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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, June 9, 2020 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor Tanya Siskind, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilman Michael Drahos, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Village Council Action Summary - Final June 9, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; Tanya Siskind, Vice Mayor; John McGovern, Councilman; Michael Drahos, Councilman; and Michael Napoleone, Councilman. Advisors to the Council: Paul Schofield, Manager; Laurie Cohen, Attorney; Jim Barnes, Assistant Manager; Tanya Quickel, Deputy Village Manager; and Chevelle D. Addie, Village Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Deacon Vince Muller of St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church delivered the Invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as amended. 1) Remove Consent Agenda Item 6M, Authorization To: 1) Utilize A Palm Beach County Contract With Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction Co. Inc., for the Greenview Shores Boulevard/Foresteria Avenue Round-A-Bout; And 2) Approval of Resolution No. R2020-21 Amending the Gas Tax Capital Fund Budget For Fiscal Year 2019-2020 by Reassigning Capital Project Budgets to the Greenview Shores at Foresteria Roundabout; and Providing An Effective Date. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Schofield indicated there were no comment cards submitted from the public. Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 9, 2020 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. A. 19-3464 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) UTILIZE A CITY OF DAYTONA BEACH CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PLANNING, ZONING, AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUILDING PERMIT FEE EVALUATION; AND 2) AMEND THE AMOUNT APPROVED PREVIOUSLY BY COUNCIL FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES This item approved on Consent. B. 19-3509 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR UTILITY PROCESS CONTROL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE This item approved on Consent. C. 19-3515 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT TO PROVIDE COURT MAINTENANCE AT THE TENNIS FACILITY This item approved on Consent. D. 19-3516 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF BADGER METERS AND COMPONENTS This item approved on Consent. E. 19-3519 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL LAB ANALYSES SERVICES This item approved on Consent. F. 19-3525 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE (GMP 3) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) CONTRACT OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WAREHOUSE, GENERATOR STORAGE, FIELD SERVICES BUILDING MODIFICATIONS, AND MISCELLANEOUS ARCHITECTURAL, SECURITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS; 2) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT WAREHOUSE, GENERATOR STORAGE, FIELD SERVICES BUILDING MODIFICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS ARCHITECTURAL, SECURITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS; AND 3) APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. R2020-22 AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BY Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 9, 2020 REASSIGNING BUDGETS FOR COMPLETED CAPITAL PROJECTS AND ASSIGNING FUND RESERVES TO THE UTILITY CENTRAL OPERATIONS FACILITY PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. G. 20-3680 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FOUR DIESEL GENERATORS This item approved on Consent. H. 20-3681 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO VALOR WATER ANALYTICS, INC. TO PROVIDE ANALYTICS TO THE UTILITY This item approved on Consent. I. 20-3776 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES This item approved on Consent. J. 20-3778 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE AERO CLUB DRIVE PATHWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT This item approved on Consent. K. 20-3780 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A US COMMUNITIES CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF REFUSE CARTS This item approved on Consent. L. 20-3818 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A BROWARD COUNTY CONTRACT AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR RADIO UPGRADES This item approved on Consent. M. 20-3821 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1) UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT WITH WYNN & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO. INC., FOR THE GREENVIEW SHORES BOULEVARD/FORESTERIA AVENUE ROUND-A-BOUT; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R 2020-21 AMENDING THE GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BY REASSIGNING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS TO THE GREENVIEW SHORES AT FORESTERIA ROUNDABOUT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item removed from the agenda. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 9, 2020 N. 20-3822 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FOR LABOR AT THE WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 20-3769 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-09 (CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE PARKING CITATION PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL SOFTWARE (TraCS)) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, AMENDING CHAPTER 62 “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES”, ARTICLE IV “PENALTIES”, SECTIONS 62-37 “PENALTIES”, 62-38 “LATE FEE”, AND 62-39 “ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL” OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO MODIFY THE PARKING CITATION PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL SOFTWARE (TraCS); PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Stillings presented the item. Public Hearing: A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There being no public 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 Vice Mayor Siskind, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2020-09 (Code of Ordinances Amendment to Modify the Parking Citation Program to Facilitate the Implementation of the Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS)) on first reading. B. 20-3770 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-11 (CONDITIONAL USE FOR NEW AGE OF Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 9, 2020 SENIOR CARE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT ORDER (PETITION NUMBER 2019-0003-CU) TO AMEND CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NUMBER R2013–05 TO ALLOW A TYPE 2(B) CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY FOR SENIOR HOUSING WITH A MAXIMUM OF 21 RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS NEW AGE OF SENIOR CARE, TOTALING 0.52 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 1074 HYACINTH PLACE, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Resolution by title. Ms. Cohen administered the oath to those who wished to speak on the item. Village Council disclosed any ex-parte communications. Mr. Tim Stillings and Mr. Damian Newell presented this item. The applicant and his agent were present. Staff and the applicant's agent answered the Council's questions. Public Hearing: A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2020-11 (Conditional Use for New Age of Senior Care). 8. REGULAR AGENDA 9. PUBLIC FORUM Vice Mayor Siskind read comments that were emailed into the record. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 9, 2020 There were multiple speakers from the public who spoke regarding systemic racism, protests, police brutality, diversity in programs, boards and committees. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she had no report. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report: The Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Mayor Gerwig stated that the concern is COVID-19 in terms of coming together. She said that she never stated that this does not matter or that this does not affect us. Mayor Gerwig stated we are all on the same side . She reiterated that we are limited in what we can do because of the virus . She commented regarding the protest and stated this is an ongoing conversation. Mayor Gerwig asked Mr. Schofield how much the village spends on community services. Mr. Schofield responded regarding community services, community policing and neighborhood advocates. He stated today he heard things that made him think. He asked Ms. Paulette Edwards, Community Services Director, to speak about community services and programs . Mr. Schofield stated Council has told him that they do not want him to just talk about it, that they want something positive done and to develop a real set of programs to bring back to them. He stated he has had meetings with members of the community and stated they would also like to see something done with programming. He recognized Captain Silva and officers who were in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Schofield stated the officers care about the community. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern said that this is what a democracy looks like and thanked everyone for being in attendance. He stated this is a safe place Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 9, 2020 for the protests to occur. He referenced his daughters. Councilman McGovern stated Wellington calls itself a great hometown which means we are always trying to be better. Councilman McGovern stated civil rights will be protected and preserved in this village; and this is a safe place to be heard and have discussions. He stated we will stand together and make this an even better city than it already is. COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone thanked everyone for coming tonight and stated everyone spoke powerfully and from the heart and it was important. He stated the ability to protest is important and it is powerful but should not stop until those with the ability to make change take on the burden and commit to make the change. He stated Council hears them and he hears them. He stated it starts by having conversations with people who are different from you. Councilman Napoleone stated to change the world you have to go out and vote. He stated all of us need to hold elected officials responsible. He reiterated that Wellington will continue to hold conversations and review policies and find ways to continue working and improve. He stated the public can call or email Council at any time. COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: Councilman Drahos thanked everyone for coming tonight and for expressing their thoughts. He stated the Council is an ardent supporter of people being able to speak out. Councilman Drahos stated he hopes peaceful protests foster better days ahead for the community and society as a whole. He thanked PBSO for helping to facilitate these peaceful demonstrations. Councilman Drahos stated the challenge is to not only do our part to bring about positive change but to continue doing so in a manner that promotes the core ideology upon which this country was founded. VICE MAYOR SISKIND: Vice Mayor Siskind presented the following report: Vice Mayor Siskind thanked everyone for coming tonight and peacefully protesting. She stated we have to have real change here: systemic racism was created intentionally and should be demolished intentionally . She said we have alot of work to do in schools, the village and in our Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final June 9, 2020 nation. We must be a part of that for long overdue change to happen . Vice Mayor Siskind reiterated that she is looking forward to working with everyone and there is a need for more eye-opening discussions. She stated the Village can and will do better. Mr. Schofield stated Council will see some things coming from him based on individual Council conversations and things they have heard tonight. He stated it has been a trying and difficult week but we will find a way to move forward as a community. At this point, Mayor Gerwig went back to the Manager's Report and Attorney's Report. She asked if there were any further Council comments. Councilman McGovern stated voting is important and the census is important. He made further comments regarding the census. Councilman McGovern stated he participated in a call with one council person from each of the eleven largest municipalities in the County. He stated several people have come together to put together a municipal challenge regarding the census. Councilman McGovern asked if the Village was interested in participating in the proposed competition which will go through October 31, 2020. He stated they are still working on this. Mayor Gerwig asked for a COVID-19 update. Mr. Schofield provided an update regarding testing, COVID-19 cases, etc. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:59 p.m. Village of Wellington Page 8