HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 0407221 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
2 CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 April 7, 2022
5
6 The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Litt.
7 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8 II. ROLL CALL
9 PRESENT: Mayor Litt, Vice Mayor Reed, Councilmember Woods, Councilmember Tinsley.
10 ABSENT: Councilmember Marciano .
11 Mayor Litt thanked the staff of Parks and Recreation, Emergency Management, Fire Rescue
12 and Public Works for their professionalism and competency during extreme weather on April
13 6, 2022, which included tomadic winds near the Bums Road Community Center.
14 III. REORGANIZATION
15 1. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR.
16 Mayor Litt thanked City staff and fellow Councilmembers for their support this past year and
17 expressed appreciation for the service of Vice Mayor Reed.
18 Mayor Litt made a motion to appoint Chelsea Reed for Mayor.
19 Councilmember Tinsley seconded.
20 Motion passed 4-0.
21 2 . APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
22 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to appoint Rachelle Litt for Vice Mayor.
23 Councilmember Woods seconded.
24 Motion passed 4-0.
25 Mayor Reed offered appreciation to Vice Mayor Litt, City Manager, Ron Ferris , North
26 County Commissioner Maria Marino, Councilmembers , and staff for their extraordinary
27 hard work and dedication to our residents and thanked her family and friends for their support.
28 The City Clerk read Resolution 11 , 2022 by title.
29 3. RESOLUTION 11, 2022 -APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR A
30 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
31 FLORIDA, APPOINTING THE MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING
32 AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES .
33 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve Resolution 11 , 2022 .
34 Councilmember Woods seconded.
35 Motion passed 4-0.
36 IV. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
37 None.
38 V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
39 a . RECOGNITION OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP CHURCH FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND
40 PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY.
41 Deputy Leisure Services Administrator, Daniel Prieto recognized the leadership and staff at
42 Christ Fellowship Church for their help in providing food and household items to families in
43 need, and for their volunteer support in community events since 2017. Community Services
44 Administrator / Director of Emergency Management, David Reyes highlighted the
45 significant impact Christ Fellowship's cooperative partnership with the City has had in
46 supporting first responders and in helping implement emergency operations, such as Operation
4 7 Sister City to help the City of Callaway after Hurricane Michael, as well as assisting City staff
48 and the community during Hurricane Dorian. Recreation Operations Manager, Monette
49 Preston stated the church 's participation was instrumental in helping with programs the City
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1 implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The church has been actively engaged in
2 coordinating recreation events, in providing donations , and in contributing countless hours of
3 volunteerism within the community. In recognition of Christ Fellowship's partnership with the
4 City, a memorial brick has been placed at the entrance of City Hall. A Certificate of
5 Appreciation was presented to Senior Pastor Todd Mullins , Senior Pastor Julie Mullins ,
6 Director of Missions, Becky Kyle and Creative Environments Specialist, Jazz Jules.
7 Senior Pastor Todd Mullins thanked everyone for the honor, expressing it is a joy to partner
8 with the City to benefit the community.
9 b. LOCAL INITIATIVES AND TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES TPNFDOT GRANT
10 FUNDING APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON GARDENS PARKWAY
11 AND FAIRCHILD AVENUE.
12 Planning Manager, Joann Skaria presented the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
13 (TPA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) Transportation Alternatives Grant for
14 Fairchild Avenue sidewalk and bicycle lanes (Resolution 16, 2022 on the Consent Agenda), and
15 the Palm Beach TP A and FOOT Local Initiatives Grant for Gardens Parkway sidewalk and
16 bicycle lanes, (Resolution 15, 2022 on the Consent Agenda). Staff recommended approval of
17 Resolution 16, 2022 and Resolution 15, 2022. Discussion ensued.
18 c. VISION ZERO NETWORK PROGRAM .
19 Planning Manager, Joann Skaria provided an update on the Vision Zero Network Program
20 for the City which encompasses the Vision Zero policy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and
21 severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy and equitable mobility for all. The Vision Zero
22 Network is an association of cities that share this common goal. She reviewed the types of
23 actions that can be included in the City's plan and the next steps involved in the process.
24 Discussion ensued.
25 VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
26 Gary Bernstein , 663 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens , FL 33410; Douglas Grant , 301
27 Balsam Street, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
28 VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
29 City Manager, Ron Ferris reported on the Glow with Flow Egg Hunt happening on Friday ,
30 April 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He noted coordination of the City's individual departments
31 as staff worked together as a team during the severe weather event on April 6, 2022. He
32 introduced Community Services Administrator / Director of Emergency Management,
33 David Reyes who presented the Emergency Storm Response report, detailing the occurrence of
34 extreme winds and brush fires caused by lightning , and the response timeline for the staff of
35 Public Services, Police , Fire Rescue and Leisure Services. The same emergency procedures are
36 implemented regardless of the size of an event. Discussion ensued. City Manager, Ron Ferris
37 introduced City Engineer, Todd Engle who presented the Avenir Roadway Network Update
38 comprising of the Northlake Boulevard widening project, the connection of Coconut Boulevard
39 to Beeline Highway , and the Osprey Isles Neighborhood Improvement Assessment Program
40 (NIAP). Discussion ensued.
41 VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
42 Vice Mayor Litt pulled Item f Resolution 20, 2022 from the Consent Agenda.
43 a. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 3, 2022 , CITY COUNCIL MEETING .
44 b. RESOLUTION 12, 2022 -REAPPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE PENSION BOARD. A
45 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
46 FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A REGULAR MEMBER TO THE CITY
47 OF PALM BEACH GARDENS POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION BOARD; PROVIDING AN
48 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES .
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1 c. RESOLUTION 15, 2022-LOCAL INITIATIVES PROGRAM GRANT. A RESOLUTION OF
2 T HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS , FLORIDA,
3 SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A 2022 LOCAL
4 INITIATIVES PROGRAM GRANT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
5 TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE PALM BEACH TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
6 AGENCY (TPA) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BICYCLE LANES AND A NEW
7 SIDEWALK ON GARDENS PARKWA Y; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
8 OTHER PURPOSES.
9 d. RESOLUTION 16 , 2022 -TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT. A
10 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
11 FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A 2022
12 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT TO THE FLORIDA
13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE PALM BEACH
14 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY (TPA) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
15 SIDEWALK AND BICYCLE LANES ON FAIRCHILD AVENUE ; PROVIDING AN
16 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
17 e . RESOLUTION 17, 2022 -AVENIR POD 9 PLAT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
18 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS , FLORIDA , APPROVING THE
19 PLAT OF AVENIR POD 9 WITHIN THE AVENIR PLANNED COMMUNITY
20 DEVELOPMENT (PCD); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ; AND FOR OTHER
21 PURPOSES.
22 g. RESOLUTION 21 , 2022 -LEASE OF GOLF CARTS FOR SANDHILL CRANE GOLF
23 CLUB. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH
24 GARDENS , FLORIDA, APPROVING AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE OF
25 GOLF CARTS FOR SANDHILL CRANE GOLF CLUB ACCESSING AN AGREEMENT
26 AWARDED BY THE CITY OF KANSAS CI TY, MISSOURI, UNDER AN OMNIA
27 PARTNERS GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
28 WITH CLUB CAR , LLC AND FINANCED THROUGH WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL
29 LEASING , INC.; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
30 h. PURCHASE AWARD -MIRASOL PARK SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING LED UPGRADES -
31 EQUIPMENT .
32 i. PURCHASE AWARD -MIRASOL PARK SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING LED UPGRADES -
33 INSTALLATION .
34 j. PURCHASE AWARD-TIRES AND RELATED SERVICES.
35 k. RATIFICATION OF THE RECOGNITION LETTER TO THE CONGREGATION OF
36 CHABAD OF PALM BEACH GARDENS .
37 I. PROCLAMATION -CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH .
38 m . PROCLAMATION -ETHICS AWARENESS MONTH .
39 n. PROCLAMATION -GOPHER TORTOISE DAY .
40 o. PROCLAMATION -NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH.
41 p. PROCLAMATION -NATIONAL CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
42 AWARENESS MONTH .
43 q . PROCLAMATION-NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK.
44 r. PROCLAMATION -PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA AWARENESS MONTH .
45 s . PROCLAMATION -WATER CONSERVATION MONTH.
46 Councilmember Tinsley made a mot ion to approve the Consent Agenda minus Item f.
4 7 Vice Mayor Litt seconded.
4 8 Motion passed 4-0.
49 The City Cl erk read Resolut ion 20, 2022.
50 f . RESOLUTION 20 , 2022 -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AGREEMENT . A
51 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS ,
52 FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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1 INCENTIVES AGREEMENT WITH AEROCLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; PROVIDING
2 AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
3 Vice Mayor Litt recognized and thanked Aeroclean Technologies, Inc. for their community
4 support in the City.
5 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve Item f Resolution 20, 2022.
6 Councilmember Tinsley seconded.
7 Motion passed 4-0.
8 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS: {*Designates Quasi-Judicial Hearing)
9 The City Clerk read Ordinance 2, 2022 by title.
10 a. ORDINANCE 2, 2022 -(2ND READING & ADOPTION) A CITY-INITIATED
11 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 59-
12 GROWTH MANAGEMENT. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
13 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE
14 CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN TO ADD A NEW PROPERTY RIGHTS
15 ELEMENT AND TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT,
16 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT, CONSERVATION
17 ELEMENT, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT TO REMOVE THE URBAN
18 GROWTH BOUNDARY , INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE
19 MAP TO REMOVE THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR
20 TRANSMITTAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
21 (DEO) AND OTHER REVIEWING AGENCIES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A
22 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
23 DATE; AND OTHER PURPOSES.
24 Mayor Reed opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 2, 2022.
25 Petitioner presentation: None.
26 Staff presentation: None.
27 Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 2, 2022 on 2nd reading and adoption.
28 Public comment: None.
29 Mayor Reed brought the item back for discussion. No further discussion.
30 Mayor Reed closed the Public Hearing.
31 Councilmember Tinsley made a motion to approve Ordinance 2, 2022 on 2nd reading and
32 adoption.
33 Vice Mayor Litt seconded.
34 Motion passed 4-0.
35 X. RESOLUTIONS
36 None.
37 XI. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION AND ITEMS OF INTEREST:
38 Vice Mayor Litt requested the meeting time of the June 2 , 2022 , City Council be amended to
39 5:00 p.m., due to the Palm Beach County Leadership Celebration. Mayor Reed is nominated
40 for a Public Sector Leadership Award.
41 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to move the meeting time of the June 2, 2022 , City Council to
42 5:00 p.m.
43 Councilmember Woods seconded.
44 Motion passed 4-0.
45 Mayor Reed thanked the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association (PBGY AA) and
46 City staff for the dedication of the Ryan Rogers memorial bench. She expressed appreciation to
4 7 Ed Weinberg, his son, Patrick Weinberg, and the team of A venir for the tour of the surrounding
48 natural area of the A venir community development.
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1 a. APPOINTMENTS TO EXTERNAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES .
2 The appointments of the 2022/2023 external boards are as follows:
3 Palm Beach County League of Cities -Appointee Vice Mayor Litt Alternates Mayor Reed,
4 Councilmember Woods, Councilmember Marciano , Councilmember Tinsley; North
5 County Intergovernmental -Appointee Mayor Reed Alternate Councilmember Tinsley; Palm
6 Beach County Transportation Planning Agency -Appointee Mayor Reed Alternate
7 Councilmember Tinsley; Seacoast Utility Authority -City Manager, Ron Ferris; Alternate
8 No Appointment; Bioscience Land Protection Advisory Board -Appointee Councilmember
9 Marciano; Alternate Mayor Reed ; Palm Beach Workforce Alliance Consortium CareerSource
10 Palm Beach County -Appointee Mayor Reed Alternate Councilmember Marciano ; Palm
11 Beach North Sustainability Sub-Committee of the Economic Development Committee -
12 Appointee Mayor Reed Alternate Vice Mayor Litt ; Palm Beach North Economic
13 Development Committee -Appointee Councilmember Marciano; Alternate Vice Mayor
14 Litt; Palm Beach North Government Affairs Committee -Appointee Vice Mayor Litt
15 Alternates Mayor Reed, Councilmember Woods, Councilmember Marciano,
16 Councilmember Tinsley; Loxahatchee River Coordinating Council -Appointee Vice Mayor
17 Litt Alternate Councilmember Woods; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council -
18 Appointee John Linden, Lake Park Seat 7 Alternate Vice Mayor Reed Seat 8; Multi-
19 Jurisdictional Issues Coordination Forum -Appointee Mayor Reed Alternate Vice Mayor
20 Litt; Local Workforce Development Board -Application on the city website.
21 Councilmember Tinsley thanked Vice Mayor Litt for her leadership last year in serving as
22 Mayor.
23 XII. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
24 None.
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on May 5, 2022.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Patricia Snider, CMC
City Clerk
Che sea Reed, Mayor
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Carl W. Woods, Councilmember
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Mark T. Marciano, Councilmember
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Marcie Tinsley, 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.
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