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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, March 23, 2021 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 March 23, 2021 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: Jim Barnes, Manager; Laurie Cohen, Attorney; Tanya Quickel, Deputy Village Manager; Ed De La Vega, Assistant Village Manager; and Chevelle D. Addie, Village Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Deacon Al Payne of St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church delivered the Invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as presented. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 20-4340 RECOGNITION OF WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND PALMS WEST HOSPITAL FRONT LINE WORKERS Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the proclamation. Ms. Nicole Coates, Emergency Management Director, presented the item. Ms. Pam Tahan, Chief Executive Officer, Wellington Regional Medical Center, gave comments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and thanked Council for the recognition. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 23, 2021 Mr. Josh DeTillio, Chief Executive Officer, Palms West Hospital, thanked Council for the recognition and said it has been a challenging year. He introduced some of the employees at Palms West Hospital and thanked Council for their support. The Village Council gave comments, recognized Ms. Coates and thanked everyone for what they have done. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Siskind, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. 20-4341 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 9, 2021 This item approved on Consent. B. 20-4164 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOURCEWELL CONTRACT AS A BASIS FOR PRICING FOR THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE, LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE This item approved on Consent. C. 20-4165 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE This item approved on Consent. D. 20-4167 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN CENTER PHASE II This item approved on Consent. E. 20-4242 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WELLINGTON TRACE/C-3 CANAL CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT This item approved on Consent. F. 20-4271 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THE Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 23, 2021 GREENBRIAR PARK PROJECT This item approved on Consent. G. 20-4339 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE PAINTING OF THE ODOR CONTROL PIPING AND TOWERS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT This item approved on Consent. H. 20-4338 RESOLUTION NO. R2021-12 (TUTTLE ROYALE DEDICATIONS OF EASEMENTS) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CLERK AND UTILITIES DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATIONS OF EASEMENTS ON THE PLAT FOR TUTTLE ROYALE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. I. 20-4337 RESOLUTION NO. R2021-13 (PINE TREE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT CONFLICT RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL INVOKING THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 164, FLORIDA STATUTES PRIOR TO INITIATING COURT PROCEEDINGS, IN AN EFFORT TO RESOLVE A DISPUTE WITH PINE TREE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT RELATING TO NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS AND MAINTENANCE TAXES LEVIED AGAINST WELLINGTON-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE PINE TREE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 20-4269 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-06 WELLINGTON GREEN CPA AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) OF WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, (PETITION NUMBER 2020-0001-CPA), TO MODIFY THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR TRACT W-5 (CONSERVATION), TOTALING 17.62 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR POD B (RESIDENTIAL F), TOTALING 25.96 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, TO REGIONAL COMMERCIAL/LARGE SCALE MIXED USE (RC/LSMU); TO DELETE THE MAP NOTATION FOR PROPERTIES Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 23, 2021 DESIGNATED LSMU; TO DELETE THE SITE SPECIFIC TABLE THAT INDICATES THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM ACREAGE THRESHOLDS FOR EACH USE TYPE FOR THE SUBJECT SITE, KNOWN AS WELLINGTON GREEN, TOTALING 456.30 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF STATE ROAD 7 AND FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He suggested having one public hearing for both Ordinances with two separate motions. Ms. Addie read the Ordinances 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 (Wellington Green Master Property Owners Association, Inc./Gary Koolik) and the applicant's agent (Matthew Barnes/Wantman Group, Inc.) was present for questions. Staff, the applicant and the agent answered the Council's questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There were multiple public comments expressing opposition regarding the ordinances. 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 McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and passed (3-2; Mayor Gerwig and Councilman Napoleone dissenting) to deny without prejudice Ordinance No. 2021-06 (Wellington Green CPA). B. 20-4270 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-07 (WELLINGTON GREEN DOA) Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 23, 2021 AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER 2020-0001-DOA) TO MODIFY THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF WELLINGTON FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES, KNOWN AS WELLINGTON GREEN, TOTALING 456.30 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF STATE ROAD 7 AND FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO ILLUSTRATE THE ONE (1) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND SEVEN (7) MULTIPLE USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS (MUPD) AS ESTABLISHED; TO DELETE ALL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL THAT WERE ORIGINALLY ADOPTED AS PART OF THE REZONING BY PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He suggested having one public hearing for both Ordinances with two separate motions. Ms. Addie read the Ordinances 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 (Wellington Green Master Property Owners Association, Inc./Gary Koolik) and the applicant's agent (Matthew Barnes/Wantman Group, Inc.) was present for questions. Staff, the applicant and the agent answered the Council's questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There were multiple public comments expressing opposition regarding the ordinances. 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. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 23, 2021 A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and passed (3-2; Mayor Gerwig and Councilman Napoleone dissenting) to deny without prejudice Ordinance No. 2021-07 (Wellington Green DOA). 8. REGULAR AGENDA There were no Regular Agenda items. 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Barnes indicated no public comment cards were received. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated Representative Matt Willhite informed her that the Village’s local bill is scheduled to go to a second committee hearing tomorrow. Mayor Gerwig asked if Council should contact him and thank him. Ms. Cohen stated that would be good. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. Village Offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2021, in observance of the Good Friday Holiday. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Mayor Gerwig asked for an update on holiday celebrations that the Village would maintain using social distancing. Mr. Barnes stated they are discussing events in regards to social distancing and there will be limits regarding the number of people on each site. He briefly discussed registrations. He said next Friday is the last day of the green market and this will be held in conjunction with a ribbon cutting for the boat docks. In addition, a health fair will be held. Mr. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 23, 2021 Barnes said staff is recommending moving forward with the 2021 Bacon and Bourbon Fest with CDC and social distancing guidelines. He indicated that there would be Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) enforcement. He discussed the upcoming events for April. Mr. Barnes said that staff is proposing that the Memorial Day event be held in person in a socially distanced manner. He discussed the Village’s summer camp to be held in June with protocols in place and a reduced number of attendees. In addition, regarding July 4, 2021, staff believes this will be an in person event with the exception of indoor activities. There will be many outdoor activities. He stated at some point, Palm Beach County will make a decision on facial coverings and the Village will need to make a decision of what they would like to do regarding Village facilities and events. Mayor Gerwig stated the Village should be able to make that standard regarding Wellington’s facilities. Ms. Cohen stated it would be based on what the Governor’s order would say. Mr. Barnes stated it would be a staff directive and not enacted by Council. He said it would be an operating policy for Village facilities and programs. He said staff is reviewing and trying to maintain as much programming as possible particularly at the Community Center. COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone said there is an open seat on the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (PBTPA) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). He stated there was one applicant who appears very well qualified. He read Vijay Mishra’s resume and suggested that Council recommend him as the Village’s CAC representative. It was Council consensus to recommend Mr. Mishra. COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: Councilman Drahos stated he had no report. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern stated he had no report. VICE MAYOR SISKIND: Vice Mayor Siskind presented the following report: Vice Mayor Siskind stated the Wellington Historical Society is having an outdoor photo scavenger hunt in honor of Wellington’s 25th Anniversary Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 23, 2021 of Incorporation on March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2021. She stated the registration information is online. Councilman Napoleone stated he would miss the ribbon cutting because he has a Cub Scout camping event. Councilman Drahos stated he would miss the ribbon cutting. Ms. Cohen invited Council to participate in the Scavenger Hunt and call out the names for the winning tickets for various prizes at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Promenade. Mayor Gerwig stated she also would miss the ribbon cutting because she is going out of town. Mayor Gerwig said Stephen Medici dropped off a book to her (Wellington Redemption) and she read it. She said she is now giving it to Vice Mayor Siskind to read. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:38 P.M. Village of Wellington Page 8