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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, December 8, 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 December 8, 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 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) Amend Consent Agenda Item 6M, Resolution No. R2020-64 (Diversity Consultant Contract) and Resolution No. R2020-66 (General Fund Budget Amendment), changing the amount from $75,000 to $10,000. 2) Add Senator Tina Polsky to Presentations and Proclamations as Item 5A. 3) Add the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County to Presentations and Proclamations as Item 5B. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 5A. Senator Tina Polsky (This Item Added to the Agenda) Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Senator Polsky introduced herself and provided an overview of her experience. She encouraged Council and residents to call on her and provided her contact information. She stated her office is in east Boca Raton on Federal Highway. She introduced her legislative aide and stated she looks forward to getting to know everyone and thanked Council for allowing her to speak. Council gave brief comments and thanked Senator Polsky. 5B. Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County (This Item Added to the Agenda) Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Michelle Garvey, Assistant Community Services Director, spoke regarding Read for the Record and showed Council a video. Ms. Garvey introduced Kristin Calder, Chief Executive Officer, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. She gave brief comments and thanked Council for their participation in Read for the Record. She stated Wellington is the Large City Winner for Read for the Record 2020. Mayor Gerwig commented regarding the book. Ms. Calder presented a basket to Council for winning Read for the Record. 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. 20-4101 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2020 This item approved on Consent. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 B. 19-3522 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HIGH PRESSURE PUMP (HPP) NO. 8 AND THE EXPANSION OF POST TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT EQUIPMENT; AND 2) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. C. 20-3577 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY LIGHTING & LIGHTNING PROTECTION REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND 2) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. D. 20-3786 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR UTILITY CALIBRATION SERVICES This item approved on Consent. E. 20-3894 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS EXISTING GOVERNMENT SOFTWARE SUITES This item approved on Consent. F. 20-3896 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR DIGITAL COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION ARCHIVING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. G. 20-3971 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD TWO CONTRACT FOR WELLFIELD REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE This item approved on Consent. H. 20-4012 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HYDRANT ACTIVATOR CAPS This item approved on Consent. I. 20-4067 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING FOR THE SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT PHASE I PROJECT; AND2) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 This item approved on Consent. J. 20-4068 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE RECONDITIONING OF THE TRASH RAKE AT PUMP STATION 8 This item approved on Consent. K. 20-4087 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY Of BOCA RATON CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, TO PROVIDE BANKING SERVICES, TO THE VILLAGE This item approved on Consent. L. 20-4098 APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE AERO CLUB PROJECT This item approved on Consent. M. 20-4105 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-64 (DIVERSITY CONSULTANT CONTRACT) A. A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF DIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH K. MICHAEL SLATER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. R2020-66 (GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT) B. A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO FUND THE DIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent; amount amended from $75,000 to $10,000. N. 20-4071 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-57 (CODE COMPLIANCE LIEN REDUCTION FOR 1611 CABOT LANE C-5) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL COMPROMISING A LIEN ASSOCIATED WITH A CODE COMPLIANCE ACTION NOH-18-3666, 1611 CABOT LANE C-5, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-199 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. O. 20-4124 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-63 (KUNDRUN EQUESTRIAN ESTATE Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 PLAT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING AND APPROVING PLAT OF KUNDRUN EQUESTRIAN ESTATE, BEING A REPLAT OF LOTS 4, 5, 8, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 9, PALM BEACH POINT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGES 133 THROUGH 136, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 20-4100 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. Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 Mr. Tomasik presented the item and answered Council's questions. 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 Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2020-16 (Changes to Chapter 18 Buildings and Building Regulations of the Wellington Code of Ordinances) on second and final reading. B. 20-4108 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-12 (REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Stillings presented this item and answered Council's questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor Siskind, 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 Drahos, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 A motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2020-12 (Repeal and Replace The Capital Improvements Element) on first reading. C. 20-4121 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 7C and Item 7D) with two separate motions. In addition, Mr. Schofield recommended a separate presentation and vote for Item 7E. Ms. Addie read the Ordinances by title. Ms. Cohen stated the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is legislative but the rezoning is Quasi-Judicial. She stated that Item 7E is also Quasi-Judicial. Ms. Cohen administered the oath to those who wished to speak on Items 7C, 7D and 7E. Council disclosed any ex-parte communications. Mr. Tim Stillings presented this item. Mr. John Markey and Mr. Brian Terry were present for the applicant. Staff and the applicant's representatives answered Council's questions. Public Hearing Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Mr. Schofield explained that Council action on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment does not obligate Council to take any action on the Master Plan. This is separate and independent from the Future Land Use Map Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment. Public Comment: 1. Vice Mayor Siskind read a comment into the record from Eric Taub (who was present but did not wish to speak). Mr. Taub stated he is opposed to the project as it stands today. 2. Robert Hicks stated his concern is the water volume that is going to runoff from the property once it is developed. Due to a request from Mayor Gerwig, Ms. Cohen explained the quasi-judicial process and why the comments for the master plan are to be heard separately. There being no further 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 Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos 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 second and final reading. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2020-14 (Rezoning-Zoning Map Designation for Lotis Wellington 10-Acre) on second and final reading. D. 20-4122 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 Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 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 7C and Item 7D) with two separate motions. In addition, Mr. Schofield recommended a separate presentation and vote for Item 7E. Ms. Addie read the Ordinances by title. Ms. Cohen stated the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is legislative but the rezoning is Quasi-Judicial. She stated that Item 7E is also Quasi-Judicial. Ms. Cohen administered the oath to those who wished to speak on Items 7C, 7D and 7E. Council disclosed any ex-parte communications. Mr. Tim Stillings presented this item. Mr. John Markey and Mr. Brian Terry were present for the applicant. Staff and the applicant's 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. Mr. Schofield explained that Council action on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment does not obligate Council to take any action on the Master Plan. This is separate and independent from the Future Land Use Map Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment. Public Comment: 1. Vice Mayor Siskind read a comment into the record from Eric Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 Taub (who was present but did not wish to speak). Mr. Taub stated he is opposed to the project as it stands today. 2. Robert Hicks stated his concern is the water volume that is going to runoff from the property once it is developed. Due to a request from Mayor Gerwig, Ms. Cohen explained the quasi-judicial process and why the comments for the master plan are to be heard separately. There being no further 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 Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos 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 second and final reading. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2020-14 (Rezoning-Zoning Map Designation for Lotis Wellington 10-Acre) on second and final reading. E. 20-4123 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-48 (LOTIS WELLINGTON MASTER PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USES) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A MASTER PLAN [PETITION NUMBER 2019-0001-MP] AND CONDITIONAL USE [PETITION NUMBER 2019-0002-CU] FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON, TOTALING 64.02 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING A MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW A MIXED USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF 49,056 SQUARE FEET OF RESTAURANT AND RETAIL, 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WITH DRIVE-THRU, 40,000 SQUARE FEET OF MEDICAL OFFICE, 16,700 SQUARE FEET OF PROFESSIONAL/GENERAL OFFICE, 191 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, A CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY (CLF) WITH 150 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS AND 110 ASSISTED LIVING BEDS, A DAYCARE FACILITY FOR UP TO 210 CHILDREN, Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 AND 28.4 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE INCLUSIVE OF A LAKE, CYPRESS PRESERVE, DOG PARK, AND GREENWAY WITH A MULTI-USE PATHWAY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WITH DRIVE-THRU, CLF TYPE 3, AND GENERAL DAYCARE FACILITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Resolution by title. Ms. Cohen stated that the witnesses are still sworn in and the ex parte disclosures from the previous two items (Items 7C and 7D) are applicable to this item. Mr. Tim Stillings presented this item. Mr. John Markey and Mr. Brian Terry were present for the applicant. Staff and the applicant's representatives answered Council's questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Public Comment: 1. Arthur Zahreciyan, representing Black Diamond, thanked Council for holding the meeting in person. He stated he comes with concerns from Black Diamond and opposition to certain components of the project. 2. Robert Hicks thanked Council for being here. He read comments into the record from Joyce Miller who feels Mr. Markey is headed in the right direction with the project. Mr. Hicks spoke regarding traffic and car insurance. 3. Ovid Battat, resident of Black Diamond, stated he has multiple concerns regarding the project. His primary concerns are traffic, green space and businesses that are currently in Wellington that are hurting due to the pandemic. 4. Eric Taub, resident of Black Diamond, stated he shares multiple concerns with many residents. He commented regarding Village of Wellington Page 11 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 allowable parking and stated this will be a traffic nightmare. He also discussed the greenspace and is concerned about the dog park. Vice Mayor Siskind read comment cards into the record for those who were present but did not did not wish to speak: Noah Battat, Cervantes (?) and Ram Jadvani who were opposed regarding certain components of the project and had concerns regarding safety. There being no further 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 Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2020-48 (Lotis Wellington Master Plan and Conditional Uses) as amended. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 20-4140 DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF VILLAGE MANAGER'S CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF RELATED RESOLUTION NO. R2020-65 A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND JAMES BARNES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Schofield introduced the item. Ms. Cohen presented this item. Councilman McGovern provided an overview regarding the contract. Mr. Barnes and Ms. Cohen answered Council's questions regarding the contract. A motion Mayor R2020-65 Siskind, position). withby made was and (Contract Councilman passed Mr. Drahos, Barnes to for (5-0), the seconded approve by Resolution Village Vice No. Manager 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Schofield indicated there were no public comment cards received for Public Forum. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Village of Wellington Page 12 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated that the Montemayor vs. Village of Wellington case was dismissed. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. SCHOFIELD: Mr. Schofield presented the following report: The Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. There is no second meeting for the month of December. Village Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2020, and Friday, December 25, 2020 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, respectively. Village Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 31, 2020, and Friday, January 1, 2021 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, respectively. Mr. Barnes stated fireworks are scheduled for January 1, 2021 celebrating the New Year and the beginning of Wellington’s 25th Anniversary and will be held at Wellington Green Park and visible from neighborhoods nearby and will be similar to the socially distanced event held on July 4th. It will also be simulcast. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern stated that tomorrow night is the neighborhood watch village wide meeting with the public safety committee and discussion of the golf cart plan. Mr. Barnes stated tomorrow night is a virtual neighborhood watch meeting and is open to Village residents. He stated Zoom has a capacity of 100 people. However, the Village will change it to a webinar format to accommodate as many people as possible. He stated Mike O’Dell will present the golf cart plan. Mayor Gerwig asked if it was the presentation the Council has already seen. Village of Wellington Page 13 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 Mr. Barnes replied affirmatively. Councilman McGovern commented regarding the full holiday schedule . He said that the boat parade is Saturday, December 12, 2020, Kwanzaa is December 18, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the Village is gathering gift cards for the toy drive. He stated the Menorah lighting is Thursday, December 10, 2020. Mr. Barnes said the Menorah lighting and Kwanzaa celebrations will take place virtually. He stated the toy drive will be a drive through scenario . The Village has partnered with Freedom Fighters for Justice and the Crowned Pearls who have put together a Kwanzaa celebration that will be put forth December 26, 2020 through January 1, 2021. Mr. Barnes stated there will not be a companion event due to COVID-19 concerns and CDC precautions and protocols. The Freedom Fighters have a presence at the Twilight Green Market and will provide information about Kwanzaa at the Promenade. Mr. Barnes stated the holiday display at the Promenade can be enjoyed by everyone at any time. Councilman Drahos asked who is organizing and judging the boat parade. Mr. Barnes stated due to CDC guidelines that there will be no judging of the boat parade. Councilman Napoleone stated it is an exhibition not a competition. Mayor Gerwig stated some people had questioned why the boat parade is being allowed since the holiday parade is not. Mr. Barnes stated the parades are fundamentally different. Councilman McGovern said the Village is also showing movies at the amphitheater. Mr. Barnes stated the movies are being shown with CDC guidelines. Councilman McGovern commented regarding the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. He stated the testing site is still available. Mr. Barnes discussed the testing site and stated staff is talking with the county regarding the test kits and funding in relation to the Interlocal agreement. Councilman Drahos commented regarding the testing site and asked Village of Wellington Page 14 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 that Mr. Barnes keep Council in the loop. Mayor Gerwig stated the facility is not only available to Wellington residents but is open to anyone. She asked who is performing the contact tracing. Mr. Barnes stated contact tracing is done by the health department. VICE MAYOR SISKIND: Vice Mayor Siskind presented the following report: Vice Mayor Siskind stated a few weeks ago residents reached out to her regarding Airbnb and misinterpretation of the Village’s ordinance. She stated she contacted Representative Willhite and thanked Ms. Cohen for writing a letter to Airbnb who will update their site with correct information. Vice Mayor Siskind recognized Vinceramos and stated they are having an online wine auction to raise money. She stated they do great work. Vice Mayor Siskind stated this is Mr. Schofield’s last meeting on the dais and asked if they would like to commemorate this with a picture. Vice Mayor Siskind wished everyone a safe, relaxing and peaceful holiday season. COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: Councilman Drahos stated he has no further comments. COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone wished everyone a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year. He encouraged everyone to be safe, healthy and to have a good holiday. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Mayor Gerwig congratulated the Wellington Chamber of Commerce on Village of Wellington Page 15 Village Council Action Summary - Final December 8, 2020 the Winterfest. She stated it was fun and there is a nice photo gallery. Mayor Gerwig wished everyone a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa. Mayor Gerwig thanked the Literacy Coalition for recognizing the Village and recognized staff for their work on Read for the Record. Mayor Gerwig stated the Palm Beach County League of Cities is collecting toys that will be donated to Pahokee, South Bay and Belle Glade. Mayor Gerwig reiterated that Wellington is not doing the traditional toy drive but is doing gift cards for families instead due to CDC guidelines. Councilman McGovern stated Wellington is still doing food distribution on Tuesdays. Mayor Gerwig asked how long the Village will continue the food distribution. Mr. Barnes stated Feeding South Florida has committed to continuing the distribution indefinitely at this point and the Village has committed to continue providing this on Tuesdays until further notice from Feeding South Florida. Mayor Gerwig stated the Village should consider a stop date on this at some point. She stated the needs of the Village’s communities should be considered. Mayor Gerwig said she would like to target Wellington’s communities and commended the partners who have been out there every week. There was brief discussion regarding Feeding South Florida. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:30 P.M. Village of Wellington Page 16