City of West Palm Beach City Commission AGENDA. January 17, :00 P.M.

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1 City of West Palm Beach City Commission AGENDA January 17, :00 P.M. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), PERSONS IN NEED OF A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHALL, WITHIN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO ANY PROCEEDING, CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, 401 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401, {(561) } CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: CIVILITY AND DECORUM: The City of West Palm Beach is committed to civility and decorum by its officials, employees and members of the public who attend this meeting. The City Code, Secs. 2-31(8), 2-31(18) and 2-31(22), provides in pertinent part: Officials shall be recognized by the Chair and shall not interrupt a speaker. Public comment shall be addressed to the City Commission as a whole and not to any

2 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 2 individual on the dais or in the audience. Displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, lack of respect and personal attacks are strictly prohibited. Unauthorized remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted. Offenders may be removed from the meeting. ADDITIONS / DELETIONS / REORGANIZATION OF AGENDA: RECEIVED / FILED: CONSENT CALENDAR (1 17): 1. Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of December 5, Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held on December 5, Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of December 19, Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held on December 19, Resolution No (F) accepting and appropriating funding in the amount of $5,000 from The Walter and Adi Blum Foundation, to be used for the Pleasant City Holiday Celebration program to purchase Christmas presents for children. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OR TRANSFER OF CITY FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4.03 OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE DONATION FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE RECEIPT OF A DONATION TO PURCHASE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR CHILDREN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No (F).

3 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 3 The Walter and Adi Blum Foundation has once again generously donated $5, to be used for the purchase of Christmas presents for children who attend local elementary, middle, and high schools, after-care, and child-care programs that serve the Pleasant City community. Schools and programs include Pleasant Elementary School; Roosevelt Middle School; Forest Hill School; Tyson's Tiny Tots, and Faith's Place pre and after school program. Fiscal Note: Upon approval of this resolution, the General Fund budget will be increased by $5,000 to purchase Christmas presents for children. 4. Resolution No. 1-17(F) accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of $17,410 from Prime Time of Palm Beach County funded by the Children Services Council in recognition of the after-school programs at Coleman Park, Howard Park, Gaines Park and South Olive Park achieving "maintenance level" status. These funds are solely to be used for program enhancements, staff development and staff recognition. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OR TRANSFER OF CITY FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4.03 OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECEIPT AND APPROPRIATION OF THE INCENTIVE AWARD FROM PRIME TIME OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No. 1-17(F). The imotive incentive program is a new Prime Time strategy designed to further increase program quality within programs that participate in Prime Time s After School Quality Improvement System (QIS). The program is a performance based recognition program that financially recognizes eligible QIS After School programs by giving them an incentive award, based on merit, to reinvest back into the program. The award amount is based upon a tiered process through which a program demonstrates implementation of advanced youth development, staff development, and program management practices. These practices are in concert and direct relationship with a program s voluntary participation and work in Prime Time's QIS. Funding is provided by the Children s Services Council of Palm Beach County based upon availability of funds.

4 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 4 Last year Coleman Park Community Center, Howard Park Community Center and South Olive Community Center received the standard of "Maintenance" and this year retained this standard qualifying their programs for the PrimeTime imotivate incentive. The PrimeTime standard of "Maintenance" requires programs to self monitor after having demonstrated a high level of quality programming and service delivery. When a program first achieves the standard of "Maintenance" through PrimeTime's After School QIS an incentive award of $5,000 is granted. This year Gaines Park Community Center was recognized for the outstanding services and programs they provide during the after school program and joined the "Maintenance" standard that the other centers had achieved last year. imotivate requires that the incentive award be spent on program enhancements, staff development and staff recognition. imotivate Incentives: Coleman Park Community Center $4,410; Howard Park Community Center $4,000; South Olive Park Community Center $4,000 and for Gaines Park Community Center $5,000. Fiscal Note: Upon approval, an additional $17,410 will be added to the General Fund budget for after school program enhancements at Coleman Park Community Center, Howard Park Community Center, Gaines Park Community Center and South Olive Park Community Center. 5. Resolution No approving an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for the 2017 Drowning Prevention Coalition's Learn to Swim Program that distributes vouchers to the public which may be redeemed for swimming lessons at designated aquatic facilities within Palm Beach County. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SWIMMING LESSONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2017 DROWNING PREVENTION COALITION S LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No The Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition's 2017 Learn to Swim Program is a voucher based reimbursement program for organizations that provide swimming lessons.

5 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 5 The Drowning Prevention Coalition approached the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation requesting that the City be a designated aquatic facility to provide lessons using the voucher reimbursement. The Drowning Prevention Coalition qualifies those requesting free swim lessons and distributes the vouchers. Any family that receives State or Federal assistance such as free or reduced lunch for school age children, qualify for vouchers. The Drowning Prevention Coalition's Learn to Swim Program allows voucher recipients to take swim lessons at the Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center for a free or reduced rate. Vouchers are available for youth through the second level of the American Red Cross learn to swim program. Upon completion of the course, the City will present the vouchers to the Drowning Prevention Coalition for payment. The voucher reimbursement will be at the present evening group lesson fee of $35/resident, $44/non- City resident and the Summer Camp group rate of $25/child. Eight (8) evening classes for non-swimmers are held Mondays and Wednesdays in the Spring and Fall seasons for four (4) weeks and Mondays-Thursdays for two (2) weeks in the summer. Weekend classes are available on Saturday mornings. Summer camp lessons are held once a week for six (6) weeks. The voucher may be applied toward the cost of a semi-private or private swim lesson. City aquatic staff are Water Safety Instructors certified through the American Red Cross. This is a win - win partnership which increases drowning prevention awareness as well as offers a mechanism to provide swimming lessons to those who are at risk for drowning. Resolution No approves the Interlocal Agreement for Swimming Lessons between Palm Beach County and the City. 6. Resolution No (F) authorizes the appropriation of funds in the amount of $16,404 from the West Palm Beach Library Foundation for the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach to expand the Dog Tales program by hiring a part-time page and purchasing materials to help the elementary school residents of the City to practice their reading aloud skills. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OR TRANSFER OF CITY FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4.03 OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE GRANTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS FOR A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF THE DOG TALES PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: 21206

6 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 6 Approve Resolution No (F). The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach strives to provide unique programming for citizens of all ages in West Palm Beach. Currently, the Mandel Public Library has been providing afternoon reading aloud sessions with specially trained therapy dogs. A need was identified to create a program initiative to reach out to children to assist children that were struggling to read. Dog Tales gives reluctant readers the opportunity to gain the confidence and the reading skills to read aloud. The children are paired up with a dog and owner to read aloud from a book of their choice and in an environment that is free of mocking or laughter if mistakes are made. Every dog is specially trained to sit and listen to each child. All the dogs are certified by a national therapy dog agency. The certification is rigorous and comes with great respect. In addition to gaining confidence and improving upon their reading skills, the children learn to respect and love animals during their time with the dogs. The Library recognized the need to expand this program to year round. Staff presented a request for funding to the West Palm Beach Library Foundation. The West Palm Beach Library Foundation, using grant funds, accepted the request to provide a contribution to expand Dog Tales back in 2012 by hiring a part-time position to assist with the set-up of the program, as well as providing every child that participates with a free book to take home and funds for additional animal-themed materials to add to the Library's circulating collection. 7. Resolution No authorizing the assessment of city liens in the total amount of $40, for unpaid water service, sewer service, and stormwater service for the month of October PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ASSESSMENT OF CITY LIENS FOR UNPAID WATER SERVICE, SEWER SERVICE, AND STORMWATER SERVICE; PROVIDING THAT SAID LIENS SHALL BE PRIOR IN DIGNITY TO ALL OTHER LIENS AGAINST THE ASSESSED PROPERTIES, SAVE AND EXCEPT A LIEN FOR TAXES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No In accordance with the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Palm Beach, Florida, 2003, Sections 90-4 and 90-5, the City imposes liens on private real property for delinquent payments due for utility services. The liens to be assessed by Resolution No are for unpaid water service, sewer service, and stormwater service charges for the month of October The list of properties to be assessed and the associated charges totaling $40, are attached to Resolution No as EXHIBIT A - Utility Lien List

7 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 7 - October If not paid, these liens may be foreclosed by the City. Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact. 8. Resolution No approving an agreement with A.W. Rehn & Associates, Inc., to provide claim administration services for the City of West Palm Beach VEBA plans for Elected Official and Employee Classifications Management I and Management II and the General Employees. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH AND A.W. REHN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR VEBA ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM WITH ONE FIVE YEAR RENEWAL OPTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No The City released Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), No for Voluntary Employee Benefits Association administration. The City received two (2) responses. In August, 2015, the VEBA committees met to consider the two (2) proposers. Based on the services offered, cost analysis and best value for the city employees, the VEBA committees recommended contracting with A.W. Rehn and Associates, Inc. Contract will be for an initial five (5) year term with the option for one (1) additional five (5) year extension. Offering a longer contract period provides plan stability for employees, retirees and their families. 9. Resolution No (F) amending the personnel detail of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AMEND THE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (F.T.E.) PERSONNEL DETAIL OF THE WATER AND SEWER OPERATING FUND BUDGET; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No (F).

8 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 8 This F-Resolution reallocates within the Public Utilities Water Distribution division, three (3) Utilities Maintenance Worker III positions (Pay Range $39,382-$63,389, Pay Grade 48, SEIU) to Water Distribution Systems Leader positions (Pay Range $43,967- $69,969, Pay Grade 52, SEIU). Presently, the three (3) Utilities Maintenance Worker III positions are vacant. The pay grade change for the three (3) positions will have minimal impact on the Water & Sewer Operating Fund budget and will be offset by salary savings due to vacancies. Fiscal Note: The pay grade change for the three (3) positions will have minimal impact on the Water & Sewer Operating Fund Budget and will be offset by salary savings due to vacancies. 10. Resolution No authorizing $244, settlement reached in the workers' compensation claim of Carl Cooper. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REACHED IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM OF CARL COOPER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No Mr. Carl Cooper is a police officer who was injured in a work related injury on or about April 03, 2005 & April 19, An agreement has been reached with Mr. Cooper and his attorney to resolve his workers' compensation claim for $244, thereby ending future medical exposure to the City of West Palm Beach. 11. Resolution No authorizing approval of the settlement of $75, in the matter of Ketelie Desrisseaux vs. City of West Palm Beach, filed in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, Case No CA007066XXXXMB AO. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF KETELIE DESRISSEAUX vs. CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA, CASE NO CA007066XXXXMB AO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: 21205

9 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 9 Approve Resolution No Ketelie Desrisseaux filed a lawsuit against the City of West Palm Beach in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida, Case No CA007066XXXXMB AO for damages sustained as a result of an automobile accident which occurred August 4, The City of West Palm Beach reached a proposed settlement with Ketelie Desrisseaux for all claims, arising out of the incident described in the lawsuit filed against the City of West Palm Beach in the amount of $75, Resolution No granting ad valorem tax exemption for completion of the rehabilitation of the historic property located at 138 Greymon Drive. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISISION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 138 GREYMON DRIVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AS A RESULT OF THE HISTORIC REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No AUTHORITY: The Florida Constitution, Article VII, Section 3, authorizes municipalities to grant a partial ad valorem tax exemption to owners of historic properties for improvements to such properties which as the result of the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the historic properties. Section , Florida Statutes, establishes the process by which such exemption may be granted. The City's Code of Ordinances, Section 94-51, sets forth the City's Ad Valorem Tax Exemption program for historic properties. The program permits a ten year ad valorem tax exemption on the value of improvements made to historic properties. To qualify, the property must be designated as an individual site or as a contributing property within an historic district in the Local and/or National Register of Historic Places. The property owner is required to apply for the program before improvements are initiated and again after the project is completed. The exemption is given for the City's and County's portion of taxes associated with the increased value of the property due to the improvements. APPLICATION: At the December 22, 2016 meeting, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) reviewed and recommended approval (7-0) of the Completed Work Application for the property at 138 Greymon Drive. The HPB determined that the improvements to the historic property were successfully completed according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The defining architectural characteristics of the building were preserved and new additions and construction was determined compatible.

10 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 10 The subject property is listed as a Mission Revival residence constructed in 1925, and it is a contributing property to the Prospect Park/Southland Park Historic District. One May 28, 2014, Jose and Leigh Copin filed an application and received preliminary approval from the HPB for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the renovation and restoration of the property. Significant improvements to the property include: construction of a two-story rear addition that consists of a family room and expanded master bedroom, new pool, and interior renovation work. The applicant estimates the work to total $200,000. COMMISSION DISTRICT: The subject property is located in Commission District 3, Commissioner Paula Ryan. Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact. 13. Resolution No granting ad valorem tax exemption for completion of the rehabilitation of the historic property located at 312 Barcelona Road. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISISION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 312 BARCELONA ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AS A RESULT OF THE HISTORIC REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No AUTHORITY: The Florida Constitution, Article VII, Section 3, authorizes municipalities to grant a partial ad valorem tax exemption to owners of historic properties for improvements to such properties which as the result of the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the historic properties. Section , Florida Statutes, establishes the process by which such exemption may be granted. The City's Code of Ordinances, Section 94-51, sets forth the City's Ad Valorem Tax Exemption program for historic properties. The program permits a ten year ad valorem tax exemption on the value of improvements made to historic properties. To qualify, the property must be designated as an individual site or as a contributing property within an historic district in the Local and/or National Register of Historic Places. The property owner is required to apply for the program before improvements are initiated and again after the project is completed. The exemption is given for the City's and County's portion of taxes associated with the increased value of the property due to the improvements.

11 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 11 APPLICATION: At the December 22, 2016 meeting, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) reviewed and recommended approval (7-0) of the Completed Work Application for the property at 312 Barcelona Road. The HPB determined that the improvements to the historic property were successfully completed according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The defining architectural characteristics of the building were preserved and new additions and construction was determined compatible. The subject property is listed as a Mission Revival residence constructed in 1925, and it is a contributing property to the El Cid Historic District. On September 24, 2013, Morris Panner and Nancy Jardini filed an application and received preliminary approval from the HPB for an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the renovation and restoration of the property. Significant improvements to the property include: a one-story addition to the rear and side that features a parapet and hip roof surfaced in barrel tile. The eastern elevation would feature an L-shaped loggia leading to a newly constructed pool.. The applicant estimates the work to total $700,000. COMMISSION DISTRICT: The subject property is located in Commission District 3, Commissioner Paula Ryan. Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact. 14. Resolution No approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City and the CRA related to the installation and maintenance of five (5) wayfinding signs on City property. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH AND THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) WAYFINDING SIGNS ON CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH PROPERTY BY BARON SIGN MANUFACTURING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No On October 31, 2011, the City Commission approved Resolution No , which approved the Face of the City design features of wayfinding signage in the downtown area. In March of 2016, the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") entered into a contract with Baron Sign Manufacturing for the fabrication and installation of wayfinding signs throughout the City.

12 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 12 Baron Sign and the CRA have been working to finalize the locations and sign specifications, and obtain the permits required. The permitting process has been challenging since there are several agencies involved, including the City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County and FDOT, all with varying permit requirements and regulations. The City of West Palm Beach has approved five (5) permits to install wayfinding signs at five (5) locations in the City, and the CRA is now ready to move forward with installation of the signs. The proposed Interlocal Agreement provides for the signs to be installed and maintened by the CRA, at the CRA's expense. Upon installation, the signs shall become the property of the City. Resolution No approves the Interlocal Agreement. Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact. 15. Resolution No revising the City's prior approval recommending Project Wedge be approved as a Qualified Target Industry Business and increasing the City's local match. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING PROJECT WEDGE BE APPROVED AS A QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY BUSINESS FOR STATE INCENTIVES PURSUANT TO SECTION , FLORIDA STATUTES; REAFFIRMING THE CITY S SUPPORT, INCREASING THE CITY S LOCAL MATCH AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF UP TO $35,000 AS THE REQUIRED LOCAL PARTICIPATION FOR THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND (QTI) PROGRAM WITH HIGH-IMPACT SECTOR BONUS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No On November 7, 2016, the City Commission adopted Resolution No recommending that Project Wedge be approved as a Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Business for state incentives, and authorized payments of up to $21,000 as the City's local financial support. Subsequently, it was determined that Project Wedge qualified for a high-impact industry bonus, which increases the total tax refund, and the City's local participation. Project Wedge is eligible for a total tax refund of $175,000. A local match of 20%, or $35,000 is required. This Resolution reaffirms the City's support for Project Wedge and increases the City's local match to $35,000. Approval of this Resolution will enable the state to issue the QTI to Project Wedge.

13 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 13 Project Wedge is an information technology and logistics business which currently has its international headquarters in the City. The company currently has 32 employees and is considering expanding its headquarters; however, it is also considering outsourcing functions to third parties overseas. If Project Wedge chooses the City of West Palm Beach as the location for the expansion of its operations, it would: Retain 32 jobs; Create 35 new jobs; The annual average wage for all new jobs would be $50,675 which is at least 115% of the State of Florida average wage; Have a total of $1,200,000 in capital investment over four (4) years; Lease a total of 12,100 sf of office space. The company is currently seeking incentives in the amount of $175,0000 from the State of Florida in the form of the Qualified Targeted Industry (QTI) Tax Refund Program. The QTI requires a local contribution of 20% of the state QTI award. The company is seeking this from the City of West Palm Beach. The City would be responsible for an incentive in the amount of $35,000 paid over a four (4) year period beginning in If Project Wedge elects to expand in the City, since the 20% local match will be paid completely by the City, Project Wedge will be required to enter into an incentive agreement with the City. Fiscal Note: $8, $8, $8, $8,750 Fiscal Note: Fiscal note: $8, $8, $8, $8, Resolution No approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of West Palm Beach and the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for the conveyance of properties located at 540 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, 560 Palm Beach Lake Boulevard, 566 Palm Beach Lake Boulevard to the City for the development of affordable rental housing units. Resolution No approving the conveyance of the properties located at 540 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, 550 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, 560 Palm Beach Lake Boulevard, and 566 Palm Beach Lake Boulevard to New Urban Community Development Corporation for the construction of affordable rental housing units.

14 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 14 RESOLUTION NO : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH AND THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 540, 560 AND 566 PALM BEACH LAKES BOULEVARD FOR USE IN THE HENRIETTA TOWNHOME PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. RESOLUTION NO : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE BY THE CITY OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 540 PALM BEACH LAKES BOULEVARD, 550 PALM BEACH LAKES BOULEVARD, 560 PALM BEACH LAKE BOULEVARD AND 566 PALM LAKES BOULEVARD TO THE NEW URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR EXPANSION OF THE HENRIETTA TOWNHOME PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No and Resolution No The CRA and the City, through its Housing and Community Development Department, are partnering to provide housing opportunities that will benefit the residents of the City of West Palm Beach. On September 12, 2016 the CRA board approved Resolution No authorizing conveyance to the City of properties located at 540 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, 560 Palm Beach Lake Boulevard, and 566 Palm Beach Lake Boulevard. The Interlocal Agreement provides for the conveyance of properties, conditioned upon a requirement that the property revert back to the Agency should a housing development project fail to commence. The City's Housing and Community Development Department is partnering with New Urban Community Development Corporation to expand existing housing project (the Henrietta Townhome Project ) located on the northwest corner of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Avenue. It is the City s intention to convey properties located at 540 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, 550 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, 560 Palm Beach Lake Boulevard and 566 Palm Beach Lake Boulevard to New Urban Community Development Corporation for the development of Phase II and Phase III of the Henrietta Townhome Project. In order to proceed with finalizing funding sources and entering into a development agreement, New Urban Community Development Corporation must be able to demonstrate site control of the property. In accordance with Section 2-31(27)(g) of the City Code, the Code requirements relating to the sale, lease or exchange of city property do not apply to City property used for the construction or rehabilitation of housing pursuant to an approved city housing program.

15 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 15 The Henrietta Townhome Project is an approved housing program and in accordance with the code this transaction is exempt from the surplus and appraisal requirements and may be approved by resolution of the Commission. The Properties being transferred are as follows: 540 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard (Vacant Parcel) Market Value: $15, Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard (Vacant Parcel) Market Value: $13, Palm Beach Lake Boulevard (Vacant Parcel) Market Value: $13, Palm Beach Lake Boulevard (Vacant Parcel) Market Value: $13,440 The properties are located in Commission District 3 - Commissioner Paula Ryan. 17. Resolution No authorizing submittal of a grant application to Palm Beach County for the purchase of two (2) Stryker Stretchers. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PURCHASE TWO (2) STRYKER STRETCHERS. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No Palm Beach County is the recipient of a grant from the Florida Department of Health to improve and expand pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems in the county. Each grant recipient county is encouraged to disburse funds to EMS providers operating within the county. Palm Beach County offers and EMS grant program which provides funding for the purchase or replacement of EMS equipment. West Palm Beach Fire Rescue currently utilizes Stryker Stretchers on all transport units. We are in the process of replacing aging and overused Stryker Stretchers. This grant will improve our EMS services to the community as it will ensure new equipment being utilized. This will also prevent units from being out-of-service for repairs to aging stretchers. The West Palm Beach Fire Rescue is requesting funds from Palm Beach County to purchase two (2) Stryker Stretchers. The total cost of two (2) Stryker Stretchers is $31, Resolution No approves submittal of the grant application and request for disbursement of funds.

16 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 16 Fiscal Note: The total cost of two (2) Stryker Stretchers is $31, COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARING (18 20): 18. Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No , amending Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances to provide regulations, standards, and guidelines for the design, construction, and operation of parklets (parking spaces transformed to social spaces) within the Downtown Master Plan area and the Northwood Mixed Use Village. ORDINANCE NO : AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AT CHAPTER 78: STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES, CREATING ARTICLE XVIII: PARKLETS, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF PARKLETS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN AND NORTHWOOD MIXED USE VILLAGE; DECLARING THIS AMENDMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. RESOLUTION NO (F): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PARKLETS. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: STAFF IS RECOMMENDING THAT THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED TO THE JANUARY 30, 2017 CITY COMMISSION MEETING. In 2010, the City of San Francisco, California introduced the first formally established Parklet. Parklets were part of the city s Pavement to Parks program that aimed at reclaiming the public realm by improving underused spaces and creating active public places. Parklets create social spaces by transforming parking stalls into lively outdoor places where people can eat, read, sit, play, and relax. Built along the sidewalk, parklets are designed to expand the public realm in unique and creative ways. From San Francisco, the idea spread throughout the world. Parklet programs have been established in cities of all sizes and all climate settings. Staff has studied regulations from a number of these cities including; New York City, Seattle, Toronto, Phoenix, Philadelphia, among others.

17 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 17 PILOT PROGRAM: In West Palm Beach, parklets were first tried in the form of parks in parking spaces along Clematis Street by the Downtown Development Authority during the annual Park(ing) Day. After positive input was received on the idea of returning parking spaces to pedestrians, the Parklets were improved to offer greater protection from vehicle traffic and additional amenities would not only provide places for pedestrians to gather but also for increased customer capacity for local businesses. A longer term pilot program was conducted beginning on December 11, 2014 for more than 90 days. The purpose of the Parklet Pilot was to ensure that semi-permanent Parklet structures could safely remain and operate within their parking spaces with pedestrians without incident from traffic. The pilot was successful and now residents and business owners are eager to see a permanent program established by the City. ORDINANCE: In order to satisfy residents and business owners desire to establish a permanent program, City staff is has brought forward Ordinance No , amending the City Code of Ordinances to allow parklets within the Downtown Master Plan (DMP) Area and the Northwood Mixed-Used District. Ordinance No establishes a parklet program for the Downtown Master Plan Area and Notrhwood Mixed Use District. The Ordinance requires a parklet permit for installation or operation of a parklet and provides: - Location requirements - Application requirements and fees - Selection process - Inter-departmental review process - Design, safety and general standards - Insurance and bond requirements. Resolution No (F) establishes the Parklet Fee Schedule. PROCEDUREAL HISTORY: On September 15, 2016 the proposed parklet program was shared with local business owners for comments and input. On October 18, 2016, the Downtown Action Committee (DAC) recommended approval (7-0) of the amendment with staff s recommendation after a Public Hearing. On November 16, 2016 the proposed parklet program was presented and discussed with downtown residents at a Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) meeting. Comments and concerns expressed by the business owners, residents, and DAC were reflected in changes to the regulation. On December 5, 2016, City Commission voted to approve Ordinance No , on First Reading.

18 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No , amending the Downtown Zoning Atlas Figure 2 District Boundaries, and Figure 3 Subdistrict Boundaries to implement the changes to the Comprehensive Plan adopted by Ordinance No AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN ZONING ATLAS AMENDING, FIGURE 2 DISTRICTS MAP, AND FIGURE 3 SUBDISTRICT BOUNDARIES MAP, UTILIZED AS THE DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CHANGES ADOPTED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ORDINANCE NO , THE 2015 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT ; DECLARING THIS ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: STAFF HAS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS AGENDA ITEM BE CONTINUED TO THE JANUARY 30, 2017 CITY COMMISSION MEETING. APROVE Ordinance No on First Reading. Second Reading will be scheduled concurrent with Second Reading of Ordinance No Every seven years the city undergoes a process to update the Comprehensive Plan called the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). During the Evaluation and Appraisal Report process three scrivener s errors were identified within Downtown Master Plan Element Figure 1- District Map and Boundaries, included in the Comprehensive Plan. Three parcels have been shown to cross districts. The inconsistencies require amending the Comprehensive Plan at Figure DMP-1 of the Downtown Master Plan Element. Subsequently, the same scrivener s error was identified in the Downtown Zoning Atlas, necessitating an amendment to the Downtown Zoning Atlas Figure 2 -Districts Boundaries, and Figure 3 -Subdistrict Boundaries to ensure that all parcels are within only one district and one subdistrict. The subject parcels are: 1. A portion of the property located at 1210 N. Dixie Highway to be rezoned from PPD- PO to BPD A portion of the property located at 403 S. Sapodilla Avenue to be rezoned from CAD-5 to TOD A portion of the property located at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard from CAD-5 to CPD.

19 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page The Comprehensive Plan figure has been corrected as part of the EAR process, and it is being processed through the approval of Ordinance No This amendment reflects the corrections to the Downtown Zoning Atlas. 5. On December 14, 2016, the Downtown Action Committee (DAC) recommended approval (7-0) of the amendment with staff s recommendation after a Public Hearing. On December 20, 2016, the Planning Board (PB) also recommended approval (7-0) of the amendment with staff s recommendation after a Public Hearing. Mailers were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject properties. 20. Resolution No approving, in connection with the Florida Department of Transportation's Northwood Rail Connection Project, a Donation Letter and Purchase Agreement for the granting of a perpetual easement to FDOT over Parcel 803, a Railroad Reimbursement Agreement between the City, FDOT and SFRTA for each of the nine Phase IA and Phase 2 crossings, authorizing a Stipulation of the Parties for the opening of the four new Phase 2 crossings, and authorizing the acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed from Florida Department of Transportation for Parcel L71 to be used for a City lift station; Resolution No declaring Parcel 111 surplus and authorizing conveyance of the parcel to the Florida Department of Transportation; and Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No authorizing the conveyance of Parcel 111 to the Florida Department of Transportation and execution of a Donation Letter, Purchase Agreement, City Deed and Reservation of Easement, and Subordination of City Utility Interests. RESOLUTION NO : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONNECTION WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION S NORTHWOOD RAIL CONNECTION PROJECT, A DONATION LETTER AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE GRANTING OF A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OVER PARCEL 803; APPROVING A RAILROAD REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR EACH OF THE PHASE I A AND 2 CROSSINGS; APPROVING A STIPULATION OF THE PARTIES FOR THE OPENING OF THE FOUR NEW PHASE 2 CROSSINGS; AND APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARCEL L71 TO BE USED FOR A CITY LIFT STATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

20 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 20 RESOLUTION NO : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FINDING THAT A PORTION OF 25TH STREET EAST OF WINDSOR AVENUE AND DESIGNATED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS PARCEL 111 IS NOT NEEDED FOR CITY PURPOSES AND IS DECLARED TO BE SURPLUS; SELECTING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION TO BE CONVEYANCE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PHASE 2 OF THE NORTHWOOD RAIL CONNECTION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. ORDINANCE NO : AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF 25TH STREET EAST OF WINDSOR AVENUE AND DESIGNATED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS PARCEL 111 TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DONATION LETTER, PURCHASE AGREEMENT, CITY DEED AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENT, AND SUBORDINATION OF CITY UTILITY INTERESTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Agenda Cover Memorandum No.: Approve Resolution No and Resolution No ; and Approve Ordinance No on First Reading and schedule a Public Hearing and Second Reading for January 30, 2017 The Florida Department of Transportation's Northwood Rail Connection Project will link South Florida's two (2) major freight corridors (the FEC and CSX) to improve freight and passenger connectivity. The project area is generally bounded to the north and south between 23rd Street and 28th Street, and to the east and west by the CSX and FEC Railways. The FDOT work involves rehabilitation of the existing tracks (Phase IA) and construction of new tracks (Phase 2). The construction for the Phase IA track work by FDOT is scheduled to begin late Construction of Phase 2 is planned for the Summer PARCEL 111 (RESOLUTION NO ; ORINANCE NO ) For Phase 2 of the Project, FDOT needs to acquire from the City a portion of the 25th Street right of way for a railroad crossing (Parcel 111). Parcel 111, located at 25th Street east of Windsor Avenue, was appraised by FDOT at $96,100. FDOT has requested that the City donate this parcel. Resolution declares this property surplus and authorizes the method of disposition to be conveyance to FDOT. Parcel 111 will be conveyed to FDOT by deed with an easement reserved by the City for the roadway, utilities and drainage. A Subordination of Utility Interests will require FDOT to pay for

21 FINAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Page 21 the relocation of the City's utilities, if necessary to prevent a conflict with FDOT's facilities. CROSSINGS; PARCEL 803 (RESOLUTION NO ) FDOT also requires the opening of four additional new crossings for Phase 2: (1) 25th Court north of 25th Street; (2) N. Tamarind Avenue between 25th Street and 26th Street; (3) Division Avenue between 27th Street and 25th Street; and (4) Rosemary Avenue between 27th Street and 25th Street. For these four crossings, FDOT, SFRTA and the City will enter into a Railroad Reimbursement Agreement, which sets forth the maintenance obligations of the parties for each crossing, and a Stipulation of Parties authorizing the opening of the crossings. For three of the existing Phase IA crossings (the two Windsor crossings and Tamarind Avenue), the City will continue to share maintenance responsibilities with FDOT and SFRTA. For the remaining six crossings (including the new Phase 2 crossings), SFRTA and FDOT will be responsible for the maintenance of the crossings. In addition, two easements over the 25th Street right of way are required for gate crossing arms located outside of two of the crossings (Parcel 803). FDOT has agreed to convey to the City a parcel located on the southeast corner of 26th Street and Windsor Avenue (Parcel L71) for the City to use for a lift station. In consideration of the conveyance of the lift station parcel to the City and in consideration of FDOT's commitment, through the existing Utility Work Agreement between the City and FDOT, to reimburse the City for the design and construction costs estimated at $3,000,000 for the relocation of the City's utilities for both Phase IA and Phase 2, including the City's lift station, City Administration supports the conveyance of Parcel 111 and granting of easements for Parcel 803 to FDOT for the project. In addition, FDOT has committed to reimburse the City for staff time directly related to the utility relocations necessitated by the Project. The project is located in Commission District 1, Commissioner Sylvia Moffett. COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSIONERS: COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR: ADJOURNMENT: NOTICE: IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AT THIS MEETING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THAT PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH DOES NOT PREPARE OR PROVIDE SUCH A RECORD.