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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-28-20 V Regular Council Meeting Minutes.pdfMINUTES VIRTUAL REGULAR COI-INCIL MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JULY 28,2020 1. CALL TO ORDEWROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Allison McCormick, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Brett G. Moss and Mayor Michael W. Davey. Also present were Village Manager Andrea Agha, Village Clerk Jocelyn B. Koch and Village Attorney Chad Freidman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Davey led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Davey welcomed the new Village Clerk Jocelyn B. Koch; recognized the passing of former Key Biscayne restaurateur, Vito Cardinale, and sent condolences to his family; also addressed the Cares Act dollars and the recent changes of what the municipalities would receive and not receive; and also pointed out a tropical system in the weather forecast for the upcoming weekend and for citizens to be aware. Councilmember McCormick recognized the passing of two local schoolteachers Ms. Scales at the KBK8 Center and Mr. Echeverria at MAST Academy and sent condolences to both families. Councilmembers McCormick and Lauredo welcomed the new Village Clerk as well. Councilmember Lauredo requested that it be reflected on the record that in the end there was unanimous consent by Council of the Clerk hiring and negotiations by Vice Mayor Moss. 4. AGENDA: Mayor Davey requested the addition of a special presentation by Raquel Regalado, a candidate for County Commissioner prior to public comments. Councilmember Segurola requested to hear Item 9,A. before Item 881. Vice Mayor Moss proposed a time limit on the Agenda. Councilmember Petros concurred and the time of 8 p.m. was set. Councilmember London requested the addition of a discussion item as to the status of the Horticulturist/Arborist as Item 10A1. Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to reconsider the resolution regarding the G.O. Bond and asked if any of the 5 Councilmembers who voted in favor would bring it back for reconsideration and none of the 5 Councilmembers wanted to bring it back. Councilmember London requested a discussion item to hear the status of Harbor Park as Item I0A2. Councilmember Lauredo requested a discussion item to request a Special Council Meeting in July 28, 2020 order to rescind the resolution of the $100,000,000 General Obligation Bond and to receive more public participation at that meeting as Item 1043. The Manager requested the deferral of Item 881 to the August 25th meeting. There was no objection to the agenda changes. At this time, Raquel Regalado, candidate running for County Commissioner District 7 gave a presentation of her platform. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Gary Gross, I94Fairway Knoll, Boone, NC and 211 Island Drive; Jan Dillow, 350 West Heather Drive; Tony Winton, 121 Crandon Boulevard and Louisa Conway, 151 Crandon Boulevard. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no special presentations Councilmember Lauredo made a motion for a unanimous approval of the Clerk's hiring and for the agreement that was negotiated by Vice Mayor Moss. The motion was seconded by Councilmember London and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo, London, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no Consent Agenda Items. At this time, item 9,{ was heard. The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BrscAYNE, FLORTDA, RESCTNDTNG RESOLUTTON NO. 2020-22 ACCEPTTNG A $100,000 GRANT FROM THE FLORTDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATTON FOR THE CRANDON BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROJECT AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Segurola made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember London and failed by a 2-5 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo and Segurola voting Yes. Councilmembers London, McCormick, Petros, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting No. 8. ORDINANCES: The following ordinance on second reading was deferred to the August 25, 2020 Council Meeting. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, "PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS' OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND CIVI VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR 2 o.f 6 July 28, 2020 CODIFICATION; PROYIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VILLAGE ELECTORS FOR APPROVAL OR DTSAPPROVAL, rN ACCORDANCE WrTH SECTTON 6.02(AXr) OF THE VILLAGE CHARTERO A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4'10 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER, ENTITLED *BORROWING' TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE BE EXCLT'DED FROM THE VILLAGE CHARTER,S LIMIT ON DEBT; PROVIDING REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORATE; CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020, IN CONJTJNCTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION BEING HELD ON SAID DATE; PROVIDING FOR VOTING AT THE POLLS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember London. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no callers present. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilmember Petros requested clarification from the Manager in regard to this ordinance and the General Obligation Bond referendum and the $18,000,000 Storm Water Bond status. The Manager addressed the Council regarding the status of the Storm Water Bond project and also spoke to this ordinance and the General Obligation Bond referendum. At this time, Attorney Jeff DeCarlo addressed the Council and gave clarification of the Storm Water Bond and the Village's debt cap in the Charter. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the Village's debt cap as it relates to this ordinance, the General Obligation Bond and the Storm Water Bond, also sea level rise, declining property values and the Village's financial future. The ordinance failed on second reading by a 3-4 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers London, McCormick and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmembers Lauredo, Petros, Segurola and Vice Mayor Moss voting No. 3of6 9 July 28, 2020 RESOLUTIONS: This item was heard immediately after the Consent Agenda. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:10. Malior and Councilmembers. Councilmember London requested the status of the hiring of the Horticulturist/Arborist. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to go forward with the process of hiring a Horticulturist/Arborist. Councilmember London also requested the status of Harbor Park. The Manager discussed the status of Harbor Park and reported that the residents will be able to use the park while addressing a resiliency plan and a possible ribbon cutting in September of 2020. There was discussion by Council regarding the Harbor Park status. Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding the $100,000,000 Debt Obligation Bond. Attorney DeCarlo spoke regarding the process of issuing the bonds. Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to have a Special Council Meeting for the purpose to have a motion to rescind the resolution of the $100,000,000 Debt Obligation Bond and to receive more public participation at the meeting on Thursday, July 30,2020 and that this resolution will be the only item on the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember London. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding this motion. The motion was approved by a 4-3 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo, London, Segurola and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmembers McCormick, Petros and Vice Mayor Moss voting No. Village Attornelz. The Attorney did not submit a report Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report. Village Manager. The Manager did not submit a report. 11. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: At this time the Council heard the Continuation of the Second Virtual Budget Workshop. The Manager reported that the proposed budget has a Millage Rate of 3.2781 and the Rolled Back Rate is 3.2189. Chief Press addressed the Council regarding the Police Department Budget. 4of6 July 28, 2020 Chief Lang addressed the Council regarding the Fire Rescue Department Budget. Mayor Davey made a motion to extend the meeting to 11:20 p.m. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Moss and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo, London, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the budgets and setting the trim notice. The Manager recommended a 3.2781 Millage Rate and confirmed that the Rolled Back Rate is 3.2187. Mayor Davey made a motion to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Segurola and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo, London, McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmember London made a motion to set the Millage rate at 3.0. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauredo and failed by a 2-5 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo and London voting Yes. Councilmembers McCormick, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting No. Councilmember Segurola made a motion to set the Millage rate at the Rolled Back Rate of 3.2187. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCormick and approved by a 5-2 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo, McCormick, Petros, Segurola and Vice Mayor Moss voting Yes. Councilmember London and Mayor Davey voting No. 12. SCHEDULE OF FUT{JRE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of tuture meetings and events was presented to the Council. 13. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was II:24 p.m Re sp e ctfully s a b mitt e d : B. Village Clerk Approved this 25th day of AUpg!2020: Michael W. Davey Mayor r 5 of 6 July 28, 2020 IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PARPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSARE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLADES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 6of6