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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-2024 VC REG-MPresent: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA MAY 09, 2024 Susan Bickel, Mayor Deborah Searcy, Vice Mayor Lisa Interlandi, President Pro Tem Kristin Garrison, Councilmember Chuck Huff, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Jessica Green, Village Clerk Absent: Orlando Puyol, Councilmember ROLL CALL Mayor Bickel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present except for Councilmember Puyol who was out of town. Councilmember Garrison attended via telephone. All members of staff were present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bickel gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Searcy led the public in the Pledge. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Mayor Bickel presented a Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 19-24 in honor of the Public Works Department and essential staff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Sessions held on April 11, 2024 and April 25, 2024 were approved as written. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Walter Eckler, 2671 Loraine Court, stated that it was his third time addressing Council regarding no storm drains on Loraine Court. A French drain was installed with no resolution, and high levels of water rises on the property. Mr. Eckler stated that he reviewed the Master Plan and discovered Loraine Court was not included. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 9, 2024 Page 2 of 5 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued Mary Phillips, 525 Ebbtide Dr., spoke for the Environmental Committee. Ms. Phillips discussed motions made at the last Environmental Committee meeting. Ms. Phillips stated that they received information from the PBC Health Department regarding HB 105 Tobacco Free Florida and was recommending that Council pass an ordinance prohibiting smoking in Village parks. The committee also recommended that Council work on revising the Village code to encourage the replacement of a healthy tree if it was removed. Ms. Phillips congratulated the Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Board for doing a great job at their May 8 meeting. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Vice Mayor Searcy moved to approve Consent Agenda and President Pro Tem Interlandi seconded the motion, which passed with all present voting aye. The following items were approved: Resolution approving a Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the receipt of grant funds in the amount of $59,250 for preparation of a Vulnerability Assessment; and authorizing the execution of the Agreement. Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 3/26/24. Receive for file Minutes of the Waterways Board meeting held 3/26/24. PUBLIC HEARING AND QUASI-JUDICAL MATTERS PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 2024-06 — CODE AMENDMENT — EXPIRATION OF SITE PLAN APPROVALS A motion was made by President Pro Tem Interlandi and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2024-06 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 3, "SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW," OF ARTICLE III, "APPEARANCE CODE," OF CHAPTER 6, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," TO ADOPT A NEW SECTION 6-61, "EXPIRATION OF SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE APPROVAL;" PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Rubin explained that site plan approvals were currently tied to traffic concurrency without an expiration date. The proposed language would give a two (2) year period in which the developer must commence development. Commencement was tied to building permits in the first inspection. The Community Development Director would have the ability to grant an additional year for good cause and anything above three (3) years would have to come before Council for approval. There was also included a provision where there would not be a double credit when the state grants extensions. Mr. Rubin stated that there were two (2) questions asked during discussion of the first reading of the ordinance. The first question was how many site plans did the Village have that have not been developed. Mr. Rubin stated that there were not many. They were the Sprinter Facility, Wild Papaya Nursery and Garden, which is now where Precision Landscape has their headquarters, and the Spine Institute, which was part of the proposed 200 Yacht Club Drive project. The second question was whether the proposed code could be applied retroactively. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 9, 2024 Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 2024-06 — CODE AMENDMENT — EXPIRATION OF SITE PLAN APPROVALS continued Mr. Rubin continued and explained that his research concluded that since those site plans were approved under a previous set of regulations, there was a vested right and the Village could not apply the ordinance retroactively. Mayor Bickel opened the public hearing on Ordinance 2024-06. There being no comments, Mayor Bickel closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued between Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding site plans approved prior to the proposed code revision, expirations of building permits and the site plan approval of the proposed 200 Yacht Club Drive project. Mr. Rubin explained that the proposed 200 Yacht Club Drive project had a condition that all building permits must be issued prior to the buildout date of 12/31/27. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2024-06 passed with all present voting aye. RESOLUTION 2024-39 VEHCLES PURCHASED FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to adopt Resolution 2024-39 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS FROM STARKE MOTORCARS LLC D/B/A DUVAL CHEVROLET PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING STATE TERM CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chad Girard, Public Works Director explained the reasons for the request to purchase two (2) new Chevy trucks for the Building Department. Mr. Girard stated that it was to assure that all Building Inspectors in the Building Department have vehicles. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-39 passed with all present voting aye. RESOLUTION 2'024-40 INCREASE TO FY 2024 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE A motion was made by President Pro Tem Interlandi and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to adopt Resolution 2024-40 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH PRECISION LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. BY $100,000 FOR MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Huff regarding who makes the final decision on what trees are being planted around the Village and what plants should be considered to plant. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 9, 2024 Page 4 of 5 RESOLUTION 2024-40 INCREASE TO FY 2024 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE continued Mayor Bickel recommended that the Environmental Committee be used as consultants when making a decision on the trees and plants such as Florida friendly native and hearty plants. President Pro Tem Interlandi stated that Precision Landscape attended the last Environmental Committee meeting and stated that they did not use Round -Up on and/or around trees in the Village however, other chemicals were being sprayed on the trees. An alternative to avoid chemicals on the trees were to heavily mulch the medians and trees. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-40 passed with all present voting aye. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS President Pro Tem Interlandi requested that staff move forward with a proposed ordinance for prohibiting smoking in Village parks. Council came to consensus to move forward with a proposed ordinance for prohibiting smoking in Village parks and directed staff to prepare the ordinance for consideration on first reading at a future Council meeting. President Pro Tem Interlandi discussed and gave recommendations for revisions to the tree removal ordinance. Mr. Rubin stated that Community Development Director Caryn Gardner -Young was working on a proposed ordinance. President Pro Tem Interlandi recommended that Mrs. Gardner -Young provide updates to the Environmental Committee who may also have input on the ordinance. Vice Mayor Searcy congratulated Chief Jenkins for his excellent leadership in leading the men and women in uniform and for keeping the Village the safest city in Palm Beach County and the fourth safest city in the state of Florida. Vice Mayor Searcy passed out copies of three (3) articles related to strategic planning. The first article was from the local radio station WLRN and it discussed "third places" which are considered coffee shops, parks, bars, and libraries. Vice Mayor Searcy recommended implementing more of theses types of places within the Village. The second article from the Palm Beach Post, was regarding how the Village of Tequesta was growing younger by having amenities that appeal to younger people. Vice Mayor Searcy encouraged bringing younger people to North Palm Beach. The last article was regarding new sub -urbanism and gave ideas for making North Palm Beach innovative and it provoked thoughts on what North Palm Beach could look like in the future. Mr. Huff discussed and explained the storm drain issues on Loraine Court. Mr. Huff stated that they would look into the issue. Mr. Girard stated that he notified the stormwater consultants and asked them to look at the drainage on Lorraine Court and find the issue. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 9, 2024 Page 5 of 5 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued Mayor Bickel announced that the North Palm Beach Symphony was having a concert on May 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the Country Club, and will be playing on May 21, 2024 at the Benjamin School. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS Mr. Huff gave an update regarding the previous discussion regarding an interim vendor for food and beverage at the Country Club. Due to the influx of vendor prospects, a traditional RFP would be conducted. Staff will have a draft RFP put together and ready to present at the Council meeting scheduled for May 23, at 6:00 p.m. Strategic Planning Workshop/ Budget Workshop begins at 4-5:30pm on May 23. Deputy Village Manager Samia Janjua will be sending out budget information on Monday that will need to be returned by May 20 to prepare for the workshop on May 23. Mr. Huff explained that there was a pre-emption for cigars through the state. Mr. Huff stated that Councilmember Garrison would be in person at the Strategic Planning Workshop and the Regular Council meeting on May 23. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. LLragaariL4 Mar iueita Fells, Deput Village Clerk