HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 030223I CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
2 CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 March 2, 2023
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6 The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Reed.
7 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8 II. ROLL CALL
9 PRESENT: Mayor Reed, Vice Mayor Litt, Councilmember Woods, Councilmember Marciano,
10 Councilmember Tinsley.
11 ABSENT: None.
12 III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
13 None.
14 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
15 a. FIREHOUSE MAGAZINE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICERS
16 ASSOCIATION 2022 EMERGENCY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD.
17 Deputy Fire Chief, James Ippolito presented Fire Rescue Emergency Vehicle Technician,
18 Robert Steelman, the award for being named the 2022 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the
19 Year by Firehouse Magazine and the Fire Department Safety Officers' Association (FDSOA).
20 b. 2022 SMART GROWTH EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTATION BY THE SMART
21 GROWTH PARTNERSHIP.
22 Nadia Locke and Marianne Winfield of the Smart Growth Partnership presented the 2022
23 Smart Growth Excellence Award in the Programs, Policies and Regulations Award Category to
24 the City for the development of its innovative mobility plan. Director of Planning & Zoning,
25 Natalie Crowley recognized the team's hard work and the collaboration of colleagues involved
26 in preparing the plan.
27 City Manager, Ron Ferris congratulated Director of Planning & Zoning, Natalie Crowley
28 for winning the Palm Beach County Complete Streets Champion Award at the Safe Streets
29 Summit on February 3, 2023. Discussion ensued.
30 V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
31 Lindsey Damiani, 4306 Crestdale Street, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.
32 VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT
33 City Manager, Ron Ferris reported a community meeting is scheduled on March 8 at 6:00 p.m.
34 at Sandhill Crane Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse regarding the Vintage Oaks proposed
35 development consisting of 20 buildings with I I I units. The applicant will present information
36 on the proposed development at the southwest corner of the intersection of Northlake Boulevard
37 and 112th Terrace. City staff will be there to address questions. He announced the City's
38 Purchasing Department had received the Sterling Agency Award from the Universal Public
39 Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) and Accreditation for Quality Public Procurement
40 Departments (QPPD) from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.
41 Congratulations was given to Purchasing and Contracts Director, Km! Ra for his outstanding
42 work and excellent service. Leisure Services Administrator, Charlotte Presensky was
43 recognized for her leadership in planning and overseeing two successful City -hosted events:
44 ArtiGras (February 18-19) and The Honda Classic (February 23-26). Discussion ensued.
45 VII. CONSENT AGENDA
46 a. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 2, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
47 b. RESOLUTION 20, 2023 — AVENIR POD 20 PLAT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
48 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
49 PLAT OF AVENIR — POD 20 WITHIN THE AVENIR PLANNED COMMUNITY
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1 DEVELOPMENT (PCD); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
2 PURPOSES.
3 c. PROCLAMATION — ETHICS AWARENESS MONTH.
4 d. PROCLAMATION — FLORIDA BICYCLE MONTH.
5 e. PROCLAMATION — IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.
6 f. PROCLAMATION — LET'S MOVE PALM BEACH COUNTY MONTH.
7 g. PROCLAMATION — NATIONAL PROCUREMENT MONTH.
8 h. PROCLAMATION — PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH.
9 i. PROCLAMATION — VIETNAM VETERANS DAY.
10 j. PROCLAMATION — WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK.
11 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
12 Councilmember Marciano seconded.
13 Motion passed 5-0.
14 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (*Designates Quasi -Judicial Hearing)
15 Those preparing to give testimony were sworn in.
16 The City Clerk read Ordinance 1, 2023 by title.
17 a. ORDINANCE 1, 2023 — (211 READING AND ADOPTION) BUDGET AMENDMENT. AN
18 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
19 FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS' BUDGET FOR THE
20 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023,
21 INCLUSIVE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
22 AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
23 PURPOSES.
24 Mayor Reed opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 1, 2023.
25 Petitioner presentation: Not applicable.
26 Staff presentation: None. No changes from I` reading.
27 Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 1, 2023 on 2nd reading and adoption.
28 Public comment: None.
29 Mayor Reed closed the Public Hearing.
30 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Ordinance 1, 2023 on 2nd reading and
31 adoption.
32 Vice Mayor Litt seconded.
33 Mayor Reed brought the item back for discussion. No discussion.
34 Motion passed 5-0.
35 The City Clerk read Ordinance 2, 2023 by title.
36 b. ORDINANCE 2, 2023 — (1ST READING) AMENDING CHAPTER 2 AT ARTICLE III,
37 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
38 OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION.
39 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT ARTICLE III. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES BY
40 AMENDING DIVISION 4. BUDGET OVERSIGHT REVIEW BOARD. TO REVISE THE
41 TITLE, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, TO STAGGER MEMBER TERMS, AND
42 TO EXEMPT THE BOARD FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION 2-90(c);
43 PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF
44 CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. SHALL REMAIN THE SAME AS PREVIOUSLY
45 ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
46 AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
47 PURPOSES.
48 Mayor Reed opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 2, 2023.
49 Petitioner presentation: Not applicable.
50 City Attorney, R. Max Lohman provided explanation of Ordinance 2, 2023.
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1 Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 2, 2023 on 1" reading.
2 Public comment: None.
3 Mayor Reed closed the Public Hearing.
4 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Ordinance 2, 2023 on 1" reading.
5 Vice Mayor Litt seconded.
6 Mayor Reed brought the item back for discussion. No further discussion.
7 Motion passed 5-0.
8 The City Clerk read Resolution 13, 2023 by title.
9 c. *RESOLUTION 13, 2023 — SITE PLAN FOR THE AVENIR WEST COMMUNITY
10 CLUBHOUSE AND RECREATION FACILITY. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
11 OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR
12 A 28,110-SQUARE-FOOT COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE AND RECREATION FACILITY ON
13 APPROXIMATELY 13.28 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL PARCEL
14 (PARCEL A) OF THE AVENIR PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD), NORTH
15 OF AVENIR DRIVE AND APPROXIMATELY 0.70 MILES, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF
16 THE INTERSECTION OF AVENIR DRIVE AND COCONUT BOULEVARD, THE AVENIR
17 PCD BEING GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NORTHLAKE
18 BOULEVARD, EAST OF GRAPEVIEW BOULEVARD, WEST OF BAY HILL DRIVE, AND
19 SOUTH OF BEELINE HIGHWAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
20 PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING WAIVERS; PROVIDING AN
21 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
22 Mayor Reed opened the Public Hearing.
23 Mayor Reed asked for ex parte communication for Resolution 13, 2023.
24 Councilmember Tinsley and Mayor Reed spoke with Rosa Schechter ofAvenir Development.
25 Petitioner presentation: Ken Tuma, Urban Design Studio.
26 Staff presentation: None. Staff recommended approval of Resolution 13, 2023.
27 Public comment: None.
28 Mayor Reed closed the Public Hearing.
29 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve Resolution 13, 2023.
30 Councilmember Marciano seconded.
31 Mayor Reed brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
32 Motion passed 5-0.
33 IX. RESOLUTIONS
34 The City Clerk read Resolution 9, 2023 by title.
35 a. RESOLUTION 9, 2023 — AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF THE CITY'S PUBLIC
36 IMPROVEMENT BOND SERIES 2023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
37 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
38 NOT -TO -EXCEED $20,100,000 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA PUBLIC
39 IMPROVEMENT BOND, SERIES 2023, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COST OF
40 (A) PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE ROAD PROJECTS, (B) PICKLEBALL COURTS, AND
41 (C) BURNS ROAD RECREATION CENTER RENOVATION AND RELATED FACILITIES;
42 APPROVING THE AWARD OF THE SERIES 2023 BOND BY NEGOTIATED SALE;
43 FIXING THE MATURITY, INTEREST RATE, PREPAYMENT PROVISIONS, AND OTHER
44 DETAILS WITH RESPECT TO THE SERIES 2023 BOND; DESIGNATING THE CITY AS
45 THE PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR THE SERIES 2023 BOND; PROVIDING
46 AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
47 Petitioner presentation: Not applicable.
48 Staff presentation: Finance Administrator, Arienne Panczak, Director of Planning &
49 Zoning, Natalie Crowley and Leisure Services Administrator, Charlotte Presensky.
50 Staff recommended approval of Resolution 9, 2023.
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I Public comment: None.
2 Vice Mayor Litt made a motion to approve Resolution 9, 2023.
3 Councilmember Marciano seconded.
4 Mayor Reed brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
5 Motion passed 5-0.
6 The City Clerk read Resolution 19, 2023 by title.
7 b. RESOLUTION 19, 2023 — REVENUE BOND EXPENDITURE AND PLAN. A
8 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
9 FLORIDA, ADOPTING A POLICY AND PLAN FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THE
10 PROCEEDS FROM THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS — SERIES 2023; PROVIDING
11 AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
12 Petitioner presentation: Not applicable.
13 Staff presentation: Finance Administrator, Arienne Panczak.
14 Staff recommended approval of Resolution 19, 2023.
15 Public comment: None.
16 Councilmember Marciano made a motion to approve Resolution 19, 2023.
17 Vice Mayor Litt seconded.
18 Mayor Reed brought the item back for discussion. Discussion ensued.
19 Motion passed 5-0.
20 X. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION AND ITEMS OF INTEREST:
21 Vice Mayor Litt announced she and Mayor Reed will be going to Tallahassee for Palm Beach
22 County Day 2023 happening March 7-8 to advocate for home rule and mobility.
23 Councilmember Tinsley requested an update on the status of obtaining railroad crossing quiet
24 zones in the City. City Engineer, Todd Engle provided an overview of the process and
25 procedures necessary for quiet zones to be established. Discussion ensued.
26 Councilmember Tinsley expressed concern regarding House Bill 401, the Sovreign Immunity
27 Bill. City Manager, Ron Ferris commented the City's lobbyist is present, and any action to
28 take at this point is too premature. Discussion ensued.
29 Mayor Reed announced March is Florida Bicycle Month and referenced the City's
30 proclamation on the Consent Agenda. She encouraged the community to take advantage of
31 bicycling in Florida and indicated the Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) has more
32 information on its website.
33 XI. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
34 None.
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1 XII. ADJOURNMENT
2 The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
3 The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on April 5, 2023.
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13 Rachelle A. Litt, Vice Mayor
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46 Note: These minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of
47 the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.
48 All referenced attachments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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