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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, May 14, 2024 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Village Council Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Maria Antuña, Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri, Councilwoman Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Napoleone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Michael J. Napoleone, Mayor; John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor, Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman; Maria Antuña, Councilwoman; and Amanda Silvestri, 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. Hall, Village Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Napoleone 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 amended. 1. Move Item 5A, Presentation of the Florida League of Mayors and Florida League of Cities “If I Were Elected Mayor” Essay Contest Second Place Winner, to the July Meeting. 2. Remove Agenda Item 8B, Resolution No. R2024-20 (Amendment To The Comprehensive Agreement With Arcadia Infrastructure 1, LLC). 3. Add Approval of Amendment to Settlement Agreement and Purchase And Sale Agreement With Brefrank, Inc., to Regular Agenda as Item 8E. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as amended. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 24-6421 PRESENTATION OF 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY ART & ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Nicole Coates provided an overview of the 5th Annual Public Safety Committee Art and Essay Contest; and introduced Dr. Brad Johnson and Jacqueline Hutman, members of the Public Safety Committee. She stated they reviewed 252 essay submissions and selected winners from the elementary, middle and high school categories. Ms. Coates also acknowledged and thanked the principals, teachers and art directors who promoted the program. In addition, she recognized and thanked Rudy and Mayra Zurita, Owners of Cycle Fit Bicycles of Wellington for sponsoring the contest. Ms. Coates recognized the winners of the contest who received certificates from the Village of Wellington and gift cards from Cycle Fit Bicycles of Wellington. Council extended congratulations to the students. B. 24-6466 PRESENTATION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF MAYORS AND FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES “IF I WERE ELECTED MAYOR” ESSAY CONTEST SECOND PLACE WINNER This Item moved to the July Village Council Meeting. C. 24-6522 RECOGNITION OF THE WELLINGTON U14 GIRLS RUGBY SELECT TEAM JAGUARS FOR THEIR COCONUT CUP WIN Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Helen Archer, Village of Wellington Engineering Department and Director of Florida Rugby Girls, gave comments regarding the program and introduced the team. The coaches spoke on behalf of the team and thanked the Village Council, Mr. Barnes and Mr. Hagopian for their support. Council congratulated the players and coaches of the Wellington U 14 Girls Rugby Select Team and presented them with certificates. D. 24-6523 RECOGNITION OF ANDREAS DA SILVA AND VERONICA METZ FOR THEIR ACCEPTANCE TO USA SWIMMING’S ZONE SELECT CAMPS Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Rich Whalen, Head Coach of the Wellington Wahoos, introduced Andreas Da Silva and Veronica Metz and gave comments regarding the program and their recognition from USA Swimming. He thanked the Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 Village for their support. Council congratulated the girls and presented them with certificates. E. 24-6496 A PROCLAMATION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE LOCAL WINNERS OF THE AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION’S 2024 “DROP SAVERS” WATER CONSERVATION CONTEST Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Hall read the proclamation. Ms. Panse stated this is the seventh year of the contest and stated they had over 625 entries. She recognized Milena Meehan from her department who coordinated the contest. She acknowledged the first, second and third place winners in attendance from Binks Forest Elementary, Panther Run Elementary, Wellington Elementary, Wellington Landings Middle and Wellington High schools. Ms. Panse thanked the principals, parents, students and teachers. She presented the winners with certificates and backpacks from the Village of Wellington. She thanked Council for allowing the Utilities Department to participate in the contest. Council congratulated the students. 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 McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. 24-6364 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION (FSA) CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF TIRES AND RELATED SERVICES This item approved on Consent. B. 24-6433 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF PUBLIC Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 WORKS CHEMICALS This item approved on Consent. C. 24-6439 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF MULCH, PINE STRAW, AND GROUND PREPARATION, VILLAGE-WIDE This item approved on Consent. D. 24-6440 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FILL MATERIALS This item approved on Consent. E. 24-6428 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL CONTRACT, AS BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR UPGRADES TO RADIO TOWER ANTENNAS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES This item approved on Consent. F. 24-6487 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOURCEWELL CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE OF NUTANIX SOFTWARE AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT This item approved on Consent. G. 24-6429 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF CAPE CORAL CONTRACT AS A BASIS FOR PRICING TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES This item approved on Consent. H. 24-6431 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES This item approved on Consent. I. 24-6432 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE This item approved on Consent. J. 24-6434 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR BUS RENTAL AND DRIVER SERVICES This item approved on Consent. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 K. 24-6463 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES TO MODIFY THE TOWN CENTER ENTRY SIGN FROM A MASONRY WALL INTO A TWO-SIDED LED SIGN This item approved on Consent. L. 24-6505 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-21 (FARRELL ESTATES WELLINGTON PLAT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ACCEPTING AND APPROVING FARRELL ESTATES WELLINGTON PLAT A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A REPLAT OF PARCEL B OF THE PLAT OF POLO HOUSE AT PALM BEACH POLO & COUNTRY CLUB POA INC. AND LYING IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. This item approved on Consent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 24-6495 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01 (AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 OF WELLINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEE STUDY DATED JANUARY 19, 2024; MODIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 10 (IMPACT FEES), AS CONTAINED HEREIN, PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEE; ESTABLISHING THE FINDINGS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Ms. Hall read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Stillings introduced Joe Williams, Senior Manager/Raftelis, who conducted a presentation regarding the methodology and rational for the Public Facilities Impact fee that is being recommended. Mr. Stillings referenced the ordinance. Mr. Stillings and Mr. Williams responded to Council’s questions. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 Public Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. There was further discussion between Council and staff regarding the reason for the recommendation of a Public Facilities Impact Fee. A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2024-01 (Amendments to Chapter 10 of Wellington’s Code of Ordinances) as presented on first reading. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. 24-6517 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-23 (PRELIMINARY TRIM RATES FOR WELLINGTON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING ASSESSMENT) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICE FOR TRUTH-IN-MILLAGE (“TRIM”) PURPOSES WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF WELLINGTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Hall read the Resolution by title. Ms. Quickel presented the item. She explained that these were the preliminary TRIM rates for the solid waste collection and recycling assessment for Fiscal Year 2025. The assessment rates have been proposed to fully cover the operating cost and restore and maintain the fund balance in the Solid Waste fund. The proposed rate is $310.00 per curbside unit and $230.00 per containerized unit. These are the lowest increases the Village has had in several years. The contract limits the increase to more than 5%. The final vote will take place at the August meeting. The Village Council asked questions regarding the rates. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 Ms. Quickel responded to Council’s questions. Public Comment: Chris George spoke regarding the item. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to adopt Resolution No. R2024-23 (Preliminary Trim Rates for Wellington Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Assessment). B. 24-6493 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-20 (AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIA INFRASTRUCTURE 1, LLC) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIA INFRASTRUCTURE I, LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ARCADIA TOWERS GROUP, LLC FOR THE MARKETING AND LEASE OF PROPERTIES OWNED BY WELLINGTON OR ACME IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING, CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item removed from the agenda. C. 24-6468 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT, AS THE BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PICKLEBALL COURTS AT GREENBRIAR PARK, AND 2) APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. R2024-22 AMENDING THE GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BY REASSIGNING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS TO THE GREENBRIAR PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Mr. De La Vega presented this item. He showed Council a location map of Greenbriar park where the Pickleball courts would be constructed. He stated they would be the only dedicated Pickleball Courts in Wellington. He provided an overview regarding the cost, programming and the Pickleball courts. Mayor Napoleone referenced why the Village chose six courts. Mr. Reinsvold responded regarding the location and size of the courts. Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 Vice Mayor McGovern inquired about the construction timeframe. Mr. Reinsvold responded that construction will begin on July 15, 2024. A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) for Authorization to 1) Utilize A Palm Beach County Contract, As The Basis For Pricing, for the Construction of Pickleball Courts at Greenbriar Park; and 2) Approve Resolution No. R2024-22 Amending The Governmental Capital Fund Budget For Fiscal Year 2023-2024 by Reassigning Capital Project Budgets to the Greenbriar Park Pickleball Courts Project. D. 24-6498 COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Council made appointments for the 2024-2026 term to the Architectural Review Board, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Education Committee, Equestrian Preserve Committee, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board, Public Safety Committee, Senior Advisory Committee and Tree Board. E. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BREFRANK, INC. This item added to the agenda. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Cohen referenced the agreement with Brefrank in regards to the lawsuit and explained the settlement agreement and purchase and sale agreement. She stated the agreements have some timing issues that need to be amended and provided further information regarding the language, re-platting process and use restriction. She asked for authorization for the Mayor to execute the amendment on behalf of the Village. There was brief discussion between the Village Council and the Village Attorney. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to Approve the Agreement with all of the caveats as listed by the Village Attorney including that they may have extensions of 30 Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 day increments up to 180 days but if they go past 60 days it comes to the Village Council for an update. 9. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Barnes stated there were comment cards submitted for Public Forum. Public Comment: 1. Chris George spoke regarding Councilwoman Siskind. 2. Alexandria Larson commented regarding the annexation. 3. Joseph Sneider spoke regarding Chris George. 4. Mario Perez spoke regarding Jeffrey Siskind. 10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she had no report. 11. MANAGER'S REPORT MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on May 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm. There will be no Agenda Review for this meeting. The Village is closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day. Representatives of the National League of Cities will visit the Village on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILWOMAN SILVESTRI: Councilwoman Silvestri presented the following report: Councilwoman Silvestri asked that staff schedule a meeting with the principals of Wellington Elementary, Wellington Landings, Wellington High and Polo Park Schools regarding school safety, traffic and dropoff, etc. She asked that Ms. Zuloaga-Haines and Ms. Andrews be invited and that the meeting be conducted at the beginning of the summer in preparation for the upcoming school year. Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 Vice Mayor Napoleone and Councilman McGovern asked that all schools be invited and said it should be an annual meeting. Councilman McGovern inquired about the traffic light at Isle View Drive by Polo Park and Lake Worth Road. There was brief discussion regarding the traffic light. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind congratulated all of the high school seniors who are graduating. COUNCILWOMAN ANTUÑA: Councilwoman Antuña presented the following report: Councilwoman Antuña congratulated all board and committee appointees. VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the following report: Vice Mayor McGovern congratulated all board and committee appointees. Vice Mayor McGovern stated it is National Police Week and acknowledged PBSO and thanked them for everything that they do in the Village, communities and for going above and beyond. Vice Mayor McGovern thanked staff for a wonderful Aquatics Center Groundbreaking and stated it was a well-attended event. Vice Mayor McGovern stated he and Councilwoman Antuña attended the elementary school groundbreaking in Arden. Vice Mayor McGovern congratulated all of the graduates of the high schools. MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Mayor Napoleone presented the following report: Mayor Napoleone thanked PBSO for what they do for the Village. Mayor Napoleone congratulated all of the graduates of the high schools . Village of Wellington Page 10 Village Council Action Summary - Final May 14, 2024 He also acknowledged Vice Mayor McGovern and Councilwoman Siskind daughters on their graduation. He stated Councilman McGovern’s daughter is a Pathfinders Award winner. Councilman McGovern commented regarding his daughter being a Pathfinders Award winner. Mayor Napoleone encouraged everyone to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony. Mayor Napoleone stated the groundbreaking for the Moncada property is tomorrow. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 PM. Village of Wellington Page 11