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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor Michael Drahos, Councilman Michael J. Napoleone, Councilman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor; Michael Drahos, Councilman; Michael Napoleone, Councilman; and Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman. Advisors to the Council: Paul Schofield, Manager; Laurie Cohen, Esq., Attorney; Jim Barnes, Assistant Manager; Tanya Quickel, Director of Administrative and Financial Services; and Rachel Callovi, Deputy Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Felipe Moreno, Executive Secretary, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Wellington Ward, delivered the invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as amended: Move Consent item 6D, Resolution No. R2017-22 (Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Pine Tree Water Control District), to the Regular Agenda as item 8A. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 A. 17-1186 REPRESENTATIVE MATT WILLHITE: LEGISLATIVE SESSION WRAP-UP Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Representative Willhite thanked the Council for assisting him and working together in representing the residents of the Village. He said he will continue to offer his assistance throughout the legislative session. He introduced one of his staff members, Tom Valeo. He stated Mr. Valeo assisted him in getting into office and is a long time resident of the Village. He said it was a true benefit to have staff members who live in and have a vested interest in Wellington. Representative Willhite stated the legislative session was extended by a couple of days, so the $83 billion budget could be finalized. He said a lot of work went into the budget to help the State of Florida thrive and move forward. Representative Willhite provided the Council with an update on the bills the legislators worked on during this past legislative session in Tallahassee. He also responded to Council's questions regarding the budget, home rule and charter schools. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 B. 17-1220 PRESENTATION BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY REGARDING WELLINGTON'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Lisa Noel, Community Manager for Relay for Life, introduced herself and Shane Bevilacqua, Senior Manager, American Cancer Society. She thanked the Village for supporting the Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach and helping them raise over $130,000. Ms. Noel explained the programs offered by the American Cancer Society including the Road to Recovery program, the items available at their office for cancer patients, and the $12 million in grants that support cancer research throughout the state of Florida. Mayor Gerwig indicated Cindy Drake was in attendance and that she had a gift for her. She said Ms. Drake worked on behalf of the Village to organize and motivate their Relay for Life teams. Mayor Gerwig thought it was a very nice event where everyone could come together. She said they all know cancer survivors and those who have lost their battles. She stated the Village appreciated the good work Relay for Life is doing. C. 17-1221 PRESENTATION ON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Julie Swindler with Families First introduced herself as well as Dr. Seth Bernstein with the United Way of Palm Beach County. She thanked the Council for allowing them to be there during May, as it is Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed month. Ms. Swindler and Dr. Berstein provided statistics and information on mental health as well as discussed the programs and resources available to the children and youth of Palm Beach County. Ms. Swindler and Dr. Berstein also responded to Council's questions. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 A. 17-1203 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 9, 2017 This item was approved on consent. B. 17-0947 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACT WITH XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA, INC. FOR PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND SERVICE OF FLYGT PUMPS This item was approved on consent. C. 17-1192 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-19 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS CULTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAM GRANT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS CULTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAM REQUESTING $200,000 FOR THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT OF $400,000 AS THE VILLAGE’S REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was approved on consent. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 D. 17-1214 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-22 (AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PINE TREE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT DATED MAY 25, 2004 BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND PINE TREE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT (PALM BEACH COUNTY) AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was moved to the Regular Agenda as item 8A. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the Resolution by title. Ms. Quickel provided the staff presentation. She stated before Council was an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Pine Tree Water Control District. She said the purpose of the amendment is to provide continued road maintenance services from July 23rd to the end of the current fiscal year, September 30, 2017. She explained the road maintenance was budgeted using the gas tax revenues that Wellington accumulates on a fiscal year basis. She stated that will end on September 30, 2017. She said staff will provide updated road maps for those gas taxes. She indicated that is what they would like to continue providing to Pine Tree for the end of the fiscal year. Ms. Quickel responded to Council's questions regarding the ending dates of the services provided to Pine Tree by the Village. Public comments: 1. Jeff Kurtz stated he represented the Pine Tree Water Control District. He indicated the letter that Council received was from the Pine Tree Board. He spoke about how he believed Council was misled and misinformed as to the issues with the Pine Tree Water Control District. He asked that Council not pass this agreement until they meet with the Pine Tree Board to discuss the current issues. Ms. Cohen provided her comments, advised Council on this issue and responded to their questions. Mr. Schofield commented on the road maintenance issues with Pine Tree and clarified how the Pine Tree Water Control District was approved. He stated he will not show the video clips indicating the sentiment of Pine Tree residents, but he would provide them to the Council as well as to the Pine Tree Board and their attorney. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 Council discussed this issues involved with this item. Mr. Kurtz responded to their questions. A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2017-22 (Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Pine Tree Water Control District) as presented. Mayor Gerwig stated secondary to that motion, Council will meet with the Pine Tree Board post June 19, 2017. Mr. Schofield stated staff will schedule the policy discussion. Mr. Kurtz asked that the Village notify his office of the date and time of the policy discussion, so that the members of the Pine Tree Board could attend. Mr. Schofield indicated no comment cards were received from the public on the Consent Agenda. He stated staff recommended adoption of the Consent Agenda as amended. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. At this time, the public was given the opportunity to speak on non-agenda items. Mr. Schofield indicated one comment card was received from the public. 1. Shirley Siegel, 12324 Old Country Road, Wellington. Ms. Siegel spoke against what was happening in the Equestrian Preserve. She stated that property is not supposed to be developed, as the citizens voted 60% for the referendum. Mayor Gerwig explained the Council does not generally engage and answer questions in this format. She asked Ms. Siegel to schedule a meeting with her, and she could answer her questions at that time. Vice Mayor McGovern noted Council will be discussing this topic towards the end of this meeting. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 A. 17-1165 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-07 (CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY TYPE 2B ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL; APPROVING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT [PETITION NUMBER 17-37 (2017-25 ZTA)] TO AMEND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 4 SECTION 6.4.4.30 CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY (CLF) RELATED TO THE SEPARATION REQUIREMENT FOR TYPE 2(B) CLF TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) TYPE 2(B) CLF WITHIN A HALF (1/2) MILE RADIUS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. He recommended that Council provide their comments before hearing from the public. Ms. Callovi read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Basehart presented this item for staff. He stated this application is to make an amendment to the Wellington Land Development Regulations. He said the application was filed by Wellington Elder Care, Ricardo Gutierrez, President. Mr. Basehart explained the amendment is to change the regulations for type 2B Congregate Living Facilities (CLF). He said the current application requests that the code be amended to eliminate the 1,000 foot separation requirement for all type 2B CLF's and to allow up to four (4) within a half mile radius. He stated the type 2B’s are limited to senior care and allowing them to cluster could actually benefit a neighborhood. He said the requirements for type 2B facilities will not change. Mr. Basehart stated the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board (PZAB) is recommending approval by unanimous vote. He said staff believes the Ordinance presented this evening is entirely acceptable and could provide some beneficial results for the community. He explained this application was submitted for the purpose of being able to submit another application in the near future for a new facility next door to the one currently on Lilly Court. He indicated the existing facility has never generated any issues for the Village and staff believes it is extremely well run. He stated there have been no code enforcement issues and the facility has assisted in cleaning up the neighborhood. He said staff thought an additional facility in the same neighborhood would be a benefit, so they are supporting this proposed amendment. Council provided their comments supporting the proposed amendment Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 and Mr. Basehart responded to their questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing. At this point, Damian Brink with Schmidt Nichols stated he was representing the applicant. He said Ricardo and Rose Gutierrez were in attendance along with Geoff Sluggett. He was not sure if everyone who submitted cards wanted to speak, as they appreciated Council's kind words, so he asked for everyone in support of this text amendment to stand up. Mr. Brink said he was proud to work on a project that has this much community support. Vice Mayor McGovern read the public comment cards into the record. There being no further comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2017-07 (Congregate Living Facility Type 2B Zoning Text Amendment) as presented on first reading. 8. REGULAR AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated Consent Agenda item 6D was moved to the Regular Agenda as item 8A. The summary of the discussion is noted under Consent Agenda item 6D. 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Schofield indicated no comment cards were received from the public. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Ms. Cohen: Ms. Cohen indicated she had no comments. Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 11. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Schofield: Mr. Schofield presented the following report: - The next regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM here in the Council Chambers. - Project Graduation for Palm Beach Central High School will take place on May 25th at the Village Park Gymnasium. - The American Legion Post will be having a Veterans celebration on May 29th. The parade begins at 8:15 AM at Village Hall. - He stated Council has discussed preparing a response to the number of e-mails received on the equestrian applications. He said a draft was provided to Council and he has received some comments from them. He also explained how the application process works in the Village, to help the concerned residents understand the current situation. Council provided their comments on responding to the e-mails, the application process, and how to keep the residents informed. Ms. Cohen also explained how the Village is required to process the application in question. Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 23, 2017 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Siskind: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: - She was glad staff was sending out this letter to educate the residents about the process. She thought if the Village provided the information, it would help clarify the misinformation. - She congratulated all of the seniors who are graduating from high school. Vice Mayor McGovern: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the following report: - He congratulated the students from Palm Beach Central High School who graduated earlier today as well as the Wellington High School students who will be graduating Thursday. - He hoped everyone would be there on Monday, May 29th, for the Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the Veteran's Memorial. Councilman Drahos: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: - He mentioned he will be teaching Spanish for two hours this Thursday to kindergarteners at New Horizons Elementary, as a way to bring attention to their dual language program. Councilman Napoleone: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: - He congratulated all of the seniors on moving onto college, as it is an exciting time for everyone advancing to another level. - He said he would see everyone on Memorial Day. Mayor Gerwig: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: - She stated it was a privilege to be on stage with Palm Beach Central today. She said she looked forward to the Wellington High School graduation. - She announced that Mark Harris had passed away. She said he was their speaker at the 9/11 Ceremony last year and a first responder in the World Trade Center. She thanked him for his service. She also thanked staff and his family for allowing the Village to hold his memorial service. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned. Village of Wellington Page 10