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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 14, 2021
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Woods.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Woods, Vice Mayor Litt, Councilmember Marciano, Councilmember Reed.
ABSENT: None.
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
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IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
a. PALM BEACH NORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING
ARTIGRAS.
Noel Martinez, President and CEO of Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, along with
Bianca Colon, Director of Events, announced ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival will be celebrating its
36th year at Gardens North County District Park on President's Day weekend, February 13 — 14,
2021. Safety precautions will be established as visitors enjoy the art exhibit booths, live
entertainment and delicious food.
b. UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) NATIONAL MEMBER ORGANIZATION
OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS &
PICKLEBALL CENTER.
Leisure Services Administrator, Charlotte Presensky presented the United States Tennis
Association National Member Organization of the Year Award to Director of Tennis &
Pickleball, Wendy Tatum and her team for the City's Tennis and Pickleball Center. This national
honor was awarded at the end of 2019 and was virtually recognized due to COVID-19.
c. WESTERN GOLF COURSE EXPANSION.
Director of Golf, Casey Mitchell provided a companion presentation to Resolution 7, 2021
sharing an overview of the 115-acre parcel designated for an 18 Hole Par-3 Golf Course with an
Island Green 19th Shootout/Tie-Breaker hole, a 10,000 square foot satellite clubhouse, grass
driving range, instructional bays and a putting course. The western golf course has a total cost of
$14 million and will be adjacent to the Avenir community and accessible off Northlake Boulevard.
V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Palm Beach County Commissioner, Maria Marino, 301 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach,
FL 33401; Rob Nanfro, 10901 S. Gardens Drive, Apt. 105, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager, Ron Ferris congratulated Leisure Services Administrator, Charlotte
Presensky, on obtaining the National Recreation and Parks Association Executive Certification.
This achievement is the Association's highest level for demonstrative leadership in all aspects of
overseeing the Parks and Recreation Department, including policy development, operations and
personnel resources. Charlotte joins an elite group of only 250 administrators across the nation
who have earned this accomplishment.
Secondly, City Manager, Ron Ferris introduced Fire Chief, Keith Bryer and Fire Division
Chief — Emergency Medical Services, Cory Bessette, who provided information on the rollout
of the COVID-19 vaccination program for Palm Beach Gardens residents aged 65 and older. The
first publicly announced 200 appointments for Friday, January 15, 2021 were filled in ten minutes.
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I Fire Chief, Keith Bryer thanked Fire Division Chief — EmerIzency Medical Services, Cory
2 Bessette for his leadership and hard work in orchestrating the vaccine distribution program.
3 Mayor Woods and fellow Councilmembers thanked City staff for their extraordinary efforts and
4 transparency in the vaccination program.
5 VII. CONSENT AGENDA
6 Councilmember Marciano requested Item F — Resolution 2, 2021 and Item I — Resolution 6,
7 2021 be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
8 a. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
9 b. PURCHASE AWARD — ITB2021-126CS, MAINTENANCE OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
10 c. PURCHASE AWARD — PURCHASE OF PARKS AND GROUNDS EQUIPMENT.
1 I d. PURCHASE AWARD — SWIPE CARD ACCESS FOR FIRE RESCUE STATIONS 3, 4, AND
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13 e. RESOLUTION 1, 2021 —AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR
14 OF ELECTIONS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH
15 GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
16 BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
17 FOR VOTE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT USE AND ELECTION SERVICES; PROVIDING AN
18 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
19 g. RESOLUTION 3, 2021 —APPOINTMENT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO THE
20 CITY'S CANVASSING BOARD. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
21 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS,
22 OR DESIGNEE, AS AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
23 CANVASSING BOARD; REQUESTING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, OR
24 DESIGNEE, TO CANVASS ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO CANVASS THE MUNICIPAL
25 ELECTION, ALONG WITH THE CITY'S CANVASSING BOARD; AND TO CONDUCT THE
26 LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING FOR ALL ELECTION MACHINERY; AUTHORIZING
27 THE CITY CLERK TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT THE MUNICIPAL
28 ELECTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
29 h. RESOLUTION 4, 2021 — AMENDING THE JULY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. A
30 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
31 FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
32 FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2021; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
33 PURPOSES.
34 j. RESOLUTION 8, 2021 —AVENIR SITE PLAN 3 POD 6 PLAT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
35 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLAT
36 OF POD 6 WITHIN AVONDALE AT AVENIR (ALSO KNOWN AS SITE PLAN #3) WITHIN
37 THE AVENIR PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD); PROVIDING AN
38 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
39 k. RESOLUTION 9, 2021 —AVENIR SITE PLAN 3 POD 7 PLAT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
40 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLAT
41 OF POD 7 WITHIN AVONDALE AT AVENIR (ALSO KNOWN AS SITE PLAN #3) WITHIN
42 THE AVENIR PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD); PROVIDING AN
43 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
44 I. RESOLUTION 10, 2021 — AVENIR SITE PLAN 3 POD 8 PLAT. A RESOLUTION OF THE
45 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
46 PLAT OF POD 8 WITHIN AVONDALE AT AVENIR (ALSO KNOWN AS SITE PLAN #3)
47 WITHIN THE AVENIR PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD); PROVIDING AN
48 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
49 m. RESOLUTION 12, 2021 — ARTIGRAS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL. A RESOLUTION OF THE
50 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
51 PALM BEACH NORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S DECISION TO MOVE THE
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I ARTIGRAS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL TO THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS;
2 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
3 n. PROCLAMATION — ARBOR DAY.
4 o. PROCLAMATION — NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK.
5 Councilmember Reed made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda without Item F —
6 Resolution 2, 2021 and Item I — Resolution 6, 2021.
7 Vice Mayor Litt seconded.
8 Motion passed 4-0.
9 The City Clerk read Resolution 2, 2021 by title.
10 f. RESOLUTION 2, 2021 — CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
11 INCENTIVES FOR "PROJECT GATOR." A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
12 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, PROVIDING CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL
13 FOR `PROJECT GATOR" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES FROM THE CITY;
14 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
15 Councilmember Marciano noted this affords the City Manager an opportunity to discuss the
16 possibility of economic development incentives and is a starting point.
17 City Manager, Ron Ferris clarified that both Resolution 2, 2021 and Resolution 6, 2021 provide
18 conceptual approval and not a final approval as it is a negotiating tool to incentivize businesses to
19 locate to Palm Beach Gardens.
20 Councilmember Reed commented that the possibility of economic development incentives
21 discussed would be submitted to Councilmembers for further consideration and due diligence.
22 Vice Mayor Litt mentioned Palm Beach Gardens has $2.3 million in its development fund and
23 the City is in great shape.
24 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Item F — Resolution 2, 2021.
25 Vice Mayor Litt seconded.
26 Motion passed 4-0.
27 The City Clerk read Resolution 6, 2021 by title.
28 i. RESOLUTION 6, 2021 — CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
29 INCENTIVES FOR "PROJECT BRANCH." A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
30 THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, PROVIDING CONCEPTUAL
31 APPROVAL FOR `PROJECT BRANCH" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES FROM
32 THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
33 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Item I — Resolution 6, 2021.
34 Mavor Woods seconded.
35 No further discussion.
36 Motion passed 4-0.
37 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (*Designates Quasi -Judicial Hearing)
38 The City Clerk read Ordinance 1, 2021 by title.
39 a. ORDINANCE 1, 2021 — (1ST READING) AMENDING THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
40 FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION PLAN. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
41 OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 38 — FIRE PREVENTION
42 AND PROTECTION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT ARTICLE II. FIRE
43 DEPARTMENT, DIVISION 2. FIRE FIGHTERS' PENSION FUND BY REPEALING
44 SUBSECTION 38-65(2) AND READOPTING SAME, AS REVISED, TO COMPLY WITH THE
45 SECURE ACT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB-
46 SECTION OF CHAPTER 38 — FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION. SHALL REMAIN IN
47 FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
48 CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
49 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
50 Mayor Woods opened the Public Hearing.
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1 Petitioner presentation: None.
2 Staff presentation: Finance Administrator, Allan Owens.
3 Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 1, 2021 on I'reading.
4 Public comment: None.
5 Mayor Woods closed the Public Hearing.
6 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Ordinance 1, 2021 on I` reading.
7 Vice Mayor Litt seconded.
8 Mayor Woods brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
9 Motion passed 4-0.
10 The City Clerk read Ordinance 2, 2021 by title.
11 b. ORDINANCE 2, 2021 -(1ST READING) AMENDING THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
12 POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION PLAN. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
13 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 50 — POLICE OF
14 THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT ARTICLE III. POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT TRUST
15 FUND BY ADOPTING NEW SUBSECTION 50-62(a)(1); FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER
16 50 BY REPEALING SUBSECTION 50-132(b)(2) AND READOPTING SAME AS REVISED;
17 FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 50 BY REPEALING SUBSECTION 50-152(d)(3) AND
18 READOPTING SAME, AS REVISED, ALL TO COMPLY WITH RECENT AMENDMENTS TO
19 THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER
20 SECTION AND SUB -SECTION OF CHAPTER 50 - POLICE. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL
21 FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE,
22 A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
23 DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
24 Mayor Woods opened the Public Hearing.
25 Petitioner presentation: None.
26 Staff presentation: Finance Administrator, Allan Owens.
27 Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 2, 2021 on 1" reading.
28 Public comment: None.
29 Mayor Woods closed the Public Hearing.
30 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Ordinance 2, 2021 on I` reading.
31 Mayor Woods seconded.
32 Mayor Woods brought the item back for discussion. No discussion.
33 Motion passed 4-0.
34 The City Clerk read Ordinance 3, 2021 by title.
35 c. ORDINANCE 3, 2021 — (11T READING) ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE CITY'S FIVE-YEAR
36 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
37 THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN UPDATE TO ITS
38 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANDATES SET FORTH IN
39 SECTION 163,3177, FLORIDA STATUTES, PURSUANT TO A CITY -INITIATED UPDATE
40 THAT PROVIDES FOR THE ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE CITY'S FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
41 IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
42 SUMMARY OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE WITHIN THE CAPITAL
43 IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, PROVIDING THAT THE DATA, AS AMENDED OR REVISED,
44 SHALL BE SUBSTITUTED FOR AND REPLACE THE EXISTING DATA IN THE CAPITAL
45 IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
46 CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
47 OTHER PURPOSES.
48 Mayor Woods opened the Public Hearing.
49 Petitioner presentation: None.
50 Staff presentation: Senior Planner, Dawn Sonneborn.
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I Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 3, 2021 on 1st reading.
2 Public comment: None.
3 Mayor Woods closed the Public Hearing.
4 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve Ordinance 3, 2021 on 1st reading.
5 Councilmember Reed seconded.
6 Mayor Woods brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
7 Motion passed 4-0.
8 The City Clerk read Ordinance 14, 2020 by title.
9 d. ORDINANCE 14, 2020 — (2ND READING & ADOPTION) AMENDING CHAPTER 78. AN
10 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
11 FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. AT
12 SECTION 78-159. PERMITTED USES, MINOR AND MAJOR CONDITIONAL USES, AND
13 PROHIBITED USES. AT TABLE 21: PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, AND PROHIBITED USE
14 CHART BY PERMITTING "LABORATORY, DENTAL OR MEDICAL" AS A MINOR
15 CONDITIONAL USE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG-1) ZONING DISTRICT,
16 ADDING NEW NOTE (47.2) TO BOTH THE "LABORATORY, DENTAL OR MEDICAL" USE
17 AND THE "OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS" USE, AND MODIFYING
18 SUBSECTION 0) TO ADD NEW NOTE (47.2); PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY
19 OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. LAND DEVELOPMENT. SHALL
20 REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A
21 CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY;
22 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
23 Mayor Woods opened the Public Hearing.
24 Petitioner presentation: None.
25 Staff presentation: None.
26 Planner, Samantha Morrone stated no changes since 1st reading. Staff recommended approval
27 of Ordinance 14, 2020 on 2nd reading and adoption.
28 Public comment: None.
29 Mayor Woods closed the Public Hearing.
30 Councilmember Reed made a motion to approve Ordinance 14, 2020 on 2nd reading and adoption.
31 Mayor Woods seconded.
32 Mayor Woods brought the item back for discussion. No discussion.
33 Motion passed 4-0.
34 IX. RESOLUTIONS
35 The City Clerk read Resolution 7, 2021 by title.
36 a. RESOLUTION 7, 2021 — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
37 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
38 ISSUANCE OF NOT -TO -EXCEED $14,000,000 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
39 FLORIDA, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2021, TO FINANCE THE COST OF
40 AN 18-HOLE PAR -THREE GOLF COURSE AND RELATED FACILITIES; APPROVING THE
41 AWARD OF THE SERIES 2021 BONDS BY NEGOTIATED SALE; FIXING THE
42 PARAMETERS FOR THE MATURITY, INTEREST RATE, REDEMPTION PROVISIONS,
43 AND OTHER DETAILS WITH RESPECT TO THE SERIES 2021 BONDS; DESIGNATING
44 THE CITY AS THE PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR THE SERIES 2021 BONDS;
45 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
46 City Manager, Ron Ferris recapped the documented history that preceded the introduction of
47 Resolution 7, 2021. He mentioned discussions were held with Avenir in 2013 and the defined
48 parcel was earmarked for a golf course in Avenir's master plan. In February 2013, residents
49 provided input and offered up consensus that the City should address the broader and enhanced
50 civic and recreational needs for existing and future residents. On May 29, 2013, the Parks and
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I Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) conducted a public workshop whereby citizens were invited to
2 the Council's chambers for input discussion. On June 28, 2013, provisions were made for the land
3 to be designated for recreational use. Subsequently, in 2015, City staff developed a business plan
4 for utilization of the land. Councilmembers were individually invited to the property and were
5 apprised of the business plan during individual agenda reviews. The business plan was brought
6 forth for discussion at a Council meeting. Councilmembers appointed a special committee to
7 determine if golf expansion was needed in the western sector of Palm Beach Gardens and if the
8 City's standards were being met. In August 2015, City staff noted that golf would be associated
9 with the 115 acres in their development review committee documentation. At the January 6, 2016
10 City Council meeting, the first reading of the master plan included this documentation, and the
11 proposal was thoroughly vetted over the course of two days. On May 5, 2016, the second reading
12 of the master plan occurred. On March 13, 2019, the deed of the land was acquired, and the land's
13 plat came before City Council on January 14, 2019. Following its acquisition, the City hired a
14 consultant to provide a feasibility study. Furthermore, no tax dollars are going towards this
15 development project. It will be paid for by impact fees and revenue derived from both golf
16 operations. This golf course is a public golf course on public land.
17 Petitioner presentation: None.
18 Staff presentation: Finance Administrator, Allan Owens.
19 Staff recommended approval of Resolution 7, 2021.
20 Public comment: Rob Nanfro, 10901 S. Gardens Drive, Apt. 105, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
21 33418; Palm Beach County Commissioner, Maria Marino, 301 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm
22 Beach, FL 33401.
23 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve Resolution 7, 2021.
24 Councilmember Reed seconded.
25 Mayor Woods brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
26 Motion passed 4-0.
27 The City Clerk read Resolution 13, 2021 by title.
28 b. RESOLUTION 13, 2021 — REVENUE BOND EXPENDITURE AND PLAN. A RESOLUTION
29 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA,
30 ADOPTING A POLICY AND PLAN FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THE PROCEEDS FROM
31 THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS —SERIES 2021; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
32 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
33 Petitioner presentation: None.
34 City Attorney, R. Max Lohman explained that Resolution 13, 2021 is a companion to Resolution
35 7, 2021 as it is administrative authorizing the City Manager to expend the funds and move forward
36 with the golf course.
37 Staff recommended approval of Resolution 13, 2021.
38 Public comment: Rob Nanfro, 10901 S. Gardens Drive, Apt. 105, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
39 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Resolution 13, 2021.
40 Mayor Woods seconded.
41 Mayor Woods brought the item back for discussion. No further discussion.
42 Motion passed 4-0.
43 The City Clerk read Resolution 14, 2021 by title.
44 c. RESOLUTION 14, 2021 — PROHIBITING POLYSTYRENE FOAM ON CITY PROPERTY. A
45 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
46 FLORIDA, PROHIBITING THE USE OF POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS ON PUBLIC
47 PROPERTY, DIRECTING CITY ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE "NO POLYSTYRENE"
48 PROVISIONS IN APPLICABLE CITY CONTRACTS, AND ENCOURAGING ALL
49 RESIDENTS AND RETAIL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE
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I THE USE OF POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
2 OTHER PURPOSES.
3 Petitioner presentation: None.
4 City Attorney, R. Max Lohman stated that Resolution 14, 2021 follows Councilmembers'
5 direction to ban polystyrene foam on City property and allows the City Manager the discretion to
6 waive the prohibition in limited circumstances such as a small seniors group that gathers at the
7 recreation center, so their hands do not burn from hot drinks. The only area in the golf course using
8 polystyrene foam is in the restaurant and the City is actively investigating alternative products for
9 these circumstances. This resolution provides education to the public as polystyrene is
10 nonrecyclable, does not biodegrade and can be ingested by wildlife and marine life.
11 Staff recommended approval of Resolution 14, 2021.
12 Public comment: Rob Nanfro,10901 S. Gardens Drive, Apt. 105, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
13 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve Resolution 14, 2021.
14 Councilmember Reed seconded.
15 Mayor Woods brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
16 Motion passed 4-0.
17 X. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTIONIDISCUSSION AND ITEMS OF INTEREST:
18 Councilmember Marciano stated he will be probably be away and unable to attend the City
19 Council meeting on July 15, 2021.
20 Councilmember Reed shared her experience touring the City's fire training tower with Fire Chief
21 Keith Bryer as it is a great resource for our Fire Department and others in providing even better
22 service to our residents and businesses. She also discussed the importance of stormwater
23 management in the City and the vital role it plays in directing water from the streets, which were
24 once flooded during heavy downpours.
25 Mayor Woods suggested a visit to the water treatment and distribution facilities of Seacoast
26 Utility Authority would also be of interest as this is of essential importance to the infrastructure of
27 Palm Beach Gardens.
28 XI. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on February 4, 2021.
APPROVED:
Carl W. Woods, Mayor
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Rachelle A. Litt, Vice yor
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Mark T. Marciano, Councilmember
ChCseerS. Reed, Councilmember
ATTEST:
Patricia Snider, CMC
City Clerk
Note: These minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the
meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.
All referenced attachments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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