HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 0401211 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
2 CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 April 1, 2021
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6 The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Mayor Litt.
7 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8 II. ROLL CALL
9 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Litt, Councilmember Marciano, Councilmember Reed.
10 ABSENT: Mayor Woods.
11 III. ELECTION
12 The City Clerk read Resolution 18, 2021 by title.
13 a. RESOLUTION 18, 2021 -DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. A
14 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
15 FLORIDA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH
16 9, 2021, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
17 Councilmember Reed made a motion to approve to Resolution 18, 2021.
18 Councilmember Marciano seconded.
19 Motion passed 3-0.
20 b. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE.
21 City Clerk, Patricia Snider, administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Marcie
22 Tinsley.
23 Councilmember Tinsley took her seat on the dais and thanked the City voters, her campaign team,
24 family, friends, colleagues, City staff and fellow Councilmembers.
25 IV. REORGANIZATION
26 1. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR.
27 2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR.
28 The City Clerk read Resolution 19, 2021 by title.
29 3. RESOLUTION 19, 2021 -APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR. A RESOLUTION
30 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA,
31 APPOINTING THE MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING AN
32 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
33 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to appoint Rachelle Litt for Mayor and Chelsea Reed
34 for Vice Mayor.
35 Councilmember Tinsley seconded.
36 Motion passed 4-0.
37 Mayor Litt thanked Mayor Woods and City Manager, Ron Ferris for their service and
38 leadership this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic. She thanked fellow Councilmembers,
39 family, residents and businesses and looks forward serving this next year as Mayor to keep Palm
40 Beach Gardens the best place to live and raise a family.
41 V. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
42 None.
43 VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
44 None.
45 VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
46 Joe Russo, 48 Sommerset Terrace, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418; Augustin Sosa, 11077
4 7 Nutmeg Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
48 VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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1 City Manager, Ron Ferris provided an update on the progress of the Palm Beach Gardens
2 CARES Mortgage and Rent Assistance Program approved by Council last month. $482,975.00
3 has been allocated to this program. To-date, 38 complete applications have been received. Eight
4 have been denied for ineligibility . Four have been approved, one for mortgage and three for rent,
5 totaling approximately $41,000. Additional information has been requested from 26 applicants.
6 Another 77 incomplete applications are in the queue for consideration and have not been submitted
7 yet.
8 The COVID-19 vaccination site at Burns Road Community Center has given approximately 9,000
9 vaccine doses during 12 days of operation. Next week, the site will be open four days on Monday,
10 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 3,689 Moderna doses are now scheduled for individuals 48 years
11 of age and older. Appointments can be made at the Palm Beach County Health District website at
12 vaccine.hcdpbc.org or by calling 561-804-4115 .
13 The 19 Hole Par-3 Golf Course at Sandhill Crane Golf Club received seven design proposals. The
14 Nicklaus Design team was chosen for the project and is in the process of negotiating a contract.
15 The City has received three letters in support of the City's Mobility Plan and Ordinance and in
16 opposition of the County's attempt to lien private property from the PGA Corridor Association,
17 the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and the Transportation Planning Agency. The City
18 has notified all the private property owners targeted by the County that may be subject to possible
19 liens and has identified various legal options for their consideration. The County will now hear
20 this matter of placing liens on property on April 20, 2021. Accompanied by the City Attorney and
21 City Manager, it was recommended the Mayor address the Board of County Commissioners by
22 presenting these three letters in support of the business community of Palm Beach Gardens.
23 Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a 90-day extension has been granted to the outdoor
24 restaurant seating provisions which will go through the end of June.
25 The Brightline train crossing closures have all been completed except for Kyoto Gardens Drive
26 which will close on April 26, 2021 and reopen on May 16, 2021.
27 The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides $1.9 trillion in relief
28 funds to individuals, businesses, schools, state and local governments. $130 billion was
29 appropriated to metropolitan cities with a population of 50,000 or more, to which Palm Beach
30 Gardens qualifies. COVID-19 relief payments would be based upon a Community Development
31 Block Grant formula under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Using this
32 calculation, the City would receive an allocation of $5.92 million in two payments. On May 10,
33 2021, the first installment of $2.96 million would be made and the second installment of $2.96
34 million would follow 12 months afterwards. However, this is preliminary information and subject
35 to change. No official announcement from the Secretary of the Treasury has been issued as to the
36 amount or what these funds could be used for.
37 IX. CONSENT AGENDA
38 a. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
39 b . RESOLUTION 21, 2021 -GARDENS SELF STORAGE PLAT. A RESOLUTION OF THE
40 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS , FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
41 PLAT FOR THE GARDENS SELF STORAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD);
42 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
43 c. RESOLUTION 22, 2021 -LEASE OF QUINT, PUMPER, AND AIR/LIGHT REHAB TRUCK
44 FOR FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
45 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE LEASE PURCHASE OF
46 AN AIR LIGHT REHAB TRUCK FROM EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC., AN AUTHORIZED
47 DEALER FOR RECHTEIN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC. IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
48 UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE
49 PURCHASING PROGRAM; AND THE LEASE PURCHASE OF A LADDER TRUCK (QUINT)
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1 AND A COMBINATION PUMPER FROM FWD SEAGRAVE HOLDINGS, LP OBA
2 SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS, LLC UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE HOUSTON-
3 GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AND
4 FINANCED BY BB&T BANK (NOW TRUIST BANK); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
5 TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH LEASE
6 AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES .
7 d. PURCHASE AWARD-ITB2021-131CS, PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
8 e. PROCLAMATION-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.
9 f . PROCLAMATION -ETHICS AWARENESS MONTH.
10 g. PROCLAMATION -NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH.
11 h. PROCLAMATION -NATIONAL CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA AWARENESS
12 MONTH .
13 i. PROCLAMATION-NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK.
14 j. PROCLAMATION -PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA AWARENESS MONTH .
15 k. PROCLAMATION -WATER CONSERVATION MONTH.
16 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
17 Councilmember Tinsley seconded.
18 Motion passed 4-0.
19 X. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (*Designates Quasi-Judicial Hearing)
20 The City Clerk read Ordinance 4, 2021 by title.
21 a. ORDINANCE 4, 2021 -(1 8r READING) BUDGET AMENDMENT. AN ORDINANCE OF THE
22 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
23 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS' BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
24 OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, INCLUSIVE ; PROVIDING A
25 CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY;
26 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
27 Mayor Litt opened the Public Hearing.
28 Petitioner presentation: None.
29 Staff presentation: Finance Administrator, Allan Owens.
30 Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 4, 2021 on 1st reading.
31 Public comment: None.
32 Mayor Litt closed the Public Hearing.
33 Vice Mayor Reed made a motion to approve Ordinance 4, 2021 on 1st reading.
34 Councilmember Tinsley seconded.
35 Mayor Litt brought the item back for discussion. No discussion.
36 Motion passed 4-0.
37 Mayor Litt thanked Fire Chief, Keith Bryer, Deputy Fire Chief, James Ippolito , Deputy
38 Community Services Administrator, Joe Corrao and staff for the tour of new Logistics Center
39 before the meeting.
40 Councilmembers concurred and expressed the emergency preparedness and utiliz.ation of space
41 by staff provides the opportunity to deliver the best and most efficient service to our residents.
42 XI. RESOLUTIONS
43 The City Clerk read Resolution 23, 2021 by title.
44 a. RESOLUTION 23, 2021 -ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
45 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING ART IN
46 PUBLIC PLACES FOR THE AL TON TOWN CENTER WITHIN THE AL TON PLANNED
47 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DONALD
48 ROSS ROAD AND EAST OF AL TON ROAD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
49 HEREIN; PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
50 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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1 Petitioner presentation: Alex Brock, NADG Brock Alton, LP; Alexander Krivosheiw, Artist.
2 Staff presentation: None.
3 Public comment: Eric Jablin, 184 Thornton Drive, Palm Beach Gardens , FL 33418.
4 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve Resolution 23, 2021.
5 Vice Mayor Reed seconded.
6 Mayor Litt brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
7 Motion passed 4-0.
8 The City Clerk read Resolution 24, 2021 by title.
9 b. RESOLUTION 24, 2021 -ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
10 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING ART IN
11 PUBLIC PLACES FOR DOWNTOWN PALM BEACH GARDENS (FKA DOWNTOWN AT
12 THE GARDENS), CONSISTING OF 49.04 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE
13 EAST SIDE OF ALTERNATE A1A BETWEEN KYOTO GARDENS DRIVE AND GARDENS
14 PARKWAY , AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING CONDITIONS
15 OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
16 Petitioner presentation: Nicole Plunkett, Landscape Architect/Partner, Cotleur and Hearing;
17 Kevin Mysliwiec, Sr. Director of Development, Shopcore Properties.
18 Staff presentation: None.
19 Public comment: None.
20 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve Resolution 24, 2021.
21 Vice Mayor Reed seconded.
22 Mayor Litt brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
23 Motion passed 4-0.
24 XII. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION AND ITEMS OF INTEREST:
25 a. APPOINTMENTS TO EXTERNAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.
26 The appointments of the 2021/2022 external boards are as follows:
27 Palm Beach County League of Cities -Appointee Mayor Litt Alternates Vice Mayor Reed,
28 Councilmember Woods, Councilmember Marciano, Councilmember Tinsley; North County
29 Intergovernmental -Appo intee Mayor Litt Alternate Councilmember Tinsley; Palm Beach
30 County Transportation Planning Agency -Appointee Vice Mayor Reed Alternate
31 Councilmember Tinsley; Seacoast Utility Authority -City Manager Ron Ferris; Alternate No
32 Appointment; Bioscience Land Protection Advisory Board -Appointee Councilmember
33 Marciano; Alternate Vice Mayor Reed; Palm Beach Workforce Alliance Consortium
34 CareerSource Palm Beach County -Appointee Mayor Litt Alternate Councilmember
35 Marciano; Northlake Boulevard Task Force -Appointee Councilmember Woods Alternate Vice
36 Mayor Reed; Palm Beach North Economic Development Advisory Board -Appointee
37 Councilmember Marciano; Alternate Mayor Litt; Palm Beach North Government Affairs
38 Committee -Appointee Mayor Litt Alternates Vice Mayor Reed, Councilmember Woods,
39 Councilmember Marciano, Councilmember Tinsley; Loxahatchee River Coordinating Council
40 -Appointee Mayor Litt Alternate No Appointment; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
41 -Appointee Tequesta Mayor Brennan Alternate Vice Mayor Reed; Multi-Jurisdictional Issues
42 Coordination Forum -Appointee Mayor Litt Alternate Councilmember Woods; Local
43 Workforce Development Board -Application on the City website.
44 Mayor Litt would like to add Committee Reports on the agenda next month.
45 Mayor Litt stated the importance of the COVID-19 vaccinations. Currently about 3 .5 million
46 people are being vaccinated a day in the United States. In Florida, 35% of the cases are new
47 variants of the virus and infections are increasing in younger individuals. Palm Beach County
48 remains under a mandatory mask mandate until April 18, 2021. On April 5, 2021 , adults over the
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1 age of 18 will be eligible to rec eive the vaccine. As a pharmacist, she encouraged everyone to get
2 the vaccine and to continue to follow CDC guidelines.
3 Councilmember Marciano , as a doctor, concurred his support of the vaccine as technology is
4 much more advanced and scientists know how this virus works.
5 Councilmember Tinsley shared her support and would join Mayor Litt at the County
6 Commissioners meeting.
7 Mayor Litt would discuss the best course of action with the City Manager and City Attorney.
8 Councilmember Marciano shared ongoing efforts requesting the United States Post Office to
9 properly maintain their building and grounds. As the facility is on Federal property , a letter was
10 sent to Congressman Brian Mast seeking his assistance. Congressman Mast offered to meet
11 Councilmember Marciano on the site to clean it up. While the offer is appreciated, he declined
12 as a permanent solution is needed. On March 31 , 2021 , Congressman Mast had a meeting with the
13 United States Post Office and his office should be receiving a response letter this week.
14 XIII. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
15 None.
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on May 6, 2021.
APPROVED:
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Rachelle A. Litt, Mayor
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Carl W. Woods, Councilmember
Mark T. Marciano, Councilmember
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Note: These minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.01 I 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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