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Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:30 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 January 14, 2025 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. INVOCATION Deacon Al Payne, St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church, delivered the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Napoleone led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Agenda as presented. 5. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDED TIME REQUESTS BY INTERESTED PARTIES FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS, IF ANY There were no requests to consider. 6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. 24-6907 PACK 125 ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY INVITATION Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Stephanie King and Karen Webb of Cub Scout Pack 125 thanked Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 Council for their support and extended an invitation to Council to participate in the Pinewood Derby. Members of the pack distributed the cars to Mayor Napoleone, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. B. 25-6940 PBSO INVITATION TO A DAY FOR AUTISM EVENT This Item was heard after the first public hearing item once Investigator Poritz arrived. Mr. Barnes introduced this item. Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Investigator Scott Poritz provided information regarding the origin and history on the Day for Autism Event. He invited Council to attend the event to be held at Village Park from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on February 23, 2025. It is free to all participants and the resource vendors. He commended Michelle Garvey and Mark Belcourt and team for their assistance with the event. Mayor Napoleone stated they are proud to host the event in Wellington and thanked Investigator Poritz for all of his hard work and efforts regarding the event. Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Mayor Napoleone for his leadership on this event. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Barnes indicated staff recommended approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0), to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A. 24-6934 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2024 This Item approved on Consent. B. 24-6778 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR AN ADA TRANSITION PLAN This Item approved on Consent. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 C. 24-6862 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR UTILITY BILL PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES This Item approved on Consent. D. 24-6922 RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED FOR REPAIRS AT OLYMPIA PARK This Item approved on Consent. E. 24-6914 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) HOUSING REHABILITATION CONTRACTS TO ARZ BUILDERS INC. FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 1629 CARRIAGE BROOKE DRIVE AND 2668 COUNTRY GOLF DRIVE This Item approved on Consent. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 24-6926 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-21 (A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO MODIFY TABLE LU&CD 1-1 OF THE LAND USE & COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, AMENDING THE LAND USE & COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT OF WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, (PETITION NUMBER 2024-0003-CPA), TO MODIFY TABLE LU&CD 1-1 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS: DENSITY AND INTENSITY; TO MODIFY POLICIES LU&CD 1.3.3, 1.4.1, AND 1.4.2 FOR CONSISTENCY WITH TABLE LU&CD 1-1; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Hall read the Ordinance by title. Tim Stillings, Director of Planning and Zoning, presented this item. Mr. Stillings responded to Council questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0), to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Siskind, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Ordinance No. 2024-21 (A Comprehensive Plan Amendment To Modify Table LU&CD 1-1 of the Land Use & Community Design Element) as presented on second reading. B. 25-6950 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-24 (GRANTING AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL GRANTING TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE, IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATING THERETO, PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Barnes introduced the item. Ms. Hall read the Ordinance by title. Ms. Cohen presented this item and responded to Council questions. Public Hearing A motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Vice Mayor McGovern, and unanimously passed (5-0) to open the public hearing. There being no public comments, a motion was made by Councilwoman Siskind, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to close the public hearing. Vice Mayor McGovern inquired about the email received from a neighborhood regarding an FP&L land purchase in the Village. Ilan Kaufer, External Affairs Manager/Florida Power & Light Company, stated he received the question from Mr. Barnes yesterday and will provide an update as soon as he receives the information from the Real Estate Department. Mr. Kaufer stated he reached out to the resident and provided his contact information. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 approve Ordinance No. 2024-24 (Granting An Electric Franchise To Florida Power & Light Company) as presented on second reading. 9. REGULAR AGENDA A. 24-6885 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT(S) FOR K PARK Mr. Barnes introduced this item and provided brief background information. He stated representatives from Related Ross were present in the audience. Also, George Pincus (Stearns & Weaver/Village’s Outside Counsel); Karen Yung, Education In Motion (EiM); and Frasier White (Chairman & CEO of EiM) were all appearing by Zoom. Ms. Cohen said all of the parties and attorneys worked very hard on the Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs) and believe what has been presented to the Village Council is protective of the Village and the best agreement that staff was able to negotiate. She thanked all of the parties and attorneys for their hard work. Mr. Pincus provided a summary of the Related Ross and EiM PSAs in terms of purchase prices, due diligence, approvals and inspections periods, properties being sold “as is/where is”, termination rights, what is going to be developed at the properties, deed restrictions, zoning, deposits, and protections for what happens on the properties after their sold. Vice Mayor McGovern asked Ms. Cohen to discuss the next steps in the process. Ms. Cohen stated this is the first step in a long process. She explained the next steps in the process regarding parcel re-plat, comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning of property and master plan, public participation/input, Council discussions, development order approvals, and closing on the property. She said the Council is only approving the PSAs tonight. Mayor Napoleone mentioned the application process and public hearings and meetings. Ms. Cohen stated it would be no different than any other development application-it would follow the same process. Councilwoman Antuña asked if the contract is approved tonight, when would the contract be valid. Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 Ms. Cohen stated it would be valid tonight but there are contract provisions that provide for other steps. Mr. Pincus outlined the Inspection and Approvals Periods. Closing is thirty days after the Approvals Period. Mayor Napoleone stated the Village required a phased development for this project and this was important to the Village. Ms. Cohen referenced the Right of Repurchase Option. Vice Mayor McGovern clarified that the repurchase options are at penalty to the applicant. There was discussion about the repurchase option and penalty that is included in both PSAs. Kenneth Himmel, President of Related Ross, highlighted their philosophy and commented that this is a mixed use project. He referenced what will be developed. He introduced Weber Hudson who has been the head of leasing of projects for Related all over the country. Vice Mayor McGovern inquired about the Related Ross company and the vision. Mr. Himmel discussed Related Ross’s succession plan and vision. He responded to the Village Council’s questions in terms of density and type of hotel. Marianne Rehn, representing NewSchool Wellington, introduced her team members: Dr. Nicole Assisi, Strategic Academic Advisor, and Miles Graham, Financial Advisor to Frasier White and Karen Yung. She conducted a presentation regarding NewSchool Wellington and indicated it is a not-for-profit school. Vice Mayor McGovern asked for clarification regarding whether the scholarships will be for Wellington residents only. Councilwoman Silvestri stated she would like to see the scholarships be for Wellington residents only. Ms. Rehn responded to Council’s questions regarding the lighting of the fields, ownership of the school and filing of documents for the operation of school. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 Mr. Kevin Ryan, Partner, spoke regarding the filing of documents for the school. Ms. Rehn stated the scholarships would be for residents only. Mr. White explained he and Ms. Yung could not attend in person due to family emergencies. He discussed their partnership with Related Ross and thanked the Council for their support. Ms. Yung expressed thanks to the Village Council for their leadership and support throughout the process and discussed their commitment towards building the school in Wellington. Vice Mayor McGovern asked what is the cost to build this school. Public Comment: There were multiple public comments made in support and opposition to the project. Mayor Napoleone gave comments regarding the project, school, dining options and landscaping and said options for this site have been talked about for ten years. He feels this is the best package with the best people behind it. He said he thinks this is a great project for Wellington and mentioned the traffic. Councilwoman Siskind said she agrees with Mayor Napoleone’s comments. She stated the lawyers have worked out a favorable deal for Wellington and she is in favor of this project. Councilwoman Silvestri thanked everyone who came out tonight. She said people want the shopping and a place to go on Saturday night . She indicated there are some who do not want the project. Councilwoman Silvestri said this is a completely different project from Lotis and feels this is a great project for Wellington. She stated she feels the school is needed in Wellington. Councilwoman Silvestri said traffic is a big issue and feels Related Ross will pay attention to that . She said she is in favor of the project. Councilwoman Antuña said she agrees with what the other Councilmembers have said. She provided her background information and commented on how Wellington has grown. Councilwoman Antuña stated this project will not happen overnight and she will continue to ensure that they get what is needed for Wellington regarding this project. She said Related Ross is very well respected in Palm Beach County and she supports the development and the contracts. Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 Vice Mayor McGovern thanked everyone who came and spoke tonight and those who attended meetings with Related Ross. He mentioned K Park and discussed what he felt were the differences between the Lotis and Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP) processes. He said voting for this tonight ensures that the process goes forward. The Village has spent many hours to ensure the Village is protected. He read the email from the Castellina Board of Directors into the record . Vice Mayor McGovern discussed what Wellington is receiving from this project in regards to green space and funds. He stated he will vote yes to the agreements. Ms. Cohen reminded Council that she provided two resolutions regarding the PSAs. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. AC2025-01 (A Resolution Of The Board Of Supervisors Of The Acme Improvement District Approving A Purchase And Sale Agreement With Wellington Property Owner, LLC For The Sale Of A Portion Of The Property Known As “K-Park”). A motion was made by Vice Mayor McGovern, seconded by Councilwoman Silvestri, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve Resolution No. AC2025-02 (A Resolution Of The Board Of Supervisors Of The Acme Improvement District Approving A Purchase And Sale Agreement With Founders Acreage Wellington, LLC For The Sale Of A Portion Of The Property Known As “K-Park”). 10. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Barnes indicated there were no comment cards submitted for Public Comment. 11. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS. COHEN: Ms. Cohen presented the following report: Ms. Cohen stated she had no report. 12. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT MR. BARNES: Mr. Barnes presented the following report: The Next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Village of Wellington Page 8 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm. The ACME Landowners Meeting will follow directly after. Village Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Mr. Barnes stated he provided an email to a resident today regarding the Wellington Sports Academy/Wellington Athletics and their marketing. He provided clarification regarding Wellington Athletics. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILWOMAN SILVESTRI: Councilwoman Silvestri presented the following report: Councilwoman Silvestri wished everyone a Happy New Year. COUNCILWOMAN SISKIND: Councilwoman Siskind presented the following report: Councilwoman Siskind waived comment. COUNCILWOMAN ANTUÑA: Councilwoman Antuña presented the following report: Councilwoman Antuña stated she attended a tour of Palm Beach Central High School with School Board Commissioner Marcia Andrews and some Education Committee Members. She acknowledged Principal Reginald Myers and stated she was impressed. VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN: Vice Mayor McGovern presented the following report: Vice Mayor McGovern asked Mr. Barnes to work to address the exit from Versailles. Mr. Barnes stated he and Mr. Reinsvold will continue to review on this. Vice Mayor McGovern stated he looks forward to seeing everyone at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast on Monday at the Wellington Community Center. MAYOR NAPOLEONE: Mayor Napoleone presented the following report: Mayor Napoleone thanked everyone for attending tonight and for their input. He stated the Council appreciates all of the input they receive. Village of Wellington Page 9 Village Council Action Summary - Final January 14, 2025 Mayor Napoleone spoke regarding the Pinewood Derby. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:54 PM. Village of Wellington Page 10