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Wellington, FL · August 8, 2023

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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, August 8, 2023 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilman Michael Drahos, Councilman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor; John T. McGovern, Councilman; Michael Drahos, 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 Deacon Bob Rodriguez, 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 Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as presented. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 23-5882 PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE FOR 90 YEARS OF SERVICE TO PALM BEACH COUNTY Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Proclamation into record. Carolyn Williams, Palm Beach State College (PBSC) Board Chair, gave comments and thanked the Village for their support. PBSC President Ava Parker gave comments. Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 Kimberly Lancaster, PBSC, provided statistics regarding Palm Beach State College. The Village Council commended Palm Beach State College and thanked them for their service to the community and their partnership. B. 23-5879 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, WELLINGTON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE. I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2023-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DISTRICT FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT’S NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. II. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-42: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AND LEVYING THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; PROVIDING FOR RATES AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON TO CERTIFY THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. III. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-43: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-44: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE AREA AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 WELLINGTON FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE AREA’S NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Resolutions by title. Ms. Quickel presented to Council the four resolutions adopting the budgets and rates for FY 2024 for Acme, Solid Waste, Lake Wellington Professional Centre, and Saddle Trail. She also reviewed the proposed FY 2024 Budgets, Budget Objectives, and Rates & Assessments accordingly. Council provided comments regarding the ACME assessment. Ms. Quickel responded to Council’s questions. Public Hearing: A motion was made by Vice Mayor 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 Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman McGovern, and unanimously passed (4-1; Mayor Gerwig dissenting), to approve Resolution No. AC2023-04 as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2023-42 as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2022-43 as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Resolution No. R2022-44 as presented. Council commended Ms. Quickel and her team for developing a great budget. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 C. 23-6000 PRESENTATION OF THE 2023 RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Brandon Barnett thanked Tim Stillings for his feedback and for his assistance in the development of the survey and acknowledged his colleague Kristen. He referenced the National Community Survey, which was hosted on Polco. Mr. Barnett provided an overview of the survey, highlighted benchmark comparisons and presented a summary of the key findings and results. He referenced the six “E’s”. Council provided comments regarding the survey report. Mr. Barnett responded to Council’s questions and comments regarding the survey. Mr. Barnes provided follow up comments about the survey. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Barnes stated there were no comment cards on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Public Comment on Non-Agendaed Items: 1. Carol Brody spoke regarding code compliance. A. 23-6038 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2023 This item approved on Consent. B. 23-5850 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE TROPOS SOLAR POWER EXPANSION PROJECT AND 2) EXECUTE A TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE TROPOS SOLAR POWER EXPANSION PROJECT This item approved on Consent. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 C. 23-5962 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) RENEW AN EXISTING SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) LICENSING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT; 2) CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE GIS SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION; AND 3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR GIS CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES This item approved on Consent. D. 23-5725 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK CONTRACT FOR THE AQUATICS FACILITY This item approved on Consent. E. 23-5851 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE (SECTION 24) BOARDWALK REFURBISHMENT PROJECT This item approved on Consent. F. 23-6039 RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDERS AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MAINGUY LANDSCAPE SERVICES AND WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES This item approved on Consent. G. 23-5897 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-25 (QUERCUS LANE TRAFFIC CONTROL ILA) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE PRIOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND QUERCUS SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE PARTIES’ TRAFFIC CONTROL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND MAINTENANCE AUTHORITY OVER CERTAIN ROADS, AND TO ALLOW FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAMERAS, GOLF CART TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AND DECORATIVE ART WRAPS ON SIGNAL CONTROL CABINETS LOCATED ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES MAINTAINED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY WITHIN WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. H. 23-6031 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-45 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE PROCEEDS OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2023, TO FUND FINANCING COSTS AND THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. I. 23-6034 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-34 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-35 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID GRANT A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RATIFYING RESOLUTION NO. R2023-34 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT 29922 WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-35 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE TREE PLANTING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. J. 23-6036 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-46 (HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER OR DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. K. 23-6045 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-47 (DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE GENERAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT FOR AMPHITHEATER PROGRAMMING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. L. 23-6046 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-49 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE FACILITIES GRANT FOR THE MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-50 FOR THE BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000. A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT AWARDED FOR THE MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. M. 23-6053 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-51 (ANNUAL LISTING OF PROCLAMATIONS) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item approved on Consent. N. 23-6054 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-52 (REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING A SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2023/2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 23-6015 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-12 (AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 9, 20, AND 22 OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TEXT AMENDMENTS TO MODIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), CHAPTER 3 (ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES), CHAPTER 9 (ENVIRONMENT), CHAPTER 11 (MORTGAGED PROPERTY REGISTRATION), CHAPTER 20 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PLACES), AND CHAPTER 22 (TRAFFIC & VEHICLES) AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO FACILITATE IMPROVED EFFICIENCY FOR THE CITATION METHOD OF CODE COMPLIANCE; FOR CLARIFICATION OF PROVISIONS BY ADDING, MODIFYING, OR ELIMINATING CONFUSING LANGUAGE, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS; MODIFYING PROVISIONS TO BE CONTEMPORARY OR TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN STATE LAW ADOPTED DURING THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Addie read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Basehart stated this was initiated by comments from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) and staff also clarified additional items in the Code regarding definitions and violations. Ms. Cohen spoke regarding the provision for golf carts. Public Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor Napoleone, seconded by Councilman Drahos, and unanimously passed (5-0), to open the Public Hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilman Drahos, seconded by Vice Mayor Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice Mayor Napoleone, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 Ordinance No. 2023-12 (Amendments to Chapters 1, 2, 3, 9, 20, and 22 of Wellington’s Code of Ordinances) as presented on first reading. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 23-6003 PRESENTATION BY 10BY20 LLC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PADEL COURTS Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. De La Vega presented this item. Carlos Lerena,10BY20 CFO/Entrepreneur, introduced Fernando Fiksman, the Chairman of the Board, who briefly showed Council a partner video of Ramon Ayala (Daddy Yankee). He then introduced Daveed Navaro (sp) to discuss the project. Mr. Guillermo spoke regarding the PADEL Ecosystem, partnerships and clubs. In addition, he responded to the Village Council’s questions. Mr. De La Vega stated staff is looking for Council authorization, if Council is interested in this, to advertise for 21 days to meet statutory requirements to ascertain if there is anyone else who is interested in submitting a proposal since this was an unsolicited proposal. The Village Council gave comments. Mr. Guillermo spoke regarding padel, the design/layout and tennis courts. Alba Galan, Padel School Director in Spain and retired professional Padel player, gave comments. The Village Council gave comments. There was Council direction to move forward with the advertisement. B. 23-6044 DIRECTION REGARDING PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WELLINGTON GREEN PARK Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mayor Gerwig recused herself, passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Napoleone and left the dais. Mr. De La Vega briefly reviewed the six proposals that were received for Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 the development of Wellington Green Park. Councilman Drahos asked what is the site currently being used for and can that use be transferred to another location. Vice Mayor Napoleone asked that Mr. Barnes provide a history of the site. Councilman McGovern asked what had the site been used for previously. Mr. Barnes explained the history of the site. Councilman Drahos inquired about whether or not developing the site would prevent free/open play use of the site. Vice Mayor Napoleone asked what direction is staff looking for from Council tonight regarding the site. Mr. Barnes explained the potential process based on Council direction. There was further discussion with staff and Council regarding the site and proposals. Public Comment: 1. Steve Traynor spoke regarding “Project Lighthouse” for the Wellington Green Park site. He read a statement into record. 2. Dillon ? spoke regarding Wellington Green Park. He stated it is priceless. 3. Roberto Rivera, Dan Enterprises, LLC., spoke regarding their proposal for the Wellington Green Park site. 4. Howell Long spoke regarding Wellington Green Park and how it is currently being used. 5. Robert Ryers spoke regarding the “Project Lighthouse” proposal for the Wellington Green Park site. He read a statement into record. Councilman Drahos read the cards into the record of those who did not wish to speak. Vice Mayor Napoleone asked what could be done at Greenbriar park to accommodate what is happening currently at the Wellington Green site. Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 Mr. Barnes discussed Greenbriar and Olympia Parks and what could be done at those parks regarding open play options. Councilman McGovern asked when could Council expect to receive a report regarding the parks. He said he is concerned by what he has heard from the residents tonight regarding open play and fields. Mr. Barnes discussed maintenance and planning for accommodations for open play. The Village Council spoke regarding open play and the proposals. There was Council consensus (with Mayor Gerwig recused) to speak with the six proposers who provided Letters of Interest, with clarification and direction for them to come back within a specified timeframe (after staff puts this back out to them) with a final and best offer with the parameters that sets forth the code permitted 22 units per acre (anything above that should be tied to community benefits), including affordable/workforce housing, and a straight purchase not lease. Mr. Barnes stated staff looks at the use of the park and showed Council a graphic from 2023 Street Light data of the daily use of Wellington Green Park. 9. PUBLIC FORUM There were no comment cards submitted for public forum. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she had nothing to report. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The Agenda Review Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Mr. Barnes informed Council about the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida Recreational Development Assistance program (FRDAP) grant the Village received. Village of Wellington Page 11 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 Councilman McGovern thanked staff for finding the grants. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS VICE MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Vice Mayor Napoleone presented the following report: Vice Mayor Napoleone asked about the September and November Council meeting dates. Mr. Barnes stated he would have the dates placed on Council calendars. Vice Mayor Napoleone reminded everyone that school starts on Thursday and to be safe on the road. COUNCILMAN DRAHOS: Councilman Drahos presented the following report: Councilman Drahos waived comment. COUNCILMAN MCGOVERN: Councilman McGovern presented the following report: Councilman McGovern stated August 16, 2023 is the final PZAB meeting for the Wellington North and South applications. Councilman McGovern stated school starts on Thursday and asked everyone to be cautious and safe on the roadways. Councilman McGovern congratulated the S.W.A.G. program graduates and thanked. Councilman McGovern stated the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony would be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 11, 2023. Councilman McGovern stated the Village’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the amphitheater from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind wished everyone happy first day of school. MAYOR GERWIG: Mayor Gerwig presented the following report: Village of Wellington Page 12 Village Council Action Summary - Final August 8, 2023 Mayor Gerwig stated she will attend the Florida League of Cities’ (FLC) conference. Mayor Gerwig inquired what is done to recognize the employers who participate in the SWAG program and how do we find those partners. She asked that a letter be written to be signed on behalf of the Village Council. There was further discussion regarding S.W.A.G. Mr. Barnes stated staff will do a concerted outreach with the business community for next year. Mayor Gerwig stated Mr. Juckett will meet with her at the amphitheater in the morning and explained that Stacy Somers has been working on a TV show and tomorrow she will highlight Scott’s Place and the amphitheater. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:40 P.M. Village of Wellington Page 13

Agenda

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, August 8, 2023 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Anne Gerwig, Mayor Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilman Michael Drahos, 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 August 8, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION Deacon Bob Rodriguez, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 23-5882 PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE FOR 90 YEARS OF SERVICE TO PALM BEACH COUNTY A proclamation commemorating Palm Beach State College for 90 years of service to Palm Beach County. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 8, 2023 B. 23-5879 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, WELLINGTON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE. I. RESOLUTION NO. AC2023-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DISTRICT FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT’S NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. II. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-42: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AND LEVYING THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; PROVIDING FOR RATES AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON TO CERTIFY THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. III. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-43: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LAKE WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IV. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-44: A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SADDLE TRAIL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PROVIDED HEREIN; LEVYING OF THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THE AREA AND APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WELLINGTON FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE AREA’S NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution numbers AC2023-04, R2023-42, R2023-43 and R2023-44 as presented adopting the FY 2023/2024 budgets and assessment rates, and appointing Mayor Anne Gerwig as the official authorized representative to certify the non-ad valorem assessment rolls. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 8, 2023 C. 23-6000 PRESENTATION OF THE 2023 RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY Presentation of the 2023 Results of The National Community Survey. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. 23-6038 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2023 Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of July 11, 2023. B. 23-5850 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE TROPOS SOLAR POWER EXPANSION PROJECT AND 2) EXECUTE A TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE TROPOS SOLAR POWER EXPANSION PROJECT Authorization to 1) Award a contract to Advanced Roofing Inc. dba Advanced Green Technologies for the TropOs Solar Power Expansion Project, in the amount of $229,556.26 and 2) Execute a Task Order with Hillers Electrical Engineering, Inc. for construction phase services for the TropOs Solar Power Expansion Project, in the amount of $38,846.25. C. 23-5962 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) RENEW AN EXISTING SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) LICENSING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT; 2) CONTINUE UTILIZING A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE GIS SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION; AND 3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR GIS CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES Authorization to: 1) renew an existing sole source agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), to provide GIS licensing, maintenance, and support for three (3) additional years at a cost of $170,100; 2) continue utilizing Flipside Geographics, LLC., to provide additional GIS support and development, at a cost of approximately $80,000 for Fiscal Year 2024; and 3) continue utilizing ROK Technologies, LLC to provide GIS cloud hosting support for three (3) additional years at a cost of $102,606 annually. D. 23-5725 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK CONTRACT FOR THE AQUATICS FACILITY Authorization to award a construction manager at risk contract to Wharton-Smith, Inc. to provide preconstruction services for the Aquatics Facility in the amount of $278,626.00. E. 23-5851 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE (SECTION 24) BOARDWALK REFURBISHMENT PROJECT Authorization to award a contract for the Wellington Environmental Preserve (Section 24) Boardwalk Refurbishment Project to J. Rawn Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $959,716.60. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 8, 2023 F. 23-6039 RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDERS AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MAINGUY LANDSCAPE SERVICES AND WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES 1) Ratification of emergency purchase orders issued to Mainguy Landscape Services and Wellington Professional Lawn Care for the remainder of the 2023 fiscal year in the amount of $289,697.04 and 2) Authorization to award contracts to Mainguy Landscape Services and Wellington Professional Lawn Care for Landscape Services in the amount of $1,497,224.46, annually. G. 23-5897 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-25 (QUERCUS LANE TRAFFIC CONTROL ILA) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE PRIOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND QUERCUS SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE PARTIES’ TRAFFIC CONTROL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND MAINTENANCE AUTHORITY OVER CERTAIN ROADS, AND TO ALLOW FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAMERAS, GOLF CART TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AND DECORATIVE ART WRAPS ON SIGNAL CONTROL CABINETS LOCATED ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES MAINTAINED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY WITHIN WELLINGTON’S MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-25 approving an Interlocal Agreement between Wellington and Palm Beach County and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of Wellington. H. 23-6031 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-45 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE PROCEEDS OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2023, TO FUND FINANCING COSTS AND THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-45 for a Budget Amendment to appropriate the $33,300,000 in bond proceeds for debt expense and Wellington Community Park Improvement project costs. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 8, 2023 I. 23-6034 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-34 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2023-35 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID GRANT A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RATIFYING RESOLUTION NO. R2023-34 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT 29922 WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-35 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE TREE PLANTING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ratification of Resolution No. R2023-34 authorizing the Deputy Village Manager to execute an Agreement between Wellington and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Resolution No. R2023-35 for a Budget Amendment to allocate the $7,500 in grant monies to the landscaping maintenance operations budget. J. 23-6036 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-46 (HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER OR DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-46 authorizing the Village Manager or the Deputy Village Manager to apply with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Bureau for Hazard Mitigation Grant Fund Project funding. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 8, 2023 K. 23-6045 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-47 (DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE GENERAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT FOR AMPHITHEATER PROGRAMMING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-47 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture for the General Support Program Grant for Amphitheater programming in the amount of $87,190. L. 23-6046 A. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-49 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE FACILITIES GRANT FOR THE MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B. RESOLUTION NO. R2023-50 FOR THE BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000. A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARTS AND CULTURE FACILITIES GRANT AWARDED FOR THE MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS NATURE, ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-49 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture for the Facilities Grant for the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Nature, Arts & Cultural Center and Resolution No. R2023-50 amending the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget for said grant in the amount of $500,000. M. 23-6053 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-51 (ANNUAL LISTING OF PROCLAMATIONS) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Resolution No. R2023-51 approving the Annual Listing of Proclamations for FY 2023/2024. Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 8, 2023 N. 23-6054 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-52 (REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING A SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2023/2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council approval of Resolution No. R2023-52 approving the Regular Council Meeting Schedule for FY2023/2024. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 23-6015 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-12 (AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 9, 20, AND 22 OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TEXT AMENDMENTS TO MODIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), CHAPTER 3 (ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES), CHAPTER 9 (ENVIRONMENT), CHAPTER 11 (MORTGAGED PROPERTY REGISTRATION), CHAPTER 20 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PLACES), AND CHAPTER 22 (TRAFFIC & VEHICLES) AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO FACILITATE IMPROVED EFFICIENCY FOR THE CITATION METHOD OF CODE COMPLIANCE; FOR CLARIFICATION OF PROVISIONS BY ADDING, MODIFYING, OR ELIMINATING CONFUSING LANGUAGE, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS; MODIFYING PROVISIONS TO BE CONTEMPORARY OR TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN STATE LAW ADOPTED DURING THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-12 on First Reading. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 23-6003 PRESENTATION BY 10BY20 LLC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PADEL COURTS Presentation by 10BY20, LLC., of an unsolicited proposal, for the construction, operation and maintenance of padel courts at the existing Wellington Tennis Center; and Authorization to publish a 21-day notice, in the Florida Administrative Register and a newspaper of general circulation, pursuant to Florida Statutes 255.065. B. 23-6044 DIRECTION REGARDING PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WELLINGTON GREEN PARK Direction regarding proposals received for the development of Wellington Green Park. Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Meeting Agenda - Final August 8, 2023 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 9

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