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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 9,2020
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDEWROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The Mayor called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Allison McCormick, Katie Petros,
Ignacio J. Segurola, Vice Mayor Brett Moss and Mayor Michael W. Davey. Also present were
Village Manager Andrea Agha, Interim Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney
Chad Friedman. Councilmember Edward London was absent.
2. INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Eastling with the Key Biscayne Community Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Davey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Davey addressed the Council and the
public regarding the Coronavirus urging the residents to take the necessary precautions to mitigate
the risk and also addressed the Council regarding a rash of kids harassing people, especially
harassing a resident and defamed this resident in public chats; Councilmember McCormick
addressed the Council regarding the passing of Lois Greenberg; Councilmember Lauredo
welcomed back Interim Village Clerk Conchita Alvarez and also addressed the Council regarding
the lack of civility.
5. t.q.CnNlA: Mayor Davey requested the addition of a discussion about the homeless under
Mayor and Councilmembers as Item llAI4; Councilmember Segurola requested to hear Item
11A7 together with Item 11A5; Councilmember Lauredo requested to hear Item 11A8 prior to
Item 1iAl; the Clerk, on behalf of Mayor Davey, requested the addition of a Proclamation in
honor of Father Libby piior to Item 7A and Vice Mayor Moss requested to hear Item 11410
together with Item 10D. There was no objection to the agenda changes.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Alexa Helms,
360 Ocean Drive, addressed the Council regarding the lack of police enforcement; Bill Durham,
230 Seaview Drive addressed the Council regarding productivity of Village employees; Milagros
Ponce de Leon, 455 Woodcrest Road,BarbaraDiaz,524 Woodcrest Road and Chiara Bergonzi,
798 Crandon Boulevard addressed the Council regarding the Foundation It Takes A Village and
the inclusion of persons with special needs; Robert Duzoglou, 785 Glenridge Road addressed the
Council regarding the program for new sidewalks; Betfy Sime Conroy;785 Crandon Boulevard
addressed the Council regarding the passing of Lois Greenberg and also addressed the Council
regarding the Village Manager's ro11 and Louisa Conway, 151 Crandon Boulevard addressed the
Council regarding smart traffic lights.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding how does the Village addresses all the
concerns presented by the residents. The Village Manager addressed the Council stating that she
will direct the appropriate staff to talk to the residents before they leave.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Davey read a proclamation in honor of Father
Robert Libby.
Mr. Juan Porro addressed the Council regarding installing garage doors in the houses on the Key.
Councilmembers McCormick, Vice Mayor Moss and Councilmember Petros addressed the
Council regarding this issue. Vice Mayor Moss invited Mr. Porro to attend the next ZoningMatrix
Review meeting.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding the process for Special Presentations.
The Clerk addressed the Council regarding the Council process for meetings pursuant to Roberts
Rules of Order.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Lauredo requested to remove the minutes of the
February 11,2020 Regular Council Meeting from the consent agenda. There was no objection to
the request.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Petros and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Lauredo, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey
voting Yes.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COTJNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING REVIZE LLC FOR WEBSITE REDESIGN
SERVICES' WEB HOSTING' SUPPORT AND MAINTENINCE; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At this time the February I1,2020 minutes were heard. Councilmember Lauredo addressed the
Council regarding the minutes and requested that his statements regarding the statement made by
Mayor Davey be reflected exactly as said. Councilmember Petros also addressed the Council
regarding the minutes.
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The Clerk addressed the Council stating that pursuant to Roberts Rules of Order adopted by the
Council the minutes shall reflect only actions taken by Council.
It was the consensus of Council to defer the minutes to the next Council Meeting.
9. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNEO FLORIDA' AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION", ARTICLE IV, *FTNANCE"O DIVISION 2'6'PURCHASING" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY UPDATING THE
VILLAGEOS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Lauredo.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
The ordinance was adopted by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Lauredo, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
10. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCIIASE OFAR-15 sBR RTFLES FROM SABAL ARMso rNC.; pRovrDrNG FoR
AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lauredo.
The Manager and Chief of Police Charles Press addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
Chief Press reported that this purchase will not incur in any taxpayer's money, these rifles will be
paid with the Forfeiture Asset Money Fund.
Councilmembers Lauredo, Segurola, Petros Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey, addressed the
Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Lauredo, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
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The Clerk read the following resolution by title
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORTDA, SELECTING KB SOCCER, INC. FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE
VILLAGE,S YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution.
Councilmember Petros.
The motion was seconded by
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
Councilmembers Lauredo, Segurola, Petros, McCormick and Vice Mayor Moss addressed the
Council regarding this resolution.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the length of the contract.
Councilmember Segurola made an amendment to have an initial two year contract with two
subsequent two year options. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Moss and failed by a 3-3
roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo, Segurola and Vice Mayor
Moss voting Yes. Councilmembers McCormick, Petros and Mayor Davey voting No.
The resolution, as presented, was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Lauredo, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey
voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNEO FLORIDA, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
OCEANWEATHER INC. FOR THE USE OF WAVE DATA FOR THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
Moss.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
Councilmember Petros made a motion to amend the resolution by not spending the $10,000 at this
time for one copy of the licensed data, but instead wait for the Army Corps of Engineering to tell
the Village that the money needs to be spent for the data. The motion was seconded by Mayor
Davey and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo,
Mccormick, Petros, Segurola, vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting yes.
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The resolution, as amended, was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Lauredo, London, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COT]NCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORTDA, AUTHORIZING A CIIANGE ORDER FOR KIMLEY.HORN
AND ASSOCIATES,INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
Moss.
The Manager and BZP Director Jake Ozyman addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this resolution giving direction to the
Manager to investigate permeable sidewalks.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Lauredo, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
At this time the Manager's report was heard.
The Village's coastal engineer Tim Blankenship with Moffat & Nichols and our beach lobbyist
Spencer Crowley with Ackerman addressed the Council giving an update on developments
regarding our shoreline protection. Mr. Crowley stated that the Army Corps of Engineer will take
a good look at the Village's feasibility study.
Councilmembers Petros and McCormick also addressed the Council regarding the above
mentioned issue and thanked all those working on this project.
The Manager also addressed the Council giving an update on septic tanks reporting that the Village
has a total of I44 homes on septic including 141 homes within the EQCB and 3 properties outside
the project. A total of 9 residents connected to the sewers since the last reporting date.
There was discussion from Council regarding the sewers.
Mayor Davey, BZP Director Ozymanand the Manager addressed the Council regarding the smart
traffic lights.
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The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COTJNCIL OF THE YILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, INDICATING THE VILLAGE'S OFFICIAL INTENT TO ISSTIE TAX.
EXEMPT BONDS rN AN AMOITNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000,000 TO FTNANCE THE
COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE'S STORNTWATER SYSTEM, AND
TO USE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS TO REIMBT]RSE
EXPENDITURES PAID OR INCTTRRED PRIOR TO TIIE DATE OF ISSUANCE
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTTVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Moss made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mayor
Davey.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Lauredo, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COTINCIL OF TIIE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEEFREE, LLC DIBIA FREEBEE
FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES; WAI\ING COMPETITTVE BIDDING
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTTVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lauredo.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolutionwas approvedby a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo,
McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RE,SOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNEO FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; DECLARING CERTAIN
EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR
DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Petros.
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The Attorney addressed the Council stating that the resolution needs to be amended to reflect the
amount of $215,804.95 to match the staff memorandum.
Mayor Davey made a motion to amend the resolution to reflect the above mentioned amount. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauredo.
Councilmember Lauredo requested that from now on the title of the resolution include the amount
of the purchase. There was no objection to the request.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution, as amended, was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Lauredo, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey
voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING SOUTHEASTERN
ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE O.13 OUTFALL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember McCormick.
The Manager and BZP Director Ozyman addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
There was discussion from Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Lauredo, London, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
1 1. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. Mayor Davey and Councilmember Petros addressed the Council
regarding Village functions.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding issues reported to Council and how they
will be addressed by the Manager. It was the consensus of Council to address this atthe Strategic
Planning Workshop.
There was also extensive discussion from Council regarding the item Brief Comments by Council
on the agenda.
Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding the Community Group Grant and
Funding Application Form and reported that the Manager requested not to implement the use of
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this form at this time, but to give her an opportunity to use her own form and process for the
upcoming budget hearing.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the above subject.
Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding the Clerk's Job Announcement and Job
Description. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the Clerk's Job
Announcement and Job Description.
The Clerk also addressed the Council regarding the Clerk's position.
It was the consensus of Council to direct Councilmember Petros to work with the Clerk in order
to come up with an advertisement and job description for the Clerk.
Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding a Key Biscayne Publicity Campaign,
recommending hiring an advertising company to this end. There was extensive discussion from
Council regarding this subject. It was suggested that the Village work with the Key Biscayne
Chamber of Commerce in order to help advertise Key Biscayne. It was the consensus of Council
to have this discussion at the Strategic Planning Workshop.
Mayor Davey addressed the Council regarding the crossing guards. Chief Press addressed the
Council indicating that the most dangerous intersection right now on the Key is Grand Bay heading
Northbound. The Chief reported that starting today, at least temporarily, crossing guards and also
a couple of police cars were working at this intersection to help with the safety of this crosswalk.
The Chief also recommended the addition of crossing guards at the East Heather pedestrian area
and Sunrise Drive for the next budget cycle.
Mayor Davey gave an update on the trips to Tallahassee. Mayor Davey reported together with
Councilmember Segurola that the Village had requested $500,00 for Sargassum seaweed response
on the beach, but the Village was only granted $200,000.
Chief of Fire Rescue Eric Lang also addressed the Council regarding Flash Reports from the
Governor on Emergency Management. The Chief stated that these Notices will be forwarded to
Council.
Councilmember McCormick gave an update on school hours stating that Superintendent Carvalho
sent a letter out recommending that if you're sick to stay home and this will have no impact on
your perfect attendance record. Councilmember McCormick also reported that the goal of the
School Board is to change the bell start time for students. This effort will improve the traffic issues
that Key Biscayne currently has due to the current school hours.
Mayor Davey addressed the Council on how we want Code Enforcement to operate and what is
the direction of Council to staff. Mayor Davey stated that this item will be discussed at the
Strategic Workshop on Sunday.
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Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding the Waste Management scheduling
recommending reducing the waste pick up to once a week and encourage residents to recycle and
also increase the time between Bulk pickup.
There was discussion from Council regarding recycling and waste pickup, recommending doing a
campaign first to reduce waste before any action is taken.
Cecile Sanchez, 260 Cypress Drive addressed the Council regarding the above issue
It was the consensus of Council to consider the waste and bulk pickup dates when the next waste
contract comes up.
Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding the adoption of a Climate Emergency
Resolution. Councilmember Petros will work with the Village Attorney in order to bring a
resolution regarding this issue to the next Council Meeting.
Mayor Davey addressed the Council regarding the homeless problem within the Village. The
Mayor is recommending to enact some ordinances that the Village could use making it so that
people cannot drink in public. Also panhandling is becoming a problem. The Village will work
with the Village Attorney in order to address this problem.
Village Attorney. The Attomey did not submit a report
Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report.
Village Manager. The Manager's report was heard earlier in the meeting
12. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business
discussed.
13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
14. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
submitted:
Conchita H. Alvurez, MMC
Interim Village Clerk
Approved thisJ' day of April,2020:
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ael W. Davey, Mayor
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL BY THE VILL,AGE
COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MA AT A MEETING OR
HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR
SACH PARPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSARE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLADES THE TESTIMONY AND
EVIDENCE APON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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