Village Council Workshop
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · December 4, 2023
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary - Final
Monday, December 4, 2023
4:00 PM
Village Hall - Conference Rooms 1E & 1F
Village Council Workshop
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Michael Drahos, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
While this is a public meeting, there will be no opportunity for public comment at this
workshop. This workshop will be Iive streamed, recorded and posted to the Village
website for viewing.
Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final December 4, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerwig called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
Council Members in Attendance: Anne Gerwig, Mayor; Michael
Napoleone, Vice Mayor; John McGovern, Councilman; Michael Drahos,
Councilman; and Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gerwig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA
Mr. Barnes introduced the agenda for the December 5, 2023 Regular
Council Meeting for review.
A. 23-6200 RECOGNITION OF WELLINGTON RESIDENT AUSTEN MACMILLAN
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Recognition
of Wellington Resident Austen MacMillan. He said that Austen provided
life-saving services to a mentor. He mentioned that Ms. Coates, Palm
Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) and the Palm Beach Sheriff's
Office (PBSO) will be present at the meeting. He noted that PBCFR and
PBSO would bring equipment as there would be an opportunity to take a
photo with Austen MacMillan and his family at 6:40 p.m. before the
meeting.
Mayor Gerwig asked if this will take place in front of Village Hall.
Mr. Barnes answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
B. 23-6199 PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION OF FOOD COLLECTION
CHALLENGE WINNER
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Presentation
and Recognition of the Food Collection Challenge Winner. He said that
Community Services will present this item. He mentioned the competition
between Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington High School to
compete in aiding to get the food drive collections up for the holiday food
drive. He noted that this would be a re-occurrence each year and the
winner would receive a trophy.
Mayor Gerwig asked about the trophy.
Mr. Barnes answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
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C. 23-6239 PRESENTATION OF THE FLORIDA PLANNING ASSOCIATION 10TH
ANNUAL GREAT PLACES IN FLORIDA PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Presentation
of the Florida Planning Association 10th Annual Great Places in Florida
People's Choice Award. He noted that the President and one of the
committee members would be present to present the award for Section
24.
D. 23-6237 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Council
approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of
November 7, 2023. He asked Council to provide comments, if any, to the
Clerk's Office.
E. 23-6168 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) EXECUTE A GMP AMENDMENT FOR THE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) RAW WATER MAIN
INTERCONNECT AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND 2) EXECUTE
A TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) RAW WATER MAIN
INTERCONNECT AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to 1) Execute A GMP Amendment for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
Raw Water Main Interconnect and Replacement Project and 2) Execute
A Task Order for Construction Phase Services for the Water Treatment
Plant (WTP) Raw Water Main Interconnect and Replacement Project.
Ms. Panse explained the item.
Mayor Gerwig asked if there were any cost that staff did not see in the
proposal.
Ms. Panse answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
F. 23-6175 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF PLANTATION
CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL
CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was Authorization to
Continue Utilizing a City of Plantation Contract, As a Basis for Pricing,
with Allied Universal Corporation, for the Purchase and Delivery of
Sodium Hypochlorite.
Ms. Panse explained the item. She noted that this is $70,000 more than
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last year's budget due to price increases.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked if this was the best price the Village could
get.
Ms. Panse answered a question from Vice Mayor Napoleone.
Mayor Gerwig asked about the twelve percent increase.
Ms. Panse responded to Mayor Gerwig's inquiry.
Mayor Gerwig asked if the Utilities Department worked with the
Purchasing Department to determine if this was the best price.
Ms. Panse answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
G. 23-6179 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR
PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Renew Existing Contracts for Planning, Zoning and Building Inspection
Services.
Mr. De La Vega explained the item. He noted that the Council awarded
this contract to the primary, secondary, and tertiary vendors back in
January 2021. He said that the primary and secondary vendors have
agreed to renew with no hourly or price increase. He noted that the
tertiary had requested an increase in which staff is recommending not to
present for approval.
Mr. Tomasik said that the tertiary was not used in the original award.
Mayor Gerwig asked how the Village ensures that the quality of work is
the same when using outside vendors.
Mr. Tomasik answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Mayor Gerwig asked if satisfaction surveys were done.
There were comments and discussion regarding the level of service.
H. 23-6171 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization
to Award a Contract for Traffic Engineering Service for A Vision Zero
Action Plan.
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Mr. Reinsvold explained the item. He mentioned that Gary Schatz,
Project Manager from TJKM, Inc. is present. He noted that the Vision
Zero Action Plan was visited back in June 2022. He said that the FHWA
grant is for $200,000 and the Village would need to match $47,000. He
presented the Vision Zero Action Plan.
Councilman Drahos asked if the Village received the $200,000 or would
the Village be reimbursed.
Mr. Reinsvold answered a question from Councilman Drahos. He
continued and discussed the Project Timeline.
Councilman McGovern asked about the length of the contract.
Mr. Reinsvold answered a question from Councilman McGovern.
Councilman Drahos asked what would TJKM, Inc. do.
There was discussion regarding the project, next steps and data points in
the Village.
Mr. Schatz discussed the data points in the Village.
Councilman Drahos asked where the information would come from.
Mr. Schatz answered a question from Councilman Drahos.
There were comments and questions regarding the primary
stakeholders, Mr. Schatz knowledge of the Village and his professional
background.
Councilman McGovern asked Ms. Quickel if she would be handling the
grant and what the grant covers.
Ms. Quickel answered questions from Councilman McGovern.
There were comments and discussion regarding the project, problem
areas and requirements.
Mayor Gerwig asked Mr. Schatz to breakdown his methodology for the
project.
Mr. Schatz answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
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Mayor Gerwig made comments regarding U.S. Highway 441 and State
Road 7 and kids walking to school.
Mr. Schatz and Mr. Reinsvold responded to comments made by Mayor
Gerwig.
Mayor Gerwig asked Mr. Schatz if he had worked with other
municipalities that the Village would be familiar with.
Mr. Schatz answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Mr. De La Vega noted the references received and projects handled by
TJKM, Inc. He mentioned that this is an hourly contract project and the
vendor will only get paid for the hours used.
Mr. Schatz commented that he is excited about the project. He said that
these types of projects are successful when we have people at the table
who are willing to help us through it. He mentioned that we cannot do this
on our own.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked when the project would start.
Mr. Schatz and Mr. Reinsvold answered a question from Vice Mayor
Napoleone.
Mayor Gerwig commented on the flashing yellow light at Pierson Road.
Mr. Reinsvold and Mr. Schatz responded to a comment made by Mayor
Gerwig.
I. 23-6255 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-64 FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S FLORIDA RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT FOR
THE TOWN CENTER PHASE II PROJECT AND RESOLUTION NO.
R2023- FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-64 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S FLORIDA RECREATION
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP)
FOR THE TOWN CENTER PHASE II PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-65 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR THE TOWN CENTER PHASE II
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was added to the Agenda as Item 6F.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was Resolution No.
R2023-64 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant and
Resolution No. R2023-65 (Florida Department of Environmental
Protection Grant Funds).
Ms. Quickel explained the item and noted that this grant has an equal
match of $200,000.
Mayor Gerwig asked about the nature of the grant.
Ms. Quickel answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Councilman McGovern asked if this would used for Scott's Place as well.
Ms. Quickel answered a question from Councilman McGovern.
J. 23-6252 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-66 (VOTE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT USE
AND ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR VOTE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
USE AND ELECTION SERVICES WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR THE 2024 MUNICIPAL
ELECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was added to the Agenda as Item 6G.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was Resolution No.
R2023-66 (Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services with
The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.
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Ms. Addie explained the item. She noted that the agreement was
received on Friday.
Councilman McGovern asked if the agreement includes early voting
through election day.
Ms. Addie answered a question from Councilman McGovern.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked if the agreement covers a Run-Off
Election.
Ms. Addie answered a question from Vice Mayor Napoleone. She said
that if there is an Run-Off Election, it would be held on Tuesday, April 2,
2024. She noted that the Village would bare the full cost of the Run-Off
Election.
Mayor Gerwig asked if the entire $200,000 would be used for the
Election.
Ms. Addie answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Mayor Gerwig asked for the breakdown cost for the 2022 Election.
Ms. Addie said that she would send the information.
K. 23-6211 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-13 (VACATION RENTALS ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
MODIFYING ARTICLE 6 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS RELATED TO VACATION RENTALS BY AMENDING
VACATION RENTALS IN TABLE 6.2-1: USE REGULATIONS
SCHEDULE AS A SPECIAL USE; AMENDING SEC.6.2.2.A BY
AMENDING SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR VACATION
RENTALS; CREATING SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
PROVISIONS, AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was Ordinance No.
2023-13 (Vacation Rental Zoning Text Amendment). He noted that he
and Mr. Stillings had been working with Ms. Cohen on this item. He said
that there have been no changes since the First Reading, however,
comments were received afterwards from the representatives of AirBnB.
He said that staff would like to postpone this item to a date certain of
January 16, 2024 in order to have an opportunity to review the comments
with Ms. Cohen.
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Ms. Cohen advised that it would be good to get consensus with AirBnB.
She noted the overreaction by AirBnB regarding the initial adoption of
the Vacation Rental Ordinance due to complaints. She said that it would
be in the best interest to have AirBnB onboard with the Village.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked when would the ordinance take effect.
Mr. Stillings and Mr. Barnes answered a question from Vice Mayor
Napoleone.
Councilman McGovern asked if the effective date would be February 1,
2024.
Mr. Stillings answered a question form Councilman McGovern.
L. 23-6210 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-15 (CHANGES TO CHAPTER 5 BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF WELLINGTON CODE OF
ORDINANCES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RELATING
TO BUILDING CODES AND THE ADOPTION OF THE FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE 8th EDITION (2023) AS REQUIRED BY STATE
STATUTE; ADOPTING A LOCAL ADMINISTRATION SECTION AS
PROVIDED FOR IN THE STATE BUILDING CODE BASED UPON THE
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL AND BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
MODEL; AMENDING SEC. 5-1 REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE
GROUP OF CODES KNOWN AS FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 8th
EDITION (2023), INCLUDING THE: BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL,
EXISTING BUILDING, ACCESSIBILITY, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING,
FUEL GAS, ENERGY, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE FLORIDA
FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS AMENDED BY PALM BEACH
COUNTY, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE;
REPEALING AND READOPTING SEC. 5-2, WELLINGTON BUILDING
CODE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMENDING SEC.
5-3 AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE TO
REFERENCE THE CHANGED SECTION REFERENCES OF THE
STATE BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING WINDSPEED MAPS;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION DATE;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was Ordinance No.
2023-15 (Changes to Chapter 5 Buildings and Building Regulations of
Wellington Code of Ordinances). He said that this is Second Reading
and there will be a full presentation at tomorrow night's meeting.
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M. 23-6219 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-14 (MULTIPLE USE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
AMENDING WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (PETITION
2023-0002-ZTA) TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS FOR MULTIPLE USE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING DISTRICT IN ARTICLE
6, SECTION 6.5.6, TO INCLUDE CONSERVATION AS A PERMITTED
USE TYPE, AND TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE
ALLOWED FOR A SINGLE USE WITHIN A MUPD, AS MORE
SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was Ordinance No.
2023-14 (Multiple Use Planned Development Zoning Text Amendment).
Mr. Stillings explained the item. He noted that this is Second Reading
and there are no changes since the First Reading. He asked if the
agenda could be reordered to move Item 7D, Ordinance No. 2023-16
(FY 2023/2024 Annual Capital Improvements Element Update of
Wellington's Comprehensive Plan), to Public Hearings as Item 7C.
Mr. Barnes said that staff will make that recommendation to reorder the
agenda at tomorrow night's meeting.
N. 23-6220 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-63 (LOTIS 1 MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT [PETITION NUMBER
2023-0002-MPA] FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS
WELLINGTON 1, A MIXED-USE PROJECT, TOTALING 64.02 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD
7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
REMOVING THE CONDITIONAL USES FOR A CONGREGATE LIVING
FACILITY (TYPE 3) AND GENERAL DAYCARE FACILITY, AS
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R2020-48; APPROVING AN
INCREASE OF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS
FROM 191 TO 378, AN INCREASE IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE FROM
40,000 TO 50,000 SQUARE FEET, TO DEDICATE A 0.84-ACRE
CYPRESS PRESERVE AND RECREATION AREA AS
CONSERVATION, TO ADD A PUBLIC DOG PARK, TO MODIFY THE
LAKE AND PUBLIC GREENWAY TRACTS, AND TO AMEND
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
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PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced this item. He stated that this was Resolution No.
R2023-63 (Lotis 1 Master Plan Amendment).
Mr. Stillings explained the item.
Mayor Gerwig asked what would make something a conditional use.
Mr. Stillings answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Mayor Gerwig commented on the conditional use. She asked if there is a
benefit to remove a conditional use.
Mr. Stillings responded to Mayor Gerwig's comment and question.
There were comments and discussion regarding the conditional use.
Councilman McGovern stated it is critically important for the applicant to
know that there are to be no further delays.
Mr. Stillings responded to Councilman McGovern's comment.
Councilman McGovern asked Mr. Stillings if there had been discussions
regarding the language of additional conditional uses.
Mr. Stillings answered a question from Councilman McGovern.
There were comments and discussion regarding the language of the
voluntary conditional use, permitting and timeline.
O. 23-6241 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-16 (FY 2023/2024 ANNUAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT UPDATE OF WELLINGTON’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
UPDATING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY
INCORPORATING THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND REVISIONS TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE 2023/2024
THROUGH 2028/2029 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FOR LEVEL OF SERVICE PROJECTS; UPDATING POLICY CI 1.2.5
TO ADOPT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
SCHEDULE BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO UPDATE THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
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DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was Ordinance No.
2023-16 (FY 2023/2024 Annual Capital Improvements Element Update
of Wellington's Comprehensive Plan).
Mr. Stillings explained the item. He said that this is done annually after
the adoption of the Capital Improvement Budget.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked about the redline changes in the
Ordinance.
Mr. Stillings answered a question from Vice Mayor Napoleone.
P. 23-6221 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-62 (LOTIS 2 MASTER PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
MASTER PLAN [PETITION NUMBER 2022-0001-MP] AND
CONDITIONAL USE [PETITION NUMBER 2022-0002-CU] FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON 2, TOTALING
52.44 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
STATE ROAD 7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF
FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; APPROVING A MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW A MIXED-USE
PROJECT CONSISTING OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
WITH 36-HOLE MINIATURE GOLF AND 8,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RESTAURANT, EVENT SPACE AND RETAIL, 1,030 SQUARE FEET
GENERAL OFFICE, A 18,000 SQUARE FEET DAYCARE FACILITY
FOR UP TO 210 CHILDREN, 72 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING UNITS, 100 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNITS, 4.24-ACRE DEDICATED CONSERVATION AREA WITH
RECREATION AREA, AND 13.21-ACRE OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION AREAS INCLUSIVE OF A LAKE AND GREENWAY
WITH A MULTI-USE PATHWAY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC
RECREATION LAND DEDICATION; APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT MINIATURE GOLF,
AND GENERAL DAYCARE FACILITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was Resolution No.
R2023-62 (Lotis 2 Master Pan and Conditional Use).
Mr. Stillings explained the item.
Mr. Barnes said that there would be a full presentation at tomorrow
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night's meeting and the applicant will be present.
Mayor Gerwig asked if this is the First Reading.
Mr. Stillings answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Mayor Gerwig asked if this is a Quasi-Judicial item.
Ms. Cohen answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Vice Mayor Napoleone inquired if there is anything that shows Lotis I and
Lotis II on one map.
Mr. Stillings answered a question from Vice Mayor Napoleone.
Q. 23-6178 DIRECTION ON PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR K-PARK
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Direction on
Purchase and Sale Agreement for K-Park. He said that James Ward and
Tricia Ward would be available to answer any questions at the meeting.
He noted the most recent version of the purchase and sale agreement
provided to Council.
Ms. Cohen said that this is the final draft. She advised that if there are
any final changes that would need to be made, the changes will need to
be made today and tomorrow. She mentioned that Council may receive a
supplement tomorrow with any changes that occurred.
Mr. Barnes commented that this is a fairly standard purchase and sale
agreement.
R. 23-6218 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD ANNEXATION
Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Southern
Boulevard Annexation. He explained the item. He said that staff is
looking for approval of the ballot language that would be forwarded to the
Supervisor of Elections. He said that the language is required before
December 15, 2023 for inclusion in the March 19, 2024 Election. He
mentioned that First Reading would be held in January and Second
Reading in February on the proposed annexation ordinance. He
discussed the acreage, land use and location of the property. He said
that he would be attending the Palm Beach County (PBC) hearing for the
annexation proposal tomorrow at the Palm Beach County Commission
meeting. He mentioned his meetings with PBC staff on a number of
occasions, the letter from the Town of Loxahatchee Groves transmitted to
PBC indicating their objection and the Village's response to the
objection.
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Mayor Gerwig commented on the letter sent by the Village.
Mr. Barnes responded to Mayor Gerwig's comment. He noted that a
subsequent letter would be submitted to PBC today. He said that PBC
does not believe that the Village meets the requirement as a matter of
review of Chapter 171 of the Florida State Statutes. He discussed the
purpose for the annexation.
Councilman McGovern asked what would be discussed at the PBC
meeting.
Mr. Barnes answered a question from Councilman McGovern.
Councilman McGovern asked if there is any legal significance to the
disagreement as to what Chapter 171 means.
Ms. Cohen responded no. She said unless legal action is filed against
the Village, she does not anticipate it.
There were comments and questions about the process.
Ms. Cohen said that there are thirty-one electors.
Mayor Gerwig asked how many are required of the thirty-one.
Mr. Barnes and Ms. Cohen answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Mayor Gerwig asked if pastors of the churches in the area are able to
vote.
Mr. Barnes answered a question from Mayor Gerwig.
Ms. Cohen reiterated that it is important to note that the deadline for the
ballot language to the Supervisor of Elections is December 15, 2023.
She said that the language cannot be changed when approved. She
noted that the statute is very descriptive as to how it is to be read. If there
are any changes, tomorrow is the time to make them.
Vice Mayor Napoleone requested staff that include the rationalization, the
benefits of annexation and the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) plans for Southern Boulevard in the presentation.
Mayor Gerwig requested that the history of annexation be included.
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Mr. Barnes said that it would be addressed in the presentation. He said
that he will provide an update on the PBC meeting. He reminded Council
that he would be attending the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of
Supervisors meeting to provide an update regarding the annexation on
December 6, 2023.
Vice Mayor Napoleone asked Mr. Barnes to provide a copy of the letters
sent to PBC.
Mr. Barnes answered a question from Vice Mayor Napoleone.
4. WORKSHOP
None.
5. ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
None.
6. MANAGER COMMENTS
None.
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
None.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss with Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:17 p.m
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Monday, December 4, 2023
4:00 PM
Village Hall - Conference Rooms 1E & 1F
Village Council Workshop
Anne Gerwig, Mayor
Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor
John T. McGovern, Councilman
Michael Drahos, Councilman
Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman
While this is a public meeting, there will be no opportunity for public comment at this
workshop. This workshop will be Iive streamed, recorded and posted to the Village
website for viewing.
Village Council Workshop Meeting Agenda December 4, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA
A. 23-6200 RECOGNITION OF WELLINGTON RESIDENT AUSTEN MACMILLAN
A proclamation and recognition of Wellington resident Austen MacMillan as a Wellington Hometown
Hero.
B. 23-6199 PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION OF FOOD COLLECTION
CHALLENGE WINNER
Presentation and recognition of the winner of the 2023 Food Collection Challenge.
C. 23-6239 PRESENTATION OF THE FLORIDA PLANNING ASSOCIATION 10TH
ANNUAL GREAT PLACES IN FLORIDA PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Presentation by the Florida Planning Association of the 10th Annual Great Places in Florida People’s
Choice Award.
D. 23-6237 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Council approval of the minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of November 7, 2023.
E. 23-6168 AUTHORIZATION TO 1) EXECUTE A GMP AMENDMENT FOR THE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) RAW WATER MAIN
INTERCONNECT AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND 2) EXECUTE
A TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) RAW WATER MAIN
INTERCONNECT AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Authorization to 1) Execute a GMP Amendment to Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant
(WTP) Raw Water Main Interconnect and Replacement Project at a cost of $847,230.86 and 2) Execute
a task order with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for construction phase services for the Water
Treatment Plant (WTP) Raw Water Main Interconnect and Replacement Project in the amount of
$21,442.00.
F. 23-6175 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF
PLANTATION CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, WITH ALLIED
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY
OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Authorization to continue utilizing a City of Plantation contract, as a basis for pricing, with Allied
Universal Corporation, for the purchase and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite in the amount of
approximately $660,000.00.
G. 23-6179 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR
PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Authorization to renew existing contracts with C.A.P. Government, Inc., as the primary vendor, and
Nova Engineering & Environmental, LLC., as the secondary vendor, for planning, zoning and building
inspection services in the amount of approximately $115,000.00 annually.
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H. 23-6171 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN
Authorization to award a contract to T J K M, Inc. for Traffic Engineering Service for a Vision Zero Action
Plan in the amount of $247,085.27.
I. 23-6211 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-13 (VACATION RENTALS ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
MODIFYING ARTICLE 6 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS RELATED TO VACATION RENTALS BY AMENDING
VACATION RENTALS IN TABLE 6.2-1: USE REGULATIONS
SCHEDULE AS A SPECIAL USE; AMENDING SEC.6.2.2.A BY
AMENDING SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR VACATION
RENTALS; CREATING SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
PROVISIONS, AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
To amend Article 6 of Wellington’s Land Development Regulations (LDR) by amending Vacation
Rentals in Table 6.2-1: Use Regulations Schedule as a Special Use, amending Sections 6.2.2.A -
supplementary regulations for vacation rentals; creating suspension and revocation provisions.
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J. 23-6210 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-15 (CHANGES TO CHAPTER 5 BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF WELLINGTON CODE OF
ORDINANCES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL RELATING
TO BUILDING CODES AND THE ADOPTION OF THE FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE 8th EDITION (2023) AS REQUIRED BY STATE
STATUTE; ADOPTING A LOCAL ADMINISTRATION SECTION AS
PROVIDED FOR IN THE STATE BUILDING CODE BASED UPON THE
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL AND BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
MODEL; AMENDING SEC. 5-1 REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE
GROUP OF CODES KNOWN AS FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 8th
EDITION (2023), INCLUDING THE: BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL,
EXISTING BUILDING, ACCESSIBILITY, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING,
FUEL GAS, ENERGY, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE FLORIDA
FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS AMENDED BY PALM BEACH
COUNTY, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE;
REPEALING AND READOPTING SEC. 5-2, WELLINGTON BUILDING
CODE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMENDING SEC.
5-3 AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE TO
REFERENCE THE CHANGED SECTION REFERENCES OF THE
STATE BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING WINDSPEED MAPS;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION DATE;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-15 adopting The Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) and
amending the Administrative provisions of the Building Code.
K. 23-6219 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-14 (MULTIPLE USE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
AMENDING WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (PETITION
2023-0002-ZTA) TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS FOR MULTIPLE USE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MUPD) ZONING DISTRICT IN ARTICLE
6, SECTION 6.5.6, TO INCLUDE CONSERVATION AS A PERMITTED
USE TYPE, AND TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE
ALLOWED FOR A SINGLE USE WITHIN A MUPD, AS MORE
SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-14, to amend Wellington’s Land Development Regulations (LDR) by
modifying regulations related to Multiple Use Planned Development Zoning District to include
conservation as a permitted use, and to amend the maximum percentage allowed for a single use.
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L. 23-6241 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-16 (FY 2023/2024 ANNUAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT UPDATE OF WELLINGTON’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
UPDATING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY
INCORPORATING THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND REVISIONS TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE 2023/2024
THROUGH 2028/2029 FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FOR LEVEL OF SERVICE PROJECTS; UPDATING POLICY CI 1.2.5
TO ADOPT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
SCHEDULE BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO UPDATE THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-16 updating Table CI-1, Wellington Capital Improvement Plan 5 Years
Level of Service Projects, and Policy CI 1.2.5, which adopts the School District of Palm Beach County’s
10-Year Capital Improvements Schedule by reference, of the Capital Improvements (CI) Element of
Wellington's Comprehensive Plan.
M. 23-6220 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-63 (LOTIS 1 MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT [PETITION NUMBER
2023-0002-MPA] FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS
WELLINGTON 1, A MIXED-USE PROJECT, TOTALING 64.02 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD
7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
REMOVING THE CONDITIONAL USES FOR A CONGREGATE
LIVING FACILITY (TYPE 3) AND GENERAL DAYCARE FACILITY, AS
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R2020-48; APPROVING AN
INCREASE OF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS
FROM 191 TO 378, AN INCREASE IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE FROM
40,000 TO 50,000 SQUARE FEET, TO DEDICATE A 0.84-ACRE
CYPRESS PRESERVE AND RECREATION AREA AS
CONSERVATION, TO ADD A PUBLIC DOG PARK, TO MODIFY THE
LAKE AND PUBLIC GREENWAY TRACTS, AND TO AMEND
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-63, a Master Plan Amendment (MPA) to modify the 64-acre
mixed-use project known as Lotis Wellington 1 (Lotis 1).
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N. 23-6221 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-62 (LOTIS 2 MASTER PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
MASTER PLAN [PETITION NUMBER 2022-0001-MP] AND
CONDITIONAL USE [PETITION NUMBER 2022-0002-CU] FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON 2,
TOTALING 52.44 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE
NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING A MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW A
MIXED-USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR
ENTERTAINMENT WITH 36-HOLE MINIATURE GOLF AND 8,000
SQUARE FEET OF RESTAURANT, EVENT SPACE AND RETAIL,
1,030 SQUARE FEET GENERAL OFFICE, A 18,000 SQUARE FEET
DAYCARE FACILITY FOR UP TO 210 CHILDREN, 72 MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, 100 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, 4.24-ACRE DEDICATED
CONSERVATION AREA WITH RECREATION AREA, AND
13.21-ACRE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS INCLUSIVE
OF A LAKE AND GREENWAY WITH A MULTI-USE PATHWAY OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC RECREATION LAND DEDICATION;
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR
ENTERTAINMENT MINIATURE GOLF, AND GENERAL DAYCARE
FACILITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Approval of Resolution No. R2023-62, a Master Plan (MP) and Conditional Uses (CU) to allow a 52-acre
mixed-use project known as Lotis Wellington 2 (Lotis 2).
O. 23-6178 DIRECTION ON PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR K-PARK
Direction on Purchase and Sale Agreement for the K-Park site.
P. 23-6218 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD ANNEXATION
Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-17 to annex the referenced property, thereby amending Wellington’s
municipal boundaries.
4. WORKSHOP
5. ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
6. MANAGER COMMENTS
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADJOURN
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