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6 The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Woods.
7 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8 II. ROLL CALL
9 PRESENT: Mayor Woods, Vice Mayor Litt, Councilmember Marciano, Councilmember Reed.
10 ABSENT: None.
11 III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
12 None.
13 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
14 a. MAYORS VETERANS CHECK PRESENTATION.
15 Director of Golf, Casey Mitchell, presented an update on the 14th Annual Mayor's Veterans Golf
16 Classic Tournament hosted in November 2020. The event is the largest the Club hosts annually.
17 All funds received were raised through sponsorships, tournament registrations, competitions,
18 raffles, and a silent auction to benefit the Veterans Affairs Resource Center. Representatives in
19 attendance were Cory Price, Medical Center Director, Steven Tillman, Homeless Program
20 Sections Chief, and Julia Spence, Assistant Director. Recognition was given to event sponsors
21 and appreciation was shown to local businesses, volunteers, players and staff for their generous
22 support and participation in the tournament. The Mayor's Veterans Golf Classic raised a record
23 amount of$55,152.11 with a check presented to the VA Resource Center to help address the needs
24 of veterans.
25 b. 02-2020 FIRE RESCUE RECRUIT CLASS.
26 Division Chief of Training, Andrew Lezza, introduced a video of a new class of fire rescue
27 recruits receiving advanced training at the City's newly built fire training tower. Chief Training
28 Officer, David Silverberg, narrated the presentation, showcasing fire training exercises.
29 Appreciation was expressed to Councilmembers for authorizing the tower, which allows for the
30 in-house training of department personnel.
31 c. 2021 ARTIGRAS UPDATE.
32 Noel Martinez, President and CEO of Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, introduced
33 Bianca Colon, Director of Events, and thanked Councilmembers and City staff for all their support
34 in helping to facilitate the 2021 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival at Gardens North County District Park
35 on February 13 -14, 2021. This year the Park provided ample space for social distancing, which
36 created a safe environment for artists and the public to enjoy the event. As a token of the
37 Chamber's appreciation, Noel Martinez presented the framed ceremonial red ribbon to
3 8 Councilmembers and looks forward to working with the City in the future.
39 City Manager, Ron Ferris, shared it was a privilege for the City to work with the Palm Beach
40 North Chamber of Commerce and thanked the Chamber's staff for their professionalism and
41 competency in planning the event.
42 d. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -CARES ACT MORTGAGE AND RENT
43 ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CDBG-CV).
44 Planning Manager, Joann Skaria, presented an update to the City's CARES Act project,
45 describing in detail the Mortgage and Rent Assistance Program. This City initiative is designed to
46 help stem evictions and foreclosures to those directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
47 Funding of $482,975.00 is made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
48 Development through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act. The
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1 Florida Housing Coalition was recognized and has provided the City with its consultation and
2 technical assistance. Kimberly Spence, Technical Advisor, was introduced as the project lead.
3 The Mortgage Rent and Assistance Program will approve up to $15,000 in total per household,
4 and assistance can be provided for up to six consecutive months. Eligible costs include rent or
5 mortgage, property tax and insurance, late fees and utilities. All approved payments will be made
6 directly to the identified landlord or mortgage servicer. No payments will be directed to applicants.
7 Acceptance of applications will begin on March 5, 2021. Funding will be available on a first
8 eligible, first-served basis only to qualifying Palm Beach Gardens' residents. The Mortgage and
9 Rent Assistance Program will be highlighted on the City's website and announced further through
10 email marketing, news organizations, social media channels, and print flyers. Joann Skaria
11 thanked City departments and staff for all their assistance, coordination and ongoing management
12 of the CARES Act program. Discussion ensued.
13 V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
14 Ramona Bean, 5439 Cicada Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
15 VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT
16 City Manager, Ron Ferris, shared the organizational success of the Burns Road Community
17 Center vaccination site opened in coordination with Palm Beach County. The City's Police
18 Department is providing security and traffic control, and the City's Recreation Department is
19 helping to facilitate the process. In addition, three of Palm Beach Gardens ' paramedics are on site
20 daily to offer their assistance. A total of 1,871 vaccinations have been given in three days of the
21 venue's first week open. This week, with one more day to go, 1,141 vaccinations have taken place
22 for a total of 3,285. Plans for next Monday and Tuesday call for a 1,000, plus or minus,
23 vaccinations each day offered by appointment only. Ron Ferris shared the City was very proud
24 and fortunate to help the Health Care District of Palm Beach County and crews in providing this
25 great service and seamless process to our citizens.
26 Mayor Woods asked which vaccines Palm Beach County would be administering and if the
27 availability of those approved would be blended to accelerate the vaccination process.
28 City Manager, Ron Ferris, shared the Modema vaccine has been used to-date and it is believed
29 Pfizer's vaccine will be utilized in the next round.
30 Fire Chief, Keith Bryer, commented Palm Beach County is focusing on one manufacturer at a
31 time (Modema or Pfizer), storing sufficient doses of that vaccine to allow those vaccinated to
32 receive a follow-up second inoculation. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose.
33 Approved vaccines will largely depend on their availability, the receipt of which is impacted by
34 the vaccine's manufacture and distribution process.
35 VII. CONSENT AGENDA
36 a. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
37 b. RESOLUTION 5, 2021 -LEASE OF MOBILE COMMAND UNIT FOR POLICE
38 DEPARTMENT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH
39 GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE LEASE OF A MOBILE COMMAND UNIT FROM
40 EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC., AN AUTHORIZED FLORIDA DEALER FOR RECHTEIN
41 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC., UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS
42 ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, AND FINANCED BY BB&T
43 BANK (NOW TRUIST BANK); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
44 DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH LEASE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING
45 AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
46 c. PURCHASE AWARD-GENERATOR FOR LOGISTICS CENTER.
47 d. PURCHASE AWARD -ITB2021-133PS, JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR TENNIS CENTER
48 AND GOLF CLUB.
49 e. PROCLAMATION-FLORIDA BICYCLE MONTH.
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1 f. PROCLAMATION-IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH .
2 g. PROCLAMATION-NATIONAL GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH .
3 h. PROCLAMATION -NATIONAL PROCUREMENT MONTH .
4 i. PROCLAMATION -VI ETNAM VETERANS DAY.
5 Councilmem her Marciano made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
6 Councilmember Reed seconded.
7 Motion passed 4-0.
8 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (*Designates Quasi-Judicial Hearing)
9 None.
10 IX. RESOLUTIONS
11 The City Clerk read Resolution 16, 2021 by title.
12 a. RESOLUTION 16, 2021 -FDOT/TPA TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES GRANT. A
13 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
14 FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A 2021
15 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT TO THE FLORIDA
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE PALM BEACH
17 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY (TPA) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
18 SEPARATED TWO-WAY BICYCLE TRACK ON BURNS ROAD; PROVIDING AN
19 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
20 City Manager, Ron Ferris , explained the significance of this transportation alternatives grant
21 application to the Florida Department of Transportation and its correlation to the City's mobility
22 plan, which will allow for the construction of a separated two-way bicycle track on Bums Road.
23 Petitioner presentation: None.
24 Staff presentation: Planning Manager, Joann Skaria.
25 Staff recommended approval of Resolution 16, 2021.
26 Public comment: None.
27 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve Resolution 16, 2021.
28 Councilmember Reed seconded.
29 Mayor Woods brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
30 Motion passed 4-0.
31 X. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION AND ITEMS OF INTEREST:
32 Councilmember Reed noted March is Florida Bicycle Month statewide and thanked
33 Councilmembers for passing the Florida Bicycle Month proclamation. The Palm Beach
34 Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) has created a website, www.WalkBikePalmBeach.org, to
35 provide pedestrian and bicycle-related information to the public. A Florida Bicycle Month Ride
36 has been scheduled for March 26, 2021 and timely information on safe bicycling is available on
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38 Mayor Woods commented he was very proud the City opened the Miracle League Baseball Field
39 for our handicapped kids and shared with Public Media Relations Director, Candice Temple,
40 how stunning the artwork for the program was, as it is wonderful to see these challenged
41 youngsters be able to enjoy playing ball with other children.
42 XI. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
43 None.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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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.
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