West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting Approvals and Decisions

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (09-22-2022) – Below is a summary of some of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022.

MAYOR’S OFFICE – Presented a proclamation to the Board of Directors of the Latin Quarter of West Palm Beach.   

Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, left to right, Carmen Garcia, Mabel Datena, Susy Burrowes, Yezenia R. Rivero, Mabel Melton, Liz McCall, Dina Rubio, Mayor Keith A. James and Jose Tagle, Mayor’s Hispanic Liaison.

Approved resolution opposing and discouraging conversion therapy upon minors; in a separate action, approved, on first reading, the repeal of Ordinance 4666-16, repealing Chapter 54, Article V, to be consistent with the court’s preliminary ruling; approved a resolution updating a bicycle-sharing agreement with Micromobility Management LLC.

CITY ATTORNEY – Approved a resolution assessing liens for unpaid water, sewer and stormwater charges; approved a resolution for a conditional settlement with Susan Russo for $50,000 for an accident that occurred on December 23, 2020; approved a resolution for a court-ordered mediation settlement with Sharagay Espsito for $220,000; approved an ordinance on second reading establishing new noise standards and enforcement; approved on second reading an ordinance adding an additional $25,000 homestead exemption for persons 65 and older with household income under a certain level (less than $32,561 for FY ’23).  

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – Postponed a resolution to amend the comprehensive fee schedule for sidewalk café permits; approved an ordinance on second reading for the voluntary annexation of 1.57 acres for expansion of the boundaries of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

ENGINEERING – Approved a resolution authorizing a revocable permit and license with Urban Youth Impact, Inc., to expand the fenced in area at 2823 North Australian Avenue; approved a resolution to submit a U.S. Department of Transportation pilot grant program application to fund pedestrian bridge planning.

FIRE – Approved a resolution reauthorizing the City’s participation in the Medicaid Management Supplement Payment Program for EMS transport services; approved a resolution accepting a U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for $754,500 for protective equipment, a wellness program, additional personnel and overtime costs; approved a resolution accepting a Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant for $26,800 to purchase one SCBA washer.

HUMAN RESOURCES – Approved a resolution setting the City’s salary plan for FY 2022-2023.

LIBRARY – Approved a resolution to seek a Florida State Aid to Libraries Grant for about $92,000 to support a multitude of library services and programs.

PARKS & RECREATION – Approved a resolution approving a three-year agreement with Friends of Veterans, Inc., for the annual Veterans’ Day Parades, set for November 6, 2022, November 5, 2023 and November 10, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Clematis Street; approved a resolution accepting a Florida Office of Early Learning ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Child Care Provider Stabilization Subgrant for $106,575 for programs at Gaines Park Community Center and South Olive Park Community Center.

For the complete list of approvals and decisions made at the September 19, 2022 City Commission meeting, click here for the pass/fail agenda.