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REGULAR COI.INCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, MARCH I9,2OI9
COLINCIL 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, Edward London, Brett
G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor
Michael W. Davey. Also present were Village Manager Andrea Agha, Village Clerk Jennifer
Medina and Village Attorney Chad Friedman.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember London led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Vice Mayor McCormick acknowledged Police
Chief Charles R. Press and his Police Department for keeping the Village safe and reported that
Key Biscayne ranked number one safest city in Florida.
4. AGENDA: Councilmember London requested the addition of a discussion regarding
stand-up paddle boards as Item 1044. Councilmember Segurola requested to hear Item l0A3
after Item 6A. Councilmember Petros requested the addition of a discussion regarding
kiteboarding registration as Item 1045 and also, requested the addition of a discussion regarding
scheduling a pension workshop as Item 1046. There were no objections to the agenda changes
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council:
Michele Estevez, 798 Crandon Boulevard; commented on the work well done by the
Undergrounding Utility Task Force;
Frank Vy'imer, 1111 Crandon Boulevard; commented on the method of charging for
undergrounding utilities;
Stefanny Sommers, 241 Knollwood Drive; commented on the upcoming lot split proposal on
Island Drive;
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Gloria Sotolongo, 881 Ocean Drive; commented on the proposed undergrounding utility project;
Angela Patricia Pedraza,88l Ocean Drive; commented on the proposed undergrounding utility
project;
Hugo P. Martinez, 881 Ocean Drive; commented on the proposed undergrounding utility project;
Haim Badash, I77 Ocean Lane Drive; commented on the proposed undergrounding utility
project; Jorge Mendia, 111 Island Drive; commented on the proposed undergrounding utility
project;
Andres Avello, 338 W Mclntyre Street; commented on providing paddle boards as a service to
Key Biscayne;
Patricia Romano, 361 Beachwood; commented on the proposed undergrounding utility project;
and Antonio Camejo, 151 Crandon Boulevard; commented on the proposed undergrounding
utility project.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the public and the Council thanking the residents that are
engaged and participating this evening as well as the individuals that have sent emails to the
Council regarding the proposed undergrounding utility project.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Josh Horning, Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc.,
presented the final Undergrounding Utility Master Plan to the public and the Council.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the proposed Undergrounding Utility
Master Plan, probable project construction costs, alternate funding sources that can be utilized
towards the proposed project; design-build advantages and disadvantages; installation costs;
direct and indirect costs; power outages; and aesthetics.
At this time, the Mayor allowed for public comments. The following residents addressed
the Council: Donald Elisburg, Vice Chairman to the Undergrounding Utility Task Force, 177
Ocean Lane; commented on the work done by the Undergrounding Utility Task Force;
Haim Badash, 177 Ocean Lane Drive; commented on the work done by the Undergrounding
Utility Task Force;
Louisa Conway, 151 Crandon Boulevard; commented on the proposed undergrounding utility
project; and
Ashley Trop, II2I Crandon Boulevard; commented on the proposed undergrounding utility
project;
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding a report to the Council by the
Undergrounding Utility Task Force.
At this time, Item 1043 was heard.
Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding the next steps to the proposed
undergrounding utility proj ect.
Councilmember London made a motion to authorize the Manager to bring back the necessary
course of action to engage FPL and to also obtain bids to conduct the required survey work to be
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utilized for the proposed undergrounding utility project. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lauredo and approved by 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio
Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael W. Davey voting Yes.
It was the consensus of Council to schedule the Undergrounding Utility Task Force report to
Council at the April 9, 2019 Regular Council Meeting and to separately schedule the report
prepared by Rafetilis to the Council at a regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the proposed undergrounding utility
project.
At this time, Councilmember Petros pulled Item 74, 7C and 7E from the Consent Agenda. There
\,vere no objections to the agenda changes.
At this time, Item 7A was heard.
Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding adding language to page 7 of 11 Item
10Al of the February 26,2019 Regular Council Meeting minutes specific to the Village having
compositable biodegradable bags for animal feces.
Councilmember Lauredo also addressed the Council regarding adding language to page 3 of 11
Item 6A specific to Councilmember Lauredo presenting the report to Council on behalf of the
Art in Public Places Board.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to approve the minutes to the February 26, 2019
Regular Council Meeting, as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember London
and approved by 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo,
Edward London, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison
McCormick and Mayor Michael W. Davey voting Yes.
At this time, Item 7C was heard.
The Clerk read the following resolution, by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNIE, F'LORIDA, APPROVING AN AGRE,EMENT WITH FERNANDEZ MEDIA
RELATIONS CONSULTING, INC. FOR INTERIM COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember London made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mayor Davey.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
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There was extensive discussion by Council regarding this resolution.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to defer this resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember London and failed by 2-5 roll call. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Lauredo and London voting Yes. Councilmembers Moss, Petros, Segurola, Vice Mayor
McCormick and Mayor Davey voting No.
Councilmember Petros made a motion to authorize the Manager to for services provided to-date
in an amount not to exceed $4,400 and to amend the resolution to limit contracted services in an
amount not to exceed $2,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember London and
approved by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo,
Edward London, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison
McCormick and Mayor Michael V/. Davey voting Yes.
The resolution, as amended, was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio
Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael V/. Davey voting Yes.
At this time, Item 7E was heard.
The Clerk read the following resolution, by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AZTECA SYSTEMS, LLC FOR THE
LICENSING, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE
CITYWORIG SOFTWARE SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Petros.
Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding providing the ability for residents to
report concerns by utilizing a mobile application.
Vice Mayor McCormick also addressed the Council regarding providing a community mobile
application and incorporating this feature within the newly designed Village website.
The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor
Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael'W. Davey voting Yes.
7. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to approve the
following consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey and approvedby a7-0
voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Brett G.
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Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael
'W. Davey voting Yes.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF' THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A
WORK ORDER TO CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN
CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND LIMITED CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES RELATED TO STORM DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE 14 HARBOR POINT OUTFALL; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF' THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNEO FLORIDA' SUPPORTING FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 797 AND SENATE
BILL 796 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITY STORM PROTECTION PLANS;
PROVIDING FOR SUPPORT OF THE MEASURES IN THE VILLAGE'S
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances heard.
RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution, by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING EVALUATION F'ORMS AND PROCEDURES
FOR REVIEW OF CHARTER OFFICIALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mayor Davey.
Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor
Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael W. 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, APPROVING THE PURCHASE
OF POLICE EQUIPMENT FROM FEDERAL EASTERN INTERNATIONAL, LLC;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF'F'ECTIVE DATE.
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Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Petros.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of this resolution
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the purchase of this police equipment.
The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor
Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael W. Davey voting Yes.
10. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Ma)ror and Councilmembers. The Mayor addressed the Council regarding an update on the
upcoming Ultra Music Festival on March 29, 30 and 3 1,2019.
The Manager addressed the Council providing an update on Ultra's approved Method of
Transportation (MOT), the Village's emergency response plan and the communication plan for
Village residents and visitors.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the data collection process for the
upcoming Ultra Music Festival and the Village's strong opposition to the Ultra Music Festival in
Virginia Key.
At this time, the Police Chief Charles R. Press addressed the Council regarding the no-fly zone
area during the Ultra Music Festival.
At this time, the Mayor addressed the Council regarding an update on the Mayor's office
hours and suggestions for Council outreach.
At this time, Councilmember London addressed the Council regarding a Village pilot
program for a docking station to place stand-up paddle boards accessible to residents and
visitors to rent.
At this time, Andres Savejo from the proposed Key Biscayne stand up paddle board rental
company addressed the Council regarding providing this type of service for Key Biscayne.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding providing stand up paddle board rental
services.
Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding the vessel exclusion zone.
The Attomey addressed the Council regarding the vessel exclusion zone.
Councilmember Moss made a motion to direct the Manager and the Attorney to study the
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existing legislation and provide a recommendation to Council at the next regularly scheduled
Council meeting to provide for stand-up paddle board rentals. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lauredo and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio
Segurola, Vice Mayor Allison McCormick and Mayor Michael W. Davey voting Yes.
At this time, Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding the Village setting a
flat rate for family kiteboarding registrations.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding kiteboarding registration fees
At this time, the Manager addressed the Council regarding the kiteboarding registration process
It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager and the Attorney to bring forth the
necessary legislation to revise the kiteboarding registration fees to include a family rate and to
also analyze the Community Center family rates.
At this time, Councilmember Petros addressed the Council regarding scheduling a
Pension Workshop to inform newly elected Councilmembers and the public about public
pensions.
There was extensive discussion by Council regarding scheduling the Pension Workshop.
It was the consensus of Council to schedule the Pension Workshop as soon as possible.
At this time, the Village Attorney requested to conduct an Executive Session regarding
the McKinney vs Miami-Dade County and Village of Key Biscayne case no. 14028615
CA A, (District 11), Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court-Miami Dade County.
It was the consensus of Council to direct the Clerk to coordinate and properly advertise the final
date and time to schedule the Executive Session.
At this time, Vice Mayor McCormick addressed the public and the Council encouraging
individuals to participate in the upcoming teen talk discussion hosted by Fire Chief Eric Lang on
Wednesday, March 20,2019 at 10:00 am in the Village Council Chambers.
Village Attorney. The Attorney's report was heard earlier in the meeting.
Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report.
Village Manager. The Manager's report was heard earlier in the meeting.
12. OTHER BUSINESSiGENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business
discussed.
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13. PENDING BUSINESS/PENDING LITIGATION: A list of pending business/pending
litigation was presented to the Council.
14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGSiEVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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