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Wellington, FL · March 14, 2023

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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, March 14, 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 March 14, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION Deacon Pete Del Valle, 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 Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as presented. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 22-5678 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL MIGHTY WOLVERINE SOUND MARCHING BAND FOR THEIR REPRESENTATION OF WELLINGTON AT LONDON’S NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE 2023 Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the proclamation. Council was shown a video of the band’s performance at London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2023. Council commended WCHS Mighty Wolverine Sound Marching Band, chaperones and band directors. B. 23-5747 PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Battalion Chief Pribyl of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue thanked Council for the opportunity and presented the Village of Wellington FY 22 Annual Report. Council gave comments and asked various questions in regards to the Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 report. Battalion Chief Pribyl responded to Council's questions. Council extended their thanks to Battalion Chief Pribyl, Fire Rescue and commended him for the comprehensive report. C. 23-5790 PRESENTATION BY WELLINGTON ATHLETICS Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. De La Vega presented the item. He stated S. Kaitlin Guerin, ESQ., Associate for Gunster Yoakley & Stewart P.A., representing Wellington Athletics, LLC, was present to provide an update. Ms. Guerin provided a brief overview regarding the project. She showed Council a site plan of the Wellington Sports Academy as renderings of the space. She stated they are targeting an August 2024 opening. Ms. Guerin discussed the cost estimate from Verdex Construction. Mayor Gerwig inquired about a tot lot. Ms. Guerin responded to Mayor Gerwig’s question regarding open green space and amenities on the site. Mayor Gerwig asked about the concept of Palm Beach Central High School using the baseball field. She asked if the public benefit compared to the private use had been worked out. Mr. De La Vega discussed the courts and stated Mr. Bostic has agreed to allow the Village to utilize the courts when they are not in use. In addition, he explained that the Village will also have use of the full sized synthetic multiple purpose field. Councilman Napoleone stated Council has heard comments/questions from the public regarding traffic and parking. Ms. Guerin stated they are working with traffic engineers regarding the traffic. Councilman McGovern inquired about the financing. Ms. Quickel stated the financing team is present tonight and Mr. Raymond, Bond Counsel, is available via Zoom. She stated they are working with the Village, Mr. Bostic and team and will have meetings based on the timeline going forward. Mr. Jon Bostic, Founder and President of Wellington Athletics, LLC, spoke Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 regarding the basketball and volleyball courts. Councilwoman Siskind inquired about the court that is available now for anyone to use for open play. Mr. De La Vega responded regarding the court use. Vice Mayor Drahos asked when they plan to break ground. Ms. Guerin responded August 2023. Rex B. Kirby, President of Verdex Construction, spoke regarding the construction schedule. George Linley, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, spoke regarding the project. He discussed the possibilities for creating sport tourism. Mr. Barnes briefly referenced a tri-party agreement. D. 23-5774 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Tanya Quickel introduced Ms. Racquel McIntosh, Partner with Grau & Associates, who presented the Audit for the Village of Wellington for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Ms. Quickel stated it was a Village wide effort and commended everyone involved in providing information for the audit. Council extended their thanks to Ms. McIntosh and her firm and Ms. Quickel and team for their hard work. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Barnes stated there was one comment card received for the Consent Agenda. Public Comment: 1. John Fourney submitted a letter into record regarding Consent Agenda Item 6E. Vice Mayor Drahos read Mr. Fourney’s letter into record. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Public Comment on Non-Agendaed Items: 1. Mark Hilton spoke regarding realtors and rent. A. 23-5789 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023 This item approved on Consent. B. 22-4991 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MULTIPLE FIRMS FOR: 1) HYDROGEOLOGIC ENGINEERING AND 2) ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING AND; RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. C. 22-5497 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF MOSQUITO CHEMICALS This item approved on Consent. D. 22-5543 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MFG. CO. FOR THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY This item approved on Consent. E. 22-5546 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FACILITIES, PARKS, PRIMARY ROADS, SECONDARY ROADS, UTILITY SITES, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, CANALS AND SPECIALTY AREAS This item approved on Consent. F. 23-5740 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CLAY COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE STAIMFORD PARK RENOVATION PROJECT This item approved on Consent. G. 23-5763 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-13 (APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST (FCT) PROGRAM GRANT Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 AGREEMENT FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE EXPANSION PROJECT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RATIFYING GRANT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE PROJECT PERIOD END DATE TO MARCH 17, 2024, PURSUANT TO RULE 62-818.009(4), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (FAC) FOR THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. H. 23-5775 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-14 (WELLINGTON’S GOVERNMENT SPEECH PROGRAM, SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY POLICY) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING A POLICY FOR WELLINGTON’S GOVERNMENT SPEECH PROGRAM, SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY: PERMANENT, NON-ROADWAY SIGNS, TO SUPPORT SPORTS TOURISM AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 23-5779 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) 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. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He recommended that there be one concurrent staff presentation since the items (Ordinances 2022-32 and Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 2022-33) are related; with a separate motion for each item. Ms. Addie read Ordinances 2022-32 and 2022-33 by title. Ms. Cohen stated one of the items is Quasi-Judicial and swore in the individuals who wished to speak on this item. The Village Council disclosed their ex parte communications. Mr. Basehart presented the item and entered the files into the record. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by 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 Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-32 (Panther Run Elementary School Future Land Use Map Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan) as presented on second reading. B. 23-5780 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 Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 the public hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2022-33 (Panther Run Elementary Rezoning) as presented on second reading. C. 23-5781 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 (Ordinance No. 2023-06, Ordinance No. 2023-07 and Resolution No. 2023-03) are related; with a separate motion for each item. Ms. Addie read Ordinance Nos. 2023-06 and 2023-07, and Resolution No. 2023-03 by title. Ms. Cohen stated one of the items is Quasi-Judicial and swore in the individuals who wished to speak on this item. The Village Council disclosed their ex parte communications. Mr. Stillings presented the item. Mr. Gerard Ripo, representing the applicant, spoke regarding the Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 request. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by 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 Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Vice Mayor Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2023-06 (Self-Storage Zoning Text Amendment To Wellington’s Land Development Regulations) as amended regarding Section 7 (Chart) on second reading. D. 23-5782 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07 (IORIZZO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA FLUM) 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 7C. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by 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 Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2023-07 {Iorizzo Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA FLUM)} as presented on second reading. E. 23-5783 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-03 (IORIZZO MASTER PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION 2022-0002-MPA) AND CONDITIONAL USE (PETITION 2022-0001-CU) 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 MODIFY CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE IORIZZO MASTER PLAN ; APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A SELF-STORAGE WITHIN A MULTIPLE USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 7C. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by 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 Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McGovern, seconded by Councilman Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. 2023-03 (Iorizzo Master Plan and Conditional Use) as amended. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 22-5500 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-08 (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. FOR PARTNERSHIP ON A PROJECT-BY-PROJECT BASIS ON CERTAIN COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT MEET THE FOUNDATION’S MISSION STATEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Mr. De La Vega stated it is time for the agreement to be renewed and staff proposed a new five-year term. Mr. Barry Manning, Wellington Community Foundation (WCF), spoke regarding the agreement. Ms. Cohen stated the change that was made to the agreement is that all communication will be with the Chair of (WCF). Council gave comments to members of WCF. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to Approve Resolution No. R2023-08 (Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Wellington and the Wellington Community Foundation, Inc.). B. 23-5714 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AQUATICS FACILITY Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Mayor Gerwig declared a Conflict of Interest, passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Drahos and left the dais. Mr. De La Vega discussed the proposed locations for the Aquatics facility. He stated based on Council’s discussion at agenda review yesterday, the site for the Aquatics facility will be Village Park 120th Avenue. He stated staff recommends amending the contract with Ohlson Lavoie Corporation, LLC. Public Comment: 1. Delores Bocian, resident of Mayfair, spoke regarding the pool and stated they are in favor of the 120th site. 2. Eric Bell stated he uses the pool regularly. He is gratified that the Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 120th location will be the site. 3. Jason Metts spoke regarding the site for the Aquatics facility. He supports the 120th site. 4. Diane Souder submitted an email for the record. Vice Mayor Drahos read the email into record. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (4-0; with Mayor Gerwig recused) for Authorization to Amend the Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Construction of An Aquatics Facility at the Village Park 120th Site. Council gave brief comments. C. 23-5768 DISCUSSION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ALAN ZANGEN, ESQ Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Mr. Stillings presented the item. He informed Council that there are currently three other special magistrates in place. He stated Mr. Zangen’s current term expires June 30, 2023. Mr. Zangen will serve until June 30, 2025 if he is reappointed. There was discussion regarding the number of magistrates. Mr. Drahos stated he is opposed to the reappointment of Mr. Zangen. A motion was made by Councilman Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and passed (4-1; Vice Mayor Drahos dissenting) to reappoint Mr. Zangen with the condition that next year staff present a report regarding the format for the number of magistrates. 9. PUBLIC FORUM There was one comment card submitted for public forum. 1. Varisa Lall Dass, Port Commissioner for District 2, provided brief updates to Council regarding tourism packages for the Margaritaville Cruise and tax request. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Village of Wellington Page 11 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 Ms. Cohen stated they had the hearing regarding the Palm Beach Polo case. She provided a brief update on the Palm Beach Polo foreclosure action, Brefrank and PR Raintree matter. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Farrell East and West are postponed and are not on the March 15, 2023 PZAB agenda. Email notices went out to those the Village received public comments from via the website. A-Frame notifications were placed at the entrance to Palm Beach Polo at Forrest Hill Boulevard and St. Andrews at South Shore Boulevard. Project Lighthouse representatives were scheduled to meet with staff this Thursday but have rescheduled to March 27, 2023. The Village received a request from the Indian Trail Improvement District for support of their incorporation effort. The request is for support of the local bill residents submitted to the State Legislature to allow a vote for incorporation of Palm Beach County’s 40th municipality. The bill title is the Village of Loxahatchee. The Board is requesting that the Village Council also support the request for voters to hold a Special Referendum Election in November 2023. Consensus of Council to provide letter of support. Mr. Barnes stated he and Ms. Cohen will work together to draft the letter. Mr. Barnes spoke regarding Lake Worth Professional Center (LWPC) notice letter. There was Council discussion regarding the notice letter. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILMAN NAPOLEONE: Councilman Napoleone presented the following report: Councilman Napoleone commented regarding the Pinewood Derby that was held on March 4, 2023. Village of Wellington Page 12 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern reminded everyone about the Easter Egg Hunt to be held on April 8, 2023. In addition, he stated the Women’s History Month Tea Talk would be held on March 31, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Wellington Community Center. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind congratulated Bruce Wagner and the Public Works Department on achieving re-accreditation. Councilwoman Siskind congratulated Ms. Quickel and team on a successful audit process. Councilwoman Siskind thanked Councilman Napoleone for the Pinewood Derby car. VICE MAYOR DRAHOS: Vice Mayor Drahos presented the following report: Vice Mayor Drahos stated that last weekend the Village hosted the Wellington Spring Classic in coordination with Perfect Game. He stated the end result was fantastic and commended Mr. Kevin Reddoch, Mr. Gasper Palmer, Mr. Barnes, Mr. De La Vega, Mr. Juckett and Mr. Hagopian for all of their efforts. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Mayor Gerwig said she attended Relay for Life on Saturday and it was well attended. She would like to recognize Terry Monahan for coordinating the Wellington Team. Mayor Gerwig spoke regarding the accident that happened the other day in front of Wellington Community High School. She asked Mr. Barnes to review that intersection. Mr. Barnes stated he will follow up with the traffic engineers and PBSO. Councilman McGovern inquired about the naming location for Former Mayor Wenham. Mr. Barnes stated staff is working on this. Village of Wellington Page 13 Village Council Action Summary - Final March 14, 2023 There was brief discussion regarding the naming location. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:32 P.M. Village of Wellington Page 14

Agenda

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, March 14, 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 March 14, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION Deacon Pete De Valle, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 22-5678 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL MIGHTY WOLVERINE SOUND MARCHING BAND FOR THEIR REPRESENTATION OF WELLINGTON AT LONDON’S NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE 2023 A proclamation recognizing the Wellington High School Mighty Wolverine Sound Marching Band for their representation of Wellington at London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2023. B. 23-5747 PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION Battalion Chief Aaron Pribyl of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 2 will present the Village of Wellington Annual Report for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. C. 23-5790 PRESENTATION BY WELLINGTON ATHLETICS Presentation by Wellington Athletics to Provide an Update on the Wellington Community Park Project. D. 23-5774 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Presentation of the audit results for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2022. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. 23-5789 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of February 21, 2023. B. 22-4991 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MULTIPLE FIRMS FOR: 1) HYDROGEOLOGIC ENGINEERING AND 2) ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING AND; RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES Authorization to award contracts to multiple firms for: 1) Hydrogeologic engineering and 2) Electrical, Instrumental and Control Engineering and; related consulting services. C. 22-5497 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF MOSQUITO CHEMICALS Authorization to award contracts to multiple vendors for the purchase and delivery of mosquito chemicals in the amount of approximately $75,000 annually. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 14, 2023 D. 22-5543 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MFG. CO. FOR THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY Authorization to award a contract to Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Co. for the Village’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display, in the amount of approximately $55,000.00. E. 22-5546 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FACILITIES, PARKS, PRIMARY ROADS, SECONDARY ROADS, UTILITY SITES, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, CANALS AND SPECIALTY AREAS Authorization to award contracts to provide landscape maintenance services for facilities to GardenScapes of the Palm Beaches, in the amount of $143,220.00 annually, and BrightView Landscape Services Inc. for parks, primary roads, secondary roads, utility sites, equestrian trails, canals and specialty areas, in the amount of $902,564 annually. F. 23-5740 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CLAY COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE STAIMFORD PARK RENOVATION PROJECT Authorization to utilize a Clay County contract with REP Services, Inc., as a basis for pricing, to furnish, deliver and install safety surfacing including the renovation of Staimford Park in the amount of $243,693.05. G. 23-5763 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-13 (APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST (FCT) PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE EXPANSION PROJECT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RATIFYING GRANT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE PROJECT PERIOD END DATE TO MARCH 17, 2024, PURSUANT TO RULE 62-818.009(4), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (FAC) FOR THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-13 ratifying the execution by the Mayor of Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Communities Trust grant in order to extend the project period end date to March 17, 2024, pursuant to Rule 62-818.009(4), Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 14, 2023 H. 23-5775 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-14 (WELLINGTON’S GOVERNMENT SPEECH PROGRAM, SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY POLICY) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING A POLICY FOR WELLINGTON’S GOVERNMENT SPEECH PROGRAM, SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY: PERMANENT, NON-ROADWAY SIGNS, TO SUPPORT SPORTS TOURISM AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-14, approving a policy for Wellington’s government speech program, signs in public rights-of-way: permanent, non-roadway signs, to support sports tourism and community partners. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 23-5779 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32 (PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) 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 (Final Adoption) to amend Wellington’s Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to include the subject twenty (20) acre school property and to assign it a land use designation of Community Facilities (CF). Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 14, 2023 B. 23-5780 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 twenty (20) acre school property and to assign it a Zoning designation of Community Facilities (CF). C. 23-5781 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. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 14, 2023 D. 23-5782 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07 (IORIZZO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA FLUM) 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. E. 23-5783 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-03 (IORIZZO MASTER PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT (PETITION 2022-0002-MPA) AND CONDITIONAL USE (PETITION 2022-0001-CU) 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 MODIFY CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE IORIZZO MASTER PLAN ; APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A SELF-STORAGE WITHIN A MULTIPLE USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-03, a Master Plan Amendment (MPA) and a Conditional Use (CU) to allow development of the vacant portion of the Iorizzo site with a self-storage within a MUPD. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 14, 2023 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 22-5500 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-08 (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON AND THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. FOR PARTNERSHIP ON A PROJECT-BY-PROJECT BASIS ON CERTAIN COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT MEET THE FOUNDATION’S MISSION STATEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-08 and authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wellington Community Foundation, Inc. (“WCF”) to partner on funding a percentage of the budgeted amount for certain projects for youths, seniors, and veterans that fall within the mission of the WCF. B. 23-5714 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AQUATICS FACILITY Authorization to amend an existing agreement with Ohlson Lavoie Corporation (OLC) for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Construction of an Aquatics Facility. C. 23-5768 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. 9. PUBLIC FORUM 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT 11. MANAGER'S REPORT 12. COUNCIL REPORTS 13. ADJOURNMENT Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 14, 2023 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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