HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 0303221 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
2 CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
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6 The regular meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Litt.
7 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8 A moment of silence was observed to honor the people of Ukraine.
9 II. ROLL CALL
10 PRESENT: Mayor Litt, Vice Mayor Reed, Councilmember Marciano, Councilmember
11 Tinsley.
12 ABSENT: Councilmember Woods.
13 III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
14 There was an addition of Resolution 18, 2022 to the Consent Agenda. At the request of the
15 South Florida Water Management District, Resolution 18, 2022 authorizes the City Manager to
16 execute any and all documents deemed necessary to grant an easement over the Sandhill Crane
17 Drive to the A venir Community Development District.
18 Vice Mayor Reed made a motion to add Resolution 18, 2022 to the Consent Agenda.
19 Councilmember Tinsley seconded.
20 Motion passed: 4-0.
21 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
22 None.
23 V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
24 Dana Middleton, 102 Dalena Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
25 VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT
26 City Manager, Ron Ferris reported the Palm Beach Gardens Classic Soccer Tournaments
27 would be held this weekend at Gardens North County District Park. Approximately 150 soccer
28 teams will be participating.
29 VII. CONSENT AGENDA
30 Councilmember Marciano pulled Item d Resolution 14, 2022.
31 a. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 3, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
32 b. RESOLUTION 6, 2022 -ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT ASSET MANAGEMENT
33 PROGRAM. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH
34 GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE LEASE OF VARIOUS LIFE SAFETY
35 EQUIPMENT FROM FLEX FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF STRYKER SALES, LLC, UNDER
36 THE FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT'S ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT ASSET
37 MANAGEMENT PROGRAM THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE NASPO VALUE
38 POINT GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
39 TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH LEASE
40 AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
41 c. RESOLUTION 10, 2022-ACCEPTING SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
42 OF EASEMENT RIGHTS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
43 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE SUBORDINATION
44 AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF EASEMENT RIGHTS TO THE FLORIDA
45 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUTURE RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDENING OF
46 INTERSTATE 95; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES .
47 e. PURCHASE AWARD -RFP2022-065EM , EMERGENCY DEBRIS AND DISASTER
48 RECOVERY SERVICES.
49 f. RATIFICATION OF THE RECOGNITION LETTER TO THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF
50 PALM BEACH COUNTY.
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1 g. PROCLAMATION -50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CITY
2 CLERKS.
3 h . PROCLAMATION-95TH ANNIVERSARY OF LESSER, LESSER, LANDY & SMITH.
4 i. PROCLAMATION-FLORIDA BICYCLE MONTH.
5 j . PROCLAMATION-IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.
6 k. PROCLAMATION-LET'S MOVE PALM BEACH COUNTY MONTH.
7 I. PROCLAMATION-NATIONAL PROCUREMENT MONTH .
8 m. PROCLAMATION -CITY OF PAHOKEE'S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR.
9 n. PROCLAMATION-PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH.
10 o. PROCLAMATION-VIETNAM VETERANS DAY.
11 p. PROCLAMATION -WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK.
12 • Addition -RESOLUTION 18, 2022 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
13 THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS , FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
14 MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS DEEMED NECESSARY
15 TO GRANT AN EASEMENT OVER THE SANDHILL CRANE DRIVE TO THE
16 AVENIR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
17 DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
18 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda minus Item d.
19 Vice Mayor Reed seconded.
20 Motion passed 4-0.
21 The City Clerk read Resolution 14 , 2022 by title.
22 d . RESOLUTION 14, 2022 -AMENDING THE JULY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. A
23 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
24 FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
25 FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2022; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
26 OTHER PURPOSES.
27 Councilmember Marciano indicated he would not be able to attend the City Council meeting
28 on July 14, 2022.
29 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve Item d Resolution 14, 2022.
30 Vice Mayor Reed seconded.
31 Motion passed 4-0.
32 City Manager, Ron Ferris reported Daddy Daughter Date Night would take place on March 4
33 at Sandhill Crane Golf Club.
34 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (*Designates Quasi-Judicial Hearing)
35 Those preparing to give testimony were sworn in.
36 The City Clerk read Ordinance 1, 2022 by title.
37 a. ORDINANCE 1, 2022 -(2ND READING & ADOPTION) BUDGET AMENDMENT. AN
38 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
39 FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS' BUDGET FOR THE
40 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021 , AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022,
41 INCLUSIVE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
42 AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
43 PURPOSES.
44 Mayor Litt opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 1, 2022 .
45 Petitioner presentation: None.
46 Staff presentation: Finance Administrator, Allan Owens.
4 7 Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 1, 2022 on 2nd reading and adoption. Discussion
48 ensued.
49 Public comment: None.
50 Mayor Litt closed the Public Hearing.
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1 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Ordinance 1, 2022 on 2nd reading and
2 adoption.
3 Vice Mayor Reed seconded.
4 Mayor Litt brought the item back for discussion. No further discussion.
5 Motion passed 4-0.
6 The City Clerk read Ordinance 3, 2022 by title.
7 b. ORDINANCE 3, 2022 -(2ND READING & ADOPTION) AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT
8 ECONOMIC PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE
9 CONSTITUTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
10 BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 196.1995,
11 FLORIDA STATUTES, CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23,
12 2022, PROPOSING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
13 BE AUTHORIZED TO GRANT PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN QUALIFIED
14 BUSINESSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE VII OF THE STATE
15 CONSTITUTION ; PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED BALLOT
16 QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY; SETTING FORTH THE FORM OF THE
17 QUESTION TO BE VOTED UPON AT SUCH ELECTION ; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
18 CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY ; PROVIDING AN
19 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
20 Mayor Litt opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 3, 2022.
21 Petitioner presentation: None.
22 Staff presentation: None.
23 No changes since pt reading.
24 Public comment: None.
25 Mayor Litt closed the Public Hearing.
26 Mayor Litt brought the item back for discussion. No discussion.
27 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve Ordinance 3, 2022 on 2nd reading and
28 adoption.
29 Vice Mayor Reed seconded.
30 Motion passed 4-0.
31 The City Clerk read Ordinance 4, 2022 by title.
32 c. ORDINANCE 4, 2022-(2No READING & ADOPTION) A CITY-INITIATED REQUEST TO
33 AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ADD EMERGENCY MEDICAL
34 TESTING SITE AS A SPECIAL EVENT USE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
35 OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 78. LAND
36 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS . AT SECTION 78-187 . SPECIAL EVENTS TO ADD
37 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TESTING AND/OR VACCINATION SITE, DRIVE-THROUGH
38 OR WALK-UP , AS AN APPROVED SPECIAL EVENT TYPE AND TO INCREASE THE
39 LENGTH OF TIME PERMITTED FOR THE SALE OF PUMPKINS AND CHRISTMAS
40 TREES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION
41 OF CHAPTER 78. LAND DEVELOPMENT. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND
42 EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A
43 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE , AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
44 DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
45 Mayor Litt opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 4, 2022.
46 Petitioner presentation: None.
47 Staff presentation: None.
48 Public comment: None.
49 Mayor Litt closed the Public Hearing.
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1 Mayor Litt brought the item back for discussion. No discussion.
2 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve Ordinance 4, 2022 on 2nd reading and
3 adoption.
4 Vice Mayor Reed seconded.
5 Motion passed 4-0.
6 The City Clerk read Resolution 9, 2022 by title.
7 d. *RESOLUTION 9, 2022 -AVENIR DEVELOPMENT REQUESTING SITE PLAN
8 APPROVAL FOR PROPOSED AVENIR POD 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
9 OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR
10 A 118-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, COMMON AREA
11 LANDSCAPING, ARCHITECTURAL FLOORPLANS AND ELEVATIONS, AND TYPICAL
12 LOT LANDSCAPING ON APPROXIMATELY 32.76 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, WITHIN
13 THE RESIDENTIAL PARCEL (PARCEL A) IN THE AVENIR PLANNED COMMUNITY
14 DEVELOPMENT (PCD) THAT IS GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
15 NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD, EAST OF GRAPEVIEW BOULEVARD, WEST OF BAY HILL
16 DRIVE, AND SOUTH OF BEELINE HIGHWAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
17 HEREIN; PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING WAIVERS;
18 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
19 Mayor Litt opened the Public Hearing for Resolution 9, 2022.
20 Mayor Litt asked for ex parte communication for Resolution 9, 2022.
21 Councilmember Tinsley spoke with Rosa Schechter from Avenir Development, Ramsey Akel,
22 and Alexander Akel from Akel Homes.
23 Vice Mayor Reed spoke with Rosa Schechter.
24 Councilmember Marciano spoke with Rosa Schechter and Alexander Akel.
25 Petitioner presentation: Ken Tuma, Urban Design Studio.
26 Staff presentation: None.
27 Staff recommended approval of Resolution 9, 2022. Discussion ensued.
28 Public comment: None.
29 Mayor Litt closed the Public Hearing.
30 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve Resolution 9, 2022.
31 Councilmember Marciano seconded.
32 Mayor Litt brought the item back for discussion. No further discussion.
33 Motion passed 4-0.
34 IX. RESOLUTIONS
35 None.
36 X. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION AND ITEMS OF INTEREST:
37 Mayor Litt congratulated Vice Mayor Reed for being named Complete Streets Champion for
38 Palm Beach County at the 2022 Safe Streets Summit. The Award is given to an individual who
39 has been a leader and catalyst in advancing Complete Streets in Miami-Dade, Broward, and
40 Palm Beach Counties.
41 Vice Mayor Reed expressed appreciation and thanked staff for all they do in keeping our City's
42 streets safe and accessible.
43 Mayor Litt thanked staff for all their work in helping with ArtiGras and The Honda Classic
44 Tournament. She delivered two "State of the City" addresses and threw the first ceremonial
45 pitch at Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association's (PBGY AA) baseball spring opening
46 event. She attended with Vice Mayor Reed the Women's Leadership Forum and participated
4 7 in a sustainability hike organized by Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce within the trails
48 of Avenir.
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1 a. CITY OF PAHOKEE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
2 Mayor Litt suggested sponsoring the City of Pahokee's celebratory events with a silver
3 sponsorship of $1,000. Discussion ensued.
4 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve the $1,000.00 silver sponsorship to be
5 presented with the City of Pahokee's Centennial Celebration Year proclamation, previously
6 approved on the Consent Agenda.
7 Councilmember Marciano seconded.
8 Motion passed 4-0.
9 Vice Mayor Reed noted the State of Florida celebrates its 177th year of statehood on March 3,
10 2022.
11 Councilmember Tinsley thanked staff for negotiating with Florida Department of
12 Transportation (FDOT) in cleaning up the boundarie s pertaining to Resolution 10, 2022. She
13 referenced FDOT's expansion of the southbound 1-95 entry ramps off PGA Boulevard.
14 Construction is scheduled to commence in 2023 with completion in 2025. It was hoped
15 construction could be accomplished sooner. At the Palm Beach County League of Cities District
16 luncheon, she learned the Florida Legislature has approved Senate Bill 510, Financial
17 Disclosures, involving modifications to Form 6.
18 City Manager, Ron Ferris reported Palm Beach Gardens would be hosting the United States
19 Tennis Association's (USTA) Level 1 Women's National 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 Clay Court
20 Championships March 29 -April 2 at the Tennis and Pickleball Center.
21 XI. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
22 None.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on April 7, 2022.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Patricia Snider, CMC
City Clerk
Rachelle A. Litt, Mayor
Carl W. Woods, Councilmember
Mark T. Marciano, Councilmember
4~ey, Councilmember
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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