Village Council
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · November 10, 2020
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Tuesday, November 10, 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 November 10, 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, Deputy Village Manager; Tanya Quickel, Assistant
Village Manager; and Chevelle D. Addie, Village Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gerwig asked Terri Priore to lead everyone in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Al Payne, 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. Amended Resolution for Consent Agenda Item 6E.
2. Add the Co-Sponsor Agreement between the Village Of Wellington
and Wellington Equestrian Partners, LLC (“WEP”) for the 2021 Winter
Equestrian Festival, the Global Dressage Festival and the International
Polo Competitions to be held between January 2021 through April 30,
2021; to the Regular Agenda as Item 8A.
3. Add the Discussion of Process for Selection of Village Manager to
the Regular Agenda as Item 8B.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
the Agenda as amended.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 20-4090 CONSIDERATION OF THE NOMINATION OF DR. CARMINE PRIORE
FOR THE FOUNDERS PLAQUE
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Mr. Schofield introduced the item. He read information regarding Dr.
Priore into the record.
A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by
Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
and add Dr. Priore’s name to the Founder’s Plaque.
Council gave comments regarding Dr. Priore and commended him for
his leadership and service to Wellington.
Dr. Priore thanked Council for the recognition.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Schofield indicated there were no comment cards on the Consent
Agenda.
Mr. Schofield indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent
Agenda as amended.
A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by
Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve
the Consent Agenda as amended.
A. 20-4076 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
OCTOBER 27, 2020
This item approved on Consent.
B. 20-3893 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS
USED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
This item approved on Consent.
C. 20-3897 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CLAY COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE
TOWN CENTER PLAYGROUND PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
D. 20-3929 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF VILLAGE PARK
FIELDS 6 & 7
This item approved on Consent.
E. 20-3968 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE BIG BLUE
TRACE MULTIUSE TRAIL PROJECT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT
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R2020-58 FOR GRANT FUNDING
This item approved on Consent.
F. 20-4036 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2021 CANAL PROJECT
This item approved on Consent.
G. 20-3801 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-18 (AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF
INMATE LABOR FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE WELLINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN
DOUGLAS EVERGLADES HABITAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF INMATE LABOR IN
WORK PROGRAMS WITHIN THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVE AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS
EVERGLADES HABITAT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item approved on Consent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 20-4057 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-13 (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT-
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR LOTIS WELLINGTON
10-ACRE)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING AN AMEN D M E N T TO W E L L I N G T O N ’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP [PETITION
NUMBER 2019-0002-CPA] TO MODIFY THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY’S LOW RESIDENTIAL
(LR–2) TO WELLINGTON’S MIXED USE (MU) FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON, TOTALING 10.36
ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET
WEST OF STATE ROAD 7 AND APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF MILE
NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. He recommended that there be one
public hearing for both ordinances (Item 7A and Item 7B) with two
separate motions.
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Ms. Addie read the Ordinances by title.
Ms. Cohen stated the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is legislative but
the rezoning is Quasi-Judicial.
Ms. Cohen administered the oath to those who wished to speak on the
item.
Council disclosed any ex-parte communications.
Mr. Tim Stillings and Mr. Damian Newell presented this item.
Mr. John Markey and Mr. Brian Terry were present for the applicant.
Staff and the applicant representatives answered 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.
Public Comment:
1. Robert Hicks spoke regarding the master plan and feels Mr.
Markey’s marketing team did a wonderful job on the
presentation. He stated his concern is the wetlands.
There being no further 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 Councilman Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2020-13 (Comprehensive Plan
Amendment-Future Land Use Map Designation for Lotis
Wellington 10-Acre) on first reading.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2020-14 (Rezoning-Zoning Map
Designation for Lotis Wellington 10-Acre) on first reading.
B. 20-4058 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-14 (REZONING- ZONING MAP DESIGNATION
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FOR LOTIS WELLINGTON 10-ACRE)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A REZONING [PETITION NUMBER 2019-0001-REZ] TO
AMEND THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FROM PALM BEACH
COUNTY’S PUBLIC OWNERSHIP (PO) TO WELLINGTON’S
MULTIPLE USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD), FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON, TOTALING 10.36
ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET
WEST OF STATE ROAD 7 AND APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF MILE
NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item. He recommended that there be one
public hearing for both ordinances (Item 7A and Item 7B) with two
separate motions.
Ms. Addie read the Ordinances by title.
Ms. Cohen stated the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is legislative but
the rezoning is Quasi-Judicial.
Ms. Cohen administered the oath to those who wished to speak on the
item.
Council disclosed any ex-parte communications.
Mr. Tim Stillings and Mr. Damian Newell presented this item.
Mr. John Markey and Mr. Brian Terry were present for the applicant.
Staff and the applicant representatives answered 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.
Public Comment:
1. Robert Hicks spoke regarding the master plan and feels Mr.
Markey’s marketing team did a wonderful job on the
presentation. He stated his concern is the wetlands.
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There being no further 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 Councilman Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2020-13 (Comprehensive Plan
Amendment-Future Land Use Map Designation for Lotis
Wellington 10-Acre) on first reading.
A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by
Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to
approve Ordinance No. 2020-14 (Rezoning-Zoning Map
Designation for Lotis Wellington 10-Acre) on first reading.
C. 20-4020 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-16 (CHANGES TO CHAPTER 18 BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF WELLINGTON CODE OF THE
ORDINANCES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RELATING
TO BUILDING CODES AND THE ADOPTION OF THE FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE 7th EDITION (2020) AS REQUIRED BY STATE
STATUTE; ADOPTING A LOCAL ADMINISTRATION SECTION AS
PROVIDED FOR IN THE STATE BUILDING CODE BASED UPON THE
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL AND BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
MODEL; AMENDING SEC. 18.31 (1), (2), AND (3) REGARDING THE
ADOPTION OF THE GROUP OF CODES KNOWN AS FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE 7th EDITION (2020), INCLUDING THE: BUILDING,
RESIDENTIAL, EXISTING BUILDING, ACCESSIBILITY, MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING, FUEL GAS, ENERGY, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS AMENDED BY PALM
BEACH COUNTY, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE; REPEALING AND READOPTING SEC. 18.32, WELLINGTON
BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY;
AMENDING SEC. 18.33 AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING
CODE TO REFERENCE THE CHANGED SECTION REFERENCES
OF THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING WINDSPEED
MAPS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION
DATE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Schofield introduced the item.
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Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title.
Mr. Tomasik explained to the Council that the ordinance is adopted every
three years. He said Wellington is up to date within the state and this will
go into effect on December 31, 2020. He stated municipal codes are
required to comply with this new code by January 2021. This adoption
allows for changes to Chapter 1 of the Building Code regarding permits.
He further discussed the impacts of the changes to the code and the
permit process. He also mentioned changes to the wind loads.
Mayor Gerwig pointed out a typographical error on page 8.
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 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
Ordinance No. 2020-16 (Changes to Chapter 18 Buildings and
Building Regulations of Wellington Code of the Ordinances) on
first reading.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. DISCUSSION OF THE CO-SPONSOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE
OF WELLINGTON AND WELLINGTON EQUESTRIAN PARTNERS, LLC (“WEP”) FOR
THE 2021 WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL, THE GLOBAL DRESSAGE FESTIVAL
AND THE INTERNATIONAL POLO COMPETITIONS TO BE HELD BETWEEN JANUARY
2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2021. (THIS ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA) (THIS ITEM
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Wellington Equestrian Partners, LLC (“WEP”) for the 2021
Winter Equestrian Festival, the Global Dressage Festival and the
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9. PUBLIC FORUM
Mr. Schofield indicated no public comment cards were received.
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report:
Ms. Cohen stated that she had no report. She stated she sent Council a
memo regarding litigation and asked Council to let her know if they have
any questions.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report:
The Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8,
2020, at 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Schofield stated there are no agenda items scheduled for the
November 24, 2020 Regular Council meeting and his recommendation
is to cancel the meeting.
Village Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in
observance of Veterans Day. He stated there are virtual remembrances
going on.
Village Offices will be closed beginning at 12 noon on Wednesday,
November 25, 2020, through November 27, 2020 in observance of
Thanksgiving.
Mr. Barnes stated the virtual Veteran’s Day ceremony begins tomorrow
and will run throughout the day. He stated the first four placards
recognizing veterans as part of the Wellington Heroes Program have
been placed around the Veterans’ Memorial.
Councilman Drahos stated he noticed that the Village is being used in
marketing for the Winterfest. He stated he is supportive of Winterfest and
asked Mr. Barnes to discuss Wellington’s commitment for the event.
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Mr. Barnes stated Winterfest is an event that the Chamber of Commerce
has sponsored for years. This year to accommodate a different approach
to their event they have worked with the Village to utilize the Wellington
Green Park site located at the mall. It will be a drive-in concert event. Mr.
Barnes stated the Village is familiar with how to accommodate the cars
on the property since it has utilized the site for drive-in movies.
Councilman Drahos asked how many cars are anticipated for the event.
Mr. Barnes stated it will be for approximately 300+ cars. He explained
that the Chamber operates and controls the event with Wellington
providing the stage and associated support for sound. He stated PBSO
has been contracted by the Chamber also.
Mr. Schofield reiterated that the site allows for 300+ cars and a person
cannot enter the event without a ticket. He stated the Village is not
providing staff or setup for the event and this is a Chamber event.
Councilman McGovern stated his concern is that the Village is very clear
on what the capacity is for the number of cars.
Mr. Barnes stated it will be for approximately 310-315 cars.
Councilman Drahos discussed the number of cars and possible number
of people attending the event. He stated Council is trying to promote
social distancing.
Mayor Gerwig stated the Flavors event was done with great care and
briefly referenced the protocols that were in place.
Discussion continued between staff and Council regarding the event.
Councilman Drahos asked if there is an indemnity agreement needed for
this event since it is on Village property.
Ms. Cohen stated typically there have been sound stage agreements with
not for profits before and you might have a waiver or indemnification
specific to COVID and might have insurance obligations.
Councilman Napoleone asked what had been done previously.
Mr. Schofield stated the basic outlines exist and he will provide them to
Council.
Mr. Barnes stated there have been sound stage agreements and recently
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the Village implemented a COVID waiver as part of any rental
agreement. He stated since it is a co-sponsorship there is no fee
exchange but the paperwork is still required. Mr. Barnes briefly
discussed off duty law enforcement (PBSO).
Councilman McGovern asked Mr. Barnes to provide an update regarding
community engagement meetings.
Mr. Barnes provided an update regarding the Community Conversations
and an upcoming comprehensive report from Mr. Slater. He stated there
has been good discussion regardless of the size of the groups they have
had. He stated there is a meeting on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. and that will be the last meeting. He explained how to register for the
event. Mr. Barnes stated they have worked with Ms. Edwards and Ms.
Kelly to get the information out to community watch groups, etc.
Mayor Gerwig asked how would in person meetings be conducted on
site with Mr. Slater.
Mr. Barnes stated this will be ongoing and a continuation of meetings
and Mr. Slater’s contract. Mr. Slater is available to do in person
meetings. He stated Mr. Caldwell is providing training to internal staff
regarding inclusion and cultural competency. Mr. Barnes said Mr. Slater
is looking forward to presenting his findings in person to Council.
Mayor Gerwig stated Mr. Slater has been impressive.
Councilman McGovern asked how the Wellington Holiday Food Drive will
be conducted next week.
Mr. Barnes stated Wellington is scheduled for two Feeding South Florida
events: the traditional Tuesday morning Feeding South Florida event with
800 vouchers issued will be held on November 17, 2020; and the second
event will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, for a Thanksgiving
Food Distribution at the 10 acre Wellington Community Park site. He
stated to accommodate the needs of the community Feeding South
Florida is working with organizations to schedule the event on the 19th as
a drive through event. There are no food distributions the week of
Thanksgiving.
Mr. Barnes stated it will be for Wellington residents and families of
students who attend Wellington schools.
Mayor Gerwig asked who will refer these families.
Mr. Barnes stated the referrals will come from schools and local houses
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of worship.
Vice Mayor Siskind inquired about the Holiday Boat Parade that will be
held on December 12, 2020.
Mr. Barnes commented regarding the ADA boating docks. He stated the
boating public is happy to participate and it will hopefully be well attended
from the promenade.
Mayor Gerwig stated a grant process is involved regarding the ramps.
Councilman McGovern asked when the holiday light display will begin.
Mr. Barnes stated it will begin December 1, 2020 and will be a separate
event. The lights will be displayed in the promenade area and will
complement the display by the amphitheater. The display will encompass
different celebrations.
Mayor Gerwig asked if the Village will do the tree lighting.
Mr. Barnes stated the all of the lighting events will be held virtually.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
VICE MAYOR SISKIND: Vice Mayor Siskind presented the following
report:
Vice Mayor Siskind asked about the Crowned Pearls 5K Virtual
Walk/Race and asked about the promotion of the event.
Mr. Barnes stated the Village is promoting this as they are a community
partner who volunteers on a regular basis with Feeding South Florida,
Internship and SWAG programs. He stated the event will be promoted on
social media.
Ms. Cohen stated she reached out to them regarding a co-sponsorship
agreement. She stated the purpose of the event is to raise the money to
get the charter for the sorority.
COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the
following report:
Councilman McGovern stated there are two other events that should be
noted this week: the Wellington Community Foundation’s (WCF) Red,
White and Blue Jeans event which began at 7:00 p.m. tonight; and this
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weekend Wellington is a co-sponsor for the 12th Annual Charlotte Hands
Softball Tournament.
Mayor Gerwig stated the event supports PBSO officers and families who
are struggling with illnesses.
Councilman Napoleone stated the WCF event is on Facebook right now.
Councilman McGovern asked Mr. Schofield to provide an update
regarding Tropical Storm Eta.
Mr. Schofield stated the Village was able to manage surface water and
there was no flooding. There was little to no damage around the Village .
Mr. Schofield said there was vegetation loss and the vegetation has
been cleared. There was minor damage to Wellington facilities which is
being corrected.
Councilman McGovern highlighted Ms. Quickel being the Florida
Association of Special Districts Most Valuable Member for the ACME
Improvement District.
Councilman McGovern recognized the Finance Department for the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2019.
Councilman McGovern stated in the last three weeks there have been
over 120 cases of COVID. He stated everyone needs to remember this
pandemic is not over. He stated people are more often not wearing
masks. Councilman McGovern encouraged everyone to work together
and do the things that need to be done in order to prevent a spike of
cases in the community.
Mayor Gerwig stated the positivity rate is now at 8%.
COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the
following report:
Councilman Napoleone stated he has no further comments. He wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the following
report:
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Councilman Drahos stated he has no further comments.
MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report:
Mayor Gerwig briefly discussed the surge of cases in the state. She
asked about marketing regarding compliance.
Mr. Schofield stated there is some concern about the number of cases in
the equestrian community. He asked communications to prepare
information in both English and Spanish and this information will be
distributed and posted on the website. Mr. Schofield stated it is time to
make new public service announcements (PSAs) regarding COVID.
Mayor Gerwig stated the PSAs need to be completed in Spanish also
and placed on Wellington’s Channel 18.
Mayor Gerwig stated there was a lot of lightning today at Feeding South
Florida. She commended Michelle Garvey and her staff for doing a great
job.
Mayor Gerwig stated the hot right (turn lane) is working now at Forest Hill
and Southern Boulevard.
Mr. Schofield stated the Village will put out signs at that intersection if the
County does not change the signs. He stated the problem with the
change is that one of the turn lanes is not a through lane.
Mayor Gerwig stated she will attend the Florida League of Cities (FLC)
Legislative Conference beginning Thursday, November 12, 2020.
Vice Mayor Siskind stated the Wellington Historical Society is having a
virtual event regarding the early days of Wellington on Wednesday,
November 18, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. The tickets are $10 for members and
$15 for non-members.
Mayor Gerwig stated it is a busy day on the 18th. The Palm Beach
County League of Cities and the Farm City Luncheon will be held that
day as well.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:23 PM.
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, November 10, 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 Meeting Agenda - Final November 10, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
Deacon Al Payne of St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. 20-4090 CONSIDERATION OF THE NOMINATION OF DR. CARMINE PRIORE
FOR THE FOUNDERS PLAQUE
Consideration of the nomination of Dr. Carmine Priore for the Founders Plaque.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. 20-4076 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of October 27, 2020.
B. 20-3893 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS
USED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Authorization to renew an existing contract with multiple vendors for the purchase and delivery of
chemicals used by the Public Works Department, in the amount of $140,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2021.
C. 20-3897 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CLAY COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE
TOWN CENTER PLAYGROUND PROJECT
Authorization to utilize a Clay Country contract with REP Services, Inc., as a basis for pricing, to furnish,
deliver and install the Town Center Playground Project in the amount of $146,789.81.
D. 20-3929 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
(GMP) AMENDMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF VILLAGE PARK
FIELDS 6 & 7
Authorization to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment to Burkhardt Construction,
Inc. for the rehabilitation of Village Park Field 6 & 7 at a cost of $1,796,385.63.
E. 20-3968 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE BIG BLUE
TRACE MULTIUSE TRAIL PROJECT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT
R2020-58 FOR GRANT FUNDING
Authorization to award a contract to Heavy Civil Inc., for the Big Blue Trace Multiuse Trail project in the
amount of $708,210.24 and approval of Budget Amendment Resolution No. R2020-58 to appropriate LAP
grant revenues and expenditures.
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F. 20-4036 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2021 CANAL PROJECT
Authorization to utilize a previously awarded Village contract with D.S. Eakins for a FY 2021 canal
improvement project estimated at $66,240.00.
G. 20-3801 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-18 (AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE
LABOR FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVE AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS EVERGLADES
HABITAT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF INMATE LABOR IN WORK
PROGRAMS WITHIN THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVE AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS EVERGLADES
HABITAT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of the Agreement between Wellington and the Florida Department of Corrections for the
provision of inmate labor for the maintenance of the Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory
Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 20-4057 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-13 (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT-
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR LOTIS WELLINGTON
10-ACRE)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP [PETITION NUMBER 2019-0002-CPA]
TO MODIFY THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PALM BEACH
COUNTY’S LOW RESIDENTIAL (LR–2) TO WELLINGTON’S MIXED USE
(MU) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON,
TOTALING 10.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF STATE ROAD 7 AND
APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2020-13, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to amend the Future Land
Use Map (FLUM) designation of a 10.36-acre (+/-) parcel (Parcel 2) from PBC Low Residential (LR-2) to
Mixed Use (MU) for a portion of the Lotis Wellington project.
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B. 20-4058 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-14 (REZONING- ZONING MAP DESIGNATION
FOR LOTIS WELLINGTON 10-ACRE)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A REZONING [PETITION NUMBER 2019-0001-REZ] TO
AMEND THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FROM PALM BEACH
COUNTY’S PUBLIC OWNERSHIP (PO) TO WELLINGTON’S MULTIPLE
USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD), FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY,
KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON, TOTALING 10.36 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF STATE
ROAD 7 AND APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF FOREST
HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2020-14, a Rezoning (REZ) to amend the Zoning Map designation of a
10.36-acre (+/-) parcel (Parcel 2) from PBC Public Ownership (PO) to Multiple Use Planned Development
(MUPD) for a portion of the Lotis Wellington project.
C. 20-4020 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-16 (CHANGES TO CHAPTER 18 BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF WELLINGTON CODE OF THE
ORDINANCES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RELATING
TO BUILDING CODES AND THE ADOPTION OF THE FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE 7th EDITION (2020) AS REQUIRED BY STATE
STATUTE; ADOPTING A LOCAL ADMINISTRATION SECTION AS
PROVIDED FOR IN THE STATE BUILDING CODE BASED UPON THE
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL AND BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
MODEL; AMENDING SEC. 18.31 (1), (2), AND (3) REGARDING THE
ADOPTION OF THE GROUP OF CODES KNOWN AS FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE 7th EDITION (2020), INCLUDING THE: BUILDING,
RESIDENTIAL, EXISTING BUILDING, ACCESSIBILITY, MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING, FUEL GAS, ENERGY, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS AMENDED BY PALM
BEACH COUNTY, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE; REPEALING AND READOPTING SEC. 18.32, WELLINGTON
BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY;
AMENDING SEC. 18.33 AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING
CODE TO REFERENCE THE CHANGED SECTION REFERENCES OF
THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING WINDSPEED MAPS;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION DATE;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-16 adopting The Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020) and amending
the Administrative provisions of the Building Code.
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8. REGULAR AGENDA
9. PUBLIC FORUM
10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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