2017.07.25_TC_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
3614 South Ocean Boulevard,
Highland Beach, Florida
TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
A Workshop Meeting of Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach was called to order
by Mayor Carl Feldman in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 PM on Tuesday,
July 25, 2017.
PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Elyse Riesa
Commissioner George Kelvin
Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker
Vice Mayor William Weitz, Ph.D.
Mayor Carl Feldman
Town Attorney Glen Torcivia
Town Manager Valerie Oakes
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commission, followed by a moment
of silence.
Civility Pledge: Town Clerk Gaskins recited the Civility Pledge.
1. ADDITIONS,DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Mayor Feldman called for any additions or deletions to the agenda. There being none, the agenda
was accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Carl Gehman, 1123 Highland Beach Drive thanked Town Manager Oakes for the landscaping on
Highland Beach Drive.
Paul Schlanger, 3912 South Ocean Boulevard inquired about the agreement with SAFEbuilt and
provided comments about the Streetscape and Beautification Program.
3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
None.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
Town Clerk Gaskins read Board and Committees Items 4A through 4D into the record.
A) Board Correspondence:
None.
B) Board Action Report:
None.
C) Board Vacancies:
Financial Advisory Board —One Vacancy (Three Year Term)
The following residents submitted a Talent Bank Application for consideration and nomination
of one (1) individual to fill one (1) vacancy on the Financial Advisory Board for a Three Year
Term.
Mr. John Ross of 3606 South Ocean Boulevard #1103 was not available to attend this meeting.
He submitted a letter to Commission expressing his interest to serve on this advisory board.
Mr. David Stern of 2901 South Ocean Boulevard #804 was present and provided a brief
description of his professional background past and experiences serving on various Town
advisory boards.
It was the consensus of the Commission to place Item 4C on the August 1, 2017, Regular
Meeting agenda under Miscellaneous—Items Left Over.
D) Monthly Meetings and Events:
Town Commission Regular Meeting—August 1, 2017— 1:30 PM
Town Commission Budget Workshop Meeting—August 3, 2017—9:30 AM (TENTATIVE)
Town Commission Budget Workshop Meeting—August 16, 2017—4:30 PM(TENTATIVE)
Ad Hoc Citizen Streetscape Committee—August 22, 2017—9:30 AM
Town Commission Workshop Meeting—August 29, 2017— 1:30 PM
Town Commission Budget Workshop Meeting — August 29, 2017 (Immediately following the
Workshop Meeting is the Budget Workshop— TENTATIVE)
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A) ORDINANCE NO. 17-0010 (SECOND READING SCHEDULED FOR 8/21/2017)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20, "PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT", ARTICLE VI, "FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT", DIVISION
1, "ADMINISTRATION", SECTION 20-341, "APPLICABILITY", SUBSECTION (C),
"BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING FLOOD HAZARD AREAS", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO UPDATE THE DATE OF THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AND
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FIRST READING WAS
7/5/2017).
Town Clerk Gaskins read the title of Ordinance No. 17-0010 into the record.
Town Manager Oakes introduced this item which was presented to Commission at the June 27,
2017, Workshop meeting.
Second reading of Ordinance No. 17-001 O will be on August 1, 2017, Regular Meeting agenda
for discussion and adoption.
B) ORDINANCE NO. 17-002 O (FIRST READING SCHEDULED FOR 8/1/2017)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING
CODE", ARTICLE IV, "ZONING DISTRICTS", SECTION 30-67, "USES PERMITTED,
SPECIAL EXCEPTION, AND PROHIBITED USES", AND ARTICLE VIII,
"DEFINITIONS", SECTION 30-131, "DEFINITIONS OF TERMS", TO PROHIBIT
MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTER DISPENSING FACILITIES WITHIN
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Clerk Gaskins read the title of Ordinance No. 17-002 O into the record.
Town Manager Oakes explained at the Town Commission Regular meeting on July 50', the
Commission asked staff to prepare an ordinance that included language which prohibited
Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensary Facilities within the Town of Highland Beach.
Mayor Feldman inquired if this ordinance is passed, does it the State supersede this ordinance.
Town Attorney Torcivia stated that there cannot be a place in Town that could sell medical
marijuana.
It was the consensus of the Commission to place Item 5B, Ordinance No. 17-002 O on the
August 1, 2017, Regular Meeting agenda for First Reading.
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1. RESOLUTION NO. 17-014 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION
166.041(3)(C)(2)(A) HEREBY ELECTS TO HOLD BOTH ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON ORDINANCE NO. 17-002 O AT ITS REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING TIME OF 1:30 PM ON AUGUST 1, 2017, AND ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Clerk Gaskins read the title of Resolution No. 17-014 R into the record.
Town Manager Oakes referred to Ordinance No. 17-002 O whereby two (2) Public Hearing
meetings must be held with one public hearing meeting to be held after 5:00 PM. This
Resolution would allow the Commission to hold two (2) Public Hearing meetings at 1:30 PM on
August 1, 2017, and September 5, 2017.
It was the consensus of the Commission to place Item 513.1, Resolution No. 17-014 R on the
August 1, 2017, Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
C) RESOLUTION NO. 17-013 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE COUNTYWIDE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR
GENERAL, AND FURTHER SUPPORTING THE FUNDING OF SAID OFFICE
THROUGH COUNTY AD VALOREM TAX DOLLARS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Town Clerk Gaskins read the title of Resolution No. 17-013 R into the record.
Town Manager Oakes presented this item. The County recently requested all Municipalities in
Palm Beach County voluntarily pay their "fair share" of costs toward the countywide IG
Program. The Town Commission of Highland Beach does not support contributing Town tax
dollars to pay for the countywide IG Program.
Commission Discussion:
Vice Mayor Weitz provided comments with regards to the IG Office. He fully supports the IG
Office but does not believe the Town should contribute additional Town tax dollars for this
program. It should be up to the County to fund them appropriately.
Commissioner Riesa Commissioner Kelvin, and Commissioner Zelniker concurred with Vice
Mayor Weitz.
Mayor Feldman inquired about funding budgeted for the IG Office. Finance Director Curtis
explained that funds have been budgeted for the IG Office. Mayor Feldman also concurred with
Vice Mayor Weitz.
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It was the consensus of the Commission to place Item 5C, Resolution No. 17-013 R on the
August 1, 2017, Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A) Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Professional Services Agreement between the
Town of Highland Beach and SAFEbuilt Florida LLC
Town Manager Oakes presented this item detailing the terms and conditions of the agreement as
well as the benefits to the Town. She explained that management intends on fast-tracking the
Town's Building Department toward automation, code compliance and forward planning of the
Town's code of ordinances as it relates to a changing Highland Beach environment.
Tom Walsh, Regional Manager with SAFEbuilt provided remarks with regards the fast-track
permitting system with SmartGov and a Landscape Consultant. He explained there would be a
landscape specialist working with the Building Official to create a checklist to ensure it complies
with the Town's code of ordinances.
Mayor Feldman asked if SAFEbuilt would review the Town's code of ordinances. Mr. Walsh
explained that they provide up to $30,000 worth of work and that they have been looking at the
Town's code of ordinances for future updates. Town Manager Oakes explained that there are
several projects that she and Mr. Walsh discussed with regards to permit fees, analysis of the
Building Department as far as its functionality and existing codes.
An excerpt of Item 6A is available in the Town Clerk's Office upon request.
B) Approval of Town Commission Meeting Minutes:
June 27, 2017—Special Meeting
June 27, 2017—Workshop Meeting
July 5, 2017—Regular Meeting
It was the consensus of the Commission to place Item 6B on the August 1, 2017, Regular
Meeting Consent Agenda.
7. MISCELLANEOUS—ITEMS LEFT OVER:
None.
8. REPORTS—TOWN COMMISSION:
A) Commissioner Elyse Riesa welcomed the new employees and thanked Library Director
Lois Albertson for sending out notices to the condominium managers.
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B) Commissioner George Kelvin attended a meeting with the Finance Director, Town
Manager and the Town Attorney and he was very impressed with their expertise, knowledge, and
support.
C) Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker provided comments about the agendas and noted that
agenda items such as the SAFEBuilt agreement should have been explained in detail to the
residents. Also, these decisions should be made during the season when there are more residents
in Town. The distribution of the Highlander needs to be reevaluated since most residents are not
in Highland Beach during the summer month to receive the newsletter.
D) Vice Mayor William Weitz welcomed the new personnel to Highland Beach.
E) Mayor Carl Feldman explained that he received an invitation to attend a Leadership
Climate Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 14th and 15th. He is not able to attend
and asked Vice Mayor Weitz if he could attend in his place. Vice Mayor accepted the invitation.
The fee for registration is $125.00.
It was the consensus of the Commission to appropriate funds for the registration fee to allow
Vice Mayor Weitz to attend the Leadership Climate Summit in December 2017.
Mayor Feldman made a comment regarding the Town not having an ordinance for rental parking
fees at a condominium or a private residence for parties, etc. He asked the Commission if they
would be in favor of an ordinance restricting these parking fees.
It was the consensus of the Commission to have staff prepare an ordinance to restrict parking
fees.
He acknowledged Marci Shatzman, a reporter with the Sun Sentinel Weekly (Boca Forum).
Marci Shatzman provided comments regarding her publication indicating that she will now be
covering the Highland Beach Town Commission meetings. The articles will appear on the
Sentinel website on Wednesdays and in the Sundays Sun Sentinel Community section.
He also thanked Rich Pollack for his reporting in the Coastal Star.
9. REPORTS—TOWN ATTORNEY GLEN TORCIVIA:
There was no report.
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10. REPORTS—TOWN MANAGER VALERIE OAKES:
Town Manager Oakes welcomed new Deputy Town Clerk Terisha Cuebas and Public
Information Coordinator Yude Alvarez.
Mayor Feldman mentioned that Yude Alvarez would be working with Commissioner Kelvin to
improve Highland Beach TV Channel 99.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
DISCUSSED AT MEETING ONLY:
Tim Burnich, 4505 South Ocean Boulevard provided comments about outsourcing the Highland
Beach Building Department.
Carl Gehman, 1123 Highland Beach Drive provided comments about several incidetns that
occurred during the July 4t` holiday and noted that three (3) vehicles had its windows broken.
He would like to have more police presence. Mr. Gehman congratulated the new employees.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Feldman called for a motion to adjourn the Workshop
meeting at 3:01 PM.
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MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz made a motion to adjourn the Workshop meeting at 3:01 PM.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zelniker, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
arl F eld r n an, ayor
William Weitz, Vice Mayo
G orge loin, ommissioner
Elys a Commissioner
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o a Zelniker,Crnissioner
ATTEST:
4elda Gaskins, NfMC, Town Clerk Date
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