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Wellington, FL · February 21, 2023

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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, February 21, 2023 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 February 21, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor; John T. McGovern, 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 Cub Scout Pack 125 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church, delivered the invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as amended. 1. Move Consent Item 6K, Discussion of Reappointment of Code Compliance Special Magistrate Alan Zangen, Esq. to the Regular Agenda as Item 8E. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 22-5671 PRESENTATION HONORING SWAG STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Paulette Edwards provided a brief overview of the SWAG (Students Working to Achieve Greatness) program. Principal Cara Hayden introduced the SWAG student honorees of Wellington Community High School. Principal Edgecombe introduced the SWAG student honoree of Palm Beach Central High School. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 The students thanked the Village Council, the Crowned Pearls, the Boys & Girls Club, Ms. Edwards and her team. The Crowed Pearls of Wellington presented the students with a token of appreciation and the Village of Wellington presented the students with an award. Ms. Edwards acknowledged the Education Committee, the Boys & Girls Club and everyone that was in the audience on behalf of the students. The Village Council commended the students. B. 23-5713 PACK 125 ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY INVITATION Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Cub Scout Pack 125 thanked Council for their support and extended an invitation to Council to participate in the Pinewood Derby. The Derby will be held at 12:30 p.m. on March 4, 2023 at the Wellington Promenade. Members of the pack distributed the cars to Councilman Napoleone, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. C. 23-5719 PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC AND ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS UPDATE Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. Reinsvold, Village Engineer, provided a report regarding school traffic in Wellington, specifically at Binks Forest and Wellington Elementary Schools and Wellington Community High School. He reviewed four options and corresponding costs with the Village Council to address the issue. Mayor Gerwig inquired about Wellington Landings Middle School. Councilman Napoleone commented about the parking on the swales. PBSO Lieutenant Eli Shavitz spoke regarding a grant project. It was Council consensus to try Option 4. Lieutenant Shavitz briefly discussed the number of vehicles during drop off and pick up. Mayor Gerwig stated this is a dangerous situation. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 Lieutenant Shavitz mentioned suggestions that have been made to the school. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards received for the Consent Agenda. Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Public Comment: Edward Singer spoke regarding small stop signs for golf carts and Equestrian Trails. He also spoke regarding parking and safety at the schools. A. 23-5712 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2023 AND MINUTES OF THE ACME LANDOWNERS MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2023 This item approved on Consent. B. 22-5295 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF PUBLIC WORKS CHEMICALS This item approved on Consent. C. 23-5695 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY STORAGE BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT This item approved on Consent. D. 23-5721 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) UTILIZE VARIOUS CONTRACTS FOR ROADWAY WORK ON FOREST HILL BOULEVARD; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2023-09 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND BUDGET TO ALLOCATE FUND BALANCE FOR THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD TURN LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 This item approved on Consent. E. 22-5656 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL CONTRACT AND OPEN MARKET EXEMPTION FOR RELOCATION OF BIG BLUE PRESERVE PUMP STATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THREE (3) CULVERT PIPES This item approved on Consent. F. 22-5496 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR UTILITY BILL PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. G. 22-5552 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR BUS RENTAL AND DRIVER SERVICES This item approved on Consent. H. 22-5661 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-04 (ADOPTION OF PURCHASING MANUAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL REPEALING RESOLUTIONS R2014-12 AND R2021-40 RELATING TO PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND ADOPTING A REVISED PURCHASING MANUAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. I. 23-5697 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-05 FOR FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT 4486-064-R AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-06 FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT; AND Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-06 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM FUNDS) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 UTILITY CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. J. 23-5716 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-07 (FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT –HURRICANE IAN) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING HURRICANE IAN FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. K. THIS ITEM MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 8E 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 23-5698 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-31 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY ANNEXATION) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL; ANNEXING, PURSUANT TO A PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION, REAL PROPERTY COMPRISING 20 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE ROAD 7 IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, KNOWN AS PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AS MORE PARTICULARELY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DECLARING THAT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF THE PROPERTY OWNER; AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER BY REDEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF WELLINGTON; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 NECESSARY TO AFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING THE WELLINGTON CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER ADOPTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He recommended that there be one concurrent staff presentation since the items (Ordinances 2022-31, 2022-32 and 2022-33) are related; with a separate motion for each item. Ms. Addie read Ordinances 2022-31, 2022-32 and 2022-33 by title. Mr. Basehart presented the item and entered the files into the record. Ms. Cohen stated this item is Quasi-Judicial and swore in the individuals who wished to speak on this item. The Village Council disclosed ex-parte communications. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by 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. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-31 (Panther Run Elementary Annexation) as presented on second reading. B. 23-5699 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (FLUM) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADDING AND DESIGNATING 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS THE PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS “COMMUNITY FACILITIES”; LOCATED Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 7A. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by 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. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-32 (Panther Run Elementary School Future Land Use Map Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (Flum)) as presented on first reading. C. 23-5700 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-33 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY REZONING) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING A REZONING TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A NEWLY ANNEXED 20 ACRE PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO THE WELLINGTON “COMMUNITY FACILITIES” DESIGNATION FROM THE PALM BEACH COUNTY “AR” DESIGNATION; LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 7A. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 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. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-33 (Panther Run Elementary Rezoning) as presented on first reading. D. 23-5702 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06 (SELF-STORAGE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (PETITION 2022-0001-ZTA) TO MODIFY ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.2.1, TABLE 6.2-1 - USE REGULATIONS SCHEDULE, TO ALLOW SELF-STORAGE AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN COMMERCIAL PODS OF THE MULTIPLE USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 6.2.2.E.9. TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN AN MUPD; TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.5.1, TABLE 7.5-1 - MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS, TO MODIFY PARKING STANDARDS FOR SELF-STORAGE USES, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He recommended that there be one concurrent staff and corresponding presentation since the items (Ordinances 2023-06 and 2023-07) are related; with a separate motion for each item. Ms. Addie read Ordinances 2023-06 and 2023-07 by title. Ms. Cohen stated this item (Ordinance 2023-07) is Quasi-Judicial and swore in the individuals who wished to speak on this item. The Village Council disclosed ex-parte communications. Mr. Stillings presented the item. Mr. Gerard Ripo, representing the applicant, spoke regarding the request. Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by 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. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2023-06 (Self-Storage Zoning Text Amendment To Wellington’s Land Development Regulations) as presented on first reading. E. 23-5703 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07 (IORIZZO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (PETITION 2022-0001-CPA) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS IORIZZO, TOTALING 5.45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7/U.S. 441, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO DELETE ALL SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED AS PART OF FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 7D. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by 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. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Drahos, seconded by Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2023-07 (Iorizzo Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment) as presented on first reading. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 22-5445 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO ENGENUITY GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE C9 CANAL EXPANSION PROJECT Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Mayor Gerwig declared a Conflict of Interest, passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Drahos and left the dais. Mr. Reinsvold presented the item. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0; with Mayor Gerwig recused) for Authorization to Award A Contract to provide Engineering and Consulting Services for the C9 Canal Expansion Project. B. 23-5715 DISCUSSION REGARDING LETTER OF INTEREST FOR WELLINGTON GREEN PARK Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. De La Vega presented the item and stated two letters of interests were drafted. He said staff is asking for direction. Mayor Gerwig inquired about the Project Lighthouse request. There was Council discussion regarding the letters and options. Public Comment: 1. Steve Traynor spoke regarding “Project Lighthouse” for the Wellington Green Park site. He read a statement into record. 2. Vice Mayor Drahos read the cards into the record of those who did not wish to speak but supports Project Lighthouse. It was Council consensus to delay the letters for 90 days. Mr. Barnes stated staff will provide information to Project Lighthouse. Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 C. 23-5704 CODE COMPLIANCE LIEN REDUCTION FOR 12140 POLO CLUB RD AND THE DOG PARK SUBDIVISION Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. Stillings presented this item and referenced the history of the two code compliance actions. Ms. Cohen briefly mentioned the fines. Mayor Gerwig asked if the corrections are in progress. Ms. Cohen referenced the court approved habitat management plan. Mr. Domb, representing the applicant, discussed compliance. Mayor Gerwig inquired about Big Blue. Mr. Domb discussed code compliance, appeals and fines. He responded to Council’s questions. There was discussion regarding Big Blue between Mr. Domb, Council and staff. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and passed (4-1; with Mayor Gerwig dissenting) to deny the Code Compliance Lien Reduction for 12140 Polo Club Rd and the Dog Park Subdivision. D. 23-5708 NEW APPLICANTS FOR ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES Ms. Addie provided a summary regarding the appointments. She indicated that a copy of the draft advertisement for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) vacancies had been provided to the Village Council. Vice Mayor Drahos appointed Jeff Browning to the Architectural Review Board. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the appointment of Maria Antuna as an At-Large member of the Architectural Review Board. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Village of Wellington Page 11 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the appointment of Elizabeth Mariaca as an At-Large member of the Senior Advisory Committee. It was consensus of Council to advertise the vacancies for the AHAC. E. 23-5722 DISCUSSION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ALAN ZANGEN, ESQ This item formerly Consent Agenda Item 8K. Mr. Stillings presented this item. Councilman McGovern stated he would like to speak with Mr. Zangen and asked that this be moved to the March meeting. It was Council consensus to move this item to the March 14, 2023 Village Council Meeting. 9. PUBLIC FORUM There were no comments cards submitted for public forum. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated there are hearings on February 27, 2023 and March 3, 2023. She stated she will report back to Council after the hearings. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone stated he hopes to see everyone at the Pinewood Derby on March 4, 2023. VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following report: Village of Wellington Page 12 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 Vice Mayor Drahos waived comment. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind waived comment. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern spoke regarding Pinewood Derby and stated he will be out of town on that weekend. Councilman McGovern stated the next boundary meeting at the school district will be held on March 29, 2023 due to changes that need to be advertised. He thanked Mr. Barnes for his work on this. Councilman McGovern asked that the COVID screening be taken down in the chambers. Mr. Barnes asked that the Agenda Review meetings be returned to Conference Rooms 1E/1F beginning with the March meetings. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Mayor Gerwig thanked Palm Beach County Fire Rescue for the Fire Ops Class. Mayor Gerwig stated Civics 101 has a group of great students. Mr. Barnes stated he appreciated Council’s time coming out for the baseball opening and Vice Mayor Drahos throwing the opening pitch. He commented regarding Brew Fest. Mayor Gerwig stated BrewFest was very well done. Mayor Gerwig said she attended the Florida League of Cities Fast Fly-In to Washington, D.C. and referenced the flood maps and bonds. Mayor Gerwig stated the Wellington Cup/Great Charity Challenge was a great event. Mayor Gerwig stated Village Music’s 10-Year Anniversary event was amazing. Village of Wellington Page 13 Village Council Action Summary - Final February 21, 2023 Mayor Gerwig asked if there are any issues with traffic at the showgrounds. Mr. Barnes responded regarding the traffic. Mayor Gerwig asked about the Wellington Historical Society (WHS) event. Ms. Cohen provided the information regarding the WHS Photo Scavenger Hunt. Persons can sign up for the event on the WHS website . She stated the grand finale event will be held this Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the promenade. Ms. Cohen spoke regarding the oral histories on the WHS website. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:20 P.M. Village of Wellington Page 14

Agenda

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, February 21, 2023 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 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 - Final February 21, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION Pastor Peter Bartuska, Christ Community Church 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 22-5671 PRESENTATION HONORING SWAG STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Presentation to honor the achievements of SWAG students Gaby Toledo, Alonza Lloyd and Victoria Loredan. B. 23-5713 PACK 125 ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY INVITATION Request from Pack 125 to address the Mayor and Council to extend an invitation to them to participate in their Annual Pinewood Derby. C. 23-5719 PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC AND ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS UPDATE A presentation of the School Zone Traffic and Enforcement Operations Update. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. 23-5712 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2023 AND MINUTES OF THE ACME LANDOWNERS MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2023 Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of January 10, 2023 and ACME Landowners Meeting of January 10, 2023. B. 22-5295 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF PUBLIC WORKS CHEMICALS Authorization to award a contract to multiple vendors for the purchase and delivery of Public Works chemicals, in the amount of approximately $262,000 annually. C. 23-5695 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY STORAGE BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT Authorization to execute a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), pre-construction services agreement, with Burkhardt Construction, Inc. for the Public Works Facility Storage Building and Site Improvement in the amount of $105,675. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 21, 2023 D. 23-5721 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) UTILIZE VARIOUS CONTRACTS FOR ROADWAY WORK ON FOREST HILL BOULEVARD; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2023-09 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND BUDGET TO ALLOCATE FUND BALANCE FOR THE FOREST HILL BOULEVARD TURN LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Authorization to utilize various contracts for roadway work on Forest Hill Boulevard at a cost of approximately $403,000; and 2) Approval of Resolution No. R2023-09 amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 gas tax capital fund budget to allocate fund balance for the Forest Hill Boulevard turn lane improvement project; and providing an effective date. E. 22-5656 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL CONTRACT AND OPEN MARKET EXEMPTION FOR RELOCATION OF BIG BLUE PRESERVE PUMP STATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THREE (3) CULVERT PIPES Authorization to utilize an existing public works annual contract and open market exemption with Ferreira Construction Company, Inc. for the relocation of Big Blue Preserve pump station and replacement of three (3) culvert pipes in the amount of $202,638.31. F. 22-5496 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR UTILITY BILL PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES Authorization to continue utilizing a City of Baytown, Texas contract with Dataprose, LLC, as a basis for pricing, to provide utility bill printing and mailing services to the Village in the amount of approximately $139,287.00 annually. G. 22-5552 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, $68,000 annually. H. 22-5661 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-04 (ADOPTION OF PURCHASING MANUAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL REPEALING RESOLUTIONS R2014-12 AND R2021-40 RELATING TO PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND ADOPTING A REVISED PURCHASING MANUAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-04 Adopting the Village’s Purchasing Manual. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 21, 2023 I. 23-5697 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-05 FOR FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT 4486-064-R AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-06 FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-06 (FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM FUNDS) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 UTILITY CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) MITIGATION BUREAU HMGP PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR THE WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS GENERATOR PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-05 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Bureau for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Fund Wastewater Life Stations Generator Project and approval of Resolution No. R2023-06 for a budget amendment to allocate the $537,232.50 in grant monies to the Utility Capital Fund revenue and expenditures. J. 23-5716 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-07 (FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT –HURRICANE IAN) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING HURRICANE IAN FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Acceptance of the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management Federally Funded Subaward and Agreement for Hurricane Ian (DR-4673). Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 21, 2023 K. 23-5722 DISCUSSION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ALAN ZANGEN, ESQ Discussion of and authorization to reappoint Special Magistrate Zangen for a two-year term effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 23-5698 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-31 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY ANNEXATION) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL; ANNEXING, PURSUANT TO A PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION, REAL PROPERTY COMPRISING 20 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE ROAD 7 IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, KNOWN AS PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AS MORE PARTICULARELY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DECLARING THAT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF THE PROPERTY OWNER; AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER BY REDEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF WELLINGTON; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO AFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING THE WELLINGTON CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER ADOPTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-31 to a voluntary Annexation (ANX) to amend Wellington’s municipal boundary to include the subject 20-acre school property. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 21, 2023 B. 23-5699 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (FLUM) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADDING AND DESIGNATING 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS THE PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS “COMMUNITY FACILITIES”; LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-32 to amend Wellington’s Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to include the subject 20-acre school property and to assign a land use designation of Community Facilities (CF). C. 23-5700 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-33 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY REZONING) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING A REZONING TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A NEWLY ANNEXED 20 ACRE PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO THE WELLINGTON “COMMUNITY FACILITIES” DESIGNATION FROM THE PALM BEACH COUNTY “AR” DESIGNATION; LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE WORTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 0.66 MILE WEST OF STATE ROAD 7, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2022-33 to amend Wellington’s Zoning Map to include the subject 20-acre school property and to assign a Zoning designation of Community Facilities (CF). Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 21, 2023 D. 23-5702 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06 (SELF-STORAGE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (PETITION 2022-0001-ZTA) TO MODIFY ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.2.1, TABLE 6.2-1 - USE REGULATIONS SCHEDULE, TO ALLOW SELF-STORAGE AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN COMMERCIAL PODS OF THE MULTIPLE USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 6.2.2.E.9. TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN AN MUPD; TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.5.1, TABLE 7.5-1 - MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS, TO MODIFY PARKING STANDARDS FOR SELF-STORAGE USES, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-06, Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to amend Wellington’s Land Development Regulations (LDR), Sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.2.E.9 to allow self-storage use within commercial pods of the Multiple Use Planned Development (MUPD) zoning district and Section 7.5.1 to amend the parking standard for self-storage uses. E. 23-5703 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07 (IORIZZO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (PETITION 2022-0001-CPA) FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS IORIZZO, TOTALING 5.45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7/U.S. 441, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO DELETE ALL SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED AS PART OF FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-07, Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to delete all site-specific conditions of approval adopted as part of the Iorizzo project Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation. 8. REGULAR AGENDA Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 21, 2023 A. 22-5445 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO ENGENUITY GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE C9 CANAL EXPANSION PROJECT Authorization to award a task order to Engenuity Group, Inc. to provide civil engineering consulting services for the C9 Canal Expansion Project at a cost of $93,094.00. B. 23-5715 DISCUSSION REGARDING LETTER OF INTEREST FOR WELLINGTON GREEN PARK Staff requests Council direction regarding the letter of interest (LOI) options for Wellington Green Park. C. 23-5704 CODE COMPLIANCE LIEN REDUCTION FOR 12140 POLO CLUB RD AND THE DOG PARK SUBDIVISION Palm Beach Polo Inc. is seeking a reduction of the lien associated with code compliance action NOH-14-3630 (Big Blue Preserve), 12140 Polo Club Rd., from $6,270,057.30 to $1,254,011.46 (20%). Palm Beach Polo Inc. is also seeking a lien reduction associated with code compliance action NOH-15-3902 (Dog Park Subdivision) from $446,608.67 to $89,808.67 (20%). D. 23-5708 NEW APPLICANTS FOR ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES Council discussion and appointments to various advisory boards and committees. 9. PUBLIC FORUM 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT 11. MANAGER'S REPORT 12. COUNCIL REPORTS 13. 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 8

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