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Wellington, FL · April 12, 2022

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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, April 12, 2022 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 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: 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 Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church, delivered the invocation. 4. 22-4985 APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He indicated that Council, per Charter, needed to appoint a Vice Mayor for the Village of Wellington. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the appointment of Councilman Drahos as Vice Mayor of the Village of Wellington. Council congratulated Vice Mayor Drahos. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as amended. Move Public Hearing Item 8D, Resolution No. R2022-01 (Wellington PUD Master Plan Amendment - Blue Cypress POD 65B), to Item 8A and the other Public Hearing items will move accordingly (Item 8A becomes Item 8B, Item 8B becomes Item 8C and Item 8C becomes Item 8D). A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 approve the Agenda as amended. 6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 22-5013 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE LOCAL WINNERS OF THE AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION’S 2022 “DROP SAVERS” WATER CONSERVATION POSTER CONTEST Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the proclamation. Ms. LaRocque stated this is the sixth year of the contest and recognized Milena Meehan and Marlene Cheney from her department who coordinate the contest. She acknowledged the first, second and third place winners in attendance from Binks Forest Elementary, Panther Run Elementary, Wellington Elementary and Wellington Landings Middle schools. Ms. LaRocque thanked the principals, parents, students and teachers. She presented the winners with certificates and backpacks from the Village of Wellington. She thanked Council for allowing the Utilities Department to participate in the contest. Council thanked Ms. LaRocque, the schools, teachers and parents for their participation and involvement. B. 22-4944 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF LESSER, LESSER, LANDY AND SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the proclamation. Mr. Smith thanked Council for the proclamation and for all that the Village Council does each day. He stated they look forward to working with Council in the future on community projects and serving their Wellington clients. Council commended and congratulated the firm on their 95th Anniversary and gave various comments regarding their commitment to community involvement. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards on the Consent Agenda. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. 22-4984 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022 AND MARCH 22, 2022 This item approved on Consent. B. 22-4937 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION SPONSORSHIP 2022 This item approved on Consent. C. 21-4836 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES This item approved on Consent. D. 21-4838 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE This item approved on Consent. E. 21-4840 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR BUS RENTAL AND DRIVER SERVICES This item approved on Consent. F. 21-4895 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO STEFFEN AND SONS STRIPING, LLC., FOR ROADWAY STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE PROJECTS OVER $50,000 This item approved on Consent. G. 22-4989 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) AMENDMENT WITH WHARTON-SMITH, INC. FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENEWAL AND REHABILITATION COMPLETION PROJECT Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 This item approved on Consent. H. 22-5024 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLAKE G. HODESS AND CAROL F. COHEN-HODESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA This item approved on Consent. I. 22-5027 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOTIS WELLINGTON, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA This item approved on Consent. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 22-5003 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-01 (WELLINGTON PUD MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT – BLUE CYPRESS POD 65B) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER 2021-0001-MPA) AMENDING THE WELLINGTON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) MASTER PLAN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS TRACT B OF BLUE CYPRESS OF PALM BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB, TOTALING 4.63 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF BLUE CYPRESS LANE AND BLUE CYPRESS BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO MODIFY THE UNIT TYPE OF POD 65B FROM ZERO LOT LINE (ZLL) TO SINGLE FAMILY (SF)/ZLL; TO REDUCE THE DWELLING UNITS ASSIGNED TO POD 65B FROM 140 UNITS TO 136 UNITS; TO MODIFY THE DENSITY OF POD 65B FROM 4.99 DWELLING UNITS (DU)/ACRE TO 4.82 DU/ACRE; TO TRANSFER THE EXCESS 56 DU FROM TRACT B TO TRACT G-1 OF BLUE CYPRESS OF PALM BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was formerly Item 8D. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the caption for Resolution No. R2022-01. Mr. Stillings informed Council who the Applicant, Owner and Agent were for the item. He discussed the request and presented an analysis. Councilman McGovern asked what happens if Council does not approve the transfer of units. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 Mr. Stillings clarified that Council is not approving the transfer of the units . It is a reassignment to this tract. The overall POD is assigned 136 units. He stated it is a common practice to bank units. Mayor Gerwig asked if this is ministerial. Ms. Cohen stated it is not ministerial and this item is Quasi-Judicial. She offered a brief explanation. Then, Ms. Cohen swore in the individuals who were going to speak on this item. Council disclosed any ex parte communications. Mr. Stillings resumed his presentation and responded to Council's questions. Mr. Liam Sargent, Agent on behalf of Kimley Horn, conducted a PowerPoint presentation and explained the request to the PUD Master Plan Amendment. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded Vice Mayor 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 Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. There was further discussion regarding the number of units and the proposed breakdown. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. R2022-01 (Wellington PUD Master Plan Amendment - Blue Cypress Pod 65B) as presented. B. 22-5011 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-15 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION NO. 1 TO AMEND SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS AND REMOVING UNNECESSARY LANGUAGE RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNCILMEMBER WHO HAS SERVED PART OR ALL OF TWO TERMS MAY THEREAFTER SERVE AS MAYOR, BUT NO MAYOR MAY THEREAFTER SERVE A CONSECUTIVE TERM AS A COUNSELMEMBER UNTIL AT LEAST ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE DATE UPON WHICH THEY VACATE THEIR OFFICE, ELIMINATING LANGUAGE MADE UNNECESSARY BY THE AMENDMENT AND REVISING SECTION (B)(1) TO REMOVE LANGUAGE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was formerly Item 8A. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the caption for Ordinance No. 2022-15. Ms. Cohen discussed the Ordinance and answered Council's questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Public Comment: 1. Mr. Bart Novak spoke regarding the proposed ordinance. There being no further public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and passed (4-1; Mayor Gerwig dissenting) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-15 (Proposing Referendum Question No. 1 to Amend Section 6(B) of Wellington’s Municipal Charter Relating to Term of Office for Mayor and Councilmembers and Removing Unnecessary Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 Language Relating to Filling of Vacancies) as amended on first reading. C. 22-5002 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-14 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION NO. 2 TO AMEND SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER RELATING TO WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER TO PERMIT WELLINGTON TO DESIGNATE THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD TO SERVE AS WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD DURING UNIFORM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, ELIMINATING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMUNITY MEMBER AND ALTERNATE, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was formerly Item 8B. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the caption for Ordinance No. 2022-14. Ms. Cohen discussed the Ordinance. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded 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 Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-14 (Proposing Referendum Question No. 2 to Amend Section 9(G) of Wellington’s Municipal Charter Relating to Wellington’s Canvassing Board) as amended on first reading. Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 D. 22-5005 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13 (SIGN CODE - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7, “SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” CHAPTER 9, "SIGN REGULATIONS” TO ADDRESS CURRENT CASE LAW REQUIREMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO SIGNS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was formerly Item 8C. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the caption for Ordinance No. 2022-13. Mr. Stillings presented the proposed sign code changes. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded Vice Mayor 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 Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. Mr. Stillings answered Council's questions. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and passed (4-1; Councilman McGovern dissenting) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-13 (Sign Code - Zoning Text Amendment to Wellington’s Land Development Regulations) as presented on first reading. 9. REGULAR AGENDA A. 21-4789 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PALM BEACH SHERIFF’S OFFICE (PBSO) SUBSTATION Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mayor Gerwig declared a conflict of interest, passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Drahos and left the dais. Mr. De La Vega presented the item. He stated any negotiated contract will be brought back to Council for award and execution. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0; Mayor Gerwig recused) for Authorization to negotiate a Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Construction of a New Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Substation. After the vote, Mayor Gerwig returned to the dais. B. 22-5025 DISCUSSION OF CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATES Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. Stillings presented the item. Vice Mayor Drahos stated he would like to see a third magistrate added and feels that Council should be informed when Special Magistrates are up for renewal and it should be voted on publicly. Mr. Stillings stated staff would bring forth language to Council for their consideration at second reading regarding a change to the Code of Ordinances. Mayor Gerwig stated Council is in consensus to add a third magistrate to the bench and renewing Mr. Posner. Councilman McGovern inquired about Mr. Posner's and Mr. Zangen's terms. Mayor Gerwig inquired about the advertising process. Ms. Cohen stated they would adhere to the advertising process. C. 22-5039 APPROVAL OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY CONTRACT Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Councilman Napoleone stated he led the negotiations with Ms. Cohen to discuss her contract. He said she originally wanted a five-year contract, Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 but they agreed on a three-year term, and he commented regarding severance pay. The compensation amount (salary) remains unchanged. Councilman McGovern inquired about the severance pay section of the contract and the merit increase. He suggested language regarding the merit increase. Vice Mayor Drahos commented regarding the merit increase. Mayor Gerwig suggested that Councilman Napoleone meet with Ms. Cohen again regarding the merit increase. Public Comment: 1. Mr. Bart Novak spoke regarding the proposed contract. There was further discussion of the contract. Councilman Napoleone indicated Ms. Cohen asked that the Village increase her deferred compensation from three percent to the max. He said they agreed to five percent. Councilman McGovern inquired about insurance. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve the Attorney’s contract as amended. Ms. Cohen thanked Council. 10. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Barnes indicated one comment card was received. Public Comment: 1. Mr. Bart Novak spoke regarding his trailer at his house. He stated he feels there is selective enforcement. 11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she sent a memo to Council today regarding the Opioid settlement litigation. Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 Ms. Cohen stated for the record, the Village does not engage in selective enforcement. Mr. Novak has had code violations and has reported others. She stated the department is acting on those within its discretion. 12. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Village Offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022 in observance of Good Friday. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we invite all residents to join staff and Sgt. DeJoy to discuss Distracted Driving at this week's Neighborhood Watch meeting. Sgt. DeJoy is leading efforts on two traffic enforcement operations in the Village: 1) Operation Bent Metal and 2) Operation Broken Bottle. The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Persons can register on the Village’s Neighborhood Watch webpage at wellingtonfl.gov. Residents are invited to attend the “Pizza with PBSO” Event at Piatto Cucina on State Road 7 near Trader Joe's on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Residents can engage with District 8 Deputies and discuss issues that matter to the community. Enforcement of the Golf Cart Ordinance is under way and residents are encouraged to go to wellingtonfl.gov/golfcarts to review the ordinance and rules. The primary complaints received so far by residents pertains to the Elementary schools and golf carts going beyond the 'No golf cart beyond this point' signs. Golf cart signs have been fully installed. Minor field modifications are in progress on a case-by-case basis. In addition to PBSO enforcement, staff is evaluating the performance of the ordinance and signage and is working on providing an update soon. The Public Safety Committee and Education Committee will be holding a joint meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center Grande Ballroom. Wellington COVID-19 Testing is available to all, including those uninsured, for a fee, at the Wellington Green Park (10-acre) Drive-Thru site, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and at the Village Hall parking lot, Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Fees for the uninsured range from $99 to $150 depending on Village of Wellington Page 11 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 the type of test requested. The Curative testing site on South Shore & Greenview Shores is working on accepting uninsured for a fee in the near future. The South Shore site is open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Both Curative testing sites at Village Hall and South Shore & Greenview Shores are replacing the NAAT testing and are switching back to offering Rapid PCR tests effective this Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Most residents preferred the Rapid PCR test and Curative was able to secure an agreement with the Rapid PCR supplier to ensure adequate supply to the sites. Town Center Phase 2 construction is in progress. Consequently, Town Center Drive has been closed between the community center and Village Hall. Construction is projected to be completed in May 2023. Staff has scheduled the Aero Club Drive Shoulder Widening/Landscaping Construction Project to begin on May 1, 2022. The project will take approximately 90-120 days to complete. Councilman McGovern asked if staff is monitoring along with Congresswoman Frankel’s office regarding allocation of funding for testing. He stated as soon as federal or state funding becomes available again, the Village will resume free testing. Mayor Gerwig inquired about an accident that happened on Sunday on Greenview Shores and Wellington Trace. Mr. Barnes briefly spoke regarding the accident. Mayor Gerwig stated she continues to receive complaints regarding the flashing yellow lights. She asked that staff track this intersection. Mr. Barnes stated staff will track the intersection. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following report: Vice Mayor Drahos waived comment. COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Village of Wellington Page 12 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 Councilman Napoleone reminded everyone that the Annual Egg Hunt is this Saturday (April 16, 2022) at 10:00 a.m. at Village Park Councilman Napoleone stated that the Earth and Arbor Day Celebration will be held on April 23, 2022 at the Promenade. Councilman Napoleone stated the GoWellington App is now live. Councilman Napoleone wished everyone a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern stated he hopes that many people will attend the Annual Egg Hunt at Village Park on April 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Councilman McGovern stated the last Lakeside Green Market will be held on April 22, 2022 and the Health and Wellness Fair will take place at the same time. He said he wanted to give credit to the Village's staff for the coordination of the events. Mr. Barnes commended the Parks and Recreation staff for the events. Councilman McGovern stated that they would like for everyone to join them for the Earth/Arbor Day celebration and the Great American Clean-Up. Councilman McGovern congratulated Mr. Drahos on his appointment to Vice Mayor. Councilman McGovern congratulated Ms. Cohen on her contract extension. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind stated there were two successful events this past weekend. She congratulated the Crowned Pearls on their event at Wellington International (the show grounds) and stated it was sold out and a packed house. Village of Wellington Page 13 Village Council Action Summary - Final April 12, 2022 Councilwoman Siskind commented regarding the John Scollo Memorial Softball Tournament and said the opening ceremony was very touching. Councilwoman Siskind stated she attended the Community Roundtable meeting today with all of the community partners and it was fantastic. Councilman McGovern congratulated the friends at Gay Polo on Field 1. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Mayor Gerwig stated Wellington won the "Let’s Move" Campaign. She stated it was a community effort and staff did a phenomenal job. Mayor Gerwig commented regarding garbage being strewn around. She commented regarding A-Frame signs about illegal dumping. Mr. Barnes stated Mr. Stillings and his team have been coordinating with Public Works. Mayor Gerwig asked if there were difficulties with the broadcast on Channel 18. Mr. Barnes spoke regarding Channel 18. Mayor Gerwig commented that Mr. Gangnes had been emailing regarding horse safety. Mr. Barnes stated he advised Mr. Gangnes to provide the information to him and he has provided it. Mayor Gerwig commented regarding golf carts and yielding. She feels it is not getting through to the drivers. Mr. Barnes stated PBSO is continuing to provide information to residents via written and verbally. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:35 P.M. Village of Wellington Page 14

Agenda

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 12, 2022 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor Michael Drahos, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Childcare Available - The Village of Wellington offers childcare for attendees of the Council Meetings. To sign up, please email us at VillageClerk@wellingtonfl.gov by Noon of the day prior to the meeting Village Council Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION Pastor Peter Bartuska of Christ Community Church 4. 22-4985 APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR Appointment of Vice Mayor of the Village of Wellington. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 22-5013 A PROCLAMATION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE LOCAL WINNERS OF THE AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION’S 2022 “DROP SAVERS” WATER CONSERVATION POSTER CONTEST Presentation of Proclamations to the local winners of the American Waterworks Association’s “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest. B. 22-4944 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF LESSER, LESSER, LANDY AND SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW A proclamation recognizing the 95th Anniversary of the firm of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, Attorneys at Law. 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. 22-4984 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022 AND MARCH 22, 2022 Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meetings of February 22, 2022 and March 22, 2022. B. 22-4937 PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WELLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION SPONSORSHIP 2022 Approval of Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington Community High School 2022 Project Graduation Sponsorship. C. 21-4836 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract, with multiple vendors, as a basis for pricing, for the purchase and delivery of water meter fittings and water line accessories, in the amount of approximately $150,000 annually. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022 D. 21-4838 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative Contract with Allied Universal Corporation, as a basis for pricing, for the purchase and delivery of sodium hydroxide in the amount of approximately $120,000 annually. E. 21-4840 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR BUS RENTAL AND DRIVER SERVICES Authorization to renew an existing contract with Bus One, LLC for bus rental and driver services in the amount of approximately, $60,000 annually. F. 21-4895 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO STEFFEN AND SONS STRIPING, LLC., FOR ROADWAY STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE PROJECTS OVER $50,000 Authorization to award an annual contract to Steffen and Sons Striping, LLC and authorization to approve fiscal year 2022, roadway striping and pavement marking service projects, in the amount of approximately $148,000. G. 22-4989 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) AMENDMENT WITH WHARTON-SMITH, INC. FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENEWAL AND REHABILITATION COMPLETION PROJECT Authorization to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Renewal and Rehabilitation Completion project at a cost of $1,694,316.00. H. 22-5024 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLAKE G. HODESS AND CAROL F. COHEN-HODESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Approval of a developer agreement reserving potable water, wastewater and fire capacity for the property owned/controlled by Blake G. Hodess and Carol F. Cohen-Hodess in Palm Beach County, Florida. I. 22-5027 UTILITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOTIS WELLINGTON, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Approval of a developer agreement reserving potable water, wastewater and fire capacity for the property owned/controlled by Lotis Wellington, LLC in Palm Beach County, Florida. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022 A. 22-5011 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-15 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION NO. 1 TO AMEND SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER RELATING TO TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS AND REMOVING UNNECESSARY LANGUAGE RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6(B) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNCILMEMBER WHO HAS SERVED PART OR ALL OF TWO TERMS MAY THEREAFTER SERVE AS MAYOR, BUT NO MAYOR MAY THEREAFTER SERVE A CONSECUTIVE TERM AS A COUNSELMEMBER UNTIL AT LEAST ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE DATE UPON WHICH THEY VACATE THEIR OFFICE, ELIMINATING LANGUAGE MADE UNNECESSARY BY THE AMENDMENT AND REVISING SECTION (B)(1) TO REMOVE LANGUAGE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-15 Proposing Referendum Question No. 1 to amend Section 6(B) of Wellington’s Municipal Charter relating to Term of Office for Mayor and Councilmembers and Removing Unnecessary Language relating to Filling of Vacancies. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022 B. 22-5002 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-14 (PROPOSING REFERENDUM QUESTION NO. 2 TO AMEND SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER RELATING TO WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON’S COUNCIL PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9(G) OF WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CHARTER TO PERMIT WELLINGTON TO DESIGNATE THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD TO SERVE AS WELLINGTON’S CANVASSING BOARD DURING UNIFORM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, ELIMINATING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMUNITY MEMBER AND ALTERNATE, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-14 proposing Referendum Question No. 2 to amend section 9(G) of Wellington’s Municipal Charter by permitting Council to designate the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board as the Village Canvassing Board during Uniform Municipal Elections and eliminating the community member and alternate. C. 22-5005 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13 (SIGN CODE - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7, “SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,” CHAPTER 9, "SIGN REGULATIONS” TO ADDRESS CURRENT CASE LAW REQUIREMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO SIGNS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-13 to amend Chapter 9, Sign Regulations, of Article 7, Site Development Standards, of Wellington’s LDR to establish specific standards and regulations related to signs within Wellington. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022 D. 22-5003 RESOLUTION NO. R2022-01 (WELLINGTON PUD MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT – BLUE CYPRESS POD 65B) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION NUMBER 2021-0001-MPA) AMENDING THE WELLINGTON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) MASTER PLAN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS TRACT B OF BLUE CYPRESS OF PALM BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB, TOTALING 4.63 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF BLUE CYPRESS LANE AND BLUE CYPRESS BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO MODIFY THE UNIT TYPE OF POD 65B FROM ZERO LOT LINE (ZLL) TO SINGLE FAMILY (SF)/ZLL; TO REDUCE THE DWELLING UNITS ASSIGNED TO POD 65B FROM 140 UNITS TO 136 UNITS; TO MODIFY THE DENSITY OF POD 65B FROM 4.99 DWELLING UNITS (DU)/ACRE TO 4.82 DU/ACRE; TO TRANSFER THE EXCESS 56 DU FROM TRACT B TO TRACT G-1 OF BLUE CYPRESS OF PALM BEACH POLO AND COUNTRY CLUB; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2022-01, a Master Plan Amendment (MPA) to amend the Wellington Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan by modifying Pod 65B, also known as Blue Cypress of Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, to change the unit type from Zero Lot Line (ZLL) to Single Family (SF)/ZLL, to reduce the dwelling units (du) assigned to Pod 65B from 140 units to 136 units, to modify the density of Pod 65B from 4.99 to 4.82 du/ac, and to transfer the remaining 56 dwelling units from Tract B to Tract G-1 of Blue Cypress of Palm Beach Polo and Country Club. 9. REGULAR AGENDA A. 21-4789 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PALM BEACH SHERIFF’S OFFICE (PBSO) SUBSTATION Authorization to negotiate a contract with Leo A. Daly Company for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Construction of a New PBSO Substation. B. 22-5025 DISCUSSION OF CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATES Discuss Code Compliance Special Magistrates. C. 22-5039 APPROVAL OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY CONTRACT Approval of Village Attorney Contract. 10. PUBLIC FORUM 11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022 12. MANAGER'S REPORT 13. COUNCIL REPORTS 14. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings, and you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (The above notice is required by State Law. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his own cost, to arrange for the transcript). Pursuant to the provision of the Americans With Disabilities Act: any person requiring special accommodations to participate in these meetings, because of a disability or physical impairment, should contact the Village Manager’s Office (561) 791-4000 at least five calendar days prior to the Hearing. Village of Wellington Page 7

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