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MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019
COLTNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order
by the Mayor at 6:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen
Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael W. Davey.
Councilmember Edward London was not present. Also present were Village Manager Andrea
Agha, Village Clerk Jennifer Medina and Village Attorney Chad Friedman.
INVOCATION: Father Juan Carlos Paguaga from St. Agnes Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Davey addressed the public regarding the
January 15 Regular Council Meeting and expressed his sincere apologies towards the events that
occurred that evening, and furthermore acknowledged the efforts and dedication of Key
Biscayne resident Donald Elisburg. Councilmembers Moss and Lauredo thanked the committee
members to the Undergrounding Utility Task Force (Task Force), the Village Manager, the
Council Liaison to the Task Force, Ignacio Segurola, as well as the other Councilmembers that
have attended the Task Force committee meetings. Councilmember Segurola also acknowledged
Councilmember Moss for leading the Task Force, as the first Council Liaison to the committee.
5. AGENDA: Mayor Davey requested the addition of a presentation regarding 401
Hampton Lane park as Item 7C or hear the presentation upon arrival of the presenter, Dr. Steve
Simon and also requested to hear Item 941 prior to Item 7 . Councilmember Petros requested the
addition of a discussion regarding the upcoming boat show as Item 1l{l2. The Manager
requested to defer Item 7B and also requested the addition of a discussion regarding Lime Bike
and an update of the Building, Planning and Zoning Department to be heard prior to Item 1 1D 1 .
Items llDl regarding the fiscal year 2018-2019 quarterly budget report to Council and TlD2
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regarding the naming of 401 Hampton Lane park will be heard immediately after the Manager's
newly added discussion items. There were no objections to the agenda changes
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Patricia
'Woodson, 472 Warren Lane; Ann Taintor, 170 Ocean Lane Drive; Theodore Holloway, 575
Crandon Boulevard and Ed Meyer, 798 Crandon Boulevard.
At this time, Item 941 was heard.
The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, F'LORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II, "DEFINITIONS" TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATED
TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA; AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE Vo "SCHEDULE
OF DISTRICT, USE, AND SETBACK REGULATION" TO AMEND THE LIST OF
PERMITTED CONDITIONAL AND PROHIBITED USES IN COMMERCIAL
DISTRICTS TO ADDRESS MEDICAL MARIJUANA; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Moss made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Petros.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
Councilmember Moss addressed the Council regarding amending the ordinance consistent with
the revisions made at the Local Planning Agency meeting.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the following amendments to the ordinance
approved at the Local Planning Agency meeting: to add as a prohibited use medical marijuana
dispensaries in accordance with Section 381.986 Florida Statutes and also striking that medical
marijuana uses including pharmacies and medical marijuana dispensaries are no longer a
permitted use in the district.
The ordinance, as amended, was adopted on second reading by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was
as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola,
Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael W'. Davey voting Yes.
At this time, the Manager addressed the Council regarding status updates on the following:
Village Hall parking lot, 530 Crandon Boulevard development, Bear Cut bridge and lastly, a
status update on the acquisition of the entry block.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Michelle Estevez, Chair to the Undergrounding Utility
Task Force, addressed the Council providing a status update on the proposed undergrounding
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utility project.
At this time, Item 1146 was heard.
Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding the ordinance creating the
Undergrounding Utility Task Force committee.
It was the consensus of Council to direct the Attorney to draft the legislation necessary to extend
the life of the Undergrounding Utility Task Force committee to be considered by Council at the
next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
At this time, Councilmember Lauredo thanked the Chair to the Undergrounding Utility Task
Force for the detailed update and also addressed the Council regarding adding language to
Village agenda's pertaining to the following: any person wishing to address the Village Council
on an item, to disclose prior to making a statement if the person is engaged in lobbying activity.
There were no objections to the change to future agendas.
At this time, Councilmember Lauredo also addressed the Council regarding the minutes to the
January 15,2019 Regular Council Meeting minutes.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Moss and approved by a 6-0 voice vote.
The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros,
Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael V/. Davey voting Yes.
The minutes to the January 15,2019 Regular Council Meeting.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF'THE VILLAGE OF
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, RATIFYING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF. MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROVING MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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, ARTICLE VII, "WORKS OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES'' TO REDUCE
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ART.IN-PUBLIC-PLACES
BOARD F.ROM EIGHT TO SEVEN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion
was seconded by Vice Mayor McCormick.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the adoption of this ordinance on second
reading.
It was the consensus of Council to amend the ordinance by revising section 2-142(b)(2) Term of
Office to state that a board member shall serve at the will of the Council.
The ordinance, as amended, was adopted on second reading by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was
as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola,
Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael W. 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, SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE
USE OF HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICES \ilHILE OPERATING A MOTOR
VEHICLE; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Petros.
Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding prohibiting the use of handheld
communication devices while operating a vehicle.
Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding attending the upcoming legislative
session to demonstrate the Villages' support of State legislation prohibiting handheld
communication devices while driving. There were no objections by Council to demonstrate the
Villages support during the legislative session.
At this time, Debra Wanninkhof,255 W Heather Drive, addressed the Council regarding the
passing of her son Patrick V/anninkhof due to a person texting while driving.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Luis Lauredo, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison
McCormick and Mayor Michael V/. Davey voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution, by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDAO AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE
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AN AGREEMENT \ilITH AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INC. FOR PAYROLL,
PERSONNEL TIME AND ATTENDANCE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR A \ryAIVER
OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF.FECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lauredo.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Luis Lauredo, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison
McCormick and Mayor Michael V/. Davey voting Yes.
11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. The Mayor addressed the Council regarding the process for
reappointments and appointments to Village committees and boards.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the process for reappointments and
appointments to Village committees and boards.
At this time, the Mayor addressed the Council regarding the review of all Village boards
and committees.
It was the consensus of Council to schedule a workshop regarding the formation of Village
committees and boards on Tuesday, March I2,2Al9 at 6:00 P.M.
It was also the consensus of Council to direct the Clerk to prepare the necessary documentation
for the scheduled March 12,2019 workshop.
At this time, the Mayor, with consensus of Council, appointed Luis de la Cruz, Robert
Duzoglou, Lucia Marin and 'William Krauss to the 2040 Strategic Vision Plan
Committee.
At this time, Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding appointing Tony Camejo
to the 2040 Strategic Vision Plan Committee.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding proposing to replace his nomination of
V/illiam Krauss with Tony Camejo.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding selecting members to committees.
The Mayor, with consensus of Council, withdrew the appointment of V/illiam Krauss to the2040
Strategic Vision Plan Committee and instead appointed Tony Camejo to the 2040 Strategic
Vision Plan Committee.
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At this time, the Mayor addressed the Council regarding the appointment required to the
Board of Trustees aka Pension Board.
It was the consensus of Council to forward all Pension Board member nominations to the Clerk
inclusive of a resume by February 19,2019.
It was also the consensus of Council to nominate members to the Pension Board with financial
andl or pension experience.
The Mayor addressed the Council regarding the confirmed appointment to the Special Magistrate
Board that took place at the January 15,2019 Regular Council Meeting.
Item 1146 was heard earlier in the meeting, during Item 74.
At this time, Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding the process to
conduct performance evaluations for Charter Officials.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the process to evaluate Charter Officials.
It was the consensus of Council to bring forth the necessary legislation for Council consideration
to formalize the evaluation process for Charter Offrcials.
At this time, Mayor Davey addressed the Council regarding the conditions of swales.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the cunent condition of swales.
It was the consensus of Council to direct the Village Manager to provide a report back to Council
on prohibited and permissible uses on swales.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the condition of the swales.
At this time, the Village Manager's report was heard.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding LimeBike's shift from providing bicycles to
powered scooters.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the use of powered scooters in the Village.
At this time, the Manager addressed the Council regarding the resignation of the
Building, Zoning and Planning Director Sergio Ascunce and the interim transitional plan
due to the resignation.
At this time, the Manager addressed the Council providing a Fiscal Year 2018-2019
quarterly budget report.
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At this time, the Manager addressed the Council regarding naming 401 Hampton Lane
park.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding conducting a contest to name 401 Hampton
Lane park.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding a possible deadline to name and install a plaque
onsite pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the recently awarded grant for the purchase of the
property.
It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to conduct a contest, if time allows,
inclusive of all Village schools and MAST Academy to name 401 Hampton Lane park and
presentthe winners atthe March 19,2019 Regular Council Meeting.
At this time, Item 7C was heard.
Dr. Steve Simon, Arielle and Brett Simon, 335 Harbor Lane, addressed the Council regarding the
remaining improvements necessary to complete the 401 Hampton Lane park project.
Also, Mauricio Salazar, a structural engineer, addressed the Council regarding the need to
construct a drainage system within the park.
At this time, the Manager addressed the Council regarding the funding options to complete the
401 Hampton Lane park project.
At this time, the Mayor and the Manager addressed the Council regarding the upcoming
Ultra Music Festival at Virginia Key.
At this time, Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding the environmental
studies to be conducted on Virginia Key and acknowledged the efforts of the Key
Biscayne Community Foundation for already starting to conduct the environmental
studies on Virginia Key.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding conducting the environmental studies on
Virginia Key due to the Ultra Music Festival.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to authorize the Manager to expend an amount not to
exceed $50,000 to commence the environmental baseline studies on Virginia Key and bring back
the necessary legislation at the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting for Council approval.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as
follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice
Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael W. Davey voting Yes.
At this time, Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding the creation of a
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Landscaping/Village Physical Plant Committee. There were no objections to the creation
of this committee by Council.
At this time, Councilmember Petros and the Manager addressed the Council providing an
update on meetings that took place regarding the upcoming Boat Show's methods of
transportation .'MOT" plan.
Village Attorne)'. 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 meeting.
12. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business
discussed.
13. PENDING BUSINESS/PENDING LITIGATION: A list of pending business/pending
litigation was presented to the Council.
14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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