Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Minutes Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403 November 06, 2024 6:30 pm Roger Michaud __ Mayor Kimberly Glas Castro __ Vice Mayor Michael Hensley __ Commissioner Mary Beth Taylor __ Commissioner Judith Thomas __ Commissioner Bambi McKibbon-Turner __ Interim Town Manager Brett Lashley __ Town Attorney Vivian Mendez, MMC __ Town Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person desires to appeal any decision of the Town Commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should contract the Town Clerk’s office by calling 881-3311 at least 48 hours in advance to request accommodations. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 6:31 P.M. PRESENT Mayor Roger Michaud Vice-Mayor Kimberly Glas-Castro Commissioner Mary-Beth Taylor Commissioner Judith Thomas Commissioner Michael Hensley PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. John Linden November 06, 2024 Page 1 COMMISSION RECESSED THE COMMISSION MEETING AND WENT INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Town Commission for the Town of Lake Park will have an Executive Session pursuant to Florida Statute 447.605(1) in the Town Hall Mirror Ballroom. Those in attendance shall be: Mayor Roger D. Michaud; Vice-Mayor Kimberly Glas-Castro; Commissioners Michael Hensley; Mary Beth Taylor; and Judith Thomas; also in attendance will be Interim Town Manager/Human Resources Director Bambi McKibbon-Turner, Town Attorney Brett Lashley, Finance Director Jeffrey DaSilva and Assistant Finance Director Barbara Gould for the purposes to discuss collective bargaining of the Federation of Public Employees, A Division of National Federation of Public and Private Employees (AFL-CIO). AFTER THE EXECUTIVE SESSION THE COMMISSION RECONVENED THE COMMISSION MEETING. The Commission recessed the Regular Commission Meeting at 6:33 pm and went into an Executive Session. The Commission Meeting reconvened at 6:50 pm. SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: 1. Proclamation Recognizing Barbara A. Gould as Employee of the Year for 2023. Mayor Michaud presented Barbara Gould with the proclamation. 2. Proclamation Honoring Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9610 for their 77th Year. Mayor Michaud presented a representative with the VFW Post 9610 the proclamation. He thanked everyone for not forgetting the veterans. 3. Proclamation Honoring Gold Star Mother's and Families Mayor Michaud presented a representative with the proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is provided for addressing items that do not appear on the Agenda. Please complete a comment card and provide it to the Town Clerk so speakers may be announced. Please remember comments are limited to a TOTAL of three minutes. Jo Porter - asked for support for moving forward with the mural project. John Linden - announced that he is a candidate for the March 2025 Commission seat. James Sullivan - asked for support of a skeet range. November 06, 2024 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under this item are considered routine and action will be taken by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner or person so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Any person wishing to speak on an agenda item is asked to complete a public comment card located on either side of the Chambers and given to the Town Clerk. Cards must be submitted before the item is discussed. Commissioner Thomas asked that item 7 be pulled from the Consent Agenda and have item 14 added to the Consent Agenda. Motion made to approve Consent Agenda items 4,5,6, and 14 by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. 4. October 16, 2024 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes. 5. October 19, 2024 Park Avenue Downtown District Workshop Minutes 6. Resolution 88-11-24 Authorizing Directing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Hinterland Group, Inc. for the Provision of Cured In-Pipe Lining Construction Services for Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements. Item #14 was removed from New Business and added to Consent. 14. Resolution 92-11-24 Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Piggyback on the City of Dania’s Contract Agreement (ITB No. 24-21) for Concrete Curbing/Sidewalk Construction, Milling, and Resurfacing of Asphalt Concrete with The Stout Group, LLC for the Town of Lake Park QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUTION): NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING: 8. Ordinance 11-2024 Amending the Mural Code. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 71 OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITILED November 06, 2024 Page 3  “MURALS”; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 71.1 “INTENT”; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 71-42 “DURATION”; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT SECTION 71-83 “MINIMUM MURAL PERMIT CRITERIA”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Planner Anders Viane provided a summary of the item (Exhibit A). Commissioner Thomas asked about the design approval process. Town Planner Viane stated that the Commission would approve the design and separately approve the mural permit. Motion made to approve Ordinance 11-2024 on first reading by Commissioner Hensley, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. Town Attorney Lashley read the Ordinance by title only. 9. Ordinance 12-2024 Amending Chapter 60 Pertaining to Floodplain Management Standards. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 60 OF THE LAKE PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Community Development Director Nadia DiTommaso explained the item (Exhibit B). Commissioner Thomas asked for the FEMA map to be included on second reading. Motion made to approve Ordinance 12-2024 on first reading by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. Town Attorney Lashley read the Ordinance by title only. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: NONE November 06, 2024 Page 4 Item #7 was removed from Consent and heard separately. 7. Resolution 91-11-24 of the Town Commission of the Town of Lake Park, Florida, Supporting the Procurement and Oversight of Consultants for the Development of a Countywide Transportation Plan. Commissioner Thomas asked questions regarding who the consultant would be, who is on the Committee, and what is the Town’s contribution. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro explained that the consultant would be selected based on experience. She explained the structure and premise of the plan. She advised that the County is paying for the consultant and no monies are being asked of the cities and Towns right now. Commissioner Thomas asked if the coordinator for the Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Committee (IPARC) will be the same coordinator for IPARC 2.0. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro confirmed that to be correct. Commissioner Thomas asked how this will play in with the Transit Planning Agency (TPA). Vice-Mayor Glas- Castro stated that the TPA represents what we can afford and the IPARC represents what we want. Motion made to approve Resolution 91-11-24 by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. Motion made to hear Item #12 prior to Old Business made by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Aye: All. 12. Resolution 89-11-24 Florida Power & Light (FPL) LED Lighting Agreement. Public Works Operation Manager Yasser Heyaime explained the item (Exhibit C). Gladys Reyes representing Florida Power and Light (FPL) further explained the item. Commissioner Thomas asked if this only applies to changing out already existing lightbulbs. Ms. Reyes confirmed that this was correct. Robert Muniz, FPL Account Manager explained that an additional 174 lights will be forthcoming based on Kimley- Horn’s survey. Ms. Reyes explained the design phase stage. FPL External Affairs Manager, Ilan Kaufer offered to put together an update to the Commission. Mr. Muniz November 06, 2024 Page 5  spoke about Phase 2 which includes the installation of new light poles and lights. Commissioner Thomas asked if the residents would pay for the wattage for the pole lights. Ms. Reyes advised that the energy for the lights would be added to the Town’s FPL bill. Motion made to approve Resolution 89-11-24 by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. OLD BUSINESS: 10. Update on Bert Bostrom Stormwater Project: Excess Fill Resolution. Capital Projects Manager John Wille explained the item. The Commission requested for staff to discuss the item further and come back at a later date. 11. Follow-up Discussion on Golf Carts, Low-Speed Vehicles and other Micro-mobility Devices. Community Development Director DiTommaso provided a brief summary of the item and asked for Commission direction as to whether all roads in Town would be designated for golf cart use or only certain roads. She also provided the requirements for golf cart tag, registration and insurance. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro stated that the Commission had stated previously that they would like golf carts to be able to use all roadways in Town and the Ordinance should be brought back for approval. The Commission agreed with this. NEW BUSINESS: 13. Resolution 90-11-24 Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Execute Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Palm Beach Shores for the Provision of Fill Material for the Lake Park Marina. Capital Projects Manager John Wille explained the item. The Commission decided not to move forward with this item at this time because they are lacking information regarding what the costs would be to move the fill from Peanut Island and also they November 06, 2024 Page 6  requested that when this item is brought back that a representative from Palm Beach Shores be present. 15. Resolution 93-11-24 Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract Agreement (RFQ 115-2024) for Town Hall Christmas Décor and Maintenance Services with Brandano Displays, Inc. Operations Manager Heyaime explained the item. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro asked if this project was only for Town Hall. Operations Manager Heyaime confirmed that this was correct. Motion made to approve Resolution 93-11-24 by Commissioner Hensley, Seconded by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. 16. Tree Replacement Proposal for the West Side Swale of Lake Shore Drive Corridor Operations Manager Heyaime explained the item and advised that the Silver Buttonwood trees are not suitable for this area as they are dying. The Commission requested that the item go before the Tree Board prior to coming before the Commission. 17. Operation Hope 2024 Turkey Basket Giveaway. Special Events Director Riunite Franks presented the item. Mr. John Linden explained the logistics of the event. Motion made to approve the request as listed on the Special Events Permit by Commissioner Hensley, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. 18. Resolution 95-11-24 Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Sign an Employment Agreement with Richard J. Reade and Setting a Start Date. Town Attorney Brett Lashley presented the item. Commissioner Thomas asked if the insurance limit is the same as everyone else’s. Interim Town Manager/HR Director Turner stated that the Town Manager is in a special class with a maximum of $350,000. Motion made to approve Resolution 95-11-24 by Commissioner Hensley, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas. November 06, 2024 Page 7  Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Town Attorney Lashley requested an Attorney-Client session for November 20, 2024 to discuss two pending litigation cases. The Commission came to consensus. The meeting will begin at 6:30 P.M. Interim Town Manager Turner provided the comments via Exhibit D. The Commission reached consensus for staff to place an item on a future agenda for discussion regarding a policy change for Town-wide notifications for projects of significance and Town initiated workshops/forums. Consensus was reached to allow the Marina to close on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and to close early on Christmas Eve at 2pm. Consensus was reached to cancel both the December 4, 2024 meeting and the January 1, 2025 meeting without rescheduling to another date. Commissioner Taylor had no comments. Commissioner Hensley asked for an update on 754 Park Avenue. Interim Town Manager Turner stated that there would be a report provided during the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting. Commissioner Thomas spoke about her meeting with the FEMA representative and wanted to provide information to residents who may have been impacted by the recent storms for assistance that FEMA was offering. She also spoke about attending the Veteran’s Day Parade and she enjoyed herself. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro spoke about Read for the Record. She also spoke about the Commission on Ethics meeting and that Form 6 may be required in 2026. She also spoke about the Density Workshop has concerns with the lack of waste water capacity and that there is not enough capacity for projects. She raised the concern of how the Town will accommodate these projects with the current infrastructure. She asked that the Town Attorney meet with staff & Seacoast to evaluate and come up with a solution to protect the Town’s interest with a possible Zoning in Progress. She requested that the Town Attorney bring forward a Zoning in Progress Ordinance. Commissioner Thomas stated that she has concern with not just water issues but also with transportation for the intersection of Park Avenue and 10th Street. November 06, 2024 Page 8  Town of Lake Park Town Commission Agenda Request Form Meeting Date: November 6, 2024 Agenda Item No. Agenda Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISISON OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 71 OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITILED “MURALS”; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 71.1 “INTENT”; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 71-42 “DURATION”; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT SECTION 71-83 “MINIMUM MURAL PERMIT CRITERIA”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLCT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [ ] SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORTS [ ] CONSENT AGENDA [ ] BOARD APPOINTMENT [] OLD BUSINESS [X] ORDINANCE ON 1st READING [ ] NEW BUSINESS Digitally signed by Bambi McKibbon-Turner [ ] OTHER Bambi DN: cn=Bambi McKibbon-Turner, o=Town of Lake Park, ou=Assistant Town Manager/ McKibbon-Turner Approved by Town Manager _______________________ Date:Human Resources ________________ Director, email=bturner@lakeparkflorida.gov, c=US Anders Viane / Planner Date: 2024.10.31 09:41:36 -04'00' Name/Title Originating Department: Costs: $ Legal Review Attachments: Funding Source: Legal Community Development  ORDINANCE __-2024 Acct: #001-514-108-31100 [ ] Finance Jeff Digitally signed by Jeff DaSilva DN: cn=Jeff DaSilva, o=Town of Lake Park, ou=Finance Department, DaSilva email=jdasilva@lakeparkflorida.gov, c=US Date: 2024.10.31 09:17:41 -04'00' ________________ Advertised: All parties that have an interest Yes I have notified everyone AV or Date: Will be advertised by in this agenda item must be Not applicable in this case Town Clerk 10 days prior to notified of meeting date and 2nd Reading time. The following box must Please initial one. Paper: be filled out to be on agenda. [ ] Not Required Summary Explanation/Background: This item is being brought forward pursuant to Commission direction as well as internal discussion with property owners who have expressed interest in a less-restrictive mural ordinance. Murals currently contribute to the unique placemaking of the Lake Park Downtown and are widely used for creating branding and a sense of place in other municipalities. However, the Town’s current mural ordinance restricts a mural’s duration to five years before requiring it be removed or changed or extended, requiring a new permit. The proposed amendments to Chapter 71 would allow for murals to be applied for on nonresidential buildings throughout the entire Town (not just the CRA), allow for murals to remain on buildings past five years provided they are maintained without deterioration exactly as approved, and allow for up to 100% of a wall to be covered by a mural, allowing for greater design flexibility. It’s intended that these changes will increase the longevity of murals in the Town, creating lasting landmarks that contribute to Lake Park’s unique sense of place. Recommended Motion: I MOVE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE __-2024 on first reading.  Town of Lake Park Town Commission Agenda Request Form Meeting Date: November 6, 2024 Agenda Item No. Agenda Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 60 OF THE LAKE PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [ ] SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORTS [ ] CONSENT AGENDA [ ] BOARD APPOINTMENT [ ] OLD BUSINESS [X] ORDINANCE ON 1st READING [ ] NEW BUSINESS [ ] OTHER: Digitally signed by Bambi McKibbon-Turner Approved by Town Manager Bambi DN: cn=Bambi McKibbon-Turner, o=Town of Lake Park, ou=Assistant Town Manager/ Date:Human Resources Director, McKibbon-Turner email=bturner@lakeparkflorida.gov, c=US Nadia Di Tommaso / Community Development Director Date: 2024.10.30 14:10:38 -04'00' Name/Title Originating Department: Costs: $ Legal Review Attachments: Funding Source: Legal Ordinance -2024 Community FEMA presentation Acct. #001-514-108-31100 explaining why an Development Jeff Digitally signed by Jeff DaSilva DN: cn=Jeff DaSilva, o=Town of [ ] Finance Lake Park, ou=Finance Department, Ordinance update is DaSilva email=jdasilva@lakeparkflorida.g ov, c=US Date: 2024.10.30 12:31:07 -04'00' necessary All parties that have an interest Yes I have notified Advertised: in this agenda item must be everyone Date: notified of meeting date and or Paper: time. The following box must Not applicable in this case ND [X] Not Required on 1st be filled out to be on agenda. Please initial one. reading Summary Explanation/Background: In 2020 FEMA announced new prerequisites for CRS (Community Rating System) communities (for which Lake Park is a part of) to attain or retain a Class 8 in the CRS Program (a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and allows for flood insurance rate reductions to residents). In other words, if the prerequisites are not met, a community can attain no higher than a CRS Class 9 (and Lake Park is currently at a Class 8). Ordinance revisions are required. Those ordinance revisions were required and were approved in early 2021. In follow-up to those amendments, earlier this year FEMA notified the Town that in light of the upcoming revised Flood Insurance Rate Studies and Flood Insurance Rate Maps, additional updates were necessary. Lake Park is not adversely impacted by these updates however, our Ordinance needs to meet FEMA standards. Consequently, the enclosed Ordinance reflects the required changes by FEMA. Staff has been working with FEMA for the past few months to ensure the Ordinance meets their expectations and the enclosed Ordinance has been deemed acceptable by them and has also been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by the Town Attorney. Recommended Motion: I move to APPROVE Ordinance -2024 on first reading.  Town of Lake Park Town Commission Agenda Request Form Meeting Date: November 6, 2024 Originating Department: Public Works Agenda Title: Florida Power & Light (FPL) LED Lighting Agreement. Bambi McKibbon- Digitally signed by Bambi McKibbon-Turner DN: cn=Bambi McKibbon-Turner, o=Town of Lake Park, ou=Assistant Town Manager/Human Resources Approved by Town Manager: Date: Turner Director, email=bturner@lakeparkflorida.gov, c=US Date: 2024.10.15 10:22:44 -04'00' Cost of Item: $5,290.70 Funding Source: SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND 301-521-301- Digitally signed by Jeff DaSilva Finance Signature: Jeff DaSilva DN: cn=Jeff DaSilva, o=Town of Lake Park, Account Number: 63100 ou=Finance Department, email=jdasilva@lakeparkflorida.gov, c=US Date: 2024.10.15 10:10:45 -04'00' Advertised: Date: N/A Newspaper: FPL Led Lighting Agreement and Resolution, CNV-Town of Lake Park Attachments: Design, FPL LT-1 LED Lighting Agreement Please initial one: Yes, I have notified everyone. JM Not applicable in this case. Summary Explanation/Background: The Town of Lake Park seeks Commission approval for the Florida Power & Light (FPL) LED Lighting Agreement. This agreement involves installing and modifying LED lighting at various locations within the town, including V/O 10 Ct, Northern Dr, Polar Dr, and other streets. The agreement will enhance energy efficiency and improve lighting quality by installing energy-saving LED fixtures. There is no cost to the Town for this project except for a Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) of $5,290.70, which has already been budgeted. The project aligns with the Town’s goal of modernizing public infrastructure while reducing energy consumption. Recommended Motion: The department recommends that the LED Lighting Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and Florida Power & Light be approved for installing and modifying lighting facilities, as outlined in the agreement.