Village Council Workshop

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Monday, January 13, 2025 4:00 PM Village Hall - Conference Rooms 1E & 1F Village Council Workshop Michael Napoleone, Mayor John T. McGovern, Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Maria Antuña, Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri, 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 January 13, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Napoleone called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Council Members in Attendance: Mayor Michael J. Napoleone, Vice Mayor John T. McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman Maria Antuña, and Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri. 2. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA Mr. Barnes introduced the agenda for the January 13, 2025 Regular Council Meeting for review. A. 24-6907 PACK 125 ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY INVITATION Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Pack 125 Annual Pinewood Derby Invitation. Mr. Barnes stated that Mr. Wertepny and Cub Scouts would be present to invite Council to the Pinewood Derby. B. 25-6940 PBSO INVITATION TO A DAY FOR AUTISM EVENT Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the PBSO Invitation To A Day For Autism Event. Mr. Barnes explained the item. He said that Palm Beach Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Investigator Scott Poritz would be present to discuss the Day of Autism Event and invite Council to attend. C. 24-6934 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WELLINGTON COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2024 Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Council approval of the Minutes of the Regular Wellington Council Meeting of December 10, 2024. He asked Council to provide comments, if any, to the Clerk's Office. D. 24-6778 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR AN ADA TRANSITION PLAN Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization To Award A Contract for An ADA Transition Plan. Jonathan Reinsvold, Village Engineer, stated Michael Melendez, Director of Business Development and Special Projects from CTS Engineering, Inc. was present and provided background information regarding the Village of Wellington Page 1 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final January 13, 2025 ADA Transition Plan. He showed an aerial of all of the neighborhood parks and community facilities. He said that this is for compliance with standards for community accessibility. He mentioned that the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) went out in June 2024; three firms submitted and the Selection Committee convened on July 30, 2024 and selected CTS Engineering. Mayor Napoleone inquired about the scope and indicated he would like more clarity regarding the field work and reporting back to Council. Mr. Reinsvold explained the scope of work, data collection and evaluation using GIS based data application. Mayor Napoleone asked what is the timeline. Mr. Melendez stated it is about 41 parks to be evaluated and discussed the schedule. Councilwoman Siskind asked about the Wellington Aquatic Center. Mr. Reinsvold answered a question from Councilwoman Siskind. Councilwoman Antuña asked if the plan is to go out and find deficiencies. Mr. Reinsvold answered a question from Councilwoman Antuña. Mayor Napoleone asked if there is grant funding for this. Ms. Quickel spoke regarding grants. There was discussion regarding accreditation. Vice Mayor McGovern asked if the parks were ADA compliant when they were initially built. Mr. Barnes discussed the parks and transition planning. Eric Juckett, Parks and Recreation Director, stated the Village needs to do this. Vice Mayor McGovern asked what they would be looking for and asked for an example of what could be found. Mr. Melendez responded to Vice Mayor McGovern’s question. Village of Wellington Page 2 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final January 13, 2025 Councilwoman Silvestri mentioned Tiger Shark Cove and inquired what would be completed there. Mr. Melendez responded to Councilwoman Silvestri’s question. Vice Mayor McGovern asked what the training component would entail. Mr. Melendez responded to Vice Mayor McGovern’s question. Mr. Barnes discussed the training aspect. Councilwoman Silvestri asked if staff already knows how to perform this function. Mayor Napoleone stated this seems to be a big amount for evaluation and asked if this is a bigger task than what Council thinks it is. Mr. Melendez briefly spoke about evaluation cycles and inspections. Mr. Juckett discussed Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the law. Mr. Barnes stated it is Federal law and ADA requirements. He said that it is a key requirement of CAPRA. Councilwoman Antuña asked about the manpower for this project. Mr. De La Vega spoke regarding the manpower and hourly rates. There was further discussion regarding the engineer, cost and ADA compliance of the facilities. E. 24-6862 AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR UTILITY BILL PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Authorization To Utilize A City of Plano, Texas Contract, As A Basis For Pricing, For Utility Bill Printing And Mailing Services. Mr. De La Vega presented this item and stated the contract is set to expire July 31, 2025. He referenced the Plano, Texas contract and cost. Mayor Napoleone inquired about the current cost for mailings. Mr. Barnes stated no one locally can meet the price. Village of Wellington Page 3 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final January 13, 2025 F. 24-6922 RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED FOR REPAIRS AT OLYMPIA PARK Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the Ratification of Emergency Purchase Orders Issued For Repairs At Olympia Park. Mr. De La Vega explained the reason for the emergency repairs and ratification. He said that this was due to thefts that occurred in October and December. Mr. De La Vega stated insurance claims have been submitted and discussed the ratification amount. Mayor Napoleone asked what is being done to avoid thefts. PBSO Lieutenant Humphrey stated this is ongoing throughout the county and it is an active investigation. He briefly discussed that they are following up on various leads. Vice Mayor McGovern asked had this happened at Greenview Shores Park once upon a time. Mr. Barnes discussed the incidents. Councilwoman Antuña asked can anything be done to protect the copper. Mr. Barnes stated staff is looking at options to lock the boxes down. Vice Mayor McGovern asked if there was an insurance claim for this. Ms. Cohen answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern. G. 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 Mr. Barnes introduced the item. He stated that this was the 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. Gloria Kelly, Manager/Community Grants, discussed the CDBG grants and funding for Housing rehabilitation. She said the projects are for eligible income residents and briefly discussed the properties. Ms. Kelly referenced the bids that were submitted for the properties. Village of Wellington Page 4 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final January 13, 2025 Mayor Napoleone asked if staff is happy with ARZ. Ms. Kelly and Mr. Andrew Stoops, Community Grants Coordinator, replied yes. Mayor Napoleone commented on the program. H. 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. He stated that this was the Ordinance No. 2024-21 ( A Comprehensive Plan Amendment To Modify Table LU&CD 1-1 Of The Land Use & Community Design Element. Mayor Napoleone asked if this is Second Reading. Mr. Santa-Gonzales said this is for Second Reading and there have been no changes or public comments since the first reading. He stated he will present the item tomorrow night. I. 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. He stated that this was the Ordinance No. 2024-24 (Granting An Electric Franchise To Florida Power & Light Company). Village of Wellington Page 5 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final January 13, 2025 Ms. Cohen presented the item. She said it is a thirty year agreement with a percentage rate of 6% which is going to result in an additional $900,000 per year in revenue to the Village. Councilwoman Siskind asked if it is 6% as it shows 5%. Ms. Cohen said that the prior agreement was for 5%. Mayor Napoleone asked if this is a twenty-year or thirty-year agreement. Ms. Cohen answered a question from Mayor Napoleone. J. 24-6885 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT(S) FOR K PARK Mr. Barnes introduced the item.He stated that this was the Consideration and Approval of The Purchase and Sale Agreement(s) For K Park. Mr. Barnes commented regarding the completed follow up since the item was last before Council. Ms. Cohen stated she prepared two resolutions for the Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs). She said it was a good process and tough negotiations. Ms. Cohen stated Mr. Pincus did a great job on behalf of the Village. Mr. Pincus provided a summary of the Related Ross and EiM PSAs in terms of costs, transactions, logistics, representations and warranties, “as is/where is”, and termination rights. Ms. Cohen stated the applications will go through the full Planning and Zoning and Public Hearing process. Mayor Napoleone commented on the process and asked how did the purchase prices come about. Mr. Pincus answered a question from Mayor Napoleone. VIce Mayor McGovern inquired if there is no circumstance where the Village loses money. Mr. Pincus answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern. Ms. Cohen referenced the funds and hard deposits. Mr. Barnes briefly referenced the additional $2.5 million purchase price. Village of Wellington Page 6 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final January 13, 2025 Vice Mayor McGovern commented on the price adjustment for the parcel. Mr. Pincus discussed the terms regarding the reservoir parcel and post closing development terms, default and remedies, and assignment. Vice Mayor McGovern asked if there were any losses during the negotiations. Mr. Pincus answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern. Vice Mayor McGovern commented that it is most important that the Village of Wellington and its residents are protected. Mr. Pincus responded to Vice Mayor McGovern's comment. Councilwoman Antuña asked if all parties had agreed to this. Vice Mayor McGovern asked if the scholarship commitments in the EiM PSA for Wellington students. Mr. Barnes, Ms. Cohen and Mr. Pincus responded to Council questions. Mr. Barnes stated staff is recommending approval of both PSAs. 3. WORKSHOP None. 4. ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. 5. MANAGER COMMENTS Mr. Barnes spoke regarding emails that were received today from Mr. Mantrozos and corresponding follow-up with FP&L. He also discussed the emails specific to the Wellington Athletics project. He stated they spoke with Mr. Bostic and his attorneys today regarding their marketing material. Vice Mayor McGovern asked if the Council will hear about this tomorrow regarding the FPL use on the property. Mr. Barnes answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern Village of Wellington Page 7 Village Council Workshop Action Summary - Final January 13, 2025 Vice Mayor McGovern asked about FP&L zoning Mayor Napoleone commented on the sports academy education component. Mr. Barnes responded to Mayor Napoleone's comment. There were comments and discussion regarding the classrooms and their use at the facility. Mayor Napoleone noted the complaints received regarding cyclists and motorbikes on the equestrian trails. He asked what could be done to enforce use restrictions. PBSO Sergeant DeJoy answered a question from Mayor Napoleone. There was discussion regarding mini bikes, cyclists and horse trails. Mayor Napoleone asked for an update regarding the motorbikes. Sergeant DeJoy provided an update on the motorbikes educational and enforcement process. Councilwoman Siskind commented on the issue with kids on regular bikes doing the same thing. Sergeant DeJoy responded to Councilwoman's Siskind comment. There was continued discussion and comments regarding the update. 6. COUNCIL COMMENTS Vice Mayor McGovern asked Ms. Cohen for update on the Motion To Dismiss. Ms. Cohen answered a question from Vice Mayor McGovern. 7. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss with Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 pm. Village of Wellington Page 8