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HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-10-19 Regular Council Meeting.pdfMINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 COUNCIL CHAMBER 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD 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, Allison McCormick (anived at 6:30 p.m.), Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Brett G. Moss 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. 2. INVOCATION: Father Andrzei Folton from the Saint Agnes Catholic Church provided an invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance 4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: The Mayor thanked the individuals involved with coordinating a wonderful Winterfest event that took place last weekend and also, acknowledged the participants and community volunteers appreciated at the State of the Village Address and Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on Thursday, December 5th. Lastly, the Mayor wished everyone a Happy Holiday and addressed the public regarding the importance of demonstrating support to those whom may be going through a difficult time during this holiday season. 5. AGENDA: The Manager requested to pull Items 8D and 11D1. Councilmember Petros requested to pull Item 11A5. Councilmember Segurola requested to pull Item 1146. There were no objections by Council to the agenda changes. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following speakers addressed the Council: Bill Durham, 230 Sea View Drive, commented on the State of the Village Address and December 10, 2019 Volunteer Appreciation ceremony; H. Frances Reaves, 251 Crandon Boulevard, and Mary Tague, 610 North Mashta, commented on their appreciation for the Village Council; Cecile Sanchez, 260 Cypress Drive, commented on the great execution Civic Center Village holiday decorations; Don Elisburg,ITT Ocean Lane Drive, commented on Stormwater; Robert Vernon,475 Ridgewood Road, commented on safety study Crandon and Betty Sime Conroy, 785 Crandon Boulevard, commented on Sam Kissinger. 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: At this time, Councilmember Petros requested the addition of a discussion regarding the llth Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit attended by both Councilmembers Petros and Lauredo as Item 11A7. Also, the Clerk requested to defer Item 8A to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. There were no objections by Council. At this time, Item 7A was heard. Councilmember Lauredo presented a certificate of appreciation recognizing Jose Llanes, Key Biscayne's Winn-Dixie Retail Director, for his dedication and tireless efforts supporting the Village's great quality of life. At this time, Item 78 was heard. Edward Ng from The Conadino Group presented the Council with the Pedestrian Safety Study for Crandon Boulevard. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the Pedestrian Safety Study for Crandon Boulevard. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to focus on a solution for the intersection located on Crandon Boulevard and Grand Bay. Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to focus on a prudent and expedient solution to improve pedestrian safety at the Crandon Boulevard/Grand Bay intersection. The motion was not seconded. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to increase police patrolling at the Crandon Boulevard/Grand Bay intersection, especially during night hours. 8. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the following consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCormick and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Allison McCormick, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Brett G. Moss and Mayor Michael W. Davey voting Yes. Item 8A was defened earlier in the meeting. 2of6 December 10, 2019 The approval of the November 19,2019 minutes of the Regular Council Meetino A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF'THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDAO APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF BALLISTIC HELMETS FROM FEDERAL EASTERN INTERNATIONAL, LLC; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item 8D was deferred earlier in the meeting. 9. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNEO FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2.2I "DE,FENSE OF OFFICIALS IN ETHICS MATTERS'O TO PROVIDE FOR THE COST OF DEFENSE OF AN ELECTED OFFICIAL AS FURTHER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROYIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFF'ECTIVE DATE. The Mayor made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCormick. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed the public hearing. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding this ordinance The ordinance was adopted on first reading and approved by 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Allison McCormick, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Brett G. Moss 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, URGING OUR U.S. SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES TO PASS THE ENERGY TNNOVATTON AND CARBON DIVIDEND ACT (H.R. 763) TO LEVY AN ANNUALLY INCRBASING REVENUE-NEUTRAL FEE ON THE CARBON IN FOSSIL FUELS AT THE POINT OF PRODUCTION OR IMPORTATION AND RB'TURII A DIVIDEND TO ALL AMERICANS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to approve this resolution. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey. The Mayor addressed the Council recommending approval of this resolution. 3 of 6 December 10, 2019 The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Allison McCormick, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Brett G. Moss and Mayor Michael W. Davey voting Yes. 11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: Mayor and Councilmembers. The Mayor addressed the Council regarding a status update on the Chief Resilience Officer position description. At this time, Item 11A2 was heard Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding a Council's Internship Program. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding a Council's Internship Program. Vice Mayor Moss addressed the Council requesting a straw vote to establish a Council Internship Program. There were no objections by Council. At this time, a straw vote of the Council was taken and failed by a 2-4 straw vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers McCormick and Ignacio Segurola voting Yes. Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Kathleen Petros, Vice Mayor Brett G. Moss and Mayor Michael W. Davey voting No. At this time, Item l1A'4 was heard. Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding the2020 Boat Show and Beyond. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the 2020 Boat Show and Beyond. The Manager addressed the Council regardin g the 2020 Boat Show emergency action plan. At this time, the Manager's report was heard. Item 1lDl was pulled earlier in the meeting. The Manager addressed the Council providing an update on the beach renourishment feasibility study. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to schedule a presentation at the next regularly scheduled meeting regarding a status update for the beach renourishment feasibility study. The Manager also addressed the Council reporting a total of 172 homes not yet connected to the sewer system. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the number of homes not yet connected to 4of6 December 10, 2019 the sewer system At this time, Item 1lA3 was heard Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council requesting to review the draft letter to the Florida Attorney General concerning Stormwater and provide comments to the Attorney by the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. There were no objections by Council. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Attorney to collect Council's feedback and bring back the draft letter to the Florida State Attorney for Council consideration at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Item 11A5 was pulled earlier in the meeting. Item 11,4'6 was pulled earlier in the meeting At this time, Item 11A7 was heard. Councilmembers Petros and Lauredo addressed the Council reporting on the experience at llth Annual Southeast Regional Climate Leadership Summit. Village Attornelz. The Attorney did not submit a report. Village Clerk. The Clerk addressed the Council regarding the proposed 2020 Village Council meeting schedule. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the proposed 2020 Village Council meeting schedule. Councilmember Moss made a motion to change the April 7,2020 to a Regular Council Meeting and schedule the Community Group Budget Workshop on June 16, 2020. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey. At this time, Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding the allowable number of absences by Council pursuant to the Village Charter. At this time, the Attorney addressed the Council regarding the allowable number of absences by Council pursuant to the Village Charter. The Manager addressed the Council regardingthe 2020 Budget preparation timeline There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the 2020 Budget preparation timeline The motion was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Luis Lauredo, Allison McCormick, Kathleen Petros, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Brett G. Moss and 5 of 6 December 10, 2019 Mayor Michael W. Davey voting Yes It was the consensus of Council to schedule a Police Policy and Procedures Town Hall Meeting on January 14,2020 at 6:00 p.m. and a Strategic Planning Session on Saturday, February 8, 2020. 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 tuture meetings and events was presented to the Council. 15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at9:43 p.m. Re sp e ctfu lly s ub mitt e d : Village Clerk Approved this 2dh day of Januarv. 2020: Michael ll/. 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