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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, June 27, 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 June 27, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 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, Village Deputy Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Rabbi David Sislen, Temple B'nai Jacob, Wellington, delivered the invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the agenda with one amendment: 1) Add to Presentations and Proclamations "Update by Captain Rolando Silva on Recent Events" as item 5B. 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 A. 17-1281 RECOGNITION OF DISTRICT CHIEF MICHAEL ARENA Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Callovi read the proclamation. Chief Arena thanked the Council for this recognition. Council congratulated District Chief Michael Arena on his retirement, and also thanked him for his leadership and years of service with the Village of Wellington and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 27, 2017 B. UPDATE BY CAPTAIN ROLANDO SILVA ON RECENT EVENTS Captain Silva provided an update on some recent incidents in the Village. He also discussed what action to take in certain situations and how to report suspicious or crime-related activities. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. 17-0937 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT MASTER PLAN LIME PLANT REPLACEMENT PROJECT This item was approved on consent. B. 17-1017 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR THE BIG BLUE TRACE AND WILTSHIRE VILLAGE DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS This item was approved on consent. C. 17-1019 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL This item was approved on consent. D. 17-1020 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD MULTIPLE CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ROAD BASE This item was approved on consent. E. 17-1261 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF A MOBILE GENERATOR This item was approved on consent. F. 17-1296 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL CONTRACT TO DESILT CANALS This item was approved on consent. G. 17-1307 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT WITH HINTERLAND GROUP, INC., FOR MANHOLE REHABILITATION Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 27, 2017 This item was approved on consent. H. 17-1301 RESOLUTION NO. R2017-24 (IRON SPRINGS FARM VACATION) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, TO VACATE CERTAIN EASEMENTS WITHIN A PARCEL, KNOWN AS IRON SPRINGS FARMS; TO VACATE A 0.44 ACRE PORTION OF A 10-FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4035 130TH AVENUE SOUTH, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; A 0.67 ACRE PORTION OF A 10-FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4107 130TH AVENUE SOUTH, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; A 0.67 ACRE PORTION OF A 10-FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4179 130TH AVENUE SOUTH, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; A 0.66 ACRE PORTION OF A 10-FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4219 130TH AVENUE SOUTH, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; A 0.68 ACRE PORTION OF A 10-FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4280 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; A 0.68 ACRE PORTION OF A 10-FOOT DRAINAGE, UTILITY AND ROAD EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4220 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; A 0.61 ACRE PORTION OF A 20-FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4280 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND A 0.21 ACRE PORTION OF A 15-FOOT INGRESS AND EGRESS ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT 4220 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was approved on consent. Consent Agenda Mr. Schofield indicated no comment cards were received on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Schofield stated staff recommended adoption of the Consent as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Schofield indicated no comment cards were received for non-agenda items. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 27, 2017 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 17-1315 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-10 (PROHIBITING CONVERSION THERAPY ON MINORS) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 36; ADDING ARTICLE V (PROHIBITION OF CONVERSION THERAPY ON MINORS); ADDING SECTIONS 36-45, 36-46, 36-47, AND 36-48; TO PROHIBIT THE PRACTICE OF CONVERSION THERAPY ON PATIENTS WHO ARE MINORS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item and indicated it was the second reading. Ms. Callovi read the Ordinance by title. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the Public Hearing. Dr. Julie Hamilton, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. She asked that Council reconsider the Ordinance and/or change the language in the Ordinance, because of its potential ramification to minors. She also provided Council with a letter that was written by one of her clients. Dr. Hamilton responded to Council's questions regarding therapy provided to minors. Judge Rand Hoch, President of Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, spoke in support of the Ordinance. He stated that consent was the issue. He said he was asking Council to protect the children from therapy they cannot legally consent to that their parents are sending them to. Judge Hoch responded to Council's questions regarding his stance on prohibiting conversion therapy on minors. At this point, Vice Mayor McGovern called upon those who wished to speak on this item. He also read the comments of those who did not wish to speak into the record. There being no further public comments, a motion was made by Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 27, 2017 Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. Each Council member expressed their thoughts and opinions on this matter. A motion was made by Councilman Drahos to approve Ordinance No. 2017-10 with the change of striking the language in line 36 that reads "as long as such counseling does not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity" and incorporating the language from the American Psychological Association (APA) which states "without proposing a specific sexual orientation outcome." The motion died for a lack of a second. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and passed (3-2), with Mayor Gerwig and Councilman Drahos dissenting, to approve Ordinance No. 2017-10 (Prohibiting Conversion Therapy on Minors) as presented on Second Reading. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 17-1297 OUTSIDE LEGAL FEES AND COSTS Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Cohen explained the outside legal fees and costs and reviewed the chart she provided to Council. Council thanked Ms. Cohen and her staff for reducing the caseload and associated outside legal fees. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve the outside legal fees and costs of $123,827.91. 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Schofield indicated no public comment cards were received for the Public Forum. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Ms. Cohen: Congratulated Chevelle D. Nubin, Village Clerk, on receiving the prestigious Home Rule Hero Award. 11. MANAGER'S REPORTS Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 27, 2017 Mr. Schofield: Mr. Schofield presented the following report: The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. He noted that since there was only one meeting scheduled for July, he had been asked if the meeting could be changed to July 25th since several Councilmembers would be absent from the July 11th meeting. He explained that because there is a specific deadline to submit TRIM information to the County, the Village would not meet that deadline if the TRIM items were heard on July 25th. Wellington's Annual 4th of July Celebration will start with a patriotic pool party at the Aquatic Complex from noon until 5:00 PM. The celebration will continue at Village Park at 6:00 PM and end with fireworks at 9:15 PM. Village Offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4th. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Siskind: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: She suggested filling the opening on the Public Safety Committee as quickly as possible in light of the safety concerns in the Village. She recommended having a Town Hall or meeting for the residents to express their concerns. She wished everyone a safe and fun 4th of July. Vice Mayor McGovern: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the following report: He hoped everyone would join them at the 4th of July festivities. He also hoped everyone would come out to the Amphitheater on Thursday, June 29th at 6:30 PM to see the Air National Guard Band of the South, some local veterans, and the honoring of former Mayor Tom Wenham at 7:30 PM. He thanked Council and staff for the birthday celebration at the last meeting. Councilman Drahos: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 27, 2017 He noted that some Wellington students recently had some success at the 2017 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Championship Tournament. He asked Coach Gaba, who was in the audience, to speak on this. Coach Paul Gaba stated the Florida Oceanfront National Speech and Debate Association District's World Schools Debate team, which is made up of four Wellington students, finished 32nd out of 175 teams. He said there were six national champions from Florida and two were from Palm Beach County. Council congratulated Coach Gaba and the students on their accomplishments. Councilman Drahos continued with his report: Councilman Drahos said he would see everyone on July 4th. Councilman Napoleone: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: He cautioned everyone on using fireworks, as they can disturb animals as well as veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Mayor Gerwig: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: She asked everyone not to use fireworks. She said many horses stay through the summer and they can kill themselves out of fear. She encouraged everyone to go to the public displays where it is safe. She stated the flags in the Village were at half-mast today to acknowledge the loss of the Navy shipmen who were on the USS Fitzgerald. 13. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:50 p.m. Village of Wellington Page 7