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HYBRID REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2O2O
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order
by the Mayor at 6:10 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Franklin H. Caplan, Luis Lauredo,
Allison McCormick (anived at 6:38 p.m.), Brett G. Moss, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Edward
London and Mayor Michael W. Davey. Also present were Village Manager Andrea Agha, Village
Clerk Jocelyn B. Koch and Village Attomey Chad Friedman.
2. INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Eastling, Key Biscayne Community Church gave an
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Davey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Davey addressed the public wishing them
Happy Holidays and reminded residents to follow Covidlg precautions by social distancing,
wearing facial coverings and washing your hands and Councilmember Caplan addressed the public
congratulating the participants in the NBC Today Show featuring Key Biscayne and the Auguste
family from the Bahamas.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Alejandro
Serrano, 784 Ridgewood Road; Patricia Romano, 361 Beechwood Drive; Michelle Estevez,798
Crandon Boulevard; Steve Simon, 335 Harbor Lane and Julie Dick, 151 Crandon Boulevard.
6. AGENDA: Mayor Davey requested the addition of an update on enforcement of the
Miami-Dade County mask mandate as Item IlA2 and an update on the CARES Act Funding as
Item 1143; Councilmember Lauredo requested to defer Item 10B to the next Regular Council
Meeting and to add a discussion item regarding Advisory Boards as Item IIA4 and
Councilmember Moss requested to add a discussion'item on moving the Farmer's Market
temporarily to the park at 530 Crandon as Item 11A5.
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Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the agenda changes. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Lauredo and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting
Yes.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A presentation was given of a legislative appropriation
of $200,000 by State Representative Nick Duran and State Senator Ileana Garcia for the park at
530 Crandon.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan.
The minutes of the November l7th,2020 Hybrid Regular Council Meeting.
The minutes of the November 23'd,2020 Hybrid Workshop.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES RELATING
TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19; PROVIDING FOR RATIFICATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING ALL WEBBS ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR WELL
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICES PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID
NO. 2020.61 IN AN AMOT]NT NOT TO EXCEED $283,800 FOR AN INITIAL THREE
YEAR PERIOD WITH THE OPTION FOR TWO ADDITIONAL ONE.YEAR TERMS;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE T]NIFORM METHOD OF LEVYING,
COLLECTING AND ENFORCING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID
WASTE FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 197.3632,
F.S. THROUGHOUT THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE VILLAGE: PROVIDING
F.OR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE UNIFORM METHOD OF LEVYING,
COLLECTING AND ENFORCING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR
STORMWATER SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 197.3632, F.S. THROUGHOUT THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COLTNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AII INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
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AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE MIAMI-DADE COTINTY PROPERTYAPPRAISER
AND THE MIAIVtr.DADE COT]NTY TAX COLLECTOR FOR THE UTILIZATION OF THE
UNIFORM METHOD OF TAX COLLECTION FOR NON.AD VALOREM SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO STORMWATER UTILITY AND SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING FEES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EF.FECTTVE DATE.
A CAPITAL AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COTJNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING SUN EAGLE GENERAL
CONTRACTORS CORPORATION FOR THE LAKE PARI( GAZEBO
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AN AMOT]NT NOT TO EXCEED $66,000;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The consent agenda was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
9. ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by Council on first reading.
The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 2-62, "COLLECTION; LATE PAYMENT CHARGE, SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT LIEN FOR DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICE
FEES,'OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE VILLAGE'S
SOLID WASTE AND RE,CYCLING FEES AND COLLECTION METIIODS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Caplan.
The Manager and the Attomey addressed the Council regarding the above ordinance and a discount
for residents for early payment.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no callers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
There was discussion from Council regarding the above ordinance, solid waste fees and possible
hardship payment plans.
The ordinance was adopted on second reading by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Vice Mayor London was out of the room at the time the vote was taken.
The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
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AN ORDINAIICE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 29-S,(COLLECTION OF STORMWATER UTILITY FEE; LIENS' OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES RE,LATING TO THE VILLAGE'S STORMWATER
UTILITY AND COLLECTION METHODS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Caplan.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the above ordinance.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no callers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
There was discussion from Council regarding the above ordinance and discounts for residents for
early payment.
The ordinance was adopted on second reading by a7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
10. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, REVISING THE SERVICE FEE FOR SOLID WASTE ANI)
RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-54;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Caplan.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the above resolution.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. Rose Haney, 472 Glenridge Road addressed the
Council. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
There was discussion from Council regarding the above resolution and the increase in fees.
The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE VILLAGE'S 2O2I LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lauredo.
The Manager and the Attomey addressed the Council regarding the above resolution.
Mario Bailey and Jonathon Kilman with Converge Government Affairs addressed the
Council.
There was discussion from Council regarding the above resolution, legislative priorities and
appropriations.
It was the consensus of Council for Mr. Bailey and Mr. Kilman to send Council a list of the names,
the terms and who appointed the public service commissioners.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the above resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
At this time, the Attorney requested a public hearing for Items 8E and 8F from the consent agenda.
The Clerk read the following resolutions by title from the consent agenda
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE UNIFORM METHOD OF LEVYING,
COLLECTING AND ENFORCING NON.AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID
WASTE FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 197.3632,
F.S. THROUGHOUT THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING
FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE UNIFORM METHOD OF LEVYING,
COLLECTING AND ENFORCING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR
STORMWATER SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 197.3632, F.S. THROUGHOUT THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no callers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A
woRr( ORDER TO KCr TECHNOLOGTES, rNC. FOR PROFESSTONAL SURVEYTNG
SERYICES FOR STORMWATER UTILITY AND RIGHT OF WAY IMPROVEMENTS
RELATING TO THE MASTER ISLAND SURVEY PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $500,000.00; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Caplan.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the above resolution.
Building, Zoning & Planning Director Jake Ozyman addressed the Council regarding the above
resolution.
Benjamin Hoyle from KCI Technologies, Inc. addressed the Council regarding the above
resolution.
There was discussion from Council regarding the above resolution.
The resolution was approved by a7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COTJNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING FLORIDA ENGINEERING
AND DEVELOPMENT CORP. FOR THE FERNWOOD ROAD PARKING AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$370,000; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (COUNCTL RESOLUTION FROM 10-26-20 FOR
RECONSTDERATTON AS MOVED ON 11-17-20)
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Caplan.
Mayor Davey addressed the Council regarding the above resolution and reconsideration for the
Astroturf parking surface.
Director Ozyman addressed the Council regarding altemative options for the parking surface.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the above resolution.
The Manager addressed the Council stating a budget amendment would be needed in order to
locate these additional funds.
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Mayor Davey made a motion to use the 12" Stone base with permeable pavers for the Fernwood
Road parking surface with the total project costs in an amount not to exceed $409,811.
Councilmember Caplan seconded the motion and approved by a 6-1 voice vote. The vote was as
follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola and Mayor Davey voting
Yes. Vice Mayor London voting No.
It was the consensus of Council to delegate Councilmember Moss to make the final design decision
on the paver with Director Ozyman.
The resolution was approved, as amended, by a 6-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola and Mayor Davey voting Yes
Vice Mayor London voting No.
At this time, the Manager's report was heard.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the Bear Cut Bridge Contingency Annex report.
Director of Emergency Management for Miami-Dade County Frank Rollason addressed
the Council regarding the above report and the development of an emergency management
plan if there was a catastrophic failure of the Bear Cut Bridge.
Councilmember Lauredo commended Director Rollason for the extensive work done on the
project.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the presentation of the Manager's ongoing project
update report.
It was the consensus of Council that the Manager's Ongoing Project Update Report be an agenda
requirement for all future Regular Council Meetings.
11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed
Mayor and Councilmembers. Mayor Davey addressed the Council regarding the Village Manager
Recruitment process and procedures and the appointment of an acting Manager recommending
Chief of Police Charles Press.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding background checks
Chief Press addressed the Council regarding the above item.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to appoint Chief Press as Interim Manager effective
December 3I't,2020. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor London and approvedby a7-0
voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss,
Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
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The Manager clarified to the Council that her last day was January \"t,202I
Councilmember Caplan made a motion to keep the retum date the same. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Davey and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Director of Human Resources Juan Gutierrez addressed the Council regarding gathering the four
proposals from companies to do the background checks and professional assessments.
It was the consensus of Council to meet December 15th,2020 at 6:00 p.m. for a Virfual Special
Council Meeting regarding the above proposals.
It was the consensus of Council to have each Councilmember bring a list of their top 5 Village
Manager candidates to the January l2th,202l Regular Council Meeting.
Mayor Davey addressed the Council regarding an update on Miami-Dade County's mask mandate
and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's mask mandate campaign called'o'We Can,
We Will".
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion for Council to support Chief Press and the Village of Key
Biscayne Police Department in enforcing the County's mask mandate. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Davey and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Mayor Davey addressed the Council regarding the CARES Act funding reporting that Miami-
Dade Commissioners Keon Hardemon and Raquel Regalado were able to secure the release of an
additional 58 million dollars from the County for local municipalities.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to delegate Mayor Davey the authority to work with the
Manager and the KB Chamber of Commerce regarding CARES Act funding to support the local
businesses and to receive this additional funding by the deadline of December 31't, 2020. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was
as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London
and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding Advisory Boards and requested the
appointment of William Krauss to the 2040 Advisory Board. Councilmember Lauredo requested
to be appointed as the Council liaison to the Parks and Open Spaces Board and to appoint
Councilmember Caplan as Council liaison for the Art in Public Places Board. There was no
objection to the new appointment and the changing of Council liaison appointments.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding adding a discussion item for Advisory
Boards to review their two-year appointments at the January 26th,202I Regular Council Meeting.
Councilmember Moss addressed the Council regarding the Farmer's Market and using 530
Crandon Park on a temporary basis due to the Christmas tree sales at the KB Community Church.
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It was the consensus of Council to allow the Farmer's Market to temporarily relocate to the park
at 530 Crandon for the two-week duration.
Village Attomey. The Attorney 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 evening.
12. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no fui.ther business
discussed.
13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of tuture meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
14. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Re sp e c tful ly s ub mitte d :
B.
Village Clerk
Approved this 12th day of Januarv, 2021:
Michael l4t Davey
Mayor
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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 INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND
EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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