
• Resolution 21, 2018 –  Resolution seeking direction to draft Charter Ballot Language, call for a Special Referendum Election, and enter into an Agreement with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections to conduct the Special Election. 
  • Timeline for the August 28, 2018 Primary Election:  
    • April 5, 2018 – direct the City Attorney to develop ballot question(s)
    • May 3, 2018 – first reading of Ordinance(s) with question(s) for the ballot
    • May 17, 2018- Proposed date for a Special City Council meeting for second reading and adoption of Ordinance(s) with question(s) for the ballot
    • May 30, 2018- deadline to receive approval from the SOE to enter into a separate Agreement to conduct a Special Election. 

Items for Council Action/Discussion:   Appointments to External Board and Committees

Check the agenda to see if any additional items have been added before the meeting here.

Next City Council Meeting on March 1st at 7pm

 

• Purchase award for Aquatic Vegetation and Exotic Species Management – Openly Competed – 2 yr term with no renewal – $74K
• Purchase award for Employee Benefits Consulting Service – Piggyback/Access contract – 2 yr term with no renewal – $140K
• Purchase award for Modifications to Concession Stands at Gardens Park – Bid waiver – sole bidder was too high, so executed bid waiver to come up with value-engineered solution that met budget – one year, not renewable – $513.5K
• Purchase award for Ballistic Helmets and Vests for Fire Rescue – sole provider, bid not applicable – $87K
• Purchase award for Repairs to Roof at Burns Road Recreation Center – piggyback/access contract – $362K, not renewable.
• Purchase award for Banking Services – Openly Competed – 5 yr term – no option to renew – $675K

City Manager Report  – no details listed

Public Hearings and Resolutions: 

• Ordinance 2, 2018 – First Reading – Adopting Regulations Pertaining to Home Solicitation Sales – adopting County-wide registration process.
• Ordinance 4, 2018 – 2nd Reading and Adoption – An amendment to the City of Palm Beach Gardens Police Officers’ Retirement Trust Fund.
• Ordinance 5, 2018 – 2nd Reading and Adoption – A request from A1A Cabana Partners, LLC., for a Voluntary Annexation of a 0.85-acre parcel located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Alternate A 1A and Florida Boulevard approximately 0.5 miles south of Hood Road.
• Resolution 13, 2018 – Approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment to replace the existing fabric awnings with a louvered metal awning system at the Cooper Restaurant at the PGA Commons PUD

Check the agenda to see if any additional items have been added before the meeting here.

March 13 City Election:

By now you’ve heard from the City via calls, emails, flyers and social media.  Please get educated with  more information before you vote and then VOTE.  Here are some of our most recent articles:

• Vote but Vote No on Questions 1 Through 4
• Rebuttal to City’s Misleading FAQs
• Martino:  “Fixes”…no thank you
• Martino: Charter questions…information is missing

Please read our summary of the February 2nd  Council meeting entitled “Tallahassee Impacts on Home Rule a Significant Concern to the City.”

We get the government we deserve – and it’s up to us to watch what they do.  Hope you can make it. If you can’t make the meeting try and watch live-streaming or on-demand.

Next City Council Mtg on Thursday February 1st

The next City Council Meeting will be on Thursday, February 1st at 7pm. 

• RECOGNITION OF EVAN TRAVERS, PALM BEACH GARDENS FIRE EXPLORER POST #705
• OVERVIEW OF THE FLEET LEASING PROGRAM (related to purchase award on Consent Agenda)

• Resolution 7, 2018 – “Project Knight” (the world’s largest provider of building technologies) is requesting from the State’s QTI Program economic incentives in the amount of $560,000 with a local required contribution of $140,000, which is 20 percent of the total amount. The company is requesting $70,000 from the City and $70,000 from Palm Beach County.  (Not too difficult to guess which company this might be…)
• Resolution 8, 2018 – Approving the plat for Trevi Isle Planned Unit Development (PUD); the site plan was previously approved on March 2, 2017
• Resolution 9, 2018 –  Approve a resolution supporting the Florida League of Cities Municipal Home Rule and confirming the City’s commitment to the principals of Municipal Home Rule. The Florida League of Cities resolution title reads “A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC .• URGING THE 2017-18 CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION TO STRENGTHEN MUNICIPAL HOME RULE AUTHORITY AND FURTHER RESTRICT UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES. 
• Purchase Award – Long distance telephone service for the Police Department – 3 year contract valued at $119K
• Purchase Award – Transportation Services – Openly bid contract for Recreation Department for as-needed transportation of Summer Camp and other recreational attendees and participants. 5 Year contract, not renewable – for $183.5K
• Purchase Award – Piggyback/Access contract for Purchase of Generators for City Hall, PD, RYEC, and Sandhill Crane Golf Club for $482K.  (note – looks like this is being approved on Consent in advance of approving Ordinance 1, 2018 later in the agenda – which funds the purchase from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Account).
• Purchase Award – Fleet Leasing Program – 5 year Piggyback/Access Contract – Administration – not to exceed $3 million “This program will result in the complete change-out of all current fleet vehicles, including police vehicles and public services vehicles, in five years. The City expects to enjoy savings from repairs, acquisition costs, running costs, etc., over the five-year-period. At the end of that period, the City will decide whether to continue with the program or return to its traditional method of purchasing vehicles. The program includes guaranteed sale prices for the used vehicles at the end of each cycle.”

City Manager Report  – no details listed

• Ordinance 1, 2018 – 2nd Reading and Adoption – An amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget to adjust fund balance carryovers to actual amounts; re-appropriate amounts committed from the FY 2016/2017 budget for outstanding purchase orders and open projects.  This also includes transferring $1.8 Million from the Budget Stablization Account for 1. Tennis Center Clubhouse ($1.3 Million) 2. Police Department and City Hall Generators ($425K) 3. Golf Clubhouse Generator ($124K)
• Ordinance 3, 2018 – 2nd Reading and Adoption – update the 5-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements (Table 9A) and Summary of Capital Improvements Program for Palm Beach County School Board (Table 98) of the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 
• Ordinance 4, 2018 – First reading – An amendment to the City of Palm Beach Gardens Police Officers’ Retirement Trust Fund. Recent changes to Section 185.35(6), Florida Statutes, require that a share plan be established as part of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Officers’ Retirement Trust Fund (“Fund”) to be funded solely and entirely by Chapter 185 premium tax revenues.
• Ordinance 5, 2018 – First reading – A request from A1A Cabana Partners, LLC., for a Voluntary Annexation of a 0.85-acre parcel located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Alternate A 1A and Florida Boulevard approximately 0.5 miles south of Hood Road. The subject site is within unincorporated Palm Beach County and consists of an existing gas station and a dry-cleaning business. 

Check the agenda to see if any additional items have been added before the meeting here.

 

Next City Council Meeting on Thursday January 4th at 7pm

• Recognition of the Gardens Gators for winning the Pop Warner Super Bowl

• Resolution 1 2018 and 2 2018 concern agreements with the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) to appoint her (Susan Bucher) to be a member of the canvassing board and to conduct the March 13, 2018 Uniform Municipal Election for the City
• Purchase Award for Janitorial Supplies and Chemicals – 3 year piggyback/access contract for $210K
• Purchase Award for Fire/Rescue – Public Education Trailer (a training aid) – $85K

City Manager Report  – no details listed

• Ordinance 24, 2017 – 2nd Reading and Adoption of the Annexation of Bay Hill Estates, The Preserve at Bay Hill Estates and Rustic Lakes – the voters in the affected communities will have this on their ballot in the March 13, 2018 election.  See the Palm Beach Post article here. 
• Ordinance 26, 2017 – 2nd Reading and Adoption – lists all of the March 13, 2018 ballot questions (1-4) related to the proposed replacement for the City Charter;  it includes a subset of the Charter Review Committee report, a list of the 4 questions with modifications shown, and Exhibit A which is the replacement ‘base’ charter.    Ordinances 27A, 2017 and 27B, 2017 is a choice which the Council must make in order to place their choice of language on the ballot for Question 2 regarding Term Limits.  Ordinance 28, 2017 relates to the sit-out provision, and Ordinance 29, 2017 changes elections from Majority Wins (50%+1) to Plurality Wins.  See our summaries of the last two council meetings with respect to the proposed Charter changes: Council Forges Ahead to Change Term Limits and Elections 4:1  and A Workshop at Last!  
• Ordinances 30, 2017 and 31, 2017 – 2nd Reading and Adoption – are regarding the small scale comprehensive map amendment and rezoning from Public to Industrial for city property located on SW corners of Burns and Ironwood – in preparation for the sale of the property when the new Public Works Building is completed.  Resolution 5, 2018 is a related resolution.
• Ordinance 1, 2018 – First Reading: An amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget to adjust fund balance carryovers to actual amounts; re-appropriate amounts committed from the FY 2016/2017 budget for outstanding purchase orders and open projects.  This also includes transferring $1.8 Million from the Budget Stablization Account for 1. Tennis Center Clubhouse ($1.3 Million) 2. Police Department and City Hall Generators ($425K) 3. Golf Clubhouse Generator ($124K) – After the above transfers are made, the Budget Stabilization Reserve Account will total $1,801,124 in FY 2018, which is a net decrease of $718,658 from the originally adopted budget. Unassigned General Fund Reserves are unaffected and will remain at $23,066,106. 
• Ordinance 3, 2018 – First Reading:  update the 5-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements (Table 9A) and Summary of Capital Improvements Program for Palm Beach County School Board (Table 98) of the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.  The proposed amendments are primarily housekeeping in nature and will provide for consistency with the current 2017 adopted budgets of the City and School District.
• Resolution 3, 2018 – Alton Artistry Neighborhood – amendments related to perimiter wall and landscape plans
• Resolution 6, 2018 –  Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services – with Waste Management as the selected provider, (and otherwise known to the public as the Waste Management Contract) – which is one of the largest contracts the Council decides.  This is valued at $27 Million over 10 years!  The new agreement is for 10 years with no option to renew.  The summary cites the selection committee ranking and the City’s Resident Opinion Survey for rationale.   Here is also a link to the actual Recommendation to Award with background.  

Check the agenda to see if any additional items have been added before the meeting here.

Alert: December 21st City Council Special Mtg and Workshop at 7 PM on Charter

• Ordinance 26, 2017 – the repeal and replace of the Charter 
• Two versions of wording for Ordinance 27, 2017 – allowing for 3 3-year terms here and here.
• Ordinance 28, 2017 – new wording and an either/or choice of the 3-year sit-out vs
• Ordinance 32, 2017 – with a life-time ban for term-limited council members
• Ordinance 29, 2017 – changing from Majority Wins to Plurality Wins

Please read our summary of the December 7th  meeting entitled Council Forges Ahead to Change Term Limits and Elections 4:1 and the latest Martino Minute entitled Charter Changes – No need, No reason, No urgency.

Next PBG City Council Meeting on Thursday Dec 7th at 6PM!

• Honda Classic Community Impact Presentation
• St. Marks Church, Inc. – conduit debt obligation – bond acquisition (this corresponds to Resolution 83, 2017 which is on the Regular Agenda)
• Lease Agreement for District Park – (corresponds to Resolution 54, 2017 on Consent Agenda)
• Design Build of Public Services Operations Center – (corresponds to Resolution 79, 2017 on Consent Agenda)

• Miscellaneous Public Works Projects – This Agreement is the City’s exercise of a three-year option to renew of the original Contract – 3 year total contract value $10M
• Portable Truck Lifts for Fleet Division  – replacement of existing trucks – one time expenditure – $77K
• Bleacher Covers for North side of Gardens Park – piggyback/access contract – $103K
• Trackman Simulation Equipment for Golf Training Center – bid waiver –  will allow the City’s Sandhill Crane Golf Club to purchase a golf training simulation and swing analysis equipment and accessories for the Golf Training Center – $100K

City Manager Report  – no details listed

• 2nd reading and Adoption of Ordinances 20, 2017 (micro wireless facilities) and Ordinance 21 (Tesla Showroom)
• Resolution 77, 2017 – Art In Public Places for Clarity Pointe Assisted Living Facilities in Alton
• Resolution 83, 2017 – Conduit Debt Obligation – Bond Acquisition – $10.5 Million – covered in Presentations
• Ordinance 30, 2017 and Ordinance 31, 2017 – First reading – Small scale comprehensive map amendment and rezoning from Public to Industrial for city property located on SW corners of Burns and Ironwood – in preparation for the sale of the property when the new Public Works Building is completed.
• Ordinance 24, 2017 – first reading – placing the annexation of BAY HILL ESTATES, THE PRESERVE AT BAY HILL ESTATES, AND RUSTIC LAKES on the March 13, 2018 ballot for residents of those communities.
• Ordinance 26, 2017 (and related ballot wording ordinances 27-29, 2017) – First reading of  Proposed Charter changes to be placed on ballot on March 13, 2018. Ordinance 26, 2017 – Update the 1976 City Charter to be in compliance with State Law. Ordinance 27, 2017- Extend Term Limits to three – three year terms, Ordinance 28, 2017 – Councilmembers leaving office due to term limits may not be elected again for a period of three years, Ordinance 29, 2017 – elect Councilmembers by Plurality rather than by Majority.

Check the agenda to see if any additional items have been added before the meeting here.

 

 

 

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