Honda Classic and Vaccine Request to Governor Bookend Meeting
The February City Council Meeting was a very short one. Honda Classic Ken Kennerly (Executive Director) and Andrew George (Tournament Director) presented plans for this year’s Honda Classic with different dates, capacity 20% of last year’s and details on how they will keep the public safe yet still make it a compelling event. See the website for information. Tickets will be by the day and once sold out, more will not be available. Public... [Read More...]
Artigras Returns to the Gardens and new Par 3 City Golf Course
Highlights from the January 14th City Council Meeting Artigras (Feb 13 and 14) will be held at the North County District Park. Noel Martinez, CEO and President of Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce briefly described the economic impacts. See “Artigras Moving Back to Palm Beach Gardens“. Covid-19 Vaccinations – Fire Chief Bryer outlined the preparations made by the City for the Jan 15th administration of 200 doses of Covid-19... [Read More...]
Styrofoam Use on City Property Dominates Council Mtg
The December City Council meeting was relatively brief, at just over an hour in length. All agenda items passed 4:0 including: Budget amendment – 2nd reading and adoption Expanding alcohol sale hours to begin at 7am from the previous 8a (the subject of much discussion in two prior council meetings) – 2nd reading and adoption Amending Land Development Regulations to add laboratory, dental or medical use to office, professional and business... [Read More...]
Workforce Housing Study and Proposal Accepted
The November Council Meeting was the first with a complement of four Council Members. The fifth (Group 2) position will not be filled until 2021. (If no one ‘jumps in the race’ by the end of November, former Mayor/Council Member Marcie Tinsley will be automatically deemed to have been elected.) All were present in Council Chambers for the meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, Vice-Mayor Pro-tem Rachelle Litt was ‘voted’... [Read More...]
Vice Mayor Marino Heads to the County Commission
The October 1, 2020 City Council Meeting was the last for Vice-Mayor and former Mayor Maria Marino who won the County Commission District One seat in August. The council held a goodbye ceremony coupled with a city-produced short film showing highlights from Ms. Marino’s almost two-terms in office. Here is the Palm Beach Post coverage. We of PBGWatch also join in thanking Maria for her contributions to the City and wish her all the best... [Read More...]
Hero Officer David Joy Recognized – updated w Both Budget Hearings
At a time when police are under assault (both figuratively and literally) across our nation, it was wonderful to see a member of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department honoring Officer David Joy for his quick action in saving a severely injured vehicle accident victim. “He was recognized by the Palm Beach Gardens City Council, Fire Department, and Police Chief Clinton Shannon on September 10, 2020. Officer Joy was awarded the Police Department’s... [Read More...]
Turnpike Widening by 2024, Relief Fund and Capital Improvement Updates
The Consent Agenda and the only resolution on the agenda – Resolution 47, 2020 updating the fees and charges schedule passed 5:0 with no discussion. The bulk of the meeting was related to presentations and the City Manager report. Turnpike Widening Project The turnpike will be widened from 4 to 8 lanes to serve anticipated demand by 2040. The presentation was specific to the area affecting Palm Beach Gardens from the Beeline Highway exits to... [Read More...]
Renaming City Hall, Potential Tax Hike, and More
Many disparate subjects were covered in the July 16 City Council Meeting. A quick summary can be found in the Palm Beach Post’s “Gardens council caps property tax rate at last year’s level… what it means for your taxes” All Resolutions and Ordinances were passed 5:0. Please note that at the end of the meeting, Mayor Woods suggested and the Council voted to start future monthly City Council Meetings (and special meetings... [Read More...]