VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH Agenda Item Summary

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1 Agenda Item No. C - 1 VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH Agenda Item Summary AGENDA ITEM: Approval of the minutes of the First Public Budget Hearing of September 6, 2018 and Council Regular Meeting of September 6, ISSUE: It is necessary for Village Council to approve all Village Council meeting minutes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve Initiator Village Manager Agenda Village Council Approval Date Action Village Clerk 09/20/18

2 VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH MINUTES OF FIRST PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE MEETING HALL 1050-A ROYAL PALM BEACH BOULEVARD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, :30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Mayor Fred Pinto Vice Mayor Selena Smith Councilman Jeff Hmara Councilwoman Jan Rodusky Councilman Richard Valuntas All members of Council were present along with the Village Manager, the Village Attorney and the Village Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Announce that the proposed operating millage rate necessary to fund the budget is 5.86% above the rolled-back rate of mils. The Mayor announced that the proposed operating millage rate necessary to fund the budget is 5.86% above the rolled-back rate of mils. 2. Announce the proposed operating millage rate is for the General Fund. The Mayor announced the proposed operating millage rate is for the General Fund. 3. Summary of the tentative budget. The Finance Director announced the $1.00 increase in the stormwater utility has been included in this budget. He gave a summary of the budget showing the total budget of $44,554,773 with 55% for General Operating, 27% Capital Projects, 15% for reserves and 3% stormwater utility. He stated the budget highlights are as follows: property values up again and projected this year at 6.2%, the tax rate of 1.92 has been maintained; there are staff changes that include two full time positions proposed in Parks and Recreation and one in Planning and Zoning. There will be an increase in the Stormwater Fee by $1.00. The Finance Director reported all Strategic Plan Initiatives have been included in the budget. He gave the Ad Valorem Tax overview which shows the Village s property values, including new construction, have increased 6.2% as follows: Prior year value $2.693 billion; current year value $2.869 billion with an increase of $176 million. The Finance Director stated the budget is proposing to maintain the operating millage rate at $1.92 mils per thousand. 1

3 He showed the impact of the total proposed millage rate of $ on homes valued from $145, $182.00, $204, $ and $263, $ all-encompassing the homestead exemption. The General Fund Revenue Summary is $24,567,385 with property taxes generating 21%, other taxes and fees 25% which totals 46% of the revenue stream. Licenses and permits are 12%, intergovernmental revenues at 18%, charges for services 2%, fines 2%, miscellaneous revenues 4% and current year fund balance at 16%. The expenditure summary is $24,567,385 with personal services at 42%, contractual services 40% which is comprised of mainly the PBSO, other charges and services 14%, commodities at 3%; other operating expenses at 1% and department capital outlay and grants and aids are less than 1%. The expenditure summary shows merit adjustments are programmed at an average of 3.5% for all employees. A cost of living adjustment of 2.0% is included based on the 12 month running average from April 2017 March Medical insurance cost premiums are based on market projections. The expenditure summary shows the following position additions/deletions/reclassifications are as follows: Planning and Zoning Position addition of one Administrative Assistant II, deletion of.5 of an Administrative Assistant III; Engineering Position addition of one Administrative Assistant III and deletion of.5 of an Administrative Assistant III; Parks & Recreation Position addition of one Program Coordinator and Facility Attendant and deletion of a Temporary Bus Driver and Permanent Part/Time Bus Driver. The Finance Director stated that the Stormwater Utility Fund Revenue Summary is $1,336, which is funded 81% by the stormwater utility fees and 19% Fund Balance. The expenditure summary is $1,336, which is 40% for personal services, contractual services less than 1%, other charges and services 36%, commodities 3%, other operational expenses less than 1%, transfers 15% and reserves for CIP 6%. The Finance Director reviewed the Capital Improvements Funds CIP at $18,650,588. The Recreational Facilities Fund is less than 1%; Beautification Fund is less than 1%; Impact Fee Fund 7%; Sales Surtax 28%; General Capital Improvements Fund 27%, Utility 1% and Reserves 37%. 4. Comments from the public - None 5. Council adoption of proposed operating millage rate of for fiscal year 2018/2019. Councilman Valuntas made a motion to adopt the proposed operating millage rate of for fiscal year 2018/2019; seconded by Vice Mayor Smith. Hearing no discussion or public comment, Mayor Pinto put the motion to a vote and it passed unanimously. 2

4 6. Council adoption of tentative Budget for fiscal year 2018/2019. Councilman Hmara made a motion to adopt tentative Budget for fiscal year 2018/2019; seconded by Councilwoman Rodusky. Hearing no discussion or public comment, Mayor Pinto put the motion to a vote and it passed unanimously. 7. Announce final budget public hearing Thursday, September 20, :30 p.m. Mayor Pinto announced the final budget hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018 in the Village Meeting Hall. 8. Close public hearing. COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL - None ADJOURNMENT Diane DiSanto, Village Clerk Mayor Fred Pinto 3

5 VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE MEETING HALL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING FIRST BUDGET HEARING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Mayor Fred Pinto Vice Mayor Selena Smith Councilman Jeff Hmara Councilwoman Jan Rodusky Councilman Richard Valuntas All members of Council were present along with the Village Manager, the Village Attorney and the Village Clerk. REPORTS Mayor Pinto reported on the Western Communities Council s meeting where a draft resolution was presented in order to dissolve the Council. He gave a history of the Western Communities Council noting it was established 26 years ago and reported on the discussions held to disband it. Mayor Pinto named several central regional projects including State Road 7 that the WCC was able to make an impact with for the residents. After comments for support in order to have a collective voice, it was the consensus of Council to continue the Western Communities Council. Josh DeTillio, CEO of Palms West Hospital Introduction Josh DeTillio introduced himself as the new CEO of Palms West Hospital. He gave a brief history of his career and recognized his family members and was looking forward to working with the Village. After a question was posed, he confirmed there is now a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit located within the hospital. REPORTS Councilman Hmara reported on his attendance at the Annual Florida League of Cities Conference where the main focus was on Home Rule. He described some of the preemption bills being presented. He added that one of the Keynote Speakers was the Mayor of Parkland where she gave a perspective on the school shooting and the impacts it had on their City. He reported on the Literacy Coalition Read for the Record event and the competition among the municipalities. He said the title of the book this year is Maybe Something Beautiful and will be held on October 25 th. Councilman Valuntas followed up on Home Rule that was discussed at the League of Cities Conference and reported on two Constitutional Amendments 1

6 scheduled to be on the November ballot directly related to local government control. He further explained the amendments do not pertain to one issue and encouraged everyone to educate themselves before the election. Vice Mayor Smith thanked Joel Case of the Parks and Recreation department for his 35 years of dedicated service and wished him well in his retirement. She reported on the League of Cities Mayor s Luncheon with the Literacy Coalition and added that they have donated books to the two free libraries in the Village. She also stated that the Read for the Record event is scheduled for October 25 th. This year the Literacy Coalition read together book is Best State Ever by Dave Barry. Vice Mayor Smith congratulated Village resident Valerie Dorsey of charmedvacations.com for being recognized by the Palm Beach Post for having a woman-run business. She said on a said note, Rest In Peace Burt Reynold she ll miss him. The Village Attorney followed up on Councilman Valuntas comments directing residents to the Florida League of Cities website for information and issue briefs on the constitutional amendments. She gave an update on the State Road 7 litigation reporting that the 4 th District Court of Appeal case between the City of West Palm Beach, FDOT, Palm Beach County and South Florida Water Management District has reversed the administrative Law Judges order in favor of FDOT and the District and County and reordered another administrative hearing for the City of West Palm Beach. She explained the 4 th District Court of Appeal s opinion that included a procedural due process issue with their amended permit application and a technical issue dealing with a nutrient standard. The Village Attorney reported that the options are to appeal to the Florida Supreme Court or have another administrative hearing. PETITIONS - None STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON AGENDA ITEMS OR CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Jackie Uzarski of 140 Valencia Avenue stated she lives on a canal and referred to two letters previously sent to the Council expressing her concern with an aggressive boater/resident using excessive speeds behind her home. She reported on several safety incidents happening in the canal and asked for consideration to change the canal area in front of her home to a No Wake Zone. CONSENT AGENDA The Village Clerk read into the record the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Approval of the minutes of the Council Regular Meeting of August 16, (Village Clerk) 2. Approval to purchase two IBM Power9 (AS400) servers and professional services to upgrade IBM V7R1 servers HW/SW to V7R3, and migrate Superion (H.T.E.) Public Sector Administration software applications to new servers. The current IBM iseries (AS400) V7R1 servers have reached their end of life support and will no longer be supported by IBM as of November Village IBM servers host 2

7 Building Permits, Code Enforcement, Cash Receipts, Fixed Assets, GMBA, Land/Parcel Management, Business Licenses, Purchasing/Inventory, Payroll/Personnel, and Planning & Engineering applications. Purchase of IBM Power9 servers and professional installation/migration services will be made from IBM partner, Midrange Support and Services, for the amount of $54,000 under IBM s Florida State Contract WSCA-15-ACS pricing. (Finance Director) 3. Approval and authorization, in accordance with established policy, to make a budget amendment for Fund 303 in the fiscal year 2017/2018 Budget. Said amendment to transfer a total of $54,000 from Undesignated Fund Balance ( ) to Village Hall Outfall Replacement (SW1401). (Finance Director) 4. Approval and authorization for the Village Manager to execute an addendum to extend Traffic Calming Policy Development Services provided by Simmons and White for two years. (Village Engineer) 5. Approval of the bid award in the amount of $56, and authorization for the Village Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for project SW1401, Village Hall Outfall Replacement with LCCI Construction LLC. (Village Engineer) 6. Approval of the RFP award in the amount of $33, and authorization for the Village Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Municode Web for Website Design, Development, Implementation, and hosting services. (Finance Director) Councilman Hmara made a motion to approve Consent Agenda; seconded by Councilwoman Rodusky. Mayor Pinto put the motion to a vote and it passed unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Presentation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff s District 9 Semi- Annual Report by Captain Rick Naujoks. Captain Naujoks gave the attached 2018 District 9 Semi-Annual Report. Harry Hook, Criminal Intelligence Analyst was also present. 2. Public hearing for second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 972 and Application (SCPA), an application by Urban Design Kilday Studios. The applicant is seeking a change of land use designation for two (2) tracts of land totaling 4.93± acres, more or less, from Palm Beach County s LR-2 Low Residential land use designation to the Village s Single-Family Residential (SF) land use designation, located on the south side of Southern Boulevard approximately 0.27 of a mile west of State Road 7. Agent: Jan Polson of Urban Design Kilday Studios. (P & Z Director) 3

8 The P & Z Director stated the applicant s goal is to develop the property for 106 single-family homes on a portion of Pod 4. Staff considered compatibility with adjacent land uses; consistency with the Village s Comprehensive Plan and also considered Pod 4 in relation to the overall proposed Master Plan for this this area. The Local Planning Agency and staff recommended approval. Mayor Pinto opened and closed public comment with no response. The Village Attorney read into the record Ordinance No. 972 by title only. Councilman Hmara made a motion to approve; seconded by Councilman Valuntas. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pinto put the motion to a vote and it passed unanimously. 3. Public hearing for second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 975, amending Chapter 5. Animals. by adding an entirely new Section titled Retail Sale of Dogs and/or Cats. In order to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and/or cats at pet stores and pet supply stores, to provide exemptions and penalties, and to provide a phase-out period for lawfully operating businesses. (Village Manager) The Village Attorney stated this Ordinance was discussed extensively at first reading. She noted the Ordinance now contains a clarification of the term adoption and reads as follows: Adoption for animal rescue organizations and animal shelters does not include the sale of an animal for profit. She added this is consistent with the existing Palm Beach County s Animal Care and Control Ordinance. And the phase-out period will now be 18 months from the effective date of the Ordinance or until March 5, Tamara Cook of 100 Laurel Way who has been a resident for 22 years reported on her rescue efforts, supported the ordinance but asked for consideration to change the phase-out period from 18 months to 12 or 9 months. Fran Badlotto of NW 46 th Drive, Coral Springs stated that on behalf of the Humane Society of the United States thanked the Council for taking steps towards puppy mill cruelty and supported the Ordinance. She urged the Council to reduce the phase-out period to one year. Michele Lazarous of 2621 NE 10 th Street, Hallandale Beach presented pictures and a report from Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control with regard to sickly puppies at Star Pups. She also reported on her findings of puppies that were recently delivered at Star Pups that arrived in deplorable conditions. She asked for a shorter phase-out period 4

9 stating her concern was for the residents who might purchase these sick puppies over the next 18 months. Don Anthony of 1431 N. Federal Highway reported on deplorable conditions of the breeding dogs that result in defective, sick puppies and felt it was consumer fraud. He said these Ordinances never effect consumer choice, hobby breeders or close stores or shut down businesses. He said this is about the source of where these puppies come from. Mr. Anthony asked for a change to a phase-out period to one year. Ken Pelton of 2995 East Budd Drive, Cooper City congratulated and thanked the Council on the Ordinance and he too endorsed a shorter phase-out period. Mayor Pinto closed public comment. Vice Mayor Smith thanked all involved. She confirmed that should this business close within the 18 month period another ordinance can be prepared to prohibit the puppy sales effective immediately. Councilman Valuntas thanked everyone for their support but stated the reasons for the 18 months phase-out period is due to litigation. He too stated his support of revisiting the ordinance should the store close. It was the consensus of Council to support a new ordinance prohibiting the puppy sales immediately should the store close within 18 months. The Village Attorney read into the record Ordinance No. 975 by title only. Vice Mayor Smith made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 975; seconded by Councilman Hmara. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pinto put the motion to a vote and it passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Fred Pinto Diane DiSanto, Village Clerk 5